Private · British Army · 7th Battalion, Highland Light Infantry
1890–1918 | Aged 28
Died: 28 August 1918
Remembered at: Vis-en-Artois Memorial, France
Carmine Risi, also known as Galla Rice, came from Leeds. He was the son of Joseph and Nellie Rice and grew up in a large family of twelve children.
Carmine served with the Highland Light Infantry during the First World War. He died on 28 August 1918, aged 28.
His family suffered another devastating loss when his younger brother was also killed during the war. Two sons from the same family never returned home.
Their story reflects the enormous personal sacrifices made by families throughout Britain.
Source: Vis-en-Artois Roll of Honour, Remembering the Fallen.