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A close-up, artistic portrait photograph of a woman by AI stephen

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Prompt

A close-up, artistic portrait photograph of a woman with deep brown skin, taken from a front angle slightly to the right. Her face is illuminated softly from the front-left, highlighting her smooth complexion and striking features. The woman's expression is intense and contemplative, with piercing, bright blue eyes gazing forward, accentuated by dramatic makeup including bold black eyeliner and long, dark eyelashes. Her lips are full and slightly parted, painted in a deep red color with a glossy finish. She has well-defined eyebrows and a strong cheekbone, adding to her captivating appearance. A black, net-like veil with a web-like pattern drapes elegantly over her head and shoulders, extending from the top right to the bottom left of the frame. The veil has a delicate, intricate lattice-like texture with visible seams, creating a striking contrast against her skin. On the left side of the image, large, vibrant red organic elements with small perforated patterns resembling petals or leaves add depth and color contrast. These elements have a semi-transparent quality with soft lighting highlights, creating a dotted pattern within the larger structure. The background features a gradient from dark green to black, providing a subtle contrast to the bright elements and emphasizing the subject's face. The overall mood of the image is mysterious, elegant, and enigmatic, with high contrast and rich saturation highlighting the intricate details and textures. The composition balances the subject's face with the organic and net-like elements, resulting in a visually striking and balanced composition that evokes a sense of sophistication and allure.

Bre at the Rail with Smiling eyes © by Michael Anthony's Photography

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Happy eyes, happy child.

La représentation continue 2703 - Francisco de Goya, 1746-1828, Portrait de Manuela Camas y de las Heras, v. 1793, dét. — exp. “Chefs-d’œuvre de Budapest”, musée du Luxembourg, Paris by Afchine Davoudi

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A red beard, freckles and a smile by Frank Fullard

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St Augustine - Great War Roll of Honour Panels 3 and 4 by Moominpappa06

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*****************Private Bertie Cushion********************************

Possibly

Name: CUSHION, BERTIE CECIL

Rank: Private

Regiment: Norfolk Regiment Unit Text: 1st/4th Bn.

Date of Death: 19/08/1915 Service No: 1591

Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 42 to 44. Memorial: HELLES MEMORIAL

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=694843

Great War Roll of Honour has this man down simply as Bertie Cushion.

But could also be this individual

Name: CUSHION Initials: B E

Rank: Private

Regiment: Norfolk Regiment Unit Text: 1st Bn.

Date of Death: 25/06/1915 Service No: 7271

Grave/Memorial Reference: F. 29. Cemetery: DICKEBUSCH NEW MILITARY CEMETERY

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=441427

This individual is recorded as a Bertie E on the Great War Roll of Honour.

There are no other Bertie’s listed on that document.

There is a picture of a Bertie Cecil of the 4th Battalion on Norlink

norlink.norfolk.gov.uk/02_Catalogue/02_013_PictureTitleIn...

Additional notes read:-

Born at Norwich, 13th July 1894 and educated at Quay Side School, Private Cushion enlisted in July 1911. He was killed in action at the Dardanelles, 19th August 1915

From the diary of Captain Montgomerie, of the 1st/4th Battalion.

" 15th. - lt was decided that our first line should be relieved by the Essex brigade. I, from my ridge, was to give covering fire.

The 1st Battalion Essex advanced well and lost few men. The other battalions, who had delayed, suffered more severely. All we could do was to keep down the fire of the snipers by shooting into the trees. Rumour has it that some of these snipers were tied to trees, with water and food within reach. Women snipers have been caught within our lines with their faces, arms, legs, and rides painted green.

After dark our men began to come in. Some came in well, but there were cases where the confusion was great. The last to come in were a party of 100-150 with Captains Hughes and Fisher. These officers had behaved magnificently throughout this show and they finished by leading the men back in very good order."

On the 16th both the Norfolk battalions were moved to a point near Kiretch Tepe Sirt on the ridge running north-east from SuvIa Point, where the 31st brigade was.

16th - I was relieved on the ridge by the 4th Essex early in the morning. The battalion joined up in trenches some 300 yards in rear of the ridge. We were busy digging trenches all day, and trying to collect the men to their various companies. In the late advance we had been in reserve, and three companies and one platoon had reinforced the first line, so they had become very scattered.

" In the afternoon the 10th division advanced along the ridge and cleared the whole hill of the enemy. Unfortunately we were unable to hold on to the extreme east of it. It was a fine sight to watch from the valley below.

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

***********Private Thomas S Crosskill*********************************

Name: CROSSKILL Initials: T S

Rank: Private

Regiment: Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment) Unit Text: 20th Bn.

Date of Death: 23/04/1918 Service No: 57162

Grave/Memorial Reference: II. B. 24. Cemetery: WAILLY ORCHARD CEMETERY

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=35879

No match on Norlink

Wailly is a village in the Department of the Pas-de-Calais about 6 kilometres south-west from Arras. The cemetery was begun in May 1916 by the Liverpool battalions of the 55th (West Lancashire) Division, as a front line cemetery, screened from German observation by a high wall. It was little used in 1917, but in March-August 1918, it was considerably enlarged by the Canadian and other units defending the Third Army front.

www.cwgc.org/search/cemetery_details.aspx?cemetery=3700&a...

The Canadian National Archive confirms this is a Thomas Stephen Crosskill, born 23rd June 1890. His attestation papers can be seen here

www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/databases/cef/001042-119.02-e...

And

www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/databases/cef/001042-119.02-e...

They tell us that he was born London, England, and is a Shoemaker by trade. His next of kin is his mother, Elizabeth, who resides at 8 St Augustines, Norwich.. He had previously done military service with the Royal Field Artillery. He enlisted in Toronto on the 8th January 1915. His medical notes tell us that he was 5 feet 6 ½ inches, with Brown hair, Brown eyes, and a dark complexion. His religious denomination is shown as Baptist.

The 11 year old Thomas “H” is recorded on the 1901 census at 10 Bull Row in the parish of St Pauls, having been born Peckham, London. This the household of his parents, Walter P. (aged 42 and a Tinsmith from Norwich), and Elizabeth, (aged 39 and from Norwich). Their other children are:-

Charles P…………..aged 9.…………born Camberwell, London

Daniel………………aged 4.…………born Norwich

Susanna……………aged 18.………..born Norwich

William…………….aged 2.…………born Norwich

While there were casualties, (three wounded, 2 Sergeant, one Private) on the 21/4, the war diary of the 20th Battalion gives no indication of any further casualties on either the 22nd or 23rd.

23rd April 1918. Neuville Vitasse

At 1.15 am the O.C “C” Coy on our left reported that he had been relived north of the

BEAURAINS - NEUVILLE VITASSE road by the 18th Cdn Bn. And that he is now all south of the road except for one L.G post north of the north edge. MAP111 shows this alteration in his disposition. The platton relieved was employed during the remainder of the night deepening and fire-stepping the trench in M..24.b During the night, “A” Coy in the right front line set out 200 yds of single apron wire in N.19.e.

Two patrols were out on each company front last, on the right both were battle patrols, on the left the first patrol was a small reconnoitring. This patrol located an enemy …..at M24.b.95.05

During the day the enemy was very quiet, very little hostile shelling. E.A flying low over our area at 2.50 pm was engaged. It is reported to have landed either in “no-mans land” or just in its own lines in front of the Bn on our left.

A work party totalling 1 Officer and 35 O.R.s reported to 2nd Cdn Pioneers at 9.30 pm and worked for three hours in the INTERMEDIATE line in M.23.b, M.24.a, and M.18,c.

At 10.45pm an enemy wiring party was reported at M.19.c.35.70.. This was reported to and engaged by the 4th T.M. Batty. guns at M..24.b.3.3.

At 11.35pm two six or eight inch dud shells from our own batteries fell just in front of our right support coy.trench. Shorts also occurred from the 18 pdrs. about 50 yards behind our front line at N.19.c

data2.collectionscanada.ca/e/e039/e000960728.jpg

data2.collectionscanada.ca/e/e039/e000960729.jpg

A small picture of the headstone can be seen here

twgpp.org/information.php?id=1280588

*****************Private Bertie C Crosskill******************************

No match on CWGC

No match on Norlink

The 3 year old Bertie, born Norwich, is recorded on the 1901 census at 3 Eagle Opening, Sussex Street, in the Parish of St Augustines. This is the household of his grandmother, the widow Maria Bone. Maria is employed as a “Fitter in Coal Trade”. Living with her is her widowed daughter, (and presumably Bertie’s mother), Maria, (aged 34 and a Machinist from Norwich)

The Great War Roll of Honour lists a Private Bertie “G” Crosskill, 27049 Wiltshire Regiment, who died 1918.

Due to a typo, the same individual turns up on the GWGC database as

Name: CROSKILL, BERTIE GEORGE

Rank: Private

Regiment: Wiltshire Regiment Unit Text: 2nd Bn.

Date of Death: 08/05/1918 Service No: 27049

Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 119 to 120. Memorial: TYNE COT MEMORIAL

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=841915

The War diaries of the 2nd Wiltshires are available on line, however that for the 8th May 1918 provides no indication of why Private Crosskill not only died, but died in such a way that his body was never discovered and he had to therefore be commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial. Additionally, the German spring offensives had petered out by now, so its difficult to see his grave being lost as a result of subsequent fighting, leading to him being commemorated on the Memorial. I can only assume he was on attachment with another unit at the time.

8th May 1918 Le Paradis

Working party under Lieut S COLLIER rejoined from WATOU.

www.thewardrobe.org.uk/wardiary.php?action=date&regim...

The entry for the previous day reads , “All quiet, nothing to report”

***************Private Edward H Dennis*********************************

Only E H Dennis in the CWGC database

Name: DENNIS, EDWARD HENRY

Rank: Serjeant

Regiment: West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own) Unit Text: 2nd Bn.

Age: 26 Date of Death: 01/07/1916

Service No: 8975

Additional information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis, of 90, Magpie Rd., Norwich; husband of Maria Sarah Hunt (formerly Dennis), of Railway Cottage, Ledge Fenn, Lakenheath, Suffolk.

Grave/Memorial Reference: Pier and Face 2 A 2 C and 2 D. Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=756620

Norlink has a picture of Sergeant Edward Henry Dennis of the 2nd Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment. The only additional information is that Sergeant Henry was from Norwich.

norlink.norfolk.gov.uk/02_Catalogue/02_013_PictureTitleIn...

The 10 year old Edward, born Norwich, is recorded on the 1901 census at 67 Barn Road, in the Parish of St Benedicts. This was the household of his parents, James, (aged 37 and an Auctioneer’s Porter from Norwich), and Elvina, (aged 35 and a Boot Machinist from Norwich). Their other children are:-

Christiana……………….aged 8.………………born Norwich

James……………………aged 14.…………….born Norwich……Shoemaker

Roseanna………………..aged 6.………………born Norwich

(There is a baptism record for James William. This took place on the 30th January 1887 at St James with Pockthorpe. The data of birth is stated to be 15th June 1886. The parents are recorded as James and “Elaina”Adelaide. The family reside “OTP” (Outside the Parish). The father’s occupation is listed as Labourer.)

1st July 1916

The battalion was part of the second wave as far as I can ascertain, however in many places this suffered just as badly - the first wave having been wiped out, holed up or pinched out and surrounded, the German machine gunners could concentrate on the next wave, and the untouched German artillery caused devastation in the units forming up for the next assault - there were several units almost entirely eliminated from the battle before they even crossed the original British front line,

The battalion formed part of 23rd Brigade.

Ovillers

Here the 8th Division …was tasked with a direct assault on the village itself. In this area No Man's Land was 400 yards wide. Right from the start it was known that there would be no chance of success if the flanking Divisions did not make simultaneous progress with the 8th Division attackers.

The village of Ovillers sits on the southern side of a spur of land which points towards Albert. It was thus hoped that the 25th Brigade who would be attacking the village would have some cover up until the last few hundred metres as they came over the ridge.

To their right the 23rd Brigade would be very badly exposed as they made their way up Mash Valley. They would also be required to cross the widest section of no man's land on the Corps Front.

To the north of the ridge 70th Brigade were required to advance across another valley - called Nab Valley at the time but later designated as Blighty Valley. It was their task to push on past the village and up as far as Mouquet Farm.

Just before Zero at 07:30 hours the Division had put down a short barrage of Stokes Mortars onto the German positions giving the first wave of the assault an opportunity to get out into no man's land and closer to the German front line.

Leading the 23rd Brigade out into Mash Valley, the 2nd Bn Middlesex Regiment and 2nd Bn Devonshire Regiment managed to gain the German front lines and even a distance beyond, but they found themselves being fired at from three sides and their casualties soon grew to a thousand men between them - more than half their number. 70 survivors managed to hang on in the German front line for a while but soon their grenades and ammunition ran out and they were forced out of it by a counter-attack after 2 hours. .

Of about 300 officers and 8000 men, the Division lost 189 officers and 4719 men dead or wounded.

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

www.webmatters.net/france/ww1_ovillers.htm

According to the Devon's after action report, Lieutenant Colonel Sunderland could see very little of the action.

'At first and for some little time owing to mist and dust caused by our shell fire, it was difficult to realise what had happened … The lines appeared at first sight to be intact… Colonel Sunderland could make out rows of his men lying down. He demanded 'Why aren't they advancing?' The Adjutant, peering through his binoculars turned to the CO and replied 'They're all hit, sir!'.

The survivors bunched as they advanced through the few gaps in the enemy wire and the original wave formation soon ceased to exist, and the remains of companies became mixed together, making a mass of men, among which German fire played havoc'. The German eye witness wrote:

'All along the line, men could be seen throwing up their arms and collapsing, never to move again. Badly wounded rolled about in their agony, and others, less severely injured, crawled to the nearest shell hole for shelter. The extended lines, though badly shaken and with many gaps, now came on all the faster. Instead of a leisurely walk they covered the ground in short rushes at the double..'

The Devon's report recorded that 'only a very few reached the German lines alive. Some got into the German trenches, where they put up a determined fight against enormous odds and were soon killed'. The toehold that the Devons had gained could not be reinforced, as the curtain of fire that the German artillery put down in the middle of no-man's-land had halted the waves of C and D Companies. They were driven to ground by German machine gun fire. 2nd W Yorks, who moved forward behind the Devons at 0825 hours came under fire . By this time the attacking infantry had lost the barrage, which went on as planned. Consequently, only a few of C and D Companies along with A Company 2nd West Yorks reached the German line.

Despite acts of heroism, determination, by 0900 hours, the attack of the 8th Division had failed along the length of it's front. At 0930 hours, Major General Hudson instructed commanders of 23 and 25 Brigades to gather their men and repeat the attack, until it was pointed out that a repeated bombardment would hit the men thought to be stranded in the enemy position.

As late as 1430 hours, there were observers' reports that 'bomb fighting' was going on in the German lines. However, for those remaining out in no man's land it was fortunate that the shell holes, which had earlier hindered the movement of advancing men, now provided cover from enemy fire.

The Devon's Medical Officer, in his aid post dugout in the reserve line, after the initial rush of walking wounded, had few casualties to deal with, as:

'great difficulty was found evacuating the wounded to the Regimental Aid Post. The trenches were too narrow to allow a stretcher to pass and also the trenches had been so knocked about that in many places one was exposed to hostile machine gun and shell fire'

Wounded men succumbed to their wounds, who if properly treated, would have survived. Many lay in agony until, eventually the British barrage, was brought back to the enemy front line. Under its cover many men

regained their frontline and more returned under the cover of darkness.

www.keepmilitarymuseum.org/somme/reg_2nd_devons_1_jul.php?

Lt Col E T F Sandys, CO of the 2nd Middlesex (also of the 23 Bde 8 Div) had been concerned before the battle began about uncut German wire and the enemy trenches which were still occupied despite the heavy Allied barrage in the area of Mash Valley. His battalion had 750 yards of No Man’s Land to cross and they were cut down as he had predicted. The disaster so preyed on his mind that he shot himself in September and died a few days later.

(Extract from ‘When the Barrage lifts" by Gerald Glidden)

www.pricewebhome.co.uk/Docs/Stone/Death_of_Sergeant_HT_St...

A map of the British front line on the 1st July 1916 in this sector, and the German trenches facing them, can be seen here

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:La_Boisselle_sector_1_July_191...

The position of the lead units of the Brigade, (2nd Middlesex and 2nd Devons,) can also be seen here

1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=64507

************Private Ernest Denham**************************************

Name: DENHAM, ERNEST

Rank: Private

Regiment: Norfolk Regiment Unit Text: 1st Bn.

Age: 39 Date of Death: 28/10/1917

Service No: 17234

Additional information: Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. Denham, of 65, Patteson Rd., Norwich; husband of Martha Sarah Ann Denham, of 14, Cross St., Sussex St., Norwich, Norfolk.

Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 34 to 35 and 162A. Memorial: TYNE COT MEMORIAL

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=1629786

No match on Norlink

No baptism record on FreeReg

The 22 year old Ernest, (born Norwich and employed as a Furniture ??? - handwriting is illegible, but the census analyser has added “Carman“ so I‘m assuming the word should be deliverer) is recorded as a boarder at 65 Patteson Road along with his wife Martha, (aged 21 and a Silk Weaver from Norwich). This is down as the household of William J Denham, (aged 45 and a Tobacco Cutter from Norwich) and his wife, Isabella, (aged 44 and from Norwich). Given the information on the CWGC database, it seems odd that Ernest and his wife Martha are described as having no other relationship than being boarders.

On the 1891 Census, the 12 year old Ernest is recorded at 47 Albany Road in the Parish of St Clements. This is the household of his parents, William J and Isabella. They have other children living with them at this time:-

George A.G……………….aged 17.…………….born Norwich………Clicker

Emmeline S……………….aged 15.…………….born Norwich………Upholsterer

Frederick.W………………..aged 14.…………….born Norwich………Cabinet Maker

Going back to the 1881 census, the family can be found at 2 Britannia Terrace, in the Parish of St Clements, although then the mother’s name looks closer to Sarah then Isabella - the curse of census taker’s handwriting strikes again.

Although I’ve not been able to locate the was diary for the 1st Norfolk, the diaries for the 1st Bedfords are fully on line and can be an indication of what or where the 1st Norfolks were up to, as they were in the same brigade. For the period 25th to 28th October, the 1st Bedfords held a position called “Stirling Castle”, and would support an attack on Polderhoek Chateau on the 26th. They took about working with the 1st Cheshires, another Brigade Unit. Havng suffered 103 casualties during their three days in the front line, the 1st Bedfords were relieved by the 1st Devons - the inference being that the 1st Cheshires were relieved by the 1st Norfolks.

www.bedfordregiment.org.uk/1stbn/1stbtn1917diary.html

However, another source has the whole 5th Division being relieved by the 14th Division on this day.

forum.irishmilitaryonline.com/showthread.php?t=11535&...

*****************Private Albert Fox**************************************

Probably

Name: FOX, ALBERT

Rank: Private

Regiment: Norfolk Regiment Unit Text: "A" Coy., 1st/4th Bn.

Age: 19 Date of Death: 21/04/1917

Service No: 200949

Additional information: Son of Fred and Ellen Fox, of Norwich; husband of Mabel Longbone (formerly Fox), of 93, Aylsham Rd., Norwich.

Grave/Memorial Reference: A. 117. Cemetery: DEIR EL BELAH WAR CEMETERY

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=645596

Also 112 other possibles in the CWGC database

No match on Norlink

The 3 year old Albert, born Norwich, can be found on the 1901 census at 23 Newbegins Yard, St Marys Plain, in the Parish of St Marys Coslany.. This is the household of his parents, Fredk. G, (aged 34 and a Boot Finisher from Norwich) and Ellen J. (aged 32 and from Norwich). Their other children are:-

Arthur……………..aged 1.………….born Norwich

Ernest……………..aged 5.………….born Norwich

Rosana……………aged 7.……………born Norwich

There are three more children in the household, presumably Ellen’s from a previous marriage.

Ellen I Perriment……..aged 15.…….born Norwich………..Tailoress

Ethel Perriment………aged 11.…….born Norwich

Fredk Perriment………aged 9.……..born Norwich

On 28 February 1917, the cavalry of the Egyptian Expeditionary Force entered Khan Yunus, midway between the Egyptian border and Deir el Belah causing the Turks to withdraw to Gaza and Beersheba. The railway was pushed forward to Deir el Belah, which became the railhead in April 1917, and an aerodrome and camps were established there. The cemetery was begun towards the end of March and remained in use until March 1919. Most of the burials were made either from field ambulances from March to June 1917, or from the 53rd, 54th, 66th and 74th Casualty Clearing Stations, and the 69th General Hospital, from April 1917 until the Armistice with Turkey. A number of graves, the majority of which were originally at Khan Yunus, were brought into the cemetery after the Armistice.

www.cwgc.org/search/cemetery_details.aspx?cemetery=71200&...

On 19th April the Norfolks took part in a disastrous attempt to take Gaza. In this action casualties for the battalion were 478 (55 killed, 323 wounded and 100 missing). The battalion’s sister unit, 1/5th Norfolks, also took part in the assault and they fared even worse, suffering 643 casualties.

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

While we cannot be sure Arthur died as a result of injuries in the action at Gaza it seems more than probable that this is the case.

****************Private Robert Fuller*************************************

Prime candidate

Name: FULLER Initials: R

Rank: Private

Regiment: Gloucestershire Regiment Unit Text: 12th Bn.

Age: 21 Date of Death: 20/04/1917

Service No: 22258

Additional information: Son of Samuel and Mary Ann Fuller, of 112, Aylsham Rd., Norwich.

Grave/Memorial Reference: I. A. 12. Cemetery: SUCRERIE CEMETERY, ABLAIN-ST. NAZAIRE

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=561424

Great War Roll of Honour confirms this is a Robert

1901 Census likely match.

Robert, aged 4, born Norwich. Recorded at 5 Hindes Yard, St Augustines. Parents are

Samuel, (aged 41, Boot Finisher from Norwich), and Mary Ann, (aged 35 and from Norwich). Siblings are Arthur, (9), Charles, (u/1), Elizabeth, (8), Nellie, (3),

The Gloucester Regiment Museum confirms that Private 22258 Robert Fuller was born and enlisted Norwich. His previous unit was the “Hussars of Line”, where his service number was 19928. He is recorded as Killed in action.

www.glosters.org.uk/soldier/13107

From the Battalion War Dairy.

20th April. In trenches. Bois de Hirondelle

In front line. Heavy Enemy Shelling. 7 O.R Killed. 15 O.R wounded. 5 O.R joined as reinforcements.

**********************Private John J Fuller*****************************

5 possible matches on CWGC

No match on Norlink

1901 Census possibles.

John, aged 2, born Norwich. Recorded at 35 Magpie Road. Parents are Robert, (aged 34, Carman from Norwich) , and Ann, (aged 33, from Norwich). Siblings, Elizabeth, (13), Ernest, (0), Esther, (6), James, (10), Robert, (aged 3) and William, (8). All born Norwich.

On the 1911 census there is one John James with a Norwich connection, and it seems to be the one from Magpie Road.

By a process of elimination, this individual on the CWGC database is our most likely Match

Name: FULLER Initials: J J Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Royal Fusiliers Unit Text: 4th Bn. Date of Death: 31/08/1918 Service No: 72688 Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: I. B. 32. Cemetery: H.A.C. CEMETERY, ECOUST-ST. MEIN

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=303889

The Great War Roll of Honour confirms this is a John J

The 4th Fusiliers were part of the 3rd Division for the the whole. One of the divisional battle honours is

Second Battle of Bapaume. 31 Aug-3 Sep 1918.

On August 31st the 4th Battalion, who had moved up to

positions south-east of Ecoust, attacked eastwards. Ten

minutes before zero the assembly positions were subjected

to a heavy shell and machine-gun fire, and there were

many casualties ; and when our barrage began, five minutes

later, it missed the chief obstacles in the way of the Royal

Fusiliers' advance. As a consequence, while the battalions

on both flanks advanced with little trouble, the 4th Royal

Fusiliers were decisively checked by machine-gun fire from

the sunken road, about 250 yards to the east. Z Company

made several most gallant attempts to reach these guns,

but the men were mown down, and all the officers but one

became casualties. The tank which should have assisted

in coping with this obstacle caught fire a few minutes

before zero. Another tank broke down actually in the

road, and a German officer, climbing on top of it, shot or

took prisoner the whole of the crew. A machine-gun nest

in the south of Ecoust also devoted too much attention to

the battalion, who were completely held up.

About 8 p.m.

the 1st Northumberland Fusiliers cleared the sunken road

under a creeping barrage, and before dawn on September

1st the 4th Royal Fusiliers had advanced 1,500 yards. At

6 p.m. on the same day, with only eight casualties, the

battalion carried the line still further, clearing the sunken

road midway between Longatte and Noreuil. In this

operation 70 prisoners and several machine guns and trench

mortars were captured.

www.ebooksread.com/authors-eng/h-c-herbert-charles-oneill...

**************************Private A Fulcher*******************************

Possibly

Name: FULCHER Initials: A

Rank: Private

Regiment: Norfolk Regiment Unit Text: 2nd Bn.

Date of Death: 02/11/1915

Service No: 7638

Grave/Memorial Reference: B. 17. Cemetery: KUT WAR CEMETERY

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=637920

Great War Roll of Honour has this soldier listed as an Archie Fulcher

Less likely

Name: FULCHER Initials: A G H

Rank: Private

Regiment: Norfolk Regiment Unit Text: 2nd Bn.

Age: 22 Date of Death: 27/09/1918

Service No: 30383

Additional information: Son of Richanda Alice Beaumont Fulcher, of I, School Rd., Runham, Vauxhall, Gt. Yarmouth, and the late Henry Thurtell Fulcher.

Grave/Memorial Reference: I. N. 17. Cemetery: BASRA WAR CEMETERY

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=509914

Great War Roll of Honour has this soldier listed as an Alfred G H.

Or

Name: FULCHER, ARTHUR JOHN

Rank: Private

Regiment: Norfolk Regiment Unit Text: 1st/4th Bn.

Age: 37 Date of Death: 01/09/1915

Service No: 2243

Additional information: Son of Mrs. Elizabeth Fulcher, of Wymondham, Norfolk, husband of Laura Fulcher, of Damgate Bridge, Wymondham, Norfolk.

Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 42 to 44. Memorial: HELLES MEMORIAL

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=681137

No match on Norlink

1901 Census matches using search criteria Fulcher and Norwich.

Arthur aged 2, born Norwich. Recorded at 9 Fishers Buildings, parish of St Phillips. Parents are John, (aged 36, Tailor from Rushmere, Suffolk) and Emily, (aged 36, from Norwich). Siblings are, Bertie, (8), Edith, (3), and Thomas, (4) - all born Norwich.

Arthur G, aged 7, born Wymondham. Recorded at 21 Egyptian Road, Bishops Bridge Road. Parents are George, (aged 35 - Railway Plate Layer, Wymondham) and Elizabeth, (aged 35, Norwich), Siblings are Ernest, (1), Margaret, (5), and Thomas (3) - all born Wymondham.

Albert aged 9, born Norwich. Recorded at 107 Dereham Road. Parents are Robert, (aged 42, Licensed Victualler from Norwich), and Hannah, (aged 41, from Norwich), Siblings are Adlaine, (14), Donald, (3), Leonard, (7), Lucy, (17) - all born Norwich.

The 1911 census has only one match for an Archie Fulcher for the whole of England and Wales. This individual is shown as being born circa 1891 at St Marys, Norwich, Norfolk. His current whereabouts are not however listed. As St Marys is the neighbouring parish to St Augustines, this tends to strengthen the case for this being our man.

Archie does not appear to be on either the 1901 or 1891 Census for England and Wales.

From India to Mesopotamia

To protect the British owned oil fields in Persia and to stop Turkish domination of the Middle East an Indian Expeditionary Force was sent to the Persian Gulf. As part of this Force the Norfolk Regiment left Belgaum for Bombay under the command of Lieu-Colonel E C Peebles and boarded HM Transport Elephanta on 6 November1914. The 2nd Norfolks arrived at Seniyeh in the Persian Gulf on 15 November 1914 and joined the 18th Brigade, which consisted of the 7th Rajput's, 110th Mahratta Light Infantry and 120th Rajputana Infantry.

The 2nd Norfolks took part in several battles during the advance, finally culminating in the Battle of Ctesiphon on the 22/11/1915, when British force of 11000 defeat a Turkish force of over 18000. Battle ends with a bayonet charge across open ground. Norfolks suffer 6 officers killed 27 men killed, 225 wounded and 2 missing.

However, with opposition mounting, on the 24th November 1915,the Brigade under the command of General Townshend suffering losses and sickness has to withdraw to Kut. The Norfolks form the rear guard as the Brigade withdraws. The 44 miles to Kut is covered in 36 hours. The 2nd Norfolks now comprise half their effective fighting

Kut- al-mara, having been taken in July had been the Allies strong-point and medical base, so its likely that Archie died either as a result of wounds sustained in July or as a result of illness.

www.stephen-stratford.co.uk/pte_wilby.htm

****************Private Herbert Gooch*********************************

Probably

Name: GOOCH, HERBERT FRANCIS

Rank: Lance Corporal

Regiment: King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) Unit Text: 1st Bn.

Age: 29 Date of Death: 20/04/1918

Service No: 28285

Additional information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. Gooch; husband of Mrs. Gooch, of 38, Magpie Rd., Norwich. Native of Norwich.

Grave/Memorial Reference: XXIX. K. 4A. Cemetery: ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=501487

During the First World War, the area around Etaples was the scene of immense concentrations of Commonwealth reinforcement camps and hospitals. It was remote from attack, except from aircraft, and accessible by railway from both the northern or the southern battlefields. In 1917, 100,000 troops were camped among the sand dunes and the hospitals, which included eleven general, one stationary, four Red Cross hospitals and a convalescent depot, could deal with 22,000 wounded or sick.

www.cwgc.org/search/cemetery_details.aspx?cemetery=56500&...

No match on Norlink

The 12 year old Herbert F, (born Norwich), is recorded on the 1901 census at 60 Beaconsfield Road, in the Parish of St James. This is the household of his parents, Thomas, (aged 44 and a “Restry Cook and Cow Feetner” - Genes Re-united transcriber, or “PastryCook and Confectioner” - Moominpappa, from Great Yarmouth), and Harriet F, (aged 41 and from Ludham). Their other children are:-

Annie M……………….aged 10.………….born Norwich

Arthur S……………….aged 17.…………..born Norwich………Railway Telegraphist

Audrey A………………aged 19.………….born Norwich

Charles Ed……………..aged 14.………….born Norwich………Railway Telegraph Messenger

Edward E………………aged 4.…………born Norwich

Ernest………………….aged u/1.………..born Norwich

Frederick J…………….aged 7.………….born Norwich

George Wm……………aged 5.…………born Norwich

The International Genealogical Index has further details. Herbert Francis was born the 25th July 1888 in the parish of St Peter Parmentergate. He would marry Alice Maud Armes, on the 10th November 1917 in the Parish Church of St Augustines.. His place of death is recorded as the 4th General Hospital, Carniers.

www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/IGI/individual_record.asp...

Alice was born 1897 and would finally die in 1994, having been 75 years a widow.

His parents were Thomas Wade Gooch and Harriet Frances Storey.

www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/IGI/individual_record.asp...

The 4th Division, of which the 1st Kings Own formed part were heavily engaged in March and April 1918 in fighting off the the German Spring offensive including

First Battle of Arras. 28 Mar 1918.

Battle of Hazebrouck. 12-15 Apr, including the defence of the Hinges Ridge and the Nieppe Forest.

Battle of Bethune. 18 Apr 1918, including the second defence of Givenchy.

L\Corporal Gooch could have succumbed to wounds received in any of these actions.

*******************Private Ralph V Gant********************************

Only R V Gant on the CWGC database

Name: GANT, RALPH VICTOR

Rank: Private

Regiment: Essex Regiment Unit Text: 10th Bn.

Date of Death: 21/03/1918

Service No: 34675

Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 51 and 52. Memorial: POZIERES MEMORIAL

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=1581248

No match on Norlink

A family web-site adds that he was the husband of a Glady Gant

www.gant-name.org.uk/lestweforget.html

The 7 year old Ralph, (born Norwich), is recorded on the 1901 census at 30 Old Palace Road, Norwich, in the parish of St Bartholomew. This is the household of his parents, Benjamin, (aged 42 and a house builder from Reedham), and Emma, (aged 50 and from Norwich). Their other children are:-

Alice………………aged 17.……………born Norwich…….Dressmaker

Benjamin………….aged 13.……………born Norwich

Ethel………………aged 20.……………born Norwich…….Tailoress

Frederick………….aged 19.……………born Norwich…….Carpenter

The Gants also have a boarder living with them, Caroline Thompson, aged 20 and from Strumpshaw who works as a dressmaker.

Given that information and checking the family web-site we can also identify that brother Frederick fell in the Great War.

Name: GANT Initials: F T

Rank: Rifleman

Regiment: King's Royal Rifle Corps Unit Text: 11th Bn.

Age: 35 Date of Death: 25/09/1917

Service No: R/15481

Additional information: Son of Emma and the late Benjamin Gant, of 67, West End St., Norwich, Norfolk.

Grave/Memorial Reference: VI. B. 11A. Cemetery: WIMEREUX COMMUNAL CEMETERY

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=508460

21st March 1918

From the diary of the 8th Battalion East Surrey Regiment, who were in the same division.

21st March 1918. St Quentin, Soissons, Amiens.

The enemy artillery had been gradually increasing in intensity all night, and at 4.30 am reached a maximum, and the battalion was ordered to stand to. The shelling was all east of the CROZAT CANAL and no shells fell near the camp.

At 12.30 pm the commanding officer received a verbal order from the Divisional Headquarters to take the Battalion at once to a position of assembly on the Western outskirts of REMIGY and to proceed himself to the H.qtrs of the 10th ESSEX REGT at LY FONTAINE, where he would received further orders from the G.O.C 53rd Inf. Bde. This order was carried out at once, Companies being in the assembly area by 1.30pm.

The C.O reported to the Hqts 10th Essex Regt but found no orders for him there until about 2pm when Col.Minette DSO MC DGMO turned up with orders from the Division to hold LY FONTAINE - GIBECOURT SWITCH LINE, on the west of LY FONTAINE.

As parties of the enemy could now be seen close to the switch line on the east of LY FONTAINE, the Commanding Officer decided to send “D” Company to make good that section of the line, and for “A” and “C” companies to hold the LY FONTAINE - GIBECOURT SWITCH with “B” Co in Battalion reserve, ½ mile North of REMIGY. These dispositions were taken up and about 3.30 pm a message was received from Brig.Gen Higginson, DSO commanding 53rd Bde that enemy cavalry were working round our left rear from the direction of MONTESCOURT.

Two platoons of “B” Co were therefore ordered to take up a line facing N.W to guard against surprise from that quarter. Battalion H.qrs were established in the North end of REMIGY.

At 9.30pm an order was received from the 53rd Bde to the effect that the battalion would take up a line N and E of REMIGY to cover the retirement of units of the 53rd Bde at 10.30 pm, and that when this operation had been completed, the battalion would withdraw in rearguard formation to the West of CROZAT CANAL and rendezvous at FRIERES - FAILLOUEL, this withdrawal to commence at midnight.

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Update 08/01/2020 see the comments box below for more on Ralph

*******************Private Arthur Grady*********************************

Possibly

Name: GRADY Initials: A

Rank: Private

Regiment: Norfolk Regiment Unit Text: 1st Bn.

Date of Death: 27/11/1914 Service No: 6248

Grave/Memorial Reference: A. 10. Cemetery: BAILLEUL COMMUNAL CEMETERY (NORD)

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=197599

The Great War Roll of Honour confirms this is an Arthur Grady, and in fact he would appear to be the only one. The same source has an Arthur B, a Corporal in the East Surrey Regiment who died in 1916, but underneath is added ALIAS Cumbers. However, on the CWGC database, there is no match under Grady, but there is an Arthur Bertie Cumbers listed.

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=757942

No match on Norlink

The 17 year old Arthur, (born Norwich), is recorded at Vine Cottage, Yarmouth Road, Thorpe - next - Norwich. He is employed as a Labourer. He is shown as the son of the householder Henry Murrell, (aged 60 and a Coach-builder from Caston, Norfolk), and Susanna, (aged 62 and from East Dereham), however, presumably Henry is his step-father. By the time of the 1911 census, Arthur is recorded at Bakewell,

Bailleul was occupied on 14 October 1914 by the 19th Brigade and the 4th Division. It became an important railhead, air depot and hospital centre, with the 2nd, 3rd, 8th, 11th, 53rd, 1st Canadian and 1st Australian Casualty Clearing Stations quartered in it for considerable periods.

www.cwgc.org/search/cemetery_details.aspx?cemetery=200004...

18/11/14 Took over trenches at KEMMEL from the French.

27/11/14 Relieved by ROYAL FUSILIERS and moved to billets at DRANOUTRE.

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********************Private Fred H Hall*********************************

5 potential matches on the CWGC, none with an obvious link.

No match on Norlink

No obvious Fred H, Frederick H or Fredrick H Hall with a Norwich connection on the 1911 census.

Possibles from the 1901census

Fredrick aged 9, born Norwich, recorded at Hammonds Yards in the Parish of St Augustine. Father Arthur, (aged 41, Stone Marble Mason born Norwich) and Harriet, (aged 43, born Norwich). Also Edgar, (12), Frank (3), Gertrude (5), Jessie (7).

Frederick aged 3, born Norwich, recorded at 16 Waterloo Road in the parish of Christ Church. Father George, (aged 38, Boot Riveter, born Norwich) and Rosa (aged 36, born Norwich). Also Arthur, (u/1), Ernest, (9), Ethel, (6), George, (12).

Frederick aged 8, born Norwich, recorded at 63 Albany Road in the parish of Christ Church. Father Robert, (aged 42, Boot Finisher born Norwich) and Mary (aged 39 born Norwich). Also Arthur (12), Charles (1), Elizabeth (21), Flora (17), Hannah (14), Herbert (4), Robert (16), Walter (10).

Great War Roll of Honour

Fred H. Private11589N&D R1914

Looks like that this is a Frederick Henry who came from Chesterfield

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=878878

Frederick H Private 475135 RAMC1918

www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=288602

Still no obvious match for this man.

**************Private Sidney Howard*********************************

Number of potentials but no obvious match on CWGC

No match on Norlink

Possibles on the 1901 census

Sidney, aged 5, born Norwich, recorded at 76 Calvert Street in the parish of St George of Colegate. Father John (aged 41 Brushmaker from Norwich) and Eliza (aged 40 and from Norwich). Also Alice (18) and Eliza (13).

Sidney, aged 10, born Norwich, recorded at 2,Popes Building, Calvert Street on the parish of St George Colegate. Father is David, (aged 48, Coach Makers Packer from Norwich) , there is no mother shown although there is a 43 year old unmarried female visitor staying with the family on the night of the census, Christiana Lowe, a dressmaker from Norwich. Making up the rest of the family is Ernest (13) and a boarder George Lowe, (18 an a Boot maker).

Possibly

Name: HOWARD Initials: S

Rank: Private

Regiment: Norfolk Regiment Unit Text: 7th Bn.

Date of Death: 05/12/1917 Service No: 27344

Grave/Memorial Reference: II. C. 56. Cemetery: HONNECHY BRITISH CEMETERY

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=572295

The Great War Roll of Honour confirms this is a Sidney

Honnechy was part of the battlefield of Le Cateau in August 1914, and from that time it remained in German hands until the 9th October 1918, when the 25th Division and the 6th Cavalry Brigade captured it. It had been a German Hospital centre, and from its capture until the end of October it was a British Field Ambulance centre. The village was inhabited by civilians during the whole of the War. The cemetery stands on the site of a German Cemetery begun in the Battle of Cambrai 1917 and used by German troops and then by British until the 24th October 1918. The 300 German graves were removed to another burial ground, leaving 44 British graves; and the cemetery was re-made in 1922 and 1923 by the concentration of British graves almost entirely from German Cemeteries,

www.cwgc.org/search/cemetery_details.aspx?cemetery=63203&...

Giving the date and the way in which the cemetery was used, Private Howard was a prisoner, possibly captured and wounded in an action that had taken place a few days earlier.

Battalion War Diary

Trenches 30th About 7 am a very heavy Hun barrage commenced, and at 7.40 am he attacked in Mass, in enormous numbers from GONNELIEU, which he had just previously taken about 7.35am and also from BANTEAUX. The Bosche attacked the Battalion from the right flank and the front. Our Lewis gunds did splendid work, mowing down the enemy in large numbers, but by weight of numbers he forced the Battalion to fall back on to Battalion Headquarters in BLEAK TRENCH and a strong point on our left front. The Hun succeeded in surrounding many of our men, who were thereby forced to surrender. We made a splendid fight and accounted for enormous numbers of the enemy. About 10.00am Sec.Lieut G Maddison was the only officer left, and he, along with the remaining men of the Battalion, attached himself to the 9th Fusiliers Regt.

Our casualties were as follow

Killed

Captain + acting (M) A M Charlton M C

Sec.Lieut. H E A Payne

Wounded

Capt F R G Haward

Lieut M L Chaland M C

Sec Lieut A M Brown

H Kontili

E C Page

J I Stubbs

C E Pratley

A Anable

Wounded and missing

Lt Col H L F A Gielgud MC

Capt K R Potter M C

Lieut W G Collins

Sec Lieut W H Parish

G D Summers

Missing

Sec Lieut A S Goddard

Sec Lieut W J Kemp was admitted to hospital suffering from shell shock.Our casualties among the rank and file were:-

Killed 27

Wounded89

Missing204

Wounded and Missing 13

There is a note at the end of the page

During the Hun Counter-attack, the War Diary for November was unfortunately lost* and the months diary has had to be compiled from the only information available, which was very little indeed.

* for “lost” read “destroyed when the enemy attacked on Nov.30th”

***************Private Edward Halfacre*********************************

There is also a full panel dedication.

“Sacred to the memory of

Rfm Edward C Halfacre

8th London P.O. Rifles

One of our Sunday School Teachers

Who passed away

21st May 1919”

Edward does not appear to be commemorated on the CWGC database and I can only assume he had already been discharged from the Army when he succumbed to his wounds.

But note there is

Name: HALFACRE, JAMES

Rank: Private

Service: Army Service Corps Unit Text: Labour Coy.

Age: 51 Date of Death: 03/02/1916

Service No: SS/18150

Additional information: Husband of Emily Halfacre, of 20, Bull Close Rd., Norwich. Grave/Memorial Reference: C. VII. 5. Cemetery: PIETA MILITARY CEMETERY

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=115295

No match on Norlink.

The 5 year Edward C, (born Norwich), is recorded on the 1901 census at Kerrisons Yard, Tombland, in the Parish of St Georges Tombland. This is the household of his parents, Edward,(aged 44 and a Coachman from Wokingham, Berkshire) and Elizabeth M A, (aged 42 and a Brushmaker from Norwich),

The baptism of Edward Charly took place at St George’s Tombland on the 5th May 1895, with Theodore Parks officiating. His date of birth is listed as the 2nd April 1896, (but must surely be 1895). His parents Edward and Elizabeth May Alice were in attendance, with his fathers occupation listed as coachman. The family reside at Kerrisons Yard.

Looks like James and Edward are probably cousins, as James father was also from Wokingham in Berkshire,

**************Private William A Hudson********************************

Name: HUDSON, WILLIAM ALFRED

Rank: Private

Regiment: King's Own Scottish Borderers Unit Text: 2nd Bn.

Age: 19 Date of Death: 13/09/1914

Service No: 11521

Additional information: Son of William John and Maria Hudson, of 2, Anchor Yard, St. George's, Norwich.

Memorial: LA FERTE-SOUS-JOUARRE MEMORIAL

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=879162

No match on Norlink

The 6 year old William A, born Norwich, is recorded on the 1901 census at 5 Reads Court, in the Parish of St Marks, Lakenham. This is the household of his parents, William I. (aged 32 and a Bricklayers Labourer from Norwich), and Maria (aged 27 and from Norwich). Making up the household is a daughter, Ivy A. aged 2 and born Norwich.

The War diaries of the 1st Battn East Surrey Regiment, who were in the same Division although different brigade, are available on line.

They talk of how they and a battalion of Manchesters, (presumably the 2nd Battalion from the 14th Brigade), with the assistance of Royal Engineers, constructed rafts to cross the Aisne on the 13th, and there met up with units from the 4th Division and together advanced up the spurs towards the heights. In the entry for the 14th there is a mention of forming up with two (unnamed) battalions of the 13th Brigade who had crossed the Aisne further up by bridge.

qrrarchive.websds.net/PDF/ES00119140907.pdf

**************Private George W Howell********************************

Name: HOWELL, GEORGE WILLIAM

Rank: Private

Regiment: Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment) Unit Text: 4th Bn.

Age: 22 Date of Death: 23/04/1915

Service No: 11244

Additional information: Son of Arthur and Charlotte Howell, of 52, Esdelle St., Norwich, England.

Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 18 - 24 - 26 - 30. Memorial: YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=1593158

No match on Norlink

George Williams enlistment papers can be seen here

www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/databases/cef/001042-119.02-e...

He was born 22/03/1893 and gives his birthplace as Norwich, England. It looks like his occupation is plowman, although given the handwriting it could equally be plummer. He was 5 feet 4 inches with blue eyes and brown hair.

His next of kin was his mother , Charlotte Howell, then of 63 Esdelle Street. He had previously served in the 36th Regiment of Militia. He enlisted on the 22nd September 1914.

George W is on the 1901 census for England and Wales. Aged 8 and born Norwich, he is recorded at 63 Esdelle Street, in the parish of St Augustines. This is the household of his parents, Arthur, (aged 31, and a Stone Mason from Norwich), and Charlotte, (aged 36 and from Wellingham (?), Norfolk). Their other children are:-

Arthur……………………..aged 9.……………..born Norwich

Lottie M…………………..aged 6.……………..born Norwich

Mabel K…………………..aged 1.……………..born Norwich

Reginald J…………………aged 3.…………….born Norwich

Extract from the War Diary.

23rd April VLAMERTINGHE

12.30 am the Battalion moved off, crossed No.4 Pontoon bridge of the YSER canal at 4.10 a.m.

4.30 am Battalion halted at a farmhouse 1200 yards west of PICKLEN were the enemy were entrenched. We commenced to advance towards ridge at 5.25 am, B COY leading and occupying a portion of 150 yards frontage. The other Coys followed. Artillery and Machine Gun fire of the enemy very heavy. Entrenched at 400 yards from enemy. Lieut-Col Birchall took command of C Coy when Coy Commander was wounded.

7 pm Lieut-Col Birchall killed.

9pm Battalion came out of action relieved by East Yorks. Adjutant killed, 2nd in command wounded, 16 other casualties amongst Officers, other ranks 487. The Battalion congregated at Transport Lines B.29.B and remained there during the night. Major Ballantine in Command.

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*******************Private John Hardy**********************************

Possibly

Name: HARDY, JOHN

Rank: Private

Regiment: Norfolk Regiment Unit Text: 2nd/4th Bn.

Age: 45 Date of Death: 21/02/1916

Service No: 2166

Additional information: Husband of Mary Helen Hardy, of 39, St. George's St., Norwich. Grave/Memorial Reference: DD. 95. Cemetery: AYLESBURY CEMETERY

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=343756

No match on Norlink

The 29 year old John, (born Norwich and employed as a Shoe Maker), is recorded on the 1901 census as the Head of household at 6 Angel Yard in the Parish of St Martin at Oak. His wife, Mary, is aged 24 and from Norwich. Their children then are:-

Alice………………aged 1.…………..born Norwich

John……………….aged 5.…………..born Norwich

Rosa……………….aged 2.…………..born Norwich

On the 1891 census the 19 year old John is recorded in Colchester Barracks, as a private soldier in the 2nd Norfolk Regiment. On the 1881 census the 9 year old John is recorded at 7 Reeves Yard in the Parish of St Marys Coslany. This is the household of his parents Robert and Maria and is one of seven children.

2/4th Battalion

Formed in Norwich in September 1914 as a Second Line Battalion. Disbanded in UK in June 1918.

www.1914-1918.net/norfolks.htm

**************Private Ernest C Jolly*************************************

4 potential matches on CWGC, no obvious candidates

No match on Norlink

There is a baptism record for an Ernest Jolly which took place on the 22nd March 1899 at St Peter Parmentergate. Ernest was born 30th December 1881. His father is listed as William, a Brush Maker. The family reside at Kings Street. No mothers name is recorded.

There are no obvious Ernest C’s on the 1911 Census for England and Wales and there are no Ernest C’s on the Great War Roll of Honour, which leads me to wonder if this is actually Ernest G.

Name: JOLLY, ERNEST GEORGE

Rank: Private

Regiment: King's Own Scottish Borderers Unit Text: 1st/5th Bn.

Date of Death: 19/04/1917 Service No: 201807

Grave/Memorial Reference: Panels 23 and 24. Memorial: JERUSALEM MEMORIAL

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=1645813

However, while there are two potential matches for an Ernest Jolly on the 1901 census with a Norwich connection, one is ruled out by a different initial, while the other is recorded at 5 Globe Place in the Parish of St Bartholomew. He is aged 5, born Norwich, and is the step-son of the head of the household, Charles, (aged 45 and a House Painter, shown as a British Subject born India). His wife, Ernest’s mother is Rosetta, (aged 35 and born Norwich). As well as Ernest, she has brought another son Percy, (aged 9), with her. .Meanwhile the Harper’s have a daughter of their own, Alice L. aged 1.

The individual baptised at St Peter Parmentergate in 1899 does not appear on the 1891, 1901 or 1911 censuses.

*******************Private Arthur Lane***********************************

Too many possible, no obvious candidates

No match on Norlink

No obvious match on the 1901 or 1911 census for England and Wales.

************Private Edward H Loombe**********************************

No matches at all for the surname Loombe on the CWGC database

No match on Norlink

The 1911 census has an Albert Edward, born Norwich\Kent(?) circa 1893 and still recorded in Norwich,

The 7 year Albert, (born Norwich) is recorded on the 1901 census at 24 Silver Street in the Parish of St James, Pockthorpe. This is the household of his parents, Robert W (aged 46, and a Labourer in an Electrical Works from Norwich) and Caroline, (aged 45 and from Norwich). Their other children are:-

Alice N……………aged 17.………..born Norwich……………Woollen Jacket Member

Bessie L……………aged 15.……….born Norwich…………….Yarn Packer

Ethel M……………aged 10.……….born Norwich

Leah M…………….aged 19.……….born Norwch…………….Crepe Worker

Robert M…………..aged 12.………born Norwich

However, there is an Albert Edward Loombe recorded as the Landlord of the Magpie Public House, Magpie Road, from 1934 to 1940.

www.norfolkpubs.co.uk/norwich/mnorwich/nchmagp.htm

I then started looking at other sources for similar sounding surnames.

The Great War Roll of Honour lists a Private Edward Loome, 43262 Norfolk Regiment who died in 1916.

This leads us to this gentleman

Name: LOOME, EDWARD HENRY

Rank: Private

Regiment: Norfolk Regiment Unit Text: 1st Bn.

Age: 35 Date of Death: 04/09/1916

Service No: 43262

Additional information: Son of Edward Mark and Harriett Loome; husband of Susanah Ruth Loome, of 10, Esdelle St., St. Augustines, Norwich.

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

CWGC www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=801343

The battalion attack was on Falfemont Farm. The attack was held up and casualties were being caused by bombing and small arms fire before they eventually took the objective only to come under friendly artillery fire that caused serious casualties. According to the Regimental casualty book 56 all ranks were killed, 219 wounded and 94 missing, believed killed, a total of 369. The battalion was relieved the next day.

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(Private Cannell who is also commemorated on this Roll of Honour died in the same action)

The 1901 census has the 19 year old Edward H, born Norwich, single and employed as a journeyman baker, recorded at 12 Esdelle Street in the parish of St Augustines. This is the household of his parents, Edward M, (aged 46 and a Brewery Cooper from London), and Harriet, (aged 46 and from Barton Mills, Suffolk). Their other children are:

Ethel M……………aged 14.………………born Norwich……………..Tailoress

Frederick G………..aged 7.………………..born Norwich

Maud L……………aged 12.……………….born Norwich

Sydney F…………..aged 16.………………bprn Norwich……………Journeyman Baker

Although I do not have detailed access to the 1911 census, there is a Ruth Susannah, born Circa 1882, Ryland South (?) Great Yarmouth.who lives in the same Norwich household as an Edward Henry who is aged 29 and was born Norwich..

By a process of trial and error !, we can also establish that living in the same household is Lily Ethel Maud Loome, (born circa 1906, St Augustines, Norwich), May Ruth Loome, (born circa 1908 St Augustines, Norwich), and Rosa Harriett Loome, (born circa 1910, St Augustines, Norwich).

The balance of evidence so far is that the name carved on the St Augustines Roll of Honour was incorrect, and one wonders if it caused concern and distress at the time.

**************Private Albert J Lundy*************************************

Only one A J Lundy on the CWGC database

Name: LUNDY, ALBERT JAMES

Rank: Private

Regiment: Northumberland Fusiliers Unit Text: 1st Bn.

Date of Death: 19/09/1914

Service No: 1263

Memorial: LA FERTE-SOUS-JOUARRE MEMORIAL

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Laura took the picture of this Bedouin girl in Petra, Jordan

Island of Lost Men (Paramount, 1939) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). by Morbius19

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Anna May Wong plays Kim Ling, a dutiful daughter determined to reclaim the good name of her father, a Chinese general. To prove his innocence, she travels to the jungle work farm of Gregory Prin (J. Carrol Naish), who has the evidence she needs. With the help of secret agent Anthony Quinn, she clears her father and brings Prin down.

Anna May Wong and J. Carroll Naish, so memorably teamed in Paramount's Dangerous to Know, are costarred once more in Island of Lost Men. Naish plays ruthless jungle plantation owner Gregory Prin, who runs his domain like a dictatorship and treats his workers little better than slaves. Into Prin's world comes Kim Ling (Wong), daughter of a disgraced Chinese general. Kim Ling hopes to clear her father's name by bringing his primary accuser, Prin, to justice. The native-uprising finale is rendered in gloriously gruesome detail. A remake of the 1931 Charles Laughton-Carole Lombard starrer White Woman, Island of Lost Men also offers early but well-rounded performances by Anthony Quinn (as a Chinese patriot!) and Broderick Crawford.

FIRST ASIAN AMERICAN STAR!

Written by PHILIP LEIBFRIED

Her complexion was described as "a rose blushing through old ivory;" she was beautiful, tall (5'7"), slender, and Chinese-American. The last fact kept her from attaining the highest echelon among Hollywood's pantheon of stars, but it did not affect her popularity, nor keep her from becoming a household name. She was Anna May Wong, nee Wong Liu Tsong, a name which translates to "Frosted Yellow Willows," and she was born, appropriately enough, on Flower Street in Los Angeles' Chinatown on 3 January 1905, above her father's laundry. Anna May Wong's contribution to show business is a unique one; she was the first Asian female to become a star, achieving that stardom at a time when bias against her race was crushing. With determination and talent allied to her exotic beauty, she remained the only Asian female star throughout her forty-year career, never fully overcoming all prejudices in maintaining that position. Perhaps the rediscovery of her art will elevate her star to the pantheon of great performers and serve as a guiding light to Asian performers who still struggle to find their rightful place. Anna May Wong's life and career is something that is important for all who value greatly the Asian / Asian Pacific American communities' many artists and what we can all contribute!

Excerpt from : That Old Feeling: Anna May Wong

Part II of Richard Corliss' tribute to the pioneer Chinese-American star.

Daughter of the Dragon. Paramount 1931.

Based on a Fu Manchu novel by Sax Rohmer.

Daughter of the Dragon extended the curse sworn by Dr. Fu on the Petrie family to the next generation. Fu Manchu (Warner Oland), long ago injured and exiled in an attempt on Petrie Sr., returns to London and confronts the father: "In the 20 years I have fought to live," he says in his florid maleficence, "the thought of killing you and your son has been my dearest nurse." He kills the father, is mortally wounded himself and, on his deathbed, reveals his identity to his daughter Ling Moy (Wong) and elicits her vow that she will "cancel the debt" to the Fu family honor and murder the son, Ronald (Bramwell Fletcher)... who, dash it all, is madly infatuated with Ling Moy. Ronald has seen "Princess Ling Moy Celebrated Oriental Dancer" perform, and the vision has made him woozy. "I wish I could find a word to describe her," this calf-man effuses. "Exotic that's the word! And she's intriguing, if you know what I mean." In a near-clinch, Ling Moy wonders if a Chinese woman can appeal to a British toff. When he begs her to "chuck everything and stay," she asks him, "If I stayed, would my hair ever become golden curls, and my skin ivory, like Ronald's?" But the lure of the exotic is hard to shake. "Strange," he says, "I prefer yours. I shall never forget your hair and your eyes." They almost kiss ... when an off-camera scream shakes him out of his dream. It is from his girlfriend Joan (Frances Dade), and the societal message is as clear and shrill: white woman alerting white man to treachery of yellow woman. Ling Moy, a nice girl, previously unaware of her lineage, might be expected to struggle, at least briefly, with the shock of her identity and the dreadful deed her father obliges her to perform. But Wong makes an instant transformation, hissing, "The blood is mine. The hatred is mine. The vengeance shall be mine." Just before his death, Fu mourns that he has no son to kill Ronald. But, in a good full-throated reading, Wong vows: "Father, father, I will be your son. I will be your son!" The audience then has the fun of watching her stoke Ronald's ardor while plotting his death. When she is with him, pleading and salesmanship radiate from her bigeyes. But when an ally asks her why she keeps encouraging the lad, she sneers and says, "I am giving him a beautiful illusion. Which I shall crush." As a villainess, she is just getting started. Revealing her mission to Ronald, she tells him she plans to kill Joan "Because you must have a thousand bitter tastes of death before you die." (The ripe dialogue is by Hollywood neophyte Sidney Buchman, whose distinguished list of credits would include Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Here Comes Mr Jordan and The Talk of the Town.) She soon ascends on a geyser of madness as she decides on a new torture: "My vengeance is inspired tonight. You will first have the torture of seeing her beauty eaten slowly away by this hungry acid." An aide holds a hose gadget over Joan's soon-to-be-corroded face, and Ronald cries for Ling Moy to stop. Very well she says. "Ling Moy is merciful." She barks at Ronald: "Kill her!" He must decide if his favorite white girl is to be etched with acid or stabbed to death. Great stuff! Melodrama is the art of knowing how precisely too far to goThe film is a triangle: not so much of Ling Moy, Ronald and Joan as of Ling Moy, Ronald and a Chinese detective, Ah Kee, played by Sessue Hayakawa, the Japanese actor who in the teens was Hollywood's first Asian male star. He's not plausibly Chinese here, and he is in a constant, losing battle with spoken English. But he is a part of movie history, in the only studio film of the Golden Age to star two ethnically Asian actors. And he gives his emotive all to such lines as "It is the triumph of irony that the only woman I have ever deeply loved should be born of the blood that I loathe." And in the inevitable double-death finale neither the villainess nor the noble detective can survive the machinations of Hollywood justice he gently caresses the long hair of the lady he would love to have loved. "Flower Ling Moy," he says, a moment before expiring. "A flower need not love, but only be loved. As Ah Kee loved you."

The Personal Anna May Wong

This 5'7 beauty loved to study and could speak in an English accent, as well as being fluent in German and French with more than a passing knowledge of other tongues including Italian and Yiddish. For exercise she rode horses, played golf, and tennis. She liked to cook and regaled her guests with succulent Chinese dishes at frequent dinner parties. She preferred casual clothes, wearing slacks and sweaters at home, but cultivated an oriental motif in her very smart formal wardrobe. She studied singing with Welsh tenor Parry Jones before she participated in the film Limehouse Blues as George Raft's mistress. Anna loved to dance to contemporary music. Anna was quoted as saying, "I think I got my first chance because they thought I was peculiar. But, now I like to believe that the public are fond of me because they think I'm nice."

The story of Anna May Wong’s life traced the arc of triumph and tragedy that marked so many of her films. Wong's youthful ambition and screen appeal got her farther than anyone else of her race. But her race, or rather Hollywood's and America's fear of giving Chinese and other non-whites the same chance as European Americans, kept her from reaching the Golden Mountaintop. We can be startled and impressed by the success she, alone, attained. And still weask: Who knows what Anna May Wong could have been allowed to achieve if she

had been Anna May White?

Anna May Wong passed away on Feb. 3rd 1961 she was 56 years old.

Filmography:

The Red Lantern. Metro 1919. The First Born. Robertson Cole 1921.

Shame. Fox 1921. Bits of Life. Assoc. First National 1921.

The First Born. Robertson Cole 1921. Thundering Dawn. Universal 1923

The Toll of the Sea. Metro 1922 Drifting. Universal 1923 Fifth Avenue. PRC 1926.

Lillies of the Field. Assoc. First National 1924. The Thief of Bagdad. United Artists 1924

The Fortieth Door. Pathé serial 1924. The Alaskan. Paramount 1924.

Peter Pan. Paramount 1924. Forty Winks. Paramount 1925.

The Silk Bouquet/The Dragon Horse. Hi Mark Prod. 1926 The Desert's Toll. MGM 1926.

A Trip to Chinatown. Fox 1926. The Chinese Parrot. Universal. 1927.

Driven from Home. Chadwick 1927. Mr. Wu. MGM 1927.

Old San Francisco. Warner Bros. 1927. Why Girls Love Sailors. Pathé short 1927.

The Devil Dancer. United Artists 1927. Streets of Shanghai. Tiffany 1927.

Across to Singapore. MGM 1928. Pavement Butterfly (aka City Butterfly).

The City Butterfly. German 1929. Across to Singapore. MGM 1928.

The Crimson City. Warner Bros. 1928. Song. German 1928

Chinatown Charlie. First National 1928. Piccadilly, British International 1929.

Elstree Calling. British International 1930. The Flame of Love. British International 1930.

Hay Tang. German 1930. L'Amour Maitre Des Choses. French 1930.

Daughter of the Dragon. Paramount 1931. Shanghai Express. Paramount 1932.

A Study in Scarlet. World Wide 1933. Tiger Bay. Associated British 1933.

Chu Chin Chow. Gaumont 1934. Java Head. Associated British 1934.

Limehouse Blues. Paramount 1934. Daughter of Shanghai. Paramount 1937.

Hollywood Party. MGM short subject 1937. Dangerous to Know. Paramount 1938.

The Toll of the Sea. Metro 1922. The Thief of Bagdad 1924

Shanghai Express 1932

Bridget Annie ANGEL-SMITH, wife of Gerald by SandyEm

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In loving memory of

Bridget Annie ANGEL-SMITH

Dearly loved wife of

Gerald S. ANGEL-SMITH

Died 8th Sept. 1935

Aged 80 years (60 years in NZ viz arrived c1875) [1]

Bromley Cemetery

Block 23 Plot 23 [1]

Her death notice states she died at her residence 1007 Colombo Street, St. Albans.[4]

Cannot find Bridget on the NZ Dept Int. Affairs historical death indexes no matter what combination of names and spelling I give.

Bridget maiden name BRADLEY [17]

Bridget’s husband Gerald Parker Stanley ANGEL SMITH (no hypen) and they married 1910 in New Zealand[6] (name noted also as ANGELSMITH and forenames interchangeable on some records)

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GERALD

1873

Gerald’s Birth registration [10]: 1873 third quarter (Jul-Aug-Sep); Vol, 4a Page 662

Registration district Woodbridge, Suffolk.

1895

Attestation papers [9]:

Gerald Angel Smith (sic) Corps. 1st Dragoons

In the Parish of Woodbridge in or near the town of London in the county of Suffolk.

British subject aged 22

He has signed the paper “Angel-Smith”

Had previous served in 1st Dragoon Guards (purchased discharge) and 4th Essex Regt. Resigned commission.

5ft 10 ¾ inches

Fair complexion

Brown eyes

Red hair

Church of England

Considered fit on 27 August 95 (1895), London for Corps of Dragoons of the Line.

Name and address of next of kin: Father Percival S. Angel-Smith, Sydney, Australia.

1898

Regimental number (Scots Guards): 1917 [11]

Enlistment year: 1898 [11]

Name as Angel-Smith

1915

He is noted as being enlisted in at Christchurch for the Infantry and living at 170 Tancred Street, Linwood.[2]

Another article states he was to join the mounted[5]

1916-1917 New Zealand World War 1 Army Reserve Rolls, 2nd Division [12]:

Angel-Smith, Gerald Stanley, Assurance Agent, 114 Fitzgerald Avenue, Christchurch

Class D – Reservists who have three children. (NB: no children show as registered in NZ in the NZ Dept Internal Affairs historical BDM indexes under differing spellings of this surname).

He does not appear on Cenotaph Database (will contact).

There is no military personnel file for him that I can find online at Archives NZ

1936

He is briefly mentioned as staying at the Midland Hotel. Presuming this is Wellington as the item is in the Evening Post. [3]

1943

It appears he dropped the hyphen after moving to England and remarried there.

Death: 7 October 1943, Hampshire, England

Probate date: 24 November 1943

Probate registry: Llandudno

“ANGELSMITH, Gerald Stanley Parker of Farlow 13 Walpole-road Boscombe Hampshire...to Marion Angelsmith widow. Effects £538 11s. 9d. [7]

(Hunting where his grave is. Possibly either Hampshire, England or Llandudno, Wales.)

Gerald’s father and grandfather:

Gerald Stanley Parker ANGELSMITH (sic) baptised 24 August 1873, Suffolk County Bts, Suffolk England. Son of Percival Stanley Ernest ANGELSMITH and Annie Alice.[8]

A super quick search on ancestry.co.uk finds Stanley’s father given on a contributors tree as Rev. Francis Angel-Smith 1817-1892. I found an item on Paperspast almost certainly about that gentleman, titled Oxford Memories and specially written for The Press by G.M.L. Lester:

“...the Rev. Angel-Smith, Precentor of Magdalene. He was a most beautiful young man. His features, his complexion, his hair, his moustache were perfection, according to the standards of the time. He dressed with the discrete smartness of an eighteenth century abbe. In addition to a lovely tenor voice, he possessed all the airs and graces which are appropriate to one who moves in ladies; boudoirs, and, to cap all, his name was Angel-Smith. I used to meet him at the Musical Society, and never ceased to wonder at the completeness of his type.”

Myyyy what a colourful character he sounds! According to the family tree I found online, Rev A-S wed Louisa LEATH 21 Dec. 1844 at St Peter, Walworth, England and had 11 children including Percival. [13]

An article in ‘Trove’ states:

“A man named Percival Angel Smith died at Yate’s Hotel on Sunday afternoon, and was buried on Monday. From what we can learn it appears that the deceased, who is said to be well connected, and to have come from Dover, England, has for some time been residing at Wybong for the benefit of his health, and was brought to town about a fortnight ago. The cause of death is said to have been consumption.[16]

From

Alumni Cantabrigienses; a biographical list of all known students, graduates and holders of office at the University of Cambridge, from the earliest times to 1900[14]:

ANGEL-SMITH or SMITH, FRANCIS ANGEL.

Adm. pens, at Queens', May 29, 1846. Matric. Michs. 1846, as Smith, Fra.

Angel; B.A. 1850; M..-\. 1856; LL.D. 1878. Ord. deacon, 1850; priest (Sarum) 1851. Canon of Canterbury, 1854-82.

R. of St Peter's with Holy Cross, Canterbury, 1855-82. R. of Aldburgh with Golden Parva, Yorks., 1882-7. R- of Batheaston, Somerset, 1887. Assumed the surname of Angel-Smith. Died Nov. 23, 1892, aged 76, at Upper Clatford rectory, Andover. Father of the next three. {Cambridge Chronicle, Dec. 2, 1892.)

ANGEL-SMITH, NORMAN LESLIE.

Adm. pens, (age 18) at Magdalene, July 14, 1877. S. of Francis (1846), clerk, of

The Precincts, Canterbury. School, Wisbech. Matric. Michs. 1877, as Angel-Smith, N. L. Died Dec. 15, 1931, aged 73, at Hastings. Brother of Percival S. E. (1870) and Reginald W. (1871). {The Times, Dec. 22, 1931.)

ANGEL-SMITH, PERCIVAL STANLEY ERNEST.

Matric. pens, from Queens', Michs. 1870. [S. of Francis (1846), clerk.]

Brother of Norman L. (1877), etc.

ANGEL-SMITH or ANGELL-SMITH, REGINALD WALTER

ANGEL. Matric. pens, from Queens', Michs. 1871, as Angel-Smith, R. W. A. [S. of Francis (1846), clerk; post Angel-Smith.] B.A. 1875. Ord. deacon, 1874; priest (Worcester) 1875; C. of St James's, Dudley, 1874-6. C. of All Saints', South Acton, Middlesex, 1876-8. C. of St Augustine's, Queen's Gate, London, 1878-80. C. of Basingstoke, 1880-6.

Minor Canon of Bristol, 1886-92. V. of Winsley with Limpley Stoke, 1892-1922. Surrogate, dio. Salisbury, 1892-1922.

Died Oct. 23, 1922. Brother of Norman L. (1877). {Crockford; Scott, MSS.)

Reginald got in a spot of bother in 1909 when he was summoned for assaulting the village nurse Margaret Sperring at Winsley-cum-Limpley (sic) – he did apologise and eventually the case was withdrawn.[15]

SOURCES:

[1]

heritage.christchurchcitylibraries.com/Cemeteries/interme...

[2]

Paperspast portal via National Library of New Zealand website; Sun (Christchurch), 23 November 1915; paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/SUNCH19151123.2.55?i...

[3]

Paperspast portal via National Library of New Zealand website; Evening Post, 5 May 1936; paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19360505.2.136?ite...

[4]

Paperspast portal via National Library of New Zealand website; Press, 9 September 1935;

paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP19350909.2.2.2?it...

[5]

paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS19151124.2.11?end_...

[6]

ancestry.co.uk; NZ Marriage index 1840-1937; folio 4982

[7]

ancestry.co.uk; England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Admoinistrations), 1858-1995 ; 1943; Aadahl-Byworth

[8]

Ancestry.com. England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.

[9]

Ancestry.co.uk; UK, British Army World War 1 Service Records, 1914-1920

[10]

FreeBMD. England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006. via ancestry.co.uk

[11]

ancestry.co.uk; UK, Royal Hospital Chelsea Pensioner Soldier Service Records, 1760-1920

[12]

ancestry.co.uk; New Zealand World War 1 Army Reserve Rolls, 1916-1917, 2nd Division

[13]

Paperspast portal via National Library of New Zealand website; Press, 15 February 1930;

paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP19300215.2.69?end...

and

ancestry.co.uk; tree provided by contributor Michael Clark

[14]

archive.org/stream/p2alumnicantabri01univuoft/p2alumnican...

[15]

Trove portal via National Library of Australia; Evening Journal (Adelaide, SA: 1869-1912), Sat 20 Nov 1909; trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/203452528?searchTerm=a...

[16]

Trove portal via National Library of Australia; The Muswellbrook Chronicle (NSW: 1898-1955), Wed 27 Jun 1900; trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/107028610?searchTerm=a...

[17]

NZ Dept Internal Affairs historical BDM indexes

Chu Chin Chow (Lippert, R-1953). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Reissued as Ali Baba Nights by Morbius19

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This British musical comedy is loosely based on the story of "Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves," and was first introduced as a London stage production, written, directed, and starring Oscar Asche. It was extremely popular with critics and audiences alike and the play ran for five years, 1916-21, a record at the time. It was then filmed in 1923, and again in 1934, this time with Anna May Wong as Zahrat Al-Kulub, Fritz Kortner as the robber captain Abu Hahan, and George Robey as Ali Baba.