William Beck was killed in action on this day in 1916
William Beck was born in Haggerston, East London, on 11 February 1893.
His family moved to Walthamstow where he attended Blackhorse Road Boys’ School from 1902-1907.
At the 1911 Census William, age 18, William was working as a metal polisher. He was the oldest of eight children.
William enlisted as a private at the start of the war in the 8th Battalion, The Norfolk Regiment and during two years of service he achieved promotion to Lance Corporal.
William enlisted as a private at the start of the war in the 8th Battalion, The Norfolk Regiment and during two years of service he achieved promotion to Lance Corporal.
On 21 October 1916 he was reported missing in action, probably in the region of the Schwaben Redoubt near Thiepval. He was 23.
His younger brother of George had died on 11 November 1914, age 19. Like his brother, William has no grave.
William Beck is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Addenda Panel 5.
His younger brother of George had died on 11 November 1914, age 19. Neither have a known grave.
12565 L/Cpl William Beck 8th Bn, The Norfolk Regiment.