William James GULL was born c1892 in Lewisham.

He married Elsie Marion Bliss on 5 December 1916 at St. Johns Church, Deptford. After their marriage their address was given as Malvern, Loampit Hill, Lewisham.

He enlisted in 1915 and gave his occupation as a baker. He had won a scholarship for breadmaking to Arthur Lasts.He was 5ft 7 ¼ inches tall and weighed 122lbs.He was reported missing 31 March 1918 and then reported as a prisoner of war.

He had been a member of the Boys Brigade.

 Both he and his brother Arthur Albert are commemorated at the Church of the Ascension Dartmouth Row, Blackheath, London SE10 8AN.

In 1911 his is living at 9 Carthage Street , Lewisham with his family. William is employed as a clerk at a flour mill. 5 of his 10 siblings have already died.

In 1901 he is living at living at 9, Queen Street, Lewisham with his parents Arthur and Eliza. Also living there are his brother John and sisters Olive and Edith.

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