William Ambrose SHORT , (1871 - 1917). Born Oswestry, Shropshire. Educated Winchester College. Commissioned in the Royal Field Artillery in February 1891 & served in India for ten years. When war broke out in Europe, he was commanding 68 Battery, 14th Brigade. Arrived in France in August 1914, where he served until April 1917, at which time he assumed command of 286th Brigade, RFA in the Houplines - L’Epinette Sector, near Armentieres. Killed in action 21 June 1917, aged 45. Buried Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery, Armentieres, France.

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