William James West 1898 – 1918 Image from the family collection of Julie Goucher

As we commemorate the beginning of the Great War. Today I am remembering my Grandfather’s first Cousin, William James West (1898 – 1918).

The Lives of the First World War is using the twitter tags of #LivesofWW1 and #remember

I have written about William before, and you can read those earlier posts at the various links below.

• Lives of the First World War
• In Remembrance of William James West (2011 post)
• Sepia Saturday 178 – Eyes, windows to the soul (2013 post)

William’s life was tragically cut short just two months before the war ended. He paid the ultimate sacrifice.

Rest in Peace William, knowing that we honour your sacrifice.