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12 September 1918 : Pte Albert Henry Smither

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Albert lived in Tottenham and Walthamstow, attending Blackhorse Road Boys’ School from 1904-1909. When he enlisted in August 1914, he was working as a wood machinist, working for Harris Lebus, England’s largest furniture manufacturer, He joined the 7th Battallion, The Essex Regiment and by November 1914 had been promoted Lance-Corporal. He served…


26 June 1917 : Pte James F Croucher

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Son of James (a gold jeweller and journeyman) and Emily (née Ward). Educated at Page Green School. Age 15 at the 1901 Census James was at home (16 Rangemoor Road, Tottenham Park) with his parents and two younger siblings, brothers William (13) and Frederick (11). He was a bricklayer by then while his 13 year old younger brother William was work…