Name
William Burls
Conflict
First World War
Date of Death / Age
03/02/1918
25
Rank, Service Number & Service Details
Private
S/14155
Army Service Corps
37th Field Bakery (Colchester)
Awards: Service Medals/Honour Awards
Not Yet Researched
Cemetery/Memorial: Name/Reference/Country
LATTON (ST. MARY) CHURCHYARD
On West boundary, South of main path. United King
United Kingdom
Headstone Inscription
REST IN THE LORD
UK & Other Memorials
High Wych Village Memorial, Latton Memorial Cross
Pre War
Born in 1893 at Latton, Harlow, William was a ‘Baker’.
In
the 1911 census he was living in Chingford whilst his parents lived in Redricks
Lane.
Wartime Service
Because of his background, he served with the 37th Field Bakery, Royal Army Service Corps in Britain.
In February 1918, this unit was based in Colchester, Essex. William Burls’ death at Colchester Hospital is recorded as 3 February 1918. The reason is unknown, but it must be accident or illness.
William Burls is buried at St. Mary-at-Latton Church, Harlow. He is named on both the High Wych Memorial Plaque and the Latton Memorial Cross. He was aged 24.
Additional Information
Mr D Burls, Redrick Lane, Harlow, Essex, ordered his headstone inscription: "REST IN THE LORD".
Acknowledgments
Jonty Wild, Douglas Coe
