4. Private Walter Coward died of his wounds on 9th August 1915, and is buried in Lijssenthoek, Military Cemetery. He was aged 35. #doncasterplantworkers #KOYLI #WW1 #doncaster

3. At the outbreak of WW1 Walter volunteered and joined the 5th Battalion Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry at the age of 34. Rank Private. Service Number 2708. He served in Ypres, Flanders, France. #WW1 #KOYLI