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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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Thomas John Read

Gunner
Royal Field Artillery

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Born
Walworth, Surrey - c. 1876
Died
Home - 21 February 1917
Age
41
Death
Unknown
Served in
Royal Field Artillery
Awards
Unknown
Memorials
Unknown
Lived
15 Chadwin Road, Plaistow

Thomas John's story

Mr T Reed was called up under Lord Derby’s scheme in October 1916.  He was home on leave when he died of meningitis, leaving a widow and four children.  He was a Church organist and choir leader.

Service Number
169445
Mother
Mary Ann
Father
Tom
Spouse
Adelina
Buried
East London Cemetery, UK
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