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Only recognised by Commonwealth War Graves Commission in 2003.

NAME:                      Bone, Richard William Joseph Mortimer  (R on memorials, William Joseph Mortimer in CWGC)
RANK:                      Private
UNIT:                      Royal Marine Light Infantry
BATTALION ETC:             2nd Royal Marine Battalion, Portsmouth Division
REGIMENTAL NUMBER:         PO/15058
HOW DIED/DATE OF DEATH:    Died of Asthenia 13th September 1918
WHERE BURIED/COMMEMORATED: St John the Baptist Churchyard, Purbrook, Hampshire, UK
OTHER INFORMATION:         Born 19th April 1888. Enlisted 7th October 1907. 
                           16/11/15 Wounded by enemy rifle bullet which entered his left side one inch above the Iliac crest
                           & four inches from mid-line causing paralysis of both legs. Discharged 1st April 1916.
                           Son of Richard & Elizabeth Bone of Hale's Cottage, Southwick, Fareham, Hants (CWGC).
                           On pension card address is Heath Farm Cottage, Purbrook, Hants.