The 13th Battalion (West Ham) of the Essex Regiment, raised by the mayor of the borough. Volunteers from all over east London answered the call, leaving their families, jobs and their favourite football club, West Ham United, behind to fight for their country.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
West Ham Pals
This plaque is similar to one that used to be located at the former West Ham ...
{Between the crests of the Essex Regiment and West Ham United:} Dedicated in ...
Soldier and then member of parliament.
6-foot tall and aged 17 the youngest member of his Home Guard unit, Jack was selected to model for Bruce Bairnsfather who was preparing the artwork for a government advertising campaign 'Salute the...
Born Glasgow. With the army in India where he developed an interest in kala azar. This and his anti-typhoid work are his achievements. He remained with the army medical service throughout his career.
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
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