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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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J Anderson

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J Anderson's story

This could be either Rifleman John Anderson, of the King’s Royal Rifle Corps, who was killed in action on 15 June 1917 in France & Flanders.

Or it could be Rifleman James Anderson, of the 9th Battalion Rifle Brigade, killed in action on 24 March 1918 in France & Flanders.

John was born in Canning Town, James in West Ham, and both lived in Plaistow.

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