John William Nelson

The Retford Times 13th October 1916 reported that Private J W Nelson was 'one of the first to respond to Kitchener's appeal'. He enlisted at Retford and served with the 4th Battalion, Grenadier Guards. he arrived in France on 5th October 1915. Guards Cemetery Lesboeufs Grave Reference: XI O 6

Inscription family headstone, Gringley on the Hill Cemetery: 'In loving memory of John William Nelson (Grenadier Guards), only son of William and Fanny Nelson, who fell in action in the Great European War 13th September 1916, aged 29 years. Also Kate Nelson, sister of the above, died 3rd November 1938 aged 54 years. Peace, perfect peace. Also Maud Nelson, 18th February (195-)' An article from the local paper reads;- Mrs nelson , wife of Mr W Nelson Eleycar Farm who died with painful suddenness, was a lady of genial disposition and attractive personality. She was highly respected in the parish. Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved husband and family. It will be remembered their only son was killed in the early days of the war. That considerable affected Mrs Nelsons health. The funeral took place on the 29th amidst every token of respect, the last rites being performed in the absence through indisposition of the Vicar, by the Rev H M Corlett of Misterton. There were many floral tributes. Source, ‘Gringley a Tribute to the 24 ‘ published July 2014 by the Gringley History Club. www.gohistory.org.uk (Courtesy of Alan Hickman)