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243127 Pte. Henry Abraham Vigus British Army 214 Coy. Machine Gun Corps from:Herne Hill, London (d.20th September 1917) The Battle for Menin Road Ridge began on 20th of September 1917, the day my Grandfather, Henry Vigus, was killed. It lasted for 7 days until 26th of September 1917 resulting in a victory for the British. He was 26 years of age and one of so many brave young men who lost their lives in the conflict. He is remembered at the Tyne Cot memorial, Zonnebeke, Ypres Salient, Belgium. He was married to Cecelia Emma (nee Butler) and had 3 children. My father, Henry Frederick, his brother Charles Ernest and a girl, Rose Cecelia Louisa (born 8th January 1916 but who sadly only survived around 1 year). Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**