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William Edward Heighway

Private

Service No. 17660

Age 18

Died on 19 February 1916

Essex Regiment

CALAIS SOUTHERN CEMETERY

Pas de Calais, France

Son of Henry and Elizabeth Heighway, of 12, South Molton Road, Custom House, London.

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Matt Kemp

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. 19 February 1916 - 19 February 2016

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Karen Harvey

We will remember you as a young brave comrade who fell alongside our kin. Brothers-in-arms who sacrificed all for us.

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Billy was in a trench alongside my Great Grandfather William King on 20th January 1916 with the 13th Essex Regiment, “Westham Pals”, whi...

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