A memorial plaque (drilled for mounting) named to John Sanford & pair on long original ribbons to 4956 Pte J Sanford 3 Lond R
John was born in Peckham he joined the 3rd London Regiment under number 4956 and also number 252068
He served in France from 2nd February 1916 until his death on 8th October 1916 on the Somme
His mother Lizzie Lezanta Sanford was a widow living at 97 Cooke St Barking Essex
His brother was sadly also killed in last week of the war on 5th November 1918 aged 25 it would be nice to think his group is out there too somewhere
