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The War Memorial, - Writtle (Essex)
Photo : Andrew Brewster
The War Memorial for Writtle (Essex) stands on the Village Green
in Writtle, overlooking the pond. The names of 54 men who lost their lives
in the First World War are commemorated on this memorial.
We are very grateful to Andrew Brewster for use of the photos of the memorial.
Andrew has listed all the names on the memorial on a website for Writtle
Bell Ringers where there is further information on the commemoration of
the Centenary of the outbreak of the First World War which involved the ringing
of peals of church bells.
One soldier who served with the Yorkshire Regiment is commemorated on the memorial for Writtle (Essex).
Private Bertie Gowers. 41293. 9th Battalion the Yorkshire
Regiment, formerly 26292 Essex Regt. Son of Henry Joseph and Sarah Gowers;
husband of Phyllis Mary Gowers, of 27, Angel St., Hadleigh, Suffolk. Killed
17 July 1917. Aged 26.
Born Writtle (Essex), Enlisted Chelmsford.
Buried LARCH WOOD (RAILWAY CUTTING) CEMETERY.
Private Gowers' Name on the Writtle (Essex) War Memorial
Photo : Andrew Brewster
The
War Memorial, - Writtle (Essex)
Photo : Andrew Brewster
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