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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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George Elkington Older

Rifleman
KRRC

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Born
London - c. 1894
Died
Home - 1 May 1918
Age
24
Death
Unknown
Served in
KRRC
Awards
British War Medal & Victory Medal
Memorials
Unknown
Lived
10 Victoria Place, Barking Road, Plaistow

George's story

Bell has C F Older.

 Served originally as T4/142755 Pte. Older, Army Service Corps. Finally served as A/203577 Rfm Older in 17th Battalion K.R.R.C.

 

Service Number
A/203577
Mother
Eliza Mary Ann
Father
Charles Elkington
Spouse
Unknown
Buried
East London Cemetery, UK
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