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Redditch at War by Alan Foxall and Ray Saunders (Page 48)
Signaller Philip Jarvis, Redditch, Killed in action
Mrs Jarvis, 7, Archer Road, Redditch, has received official intimation that her son, Signaller
Philip Jarvis, R.G.A., was killed in action in France on October 27th. This young soldier, who
was 21 years of age, was a son of the late Mr Walter Jarvis. He was well known in the town
and held the affectionate regard of all who knew him. For some years before he enlisted he
was in the employ of Messrs. F. C. Huins and Seden, Redditch. He attested under the Derby
Scheme and. although under exemption, his sense of duty was so keen and his patriotism so
strong that he could not rest satisfied until he was with the colours. He "joined up" in
September last year, and went out to France in March of this year. Much sympathy is felt for
the bereaved widowed mother and relatives, who have received letters of condolence from
the major in command of the Battery and from the chaplain. In a letter of sympathy to Mrs.
Jarvis the deceased soldier's former employer, Mr F. C. Huins, says how much "Philip was
liked at the works. He was so unselfish at all times, so trustworthy and faithful. Although his
life has been so short he has done much to make the world better. to myself he was as
considerate and faithful as any son could possibly be, and he never complained, no matter
how awkwardly matters went. Although he was under exemption from military service, he
could not be persuaded to stay. His duty, he said, was to go and fight for his country. He

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