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Pte. John Hillman
British Army 26th Btn. London Regiment
from:Banstead, Surrey
(d.14th July 1918)
John Hillman, known as Jack, was the son of Alfred and Helen Hillman of Park Farm, Banstead, Surrey. He was born on 13th July 1899 and died the day after his 19th birthday, he lies buried with over 800 others at La Clytte Military Cemetery in Belgium. Unfortunately his parents were never to see the grave of their son. Under age, he had volunteered to join the army after receiving a white feather.
His name is on the Banstead War Memorial and more details are in the book 'These Men of Banstead' by Lewis N Wood, members of Banstead History Research Group and contributions from their descendants.