6^th Bn, Kings Shropshire Light Infantry, Service No 33080.

 Ernest Breeze, carpenter and wheelwright, was born in Hope Bowdler and lived at No. 2 Chelmick Valley. His mother was widowed early and there were four other children – William Henry, Florence May, Clara Jane and Emily. Ernest Breeze enlisted at Church Stretton.

On the 23rd September 1917 he was killed in action while serving with the 6^th Battalion as they supported the 10^th Battalion of the Rifle Brigade in an attack on Louis Farm – which they captured. This action was a prelude to the third battle of Ypres.

He is buried in Poelecapelle British Cemetery, 10km north east of Ypres in West Flanders. Grave No. XLIV. F. 17.