Died 12th October 1916

Aged 21 years

Commemorated at Bancourt British Cemetery
Grave IX M.2

Killed in France – Third Time at the Front

We regret to report that Mr. and Mrs. W. Pasilow, of 61 High-street, Higham Ferrers, received official news last Friday that their eldest son, Pte. E. A. Pasilow, of the Essex Regt. was killed in action on October 12th. The deceased soldier, who celebrated his 21st birthday last August, enlisted in the Northants Regt. as a volunteer immediately on the outbreak of war. He was transferred to the Essex Regt. last July, on the third occasion of his going to the front. Wounded at Neuve Chapelle twelve months last March, he was sent home to England to Bromley Hospital where he was detained four months. He returned to the front just before the battle of Loos in Sept. Last, and fought all through the engagement without a scratch. Then he came out for a rest for a few days, but, returning to the trenches, was shot in the ankle on Oct. 12th last year. Again he was sent home, and in addition to his wound detaining him in the Canterbury and Kent Hospital for some time, it was found necessary to operate upon him for stomach trouble that had been brought about by a kick from one the enemy.

He returned to the front on Whit Tuesday this year, and fought in many engagements without further injury, until Oct. 12th, when he met his death at the hands of the enemy.

Before enlisting he was in the employ of Mr. Hector, currier, Higham Ferrers, with whom he served his apprenticeship. As a lad he was connected with Higham Wesleyan Boys’ Brigade, in which he was a bugler. He passed through the Wesleyan Sunday school, and up to the time of his enlistment was a member of the Wesleyan Church at Higham Ferrers.

Mr. and Mrs. Pasilow and family, and Miss Rowell of Burton Latimer, desire to thank friends for the sympathy shown to them in their sad bereavement.

PASILOW – In loving memory of Edward, the beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Pasilow, of Higham Ferrers, who was killed in action Oct 12^th, 1916, aged 21 years.

A loving son, a brother kind,
A beautiful memory left behind.
Not now but in the coming years
It may be in the Better Land,
We’ll read the meaning of our tears,
And there some time we’ll understand.

From his sorrowing mother, father, sister and brother.

Rushden Echo, 18^th October 1918

PASILOW – In ever-loving memory of our dear son and brother, Edward Pasilow (Private, Essex Regiment), who was killed action in France, October 12, 1916.

What would I give his hand to clasp,
His dear kind face to see,
To hear his voice, his welcome smile
That meant so much to me?
But the unknown grave is the bitterest blow,
None but aching hearts can know.

From his loving Mother, Dad, Sisters, Brother, 61, High-street, Higham Ferrers.