Lance Corporal Harry Wells

An obituary for Lance-Corporal Harry Wells was published in the regimental Gazette in June 1935: ‘The sudden death from pneumonia on June 10th of Harry Wells, deprived the Regiment of an excellent N.C.O. and talented musician. Joining the Regiment as a boy in March 1927, he very soon showed himself above average in progress, and was selected to attend a course of music at the Royal Military School of Music at Kneller Hall. He surpassed himself while at Kneller Hall, by obtaining the 1st Violin Prize, a Clarinet Prize and an excellent report. It is sad to realise that his untimely death occurred just as he had placed his foot on the first rung of the promotion ladder, with every prospect of a promising career. He had a very pleasing manner, and was liked by all with whom he came in contact. A big asset to the band, his sudden death leaves a gap that will be hard to fill.’

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