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Age-24

17, Ancona Road, Plumstead

On 16th March, 1915, the 1st Royal West Kent battalion of 13 Brigade, 5th Division moved into a trench in the Ypres salient which was also partly occupied by the enemy and consequently known as International Trench, where they remained until relieved on 18th March. As they moved up during the evening of 16th March German rifle fire was very persistent and the battalion suffered a few casualties one of whom was William Bevis who was killed.