248611 Sgt. Stephen Nelson British Army 8th Battalion Black Watch (d.19th July 1918) Stephen Nelson was my grandfather who died in Meteren, France on the 19th July 1918. His wife, Elizabeth, gave birth to a daughter, Christina, the previous year. As far as I'm aware he never saw his own child.
My grandmother struggled bravely, as a single parent, to bring up her daughter by finding work as a cook/housekeeper in private homes.
Sadly, I have no photos of my grandfather to add to this text.
When visiting Meteren on 27th of May 2018 I found my grandfather's grave. I may be the only relative to reflect on this brave man's short life. I think he was 29 or 30 when he was killed. I shall return to Meteren on the 19th July 2018 to pay my respects at his grave once more.
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