WAR MEMORIALS. Glos, Staffs, Cheshire, Derby & other counties

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OVER PEOVER – WAR MEMORIAL
CHESHIRE

This memorial is in the village of Over Peover, Cheshire,

at the junction of

Stocks Lane, Well Bank Lane, Clay Lane and Chelford Lane,

opposite the junior school.

It lies in the parish of Peover Superior.

Grid Reference SJ 788736.

The memorial lists the name and unit.

Sadly, the Memorial was vandalised in autumn 2007, with thieves

stealing some of the York stone flags of the plinth.

The damage was repaired in time for Remembrance Day and

the whole memorial was renovated the following spring,

with the stone cleaned and the inscriptions re-cut.

The images above show the Memorial in August 2009 after the renovation.

Images taken earlier are in the Topics below.

Further details of the men on the memorial may be found in these Topics here on the Forum ...

Pte Fred Edge EDWARDS, 10th Btn Cheshire, d. 17 Jul 1916, SDGW & War Diary lookup please :-)

Rfn Ernest Groves R7559 1/KRRC d. Loos 29 Sep 1916, & others commemorated on Over Peover War Memorial, Cheshire
1/KRRC War Diary for 25th Sept to 1st Oct 1915, Researching Rfn Ernest Groves kia 29th Sept at Loos

Alfred HALE d.7 Dec 1918, Cheshire Regt, then Labour Corps, Over Peover village War Memorial, Cheshire

Lt Charles Asgill LOVER, N Staffs, attd York & Lancs, Another of the Over Peover men

Guardsman Wilfred TAYLOR, 2 Coy 3 Bn Grenadier Guards, from the Over Peover village War Memorial in Cheshire

George GROVES, William PEARCE/PIERCE and William STREET are included in this Topic:
Rfn Ernest Groves R7559 1/KRRC d. Loos 29 Sep 1916, & others commemorated on Over Peover War Memorial, Cheshire


Additional Information from the Roll of Honour from Over Peover Methodist Church, is included in this Topic:
Guardsman Wilfred TAYLOR, 2 Coy 3 Bn Grenadier Guards, from the Over Peover village War Memorial in Cheshire



Cheers,
Mark

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SMISBY– WAR MEMORIAL
DERBYSHIRE

Compiled with additional information by kind permission of the
Commonwealth War Graves Commission

The memorial is at the entrance to grounds of St James the parish church

Erected by the parishioners in memory of the Smisby men
who fell in the Great War 1914-1918
R.I.P

ARCHER Ernest Lance Corporal 200640, 15th Sherwood Foresters, Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Regiment died 27th September 1918 aged 26. Buried at China Wall Perth Cemetery, Ieper, Belgium

INSLEY Thomas Corporal 235639, 7th Northamptonshire Regiment, died 30th October 1918 aged 39. Son of Mrs Jane Insley of School House, Smisby. Buried at St James churchyard, Smisby

SMART James Private 4002, 1/6th North Staffordshire Regiment died of wounds 3rd August 1916 aged 21. Son of John and Alice of 15, Mill Bank, Ashby de la Zouch, Native of Woodvill, Staffordshire. Buried at St James churchyard, Smisby

WALKER Henry Private C12183, 21st King’s Royal Rifle Corps, died 15th September 1916 aged 18. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

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AWRE – WAR MEMORIAL
GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Compiled with additional information by kind permission of the
Commonwealth War Graves Commission

This memorial is in the village

To the glory of God and in grateful remembrance of the men of this parish who gave their lives for Justice, King and Country in the
Great War 1914-1918

Erected by the parishioners of Awre.
Their name liveth for evermore

1914-1918

BUTTON Levi Private 21152, 4th Grenadier Guards died 25th September 1916. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

DUNN Thomas Private 14081, 95th Training Reserve, died through sickness 22nd April 1917 aged 18. Son of Thomas and Jane, of Rose Cottage, Awre. Buried at St Andrew’s churchyard, Awre

GORIN Lewis Private 31403, 2/5th Gloucestershire Regiment died 24th April 1918 aged 20. Son of William and Isabella of Yew Tree Cottages, Awre. Commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France

GREENWOOD John Ledville Private 27663, 16th Royal Warwickshire Regiment, formely Private 3482, 2nd Royal Gloucestershire Hussars died 10th May 1917. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France

GREENWOOD William Edgar Private 2090, 1st Royal Gloucestershire Hussars died 19th September 1916. Buried at North Gate War Cemetery, Baghdad, Iraq

HARCOURT Gordon Thomas Not listed

HUINS Frank Private 20908, 14th Gloucestershire Regiment, died 2nd March 1916. Buried at Le Touret Military Cemetery, Richebourge-L’Avou, France

JONES William Royal Field Artillery, unable to find him

KNIGHT James Edward Private 15252, 8th Gloucestershire Regiment died 30th July 1916. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

MERRIMAN Daniel Trooper 1494, Houshold Battalion died 12th October 1917 aged 32. Son of George and Mary, and husband of Ellen Elizabeth Fetherston, formerly Merriman of High Street, Blakeney, Glos. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium

MORSE George H Lieutenant D of Cam [Cornwalls]Regiment, may eb this person 2nd Lieutenant, 4th Middlesex Regiment died 12th October 1914 aged 21. Son of Lieutenant Colonel R.E.Ricketts Morse, Royal Army Medical Corps and Kathleen of Chargrove House, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Buried at Velle-Chapelle New Military Cemetery, Lacouture, France

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AYSGARTH VILLAGE WAR MEMORIAL
YORKSHIRE


They
LIVE HEARD FELT DIED

Remember all who shared in the Great War these men
of AYSGARTH gave their lives


1914-1918

BELL James Pickard Private 153353, 43rd, Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment) died 8th October 1916. Commemorated on the Vimy Memorial, France

HEMSLEY William Corporal 20542, 10th Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 4th October 1917 Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium

PERCIVAL John Private M/279604, Motor Transport, Army Service Corps, died 8th April 1918 aged 21. Son of William & Mary of Hazel House, Aysgarth. Buried at St Andrew churchyard, Aysgarth, Yorkshire

This tablet is erected in grateful thanks for the safe return of ALL who served from this
township in the Second Great War 1939 - 1945

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CHURCH BROUGHTON – WAR MEMORIAL
DERBYSHIRE

Compiled with additional information by kind permission of the
Commonwealth War Graves Commission

The memorial is situated inside St Michael the parish church

In grateful memory of our men of Church Broughton who
Gave up their lives in the Great War 1914-1919

ASKEY Albert Private 3774, 2nd Sherwood Foresters [Notts & Derby Regiment] who died of wounds 2nd July 1915 aged 24. Son of Isaac & Hannah of Hare Hill, Boylstone, near Church Broughton. Buried at Poperinghe New Military Cemetery, Belgium

AUDEN Geoffrey William Cadet, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve who died in Hampstead Hospital of pneumonia 4th November 1918 aged 18. Younger son Alfred Millington & Edith Elizabeth of Church Broughton. He is buried in St Michael’s churchyard, Church Broughton

DUNN Thomas Private 2223, 37th Australian Infantry A.I.F., died 27th October 1917 aged 29. Son of George & Susannah of Church Broughton. Commemorated on his parents memorial at St Michael’s churchyard, Church Broughton and is buried at Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France

HUNT Joseph Private 307697, 11th Sherwood Foresters, [Notts & Derby Regiment] killed in action 16th June 1918 aged 36. Husband of Lucy of The Bent, Church Broughton. Buried at Granezza British cemetery, Italy

JACKSON Thomas William Private 241060, 1/6th North Staffordshire Regiment, he was killed by a shell at Bray in France 21st April 1918 aged 34. Son of Thomas. Commemorated on his father’s memorial at St Michael’s, churchyard, Church Broughton, Derbyshire and is buried at Divion Communal Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France

JOHNSON Ernest Private 593752, 411st Agricultural Coy, formerly Bombardier 72296, Royal Garrison Artillery died 24th February 1919 aged 29. Son of George & Elizabeth of Church Broughton and he is buried at St Michael’s churchyard, Church Broughton

JOHNSON Harry Unable to find the correct Harry listed with the CWGC, but I believe the following may the correct person. John Henry, Private 156575, 56th Machine Gun Corps, [infantry] formerly Private 3406, North Staffordshire Regiment died 6th November 1918 aged 29.Son of Henry & Mary of The Birch Hills, Church Broughton and husband of Phoebe A Johnson of The Bent, Church Broughton. Native of Scropton, Derbyshire and is buried at Angreau Communal Cemetery, Honnelles, Hainaut, Belgium

MIDDLETON Arthur Leonard Gunner 492, ‘Z’ Trench Mortar Battery, Royal Field Artillery killed in action 2nd July 1916 aged 20. Son of Arthur & Martha Elizabeth of Cottage Farm, Marchington, Staffordshire. Native of Church Brouighton and is buriedl at Foncquevillers Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. This memorial inscribed as Arthur.

MIDDLETON Frederick, Private 242413, 9th North Staffordshire Regiment died of wounds 15th May 1918 aged 33. Son of Mr & Mrs John Middleton and husband of Kate of 69, Shaw Street, Derbyshire. Buried at St Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen France

SMITH Joseph Bull, Private 23895, 2/5th Sherwood Foresters [Notts & Derby Regiment] died 5th July 1917 aged 28. Son of Charles & Fanny Smith of Boylestone near Church Broughton and husband of Beatrice A of 41, Leman Street, derbyshire. Buried at Rocquigny Equancourt Road British cemetery, Manancourt, Somme, France

TUNSTALL Fred Private 21076, Grenadier Guards who died from wounds received in action at Etaples, France while serving his country on the 1st October 1916 aged 25. Son of James & Martha Ann of the White House, Church Broughton. Commemorated on his parents memorial at Church Broughton churchyard and is buried at Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France

TWIGG Clifford Private 201459. 5th Royal Scots Fusiliers, killed in France 28th May 1918 aged 24. Son of Thomas & Catherine. Buried at La Targette British Cemetery, Neuville-St Vaast, Pas de Calais, France

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MUGGINGTON with KEDLESTON– WAR MEMORIAL
DERBYSHIRE

This memorial is located in the parish church of All Saints

In affectionate remembrance of

1914-1918

HITCHCOCK Henry Driver T4/57789, 303rd Coy, Eastern Counties Division, Train, Royal Army Service Corps, died 29th March 1915 aged 28. Son of Frederick & Hannah of Weston Underwood. Buried at All Saints churchyard, Muggington

SLACK George Private 37176, 2nd Lancashire Fusiliers, formerly 44966, North Staffordshire Regiment, killed in action 12th October 1916 aged 22. Son of Martha, of The Hollies Farm, Ravensdale Park, Brailsford, Derbyshire and the late James Slack. Commemorated on the North Staffordshire Regiment

OAKLEY Albert Arthur Private 36656, 7th King’s Shropshire Light Infantry, formerly 34006, Sherwood Foresters, Notts & Derby Regiment, killed in action 27th September 1918. Son of James and Sarah Hannah nee Cockayne of Weston Underwood and brother Arthur who also fell Born at Weston under Wood and is commemorated on the Vis-en-Artois, Memorial, France

OAKLEY Arthur Private 203803, 16th Sherwood Foresters, Notts & Derby Regiment killed in action 5th November 1917 Son of James and Sarah Hannah nee Cockayne of Weston Underwood and brother Albert who also fell. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot memorial, Belgium.

of Muggington parish who died for their country in the Great War 1914-1918.
Great love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friend

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St John the Baptist Church War Memorial, Chester, Cheshire

Compiled with additional information with kind permission of the
Commonwealth War Graves Commission

The lighting of this church was installed as a thankoffering for its preservation during the war of 1939-45 and in memory
of those from this parish who gave their lives for their King and Country

BAILEY Dennis Signalman 558232, Royal Corps of Signals attached to 5th L of Signals, Cheshire Yeomanry, died 11th June 1943 aged 22. Son of Robert & Doris of Boughton, Chester. Buried at Khayat War Cemetery, Israel

BARRATT Gerald, Driver T284139, Royal Army Service Corps, died 25th May 1946. Son of John & Margaret and husband of Elsie Ford Barratt of Chester. Buried at Overleigh Cemetery, Chester

BROWN John, Ordinary Seaman, Coder P/JX216150, H.M.S. Gladiolus, Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve died 21st October 1941. Commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire

GANDER Alfred John. WOII [sQMS] 547021, Cheshire Yeomanry, Royal Armoured Corps, died 16th September 1941, 42. Buried at Stellawood Cemetery, Durban, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa

GRIFFITHS Walter Gunner 1090731, 124, Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, died 2nd July 1942, 29. Son of Alfred & Mary Alice of Chester. Buried at Tel El Kebir War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt

HALL Cecil Pinnington. Sapper 1880671, Royal Engineers, Stores Base Depot, died 17th June 1940, 24. Son of Mr & Mrs T.P.Hall of Chester. Commemorated on the Dunkirk Memorial, Nord France

HEALEY James Naylor. Private 7589208, !st Base Ordnance Depot, Royal Army Ordnance Corps, died 17th June 1940, 26. Son of William Fearnall & Sarah Healey. Commemorated on the Dunkirk War Memorial, Nord France

HERBERT Raymond Arthur. Petty Officer C/JX139279, H.M.S. Arethusa, Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve, died 18th November 1942, 25. Son of leslie & Agnes Margaret and husband of Ruby of Helsby, Cheshire. Commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent

HIGHTON George Berry. 2nd Lieutenant 315022, Lancashire Fusiliers attached to 1st The Queens Royal Regiment, West Surrey died 7th Marxch 1944, 20. Son of William & Agnes Margaret of Chester. Commemorated on the Ragoon Memoria, Burma

ROBINSON Anthony, Flight Sergeant, 1545327, 106 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, died 28th June 1944. Buried at Bransles Communal Cemetery, Seine et Marne, France

SHEPHERD Caleb Stanley Kenneth, Sergeant, Wirless Operator, Air Gunner, 1112237, died 6th August 1942, 20. Son of Stanley, [D.C.M.] and Jane of Chester and brother of William Harold who also fell 1944. Buried at Overleigh Cemetery, Chester

SHEPHERD William Harold Ronald, Private 14674344, 5th East Lancashire Regiment died 30th July 1944, 19. Son of Stanley, [D.C.M.] and Jane of Chester. Buried at St Manvieu War Cemetery, Cheux Calvados, France

TINKLER George Albert, Corporal 4128127, 5th Cheshire Regiment, died 15th April 1941, 24. Son of Allen & Abigail of Chester. Buried at Overleigh Cemetery, Chester

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BASLOW WAR MEMORIAL
DERBYSHIRE
Compiled with additional information by kind permission of the
Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Located in the grounds of St Anne’s the parish church

In loving memory of the men of Baslow and Bubnell who gave their lives in the
Great Wars 1914 – 1919 and 1939 – 1945
Their name liveth for evermore

ATKIN Thomas Robert, Corporal, (CWGC have Private) 10382 1st King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry killed in action 14th April 1915 aged 25. Son of Jane Burgess (formerly Atkin), of Church Terrace, Baslow, Bakewell, Derbyshire, and the late Frederick Atkin. In 1911 he was now a private soldier with the Yorkshire Light Infantry stationed at Pontefract. Commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium

BRIGHTMORE Herbert Edgar, Private 26104, 2nd Duke of Wellingtons Regiment, formerly Private 305478, Army Service Corps died 10th October 1917 aged 20. He was the son of Herbert Eliza Ann nee Taylor, of Victoria Cottage, Baslow, Bakewell, Derbyshire. In 1911 The family were living at Hanover Building, Baslow. Herbert aged 14 was working as a labourer. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium

Some notes from what remains of his army record. He enlisted 12th December 1915 and posted to the army reserve as Private 305478, Army Service Corps. He was aged 18. He gave his address as 6, Nursery Street, Lion Restaurant, Sheffield, occupation machinists. He gave his mother, Eliza of Victoria Cottage, Baslow as his next of kin. He was mobilised on the 10th and posted on the 12th April 1917 to the Army Service Corps M.T. Depot at Grove Park. On the 10th June 1917 he had passed his driving test at Isleworth. He embarked Portsmouth on the 8th July 1917 on ship, SS Huntsland, and disembarked at Rouen the next morning 9th. Ont the 23rd July 1917 he was now with the 33rd Auxiliary Petrol Company, Army Srevice Corps. 29th July 1917, Compulsorily Transferred in the interest of the Service under A.O. 204/1916 to the West Riding Regiment for posting to the 2nd Battalion in the rank of private. He retained the A.S.C rate of pay and was allotted a new number, 26104. He joined the regiment in the field on the 4th October 1917 and was reported missing presumed to have died on or since the 10th October 1917

BURDEKIN Geoffrey Eric, Lieutenant, 3rd Sherwood Foresters [Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment] attached to the 1st Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. He formerly served as 2nd Lieutenant with the 2nd Worcestershire Regiment and with the 2nd Dorsetshire Regiment in India. He was killed by a shell while attending the Regimental Orderly Room at Beuvry 26th June 1915 aged 22. He was born in 1896 at York City to Benjamin Thomas (Solicitor) and Emily Jane Burdekin, of Hopefield, Somerton, Somerset, he also lived at . In 1911 he was at the Royal Artillery Depot at Woolwich as a Gentleman Cadet. Buried at Lievin Communal Cemetery, Extension, France

FERRANTI Basil Ziani De, Military Cross, Major,21st Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery, died of wounds 12th July 1917 aged 26 at No 14 General Hospital Wimereux, France. He was the son of Sebastian Ziani and Gertrude Ziani De Ferranti, The Hall, Baslow. Derbyshire.. In 1911 the family were living at Eyam Woodlands, nether Padley, Derbyshire. Buried at Wimereux Communal Cemetery France

FROGGATT Arnold Joseph, Gunner 167462, 4th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery died of wounds 8th November 1918 aged 38. He was the son of John and Mary of Baslow and husband of Annie May Froggatt, of New Buildings, Baslow, Bakewell, Derbyshire. Buried at Fretin Communal Cemetery, France

HEATHCOTE William Francis, Private 46868, 1st Bedfordshire Regiment posted to the Hertfordshire Regiment, formerly Private M/289092 Royal Army Service Corps, killed in action 23rd March 1918 aged 19. He was born in Leeds, Doncaster to George Henry and Florence Heathcote, of The Institute, Edensor, Bakewell, Derbyshire. In 1911 the family lived at 3, Derwent View, Baslow. Commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France

HODGKINSON John Francis, Captain, 3rd Dragoon Guards died of wounds on the 10th November 1914 aged 35. at Casino, No 13, General Hospital Boulogne, France . He was the son of John Grundy and Eliza Catherine nee Walker , in 1881 the family were living on a farm at Upper End Baslow, Derbyshire His father farmed a 100 acre farm and employed 12 men. In 1911 his father was now widowed and he was living at Rose Hill House, Baslow. John was njown in the army a Captain in the 3rd Dragoon Guards. Buried at Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France

HODGKINSON, Samuel Charles Lindsey, Lieutenant, H.M.A.S. “Australia” Royal Australian Navy died 1st August 1815 aged 28. He was born on the 9th October 1886 to Edmund and Elizabeth Millicent Hodgkinson (nee Heathcote). Born at Baslow, Derbyshire. Buried at Hassop Roman Catholic Cemetery, Derbyshire

HODGKISS Joseph Arthur, Military Medal, Sergeant 35451, B Battery 94th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery, mortally wounded in action at Paschaendeale Ridge ,Flanders on the 5th October and died 6th, 1917 age 23. Son of Alfred and Agnes Mary Jane nee McLeod, of Hawthorn Dene, Baslow. He is commemorated on a family memorial in St Anne's Churchyard, Baslow . Buried at British Cemetery, Godervaersevelde, Belgium

BATES R B, Private, Northumberland Fusiliers (Not listed with the CWGC as R.B.)It may be the following. Private 3499 Robert BATES, 1/4th Northumberland Fusiliers killed in action 15th September 1916. He enlisted at Bakewell, Derbyshire. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

HOLLIS Ralph William, Corporal 23280, B Coy, 1st Worcestershire Regiment killed in action 27th May 1918 aged 27. He was born at Hampton Lucy, Warwickshire, lived at Towcester, Northamptonshire. He was the son of William and Emily Hollis, of Tredington, Shipston-on-Stour, Worccestershire and husband of Bertha Hollis, of Church Terrace, Baslow, Bakewell, Derbyshire. Commemorated on the Soissons Memorial, Aisne, France

SHELDON Arthur, Private 82486, 15th Durham Light Infantry died 29th May 1918 aged 18. Son of James William and Alice Sheldon, of The Green, Baslow. Commemorated on the Soissons memorial, France

Some notes from what remains of his army record. He enlisted into the army aged 17 years and 11 months on the 14th April 1917 and posted to the army reserve. His occupation was a motor driver and his lived at Baslow. His father, James was named as his next of kin. On the 7th July 1917 he was mobilised to sent the Sherwood Foresters Depot. He was the posted on the 18th July 1917 to the 85th Training Reserve Battalion, Scotton Camp, Catterick. He was sent to the 9th Training Reserve Battalion Rugeley, Staffordshire on the 21st August 1917. The 4th September 1917 he was posted to Gore St Camp !!. On the 1st November 1917 he was posted to the 52nd (Graduated) Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment as Ashford as Private 94670 He was posted to France, embarking Southampton and disembarking at Boulogne, France all on the same day, 3rd April 1918. Posted to Infantry Base Depot at Etaples also on the 3rd. He was transferred to the 15th Durham Light Infantry as Private 82486 on the 6th May 1918. He joined his unit in the field on the 8th May 1918 and was reported missing in action between the 27th and 19th May 1918 in France

SHELDON (memorial has Frederick), Parents memorial in Baslow churchyard have the following; Thomas Frederick, Private 272136, 402nd Mechanical Transport, Army Service Corps , attached to the Canadian Corps, only son of Frederick & Sarah Ann, and husband of Lilian Sheldon, of 3, Scarisbrick Street, Southport. Native of Sheffield. killed in action in France 5th November 1917 aged 36. Buried at Oxford Road Cemetery, Belgium

SHELDON Samuel, Private 1127, 12th Yorkshire and Lancashire Regiment killed in action 1 July 1916 aged 23 on the Somme. Son of Son of Roger Jarrance. and Mary Ellen, nee Sidall of Bubnell View, Baslow Commemorated on his parents headstone in the churchyard at Baslow and also on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

SIDDALL George Edward, Military Medal, Private 58660, 10th Sherwood Foresters [Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment]killed in action 13th October 1918 aged 40. Son of the late Henry and Charlotte Siddall, of Baslow, Bakewell and husband of Eliza Emily Siddall, of Pilsley, Bakewell, Derbyshire. Commemorated on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial, France

STROYAN Hugh Goodwin, ( Memorial has Private, Seaforth Highlanders) (CWGC have the following) Private 28891, 16th Manitoba Regiment, Canadian Infantry, died 23rd April 1915 aged 18. He was born on the 19th December 1895 to Ernest Joseph and Jessie Stroyan, of 4312, Dundas Street, Vancouver, British Columbia. Native of Derby, England. In 1901 the family lived at 149, Burton Road, Babington, Derbyshire. On the 7th October 1910 the whole family left England via Liverpool on passenger ship Empress of Britain bound for Quebec.

Buried at Seaforth Cemetery, Cheddar Villa, Langemark-Poelkapelle, West-V. Belgium No record was found to indicate that he served with the Seaforth’s

THORPE Frank, Private 57302, 16th Lancashire Fusiliers died 10th August 1918 age 18. Son of William and Sarah Ann, of Nether End, Baslow Commemorated on his parents headstone in Baslow churchyard and also on the vis-En-Artois, Memorial, France

TOMLINSON Charles , Corporal, (CWGC have L/Cpl) 44264, 10th Division, Signal Coy Royal Engineers. Died at Sea 6th September 1915 aged 21. Son of Richard Tomlinson and Catherine Sheldon, of The Rutland Hotel, Baslow. Commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey

VICK Frank Hendrick Drummer,13108, 9th Sherwood Foresters [Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment] killed in action 9th August 1915. aged 26 at Gallipoli. He was the son of Frank & Carry nee Hendrick of the Royal Hotel, Baslow Commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey

WOOTTON John James, Rifleman R/18632, 16th, King’s Royal Rifle Corps died of wounds 20th May 1917. He was born at Newton Solney, Staffordshire and lived at Baslow, Derbyshire. He was born in 1892 to John and Phoebe who in 1911 were living at Main Street, Newton Solney. John , for the same years was working as gardener and living at the home of Thomas Ellie Prince of the gardeners dwellings, Bladon Gardens, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire.. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France

1939 – 1945

DREW Basil Whitfield, Lieutenant 177796, Sherwood Foresters (Notts & Derby)Regiment attached to 12th Devonshire Battalion, Airborne, died 2nd April 1945 aged 24. Son of Alfred Edward Drew, and of Margaret Nichols Drew, of Deganwy, Caernarvonshire. Buried at Reichswald Forest Cemetery, Kleve, Nordrhein-Westfalen Germany

FLETCHER George, Sapper 1920269, 714 General Construction, Royal Engineers, died 31st January 1941 aged 38. Son of James and Ann Fletcher; husband of Phyllis Edna Fletcher, of Baslow, Commemorated on the Dunkirk Memorial, France

GILBERT Geoffrey, Telegraphist C/SSX, 32419,, Dutch Ship, Isaac Sweeper, Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve died 13th November 1942 aged 22. Son of Charles and Eliza Gilbert; husband of Mary Gilbert, of Carr Vale, Derbyshire. Commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent.

GREGORY Edmund, Ordinary Telegraphist , C/JX211752, H.M. Submarine Upholder, Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve died 18th April 1942 aged 25. Commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent

HOBBS Charles Russell, Corporal 4697790, 2/4th King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry died 9th September 1943 aged 21. Son of John Hobbs, and of Bertha Hobbs, of Baslow. Buried at Salerno War Cemetery, Italy

HOWARD George Allen, Private 5890619, 5th Northamptonshire Regiment died 29th November 1942 aged 30. Son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Howard; husband of Mary Jane Howard, of Morton, Derbyshire. Commemorated on the Medjez-El-Bab Memorial, Tunisia

LANGLEY John Charles Douglas, Flight Lieutenant, Pilot, 45429, 12th Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve died 22nd July 1942. Son of John Kidger Batty Langley and Ida Langley, of Baslow. Buried at Bergen General Cemetery, Noord Holland

OLLIVANT Walter, Gunner178884, 5th Searchlight Regiment, Royal Artillery died 8th June 1943 aged 39. Son of Joseph William and Thirza Ollivant, of Baslow, Derbyshire; husband of Edith Ellen Ollivant, of Baslow. Buried at Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, Thailand

PLOWRIGHT Ronald William, Captain 58656, Queen’s Own Yorkshire, Dragoons died 28th April 1941 aged 28. Son of Robert and Alice Plowright; husband of Beryl Plowright, of Notting Hill, London. Commemorated on the Alamein Memorial, Egypt

ROBERTS Douglas Morton, Sergeant 1303240, 2839 Squardron Royal Air Force Regiment, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve died 24th January 1945 aged 37. Creamated and on a Screen Wall at Sheffield Crematorium Yorkshire

ROWARTH Roy, Memorial has the following, Corporal, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Not listed with the CWGC or UK.Army Roll 1929-1945. as serving with the stated regiment There is only one Rowarth listed with the CWGC and the UK, Army Roll of Honour. Private Roy, 5120315, 7th Green Howards died 3rd August 1944 aged 24. Son of Henry and Elizabeth Rowarth; husband of Jean Rowarth, of Rowsley, Derbyshire. Buried at Bayeux War Cemetery, Calvados, France

TROTT Albert Edward, Lance Corporal 5178703, 1st Royal Berkshire Regiment died 23rd May 1940 aged 35. Son of John and Elizabeth Trott; husband of Gladys Trott, Baslow, Buried at West Cappell Churchyard, Nord France

WILSON Anthony Neville 90300, 616 Squadron Flight Lieutenant, Royal Air Force (Auxiliary Air Force) died 21st February 1940 aged 33. Son of the Revd. Ernest Clapin Wilson and Gwendolyn Wilson, of Baffledown, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial, Surrey

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BELTON – WAR MEMORIAL
LEICESTERSHIRE

Compiled with additional information by kind permission of the
Commonwealth War Graves Commission

This memorial is on the churchyard wall on Vicarage Lane opposite Market Place

This tablet was erected by public subscription to the
glory of God and in honour of the men of this village
who paid the supreme sacrifice

Faithful unto death

1914-1918

BARNES Harry Private 15723, 6th Leicestershire Regiment died 17th July 1916. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

BECCLES Samuel Private 41024, 4th Worcestershire Regiment died 30th November 1917 aged 17. Son of Mary Ann Beccles, of Long St., Belton, Loughborough, and the late William Henry Beccles.. Commemorated on the Cambrai Memorial, Louverval, France

BURTON Frederick Corporal 1648, Leicestershire Yeomanry died 13th May 1915 aged 35. Son of William and Harriett Burton, of Osgathorpe, Lougnborough; husband of H. E. Burton, of Horse Fair Cottage, Belton, Loughborough, Leicestershire. Buried at Bedford House Cemetery,Ieper, Belgium

HICKLING Joseph Lance Corporal [sapper] 79077, 178th Tunnelling Coy, Royal Engineers died 5th November 1915 Buried at Norfolk Cemetery, Becordel-Becourt, Somme, France

KNIGHT William Corporal 255173, Leicestershire Yeomanry killed in action 21st June 1917 age 21. Son of Frederick & Mary of Turnpike, Belton Native of Whitwell, nr Loughborough, Buried at Villers-Faucon Communal Cemetery, Somme France

ROSE John Albert Private 31290, 7th South Lancachire Regiment died 1st November 1916 aged 46. Son of John Rose of Belton. Buried at Saint Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France

THACKER Thomas Private 44303, 1/1st Cambridge Regiment died 20th October 1918 aged 21. Son of George and Annie Thacker, of 115, Meadow Lane, Coalville, Leicestershire. Buried at Sameon Churchyard Nord France

TURNER Alec James Ordinary Telegraphist Wireless Operator, Bristol Z/5358, H.M.S. Paxton, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve died 20th May 1917 aged 17. Son of William John and Mary Turner, of 7, Meadow Lane, Coalville, Leicester. Native of Gracedieu, Leicestershire. Commemorated on the Plymouth Naval Memorial, Devon

WAKEFIELD John Private 6470, 1/24th Leicestershire Regiment died 18th September 1916 aged 24. Son of Thomas and Lavinia Wakefield, of School Lane, Belton, Loughborough, Leicestershire. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

WOULIDGE Leonard Benjamin Sergeant 45870, 41st, Machine Gun Corps, Infantry, formerly 4436, Royal Warwickshire Regiment killed in action 13th October 1918, aged 22. M.M. with Bar Son of Benjamin Mason Woulidge and Louisa Woulidge, of Lowwoods Farm, Belton, Loughborough. Born at Diseworth, Derby. Buried at Hooge Crater Cemetery, Ieper, belgium

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THE CAMERONIANS MEMORIAL SEAT

This seat is situated at the Shot at Dawn Grove, National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas, Staffordshire
and it is dedicated to the following

Compiled with additional information by kind permission of the
Commonwealth War Graves Commission

The executed

MURPHY, Allan, Private 12182, 9th Battalion, executed 17th August 1916. Buried at Quatre-Vents Military cemetery, Estree-Cauchy, France

MILLIGAN, Charles, Private 43619, 10th Battalion, executed 3rd June 1917 aged 20. Buried at Canadian Cemetery, No2, Neeville -Daint Vaast, France

ASHTON, Harry, Lance Sergeant 13827, 11th Battalion, excuted at Salonika 8th July 1917 aged 20. Son of William & Alice, formerly of Manchester and Ramsgreave Road, Wilpshire, Blackburn, Lancashire. Buried at Karasouli Military Cemetery, Greece

MICHAEL James Sherrif, Private 23680, 10th Battalion executed 24th August 1917 aged 20 Native of Glasgow. Son of William & Johanna A of 526, Govan Street, Govan, Glasgow. Buried at Poperinghe New Military Cemetery, Belgium

MACKNESS Ernest, Private 11225, 1st Battalion, executed 1st October 1917 aged 25. Son of Arthur & Louisa of 3, Dundonald Road, Leicester. Buried at Blaringhem Churchyard, Nord France

On the 7th November 2006 a full posthumous pardon was given

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ADBASTON WAR MEMORIAL STAFFORDSHIRE

In the grounds of St Maichael & All Angels

Compiled with additional information by kind permission of the

Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Fallen of the Great War 1914-1918

BAILEY Albert, Private 242428, North Staffordshire regiment died of wounds 8thMay 1917 aged 31. Son of Charles & Mary Ann

Buried at Noeux-Les-Mines Communal Cemetery, France

BALL Joseph Frank ( memorial has Frank). Private 81733, 22nd Durham Light Infantry killed in action 27th May 1918. Born at Adbaston ans was resident at Bishop Offley, Staffordshire. Commemorated on the Soissons Memorial, France

BRAMPTON Charles Wayne. Private 70668, 1/7th Royal Welsh Fusiliers died 6th November 1917 aged 27. Son of Stanley James & Mary E of Adbaston. Buried at Beersheba War Cemetery, Israel

FOSTER Arthur. Private 241249, 1/6th North Staffordshire Regiment, killed in action 1st July 1916 aged 18 on the Somme. Son of Mrs Sarah Ann Foster of Adbaston. Commemoarted on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

JACKSON Joseph, Lance Corporal 16376, 2nd Duke of Wellington's Regiment, formerly 15515, North Staffordshire Regiment, Born at Adbaston and was killed in action 7th August 1915. Buried at Citadel New Military Cemetery, Fricourt, Somme, France

NORTON William Robert (memorial has Robert) Private 15720, 6th King's Shropshire Light Infantry died 27 February 1916. Son of Elizabeth Norton of Flashbrook Cottages, newport, Shropshire. Buried at Boulogne Eastern cemetery, France

FOULKES, Frederick Henry, Christened 26th August 1894 in Adbaston and died in England1928 aged 33. He was Private 14015, Dorsetshire Regiment and Private 20333, Royal Munster Fusiliers he fought in the Balkans. He was the son of William and Sarah of Tunstall Lane, Newport Salop. Native of Adbaston. He is also commemorated on the Adbaston War Memorial

Second World War 1939 - 1945

BALL Cyril Dennis Flying Officer, Pilot, 172757, Royal Air Force Volunteer reserve died in England 23rd March 1945 aged 24. Son of Cyril Hewitt & Emily Maude of Adbaston. Buried at St Michael & All Angels, Adbaston

BREEZE William Reginald, Driver T/14363313, 716 Coy, Airmourne Light Composite Company, Royal Army Service Corps, killed 13th May 1945 aged 20. Buried at Berlin 1939-1945 War Cemetery, Germany

HALLDEARN John E, died in England and his death was registered at Kniver Staffordshire 1946 aged 22. Not listed with the CWGC or any other military records. (Any help with this person would be very much appreciated)

PLANT Sidney, Gunner 1627584, 239 Battalion, 77th H.A.A. Regiment, Royal Artillery, killed 2nd July 1943 aged 22. Son of Nellie Plant and stepson of samuel Keeling and husband of Ellen of Adbaston. May have been a POW. Buried at Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, Thailand

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SUTTON WAR MEMORIAL,CHESHIRE

Located at the junction of Walker Lane and Hollin Lane in the village of Sutton

Compiled with additional information by kind permission of the

Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Their name liveth for evermore and their glory shall not be blotted out

In proud and loving memory of the men of SUTTON who laid down their lives

for the cause of liberty during the Great War 1914-1919

BACKHOUSE Henry, Lieutenant Colonel, 1/7th Cheshire Regiment, drowned 30th December 1915. Son of Major George & Edna nee Crabtree. His medal were claimed by his brother Major H Backhouse of The Vicarage, Sellack, Ross-on-Wye. Commemorated on the Chatby Memorial, Egypt and also on the St Michael & All Angels in Macclesfield, Cheshire

WHATMOUGH John Lee (memorial has J) Sergeant 220001, 2/4th Royal berkshire Regiment died 3rd December 1917 aged 32. Son of Samuel & Sarah of Lancashire and husband of Agnes Ethel of 4. Bousfield Road, New Cross, London. Commemorated on the Cambrai Memorial, Louverval, France

ASTLE Charles Edward (memorial has C) Private 291865, 1/7th Royal Welsh Fusiliers (formerly 4966, same regiment) died 19th April 1917 aged 37. Son of Sarah Sophia Astley of 20. Langley, near Macclesfield. Commemorated on the Gaza War Memorial, Israel

BUXTON George, Private 120383, 159th Coy, Machine Gun Corps, died 6th April 1918 aged 20. Son of Samuel James & Mary Jane of Oak grove, Sutton. Buried at Kantara War cemetery, Egypt

CUNDIFF Harry, Private 34678, 8th Cheshire Regiment died 26th August 1916 aged 22. Son of Thomas & Sussannah of Church View, Lane Ends, Sutton. Buried at Basra War Cemetery, Iraq

ETCHELLS Peter, Private 27696, B.Coy, 18th Welsh Regiment died 10th December 1916 aged 21. Son of William & Caroline of White Cottage, Lane Ends, Sutton. Commemorated on the Priez Farm Memorial 13, at the Guards Cemetery, Combles, Somme France

MOFFATT Fred, Signaller (memorial has Pte) 7435, 20th Royal Fusiliers died 20th July 1916 aged 20. Son of Buckley Frederick & Mary of "Burnside", Lyme Avenue, London Road, Macclesfield. Buried at Ovillers Military Cemetery, Somme, France

REDFERN A (Arthur) (It may be this soldier) Private 9755, 2nd Cheshire Rehiment killed 16th April 1915. Commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium

HULLEY George William (memorial has W). Private 8981, 2nd Lancashire Fusiliers died of wounds 30th July 1917. Husband of G Hulley Langley near Sutton, Cheshire. Awarded the Military Medal. Buried at Duisans British Cemetery, Etrun, France

INGHAM H (It may be this soldier) William Henry, Gunner 190585, 317th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Native of Macclesfield and he is buried at St Julian Dressing Station Cemetery, Belgium

LOMAS Fred, Private 302455 of the Manchester Regiment Depot (THE SUTTON PALS) died 3rd November in Chester War Hospital aged 32. Husband of Frances Ellen and is buried at St James churchyard, Sutton, Cheshire

MARSDEN Archibald, Private 67543, 5th (P.O.W.) Battalion (Territorials) Devonshire Regiment, killed in action 20th July 1918. Native of Macclesfield and is buried at Marfaux British Cemetery, France

PICKFORD William, Private 22461, C Coy, 2/4th South Lancashire Regiment killed in action 6th March 1918 aged 38. Son of John Watkin Pickford of High Street, Macclesfield and husband of Annie of Kem Croft, Lane Ends, Sutton. Buried at Merville Communal Cemetery Extension, France

HOLLAND William Lance Corporal (memorial has Pte) 8496, 1st King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment killed in action 1st July 1916 aged 32. Son of Joseph & Mary of Robin Lane, Higher Sutton, Cheshire. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

BAY William Bradley, Lieutenant, 5th Canadian Infantry, (Saskatchewan Regiment) died 8th June 1917. Only sin of William & Julia of Langley near Sutton. Buried at Brookwood Military Cemetery, Surrey

AVERY Thomas. Sergeant 80125, 31st Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment) died 29th September 1916. Husband of Annie B. Commemorated on the Vimy Memorial, France

ROSE Thomas Frederick (memorial has F) Lance Corporal 31761, 7th Lancashire regiment killed in action 14th November 1916. Son of Matthew & Annie of 21. Langley, near Macclesfield. He was a Silk Printer at Macclesfield prior to enlistment. Buried at Regina Trench Cemetery, Grandcourt, Somme, France

HILL Samuel, Private 49622, 13th Cheshire Regiment died of wounds 10th June 1917. Native of Macclesfield and is buried at Wulverghem-Lindenhoek Road Cemetery, Belgium

ASHLEY John Clough, Driver (memorial has Pte) 735778, B Battery, 250 Brigade, Royal Field Artillery died 3rd January 1918 aged 21. Son of Josiah & Elizabeth C, of 1. Saint George's PLace, Macclesfield. Buried at Vla,ertinghe New Military Cemetery, Ieper, Belgium

DAVENPORT Christopher, Private 45598, 15th Cheshire Regiment died 20th April 1918. Son of John Matthew & Mary Ellen of 96. High Street, High Sutton, Cheshire. Buried at Martinsart British Cemetery, Somme, France

MANIFOULD Robert, Private 69193, 2nd devonshire Regiment died 6th June 1918 aged 33. Son of Charles & Sarah of 64. Peels Street, Macclesfield and husband of Ethel of 62 Caxton Street, Market Harborough. Commemorated on the Soissons Memorial, Aisne, France. Awarded the Military Medal

NEWTON Albert Edward, Bombardier (memorial has Pte) 214320, 1st Battery, 45 Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Native of Macclesfield and is buried at Oxford Road, Cemetery, Ieper, Belgium

SIMPSON Harold Herman (memorial has H and rank as Sgt) Lance Sergeant 40471, 8th North Staffordshire regiment killed in action 18th November 1916. Born at Langley near Sutton and resident at Tunstall, near Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. Son of Samuel & Eliza of 71. Hall Terrace, Higher Sutton and husband of Louisa, Black Bull, Mill Hayes, Stoke on Trent. Commemoarted on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme France

SLINGSBY Harry, Sergeant 20590, 16th Cheshire Regiment, killed in action 19th July 1916. Native of St Pancras, London and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES AND ALL WHO SERVED IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR 1939-1945

Their are two seperate memorial for those who returnedeach side of the main memorial which are not included here.

They can be viewed in my R of H album on the Military Images link, above

ALLEN K.E.C. I can not find any reference for this soldier. Any help would be very much appreciated

BUXTON Joseph William WOI 7584443, Royal Army Ordnance Corps attached to 1st Docks Operating Group, Royal Engineers died 17th June 1943 aged 32. Commemorated on the Brookwood Memorial, Surrey

CRONIN Thomas William, Merchant Navy, Assistant Steward on Merchant Vessel Empire Steel (Liverpool) died at sea 24th March 1942 aged 22. Commemorated on the Tower Hill Memorial, London

HULLEY Leslie, Gunner 872753, 172 Field Regiment, Royal Artillery died 8th September 1943. Son of Joseph & Mary Elisabeth. Commemorated on the Cassion Memorial, Italy

KNIGHT Thomas Broadshaw, Leading Aircraftman 1502245, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve died 14th March 1945. Commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial, Surrey

LEAH Harold Frank, Lance Corporal T/129982, Royal Army Ordnance Corps, died 27th August 1940 aged 32. Son of George Frederick & Lilian Barsby Leah and husband of Marjorie Leah of Hoylake, Cheshire. He is the only service man to be buried at Seapatrick Cemetery, Banbridge, County Down Northern Ireland

STUBBS Eric, Gunner 14321801, 1st Airlanding Light Regiment, Royal Artillery died 17th September 1944 aged 20. Son of Arthur & Annie of Macclesfield, Cheshire. Buried at Bergen-Op-Zoom, War Cemetery, Noord Brandant, Holland

SURTEES John Howard, Sergeant 1136176, 38th Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer reserve died 16th February 1943 aged 22. Son of Henry and Minnie Gertrude nee Brazier of Macclesfield. Commemorated on the Alamein Memorial, Egypt

SUTTON Levi, Private 4130387, 7th Cheshire regiment died 5th August 1943 aged 25. Son of Levi & Annie of Macclesfield. Buried at Catania War Cemetery, Sicily, Italy

THOMAS Frank Edwin, trooper 7893267, 10th Hussars, Royal Armoured Corps, died 25th October 1942 aged 23 Son of mr & Mrs George Henry Thomas of Macclesfield. Commemorated on the Alamein Memorial, Egypt

TURNOCK Stanley Oliver, Driver T/151278, Royal Army Service Corps died 31st January 1940 aged 28. Son of Ted & Hannah of Sutton, Cheshire and is buried in St James's churchyard, Sutton, Cheshire

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CHETWYND WAR MEMORIAL SHROPSHIRE

The memorial is in the grounds of St Michael & All Angels

the parish church

Compiled with additional information by kind permission of the

Commonwealth war Graves Commission

In proud and grateful memory of

BOROUGH, Alric Charles Henry, Lieutenant, 1st Welsh Guards died 1st December 1917 aged 25. Son of Mr J & Mrs E M of Chetwynd Park, Newport, Shropshire. Buried at Gouzeaucourt New British Cemetery, France

ELLIOTT Robert Chambers Macdonald, 2nd Lieutenant, 5th King’s Shropshire Light Infantry, died 24th August 1916 aged 25. Son of Captain Herbert George Underwood and Laura of Chetwynd House. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

VERNON Charles, Sergeant 9603, 1st King’s Liverpool Regiment died 4th October 1915 aged 25. Son of William & Fanny of Puleston, Chetwynd, near Newport, Shropshire and brother of George who also fell in 1916. Commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France

VERNON George, Gunner, 60833, 63rd Battery, Royal Field Artillery died 4th August 1916 aged 24 Son of William & Fanny of Puleston, Chetwynd, near Newport, Shropshire and brother of Charles who fell in 1915. Buried at the North Gate War cemetery, Baghdad, Iraq

BROWN Charles , Driver 20801, D Coy, Machine Gun Corps, Infantry, died 1st July 1917. Buried at Meaulte Military Cemetery, Somme, France

LOVATT William John, Private 22284, 7th King’s Shropshire Light Infantry killed in action 10th March 1918. Son of Jane Lovatt of 47, Donnington near Newport, Shropshire. Native of Lilleshall near Chetwynd. Buried at Etaples Military Cemetery, France.

SHERWOOD William John, Private 1005, 2nd Royal Warwickshire Regiment, died 9th October 1917 aged 30. Son of Nimrod & Annie of Chetwynd Gardens, Newport, Shropshire. Buried at Buttles new British Cemetery, Polygon Wood, Belgium

WILLIAMS J, Sergeant. Unable to find the correct one listed with the CWGC.

Dulce et decorum. est Pro Patria Mori

Rear of memorial

LOVATT William, Signaller, (CWGC have Private) 201057, 10th Shropshire & Cheshire Yeomanry, King’s Shropshire Light Infantry, died 4th February 1919 aged 22. Son of Henry & Mary of 5. Puleston, near Newport, Shropshire. Buried at Ath Communal Cemetery, Belgium

KENNERLEY Ernest John, Gunner (CWGC have Private) 109703, 11th Tank Corps, formerly 260, Royal Army veterinary Corps, killed in action 26th April 1918. Native of Beckbury, Salop, and buried at Fifteen Ravine British Cemetery, Villers-Plouich, France

HOLLINSHEAD William, Private 266770, 2nd Monmouthshire Regiment, died 12th April 1918 aged 33. Son of Matthew & Emma of Shifnal, Salop and husband of Edith of 30. Chetwynd End, Newport, Shropshire. Commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Comines Warneton Hainaut, Belgium

KENNERLEY Walter, Gunner, 736706, A. Battery, 276 Brigade, Royal Field Artillery died 4th June 1920. Buried at St Michael’s churchyard, Chetwynd, Shropshire

OWEN George Herbert, Lance Corporal (CWGC have Private) 8729. 8th Gordon Highlanders killed in action 25th September 1915. Native of Newport, Shropshire and is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France

RYLANCE Charles, Private 24732, 1st West Yorkshire Regiment died 8th February 1917 aged 24. Son of William & Margaret of 3. Chetwynd Road, Newport, Shropshire and brother of Thomas who also fell. Buried at Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France

RYLANCE Thomas, (D.C.M.)Private 4265, 15th The King’s Liverpool Regiment died 23rd September 1916 aged 22. Son of William & Margaret of 3.. Chetwynd Road, Newport, Shropshire and brother of Charles who also fell. Buried at St Sever Cemetery, Rouen, France

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LACOCK WAR MEMORIAL, WILTSHIRE

Compiled with additional information by kind permission of the

Commonwealth War Graves Commission

For God and the Right.

These all gave their lives in the Great War to defend their King and Country.

Their memory is enshrined in the hearts of the people

of this parish who erected this monument as a mark of their gratitude and effection

BENHAM Alfred Tom (Thomas). Private 291950, 9th devonshire Regiment died 10th October 1917. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot memorial, Belgium.

BLAKE Edward James (memorial has James) Sergeant 8115, 1st Wiltshire Regiment, killed in action 21st March 1918. Native of Downton, Wiltshire. Buried at Achiet Le Grand Communal Cemetery, Extension, France

BATH Edward, Private 36772, 7th Somerset Light Infantry, died 30th November 1917 aged 26. Son of Mrs E Bath of Raybridge, Lacock. Commemorated on the Cambrai Memorial, Louveral, France

CLIFFORD Victor William (CWGC have William), Gunner 45479, 324, Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery, died of wounds 20th July 1917. Buried at Dozinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium (SDGW have his army number as 46479)

COLE Walter Charles, Private 10378, 1st Wiltshire Regiment, died 27th May 1918 aged 21. Son of Walter and Lydia of Bewely Common, near Lacock. Commemorated on the Soissons Memorial, France

COLE John, Corporal 5540, 1st Wiltshire Regiment died 20th September 1914 aged 36. Son of Mrs Elizabeth Hood of Bowden Common, Lacock. Buried at Vailly British Cemetery, France

COOK George Goodwin, Private 206158, (32193) D Coy, Heavy Branch, Machine Gun Corps, died 15th September 1916 aged 28. Son of Mrs Sarah Ann Cook of Bowden Cottage, Lacock. Commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France

CREW Herbert, Private 10628, D Coy, 1st Wiltshire Regiment, died 16th June 1915 aged 19. Son of Mrs Vines of Showell Cottage, Lacock. Commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium

CHIVERS Cyril, Private 30034, 1st Hampshire Regiment died 12th June 1918 aged 19. Son of Alfred and Charlotte of Naish Hill, Lacock. Bured at Pernes British Cemetery, France

CROKER Frederick Henry, private 203261, 6th Wiltshire Regiment died 11th October 1917 aged 20. Son of Frederick & Julia of Bridge House. Lacock. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium

EVANS Fred, Private 8913, 1st Wiltshire Regiment died 16th January 1915 aged 19. Son of Harry and Annie of Cantax Hill, Lacock. Buried at Wytschaete Military Cemetery, Belgium

ELMES Richard, Rifleman R/16894. 16th King's Royal Rifle Corps, died 15th July 1916. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

FELTHAM Walter, Sergeant 6877, 1st Hampshire Regiment killed in action 4th October 1917. Native of Codford Wiltshire and is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium

GREGORY Frank, Private 30744, 1st Devonshire Regiment killed in action 30th August 1918. Native of Chippenham and is commemorated on the the Vis-En-Artois Memorial, France

HUNT Wilfred, Private 10376, 5th Wiltshire Regiment, killed in action at Mesopotamia 19th October 1916. Native of Bowden Hill, Lacock and is commemorated in the Basra Memorial, Iraq

KNIGHT William Alfred, Private 523, 12th West Surrey Regiment died of wounds 21st May 1915 aged 41. Husband of B H Knight of 4. Park Road, Farnham. Surrey. Buried at Wimereux Communal Cemetery, France

LOCK Sydney Ernest, Gunner 163542, 71st Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery died of wounds 27th January 1918. Native and resident of Honiton, Devon, enlisted at Chippenham, Wiltshire. Buried at Roisel Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France

NUTT Frederick Charles, Rifleman 6270, 2nd Rifle Brigade, died 31st March 1918. Commemorated on the Poizers Memorial, Somme, France.

PALMER Allan Llewellen, Major, 1st Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry, died 15th November 1916 aged 34. Son of Brigadier General George and Madeline of Berryfield, Bradford on Avon. Served as Captain with the 14th Hussars in the South African Campaign. Native of trowbridge and is buried at St Pierre Cemetery, Amiens, Somme, France.

PEGLER Edward, Private 12292, 7th Wiltshire Regiment died 24th April 1917 aged 24. Son of William Robert & Sarah Jane nee Chamberlaine of Lacock. Commemorated on the Dorian Memorial, Greece

PENNY William. Unable to find the correct one listed with the CWGC

RAMSBOTTOM Basil William, Lieutenant, 12th Norfolk Regiment died 16th August 1918 aged 22.Born at Colesberg, Cape Colony and son of Reverend William Henry, Vicar of Lacock and Annie of Lacock Vicarage. Buried at le Grand Hasard Military Cemetery, Morbecque, France

RICKETTS Arthur Joseph, Private 10030, 1st Wiltshire regiment died 12th March 1915 aged 22. Son of Albert Edward and Charlotte of Avoncliffe Bungalow, Upper Westwood, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire. Commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.

SELF Alfred George, Rifleman 50049, 2/10th London Regiment, died 10th January 1919 aged 25. Son of William and rebecca Annie of White Hall Farm, Lacock, and is at rest at Lacock Cemetery.

SHIPPARD Sandford William, Lieutenant, 1st Loyal North Lancashire Regiment died 10th July 1917 aged 21. Son of Sir Sidney, K.C.M.G., D.C.L., and Rosalind his 2nd wife, of Lacock. Educated at Marlborough College and Sandhurst. Buried at Nieuport Memorial, Belgium.

SMITH James, Rifleman 206343,24th Home Counties territorial Battalion, Rifle Brigade, formerly 173, 2/4th Surrey Regiment, died in India 28th August 1917 aged 59, Son of Mr and Mrs Elias Smith and husband of Elizabeth Smith of Croydon, London. Native of Lacock, resident of Croydon and is commemorated on the Karachi 1914-1918 War Memorial, Pakistan

STEVENS Ernest Leonard (memorial has Ernest), Private 33556, 1st Wiltshire Regiment, died of wounds 2nd July 1918 aged 19. Son of James and bessie of Wick Lane, Lacock. Buried at Niederzwehren Cemetery, kessel, Germany

STEVENS Frederick, Private 282540, 2/7th Lancashire Fusiliers, died 22nd March 1918 aged 37. Son of Isaac and Eliza of Notton, Lacock. Commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France

STEVENS George, Stoker 1st Class, SS/101473, RFR/PO/IC/342, HMS Black Prince, died 31st May 1916 aged 29. Son of Mr & Mars Stevens of Lacock and husband E S Gerrish, formerly Stevens of Fareleigh Wick, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire. Commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire

These also gave their lives

1939-1945

BRILL David James (memorial has David) Flight Lieutenant 106881, 97 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve died 16th December 1943 aged 22. Son of Squadron Leader Claude cecil Brill of Corsham, Wiltshire. Commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial, Surrey.

COLE Norman Cyril, (memorial has Norman), Private 5577390, 5th Wiltshire Regiment died 26th August 1944 aged 22. Buried at Desir War Cemetery, Calvados, France

COLSON Francis Henry (memorial has Frank) Lieutenant Colonel 163560, Royal Engineers, died 13th May 1942 aged 64. Son of Frank and Petrenella and husband of Ernestine Mary of Killin Perthshire. Twice Mentioned in Despatches in the 1914-1918 War. A.M.I.I.E., F.R.G.S. Buried at Lacock Cemetery, Wiltshire

COX Charles Leslie (memorial has Leslie) Private 7896177, Army Catering Corps attached to 2nd Lothians & Border Horse, Royal Armoured Corps died 7th Janyary 1943 aged 26. Son of Charles and Lily of Culworth, Northampyonshire and husband of Mary of Chippenham, Wiltshire. Commemorated on the Brookwood Memorial, Surrey

GREAVES Stewart Maurice (Memorial has Stuart), Leading Seaman, P/JX147589, H M Submarine, Phoenix, Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve, died 21st July 1940. Commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval memorial, Hampshire

HOLT Patrick. Not listed with the CWGC

TAYLOR Edward William George (memorial has Edward), Corporal 5570768, 5th Wiltshire Regiment died 7th Auguast 1944 aged 22. Son of Arthur and Annie of Bewley Common, near Lacock.Buried at Tilly-Sur-Seulles War Cemetery, France

COOPER Leslie Unable to find the correct on listed with the CWGC

GRANVILLE Robert Northey Kerr (memorial has Robert), Lieutenant Colonel 159945 Royal Engineers died 17th July 1843 aged 37. Son of Reginald Kerr and Mabel C, and husband of Anne Ethel of Lacock, B.A,. A.M.I.C.E. Buried at Syracuse War Cemetery, Sicily, Italy.

HILL Francis Roland, Private 5570783, Corps of Military Police died 13th July 1945 aged 34. Son of george Henry and Alice Mary, and husband of Ethel May of Lacock. Buried at St Mary's Churchyard cemetery, Stoke Edith, Herefordshire

HOLMAN George Anthony (memorial has Anthony), 2nd Lieutenant, EC3860, 8th Punjab Regiment, died 12th February 1942.Son of Clifford Evans Holman and Hilda of Kington Langley, Wiltshire. Commemorated on the Singapore Memorial

JONES Richard, private 14600393, 5th Wiltshire Regiment died 10th Julu 1944 aged 32. Son of Alexander and Mary and husband of Edith Violet of Lacock. Buried at St Manvieu war cemetery, Cheux, France

LLOYD Ernest James (memorial has James), private 14572565, 6th Wiltshire Regiment died 9th May 1944 aged 24. Son of Emrys and Margaret G Lloyd and husband of Sarah Margretta of Crymych, Pembrokshire. Buried at Beach Head War cemetery, Anzio, Italy

PEEL David Arthur (memorial has David) Military Cross. Major 132247, 2nd. Irish Guards died 12th September 1944 aged 33. Son of Reverend, the Hon Maurice Berkeley Peel M.C. and Bar, B.A., Chaplain to the Forces and the Hon Mrs Pel, nee Alington of Tamworth, Staffordshire and husband of the Hon Sara, nee Vanneck of Neatishead, Norfolk, B.A. (Oxen). Buried at leopoldsburg War Cemetery, Germany

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NEWTON SOLNEY WAR MEMORIAL DERBYSHIRE

Located in St Mary the Virgin, the parish church

Compiled with additional information by kind permission of the

Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Erected by the parishioners of Newton Solney

to the glorious memory of

BAILEY Frank Abbott, Gunner 174199, Alph Battery, 116th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery who died 4th November 1918 aged 32. Husband of Elizabeth of Newton Solney, . Buried at Plovdiv Central Cemetery, Bulgaria

CHANDLER Charles Edwin, Private, 2449, 1/6th North Staffordshire regiment, died of wounds 11th May 1915 aged 35. Native of Appleby Magna, Leicestershire, resident in Newton Solney and is buried at R.E. Farm Cemetery, Heuvelland, Belgium

GREAVES Hugh Temple, Private 6849, 2nd Seaforth Highlanders, killed in action 19th May 1915 aged 18. Native of Winshill, Staffordshire. Son of Wesley and Emma of Trent Lane, Newton Solney. Commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium

JANSEN Francis Charles Theodore, Private PS/10757, 8th Royal Fusiliers, killed in action 31st July 1916. Son of the Rev’d Francis Charles Theodore & Emily Jenson of Newton Solney. Commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France

MEAD John Robert, Captain, 335th Road Construction Coy, Royal Engineers, died 15th December 1917, son of Margaret. Buried at St Mary’s churchyard, Newton Solney

VICKERS John Percy, Private 331051, 15th Sherwood Foresters, Notts & Derby Regiment, died of wounds 21st October 1917. Son of Thomas and Sarah of Waterside Cottage, Newton Solney. Buried at Dozinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium

VINE George, Private 13051, 22nd Coy, 16th Labour Battalion, Labour Corps, previously Private 31355, Yorkshire regiment died of wounds 9th September 1917 aged 30. Native of Eastbourne, Sussex, son of Albert & Maria and husband of Diana Vine of Newton Solney. Buried at Dozinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium

WOOTTON John James, Rifleman, R/18632, 16th King’s Royal Rifle Corps, died of wounds 20th May 1917. Son of John & Phoebe of Newton Solney. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France

Who laid down their lives in the service of their King and Country

1949 -1945

Erected by the parishioners of Newton Solney in ever grateful memory of

ADAMS Samuel Henry, Rifleman 6986239, 2nd Cameronians Scottish Rifles, died 7th September 1943 aged 20. Son of Sydney and Marion of Newton Solney. Buried at Salerno War cemetery, Italy

BROWN Cyril, Private 5256893, 1st Worcestershire Regiment died 1st August 1944 aged 30. Son of Cecil Frank and Nellie Brown, husband of Beatrice Rosina Brown of Ley Hill, Buckinghamshire. Buried at Hottot Les Bagues War Cemetery, France

who fell in the war of 1939 - 1945

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Hello Memorial Hunter,

I've been scouring your posts in the hope of finding my Gran's cousin. Private Albine Williamson, son of Joseph and the late Mary Williamson, of 31 Brunswick Street, Fenton, Stoke on Trent.

North Staffordshire Regiment, 9th Bn. Service No 16231.

He was KIA on 14th May 1918 (23 yrs old) and his grave is in Bagneux British Cemetery, Gezaincourt.

I live in West Yorkshire and would like to visit Staffs in order to see his name on a war memorial, but so far have failed to find it mentioned on sites such as this.

Have you come across him?

Thank you.

Helen.

[dog]

Hi Helen

I have checked my Fenton War Memorials, The main one is in the Old Town Hall and the one in the church near by, and is is not on either.

I will keep a look out for him

Regards

Memorialhunter

Hello Memorial Hunter,

I've been scouring your posts in the hope of finding my Gran's cousin. Private Albine Williamson, son of Joseph and the late Mary Williamson, of 31 Brunswick Street, Fenton, Stoke on Trent.

North Staffordshire Regiment, 9th Bn. Service No 16231.

He was KIA on 14th May 1918 (23 yrs old) and his grave is in Bagneux British Cemetery, Gezaincourt.

I live in West Yorkshire and would like to visit Staffs in order to see his name on a war memorial, but so far have failed to find it mentioned on sites such as this.

Have you come across him?

Thank you.

Helen.

[hkleeds]

Hi Helen

I have checked my Fenton War Memorials, The main one is in the Old Town Hall and the one in the church near by, and is is not on either.

I will keep a look out for him

Regards

Memorialhunter

Hello Memorial Hunter,

Thanks for your reply. I think I've found his name on the Stoke-On-Trent council website! (stoke.gov.uk) They have listed the names of those killed in the Boer War, WW1 and WW2. I believe the 'A. B. Williamson' is my Gran's cousin. I'm not sure if his name is on the Fenton war memorial or on the town hall wall. Is it possible to see the one in the town hall? I think I'll try and get over for Remembrance Sunday, but maybe before.

He signed-up, aged 19, over 3 years before he was killed. (by gas)

He wasn't married, but was one of 10 children, so I'm sure he'll still have relatives living in the area. I'll find out as I continue with my Mum's family tree.

I have a son of 18, who's intending to join the army. I hope he changes his mind.

Helen, Otley, West Yorks.

[dog]

Hi Helen

I saw A B Williamson on the memorial but took it not to be him. Further checking "A.B" his birth was registered as Alboin Bernard Williamson, If you would you like an image of the memorial I will send one to you.

The memorial is in the Old Town Hall which is now the magistrates court.

regards

Alf

Hello Memorial Hunter,

Thanks for your reply. I think I've found his name on the Stoke-On-Trent council website! (stoke.gov.uk) They have listed the names of those killed in the Boer War, WW1 and WW2. I believe the 'A. B. Williamson' is my Gran's cousin. I'm not sure if his name is on the Fenton war memorial or on the town hall wall. Is it possible to see the one in the town hall? I think I'll try and get over for Remembrance Sunday, but maybe before.

He signed-up, aged 19, over 3 years before he was killed. (by gas)

He wasn't married, but was one of 10 children, so I'm sure he'll still have relatives living in the area. I'll find out as I continue with my Mum's family tree.

I have a son of 18, who's intending to join the army. I hope he changes his mind.

Helen, Otley, West Yorks.

[hkleeds]

Hi Helen

I saw A B Williamson on the memorial but took it not to be him. Further checking "A.B" his birth was registered as Alboin Bernard Williamson, If you would you like an image of the memorial I will send one to you.

The memorial is in the Old Town Hall which is now the magistrates court.

regards

Alf

Hello again Alf.

Yes, it took me a while to find his birth details, because on every other document I've found, he was Albine. I can only think that his parents couldn't read and his name was spelt wrong when his birth was registered.

I'd be very grateful if you could send me the image of the memorial, thanks. I thought I'd read the hall was now a court.

Thanks again.

Helen.

[dog]

Hi Helen

I have attached the memorial, if the download in no good, you can get it from this link

http://www.militaryimages.net/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/59850

regards

Alf

Hello again Alf.

Yes, it took me a while to find his birth details, because on every other document I've found, he was Albine. I can only think that his parents couldn't read and his name was spelt wrong when his birth was registered.

I'd be very grateful if you could send me the image of the memorial, thanks. I thought I'd read the hall was now a court.

Thanks again.

Helen.

[hkleeds]

Hi Helen

I have attached the memorial, if the download in no good, you can get it from this link

http://www.militaryi...php/photo/59850

regards

Alf

Alf

Thank you very much.

Helen.

[dog]

DURSLEY – WAR MEMORIAL

GLOUCESTERSHIRE

Compiled with additional information by kind permission of the

Commonwealth War Graves Commission

The War Memorial is gate into St James Church, in the town

In memory of those Dursley men who passed thro’ the gate of life everlasting in the Great War 1914-1918

1914-1918

BLANDFORD Colin Lance Corporal, 21558, Prince Albert 1st Somerset Light Infantry died of wounds 25th August 1916 aged 28. Son of William E. and Mary Blandford, of Castle Farm, Dursley, Buried at Forceville Communal Cemetery and Extension, Somme, France

BROCK George Haskin Private 12885, 8th Service Battalion, Gloucestershire regiment killed in action 3rd July 1916 aged 21. Son of George and Beatrice Mary Brock, of 3, Moss Side, Callington, Cornwall. Native of Stoke Climsland, Cornwall, enlisted at Dursley and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

BROUGHTON Arthur Private 42573, 2nd Royal Inniskilling Fusilers formerly S/108 Royal Army Service Corps, killed in action 3rd December 1917, age 26 Prior to enlistment he was a baker in a shop in Silver Street, Dursley. Son of Mary Ann and Urban of Somerset. Native of Alminster, Somerset and is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium

CAPENER Gilbert Able Seaman Not listed with the CWGC Born in 1898 and birth registered only as Gilbert. Son of Thomas & Fanny of North Nibley and brother of Percy who also fell, also not listed Both are commemorated on the North Nibley War Memorial, Gloucestershire (The SDGW have an Edward from Dursley who fell)

CHANDLER George Private 267514, 2/6th (Territorials) Gloucestershire Regiment killed in action 28th August 1917 aged 34 Husband of Annie Elizabeth Chandler, of 4, Wellington Place, Woodmancote, Dursley, Glos. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium

CROSS Reginald Ewart Private 16521, 12th Service Battalion, Bristol, Gloucestershire Regiment killed in action 20th April 1916 aged 23. Native of Dursley, Son of Arthur and Ellen Cross, of Glendale, Upper Cam, Dursley. Buried at Faubourg D’Ameins Cemetery, Arras, France

D’ESTELLE-LOXTON Lionel 2nd Lieutenant, 10th South Wales Borderers, killed in action 29th August 1918 Buried at Morval British Cemetery, France Born in 1893 at Stroud, Gloucestershire Son of Hyacinthe M Loxton

DEANE Stuart Edward Lance Sergeant (Corporal) 12082, 3rd Worcestershire Regiment killed in action 17th October 1914 aged 23. Son of Edward and Alice Deane, of 2, Holywell Cottages, Woodmancote, Dursley. Commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial, France

DRIVER George Private 12881, 12th, Gloucestershire Regiment died of wounds 26th July 1916 aged 35. Son of Alfred and Jane Driver, of Berkeley, Glos.; husband of Alice Amelia Driver, of 3, Council Buildings, Dursley. Buried at Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L’Abbe, Somme France

DRUCE Charles Private 35718, 5th Yorkshire Regiment formerly 236385, 35th Training Battalion, died of wounds 8th June 1918 aged 18. Buried at Montcornet Military Cemetery, France He originally enlisted 4th September 1915 as Private 24496, 11th Gloucestershire giving his age as 19yrs & 7 months. In 1916 he was discharged in consequence of having made a mis-statement as to his age. This was proved when his parents sent his birth certificate to the regiment, he was born 17th January 1900. His parents were William Henry & Mary Jane of Water Street, Dursley. I wonder what age he was when he joined the Yorkshire’s

ELLIOTT Henry Private 204096, 7th King’s Shropshire Light Infantry, formerly 1961, Gloucestershire Regiment, killed in action 13th February 1918 aged 23. Son of Mrs A Elliott, 3. Union Street, Dursley. Buried at Boyelles Communal Cemetery Extension, France

FOWLER Elton Clement Lance Corporal 20558, 10th Gloucestershire Regiment, killed in action 23rd July 1916 aged 19. Native of Berkeley Gloucestershire. Son of Mrs. C. Fowler, of 58, Garden Suburb, Dursley, Glos., and the late Mr. W. Fowler. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

GIDDINGS Cyril William Private 240512, 1/5th Gloucestershire Regiment died 16th August 1916 aged 30. Son of John W. W. and Julia A. Giddings, of Long Street, Dursley. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

GRAHAM Alec George Malcolm Captain, 6th Worcestershire Regiment attached to the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Husband of Gertrude Emily nee Wraugham of The Orchards, Norton, Worcestershire. Enlisted into the 6th Worcestershire Regiment in 1901 and served in the Boer War then went on to serve in France and Flanders. Son of Captain George Augustus Graham and Lydia Caroline nee Potter of “Oaklands” Dursley, Gloucestershire. His twin brother Malcolm George Alec, joined the Merchant Navy and died in 1952 aged 81. Commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial, France

HARRIS Trevor George Private 12257, C. Coy, 8th Gloucestershire Regiment killed in action 3rd July 1916 aged 19. Son of Ezra and Mary Ann Harris, of Long Street, Dursley,. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

HARROLD George Philimore Lance Corporal 19268, A Coy, 10th York and Lancaster Regiment killed in action 3rd July 1916 aged 19. Son of George and Eliza Jane Harrold, late of Dursley, Glos. Educated at Craven St. Secondary School, Hull. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

HEATH Albert Harry Sergeant 31001, A Battery, 76th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery died of wounds 27th April 1916 aged 25. Native of Dursley Son of Annie Heath of Parsonage Street, Dursley. His late father, Albery was a Pub landlord in Long Street, Dursley. Prior to enlistment his occupation was a turner at a Creamery. Buried at St Mark’s churchyard, Woodmancote near Dursley, Gloucestershire (Memorial has Harry)

HEWISH Richard James Private 43229, 4th Hampshire Regiment enlisted 31st October 1917 and died a few weeks later whilst in training at Tidworth Military Hospital from meningitis while on military service on the 13th December 1917 aged 18. Son of Richard and Kate Hewish, of 27, Rosebery Terrace, Dursley Buried at St Mark’s churchyard, Woodmancote near Dursley

HIGGINS Harold Signalman (Not listed as Signalman with the CWGC) No death has been found but this person may well be Henry James. On the 1911 census Richard James Hewish was visiting the home of Henry, at Woodmancote and as mates they may well have enlisted about the same time.

HILL Edward George Private 12878, A. Coy 8th Gloucestershire Regiment killed in action 12th August 1916 aged 21. Son of George Edward and Annie Maria Hill, of Woodmancote, Dursley. Buried at Saint Quentin Cabaret Military Cemetery, Belgium

HUGHES Harry Lieutenant (No Lieutenant Harry Hughes listed with the CWGC) it may be the following. Private 17777 Harry Hughes died 10th May 1915 aged 18, whilst serving with A Company of the 2nd Battalion, the Gloucestershire Regiment, in action near Sanctuary Wood, Zillebeke. his brother Alec also fell Sons of George and Annie Hughes of The Wye, Charfield, Gloucestershire, the brothers have no known grave, and are commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial Ypres. Belgium

JONES Cecil Pte(It may be this soldier). Private 19414, 2nd Wiltshire Regiment. died of wounds 15th September 1916 aged 17. Born in Malmesbury, Wiltshire Son of Mary Jones, of 44, Foundry Rd., Malmesbury, Wilts., and the late William Jones. Buried at Bethune Town Cemetery, France

LANE William Alfred Rifleman 12097, 4th King’s Royal Rifle Corps, On the 9th he was reported wounded in action and missing, on the 10th May 1915 he died of wounds aged 19. Son of William Burchell and Ann Lydia Lane, of Long Street, Dursley, At enlistment he was residing with his parents at Park Cottage, Ashley near Tetbury, Gloucestershire. His He died of wounds but is commemorated on the Menin Gate memorial, Ypres, Belgium (Memorial has Alfred W)

LEWIS Reginald Watson Sergeant 12526, 21st Machine Gun Corps (Infantry), formerly 8977, Welsh Regiment, died 10th July 1918 Native of Derry Hill, Wiltshire Buried at Sissonne British Cemetery, France

LISTER Edward Ashton Airman 2nd Class 5276, Royal Flying School, Le Cretoy, Royal Flying Corps, died 2nd July 1915 aged 20. Son of Edward Ashton Lister and Fanny Lister, of Dursley, Gloucestershire. Buried at Abbeville Communal Cemetery, Somme, France

MARSHALL Theodore Samuel Simon 2nd Lieutenant, Royal Engineers died 31st July 1917 aged 33. in Colchester. Son of Robert and Priscilla Buried at St Stephen’s churchyard, St Stephen’s By Saltash, Cornwall

McREADY-DIARMID Allastair Malcolm Cluny Captain 4th attached to 17th Middlesex Regiment killed 1st December 1917 aged 29. (Victoria Cross). Formerly Arthur Malcolm McReady-Drew. Son of Herbert L. Drew and Fanny A. Drew (nee McReady), of 71 Goldsmith Avenue, Acton; husband of Hilda McReady-Diarmid, of Springfield, Dursley, Gloucs. Born at New Southgate, Middlesex.

An extract from "The London Gazette," dated 12th March, 1918, records the following:- "For most conspicuous bravery and brilliant leadership. When the enemy penetrated some distance into our position and the situation was extremely critical, Capt. McReady-Diarmid at once led his company forward through a heavy barrage. He immediately engaged the enemy, with such success that he drove them back at least 300 yards, causing numerous casualties and capturing 27 prisoners. The following day the enemy again attacked and drove back another company which had lost all it's officers. This gallant officer at once called for volunteers and attacked. He drove them back again for 300 yards, with heavy casualties. Throughout this attack Capt. McReady-Diarmid led the way himself, and it was absolutely and entirely due to his marvellous throwing of bombs that the ground was regained. His absolute disregard for danger, his cheerfulness and coolness at a most trying time, inspired all who saw him. This most gallant officer was eventually killed by a bomb when the enemy had been driven right back to their original starting point."

Commemorated on the Cambrai Memorial, Louverval, France

MITCHELL Ernest Willie Corporal 93175, Royal Garrison Artillery killed in action, 20th June 1917. Native of Dursley and in residence at Pembroke Dock, Wales (Memorial has Ernest J.L.)

MOORE Reginald John Private 1361, 1st Gloucestershire regiment killed in action 5th November 1914 aged 21. Son of William and Elizabeth Moore, of 7, Council Buildings, Dursley. Commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium

PETO Walter Samuels Sapper 261916, 506th (Hants) Field Coy, Royal Engineers, died at Salonika 26th December 1917 aged 26. Son of Frank Kelsall Peto and Cecilia Emma Peto, of The Rangers, Dursley. Buried at Sarigol Military Cemetery, Kriston, Greece

PHILLIPS George Nigel Victor Private 5180, 1/6th Gloucestershire regiment died of wounds 12th November 1916 aged 28. Son of Thomas and Mary Jane Phillips, of Silver Street, Dursley. Buried at St Sever Cemetery, Extension, Rouen, France

PULLIN Stuart Augustus Private 260351, 12th Gloucestershire Regiment, killed in action 14th April 1918 aged 21 Son of George and Eliza Pullin, of Hill Road, Dursley, Glos Commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium

RIDLER Duncan Private 10585, 2nd Border Regiment killed in action, 13th March 1915 aged 25. Son of William & Louisa of Brattons Farm, Bisley. Native of Bisley near Stroud, Gloucestershire Commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial, France (Memorial has Cpl)

RUDGE Fred Private 39530, 7th Leicestershire regiment, formerly 198798, Royal Field Artillery, killed in action 8th October 1918 aged 20. Son of Peter & Eliza of Bowers Court, Dursley. Commemorated on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial, France

SCOTT Percy Private 703093, 23rd City of London Regiment, formerly 20939, Somerset Light Infantry, killed in action 7th July 1917 aged 21. Son of Walter & Florence of Fort Lane, Woodmacote near Dursley. Commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium

SEELEY Stanley Arthur Private 11395, 7th Gloucestershire Regiment, killed in action 8th August 1915 aged 17. Native of Sherborne, Dorset, enlisted at Dursley Son of Robert and Elizabeth Seeley, of The Carpenter's Arms, Dursley. Commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey

SMITH Cyril Edward Private 12080, 8th Gloucestershire Regiment died of wounds 2nd December 1916 aged 17. Son of Arthur Edward and Arminia of Rosebery Terrace, Uley Rioad, Dursley Buried at St Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France

SMITH George Private 2726, 8th Gloucestershire regiment killed in action, 22nd September 1918. Native of Dursley, enlisted at Cardiff, South Wales. Buried at Vieille-Chapelle New Military Cemetery, Lacouture, France

SMITH George Private 38466, 3rd Worcestershire regiment killed in action, 2nd August 1917 aged 41. Son of John and Mary Ann Smith, of Dursley. Commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium

SMITH Tom Pte (Unable to find the correct one listed with the CWGC)

STEVENS Harry Gunner 226821, D Battery, 148th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery killed in action 27th April 1918. Buried at Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France (This is the only Harry/Harold with the rank of Gunner listed with the CWGC)

SMITH Arthur Stuart Private 17026, Coldstream Guards died 26th December 1916. Born 1893 at Dursley Son of John F and Amy E of Winchombe Police Station. His father was a Police Constable Buried at Warstone lane Cemetery, Birmingham

THEYERS William James Private 13960, 8th Gloucestershire regiment died of wounds 21st November 1916 aged 23. Only son of Charles and Elizabeth Theyers, of Bowers Court, Dursley. Buried at Etretat Churchyard, France

TILLEY Alfred William Charles Able Seaman J19922, H.M.S. Queen Mary, Royal Navy, Born 3rd May 1897 and died 31st May 1916 aged 19. Son of Albert Paxton Tilley and Eliza Tilley, of 5, Red Walk, Dursley. Commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire

TOPLIS Leonard Joseph Private 26409, 1st Grenadier Guards, killed in action 7th July 1917. Born at Burton on Trent, Staffordshire and enlisted at Gloucester. Buried at Bleuet farm, Cemetery, Ieper, Belgium

WENDEN George Major, Border regiment attached to the 35th Squadron, Royal Flying Corps killed in action 16th March 1917 Buried at Warlincourt Halte British Cemetery, Saulty, France (CWGC have his rank as Captain)

WEST Sidney Arthur Cpl 29634 1/5th Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry died 27th April 1918. Buried at Berlin South Western Cemetery, Brandenburg, Berlin, Germany(CWGC and Medal Index have his rank as Private)

WHITTARD Arthur Victor Rifleman R13776, 10th King’s Royal Rifle Corps, died of Pneumonia 26th December 1915. Son of Corporal Arthur and Ada Whittard of The Slade, Dursley previous residence, Union Street, Dursley. Buried at Merville Communal Cemetery, France

WHITING Clifford Archibald Corporal 12083, 4th Worcestershire Regiment killed in action at Gallipoli, 4th June 1915 aged 23 Son of George & Emma of Bowers Court, Dursley and husband of Nora. Eveline. Bishop, formerly Whiting, nee Lugg of Ruscombe, Stroud, Glos. Commemorated on the helles Memorial, Turkey

WOODBINE Herbert Private 16627, 14th Gloucestershire Regiment killed in action 22nd March 1918 aged 25. Native of Brancaster, Norfolk, enlisted at Bristol. Prior to enlistment he was a Proffesional Golf Teacher Commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme France

WORKMAN Maurice Private 18650, 2nd Worcestershire Regiment killed in action 25th December 1916 aged 21. Son of James and Eliza Workman of Long Street, Dursley. Buried at Rancourt Military Cemetery, Somme, France

WYATT Doris Mary Died about 14th September 1918 aged 23. Daughter of John & Annie of Woodmacote and brother of John who fell in 1918.She was known as “A Dursley War Worker” A Memorial Tablet Unveiled by Sir Ashton Lister as reported in the Dursley Gazette

WYATT John 2nd Lieutenant, 4th Gloucestershire Regiment died of wounds, 25th October 1918 aged 26. Son of John and Annie Wyatt, of Woodmancote, Dursley. and brother of Doris Mary Buried at Vertain Communal Cemetery Extension, France

War Memorial gates and pillars were refurbished to commemorate the

50th Anniversary of World War II 1945-1995

Funded by Dursley Town Council and Stroud District Council

[GrahamC]

Just stating the obvious really - but have to say what a great job Memorialhunter and others are doing here.

It's the sort of thing I expected the NIWM site to look like when I was collecting all the data for the High Peak region a few years back.

Keep up the good work. I must look out my notes and try to conribute.

Graham

[dog]

Just stating the obvious really - but have to say what a great job Memorialhunter and others are doing here.

It's the sort of thing I expected the NIWM site to look like when I was collecting all the data for the High Peak region a few years back.

Keep up the good work. I must look out my notes and try to conribute.

Graham

Hi Graham

Many thanks for your kind words., yes do by all means add anything relating to memorials.

I feel it is up to us, new (old) ones to keep the candle lit, and not to forget them.