Thorpe Green War Memorial 1914 - 1916
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Thorpe St Andrews - River Green memorial
1914
Lt W H G Dods
(Probably)
Name: DODS, WILLIAM HENRY GORDON
Rank: Lieutenant Regiment/Service: Leicestershire Regiment Unit Text: 1st Bn.
Age: 22 Date of Death: 21/10/1914
Additional information: Son of Maj. William Sandars Dods (Norfolk Regt.) and Eurice Alice Gordon Dods, of "Glengariff," Roundham Rd., Paignton, Devon.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 4. Memorial: PLOEGSTEERT MEMORIAL
www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=1642605
Norlink picture
norlink.norfolk.gov.uk/02_Catalogue/02_013_PictureTitleIn...
Norlink notes
Lieutenant Dods was from Thorpe St. Andrew. He died on October 21st 1914
See comments 1 and 3 below
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Cprl J Weeds
(Probably)
Name: WEEDS, JAMES
Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Royal Marine Light Infantry Unit Text: H.M.S. "Hawke."
Date of Death: 15/10/1914 Service No: CH/11520
Grave/Memorial Reference: 7. Memorial: CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL
www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=3050344
No Picture
Naval Net notes
HMS Hawke, large cruiser of the "Edgar" class, (completed 1893, 7,350 tons, 2-9.2in and 10-6in guns, torpedoed and sunk in North Sea by German U.9, Oct 1914).
www.battleships-cruisers.co.uk/hms_hawke.htm
The Edgar Class cruiser HMS Hawke saw service in World War One as converted depot ship for destroyers and submarines. HMS Hawke was torpedoed and sunk by U- 9 on the 15th October 1914, with the loss of 524 men. (only 70 survivors.)
The nineteenth “HAWK” was a 12-gun twin-screw cruiser, floated out at Chatham in 1891. She was of 7350 tons, 12,000 horse-power, and 20 knots speed. Her length, beam, and draught were 360ft., 60ft., and 24ft. In 1914 the “Hawke,” commanded by Captain Hugh P.E.T. Williams, was engaged in various operations in the North Sea, in connection with the war with Germany. On October 15th the “Hawke,” was successfully torpedoed by a German submarine. The “ Theseus,” which was in company, was unsuccessfully attacked at the same time. The “Hawke” sank in a few minutes, and unfortunately Captain Williams, 26 officers and 500 men were lost with the ship. Four officers and about 60 men were saved.
www.geocities.com/abbertonroh/sawkins.htm
H.M.S. Hawke was an old armoured cruiser operating as part of the 10th Cruiser Squadron assigned to the Northern Patrol. She had originally been launched at Chatham in 1891 and was one of the oldest ships still in service. H.M.S. Hawke was being used as a training ship and had many young cadets on board. She had been recommissioned in February 1913 with a nucleus crew and had come up to her full complement on the outbreak of war in August 1914. During September 1914, she had visited Lerwick.
On the fateful day she was in the northern waters of the North Sea with a similar ship, H.M.S. Theseus when they were attacked. They were operating on October 15th 1914 without a destroyer screen. Unfortunately they were slower than the submarine U9, which was tracking them. Their position was some 60 miles off Aberdeen. At the time, H.M.S. Hawke had just turned to intercept a neutral Norwegian collier.
The U-Boat Commander was Lieutenant Weddigen. He missed the Theseus with his first torpedo but unfortunately hit H.M.S. Hawke amidships near a magazine. The detonation was followed by a second terrific explosion, in which a large number of the crew were killed. The ship sank within 5 minutes and was only able to launch one ship's boat. Five hundred and twenty five perished, including Claude. Only the 49 men in the long boat were saved. They were picked up 3 hours later by a Norwegian steamer. H.M.S. Theseus was under strict Admiralty orders not to attempt to pick up survivors, as only several weeks earlier there had been a disaster. On that occasion, on the 22nd September, both H.M.S. Hogue and H.M.S. Cressy had also been torpedoed when going to pick up survivors from H.M.S. Aboukir. The submarine that had sunk these three ships had again been Lieutenant Otto Weddigen.
However, had they had sufficient time to launch other lifeboats from H.M.S. Hawke, then undoubtedly more would have been saved by the Norwegians.
There is a Corporal George Weeds
Name: WEEDS, GEORGE WILLIAM
Rank: Corporal Regiment/Service: East Yorkshire Regiment Unit Text: 2nd Bn.
Age: 24 Date of Death: 06/02/1915 Service No: 8757
Additional information: Son of George and Eliza Weeds, of Mills Rd., Vogeltown, Brooklyn, Wellington, New Zealand. London, England.
Grave/Memorial Reference: B. 16. Cemetery: RAMPARTS CEMETERY, LILLE GATE
www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=446971
(Again, no obvious link with Thorpe)
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L\Cprl S J Whatley
Name: WHATLEY, SYDNEY JOHN
Rank: Lance Corporal Regiment/Service: Coldstream Guards Unit Text: 1st Bn.
Age: 22 Date of Death: 14/09/1914 Service No: 8919
Additional information: Son of Mr. G. R. Whatley, of 15, Goldwell Rd., Lakenham, Norwich.
Grave/Memorial Reference: IV. J. 4. Cemetery: VENDRESSE BRITISH CEMETERY
www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=323246
Norlink Picture
norlink.norfolk.gov.uk/02_Catalogue/02_013_PictureTitleIn...
Norlink notes
Sidney Whatley was from Thorpe St. Andrew, Norwich. He was killed in action on 14th September 1914
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Pvte A Luker
Name: LUKER, ALFRED Initials: A
Rank: Private
Regiment: Northumberland Fusiliers
Unit Text: 1st Bn.
Age: 27 Date of Death: 09/09/1914 Service No: 963
Additional information: Son of Alfred Luker, of 7, Ebenezer Terrace, Wymondham, Norfolk. Served on the North West Frontier of India (1908).
Memorial: LA FERTE-SOUS-JOUARRE MEMORIAL
www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=879543
Norlink Picture
norlink.norfolk.gov.uk/02_Catalogue/02_013_PictureTitleIn...
Norlink notes
Private Luker was from Thorpe St. Andrew, Norwich. He died on 9th September 1914
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1915
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2nd Lt L C Wilson
Name: WILSON, LAURENCE CECIL
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Regiment: Norfolk Regiment
Age: 19
Date of Death: 12/08/1915
Additional information: Son of Cecil and Annie M. Wilson, of High House, Thorpe.
Grave/Memorial Reference: In South-West part. Cemetery: THORPE-NEXT-NORWICH (ST. ANDREW) CHURCH CEMETERY
www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=2802347
Norlink Picture
norlink.norfolk.gov.uk/02_Catalogue/02_013_PictureTitleIn...
Norlink notes
Second Lieutenant Wilson died of his wounds, 12th August 1915.
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Private B E Newson
(Probably)
Name: NEWSON, BASIL ERIC
Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Essex Regiment Unit Text: 1st Bn.
Date of Death: 13/08/1915 Service No: 20617
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 144 to 150 or 229 to 233. Memorial: HELLES MEMORIAL
www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=683076
Norlink picture
norlink.norfolk.gov.uk/02_Catalogue/02_013_PictureTitleIn...
Norlink notes
Private Newson was from Thorpe St. Andrew, Norwich. He died on 13th August 1915
Picture title says 3rd Norfolk Regiment and Essex Regiment
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Private J Newstead
Name: NEWSTEAD, JAMES ROBERT
Rank: Private
Regiment: Norfolk Regiment
Unit Text: 1st Bn.
Date of Death: 12/03/1915 Service No: 7301
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 4. Memorial: YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL
www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=918819
Norlink Picture
norlink.norfolk.gov.uk/02_Catalogue/02_013_PictureTitleIn...
Norlink notes
Private Newstead was from Thorpe St. Andrew. He died 13th December 1915.
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Private F Peachman
Name: PEACHMAN, FREDERICK
Rank: Private
Regiment: Norfolk Regiment
Unit Text: 7th Bn.
Date of Death: 13/10/1915 Service No: 12040
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 30 and 31. Memorial: LOOS MEMORIAL
www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=1766507
Norlink Picture
norlink.norfolk.gov.uk/02_Catalogue/02_013_PictureTitleIn...
But note Picture says Harry Peachman in handwritten in the frame - see below
Norlink notes
Private Peachman was from Thorpe St. Andrew in Norwich. He died on 13th October 1915
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Private H G Peachman
Name: PEACHMAN, HARRY GEORGE
Rank: Private
Regiment: Essex Regiment
Unit Text: 1st Bn.
Date of Death: 13/08/1915 Service No: 20703
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 144 to 150 or 229 to 233. Memorial: HELLES MEMORIAL
www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=683124
No Norlink picture - but possibly the picture attributed by Norlink as being Frederick may actually be Harry.
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Private W Woodcock
Name: WOODCOCK, WILLIAM VALENTINE
Rank: Private
Regiment: Norfolk Regiment
Unit Text: "D" Coy. 9th Bn.
Age: 23 Date of Death: 26/09/1915 Service No: 15701
Additional information: Son of Joseph and Harriet Woodcock, of 2, School Lane, Thorpe, Norwich.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 30 and 31. Memorial: LOOS MEMORIAL
www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=737717
Norlink Picture
norlink.norfolk.gov.uk/02_Catalogue/02_013_PictureTitleIn...
Norlink notes
Private Woodcock was from Thorpe St. Andrew, Norwich. He died on 26th September 1915
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1916
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2nd Lt T W Dowse
Name: DOWSE, THOMAS WILLIAM
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Regiment/Service: Royal Engineers
Unit Text: 34th Div. Sigs.
Date of Death: 07/09/1916
Cemetery: GOLDERS GREEN CREMATORIUM
www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=4028126
Norlink Picture
norlink.norfolk.gov.uk/02_Catalogue/02_013_PictureTitleIn...
Norlink notes
Dowse, Second Lieutenant Thomas William, M.C., Norfolk Yeomanry, 10th Norfolks, 34th Div. Roayl Engineers.
Second Lieutenant was born in Dublin on 23rd January 1893, the son of Russell and Edith Annie Dowse. He enlisted in October 1914 and was killed on 7th September 1916. This photograph was donated by his parents.
Thomas is also mentioned on the Royal Engineers memorial in Norwich Cathedral
www.roll-of-honour.com/Norfolk/NorwichCathedral34thNfkDiv...
Thomas’s MC was confirmed in the London Gazette of the 27th July 1916 - unfortunately the scan cuts off all the relevant details.
www.gazettes-online.co.uk/ViewPDF.aspx?pdf=29684&geot... dowse&exact=&atleast=&similar=
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Corporal J G Bird
Name: BIRD, JOHN GORDON
Rank: Corporal
Regiment: Coldstream Guards
Unit Text: 1st Bn.
Age: 20 Date of Death: 15/09/1916 Service No: 10791
Additional information: Son of William Jesse and Alice Bird, of Thunder Lane, Thorpe St. Andrew, Norwich.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 7 D and 8 D. Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=768833
Norlink - no trace
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Private B Barnard
Probably
Name: BARNARD, BENJAMIN
Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Royal Fusiliers Unit Text: 35th Bn.
Age: 36 Date of Death: 05/12/1916 Service No: 39426
Additional information: Son of Henry and Elizabeth Barnard, of Skeyton, Norfolk.
Grave/Memorial Reference: O. III. G. 11. Cemetery: ST. SEVER CEMETERY EXTENSION, ROUEN
www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=515812
Two other B Barnard, but no obvious link to the area.
Norlink - no trace
see comment 2 below - definately this man
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Private W C Fox,
Probably
Name: FOX Initials: W C
Rank: Private
Regiment: Norfolk Regiment
Unit Text: 8th Bn.
Date of Death: 06/08/1916 Service No: 24210
Grave/Memorial Reference: III. P. 6. Cemetery: QUARRY CEMETERY, MONTAUBAN
www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=245288
Norlink - no trace
see comment 2 below - definately this man
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Private G S Hart
Name: HART, GILBERT SPENCER
Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Norfolk Regiment Unit Text: 8th Bn.
Age: 20 Date of Death: 01/07/1916 Service No: 13186
Additional information: Son of George and Emma Hart, of Yew Cottage, Chapel Lane, Thorpe, Norwich.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 1 C and 1 D. Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=790042
Norlink Picture
norlink.norfolk.gov.uk/02_Catalogue/02_013_PictureTitleIn...
The 6th Battalion, Royal Berks went over the top alongside the 8th Norfolks on the first day of the Somme. The story of what happened to the two units can be read here,
www.6throyalberks.co.uk/1stJuly/default.html
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Private A Newstead
Probably - (see Norlink information)
Name: NEWSTEAD Initials: A
Rank: Private
Regiment: Royal Sussex Regiment
Unit Text: 2nd Bn.
Date of Death: 27/09/1916 Service No: 14716
Grave/Memorial Reference: D. 18. Cemetery: MILLENCOURT COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION
www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=43973
Norlink Picture
norlink.norfolk.gov.uk/02_Catalogue/02_013_PictureTitleIn...
Albert is down as the Royal Sussex Regiment but appears to wearing the Britannia cap badge of the Royal Norfolks?
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Private E F Sabberton
Name: SABBERTON, ERNEST FREDERICK EDWARD
Rank: Rifleman
Regiment: London Regiment (Queen Victoria's Rifles)
Unit Text: "A" Coy. 1st/9th Bn.
Age: 35
Date of Death: 09/10/1916 Service No: 5661
Additional information: Son of Edward and Emma Jane Sabberton, of Thorpe, Norwich.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 9 C. Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=810897
No Norlink match
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Private F Weeds
Name: WEEDS, FREDERICK
Rank: Private
Regiment: Norfolk Regiment
Unit Text: 7th Bn.
Date of Death: 12/10/1916
Service No: 16056
Grave/Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 1 C and 1 D. Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=820202
No Norlink Match
see comment 2 below - definately this man
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Thorpe Green War Memorial 1914 - 1916
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Thorpe St Andrews - River Green memorial
1914
Lt W H G Dods
(Probably)
Name: DODS, WILLIAM HENRY GORDON
Rank: Lieutenant Regiment/Service: Leicestershire Regiment Unit Text: 1st Bn.
Age: 22 Date of Death: 21/10/1914
Additional information: Son of Maj. William Sandars Dods (Norfolk Regt.) and Eurice Alice Gordon Dods, of "Glengariff," Roundham Rd., Paignton, Devon.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 4. Memorial: PLOEGSTEERT MEMORIAL
www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=1642605
Norlink picture
norlink.norfolk.gov.uk/02_Catalogue/02_013_PictureTitleIn...
Norlink notes
Lieutenant Dods was from Thorpe St. Andrew. He died on October 21st 1914
See comments 1 and 3 below
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Cprl J Weeds
(Probably)
Name: WEEDS, JAMES
Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Royal Marine Light Infantry Unit Text: H.M.S. "Hawke."
Date of Death: 15/10/1914 Service No: CH/11520
Grave/Memorial Reference: 7. Memorial: CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL
www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=3050344
No Picture
Naval Net notes
HMS Hawke, large cruiser of the "Edgar" class, (completed 1893, 7,350 tons, 2-9.2in and 10-6in guns, torpedoed and sunk in North Sea by German U.9, Oct 1914).
www.battleships-cruisers.co.uk/hms_hawke.htm
The Edgar Class cruiser HMS Hawke saw service in World War One as converted depot ship for destroyers and submarines. HMS Hawke was torpedoed and sunk by U- 9 on the 15th October 1914, with the loss of 524 men. (only 70 survivors.)
The nineteenth “HAWK” was a 12-gun twin-screw cruiser, floated out at Chatham in 1891. She was of 7350 tons, 12,000 horse-power, and 20 knots speed. Her length, beam, and draught were 360ft., 60ft., and 24ft. In 1914 the “Hawke,” commanded by Captain Hugh P.E.T. Williams, was engaged in various operations in the North Sea, in connection with the war with Germany. On October 15th the “Hawke,” was successfully torpedoed by a German submarine. The “ Theseus,” which was in company, was unsuccessfully attacked at the same time. The “Hawke” sank in a few minutes, and unfortunately Captain Williams, 26 officers and 500 men were lost with the ship. Four officers and about 60 men were saved.
www.geocities.com/abbertonroh/sawkins.htm
H.M.S. Hawke was an old armoured cruiser operating as part of the 10th Cruiser Squadron assigned to the Northern Patrol. She had originally been launched at Chatham in 1891 and was one of the oldest ships still in service. H.M.S. Hawke was being used as a training ship and had many young cadets on board. She had been recommissioned in February 1913 with a nucleus crew and had come up to her full complement on the outbreak of war in August 1914. During September 1914, she had visited Lerwick.
On the fateful day she was in the northern waters of the North Sea with a similar ship, H.M.S. Theseus when they were attacked. They were operating on October 15th 1914 without a destroyer screen. Unfortunately they were slower than the submarine U9, which was tracking them. Their position was some 60 miles off Aberdeen. At the time, H.M.S. Hawke had just turned to intercept a neutral Norwegian collier.
The U-Boat Commander was Lieutenant Weddigen. He missed the Theseus with his first torpedo but unfortunately hit H.M.S. Hawke amidships near a magazine. The detonation was followed by a second terrific explosion, in which a large number of the crew were killed. The ship sank within 5 minutes and was only able to launch one ship's boat. Five hundred and twenty five perished, including Claude. Only the 49 men in the long boat were saved. They were picked up 3 hours later by a Norwegian steamer. H.M.S. Theseus was under strict Admiralty orders not to attempt to pick up survivors, as only several weeks earlier there had been a disaster. On that occasion, on the 22nd September, both H.M.S. Hogue and H.M.S. Cressy had also been torpedoed when going to pick up survivors from H.M.S. Aboukir. The submarine that had sunk these three ships had again been Lieutenant Otto Weddigen.
However, had they had sufficient time to launch other lifeboats from H.M.S. Hawke, then undoubtedly more would have been saved by the Norwegians.
There is a Corporal George Weeds
Name: WEEDS, GEORGE WILLIAM
Rank: Corporal Regiment/Service: East Yorkshire Regiment Unit Text: 2nd Bn.
Age: 24 Date of Death: 06/02/1915 Service No: 8757
Additional information: Son of George and Eliza Weeds, of Mills Rd., Vogeltown, Brooklyn, Wellington, New Zealand. London, England.
Grave/Memorial Reference: B. 16. Cemetery: RAMPARTS CEMETERY, LILLE GATE
www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=446971
(Again, no obvious link with Thorpe)
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L\Cprl S J Whatley
Name: WHATLEY, SYDNEY JOHN
Rank: Lance Corporal Regiment/Service: Coldstream Guards Unit Text: 1st Bn.
Age: 22 Date of Death: 14/09/1914 Service No: 8919
Additional information: Son of Mr. G. R. Whatley, of 15, Goldwell Rd., Lakenham, Norwich.
Grave/Memorial Reference: IV. J. 4. Cemetery: VENDRESSE BRITISH CEMETERY
www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=323246
Norlink Picture
norlink.norfolk.gov.uk/02_Catalogue/02_013_PictureTitleIn...
Norlink notes
Sidney Whatley was from Thorpe St. Andrew, Norwich. He was killed in action on 14th September 1914
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Pvte A Luker
Name: LUKER, ALFRED Initials: A
Rank: Private
Regiment: Northumberland Fusiliers
Unit Text: 1st Bn.
Age: 27 Date of Death: 09/09/1914 Service No: 963
Additional information: Son of Alfred Luker, of 7, Ebenezer Terrace, Wymondham, Norfolk. Served on the North West Frontier of India (1908).
Memorial: LA FERTE-SOUS-JOUARRE MEMORIAL
www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=879543
Norlink Picture
norlink.norfolk.gov.uk/02_Catalogue/02_013_PictureTitleIn...
Norlink notes
Private Luker was from Thorpe St. Andrew, Norwich. He died on 9th September 1914
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1915
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2nd Lt L C Wilson
Name: WILSON, LAURENCE CECIL
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Regiment: Norfolk Regiment
Age: 19
Date of Death: 12/08/1915
Additional information: Son of Cecil and Annie M. Wilson, of High House, Thorpe.
Grave/Memorial Reference: In South-West part. Cemetery: THORPE-NEXT-NORWICH (ST. ANDREW) CHURCH CEMETERY
www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=2802347
Norlink Picture
norlink.norfolk.gov.uk/02_Catalogue/02_013_PictureTitleIn...
Norlink notes
Second Lieutenant Wilson died of his wounds, 12th August 1915.
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Private B E Newson
(Probably)
Name: NEWSON, BASIL ERIC
Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Essex Regiment Unit Text: 1st Bn.
Date of Death: 13/08/1915 Service No: 20617
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 144 to 150 or 229 to 233. Memorial: HELLES MEMORIAL
www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=683076
Norlink picture
norlink.norfolk.gov.uk/02_Catalogue/02_013_PictureTitleIn...
Norlink notes
Private Newson was from Thorpe St. Andrew, Norwich. He died on 13th August 1915
Picture title says 3rd Norfolk Regiment and Essex Regiment
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Private J Newstead
Name: NEWSTEAD, JAMES ROBERT
Rank: Private
Regiment: Norfolk Regiment
Unit Text: 1st Bn.
Date of Death: 12/03/1915 Service No: 7301
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 4. Memorial: YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL
www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=918819
Norlink Picture
norlink.norfolk.gov.uk/02_Catalogue/02_013_PictureTitleIn...
Norlink notes
Private Newstead was from Thorpe St. Andrew. He died 13th December 1915.
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Private F Peachman
Name: PEACHMAN, FREDERICK
Rank: Private
Regiment: Norfolk Regiment
Unit Text: 7th Bn.
Date of Death: 13/10/1915 Service No: 12040
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 30 and 31. Memorial: LOOS MEMORIAL
www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=1766507
Norlink Picture
norlink.norfolk.gov.uk/02_Catalogue/02_013_PictureTitleIn...
But note Picture says Harry Peachman in handwritten in the frame - see below
Norlink notes
Private Peachman was from Thorpe St. Andrew in Norwich. He died on 13th October 1915
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Private H G Peachman
Name: PEACHMAN, HARRY GEORGE
Rank: Private
Regiment: Essex Regiment
Unit Text: 1st Bn.
Date of Death: 13/08/1915 Service No: 20703
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 144 to 150 or 229 to 233. Memorial: HELLES MEMORIAL
www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=683124
No Norlink picture - but possibly the picture attributed by Norlink as being Frederick may actually be Harry.
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Private W Woodcock
Name: WOODCOCK, WILLIAM VALENTINE
Rank: Private
Regiment: Norfolk Regiment
Unit Text: "D" Coy. 9th Bn.
Age: 23 Date of Death: 26/09/1915 Service No: 15701
Additional information: Son of Joseph and Harriet Woodcock, of 2, School Lane, Thorpe, Norwich.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 30 and 31. Memorial: LOOS MEMORIAL
www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=737717
Norlink Picture
norlink.norfolk.gov.uk/02_Catalogue/02_013_PictureTitleIn...
Norlink notes
Private Woodcock was from Thorpe St. Andrew, Norwich. He died on 26th September 1915
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1916
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2nd Lt T W Dowse
Name: DOWSE, THOMAS WILLIAM
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Regiment/Service: Royal Engineers
Unit Text: 34th Div. Sigs.
Date of Death: 07/09/1916
Cemetery: GOLDERS GREEN CREMATORIUM
www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=4028126
Norlink Picture
norlink.norfolk.gov.uk/02_Catalogue/02_013_PictureTitleIn...
Norlink notes
Dowse, Second Lieutenant Thomas William, M.C., Norfolk Yeomanry, 10th Norfolks, 34th Div. Roayl Engineers.
Second Lieutenant was born in Dublin on 23rd January 1893, the son of Russell and Edith Annie Dowse. He enlisted in October 1914 and was killed on 7th September 1916. This photograph was donated by his parents.
Thomas is also mentioned on the Royal Engineers memorial in Norwich Cathedral
www.roll-of-honour.com/Norfolk/NorwichCathedral34thNfkDiv...
Thomas’s MC was confirmed in the London Gazette of the 27th July 1916 - unfortunately the scan cuts off all the relevant details.
www.gazettes-online.co.uk/ViewPDF.aspx?pdf=29684&geot... dowse&exact=&atleast=&similar=
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Corporal J G Bird
Name: BIRD, JOHN GORDON
Rank: Corporal
Regiment: Coldstream Guards
Unit Text: 1st Bn.
Age: 20 Date of Death: 15/09/1916 Service No: 10791
Additional information: Son of William Jesse and Alice Bird, of Thunder Lane, Thorpe St. Andrew, Norwich.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 7 D and 8 D. Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=768833
Norlink - no trace
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Private B Barnard
Probably
Name: BARNARD, BENJAMIN
Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Royal Fusiliers Unit Text: 35th Bn.
Age: 36 Date of Death: 05/12/1916 Service No: 39426
Additional information: Son of Henry and Elizabeth Barnard, of Skeyton, Norfolk.
Grave/Memorial Reference: O. III. G. 11. Cemetery: ST. SEVER CEMETERY EXTENSION, ROUEN
www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=515812
Two other B Barnard, but no obvious link to the area.
Norlink - no trace
see comment 2 below - definately this man
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Private W C Fox,
Probably
Name: FOX Initials: W C
Rank: Private
Regiment: Norfolk Regiment
Unit Text: 8th Bn.
Date of Death: 06/08/1916 Service No: 24210
Grave/Memorial Reference: III. P. 6. Cemetery: QUARRY CEMETERY, MONTAUBAN
www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=245288
Norlink - no trace
see comment 2 below - definately this man
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Private G S Hart
Name: HART, GILBERT SPENCER
Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Norfolk Regiment Unit Text: 8th Bn.
Age: 20 Date of Death: 01/07/1916 Service No: 13186
Additional information: Son of George and Emma Hart, of Yew Cottage, Chapel Lane, Thorpe, Norwich.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 1 C and 1 D. Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=790042
Norlink Picture
norlink.norfolk.gov.uk/02_Catalogue/02_013_PictureTitleIn...
The 6th Battalion, Royal Berks went over the top alongside the 8th Norfolks on the first day of the Somme. The story of what happened to the two units can be read here,
www.6throyalberks.co.uk/1stJuly/default.html
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Private A Newstead
Probably - (see Norlink information)
Name: NEWSTEAD Initials: A
Rank: Private
Regiment: Royal Sussex Regiment
Unit Text: 2nd Bn.
Date of Death: 27/09/1916 Service No: 14716
Grave/Memorial Reference: D. 18. Cemetery: MILLENCOURT COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION
www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=43973
Norlink Picture
norlink.norfolk.gov.uk/02_Catalogue/02_013_PictureTitleIn...
Albert is down as the Royal Sussex Regiment but appears to wearing the Britannia cap badge of the Royal Norfolks?
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Private E F Sabberton
Name: SABBERTON, ERNEST FREDERICK EDWARD
Rank: Rifleman
Regiment: London Regiment (Queen Victoria's Rifles)
Unit Text: "A" Coy. 1st/9th Bn.
Age: 35
Date of Death: 09/10/1916 Service No: 5661
Additional information: Son of Edward and Emma Jane Sabberton, of Thorpe, Norwich.
Grave/Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 9 C. Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=810897
No Norlink match
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Private F Weeds
Name: WEEDS, FREDERICK
Rank: Private
Regiment: Norfolk Regiment
Unit Text: 7th Bn.
Date of Death: 12/10/1916
Service No: 16056
Grave/Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 1 C and 1 D. Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=820202
No Norlink Match
see comment 2 below - definately this man
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