Private Reginald John Paul Regt # 731 Royal Newfoundland Regiment

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Pte Reginald John Paul Regt # 731

(Donated by Paul Thoms)

Reginald John Paul was born on December 14, 1895 in Burin, Newfoundland, son of William J. Paul and Maria V. Paul [nee SIMMS].
He enlisted in the Royal Newfoundland Regiment on Dec 21, 1914. He served both at Gallipoli and on the Somme and was killed on the first day of the Somme, July 1, 1916. He left behind his young wife Amelia and young daughter Dorothy.

Pte Paul's Will

Newfoundland Contingent
Copy of Will of No. 731, Pte. R.J. Paul
In the event of my death I agive the whole of my property and effects
to my wife, Mrs. Amelia Paul
Burin, Newfoundland
Signed this 5th day of February/16
R.J. Paul
Certified True Copy

44 Casualty Clearing Station, B.E.F., France, July 10th, 1917
Dear Sir, I have recently recovered the remains of Pte. Reginald Paul which have
been laying out since he was killed about a year ago. I have buried the body in one
of our Military Cemeteries quite near to where he fell.
The War Office will be writing to give you full particulars when they have received
our lists. I found on the body the letters I now enclose.
These are awfully sad days and I am very sorry you have been called upon to give
up the one who has died the Hero's death for King and Country and in support of
Right and Honour.
Believe me,
Yours in truest sympathy, Leonard J. Pearson, Chaplain to the Forces.

44 Casualty Clearing Station, B.E.F., France, 16.11.17
Dear Mr. Paul
Your letter has reached me today and thanks very much for it. Your son's poor
body was one of over 6,000 which I helped to recover as soon as the enemy
retreated and the ground safe to work over. I have looked up my records and
found I buried his remains in Hawthorne Ridge no.2, B row, Grave 8.
It is quite close to Beaumont Hamel, between the wires in the original " No
Man's Land" and within a few yards of where he fell.
The Records have to be carefully gone through by the War Office as 95 % of
the bodies I recovered were case of "Missing". It is only within the last few
weeks the official news has been sent to some relatives, probably you will be
hearing quite ? again.
These are awfully sad days and we must put our trust in the Lord Jesus ? in his
words in S. John 11: 25, ?6.
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy and also express it for me to your son's
wife.
Believe me, Yours sincerely, Leonard J. Pearson, C.F.

Official Death Notice for Pte. Paul

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