Reginald Henry Brine

Story:
Reginald Henry Brine was born on 7th January 1900, in Shaftesbury. He was the son of Thomas Brine, a farmer, and Bessie Matilda Brine (née Courtenay). At the time of the 1911 Census he was single and described as a farmer's son, living on Sherborne Causeway, Enmore Green. He enlisted on 17th January 1917, as a Private in the Royal Marine Light Infantry (Service No. PLY/19355) and was awarded the Victory and British War medals. He served on board HMS Lion and died on board on 22nd March 1918. He was buried at Lyness Royal Naval Cemetery, Isle of Hoy, Orkney Isles (grave id. B.78). He is remembered on the war memorials at Motcombe and Enmore Green, Shaftesbury.

Reginald's cousin Douglas Harold Brine also served in the Royal Navy but survived the war. Sadly Douglas' brothers Albert and Frank died in the conflict.

Source: Photograph of Reginald Brine provided by Nigel Garrett.