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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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Ernest William Gains

Gunner
Royal Field Artillery

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Born
Poplar - c. 1896
Died
France and Flanders - 16 May 1918
Age
22
Death
Killed in action
Served in
Royal Field Artillery
Awards
Unknown
Memorials
Unknown
Lived
11 Chippendale Street, Clapton Park, London E5

Ernest William's story

Service Number
8725
Mother
Emily Rose
Father
Edwin James
Spouse
Unknown
Buried
Lillers Communal Cemetery Extension, France
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