William Green

Sgt W Green Retford Times 16 Feb 1917 Another Laneham soldier has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery on the field, viz, Sgt W Green, 7th Lincolns. He is one of four brothers serving with the colours one of whom has paid the supreme sacrifice. About the same time his name was published in the “London Gazette” came the news that he was dangerously wounded in hospital and it was feared that it was the forerunner of bad news, but the gallant soldier has overcome three operations and is progressing favourably. It is not known yet the nature of his wounds but it is feared he has lost a leg. The unlucky soldier was through nearly all the fighting on the Somme and was home on leave on the closing weeks of last year. Sgt W Green Retford Times 23 March 1917 The death has taken place in hospital in France of Sergeant William Green, Laneham, Military Medalist, 7th Lincolns. He was severely wounded in the leg, back and shoulder in January and by reports received by his brother hopes were entertained of his recovery, but he seemed to have a relapse and succumbed to his wounds a few days ago. He enlisted under the voluntary system in January 1915 and was sent to France in July of the same year and with the exception of a short leave last November, he was on active service until he was wounded. He saw considerable fighting on the Somme last year and was awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous conduct. The fallen soldier was about 30 years of age and previous to enlisting was employed by Warren and Sons, Lincoln as a bargeman. He is the second of four brothers to pay the supreme penalty.

He had a younger brother Herbert who served in the Great War in the Australian Army. He was killed on 23rd August 1916.