Corporal Wilfred Teare

Army Number : 305627 (formerly 2544 Private)

Battalion : 1/8th Battalion Sherwood Foresters (Notts & Derbys) Regiment.

Awards : M.M. (Military Medal)

He went to France 29th June 1915. He was awarded the Military Medal London Gazette May 26th 1917 Awarded the Military Medal at Kite Copse, 13th March 1917. He was in charge of a Lewis gun team and showed great courage and resource in the use of his gun in the muddy trenches and his coolness and skilful handling of it during the attacks, that the enemy suffered so heavily and was compelled to abandon his attempt. During the whole period, he was indefatigable in his efforts. Recommended for immediate award the honour was bestowed on April 15th and he was also promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal. Died 14th June 1919, age 23.

Buried/Commemorated : Mansfield (Nottingham Road) Cemetery, United Kingdom. Plot B, Grave 13104