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William Bowen

Second Lieutenant

Service No. Unknown

Age 30

Died on 30 August 1918

Welsh Regiment

FIENVILLERS BRITISH CEMETERY

Somme, France

Son of Henry and Mary Bowen, of 9, Milton Terrace, Mount Pleasant, Swansea. A clerk of the G. W. Rly. (Swansea). Enlisted in Pembroke Imperial Yeomanry.

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K Callaghan

WILLIAM, ALTHOUGH WE HAVE NEVER MET, I NOW WILL KEEP YOUR MEMORY IN MY HEART AND SAY A LITTLE PRAYER FOR YOU.

Legion Supporter

Remembering you 100 years on and feeling a huge debt of gratitude for your sacrifice.

Legion Supporter

Today we placed a cross with your name in the Field of Remembrance in Westminster.

Irene Harding

May you live in our hearts forever.

Irene Harding

We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.

Legion Supporter

As your great niece almost 80 years old it was my last chance to visit the small cemetery in Fienvilliers and to place a poppy on your grave.

Irene Harding

I hope it is near to Fienvillers British Cemetry where he was laid to res.

Irene Harding

His last resting place in a beautiful corner of France

Irene Harding

I wish I had known you and had a chance to thank you for everything you gave to us who survive you.

Irene Harding

I wish I had known you and had a chance to thank you for everything you gave to us who survive you.

Irene Harding

I wish I had known you and had a chance to thank you for everything you gave to us who survive you.

Irene Harding

I wish I had known you and had a chance to thank you for everything you gave to us who survive you.

Irene Harding

I wish I had known you and had a chance to thank you for everything you gave to us who survive you.

Irene Harding

I wish I had known you and had a chance to thank you for everything you gave to us who survive you.

Irene Harding

I wish I had known you and had a chance to thank you for everything you gave to us who survive you.

Irene Harding

I wish I had known you and had a chance to thank you for everything you gave to us who survive you.

Irene Harding

I wish I had known you and had a chance to thank you for everything you gave to us who survive you.

Irene Harding

I wish I had known you and had a chance to thank you for everything you gave to us who survive you.

Irene Harding

I wish I had known you and had a chance to thank you for everything you gave to us who survive you.

Irene Harding

I wish I had known you and had a chance to thank you for everything you gave to us who survive you.

Irene Harding

I wish I had known you and had a chance to thank you for everything you gave to us who survive you.

Irene Harding

I wish I had known you and had a chance to thank you for everything you gave to us who survive you.

Irene Harding

Thank you for your sacrifice. We are so proud of you.

Irene Harding

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As your greatniece now nearly 80years old I am delighted to pay this tribute to your sacrifice and bravery.

Irene Harding

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