ALISON

Cyril Hugh

[Spelt ALLISON on SDGW & CWGC] Second Lieutenant, 3rd Battalion attached 2nd Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 13th November 1916 in France & Flanders. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 1 C and 2 A.

ALLEN

Stephen Dexter

Second Lieutenant, 4th Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment attached 7th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers. Killed in action 27th August 1918 in France & Flanders. Son of William and Gertrude M. Allen, of "Morwenstow," 39, Southbourne Rd., Bournemouth. Commemorated on VIS-EN-ARTOIS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 3.

ANDERSON

Patrick Alexander

Second Lieutenant, Royal Flying Corps and General List. Killed 19th October 1917. Age 18. Son of Frank and Blanche Anderson of 74, Kimbolton Rd., Bedford. Buried in COMELY BANK CEMETERY, EDINBURGH, Scotland. Grave K. 889.

ANTHONY

Gerald Caldecott

[Listed as COLDECOTT on SDGW and CALDECOTT on CWGC] Lance Corporal PS/10689. "C" Company, 23rd Battalion, Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment). Killed in action 16th September 1916 in France & Flanders. Age 33. Born Bedford, enlisted Hereford. Son of John and Sophia Anthony, of 24, Kimbolton Rd., Bedford; husband of Gladys Dorothy Anthony. Buried in EUSTON ROAD CEMETERY, COLINCAMPS, Somme, France. Grave I. F. 26.

BALL

Ernest William

Private 43821, 7th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. Died of wounds 21st July 1918 in France & Flanders. Age 19. Born and enlisted Bedford. Son of William and Annie Qualia Ball, of 15, Argyll St., Bedford. Buried in BERLIN SOUTH-WESTERN CEMETERY, Berlin, Brandenburg, Germany. Grave XX. C. 1.

BEALL

Philip Keith

Private 130289, "C" Company, 72nd Battalion, Canadian Infantry (British Columbia Regiment). Died 23rd November 1916 in France & Flanders. Born 26th February 1890 in Leicester. Living at 1030 Melville Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Son of Louisa Beall, of 70, Kimbolton Rd., Bedford and the late William Edes Beall. Bank Clerk by trade. Unmarried. Served 1 year with the O.T.C. Enlisted 27th March 1916 at Vancouver, British Columbia. Height 5ft 8½ins, girth 33 inches, complexion normal, eyes blue green, hair dark, religion Church of England. Commemorated on VIMY MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Nation Archives of Canada Accession Reference: RG 150, Box 533 - 44

BECKETT

John Arthur

Sergeant 22674, 17th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment). Killed in action 31st December 1917 in France & Flanders. Age 31. Born and enlisted Mill Hill, Middlesex, resident Darley Bridge, Derbyshire. Son of Sarah Ann Beckett, of Bedford, and the late John Beckett; husband of Annie Maria Beckett, of Bridge Farm, Darley Bridge, Matlock, Derbyshire. Commemorated on TYNE COT MEMORIAL, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 99 to 102 and 162 to 162A.

BENNETT

Frank Arthur

Private 42301, 2nd Battalion, Essex Regiment. Killed in action 28th March 1918 in France & Flanders. Age 19. Born, resident and enlisted Bedford. Son of Mrs. A. F. Bennett, of 29, Foster St., Bedford, and the late Mr. W. Bennett. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 7.

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BENNETT, F. A., Private, 2nd Essex Regiment.

He joined in February 1917, and after a course of training proceeded to France. Whilst in this theatre of war he fought in many notable engagements, including that of Arras, where he was taken prisoner. On March 28th, 1918, he was reported missing, but is now presumed to have been killed. He was entitled to the General Service and Victory Medals.

“His memory is cherished with pride.”

29, Foster Street, Bedford. - X1265/B.

BOWICK

Charles Graham

Civlian from the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA). Died 3rd May 1918 in France. Age 18. Son of John Robie Bowick and Isabel Maud Bowick, of 178, Foster Hill Rd., Redford. Buried in LAPUGNOY MILITARY CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Grave VI. F. 1.

BOWICK

William Robie

Lieutenant, Royal Air Force. Died 11th June 1918 in England. Age 20. Son of John Robie Bowick and Isabel Maud Bowick, of 178, Foster Hill Rd., Bedford. Born in South Africa. Buried in South-West part of ST GENEVIEVE CHURCHYARD, EUSTON, Suffolk.

BRICKDALE

John Bancel

Private 1211899, 1st Battalion, New Zealand Expeditionary Force. Died 4th October 1917 in France & Flanders. Age 23. Son of Charlotte P. E. Brickdale, of Harding St., Greytown, Natal, South Africa, and the late Comdr. E. F. Brickdale. Also served at Gallipoli. Commemorated on TYNE COT MEMORIAL, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 1.

BROOKS

Herbert James Bartlett

Gunner 108405, 16th Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. Died of wounds 4th September 1917 in France & Flanders. Age 30. Born and resident Bedford, enlisted London. Son of Elizabeth and the late Bartlett John Brooks, of Bedford. Buried in WIMEREUX COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Grave VI. A. 13.

BROWN

Charles Amos

Gunner 154033, 11th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. Died of wounds 24th March 1918 in France & Flanders. Age 31. Born Bletsoe, enlisted Bedford. Son of Amos Brown, of Bedford; husband of Emma Brown, of 25, Derby St., Bedford. Buried in ROYE NEW BRITISH CEMETERY, Somme, France. Grave IV. B. 12.

BROWN

George

probably George BROWN, Private 25427, 6th Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment. Killed in ation 17th February 1917 in France & Flanders. Born Milton Ernest, enlisted Bedford. Buried in REGINA TRENCH CEMETERY, GRANDCOURT, Somme, France. Grave IV. D. 19.

BUCK

Charles

Private 8689, "C" Company, 2nd Battalion, Northmaptonshire Regiment. Died of wounds 21st February 1915 in France & Flanders. Age 25. Born St Peter's, Bedford, enlisted Northampton. Son of Charles and Emma Buck, of 14, Derby St., Bedford. Buried in BOULOGNE EASTERN CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Grave III. C. 58.

BULL

John Leon

Corporal S/33426, Royal Army Service Corps. Died 1st June 1918 in South Africa. Born and enlisted London, resident Bedford. formerly 34066, Royal Garrison Artillery. Buried in MITLAND CEMETERY, CAPE TOWN, Western Cape, South Africa. Section 4. 97456C.

BURNAGE

Frederick

Private 8567, 2nd Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment. Died of wounds 1st March 1915 in France & Flanders. Born and resident Bedford, enlisted Northampton. Buried in LES GONARDS CEMETERY, VERSAILLES, Yvelines, France. Grave 2. 30.

National Roll of the Great War 1914-1918 - Section XII - Bedford and Northampton

BURNAGE, F., Drummer, East Yorks. Regt.

When war broke out in August 1914 he was already serving, and accordingly at once proceeded with the first Expeditionary Force to the Western Front. He took an active part in fierce fighting in the Battles of Mons and Ypres, and was severely wounded in action, and unfortunately succumbed to his injuries at Versailles on March 1st, 1915. He was entitled to the Mons Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals.

“His life for his Country, his soul to God,”

70, Wellington Street, Bedford. - X1525/C.

BURNAGE

Harry

Private 9112, 2nd Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action 21st October 1914 in France & Flanders. Born, resident and enlisted Bedford. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 31 and 33.

National Roll of the Great War 1914-1918 - Section XII - Bedford and Northampton (Please note the discrepancies of date of death)

BURNAGE, H., Private, 2nd Bedfordshire Regt.

He was already serving in Africa when war broke out in August 1914, and in October of that year was drafted to the Western Front, where he took part in the Battle of La Bassée. After seeing much severe fighting in this theatre of war, he fell in action at Ypres on November 5th, 1914, only four weeks after landing in France, He was entitled to the 1914 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals.

"And doubtless he went in splendid company.”

70, Wellington Street, Bedford. - X1526/B.

CAMBERS

Walter

Gunner 82380, "B" Battery, 83rd Brigade, Royal Artillery. Killed in action 1st October 1917 in France & Flanders. Age 37. Enlisted and resident Bedford. Son of Charles and Sarah Cambers; husband of Beatrice Deborah Cambers, of 13, Cobden St., Bedford. Native of Cople, Beds. Buried in VLAMERTINGHE NEW MILITARY CEMETERY, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Grave IX. F. 3.

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CAMBERS, W., Gunner, Royal Field Artillery.

He volunteered in January 1915, and later in the same year was drafted to the Western Front, where he took part in the Battles of Ypres, Festubert, Loos and on the Somme. He was unfortunately killed in action in the Ypres sector on October 1st, 1917. He was entitled to the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals.

“Whilst we remember, the sacrifice is not in vain.”

13, Cobden Street, Bedford. - X1571/A.

CHAPMAN

Albert William

No further information currently

CIRCUIT

Harry

[Spelt CIRCUITT on SDGW] Lance Corporal 319993, 1st/5th Battalion (Territorial Force). Norfolk Regiment. Killed in action 19th September 1918 in Egypt. Age 34. Born Felmersham, enlisted Bedford. Son of Mary Ann Circuit, of Felmersham, Bedford; husband of Annie E. Circuit, of 29, Argyll St., Bedford. Buried in RAMLEH WAR CEMETERY, Israel. Grave T. 48.

CLARE

Alfred Frederick

Lance Corporal G/52054, 24th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment). Killed in action 14th April 1917 in France & Flanders. Age 28. Born and enlisted Bedford. Son of Alfred Howard Clare and Ann Clare, of 9, Foster Hill Rd., Bedford. Formerly G/23616, Royal Fusiliers. Buried in BOIS-CARRE BRITISH CEMETERY, THELUS, Pas de Calais, France. Grave II. C. 8.

COLEMAN

Frank William

Private 40522, 6th Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment. Killed in action 22nd March 1918 in France & Flanders. Born St Peter's, Bedford, enlisted Bedford. Formerly S4/215R. 365, Royal Army Service Corps. Commemorated on POZIERES MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Panel 54 to 56.

COLLINS

George William

Private 57829, 16th Battalion, Cheshire Regiment. Killed in action 22nd October 1917 in France & Flanders. Born Hallow, Worcesteshire, enlisted Bedford. Formerly 2304, Royal Engineers. Commemorated on TYNE COT MEMORIAL, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 61 to 63.

COOK

Harry

Private 17945, 1st Battalion, Cheshire Regiment. Killed in action 2nd September 1918 in France & Flanders. Born St Anne's, Bedford, enlisted Stockport, Cheshire. Buried in RED CROSS CORNER CEMETERY, BEUGNY, Pas de Calais, France. Grave II. B. 4.

National Roll of the Great War 1914-1918 - Section XII - Bedford and Northampton

COOK, H., Private, Cheshire Regiment.

He volunteered in October 1914, and, on completing his training in the following year, was drafted to France. There he took part in many important engagements, including the Battles of Ypres, Vimy Ridge, Arras and Cambrai, and in the Retreat and Advance of 1918. He died gloriously on the Field of Battle near Cambrai in September 1918, and was entitled to the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals.

"His life for his Country, his soul to God.”

51, Queen’s Street, Bedford. - X1777/A.

COOK

Horace Thomas

Private 299343, 1st/5th Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action 20th July 1917 in Palestine. Age 22. Resident and enlisted Bedford. Buried in GAZA WAR CEMETERY, Israel. Grave XXX. B. 1.

National Roll of the Great War 1914-1918 - Section XII - Bedford and Northampton

COOK, H. T., Private, Bedfordshire Regiment.

We volunteered In August 1914, and in the following July was drafted to Egypt. in this seat of operations he first saw sewice on the Suez Canal and at Katia, and later took part in the Advance into Palestine. He made the supreme sacrifice, being killed in action near Gaza in July 1917. He was entitled to the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals.

“Thinking that remembrance, though unspoken,
may reach him where be sleeps.”

51, Queen’s Street, Bedford. - X1777/B.

COOPER

Howard Frank Byrne

Second Lieutenant, "A" Company, 1st Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers. Killed in action 1st July 1916. Age 19. Son of Capt. Frank A. and Mabel E. Cooper, of Aligarh, United Provinces, India. Buried in ANCRE BRITISH CEMETERY, BEAUMONT-HAMEL, Somme, France. Grave VIII. D. 44.

COX

William Joseph

Private 43663, 10th Battalion, King's Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry). Died of wounds 28th March 1918 in France & Flanders. Age 38. Born Stevington, enlisted Bedford. Husband of Ellen Mary Cox, of 42, Cavendish St., Bedford. Formerly 4/10857, 61st Training Reserve Battalion. Buried in NAMPS-AU-VAL BRITISH CEMETERY, Somme, France. Grave I. E. 16.

National Roll of the Great War 1914-1918 - Section XII - Bedford and Northampton

COX,W. J., Sapper, R.E.; and Pte., 10th K.O. (Y. LI.)

Joining in June 1916, he proceeded overseas seven months later. During his service on the Western Front he saw much severe fighting in numerous important engagements, and was unfortunately killed in action at Amiens on March 28th, 1918. He was entitled to the General Service and Victory Medals.

“He died the noblest death a man may die:
Fighting for God and right and liberty.”

42, Cavendish Street, Bedford. - TX1839.

DAWES

Arthur [James]

Driver L/44807, 69th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Died 9th October 1918, Age 18. Born Hoxton, North London, enlistd Shoreditch, East London. Son of Mrs. Rose Tibbitt, of 2, Boswell Place, Tavistock St., Bedford. Buried in DELSAUX FARM CEMETERY, BEUGNY, Pas de Calais, France. Grave I. D. 26.

DAWES

Arthur Irwin

Captain, 9th Battalion, Somerset Light Infantry attached 10th Battalion, Gurkha Rifles. Died 22nd June 1917. Buried in HAIDAR PASHA CEMETERY, Turkey. Grave II. F. 9.

DAY

Charles Norris

Second Lieutenant, 298th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. Killed in action 1st May 1918. Husband of C. N. Day, of 20, Southgate St., Gloucester. Buried in GODEWAERSVELDE BRITISH CEMETERY, Nord, France. Grave I. S. 11.

DENHAM

William M

Second Lieutenant, Royal Flying Corps. Died 3rd January 1918. Buried in BEDFORD CEMETERY, Foster Hill Road, Bedford. Grave F/5 79.

DENTON

Arthur William George

Rifleman R/19914, 2nd Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps. Died of wounds 23rd July 1916 in France & Flanders. Born and resident Bedford, enlisted London. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 13 A and 13 B.

National Roll of the Great War 1914-1918 - Section XII - Bedford and Northampton

DENTON, A. W. G., Rifleman, K.R.R.C.

In February 1916 he joined the Army, and shortly afterwards proceeded overseas. During his service on the Western Front he was in action in numerous important engagements, and fell fighting in the Battle of the Somme on July 23rd, 1916. He was entitled to the General Service and Victory Medals.

“A valiant Soldier, with undaunted heart he breasted life’s last hill.”

19, Wellington Street, Bedford. - X1873/A.

DIEMER

George Henry

FEASEY, M.M.

Arthur George

Sapper 127603, 2nd Div. Signal Company, Royal Engineers. Died fo wounds 30th May 1917 in France & Flanders. Age 22. Enlisted Bedford. Son of S. A. and C. Feasey, of 24, Wellington St., Bedford. Native of Bedford. Awarded the Military medal (M.M.). Buried in ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Grave XXV. F. 11.

FOOTER

Daniel

Private 57753, 2nd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment. Died of wounds 15th December 1918 in France & Flanders. Age 19. Resident and enlisted Bedford. Son of Robert Thomas and Eva Footer, of 7, Argyll St., Bedford. Buried in TERLINCTHUN BRITISH CEMETERY, WIMILLE, Pas de Calais, France. Grave XII. C. 45.

FOSTER

Harold John Brittain

Captain, Bedfordshire Regiment attached 1st Battalion, Essex Regiment. Killed in action 14th April 1917 in France & Flanders. Age 26. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Foster, of 66, Kimbolton Rd., Bedford; husband of Annie C. Foster, of 36, York St., Baker St., Marylebone, London. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 5.

FREIR

Cuthbert Glen

Private 12654, 1st Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment. Killed in action 18th July 1916 in France & Flanders. Born Walthamstow, Essex, enlisted Hammersmith, Middlesex. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 11 A and 11 D

FULLER

Richard

Private 22900, 4th Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action 13th November 1916 in France & Flanders. Age 20. Born, resident and enlisted Bedford. Son of Hermon and Rose Fuller, of 62, Russell St., Bedford. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 2 C.

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FULLER, R.,Private, 4th Bedfordshire Regiment.

Volunteering in November 1915, he was drafted to the Western Front and saw much severe fighting. He took part in engagements at Loos, Vimy Ridge and Beaumont-Hamel, and was unhappily killed in action on November 30th, 1916. He was entitled to the General Service and Victory Medals.

62, Russell Street, Bedford. - X2536.

GOATLEY

Albert Edward

Private 276536, 1st/6th Battalion, Essex Regiment. Died 16th July 1918 in Egypt. Age 18. Enlisted and resident Bedford. Son of William and Edith Goatley, of 25, Cavendish St., Bedford. Formerly 5542, Bedfordshire Regiment. Buried in ALEXANDRIA (HADRA) WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY, Egypt. Grave F. 249.

National Roll of the Great War 1914-1918 - Section XII - Bedford and Northampton

GOATLEY, A. E., Private, 1/6th Essex Regiment.

Volunteering in August 1915, he was drafted to Egypt on completion of his training, but later proceeded to Palestine, where he took part in the Battles of Gaza. He was taken seriously ill with malarial fever and unfortunately died in hospital at Alexandria on July 16th, 1918. He was entitled to the General Service and Victory Medals.

“He joined the great white company of valiant souls.”

25, Cavendish Street, Bedford. - X2615/B.

GRAY

Cyril Henry

Private 3/8587, 1st Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment. Died of wounds 19th November 1914 in France & Flanders. Age 25. Born Hampthill, Herts 9sic - probably Ampthill, Beds), enlisted Northampton. Son of Henry and Laura Emily Gray, of 29, Princes St., Bedford. Buried in BOULOGNE EASTERN CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Grave III. A. 57.

National Roll of the Great War 1914-1918 - Section XII - Bedford and Northampton

GRAY, C. H., Private, 1st Northants Regiment.

A Reservist, he was called to the Colours at the outbreak of wax in August 1914, and was quickly drafted to France. In the course of his service in this seat of war he took part in the heavy fighting at Ypres, and was badly wounded in November 1914. As a result he unfortunately died shortly afterwards, and was entitled to the 1914 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals.

“A costly sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.”

9, Wellington Street, Bedford. - X2666/B.

HAMMOND, M.M.

Wilfred

[SDGW is confused about this man, lists him as William, Corporal (Lance/Sergeant)] Sergeant C/8064, 18th Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps. Killed in action 7th June 1917 in France & Flanders. Age 19. Born Wellingborough, enlisted Bedford. Son of George and Sarah Hammond, of 8, Newnham St., Bedford. Awarded the Military medal (M.M.). Buried in BUS HOUSE CEMETERY, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Grave A. 9.

HARRIS

Reginald [Russell Goddard]

Lance Corporal 551414, 16th (County of London) Battalion (Queen's Westminster Rifles). Died of wounds 24th November 1917 in France & Flanders. Age 21. Born and resident Bedford, enlisted Westminster. Son of Mrs. Lettia Harris, of "Fairview," Cromer Rd., Mundesley, Norfolk. Buried in GREVILLERS BRITISH CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Grave VIII. B. 9.

HARRISON

Sidney

Private G/1132, 1st Battalion, Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment). Killed in action 6th March 1916 in France & Flanders. Born Bedford, enlisted Willsden, Middlesex. Buried in CAMBRIN CHURCHYARD EXTENSION, Pas de Calais, France. Grave J1. 6.

HORTON

Paul Frederick

Private 351092, 2nd Battalion, Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment). Died of wounds 28th September 1917 in France & Flanders. Age 29. Born Bedford, resident and enlisted Pudsey, Yorkshire. Son of Thomas Frederick and Minna Horton, of 30, St. Peter's, Bedford. Buried in MENDINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Grave VI. F. 10.

HUTCHINGS

George

Private 4229, 1st/5th Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Died 16th August 1915 at Gallipoli. Age 20. Enlisted and resident Luton. Son of William John and Sarah Ann Hutchings, of 30, Canning St., Bedford. Commemorated on HELLES MEMORIAL, Turkey, Panel 54 and 218.

National Roll of the Great War 1914-1918 - Section XII - Bedford and Northampton

HUTCHINGS, G., Private, Bedfordshire Regiment.

A month after the outbreak of war he volunteered, and in the following year was ordered to Gallipoli. In that theatre of war he saw service in numerous engagements, and fell gloriously on the Field of Battle at Suvia Bay on August 15th, 1915. He was entitled to the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals.

“A valiant Soldier, with undaunted heart he breasted life’s last hill.”

30, Canning Street, Bedford. - X3014/B.

HUTCHINGS

Walter Charles

[Spelt HUTCHINS on SDGW] Private 25661, 12th Battalion, Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry. Died 1st February 1917 in France & Flanders. Born Wootton, enlisted Bedford. Formerly G/28477, Royal Fusiliers. Buried in BRAY MILITARY CEMETERY, Somme, France. Grave I. C. 4.

National Roll of the Great War 1914-1918 - Section XII - Bedford and Northampton

HUTCHINGS, W. C., Private, Bedfordshire Regt.

Joining in 1917, he proceeded on completion of his training to the Western Front in the same year. Whilst serving in France he took an active part in severe fighting in the Somme sector, but contracted bronchitis,and unfortunately died on February 1st, 1918. He was entitled to the General Service and Victory Medals.

“Thinking that remembrance, though unspoken, may reach him where he sleeps.”

30, Canning Street, Bedford. - X3014/A

JOHNSTON

Alfred Roy

Second Lieutenant, 20th Squadron, Royal Flying Corps and General List. Killed in action 24th April 1917 in France & Flanders. Age 21. Son of Lavinia Teresa Johnston, of 1, Oaklands Rd., Bedford, and the late G. M. Johnston. Commemorated on ARRAS FLYING SERVICES MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France.

KEMP

Frederick Sidney Albert

Sapper 72347, 7th Divisional Signal Company, Royal Engineers. Died 18th December 1918. Age 24. Son of Frederick George and Rose Kemp, of 57, Foster Hill Rd., Bedford. Buried in MONTECCHIO PRECALCINO COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Italy. Plot 10. Row C. Grave 9.

KIFFORD

James

Private 23817, 8th Battalion, King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment). Died of wounds 12th April 1917. Age 28. Born Hemsworth, enlisted Bedford. Son of the late Henry Kifford. Buried in DUISANS BRITISH CEMETERY, ETRUN, Pas de Calais, France. Grave I. Q. 3.

LANCASTER

Albert Edward

Private 35714, 218th Company, Machine Gun Corps (Infantry). Killed in action 13th August 1917 in France & Flanders. Born and enlisted Bedford. Son of Charles and Elizabeth Lancaster, of 25, Canning St., Bedford. Formerly 25472, Bedfordshire Regiment. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 56.

LANCASTER

Harry

Private 26950, 1st Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action 27th September 1918 in France & Flanders. Born Buckingham, enlisted and resident Bedford.

LEES

Thomas Prior

Major, 9th Battalion, London Regiment (Queen Victoria's Rifles). Killed in action 21st April 1015 in France & Flanders. Age 41. Son of Alfred and Rosa Matilda Lees, of Bedford. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 54.

LEGGE

Hubert Charles

[Listed as Herbert Charles LEGGE on SDGW] Sapper 185189, 29th [SDGW] or 79th [CWGC] Field Company, Royal Engineers. Killed in action 1st December 1917 in France & Flanders. Age 40. Born and enlisted Bedford. Husband of Gertrude L. Legge, of 1, Foster Hill Rd., Bedford. Native of Bedford. Buried in BLEUET FARM CEMETERY, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Grave II. B. 24.

LEWIS

Mark E

LILLEY

Charles W

No further information currently - have not managed to find any details to fit this man's profile.

LITCHFIELD

Horace B

Private 2723, 1st/6th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment). Killed in action 5th May 1915 in France & Flanders. Age 23. Born and resident Bedford, enlisted Chesterfield, Derbyshire. Son of Ellen Jane Litchfield, of 3, Ombersley Rd., Bedford. Buried in KEMMEL CHATEAU MILITARY CEMETERY, Heuvelland, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Grave E. 36.

LONG

Frederick

No further information currently - have not managed to find any details to fit this man's profile.

LOVELL, M.M.

Samuel H

Sergeant 9095, 2nd Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Died of wounds 23rd August 1918 in France & Flanders. Age 32. Born, resident and enlisted Bedford. Husband of E. M. Lovell, of 23, Eastville Rd., Bedford. Awarded the Military Medal (M.M.). Buried in DAOURS COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Somme, France. Grave VI. C. 13.

LOWE

Charles Edward

Sapper 470622, 1st/2nd Durham Fortress Company, Royal Engineers. Killed in action 24th July 1916 in France & Flanders. Age 35. Enlited Jarrow-on-Tyne, Co. Durham, resident Gateshead-on-Tyne, Co. Durham. Son of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Lowe, of 3, Argyll St., Bedford. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 8 A and 8 D.

LOXLEY

James [Joshua]

Gunner 105020, 126th Anti-Aircraft Section, Royal Garrison Artillery. Died 18th August 1918 in Egypt. Born Colmworth, enlisted Bedford. Buried in RAMLEH WAR CEMETERY, Israel. Grave L. 23.

MADDEN

William Henry

Captain, 16th (Pioneer) Battalion, Royal irish Rifles. Died of wounds 24th March 1918. Age 33. Son of the Very Rev. S. O. Madden (Dean of Cork), and of Charlotte B. Madden, of 26, Goldington Rd., Bedford. Born at Cork. Buried in NOYON NEW BRITISH CEMETERY, Oise, France. Grave II. E. 10.

MARKHAM

Arthur Lambert

Private 77539, 15th Battalion, Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment). Died 9th April 1917 in France. Born 30th June 1893 in Nottingham. Next of kin Mr A Markham, 34 Albert Street, Nottingham. Engineer by trade. Age at enlistment 21 years 3 months, height 5 feet 5 inches, girth 35 inches, complexion light, eyes blue, hair brown, religion Church of England. Enlisted 9th November 1914 in Victoria, Canada. Buried in NINE ELMS MILITARY CEMETERY, THELUS, Pas de Calais, France. Grave I. E. 20. National Archives of Canada Accession Reference: RG 150, Box 5925 - 14

MAXEY

Harry

Private G/29569, 23rd Battalion, Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment). Died of wounds 12th June 1917 in France & Flanders. Born St peter's, Bedford, enlisted Bedford. Buried in LIJSSENTHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Grave XV. H. 16.

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MAXEY, H., Private, 23rd Middlesex Regiment.

He joined in 1916, and later in the same year was drafted to the Western Front, where he took part in the Battle of Arras and many other important engagements. Mortally wounded in action at Vimy Ridge, he unhappily died on June 12th, 1917. He was entitled to the General Service and Victory Medals.

“He died the noblest death a man may die: Fighting for God and right and liberty.”

2, Derby Street, Bedford. - X3523.

MAYHEW

Edwin

Sergeant 24795, 48th Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. Died 3rd October 1914 in France & Flanders. Age 27. Born Great Barford, enlisted Bedford. Son of John and Harriett Mayhew, of 9, Argyll St., Bedford. Buried in PORTE-DE-PARIS CEMETERY, CAMBRAI, Nord, France. Grave I. B. 1.

McNAUGHTON

Ronald C

MERRYWEATHER

Herbert {Wilson}

Private 20305, 7th Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Died 13th February 1917 in France & Flanders. Born, resident and enlisted Bedford. Son of Joseph Merryweather, of 58, Wellington St., Bedford. Buried in HEM COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Somme, France. Grave F. 2.

MILLS

Albert S

Lance Corporal 10319, 1st Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action 5th May 1915 in France & Flanders. Born, resident and enlisted Bedford. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 31 and 33.

MILLS

Percy

Private 25981, 8th Battalion, [Listed as Essex on SDGW] East Surrey Regiment. Killed in action 12th October 1917 in France & Flanders. Born and enlisted Bedford. Commemorated on TYNE COT MEMORIAL, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 79 to 80 and 163A.

National Roll of the Great War 1914-1918 - Section XII - Bedford and Northampton

MILLS, P., Private, 8th East Surrey Regiment.

He joined in December 1916, and on completion of his training was in the following year sent overseas. During his service on the Western Front he took part in many important engagements in various sectors, and fell fighting at Ypres on October 12th, 1917. He was entitled to the General Service and Victory Medals.

"A valiant Soldier, with undaunted heart he breasted life’s last hill.”

23, Canning Street, Bedford.- X3559.

MULLER

Carl Wihelm Albert
[Charles William Albert]

[Note the two sets of names one in English] Second Lieutenant, 1st Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment. Killed in action 5th October 1916. Age 19. Son of Frederick Charles Theophilus and Priscilla Muller, of Eastern Bengal Railways, Kanchrapara, Bengal, India. Buried in VERMELLES BRITISH CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Grave V. E. 12.

NICHOL

Anthony Thomas

Second Lieutenant, 15th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. Died of wounds 16th April 1917. Age 19. Son of Lt. Col. William Dale Nichol and Mary Louisa Nichol, of 8, Kimbolton Avenue, Bedford. Buried in DUISANS BRITISH CEMETERY, ETRUN, Pas de Calais, France. Grave III. B. 8.

NORMAN

Ernest

Private 33762, 1st Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action 1st June 1918 in France & Flanders. Age 36. Born, resident and enlisted Bedford. Husband of Lilian Alice Norman, of 68, Hartington Street, Bedford. Buried in TANNAY BRITISH CEMETERY, THIENNES, Nord, France. Plot 3. Row A. Grave 1.

National Roll of the Great War 1914-1918 - Section XII - Bedford and Northampton

NORMAN, E., Private, 1st Bedfordshire Regiment.

He joined in October 1916, and early in the following year was drafted to France, where he played an important part in the Battles of Messines, Ypres and Lens. He gave his life for King and Country at the third Battle of the Aisne on June 1st, 1918, and was entitled to the General Service and Victory Medals.

“A costly sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.”

68, Hartington Street, Bedford. - TX3671.

OAKLEY

Charles

Private 3/6983, 1st Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Died of wounds 17th March 1915 in France & Flanders. Age 20. Born Woburn Sands, enlisted and resident Bedford. Son of Alfred and Alice Mary Oakley, of 41, Canning St., Bedford. Buried in RAMPARTS CEMETERY, LILLE GATE, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Grave E. 18.

National Roll of the Great War 1914-1918 - Section XII - Bedford and Northampton

OAKLEY, C., Private, 1st Bedfordshire Regiment.

He was mobilised in August 1914, and was quickly drafted to the Western Front, where he took part in much heavy fighting, particularly at the Battles of La Bassée and Ypres, where he was wounded in November. Later he was in action in other important engagements, but was unfortunately killed on March 17th, 1915. He was entitled to the 1914 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals.

“The path of duty was the way to glory.”

41, Canning Street, Bedford. - X3695/E—X3696/E.

ODELL

Frank

Private 10036, 2nd Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action 8th November 1914 in France & Flanders. Age 22. Born, resident and enlisted Bedford. Brother of Mr. H. J. Odell, of 4, Queen St., Bedford. Commemorated on PLOEGSTEERT MEMORIAL, Comines-Warneton, Hainaut, Belgium. Panel 4.

ODELL

Harry

Guardsman 24362, 3rd Battalion, Grenadier Guards. Killed in action 20th September 1917 in France & Flanders. Born and enlisted Bedford.

OLIVER

Jack H

PARKER

Samuel Samson

Private 29798, 7th Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Died of wounds 15th November 1916 in France & Flanders. Age 31. Born Bethnal Green, Middlesex, enlisted and resident Bedford. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Parker, of 8, Great Butt St., Bedford; husband of Mary Louisa Parker, of 50, Sandhurst Rd., Southend, Bedford. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 2 C

PARROTT

Cecil Henry

Private G/24720, 7th Battalion, Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment). Killed in action 18th November 1916 in France & Flanders. Age 28. Born Bedford, resident and enlisted Margate, Kent. Son of Albert Edward and Clara Elizabeth Parrott, of 7, Peel St., Bedford. Formerly 9473, East Kent Regiment. Buried in STUMP ROAD CEMETERY, GRANDCOURT, Somme, France. Grave A. 72.

PARSONS

John Francis {Frank}

Private 1822, (Territorial Force), Royal Army Medical Corps. Died in England 13th October 1916. Born St Peter's, enlisted Bedford. Buried in BEDFORD CEMETERY, Foster Hill Road, Bedford. Grave D. 756.

PAULGER

Charles Thomas

Private 45126, 7th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 13th September 1917 in France & Flanders. Born and enlisted Bedford.

PECK

James Robert

Private 14110, 2nd Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment. Died 17th December 1918 in France & Flanders. Age 35. Son of Charles and Sarah Peck, of Bedford; husband of Maud Eleanor Peck, of 24, Cowley Rd., Mortlake, London. Buried in MAZARGUES WAR CEMETERY, MARSEILLES, Bouches-du-Rhone, France. Grave IV. B. 20.

PURNELL

Charles

Sergeant 9551, 1st Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action 5th May 1915 in France & Flanders. Born, resident and enlisted Bedford. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 31 and 33.

REID

Herbert Sidney

REYNOLDS

William Henry

Private 21268, 1st Garrison Battalion, Norfolk Regiment. Died 13th May 1918 in India. Age 30. Born Bedford, enlisted Hove, Sussex. Son of Thomas and Martha Reynolds. Commemorated on KIRKEE 1914-1918 MEMORIAL, India. Face 3.

RICHARDSON

Harry

Sapper 522376, 486th Field Company, Royal Engineers. Died 19th November 1918. Age 36. Son of Frederick and Elizabeth Richardson, of Bedford; husband of Mrs.F.E. Richardson, of 45, Cavendish St., Bedford. Buried in BEIRUT WAR CEMETERY, Lebanon. Grave 156.

National Roll of the Great War 1914-1918 - Section XII - Bedford and Northampton

RICHARDSON, H., Sapper, Royal Engineers.

He volunteered in January 1915, and in the following July was drafted to the Dardanelles, where he saw much heavy fighting at the Landings at Cape Helles and Suvla Bay. Later he was transferred to Egypt, took part in the Advance into Palestine, and was in action at Gaza and Jaffa. He contracted fever, and unfortunately died through the effects on November 19th, 1918. He was entitled to the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals.

“Thinking that remembrance, though unspoken, may reach him where he sleeps.”

45, Cavendish Street, Bedford. - X3957.

RICKETTS

Lionel James

Private 200169, 29th Battalion, Canadian Infantry (British Columbia Regiment). Died 22nd June 1918 in France & Flanders. Age 30. Son of Duncan Richard and Marion Phoebe Emma Ricketts, of Doolha Estate, Gorokhpur, Northern India; husband of Eva M. Ricketts, of 30, Argyle St., Bedford, England.

There are two enlistment forms for Lionel James Ricketts, one gives his date of birth as 15th August 1884 and the other 15th August 1887. The first lists the following:

Date of birth 15th August 1884. His Canadian address is given as Beaubier Hotel, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. His place of birth India, next of kin, his brother, G W Ricketts, Water Rights Dept., British Columbian Government, Victoria, British Columbia. Surveyor by trade. Single man. Stated to have served with Royal North-West Mounuted Police and Royal Canadian Mounted Rifles for 2 years. Enlisted 5th November 1915 in Winnipeg aged 28 years 3 months. Height 5 feet 9 inches, girth 40 inches, complexion dark, eyes hazel, hair dark brown, religion Church of England.

The second lists the following:

Date of birth 14th August 1887. His Candian address Grand Union Hotel, Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia. Born Gorukpore, India. Next of kin, his brother, Duncan Grantley Rickeets. Clerk by trade. Single man. Served 3 years with the North West Mounted Police 1909-1911 and 1914-1915 then 11th Battalion, Irish Fusiliers of Canada for 3 weeks in 1916. Enlisted 19th December 1916 in Vancouver. Height 5 feet 8½ inches, girth 37½ inches, complexionsallow, eyes, hazell, hair dar brown, religion Church of England.

Buried in BELLACOURT MILITARY CEMETERY, RIVIERE, Pas de Calais, France. Grave II. P. 9. National Archives of Canada Accession Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 8263 - 7

SETCHELL

Alfred Knight

Second Lieutenant, 9th Battalion, Norfolk Regiment. Died of wounds 21st March 1918 in France & Flanders. Age 20. Son of Alfred and Jessie Laura Setchell, of 16, Spenser Rd., Bedford. Educated at Bedford Modern School. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 3. See also Bedford Modern School.

SHELTON

Kenneth

Temporary Captain (Lieutenant), The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) and Royal Flying Corps. Died of wounds 14th February 1918. Buried in ROYE NEW BRITISH CEMETERY, Somme, France. Grave III. A. 9.

SILLAR

Tom Cameron

Lieutenant, 9th Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment. Killed in action 30th September 1915. Age 19. Son of Hannah E. Sillar, of 16, Goldington Avenue, Bedford, and the late Tom Cameron Sillar. Buried in X FARM CEMETERY, LA CHAPELLE-D'ARMENTIERES, Nord, France. Grave D. 2.

SIMMS

Alfred

possibly Alfred William SIMS, Private 47718, 2nd Battalion, Welsh Regiment. Killed in action 18th February 1917 in France & Flanders. Enlisted Bedford, resident Kempston. Formerly 2nd/1st East Anglian Field Company, Royal Engineers. Son of William and Ellen Sims, of 10, Thornton St., Kempston, Beds. Buried in HEM FARM MILITARY CEMETERY, HEM-MONACU, Somme, France. Grave I. J. 22.

SIMMS

Charles James

Private 10207, 1st Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action 14th March 1916 in France & Flanders. Born, resident and enlisted Bedford. Buried in CABARET-ROUGE BRITISH CEMETERY, SOUCHEZ, Pas de Calais, France. Grave XVII. H. 40.

SIMONS

William

[Spelt SIMMONS on SDGW and CWGC] Private 3/8659, 2nd Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action 12th March 1915 in France & Flanders. Born, resident and enlisted Bedford. Commemorated on LE TOURET MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 10 and 11.

SWANNELL

Frank

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SWANNELL

George Henry

Lance Sergeant 1326, 5th Dragoon Guards (Princess Charlotte's Own). Died of wounds 16th May 1915 in France & Flanders. Age 23. Born and enlisted Bedford. Son of William and Sarah Ann Swannell, of 31, Canning St., Bedford. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 5.

National Roll of the Great War 1914-1918 - Section XII - Bedford and Northampton

SWANNELL, G. H., Sergeant, 5th (Princess Charlotte of Wales’) Dragoon Guards.

He was mobilised in August 1914, and immediately drafted to France, where he played a prominent part in the Battle of Mons and saw much fighting in the Arras sector. He died gloriously in the Field at the Battle of Ypres on May 16th, 1915 and was entitled to the Mons Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals.

“Nobly striving; He nobly fell that we might live.”

31, Canning Street, Bedford. - X3450/A.

TANCOCK, M.C.

Osborn[e] George

Lieutenant, 5th Squadron, Royal Flying Corps and Royal Artillery. Died 17th March 1918. Son of Col. Osborne Kendall Tancock C.M.G. (late R.A.), and Theodosia Louisa Tancock (nee Hartnell), of 54, Goldington Avenue, Bedford. Awarded the Military Cross (M.C.). Buried in AUBIGNY COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Pas de Calais, France. Grave VI. J. 13.

TANSLEY

Frederick

Guardsman 20452, 4th Battalion, Grebadier Guards. Killed in action 30th August 1917 in France & Flanders. Born St Peter's, Bedford, enlisted Bedford. Commemorated on TYNE COT MEMORIAL, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 9.

WEMYSS

Norman Douglas

Second Lieutenant, 1st Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action 27th July 1916 in France & Flanders. Age 20. Son of Alexander and L. F. A. Wemyss, of 24, de Parys Ave., Bedford. Buried in LONDON CEMETERY AND EXTENSION, LONGUEVAL, Somme, France. Grave 10. A. 19.

WHITBREAD

Ernest H

Private 47708, 2nd Battalion, Welsh Regiment. Killed in action 3rd September 1918 in France & Flanders. Born Chesterfield, Derbyshire, enlisted Bedford. Buried in DURY CRUCIFIX CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Grave II. D. 59.

WHITE

Charles Percy

WHITE

Howard

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WHITEMAN

George Worley

Second Lieutenant, 3rd/4th (London) Howitzer Briagde, Royal Field Artillery. Killed in action 30th July 1917. Age 21. Son of Hazer and Caroline Whiteman, of 1, Westmill Villas, Stotfold, Baldock, Herts. Native of Bedford. Buried in LA CLYTTE MILITARY CEMETERY, Heuvelland, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Grave II. F. 1.

WHITING

Charles Maurice

Private 27623, 1st Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action 21st July 1918 in France & Flanders. Age 36. Born, resident and enlisted Bedford. Son of Frederick and Susannah Whiting, of 26, Cavendish Street, Bedford. Buried in TANNAY BRITISH CEMETERY, THIENNES, Nord, France. Plot 5. Row A. Grave 3.

WOODCOCK

Arthur

Private 10030, 1st Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action 7th September 1915 in France & Flanders. Age 22. Born, resident and enlisted Bedford. Son of George and Matilda Woodcock, of 44, Russell St., Bedford. Buried in ALBERT COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Somme, France. Grave I. A. 8.

National Roll of the Great War 1914-1918 - Section XII - Bedford and Northampton

WOODCOCK, A., Private, 1st Bedfordshire Regt.

He was already serving with the Colours at the outbreak of war in August 1914, and was immediately drafted to the Western Front, where he took part in the Retreat from Mons. He was also in action at subsequent engagements of importance, including the Battles of Ypres and Arras, and made the supreme sacrifice on September 7th 1915, being killed in action on the Somme front. He was entitled to the Mons Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals.

“Great deeds cannot die.”

44, Russell Street, Bedford. - X2449

WORKER

Roland Lionel Thomas

Pioneer 42619, 67th Field Company, Royal Engineers. Killed in action 9th August 1915 at Gallipoli. Born Oxford, enlisted Coventry, Warwickshire. Commemorated on HELLES MEMORIAL, Turkey. Panel 23 to 25 or 325 to 328.

WRIGHT

Edwin

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YOUNG

Alfred

Private 3/7682, 2nd Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action 19th April 1915 in France & Flanders. Born, resident and enlisted Bedford. Buried in FAUQUISSART MILITARY CEMETERY, LAVENTIE, Pas de Calais, France. Grave F. 5.

YOUNG, M.M.

Harold William

Sergeant 3397, 1st/4th Leicestershire Regiment. Died of wounds. 13th August 1916 in France & Flanders. Enlisted Leicester. Age 25. Son of Harry Young, of 10, Lurke St., Bedford, and the late Mrs. H. Young. Awarded the Mili