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William Henry Owston

Second Lieutenant

Service No. Unknown

Age 22

Died on 23 October 1917

Lincolnshire Regiment

BRUAY COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION

Pas de Calais, France

Son of Henry Phillips Owston and Katharine Owston, of Lincoln.

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Mick Brand

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

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Henry Harrison

William, O valiant heart, who to your glory came….your memory hallowed in the land you loved.

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Legion Supporter

In eternal gratitude for your supreme sacrifice from the Royal Naval Association, Lincoln Branch.

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Legion Supporter

In eternal gratitude for your supreme sacrifice from the Submariners Association, Lincoln Branch.

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William, I am not aware of the precise circumstances of your death, nor what caused it, but, as a former soldier in the 1st Lincolns myself...

Henry Harrison

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