I've tried to track down the individuals named here, on the 1901 Census. There's a lot of guess work and surmise, and some there are no obvious matches - after all, the start of the Great War is thirteen years away, and someone named here could be living almost anywhere in 1901.

 

The Roll of Honour is to be found in the church of St Martins Hindringham

 

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A Abel

1901 Census has an Albert Abel, born 1892 Stoke Holy Cross, Norwich and now resident Thursford

 

G Abel

1901 Census has a George Abel, born 1898 Stoke Holy Cross, Norwich and now resident Thursford

 

H Abel

1901 Census has a Harry Abel, born 1895 Stoke Holy Cross, Norwich and now resident Thursford

 

F Allison

F Allison

1901 Census lists a Freddy (bn 1890 Hindringham) and a Francis (bn 1892 Hindringham)

 

(?) Jn Allison

 

J Allison

1901 Census has a James Allison, born 1892 Binham and now resident Hindringham

 

B Armiger

 

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Private Thomas E Back

 

Name: BACK, THOMAS EDWARD

Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Norfolk Regiment Unit Text: 1st Bn.

Date of Death: 04/09/1916 Service No: 43063

 

Grave/Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 1 C and 1 D. Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

 

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=771657

No match on Norlink

Same date of death as Sam Hall

 

Thomas and Sam may well be amongst the men of the First battalion shown here,

 

www.rnrm.org.uk/history/history_09.html

 

1901 Census lists a Thomas Back born Hindringham, 1897

 

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G Bambridge

 

1901 Cenus lists a Robert Bambridge born Hindringham 1901,a George Bambridge born 1895 at Gunthorpe and a George born Blakeney in 1888

 

J R Booty

 

F Brown

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L\Cpl Herbert A Chasney

 

Name: CHASNEY, HERBERT ALFRED

Rank: Lance Corporal Regiment/Service: Norfolk Regiment Unit Text: "C" Coy. 1st Bn. Age: 22 Date of Death: 13/11/1916 Service No: 43125

Additional information: Son of William and Mary Chasney, of Hindringham, Norfolk.

 

Grave/Memorial Reference: II. B. 9A. Cemetery: BOIS GUILLAUME COMMUNAL CEMETERY

 

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=121252

No match on Norlink

 

1901 Census lists a Herbert Chasney born Hindringham, 1895

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E Daplyn (WAAG)

1901 Census lists an Elsie Daplyn born Hindringham, 1895.

 

J Dixon

1901 Census has a “J” Dixon born 1895 and a “J” Dixon born 1901, both at Hindringham

 

J Docking

1901 Census has a James Docking, born 1890 at Great Snoring, and still resident there.

 

(?) G Docking

1901 Census lists a Charles Docking, born Hindringham 1900

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Private William Fenn

 

Most likely

 

Name: FENN Initials: W

Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Norfolk Regiment Unit Text: 2nd Bn.

Date of Death: 07/12/1915 Service No: 7396

 

Grave/Memorial Reference: I. A. 14. Cemetery: AMARA WAR CEMETERY

 

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=628282

No match on Norlink

 

The 2nd Battalion was part of the force of Sir Charles Townshend who, through his inept generalship, found themselves trapped and surrounded in the city of Kut-al-Amara in December 1915. Besieged and starving, the garrison surrendered in April 1916. The subsequent treatment of the allied PoW’s has been compared with the treatment with the Japanese in WW2.

www.firstworldwar.com/battles/siegeofkut.htm

 

1901 Census has a Willm Fenn born 1889 Hindringham and currently a scholar

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A Gidney

1901 Census has an Alfred Gidney, born 1880 Hindringham, still resident Hindringham as a Yardman on Farm

 

B Greaves

1901 Census has a Bertie Greaves, born Hindringham, 1899

 

C Greaves

1901 Census has a Charles Greaves, born Binham 1896 and now resident Hindringham

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Private Henry H Haines (someone has had to insert the “e” on the memoral. If you look closely)

 

Name: HAINES, HENRY HERBERT

Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Yorkshire Regiment Unit Text: 4th Bn.

Age: 35 Date of Death: 30/07/1918 Service No: 203276

Additional information: Son of Mrs. Anna Jane Haines; husband of Janet May Haines, of Hindringham, Walsingham, Norfolk. Born at Hindringham.

 

Grave/Memorial Reference: V. B. 14. Cemetery: HAUTMONT COMMUNAL CEMETERY

 

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=581789

 

1901 Census has a Henry Haines, born 1883 Hindringham

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R Hall

1901 Census has a Robert Hall born 1900 at Hindringham and now resident Binham.

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Private Sam W G Hall

 

Name: HALL, SAM WILLIAM GEORGE

Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Norfolk Regiment Unit Text: 1st Bn.

Age: 19 Date of Death: 04/09/1916 Service No: 43220

Additional information: Son of John and Mary Margaret Hall, of 4, Duke Rd., Hindringham, Norfolk.

 

Grave/Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 1 C and 1 D. Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

 

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=788583...

 

No match on Norlink

Same date of death as Thomas Back

 

Thomas and Sam may well be amongst the men of the First Battalion shown here,

 

www.rnrm.org.uk/history/history_09.html

 

1901 Census has a Sam Hall born Hindringham, 1897

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E Hawes

1901 Census lists an Ernest Hawes born Hindringham 1889 and now resident Wells

 

R Hewitt

1901 Census has a Robert Hewitt born Hindringham 1885, with no occupation recorded

 

E Horsford

1901 Census lists an Edward Horsford who was born 1894 at Little Walsingham and was now resident at Great Snoring.

 

J Howard

1901 Census lists a James Howard, born 1884 North Walsham, and now resident at Hindolveston, working as a Railway Store Keeper, (although there are many more potential matches from all over Norfolk)

 

W Howard

1901 Census lists a William Howard, born Thursford 1898

 

C Howell

1901 Census lists a Charles Howell, born Binham,1894

 

W Howell

1901 Census lists a Willie Howell, born Hindringham, 1895

 

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Private Sidney Hudson

 

Name: HUDSON Initials: S

Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Norfolk Regiment Unit Text: 9th Bn.

Age: 20 Date of Death: 16/04/1918 Service No: 26993

Additional information: Nephew of E. James, of Hindringham, Walsingham, Norfolk.

 

Grave/Memorial Reference: I. E. 29. Cemetery: HARINGHE (BANDAGHEM) MILITARY CEMETERY

 

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=93838

 

Bandaghem, like Dozinghem and Mendinghem, were the popular names given by the troops to groups of casualty clearing stations posted to this area during the First World War. The cemetery site was chosen in July 1917 for the 62nd and 63rd Casualty Clearing Stations and burials from these and other hospitals (notably the 36th Casualty Clearing Station in 1918) continued until October 1918.

 

www.cwgc.org/search/cemetery_details.aspx?cemetery=9001&a...

 

The 9th Battalion suffered heavy casualties in fighting the German Spring Offensive to a standstill in March\April 1918. Another Battalion from the same Brigade, the 9th Suffolk Regiment, had to be reduced to a cadre as a result of this fighting because there was so few men left.

 

No match on Norlink

On the 1901 Census, the only Sidney\Sydney Hudson’s of the right age were all living outside Norfolk.

 

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A Jarvis

1901 Census has an Arthur Jarvis, born Hindringham 1889, currently a scholar

 

R Jarrett

1901 Census has a Robert Jarrett, born Hoe 1878 and now a Railway Porter, resident at Briningham.

 

W Jeffries

1901 Census has a William Jeffries, born Horsford 1879 and now a Railway Labourer living at Briston.

 

B Lake

1901 Census lists a male, Bettie Lake, born Hindringham 1892

 

H Lee

1901 Census lists a Harry Lee, born Hindringham 1901 and a Herbert Lee born Hindringham 1888

 

F Lee

1901 Census lists a Frank Lee born Hindringham 1891

 

E Long

1901 Census has Ezra Long, born Hindringham 1892

 

M Long

1901 Census has a Matthew Long, born Walsingham 1879 and now working as a Brewersman and living in Clerkenwell in London.

 

J Long

1901 Census has John Long, born Hindringham 1882, and now working there as an Agricultural Labourer

 

G Loynes

1901 Census has George Loynes, born Weybourne in 1884, and now resident at Hindringham, working as an Agricultural Labourer.

 

A Martin

1901 Census has an Alfred Martin, born Great Snoring 1899 and now resident Hindringham.

 

P Martin

1901 Census has Perry Martin, born Hindringham 1894

 

G McCadden

1901 Census has George McCadden, born Hindringham 1890 and currently a scholar

 

S Musset

1901 Census doesn’t have any likely S Musset, but there is a Sunny Mussett listed, born 1883 Syderstone

and still resident there, working as an Agricultual Labourer. Mussett with 2T’s is a much more common spelling, and all Norfolk families seem to be spelt this way.

 

W Money

1901 Census has a William Money born 1898 Hempstead

 

R Money

1901 Census has a Reginald Money born 1898 Little Walsingham

 

S Neale

1901 Census has a Sidney Neale, born 1889 Matlaske and now resident Binham

 

A Outlaw

 

T J Peroune (Church Army)

 

B Pitchers

 

H Pitchers

 

P Porter

 

A Roll

C Roll

R Roll

1901 Census has a Robert Roll, born Hindringham, 1894

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Private George H Sands

 

Could be:-

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=1768425

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=811172

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=574917

 

No match on Norlink

Possibles on the 1901 Census

 

George born 1876 Melton Constable, and now resident Hanover Square, London as a Stable Helper\Domestic

George born 1888 at North Creake and still resident there, working as a Grocers Errand Boy

George born 1896 Bale and now resident Hindringham

George born 1896 Sharrington and now resident Briston

 

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R Sands

1901 Census lists a Robert Sands, born Bale 1891 and now resident Hindringham

 

G Saye (?)

 

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C J Smith - died but not listed on village memorial

1901 Census has a Charles Smith, born Hindringham, 1896

Possibly

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=812497

Name: SMITH, CHARLES JOHN

Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Norfolk Regiment Unit Text: 7th Bn.

Date of Death: 12/10/1916 Service No: 12271

Grave/Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 1 C and 1 D. Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

 

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E Smith

1901 Census has an Edward Smith, born Hindringham 1887 and now working there as a Houseman on Farm.

 

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Private Samuel Smith

 

Too many potential matches. No match on Norlink

 

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W R Smith

1901 Census has a Willm Smith born Hindringham, 1897

 

F Spooner

1901 Census has a Frank Spooner, born 1886 at Little Walsingham, still resident there and working as a Gardener,

There is also a Fred Spooner, born 1892 Walsingham and now resident Fakenham

 

G Stedman

1901 Census has a George Stedman, born 1884 Holme Hale and now resident Thursford

 

G Temple

1901 Census has a George Temple, born Hindringham 1894

 

S Temple

1901 Census has a Sidney Temple, born Hindringham, 1898

 

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Trooper Robert H Wall

 

Name: WALL, ROBERT HENRY

Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Northamptonshire Regiment Unit Text: 7th Bn.

Date of Death: 21/03/1918 Service No: 43386

Additional information: Son of Henry D. and E. Evelyn Wall, of Grange Farm, Hindringham, Norfolk.

 

Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 54 to 56. Memorial: POZIERES MEMORIAL

 

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=850600

No match on Norlink

 

The 21st March 1918 was the first day of the German Spring offensive. After years of stalemated trench warfare, gains over the winter of 1917-18 accompanied by the political need to extend the British Army into areas previously held by the exhausted French, found too many units in hastily prepared defences with little depth and all too few strongpoints. The Germans used infiltraton tactics to bypass the front line, fortuitously aided by a heavy mist in the early morning. Many Allied units were surrounded and then wiped out in the subsequent follow up by the main German forces.

 

1901 Census has a Robert Wall, born Hindringham 1893

 

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Private Benjamin Wyer

(Headstone of widow, Emily Louisa Wyer, is in the churchyard. The inscription states her husband was Killed in Action)

 

Name: WYER, BENJAMIN ALFRED

Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Yorkshire Regiment Unit Text: 6th Bn. Age: 37

Date of Death: 14/11/1917 Service No: 241865

Additional information: Son of Thomas and Lucy Wyer, of Norfolk; husband of Emily Louisa Wyer, of Hindringham, Walsingham, Norfolk.

 

Grave/Memorial Reference: XXX. L. 12A. Cemetery: ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY

 

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=507399

 

No match on Norlink

 

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C Yarham

1901 Census lists a Charles Yarham, born Stibbard 1871 and still resident there, working as an Ordinary Agricultural Labourer,

 

E Yarham

1901 Census lists an Ernest Yarham, born 1877 Great Walsingham, now resident Little Walsingham and working as an Ordinary Agricultural labourer.

 

G Yarham

1901 Census has a George Yarham, born Walsingham 1870 and still resident there, working as a Grocers Assistant.

There is also

George, born 1900 Walsingham and

George, born 1900 Little Walsingham

   

The memorial is the entrance to the South Bound platform on the pillars. You have to go onto the platform, no charge.

 

Stoke on Trent Railway Station War Memorial

South Bound Platform

 

All information is provided in good faith but, on occasions errors may occur. Should this be the case, if new information can be verified please supply it to the author and corrections will then be made.

 

This memorial has been compiled with additional information by kind permission of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Also from Ancestry.co.uk

  

ROYAL NAVY

Able Seaman Mersey Z/634 William Bertram McINNERNY, H.M.S. Indefatigable, Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve died at sea 31st May 1916 when the ship was sunk on 31 May 1916 during the Battle of Jutland by German battlecruiser Von der Tan. Only two of the crew of 1,019 survived He was born on the 2nd September 1897 to Francis and Esther who at the time of his death were living at 16, Campbell Road, Stoke on Trent. In 1901 they were living at 50, Selwyn Street, Stoke on Trent. He is commemorated on the Plymouth Naval Memorial, Devon. (Memorial has B.W.)

 

Able Seaman R/5175 William Rupert PEAKE Nelson Battalion, Royal Naval Division killed in action on the 14th December 1917 aged 21. He was the son of Thomas and Mary Ellen of 361 Newcastle Street, Burslem. Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. In 1911 he was living with his parents and siblings at 15, Shirley Street, Burslem. he was employed as a Potters attendant and dish maker. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France

 

Able Seaman R/5071 Samuel WILSON, Anson Battalion Royal Naval Division killed in action on the 27th September 1918. He was born on the 18th September 1897 to Mrs A W Wilson of 7, Gregory Street, Longton, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. In 1911 he was living with his widowed mother, Alice and sister, Sarah h at No 3 Court, 1 Gregory Street, Longton. At the age of 13 he was employed as a railway labourer. He is at rest in Sucrerie British Cemetery, Graincourt-Les-Havrincourt, France

 

ROYAL HORSE ARTILLERY

Bombardier W L ORGAN No W L or W ORGAN serving with the stated regiment listed with the CWGC

 

ROYAL FIELD ARTILLERY

Sergeant 805233 Arthur BICKERTON D Battery 231st Brigade Royal Field Artillery killed in action 9th August 1917 aged 21. He was the son of Samuel and Hannah of 61, Honeywall, Penkhukll, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. In 1911 he was an apprentice joiner and his father worked for the railways as a wheelwright. He is at rest in Fosse No10 Communal Cemetery Extension, Sains-En-Gohelle, France

 

Gunner 185495 John DARLINGTON 38th Divisional Ammunition Column, Royal Field Artillery died 21st May 1918 aged 19. He was the son of Mrs Sarah Jane Darlington nee Peake of 16, Wilks Street, Tunstall, Staffordshire. His father was called Frederick William In 1911 his wife and children were living at 10, Goodfellow Street, Tunstall , his father was visiting his brother at 46 King's Street, Tunstall. He is at rest in Etaples Military Cemetery, France

 

Gunner 129122 Thomas NIXON D Battery 46th Brigade Royal Field Artillery killed in action 20th May 1917 aged 22. He was the son of Charles and Annie Louisa of Cheadle Road, Forsbrook, Staffordshire. formerly on in 1911, Draycott Lane, Forsbrook. He was employed as a railway porter. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France

 

Gunner 221867 Walter WICKS 51st Battery, 39th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery died 29th September 1918 aged 21. He was the son of John and Mary Ann of Station House, 6, Albert Road, Fenton Manor Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. he was working at the age of 14 as a commission agent clerk. at a pottery manufacturer. He is at rest in Brie British Cemetery, France

 

Driver Joseph GITTENS (No J GITTENS serving with the stated unit listed with the CWGC) Driver Died in 1919 of war wounds. He was the son of Emily and Alfred of 15, Newcastle Street, Penkhull, Stoke on Trent. In 1911 he was employed as an invoice for the North Staffordshire Railway goods wagon department in Stoke on Trent

 

Driver Cyril Scarlett JACKSON. Sapper 491962 46th Divisional Signal Company, Royal Engineers, formerly Driver 2590 and 805036 Royal Field Artillery . He died 8th November 1918. He was the son of Bertie and Ada Hartshill, Stoke on Trent

 

ROYAL GARRISON ARTILLERY

Gunner 127128 Walter Farmer ASTILL 66th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery died 30th November 1917. He was born in 1885 at Burton on Trent to Charles and Annie who in 1901 were living at 19, Havlock Street, Stoke on Trent. In 1911 he was visiting the Crown Hotel , Cats Hill, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, and he was employed as a locomotive fireman. He is at rest in White House Cemetery, St jean-Les-Ypres, Belgium

 

Gunner 64242 William BADDELEY 319 Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery died of wounds 25th April 1918. He was born at Bucknall, Stoke on Trent, and he is at rest in the Bandaghem Military Cemetery, Haringhe, Belgium

 

Gunner 143438 Thomas BERRY 151st Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery killed in action 28th March 1918. He was born in Stoke on Trent and he may have been the son of Richard and Fanny who in 1911 lived at 6, Pleasant Row, Stoke on Trent. he was a potters mould presser. He is at rest in Faubourg D'Amiens Cemetery, Arras, France

 

Gunner 313153 Harry Lyngatt MAGUIRE 1/2nd (London) Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery died of wounds 4th September 1918 aged 27. he was the son of John Thomas and Annie Elizabeth (in 1911) of 51 Vine Street, Stoke on Trent. He was working in the Goods Warehouse of the North Staffs Railway Co. He was born at Leek, Staffordshire and he is at rest in Mont Huon Military Cemetery, Le Treport, France

 

ROYAL ENGINEERS

Company Sergeant Major 492456 James Thomas BAKER, Signal Training Centre, Royal Engineers died 15th February 1919 aged 30. He was the son of Robert James and Evelyn Baker, of 57, Beresford Street, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent. He is at rest in Hanley Cermetery, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire

 

Lance Corporal WR/ 270642 James EARDLEY 263rd Railway Company ,Royal Engineers died 3rd November 1918. He was born in Burslem, Staffordshire and is at rest in St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France

 

Sapper 488142 Henry Thomas ASHCROFT 13th Reinforcement Coy, Royal Engineers died 6th July 1917. He was born in 1889 to Thomas and Alice. In 1911 his parents were living at 19, Wilson Street, Stoke on Trent and he was a steam train driver. Henry in 1911 was married to Linda nee Bratton who he married in 1909 in Stoke on Trent Registry Office he was employed as a joiner for the North Staffs Railway Company. He is at rest in St. Germain-Au-Mont-D'or Communal Cemetery, Rhone, France

 

Sapper 486100 Henry BIRD 132nd Army Troops Coy, Royal Engineers killed in action 21st March 1918 aged 23. He was the son of William Roderick Bird and Ann Elizabeth Bird, of 25, Guildford Street, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent. Native of Hanley, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Bucquoy Road Cemetery, Ficheux, France

 

Sapper 267704 Sidney Robert BLOOD 17th Divisional Signal Company, Royal Engineers died 30th October 1918 at Mesopotamia aged 22. He was born in Cheadle Staffordshire and was the son of Robert and Gertrude of Tean, Staffordshire. He is at rest in North Gate War cemetery, Baghdad, Iraq.

 

Sapper 303 Sydney BRERETON 1st North Midlands Field Company, Royal Engineers died of wounds 21st April 1916 aged 22. he was the son of Mary Ann Jones of 30, Stoke Road, Shelton, Stoke on Trent. and late John Brereton. He is at rest in Ecoivres Military Cemetery, Mont-St. Eloi, France

 

Sapper 259271 Douglas CHATFIELD 26th Brigade. (A.F.A.) Australian Field Artillery Signal Sub. Section, Royal Engineers , formery 195739, Royal Army Service Corps. Killed in action 6th September1918 aged 21. He was born in Talke, Staffordshire and was the son of John Thomas and Hannah Elizabeth, of Station House, Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent. Native of Talke, Stoke-on-Trent. In 1911 the family were living at 243 Congleton Road, Talke. His father was a railway signalman. He is at rest in Sun Quarry Cemetery, Cherisy, France

 

Sapper140859 John GEORGE 126th Field Company, Royal Engineers killed in action 22nd March 1918. He was the son of John and Sarah of Market Drayton, Shropshire. In 1911 he was now married to Alice and they were living with their children at 73, Cheshire Street, Market Drayton. he was a railway labourer.

Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up on the 13th November 1915 Gave his occupation as a permanent way layer (train track) and he was living at 73, Cheshire Street. he married Alice Williams on the 27th September 1900 at Market Drayton. He was given permission to join His Majesty's Forces from The Engineer of North Staffordshire Railway, Stoke Station to him at the relaying gang, Uttoxeter Station. On the 20th November 1916 he embarked for France and on the 22nd March 1918 he was killed in action in the field. His parents John and Sarah were living at 77, Cheshire Street. He is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France

 

Sapper 488460 John GOODWIN 455th Field Company, Royal Engineers killed in action 12th April 1918 aged 27. He was born at Fenton Staffordshire and was the son of George an Annie . He is commemorated on the Ploegstreet Memorial, Hainaut Belgium.

 

Sapper 95912 Bertram MARTIN 179th Tunnelling Company, Royal Engineers killed in action 26th August 1916. He was born at Uttoxeter, Staffordshire in 1891 and was the son of Thomas and Lizzie of Bradley Street, Uttoxeter. In 1911 his parents and siblings were now at 42, Derby Road, Uttoxeter. Bertram is was not at home but was visiting a friend at Hixon, Staffordshire. He was employed at a locomotive foreman. (The 1911 census have Marian) He is at rest in Albert Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France

 

Sapper WR/210632 William Herbert MILLARD Royal Engineers died13th February 1919 aged 26. He was the son of William and Louisa Millard, of 80, Trentham Road, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent. In 1911 he was living with his parents and siblings at Garden Village, Trentham Road, Penkhull and he was employed as a railway clerk. He is at rest in Hartshill Cemetery, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire

 

Sapper 492490 George SILLITOE 31st Air Line Section, Royal Engineers (From Grumphy, GWF "these people were responsible for the wires along which signals, telephones etc were transmitted IN THE AIR, ie not below ground"). He died on the 14th October 1918 aged 23. He was the son of William and Sarah Ann of Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. he is at rest in Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille, France

 

Sapper 439 Harold WHITCUT 2/1st North Midlands Field Company, Royal Engineers killed in action 1st July 1916 aged 18. He was the son of James and Eleanor Jane of 63, Church Street, Fenton, Staffordshire. he was at the age of 13 employed as a railway clerk. He is at rest in Foncquevillers Military Cemetery, France

 

Sapper WR/176278 Charles WOOD Railway Operating Division, Royal Engineers, formerly 2463 Liverpool Regiment died 4th October 1918 aged 30. He was the son of Harry and Agnes of Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Bagneux British Cemetery, Gezaincourt, Somme, France

 

Pioneer WR/210654 Reginald BIRKS Royal Engineers died 14th February 1919 aged 20. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Peter Birks, Gate House, Oakamoor, near Alton, Staffordshire

 

Driver 36432 Charles B HULSE Training Service Sanitary Centre (Bedford) Royal Engineers died 22nd March 1919 aged 20. He was the son of Charles and Mary Louisa of Penkhull Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. he is at rest in Newcastle-under-Lyme Cemetery, Staffordshire

 

Driver 202551 Samuel JOYNSON 56th Divisional Signal Company, Royal Engineers died 8th August 1918. He is at rest in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, France

 

GRENADIER GURADS

Lance Corporal 12656 Thomas Philip CRITCHLOW 3rd Grenadier Guards died 8th October 1915 aged 29. He was the son of Martha Critchlow. He is commemorated on the Loos memorial, France

 

Private 11516 Charles Edward ARMS 1st Grenadier Guards died 29th October 1914 aged 35. He was the son of Elizabeth and the late Fredrick Arms and was the husband of Lily Maud Arms, of 107, Chestergate, Macclesfield, Cheshire. he is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres

 

Private 22923 Thomas BUXTON, 1st Grenadier Guards died 11th October 1917 aged 34. He was the brother of Eliza Buxton of Stramshall, near Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Dozinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium

 

Private 18959 Arthur HARVEY 3rd Grenadier Guards died 27th May 1915 aged 21. He was the son of Samuel and Lavinia of North Lodge, Crakemarsh, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Uttoxeter Cemetery.

 

Private 23417 Benjamin Richard MINCHIN 3rd Grenadier Guards died 15th September 1916 aged 22. he was the son of Henry and Ellen of 135, Belvedere Road, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Guards' Cemetery, Lesboeufs, France

 

Private 20169 Fred TALBOT 4th Grenadier Guards died 27th September 1915 aged 30. He was the son of John and Hannah of Hanley, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. He is commemorated on the Loos memorial, France

 

COLDSTREAM GUARDS

Private 4882 Charles Henry YATES 3rd Coldstream Guards died 27th April 1915 aged 33. He was the son of Robert and Annie Yates, of Stoke-on-Trent; husband of Rose Yates, of Englis St., Stoke-on-Trent. he is at rest in Guards Cemetery, Windy Corner, Cuinchy, France

 

WELCH GUARDS

Corporal 534 Tom BENTLEY 1st Welsh Guards died 2nd May 1916 aged 25. He was the son of Edward and Elizabeth Bentley, of 71, Stony Lane, Cauldon, near. Ashbourne, Derbyshire. He is at rest in Lijssenthoek Military cemetery, Belgium

 

ROYAL SCOTS

Private F RILEY The only F Riley serving with the Royal Scots listed with the CWGC is the following) Private 4180 Frederick William 3rd Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment) died 13th August 1915. Born in Mowsherra West Indies and is at rest Comley Bank Cemetery, Edinburgh, Scotland. ( Auth. I believe this is not the correct person) There is a possibility It could be a James, Private 17663 Royal Scots Fusiliers died 26th September 1915 aged 25. He was the son of James and Elizabeth of 89 Caroline Street, Longton. The last possibility this soldier died outside the stop date for inclusion into the data of the CWGC which is 31st August 1921.

 

THE BUFFS (EAST KENT REGIMENT)

Private 13956 Arthur Vincent SWETNAM 7th The Buffs, East Kent Regimentkilled in action 30th September 1917 aged 21. He was the son of Abraham and Annie of 27, Haywood Street, Shelton, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. he joined up aged 19yrs and 3 months and was employed as a railway vanman prior to enlistment. He is at rest in Nine Elms British Cemetery, Belgium

 

NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS

Sergeant (CWGC have L/Sgt) 13938 Charles William YORKE 12th Northumberland Fusiliers formerly Army Cyclist Corps killed in action 22nd June 1916 aged 37. he was the husband of Betsy nee Dale of 4, Betley Place, Crewe Road, Alsager, Stoke on Trent. In 1911 although married he was living alone at Railway Cottages, Station House, Biddulph. I note some one had crossed out Marriage and children which was 4 yrs and two children both living. He was married on the 12th June 1907 at Odd Rode, Cheshire. He was a railway signalman. He is at rest in Dartmoor Cemetery, Bocordel-Becourt, Somme, France

 

Private 36358 Ernest Harold DEGGE 8th Northumberland Fusiliers, formerly 32986, North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 16th August 1917 aged 24. He was the son of Thomas and Martha of 19, Balance Hill, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. In 1911 he was employed as an engine cleaner with the North Staffordshire Railway Company. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium

 

Private 66536 Aubrey Lemuel MOORE 1/4th Northumberland Regiment died 27th May 1918. Native of Blythe Bridge near Cheadle, Staffordshire. He was the son of Charles and Elizabeth Ann of 3, Stallington Crossing, Stallington Lane, Blythe Bridge, Staffordshire. His father was a railway signalman. He is commemorated on the Soissons Memorial, France

 

ROYAL WARWICKSHIRE REGIMENT

Company Sergeant Major (Memorial has Sergeant) 9243 Edwin MACHIN (Military Medal)15th Royal Warwickshire Regiment killed in action 26th October 1917 aged 26. He was the son of Edwin and Mary of 13, Station Street, Longton, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. he is commemorated on the Tyne Cot memorial, Belgium

 

Private 9144 Alfred Ernest SMITH, B Company 11th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 16th July 1916 aged 23. He was the son of Thomas and Emily of 43, Lily Street, Wolstanton, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Albert Communal Cemetery Extension, France

 

ROYAL FUSILIERS

Sergeant 2500 Percy ATTWOOD (D.C.M.) killed in action 7th July 1916. He was born in North Rode, Cheshire in 1893 to Charles and Louisa who in 1911 were living with their children at 10 and 12 Cliff Vale Place, Hanley, Stoke on Trent. He was employed age 18 as a railway lampman. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

 

Lance Corporal G/2552 John Thomas BIRKS died of wounds 16th October 1916. Born at Stoke on Trent and is Commemorated on the Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L'Abbe, Somme, France

 

Lance Corporal 127 Frank CARRYER 9th Royal Fusiliers killed in action 18th September 1918 aged 22. He was the son of

Rupert and Mary Carryer, of 111, Newlands Street, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent. He is at rest in Epehy Wood Farm Cemetery, Epehy, Somme, France

 

Lance Corporal 1780 Albert FOX 12th Royal Fusiliers died of wounds 20th June 1917 aged 25. He was the son of Eli and Mary Jane, nee Knapper who in 1901 were living with their children at 30, Watergate Street, Tunstall. In 1911 he was living with his brother at the home of his married sister, Mary Pritchard at 4, Selwyn Street, Stoke on Trent Staffordshire. He was working as a shop assistant. He is at rest in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium

 

Private 21436 Rupert BIRCH, 9th Royal Fusiliers died of wounds 10th July 1916 aged 22. He was the son of Joseph and Ellen of Foxt, near Froghall, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. 1911 he was employed as a general labourer. He is at rest in Puchevillers British Cemetery, France

 

Private 69082 Thomas CARNEL 2nd Royal Fusiliers, formerly 117, Army Veterinary Corps died 6th September 1918 aged 27. He was the husband of Cicely of 12, Nicholls Street, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. He is at rest in St Omer Souvenir Cemetery, Longuenesse France

 

Private G/11439 George Henry CLOWES 4th Royal Fusiliers killed in action 27th March 1916. Born in Stoke on Trent in 1895 to Richard James and Caroline. In 1911 the family were living at 35, Lytton Street, Stoke on Trent. He was working as a railway servant. He is commemorated on the Menin Gat Memorial, Ypres, Belgium

 

Private 66604 William Moseley COPE 26th Royal Fusiliers, formerly 37527 South Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 20th September 1917 aged 26. He was the son of William and Jane of 41, New Street, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. In 1911 he was employed as a railway porter. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium

 

Private 8826 Colin DUNN 3rd Royal Fusiliers killed in action 29th September 1915. He was born in Leigh on the 23rd April 1893, christened on the 21st May 1893 and was the son of Thomas John and Sarah Ann nee Brown In 1911 he was working as a railway porter and was living with his mother and siblings at 1, Frith Street, Leek, Staffordshire. His father for the same year was working in Glamorgan as a railway signalman. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France

 

Private 9109 John ELLIS 3rd Royal Fusiliers died 10th May 1915. He was born in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire He may have been the son of William and Eliza nee Rushton who in 1911 were living as a family at 3, Kimberley Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire. He was at the age of 14 a fruiterers errand boy. He is commemorated on the Menin gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium

 

Private 3586 Frederick GILFORD 9th Royal Fusiliers killed in action 1st May 1917. He was born in Nantwich, Cheshire and enlisted in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. He may have been the son of Henry and Mary Ann who in 1911 were living at 7, William Street, Shelton, Stoke on Trent. He was working as a labourer his father was working as a carter for the railway. He is commemorated on the Arras memorial, France

 

Private G/14502 Albert Henry HEATH 2nd Royal Fusiliers killed in action 3rd July 1916. He was born at Newcastle, Staffordshire He may have been the son of George and Annie Jane of Newcastle Staffordshire. He is at rest in Ovillers Military cemetery, Somme, France

 

Private 74648 Percy NUTT 7th Royal Fusiliers, formerly 70879 106th Training Battalion killed in action 23rd March 1918 Born at Alsager, Cheshire in 1899 to Joseph and Elizabeth who in 1911 were all living at Audley Road, Alsager, Cheshire. and at the time of his death at 4, Frederick Avenue, Penkhull, Stoke on Trent. His father was a steam train driver in 1911. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France

 

KING'S LIVERPOOL REGIMENT

Lance Corporal 2464 Tom DUROSE 5th King's Liverpool Regiment died 21st May 1915 aged 19. He was the nephew of Miss M Durose of Ivy Cottage, Heath Road, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. and the son of Tom and Fanny. In 1911 he was living with his parents at the Daventry Union Workhouse London Road Davantry and was working at a telegraph messenger. His mother was the workhouse matron, and not inmates. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up on the 31st August 1914 and was living at 39, Cheadle Road, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire with his aunt, Midge!!

His father was now living at 15th Church Street, Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey. He was in France from the 21st February 1915. On the 15th April 1915 he was admitted to No4 Field Ambulance with Impetigo and discharged fit for duty the same day. 16th May 1915 he was shot in the head at Richebourge, L'Avoue and admitted to No4 Field ambulance, transferred same day to No1 Casualty Clearing Station at Chocques and then transferred to No 19 Rawal Pindi Hospital, Wimereux wher he died of his wounds on the 21st May 1915. He is at rest in Wimereux Communal Cemetery, France

 

Private 235166 Herbert POINTON 13th King's Liverpool Regiment, formerly 203425 North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 31st august 1918 aged 24. He was the son of John and Betsy of 65, Boon Hill, Bignall End, Staffordshire. In 1911 he was employed as a coachman (domestic servant) He is at rest in Noreuil Australian cemetery, France

 

LINCOLNSHIRE REGIMENT

Lance Corporal 16990 Ernest PRIME 2nd Lincolnshire Regiment, formerly 16075, North Staffordshire Regiment died of wounds 26th September 1915. He was born at Calton Staffordshire in 1886 to John and Fanny. His parents in 1911 were living at Cauldon Grange, Oakamoor, Staffordshire. Ernest was now married and was living with his wife Annie and their two children at Chilcote, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire. He was working on a farm as a cowman. He is at rest in Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord France.

 

Private 51922 Frederick George NEWMAN 10th Lincolnshire Regiment died of wounds 1st May 1918 aged 19. He was the son of James and Annie of 22, Darnley Street, Shelton, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. An army record was found for the time he joined up to the North Staffordshire Regiment on the 17th December 1915 aged 18 years and 4 months as private 18291. His date of birth was given as 10th April 1897 and occupation as a silk finisher. He was discharged from the army as being under military age under Para 392 (vi (a) K.R. 1912. No record has survived for his time with the Lincolnshire Regiment. He is at rest in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France

 

Private 43954 Hodson Thomas (T H) WALKER 8th Lincolnshire Regiment killed in action 9th September 1918. He was born at Clay Mills Staffordshire in 1895 to Thomas Hodson and Harriet nee Johnson who in 1901 were all living at 55, Cooper Street, Sandwell, West Bromwich. In 1911 he was staying at the home of Thomas Greenway and his sister Helen Greenway at 11, Jameson Street, Wolverhampton, he was a butcher. He is commemorated on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial, France

 

DEVONSHIRE REGIMENT

Private 3917 Percy YOXALL 1/6th Devonshire Regiment died at Mesopotamia on the 26th September 1916 aged 25. He was the son of William Thomas and Eliza Emma Yoxall, of 74, Seaford Street, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent. In 1911 he was an audit railway clerk. He is at rest in Amara war cemetery, Iraq.

 

WEST YORKSHIRE REGIMENT

Private 53037 Wilfred Joseph PRESBURY 2nd West Yorkshire Regiment died 27th March 1918. He was born at Longton, Staffordshire . Some notes from what remains of his army record. He was born on the 14th January 1899 to Robert Arthur and Margaret of 68, Spring Road, Longton, Staffordshire. He joined up on the 25th April 1917 aged 18 and was employed as a capstan youth (goods men) employed by North Staffordshire Railway, Longton, Staffordshire. he embarked Folkestone and disembarked at Boulogne the same day, 19th January 1918 and joined his regiment at Etaples on the 20th January. He was reported missing on the 27th March 1918. His conduct sheet was well used. He spent quite a lot of time C.B. Confined to Barracks for various offences. Dirty equipment, missing church and gas parades, and over staying his leave pass . He is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France

 

Private 60492 James SALT 15th West Yorkshire Regiment died of wounds 22nd April 1918 aged 19. he was the son of Elijah and Eleanor Salt, of 43, Weaver Villa, Oakamoor, Staffs. Native of Cauldon, Lowe, Staffordshire. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He enlisted on the 23rd April 1917 aged 17 years and 364 days. he gave his date of birth as 24th March 1899 and live at the above address. He was posted as Private 39135, North Staffordshire Regiment, then posted to the 5th Training Reserve as private 18033 and finally as private 60492 West York Regt. Whilst in training he was admitted to the Military Hospital, Cannock Chase, Rugeley, Staffordshire on the 4th August 1917 with Diphtheria which was treated with anti-diphtheria serum. He improved rapidly and was discharged to one month's sick from the 1st October 1917. On the 22nd April 1918 he was wounded in action and died the same day. He is at rest in Ebblinghem Military Cemetery, France

 

LEICESTERSHIRE REGIMENT

Private 11207 Percy SUTTON 8th Leicestershire Regiment died 1st October 1917 aged 24. He was the son of Arthur and Emily Sutton, of 62, Nelson Street, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent. Some notes from remains of his army record. He enlisted on the 27th August 1914 at Lichfield aged 21 into the Royal Engineers then transferred into 6th Service Leicestershire Regiment By occupation he was a railway platelayer, and lived at 4, Pitt Street, Fenton. He embarked on the 29th February 1916 and transferred to 120th Railway Company as Sapper Platelayer 152984, skilled. The 28th August 1916 he was awarded 1st Good Conduct Badge. The 11th September 1917 he was transferred to the 9th Leicestershire Regiment and retained Royal Engineers rate of pay. The 27th March 1918 he was transferred to the 8th Battalion. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot memorial, Belgium

 

Private 41624 Charles WILLATT D. Company 7th Leicestershire Regiment killed in action 27th May 1918 aged 18. He was the son of John Parr and Eliza of 10, Nettle Bank, Smallthorne, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. Some notes from what remains of his army record He joined up aged 19 years and 4 months on the 4th November 1915 and posted to the Royal Army Medical Corps Depot at Aldershot as Private 78520. He lived at Wilfred Place, Queens Road, Stoke on Trent and was employed as a railway clerk. He embarked Soton on the 24th June 1916 and disembarked at Havre the next day 25th. On the 9th August 1916 disembarked France for England and posted to the 20th London regiment. The 1st September 1916 he was transferred to Class W (T) T.F Army Reserve. On the 30th June 1917 he was recalled to the colours and transferred to the 2/4th Reserve Battalion Northamptonshire Regiment on the 6th July 1917. There is a date 9th November 1917 and stamped is O.C. 20th Batt London Regiment.

On the 11th January 1918 he was transferred from the 2/4th and posted to the 4th Northamptonshire Regiment and posted to Clipstone Camp . He embarked Dover on the 31st March 1918 and disembarked at Calais the same day. Sent to "L" Infantry Base Depot and posted to the 6th Northamptonshire Regiment. He was transferred to D Company 7th Leicestershire Regiment in the field on the 1st April 1918. He was killed in action 27th May 1918. His parents were now living at 10, Nettle Bank. I apologise if the above is a little disjointed I tried to make a good report out of water damaged records. The bottom line is he was in the RAMC, 20th London Regiment as Private 5765. Northamptonshire and Leicestershire regiments. He is commemorated on the Soissons memorial, France

 

LANCASHIRE FUSILIERS

Private 13 Frank GRETTON 2nd Lancashire Fusiliers He was in France on the 22nd August and died 26th August 1914 aged 18. He was born in Hanley, Staffordshire in 1887 and was the son of James and Ann . In 1901 his father was a widower and they were living at the home of Amy Sales, widow at 3, Talbot Street, Stoke on Trent. He is at rest in La Ferte-Sous-Jouarre Memorial, Sein-et-Marne, France

  

With grateful acknowledgement to the Roll of Honour site, which provided the starting point for the information below. All information sourced from there is shown as (RoH)

www.roll-of-honour.com/Norfolk/CastleAcre.html

 

Ernest James Archer……………………………….......................................(RoH)

Private 32609. 7th Battalion East Surrey Regiment. Killed in action in France & Flanders on 20th November 1917. Aged 35. Born North Pickenham, Norfolk. Enlisted London. Son of James Tertius Archer and Sarah Ann Archer, of Castle Acre, Swaffham, Norfolk; husband of Ethel Elizabeth Archer, of "Olives, Shrewsbury Rd., Red Hill, Surrey. Commemorated: Cambrai Memorial, Louverval, Nord, France. Panel 6.

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=1750838

 

No match on Norlink

 

There is no apparent match for an Ernest Archer of the right age or with a Norfolk connection on the Genes Re-united transcription of the 1901 Census for England and Wales. There is however a James and Sarah Ann Archer recorded at Bailey Street, Castle Acre. James is aged 45 and a Prudential Assurance Agent from Great Cressingham, while Sarah Ann is aged 47 and is from Saham Toney. The children recorded as living with them are Edgar Robert, (aged 14 and a Telegraph Messenger for the Post Office, born Ashill), Edwin George, (aged 10 and born Castle Acre), and Eleanor Hannah, (aged 4 and born Castle Acre).

 

On the high level search of the 1911 census, there is an Ernest of the right age born “ L Pickering” and now recorded in the Strand registration district.

 

The battalion took part in the battle of Cambrai, advancing from Gonnelieu through La Vacquerie on the 20th November. They were driven back on the 30th by the German counter-attack

1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=116... 1917 surreys&fromsearch=1entry1111687

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Cambrai_(1917)

 

Henry James Askew DCM………………………………...................(RoH)

Serjeant 38229. 9th Battalion Norfolk Regiment. Killed in action in France & Flanders on 15th April 1918. Aged 36. Born Weasenham, Norfolk. Enlisted Norwich. Son of the late John and Emily Askew; husband of Mary Ann Askew, of 75, Pales Green, Castle Acre, King's Lynn, Norfolk. Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal. Commemorated: Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 34 to 35 and 162A.

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=846448

 

No match on Norlink

 

Henry James is recorded on the 1901 Census as James. He is aged 19, born Weasenham and employed as an Agricultural Labourer. His address is just recorded as Weasenham. This is the household of his parents, John, (aged 47 and an Agricultural Labourer from East Dereham), and Frances, (aged 44 and from Weasenham). Their other cildren are:-

Anthony………………………aged 13.……………….born Weasenham

Charles……………………………aged 2 …………………born Weasenham

Herbert…………………………..aged 7.………………..born Weasenham

William…………………………..aged 10.……………….born weasenham

 

The 9th were moved to the Ypres salient on April 1st 1918 and moved to Dranoute on the 14th.

 

" Next day D and A companies were in front line, C in support and B in reserve. Arrangements had been made for C to counter attack if necessary but it's losses owing to the continuous heavy bombardment commencing at noon on the 15th necessitated B taking it's place as the counter attack force. At 2.30pm on the 15th the enemy advanced and by 3pm had gained a foothold in the front trenches. From these he was once again driven out by B company. Although B held the line and formed a defensive flank they were eventually themselves driven out due to their exposed position.

Line was then formed along the railway with the Ist Leicesters on their left at Clapham Junction. At 10.30pm they were moved back behind Mt Kemmel before being pulled out of line on the 18th.

This was after the 9th had been badly cut up a month before holding the masive German onslaught of the 21st March. Here they had fought a strong rearguard action before being moved out of line to for a refit in Sixte near Proven on the 26th.

 

1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/lofiversion/index.php/t...

 

Bernard Beck MC……………………………….........................................(RoH)

3rd Battalion The King's (Liverpool Regiment). Killed in action on 18th August 1916. Awarded the Military Cross. Buried: Flatiron Copse Cemetery, Mametz, Somme, France. Ref. I. B. 28.

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=556258

 

No match on Norlink

 

Bernard is on the church memorial and not the village memorial, therefore at this time I must assume the information about the MC is correct, and therefore the correct individual has been identified.

 

There are 5 Bernard Beck’s on the 1901 Census, none with any obvious connections to East Anglia, let alone Castle Acre. Intriguingly, two are pupils at Boarding schools, so impossible to see if there are family ties to this area. Four of the five are on the 1911 census, still all well away from Norfolk. There is a Bernard Beck born circa 1909 at Tunstead, Norfolk, but this can hardly be the someone who died as a combatant in WW1.

 

There is also a Bernard Beck on the Weasenham Roll of Honour who is believed to be the Liverpool Regiment man.

www.breckland-rollofhonour.org.uk/weasenham.html

 

However, the link is finally made clear by the Kings Lynn Roll of Honour page.

 

Lieutenant (Temporary Captain). 3rd attached 4th Liverpool Regiment. Awarded the Military Cross, London Gazette, 25/8/1916: 'For conspicuous gallantry during operations. Under heavy fire he established and maintained for six hours communications between the front line and the H.Q.'s of an infantry brigade.' Killed in action France 18/8/1916. Flat Iron Copse cemetery, Mametz, I.B. 28 Note: until 2000 his headstone did not show the award of the M.C., this has since been corrected.

Born Winton Lodge, Leyton Court Road, Streatham, 13/6/1890, son of Harry, a wine merchant, and Julia Beck. He was well known for his interests in farming and held High House Farm, Weasenham. Married Enid Brown, of King's Lynn, and had one child. His wife subsequently remarried, to Mr. Neill, and emigrated to Australia on 26/9/1919.

Enlisted in the 8th Reserve Cavalry Regiment, 24/8/1914, this unit was affiliated to the 16th and 17th Lancers and he is noted as being 6462, Private, 16th Lancers.

Commissioned 15/10/1914. To the Western Front, June, 1915. He was acting second in command of his battalion when he was killed. Death notified by telegram 23/8/1916.

His service papers are at the National Archive (WO339/29583).

Also named on All Saints Church, South Lynn, Memorial Window

www.roll-of-honour.com/Norfolk/KingsLynn.html

 

John Blowers………………………………...................................(RoH)

Private 3/10310. 9th Battalion Norfolk Regiment. Killed in action in France & Flanders on 15th September 1916. Aged 40. Born Sporle, Norfolk. Enlisted Norwich. Son of Mrs. Maria Blowers; husband of Ethel Mary Blowers, of 40, Broad Meadow Common, Castle Acre, King's Lynn, Norfolk. Commemorated: Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 1 C and 1 D.

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=766296

 

No match on Norlink

 

There isn’t a likely match on the 1901 Census and even on the 1911 Census, we have a “30 year old” John Blowers rather than the 34/35 year old we‘d expect. This John Blowers was born Sporle, and is now recorded in the Freebridge District, the District which covers Castle Acre.

 

Going back to the 1891 Census makes things a little clearer. The John Blowers from Sporle is aged 14, and resident at The Street, Sporle and employed as an Agricultural Labourer. This is the household of his parents, James, (aged 62 and an Agricultural Labourer from Sporle), and Maria, (aged 57 and from Scarning). Their other children are Jane, (aged 11), and Leonard, (aged 8), both from Sprole.

 

15th September 1916

 

On September 15th the 1st Leicesters and the 9th Norfolks attacked a German strongpoint called the Quadrilateral in the region of Flers. The attack was originally planned to include 3 tanks in support but two broke down before zero hour and the third was disabled at the start of the advance.

At zero hour the leading companies ("D" & "B") moved off at a steady pace, advancing in four lines at 30 paces interval, the supporting companies ("C" & "A") following in the same formation 300 yards in the rear, and the enemy at once opened a heavy machine gun fire.

The Battalion suffered heavily from the machine gun fire and was held up by the undamaged wire in the front of a German trench, leading from the North West corner of the Quadrilateral, the existence of which was not known. Despite having dug in overnight the Battalion was forced to withdraw the next day having lost 14 officers and 410 other ranks killed, wounded or missing.

www.whitwick.org.uk/history/regulars.htm

 

See John William Green below, who died in the same action.

 

Algier Buckenham……………………………….......................................(RoH)

Lance Corporal 21274. 8th Battalion Border Regiment. Formerly 19076 Norfolk Regiment. Killed in action in France & Flanders on 5th July 1916. Born North Pickenham, Norfolk. Lived Swaffham. Enlisted Norwich. Commemorated: Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 6 A and 7 C.

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=766146

 

No match on Norlink

 

The 10 year Algier, (born South Pickenham), is recorded on the 1901 Census at Place Farm Cottages, Great & Little Snarehill, near Thetford. This was the household of his parents, Frederick Buckenham, (aged 47 and an Agricultural Labourer from Great Cressingham) and Charlotte, (aged 47 and also from Great Cressingham). Their other children are:-

Ada………………aged 12.…………born Great Cressingham

Archer………….aged 8.……………born East Winch

Bessie………….aged 3.……………born East Winch

Frederick……..aged 27.…………born Great Cressingham..Single..Housekeeper on Farm

Harry…………..aged 21.…………born Great Cressingahm..Single..Agricultural Labourer

Jesse…………..aged 26.…………born Great Cressingham…Single..Cattleman on Farm

William John..aged 17.………..born Great Cressingham…Single..Agricultural Labourer

 

Making up the household is the Buckenham’s grandson, Thomas Buckenham, (aged 4, born East Winch). The 1911 census also refers to Algier being born at South Pickenham, and he is by now recorded on the District that covers Castle Acre. Also resident in the same district are Jesse, William John, Archer and Bessie.

 

I can find information on the Brigade of which Algier’s 8th Borders was a part being in action on the 3rd, but nothing major on the 5th - I can only assume this was part of holding the little that had been gained so far in the battle of the Somme.

 

North of Ovillers, the 32nd Div reinforced by 75 Bde of 25th Div attacked the Leipzig Redoubt near Authuille Wood. There was utter confusion over start times and the 32nd Div attack consisted of only two companies of the Highland Light Infantry. After two attempts no gains were made.

forum.irishmilitaryonline.com/showthread.php?t=9058

 

Hugh T Buxton………………………………...........................(RoH)

Probably: Private 43881. 14th Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. Died of wounds in France & Flanders on 8th October 1918. Born and enlisted Norwich. Buried: Haringhe (Bandaghem) Military Cemetery, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Ref. III. A. 40.

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=93599

 

No match on Norlink

 

The 1911 Census has a 13 year old Hugh, born Swafield and now resident in the Freebridge District which includes Castle Acre. Although I have limited access to this, the family seems to consist of:-

James……….aged 46/born circa 1865 at Sparham

Sarah………..aged 45/born circa 1866 at Elsing

Ernest……….aged 19/born circa 1892 at Sparham

Arthur……….aged 15/born circa 1896 at Sparham

Stanley……..aged 5/born circa 1906 at Castle Acre

Allen………….aged 3/born circa 1908 at Castle Acre

 

The Genes Re-united site also confirms that’s the CWGC individual from the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and shown as H T in their records, is in fact a Hugh T.

 

The 14th Division, of which this battalion was part, lists amongst its battle honours

Battle of Ypres. 28 Sep-2 Oct 1918

www.warpath.orbat.com/divs/14_div.htm

 

Sydney G Buxton………………………………...................................(RoH)

Probably: Sidney George Buxton. Private 21399. 2nd Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers. Formerly 18866 West Yorkshire Regiment. Died in the Mediterranean Theatre of war on 10th September 1916. Born Elsing, Norfolk. Enlisted York. Commemorated: Doiran Memorial, Greece.

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=1648984

 

No match on Norlink

 

Np obvious match on the 1901 Census, but the 1911 Census includes a George Buxton living at Castle Acre. He was born circa 1881 at East Barham. On the 1891 Census the 10 year old old George A, (born Walsingham, Fakenham),can be found at Waterhouse Cottage, Birmingham Terrace, Walsingham, This is the household of his parents, Alfred A. (aged 35 and a Horse Team Man) and Caroline, (age n\k from Saxingham).

 

September 10 1916 the Struma, which had served as a line of defence, was crossed by General Milne's troops both south and north of Lake Tachinos. Between the Lake and the Gulf of Orfano they occupied the " New Village " (Neokhori or Yeni Kioi). To the north they crossed at various points between Lake Butkovo and Lake Tachinos. Some small villages were occupied, and the Northumberland Fusiliers drove the Bulgarians out of Nevoljen, inflicting severe losses on the enemy The British troops subsequently withdrew as pre- arranged. Five days later the offensive was renewed. British forces seized the villages of Kato (or Lower) Ghoudheli, Jami Mah, Ago Mah and Komarian, and burnt them to the ground.

www.dublin-fusiliers.com/salonika/1916-birdcage.html

 

In a report in the London Gazette, it notes the Northumberlands, “lost heavily during their retirement and subsequent counter-attack, They also suffered severely from our artillery fire in attempting to follow our pre-arranged movements to regain the right bank of the river”

London Gazette Supplement for the 6th December 1916.

www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29851/supplements/11932/p...

 

John Daws……………………………….............................................(RoH)

Probably: John Daws. Private 240035. 1st/5th Battalion Norfolk Regiment. Died in Palestine on 19th April 1917. Born Shipdham, Norfolk. Enlisted Swaffham. Commemorated: Buried Jerusalem Memorial. Panels 12 to 15.

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=1644940

 

No match on Norlink

 

There is no obvious match on the 1901 Census, but the high-level search of the 1911 Census throws up a 20 years old John. Born Shipdham, and recorded in the District of Freebridge, (which covers Castle Acre).

 

There are 22 Daws, including John, recorded in this District with most being born either Great Massingham or Shipdham.

 

19th April 1917 During the 2nd Battle of Gaza,

 

Facing the Tank Redoubt was the 161st Brigade of the 54th Division. To their right were the two Australian battalions (1st and 3rd) of the Imperial Camel Corps Brigade who had dismounted about 4,000 yards from their objective. As the infantry went in to attack at 7.30am they were joined by a single tank called "The Nutty" which attracted a lot of shell fire. The tank followed a wayward path towards the redoubt on the summit of a knoll where it was fired on point blank by four field guns until it was stopped and set alight in the middle of the position.

The infantry and the 1st Camel Battalion, having suffered heavy casualties on their approach, now made a bayonet charge against the trenches. About 30 "Camels" and 20 of the British infantry (soldiers of the 5th (territorial Battalion of the Norfolk Regiment) reached the redoubt, then occupied by around 600 Turks who immediately broke and fled towards their second line of defences to the rear.

The British and Australians held on unsupported for about two hours by which time most had been wounded. With no reinforcements at hand and a Turkish counter-attack imminent, the survivors endeavoured to escape back to their own lines.

To the right (west) of Tank Redoubt, the 3rd Camel Battalion, advancing in the gap between two redoubts, actually made the furthest advance of the battle, crossing the Gaza-Beersheba Road and occupying a pair of low hills (dubbed "Jack" and "Jill"). As the advances on their flanks faltered, the "Camels" were forced to retreat to avoid being isolated.

 

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Battle_of_Gaza

 

More than a thousand one hundred of the men of the 54th posted killed wounded or missing were from the two Norfolk regiment battalions, equating to 75% of their strength. Eastern Daily Press "Sunday" section May 5, 2007

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Battle_of_Gaza

 

George Ellis……………………………….............................................(RoH)

RoH believes possibly : Private 9194. 7th Battalion Norfolk Regiment. Died in France & Flanders on 5th October 1915. Born Great Hockham, Norfolk. Enlisted Norwich. Buried: Bethune Town Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. Ref. IV. E. 91.

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=62798

but see Census details below

 

No match on Norlink

 

The 1901 Census has a 7 year old George, born Hockham, recorded at 12 Shropham Road, Hockham. This is the household of his parents, George, (aged 38 and a Carter on an estate timber yard, from Ashill), and Emily, (aged 37 and from Hockham). Their other children are:-

Charles………….aged 17.….born Hockham..Labourer on farm

Frederick……….aged 4.……born Hockham

Jane……………….aged 9.…..born Hockham

John W……………aged u/1...born Hockham

 

However, when I check for a location on the 1911 census, the Hockham born George is recorded in the district of Wayland, while the entry above it is for a George H Ellis, born circa 1895 at Coston, Norfolk, and now resident in the Freebridge District, which covers Castle Acre. There is no obvious match for George H. in the CWGC database - the five individuals concerned all have no additonal details or even age.

 

George H. is recorded on the 1901 census at Weston Street, Market Weston, Suffolk. This is the household of his parents, Edward, (age 28 and a Gardener Domestic from Necton), and Maria, (aged 28 and from Hardingham). They have four other children, Ellen, (aged 2, born Market Weston), Gordon, (aged 3, born Coston), John, (aged u/1, born Market Weston) and Reginald, (aged 5, born Coston)

 

John William Green………………………………...................................(RoH)

Private 19115. 9th Battalion Norfolk Regiment. Killed in action in France & Flanders on 15th September 1916. Aged 27. Born Castle Acre. Enlisted Shoreham, Sussex. Son of Mrs. Rebecca Green, of I, Pales Green, Castle Acre, King's Lynn, Norfolk. Commemorated: Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 1 C and 1 D.

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=787283

 

No match on Norlink

 

The 12 year old John, born Castle Acre), is recorded on the 1901 Census at Pales Green Cottages, Castle Acre. His occupation is listed as “with Bricklayer”. This is the household of his parents, William, (aged 58 and a Gardener Domestic from Stiffkey), and Rebecca, (aged 52 and a Sewing Domestic from West Lexham (?)). Also living with them is another son, Henry, (aged 17 and a General Farm Labourer from Castle Acre). John doesn’t readily appear to be on the 1911 Census.

 

15th September 1916

 

On September 15th the 1st Leicesters and the 9th Norfolks attacked a German strongpoint called the Quadrilateral in the region of Flers. The attack was originally planned to include 3 tanks in support but two broke down before zero hour and the third was disabled at the start of the advance.

At zero hour the leading companies ("D" & "B") moved off at a steady pace, advancing in four lines at 30 paces interval, the supporting companies ("C" & "A") following in the same formation 300 yards in the rear, and the enemy at once opened a heavy machine gun fire.

The Battalion suffered heavily from the machine gun fire and was held up by the undamaged wire in the front of a German trench, leading from the North West corner of the Quadrilateral, the existence of which was not known. Despite having dug in overnight the Battalion was forced to withdraw the next day having lost 14 officers and 410 other ranks killed, wounded or missing.

www.whitwick.org.uk/history/regulars.htm

 

See John Blowers above, who died in the same action

 

Lewis Green……………………………….............................................(RoH)

 

No further information available at present on RoH.

 

Possibly

Name: GREEN, LEWIS

Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Lincolnshire Regiment Unit Text: 1st Bn.

Date of Death: 16/06/1915 Service No: 16215

Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 21. Memorial: YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL

 

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=907731

Or a 1st Battalion Norfolks Man, (down as L Green but Genes Reunited confirms he was a Lewis in their copy of the Index of War Deaths)

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=450340

 

No match on Norlink

 

There are no clear candidates on either the 1901 or 1911 census, although there are 4 with Norfolk connections out of over a potential 40+ matches

 

Robert William Green………………………………..........................(RoH)

Private 11760. 2nd Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers. Killed in action in France & Flanders on 5th February 1915. Aged 19. Born and lived Castle Acre. Enlisted Norwich. Son of Fredrick George and Amelia Elizabeth Green, of Castle Stile, Castle Acre, Norfolk. Buried: R.E. Farm Cemetery, Heuvelland, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Ref. II. B. 6.

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=102464

 

No match on Norlink

The 6 year old Robert W, born Castle Acre, is recorded on the 1901 census at Newton Road, Castle Acre. This is the household of his parents, Frederick, (aged 28 and a Farm Labourer from Castle Acre), and Amelia, (aged 27 and from Swaffham). They lived next door to the family of William, (listed below)

 

William James Green…………………….........................(RoH)

 

Private 20502. 1st Battalion Essex Regiment. Formerly 16912 Norfolk Regiment. Killed in action in Gallipoli on 6th August 1915. Aged 21. Born and lived Castle Acre. Enlisted Norwich. Son of Arthur and Harriett Green, of Newton Rd., Castle Acre, King's Lynn, Norfolk. Commemorated: Helles Memorial, Turkey. Panel 144 to 150 or 229 to 233.

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=693846

No match on Norlink

 

The 6 year old William, born Castle Acre, is recorded on the 1901 Census at Newton Road, Castle Acre. This is the household of his parents, Arthur J, (aged 30 and a Farm Labourer from West Acre), and Harriet, (aged 28 and from Castle Acre). Their other children are Hanah, (aged 8) and Susannah, (aged 10), both born Castle Acre.

They lived next door to the family of Robert, (listed above).

 

6th August 1915

Sir Ian Hamilton’s Third Gallipoli dispatch

At Helles the attack of the 6th was directed against 1,200 yards of the Turkish front opposite our own right and right centre, and was to be carried out by the 88th Brigade of the 29th Division. Two small Turkish trenches enfilading the main advance had, if possible, to be captured simultaneously, an affair which was entrusted to the 42nd Division. After bombardment the infantry assaulted at 3.50 p.m. On the left large sections of the enemy's line were carried, but on our centre and right the Turks were encountered in masses, and the attack, pluckily and perseveringly as it was pressed, never had any real success. The 1st Battalion, Essex Regiment, in particular forced their way into the crowded enemy trench opposite them, despite the most determined resistance, but, once in, were subjected to the heaviest musketry fire from both flanks, as well as in reverse, and were shattered by showers of bombs.

www.1914-1918.net/hamiltons_gallipoli_despatch_3.html

 

Geoff’s Search Engine on the CWGC database returns details of 240 1st Essex men who died on this day.

 

Edgar Starr Grimes…………………….............................(RoH)

 

Lance Corporal A/201098. 8th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps. Died of wounds in France & Flanders on 28th August 1917. Born Pentney, Norfolk. Lived Swaffham. Enlisted Holborn, Middlesex. Buried: Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen. Ref. XVIII. C. 17A.

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=144351

 

During the First World War, the village of Lijssenthoek was situated on the main communication line between the Allied military bases in the rear and the Ypres battlefields. Close to the Front, but out of the extreme range of most German field artillery, it became a natural place to establish casualty clearing stations. The cemetery was first used by the French 15th Hopital D'Evacuation and in June 1915, it began to be used by casualty clearing stations of the Commonwealth forces.

www.cwgc.org/search/cemetery_details.aspx?cemetery=14900&...

 

No match on Norlink

 

The 18 year old Edgar, born Pentney and a Private in the Norfolk Militia, is recorded on the 1901 Census at River Yard, Castle Acre. This is the household of his parents, Ridchard, (aged 45 and an Ordinary Agricultural Labourer from Heacham), and Emma, (aged 38 and from Pentney). Their other children are:-

Daisy……………….aged 13.………born Sporle

Thomas…………….aged 2.………..born Castle Acre

Vilo (Daughter)...aged 9.…………born Caste Acre

 

Walter Hamblin………………………………..........................(RoH)

Private 21337. 8th Battalion Border Regiment. Formerly 18660 Norfolk Regiment. Died in France & Flanders on 9th July 1916. Born Barnett (sic) Norfolk. Lived Castle Acre. Enlisted Norwich. Buried: Le Cateau Military Cemetery, Nord, France. Ref. IV. A. 7.

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=594896

 

No match on Norlink

 

There is no obvious match on the 1901 Census, and given the information from the RoH site, the only likely match is a Norman Hamblin, born Barney circa 1893 and now recorded in the District of Walsingham.

 

There is a Walter and a Norman Hamblin recorded on the Great Snoring memorial

www.the-snorings.co.uk/info/GSwarmems.html

 

The RoH site for Great Snoring advises that the Walter Hamblin who was in the Border Regiment died of wounds whilst a Prisoner of War.

www.roll-of-honour.com/Norfolk/GreatSnoring.html

 

Walter Harrison………………………………..........................(RoH)

 

Private 23155. 7th Battalion Border Regiment. Formerly 18661 Norfolk Regiment. Killed in action in France & Flanders on 16th September 1917. Lived Newton-by-Castle Acre. Enlisted Norwich. Buried: Brown's Copse Cemetery, Roeux, Pas de Calais, France. Ref. IV. B. 61.

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=567758

No match on Norlink

 

The 18 year old Walter, born Castle Acre and a Farm Labourer, is recorded on the 1901 census at St James Green, Castle Acre. This is the household of his parents, James, (aged 60 and a Farm Labourer from Castle Acre) and Elizabeth, (aged 59 and from Castle Acre). James and Elizabeth also have a grand-daughter living with them, Alice E Clarke, aged 7 and from Castle Acre.

 

I can’t find any evidende of the 17th Division, of which the 7th Battalion was a part, being engaged in the Battle of Passchendaele at this time, although they list the October battles as part of the Divisional battle honours

 

Alan William Heywood………………............................(RoH)

 

Private 31575. 20th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers. Killed in action in France & Flanders on 21st August 1916. Born Castle Acre. Enlisted Haslingden, Lancs. Husband of Sarah May Heywood of 64 Rumbold Street, Duphill, Rochdale. Commemorated: Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 3 C and 3 D.

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=791571

No match on Norlink

 

The 17 year old Alan, (born Castle Acre and now employed as an Agricultural Labourer) is recorded on the 1901 Census at Abbey Farm House, Castle Acre. This is the household of his grand-father, Robert Addison, (aged 70 and a Clerk to the Parish Council and Caretaker at the Abbey. Robert has his 44 year old daughter, Bertha Addison living with him as Housekeeper and also employed as a Caretaker at the Abbey. There are a further two grandchildren living with Robert - Ella Addison, (aged 11) and Rosalie Addison, (aged 14) - both born Castle Acre. On the 1891 census there is a 7 year old A W Heywood recorded, who was born Castle Acre and was then living in the household of his grandfather, Robert Addison, aged 60 and described as Parish Clerk and Engine Driver at Post Office Street, Castle Acre. Bertha, Ella and Rosalie are all present, as is Robert’s wife Ruth who was then aged 60.

 

The Division of which the 20th Lancashire’s were part were certainly in action on this day, but I can’t find any clear reference to them being involve.

 

Herbert Howard…………………………............................(RoH)

 

Private 8/21354. 8th Battalion Border Regiment. Formerly 19078 Norfolk Regiment. Killed in action in France & Flanders on 28th May 1916. Aged 31. Born Barmesh (sic) Norfolk. Lived Swaffham. Enlisted Norwich. Son of the late William and Sarah Maria Howard. Born at Barmer, Fakenham, Norfolk. Buried: Ecoivres Military Cemetery, Mont-St. Eloi, Pas de Calais, France. Ref. II. E. 14.

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=65458

No match on Norlink

 

1911 Census has a 25 year old Howard, born Barmer and now recorded in the District of Freebridge, which covers Castle Acre. There is no obvious match on the Genes Re-united transcription of the 1901 Census for England and Wales.

 

On the 1891 Census, the 5 year old Herbert, (born Barmer), is recorded at Hibbard Farm, Rudham Road, Helhoughton. This is the household of his parents, William, (age 36 and an Agricultural Labourer from Honingham) and Sarah, (aged 37 and from Dunham). Their other children are:-

William…………aged 11.………..born East Radham….Agricultural Labourer

George…………..aged 9.………..born East Bilney

Edith…………….aged 8.…………..born Barmer

Amy……………….aged 5.…………born Barmer

Frederic (?)…..aged 10 months……born Barmer

 

Update 4th May 2024…………

There are surviving service records for Herbert which I will need to check.

On the 1911 Census of England & Wales the 25 year old Herbert Howard, an unmarried Farm Labourer, born Barmer, Norfolk, was recorded living at St James Green, Castleacre. This was the household of his parents William, (aged 56, an Agricultural Traction Engine Driver, born East Rudham, Norfolk), and Sarah, (57, born East Bilney, Norfolk). The couple state they have been married 32 years and the union has produced 7 children, all then still alive. The only other child living with them is a 14 year old daughter, Alice, born Weasenham St. Peters, Norfolk.

From the Battalion War Diary.

“28th May 1916- Our front line & support line trenches were subjected to Artillery fire and mortars for the greater part of the day our casualties 1 man of A Coy wounded, 6 wounded & 2 killed in B Coy and 1 wounded in D coy.”

 

Lewis Hudson………………………………............................(RoH)

 

Private 5221. 5th Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment. Killed in action in France & Flanders on 14th October 1916. Born and lived Castle Acre. Enlisted Norwich. Buried: Berles Position Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. Ref. B. 7.

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=557731

No match on Norlink

 

The 11 year old Lewis, (born Castle Acre), can be found on the 1901 Census at Bailey Street, Castle Acre. This is the household of his parents, Herbert, (aged 40 and an Agricultural Labourer from Pentney), and Hannah, (aged 37 and from Mileham). Their other children are:

George………….aged 1.…born Castle Acre

Robert…………..aged 15.born Narborough…Agricultural Labourer

Ruth………………aged 5...born Castle Acre

Thomas…………aged 8...born Castle Acre (see below)

 

The battalion spent the rest of the summer and much of the autumn holding trenches in the Foncquevillers and Monchy areas. In October 1916, A Company carried out a successful night raid on the German trenches, having received special training beforehand.

www.investigations.4-lom.com/2007/01/17/berlin-by-christmas/

 

Thomas Hudson……………………………….......................(RoH)

 

Private 20870. 1st Battalion Essex Regiment. Formerly 17796 Norfolk Regiment. Killed in action in France & Flanders on 22nd November 1916. Born and lived Castle Acre. Enlisted Norwich. Buried: Guards' Cemetery, Lesboeufs, Somme, France. Ref. VII. Q. 9.

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=543082

No match on Norlink

 

See Lewis Hudson above for family details

 

William Walter Long……………….................................(RoH)

 

Private 2969. 1st/5th Battalion Norfolk Regiment. Killed in action in Gallipoli on 6th September 1915. Aged 19. Enlisted East Dereham. Son of Frederick and Charlotte Long of Stocks Green, Castle Acre, King's Lyn, Norfolk. Commemorated: Helles Memorial, Turkey. Panel 42 to 44.

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=75194985

No match on Norlink

 

The 5 year old William, (born Castle Acre), can be found on the 1901 Census at Stocks Green Bake House, Castle Acre. This is the household of his parents, Frederick, (aged 46 and a Baker from Spooner Row), and Charlotte, (aged 44 and from Little Fransham). Their other children are:

Ellen……………aged 12.………….born Castle Acre

Henry………….aged 7.……………born Castle Acre

Maria…………..aged 14.…………born Castle Acre…Mother’s Help

 

Following heavy losses - first in combat and then from the effects of illness, by the start of September the 1/4th and 1/5th were fighting effectively as one unit. An officer of the 1/4th, writing a few days after Private Long’s death, noted,

 

9th. - More or less quiet. We lose a few men every day, principally from a gun on our right flank which nearly enfilades us, and fires at a pretty close range. The fault lies chiefly with the men, who will not take proper care of themselves, nor make their dug-outs deep enough.

user.online.be/~snelders/sand.htm

  

Arthur Harry Meek…………………...............................(RoH)

 

Private TR/LON/139882. Royal Fusiliers. Died on 27th November 1918. Aged 18. Buried: Castle Acre (St. James) Churchyard. South-West part.

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=2802750

No match on Norlink

 

The 6 month old Arthur H. (born Castle Acre), can be found on the 1901 Census at Lime Kiln Yard, Castle Acre. This is the household of his parents, William, (aged 34 and an Agricultural Labourer from North Creake), and Elizabeth A., (aged 35 and from Castle Acre). The Meek’s have another son, Robert. J, (aged 4). Elizabeth also has children from a previous marriage living with her, Frederick Drew, (aged 15, born Castle Acre, employed as an Agricultural Labourer), George W. Drew (aged 17, born Castle Acre, employed as an Agricultural Labourer), and Leonard W.Drew, (aged 9 and from Castle Acre).

 

Ernest William Mobbs…………………………..................(RoH)

 

Private 17320. "D Company, 7th Battalion, Norfolk Regiment. Died in France & Flanders on 13th October 1915. Born Castle Acre. Enlisted Norwich. Son of George and Mary Ann Mobbs, of Abbey Rd., Castle Acre, Norfolk. Commemorated: Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 30 and 31.

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=1764991

No match on Norlink

 

The 5 year old Ernest, (born Castle Acre), can be found on the 1901 Census at Fullers Yard, Castle Acre. This is the household of his parents, George, (aged 32 and an Ordinary Agricultural Labourer from Castle Acre), and Maryann, (aged 32 and from Castle Acre). Their other children areEdith, (aged 9) and Walter, (aged 3) - both born Castle Acre.

 

(Charles) Frederick Moore……………………........(RoH)

 

Private 11671. 1st Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers. Killed in action in The Dardenelles on 1st August 1915. Born and lived Castle Acre. Enlisted Norwich. Commemorated: Helles Memorial, Turkey. Panel 84 to 92 or 220 to 222.

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=688827

No match on Norlink

 

See George below for family details.

 

George Moore………………………………..........................(RoH)

 

Lance Corporal 18753. 7th Battalion Norfolk Regiment. Killed in action in France & Flanders on 17th July 1917. Aged 28. Born Castle Acre. Enlisted Norwich. Son of Mr. and Mrs. William Moore, of St. James Green, Castle Acre, King's Lynn, Norfolk husband of Gertrude Moore, of Pales Green, Castle Acre. Buried: Canadian Cemetery No.2, Neuville - St. Vaast, Pas de Calais, France. Ref. 15. E. 18.

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=2954861

No match on Norlink

 

The 13 year old George, born Castle Acre, can be found on the 1901 Census at Newton Road, Castle Acre. This was the household of his parents, William, (aged 41 and a Farm Labourer from Castle Acre), and Jad (?), (aged 37 and from Castle Acre).

Their other children are:-

Eliza……….aged 5.…….born Castle Acre

Frederick..aged 7.…….born Castle Acre

James……..aged u/1...born Castle Acre

William……aged 9.…….born Castle Acre

  

Phillip Moore………………………………............................(RoH)

 

Company Serjeant Major 4754. 1st Battalion Norfolk Regiment. Killed in action in France & Flanders on 27th July 1916. Born Castle Acre. Enlisted Norwich. Husband of Ethel Rose Anna Moore of Tottington, Thetford, Norfolk. Buried: Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Longueval, Somme, France. Ref. XV. C. 33. * #

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=553608

No match on Norlink

 

No obvious match on the 1901 or 1911 Census.

 

27th July 1916 From the War diary of the 1st Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment

 

OPERATION ORDER NO.6 1/BEDFORDSHIRE Rgt. REF. Sheet LONGUEVAL 27th July. 1916

1. The 15th Infantry Bde. will attack the village of LONGUEVAL on 27th inst.

2. The attack will be preceded by a bombardment of 2 hours commencing at 2 hours before zero, i.e. at 5.10 A.M.

3. (a) At ZERO i.e. 7.10 A.M. 2 Coys 1/NORFOLK RGT. will advance from their line of assembly to the first objective. (b) The Guns will then lift onto the 2nd line of barrage. (c) A & B Coys will occupy the trenches vacated by two coys 1/NORFOLKS at this time.

4. (a) At 8.10 a.m. 2 coys 1/NORFOLKS will advance to 2nd objective (b) remaining 2 coys 1/NORFOLKS will move up into trenches vacated by 2 assaulting coys of 1/NORFOLKS (c) A.& B. Coys will move into the Trenches vacated by last 2 coys 1/NORFOLKS (d) C. & D. Coys will occupt original line of assembly. (e) At 8.40 A.M. Guns will lift onto final objective.

5. (a) At 8.40 A.M. A. & B. Coys. will attack the final objective. (b) The Guns will lift onto a line [blank] to [blank] & will stay on this line

6. A.Coy. will be responsible for that part of the objective lying to the right of the road running N.-S. through LONGUEVAL.. B.Coy. to the left of this road. (b) A.Coy. is responsible for the ORCHARD & for the strong post at [blank]. Special attention should also be paid to the right flank. (c) B.Coy. is responsible for the strong point at [blank]

7. When the final objective is captured, it will be consolidated AT ONCE & held at all costs.

8. Green flares will be lit at 9 a.m. & 2 p.m. & on reaching the final objective.

9. Bn. H.Q. is in old German 2nd line at S.17.d.5/9.

10. Aid Post is in dug out in old German 2nd Line. formerly occupied by H.Q. 1/NORFOLK Rgt.

11. All other instructions have been issued verbally.

REPORT ON OPERATIONS 26/28 JULY 1/BEDFORDSHIRE Rgt 26.7.'16 11.15.P.M.

The Battalion left its Bivouac POMMIERS REDOUBT and marched to Brigade Advanced H.Q. Here owing to very heavy Barrage & poison Gas shells in the Valley the Battalion halted for two hours. The Barrage was still intense but a fresh wind made advance possible & only two cases of gas poisoning have been reported. Shell fire was moderately severe in the valley and increased as the old German Second line Trenches were approached. 27.7.'16 [Capt. PARKER wounded] 3.50 A.M. Battn arrived in position of assembly in German 2nd Line Trenches and improved cover 5.30 A.M. Operation Orders received & communicated to Company Commanders. 7.0 A.M. A & B Coys in accordance with orders, left to take up their position in Reserve trenches at LONGUEVAL. 7.40 A.M. Report received from O.C. 1/NORFOLKS that owing to heavy shell fire, he required assistance 8.20 A.M. OC 1/BEDFORDSHIRE Rgt arrived at H.Q. 1/NORFOLK Rgt in LONGUEVAL having arranged for A & B Coys to assault the second line in conjunction with NORFOLKS & for C & D Coys to pass through & take third line. O.C. 16/ROYAL WARWICKSHIRE Rgt was requested to occupy front line trenches when these were vacated by C & D Coys. A & B Coys had at 7.30 A.M. occupied first line at 'E' & reserve trenches at 'B'. 9.00 A.M. C Coy arrived at E D Coy arrived at B and A Coy pushed across towards German Redoubt at F where the two leading NORFOLK Coys were being held up [100 prisoners surrendered here] Lt. FYSON with his platoon attacked house at G and took 32 prisoners. 9.5 A.M. C Coy advanced across PRINCES Street but were held up by Machine Gun fire from House at Cross Roads (I). This house was taken by a party of NORFOLK bombers. At the same time, two platoons of A Coy reached position marked H & K near FLERS Road where they were in touch in [sic] the ROYAL FUSILIERS on their right. A German counterattack was met with LEWIS Gun & Rifle fire, the estimated Enemy Casualties being 50. Several small posts were observed on the Ridge, apparently protected by wire. 9.30 A.M. C Coy crossed PRINCES STREET and took up a position parallel with NORTH Street joining up the two leading NORFOLK coys. They were unable to progress further owing to heavy Machine Gun fire from DUKE Street. They consolidated their position. 1 Officer & 30 men went forward from B Coy at C to reinforce a Coy of NORFOLKS at A. This coy was held up by Machine Gun fire from direction of DUKE Street & was unable to advance. STOKES Mortar Battery was asked to cooperate, but did not come into action. Later, heavy Artillery was asked to bombard this post. While awaiting this & the opportunity to advance, B & D Coys endeavoured to improve their cover under a hurricane bombardment.

Casualties in these two

B Coy 2 Officers 54 O.R. out of 5 Officers & 166 O.R.

D Coy 2 Officers 106 O.R. out of 5 Officers & 176 O.R.

6.30 P.M. ROYAL FUSILIERS on right, owing to heavy shell fire, retired and out line at K & H was slightly withdrawn to cover exposed flank. 7.0 P.M. B Coy received orders to retire to German Second Line trenches, leaving one platoon to hold line at A. A similar order was sent to D Coy but did not reach there and a second order was sent at 8.0 P.M. 9.0 P.M. C Coy tried to establish itself on East side of NORTH ST. but had to withdraw. They consolidated in touch with NORFOLKS & the SOUTH STAFFORDS of 2nd Division 28.7.'16 6 A.M. 1/D.C.L.I. & 1/E.SURREYS arrived & took over the line & the Battalion withdrew to POMMIERS Redoubt. The total casualties were 9 Officers 303 O.R. out of 23 Officers 807 O.R.

15th Infy. Bde. 1st Bedfords

The Brigadier-General Commanding wishes to express to all ranks of the Brigade his great admiration at the magnificent manner in which they captured the Village of LONGUEVAL yesterday. To the 1st NORFOLK Regiment and the 1st BEDFORDSHIRE Regiment and some of the 16th ROYAL WARWICKSHIRE Regiment, who were able to get into the enemy with the bayonet, he offers his heartiest congratulations. He knows it is what they have been waiting and wishing for many months. The 1st CHESHIRE Regiment made a most gallant and determined effort to reach their objective and failed through no fault of their own. The way in which the Troops behaved under the subsequent heavy bombardment was worthy of the best traditions of the British Army The Brigade captured 4 Officers and 159 other ranks 28/7/1916

 

www.bedfordregiment.org.uk/1stbn/1stbtn1916appendices.html

 

William Thomas Pember…………………………….........(RoH)

 

Probably: Private L/9226. 4th Battalion Middlesex Regiment. Died on 14th November 1914. Commemorated: Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Panels 31 and 32.

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=1560479

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There are only two individuals with the surname Pember on the 1901 & 1911 Census, both having been born here, and both having moved away from the area entirely. There is no obvious connection with the Castle Acre area. Curiously the 1901 two are different to the 1911 two. There is a William Pember born Middlesex who would have been of the right age to have fought in WW1, and may therefore account for our CWGC man.

 

Reginald E Porter………………………………......................(RoH)

 

Lieutenant. Royal Army Medical Corps attached to 3rd Battalion Rifle Brigade. Killed in action in France on 26th October 1914. Aged 26. Younger son of Dr. G.C. Porter of Castle Acre. Commemorated: Ploegsteert Memorial, Comines-Warneton, Hainaut, Belgium.

 

Also commemorated in Parish Church by a marble plaque on the wall.

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=1643663

(as Reginald Edward)

 

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The 12 year old Reginald E, (born Castle Acre) is recorded on the 1901 Census at Bailey Street, Castle Acre. This is the household of his parents, George C, (aged 47 and a Registered Medical Practitioner from Ireland), and Rose Z A, (aged 42 and also from Ireland). Their other son is George R, (aged 16 and born Castle Acre).

 

The 3rd Rifle Brigade were involved in the Battle of Armentieres at this time, part of the Race to the Sea that would end in the stalemate of trench warfare.

 

UPDATED see comment 1 below

 

Cyril J Savage……………………………...........................(RoH)

 

Lance Corporal 16748. 1st Battalion Norfolk Regiment. Killed in action in France & Flanders on 27th October 1917. Born Castleacre. Enlisted Norwich. Buried: Hooge Crater Cemetery, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Ref. VIA. F. 3. *

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=459240

 

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The 15 year old Cyril John is recorded on the 1911 census as being born at Castle, but now resident in the District of Swaffham. While there is no Cyril on the 1901 Census, there is a John of the right age, who was born in Castle Acre. This John is now resident at Cubitts Barn, Little Dunham. This is the household of his parents, James, (aged 34 and a Cattleman on Farm from South Raynham), and Ann, (aged 25 and from Greenstone(?) Norfolk). Their other children are Grace, (aged 5, born South Acre), and Lucy, (aged 3 and born Castle Acre).

 

The 5th Division were in the front line for the 2nd Battle of Passchendaele, which kicked off on the 26th, however the 1st Norfolks were not in the Divisional Brigade ordered to attack. No advance was possible and on the 28th the Division was relieved.

 

Arthur John Sculpher…………………….......................(RoH)

 

Private 17521. 3rd Battalion Coldstream Guards. Killed in action in France & Flanders on 12th April 1918. Aged 24. Born Castle Acre. Lived E. Lexham, Norfolk. Enlisted Norwich. Son of Robert and Emily Sculpher, of Newton Rd., Castle Acre, King's Lynn. Commemorated: Ploegsteert Memorial, Comines-Warneton, Hainaut, Belgium. Panel 1.

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=868133

 

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Arthur John, aged 17 and born Castle Rising, appears on the 1911 census as still being resident in the Freebridge District. There are Sculpher familys in both Castle Acre and West Acre on the 1901 Census, but neither have an Arthur or a John.

 

The second phase of the German Spring Offensive had begun the previous day, and the 3rd Coldstream’s like many units were involved in a fighting retreat. There is a brief mention of their activities on the 11th & 12th from the web-site dedicated to the 1st/4th Yorkshire Regiment, who were fighting alongside them.

homepage.ntlworld.com/bandl.danby/057Bn1918.html

 

*****WORSTEAD************************

 

With acknowledgment to the Roll of Honour Website: www.roll-of-honour.com/Norfolk/Worstead.html

(Referred to as RoH below)

 

Albert George BRAKENBURY………………………………...(RoH)

(George Albert on CWGC & CD). Private 240279. 1st/5th Battalion Norfolk Regiment. Killed in action in Palestine on 19th April 1917. Born Worstead. Enlisted East Dereham. Buried: Gaza War Cemetery, Israel. Ref. XXX. G. 8.

CWGC: www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=649536

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The 7 year old Albert, born Dilham, is recorded on the 1901 census at Spa Common, North Walsham. This is the household of his parents, Frank, (aged 32 and a Waterman\Wherryman from North Walsham) and Charlotte, (aged 33 and from Worstead).

 

19th April 1917 During the 2nd Battle of Gaza,

 

Facing the Tank Redoubt was the 161st Brigade of the 54th Division. To their right were the two Australian battalions (1st and 3rd) of the Imperial Camel Corps Brigade who had dismounted about 4,000 yards from their objective. As the infantry went in to attack at 7.30am they were joined by a single tank called "The Nutty" which attracted a lot of shell fire. The tank followed a wayward path towards the redoubt on the summit of a knoll where it was fired on point blank by four field guns until it was stopped and set alight in the middle of the position.

 

The infantry and the 1st Camel Battalion, having suffered heavy casualties on their approach, now made a bayonet charge against the trenches. About 30 "Camels" and 20 of the British infantry (soldiers of the 5th (territorial Battalion of the Norfolk Regiment) reached the redoubt, then occupied by around 600 Turks who immediately broke and fled towards their second line of defences to the rear.

 

The British and Australians held on unsupported for about two hours by which time most had been wounded. With no reinforcements at hand and a Turkish counter-attack imminent, the survivors endeavoured to escape back to their own lines.

 

To the right (west) of Tank Redoubt, the 3rd Camel Battalion, advancing in the gap between two redoubts, actually made the furthest advance of the battle, crossing the Gaza-Beersheba Road and occupying a pair of low hills (dubbed "Jack" and "Jill"). As the advances on their flanks faltered, the "Camels" were forced to retreat to avoid being isolated.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Battle_of_Gaza

 

More than a thousand one hundred of the men of the 54th posted killed wounded or missing were from the two Norfolk regiment battalions, equating to 75% of their strength. Eastern Daily Press "Sunday" section May 5, 2007

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Battle_of_Gaza

  

After Gallipoli the battalion was to take part in the campaigns in the Middle East against the Turks and by 28 Feb 1917 allied cavalry had entered Khan Yunis, a town midway between the Egyptian border and Deir el Belah. This caused the Turks to withdraw to Beersheba and Gaza and enabled the allies to push up a railway as far as Deir el Belah which could feed the allies with much needed supplies for the next push. Field hospitals were also set up here to tend wounded and sick soldiers and an airbase established.

 

On 19th April the Norfolks took part in a disastrous attempt to take Gaza. In this action casualties for the (1st/4th) battalion were 478 (55 killed, 323 wounded and 100 missing).

 

The battalion’s sister unit, 1/5th Norfolks, also took part in the assault and they fared even worse, suffering 643 casualties.

www.oldbuckenham-pri.norfolk.procms.co.uk/pages/viewpage....

 

Following the failure of the first two attacks by mounted forces to flank the city, it became obvious to the Turks and their German advisers that the next attack would be likely to be an infantry one, centred on taking Gaza itself.

 

Although inferior in numbers, the German aircraft available were technically superior to the Allied craft, and were able to carry our reconnaissance almost at will, and carry out harassing raids on the Allied build up.

 

To protect the city, the Turkish forces were set to digging, and more guns were brought up. Except to the north, the city was soon surrounded by a series of redoubts, intended to ensure that the Beersheba road remained open.

 

And so the race was on - to build up military superiority, (in terms of numbers the Allies utnumbered the Turks 2:1, but weren’t aware of it), would give the Turks time to make their defences almost impregnable. And in the eyes of the Allied Commanders in the field, Murray, Dobell and Robertson, the earlier assaults had come within a whisker of success. So in their eyes there was no time to extend the water pipeline, or build up supplies.

 

(Page 43)The plan also grew in size, as the Turkish construction out-paced the Allies ability to bring troops to the front. The initial plans, a two division attack, a mounted break-through along the shore-line, had to be abandoned. The generals settled on a three division attack, with the 54th (East Anglian) being allotted the eastern sector, furthest from the coast, most beset with supply troubles, and

tasked with taking the first part of the Beersheba Road line.

 

Further to their east was the Camel Corps and the rest of the cavalry, serving as a flank guard, but ready to sweep through any opening .

 

The first stage of the attack came on the 17th April. The three infantry divisions moved forward at dawn, and by 7.30 am were at their chosen positions, where they entrenched. The Turks did little to interfere, though one of the British tanks exposed itself unnecessarily and was put out of action by accurate Turkish artillery fire. Clearly one of the tasks which had been successfully accomplished by the Turkish side in the three weeks since the first battle had been accurate artillery registry of all the visible places in the area where necessarily an attack would come.

 

(Page 45)The second stage of the attack, after a days work on trenches and dug-outs, went as might be expected, considering it was made by soldiers walking over open ground towards well entrenched and protected men armed with rifles and machine guns. An artillery bombardment of an hour or so, including the gas shells, and including fire from the ships at sea off Gaza, seems to have woken up the Turks rather than intimidated them - there was still insufficient British artillery to provide a really serious bombardment. The Turks did not actually notice the gas shells: higher air temperature seems to have encouraged rapid evaporation.

 

The 54th Division set-off behind this bombardment to attack the entrenchments of the Turkish 53rd Division along the Beersheba Road.

(Page 49) From Brigade HQ, Lieutenant Buxton was sent forward to find out what was happening.

 

(Page 50) (He subsequently reported on the attack on the redoubt) “held it for some time until the ammunition was spent. No support came and so those that did not get away, sixty in all, were captured in the Turkish counter-attack. My second tank, under Captain Carr, had done well in getting into the redoubt. The first tank had had a direct hit and was burning. It was obvious that our attack here had failed and most of our men had been killed. So I waited a bit longer, and when things were a shade quieter, I got out of my shell hole and ran back over the rise. There I came upon about 40 men of our brigade of all regiments, Major Marsh who was O C 8th Hants was there and Lieutenant Wharton of the 4th Norfolks. These men where just stragglers and all collected there. We decided it was no good going on then, so we started to dig ourselves in. This was all quite early in the morning - about 9. Marsh had a telephone line so I phoned back to Brigade HQ and gave them all the news.

(Page 51). There were a lot of dead men and wounded all round us. Some of the latter we got behind our lines, in case the Turks tried a counter -attack, We were about forty men and one Lewis Gun, and no-one on our left or right for several hundred yards. The place we were holding was the top of a rounded hillock. The Turks kept us under pretty good machine gun fire all day. Marsh and I lay in a rifle pit and ate dates and biscuits for a bit. We allowed no firing, as we wished to keep our ammunition in case of a counter attack.

 

About 4 in the afternoon the 5th Suffolks were sent up to support us and consolidate the position we held. This was really a great relief. About seven the Brigadier came out after dusk and saw the place. He ordered us to retire during the night right back to our starting point, for it would not have been possible to hold this advanced position as long as there was no-one on our flanks at all”

 

The strongpoint from now on was called Tank Redoubt.

 

This was an attack on a single strongpoint and a strectch of trenches little over a mile long, by four battalions. It had made no progress after being expelled from the strongpoint, and had only reached so far because of the bravery of the tank crew, (three men). The last reserve of the 163rd Brigade, the 5th Suffolks, which was at last sent forward, as Buxton noted with relief, late in the afternoon. With no more troops available, the brigadier had no option but to pull all the survivors back.

Extracts from “The Battle for Palestine 1917” by John D. Grainger

books.google.co.uk/books?id=3SVvryoR2A0C&pg=PA50&...

 

Ernest Alfred BRAKENBURY………………………………..........(RoH)

Private 28976. 8th Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment. Died of wounds in France & Flanders on 13th January 1917. Aged 35. Born North Walsham. Lived Worstead. Enlisted Norwich. Son of Alfred and Annie Brakenbury, of Briggate, Worstead, Norwich. Buried: Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. Ref. VIII. C. 178.

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=48820

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The 20 year old Ernest, born Briggate, Worstead, is recorded as a boarder at Briggate House, Briggate, Worstead, He is employed as a Cowman on Farm. On the 1891 census the 9 year old Ernest is recorded at “Bridgegate” Worstead, His birthplace this time is shown as North Walsham. This is the household of his parents, Alfred, (aged 34 and a Miller from Worstead), and Annie, (aged 32 and from Crostwright). Their other children are:-

Violet………………….aged 11.…………born North Walsham

Arthur…………………aged 7.…………..born North Walsham

Willie…………………aged 6.…………..born North Walsham

Edwin…………………aged 3.…………..born North Walsham

 

www.twgpp.org/information.php?id=2544761

 

Looking at the 8th Battalion diary, they hadn’t suffered any casualties since the 19th December - however Boulogne was one of the main hospital area’s where front-line casualties would have been fed back to, so possibly connected.

 

18 Dec 1916 front line trenches near Givenchy-les-la-Bassee Relieved 1/The Buffs in left subsector GIVENCHY. Enemy trench mortars active from 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm. Damage done to our trenches and saps considerable but no casualties. Night quiet. Enemy heard busy pumping and transport heard at 12.25 am and again at 2.30 a.m.

19 Dec 1916 In trenches as above. Enemy non-aggressive except for short trench mortar bombardment & rifle grenades. Casualties 1 OR killed, 2 OR wounded.

www.bedfordregiment.org.uk/

 

Herbert CARY……………………………….............................(RoH)

Private 41030. 2nd Battalion Essex Regiment. Formerly 20908 Norfolk Regiment. Died at home on 3rd January 1917. Aged 34. Born Reymerstone, Norfolk. Lived Lyngate, Norfolk. Son of Louis and Rebecca Cary; husband of Florence Louisa Cary, of "Lyngate, Worstead. Buried: Worstead (St. Mary) Churchyard. North of West end of church.

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=2803440

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The Genes Reunited transcript of the 1911 Census for England and Wales has a Herbert Cary, born circa 1882 Reymerstone Norfolk and now recorded in the Smallburgh, Norfolk district.. However, this individual does not appear to be on the 1901 census.

 

Herbert was baptized in the church of St Peter, Reymerston on the 7th May 1882 – no birth date is given. His father is listed as Louis, whose occupation is given as farmer, and his mother is Rebecca.

The same parents had a son, Louis baptized on the 7th September 1884, as well as Charles, (baptized 1st February 1887), Bernard, (baptized 19th October 1890)and Percy, (baptized 14th April 1895)

 

The 2nd Essex had been in France since August 1914, although by this stage there would have been very few, if any, of the pre-war professional soldiers still in its ranks.

 

www.flickr.com/photos/43688219@N00/5405512339/

 

Herbert John COOPER………………………………...................(RoH)

Private 17050. "A Company, 8th Battalion Norfolk Regiment . Died of wounds in France & Flanders on 28th July 1916. Aged 23. Born Briggate. Enlisted Norwich. Son of Sarah and the late John Cooper, of Briggate, Worstead, Norfolk. Buried: La Neuville British Cemetery, Corbie, Somme, France. Ref. I. E. 17.

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=66672

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Herbert is just listed as John Cooper on the 1901 census. He is aged 7, born Worstead, and living at Briggate, Worstead. This is the household of his parents, , although its his mother Sarah, (aged 38 and from Worstead) who is listed as the head of the household. Her other children are:-

Anna……………aged 10.……………born Worstead

Cyril…………..aged 3 months……….born Worstead

George………….aged 12.…………..born Worstead…Ordinary Agricultural Labourer

Gladys………….aged 3.……………born Worstead

Robert………….aged 15.…………..born Worstead….Ordinary Agricultural Labourer

 

There is a Herbert John, born circa 1894 Worstead on the Genes Reunited transcription of the 1911 census, who is still recorded in the Smallburgh District which covers the village.

 

Sarah and the older children don’t appear to be on the 1891 census at all.

 

The 8th Battalion had been involved both on the first day of the Somme, (1st July), but also in an action at Delville Wood, 19th to 23rd July. In both actions the unit suffered a large number of casualties - the Battalion War diary records that the action at Delville Wood on the 19th / 20th alone cost the Battalion:-

3 Officers killed and 8 wounded

76 O.R’s killed, 2 Died of Wounds, 174 wounded, 36 missing.

 

Armine DAVISON M.M………………………………..................(RoH)

Corporal 12345. 11th Battalion Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment). Killed in action in France & Flanders on 15th June 1918. Born and lived Worstead. Enlisted Nottingham. Awarded the Military Medal. (MM not mentioned on CD). Buried: Granezza British Cemetery, Italy. Ref. Plot 1. Row B. Grave 4.

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=638768

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The 7 year old Armine, born Worstead, is recorded on the 1901 census at Church Plain, Worstead. This is the household of his parents, Austin, (aged 32 and a General Storekeeper from Westwick), and Florence, (aged 27 from Worstead), The household is made up by May Watts, who is probably Florence’s sister. Her relationship to Austin as the head of the household is described as Sister in Law. May is 17, from Worstead and single, and works as a School Teacher.

 

One of the most memorable literary traditions of the Great War involves the post-war pilgrimage of V.A.D. Nurse and author Vera Brittain to the grave of her brother Edward on the Asiago Plateau, described in Testament of Youth.

 

He had been killed in the very battle the Francis Mackay so clearly describes in the excellent new addition to the Battleground Europe series, Asiago.

 

This excerpt includes selections on both the assault which led to Edward's death and information on his subsequent internment. This took place around what is know alternatively as the Battle of Asiago or Operation Radeztky, part of an even larger action known as the Battle of the Piave. We pick up Francis Mackay's description the evening of the battle.

 

The night of 14/15 June 1918 on the Asiago plateau was damp, with a thick mist forming in hollows and valleys. At 3 am precisely Allied observers in mountain-top OPs saw hundreds of signal flares burst into life above the enemy trenches. This was immediately followed by twinkling pin-points of light on the slopes behind as masses of light and medium guns, many dragged forward from the northern valleys during the night, opened fire. Behind the northern ridges sudden flashes revealed the presence of heavier artillery pieces: Operation Radetzky had begun.

 

The [preliminary] Austrian barrage fell mainly on the Allied front line, but signals centres, ammunition dumps and road junctions received attention. The Granezza and Carriola bases were hit, and some shells even whistled over the escarpment to upset staff in the foothill supply dumps. The bombardment lasted for over four hours, and was followed by a massive infantry attack, launched from assembly areas just forward of the Austrian wire. The initial objectives, in the French and British sectors, were Granezza and Carriola, and the edge of the escarpment

 

The 23rd Division (Major-General Sir James Babington), cover[ed] a front of about 5,500 metres, had 68 and 70 Brigades in the front line and 69 Brigade in reserve. The situation facing the division was complicated. It was holding the line in preparation for the Allied offensive. . . Yet at the same time the division had to prepare for a heavy enemy bombardment, if not an attack. In view of this, and in accordance with current defense doctrine, the front line was only lightly manned. Unfortunately all battalions were seriously under-strength, so the front line was very lightly manned indeed. Apart from the ravages of 'flu', many officers, NCOs and men were absent on leave or attending courses. . .

 

During the battle the division [would be] attacked by elements of three k.u.k. divisions…The front line was manned by five British battalions. It was briefly breached in two places, but the k.u.k. attackers were quickly evicted and suffered horrendous losses. . . The right front battalion [Edward Brittain's unit], holding the San Sisto Ridge, was 11/Sherwood Foresters, 'The Men from the Greenwood', (Lieutenant-Colonel CE Hudson, DSO MC), with a frontage of about 1,000 metres.

 

. . . The Battalion [had] occupied the San Sisto feature on 11 June, after a period in reserve. It was under-strength: only 19 out of 34 officers were in the line, while the two forward companies, A and D, each had less than a hundred all ranks to man around 900 metres of trench, and provide a platoon for night picquet and outpost duty. D Company was commanded by Captain EA Frith and A Company by Captain EH Brittain MC. . .

 

[The infantry assault began at 6:45 am on June 15th and several breeches were made in the British line.] A Company had suffered severe casualties from artillery fire and was trying to hold nearly eight hundred metres of the line with (probably) only fifty rifles; an impossible task even when they were reinforced by the picquet platoon. Brittain, by now apparently the only unwounded officer in the company, appeared on the scene, returning from consulting with the French. Rapidly organizing a counter-attack group, which included some French soldiers, he led an attack which forced the enemy back. Some jumped out of the trench and ran back towards others coming through the wire. These enemy troops went to ground and opened fire on the Foresters, as did machine-gunners and riflemen on both sides of the wire. Brittain re-organized the defense of the trench, forming a flank with what troops were available. He apparently paused to observe the enemy, and was killed, possibly sniped by an Austrian officer. . . On the Allied right the Italian line [had been] breached, and the enemy penetrated about two kilometres towards the escarpment. They were held, but it took five days of bitter fighting to restore the line. In the centre the French beat off a mass attack with only minor casualties. The British were also attacked and the front line breached in several places, but after some hard fighting it was restored. Radetzky failed, and, after some bitter fighting, so did Albrecht. Conrad and Boroevic lost their last battles and the k.u.k. lost its will to win.

 

[Among the British dead was] Captain Edward Harold Brittain [who] was the adored elder brother of Vera Brittain. When war broke out the Brittain family had been living in Buxton and Edward sought a commission in the county regiment. He joined the 1 1/Sherwood Foresters in France, was wounded on the first day of the Somme, and awarded the MC. In 1914 Vera had been an undergraduate at Oxford but became a VAD Nurse after her fiancé, Roland Leighton, was mortally wounded with the 1/7 Worcesters at Hébuterne in December 1915. After the war she wrote Testament of Youth, married and was the mother of former Labour Cabinet Minister Baroness Shirley Williams.

www.worldwar1.com/itafront/vbp.htm

 

Frederick DELF………………………………............................(RoH)

Serjeant 23/88. 1st Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers. Died of wounds in France & Flanders on 9th June 1918. Aged 23. Born North Walden, Northamptonshire. Enlisted Newcastle. Son of Daniel and Sophia Delf, of Worstead, Norwich. Buried: Pernes British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. Ref. II. F. 48.

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Neither Frederick, Daniel or Sophia appear to be on either the 1901 or 1911 censuses.

 

Pernes-en-Artois is a small town on the main road from Lillers to St. Pol. The British Cemetery is nearly one kilometre west of the town on the road to Sains-les-Pernes.

 

The cemetery was not begun until April 1918 when the 1st and 4th Canadian Casualty Clearing Stations came to Pernes, driven back by the German advance. In May, the 6th and 22nd Clearing Stations arrived and in August, they were joined by the 13th. Almost all the burials were made by these units, but a few of the graves were brought into the cemetery after the Armistice (Graves 2 to 13 in Plot VI, Row C, were brought from the small British Cemeteries of Anvin and Wavrans).

www.cwgc.org/search/cemetery_details.aspx?cemetery=11600&...

 

George Thurston GRIMES………………………………..................(RoH)

Private 28877. 7th Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment. Died of wounds in France & Flanders on 25th October 1917. Aged 32. Born and lived Worstead. Enlisted Norwich. Son of William and Anna Grimes, of Fern Cottage, Worstead, Norwich. Buried: Dozinghem Military Cemetery, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Ref. X. D. 9.

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The 16 year old George, born Worstead and already employed as a Cabinet Makers Apprentice, is recorded on the 1901 census living at Horning Row, Worstead, along with his brother Victor, (see below). This is the household of his parents, William, (aged 50 and a Teamster on Farm from Worstead), and Anna, (aged 47 and from Ingham). Their other son, Victor, aged 13 and born Worstead, is employed as a Domestic Gardener.

 

www.twgpp.org/information.php?id=1978974

 

From the battalion War Diary.

 

24-10-17 9 a.m. The Battalion embussed for Canal Bank, from whence it marched to Cane Trench. Dinners were served at Cane Trench and rations, water etc. served out to the men for a 48 hours tour in the trenches. In the evening the Battalion relieved the Royal Fusiliers in the line. The relief was completed in the early morning.

In the line 25-10-17 The Battalion held the line successfully. There was a great deal of shelling and incidentally our own guns fired very short.

www.bedfordregiment.org.uk/7thbn/7thbtn1917diary.html

(From the same source it should be noted the Battalion suffered a Gas attack on the 19th. However, it would be unlikely that Private Grimes would still have been so relatively close to the frontline 6 days later).

 

Victor Thurston GRIMES……………………………….................(RoH)

Private 18/754. 2nd Battalion Durham Light Infantry. Killed in action in France & Flanders on 28th June 1917. Aged 30. Born and lived Worstead. Enlisted West Hartlepool. Son of William and Anna Grimes, of Fern Cottage, Worstead, Norwich. Commemorated: Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 106 and 107.

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=1764318

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See brother George above for family details.

 

27th/28th June 1917:Very gallant raid by 2nd D.L.I. (2 officers and 84 other ranks under Capt. Fawcett) and 11th Essex (3 officers and 67 other ranks under Capt. Silver) in connection with operations of 46th Division -- though anticipated the raiders got into the enemy's trenches and remained there one hour, repelling all counter-attacks -- one prisoner taken.

www.gutenberg.org/files/20115/20115-h/20115-h.htm

 

Frederick Cecil LEACH……………………………….....................(RoH)

Private 5482. 16th (The Queen's) Lancers. Killed in action in France & Flanders on 12th September 1914. Born Smallburgh, Norfolk. Lived and enlisted North Walsham. Buried: Buzancy Military Cemetery Aisne, France. Ref. III. A. 2.

 

(NB - the only individual on the CWGC database matching the details above is an F Leach) www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=274890

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The Great War Roll of Honour confirms this is a Frederick C Leach.

 

The 14 year old Frederick, born Smallburgh, is recorded at the Kings Head Inn, Worstead, on the 1901 Census. This is the household of his father, Henry, (aged 49 and a Farmer & Innkeeper from Hardley), and what is probably his step-mother, Sarah, (aged 28 and born Ashill). The other Leach children are:-

Basil Charles……………aged 1.………born Worstead

Ethel Joyce………………aged u/1.…….born Worstead

Henry Cyril……………..aged 2.………born Worstead

 

On the 1891 census, father Henry, then aged 40, is listed as the Licensced Victualler at the Kings Head Inn, Worstead. His wife is Emma,, (aged 48 and from Hapton). As well as “Fred” aged 4, there is a Sidney, (aged 3, born Smallburgh) and a Lucy, (aged 1 and born Worstead).

 

While I can’t find the baptism records for Frederick, Lucy was baptised at St Mary in 1890. Her parents are listed as Henry and Emma.. From the1901 census, Basil Charles (1899), Ethel Joyce (1900) and Henry Cyril (1898) were all baptised at St Mary.

 

Private Leach may be amongst this column of the 16th Lancers, photographed in France September 1914.

www.qrlassociation.co.uk/m_history_16.htm

 

The 11th had seen the British and French reach the banks of the River Aisne, who then set about preparing for an assault across the river and the over-loonking heights on the 13th.

www.1914-1918.net/french_third_despatch.html

 

John Henry ROPER………………………………..........................(RoH)

Private 17056. 8th Battalion Norfolk Regiment. Killed in action in France & Flanders on 1st July 1916. Aged 22. Born Briggate, Norfolk. Enlisted Norwich. Son of E. S. and Mary J. Roper, of Briggate, Worstead, Norfolk. Commemorated: Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 1 C and 1 D.

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The 7 year old John H. born Worstead, is recorded on the 1901 census at Briggate, Worstead. This is the household of his parents, Edwin S, (aged 33 and a Flour Miller from Worstead), and Mary J, (aged 29 and from Southrepps). Their other children are:-

Dorothy M………………..aged 4.…………..born Worstead

Edwin T…………………..aged 8.………….born Worstead

 

The 6th Battalion, Royal Berks went over the top alongside the 8th Norfolks on the first day of the Somme. The story of what happened to the two units can be read here,

www.6throyalberks.co.uk/1stJuly/default.html

 

From the Battalion War Diary.

 

1st July - Assembly Trenches.

 

The Battalion took part on an assault of the German trenches north of CARNOY and S.W of MONTAUBAN.

The 7th Battalion of the Quuens Royal West Surrey Regiment of the 55th Brigade was on our Right, and the 6th Battalion Royal Berkshire Regiment, of our own brigade, were on our left.

 

In the early hours of the morning, the battalion was in position in the four assembly trenches, i.e in their battle position ready for attack.

 

The early hours of the morning were passed in comparative quietitude.

 

5.30am. Teas were brought up from CARNOY and served out in the Assembly trenches.

 

7.20am Our artillery commenced the intense bombardment and the enemys retaliation on our Fourth line assembly trench became more apparent.

7.27am. A mine and two Russian Saps were exploded on our front.

7.27 am. The first wave of our “C” and “ D” Companies deployed from our firing line and laid out in the open about 30 yards in front.This movement was accomplished without loss.

7.30 am. The assault commenced. The remainder of our two assaulting companies left our trenches and moved forward in four successive waves.

MINE TRENCH was reached and crossed by these two Companies with practically no opposition and without loss on our side. All Germans remaining alive in this trench after our artillery barrage had passed were thoroughly cowed and at once surrended. “C” Company on our right took about 30 prisoners from the West Edge of the mine craters.

MINE SUPPORT was taken about 7.40 am. The wire entanglements in front having been completely demolished by our artillery.

Up to the point, the Battalion suffered very few causlaties.

BUND SUPPORT was reached and taken at 8 a.m, where a halt was made.

 

The two assaulting companies on leaving BUND SUPPORT came under heavy enfilade machine gun fire from the direction of BRESLAU SUPPORT and BACK TRENCH and suffered heavily. Captain B.P Ayre being killed and Captain J H Hall being seriously wounded. By this time the following officers had been wounded. Capt & Adjt H.P Berney-Ficklin, 2nd Lieuts. J G Hampson, C.T Blackborn, L.Padfield, S.A Wharton, G R Ironmonger and E. Maclean, (at duty). There now remained no officer with the left leading company and two subalterns in the right leading company, which were now reduced to 90 and 100 men respectively.

 

The Left Leading Company under C.S.M A F Raven reached our first objective - POMMIERS TRENCH - and took it at about 10.30 am. A portion of the Right Leading Company also got into POMMIERS TRENCH near the East Side of THE LOOP at the same time, but the remainder of this company was held up by machine gun fire and a strong point at the junction of BOCHE TRENCH and BACK TRENCH with MINE ALLEY.

 

After this company had been reinforced by a platoon from the support company under 2nd Lieut G E Miall-Smith and the Battalions Bombers under Sergeant H E West had also been sent up to this point, this strongpoint fell and the garrison of about 150 Germans and 2 Officers of a Bavarian Regiment surrendered, and right leading company was then able to push forward into the East portion of POMMIERS TRENCH which up to then had not been taken. At this point in the attack, “A” company which had been in reserve and had advanced from the assembly trenches in artillery formation at 7.45am, and had been consolidating MINE TENCH, now advanced to BUND SUPPORT and commenced the consolidation of this trench. At the same “B”, the support company, advanced with three platoons, (1 already having been sent to reinforce “C”), to POMMIERS TRENCH

 

3pm. “B“ Company had now taken THE LOOP and both assaulting companies advanced to the MONTAUBAN ALLEY line, - the final objective of the Battalion.

Owing to machine gun firing from the line and from N.W of MONTAUBAN, “D“ company on the left suffered heavy casualties, and “C“ company, led by 2nd Lieut J H Attenborough made repeated attempts to get into MONTAUBAN ALLEY but did not succeed until a bombing party under 2nd Lieut. L.A Gundry-White gained an entrance by way of LOOP TRENCH on the left. Unfortunately, just before this had been affected, 2nd Lieutenant J H Attenborough with CSM J Coe had both been killed in the attempt to get into this trench.

 

5.45pm. The MONTAUBAN ALLEY line was taken and the battalion was in touch with the 7th Queens on our right and the 6th Royal Berks on our left.

 

6pm. The whole of “B” Company having been used to support “C” and “D” companies who were now reduced to, respectively, 70 and 80 other ranks and 1 Officer, the work of consolidating MONTAUBAN ALLEY was commenced at once and patrols were sent forward to reconnoitre along CATERPILLAR TRENCH and EAST TRENCH.

The Reserve Company who in the meanwhile had advanced and consolidated POMMIERS TRENCH and THE LOOP, were now brought up and sent forward to take up the advanced post known as the GREEN LINE.

 

The Green Line was taken up and strong points commenced at about 8pm and patrols were sent forward in the direction of CATERPILLAR WOOD.

 

8pm. From now onwards the enemy commenced a heavy and continuous bombardment with 5.9 and a few 77mm shells on the west end of MONTAUBAN ALLEY held by the Battalion, generally in the vicinity of the junction of LOOP TRENCH with MONTAUBAN ALLEY, a few shells falling in THE LOOP itself but practically none in the rear.

 

Our casualties for the days fighting were:-

 

Officers.Killed……………..2

Died of Wounds….1

Wounded…………8 including 2 at duty. These being 2nd Lieut S N Cozens-Hardy, (who was wounded just outside Battalion Headquarters which were at the S.W. end of THE LOOP where they had moved up to as soon as the MONTAUBAN ALLEY line had been reached) and 2nd Lieut. E. Maclean.

Other Ranks.

 

Killed………………………….102

Wounded………………………219

Missing………………………..13

 

Total Casualties. Officers…11 Other Ranks………….334

 

Charles George RUMP………………………………........................(RoH)

Lance Corporal 40618. 1st Battalion Northamptonshire Regiment. Formerly 20067 Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action in France & Flanders on 14th June 1918. aged 20. Enlisted Norwich. Son of Mr. C. Rump, of Meeting Hill, Worstead, Norwich. Buried: Cambrin Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. Ref. O. 34.

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The 2 year old Charles G, born Worstead, is recorded on the 1901 census at White Horse Common, North Walsham. This is the household of his parents, Charles E. (aged 28 and a Team on Farm from Worstead) and Jane E, (aged 23 and from Worstead). The Rumps also have a daughter, Lily J. aged 1.

 

The baptism of Charles George took place at St Mary on the 20th July 1898, his birth date being given as 9th May 1898. His parents are listed as Charles Edward and Jane Elizabeth. The family’s place of abode is shown as Worstead.

 

Cambrin is a village about 24 kilometres north of Arras and 8 kilometres east of Bethune on the road to La Bassee. The Cemetery is on the north side of the road and is approached by a path from the main road.

 

At one time, the village of Cambrin housed brigade headquarters but until the end of the First World War, it was only about 800 metres from the front line trenches. The village contains two cemeteries used for Commonwealth burials; the churchyard extension, taken over from French troops in May 1915, and the Military Cemetery "behind the Mayor's House." Cambrin Military Cemetery, often called Cambrin Chateau Cemetery, was begun in February 1915 and used as a front line cemetery until December 1918.

www.cwgc.org/search/cemetery_details.aspx?cemetery=3400&a...

 

In the Battalion War diary, the 14th and 15th June are bracketed together with the note “Quiet - 6 casualties”

1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=123596

 

Henry SCOTT……………………………….......................................(RoH)

Sapper 84958. 207th Field Company, Royal Engineers. Died of wounds in France & Flanders on 5th August 1916. Born North Walsham. Lived Worstead. Enlisted Norwich. Commemorated: Bottom Wood Cemetery, Dantzig Alley British Cemetery, Mametz, Somme, Memorial 10.

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There initially appears to be no obvious match on the 1901 census. Looking at the high-level search on the 1911 census, there is a Henry born circa 1876 North Walsham, who at the time of the census was recorded in the Aylsham District.

 

207th (Norfolk) Field Company joined the 34th Division in February 1915. Made up of many Pals Units from the North East, the Division was decimated by the first day of the Somme.

 

Thomas SELF………………………………...................................(RoH)

Corporal 1424. 1st/5th Battalion Norfolk Regiment. Died on 12th August 1915 (CD gives 28th August) in Gallipoli. Aged 29. Born Worstead. Enlisted Westwick, Norfolk. Son of Tom and Harriett Self, of East Ruston, Norfolk; husband of Harriet Self, of 7, Bacton Rd., North Walsham, Norfolk. Commemorated: Helles Memorial, Turkey. Panel 42 to 44.

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There is no obvious match on either the 1901 or 1911 census given the details above. The 1911 census has a Thomas Edward, born Tunstead circa 1899 and now recorded in the Smallburgh District.Going back to look at the same individual on the 1901 census, the then 2 year old Thomas E. (born Tunstead) is recorded at 2 Tunstead Road, Sco Ruston. This is the household of his parents, Thomas, (aged 43 and a Cattleman on Farm from Acle) and Harriet (aged 35 and from Ashmanhaugh). Their other children are:-

Dorothy V………..aged 4.…………….born Tunstead

Elsie M…………..aged 6.…………….born Tunstead

Emma……………aged 7.…………….born Tunstead

Lilian…………….aged less than one month….born Tunstead

The Self’s also have a16 year old Harriet Bloomfield living with them, whose status and occupation are given as nurse - presumably to help with the new-born child.

 

The baptism of Thomas Edward took place at St Mary, Tunstead on the 22nd October 1899. His date of birth was given as 2nd March 1899. His parents are Thomas and harriet Mary Ann, and the family abode is given as Tunstead. His fathers occupation is given as Labourer.

 

The Norfolks left Liverpool aboard the SS Aquitainia on 29 July and arrived at Suvla Bay in Gallipoli on 10 August 1915. Just two days later the 1/5th battalion were ordered to clear Turkish positions on the Anafarta Plain prior to the Allied advance. Their sister battalion, the 1/4th waited in reserve and were not involved in the events that followed. The outcome was typical of the poor planning which characterized the whole campaign. The attack was to be made in broad daylight without adequate maps against the well-prepared Turks, who were firmly dug in along a ridge of hills overlooking the bay. The enemy were armed with machine guns and supported by dozens of snipers, many of them teenage girls, camouflaged and hidden in trees. The Norfolk battalion was made up of 16 officers and 250 men and was led by a veteran of the campaign in the Sudan, Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Horace Proctor-Beauchamp. As they left their positions, the 1/5th battalion were joined by hundreds of other British soldiers from battalions of the Suffolk and Hampshire regiments.

The attack quickly turned into a massacre. For some reason during the advance the Norfolks turned slightly to the right, opening up a gap between them and the other British troops from whom they had become separated. As the exhausted Norfolks fixed bayonets and prepared to charge the Turkish positions on the Kavak Tepe ridge they were picked off by snipers and mown down by machine gun fire. Lt-Col Beauchamp was last seen leading his doomed men into a burning forest from which they never emerged. As night fell the few survivors, wounded and exhausted, began to filter back to the British positions at Suvla Bay. The 1st/4th Battalion War Diary held at the National Archives records the following under the date 12 August 1915:

"163rd Brigade made a frontal attack on strong Turkish position. 5th Norfolks on right met a strong opposition and suffered heavily. Lost 22 officers and about 350 men. Held our lines during the night in spite of heavy enemy fire."

 

The actual fate of the battalion was discovered in 1919 at the end of the war when the Commonwealth War Graves Commission began searching the battlefields at Gallipoli for the remains of soldiers. There an investigator discovered a cap badge belonging to a soldier of the Norfolk regiment hidden in sand 800 yards behind the Turkish lines at Suvla Bay. This led the commanding officer to write home triumphantly: "We have found the 5th Norfolks." When this news reached the War Office they sent a chaplain who had served during the campaign back to Gallipoli to investigate. The Rev Charles Pierrepoint Edwards examined the area where the cap badge had been uncovered and found a mass grave containing 180 bodies, from which the remains of 122 were identified as members of the "Vanished Battalion." The remains included those of their commanding officer, Lt-Col Beuchamp, who was identified by the distinctive shoulder flashes on his uniform. Of the 266 officers and men reported as missing, 144 remained unaccounted for, but a number of these had been captured and some had subsequently died in the notorious Turkish prison camps. A few had survived captivity to describe what had really happened, but their stories did not emerge until half a century later.

 

In his book The Vanished Battalion (1991) McCrery revealed new evidence that explained why the full facts discovered by the clergyman who visited the mass grave were not revealed in 1919. He found there was evidence of an official cover-up but this was not to hide evidence of an extraterrestrial kidnapping. In this case it was to conceal evidence of both a military blunder and a war crime. For it emerged that of the bodies discovered that many had been shot through the head as the Turkish soldiers did not like to take prisoners of war. His evidence was backed up by the story of a British survivor of the massacre, who testified before his death in 1969 that he had seen Turkish soldiers bayoneting wounded and helpless prisoners and shooting others in the wood where the battalion disappeared. The survivor escaped only because of the intervention of a German officer who saved his life and he spent the remainder of the war in a prison camp.

 

It appears that the Rev Charles Pierrepoint Edwards concealed this disturbing evidence in his report to the War Office so as to spare the feelings of the families and the King, who continued to believe their loved ones died gallantly in battle with the enemy.

www.drdavidclarke.co.uk/vanbat.htm

 

George SIDELL………………………………................................(RoH)

Private 50991. 1st Battalion Middlesex Regiment. Formerly 1328 Royal West Kent Regiment. Killed in action in France & Flanders on 23rd April 1917. Born Antingham, Norfolk. Lived Worstead. Enlisted Norwich. Buried: Wancourt British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. Ref. VII. E. 10.

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The 23 year old George, (born Worstead and working as a Domestic Gardener), is recorded as a Lodger at Garden Cottage, Gasthorpe (near Diss) on the 1901 Census. Going back 10 years to the 1891 census, the 13 year old George is recorded at Brockley, Worstead, and is working as an Agricultural Labourer. This is the household of his parents, William, (aged 33 and a Painter from Westwick), and Rachel, (aged 41 from Sutton, Cambridgeshire). Their other children are:-

Sidney……………..aged 11.……………born Worstead

Frederick…………..aged 9.…………….born Worstead

Charles……………….aged 7.………………….born Worstead

Arthur…………………aged 5.…………………born Worstead

Walter………………aged 3.……………………born Worstead

Sabina………………aged 1.……………………born Worstead

 

On the 12th the 98th Brigade moved into the Cojeul Valley in close support, relieving the 19th Brigade in the Hindenburg Line on 16th, the 1st Middlesex and 4th Suffolks moving up into the front line, though, owing to faulty guides, it was the 17th before the Middlesex were able to relieve two companies of the 20th Royal Fusiliers in some isolated trenches ("mere ditches," the Diary calls them). But the Battalion was relieved on 20th and 21st, and on 22nd was in the sunken road between Henin-sur-Cojeul and Neuville Vitasse preparing for the operations on 23rd.

The men were issued with bombs, rifle grenades, Very lights, ground flares and sandbags, and at 4.30 p.m. the Battalion again marched off to the front line, relieving the Cameronians. These trenches were some 1,500 yards south east of Heninel, not quite half-way between that village and Fontaine-lez-Croisi1les. "A" Company was on the right and "C" on the left, "B" and "D" (right and left respectively) occupying trenches in rear of the front line. At 11.30 p.m. the two latter Companies moved into their assembly trenches just behind the front line.

By 1.30 a.m. all companies had taken up their allotted positions, "A" and "C" the first wave, "B" and "D" the second wave. Zero hour was 4.45 a.m.

Under cover of the barrage, described in the diaries as "excellent," the 98th Brigade attacked the enemy at 4.45 a.m. (23rd), 4th Suffolks on the right, and A. and S. Highlanders in the centre, and 1st Middlesex on the left. There were two separate final objectives, different means being necessary to reach each. The Suffolks had to bomb down the Hindenburg Line to the Sensée, whilst the Highlanders and the Middlesex made a frontal attack across the open; the centre of their first objective was a small oblong copse.

The attack of the Suffolks proceeded well down both trenches of the Hindenburg Line, but the Highlanders, in the centre, and "A" and "B" Companies of the Middlesex, were hung up in front of the small copse. The two left Companies of the latter Battalion ("C" and "D"), however, reached their first objective without much opposition, where 30 prisoners were taken and sent back. They then pressed on to their final objective, which they reached successfully and dug themselves in. Here they were joined by "A" Company of the Highlanders, who had fought their way past the copse. But now, unfortunately, a serious position presented itself to these three Companies, for it appeared that they were not only in the air, but the enemy was still between them and their original "jumping-off " line. Captain Beesham, therefore, made his way back along the Hindenburg Line in order to report the situation to Brigade Headquarters. But whilst he was away the enemy counter-attacked and succeeded in cutting off a portion of the Hindenburg Line, thus completely cutting off all communication with "C" and "D" Companies in their forward exposed position. To make matters worse, troops on the left of these two Companies fell back, taking with them a small party of Middlesex "moppers-up" which had taken possession of that portion of the first objective captured by "C" and "D".

The position as it affected the 1st Middlesex now stood as follows: The enemy was again in full possession of his original front line; "A" and "B" Companies of the Battalion were held up in front of the copse, i.e., the line of the first objective, and were digging themselves in; the left flank of the Battalion was absolutely in the air; the enemy had regained a portion of the Hindenburg Line; "C" and "D" Companies had broken through and had reached their final objective, but were entirely cut off, the enemy being in front and behind them.

At 12 noon all units of the 98th Brigade, with the exception of "A" Company of the 2nd A. and S. Highlanders and "C" and "D" Companies of the 1st Middlesex, were back in their original lines. Indeed, it is with these very gallant fellows who, though surrounded and subjected to violent efforts to dislodge them and capture them, resisted every attempt and bloodily repulsed the enemy again and again, that the story is chiefly concerned. The old Die-Hard spirit once more shone clearly, and the indomitable pluck of the Middlesex and their Highland comrades added yet another splendid incident to their already glorious Regimental history.

Another attack by the 98th Brigade was ordered for 6.24 p.m., to be preceded by, and under cover of, a heavy barrage. Only a very slight advance was made, and by this time orderlies, signallers and officers servants had all been pressed into the thin line.

At 8 p.m. news was received at Battalion Headquarters, 1st Middlesex, that the enemy had formed a barricade in the Hindenburg Line and was advancing towards Brigade Headquarters, but he was first held up and then driven back to his original position by the Suffoiks.

Under cover of darkness, men who had been lying out all day in shell holes crawled back, and the front line of the Brigade now consisted of about 300 men from 1st Middlesex, 2nd R.W. Fusiliers and 1st Cameronians.

But no word was received of the gallant fellows who were surrounded. The barrage for the attack at 6.24 p.m. had passed over them, but apart from knocking their trenches about considerably had fortunately inflicted very few casualties.

The night 23rd/24th passed quietly, though the enemy was obviously nervous, for he continually fired Very lights.

As dawn broke on the 24th, certain movements on the part of the enemy gave rise to the suspicion that he had vacated his position. Patrols were sent out and returned with the information that the Germans had fallen back. The 1st Middlesex, therefore, advanced at once and took possession of the hostile front-line trenches, pushing out other patrols to discover the extent of the enemy's retirement. A message now came in from the two forward Companies ("C" and "D"): they were still holding on to their position, they had even taken a few prisoners, but both officers had been wounded.

During the morning the 1st Middlesex were relieved by the 20th Royal Fusihers, but owing to the enemy's activity it was deemed unwise to withdraw "C" and "D" Companies until nightfall. But as soon as possible after darkness had fallen the intrepid Die-Hards and Highlanders were relieved, after a 40-hours' fight, completely surrounded, and reached the sunken roads at 11 p.m. It is interesting to note that of the 16 Lewis guns which the two Companies had with them, all were brought back, only one having been damaged.

freespace.virgin.net/howard.anderson/2ndbattleofscarpe.htm

 

Walter William WRIGHT………………………………..................(RoH)

Gunner 54767. 68th Heavy Battery, attached to Government Dairy Farm (Amara), Royal Garrison Artillery. Died in Mesopotamia on 22nd October 1918. Aged 24. Born and lived North Walsham. Enlisted Norwich. Son of Arthur and Bessie Wright, of Crossing Gates, Heath Farm, North Walsham, Norwich. Buried: Amara War Cemetery, Iraq. Ref. XIV. C. 22.

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The 5 year old Walter W, (born North Walsham), is recorded on the 1901 census at Norwich Road, North Walsham. This is the household of his parents, Arthur, (aged 33 and a Railway Shunter from Croxton), and Bessie, (aged 26 and from Thetford). Their other children are:-

Maud. E…………aged 7.………….born North Walsham

Rachel E………..aged 3.………….born North Walsham

 

Herbert Ernest YOUELLS………………………………................(RoH)

Lance Corporal 41420. 1st Battalion Royal Irish Rifles. Formerly 6547 Norfolk Regiment. Killed in action in France & Flanders on 4th October 1918. Aged 26. Born Worstead. Enlisted Norwich. Son of Thomas and Emma Youells, of Worstead, Norfolk. Buried: Haringhe (Bandaghem) Military Cemetery, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Ref. III. A. 15.

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The 8 year old Herbert, born Worstead, is recorded on the 1901 census next door to Worstead House, Worstead. This is the household of his parents Thomas, (aged 75? And a Cattleman on Farm from Worstead), and Emma, (aged 35 and from Smallburgh). Their other children are:-

Charlie………….aged 5.…………..born Worstead

Emma…………..aged 10.…………born Worstead

John……………aged 16.…………born Worstead…..Agricultural Labourer

Thomas…………aged 13.…………born Worstead…Agricultural Labourer

 

The Genes Re-united transcriber has the whole family down as Youell, but the “s” can be seen on the scanned original document.

 

I can only trace the baptism of Thomas (George) on line, (the son aged 13 above). His baptism took place at St Mary on the 1st August 1887. His date of birth is shown as the 26th June 1887. His parents are Thomas and Emma, the family reside at Worstead. Father’s occupation is shown as Labourer.

www.twgpp.org/information.php?id=2120264

 

The Royal Irish Rifles were part of the general advance then taking place, leading to the breaching of the Hindenburg line over the following few days - an event that signified to the German Government and Military High Command that defeat was inevitable.

 

Simon Knott's take on the church itself

www.norfolkchurches.co.uk/worstead/worstead.htm

 

With grateful acknowledgement to the Roll of Honour site, which provided the starting point for the information below. All information sourced from there is shown as (RoH)

www.roll-of-honour.com/Norfolk/CastleAcre.html

 

Ernest James Archer……………….................................(RoH)

 

Private 32609. 7th Battalion East Surrey Regiment. Killed in action in France & Flanders on 20th November 1917. Aged 35. Born North Pickenham, Norfolk. Enlisted London. Son of James Tertius Archer and Sarah Ann Archer, of Castle Acre, Swaffham, Norfolk; husband of Ethel Elizabeth Archer, of "Olives, Shrewsbury Rd., Red Hill, Surrey. Commemorated: Cambrai Memorial, Louverval, Nord, France. Panel 6.

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There is no apparent match for an Ernest Archer of the right age or with a Norfolk connection on the Genes Re-united transcription of the 1901 Census for England and Wales. There is however a James and Sarah Ann Archer recorded at Bailey Street, Castle Acre. James is aged 45 and a Prudential Assurance Agent from Great Cressingham, while Sarah Ann is aged 47 and is from Saham Toney. The children recorded as living with them are Edgar Robert, (aged 14 and a Telegraph Messenger for the Post Office, born Ashill), Edwin George, (aged 10 and born Castle Acre), and Eleanor Hannah, (aged 4 and born Castle Acre).

 

On the high level search of the 1911 census, there is an Ernest of the right age born “ L Pickering” and now recorded in the Strand registration district.

 

The battalion took part in the battle of Cambrai, advancing from Gonnelieu through La Vacquerie on the 20th November. They were driven back on the 30th by the German counter-attack

1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=116... 1917 surreys&fromsearch=1entry1111687

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Henry James Askew DCM…………………...................(RoH)

 

Serjeant 38229. 9th Battalion Norfolk Regiment. Killed in action in France & Flanders on 15th April 1918. Aged 36. Born Weasenham, Norfolk. Enlisted Norwich. Son of the late John and Emily Askew; husband of Mary Ann Askew, of 75, Pales Green, Castle Acre, King's Lynn, Norfolk. Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal. Commemorated: Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 34 to 35 and 162A.

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Henry James is recorded on the 1901 Census as James. He is aged 19, born Weasenham and employed as an Agricultural Labourer. His address is just recorded as Weasenham. This is the household of his parents, John, (aged 47 and an Agricultural Labourer from East Dereham), and Frances, (aged 44 and from Weasenham). Their other cildren are:-

Anthony………………………aged 13.……………….born Weasenham

Charles……………………………aged 2 …………………born Weasenham

Herbert…………………………..aged 7.………………..born Weasenham

William…………………………..aged 10.……………….born weasenham

 

The 9th were moved to the Ypres salient on April 1st 1918 and moved to Dranoute on the 14th.

 

" Next day D and A companies were in front line, C in support and B in reserve. Arrangements had been made for C to counter attack if necessary but it's losses owing to the continuous heavy bombardment commencing at noon on the 15th necessitated B taking it's place as the counter attack force. At 2.30pm on the 15th the enemy advanced and by 3pm had gained a foothold in the front trenches. From these he was once again driven out by B company. Although B held the line and formed a defensive flank they were eventually themselves driven out due to their exposed position.

Line was then formed along the railway with the Ist Leicesters on their left at Clapham Junction. At 10.30pm they were moved back behind Mt Kemmel before being pulled out of line on the 18th.

 

This was after the 9th had been badly cut up a month before holding the masive German onslaught of the 21st March. Here they had fought a strong rearguard action before being moved out of line to for a refit in Sixte near Proven on the 26th.

 

1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/lofiversion/index.php/t...

 

Bernard Beck MC………………………….......................(RoH)

 

3rd Battalion The King's (Liverpool Regiment). Killed in action on 18th August 1916. Awarded the Military Cross. Buried: Flatiron Copse Cemetery, Mametz, Somme, France. Ref. I. B. 28.

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=556258

 

No match on Picture Norfolk

 

Bernard is on the church memorial and not the village memorial, therefore at this time I must assume the information about the MC is correct, and therefore the correct individual has been identified.

 

There are 5 Bernard Beck’s on the 1901 Census, none with any obvious connections to East Anglia, let alone Castle Acre. Intriguingly, two are pupils at Boarding schools, so impossible to see if there are family ties to this area. Four of the five are on the 1911 census, still all well away from Norfolk. There is a Bernard Beck born circa 1909 at Tunstead, Norfolk, but this can hardly be the someone who died as a combatant in WW1.

 

There is also a Bernard Beck on the Weasenham Roll of Honour who is believed to be the Liverpool Regiment man.

www.breckland-rollofhonour.org.uk/weasenham.html

 

However, the link is finally made clear by the Kings Lynn Roll of Honour page.

 

Lieutenant (Temporary Captain). 3rd attached 4th Liverpool Regiment. Awarded the Military Cross, London Gazette, 25/8/1916: 'For conspicuous gallantry during operations. Under heavy fire he established and maintained for six hours communications between the front line and the H.Q.'s of an infantry brigade.' Killed in action France 18/8/1916. Flat Iron Copse cemetery, Mametz, I.B. 28 Note: until 2000 his headstone did not show the award of the M.C., this has since been corrected.

 

Born Winton Lodge, Leyton Court Road, Streatham, 13/6/1890, son of Harry, a wine merchant, and Julia Beck. He was well known for his interests in farming and held High House Farm, Weasenham. Married Enid Brown, of King's Lynn, and had one child. His wife subsequently remarried, to Mr. Neill, and emigrated to Australia on 26/9/1919.

Enlisted in the 8th Reserve Cavalry Regiment, 24/8/1914, this unit was affiliated to the 16th and 17th Lancers and he is noted as being 6462, Private, 16th Lancers.

Commissioned 15/10/1914. To the Western Front, June, 1915. He was acting second in command of his battalion when he was killed. Death notified by telegram 23/8/1916.

His service papers are at the National Archive (WO339/29583).

Also named on All Saints Church, South Lynn, Memorial Window

www.roll-of-honour.com/Norfolk/KingsLynn.html

 

John Blowers………………………………...................................(RoH),

Private 3/10310. 9th Battalion Norfolk Regiment. Killed in action in France & Flanders on 15th September 1916. Aged 40. Born Sporle, Norfolk. Enlisted Norwich. Son of Mrs. Maria Blowers; husband of Ethel Mary Blowers, of 40, Broad Meadow Common, Castle Acre, King's Lynn, Norfolk. Commemorated: Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 1 C and 1 D.

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=766296

 

No match on Picture Norfolk

 

There isn’t a likely match on the 1901 Census and even on the 1911 Census, we have a “30 year old” John Blowers rather than the 34/35 year old we‘d expect. This John Blowers was born Sporle, and is now recorded in the Freebridge District, the District which covers Castle Acre.

 

Going back to the 1891 Census makes things a little clearer. The John Blowers from Sporle is aged 14, and resident at The Street, Sporle and employed as an Agricultural Labourer. This is the household of his parents, James, (aged 62 and an Agricultural Labourer from Sporle), and Maria, (aged 57 and from Scarning). Their other children are Jane, (aged 11), and Leonard, (aged 8), both from Sprole.

 

15th September 1916

 

On September 15th the 1st Leicesters and the 9th Norfolks attacked a German strongpoint called the Quadrilateral in the region of Flers. The attack was originally planned to include 3 tanks in support but two broke down before zero hour and the third was disabled at the start of the advance.

At zero hour the leading companies ("D" & "B") moved off at a steady pace, advancing in four lines at 30 paces interval, the supporting companies ("C" & "A") following in the same formation 300 yards in the rear, and the enemy at once opened a heavy machine gun fire.

The Battalion suffered heavily from the machine gun fire and was held up by the undamaged wire in the front of a German trench, leading from the North West corner of the Quadrilateral, the existence of which was not known. Despite having dug in overnight the Battalion was forced to withdraw the next day having lost 14 officers and 410 other ranks killed, wounded or missing.

www.whitwick.org.uk/history/regulars.htm

 

See John William Green below, who died in the same action.

 

Algier Buckenham……………………………........................(RoH)

Lance Corporal 21274. 8th Battalion Border Regiment. Formerly 19076 Norfolk Regiment. Killed in action in France & Flanders on 5th July 1916. Born North Pickenham, Norfolk. Lived Swaffham. Enlisted Norwich. Commemorated: Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 6 A and 7 C.

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=766146

 

No match on Picture Norfolk

 

The 10 year Algier, (born South Pickenham), is recorded on the 1901 Census at Place Farm Cottages, Great & Little Snarehill, near Thetford. This was the household of his parents, Frederick Buckenham, (aged 47 and an Agricultural Labourer from Great Cressingham) and Charlotte, (aged 47 and also from Great Cressingham). Their other children are:-

Ada………………aged 12.…………born Great Cressingham

Archer………….aged 8.……………born East Winch

Bessie………….aged 3.……………born East Winch

Frederick……..aged 27.…………born Great Cressingham..Single..Housekeeper on Farm

Harry…………..aged 21.…………born Great Cressingahm..Single..Agricultural Labourer

Jesse…………..aged 26.…………born Great Cressingham…Single..Cattleman on Farm

William John..aged 17.………..born Great Cressingham…Single..Agricultural Labourer

 

Making up the household is the Buckenham’s grandson, Thomas Buckenham, (aged 4, born East Winch). The 1911 census also refers to Algier being born at South Pickenham, and he is by now recorded on the District that covers Castle Acre. Also resident in the same district are Jesse, William John, Archer and Bessie.

 

I can find information on the Brigade of which Algier’s 8th Borders was a part being in action on the 3rd, but nothing major on the 5th - I can only assume this was part of holding the little that had been gained so far in the battle of the Somme.

 

North of Ovillers, the 32nd Div reinforced by 75 Bde of 25th Div attacked the Leipzig Redoubt near Authuille Wood. There was utter confusion over start times and the 32nd Div attack consisted of only two companies of the Highland Light Infantry. After two attempts no gains were made.

forum.irishmilitaryonline.com/showthread.php?t=9058

 

Hugh T Buxton………………………………...........................(RoH)

 

Probably: Private 43881. 14th Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. Died of wounds in France & Flanders on 8th October 1918. Born and enlisted Norwich. Buried: Haringhe (Bandaghem) Military Cemetery, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Ref. III. A. 40.

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=93599

 

No match on Picture Norfolk

 

The 1911 Census has a 13 year old Hugh, born Swafield and now resident in the Freebridge District which includes Castle Acre. Although I have limited access to this, the family seems to consist of:-

James……….aged 46/born circa 1865 at Sparham

Sarah………..aged 45/born circa 1866 at Elsing

Ernest……….aged 19/born circa 1892 at Sparham

Arthur……….aged 15/born circa 1896 at Sparham

Stanley……..aged 5/born circa 1906 at Castle Acre

Allen………….aged 3/born circa 1908 at Castle Acre

 

The Genes Re-united site also confirms that’s the CWGC individual from the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and shown as H T in their records, is in fact a Hugh T.

 

The 14th Division, of which this battalion was part, lists amongst its battle honours

Battle of Ypres. 28 Sep-2 Oct 1918

www.warpath.orbat.com/divs/14_div.htm

 

Sydney G Buxton…………………………..........................(RoH)

 

Probably: Sidney George Buxton. Private 21399. 2nd Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers. Formerly 18866 West Yorkshire Regiment. Died in the Mediterranean Theatre of war on 10th September 1916. Born Elsing, Norfolk. Enlisted York. Commemorated: Doiran Memorial, Greece.

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=1648984

 

No match on Picture Norfolk

 

No obvious match on the 1901 Census, but the 1911 Census includes a George Buxton living at Castle Acre. He was born circa 1881 at East Barham. On the 1891 Census the 10 year old old George A, (born Walsingham, Fakenham),can be found at Waterhouse Cottage, Birmingham Terrace, Walsingham, This is the household of his parents, Alfred A. (aged 35 and a Horse Team Man) and Caroline, (age n\k from Saxingham).

 

September 10 1916 the Struma, which had served as a line of defence, was crossed by General Milne's troops both south and north of Lake Tachinos. Between the Lake and the Gulf of Orfano they occupied the " New Village " (Neokhori or Yeni Kioi). To the north they crossed at various points between Lake Butkovo and Lake Tachinos. Some small villages were occupied, and the Northumberland Fusiliers drove the Bulgarians out of Nevoljen, inflicting severe losses on the enemy The British troops subsequently withdrew as pre- arranged. Five days later the offensive was renewed. British forces seized the villages of Kato (or Lower) Ghoudheli, Jami Mah, Ago Mah and Komarian, and burnt them to the ground.

www.dublin-fusiliers.com/salonika/1916-birdcage.html

 

In a report in the London Gazette, it notes the Northumberlands, “lost heavily during their retirement and subsequent counter-attack, They also suffered severely from our artillery fire in attempting to follow our pre-arranged movements to regain the right bank of the river”

London Gazette Supplement for the 6th December 1916.

www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29851/supplements/11932/p...

 

John Daws………………………………...................................(RoH)

 

Probably: John Daws. Private 240035. 1st/5th Battalion Norfolk Regiment. Died in Palestine on 19th April 1917. Born Shipdham, Norfolk. Enlisted Swaffham. Commemorated: Buried Jerusalem Memorial. Panels 12 to 15.

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=1644940

 

No match on Picture Norfolk

 

There is no obvious match on the 1901 Census, but the high-level search of the 1911 Census throws up a 20 years old John. Born Shipdham, and recorded in the District of Freebridge, (which covers Castle Acre).

 

There are 22 Daws, including John, recorded in this District with most being born either Great Massingham or Shipdham.

 

19th April 1917 During the 2nd Battle of Gaza,

 

Facing the Tank Redoubt was the 161st Brigade of the 54th Division. To their right were the two Australian battalions (1st and 3rd) of the Imperial Camel Corps Brigade who had dismounted about 4,000 yards from their objective. As the infantry went in to attack at 7.30am they were joined by a single tank called "The Nutty" which attracted a lot of shell fire. The tank followed a wayward path towards the redoubt on the summit of a knoll where it was fired on point blank by four field guns until it was stopped and set alight in the middle of the position.

 

The infantry and the 1st Camel Battalion, having suffered heavy casualties on their approach, now made a bayonet charge against the trenches. About 30 "Camels" and 20 of the British infantry (soldiers of the 5th (territorial Battalion of the Norfolk Regiment) reached the redoubt, then occupied by around 600 Turks who immediately broke and fled towards their second line of defences to the rear.

 

The British and Australians held on unsupported for about two hours by which time most had been wounded. With no reinforcements at hand and a Turkish counter-attack imminent, the survivors endeavoured to escape back to their own lines.

 

To the right (west) of Tank Redoubt, the 3rd Camel Battalion, advancing in the gap between two redoubts, actually made the furthest advance of the battle, crossing the Gaza-Beersheba Road and occupying a pair of low hills (dubbed "Jack" and "Jill"). As the advances on their flanks faltered, the "Camels" were forced to retreat to avoid being isolated.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Battle_of_Gaza

 

More than a thousand one hundred of the men of the 54th posted killed wounded or missing were from the two Norfolk regiment battalions, equating to 75% of their strength. Eastern Daily Press "Sunday" section May 5, 2007

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Battle_of_Gaza

 

George Ellis……………………………….................................(RoH)

 

RoH believes possibly : Private 9194. 7th Battalion Norfolk Regiment. Died in France & Flanders on 5th October 1915. Born Great Hockham, Norfolk. Enlisted Norwich. Buried: Bethune Town Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. Ref. IV. E. 91.

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=62798

but see Census details below

 

No match on Picture Norfolk

 

The 1901 Census has a 7 year old George, born Hockham, recorded at 12 Shropham Road, Hockham. This is the household of his parents, George, (aged 38 and a Carter on an estate timber yard, from Ashill), and Emily, (aged 37 and from Hockham). Their other children are:-

Charles………….aged 17.….born Hockham..Labourer on farm

Frederick……….aged 4.……born Hockham

Jane……………….aged 9.…..born Hockham

John W……………aged u/1...born Hockham

 

However, when I check for a location on the 1911 census, the Hockham born George is recorded in the district of Wayland, while the entry above it is for a George H Ellis, born circa 1895 at Coston, Norfolk, and now resident in the Freebridge District, which covers Castle Acre. There is no obvious match for George H. in the CWGC database - the five individuals concerned all have no additonal details or even age.

 

George H. is recorded on the 1901 census at Weston Street, Market Weston, Suffolk. This is the household of his parents, Edward, (age 28 and a Gardener Domestic from Necton), and Maria, (aged 28 and from Hardingham). They have four other children, Ellen, (aged 2, born Market Weston), Gordon, (aged 3, born Coston), John, (aged u/1, born Market Weston) and Reginald, (aged 5, born Coston)

 

Update 28/02/23.

The 1911 Census of England & Wales has a 16 year old George H. Ellis, a Domestic Stable Boy, born Coston, Norfolk, who was recorded living at Cooks Stool, Castleacre, Swaffham.

 

This was the household of his parents Edward, (aged 39, a Domestic Groom and Gardener, born Necton, Norfolk), and Maria J., (aged 39, born Hardingham, Norfolk). The couple have been married 18 years, and the union has produced 9 children, all then still alive. All 9 were still unmarried and living with them. Four of their children, aged between 12 and 8 were born Market Weston, Suffolk. Their last two children, Sidney C. (6) and Dorothy E., (4), were born Castleacre.

 

The birth of the last two were registered in the Freebridge civil registration district with a mothers’ maiden name shown as Goward. Which means the birth of a George Herbert Ellis, mothers’ maiden name Goward, which was registered with the civil authorities in the Forehoe District of Norfolk in the April to June quarter, (Q2) of 1894 the most likely birth match.

 

The civil registration district of Forehoe included the civil parish of Coston. www.ukbmd.org.uk/reg/districts/forehoe.html

 

A round up by villages and towns of those who were serving that appeared in the edition of the Norwich Mercury dated Saturday, September 19th 1914, records a G. Ellis of Castle Acre who had enlisted in “Kitchener’s Army”.

 

Kitcheners Army were the new war service only Battalions that were being authorised by the War Office up and down the land.

 

Soldiers Died in the Great War, an HMSO publication from the 1920’s, records a Private 19128 George Ellis, who was Killed in Action on the 15th September 1916 serving in France & Flanders with the 9th Battalion, Norfolk. He was born Market Weston, Suffolk, and enlisted Norwich. No place of residence is shown.

 

That soldier has surviving service records, although I’ve not yet been able to check them out.

 

The Norfolk Regiment issued service 19118 to a man who enlisted on the 3rd September 1914, while 19130 was issued on the 7th September 1914.

 

The Medal Index Card for George shows George first landed in France on the 30th August 1915 – that was the day the 9th Battalion deployed overseas.

 

When the main Official Casualty List relating to the 9th Battalion losses at Flers Courcellette appeared in the edition of The Times dated November 2nd, 1916, he was then still listed amongst the missing. Unfortunately for this purpose no locations for next of kin were shown in that list. However the lists that appear in regional newspapers shows that the next of kin informed he was missing was living at “Swaffham”.

 

See John William Green for more on the events of the day.

  

John William Green………………………………..................(RoH)

 

Private 19115. 9th Battalion Norfolk Regiment. Killed in action in France & Flanders on 15th September 1916. Aged 27. Born Castle Acre. Enlisted Shoreham, Sussex. Son of Mrs. Rebecca Green, of I, Pales Green, Castle Acre, King's Lynn, Norfolk. Commemorated: Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 1 C and 1 D.

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=787283

 

No match on Picture Norfolk

 

The 12 year old John, born Castle Acre), is recorded on the 1901 Census at Pales Green Cottages, Castle Acre. His occupation is listed as “with Bricklayer”. This is the household of his parents, William, (aged 58 and a Gardener Domestic from Stiffkey), and Rebecca, (aged 52 and a Sewing Domestic from West Lexham (?)). Also living with them is another son, Henry, (aged 17 and a General Farm Labourer from Castle Acre). John doesn’t readily appear to be on the 1911 Census.

 

15th September 1916

 

On September 15th the 1st Leicesters and the 9th Norfolks attacked a German strongpoint called the Quadrilateral in the region of Flers. The attack was originally planned to include 3 tanks in support but two broke down before zero hour and the third was disabled at the start of the advance.

 

At zero hour the leading companies ("D" & "B") moved off at a steady pace, advancing in four lines at 30 paces interval, the supporting companies ("C" & "A") following in the same formation 300 yards in the rear, and the enemy at once opened a heavy machine gun fire.

 

The Battalion suffered heavily from the machine gun fire and was held up by the undamaged wire in the front of a German trench, leading from the North West corner of the Quadrilateral, the existence of which was not known. Despite having dug in overnight the Battalion was forced to withdraw the next day having lost 14 officers and 410 other ranks killed, wounded or missing.

www.whitwick.org.uk/history/regulars.htm

 

See John Blowers above, who died in the same action

 

Lewis Green………………………………...............................(RoH)

 

No further information available at present on RoH.

 

Possibly

Name: GREEN, LEWIS

Rank: Private

Regiment: Lincolnshire Regiment

Unit Text: 1st Bn.

Date of Death: 16/06/1915 Service No: 16215

Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 21. Memorial: YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL

 

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=907731

Or a 1st Battalion Norfolks Man, (down as L Green but Genes Reunited confirms he was a Lewis in their copy of the Index of War Deaths)

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=450340

 

No match on Picture Norfolk

 

28/09/23: See update in the comments box below.

 

Robert William Green………………………….....................(RoH)

 

Private 11760. 2nd Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers. Killed in action in France & Flanders on 5th February 1915. Aged 19. Born and lived Castle Acre. Enlisted Norwich. Son of Fredrick George and Amelia Elizabeth Green, of Castle Stile, Castle Acre, Norfolk. Buried: R.E. Farm Cemetery, Heuvelland, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Ref. II. B. 6.

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=102464

 

No match on Picture Norfolk

 

The 6 year old Robert W, born Castle Acre, is recorded on the 1901 census at Newton Road, Castle Acre. This is the household of his parents, Frederick, (aged 28 and a Farm Labourer from Castle Acre), and Amelia, (aged 27 and from Swaffham). They lived next door to the family of William, (listed below)

 

William James Green………………………........................(RoH)

 

Private 20502. 1st Battalion Essex Regiment. Formerly 16912 Norfolk Regiment. Killed in action in Gallipoli on 6th August 1915. Aged 21. Born and lived Castle Acre. Enlisted Norwich. Son of Arthur and Harriett Green, of Newton Rd., Castle Acre, King's Lynn, Norfolk. Commemorated: Helles Memorial, Turkey. Panel 144 to 150 or 229 to 233.

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=693846

 

No match on Picture Norfolk

 

The 6 year old William, born Castle Acre, is recorded on the 1901 Census at Newton Road, Castle Acre. This is the household of his parents, Arthur J, (aged 30 and a Farm Labourer from West Acre), and Harriet, (aged 28 and from Castle Acre). Their other children are Hanah, (aged 8) and Susannah, (aged 10), both born Castle Acre.

They lived next door to the family of Robert, (listed above).

 

6th August 1915

 

Sir Ian Hamilton’s Third Gallipoli dispatch

 

At Helles the attack of the 6th was directed against 1,200 yards of the Turkish front opposite our own right and right centre, and was to be carried out by the 88th Brigade of the 29th Division. Two small Turkish trenches enfilading the main advance had, if possible, to be captured simultaneously, an affair which was entrusted to the 42nd Division. After bombardment the infantry assaulted at 3.50 p.m. On the left large sections of the enemy's line were carried, but on our centre and right the Turks were encountered in masses, and the attack, pluckily and perseveringly as it was pressed, never had any real success. The 1st Battalion, Essex Regiment, in particular forced their way into the crowded enemy trench opposite them, despite the most determined resistance, but, once in, were subjected to the heaviest musketry fire from both flanks, as well as in reverse, and were shattered by showers of bombs.

www.1914-1918.net/hamiltons_gallipoli_despatch_3.html

 

Geoff’s Search Engine on the CWGC database returns details of 240 1st Essex men who died on this day.

 

Edgar Starr Grimes………………………………...................(RoH)

 

Lance Corporal A/201098. 8th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps. Died of wounds in France & Flanders on 28th August 1917. Born Pentney, Norfolk. Lived Swaffham. Enlisted Holborn, Middlesex. Buried: Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen. Ref. XVIII. C. 17A.

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=144351

 

During the First World War, the village of Lijssenthoek was situated on the main communication line between the Allied military bases in the rear and the Ypres battlefields. Close to the Front, but out of the extreme range of most German field artillery, it became a natural place to establish casualty clearing stations. The cemetery was first used by the French 15th Hopital D'Evacuation and in June 1915, it began to be used by casualty clearing stations of the Commonwealth forces.

www.cwgc.org/search/cemetery_details.aspx?cemetery=14900&...

 

No match on Picture Norfolk

 

The 18 year old Edgar, born Pentney and a Private in the Norfolk Militia, is recorded on the 1901 Census at River Yard, Castle Acre. This is the household of his parents, Ridchard, (aged 45 and an Ordinary Agricultural Labourer from Heacham), and Emma, (aged 38 and from Pentney). Their other children are:-

Daisy……………….aged 13.………born Sporle

Thomas…………….aged 2.………..born Castle Acre

Vilo (Daughter)...aged 9.…………born Caste Acre

 

Walter Hamblin………………………………..........................(RoH)

 

Private 21337. 8th Battalion Border Regiment. Formerly 18660 Norfolk Regiment. Died in France & Flanders on 9th July 1916. Born Barnett (sic) Norfolk. Lived Castle Acre. Enlisted Norwich. Buried: Le Cateau Military Cemetery, Nord, France. Ref. IV. A. 7.

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=594896

 

No match on Picture Norfolk

 

There is no obvious match on the 1901 Census, and given the information from the RoH site, the only likely match is a Norman Hamblin, born Barney circa 1893 and now recorded in the District of Walsingham.

 

There is a Walter and a Norman Hamblin recorded on the Great Snoring memorial

www.the-snorings.co.uk/info/GSwarmems.html

 

The RoH site for Great Snoring advises that the Walter Hamblin who was in the Border Regiment died of wounds whilst a Prisoner of War.

www.roll-of-honour.com/Norfolk/GreatSnoring.html

 

Walter Harrison………………………………..........................(RoH)

 

Private 23155. 7th Battalion Border Regiment. Formerly 18661 Norfolk Regiment. Killed in action in France & Flanders on 16th September 1917. Lived Newton-by-Castle Acre. Enlisted Norwich. Buried: Brown's Copse Cemetery, Roeux, Pas de Calais, France. Ref. IV. B. 61.

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=567758

 

No match on Picture Norfolk

 

The 18 year old Walter, born Castle Acre and a Farm Labourer, is recorded on the 1901 census at St James Green, Castle Acre. This is the household of his parents, James, (aged 60 and a Farm Labourer from Castle Acre) and Elizabeth, (aged 59 and from Castle Acre). James and Elizabeth also have a grand-daughter living with them, Alice E Clarke, aged 7 and from Castle Acre.

 

I can’t find any evidence of the 17th Division, of which the 7th Battalion was a part, being engaged in the Battle of Passchendaele at this time, although they list the October battles as part of the Divisional battle honours

Private Thomas E Back

 

Name: BACK, THOMAS EDWARD

Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Norfolk Regiment Unit Text: 1st Bn.

Date of Death: 04/09/1916 Service No: 43063

 

Grave/Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 1 C and 1 D. Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

 

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=771657

No match on Norlink

Same date of death as Sam Hall

 

Thomas and Sam may well be amongst the men of the First battalion shown here,

 

www.rnrm.org.uk/history/history_09.html

 

1901 Census lists a Thomas Back born Hindringham, 1897

 

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L\Cpl Herbert A Chasney

 

Name: CHASNEY, HERBERT ALFRED

Rank: Lance Corporal Regiment/Service: Norfolk Regiment Unit Text: "C" Coy. 1st Bn. Age: 22 Date of Death: 13/11/1916 Service No: 43125

Additional information: Son of William and Mary Chasney, of Hindringham, Norfolk.

 

Grave/Memorial Reference: II. B. 9A. Cemetery: BOIS GUILLAUME COMMUNAL CEMETERY

 

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=121252

No match on Norlink

 

1901 Census lists a Herbert Chasney born Hindringham, 1895

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Private William Fenn

 

Most likely

 

Name: FENN Initials: W

Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Norfolk Regiment Unit Text: 2nd Bn.

Date of Death: 07/12/1915 Service No: 7396

 

Grave/Memorial Reference: I. A. 14. Cemetery: AMARA WAR CEMETERY

 

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=628282

No match on Norlink

 

The 2nd Battalion was part of the force of Sir Charles Townshend who, through his inept generalship, found themselves trapped and surrounded in the city of Kut-al-Amara in December 1915. Besieged and starving, the garrison surrendered in April 1916. The subsequent treatment of the allied PoW’s has been compared with the treatment with the Japanese in WW2.

www.firstworldwar.com/battles/siegeofkut.htm

 

1901 Census has a Willm Fenn born 1889 Hindringham and currently a scholar

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Private Henry H Haines (someone has had to insert the “e” on the memoral. If you look closely)

 

Name: HAINES, HENRY HERBERT

Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Yorkshire Regiment Unit Text: 4th Bn.

Age: 35 Date of Death: 30/07/1918 Service No: 203276

Additional information: Son of Mrs. Anna Jane Haines; husband of Janet May Haines, of Hindringham, Walsingham, Norfolk. Born at Hindringham.

 

Grave/Memorial Reference: V. B. 14. Cemetery: HAUTMONT COMMUNAL CEMETERY

 

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=581789

 

1901 Census has a Henry Haines, born 1883 Hindringham

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Private Sam W G Hall

 

Name: HALL, SAM WILLIAM GEORGE

Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Norfolk Regiment Unit Text: 1st Bn.

Age: 19 Date of Death: 04/09/1916 Service No: 43220

Additional information: Son of John and Mary Margaret Hall, of 4, Duke Rd., Hindringham, Norfolk.

 

Grave/Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 1 C and 1 D. Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

 

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=788583...

 

No match on Norlink

Same date of death as Thomas Back

 

Thomas and Sam may well be amongst the men of the First battalion shown here,

 

www.rnrm.org.uk/history/history_09.html

 

1901 Census has a Sam Hall born Hindringham, 1897

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Private Sidney Hudson

 

Name: HUDSON Initials: S

Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Norfolk Regiment Unit Text: 9th Bn.

Age: 20 Date of Death: 16/04/1918 Service No: 26993

Additional information: Nephew of E. James, of Hindringham, Walsingham, Norfolk.

 

Grave/Memorial Reference: I. E. 29. Cemetery: HARINGHE (BANDAGHEM) MILITARY CEMETERY

 

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=93838

 

Bandaghem, like Dozinghem and Mendinghem, were the popular names given by the troops to groups of casualty clearing stations posted to this area during the First World War. The cemetery site was chosen in July 1917 for the 62nd and 63rd Casualty Clearing Stations and burials from these and other hospitals (notably the 36th Casualty Clearing Station in 1918) continued until October 1918.

 

www.cwgc.org/search/cemetery_details.aspx?cemetery=9001&a...

 

The 9th Battalion suffered heavy casualties in fighting the German Spring Offensive to a standstill in March\April 1918. Another Battalion from the same Brigade, the 9th Suffolk Regiment, had to be reduced to a cadre as a result of this fighting because there was so few men left.

 

No match on Norlink

On the 1901 Census, the only Sidney\Sydney Hudson’s of the right age were all living outside Norfolk.

 

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Private George H Sands

 

Could be:-

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=1768425

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=811172

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=574917

 

No match on Norlink

Possibles on the 1901 Census

 

George born 1876 Melton Constable, and now resident Hanover Square, London as a Stable Helper\Domestic

George born 1888 at North Creake and still resident there, working as a Grocers Errand Boy

George born 1896 Bale and now resident Hindringham

George born 1896 Sharrington and now resident Briston

 

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C J Smith - died but not listed on village memorial

1901 Census has a Charles Smith, born Hindringham, 1896

Possibly

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=812497

Name: SMITH, CHARLES JOHN

Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Norfolk Regiment Unit Text: 7th Bn.

Date of Death: 12/10/1916 Service No: 12271

Grave/Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 1 C and 1 D. Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

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Private Samuel Smith

 

Too many potential matches. No match on Norlink

 

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Trooper Robert H Wall

 

Name: WALL, ROBERT HENRY

Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Northamptonshire Regiment Unit Text: 7th Bn.

Date of Death: 21/03/1918 Service No: 43386

Additional information: Son of Henry D. and E. Evelyn Wall, of Grange Farm, Hindringham, Norfolk.

 

Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 54 to 56. Memorial: POZIERES MEMORIAL

 

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=850600

No match on Norlink

 

The 21st March 1918 was the first day of the German Spring offensive. After years of stalemated trench warfare, gains over the winter of 1917-18 accompanied by the political need to extend the British Army into areas previously held by the exhausted French, found too many units in hastily prepared defences with little depth and all too few strongpoints. The Germans used infiltraton tactics to bypass the front line, fortuitously aided by a heavy mist in the early morning. Many Allied units were surrounded and then wiped out in the subsequent follow up by the main German forces.

 

1901 Census has a Robert Wall, born Hindringham 1893

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Private Benjamin Wyer

(Headstone of widow, Emily Louisa Wyer, is in the churchyard. The inscription states her husband was Killed in Action)

 

Name: WYER, BENJAMIN ALFRED

Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Yorkshire Regiment Unit Text: 6th Bn. Age: 37

Date of Death: 14/11/1917 Service No: 241865

Additional information: Son of Thomas and Lucy Wyer, of Norfolk; husband of Emily Louisa Wyer, of Hindringham, Walsingham, Norfolk.

 

Grave/Memorial Reference: XXX. L. 12A. Cemetery: ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY

 

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=507399

 

No match on Norlink

 

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1939/1945

 

Flight Sergeant H.E.G Pugh

 

Name: PUGH, HAROLD EDWARD GEORGE

Rank: Flight Sergeant (Air Bomber)

Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Unit Text: 115 Sqdn.

Age: 24 Date of Death: 19/04/1944 Service No: 658462

Additional information: Son of Harold Bridger Pugh and Elsie Pugh, husband of Olive Edna Pugh, of Hindringham.

 

Grave/Memorial Reference: Grave 95. Cemetery: HINDRINGHAM (ST. MARTIN) CHURCHYARD

 

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=2763917

 

Joint Grave with wife in churchyard

 

Lancaster LL867 Information

Type Lancaster

Serial Number LL867

Squadron 115

X1D A4-J

Operation Rouen

Date 1 18th April 1944

Date 2 19th April 1944

 

Further Information

" LL867 was a Mk.1 and was delivered to 115 Sqdn ex-75Sqdn 28Mar44. LL867 undertook no operations with No.75Sqdn and was lost on return to base from its first operation with 115 Sqdn. When lost this aircraft had a total of 31 hours. LL867 was one of two 115 Sqdn Lancasters lost on this operation. See: LL667. Airborne 2243 18apr44 from RAF Witchford to attack railway yards. On return to base, and while preparing to land, caught by an Intruder and shot down 0348 19Apr44 near the airfield. F/L Eddy and his Canadian Air Gunner are buried in Cambridge City Cemetery; the others were taken to their home towns.

F/L C.Eddy MBE RNZAF KIA

Sgt W.L.Murphy KIA

F/O A.Smith KIA

F/S H.E.G.Pugh KIA

F/S P.J.E.Maddox KIA

Sgt A.F.Langridge KIA

WO2 H.Bennis RCAF KIA

 

Refer to LL667 for report on recovery of these two aircraft. "

 

www.lostbombers.co.uk/bomber.php?id=2585

 

Extract from Bomber Command Association Newslewtter No.36. Oct98 Over the past few years Barry Aldridge, 3 west End, Ely, Cambs, CB6 3AY had been involved in setting up a display ofWitchford memoribilia in the foyer of the Grovemere building on the former station itself. He says, ""During the research I carried out in setting-up the display , I became interested in the Intruder incident which took place 19Apr44......an enemy Me410, joined the circuit, shooting down two aircraft attempting to land. In Aug95 a group of us recovered the remains of LL667, the first to be shot down at a depth of 16 feet. Amongst other wreckage we retrieved three of the four Bristol Hercules XV1 engines. The starboard inner engine, after eight months of cleaning, is now the centre piece oof the RAF Witchford display"". Ref. the above, take note that there was a big time difference in the times of separate shootings. There is some doubt that the same Intruder was involved with both LL667 and LL687 "

www.lostbombers.co.uk/bomber.php?id=2584

 

In the Luftwafe records there are two Lancaster claims that might apply

 

Hauptman Pieter Puttfarken of Lft 3 5/KG51 shot down a Lancaster over the east of England at 02.25. (That would be Central European Time)

Oberlieutnant Breissner of the same unit also claimed a Lancaster at the same time, but gives the location as Cambridge,

 

www.lesbutler.ip3.co.uk/tony/tonywood.htm

 

Possibly due to lack of regular night fighters in France, it was decided in April 1944 to employ I, II/KG 51 (Me 410) and I/SKG 10 (Fw 190) on Wilde Sau missions over North Western France in full-moon periods. These units were under operational control of IX Flieger Korps, who was conducting a limited offensive against the UK. This had included some Fernnachtjagd missions by KG 51

 

Almost all of II./KG 51's missions at this time were intruder and harassment bombing missions over England and especially over Bomber Command operational and training airfields in East Anglia. All this was in support of the main bomber effort under "Unternehmen Steinbock."

 

SKG 10 was also flying missions against England, usually in diversionary attacks to support the main bomber force but also attacking London on nights when the big bombers did not operate.

 

forum.12oclockhigh.net/archive/index.php?t-519.html

 

II./KG 51 was responsible for night intruder missions over the UK under Dietrich Puttfarken during March and April of 1944. On the night of april 11/12, 1944 D Puttfarken shoots down 3 bombers and then on the night of his death shoots down 2 more on the 22/23, April 44. His Me 410 was coded 9K+MN. Black grey, no radar. After losing their gruppenkommandeur the steam ran out of KG 51 and the unit returned to form up with the Me 262 during the rest of 44, a good friend Hans Busch flying one on several missions.

 

forum.axishistory.com/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=1986&p...

 

Me 410A-1, 420314, PUTTFARKEN, Hptm. Dietrich (F)/Lux, Ofw. Willi (Bf), 5, 5./KG 51, , 9K+MN, , , 22-Apr-44, Both MIA during Fern Nachtjagdeinsatz over North Sea against B-24s.,

     

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Private Thomas E Back

 

Name: BACK, THOMAS EDWARD

Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Norfolk Regiment Unit Text: 1st Bn.

Date of Death: 04/09/1916 Service No: 43063

 

Grave/Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 1 C and 1 D. Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

 

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=771657

No match on Norlink

Same date of death as Sam Hall

 

Thomas and Sam may well be amongst the men of the First battalion shown here,

 

www.rnrm.org.uk/history/history_09.html

 

1901 Census lists a Thomas Back born Hindringham, 1897

 

L\Cpl Herbert A Chasney

 

Name: CHASNEY, HERBERT ALFRED

Rank: Lance Corporal Regiment/Service: Norfolk Regiment Unit Text: "C" Coy. 1st Bn. Age: 22 Date of Death: 13/11/1916 Service No: 43125

Additional information: Son of William and Mary Chasney, of Hindringham, Norfolk.

 

Grave/Memorial Reference: II. B. 9A. Cemetery: BOIS GUILLAUME COMMUNAL CEMETERY

 

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=121252

No match on Norlink

 

1901 Census lists a Herbert Chasney born Hindringham, 1895

 

Private William Fenn

 

Most likely

 

Name: FENN Initials: W

Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Norfolk Regiment Unit Text: 2nd Bn.

Date of Death: 07/12/1915 Service No: 7396

 

Grave/Memorial Reference: I. A. 14. Cemetery: AMARA WAR CEMETERY

 

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=628282

No match on Norlink

 

The 2nd Battalion was part of the force of Sir Charles Townshend who, through his inept generalship, found themselves trapped and surrounded in the city of Kut-al-Amara in December 1915. Besieged and starving, the garrison surrendered in April 1916. The subsequent treatment of the allied PoW’s has been compared with the treatment with the Japanese in WW2.

www.firstworldwar.com/battles/siegeofkut.htm

 

1901 Census has a Willm Fenn born 1889 Hindringham and currently a scholar

 

Private Henry H Haines (someone has had to insert the “e” on the memoral. If you look closely)

 

Name: HAINES, HENRY HERBERT

Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Yorkshire Regiment Unit Text: 4th Bn.

Age: 35 Date of Death: 30/07/1918 Service No: 203276

Additional information: Son of Mrs. Anna Jane Haines; husband of Janet May Haines, of Hindringham, Walsingham, Norfolk. Born at Hindringham.

 

Grave/Memorial Reference: V. B. 14. Cemetery: HAUTMONT COMMUNAL CEMETERY

 

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=581789

 

1901 Census has a Henry Haines, born 1883 Hindringham

 

Private Sam W G Hall

 

Name: HALL, SAM WILLIAM GEORGE

Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Norfolk Regiment Unit Text: 1st Bn.

Age: 19 Date of Death: 04/09/1916 Service No: 43220

Additional information: Son of John and Mary Margaret Hall, of 4, Duke Rd., Hindringham, Norfolk.

 

Grave/Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 1 C and 1 D. Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

 

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=788583...

 

No match on Norlink

Same date of death as Thomas Back

 

Thomas and Sam may well be amongst the men of the First battalion shown here,

 

www.rnrm.org.uk/history/history_09.html

 

1901 Census has a Sam Hall born Hindringham, 1897

 

Private Sidney Hudson

 

Name: HUDSON Initials: S

Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Norfolk Regiment Unit Text: 9th Bn.

Age: 20 Date of Death: 16/04/1918 Service No: 26993

Additional information: Nephew of E. James, of Hindringham, Walsingham, Norfolk.

 

Grave/Memorial Reference: I. E. 29. Cemetery: HARINGHE (BANDAGHEM) MILITARY CEMETERY

 

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=93838

 

Bandaghem, like Dozinghem and Mendinghem, were the popular names given by the troops to groups of casualty clearing stations posted to this area during the First World War. The cemetery site was chosen in July 1917 for the 62nd and 63rd Casualty Clearing Stations and burials from these and other hospitals (notably the 36th Casualty Clearing Station in 1918) continued until October 1918.

 

www.cwgc.org/search/cemetery_details.aspx?cemetery=9001&a...

 

The 9th Battalion suffered heavy casualties in fighting the German Spring Offensive to a standstill in March\April 1918. Another Battalion from the same Brigade, the 9th Suffolk Regiment, had to be reduced to a cadre as a result of this fighting because there was so few men left.

 

No match on Norlink

On the 1901 Census, the only Sidney\Sydney Hudson’s of the right age were all living outside Norfolk.

 

Private George H Sands

 

Could be:-

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=1768425

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=811172

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=574917

 

No match on Norlink

Possibles on the 1901 Census

 

George born 1876 Melton Constable, and now resident Hanover Square, London as a Stable Helper\Domestic

George born 1888 at North Creake and still resident there, working as a Grocers Errand Boy

George born 1896 Bale and now resident Hindringham

George born 1896 Sharrington and now resident Briston

 

C J Smith - died but not listed on village memorial

1901 Census has a Charles Smith, born Hindringham, 1896

Possibly

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=812497

Name: SMITH, CHARLES JOHN

Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Norfolk Regiment Unit Text: 7th Bn.

Date of Death: 12/10/1916 Service No: 12271

Grave/Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 1 C and 1 D. Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

 

Private Samuel Smith

 

Too many potential matches. No match on Norlink

 

Trooper Robert H Wall

 

Name: WALL, ROBERT HENRY

Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Northamptonshire Regiment Unit Text: 7th Bn.

Date of Death: 21/03/1918 Service No: 43386

Additional information: Son of Henry D. and E. Evelyn Wall, of Grange Farm, Hindringham, Norfolk.

 

Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 54 to 56. Memorial: POZIERES MEMORIAL

 

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=850600

No match on Norlink

 

The 21st March 1918 was the first day of the German Spring offensive. After years of stalemated trench warfare, gains over the winter of 1917-18 accompanied by the political need to extend the British Army into areas previously held by the exhausted French, found too many units in hastily prepared defences with little depth and all too few strongpoints. The Germans used infiltraton tactics to bypass the front line, fortuitously aided by a heavy mist in the early morning. Many Allied units were surrounded and then wiped out in the subsequent follow up by the main German forces.

 

1901 Census has a Robert Wall, born Hindringham 1893

 

Private Benjamin Wyer

(Headstone of widow, Emily Louisa Wyer, is in the churchyard. The inscription states her husband was Killed in Action)

 

Name: WYER, BENJAMIN ALFRED

Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Yorkshire Regiment Unit Text: 6th Bn. Age: 37

Date of Death: 14/11/1917 Service No: 241865

Additional information: Son of Thomas and Lucy Wyer, of Norfolk; husband of Emily Louisa Wyer, of Hindringham, Walsingham, Norfolk.

 

Grave/Memorial Reference: XXX. L. 12A. Cemetery: ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY

 

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=507399

 

No match on Norlink

 

1939/1945

 

Flight Sergeant H.E.G Pugh

 

Name: PUGH, HAROLD EDWARD GEORGE

Rank: Flight Sergeant (Air Bomber)

Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Unit Text: 115 Sqdn.

Age: 24 Date of Death: 19/04/1944 Service No: 658462

Additional information: Son of Harold Bridger Pugh and Elsie Pugh, husband of Olive Edna Pugh, of Hindringham.

 

Grave/Memorial Reference: Grave 95. Cemetery: HINDRINGHAM (ST. MARTIN) CHURCHYARD

 

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=2763917

 

Joint Grave with wife in churchyard

 

Lancaster LL867 Information

TypeLancaster

Serial NumberLL867

Squadron115

X1DA4-J

OperationRouen

Date 118th April 1944

Date 219th April 1944

 

Further Information

" LL867 was a Mk.1 and was delivered to 115 Sqdn ex-75Sqdn 28Mar44. LL867 undertook no operations with No.75Sqdn and was lost on return to base from its first operation with 115 Sqdn. When lost this aircraft had a total of 31 hours. LL867 was one of two 115 Sqdn Lancasters lost on this operation. See: LL667. Airborne 2243 18apr44 from RAF Witchford to attack railway yards. On return to base, and while preparing to land, caught by an Intruder and shot down 0348 19Apr44 near the airfield. F/L Eddy and his Canadian Air Gunner are buried in Cambridge City Cemetery; the others were taken to their home towns.

F/L C.Eddy MBE RNZAF KIA

Sgt W.L.Murphy KIA

F/O A.Smith KIA

F/S H.E.G.Pugh KIA

F/S P.J.E.Maddox KIA

Sgt A.F.Langridge KIA

WO2 H.Bennis RCAF KIA

 

Refer to LL667 for report on recovery of these two aircraft. "

 

www.lostbombers.co.uk/bomber.php?id=2585

 

Extract from Bomber Command Association Newslewtter No.36. Oct98 Over the past few years Barry Aldridge, 3 west End, Ely, Cambs, CB6 3AY had been involved in setting up a display ofWitchford memoribilia in the foyer of the Grovemere building on the former station itself. He says, ""During the research I carried out in setting-up the display , I became interested in the Intruder incident which took place 19Apr44......an enemy Me410, joined the circuit, shooting down two aircraft attempting to land. In Aug95 a group of us recovered the remains of LL667, the first to be shot down at a depth of 16 feet. Amongst other wreckage we retrieved three of the four Bristol Hercules XV1 engines. The starboard inner engine, after eight months of cleaning, is now the centre piece oof the RAF Witchford display"". Ref. the above, take note that there was a big time difference in the times of separate shootings. There is some doubt that the same Intruder was involved with both LL667 and LL687 "

www.lostbombers.co.uk/bomber.php?id=2584

 

In the Luftwafe records there are two Lancaster claims that might apply

 

Hauptman Pieter Puttfarken of Lft 3 5/KG51 shot down a Lancaster over the east of England at 02.25. (That would be Central European Time)

Oberlieutnant Breissner of the same unit also claimed a Lancaster at the same time, but gives the location as Cambridge,

 

www.lesbutler.ip3.co.uk/tony/tonywood.htm

 

Possibly due to lack of regular night fighters in France, it was decided in April 1944 to employ I, II/KG 51 (Me 410) and I/SKG 10 (Fw 190) on Wilde Sau missions over North Western France in full-moon periods. These units were under operational control of IX Flieger Korps, who was conducting a limited offensive against the UK. This had included some Fernnachtjagd missions by KG 51

 

Almost all of II./KG 51's missions at this time were intruder and harassment bombing missions over England and especially over Bomber Command operational and training airfields in East Anglia. All this was in support of the main bomber effort under "Unternehmen Steinbock."

 

SKG 10 was also flying missions against England, usually in diversionary attacks to support the main bomber force but also attacking London on nights when the big bombers did not operate.

 

forum.12oclockhigh.net/archive/index.php?t-519.html

 

II./KG 51 was responsible for night intruder missions over the UK under Dietrich Puttfarken during March and April of 1944. On the night of april 11/12, 1944 D Puttfarken shoots down 3 bombers and then on the night of his death shoots down 2 more on the 22/23, April 44. His Me 410 was coded 9K+MN. Black grey, no radar. After losing their gruppenkommandeur the steam ran out of KG 51 and the unit returned to form up with the Me 262 during the rest of 44, a good friend Hans Busch flying one on several missions.

 

forum.axishistory.com/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=1986&p...

 

Me 410A-1, 420314, PUTTFARKEN, Hptm. Dietrich (F)/Lux, Ofw. Willi (Bf), 5, 5./KG 51, , 9K+MN, , , 22-Apr-44, Both MIA during Fern Nachtjagdeinsatz over North Sea against B-24s.,

     

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Name: BIGGS, HERBERT ALFRED

Nationality: Australian

Rank: Private

Regiment/Service: Australian Infantry, A.I.F.

Unit Text: 7th Bn.

Age: 29

Date of Death: 04/10/1917

Additional information: Son of George and Emma Biggs, of "Sunnyside," Whetstone, Leicestershire, England.

Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 7 - 17 - 23 - 25 - 27 - 29 - 31.

Memorial: YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL

 

Name: BODICOAT, GEORGE WALTER

Rank: Private

Regiment/Service: Leicestershire Regiment

Unit Text: 6th Bn.

Date of Death: 03/05/1917

Grave/Memorial Reference: Bay 5.

Memorial: ARRAS MEMORIAL

 

- most likely record -

Name: BOULTER, EDWARD JAMES

Rank: Rifleman

Regiment/Service: King's Royal Rifle Corps

Unit Text: 11th Bn.

Date of Death: 20/09/1917

Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 115 to 119 and 162A and 163A.

Memorial: TYNE COT MEMORIAL

 

Name: CANNAM, HARRY OSCAR

Rank: Private

Regiment/Service: Leicestershire Regiment

Unit Text: 6th Bn.

Age: 40

Date of Death: 26/04/1918

Additional information: Son of John and Selina Cannam, of Whetstone; husband of C. H. Cannam, of Whetstone Pastures, Leicester.

Grave/Memorial Reference: V. A. 2.

Cemetery: HARINGHE (BANDAGHEM) MILITARY CEMETERY

 

- most likely record -

Name: CHARLES, ALFRED

Rank: Private

Regiment/Service: Leicestershire Regiment

Unit Text: 8th Bn.

Date of Death: 25/09/1916

Grave/Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 2 C and 3 A.

Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

 

Name: CHARLES, LONZO

Rank: Private

Regiment/Service: Leicestershire Regiment

Unit Text: 1st/5th Bn.

Age: 26

Date of Death: 18/07/1918

Additional information: Son of Henry and Sarah Ann Charles, of Whetstone, Leicestershire; husband of C. S. Charles, of Cosby Rd., Whetstone, Leicestershire.

Grave/Memorial Reference: III. H. 7.

Cemetery: FOUQUIERES CHURCHYARD EXTENSION

 

Name: CHARLES, AMOS

Rank: Private

Regiment/Service: Leicestershire Regiment

Unit Text: 1st Bn.

Age: 21

Date of Death: 17/09/1916

Additional information: Son of Mrs. E. Charles, of Victoria Rd., Whetstone, Leicester.

Grave/Memorial Reference: XI. Q. 2.

Cemetery: GUARDS' CEMETERY, LESBOEUFS

 

- possible Willie Coulson record -

Name: COULSON, THOMAS WILLIAM

Rank: Private

Regiment/Service: Royal Warwickshire Regiment

Unit Text: 1st/5th Bn.

Age: 20

Date of Death: 10/09/1918

Additional information: Son of Frederick and Elizabeth Coulson, of Littlethorpe, Leicester.

Grave/Memorial Reference: Plot 1. Row D. Grave 11.

Cemetery: CAVALLETTO BRITISH CEMETERY

 

- most likely William H Coulson record -

Name: COULSON, W H

Rank: Private

Regiment/Service: Army Service Corps

Unit Text: 3rd Water Tank Coy.

Age: 24

Date of Death: 30/08/1918

Additional information: Husband of Sarah Annie Coulson, of 40, Brunswick St., Humberstone Rd., Leicester.

Grave/Memorial Reference: I. R. 16.

Cemetery: ALBERT COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION

 

Name: ELLIOTT, THOMAS HENRY

Rank: Private

Regiment/Service: Gloucestershire Regiment

Unit Text: "C" Coy. 2nd/4th Bn.

Age: 20

Date of Death: 27/08/1917

Additional information: Son of Mrs. Ann Elliott, of Brook St., Whetstone, Leicestershire.

Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 72 to 75.

Memorial: TYNE COT MEMORIAL

 

Name: FRANKLIN, THOMAS R

Rank: Private

Regiment/Service: Leicestershire Regiment

Unit Text: 11th Bn.

Age: 37

Date of Death: 18/05/1918

Grave/Memorial Reference: C. 90.

Cemetery: WHETSTONE CEMETERY

 

- no clear record for M C E Hall -

- too many Tom Hall records -

- too many S A Hall records -

 

Name: HENSON, ARTHUR

Rank: Private

Regiment/Service: Highland Light Infantry

Unit Text: "D" Coy. 14th Bn.

Age: 27

Date of Death: 24/11/1917

Additional information: Son of Edwin and Annie Henson, of High Street, Whetstone, Leicester.

Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 10.

Memorial: CAMBRAI MEMORIAL, LOUVERVAL

 

Name: HERRICK, ARTHUR JOHN

Rank: Lance Corporal

Regiment/Service: Leicestershire Yeomanry

Age: 21

Date of Death: 13/05/1915

Additional information: Son of John and Lucy Herrick, of 3, Thanet Gardens, Folkestone.

Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 5.

Memorial: YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL

 

- no record for Percy Holden -

 

- most likely record -

Name: HUBBARD, JOHN JOSEPH

Rank: Private

Regiment/Service: The King's (Liverpool Regiment)

Unit Text: 1st/6th Bn.

Age: 18

Date of Death: 20/06/1918

Additional information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Hubbard, of Glen Parva, nr. Leicester.

Grave/Memorial Reference: LXVI. F. 1.

Cemetery: ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY

 

- too many possible Harry Johnson records -

 

Name: KENNEY, GEORGE WILLIAM

Rank: Corporal

Regiment/Service: Leicestershire Regiment

Unit Text: 6th Bn.

Age: 24

Date of Death: 17/07/1916

Additional information: Son of the late Mark and Elizabeth Kenney, of "Sunnyside", Whetstone, Leicester.

Grave/Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 2 C and 3 A.

Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

 

- no Arnold Kind record -

 

Name: KIND, R

Rank: Private

Regiment/Service: Leicestershire Regiment

Unit Text: 8th Bn.

Date of Death: 03/02/1916

Grave/Memorial Reference: B. 7.

Cemetery: BERLES-AU-BOIS CHURCHYARD EXTENSION

 

Name: LAUNDON, JESSE GEORGE

Rank: Private

Regiment/Service: Leicestershire Regiment

Unit Text: 9th Bn.

Age: 20

Date of Death: 25/09/1916

Additional information: Son of Tom and Annie Laundon, of 2, Sunnyside, Whetstone, Leicester.

Grave/Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 2 C and 3 A.

Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

 

Name: MARTIN, R

Rank: Lance Corporal

Regiment/Service: Leicestershire Regiment

Unit Text: "B" Coy. 7th Bn.

Age: 25

Date of Death: 27/07/1916

Additional information: Son of Mr. John James and Mrs. M. E. Martin, of High St., Whetstone, Leicestershire.

Grave/Memorial Reference: A. 35. 2.

Cemetery: ST. SEVER CEMETERY, ROUEN

 

- most likely record -

Name: MAWBY, ARTHUR FREDERICK

Rank: Leading Aircraftman (Pilot U/T)

Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Age: 22

Date of Death: 05/03/1943

Additional information: Son of John Frederick and Elizabeth Ann Mawby, of Leicester, England; husband of Joan Kathleen Mary Mawby, of Leicester.

Grave/Memorial Reference: H Extension. Grave 30S.

Cemetery: PORT ELIZABETH (SOUTH END) CEMETERY

 

Name: MAWBY, H C

Rank: Private

Regiment/Service: Worcestershire Regiment

Unit Text: 4th Bn.

Age: 21

Date of Death: 18/09/1916

Additional information: Son of James and Ann Mawby, of Whetstone, Leicester.

Grave/Memorial Reference: IV. E. 11.

Cemetery: VLAMERTINGHE MILITARY CEMETERY

 

Name: NEEDHAM, F E

Rank: Private

Regiment/Service: Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment)

Unit Text: 2nd/5th Bn.

Age: 27

Date of Death: 21/03/1918

Additional information: Son of Ernest and Anna Mary Needham, of Victoria Rd., Whetstone, Leicestershire.

Grave/Memorial Reference: Bay 7.

Memorial: ARRAS MEMORIAL

 

- several possible William Needham records -

 

Name: PARAMORE, THOMAS

Rank: Driver

Regiment/Service: Royal Field Artillery

Unit Text: 113th Bty.

Age: 18

Date of Death: 19/09/1914

Additional information: Son of Tom and Helen Paramore, of 30, Bassett St., South Wigston, Leicester.

Memorial: LA FERTE-SOUS-JOUARRE MEMORIAL

 

Name: PAWLEY, ALFONSO ROBERTS

Rank: Lance Corporal

Regiment/Service: Leicestershire Regiment

Unit Text: "B" Coy. 11th Bn.

Age: 26

Date of Death: 22/10/1917

Additional information: Son of W. and R. M. Pawley, of Whetstone, Leicestershire; husband of Ruby Pawley, of 95, Blaby Rd., South Wigston.

Grave/Memorial Reference: I. I. 3.

Cemetery: YPRES RESERVOIR CEMETERY

 

- no Edgar Pawley record -

- several possible Arthur Pratt records -

- several possible Jos Richardson records -

 

Name: SHENTON, CYRIL GEORGE

Rank: Private

Regiment/Service: Grenadier Guards

Unit Text: 2nd Bn.

Age: 20

Date of Death: 31/07/1917

Additional information: Son of Mrs. E. Shenton, of King St., Whetstone, Leicester.

Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 9 and 11.

Memorial: YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL

 

Name: SMITH, OSWIN WILLIAM

Rank: Private

Regiment/Service: Leicestershire Regiment

Unit Text: "C" Coy. 1st Bn.

Age: 28

Date of Death: 05/07/1917

Additional information: Son of Sydney and Alice Smith, of Whetstone, Cosby, Leicester; husband of Ethel Smith (now Bailey), of Church St., Quainton, Aylesbury, Bucks.

Grave/Memorial Reference: I. S. 49.

Cemetery: PHILOSOPHE BRITISH CEMETERY, MAZINGARBE

 

Name: SPENCE, WILFRED

Rank: Private

Regiment/Service: Northumberland Fusiliers

Unit Text: 1st/5th Bn.

Age: 19

Date of Death: 12/06/1918

Additional information: Son of Mrs. Mary J. Spence, of "Sunnyside", Whetstone, Leicester.

Memorial: SOISSONS MEMORIAL

 

Name: STEVENS, ROBERT

Rank: Private

Regiment/Service: Leicestershire Regiment

Unit Text: 1st Bn.

Age: 25

Date of Death: 31/10/1918

Additional information: Son of Robert and Emma Stevens.

Grave/Memorial Reference: D. 76.

Cemetery: WHETSTONE CEMETERY

 

Name: UPEX, C L

Rank: Private

Regiment/Service: King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry

Unit Text: 2nd Bn.

Date of Death: 14/04/1918

Grave/Memorial Reference: XXIX. C. 6A.

Cemetery: ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY

 

Name: WALE, A

Rank: Private

Regiment/Service: West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own)

Unit Text: 9th Bn.

Secondary Regiment: Leicestershire Regiment

Secondary Unit Text: formerly

Date of Death: 08/10/1917

Grave/Memorial Reference: VII. A. 14.

Cemetery: CEMENT HOUSE CEMETERY

 

Name: WALE, ARTHUR RONALD

Rank: Private

Regiment/Service: Leicestershire Regiment

Unit Text: 1st/4th Bn.

Age: 20

Date of Death: 13/10/1915

Additional information: Son of Arthur Amos and Jane Wale, of Trinity Villas, High St., Whetstone, Leicester.

Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 42 to 44.

Memorial: LOOS MEMORIAL

 

Name: WARNER, O

Rank: Private

Regiment/Service: Leicestershire Regiment

Unit Text: 2nd Bn.

Date of Death: 13/03/1915

Grave/Memorial Reference: XXIX. C. 20.

Cemetery: CABARET-ROUGE BRITISH CEMETERY, SOUCHEZ

 

- several possible Harry & Maurice Wells records -

 

Name: WELLS, THOMAS

Rank: Private

Regiment/Service: East Surrey Regiment

Unit Text: 12th Bn.

Age: 35

Date of Death: 02/08/1917

Additional information: Son of William Wells and Sarah Elizabeth Wells (stepmother), of Cosby Rd., Whetstone, Leicester.

Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 34.

Memorial: YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL

 

Name: WORSH, GEORGE HERBERT

Rank: Private

Regiment/Service: Leicestershire Regiment

Unit Text: 8th Bn.

Date of Death: 25/09/1916

Grave/Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 2 C and 3 A.

Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

ALLISTONE, HARRY LESTER

Rank: Private

Service No: D/14719

Date of Death: 12/06/1940

Regiment/Service: Royal Sussex Regiment 4th Bn.

Cemetery: ROTTINGDEAN (ST. MARGARET) CHURCHYARD

 

ADKINS, ERIC JOSEPH

Rank: Cabin Boy

Date of Death: 09/02/1943

Age: 18

Regiment/Service: Merchant Navy S.S. Pacific (Hull)

Panel Reference: Panel 78.

Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL

Additional Information: Son of George Alexander Adkins and Therisa Adkins, of Durban, Natal, South Africa.

 

BONE, ANTHONY WATNEY

Rank: Lieutenant

Date of Death: 10/04/1945

Age: 27

Regiment/Service: Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve H.M.M.T.B 710.

Awards: D S C

Panel Reference: Panel 90, Column 2.

Memorial: PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

Additional Information: Son of Harry Peters Bone and Lillian Watney Peters Bone; husband of Mary Marjorie Bone.

 

BORHAM, GEOFFREY HART

Rank: Flight Lieutenant

Trade: Pilot

Service No: 129127

Date of Death: 24/02/1945

Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 183 Sqdn.

Grave Reference: 16. D. 1.

Cemetery: REICHSWALD FOREST WAR CEMETERY

 

BRITTEN, RICHARD PHILIP

Rank: Lieutenant

Date of Death: 17/01/1942

Age: 27

Regiment/Service: Royal Navy H.M.S. Matabele

Panel Reference: Panel 62, Column 3.

Memorial: PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

Additional Information: Son of Felix and Edith Emily Britten, of Rottingdean, Sussex.

 

CASSELS, PETER ROBERT

Rank: Sub-Lieutenant

Date of Death: 14/11/1941

Age: 21

Regiment/Service: Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve H.M.S. Heron.

Panel Reference: Bay 2, Panel 7.

Memorial: LEE-ON-SOLENT MEMORIAL

Additional Information: Son of Sir James Dale Cassels, Kt., and Lady Cassels, of Putney, London.

Member of Middle Temple.

 

DUDENEY, JOHN

Rank: Civilian

Date of Death: 12/10/1942

Age: 55

Regiment/Service: Civilian War Dead

Reporting Authority: BRIGHTON, COUNTY BOROUGH Additional Information: Husband of Ada Dudeney, of 6 New Cottages, Ovingdean. Died at Greenways, Ovingdean.

 

GORMAN, HARRY FORTESCUE

Rank: Lieutenant Colonel

Service No: 145812

Date of Death: 20/01/1946

Age: 45

Regiment/Service: Royal Artillery

Grave Reference: 1A. C. 15.

Cemetery: HAMBURG CEMETERY

Additional Information: Son of Maj. William Henry Gorman (formerly of The East Surrey Regt.); and Florence Gorman; husband of Frances Isabel Patricia Gorman, of Brighouse, Yorkshire.

 

HATTON, NOEL

Rank: Sergeant

Trade: Navigator

Service No: 1396651

Date of Death: 04/05/1944

Age: 21

Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 626 Sqdn.

Grave Reference: Grave 6.

Cemetery: MONTIGNY-LE-GUESDIER COMMUNAL CEMETERY

Additional Information: Son of William Charles and Beatrice Eveline Hatton, of Rottingdean, Sussex.

 

HILL, ROWLAND MYTTON

Rank: Pilot Officer

Trade: Pilot

Service No: 65762

Date of Death: 25/07/1941

Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force

Grave Reference: Sec. Q. Grave 52.

Cemetery: SUTTON BRIDGE (ST. MATTHEW) CHURCHYARD

 

LANGLEY, EDWARD CHARLES PAKES (TEDDY)

Rank: Flight Sergeant

Trade: Navigator/Wireless Op.

Service No: 1397314

Date of Death: 11/03/1945

Age: 24

Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 254 Sqdn

Cemetery: ROTTINGDEAN (ST. MARGARET) CHURCHYARD

Additional Information: Son of Edward and Lila Alice Langley, of Rottingdean, Brighton.

 

LONDON, RONALD

Rank: Flying Officer

Trade: Pilot

Service No: 150433

Date of Death: 06/12/1944

Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 227 Sqdn.

Grave Reference: Coll. grave 11. D. 13-19.

Cemetery: HANOVER WAR CEMETERY

 

PARKER, CHARLES WILLIAM IAN

Rank:Sergeant Trade:Air Gunner

Service No: 904426

Date of Death: 16/11/1940

Age: 19

Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 50 Sqdn.

Cemetery: ROTTINGDEAN (ST. MARGARET) CHURCHYARD

Additional Information: Son of Capt. Charles Parker, and of Mary A. Parker, of Rottingdean, Brighton.

 

PIGEON, ARTHUR LIONEL

Rank: Lieutenant

Service No: 106561

Date of Death: 01/12/1941

Age: 46

Regiment/Service: Royal Artillery 217 Bty., 520 Coast Regt.

Cemetery: ROTTINGDEAN (ST. MARGARET) CHURCHYARD

Additional Information: Son of Henry and Edith Marion Pigeon; husband of Dorothy Louisa Pigeon, of Rottingdean, Brighton.

 

poss. REEVES, JOHN

Rank: Petty Officer Air Fitter

Service No: FAA/FX. 80136

Date of Death: 27/03/1943

Age: 32

Regiment/Service: Royal Navy H.M.S. Dasher

Panel Reference: Bay 4, Panel 4.

Memorial: LEE-ON-SOLENT MEMORIAL

 

SHAW, GEORGE ALFRED

Rank: Gunner

Service No: 1446857

Date of Death: 30/05/1941

Age: 38

Regiment/Service: Royal Artillery 459 Bty., 70 Searchlight Regt.

Cemetery: ROTTINGDEAN (ST. MARGARET) CHURCHYARD

Additional Information: Son of William and Julia Helen Shaw, of Rottingdean, Brighton; husband of Helena Priscilla Shaw, of Hove.

 

STACEY, HARRY ARTHUR

Rank: Lieutenant

Date of Death: 16/11/1940

Age: 25

Regiment/Service: Royal Navy H.M. Submarine Swordfish

Panel Reference: Panel 37, Column 1.

Memorial: PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

Additional Information: Son of Maj. Gerald Stacey, D.S.O., Legion of Honour, and Annette Stacey; husband of Una Dorothy Anne Stacey (nee Naish).

Awarded the Royal Humane Society's Bronze Medal.

 

STONE, HAROLD

Rank: Civilian

Date of Death: 18/12/1942

Age: 40

Regiment/Service: Civilian War Dead

Reporting Authority: BRIGHTON, COUNTY BOROUGH

Additional Information: War Reserve Constable, Brighton Borough Police. Son of Joseph Edward and Ellen Stone, of 118 Grand Avenue, Surbiton, Surrey; husband of Ethel Stone, of 21 Stanmer Avenue, Saltdean. Injured at Rottingdean; died same day at Royal Sussex County Hospital.

 

JAY, ARTHUR DAVID

Rank: Midshipman

Date of Death: 19/12/1941

Age: 17

Regiment/Service: Royal Navy H.M.S. Neptune

Panel Reference: Panel 44, Column 3.

Memorial: PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

Additional Information: Son of George Thomas Jay and Dora Florence Jay, of Southsea, Hampshire.

 

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CHATFIELD, WILLIAM HARRY

Rank: Private

Service No: 267153

Date of Death: 14/02/1919

Age: 20

Regiment/Service: Royal Sussex Regiment transf. to (458331) Labour Corps

Cemetery: ROTTINGDEAN (ST. MARGARET) CHURCHYARD

Additional Information: Son of Herbert Chatfield, of 9, High St., Rottingdean.

 

NICHOLSON, ANTHONY

many possible records

 

probably MOODY, J R

Rank: Private

Service No: L/9806

Date of Death: 25/09/1915

Regiment/Service: Royal Sussex Regiment 2nd Bn.

Grave Reference: V. G. 13.

Cemetery: DUD CORNER CEMETERY, LOOS

 

probably LARKIN, WILLIAM JOHN

Rank: Private

Service No: G/16237

Date of Death: 10/10/1916

Age: 26

Regiment/Service: Royal Sussex Regiment 12th Bn.

Grave Reference: IV. M. 7.

Cemetery: EUSTON ROAD CEMETERY, COLINCAMPS Additional Information: Son of William George and Agnes Larkin. Native of Shoreham, Kent.

 

DOYLE, ANDREW

Rank: Lance Corporal

Service No: 8102

Date of Death: 27/10/1914

Age: 31

Regiment/Service: Royal Irish Rifles 2nd Bn.

Panel Reference: Panel 42 and 43.

Memorial: LE TOURET MEMORIAL

Additional Information: Husband of Maud Bessie Doyle, of 3, Vicarage Lane, Rottingdean, Sussex.

 

WOLTON, EDGAR

Rank: Private

Service No: 1537

Date of Death: 26/03/1918

Age: 30

Regiment/Service: Middlesex Regiment 16th Bn.

Grave Reference: XIV. H. 6.

Cemetery: VLAMERTINGHE NEW MILITARY CEMETERY

Additional Information: Son of Samuel and Sarah Wolton, of Henley-on-Thames, Oxon; husband of Ethel Wolton, of Montpelier House, Rottingdean, Sussex.

 

BOUTELL, WILLIAM ERNEST

Rank: Gunner

Service No: 132394

Date of Death: 31/08/1918

Regiment/Service: Royal Field Artillery "A" Bty. 280th Bde.

Grave Reference: III. E. 21.

Cemetery: CROISILLES BRITISH CEMETERY

Additional Information: Born at Woodingdean, Brighton.

 

GASTON, H

Rank: Private

Service No: 56209

Date of Death: 20/10/1918

Age: 29

Regiment/Service: Royal Welsh Fusiliers 13th Bn.

Grave Reference: II. F. 2.

Cemetery: CROSS ROADS CEMETERY, FONTAINE-AU-BOIS

Additional Information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. P. Gaston, of 5, Frederick Cottage, Lewes Rd., Lindfield, Hayward's Heath, Sussex; husband of Annie Gaston, of The Cot, High St., Rottingdean, Brighton.

 

GODDEN, GEORGE HENRY

Rank: Private

Service No: G/3509

Date of Death: 03/05/1917

Age: 23

Regiment/Service: Royal Sussex Regiment 7th Bn.

Panel Reference: Bay 6.

Memorial: ARRAS MEMORIAL

Additional Information: Son of Mrs. M. Godden, of Northgate Cottages, Rottingdean, Brighton.

 

HENNESSY, CHARLES STIDEFORD

Rank: Private

Service No: 6271

Date of Death: 25/02/1917

Age: 28

Regiment/Service: Australian Infantry, A.I.F. 11th Bn.

Memorial: VILLERS-BRETONNEUX MEMORIAL

Additional Information: Son of David and Honona Mary Hennessy (nee Mould), of Field Cottage, Rottingdean, Sussex, England.

 

HENNESSY, IVAN THOMAS

Rank: Sick Berth Attendant

Service No: M/877

Date of Death: 01/11/1914

Age: 22

Regiment/Service: Royal Navy H.M.S. "Good Hope."

Panel Reference: 5.

Memorial: PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

Additional Information: Son of David and Honoria Mary Hennessy, of Field Cottage, Rottingdean, Sussex.

 

HOLDEN, WALTER HENRY

Rank: Private

Service No: 23282

Date of Death: 20/04/1918

Age: 25

Regiment/Service: Worcestershire Regiment 3rd Bn.

Grave Reference: III. E. 5.

Cemetery: HARINGHE (BANDAGHEM) MILITARY CEMETERY

Additional Information: Son of Walter and Mary Ann Holden, of 1, Brighton Rd., Rottingdean, Brighton.

 

TURNER, RONALD

many possible records

 

ROSE, J H

Rank: Serjeant Major

Service No: 196

Date of Death: 28/01/1916

Regiment/Service: Royal Flying Corps

Cemetery: ROTTINGDEAN (ST. MARGARET) CHURCHYARD

Additional Information: Son of Mr. H. Rose, of "Brookside," Steyning Rd., Rottingdean.

 

Early 20th century window in St Laurence's church, Brundall, Norfolk. An unusual war memorial window in that it is dedicated to two brothers , Percy and Leslie Dandridge , who didn't actually live in Brundall and do not appear on the village war memorial plaque. It was paid for by Ethel Mary ffiske ( née Dandridge) their sister.

 

Alfred Percy Dandridge was killed on the Somme on August 6th 1916. He was a Lance Corporal in the King's Royal Rifle Corps and died aged 29. His grave is in Abbéville Communal Cemetery.

 

William Leslie Dandridge, a Lieutenant in the RAMC, died on October 5th 1918 and his grave is in Haringhe (Bandghem) Military Cemetery.

Rushbury War Memorial

 

First World War

 

To the Glory of God | and in Honoured Memory | of the Men of this Parish | who laid down their lives in | the Great War | 1914-1918

 

Alexander Gordon Cowie -- There is only one Alexander Gordon Cowie in the CWGC database, a cricketer that played first-class cricket for Cambridge University and Hampshire before the war; he was born at Hordle, Hampshire in 1889, the son of Alexander Hugh Cowie (Royal Engineers) and Katherine Cowie (née Williams), and and was resident at the time of the 1911 Census at Uddens House, Chalbury, Dorset; the link with Rushbury is revealed in an obituary published in the Leamington Spa Courier (21 April 1916, p. 2): "Captain Alexander Gordon Cowie, Seaforth Highlanders, whose death is officially reported, was the younger son of Brigadier-General and Mrs. A. H. Cowie, and son-in-law of Mrs. Williams, Stanway Manor, Church Stretton, Shropshire. He was educated at Charterhouse and Caius College, Cambridge. He played cricket for his University against Oxford in 1910, when he took four wickets for 67; he also played for Hampshire. Captain Cowie, who was reported wounded in July 1915, was killed on April 7th."; His death was also reported in the Aberdeen Journal (18 April 1916, p. 4): “Other northern casualties include:-- Captain Alexander Gordon Cowie, Seaforth Highlanders (died on wounds on April 6), the younger son of Brigadier-General and Mrs. A. H. Cowie. Educated at Charterhouse and Cambridge, he entered the Seaforth Highlanders in December, 1911, when he was in his twenty-third year. He was promoted in September, 1914, and in October of last year he received his captaincy. Captain Cowie was a fine cricketer, and got his Blue for Cambridge.”: Captain Alexander Gordon Cowie, 1st Bn., Seaforth Highlanders; died 6 April 1916; buried in Amara War Cemetery, Iraq (I. D. 16.): www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/627956/COWIE,%20ALEXA...

 

William Charles Downes -- Probably: Private W. C. Downes (Service No: 7433), 1st Bn., King's Shropshire Light Infantry; died 31 October 1918; buried in Cologne Southern Cemetery, Germany (VII. C. 24.); [Private Downes's Forces War Records entry state that he was born at Munslow, Craven Arms and resident at Church Stretton]: www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/901358/DOWNES,%20W%20C

 

Frederick Edwards -- Probably: Private Frederick Edwards (Service No: 54922), 10th Bn., Royal Welsh Fusiliers; died 11 April 1917, aged 20; buried in Feuchy Chapel British Cemetery, Wancourt, Pas-de-Calais, France (I. C. 13.); son of William and Susan Edwards, of Waterloo Cottage, Cardington, Church Stretton, Salop.; born Wall-under-Heywood, Salop.: www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/300943/EDWARDS,%20FRE...

 

Albert George Evans, MM -- Lance Corporal Albert George Evans (Service No: 49201), 10th Bn., Cheshire Regiment; died 16 April 1918, aged 22; award: MM; buried in Haringhe (Bandaghem) Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen (I. E. 17.); son of Edwin and Fanny Evans, of 13, Wall, Church Stretton, Salop: www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/93706/EVANS,%20ALBERT...

 

Edwin Fewtrell -- Probably: Private Edwin Fewtrell (Service No: 9087), 5th Bn., King's Shropshire Light Infantry; trade: Signaller; died 16 September 1916, aged 25; name recorded on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France (Pier and Face 12 A and 12 D.); son of Samuel and Ellen Fewtrell, of 6, Roman Bank, Church Stretton, Salop.:

www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/751683/FEWTRELL,%20EDWIN

 

James Joseph Finch -- Private J. J. Finch (Service No: 17002), 8th Bn., King's Shropshire Light Infantry; died 13 May 1916, aged 19; buried in Salonika (Lembet Road) Military Cemetery, Greece; son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Finch, of Rushbury, Salop.: www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/624702/FINCH,%20J%20J

 

Frederick Gough -- Lance Corporal Frederick Gough (Service No: 5590), Reserve Depot Coy., Machine Gun Corps (Infantry), formerly (15468) King's Shropshire Light Infantry; died 17 June 1916, aged 22; buried in Rushbury (St. Peter) Churchyard, Shropshire (North-East corner); son of John and Esther Gough, of 8, East Wall, Much Wenlock, Salop.: www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/393479/GOUGH,%20FREDE...

 

Thomas William Handley -- Probably: Private Thomas William Handley (Service No: 241749), 14th Bn., Royal Welsh Fusiliers; died 26 August 1918, aged 33; buried in Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Loungueval, Somme, France (I. C. 7.); son of William and Amelia Handley, of Marked Ash, Eaton-under-Heywood, Church Stretton, Salop.: www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/553165/HANDLEY,%20THO...

 

George Henry Hodgetts -- Probably: Corporal George Henry Hodgetts (Service No: 7413), 2nd Bn., King's Shropshire Light Infantry; died 7 May 1915, aged 40; name recorded on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen (Panel 47 and 49.); son of Louisa A. Hodgetts, of The Villa, Leebotwood, Shrewsbury, and the late Samuel Hodgetts: www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/1614387/HODGETTS,%20G...

 

William Richard Wilkes -- Private W. R. Wilkes (Service No: 687885), 54th Bn., Canadian Infantry; died 1 March 1917; buried in Villers Station Cemetery, Villers-au-Bois, Pas-de-Calais, France (VI. E. 14.); [a William Richard Wilkes appears in the 1911 Census, living at The Meadows, Church Stretton with his parents (John George and Elizabeth Wilkes) and five siblings; in 1911, he was aged 22, and described as a waggoner on farm; Private Wilkes's attestation paper has been digitised by Library and Archives Canada; it reveals that: he joined the 172nd Battalion CEF at Athalmer, B.C. on 24 February 1916; that he was born at Rushbury, Shropshire on 16 September 1888; that he was a labourer resident at Windermere, B.C.; that his next of kin was his father, John Wilkes of Woodgate, nr. Church Stretton]: www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/60462/WILKES,%20W%20R

 

Ye that live on 'mid English | pastures green, Remember us | and think what might have been.

Name: CANNAM, HARRY OSCAR

Rank: Private

Regiment/Service: Leicestershire Regiment

Unit Text: 6th Bn.

Age: 40

Date of Death: 26/04/1918

Additional information: Son of John and Selina Cannam, of Whetstone; husband of C. H. Cannam, of Whetstone Pastures, Leicester.

Grave/Memorial Reference: V. A. 2.

Cemetery: HARINGHE (BANDAGHEM) MILITARY CEMETERY

 

Name: FRANKLIN, THOMAS R

Rank: Private

Regiment/Service: Leicestershire Regiment

Unit Text: 11th Bn.

Age: 37

Date of Death: 18/05/1918

Grave/Memorial Reference: C. 90.

Cemetery: WHETSTONE CEMETERY

 

Name: HENSON, ARTHUR

Rank: Private

Regiment/Service: Highland Light Infantry

Unit Text: "D" Coy. 14th Bn.

Age: 27

Date of Death: 24/11/1917

Additional information: Son of Edwin and Annie Henson, of High Street, Whetstone, Leicester.

Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 10.

Memorial: CAMBRAI MEMORIAL, LOUVERVAL

 

Name: HERRICK, ARTHUR JOHN

Rank: Lance Corporal

Regiment/Service: Leicestershire Yeomanry

Age: 21

Date of Death: 13/05/1915

Additional information: Son of John and Lucy Herrick, of 3, Thanet Gardens, Folkestone.

Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 5.

Memorial: YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL

 

- no Arnold Kind record -

 

Name: LAUNDON, JESSE GEORGE

Rank: Private

Regiment/Service: Leicestershire Regiment

Unit Text: 9th Bn.

Age: 20

Date of Death: 25/09/1916

Additional information: Son of Tom and Annie Laundon, of 2, Sunnyside, Whetstone, Leicester.

Grave/Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 2 C and 3 A.

Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

 

Name: MARTIN, R

Rank: Lance Corporal

Regiment/Service: Leicestershire Regiment

Unit Text: "B" Coy. 7th Bn.

Age: 25

Date of Death: 27/07/1916

Additional information: Son of Mr. John James and Mrs. M. E. Martin, of High St., Whetstone, Leicestershire.

Grave/Memorial Reference: A. 35. 2.

Cemetery: ST. SEVER CEMETERY, ROUEN

 

Name: NEEDHAM, F E

Rank: Private

Regiment/Service: Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment)

Unit Text: 2nd/5th Bn.

Age: 27

Date of Death: 21/03/1918

Additional information: Son of Ernest and Anna Mary Needham, of Victoria Rd., Whetstone, Leicestershire.

Grave/Memorial Reference: Bay 7.

Memorial: ARRAS MEMORIAL

 

- several possible William Needham records -

 

Name: PARAMORE, THOMAS

Rank: Driver

Regiment/Service: Royal Field Artillery

Unit Text: 113th Bty.

Age: 18

Date of Death: 19/09/1914

Additional information: Son of Tom and Helen Paramore, of 30, Bassett St., South Wigston, Leicester.

Memorial: LA FERTE-SOUS-JOUARRE MEMORIAL

 

Name: PAWLEY, ALFONSO ROBERTS

Rank: Lance Corporal

Regiment/Service: Leicestershire Regiment

Unit Text: "B" Coy. 11th Bn.

Age: 26

Date of Death: 22/10/1917

Additional information: Son of W. and R. M. Pawley, of Whetstone, Leicestershire; husband of Ruby Pawley, of 95, Blaby Rd., South Wigston.

Grave/Memorial Reference: I. I. 3.

Cemetery: YPRES RESERVOIR CEMETERY

 

- several possible Arthur Pratt records -

- several possible Joseph Richardson records -

 

Name: SMITH, OSWIN WILLIAM

Rank: Private

Regiment/Service: Leicestershire Regiment

Unit Text: "C" Coy. 1st Bn.

Age: 28

Date of Death: 05/07/1917

Additional information: Son of Sydney and Alice Smith, of Whetstone, Cosby, Leicester; husband of Ethel Smith (now Bailey), of Church St., Quainton, Aylesbury, Bucks.

Grave/Memorial Reference: I. S. 49.

Cemetery: PHILOSOPHE BRITISH CEMETERY, MAZINGARBE

 

Name: SPENCE, WILFRED

Rank: Private

Regiment/Service: Northumberland Fusiliers

Unit Text: 1st/5th Bn.

Age: 19

Date of Death: 12/06/1918

Additional information: Son of Mrs. Mary J. Spence, of "Sunnyside", Whetstone, Leicester.

Memorial: SOISSONS MEMORIAL

 

Name: WALE, ARTHUR RONALD

Rank: Private

Regiment/Service: Leicestershire Regiment

Unit Text: 1st/4th Bn.

Age: 20

Date of Death: 13/10/1915

Additional information: Son of Arthur Amos and Jane Wale, of Trinity Villas, High St., Whetstone, Leicester.

Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 42 to 44.

Memorial: LOOS MEMORIAL

 

Name: WELLS, THOMAS

Rank: Private

Regiment/Service: East Surrey Regiment

Unit Text: 12th Bn.

Age: 35

Date of Death: 02/08/1917

Additional information: Son of William Wells and Sarah Elizabeth Wells (stepmother), of Cosby Rd., Whetstone, Leicester.

Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 34.

Memorial: YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL

  

Name: WORSH, GEORGE HERBERT

Rank: Private

Regiment/Service: Leicestershire Regiment

Unit Text: 8th Bn.

Date of Death: 25/09/1916

Grave/Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 2 C and 3 A.

Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

Cumberland Road, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough. TS5 6JB

 

Tel 01642 829690

  

First World War - War Memorial -

 

"IN PROUD AND GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF THE MEMBERS OF THIS CLUB WHO MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE IN THE GREAT WAR, 1914 - 1918

 

ALSO THE MEMBERS WHO DIED LATER FROM ILLNESS CONTRACTED WHILST ON WAR SERVICE."

 

Jackson and MacLeod played for Middlesbrough Football Club

 

Dobby is buried in Linthorpe Cemetery.

  

From Ray Searching on the Great War Forum online

 

"JACKSON ANDREW

 

Serjeant ANDREW JACKSON

 

220364, 5th Bn., Cameron Highlander

 

Previously 3717 Lovat Scouts

 

Andrew Jackson was Born in Cambuslang Lanarkshire Enlisted Glasgow Wounded in Action

 

Andrew Died of wounds on the 30th September 1918

 

Described on the 1911 census as a Professional Footballer aged 20 a Boarder at 57 Abingdon Road Middlesbrough A resident of Renfrewshire Paisley

 

Andrew played 137 times for the Boro before enlisting in the army at the outbreak of the war

 

HARINGHE (BANDAGHEM) MILITARY CEMETERY

 

McLEOD DONALD

 

Gunner D McLEOD

 

201979, 466th Bty. 65th Bde., Royal Field Artillery

 

who died on 06 October 1917

 

Donald McLeod was Born in Laurieston near Falkirk on May 28, 1882

 

He initially Played For Stenhousemuire and in 1902 he joined Glasgow Celtic, As a full back he played for Celtic 155 times between the years 1902-1908. He also played international games for Scotland too.

 

Donald moved to Middlesbrough in 1908 and joined Middlesbrough Football Club. He played for Middlesbrough between 1908 and 1913 making some 148 appearances for the club when war broke out Donald enlisted at Middlesbrough into the Royal Garrison Artillery before transferring to the 466th Battery, 65th Brigade of the Royal Field Artillery.

 

Wounded in action during the Battles of Passchendaele Gunner McLeod died of his injuries on October 6th 1917. Today his grave can be found in Dozinghem Military Cemetery near Krombeke to the northwest of Poperinghe in Belgium

 

Donald has a Memorial Inscription on the Middlesbrough War Memorial Panels

 

"A Benefit Match was played and Middlesbrough took on Bradford for Henry Cook and Donald McLeod at Ayresome Park on 1st January 1918 which raised the sum of £500, with the funds distributed to Mrs McLeod and Mrs Cook at 12 shillings a week." Heritage Unlocked

 

"Don McLeod was a gunner in the Royal Field Artillery when badly wounded on 5 October 1917....one of the stretcher bearers who carried him to the Casualty Station was a Gunner McEndoo from Saltburn and a huge Boro fan... it was he who wrote to the Evening Gazette with news of McLeod’s terrible injuries.... when the Gazette reporter went to visit McLeod’s wife she was unaware her husband had even been injured... a tragedy for all." Paul Menzies

 

DOBBY THOMAS

 

Private T DOBBY

 

23249, 17th Bn., Durham Light Infantry

 

Thomas Dobby was the son of the Late Richard Dobby and Hannah Bird previously Dobby nee Gell

 

And the Stepson of Richard Bird of 22 St Barnabas Road Linthorpe Mbro Thomas Born just two streets away at 2 Weastell Street Linthorpe Mbo

 

Thomas was employed in the local brickworks as a labourer before the war

 

Thomas enlisted into the 17th Service Battalion of the Durham Light Infantry on 11 January 1915

 

Whilst undergoing training Thomas became ill and was admitted to hospital at Barnard Castle on the 3rd Feb 1915

 

Thomas died in hospital of influenza and pneumonia on 12th Feb 1915 one month and a day from enlisting.

 

Next of kin Mrs Dobby 28 Oliver Street. Linthorpe.

 

His grave can be found in Linthorpe Cemetery.

 

Thomas was the Brother of Walter Dobby, Walter was Killed in Action whilst serving with the Yorkshire Regiment On the 22/3/1918. Service Number 19985 Died 22/03/1918 Aged 30

 

13th Bn. Yorkshire Regiment formerly 12th Bn. Son of Richard and Anna Dobby; husband of Margaret Emma Dobby, of 67, Essex St., Middlesbrough.

 

Thomas's Attestation papers state that his Brother Albert age 17 also served as part of the B.E.F in Germany in 1915

 

WILSON ARCHIBALD

 

Private ARCHIBALD WILSON

 

5480, 1st/14th Bn., London Regiment (London Scottish)

 

who died on 01 July 1916

 

THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

 

STEVE NEWMAN has wrote a Excellent Extensive Article on Archibald in His Document

 

THE ORIGINAL BLUE ARMY (page 13)

 

As I don't wish to be found Guilty of Plagiarism I am just going to provide the Link

 

The Original Blue Army By Steve Newman can be found here

 

The Following on the memorial

 

Died of illness or wounds after the end of The Great War

 

The soldiers that served and returned only later to die of wounds

 

are notoriously difficult to research

 

Whilst I cannot be 100 per cent Certain I believe the Following are

 

The persons named on the memorial

 

Private B J Booth 1st K.R.R 1426

 

I Believe this to be Bryan John Booth who can be found on the 1911

 

Census aged 30 and single residing at 26 Cadogan Street in Middlesbrough

 

Described as a Railway Worker who was Born in Stockton on Tees

 

Gunner W A Wilkinson R.G.A 158116

 

I believe this to be William Albert Wilkinson who can be found

 

On the 1911 census described as aged 25 and Married to Clara Maria Wilkinson

 

Employed as a Stereotyper for a Newspaper Publisher residing at 19 Stamford Street

 

Middlesbrough Born Middlesbrough in 1886

 

Gunner Henry Wallace

 

R G A 374 /311078/ ( R A 742677(TA)

 

Henry's M I C has the address 18 Haymore Street Linthorpe, Mbro

 

On the Back

 

Haymore Street Being just a hundred yards from the Clubs location

 

Henry I Believe Died of wounds or war related illness in 1925

 

Lance Corporal RICHARD. WILLIAM PHILLIP

 

4th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment 2534 ,

 

Transferred to West Riding Regiment 235749

 

Richard Was Born In Scotland abt 1889

 

His Parents Alexander Phillip a Photographer and Jane H Phillip

 

(Both Scottish) moved to Middlesbrough from Scotland the following year

 

Richard aged 2 and his family can be found residing at 136 Union Street Middlesbrough

 

On the 1891 Census

 

Richard is described as a Clerk aged 22 residing with his Aunt a Photographer at

 

6 Eastbourne Road Mbro on the 1911 census

 

There was at the turn of the century a Photographer's Premises

 

In Middlesbrough Named Phillips Studio which closed around 1950 which I believe

 

May have been connected to this family"

 

WM Reference 68144

Private Sidney Hudson

 

Name: HUDSON Initials: S

Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Norfolk Regiment Unit Text: 9th Bn.

Age: 20 Date of Death: 16/04/1918 Service No: 26993

Additional information: Nephew of E. James, of Hindringham, Walsingham, Norfolk.

 

Grave/Memorial Reference: I. E. 29. Cemetery: HARINGHE (BANDAGHEM) MILITARY CEMETERY

 

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=93838

 

Bandaghem, like Dozinghem and Mendinghem, were the popular names given by the troops to groups of casualty clearing stations posted to this area during the First World War. The cemetery site was chosen in July 1917 for the 62nd and 63rd Casualty Clearing Stations and burials from these and other hospitals (notably the 36th Casualty Clearing Station in 1918) continued until October 1918.

 

www.cwgc.org/search/cemetery_details.aspx?cemetery=9001&a...

 

The 9th Battalion suffered heavy casualties in fighting the German Spring Offensive to a standstill in March\April 1918. Another Battalion from the same Brigade, the 9th Suffolk Regiment, had to be reduced to a cadre as a result of this fighting because there was so few men left.

 

No match on Norlink

On the 1901 Census, the only Sidney\Sydney Hudson’s of the right age were all living outside Norfolk.

 

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Private George H Sands

 

Could be:-

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=1768425

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=811172

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=574917

 

No match on Norlink

Possibles on the 1901 Census

 

George born 1876 Melton Constable, and now resident Hanover Square, London as a Stable Helper\Domestic

George born 1888 at North Creake and still resident there, working as a Grocers Errand Boy

George born 1896 Bale and now resident Hindringham

George born 1896 Sharrington and now resident Briston

 

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Private Charles J Smith

1901 Census has a Charles Smith, born Hindringham, 1896

Possibly

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=812497

 

Name: SMITH, CHARLES JOHN

Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Norfolk Regiment Unit Text: 7th Bn.

Date of Death: 12/10/1916 Service No: 12271

Grave/Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 1 C and 1 D. Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

 

(Update November 2012. Accoriding to the Soldiers who died in the Great War database, the Norfolk Regiment soldier referred so was born New Lakenham, Norwich,but with no place of residence recorded. There is no obvious match on the 1911 census

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Private Samuel Smith

 

Too many potential matches. No match on Norlink

 

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Trooper Robert H Wall

 

Name: WALL, ROBERT HENRY

Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Northamptonshire Regiment Unit Text: 7th Bn.

Date of Death: 21/03/1918 Service No: 43386

Additional information: Son of Henry D. and E. Evelyn Wall, of Grange Farm, Hindringham, Norfolk.

 

Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 54 to 56. Memorial: POZIERES MEMORIAL

 

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=850600

No match on Norlink

 

The 21st March 1918 was the first day of the German Spring offensive. After years of stalemated trench warfare, gains over the winter of 1917-18 accompanied by the political need to extend the British Army into areas previously held by the exhausted French, found too many units in hastily prepared defences with little depth and all too few strongpoints. The Germans used infiltraton tactics to bypass the front line, fortuitously aided by a heavy mist in the early morning. Many Allied units were surrounded and then wiped out in the subsequent follow up by the main German forces.

 

1901 Census has a Robert Wall, born Hindringham 1893

 

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Private Benjamin Wyer

(Headstone of widow, Emily Louisa Wyer, is in the churchyard. The inscription states her husband was Killed in Action)

 

Name: WYER, BENJAMIN ALFRED

Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Yorkshire Regiment Unit Text: 6th Bn. Age: 37

Date of Death: 14/11/1917 Service No: 241865

Additional information: Son of Thomas and Lucy Wyer, of Norfolk; husband of Emily Louisa Wyer, of Hindringham, Walsingham, Norfolk.

 

Grave/Memorial Reference: XXX. L. 12A. Cemetery: ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY

  

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=507399

 

No match on Norlink

  

Sherborne School, UK, Book of Remembrance for former pupils who died in the First World War, 1914-1918.

 

If you have any additional information about this individual, or if you use one of our images, we would love to hear from you. Please leave a comment below or contact us via the Sherborne School Archives website: oldshirburnian.org.uk/school-archives/contact-the-school-...

 

Credit: Sherborne School Archives, Abbey Road, Sherborne, Dorset, UK, DT9 3AP.g

 

Details: William Leslie Dandridge (1893-1918), born 1 December 1893, son of Alfred Dandridge and Catherine Mary Dandridge of Hillside, Brundall, Norwich, later of 91 Brakspear Road, Brockley, London S.E.4., and Brooksleigh, Albemarle Road, Beckenham, Kent. Siblings: Harold Charles Dandridge (1887-1965), Alec Horton Dandridge (1889-1959), Alfred Percy Dandridge (1887-1916), and Ethel Mary ffiske (1890-1978).

 

Attended Clare House preparatory school, Beckenham, Kent.

 

Attended Sherborne School (Harper House) January 1908-July 1912; 6th form.

 

Attended Emmanuel College, Cambridge; medical student.

The Shirburnian, December 1913: Cambridge OSS: ‘W.L. Dandridge plays fly half for Emmanuel 2nd XV.’

The Shirburnian, July 1914: ‘In Cambridge now – W.L. Dandridge has been extraordinarily diligent; but he has found time to write an article or two for the ‘Granta.’ ‘

 

WW1, Lieutenant in the Royal Army Medical Corps. Died in hospital on 5 October 1918 from wounds received in action in Flanders on 3 October 1918. Buried at Haringhe (Bandaghem) Military Cemetery, III. A. 26.

 

Commemorated at:

Haringhe (Bandaghem) Military Cemetery, III. A. 26 www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/93658/DANDRIDGE,%20WI...

 

Emmanuel College War Memorial www.roll-of-honour.com/Cambridgeshire/CambridgeUniversity...

 

St Paul's church, Beckenham, Kent.

 

St Laurence Church, Brundall, Norfolk www.brundallarchive.co.uk/_photo_7258466.html

 

Sherborne School: War Memorial Staircase; Book of Remembrance; Harper House roll of honour.

The Belgian infantry uniform in WW1

In the spring of 1915, with the Yser Front largely inactive, the Army totally re-equipped. The new uniform, issued to all arms, was French in style but made from British khaki serge.

 

The tunic was single-breasted with a standing collar. The greatcoat was double-breasted with falling collar, half-belt at the back, and two large pockets; again, the skirts could be buttoned back for marching.

 

Trousers were straight-cut for non-mounted units, worn with puttees or lace-up gaiters. Mounted troops and cyclists wore jodhpur-style breeches and leggings.

 

Officers’ dress was more British-influenced, but retained the standing collar, and officers’ greatcoats varied in detail but were generally similar to earlier styles.

 

Headgear was a cap with cloth-covered peak and unit badge on the front, or side cap with tassel and piping in arm colour. By the end of the year the Adrian helmet came into service, khaki painted and with a lion mask emblem on the front for all ranks and units.

 

A new brown leather belt with integral ammunition pouches was issued to mounted troops and cyclists.

 

A less obtrusive system of arm of service identification was introduced, using collar patches and piping on collar, cap, and shoulder strap. Numbers on the cap and shoulder strap indicated the unit, with the exception of Grenadiers, who wore just a grenade symbol.

The Belgian infantry uniform in WW1

In the spring of 1915, with the Yser Front largely inactive, the Army totally re-equipped. The new uniform, issued to all arms, was French in style but made from British khaki serge.

 

The tunic was single-breasted with a standing collar. The greatcoat was double-breasted with falling collar, half-belt at the back, and two large pockets; again, the skirts could be buttoned back for marching.

 

Trousers were straight-cut for non-mounted units, worn with puttees or lace-up gaiters. Mounted troops and cyclists wore jodhpur-style breeches and leggings.

 

Officers’ dress was more British-influenced, but retained the standing collar, and officers’ greatcoats varied in detail but were generally similar to earlier styles.

 

Headgear was a cap with cloth-covered peak and unit badge on the front, or side cap with tassel and piping in arm colour. By the end of the year the Adrian helmet came into service, khaki painted and with a lion mask emblem on the front for all ranks and units.

 

A new brown leather belt with integral ammunition pouches was issued to mounted troops and cyclists.

 

A less obtrusive system of arm of service identification was introduced, using collar patches and piping on collar, cap, and shoulder strap. Numbers on the cap and shoulder strap indicated the unit, with the exception of Grenadiers, who wore just a grenade symbol.

The Belgian infantry uniform in WW1

In the spring of 1915, with the Yser Front largely inactive, the Army totally re-equipped. The new uniform, issued to all arms, was French in style but made from British khaki serge.

 

The tunic was single-breasted with a standing collar. The greatcoat was double-breasted with falling collar, half-belt at the back, and two large pockets; again, the skirts could be buttoned back for marching.

 

Trousers were straight-cut for non-mounted units, worn with puttees or lace-up gaiters. Mounted troops and cyclists wore jodhpur-style breeches and leggings.

 

Officers’ dress was more British-influenced, but retained the standing collar, and officers’ greatcoats varied in detail but were generally similar to earlier styles.

 

Headgear was a cap with cloth-covered peak and unit badge on the front, or side cap with tassel and piping in arm colour. By the end of the year the Adrian helmet came into service, khaki painted and with a lion mask emblem on the front for all ranks and units.

 

A new brown leather belt with integral ammunition pouches was issued to mounted troops and cyclists.

 

A less obtrusive system of arm of service identification was introduced, using collar patches and piping on collar, cap, and shoulder strap. Numbers on the cap and shoulder strap indicated the unit, with the exception of Grenadiers, who wore just a grenade symbol.

 

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Belgium ASR gasmask 1918

The ARS gas mask - very similar with the German gummi and lederschutzmaske - is composed of a flexible water- and gas proof face body and a metal or carton filter, which could be changed rapidly in case of an emergency. The face part is composed out of two layers - an inner and outer part of different materials. Two glasses are fixed into the mask, which are similar than the French M2 gas mask. But, in addition of the glasses, two metal rings reinforce the position of the glasses in the mask.

 

The filter is fixed to mask body by means of a metal base plate were the mask body is attached on.

This base plate was developed by an French army doctor aide-major Saulnier.

 

It is made out of two layers, in which the air goes in and out, using a sophisticated system of valves.

 

The head harness consists of two elastically straps - of which one is attached in front of the head and the other at the back side of the head. These two straps are attached to each other using an third one which runs from left to right. At the back side, an additional strap runs along the lower part of the head and is fixed with a large hook at the right side of the mask.

 

The metal filter consists out of three layers, each of which having a special composition and purpose.

 

This composition was changed during 1918, to provide better protection to arsine gas. Arsine gas was used as from 1917 by the German army and was based on arsenic.

 

Although not mortal, the gas was so violent that the soldier was forced to get out of his mask. When arsine was combined with a deadly poising gas, it was proven very efficient. To make the ARS filters more effective, an additional cotton layer was installed in the filter. These filters were marked with a black star.

 

The ARS was delivered in four sizes, which are indicated on the outer left mask body in black paint and on the outside of the can.

 

These were :

GT : Large size (Grande taille, 62 cm head)

TO : Medium size (Taille Ordinaire, 58 cm head)

PT : Small size (Petite taille, 55 cm head)

TPT : Very small size (Très Petite taille)

The production of the gas masks was ordered on February 26th , and delivery started during November, 1917. From November 1917 until November 1918, more than 5 million masks were produced and delivered to the army.

The Belgian infantry uniform in WW1

In the spring of 1915, with the Yser Front largely inactive, the Army totally re-equipped. The new uniform, issued to all arms, was French in style but made from British khaki serge.

 

The tunic was single-breasted with a standing collar. The greatcoat was double-breasted with falling collar, half-belt at the back, and two large pockets; again, the skirts could be buttoned back for marching.

 

Trousers were straight-cut for non-mounted units, worn with puttees or lace-up gaiters. Mounted troops and cyclists wore jodhpur-style breeches and leggings.

 

Officers’ dress was more British-influenced, but retained the standing collar, and officers’ greatcoats varied in detail but were generally similar to earlier styles.

 

Headgear was a cap with cloth-covered peak and unit badge on the front, or side cap with tassel and piping in arm colour. By the end of the year the Adrian helmet came into service, khaki painted and with a lion mask emblem on the front for all ranks and units.

 

A new brown leather belt with integral ammunition pouches was issued to mounted troops and cyclists.

 

A less obtrusive system of arm of service identification was introduced, using collar patches and piping on collar, cap, and shoulder strap. Numbers on the cap and shoulder strap indicated the unit, with the exception of Grenadiers, who wore just a grenade symbol.

The Belgian infantry uniform in WW1

In the spring of 1915, with the Yser Front largely inactive, the Army totally re-equipped. The new uniform, issued to all arms, was French in style but made from British khaki serge.

 

The tunic was single-breasted with a standing collar. The greatcoat was double-breasted with falling collar, half-belt at the back, and two large pockets; again, the skirts could be buttoned back for marching.

 

Trousers were straight-cut for non-mounted units, worn with puttees or lace-up gaiters. Mounted troops and cyclists wore jodhpur-style breeches and leggings.

 

Officers’ dress was more British-influenced, but retained the standing collar, and officers’ greatcoats varied in detail but were generally similar to earlier styles.

 

Headgear was a cap with cloth-covered peak and unit badge on the front, or side cap with tassel and piping in arm colour. By the end of the year the Adrian helmet came into service, khaki painted and with a lion mask emblem on the front for all ranks and units.

 

A new brown leather belt with integral ammunition pouches was issued to mounted troops and cyclists.

 

A less obtrusive system of arm of service identification was introduced, using collar patches and piping on collar, cap, and shoulder strap. Numbers on the cap and shoulder strap indicated the unit, with the exception of Grenadiers, who wore just a grenade symbol.

 

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Belgian brocqueville backpack.

 

The Belgian infantry uniform in WW1

In the spring of 1915, with the Yser Front largely inactive, the Army totally re-equipped. The new uniform, issued to all arms, was French in style but made from British khaki serge.

 

The tunic was single-breasted with a standing collar. The greatcoat was double-breasted with falling collar, half-belt at the back, and two large pockets; again, the skirts could be buttoned back for marching.

 

Trousers were straight-cut for non-mounted units, worn with puttees or lace-up gaiters. Mounted troops and cyclists wore jodhpur-style breeches and leggings.

 

Officers’ dress was more British-influenced, but retained the standing collar, and officers’ greatcoats varied in detail but were generally similar to earlier styles.

 

Headgear was a cap with cloth-covered peak and unit badge on the front, or side cap with tassel and piping in arm colour. By the end of the year the Adrian helmet came into service, khaki painted and with a lion mask emblem on the front for all ranks and units.

 

A new brown leather belt with integral ammunition pouches was issued to mounted troops and cyclists.

 

A less obtrusive system of arm of service identification was introduced, using collar patches and piping on collar, cap, and shoulder strap. Numbers on the cap and shoulder strap indicated the unit, with the exception of Grenadiers, who wore just a grenade symbol.

The Belgian infantry uniform in WW1

In the spring of 1915, with the Yser Front largely inactive, the Army totally re-equipped. The new uniform, issued to all arms, was French in style but made from British khaki serge.

 

The tunic was single-breasted with a standing collar. The greatcoat was double-breasted with falling collar, half-belt at the back, and two large pockets; again, the skirts could be buttoned back for marching.

 

Trousers were straight-cut for non-mounted units, worn with puttees or lace-up gaiters. Mounted troops and cyclists wore jodhpur-style breeches and leggings.

 

Officers’ dress was more British-influenced, but retained the standing collar, and officers’ greatcoats varied in detail but were generally similar to earlier styles.

 

Headgear was a cap with cloth-covered peak and unit badge on the front, or side cap with tassel and piping in arm colour. By the end of the year the Adrian helmet came into service, khaki painted and with a lion mask emblem on the front for all ranks and units.

 

A new brown leather belt with integral ammunition pouches was issued to mounted troops and cyclists.

 

A less obtrusive system of arm of service identification was introduced, using collar patches and piping on collar, cap, and shoulder strap. Numbers on the cap and shoulder strap indicated the unit, with the exception of Grenadiers, who wore just a grenade symbol.

The Belgian infantry uniform in WW1

In the spring of 1915, with the Yser Front largely inactive, the Army totally re-equipped. The new uniform, issued to all arms, was French in style but made from British khaki serge.

 

The tunic was single-breasted with a standing collar. The greatcoat was double-breasted with falling collar, half-belt at the back, and two large pockets; again, the skirts could be buttoned back for marching.

 

Trousers were straight-cut for non-mounted units, worn with puttees or lace-up gaiters. Mounted troops and cyclists wore jodhpur-style breeches and leggings.

 

Officers’ dress was more British-influenced, but retained the standing collar, and officers’ greatcoats varied in detail but were generally similar to earlier styles.

 

Headgear was a cap with cloth-covered peak and unit badge on the front, or side cap with tassel and piping in arm colour. By the end of the year the Adrian helmet came into service, khaki painted and with a lion mask emblem on the front for all ranks and units.

 

A new brown leather belt with integral ammunition pouches was issued to mounted troops and cyclists.

 

A less obtrusive system of arm of service identification was introduced, using collar patches and piping on collar, cap, and shoulder strap. Numbers on the cap and shoulder strap indicated the unit, with the exception of Grenadiers, who wore just a grenade symbol.

It is unbearable to think of one family losing three brothers/sons. But this is what the Elsey family had to come to terms with. John and Mary Ann Elsey had 13 children, all of whom lived into adulthood, despite their modest rural background. John was a shepherd. Born in Tetford, he had lived and worked in Fulletby and Mavis Enderby since his marriage, before settling in Lusby. He and his wife were patriots, they named a daughter after the queen and a son after the prince consort. When the war came their sons joined the army, who can tell with what enthusiasm.

John Thomas, fourth child, second son was the first of the three brothers to die. He seems to have left Lincolnshire for Canada, though I am not sure when. He was certainly serving in the 31st Canadian Infantry battalion, which was linked to Alberta, when he was killed. Although the plaque in Lusby church gives May 4th 1917, the official records give his death as 1st May. He is buried in La Targette in Northern France.

Although he was the first Elsey to die his was not the first death to strike the family. Martha, his next younger sister, had married a Yorkshire man, Ernest Stirzaker, in 1910 and he was killed a week earlier than John Thomas, on 24 April. The news of both deaths in a brief period must have been an unbearable shock especially as there were others in the firing line.

Martha and her next brother Fred were close in age but also closely entwined by kin, as Fred was married to Ernest Stirzaker's sister Laura. (The link with Yorkshire hadn't started with the Stirzakers: Alice the eldest Elsey had married another man from the same community, Rastrick near Brighouse, in 1905. Presumably the other two Elseys met the two Stirzakers through that link.)

I have discovered most about Fred because he has a fairly complete army file. He took his oath in 1915 and was put on the reserve until June 1916, when he was mobilised. Apparently he had a painful Appendix/Peritonitis scar, but this wasn't enough to excuse him service. Like his father and several of his brothers he was a shepherd, short by modern standards, but stocky. He was in the East Yorkshire regiment and was posted to France at the beginning of 1917. He died in November. His widow who had moved back to her home town of Rastrick was sent his personal effects, which are itemised in the army record.

Frank, nine years younger than Fred was a waggoner before he joined up. His war record is one of the majority that have not survived so there is no information about his service apart from the fact that he died in April 1918, he was serving in the 1st battalion of the Lincolnshire Regiment. He is buried in Haringhe cemetery in Belgium.

At least one other brother, Arthur Stanley, served in the trenches. In fact he was in France for over a year from spring 1916 to spring 1917. He was posted to depot in April 1917, before any of his brothers had died, so this was not the saving Private Elsey moment. Presumably he was wounded but the records aren't complete. He was pensioned off in March 1918 and so survived; he was to marry a local girl in 1919.

I think that you can make a good case for arguing that the Elsey family are very unlucky but in other ways they are representative of some important factors about the early 20th century. Even before the war started they had started to break away from the narrow Lincolnshire farming base from which they came. At least three of them married out of the county and one emigrated. They were literate, as previous generations would not have been, and the war changed the lives of the survivors in ways that could not have been anticipated. Some of them at least managed to pick up some pieces. Martha, whose husband had died first, remarried in 1919. She had children to think about. Her new husband was himself a widower.

Belgium ASR gasmask 1918

The ARS gas mask - very similar with the German gummi and lederschutzmaske - is composed of a flexible water- and gas proof face body and a metal or carton filter, which could be changed rapidly in case of an emergency. The face part is composed out of two layers - an inner and outer part of different materials. Two glasses are fixed into the mask, which are similar than the French M2 gas mask. But, in addition of the glasses, two metal rings reinforce the position of the glasses in the mask.

 

The filter is fixed to mask body by means of a metal base plate were the mask body is attached on.

This base plate was developed by an French army doctor aide-major Saulnier.

 

It is made out of two layers, in which the air goes in and out, using a sophisticated system of valves.

 

The head harness consists of two elastically straps - of which one is attached in front of the head and the other at the back side of the head. These two straps are attached to each other using an third one which runs from left to right. At the back side, an additional strap runs along the lower part of the head and is fixed with a large hook at the right side of the mask.

 

The metal filter consists out of three layers, each of which having a special composition and purpose.

 

This composition was changed during 1918, to provide better protection to arsine gas. Arsine gas was used as from 1917 by the German army and was based on arsenic.

 

Although not mortal, the gas was so violent that the soldier was forced to get out of his mask. When arsine was combined with a deadly poising gas, it was proven very efficient. To make the ARS filters more effective, an additional cotton layer was installed in the filter. These filters were marked with a black star.

 

The ARS was delivered in four sizes, which are indicated on the outer left mask body in black paint and on the outside of the can.

 

These were :

GT : Large size (Grande taille, 62 cm head)

TO : Medium size (Taille Ordinaire, 58 cm head)

PT : Small size (Petite taille, 55 cm head)

TPT : Very small size (Très Petite taille)

The production of the gas masks was ordered on February 26th , and delivery started during November, 1917. From November 1917 until November 1918, more than 5 million masks were produced and delivered to the army.

Belgium ASR gasmask 1918

The ARS gas mask - very similar with the German gummi and lederschutzmaske - is composed of a flexible water- and gas proof face body and a metal or carton filter, which could be changed rapidly in case of an emergency. The face part is composed out of two layers - an inner and outer part of different materials. Two glasses are fixed into the mask, which are similar than the French M2 gas mask. But, in addition of the glasses, two metal rings reinforce the position of the glasses in the mask.

 

The filter is fixed to mask body by means of a metal base plate were the mask body is attached on.

This base plate was developed by an French army doctor aide-major Saulnier.

 

It is made out of two layers, in which the air goes in and out, using a sophisticated system of valves.

 

The head harness consists of two elastically straps - of which one is attached in front of the head and the other at the back side of the head. These two straps are attached to each other using an third one which runs from left to right. At the back side, an additional strap runs along the lower part of the head and is fixed with a large hook at the right side of the mask.

 

The metal filter consists out of three layers, each of which having a special composition and purpose.

 

This composition was changed during 1918, to provide better protection to arsine gas. Arsine gas was used as from 1917 by the German army and was based on arsenic.

 

Although not mortal, the gas was so violent that the soldier was forced to get out of his mask. When arsine was combined with a deadly poising gas, it was proven very efficient. To make the ARS filters more effective, an additional cotton layer was installed in the filter. These filters were marked with a black star.

 

The ARS was delivered in four sizes, which are indicated on the outer left mask body in black paint and on the outside of the can.

 

These were :

GT : Large size (Grande taille, 62 cm head)

TO : Medium size (Taille Ordinaire, 58 cm head)

PT : Small size (Petite taille, 55 cm head)

TPT : Very small size (Très Petite taille)

The production of the gas masks was ordered on February 26th , and delivery started during November, 1917. From November 1917 until November 1918, more than 5 million masks were produced and delivered to the army.

Belgium ASR gasmask 1918

The ARS gas mask - very similar with the German gummi and lederschutzmaske - is composed of a flexible water- and gas proof face body and a metal or carton filter, which could be changed rapidly in case of an emergency. The face part is composed out of two layers - an inner and outer part of different materials. Two glasses are fixed into the mask, which are similar than the French M2 gas mask. But, in addition of the glasses, two metal rings reinforce the position of the glasses in the mask.

 

The filter is fixed to mask body by means of a metal base plate were the mask body is attached on.

This base plate was developed by an French army doctor aide-major Saulnier.

 

It is made out of two layers, in which the air goes in and out, using a sophisticated system of valves.

 

The head harness consists of two elastically straps - of which one is attached in front of the head and the other at the back side of the head. These two straps are attached to each other using an third one which runs from left to right. At the back side, an additional strap runs along the lower part of the head and is fixed with a large hook at the right side of the mask.

 

The metal filter consists out of three layers, each of which having a special composition and purpose.

 

This composition was changed during 1918, to provide better protection to arsine gas. Arsine gas was used as from 1917 by the German army and was based on arsenic.

 

Although not mortal, the gas was so violent that the soldier was forced to get out of his mask. When arsine was combined with a deadly poising gas, it was proven very efficient. To make the ARS filters more effective, an additional cotton layer was installed in the filter. These filters were marked with a black star.

 

The ARS was delivered in four sizes, which are indicated on the outer left mask body in black paint and on the outside of the can.

 

These were :

GT : Large size (Grande taille, 62 cm head)

TO : Medium size (Taille Ordinaire, 58 cm head)

PT : Small size (Petite taille, 55 cm head)

TPT : Very small size (Très Petite taille)

The production of the gas masks was ordered on February 26th , and delivery started during November, 1917. From November 1917 until November 1918, more than 5 million masks were produced and delivered to the army.

Photo two.

 

Name: BATEHUP, HORACE CHARLES

Nationality: United Kingdom

Rank: Lance Corporal

Service No: 49581

Date of Death: 15/04/1918

Age: 20

Regiment/Service: Lincolnshire Regiment, 2nd/4th Bn.

Panel Reference: Panel 3

Memorial: PLOEGSTEERT MEMORIAL, BELGIUM

Additional Information: Son of William and Elizabeth Batehup of Stocks Cottage, Wittersham.

 

Name: DENGATE, S C

Nationality: United Kingdom

Rank: Rifleman

Service No: 41816

Date of Death: 18/04/1918

Age: 24

Regiment/Service: Royal Irish Rifles, 16th Bn.

Grave Reference: P. IX. R. 1A

Cemetery: ST. SEVER CEMETERY EXTENSION, ROUEN, FRANCE

Additional Information: Son of Alfred and Elizabeth Dengate of Old Post Office, Wittersham.

 

Name: SLINGSBY, HENRY THOMAS

Nationality: United Kingdom

Rank: Private

Service No: L/8631

Date of Death: 18/04/1918

Age: 28

Regiment/Service: The Buffs (East Kent Regiment), 1st Bn.

Grave Reference: II. F. 9

Cemetery: HARINGHE (BANDAGHEM) MILITARY CEMETERY, BELGIUM

Additional Information: Son of Barbara and Thomas Slingsby of 'The Lordens', Peening Quarter, Wittersham.

 

Name: CARTER, R T

Nationality: United Kingdom

Rank: Major

Date of Death: 18/08/1918

Regiment/Service: Royal Garrison Artillery, 11th Siege Bty.

Awards: Milirary Cross

Grave Reference: V. G. 7

Cemetery: HEATH CEMETERY, HARBONNIERES, FRANCE

 

Name: NASH, G J

Nationality: United Kingdom

Rank: Private

Service No: M/321444

Date of Death: 30/08/1918

Regiment/Service: Army Service Corps, 611th Mechanical Transport Coy. attd. XVII Corps Heavy Artillery

Grave Reference: IV. G. 51

Cemetery: AUBIGNY COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, FRANCE

 

Name: COLLINGS, L L

One uncertain entry at CWGC.

 

Name: ASHDOWN, THOMAS CHARLES

Nationality: United Kingdom

Rank: Private

Service No: SD/2077

Date of Death: 16/10/1918

Age: 21

Regiment/Service: Royal Sussex Regiment, 7th Bn.

Grave Reference: IX. A. 20

Cemetery: ORCHARD DUMP CEMETERY, ARLEUX-EN-GOHELLE, FRANCE

Additional Information: Son of Richard and Elizabeth Ashdown of Bate's Farm, Wittersham.

 

Name: WILKINSON, JAMES FISCHER

Nationality: United Kingdom

Rank: Major

Date of Death: 29/10/1918

Age: 23

Regiment/Service: Royal Field Artillery, 54th Bty. 39th Bde.

Awards: Military Cross

Grave Reference: A. 40

Cemetery: LA VALLEE-MULATRE COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, FRANCE

Additional Information: Son of Alfred Maximilian Wilkinson and Lone Mary Wilkinson of Wittersham. Educated at Sandroyd School, Harrow and the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich.

 

Name: HINKLEY, FREDERICK

Nationality: United Kingdom

Rank: Private

Service No: 73539

Date of Death: 04/11/1918

Age: 20

Regiment/Service: Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment), 10th Bn.

Grave Reference: D. 14

Cemetery: ENGLEFONTAINE BRITISH CEMETERY, FRANCE

Additional Information: Son of Thomas and Sophia Hinkley of Mill House, Wittersham.

 

Name: WILSON, G G

One uncertain entry at CWGC.

 

Name: PHILPOTTS, THOMAS JAMES

Nationality: United Kingdom

Rank: Private

Service No: 27473

Date of Death: 02/09/1918

Age: 39

Regiment/Service: Middlesex Regiment, 8th Bn.

Grave Reference: III. A. 30

Cemetery: TERLINCTHUN BRITISH CEMETERY, WIMILLE, FRANCE

Additional Information: Son of Arthur Philpotts of Almeley, Hereford; husband of Rose Curtis Philpotts of Pound Farm, Wittersham.

 

Name: BAILEY, R C

Several possible entries at CWGC.

 

Name: BODY, JAMES HOWARD

Nationality: United Kingdom

Rank: Sergeant, Pilot

Service No: 658465

Date of Death: 13/05/1943

Age: 21

Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force, 78 Sqdn.

Grave Reference: Grave 2

Cemetery: HAASRODE CHURCHYARD, BELGIUM

Additional Information: Son of Charles and Mary Ellen Body of Frittenden, Kent.

 

Name: BODY, S

One uncertain entry at CWGC.

De Sint-Martinuskerk van Roesbrugge is gelegen langs de Tempelierstraat. Tegen de linkerbuitengevel van de kerk hangen verschillende gedenkplaten, waaronder ivm WOI. Op het kerkhof ligt een Franse militaire dode. Er staat ook een PoP-informatiebord.

 

In het midden hangt een rechthoekige witmarmeren gedenkplaat. De plaat wordt bovenaan afgedekt door een lichtgebogen hardstenen kroonlijst met strekse uiteinden en steunt onderaan op twee hardstenen kraagstenen. Het geheel is omlijst door een beschilderde band met de Belgische driekleur. Bovenaan een boord versierd met bosjes laurierbladeren en eikenbladeren, daaronder een cartouche met een klimmende leeuw op een zuiltje, waarin een oorlogskruis hangt, opzij versierd met twee vaandels en '1914 1918', daaronder 'De Gemeente Rousbrugge-Haringhe uit dank en erkentelijkheid aan hare gesneuvelde zonen' met de namen, alfabetisch gerangschikt, en de sterfplaats. 'Het bestuur: De Secretaris J. Bryon. De Burgemeester Dr. Gheysen. De Schepenen P. Butstraen - G. Camerlynck. Rousbrugge - Haringhe. September 1921'. Onderaan een liggende palmtak met daarin het wapenschild van Roesbrugge. H. 333 cm x Br. ± 176 cm Uitvoering: E. Bataille, Schaerbeek, Bruxelles, 8, Avnue du Cimetière.

 

Deze gedenkplaat herinnert aan de militaire doden van WOI van Roesbrugge en was een initiatief van het gemeentebestuur. Ze werd uitgevoerd door E. Bataille uit Schaarbeek en onthuld in september 1921. Eigenlijk was Roesbrugge in de Belgische legersector gelegen, maar er werden hier ook Franse en Britse legerstaven en zelfs Amerikanen ingekwartierd. De Britten kwamen over de baan Duinkerke-Ieper doorheen Roesbrugge-dorp in directe verbinding met hun frontlijn rondom Ieper. De Fransen trokken doorheen Roesbrugge naar Krombeke, vandaar langs West- en Oostvleteren naar Reninge, Noordschote en Merkem toe en bedienden aldus hun frontsector op de IJzer. Met die hoofdkwartieren verschenen in het dorp Roesbrugge ook telefonisten, verplegend personeel, genie-eenheden en spoormannen, gendarmen en ander hulppersoneel. In Roesbrugge-Haringe waren zeker 6 medische posten. Achter de kerk van Roesbrugge werd een vliegveld aangelegd (maar dat kende geen groot succes). De kerktoren zelf werd een ontvangst-en zendpost voor telegraaf en telefoon. Een dicht netwerk van spoorwegen en smalspoorwegen kenmerkte het grondgebied. De Sint-Martinuskerk, met uitzondering van de sacristie en de traptoren werd bij M.B. 1953-08-13 beschermd als monument.

Voormalige locatie van het vrouwenklooster Ter Nieuwe Plant. De schanskorven gevevn de fundering van de bebouwing aan.

Het klooster werd opgericht in 1239 te Roesbrugge door de kanunnikessen van Sint-Victor van de Abdij van Prémy-lez-Cambrai. Zij zouden er een school hebben geopend.

 

De abdij ontwikkelde zich, maar in 1572 begonnen de troebelen in het kader van de Tachtigjarige Oorlog. Het was in Roesbrugge niet meer veilig vanwege plunderende calvinistische soldaten. Een deel van de kloosterlingen trok naar Ieper, een ander deel naar Sint-Omaars. Het klooster werd geplunderd door de calvinisten en vervolgens verwoest door de Spaanse troepen.

Belgium Mauser made under licence by FN in Herstal (B).

Bolt in closed position.

Belgium ASR gasmask 1918

The ARS gas mask - very similar with the German gummi and lederschutzmaske - is composed of a flexible water- and gas proof face body and a metal or carton filter, which could be changed rapidly in case of an emergency. The face part is composed out of two layers - an inner and outer part of different materials. Two glasses are fixed into the mask, which are similar than the French M2 gas mask. But, in addition of the glasses, two metal rings reinforce the position of the glasses in the mask.

 

The filter is fixed to mask body by means of a metal base plate were the mask body is attached on.

This base plate was developed by an French army doctor aide-major Saulnier.

 

It is made out of two layers, in which the air goes in and out, using a sophisticated system of valves.

 

The head harness consists of two elastically straps - of which one is attached in front of the head and the other at the back side of the head. These two straps are attached to each other using an third one which runs from left to right. At the back side, an additional strap runs along the lower part of the head and is fixed with a large hook at the right side of the mask.

 

The metal filter consists out of three layers, each of which having a special composition and purpose.

 

This composition was changed during 1918, to provide better protection to arsine gas. Arsine gas was used as from 1917 by the German army and was based on arsenic.

 

Although not mortal, the gas was so violent that the soldier was forced to get out of his mask. When arsine was combined with a deadly poising gas, it was proven very efficient. To make the ARS filters more effective, an additional cotton layer was installed in the filter. These filters were marked with a black star.

 

The ARS was delivered in four sizes, which are indicated on the outer left mask body in black paint and on the outside of the can.

 

These were :

GT : Large size (Grande taille, 62 cm head)

TO : Medium size (Taille Ordinaire, 58 cm head)

PT : Small size (Petite taille, 55 cm head)

TPT : Very small size (Très Petite taille)

The production of the gas masks was ordered on February 26th , and delivery started during November, 1917. From November 1917 until November 1918, more than 5 million masks were produced and delivered to the army.

Belgian Mauser bayonet model 1916 in scrabbard.

For Belgian Mausers M.1889 and M.1916 (large muzzle ring for the barrel jacket).

1 Ltr. water bottle patterned after the German model

Belgium Mauser made under licence by FN in Herstal (B).

Bolt in half open position, to be closed.

Burnley Football Club has a war memorial dedicated to footballers who died serving their country during the First World War. The Memorial was unveiled on 10th November 2018, marking the anniversary of the First World War Armistice at the club's stadium, Turf Moor. It is a cenotaph that honours the Burnley footballers who perished in the war. The club also has a ''Turf Moor Memorial Garden'' where events like Remembrance Sunday parades are held to commemorate those who have served.

 

BURNLEY FOOTBALL CLUB

 

THIS MONUMENT STANDS TO COMMEMORATE

ALL OF THE BRAVE SOLDIERS WHO LOST THEIR LIVES

DURING THE FIRST WORLD WAR, PARTICULARLY

THOSE WHO PLAYED FOR BURNLEY FOOTBALL CLUB,

ON THE OCCASION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY

OF THE ARMISTICE.

 

For Our Tomorrow, They Gave Their Today.

 

IN HONOUR OF THE SUPPORTERS OF

BURNLEY FOOTBALL CLUB

 

WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN SACRIFICE

DURING THE GREAT WAR

1914–1918

 

At the going down of the sun and in the morning,

We Will Remember Them.

 

▪︎BROWN, Jonathan (John) – Private 34944, 1/5th East Lancashire Regiment. Born Clayton le Moors, Enlisted Great Harwood. Played for Burnley F.C. Killed in Action 6th November 1918, aged 29. Buried in Mauberge-Centre Cemetery, France. Commemorated on Clayton War Memorial, Mercer Park, U.K. (Burnley News 7th December 1918, Lancashire Evening Post 2nd December 1918).

 

▪︎BULCOCK, Joseph – Private 63064, 9th Battalion Welsh Regiment. Died of wounds 20th April 1918, aged 39. Lived at 9 Fir Street, Buried in Haringhe (Bandaghem) Military Cemetery, Belgium V.C.21. (Burnley Express 8th March 1918).

 

▪︎DONAGHEY, Bernard – Private 2289, 1st Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. Killed in Action 1st July 1916, aged 33. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial. Former Burnley FC Footballer.

 

▪︎GREEN, Benjamin – Private, King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment. Killed in Action 26th April 1917, aged 34. Benjamin Green was an English professional footballer who played Barnsley, Small Heath, Burnley, PNE and Blackpool. Remembered on the Arras Memorial.

 

▪︎HEATON, John Thomas – Private 13628, 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards. Killed in Action 16th August 1915, aged 21. Lived at 71 Thompson Street, Padiham. Buried in Vermelles British Cemetery, France. (Burnley Express 28th August 1915.

''While I was last looking at your website I noticed that you have also got another of my great uncles' on there John Thomas Heaton from Padiham-service number 13638.The other information I have on him is that he was the son of John William and Ellen Heaton of 63 Thompson Street Padiham,b.March 1894,Padiham d.16th August 1915,France and Flanders and he was a private in the Coldstream Guards.''

 

▪︎HODGSON, Edward – Sergeant 79012, 52nd Manchester Regiment. Died 4th August 1919, aged 33. Lived at 26 Haven Street. Buried in Burnley Cemetery, U.K. (Burnley Express 6th September 1919)

 

▪︎JOHNSON, William – Lance Corporal 41704, 4th King's Own Liverpool Regiment. Killed in Action 20th November 1917 in Belgium, aged 27. Lived at 12 Kendall St. Buried in Dochy Farm New British Cemetery Belgium - IV.C.4. Commemorated on the Holy Trinity Memorial

(Burnley Express 12th December 1917)

RESERVE FOOTBALLER BORN IN ARMY, KILLED IN ACTION (Burnley Express 12th December 1917)

''It will be a matter of regret to his many friends in Burnley to learn that L/Cpl. William Johnson, 41704, of the King’s Liverpool Regiment, whose wife resides at 12, Kendall-street, Burnley, was killed in action on November 20th. He was 26 years of age, and previous to enlistment was employed by Messrs. Grimshaw, brewers Burnley. In religious life he was identified with St. Aidan’s Mission, King-street. It was in the sporting life of the town that the deceased soldier had gained a reputation.

For several seasons he was a member of the Burnley Reserve team, with which he played with some degree of success in the seasons 1911-12-13-14, appearing in all on 28 occasions, generally, not always, at half-back. He was the holder of several gold medals for his prowess on the football field. One medal was achieved when playing with St. Aidan’s cricket team when they won the Hospital cup.

Lce.-Corpl. Johnson springs from a military family, and was born at Aldershot, while his father was stationed there, and afterwards migrated to India along with his parents, and eventually settled in Burnley some eleven years ago, since which time he had gained the esteem and respect of a large section of the social and sporting section of the community.

His father, Col.-Sergt.-Major Walter Johnson, has 24 years service with the colours, including the Boer War, and is now serving with the King’s Liverpools at Oswestry, while his brother, Sergt. Walter Johnson, also of the King’s Own, will shortly leave England with his regiment for East Africa.

The deceased soldier joined the Army on June 6th last year, and received his training at Whitchurch and Pembroke Docks, and was then drafted to France, whence after a short period he was invalided home, and was sent to Cardiff for treatment, and on recovery returned to France, on September 4th, of the present year. Since that time he has gone through many a trying ordeal.

A memorial service to his honour will be held at St. Aidan’s Mission on Saturday next.''

 

▪︎KING, George – Private 20/1500, Northumberland Fusiliers, died 1st July 1916, aged 46. Born 1870. Husband of Jane King, of 9 Monk Street, Sunderland. Buried Thiepval Memorial, Pier and Face 10B, 11B and 12B, Somme France.

George King was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a wing half in the Football League for Burnley. He served as a private in the Northumberland Fusiliers during the First World War and was killed on the first day of the Somme in 1916.

 

▪︎LORIMER, Alfred – Private, 240 Royal Army Medical Corps. Died in an accident 1st February 1915, aged 23. Buried in Ismalia War Cemetery, Egypt.

 

▪︎PICKERING, William – Private S/12434, 1st Seaforth Highlanders. Died of Wounds 9th November 1917, aged 23. Born in Barony, played for Burnley F.C. Buried in Baghdad North Gate Cemetery, Iraq. (Burnley Express 1st December 1917)

 

▪︎SMITH, Philip – Gunner, Royal Field Artillery, died 29th September, 1918, aged 32. Born 1885, he was an English footballer who played at centre-forward for Burslem Port Vale, Crewe Alexandra, Chelsea, Burnley, and Stalybridge Celtic. He was killed in action during World War I. Smith played for Knutton before joining Burslem Port Vale in August 1905. After making his debut in a 3–1 defeat to Lincoln City at Sincil Bank on 2nd September, he became a regular in the first-team. He got his first League goal seven days later, in a 4–3 win over Chesterfield at the Athletic Ground. He claimed eight goals in 25 Second Division appearances in the 1905–06 season. However, he was later released, most likely in the summer of 1906. He later played for Crewe Alexandra, before joining Chelsea for a £250 fee in April 1910. He played one First Division match for the club, a 1–0 defeat at Bristol City on 16th April 1910. He left Chelsea in October 1910 and went on to play for Burnley and Stalybridge Celtic.

 

Smith was the older brother of footballer Joe Smith. He served as a Gunner in the Royal Field Artillery during World War I and was killed in action whilst fighting in the Western Front on 29th September 1918.

 

▪︎TOMAN, Wilfred – Lance Corporal 358176, King's Own Liverpool Regiment. Killed in Action 2nd May 1917, aged 44. Buried in Erquingham sur la Lys Churchyard Extension, France Former Burnley F.C. Footballer.

 

Information sourced from – www.burnleyinthegreatwar.info/index.htm

   

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Burnley Football Club has a war memorial dedicated to footballers who died serving their country during the First World War. The Memorial was unveiled on 10th November 2018, marking the anniversary of the First World War Armistice at the club's stadium, Turf Moor. It is a cenotaph that honours the Burnley footballers who perished in the war. The club also has a ''Turf Moor Memorial Garden'' where events like Remembrance Sunday parades are held to commemorate those who have served.

 

BURNLEY FOOTBALL CLUB

 

THIS MONUMENT STANDS TO COMMEMORATE

ALL OF THE BRAVE SOLDIERS WHO LOST THEIR LIVES

DURING THE FIRST WORLD WAR, PARTICULARLY

THOSE WHO PLAYED FOR BURNLEY FOOTBALL CLUB,

ON THE OCCASION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY

OF THE ARMISTICE.

 

For Our Tomorrow, They Gave Their Today.

 

IN HONOUR OF THE SUPPORTERS OF

BURNLEY FOOTBALL CLUB

 

WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN SACRIFICE

DURING THE GREAT WAR

1914–1918

 

At the going down of the sun and in the morning,

We Will Remember Them.

 

▪︎BROWN, Jonathan (John) – Private 34944, 1/5th East Lancashire Regiment. Born Clayton le Moors, Enlisted Great Harwood. Played for Burnley F.C. Killed in Action 6th November 1918, aged 29. Buried in Mauberge-Centre Cemetery, France. Commemorated on Clayton War Memorial, Mercer Park, U.K. (Burnley News 7th December 1918, Lancashire Evening Post 2nd December 1918).

 

▪︎BULCOCK, Joseph – Private 63064, 9th Battalion Welsh Regiment. Died of wounds 20th April 1918, aged 39. Lived at 9 Fir Street, Buried in Haringhe (Bandaghem) Military Cemetery, Belgium V.C.21. (Burnley Express 8th March 1918).

 

▪︎DONAGHEY, Bernard – Private 2289, 1st Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. Killed in Action 1st July 1916, aged 33. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial. Former Burnley FC Footballer.

 

▪︎GREEN, Benjamin – Private, King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment. Killed in Action 26th April 1917, aged 34. Benjamin Green was an English professional footballer who played Barnsley, Small Heath, Burnley, PNE and Blackpool. Remembered on the Arras Memorial.

 

▪︎HEATON, John Thomas – Private 13628, 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards. Killed in Action 16th August 1915, aged 21. Lived at 71 Thompson Street, Padiham. Buried in Vermelles British Cemetery, France. (Burnley Express 28th August 1915.

''While I was last looking at your website I noticed that you have also got another of my great uncles' on there John Thomas Heaton from Padiham-service number 13638.The other information I have on him is that he was the son of John William and Ellen Heaton of 63 Thompson Street Padiham,b.March 1894,Padiham d.16th August 1915,France and Flanders and he was a private in the Coldstream Guards.''

 

▪︎HODGSON, Edward – Sergeant 79012, 52nd Manchester Regiment. Died 4th August 1919, aged 33. Lived at 26 Haven Street. Buried in Burnley Cemetery, U.K. (Burnley Express 6th September 1919)

 

▪︎JOHNSON, William – Lance Corporal 41704, 4th King's Own Liverpool Regiment. Killed in Action 20th November 1917 in Belgium, aged 27. Lived at 12 Kendall St. Buried in Dochy Farm New British Cemetery Belgium - IV.C.4. Commemorated on the Holy Trinity Memorial

(Burnley Express 12th December 1917)

RESERVE FOOTBALLER BORN IN ARMY, KILLED IN ACTION (Burnley Express 12th December 1917)

''It will be a matter of regret to his many friends in Burnley to learn that L/Cpl. William Johnson, 41704, of the King’s Liverpool Regiment, whose wife resides at 12, Kendall-street, Burnley, was killed in action on November 20th. He was 26 years of age, and previous to enlistment was employed by Messrs. Grimshaw, brewers Burnley. In religious life he was identified with St. Aidan’s Mission, King-street. It was in the sporting life of the town that the deceased soldier had gained a reputation.

For several seasons he was a member of the Burnley Reserve team, with which he played with some degree of success in the seasons 1911-12-13-14, appearing in all on 28 occasions, generally, not always, at half-back. He was the holder of several gold medals for his prowess on the football field. One medal was achieved when playing with St. Aidan’s cricket team when they won the Hospital cup.

Lce.-Corpl. Johnson springs from a military family, and was born at Aldershot, while his father was stationed there, and afterwards migrated to India along with his parents, and eventually settled in Burnley some eleven years ago, since which time he had gained the esteem and respect of a large section of the social and sporting section of the community.

His father, Col.-Sergt.-Major Walter Johnson, has 24 years service with the colours, including the Boer War, and is now serving with the King’s Liverpools at Oswestry, while his brother, Sergt. Walter Johnson, also of the King’s Own, will shortly leave England with his regiment for East Africa.

The deceased soldier joined the Army on June 6th last year, and received his training at Whitchurch and Pembroke Docks, and was then drafted to France, whence after a short period he was invalided home, and was sent to Cardiff for treatment, and on recovery returned to France, on September 4th, of the present year. Since that time he has gone through many a trying ordeal.

A memorial service to his honour will be held at St. Aidan’s Mission on Saturday next.''

 

▪︎KING, George – Private 20/1500, Northumberland Fusiliers, died 1st July 1916, aged 46. Born 1870. Husband of Jane King, of 9 Monk Street, Sunderland. Buried Thiepval Memorial, Pier and Face 10B, 11B and 12B, Somme France.

George King was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a wing half in the Football League for Burnley. He served as a private in the Northumberland Fusiliers during the First World War and was killed on the first day of the Somme in 1916.

 

▪︎LORIMER, Alfred – Private, 240 Royal Army Medical Corps. Died in an accident 1st February 1915, aged 23. Buried in Ismalia War Cemetery, Egypt.

 

▪︎PICKERING, William – Private S/12434, 1st Seaforth Highlanders. Died of Wounds 9th November 1917, aged 23. Born in Barony, played for Burnley F.C. Buried in Baghdad North Gate Cemetery, Iraq. (Burnley Express 1st December 1917)

 

▪︎SMITH, Philip – Gunner, Royal Field Artillery, died 29th September, 1918, aged 32. Born 1885, he was an English footballer who played at centre-forward for Burslem Port Vale, Crewe Alexandra, Chelsea, Burnley, and Stalybridge Celtic. He was killed in action during World War I. Smith played for Knutton before joining Burslem Port Vale in August 1905. After making his debut in a 3–1 defeat to Lincoln City at Sincil Bank on 2nd September, he became a regular in the first-team. He got his first League goal seven days later, in a 4–3 win over Chesterfield at the Athletic Ground. He claimed eight goals in 25 Second Division appearances in the 1905–06 season. However, he was later released, most likely in the summer of 1906. He later played for Crewe Alexandra, before joining Chelsea for a £250 fee in April 1910. He played one First Division match for the club, a 1–0 defeat at Bristol City on 16th April 1910. He left Chelsea in October 1910 and went on to play for Burnley and Stalybridge Celtic.

 

Smith was the older brother of footballer Joe Smith. He served as a Gunner in the Royal Field Artillery during World War I and was killed in action whilst fighting in the Western Front on 29th September 1918.

 

▪︎TOMAN, Wilfred – Lance Corporal 358176, King's Own Liverpool Regiment. Killed in Action 2nd May 1917, aged 44. Buried in Erquingham sur la Lys Churchyard Extension, France Former Burnley F.C. Footballer.

 

Information sourced from – www.burnleyinthegreatwar.info/index.htm

   

Voormalige locatie van het vrouwenklooster Ter Nieuwe Plant. De schanskorven gevevn de fundering van de bebouwing aan.

Het klooster werd opgericht in 1239 te Roesbrugge door de kanunnikessen van Sint-Victor van de Abdij van Prémy-lez-Cambrai. Zij zouden er een school hebben geopend.

 

De abdij ontwikkelde zich, maar in 1572 begonnen de troebelen in het kader van de Tachtigjarige Oorlog. Het was in Roesbrugge niet meer veilig vanwege plunderende calvinistische soldaten. Een deel van de kloosterlingen trok naar Ieper, een ander deel naar Sint-Omaars. Het klooster werd geplunderd door de calvinisten en vervolgens verwoest door de Spaanse troepen.

Major Herbert Podmore 6th Battalion WW1

 

Younger son of George Podmore of Charney Hall, Grange over Sands. Educated Rugby, head of Collins’s House, won a scholarship to Trinity, Oxford. On leaving Oxford he became a master at Rugby and became an officer at OTC.

In Sept 1914 commissioned with Northamptonshire Regiment and in charge of a Company with 6th Battalion by late 1914. Went to France in July 1915 and in May he won the Distinguished Service Order “for conspicuous gallantry and ability during a night attack by the enemy”. DSO presented by the King 20th May 1916.

Wounded at Trones Wood in July 1916. Promoted to Major in same month July. Was Mentioned in Despatches three times. Wounded a second time in Aug 1917. Returned to France attached to Middlesex Regiment in command of 8th Battalion. Eight days later he was accidentally killed on Dec 31st aged 30.

His Brigadier wrote “This cruel loss is very deeply felt throughout the Brigade where he was universally popular and loved by all. We can ill afford such a loss as his. A gallant soldier and loyal friend has been snatched from us” (Times)

Buried at Haringhe (Bandaghem) Military Cemetery plot I C 7

 

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Location of collection: Northampton Museum & Art Gallery www.northampton.gov.uk/museums

 

Part of: Northamptonshire Regiment Collection

 

Reference number:M0000645

Belgium Mauser made under licence by FN in Herstal (B).

Bolt in open position.

Belgian Khaki Uniform from 1915 onwards.

The process of filling, levelling and landscaping the west-side lake site took several years to complete. On 18 May 1931 the Chief Sanitary Inspector was instructed to “push forward with the depositing of refuse in the Park so as to complete the work of levelling the ground within the next 2 months”. On 13 July 1931 the Inspector reported that tipping was complete and that the area was “ready for soiling”. A week later the surveyor was instructed that “in order to prepare the surface of the tip for future adaptation and use” he should “have conveyed thereon all possible road sweepings and road-side refuse” (UD Ash/A/A1/55). Landscaping commenced with the application of turf from Ashton Heath (UD Ash/A/A1/56). A central rose-bed was approached via a network of ballasted and tarmacadamed footpaths, laid out in 1936 at a cost of £6. At the same time it was ordered “that a gate be provided and fixed, with lock attached, at the approach to the Greenhouse in the Park, so that the Heating or Potting Sheds or Greenhouse in the Park can be excluded to the Public” (UD Ash/A/A1/60).

 

This postcard view by RAP Co Ltd looks north-west across the Park. The sheds and other facilities for the groundsmen can be glimpsed through the trees in the background. The solitary yew tree in the middle distance on the right was brought as a sapling from the Haringhe Military Cemetery in Belgium and re-planted in Jubilee Park in 1921.

Menno Wielinga aims a Belgian Mauser

Sapper

Joseph Collinton Farren

AM (GC)

267361, 12th Light Railway Operating Coy., Royal Engineers who died on 30 April 1918 Age 23

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Farren, of Carlton, Market Bosworth, Nuneaton, Leicestershire.

 

Sapper

George Edward Johnson

AM (GC)

289129, 21st Light Railway Operating Coy., Royal Engineers who died on 30 April 1918 Age 25

Son of Ellen Johnson, of 4, Oak Villas, Colwick Vale, Notts.

 

Company Serjeant Major

A H Furlonger

A M (GC), D C M

109599, 29th Light Railway Operating Coy., Royal Engineers who died on 30 April 1918 Age 31

Son of Mr. A. H. and Mrs. M. J. Furlonger, of 24, Palmerston Rd., Wimbledon, London.

 

The following particulars are given in "The London Gazette", No. 30,876, dated Friday, 30th Aug., 1918, of the acts for which the Albert Medal was awarded to C.S.M. A. H. Furlonger, D.C.M., Spr. J. C. Farren and Spr. G. E. Johnson, who are buried in this Cemetery, as well as to Lce. Cpl. J. E. Bigland and Spr. J. H. Woodman, all of the Royal Engineers :- "In Flanders, on the 30th April, 1918, a train of ammunition had been placed at an ammunition refilling point, and after the engine had been detached, and was being run off the train, the second truck suddenly burst into flames. Furlonger immediately ordered Bigland, the driver, to move the engine back on to the train for the purpose of pulling away the two trucks nearest the engine. Bigland did so without hesitation, and the engine was coupled up by Furlonger, assisted by Farren, while the burning truck was uncoupled from the remainder of the train by Woodman. The two trucks were then drawn away clear of the ammunition dump, it being the intention to uncouple the burning wagon from the engine and the first wagon and so isolate it, with the object of localising the fire as far as possible. The uncoupling was about to be done when the ammunition exploded, completely wrecking the engine and both trucks, killing Furlonger, Farren and Johnson (a member of the train crew), and seriously wounding Bigland. Had it not been for the prompt and courageous action of these men, whereby three of them lost their lives and one was seriously injured, there is not the slightest doubt that the whole dump would have been destroyed and many lives lost".

On a brick next to the front door of this house you can stil see the sign that 20 men could be billeted in this house.

Soldier died through a bomb attack at a train in Hochfeld (Germany).

On 30 June 1923, during the occupation of the Ruhr a time bomb exploded while a Belgian military train was crossing the bridge. Eight people died and several were injured.

 

The Duisburg–Hochfeld Railway Bridge (German: Duisburg-Hochfelder Eisenbahnbrücke) spans the Rhine in the German city of Duisburg on the Duisburg-Ruhrort–Mönchengladbach line.

Old Brewery

This little chapel is situated along the small river IJzer.