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235164 Pte. Henry William Sturman British Army Labour Corps from:Hilton Cottages, High Holden, Kent My grandfather enlisted in the Royal Engineers at Camberwell in May 1917. At that time he and his family were living in Lewisham. He had nine children. He was 41 years old. From July 1917 to February 1919 he saw service in France as a Sapper. Prior to going to France he was appointed to the Inland waterways and docks at Sandwich Kent. Henry was discharged in June 1919, and immediately signed on for Short Service with the Labour Corps at the Buffs Depot in Canterbury. He was 43 years old. He had a new regimental number 696787. During this period he returned to France and was finally discharged in March 1920. Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**