Strand Military Cemetery, Belgium
The son of Francis and Marie, of Wesley
Cottages, St Saviour's Road, St Helier. Prior to the
war he lived in Ann Street, St Helier, and worked for
Le Riches. After going to the front with the Jersey
Company in December 1915, he appears to have served
through 1916 and 1917. With most other surviving members,
he transferred to 2nd Hampshire Regiment in January
1918. Killed in action in September that year while
fighting in Belgium.
NEWS ITEM in Jersey Evening Post of Monday 16 September
1918
Roll of Honour. Mrs Bree of Trinity Road
has received the sad news of the death in action on
3 September of her son, Sergeant O Touzel of the Hampshire
Regiment. The deceased, who was only 23, was formerly
employed by Messrs Le Riche Ltd at their Colomberie
establishment, and was one of the youngest members of
the original Jersey Contingent. The news was conveyed
in a letter sent by Company Quarter Master Sergeant
H W Bree, who was also in the Jersey Company. To the
mother and other members of the family we offer our
sincere sympathy in their sorrow.
