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William Edward Chapman

Lance Corporal

Service No. 27255

Age Unknown

Died on 1 July 1916

East Lancashire Regiment

THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

Somme, France

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Julie MOORE

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

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Kirsten Barr

Thank you for serving our country. We appreciate your efforts and bravery to keep us safe

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poppy puss

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. Rest in peace.

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Poppy Shop Supporter

We will remember them.

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Julie MOORE

William E Chapman has no known resting place and his name along on the memorial is the only acknowledgement of his sacrifice.

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Kirsten Barr

We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.

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William Chapman my Grandmother's first husband I commemorate him and place a poppy on her behalf.

Julie MOORE

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My great granddad's brother, William Edward Chapman (1892-1916). The notes from my family tree: CHAPMAN, L/Cpl. William Edward, 27255 1/11...

Kirsten Barr

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