Group    From 1914  To 1958

West Ham Pals

Categories: Armed Forces, Sport / Games

Countries: Belgium, France

The 13th Battalion (West Ham) of the Essex Regiment, raised by the mayor of the borough. Volunteers from all over east London answered the call, leaving their families, jobs and their favourite football club, West Ham United, behind to fight for their country.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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West Ham Pals

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West Ham Battalion

This plaque is similar to one that used to be located at the former West Ham ...

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West Ham Pals

{Between the crests of the Essex Regiment and West Ham United:} Dedicated in ...

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