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LESLIE HALKES WRAY – REMEMBRANCE DAY
Private Wray was brought up in Nocton (Farmer ‘Wray’s Yard’ is well remembered). He was killed in a tank battle in Cambrai in the 1st World War.
Reproduced below is the notice his parents, William and Susan, received of his death –
‘France
23rd November 1917
Dear Mr and Mrs Wray,
Writing as a member of the crew on behalf of us all. We wish to express our deepest and heartfelt sympathy to you all and much regret to say that your son, Leslie, was killed in action on the Thursday morning the 20th. His death was instantaneous and very sudden. He suffered no pain. We are sorry to have lost such a faithful friend, as he was always so kind to us all, and ever ready to take his part during these very great tasks and hardships. He was well respected by all who knew him. We cannot speak too highly of his good nature and the way he kept his engine. We all had the greatest confidence in him. His officer also fell by his side and we much regret to say that we have lost two of the best friends of the crew. They were both taken by a party and buried close by where they fell on the same day.
Having been his partner in the crew I have taken care of his private belongings, photos etc, and will forward some on if possible at the earliest convenience. I will conclude with deepest and heartfelt sympathy to all.
I am yours faithfully.91718 Gunr J Glendinning
In our daily life, I wonder how many of us will make ourselves worthy of the sacrifice made by young people such as Leslie Wray?
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