Bliss, JT (1885-1917), cyclist

Rifleman, City of London Rifles, 6th London Battn.
"He was attached to the machine-gun section and went "over the top" with us to give the Boche another severe thrashing, but we only advanced a few yards when a German shell came over and exploded almost immediately in front of him. A piece of the shell hitting him in the head, killing him instantaneously."

Died aged 32 - featured in the Nov 1917 Roll of Honour, Polytechnic Magazine.
Buried at New Irish Farm Cemetery (XVIII.F.8).