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William James Udy . British Army Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry from Conce Round, Lockingate, Bugle, St. Austell, Cornwall
William James kept a small diary of his service, now held at the DCLI museum, Bodmin, Cornwall. He served in Ypres.
Pte. Walter Underwood . British Army 4th Btn Hampshire Regiment from 137 Leesland Road, Gosport, Hampshire
Before the war Walter worked as a Carter for the Urban Borough Council. He was married to Violet and had 9 children. He joined the army on 14/7/1916, joining the Hampshire Regiment before being transferred to the Labour Corps. He served in France from 14/8/1917 until 12/3/1919
Lt.(E) William James Urquhart . Royal Navy HMS Avenger from Dunedin, New Zealand
My father was aboard the Avenger when it was sunk in 1917. He said all he got out with was his camera and I have the photos he took of the ship going down and of the men aboard the life boat.
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