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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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William James Ward

Private
London

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Born
Unknown - c. 1898
Died
France and Flanders - 1 July 1916
Age
18
Death
Killed in action
Served in
London
Awards
Unknown
Memorials
Unknown
Lived
Plaistow

William James' story

Served in 15th Battalion London Regiment (Prince of Wales Own Civil Service Rifles)

Service Number
3426
Mother
Unknown
Father
Sergeant W J
Spouse
Unknown
Buried
Maroeuil British Cemetery, France
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