William Ward
Service Number
51097
Military Unit
Royal Engineers Royal Field Artillery
Date of birth
Unknown
Date of Death
01 Jun 1917 (27 Years Old)
Place of Birth
Unknown
Employment, Education or Hobbies
Unknown
- Family History
- Military History
- Extra Information
- Photographs
Family History
He was the son of William Ward of 131 Sneinton Boulevard Nottingham.
Military History
Gunner William Ward, served with “D” Battery, 88th Brigade Royal Field Artillery, he had served on the Western Front since 27th September 1914, he was killed in action on 1st June 1917. He is buried in Klein-Vierstraat British Cemetery,
Extra Information
Nottingham Evening Post Roll of Honour 4/7/1917: 'Ward.- Killed in action June 1st Gunner W Ward RFA 131 Sneinton Boulevard, aged 27. Did his duty.- Sadly missed by mother, father,sisters, brother.' Research by David Nunn
