St Sampson's Churchyard, Guernsey
The wall plaque commemorates parishioners who lost
their lives as a result of the war and were buried in
the churchyard.
Unfortunately seven of the eight graves were dislodged
in a rock fall from the South West corner of the churchyard,
and fell into Longue Hougue Quarry. A Celtic cross and
an engraved stone in the churchyard commemorate all
those whose graves were lost.
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Sergeant William Blampied Mahy
Royal Sussex Regiment
26/11/1915
Son of William A. Simon Mahy of Pointues Rocques, St
Sampson's. Born at St Sampson's, Guernsey. Enlisted
at Guernsey.
Died of wounds, received at Loos, in a Norwich hospital.
Aged 30 years.
Commonwealth War Graves Commission Record
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| "A telegram was received
yesterday by Mr. and Mrs William Mahy of Pointues Rocques,
St. Sampson’s informing them that their eldest son
Private William B. Mahy of the Royal Sussex Regiment, had
died in hospital at Norwich, as the result of wounds sustained
during the heavy fighting in France some weeks since.
William Blampied Mahy was well-known in the local
sporting circles, and was a member of the Northerners’
Football Club, He excelled as a Marathon runner, and placed
first in several long distance races, whilst in training
at Bristol he placed second in a long distance run, in
which a number of well-known runners took part, and won
a Gold medal, we are informed that arrangements are being
made to bring the body to Guernsey."
Guernsey Weekly Press
Saturday November 27th, 1915
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