Edwin's Story.
Born Willaston, enlisted Manchester. Son of Edward R. and Mary Platt of 26, Coppice Road, Willaston. A former pupil of Willaston Council School. Served his apprenticeship as a sawyer with Mr James Wood, and at the time of enlistment was working at the Crewe Co-op. Renowned for his cabinet making and was a keen photographer. Went to France on November 10, 1915. His commanding officer, writing to Edwin’s mother, stated he was killed at 6.00pm by a shell bursting at his feet.
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