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Pte. Walter Powell
British Army 10th (1st Rhondda) Battalion Welch Regiment
from:Presteign, Radnor
(d.31st July 1917)
Walter Powell originally joined the Herefordshire Regiment. He was born in Titley Herefordshire. He was transferred to the 10th Btn, Welch Regiment known as the Rhondda Pals. He was killed at Pilkem Ridge at the 3rd Battle of Ypres 31st July,1917. He left behind a wife Helena Jane Powell and a son I have no idea what became of them. This soldier was my Great Uncle, God bless him and all the men and women who gave their lives for King and Country.