Tuesday 2 June 2015

Lord, William - Private (242383)

Private William Lord
2nd Battalion,
East Lancashire Regiment,
Killed in Action,
27th May 1918,
Age 4l
Commemorated Soissons Memorial.

Newspaper Report:

Mrs. Lord of Craven heifer, Haslingden, has now been officially informed that her husband, Private William Lord, who was reported missing May 27th 1918, is now presumed to have died on that date.  He previous to enlisting was a resident of Whitworth, where he attended the United Methodist Church, and his name is on the Roll of Honour there. He was 41 years of age.

Newspaper Memorial:

In loving memory of my dear husband, Pte. William Lord (242383) East Lancs., reported missing May 27th, 1918, now presumed to have died on or since that date.
"One of the best."

Always remembered by his wife, who resides at Craven Heifer, Haslingden.