Born in 1897 at Abridge, son of William (Horse Keeper/Groom) and Ada Latchford. 1901: With his family at Mallards Cottages Kemsleys Farm, Chigwell Road, Woodford Green. 1911: A Scholar living with his family at 6 Mallards Cottages, Horn Lane, Woodford Green. Having joined the Army Service Corps as a Driver, William Latchford was posted to drive for 41 Field Ambulance of the Royal Army Medical Corps. They were sent to Gallipoli.
On 08/09 January 1916 13 (Western) Division to which 41 Field Ambulance were attached, were evacuated from Helles. On 12th February 1916 the Division began the process of moving to undertake operations in Mesopotamia. After the unsuccessful attempts to relieve Kut, the Division underwent reorganisation. On 31st August 1916 William Latchford died in Mesopotamia for reasons of accident or illness.
Research by Adrian Lee, Local Historian
Sources:
Ancestry.com