Source: Michael Doyle Their Name Liveth For Evermore: The Great War Roll of Honour for Leicestershire and Rutland.
He was the son of George and Emily Ann Peck. The War Diary for today records. BROSSE WOODS. Posts established at L.18A.26., L.17B.94., L.17D.86., L.17B.68. and L.11D.45., consolidated gradually. Casualties 8 killed or died of wounds, 17 wounded, 1 missing. 10.00pm. Relief commenced by 2nd/4th Battn LINCOLNSHIRE REGT.

Source: Leicestershire War Memorials Project.
Coalville Times article - Friday April 27th, 1917

News has been received by Mr and Mrs Geo. Peck, of 118, London Road, Coalville that their only son, Lance-Corporal Oswin J. Peck, of the Leicestershire Regiment, has died from wounds received in action. Lieut. J. W. Jamie, son of Dr. R. W. Jamie, of Coalville, writes, “I am sorry to have to inform you that your son has died of wounds received in action on April 16th. He was hit in the attack on a village, and I saw and spoke to him just before he was taken to the dressing station. He was wonderfully brave and very cheerful. He had recently been congratulated on his excellent work as a battalion scout, and he had been recommended for promotion. His loss will be very keenly felt by all, as his habitual cheerfulness made him very popular. If there is anything I can do for you in the way of giving further particulars, please write, and I will do all I can.”

A nice letter has also been received from the Rev. J. D. Thomas (chaplain) who says that the deceased was so brave that after being wounded, he would walk, instead of being carried, so that others who could not walk, might be taken away, but he had to give in after a while. The writer adds, “You will be glad to know that on Easter Sunday, I had a communion service which he attended. I can remember him now as he knelt before me, and again last Sunday before he went into action, he was also present for the same purpose. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. He died fighting most bravely in the service of his country.”

Lance-Corporal Peck had just turned 21 years of age. He had been a server at the Parish Church since he was 11. Before the war he worked for Messrs. Stableford and Co, by whom his father is also employed.

Coalville Times article - Friday May 4th, 1917

MEMORIAL SERVICE

A memorial service for Lance-Corporal Oswin J. Peck, of the Leicestershire Regiment, recently killed in action, was held at Christ Church, Coalville, on Sunday morning, being concluded by the Vicar, the Rev. S. Hosking. The deceased soldier had been a server at the church for some years, and acted in that capacity when he was over on leave only six weeks ago.

Coalville Times article - Friday May 4th, 1917

MEMORIAL SERVICE

A memorial service for Lance-Corporal Oswin J. Peck, of the Leicestershire Regiment, recently killed in action, was held at Christ Church, Coalville, on Sunday morning, being concluded by the Vicar, the Rev. S. Hosking. The deceased soldier had been a server at the church for some years, and acted in that capacity when he was over on leave only six weeks ago.

Research undertaken and submitted by Andy Murby 19/10/2017