Source: Michael Doyle Their Name Liveth For Evermore: The Great War Roll of Honour for Leicestershire and Rutland.
He was the son of Thomas and Edna Fanny Grewcock. The War Diary for today records. RED MILL. Accidental gassing of C Coy by ROYAL ENGINEERS, cylinders of gas fell in our line. Casualties 3 officers and 91 other ranks of whom 22 died.

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

Two Heather soldiers, Lance-Corporal A. Brooks and Pte. H. W. Grewcock, also Pte. G. Dakin (Coalville) of the Leicestershire Regiment are all reported to have died of wounds.

Coalville Times article - Friday June 21st, 1918

IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of our dear and only son, Pte. H. W. Grewcock, Leicester Regiment, who died in France on June 21st, 1917. Age 22.

“The loss is great, and pain severe,
We little thought the end so near;
Tis only those who have lost can tell
The pain and grief without a last farewell.”

From his sorrowful Mother, Father and Sisters, Main Street, Heather.

Coalville Times article - Friday June 28th, 1918

IN MEMORIAM

In affectionate remembrance of Private W. H. Grewcock (Horace) who fell in action in France, June, 1917.

“He knew what it would cost him
To join the bitter fray,
But with no thought of danger,
He smiled and walked away.”

Not forgotten by his old comrade, Lance-Corporal T. W. Widdowson

Coalville Times article - Friday June 20th, 1919

IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of our dear and only son, Pte. H. W. Grewcock, Leicester Regiment, who died in France, on June 21st, 1917. Age 22.

“We shall not forget him; we love him too dearly;
For his memory to fade from us just like in a dream.
Our lips need not speak when our hearts mourn sincerely,
For grief often dwells where seldom ‘tis seen.”

“Rest in Peace”

From his Sorrowing Mother, Father and Sisters.
Main Street, Heather.

Research undertaken and submitted by Andy Murby 30/11/2017