262709 Pte. Vincent Taylor British Army 1st Battalion Leicestershire Regiment from:29 Clipston St, Leicester (d.16th Apr 1918) My Great-Uncle Vincent Taylor's Paybook with his last Will & Testament were returned to his Mother in 1925. A Lady, non-relative, was on holiday in Germany when a German man came forward from the crowd and gave the lady a package, requesting that has she was English could she ensure that this package was returned to the Family. She duly complied, and that is how the kindness of a German citizen ensured that the belongings of Vincent, and his last wishes were returned to Vincent's family five years after the War, to end all Wars.
Vincent was the younger brother of our Granddad Harry Taylor, part of Vincent's story is treasured by relatives, and remembered. He sacrificed his life that we may have our tomorrow. We Shall Remember them. Vincent was killed on the 16th April 1918, we believe at Kemmel Ridge, protecting Ypres, which was not occupied by the Germans. We believe he was killed defending the Line in the battle of Lys in 1918.
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