Stratford Herald Obituary

Stratford Herald - Friday 30th August 1918
DIED OF WOUNDS - LANCE CORPORAL REGGIE MULLIS

It is our sad duty to record the death of this promising soldier at the age of 19 and the regret will be shared by many for Reginald Mullis was one of those happy individuals who could boast a host of friends. He did well at the Commercial School, and on leaving gained a position in the London City and Midland bank at
Leamington, being promoted to the Warwick branch after six months service. He was held in high regard by the manager and the staff. A promising career seemed opening for him when war broke out, and, like many another lad, he was anxious on attaining 18, to do his bit for his country.

He passed his examinations for a cadetship but joined up with the 1st Worcesters in January of last year hoping after a spell of trench work to qualify for a commission. In January 1918, he crossed the Channel and took his part in active operations. A few weeks back he had a slight attack of trench fever and was in hospital but he got over this quickly and was back with the battalion on Tuesday of last week. The Worcesters were soon engaged with the enemy and on Saturday Lance Corporal Mullis was severely wounded in the shoulder and also gassed.

Every attention was bestowed upon him by doctor and nurses but he never rallied and died on the Sunday at 2.15 p.m. Very genuine sympathy will go out to the bereaved parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Mullis in their terrible loss.