Footballer and soldier. Born in Blyth, Northumberland. He started his football career with Jarrow Croft and joined Clapton Orient in June 1912. At the outbreak of WW1 he enlisted with the 17th Middlesex Regiment, the 'Footballers' Battalion'. Killed at the Battle of the Somme.
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William Jonas
When we visited the location, the Cornwell plaque was obscured by wreaths and...
Employed at the Holloway bus/tram garage - Pemberton Gardens. Served and was killed in WW1.
Resident of the Central Ward, Hendon who served and died in WW1.
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