WE REMEMBER… Private 15260, James Edward Leach, 1st Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 5th May 1915. Private 15259, William Garrod, “B” Company, 1st Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 8th May 1915 Private 15239, Oliver Lay, 1st Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 8th May 1915.

May 2, 2015 | Blog

James, William and Oliver all enlisted in September 1914.  James and Oliver were sent to France on 6th March 1915 with William following on the 24th March – all joining other Bramford men including William’s brother, Arthur Garrod, in the 1st Battalion at Ypres....