Private William James Pratt
| Date of Birth | 07/01/1900 |
|---|---|
| Age at Death | 18 |
| Date of Death | 08/08/1918 |
| Service Number | 249113 |
| Military Service | Royal Air Force |
| Merton Address | South Norwood |
| Local Memorial | Streatham Park Cemetery |
Additional Information
William was born in South Norwood on 7 January 1900. His father, Richard, was a Groom/Coachman and his mother’s name was Caroline. William had four older siblings – Henry, John, Cecil and Harriet.
He was baptised at St Luke’s Church, West Norwood, on 1 April 1900.
William enlisted in the Royal Air Force on 1 February 1918. His records describe him as being 5’ 8” tall with brown eyes and hair and a fresh complexion. Prior to joining up he had been a clerk.
William died on 8 August 1918 at the Air Station in Padstow and is buried in the Streatham Park cemetery.