20 April 1915

Private Walter PICKING 1882-1915
Born Guilden Morden, Cambridgeshire Died 20 April 1915, Age 33 years Regiment 1st Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment Commemorated Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial Occupation Butcher’s Assistant & House Painter Other 1901 Living in Chadwell, Essex with cousin William Flack, occupation, Assistant Butcher 1911 Living at home in Ashwell, Hertfordshire, occupation, House Painter with FJ Bailey & Co 1914-15 Served in France & Flanders Apr 1915 Walter was killed by a sniper’s bullet in the fight on Hill 60 and died at his post. He was noted to be of a cheery disposition and a favourite with his comrades

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