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William Owen Ernest Lester

Second Lieutenant

Service No. Unknown

Age 22

Died on 4 April 1918

East Surrey Regiment

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Somme, France

Son of Joseph William and Louisa Maud Lester, of 72, Duke St., Manchester Square, London. Educated at the Cathedral School, Worcester. Employed by the Eastern Telegraph Coy. Enlisted in 1914 with Royal Engineers.

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