Arthur Severn
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He was the son of Thomas and Hannah Severn of 14 Babbington Cottage, Cinderhill, Nottingham, and the brother of John Severn, Lance Corporal, West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own) 10th Bn, who was killed 1 July1916. His father Thomas died 23 March 1929 aged 85 and his mother Hannah on 18 August 1941 aged 82.
Initially reported missing and death confirmed the following year (see obituary). Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial
In loving memory of Thomas, the beloved husband of Hannah Severn, who died March 23rd 1929 in his 86th year. Safe in God's keeping, Also the above named Hannah Severn, who died August 18th 1941, aged 82 years. Reunited. Also their sons Jack, killed in France June (-) 1916, aged 33 years. Arthur, missing in France July (-) 1917, aged 23 years. Edith Bradley who died (-) 5th (-) aged 77 years. Nottingham Post obituary (abridged) 10 July 1918: SEVERN, missing 31 July 1917 now reported killed, Private A Severn of Cinderhill. Mother, father, sisters, brothers
