Born Bridlington, East Yorkshire. Known as William Galpin. Only Son of Emma Berry (1869-1947) and Jacob Galpin (1870-1948), of 19, Fairfield Road, Bridligton (war pension address). he had two sisters, Dorothy and Mary.
He enlisted in Hull. Served as Sapper, 529Th Field Company, Royal Engineers. Killed in action, on 18/06/1917, aged 20. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.
| Name | William Galpin |
|---|---|
| Residence | Bridlington, Yorks |
| Death Date | 18 Jun 1917 |
| Death Place | France and Flanders |
| Enlistment Place | Hull |
| Rank | SPR. |
| Regiment | Royal Engineers |
| Regimental Number | 474387 |
| Type of Casualty | Killed in action |
| Theatre of War | Western European Theatre |
| Comments | 529Th Field Coy., R.E. |
First name:
JOHN WILLIAM ARTHUR
Military Number:
474389 474387
Rank:
Sapper
Date Died
18/06/1917
Place died:
Arras Memorial, France
Age:
20
