The Shears Brothers

Josie's grandfather, Tom Shears, along with his six brothers all served in France at the same time during WW1 and all came home.

In a cutting from a local newspaper that Josie’s late mother kept is the following:

“Death of Mr Shears - Mr Louis Shears of East Hill View, Gunville Hill, Winterslow has died at the age of 79. Mr Shears was one of seven brothers who served in France during the First World War and his mother received a telegram of congratulations from King George V because it was unique to have seven brothers all serving in France at the same time.”

The information was obtained from various www.ancestry.co.uk WW1 online resources and give an insight into their war service and personal details and can be seen by clicking on the brother’s names

Tom 1885 to 1963

Louis 1886 to 1965

Emmanuel 1888 to 1953

Arthur Richard 1890 to 1951

Robert 1891 to ?

Anthony 1893 to 1986

Stanley  1897 to 1959