Stratford-on-Avon WW 1 War Memorial

Stratford-on-Avon, W.W.1., War Memorial

 

This memorial can be seen in the chapel of rest in Stratford-on-Avon Cemetery, Warwickshire.

 

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, and from Ancestry.co.uk.

 

COLDSTREAM GUARDS

JOHNSON, George. Sergeant 5048, 2nd Coldstream Guards died 05/11/1914. He is at rest in Sanctuary Wood Cemetery, Belgium.

 

WALKER, Gerald. Corporal, (CWGC have Lance Corporal) 20632, 1st Coldstream Guards died 15/05/1918 aged 20. He was the son of John and Ada Walker, of 12, Showell Green Lane, Sparkhill, Birmingham. He is at rest in Bienvillers Military Cemetery, France.

 

BRADSHAW, Albert Edward. Private 20499, 2nd Coldstream Guards died 30/08/1918 aged 23. He was the son of John and Elizabeth Bradshaw, of 2, Mason Corner, Rother Street, Stratford-on-Avon. He is at rest in St.Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France.

 

 

SCOTS GUARDS

 

 

LINES Frederick Henry. Private 12532, 2nd Scots Guards died 16/09/1916 aged 40. He was the son of George and Hannah Elizabeth of Stratford-on-Avon, and the late George Lines; husband of Amelia Lines, of 2, Park Road, Stratford-on-Avon. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

 

 

ROYAL AIR FORCE

 

 

CUNNINGHAM-REID, Duncan Flower. 2nd Lieutenant 12th Squadron, Royal Flying Corps formerly 29th Lancers, (Deccan Horse) died 19/10/1915 aged 26. He was the son of Arthur Reid and Agnes Kingscote (formerly Reid), of 5, Gloucester Place, Kensington, London. Transferred to the R.F.C. in October 1915. . In 1911 he was living at 3, Marlborough Mansions, West Hampstead, London with his brother Alec Stratford. He was aged 22 and was the manufacturer of incandescent gas mantles. (Wills and Admin, Ancestry) He lived at 31 Lower Seymour Street, Portman Square, Middlesex. Lieutenant, 29th Lancers died 19th December 1915 in Belgium on active service. His effects went to Agnes Ceclina Kingscote wife of Ernest Kingscote. He is at rest in Cement House Cemetery, Belgium

 

 

Memorial inside Holy Trinity Church, Stratford on Avon. An extract of the inscription

 

 

SIC ITER AD ASTRA

 

 

With glory of God and in perfect memory of our beloved.

 

 

CUNNINGHAM-REID, Duncan Flower Cunningham, Lieutenant. 29th Lancers, (Deccan Horse) and R.F.C. (Royal Flying Corps). Elder son of Mrs E Kingscote and the late Rev A. Reid. He served in the Great European War from August 1914 to October 1915. He attached to the R.F.C. ( Royal Flying Corps) and December19th 1915 was killed in an aerial battle over Oostcamp, Belgium, 60 miles beyond our lines fighting alone, for half an hour surrounded by German aeroplanes on of which he brought down thereby saving the lives of the 2 men in the machine he was guarding, thus enabling them to get back with their information. The enemy sent words of admiration for his “Most gallant fight” and buried him with military honours. “True love by life, true love by death is tried. Live thou for England. He for England died”

 

 

Also of their loved an only daughter Doreen.

 

 

Placed here by their mother and brother, Captain Alec Stratford Reid, D.F.C., R.A,F., R.E.

 

 

www.merton.ukgo.com/cunningham.htm

 

 

WHYTEHEAD, Hugh Holton. 2nd Lieutenant, (Memorial has Royal Air Force) 29th Squadron, Royal Flying Corps and General List died 12/07/1917 aged 21. He was the son of Hugh Edward and Alice Maude Whytehead, of The Hermitage, Meyrick Road, Babbacombe, Devon. (Wills and Admin, Ancestry have the following) He lived at The Hermitage, Stratford on Avon and his effects went to his mother. He is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial, France.

 

 

QUICKE, Sidney Herbert. Flight Sergeant, Pilot 711, 16th Squadron, Royal Flying Corps (Memorial has RAF) died 21/03/1917. He was the son of Mrs A M Rea of 36 Straun Villas, East Finchley, London. He is at rest in Bruay Communal Cemetery Extension, France.

 

 

ROYAL WEST SURREY REGIMENT

 

 

CHISHOLM, Robert Mathison. Private 2203, 7th Royal West Surrey Regiment died 29/03/1918 aged 36. He was the son of Ralph and Elizabeth Jackson Chisholm, formerly of Holburn Grange, Lowick, Northuberland. He is at rest in Mont Huon Military Cemetery, Le Treport, France.

 

 

GARNER Walter Kenneth. Private G/39748, 8th Royal West Surrey Regiment died 21/03/1918. He is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France.

 

 

KINGS OWN ROYAL LANCASTER REGIMENT

 

 

MASON, William. Sergeant 15719, 8th King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment died 17/06/1918 aged 21. He was the son of Richard and Mary Elizabeth Mason, of Brook House Farm, Twiss Green, Culcheth, nr. Warrington. He is at rest in Sandpits British Cemetery, Fouquereul, France.

 

 

ALLCOCK, Frederick Charles. Corporal 1306, King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment died 18/5/1915 aged 22. He was the son of Mrs Emily Green of 50, Great William Street, Stratford on Avon and the brother of Alfred George who also fell. He is at rest in Stratford on Avon Cemetery, Warwickshire

 

 

SOLOMON, Sidney John. Private, (CWGC have Lance Corporal) 9705, 6th King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment died 18/10/1917 aged 28. He was the son of Mrs. E. E. Solomon, of 39, Vincent Avenue, Stratford-on-Avon. He is at rest in Amara war Cemetery, Iraq.

 

 

NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS

 

 

GARDNER, William. Private 1769, B Company, 1/4th Northumberland Fusiliers died 24/05/1915 aged 20. He was the son of John and Jane Anne Gardner, of 6, Augusta Terrace, Dinnington Colliery, Dudley, Northumberland. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.

 

 

ROYAL FUSILIERS

 

 

PITTAWAY, Thomas. Corporal G/18706, 23rd Royal Fusiliers died 24/03/1918 aged 23. He was the son of Mrs. Fanny Pittaway, of 1, Holtom Street, Stratford-on-Avon. He is at rest in Fins New British Cemetery, Sorel-Le-Grand, Somme, France.

 

 

GAZEY, William Alfred. Private 52499, 4th Royal Fusiliers died 09/04/1917 aged 22. He was the son of Alfred John and Elizabeth Gazey, of 5, Narrow Lane, Stratford-on-Avon. He is at rest in Tilloy British Cemetery, Tilloy-Les-Mofflaines, France.

 

 

HYATT, Victor William. Private 6784, 18th Royal Fusiliers, killed in France on the 5th November 1915 aged 18, and he was the son of William and Louisa Ellen. He is commemorated on his parents memorial in Stratford on Avon Cemetery, Warwickshire and he is at rest in Brown's Road Military Cemetery, Festubert, France.

 

 

KING’S LIVERPOOL REGIMENT

 

 

GOODE, Walter Bernard. Private 94053, 1st King’s Liverpool Regiment killed in action on the 25/08/1919 aged 19. He was the son of Thomas and Emma Goode, of 19A, Windsor Street, Stratford-on-Avon. He is commemorated on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial, France.

 

 

NORFOLK REGIMENT

 

 

HANDS, William Henry. Private 84202 Labour Corps, formerly served as private 7533 Norfolk Regiment died 8th June 1918 aged 33. He was the son of Stephen and Helen of Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire. He is at rest in Stratford-on-Avon Cemetery, Warwickshire.

 

 

WALTON, Bernard David. Private 203324, 1/4th Norfolk Regiment died 14/05/1917 aged 41. He was the son of George and Mary Ann Walton, of 10, Victoria Terrace, Shakespeare St., Stratford-on-Avon. He is at rest in Hadra War Memorial Cemetery, Alexandria, Egypt.

 

 

LINCOLNSHIRE REGIMENT

 

 

BLOOMER, Arnold Grayson. Lieutenant, 3rd, attached to the 2nd Lincolnshire Regiment died 03/08/1917 aged 31. He was the son of George Frost Bloomer and Eliza Jane Bloomer, of Stratford-on-Avon. He is at rest in Brandhoek New Military Cemetery, Belgium.

 

 

EVETTS, George Frederick. Private 6819, 1st Lincolnshire Regiment died of wounds on the 16/06/1916 aged 28. He was the son of Frederick who was a widower in 1891. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.

 

 

DEVONSHIRE REGIMENT

 

 

GIBSON, John. 2nd Lieutenant (Memorial has Devonshire Regiment) Royal Flying Corps, formerly 2/7th Devonshire Regiment, killed in action 19/06/1916 aged 28. He was the son of George Frederick Gibson, of Newcastle-on-Tyne. He is at rest in Warlincourt Halte British Cemetery, Saulty, France.

 

 

SOMERSET LIGHT INFANTRY

 

 

SYMINGTON, Harry Gold. (M.M.) CQMS Colour Quartermaster Sergeant, 3/7256 6th Somerset Light Infantry. He embarked for France on the 21st May 1915 and died of disease in a Military Hospital in Bristol, England on the 17th October 1918. He was the son of Sam and May and he was the husband of Laura of 44, Monk Road, Bishopston, Bristol and he was the brother-in-law of Private Frank Cobb who also fell. He is commemorated on his parents memorial in Stratford on Avon Cemetery, Warwickshire. His remains were cremated and he commemorated on a Screen Wall in Arnos Vale Cemetery, Bristol. He was born at Stratford on Avon.

 

 

COLEMAN, Reginald. Private, 1st Somerset Light Infantry killed in action near Etaing, France on the 2nd September 1918 aged 19. He was the youngest son of James and Esther of 8, Sheep Street, Stratford-on-Avon, and brother of William Harold who also fell in action. He is commemorated on his parents memorial at Stratford on Avon Cemetery, Warwickshire, and also on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial, France.

 

 

NICHOLLS, Percy Douglas, killed in France 23rd October 1917 aged 19. He was Private 28859, 6th Somerset Light Infantry and he was the youngest son of George and Mary Ann of 57, West Street, Stratford on Avon. He is commemorated on their memorial at Stratford on Avon Cemetery, Warwickshire, and is at rest in Lijssent Hoek Military Cemetery, Belgium.

 

 

RIDGEWELL, Christopher John (CWGC have J C) Private 204261, 7th Somerset Light Infantry, formerly Private 15/1530 Royal Warwickshire Regiment, died of wounds on the 01/12/1917 aged 29. He was the son of H. and A. Ridgewell, of 42, Parkinson Avenue, Scunthorpe, Lincs and he was the husband of Norah Ridgewell, of 32, Waterside, Stratford-on-Avon. He is at rest in Etaples Military Cemetery, France

 

 

RIDGEWELL, C T. (Christopher John) Private, Royal Warwickshire Regiment (See Christopher John, SSLI) This memorial has two Ridgewell dedicated one C J and this one C T. They are one of the same. “C.T. should be “C.J.”

 

 

BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT

 

 

WHITE, Harry. Sergeant 10623, 6th Bedfordshire Regiment killed in action on the 16/11/1916 aged 24. He was the son of Thomas of the Almshouses, Stratford on Avon. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

 

 

HANCOX, W G. Bedfordshire Regiment. This person is not listed with the CWGC.

 

 

There is only one HANCOX listed with the CWGC who died whilst serving with the Bedfordshire, it is a follows.

 

 

HANCOX, Joseph William, Private 18092, 1st Bedfordshire Regiment died 27/07/1916. He was born in Birmingham and lived in Stratford of Avon. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. It may not be him, but mistakes do happen, any additional information would be appreciated to identify the correct soldier.

 

 

CHESHIRE REGIMENT

 

 

HERITAGE, George Hubert. Private 16711, 11th Cheshire Regiment died 03/07/1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

 

 

HINE, Albert William Thomas. Private 260111, No.1 Company, 13th Cheshire Regiment died 10/08/1917 aged 23. He was the son of William and Mary Anna Hine, of 51, Shottery Road, Stratford-on-Avon. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.

 

 

ROYAL WELSH FUSILIERS

 

 

FLOWER, Oswald Swift. Lieutenant Colonel, 13th Royal Welsh Fusiliers. He was mortally wounded in action along while under attack from heavy rifle and machine gun fire. He died of his wounds on the 12/07/1916 aged 45. He was the son of Edgar and Isabella Flower, of Middlehill Park, Broadway, Worcestershire. His brother A.D. Flower lived at The Hill, Stratford on Avon. He is at rest in Morlancourt British Cemetery, No.1., Somme, France.

 

 

BARRETT, Adrian Hamilton Silverton, (Memorial has Adrian S H) 2nd Lieutenant, 14th Royal Welsh Fusiliers killed in action 17/07/1916. He enlisted on the 14th January 1915 as Private with the Black Watch, 8th Royal Highlanders. He was commissioned in the field as 2nd Lieutenant and posted to 1st North Wales, Royal Welsh Fusiliers attached to the 14th Battalion. He was killed in action while under attack from heavy rifle and machine gun fire. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

 

 

ALLCOCK, Alfred George. Lance Corporal 11067, 2nd Royal Welsh Fusiliers died 4/11/1914 aged 19 He was the son of Mrs Emily Green of 50, Great William Street, Stratford on Avon and the brother of Frederick Charles who also fell. He is at rest in Pont-Du-Hem Military Cemetery, La Gorgue, France.

 

 

KEELEY, James. Private, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. No record listed with the CWGC for a J Keeley RWF. There is a Corporal 34952, James KELLEY. 16th Welsh Regiment killed in action 07/07/1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. The SDGW have him as James HEALEY and the Uk Army Registers of Soldiers’ Effects 1901-1929 also have him as James Healey alias J KEELEY. His father James was granted a war gratuity on the 29th December 1916, revised on the 10th September 1919. I was unable to locate his army record, but two were found for his brothers. Samuel, Private 42037, Army Service Corps Gave his next of kin as his father, James of 8 The Barracks, Shottery, Stratford on avone and his brother James, serving with the Royal Warwickshire Regiment. The other brother was Peter, Private 15550 Royal Warwickshire Regiment, next of kin, James and the same address. Their parents were James and Ellen of 8. The Barracks, Shottery.

 

 

QUINEY, Harold Charles. Private 10756, 2nd Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Born in 1893 and died of wounds on the 21/07/1916 aged 23. He is at rest in Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L’Abbe, Somme, France.

 

 

SHEASBY, George Randolph. (D.C.M.) Private (CWGC have Lance Corporal) 11851, 1st Royal Welsh Fusiliers died 29/08/1916 aged 21. He was the son of Thomas and Lucy of 8, Summer Row, Maiden Head Road, Stratford-on-Avon, He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

 

 

TAYLOR, Ronald Arthur. Private 10611, 1st Royal Welsh Fusiliers died 30/10/1914 aged 25. He was the son of Frederic and Jane Ann of Stratford on Avon. He is at rest in White House Cemetery, St. Jean-Les-Ypres, Belgium.

 

 

SOUTH WALES BORDERERS

 

 

SAVAGE, John Harold, Sergeant South Wales Borderers He was born on the 4th October 1887 and died of his wounds at Bourn Brook Military Hospital on the 07/10/1914. He was the son of Mrs Davis of 24, Henley Street, Stratford on Avon and he was the husband of Grace Maud of Waterloo Road, Kings Heath.

 

 

BARNACLE, Albert Ralph. Private 25060, 2nd South Wales Borderers died 06/04/1916. He is at rest in Mesnil Rodge Cemetery, Mesnil-Martinsart, Somme, France.

 

 

ROYAL INNISKILLING FUSILIERS

 

 

BERRY, James. Corporal 48656, 2nd Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, killed in action and interred at Military Cemetery, Bailleul, France He died on the 8th September 1918 aged 27. He was the third son of James and Elizabeth of Swan's Nest Cottage, Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, and the brother of Harold who also fell.. He is commemorated on a memorial over a family plot in Stratford on Avon Cemetery, Warwickshire and he is also commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium. His brother, Harold, also died in the Great War.

 

 

GLOUCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT

 

 

WESSON, Albert Edward. Private 15827, 1st Gloucestershire Regiment died of wounds on the 20/04/1918 aged 26. He was the son of John and Sarah Wesson and he was the husband of Mary Wesson, of 25, Meer Street, Stratford-on-Avon. Native of Stratford-on-Avon. In 1911 he was living with Arthur and Gladys Harris at of 1 Mansell Street, Stratford on Avon, he was employed as a bakers assistant He is at rest in Etaples Military Cemetery, France.

 

 

EAST SURREY REGIMENT

 

 

FIELD, Dennis. Corporal 25140, 8th East Surrey Regiment, formerly served as Corporal 3459, Royal Warwickshire Regiment, killed in action 31/03/1918 aged 22. He was the son of Edward and Emma Field, of 57, Shakespeare Street, Stratford-on-Avon He is at rest in Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery, Somme, France.

 

 

DUKE of CORNWALL’S LIGHT INFANTRY

 

 

BAKER, William Richard. Private 16907, 2nd Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry died 23/04/1915 aged 20. He was the son of Richard and Mary of Lower Clopton, Stratford-on-Avon. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.

 

 

HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT

 

 

SMITH, Percival Rainbow. Private 28608, 1st Hampshire Regiment died 22/04/1918 aged 18. He was the son of Charles and Martha Smith, of Lime Kiln Cottage, Birmingham Road, Stratford-on-Avon. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France.

 

 

SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE REGIMENT

 

 

WILKINS, (memorial has Wilkens) John Ernest. Private 14160 9th South Staffordshire Regiment died 6th June 1919 aged 42. He was the husband of Sarah Ellen Wilkins, of 60, West Street, Stratford-on-Avon. He is at rest in Stratford on Avon Cemetery, Warwickshire.

 

 

DORSETSHIRE REGIMENT

 

 

POOLE, Edwin John Goodwin. Private 14512, 5th Dorsetshire Regiment died 26/09/1916. He was the son of Edwin and Isabella of 36 Waterside, Stratford on Avon. He was employed in 1911 as a labourer. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

 

 

SOUTH LANCASHIRE REGIMENT

 

 

BROOKES, Thomas. Private 8515, 2nd South Lancashire Regiment died 24/10/1914. He is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial, France.

 

 

ROYAL WARWICKSHIRE REGIMENT

 

 

HUDSON, John William Willoughby. Lieutenant, A Coy, 1/5th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 30/11/1915 aged 20. He was the son of Percy William and Kate Hudson, of "Meerend," 60, Salisbury Road, Moseley, Birmingham. Gazetted 19th Oct., 1914. Born at Edgbaston, Birmingham. He is at rest in Foncquenvillers Military Cemetery, France.

 

 

JENNINGS, Henry Arthur. Lieutenant Royal Warwickshire Regiment. He was killed in action on the 30/04/1916 He enlisted at Private 978, C Coy, 3rd Birmingham Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. He was commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant, Special Officers Reserve attached to the 6th Reserve Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment. He lived with his parents at Tiddington Road, Stratford on Avon. He is at rest in Ecoivres Military Cemetery, Mont-St-Eloi, France.

 

 

WILSON, Henry Bernard. Lieutenant, Royal Air Force attached to 36th Training Depot Station, RAF, formerly Pte 1338, 10th Royal Fusiliers, 2nd Lieutenant, Royal Warwickshire Regiment, same rank now with the Royal Flying Corps. He died 15th August 1918. He was the son of Mrs. Ada Rosina. Wilson, of Harpford, Stratford-on-Avon. (Wills and Admin, Ancestry have the following) He lived at Eastcote, Stratford on Avon and he died at Yatesbury, Wiltshire. His effects went to his mother. Medal Card shows the following Henry Bernard

 

 

WILSON, Private 1338, 2nd Lieutenant Royal Warwickshire Regiment and 2nd Lieutenant, Royal Flying Corps He is at rest in Stratford on Avon Cemetery, Warwickshire. The CWGC have his name as Harry Beckard Wilson.

 

 

BATCHELOR Percival Horace. 2nd Lieutenant Royal Warwickshire Regiment, attached to the 2/6th North Staffordshire Regiment died of wounds on the 10/04/1918. He is at rest in Bergen Communal Cemetery, Mons, Belgium.

 

 

BERRY, Edward Bayes. Lance 2030, 15th Sergeant Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 03/09/1916 aged 32. He was the son of Thomas and Mary of 1, New Street, Stratford on Avon. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

 

 

NOAKES, Robert Foster. Sergeant 2943, 2/7th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 19/07/1916 aged 40. He was the son of William and Kate. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France.

 

 

WEBB, John Thomas. Sergeant (CWGC have Private) 267332, 10th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 16/10/1918. He was the husband of Elizabeth who was granted a War Gratuity on the 9th December 1919 revised on the 14th January 1920. He died with the rank of Private. He is at rest in Cologne Southern Cemetery, Germany.

 

 

WHATELEY, Joseph Robert. Lance Sergeant (Memorial has Sgt) 2987, 2/7th Royal Warwickshire Regiment killed in action on the 19/07/1916 aged 28. He was the son of George and Maria Whateley, of Broad Walk, Stratford-on-Avon. He is at rest in Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, France.

 

 

CHIVERS, Fred. (M.M.) Lance Corporal 203817, 1st Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 19/09/1918 aged 37. He was the husband of Ada Beatrice of 2, The Gardens, Scholars Lane, Stratford-on-Avon. He is at rest in Mont Huon Military Cemetery, Le Treport, France.

 

 

CUSACK, Edward Caleb. Corporal 4438, 1stl Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 31/01/1916. He was the son of Caleb Edward and Sarah Cusack, of Bridge Street, Kineton, Warwickshire. He is at rest in Sucrerie Military Cemetery, Colincamps, Somme, France.

 

 

WOODWARD, Reginald Joseph. Corporal 265948, 1/7th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 14/07/1916 aged 24. He was the son of Frank and Esther Woodward, of Kosy Kot, Evesham Road, Stratford-on-Avon. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

 

 

COLEMAN, William Harold. Lance Corporal 10515, (CWGC have Private) 2nd Royal Warwickshire Regiment killed in action at Builecourt, France on the 4th May 1917 aged 29. He was the son of James and Esther of 8, Sheep Street, Stratford-on-Avon, and brother of Reginald who also fell in action. He is commemorated on his parents memorial at Stratford on Avon Cemetery, Warwickshire, and also on the Arras Memorial, France.

 

 

CROWE, Edward. Lance Corporal (CWGC have Sergeant) 13398, 9th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 19/04/1916. He is commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq.

 

 

FINCHER Frank Walter. Lance Corporal 203600, 2nd Royal Warwickshire Regiment killed in action on the 10/10/1917 aged 33. He was born at Aldershot, Hampshire to John and Catherine Fincher, of Ely Street, Stratford-on-Avon, and he was the husband of Georgina Ada, of Albany Road, Stratford-on-Avon. He is at rest in the Menin Road South Military Cemetery, Belgium.

 

 

HALL, Henry. Lance Corporal (CWGC have Private) 1590, 2md Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 31/10/1914 aged 26. He was the son of Thomas and Mary of 5, Shottery Road, Stratford on Avon. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.

 

 

HITCHMAN, Francis Percival. Lance Corporal 16/1812, 15th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 06/10/1917 aged 22. He was the son of Thomas H. and Ada M. Hitchman, of Bridge Cottage, Warwick Road., Stratford-on-Avon. He is at rest in Godewaersvele British Cemetery, France.

 

 

NEWMAN, James Albert. Lance Corporal (CWGC have Private) 24638, 14th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 27/09/1918. He is commemorated on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial, France.

 

 

PARKER, Raymond George. Lance Corporal 800, 2ndl Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 25/09/1915 aged 24. He was the son of William and Jane of Stratford on Avon. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France.

 

 

PARSONS, Thomas. Lance Corporal 9159, 1st Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 25/04/1915 aged 31. He was the son of Isaac and Rosa Parsons, of King's Sutton and he was the husband of Emily Parsons, of 12, Birmingham Road, Stratford-on-Avon. He is at rest in New Irish Farm Cemetery, Belgium.

 

 

SETCHELL , William Henry. Lance Corporal 9198, 1st Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 30/5/1918 aged 24. He was the son of Thomas William and Martha Setchell, of 54, West Street, Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire. He is at rest in Gonnehem British Cemetery, France.

 

 

WHEELER, William. Lance Corporal 9743, 9th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 06/04/1916. He is commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq.

 

 

BARTLETT Frederick. Private 1816, 16th Royal Warwickshire Regiment killed in action 27/07/1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

 

 

BARTLETT Harold. Private 10947, 11th Royal Warwickshire Regiment killed in action 15/07/1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

 

 

BATCHELOR Richard. Private 761, 1st Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 06/06/1915 aged 27. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Batchelor of 11, Shottery Road, Stratford-on-Avon. He is at rest in Vlamertinghe Military Cemetery, Belgium.

 

 

BEARLEY, George. Private 265959, 1/7th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 25/07/1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

 

 

BECKETT, Harry. Private 3456, 2/7th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 19/07/1916 aged 28. He was the son of Sarah Beckett, of Sheep Street, Stratford-on-Avon and he was the husband of Kate Eleanor Beckett, of 15, Meer Street, Stratford-on-Avon. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France.

 

 

BEESLEY, Albert William. Private 266208, 2/7th Royal Warwickshire Regiment killed in action on the 19/07/1916 aged 19. He was the son of Thomas and Mary Ann Beesley, of 36, Guild Street, Stratford-on-Avon. His brother Henry Edward also fell. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France.

 

 

BERRY, Charles Ernest (CWGC have E C) Private 15585, 1/5th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 04/10/1917 aged 19. He was the son of Charles and Annie of 6, Barracks, Shottery, Stratford-on-Avon. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

 

 

BIRCH, Donald Sydney. Private 2931, 1/7th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 18/02/1916 aged 22. He was the son of Joseph and Mary Birch, of 27, Guild Street, Stratford-on-Avon. He is at rest in Foncquevillers Military Cemetery, France.

 

 

BLACKFORD, William. Private 242759, 2/6th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 02/11/1917. He is at rest in Sunken Road Cemetery, Fampoux, France.

 

 

BOX, Frank. Private 20166, 14th Royal Warwickshire Regiment , Killed in action on the 26th October 1917 aged 19. He was the youngest son of William and Clara of 9, Mansell Street, Stratford-on-Avon, and brother of Walter who also fell in action. He is commemorated on his parents memorial at Stratford-on-Avon Cemetery, Warwickshire and also on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

 

 

BRIDGES, Arthur. Private 18236, 1/6th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 04/10/1917 aged 19. He was the son of William Henry and Mary Elizabeth Bridges, of 5, Ryland St., Stratford-on-Avon. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

 

 

BRIDGES, Fred. Private 9634, 9th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 12/05/1916 aged 35. He was the husband of E M Bridges of Church Row, Shottery, Stratford on Avon. He is at rest in Amara War Cemetery, Iraq.

 

 

BRIDGES, George Henry. Private 21848, 2nd Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 27th September 1917 aged 39 at King George Hospital, London. He was the son of Henry and Sarah Bridges and he was the husband of Annie Bridges, of 8, New Row, Shottery, Stratford-on-Avon. He is at rest in Stratford on Avon Cemetery, Warwickshire.

 

 

BROWN, Jack. Private 267626, 11th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 25/04/1917. He was the son of John of Houndshill Cottages, Stratford on Avon. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.

 

 

BURROWS, David. Private 8838, 11th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 17/07/1916. He was the son of Charles and Aminda who were granted a war gratuity on the 18th August 1917, revised on the 9th October 1919. He is at rest in Pozieres British Cemetery, Ovillers-La-Boisselle, Somme, France.

 

 

BURTON, Alfred Ernest. Private 10516, 1st Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 13/10/1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

 

 

BYRD, Frank. Private 17416, 14th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 30/07/1916 aged 37. He was the son of William and Helen of Stratford on Avon. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

 

 

CLIMER, Heber. Private 16989, 14th Royal Warwickshire Regiment killed in action on the 27/06/1917. He was born at Wellesbourne, Warwickshire and he was the son of Edward. His brother, Edward served with the Royal Warwickshire Regiment. He was wounded but survived the war. He is at rest in Orchard Dump Cemetery, Arleux-En-Gohelle, France.

 

 

COLLETT, Albert Henry. Private 265814, 1/7th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 25/07/1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

 

 

COLLETT, Charles Edgar. Private 203086, 2/6th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 16/07/1918 a Prisoner of War He was the son of Mary Ann who was granted a War Gratuity on the 1st April 1919 revised on the 13th December 1919 . He is at rest in Niederzwehren Cemetery, Kassel, Hessen, Germany

 

 

COLLINS, Cecil. Private 2789, 1st Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 26/04/1915 aged 22. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Collins, of 2, Clapton Rd., Stratford-on-Avon. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.

 

 

COLLINS, Harry Ernest. Private 10083, 11th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 21/11/1916 aged 28. He was the son of Mrs. Harriett Collins, of 19, Ely Street, Stratford-on-Avon. He is at rest in No1, Serre Road Cemetery, France.

 

 

CONWAY, John Henry. (Memorial has John) Private 4069, 9th Royal Warwickshire Regiment killed in action at Gallipoli on the 10/08/1915 aged 39. He was the son of Mrs. Charlotte Conway, of Stratford-on-Avon; husband of Elizabeth Conway, of 2, Day's Court, Bull St., Stratford-on-Avon. He is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey (including Gallipoli).

 

 

COURT, Arthur Leonard. Private 242717, 1/7th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 04/10/1917 aged 22. He was the son of Mr. O. G. and Mrs. M. A. Court, of 22, Church St., Stratford-on-Avon. He is at rest in Tyne Cot Cemetery, Belgium.

 

 

DAVIS, Thomas Henry. Private 3231, 2/7th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 19/07/1916. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France also listed with the CWGC is the following.

 

 

DAVIS, Henry Thomas. Private 6126, 1st Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 09/12/1914 aged 35. He was the son of Henry Thomas and Mary Ann Davis; husband of Leah Davis, of 3, Victoria Terrace, Shakespeare Street, Stratford-on-Avon. Served in the South African Campaign. He is at rest in Prowse Point Military Cemetery, Belgium.

 

 

DAY, Albert Edwin. Private 5147, 8th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died of wounds on the 24/08/1916. He is at rest in Puchevillers British Cemetery, Somme, France.

 

 

DRINKWATER, Frederick James. Private 265990, 2/7th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 19/07/1916. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France.

 

 

EDWARDS, Sidney Arthur. (Memorial has Royal Warwickshire Regiment). Private 152337, 17th Machine Gun Corps, formerly served at Private 3458, Royal Warwickshire Regiment, died of wounds at 74th General Hospital, France on the 09/01/1919 aged 26. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Edwards, of Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire. His sister, Agnes M was granted a war gratuity on the 19th August 1919. He is at rest in Tourgeville Military Cemetery, Calvados, France.

 

 

FAULKNER, Walter Frederick. Private 2701, 9th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 10/08/1915 aged 25. He was the son of Benjamin F. and Fanny F. Faulkner, of 21, Greenhill Street, Stratford-on-Avon. He is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey, including Gallipoli.

 

 

FLETCHER, Albert. Private 1498, 2nd Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 09/10/1917. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

 

 

GUEST, George. Private 305601, 1/8th Royal Warwickshire Regiment killed in action on the 01/07/1916. He was the son of Abel who was granted a war gratuity on the 26th June 1917 revised on the 25th October 1919. He was the son of Abel and Agnes and he was living with his parents and siblings in 1911 at 12, Malvern Place, Kent Street, North Birmingham. He was learning to make rivets. He is at rest in Pargny British Cemetery, Somme, France.

 

 

GULLIVER, Albert. Private 9916, 10th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 25/11/1916 aged 23. He was the son of Henry and Betsy Gulliver, of Shottery, Stratford-on-Avon. Native of Cubbington, Leamington. He ts at rest in Etretat Churchyard France.

 

 

HANCOX, Alfred Ernest Private 28981, 1/5th Royal Warwickshire Regiment killed in action 25/08/1917. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

 

 

HANDY, Percy Gerald, Private 201804, 1/5th Royal Warwickshire Regiment killed in action 25/08/1917. He was born at Alderminster, Worcestershire and lived in Stratford on Avon. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

 

 

HARBORNE, Herbert John. Private 19988, 10th Royal Warwickshire Regiment killed in action on the 20/09/1917 aged 40. He was the husband of R. J. Harborne, of 2, Brewery Cottages, Birmingham Rd., Stratford-on-Avon. He is at rest in Bedford House Cemetery, Belgium.

 

 

HARRIS, Arthur. Private 4768, 1/5th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 18/08/1916 aged 30. He was the son of Charles and Sarah Harris, of 8, Arden St., Stratford-on-Avon; husband of Hannah Jane Harris, of 16, Sunningdale, Alma Road, Clifton, Bristol. He is at rest in Lonsdale Cemetery, Authuille, Somme, France.

 

 

HARRIS, Ernest Private 265880, 2/7thRoyal Warwickshire Regiment died 21/03/1918. He was the husband of J. Harris, of 9, Mulberry Street, Stratford-on-Avon. He is at rest in Chapelle British Cemetery, Holnon, France.

 

 

HAYNES, John Henry. Private 18208, 16th Royal Warwickshire Regiment attached to 15th Trench Mortar Battery, killed in action on the 02/07/1917 aged 25. He was the husband of Dorothy nee Skinner now remarried to Phipps, of 23, Ely Street, Stratford-on-Avon. He is at rest in Roclincourt Military Cemetery, France.

 

 

HOWKINS, William Henry. Private 12733, 11th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 15/07/1916. He was the son of Henry Edward and Esther Howkins. His brother Sidney Arthur also died in service. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

 

 

KEMP, George. Private 15281, 14th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 03/09/1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

 

 

KNIGHT, George. Private 15641, 9th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 17/10/1916 aged 36 at Mesopotamia. He was the son of Samuel and Sarah Knight, of 18, Meer Street, Stratford-on-Avon. He is at rest in Hadra War Memorial Cemetery, Alexandria, Egypt.

 

 

MATTHEWS, Frederick William. Private 300117, 16th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 21/08/1917 aged 23. He was the son of William and Jane of 28, Shipston Road, Stratford on Avon. He is at rest in Gommecourt British Cemetery, No.2, Hebuterne, France

 

 

MAYNARD, Alfred. Private 266093, 1/7th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 08/10/1917 aged 21. He was the brother of Hubert of 18, Mansell Street, Stratford on Avon. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

 

 

MAYNARD, William. Private 11421, 11th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 16/11/1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

 

 

MUCKLOW, Charles William. Private 17942, 14th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 30/07/1916 aged 22. He was the son of Joseph and Sarah Ann of 12, Rother Street, Stratford on Avon. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

 

 

NICHOLLS, Percy. Private 307707, Royal Warwickshire Regiment The army number was taken from his medal card. No other reference for the person has been found in the military records or with the CWGC. He is commemorated on the War Memorial in the Chapel of rest in Stratford Cemetery as P Nicholls, R.Warwicks Regt and the one in the Garden of Remembrance in Stratford Town as Douglas Nicholls. It is possible that they are one of the same.

 

 

PAYNE, Alfred George, Private 2651, 9th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died of wounds on the 06/04/1916. He was the son of Robert James and Sarah Ann of 12 Russell Court, Stratford on Avon. He is at rest in Amara War Cemetery, Iraq.

 

 

PEPLOW, John. Private 19218, 11th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 17/02/1917 aged 29. He was the son of Albert Peplow, of 6, Bevel Rd. Sidemore, Bromsgrove, Birmingham and he was the husband of Mrs. J. Peplow, of 1, Seldown Lane, Poole, Dorset. He is at rest in Chocques Military Cemetery, France

 

 

RIDGEWELL, Christopher John (CWGC have J C) Private 204261, 7th Somerset Light Infantry, formerly Private 15/1530 Royal Warwickshire Regiment, died of wounds on the 01/12/1917 aged 29. He was the son of H. and A. Ridgewell, of 42, Parkinson Avenue, Scunthorpe, Lincs and he was the husband of Norah Ridgewell, of 32, Waterside, Stratford-on-Avon. He is at rest in Etaples Military Cemetery, France

 

 

RIDGEWELL, C T. (Christopher John) Private, Royal Warwickshire Regiment (See Christopher John, SSLI) This memorial has two Ridgewell dedicated one C J and this one C T. They are one of the same. “C.T. should be “C.J.”

 

 

RUSSELL, Frederick George. Private 10082, 1st Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 10/05/1917. He was the son of Mrs. S. Russell, of 13, Mansell St., Stratford-on-Avon. He is at rest in Level Crossing Cemetery, Fampoux, France.

 

 

RYMAN, Frederick. Private 3785, 2/7th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 06/02/1917 aged 29. He was the son of Joseph and Jane Ryman, of 36, Clapton Road, Stratford-on-Avon and he was the husband of Mary Ryman, of 23, Meer Street, Stratford-on-Avon. He is at rest in Abbeville Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France.

 

 

SHARLOTT, Thomas Charles. Private 266353 2/7th Royal Berkshire Regiment reported missing in France 19th July 1916 aged 19. He was the son of George and Sarah Ann. In 1911 he was living with his parents at 4, Chapel Lane, Stratford on Avon. He is commemorated on his parents memorial in Stratford on Avon Cemetery, Warwickshire and also on the Loos Memorial, France.

 

 

SHEASBY, Thomas Roland. Private 242527, 2/6th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 03/09/1917 aged 20. He was the son of Thomas and Lucy of 8, Summer Row, Maidenhead Road, Stratford-on-Avon. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

 

 

SHERIDAN, Leslie. Private 10628, 11th Royal Warwickshire Regiment killed in action on the 16/07/1916. He was native of Saffron Walden, Essex, and he is at rest in Pozieres British Cemetery, Ovillers-La-Boisselle, Somme, France.

 

 

SMITH, Henry. Private 266253, 2/7th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 11/08/1918 aged 39. He was the husband of Annie of 9, Birmingham Road, Stratford on Avon. He is at rest in Tannay British Cemetery, Thiennes.

 

 

SOUTHAM, Ernest Edward. Private 17984, 2nd Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 04/05/1917. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.

 

 

SOUTH, Frederick Henry. Private 266091, 1/7th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 04/10/1917. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

 

 

STANLEY, Charles. Private 17985, 14th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 28/08/1916 aged 27. He was the son of Mrs. Mary Ann Stanley, of 20, Bull Street, Stratford-on-Avon. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

 

 

STOLLERY, Edgar Musk. Private 18237, 1/7th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 27/08/1917 aged 19. He was the son of Edgar and Margaret Stollery, of 47, College Lane, Stratford-on-Avon. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

 

 

TAPLIN, James William. Private 24261, 2/6th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 01/04/1918. He is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France.

 

 

TIMMS, Harold. Private 24675, 2/7th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 02/05/1918 aged 29. He was the son of William and Emma Timms, of Shottery, Stratford-on-Avon and he was the husband of Nellie Timms, of 30, Evesham Road, Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire. He is at rest in Les Baraques Military Cemetery, Sangatte, France

 

 

TROTMAN, Ernest Edward. Private 17977, Royal Warwickshire Regiment, transferred to the Worcestershire Regiment. TROTMAN, Ernest Edward. Private 40279, 4th Worcestershire Regiment killed in action/04/1917 aged 36. He was the husband of Florence Trotman, of 2, Harborne Terrace, Shakespeare Street, Stratford-on-Avon. He is at rest in Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, France.

 

 

UNITT, Amos Latham. Private 24305, 2/7th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 23/03/1918. He is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France.

 

 

WALKER, Walter. Private 22503, 2/7th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 03/12/1917 aged 19. He was the son of Frederick and Emma Walker, of 68, Birmingham Road, Stratford-on-Avon. He is commemorated on the Cambrai Memorial, Louverval, France.

 

 

WARD, Alfred James. Private 13119, 9th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 10/04/1916 aged 20. He was the son of Mrs. Clara Ward, of 3, Cherry Street, Stratford-on-Avon. He is commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq.

 

 

WRIGHT, James Alfred. Private1935, 2nd Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 07/10/1915 aged 26. He was the son of Mrs E Wright of 53, Birmingham Road, Stratford on Avon. He is at rest in Wimereux Communal Cemetery, France.

 

 

PELLING, William Arthur. Drummer 28463, 14th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 10/11/1917. He is at rest in Etaples Military Cemetery, France.

 

 

WARWICKSHIRE BATTERY, ROYAL HORSE ARTILLERY

 

 

SMITH, Alfred Bennett Quartermaster Sergeant 614345, Royal Horse Artillery, 1/1st Warwickshire Battery died 14/08/1917 aged 39. He was the son of Alfred and Julia Ellen of Stratford on Avon. He is at rest in Dozinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium.

 

 

KINMAN, William Norman, (M.M.) Sergeant,614376, Warwickshire Battery, Royal Horse Artillery. He was discharged from the army 22nd February 1918 and died on the 5th November 1918 from the effects from a gas shell poisoning. A war gratuity was granted to his father William on the 6th April 1920. He was married in 1916 at Newport Pagnell to Kathleen Adams and they lived as a family at 22, Rathmine Terrace, Clopton Road, Stratford on Avon. They had one child, Kathleen Adams born 28th April 1916 at Stratford on Avon.

 

 

Some notes for what remains of his army record. He enlisted on the 6th August 1914, two days after the start of the war. He was 22 years and 4 months, occupation a Clerk, and he lived with his parents William Moore Kinman and Mary at 22, High Street, Stratford on Avon. He was posted on the 6th August 1914 to the Warwickshire, Royal Horse Artillery. After he completed his training he embarked to France on the 30th October 1914. He was promoted to Acting Bombardier on the 18th December 1915, Bombardier on the 15th June 1916, Corporal on the 9th April 1917 and Sergeant on the 25th April 1917. He was awarded the Military Medal on the 6th July 1917 and the Bar to the Military Medal on the 16th October 1917. While at the front he was wounded by a gas shell attack on the 30th November 1917 after medical treatment in the field he was transferred to England on the 7th December 1917 possibly to a hospital. He was issued with Silver War Badge on the 2nd February 1918 and medically discharged to pension on the 19th December 1918.

 

 

HOWKINS, Sidney Arthur. Bombardier (CWGC have Driver) 614097, 2/1st Warwickshire Battery, Royal Horse Artillery died 29/09/1917. He was the son of Henry Edward and Esther Howkins. His elder brother William Henry also died in service. He is at rest in Bard Cottage Cemetery, Belgium.

 

 

BAILEY, Arthur William. Gunner 614360, Royal Horse Artillery, 15th Warwickshire Battery died of wounds on the 02/08/1917 aged 24. He was the son of Arthur William and Elizabeth Rebecca Bailey, of 3, Albert Terrace, Great William Street, Stratford-on-Avon. He is at rest in Mendinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium.

 

 

GOODMAN, Anthony Thomas. Gunner, 614488, 15th Warwickshire Brigade, Royal Horse Artillery killed in action on the 30/08/1917. He is at Rest in Duhallow A.D.S. (Advance Dressing Station) Cemetery, Belgium.

 

 

PRIEST, William Archibald, Driver 614431, Royal Horse Artillery, 15th Warwickshire Battery, killed in action on the 21/04/1917. He was the brother of Mrs C Neale of 14A, Windsor Street, Stratford on Avon. He is at rest in Bearains Road Cemetery, Beaurains, France.

 

 

PRIEST, William Archibald, Driver 614431, Royal Horse Artillery, 15th Warwickshire Battery, killed in action on the 21/04/1917. He was the brother of Mrs C Neale of 14A, Windsor Street, Stratford on Avon. He is at rest in Bearains Road Cemetery, Beaurains, France

 

 

WARWICKSHIRE YEOMANRY

 

 

WATERS, Rowland William. Sergeant (CWGC have Lance Corporal) 310370, Warwickshire Yeomanry died 19/04/1917 aged 25. He was the son of Harry and Ellen Waters, of 20, Great William St., Stratford-on-Avon. He is commemorated on the Jerusalem Memorial, Israel and Palestine (including Gaza)

 

 

COWLEY, Horace William. Corporal 311208, 2/1st Warwickshire Yeomanry died 29th October 1918 aged 29. He is at rest in Stratford on Avon Cemetery, Warwickshire.

 

 

JACKSON, Aubrey John. Lance Corporal 310495, Warwickshire Yeomanry died 19/04/1917 aged 21. He was the son of John Henry and Fanny, of 7, Kew Street, Stratford-on-Avon. He is commemorated on the Jerusalem Memorial, Israel and Palestine (including Gaza)

 

 

LIDZY Robert. Lance Corporal 2287, 1/1st Warwickshire Yeomanry died 21/08/1915 aged 30. He was the son of John and Kate Lidzy, of Stratford-on-Avon and he was the husband of Constance Eleanor Lidzy, of 3, Percy Street, Stratford-on-Avon. He is at rest in Green Hill Cemetery, Turkey, including Gallipoli.

 

 

RUSSELL, George Henry. Lance Corporal 310280, 1st Warwickshire Yeomanry died 02/04/1917. He was the son of William Henry and Alice Elizabeth of Stratford on Avon. He is at rest in Kantara War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt.

 

 

BERRY, Harold (k/a Harry). Trooper 2685, Warwickshire Imperial Yeomanry died 1st May 1915 aged 19 at Cirencester Park Camp. He was the son James and Elizabeth Berry, Swans Nest Cottage, Stratford-on-Avon and the brother of James who also fell. He is at rest in Stratford on Avon Cemetery, Warwickshire.

 

 

WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT

 

 

BARBER, Gordon Henderson, (M.C.) 2nd Lieutenant 8th Worcestershire Regiment died 20/10/1918 aged 19. He was the son of Alexander and Rebecca Barber, of 8, Evesham Place, Stratford-on-Avon. Student of Birmingham University. He is at rest in St Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen.

 

 

WESSON, Arthur, Sergeant 10575, 4th Worcestershire Regiment killed in action on the 09/10/1917. His wife, Jessie was awarded a War Gratuity on the 11th March 1918, revised on the 13th November 1919. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

 

 

MULLIS, Reginald Albert Butler, Lance Corporal 52390, 1st Worcestershire Regiment died of wounds on the 25/08/1918 aged 19. He was the son of Esther E Mullis of 18, Evesham Place, Stratford on Avon. He is at rest in Ligny-St. Flochel British Cemetery, Averdoingt, France.

 

 

BENNETT, Henry William. Private 58004, 1st Worcestershire Regiment died 27/09/1918 aged 20. He was the son of Elizabeth Bennett of 1, The Barracks, Shottery, Stratford on Avon. He is at rest in Duisans British Cemetery, Etrun, France.

 

 

DAVIS, Herbert Thomas. (Memorial has E T), Private 33218, 1st Worcestershire Regiment killed in action on the 26/12/1917. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

 

 

DYER, Albert George. Private 35897, 9th Worcestershire Regiment died 4th December 1920 aged 23. He was the son of George Herbert and Amy Dyer, of 54, Birmingham Rd., Stratford-on-Avon. He is at rest in Stratford on Avon Cemetery, Warwickshire.

 

 

GILLETT, Leonard. Private 41191, 1st Worcestershire Regiment died 27/07/1917 aged 32. He was the son of William and Mary Ann Gillett; husband of Florence May Gillett, of Watts Road, Studley, Warwickshire. He is at rest in China Wall Perth Cemetery, Belgium.

 

 

GULLIVER A E could be this person GULLIVER, Albert. Private 9916, 10th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 25/11/1916 aged 23. He was the son of Henry and Betsy Gulliver, of Shottery, Stratford-on-Avon. Native of Cubbington, Leamington. He ts at rest in Etretat Churchyard France.

 

 

LINES, John. Private 16579, 4th Worcestershire Regiment died 06/08/1915. He is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey (including Gallipoli).

 

 

PADDOCK, Frederick Thomas. Private 21745, 1st Worcestershire Regiment died 05/06/1918. He is at rest in Rethel French National Cemetery, Ardennes, France.

 

 

ROYAL FIELD ARTILLERY

 

 

BUTCHER, Frederick. Major, A Battery, 92nd Brigade, Royal Field Artillery died 22/05/1918 aged 35. He was the son of Mr. John Butcher, and of Mrs. Butcher, of 1, Gresham Rd., Cambridge and he was the husband of Nora Ester Dene Eccles (formerly Butcher), of London. He is at rest in Sucrerie Cemetery, Ablain-St. Nazaire, France.

 

 

CLARKEN, George. Major, Royal Field Artillery died 03/01/1919. He was the husband Annie of 1, Windsor Street, Stratford on Avon. He is at rest in Ripon Cemetery, Yorkshire.

 

 

WOOLAND, Horace Edgar. Bombardier 9113, 107th Battery, 23rd Brigade, Royal Field Artillery died 18/08/1916 aged 22. He was the son of Henry James and Elizabeth Wooland, of 446, Park Rd. North, Birkenhead. He is at rest in Peronne Road Cemetery, Maricourt, Somme, France.

 

 

GILBERT, Thomas. Gunner (CWGC have Bombardier) 53110, 132nd Battery, 1st Brigade, Royal Field Artillery died 09/05/1915. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.

 

 

TURVEY, William. Gunner 65151, A Battery, 108th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery died 03/12/1918 aged 25. He was the son of William and Mary Elizabeth Turvey, of 41, Ely St., Stratford-on-Avon. He is at rest in Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille, France.

 

 

WILLOUGHBY, Frank. Gunner 212791, d Battery, 74th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery died 02/06/1918 aged 32. He was the husband of Ada of 41 Bath Street, Leamington Spa. He is at rest in Bienvillers Military Cemetery, France.

 

 

ROYAL GARRISON ARTILLERY

 

 

BEARLEY Albert James. Gunner 4079, 152nd Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery killed in action on the 12/09/1917 aged 21. He was the son of Alfred James and Louisa Bearley, of Stratford-on-Avon. He is at rest in Artillery Wood Cemetery, Belgium.

 

 

REASON, Harry. Gunner 110032, 294th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery died 24/09/1917 aged 35. He was the husband of Florence of 63 High Street, King’s Heath, Birmingham. He is at rest in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium.

 

 

WING, Harry Stanley. Gunner 85898, 70th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery died 29/04/1918. He was the son of W. and Letitia Wing, of 5, Irchester Rd., Rushden, Northants. His brother Bertie also fell. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium. His brother Bertie was killed in action on the 1st July 1916 as Sergeant 288, 16th County of London, Queens Westminster Rifles, London Regiment. He is at rest in Gommecourt British Cemetery No2, Hebuterne, France.

 

 

HARRIS, Frank. Driver (CWGC has Gunner) 108859, 192nd Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery died 18/10/1918. He is at rest in Doiran Military Cemetery, Greece.

 

 

ROYAL ENGINEERS

 

 

BRYAN, Cecil Clive (D.S.O.) Major, 490th Field Coy, Royal Engineers killed during an enemy aerial bombardment of Dominion Camp near Ypres on the 11/08/1917. He lived at at Holmwood College, Hastings Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, Sussex. London Gazette dated 1st December 1908. Royal Engineers. 2nd Home Counties Field Company, Home Counties Divisional Engineers; Lieutenant Cecil Clive Bryan, Cadet Corps, University and St.Leonard's Collegiate Schools, Hastings, to be Second Lieutenant Dated 18th June, 1908. He is at rest in Reninghelst New Military Cemetery, Belgium.

 

 

SCOTT-SMITH, Eric Henry. 2nd Lieutenant, 14th Fortress Company, Royal Engineers died of dysentery at Mudros Bay Island, Lemnos 20/10/1915 aged 20. He was the son of Hon. Mr. Justice H. Scott-Smith, of Lahore, Punjab, India. Born at Sialkot, Punjab. Educated at Clifton College, Bristol. He is at rest in Portianos Military Cemetery, Greece. ourheroes.southdublinlibraries.ie/ga/node/16483

 

 

THOMPSON, Patrick Stapler. (M.C.) Lieutenant, 466th Field Company, Royal Engineers died 27/04/1918 aged 32. He was the son of Francis Ladbury Thompson and Mary Anne Thompson; husband of Lizzie Thompson, of 15, Pine Apple Road, King's Heath, Birmingham. He is at rest in Fouquieres Churchyard Extension, France

 

 

Extract from the London Gazette dated 14th September 1917, Supplement 30287, Page 9585

 

 

2nd Lt. Patrick Stapler Thompson, R.E. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in taping out a jumping-off line for an infantry attack under exceptionally difficult and dangerous conditions. He crawled out, and successfully .completed his task, working by means of a luminous compass. He was exposed the whole time to machine-gun fire from the enemy, who were posted in shell holes at close range. He had previously made a daring and successful reconnaissance 'of the captured ground under fire, in order that no time should be lost in getting his men to work. He set a, magnificent example.

 

 

MOUND, John Thomas. Lance Corporal 62256, 15th Signal Coy, Royal Engineers died 04/10/1915 aged 37. He was the son of Thomas and Annie Mound, of Fairfield Street, Manchester, and he was the husband of Elizabeth, nee Launchbury who he married in 1901, of 13, Arden Terrace, Birmingham Road, Stratford-on-Avon. He is at rest in Lillers Communal Cemetery, France.

 

 

HORNSEY, Thomas. Sapper 112720, 179th Tunnelling Company, Royal Engineers died 31/12/1915. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

 

 

WILLEY, Albert. Sapper 42337, 71st Field Company, Royal Engineers killed in action on the 09.12/1915 at Gallipoli. He is at rest in Green Hill Cemetery, Turkey (including Gallipoli)

 

 

ROYAL NAVY

 

 

DENNING, Charles Gordon. Sub- Lieutenant, Royal Navy on H.M.S. Morris died 24/05/1918 aged 21. He was the son of Charles and Clara of The Hermitage, Whitchurch, Hampshire. He is at rest in All Hallows Church Cemetery, Whitchurch, Hampshire.

 

 

LAWRENCE, W J Lieutenant. Royal Navy I have been unable to find any record relating to the person. The Royal Naval Medal Ross does not have a W J Lawrence (Laurence) listed.

 

 

SMITH, John Joseph. Able Seaman, BristolZ/3364, 189th Brigade. Machine Gun Coy. Royal Navy (VR) died 24/04/1917 aged 25. He was the son of Joseph and Emma Smith, of 1, Park Cottage, Quest Hills Rd., Malvern. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France. (Please note there are only two J J Smith’s for the Royal Navy. The other one is Stoker, 1st Class SS/110583, HMS Formidable, Royal Navy, died 01/01/1915 aged 24. He was the son of Thomas and Cecilia of 64 Thurston Road, Lewisham, London. He is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent.

 

 

WESSON, William. Ordinary Seaman J/40028, HMS Victory 1, Royal Navy died 16/04/1918. He is at rest in Haslar Royal Naval Cemetery, Hampshire.

 

 

ROYAL NAVAL AIR SERVICE

 

 

WILMOT, Wilfred Henry. Flight Sub- Lieutenant, 10 Squadron Royal Naval Air Service died 03/02/1918 aged 19. He was the son of Mr. William Henry, and Ada K. Wilmot, of Warley Croft, Tiddington Road, Stratford-on-Avon. (Wills and Admin have the following) He lived at Belmont, Maidenhead Road, Stratford on Avon, and he died at Oostnieu Kerke, Flanders. His effects went his father, William Henry. He is at rest in Dadizeele New British Cemetery, Belgium.

 

 

ROYAL MARINE LIGHT INFANTRY

 

 

BAKER, Edward. Private PO/1627(S) 1st Royal Marine Light Infantry. Enlisted on the 31/08/1916 died 25/08/1918 aged 36. He was the son of George and Ann of Stratford on Avon. He is commemorated on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial, France.

 

 

SALMON, George. Private PLY2104(S), 2nd Royal Marine Light Infantry died 26/10/1917. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

 

 

SEENEY, Hugh. Private PO/14615, Royal Marine Light Infantry on H.M.S. Good Hope died 01/11/1914. He was the son of John and Marcella of Warwick Road, Stratford on Avon. He is commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire.

 

 

ROYAL HORSE ARTILLERY

 

 

TALBOT, Eric Lawrence. Lieutenant, C Battery, Royal Horse Artillery died 23/10/1914 aged 30. He was the son of John Arthur and Alice Buckley Talbot of Newtown, Montgomershire. He is at rest in Ypres Town Cemetery, Belgium.

 

 

ROYAL GLOUCESTERSHIRE HUSSARS YEOMANRY

 

 

VIVEASH, Herbert. Trooper 1770, Royal Gloucestershire Hussars Yeomanry killed in action on the 09/01/1917 aged 26 in Egypt. He was born in NorthLeach Gloucestershire, enlisted at Stroud Gloucestershire and he was the son of Orial, road surveyor and Emily Elizabeth of Lower Slaughter, Gloucestershire. In 1911 he was living with his brother, Simon Oriel and his wife in Market Place, Northleach. He was employed as an assistant road surveyor. His brother William Henry, Tank Corps also fell in the war. His effects went to his mother. He is at rest in Kantara War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt.

 

 

LEICESTERSHIRE YEOMANRY

 

 

BERRY, John Albert. Sergeant 1464, Leicestershire Yeomanry died 13/05/1915 aged 32. He was the son of Thomas and Eliza of 36, Henley Street, Stratford on Avon. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.

 

 

OXFORDSHIRE YEOMANRY

 

 

WINSPEAR, Alfred Edwin. Trooper 57317, (Memorial has Oxfordshire Yeomanry) (CWGC and SDGW have 3rd Worcestershire Regiment) killed in action on the 26/04/1918 aged 19. He was the son of Ernest Alfred and Dora Ann of 81A, West Street, Stratford on Avon. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

 

 

He may have been attached to the Worcestershire Regiment.

 

 

KING EDWARDS HORSE

 

 

BROWN, Herbert Cavis. Trooper 1341, 2nd King Edwards Horse died 25th May 1915 aged 31. He was the son of William and Mary of Stratford on Avon. He is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial, France.

 

 

OXFORDSHIRE and BUCKINGHAMSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY

 

 

EASON, Fred. Sergeant 11945, 2nd Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry died 13/11/1916 aged 20. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Eason, of The Cottage, Maidenhead Rd., Stratford-on-Avon. He is at rest in Munich Trench British Cemetery, Beaumont-Hamel, Somme, France.

 

 

BELCHER, Alfred Mark. Private 14094, 7th Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry died of wounds 18/08/1916 aged 27. He was the son of Harry and Ellen of 202, Luddington Stratford on Avon. He is at rest in Karasouli Military Cemetery, Greece.

 

 

WILSON, William. Private 33022, 6th Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, formerly Private 6169, Royal Warwickshire Regiment killed in action on the 10/08/1917. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

 

 

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE and DERBYSHIRE REGIMENT (Sherwood Foresters)

 

 

ROSE, John William. Lance Corporal 35125, 11th Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment, Sherwood Foresters killed in action 17/10/1917 aged 29. He was the son of Mrs. Mary Rose, of West St., Stratford-on-Avon, and the late Edwin Rose. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

 

 

LOYAL NORTH LANCASHIRE REGIMENT

 

 

CARTER, Aubrey John (D S O, Mentioned in Despatches) Major, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment died 04/11/1914 aged 42. He was the son of T. A. Carter, of Shottery Hall, Stratford-on-Avon and he was the husband of Edith Mary Carter. Served in the South African Campaign. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.

 

 

ROYAL BERKSHIRE REGIMENT

 

 

CALLAWAY, Charles Mavies. Corporal 3324, 2/4th Berkshire Regiment died 27th August 1916 aged 25. He was the son of John and Sara A of 73, Brook Green, London. He is at rest in Laventie Military Cemetery, La Gorgue, France.

 

 

WOOD, Walter Ernest. Private 20908, 5th Royal Berkshire Regiment died 27/04/1917 aged 34. He was the son of Mrs. Elizabeth Wood, of 45, West St., Stratford-on-Avon. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.

 

 

NICHOLLS, Harry Edward Earls. Private (CWGC have Lance Corporal) 20219, 2nd Royal Berkshire Regiment died 18/03/1917 aged 24. He was the son of Mrs A J Nicholls of 67, Addison Road, reading, Berkshire. He is at rest in Bray Military Cemetery, Somme, France.

 

 

TAYLOR, Frederick. Private 22257, 8th Royal Berkshire Regiment killed in action 18th August 1916 aged 22. He was the son of John and Elizabeth of 48, Shakesbury Street, Stratford on Avon. He is commemorated on his parents memorial in Stratford on Avon Cemetery, Warwickshire and also on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

 

 

MIDDLESEX REGIMENT

 

 

GIBBS, Francis Edgar. (M.M.) Signaller 2302, 23rd Middlesex Regiment died 25/06/1917 aged 20. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Gibbs, of 17, Bordon Place, Strafford-on-Avon. He is at rest in Bus House Cemetery, Belgium.

 

 

KING’S ROYAL RIFLE CORPS

 

 

NORBURY, Francis Campbell. Captain, 6th, attached to the 1st King’s Royal Rifle Corps died 10/01/1915 aged 32. He was the son of Mrs. E. T. Norbury, of The Lench House, Stratford-on-Avon, and the late Mr. T. W. Norbury. Educated at Oundle and St. John's College, Cambridge. House-master at Oundle at outbreak of war. He is at rest in Le Touret Military Cemetery, Richebourg-L’Avoue, France.

 

 

KEMP, Richard Charles. Sergeant (CWGC have Lance Sergeant) 7960, 1st King’s Royal Rifle Corps died 17/08/1917. He is at rest in Berlin South Western Cemetery, Brandenburg, Germany, formerly West Berlin.

 

 

Some notes from what remains of his army record.

 

 

He enlisted into the King’s Royal Rifle Corps aged 18 years and 10 months on the 19th May 1907. He lived with his parents Thomas and Martha at, 31 Great William Street, Stratford on Avon and he was employed as a agricultural labourer. He was stationed on enlistment at Colchester, posted to Egypt on the 16th December 1907, then Gosport, England on the 12th February 1909 and Aldershot on the 29th September 1911. He was in the Military Hospital, Cairo from the 13th March 1908 to 9th May 1908 suffering from impetigo. He was married on the 14th December 1912 at Stratford on Avon parish church to Minnie Ada Worrall. They had one son Richard Henry Benson born 16th October 1913 at Stratford on Avon. On the 1st June 1912 he was promoted to Corporal then to Lance Sergeant on the 7th August 1914. He was reported missing in action. Taken a prisoner of war on the 3rd November 1914 while serving with the 14th Battalion.

 

 

BAKER, Thomas. Lance Corporal 10522, 2nd King’s Royal Rifle Corps died 09/05/1915. He is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial, France.

 

 

BEESLEY, Henry Edward Private S/2087, 12th Rifle Brigade, King’s Royal Rifle Corps died 23/05/1916 aged 20. He was the son of Thomas and Mary Ann of 36, Guild Street, Stratford on Avon. His brother Albert William also fell. He is at rest in Potijze Burial Ground Cemetery, Belgium.

 

 

BECKETT, Leonard. Private R/343, 12th King’s Royal Rifle Corps died 06/05/1918. He is at rest in Bergen Communal Cemetery, Mons, Belgium. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He enlisted on the 31st August 1914 and transferred to the army reserve. He was aged 21 and 9 months he lived with his parents, George and Melinda at 51 Bull Street, Stratford on Avon, he was employed as a labourer. He was mobilized on the 1st September 1914 and posted as Private 343, King’s Royal Rifle Corps. No date was found as to when he left England for France. On the 21st March 1918 while fighting in the 12th Battalion he was reported missing, taken prisoner of war camp not stated. On the 6th May 1918 he died of wounds in a War Hospital (looks like ?? Training College) while a prisoner of war.

 

 

GREEN, Harry. Private 12258, 8th Kings Royal Rifle Corps died 24/08/1916 aged 20. He was the son of Mr. R. and Mrs. P. Green, of Cross O'The Hill, Stratford-on-Avon. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

 

 

WILTSHIRE REGIMENT

 

 

HEWINS, Thomas Harold. Lance Corporal 31706, 2nd Wiltshire Regiment, killed in action 03/12/1917 aged 36. He was born in Stratford on Avon and enlisted at Winchester, Hampshire. He was the son of Thomas and Mary Ann Hewins, of Stratford-on-Avon and he was the husband of Emily Hewins, of Jessie Villa, Gordon Avenue, Highcliffe Park, Winchester. He is at rest in Hooge Crater Cemetery, Belgium.

 

 

JACKSON, Arthur. Private 26243, 5th Wiltshire Regiment, formerly served as Private 135252, Royal Field Artillery killed in action 29/03/1917 at Mesopotamia. He was born, lived and enlisted at Stratford on Avon. He is commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq.

 

 

NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE REGIMENT

 

 

REDDING, (READING) Walter. Private 49422, 3rd North Staffordshire Regiment died 30/10/1917 aged 36. He was the husband of Nancy of 5, Jesson Street, West Bromwich. Native of Stratford on Avon. He is at rest All Saints Churchyard Extension, West Bromwich, Staffordshire. Birth surname was Redding.

 

 

Some notes from what remains of his army record. He enlisted at Lichfield on the 8th October 1917 as Walter Redding, and was posted to the North Staffordshire Regiment, depot, aged 33 years and 11 months. He lived with his wife Nancy Nee Parsons who he married at All Saints church, Hockley on the 17th June 1915, at 15, Tyne Street, West Bromwich. He was admitted into 1st Northern General Hospital Newcastle on Tyne on the 28th October 1917 with pneumonia and he died in the hospital on the 30th October 1917.

 

 

RIFLE BRIGADE

 

 

POWELL, Percival. 2nd Lieutenant, 9th attached to the 3rd Rifle Brigade killed in action on the 01/08/1915. (Wills and Admin have the following. He lived at Sellwood Lordship Lane, Dulwich Surrey and died 2nd August 1915 at Ypres. His effects went to Alfred Powell, solicitor. He is at rest La Brique Military Cemetery, No 2. Belgium.

 

 

LONDON REGIMENT

 

 

BOX, Walter. Corporal 371940, Post Office Rifles, London Regiment died of wounds 8th April 1918 aged 25 at No 10, General Hospital, Rouen.He was the son of William, postman, and Clara of 9, Mansell Street, Stratford-on-Avon, and brother of Frank who also fell in action. He is commemorated on his parents memorial at Stratford-on-Avon Cemetery, Warwickshire. He is at rest in St Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France.

 

 

AMPHLETT, Frederick. Rifleman 43737, 1st Royal Irish Rifles (Memorial in Stratford Cemetery has London Regiment) died 31/07/1917 aged 39. He was the son of Mrs and Mrs Amphlett of 54, Henley Street, Stratford on Avon. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate M

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