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Local Heroes - Your streets were their streets Local Heroes - Your streets were their streets

The names of 197 local men who lost their lives in World War I are
inscribed on the bells of the Memorial Community Church in Plaistow. They are our local heroes

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George William Husk

By Philippa

Thanks to Corinne Wheeler for sharing the story of her great-uncle George William Husk (Hursk).  His family lived in Malmsebury Terrace, Canning Town, but at the time of the 1911 census he was recorded as homeless, ‘wandering without shelter’ near the Victoria Docks. Read more about this local hero’s life and service here.

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