Osric Staples

1892–1915 (age 23)

Biography

Osric Staples, born in 1892, was among those whose lives were caught up in the far-reaching shadows of the First World War. Though the details of his daily pursuits are less widely known, the fact of his sacrifice is inscribed at the Loos Memorial, ensuring he is not forgotten.

Visitors to that sacred site can pause to acknowledge the courage it took for him and his fellow servicemen to face uncertain days, trusting their efforts would help build a more peaceful future.

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