Simon contacted me about his GtGrandfather, Lance Corporal 18354 William Boulton, who lived with his wife Annie at 31, Breer St in Fulham, but enlisted at Canning Town. Simon only had the one photo, until William was spotted in one of the others which are coming to light
We dont know too much about William, other than that he was 40 when he was killed on the infamous 28 April 1917, during the Battle of Arras, in the fighting for the town of Oppy and Oppy Wood. The 13th Essex attacked alongside 17th Middx (Footballers) but found that the Germans had 'got in behind them' with terrible consequences. This engagement caused the largest loss of life to the Hammers Battalion overnight.
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Hi - not sure how active this still is, but I live in Brisbane Australia and have my great grandfathers ww1 diary that I am just starting to try to transpose. He was Sgt. A Witherell - No. 19332 D. Company 13th Essex Regt. and I think was captured at this battle (i'm almost up tot that part now) Once I get some more deciphered i'll email some info in. Its in super faint lead pencil so very slow going. So excited to find this site and read through things though
Love to hear what is in the diary ,simonwaite65 @hotmail.com
Thanks for the comment.
Regards
Simon Waite
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