Soldier Record
William Hopwood
Contributed by: Sonny Francis Topsom, on 2008-11-08
| Rank | |
|---|---|
| First Name | William |
| Surname | Hopwood |
| Year of Birth | 1882 |
| Year of Death | 1950 |
| Regiment | South Wales Borderers |
| Place of Wartime Residence | Iscoyd, Flintshire |
William's Story
William ( 25372) was wounded in the battle of Ypes, shot in both knees, his trench was over-run by german soldiers, so he pretended to be dead when turned over and was rescued two days later by the Red Cross.
No additional memories have been submitted