MOLINEUX, Harry Benjamin

Harry Molineux was the youngest son of Thomas and Francis Molineux of 52 High Street, Amblecote. His father was a glass engraver and Harry became a postman. In 1913 he volunteered for the army and joined the Royal Horse Guards. In August he was in the 4th Cavalry Brigade which mobilized and on the 16th sent to Belgium to halt the German advance into Belgium. After the battle of the Marne they moved to Flanders to halt a similar advance on Ypres. They clashed with the enemy near Zandvorde and in this decisive clash the German strategy was foiled for the second time. Casualties were high and included Harry Molineux, who was a member of the machine gun section and was seriously wounded. He was taken prisoner by the enemy and died at a German field hospital. They buried him and informed the Red Cross of his death. Trooper Harry Molineux was 24 years of age and is buried in White House Cemetery, St. Jean-les-Ypres, Basseville German Cemetery Memorial (27) and commemorated on the Amblecote Memorial. Memorial Notice ‘Fondly remembered by father, mother, brother and sisters.’ September 1919 Life’s race well run Life’s work well done Life’s crown well worn Now comes to rest