Private 1617, 1st/4th Battalion Norfolk Regiment.
His attestation papers show that he joined the Territorial Force in Harleston on 5th February 1912, for a 4 year service period, at the age of 19 years. His trade was 'bricklayer's labourer' in the employment of Mr. Reynolds.
He was killed in action at Gallipoli, aged 22, and buried at the 7th Field Ambulance Cemetery, Anzac, Gallipoli, Canakkale, Turkey.
William is commemorated on the Harleston War Memorial.
Private 1617, 1st/4th Battalion Norfolk Regiment.
His attestation papers show that he joined the Territorial Force in Harleston on 5th February 1912, for a 4 year service period, at the age of 19 years. His trade was 'bricklayer's labourer' in the employment of Mr. Reynolds.
He was killed in action at Gallipoli, aged 22, and buried at the 7th Field Ambulance Cemetery, Anzac, Gallipoli, Canakkale, Turkey.
William is commemorated on the Harleston War Memorial.
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Private, Norfolk Regiment. Age: 22
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