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The names of 197 local men who lost their lives in World War I are
inscribed on the bells of the Memorial Community Church in Plaistow. They are our local heroes

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Arthur William Newport

Gunner
Royal Field Artillery
Born
North Woolwich - c. 1886
Died
France and Flanders - 10 August 1918
Age
32
Death
Killed in action
Served in
Royal Field Artillery
Awards
Unknown
Memorials
Unknown
Lived
3 Hooper Road, Custom House

Arthur William's story

Service Number
23383
Mother
Ellen
Father
Late John
Spouse
Georgina
Buried
Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery, France
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