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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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Henry Edward Collett

Private
Royal Fusiliers
Born
Plaistow - c. 1898
Died
France and Flanders - 17 February 1917
Age
19
Death
Killed in action
Served in
Royal Fusiliers
Awards
Unknown
Memorials
Unknown
Lived
Plaistow

Henry ('Harry')'s story

Formerly served in the Kings Royal Rifle Corps.

The Tabernacle Messenger of March 1917 records that Harry Collet, church and brass band member, was killed in action aged 19 years.

Service Number
G/51710
Mother
Unknown
Father
Unknown
Spouse
Unknown
Buried
Regina Trench Cemetery, France
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