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While trying to find information on a William Guest (see post by Nessa) I came across the above William Henry Guest .....

(from Ancestry)
Killed in Action 22 Feb 1916

British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920
Private William Henry Guest
4th Batt, Worcestershire Regiment
Regiment no 6284

(wife)
Mrs Esther J Guest
59 Cromwell Street
Kates Hill
Dudley,Worcestershire

(next of kin)
Father: Matthew
Mother: Elizabeth
Sisters Annie and Mary

1911: 54 Pitfield St, Kates Hill, Dudley
William Henry Guest 30 Fish salesman And Postman Gpo
Esther Jane Guest 27 Wife married 1 year
Matthew Guest 5 mths

* Note*
Matthew was born 31/10/1910
another child Rachel was born 27/9/1913

Marriage 1910
GUEST William H MARSH Esther J Dudley, St John The Evangelist, Kates Hill Dudley Register Office 203/009/15

Marriage 24 Jan 1910 St Johns Church, Dudley
Esther J Marsh spinster
Witnesses: Benjamin Marsh/Mary Guest

GUEST, WILLIAM HENRY

Rank:
Private
Service No:
6284
Date of Death:
06/08/1915
Regiment/Service:
Worcestershire Regiment

4th Bn
Panel Reference:
Panel 104 to 113.
Memorial:
HELLES MEMORIAL
Additional Information:

Hi,
I am pretty sure he isn't one of mine, I have never come across Matthew in the family.

Nessa

I will add this