Harold Easom

Harold was killed in action on 1 October 1918 and is buried in Brie British Cemetery, France (grave ref. III.E.9).

The history of the Cemetery might mean that Harold's grave was brought in after the Armistice from either the battlefields east and south of Brie or from one of two cemeteries. (CWGC link for further information).

CWGC Additional information: Son of Frank Arthur Easom, of 38, Wiverton Rd., Sherwood Rise, Nortingham.

CWGC headstone personal inscription: 'A noble life laid down'

Nottingham General Cemetery, family grave/headstone, inscription: 'In affectionate remembrance of the beloved children of Frederick & Rebecca Easom. Bertha Elizabeth who died May 2nd 1886 in her 15th year. Also Mary Jane who died April 26th 1896 in her 14th year. Also Harry their beloved son, who died April 30th 1900 aged 22 years. Far from a world of grief and sin with God eternally shut in. Also L/C Harold Easom (Notts & Derby Regt.) the beloved grandson of above, killed in action in France Octr. 1st 1918, aged 26 years. A noble life laid down. Also Frederick Charles Easom grandchild of the above, who died (-) 11th 1897 aged 4 months.'