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Michael Isaac Freeman
Born:
1882
Died:
30 Sivan 5676 (01 July 1916)
Basic Information
Unique reference:
FRE1373
Gender:
Male
Birth
Date of birth:
1882
Death
Date of death:
30 Sivan 5676 (01 July 1916)
Died in combat?:
Yes
Cause of death:
Killed in Action
Burial place:
Bouzincourt Communal Cemetery Extension
CWGC headstone photographed by Marcel Gouw
Places
Other Organisations
Name:
Jewish Lads' Brigade
Father's death
Michael's good character was described in the Jewish Chronicle where it was noted that he was dedicated to the care of his father throughout his illness until his death.
Obituary
After Michael’s death in 1916 Rabbi Isaac Herzog wrote a tribute to him in the Jewish Chronicle saying he was ‘man’s rarest gift, a good heart’, he also noted Michaels bravery saying ‘he was one of the first to answer his country’s call’. Furthermore Rabbi Herzog said that Michael was well loved a respected by family and friends, as well as his comrades on the front.
Family
Parents
Mother: Rhoda Freeman (female)
Father: Abraham Freeman (male)
Military Record
Military service:
British Army
Military record no.:
15579
Date enlisted/conscripted:
12 September 1914
Date discharged/death:
01 July 1916
Rank at discharge/death:
Private
Assignments
Regiment:
Highland Light Infantry
Battalion/unit:
17th Battalion
Posting:
France
Commonwealth Graves Commission
Rank:
Private
Date of Death:
01 July 1916
Age:
34 years old
Regiment / service:
Highland Light Infantry, 17th Bn.
Cemetery:
Bouzincourt Communal Cemetery Extension, France
Grave reference:
II. B. 7.
Additional information:
Personal inscription:
FAR FROM HOME HE IS LAID TO REST WHAT GOD ORDAINS IS FOR THE BEST
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