William Ward's Dead Man's Penny and Commemoration Certificate
Item
Title
William Ward's Dead Man's Penny and Commemoration Certificate
Who?
William Ward
Item(s)
A Dead Man's Penny
Certificate
Certificate
Story
William Ward was part of the Sherwood Foresters Notts & Derby. He was born in Westcott and moved to Dorking where he worked as a labourer.
William was killed when a shell exploded in Hargicourt, France. He was 31.
William was killed when a shell exploded in Hargicourt, France. He was 31.
When?
27th April 1917
Where?
Hargicourt, France.
Contributor
David Ward. Great Nephew of William
Collection Day
4th May 2019, Dorking Museum
This item was submitted on July 23, 2019