From the News

Dated: April 21, 1917

WILSON, Pte Roger , Canadians, eldest son of Mr. Wm. Wilson, of Nether House, was killed in action in France on April 9th. His Platoon commander writes: "During our attack on the 9th, about 9.20 a.m., Roger was advancing with his gun crew under very heavy shell fire. A shell made a direct hit on gun and crew, killing Roger outright, wounding two others and smashing the gun. Your buy suffered no pain whatever. He was a splendid type of young soldier, always cheerful and attentive to his duties and a favourite with all his comrades. Pte Wilson was 21 years of age.”