1918-2008: Ninety Years of Remembrance

Soldier Record

William Ward

Contributed by: Stuart Newell, on 2008-11-12

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Rank
First Name William
Surname Ward
Year of Birth 1897
Year of Death 1915
Regiment East Surrey Regiment
Place of Wartime Residence Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire

William's Story

Volunteered in October 1914, along with four friends They did did not join a local regiment, but ended up in the East Surreys, as some or all lied about their ages. William missing presumed dead, 9th May 1915 at Ypres. Three of the remaining 4 also lost in action.

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