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UPPER DOVERCOURT WAR MEMORIAL

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The Upper Dovercourt war memorial is to be found at the junction of Fronk's Road and Main Road, Upper Dovercourt, Tendring, Essex. It takes the form of a three-stepped base surmounted by plinth, shaft and wheel cross, all in rough hewn stone with the inscription in lead lettering on all four sides of the plinth and on the top face of the top step, a low chain link fence and posts surround the whole. There are 136 names listed for World War 1. THe memorial was unveiled by the Lord Lieutenant of Essex and dedicated by the Bishop Suffragan of B arking 7 August 1920.

Extract from Chelmsford Chronicle - Friday 6 August 1920, page 5:

DOVERCOURT MEMORIAL
Lord Lambourne on Great Men.

Lord Lambourne, C.V.O., Lord-Lieutenant of Essex, unveiled the memorial cross at Upper Dovercourt on Wednesday in memory of 130 men from the parish who made the supreme sacrifice in the war. The memorial consists of a handsome cross, 14 feet high, made of Cornish grey granite, and bears on three sides the names of the brave men who fell. On the north side is the inscription —“To the glorious and undying memory of the men of this parish who gave their lives for their King and country during the Great War, 1914-1918. Their name liveth for evermore.” The cross stands in a prominent position at the junction of the main road leading into Dovercourt and Harwich. A procession comprising every phase of local life, and including the Bishop of Barking, the Lord- Lieutenant (in full uniform), accompanied by the following Deputy-Lieutenants, also in uniform : —Major 'Tufnell, Col. A. J. Ward, and Dr. J. H. Salter; and the Mayor and Corporation of Harwich marched from the Grange to the memorial, the band playing the Funeral March. The hymns sung included “The Supreme Sacrifice,” by J. S. Arkwright.

Lord Lambourne, having removed the flag covering the cross, quoted Kipling's lines to the late Lord Roberts: —

Glean, simple, valiant, well-beloved.
Flawless in faith and fame,
Whom neither ease nor honour wooed,
Moved their spirits from their aim.

Yet from their life new life springs
Through all hosts to come,
And glory is the least of things
That follows these men home.

Those were lines, said his Lordship, which he would suggest they should take home and think of. The men whose memory they were honouring were men who never hesitated at their country's call; they were men of action men who at once went forth to meet their country's foe, and fight for cause justice and liberty. They were, in the highest acceptance of the word, great and good men.

After the guard had presented arms and the buglers had sounded the “Last Post,” the Bishop of Barking delivered a brief message of the Church, and dedicated the cross “In the faith Jesus Christ, and in memory of our brethren departed.”

During the hymn, “They whose course on earth is o'er,” wreaths and floral tributes were placed upon the cross by relatives of the departed, one of laurel leaves from the Mayor and Corporation and numerous bunches of flowers by school children.

The Mayor of Harwich, on behalf of the Corporation, accepted the memorial as part and parcel of corporate property, and expressed the hope that everyone who passed it would be reminded of the great sacrifice which the brave fellows made for their King and country.

The National Anthem closed an impressive ceremony.

Upper Dovercourt © Colin Murray (WMR-22714)

TO THE GLORIOUS AND UNDYING MEMORY
OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO GAVE
THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR KING AND COUNTRY.
DURING THE GREAT WAR.
1914 - 1918.

ADAMS Percy John
Private 26769, 2nd Battalion, Duke Of Edinburgh's (Wiltshire Regiment) (formerly 4/2811 Royal Sussex Regiment). Died on service 28 December 1918. Born Portsmouth, Hants, enlisted Harwich, Essex, resident Dovercourt, Essex. No known grave. Commemorated on HOLLYBROOK MEMORIAL, SOUTHAMPTON, Hampshire. Also listed on St Nicholas Church Memorial, Harwich, Essex. See also Harwich, Dovercourt and Parkeston Co-Operative
ATKINS Albert J
No further information currently available
AVIS Arthur George
Private 28059, 2nd Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Killed in action 15 October 1916. Aged 19. Born Dovercourt, Essex, resident Esh Hall, enlisted Consett, Co. Durham. Son of Harry Abram and Rosina Avis, of Belmont Cottage, The Lanes, Upper Dovercourt, Essex; brother of Harry John Avis (below). No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 14 A and 15 C.
AVIS Harry John
Sergeant 73000, 11th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment). Died of wounds 30 October 1917. Aged 22. Born and resident Dovercourt, Essex, enlisted Warley, Essex. Son of Harry and Rosina Avis, of Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex; brother of Arthur George Avis (above). Buried in WIMEREUX COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Ploy VI. Row F. Grave 13.
AVIS Joseph Wilfred
Private 20043, "D" Company, 5th Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment. Killed in action 30 November 1917. Aged 26. Born Harwich, Essex, enlisted Great Yarmouth. Son of Mrs. Margaret A. Avis, of 6, Brooklyn Rd., Dovercourt Bay, Essex. No known grave. Commemorated on CAMBRAI MEMORIAL, LOUVERVAL, Nord, France. Panel 8.
BALAAM Frederick
Corporal 459445, 477th Agricultural Company, Labour Corps formerly 280292 (CWGC) or 5292 [SDGW], No. 4. Depot, Royal Garrison Artillery. Died in United Kingdom 21 August 1918. Aged 52. Born Frating, Essex, resident Dovercourt, Essex, enlisted Harwich, Essex. Buried in DOVERCOURT (ALL SAINTS) CHURCHYARD, Essex. Plot II. Row J. Grave 19.
BARBER Charles Stanley
Sergeant 16339, 8th Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment formerly 25861, Hussars. Died of wounds 8 March 1916. Aged 24. Born Aldeburgh, Suffolk, resident Dovercourt, Essex, enlisted Harwich. Son of John Samuel and Esther Alice Barber of 40 Apsley Rd, Gt Yarmouth. Steward on Continental Steamers for Great Eastern Railway. Joined the Great Eastern Railway on the 28 July 1906, as a pantry boy. He enlisted in September 1914. He died of wounds in France. Buried in LIJSSENTHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot V. Row B. Grave 16. See also Liverpool Street Station
BARBER Leonard Frederick
Private 235094, 12th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment formerly 2102, Essex Regiment. Died on service 27 July 1918. Aged 20. Born Harwich, Essex, enlisted Dovercourt. Son of Jessie S. Richmond (formerly Barber), of 6, Third Avenue, Dovercourt, Essex, and the late William Barber. Buried in MONS (BERGEN) COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Hainaut, Belgium. Plot VII. Row C. Grave 1.
BARBER Whitley William Charles
Mess Room Steward, H.M.S. "Newmarket," Mercantile Marine Reserve. Killed or died as a direct result of enemy action 17 July 1917. Aged 22. Son of Jessie Richmond (formerly Barber), of 6, 3rd Avenue, Dovercourt, Essex, and the late William Barber. In the 1901 census he was aged 6, born Parkeston, Essex, sOn of Jessie Barer (a widow) and grandson of C harles and Elizabeth ELliston, resident 19, Tyler Street, Ramsely, Ramsey, Tendring, Essex. No known grave. Commemorated on PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Devon. Panel 26.
BARKER Charles Hector

[Listed as Hector Charles on memorial] Private 43034, 6th Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment formerly 25780, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action 29 September 1918. Aged 22. Born Dovercourt, Essex, enlisted Colchester, Essex. Son of Samuel and Elizabeth Ann Barker, of 4, Laurel Grove, Upper Dovercourt, Essex. No known grave. Commemorated on VIS-EN-ARTOIS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 7.

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1917:

BARNES Arthur Hector of Dovercourt Essex chief E R.A. 1st class died x6 September 1917 at sea Administration Ipswich 22 November to Ethel Elizabeth Daisy Barnes widow.
Effects £135 10s.
BARNES Arthur Hector
Chief Engine Room Artificer 1st Class 269945, H.M. Submarine "G9," Royal Navy. Died when his ship was accidentally sunk in North Sea 16 September 1917. Aged 41. Born 21 July 1877 in Brightlingsea, Essex. Son of Joseph and Charlotte Barnes, late of Brightlingsea, Essex; husband of Ethel E. D. Histed (formerly Barnes), of 3, Stour View, Main Rd., Upper Dovercourt, Harwich. Mentioned in Despatches. No known grave. Commemorated on CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL, Kent. Panel 23.
BERRY John Thomas
Steward, S.S. "Serapis" (Glasgow), Mercantile Marine. Died 26 June 1917. Aged 39. Born Westhorpe. Son of Charles Berry, and the late Ann Berry; husband of Katherine Louise Berry (nee Cogle), of 12, Waddesdon Rd., Dovercourt, Essex. No known grave. Commemorated on TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, London.
BOOTH George
No further information currently available
BOOTH Jesse Noel Clarke
[Listed as Noel on SDGW and CWGC] Private 3/3531, 1st Battalion, Essex Regiment. Died of heart failure at Gallipoli 12 November 1915. Aged 17. Born Sutton-In-Ashfield, Notts, resident Harwich. Son of Herbert and Florence Mary Booth, of Dovercourt. Full name Jesse Noel Clarke Booth. Joined Great Eastern Railway 29 July 1912. Clerk, Parkeston Quay. Enlisted Harwich. In the 1901 census he was aged 3, born Sutton, resident with his parents, Herbert and Florence at 4, Main Road, Fernlea Terrace, Harwich St Nicholas, Tendring, Essex. Booth, In the 1911 census he was aged 13, Born Sutton in a Notts, a Probationer, resident with his parents, Herbert and Florence Mary Booth, at Sea View, Main Road, Dovercourt, Essex. Buried in HILL 10 CEMETERY, Turkey (including Gallipoli). Plot V. Row C. Grave 3. See also Liverpool Street Station
BOOTH Thomas
No further information currently available
BRITTON Alfred H
Rifleman 2277, 2nd Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles. Died of wounds 22 June 1915. Aged 16. Born Dovercourt, Essex, enlisted Colchester, Essex. Son of William and Emily Britton, of 4, Fair View Cottages, Manor Lane, Upper Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex. Buried in BAILLEUL COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, NORD, Nord, France. Plot I. Row B. Grave 22.
BRITTON Walter
Private 32000, 44th Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. Killed in action 19 August 1916. Aged 41. Born and enlisted Chumleigh, Devon. Native of Harwich. Son of Mr. W. H. and Mrs. M. Britton, of 2, Kirkby Villa, Dovercourt, Essex. Buried in DANTZIG ALLEY BRITISH CEMETERY, MAMETZ, Somme, France. Plot I. Row B. Grave 22.
BURLEIGH Walter Edward
Sergeant 340017, Essex and Suffolk, 166th Siege Battery ([RGA - (TF)]), Royal Garrison Artillery. Killed in action 2 October 1917. Aged 27. Born Dovercourt, Essex, enlisted Harwich. Son of the late Walter and Alice Burleigh. Buried in THE HUTS CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot VIII. Row D. Grave 18. See also Liverpool Street Station
CADY Horace Leman Cady
Private 19, 11th Battalion, Australian Infantry, A.I.F. Killed in action 29 May 1915. Aged 24. Resident Helena Vale, Western Australia, born 7 October 1890 in Walton, Suffolk. Butcher by trade. Single. Religious denomination Church of England. Enlisted 21 August 1914, assigned 11th Battalion 6 October 1914. Son of Mr Horace Cady, Dove Cottage, Upper Dovercourt, Essex. Admitted to Felixstowe Council School, Felixstowe, Suffolk, in 1 May 1899, born 7 October 1890, son of Horace Cady, resident High Street. In the 1901 census he was aged 10, born Walton, Suffolk, son of Horace and Caroline Cady, resident High Street, Walton, Woodbridge, Suffolk. Sailed from London 8 January 1914 to Fremantle, Western Australia, aboard the Aberdeen Line ship "Demosthenes," aged 23,a Farm Labourer by trade. Buried in LONE PINE CEMETERY, ANZAC, Turkey (including Gallipoli). Plot I. Row G. Grave 16. Australian Circular
CALVER Joseph Wilfred
Private 56958, 10th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers. Killed in action 4 June 1918. Born and enlisted Harwich, Essex, resident Dovercourt, Essex. Buried in KNIGHTSBRIDGE CEMETERY, MESNIL-MARTINSART, Somme, France. Row F. Grave 84.
CALVER Percy R G
No further information currently available
CARR Jeremiah James
[Listed as James Jeremiah J CARR on SDGW] Lance Corporal 9564, 10th Battalion, Essex Regiment. Killed in action 21 October 1917.Aged 24. Born Harwich, Essex, resident Dovercourt, Essex, enlisted Warley, Essex. Son of William Carr, of 21, Gwynne Rd., Dovercourt, Essex. Buried in ARTILLERY WOOD CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot IV. Row B. Grave 11.
CARTER
Frederick
Private G/13476, 1st Battalion, Queen's Own (Royal West Kent) Regiment. Killed in action 3 September 1916. Aged 23. Born harwich, enlisted Ipswich, resident Framlingham. Son of the late Wm Carter, and Mrs. Mary A Carter 1 East Street, Dovercourt, Essex. Frederick was born in Harwich, but was living at 2 Railway Terrace, Framlingham when he enlisted, aged 21 years. His service record survives. He was serving with the BEF in July 1916. He is buried at Delville Wood Cemetery, Longueval, Somme, France. Plot XXVII. Row K. Grave 2. See also Framlingham, Suffolk
CARTER George
No further information currently available
CASEY William Henry
Fireman 803110, H.M.S. "Louvain," Mercantile Marine Reserve. Died 20 January 1918. Aged 31. Son of William Casey, of Harwich; husband of Lily May (nee Gibbins) Casey, of 5, Victoria St., Dovercourt, Harwich, married 21 December 1906 in Dovercourt. . No known grave. Commemorated on PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Devon. Panel 30.
CHAPMAN Walter E
No further information currently available
COOPER Claude
[Spelt Claud on memorial] Private 28830, 1st Battalion, Essex Regiment. Killed in action 14 April 1917. Aged 34. Born Harwich, resident Dovercourt, Essex, enlisted Colchester. Son of the late Robert and Matilda Cooper; husband of Alice Margaret Cooper, of 16, Manor Rd., Dovercourt, Essex. No known grave. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 7.
COOPER-BROWN Arthur Neville

Captain, "C" Company, 3rd Battalion attached to 2nd Battalion, Essex Regiment. Died of wounds 27 October 1918. Aged 20. Baptised 15 January 1898 in Wroxham, Norfolk, son of William and Florence Mary Cooper-Brown. Son of William and Florence Mary Cooper-Brown, of Hartwell, Dovercourt, Essex. In the 1901 Census he was aged 3, born Wroxham, Norfolk, son of William Cooper and Florence Mary Brown, resident Oak Lodge, Norwich Road the Avenue, Wroxham, St Faiths, Norfolk. Buried in VILLERS-EN-CAUCHIES COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Nord, France. Row B. Grave 6.

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1919:

COOPER-BROWN Arthur Neville of Roslyn Cliff-road Dovercourt Essex acting captain 2nd battalion Essex regiment died 27 October 1918 in 10th Field Ambulance France Administration Ipswich 26 May to William Cooper-Brown gentleman.
Effects £4047 16s. 9d.
CRESSWELL Robert Edward
Private 16734, 1st Battalion, Essex Regiment. Killed in action at Gallipoli 6 August 1915. Aged 39. Born Goldhanger, Essex, resident Dovercourt, Essex, enlisted Colchester. Son of Edward and Louisa Creswell, of Dovercourt, Essex. Buried in TWELVE TREE COPSE CEMETERY, Turkey (including Gallipoli). Grave lost. Row B. Special Memorial 22.
CROOK James W
No further information currently available
CUNNINGHAM Harry J
No further information currently available
DAY James
Private 1984, 5th Battalion, Essex Regiment. Killed in action at Gallipoli 3 October 1915. Born and residenyt Harwich, enlisted Dovercourt, Essex. No known grave. Commemorated on HELLES MEMORIAL, Turkey (including Gallipoli). Panel 146 to 151 or 229 to 233.
DENNEY Thomas John
Bombardier 622208, 1st/1st (Essex) Battery, 20th Brigade, Royal Horse Artillery. Died on service 11 March 1919. Aged 26. Son of Thomas John and Alice M Denney, of The Hall, Dovercourt, Essex. Native of Harwich, Essex. In the 1901 census he was aged 34, born Harwich, Essex, a Fishmonger, married to Alice M Denney, resident High Street, Dovercourt, Tendring, Essex. In the 1911 census he was aged 43, born Harwich, Essex, a Fish Merchant, husband of A M Denney, with two daughters and a son, resident 81 High Street, Dovercourt, Essex. Buried in STE. MARIE CEMETERY, LE HAVRE, Seine-Maritime, France. Division 64. Plot VI. Row F. Grave 4.
DUNN James Harold
Bombardier 806115, 296th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Died of wounds 22 May 1918. Aged 22. Born Dovercourt, Essex, enlisted Harwich, Essex. Son of William Norman and Catherine Dunn, of York House, Lee Rd., Dovercourt, Essex. Buried in DOULLENS COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION NO.2, Somme, France. Plot II. Row C. Grave 9.
DUNNINGHAM Thomas George
Private 1191, 20th (County of London) Battalion (Blackheath and Woolwich), London Regiment. Killed in action 25 September 1915. Aged 21. Born All Saints, Harwich, resident Blackheath, enlisted New Cross. Son of Mr. G. Dunningham, of 18, Manor Road, Dovercourt, Essex.In the 1911 census he was aged17, born Dovercourt, Essex, a Student, son of George and Mary Ann Dunningham, resident Rose Cottage, Manor Road, Dovercourt, Essex, Buried in ARRAS ROAD CEMETERY, ROCLINCOURT, Pas de Calais, France. Plot III. Row H. Grave 22.
EDMUNDS George L
Lance Corporal 23671, 1st/4th Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment formerly 9070, Essex Regiment. Killed in action in Palestine 2 November 1917. Born Dovercourt, Essex, enlisted Harwich, Essex. Buried in GAZA WAR CEMETERY, Israel and Palestine (including Gaza). Plot XV. Row B. Grave 11.
EGGETT Victor James
[Spelt EGGOTT on memorial] Steward, Continental Steamers - Air Mechanic 3rd Class 145507, 192nd Squadron, Royal Air Force. Died of influenza and pneumonia at the Royal Herbert Hospital, Woolwich, 22 November 1918. Aged 25. Born Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex. Joined Great Eastern Railway 25 February 1911. Attested 2 September 1914, enetyred service 22 January 1918 (R.F.C.) and then 1 April 1918 (R.A.F.). Religious denomination Church of England. Height 5 feet 6 inches, chest 34 inches, brown hair, grey eyes. In the 1901 census he was aged 7, resident with his parents, George and Emma Egget, at 17, Hordle Street, Dovercourt, Tendring, Essex. Buried in DOVERCOURT (ALL SAINTS) CHURCHYARD, Essex. Plot II. Row J. Grave 33. See also Liverpool Street Station
ELWELL Laurence Vivian
Lance Corporal 427970, 1st Field Survey Company, 20th Depot, Royal Engineers. Died of shell wounds in United Kingdom 26 June 1918 that had caused amputation. Born London, enlisted Penrith, Cumberland. In the 1901 census he was aged 14, born Islington, MIddlesex, son of William H and Reebecca Seymour Elwell, resident Princes Mansions, 64, Victoria Street, St Margaret and St John, St George Hanover Square, London & Middlesex. Married Ethel Wilkinson in the April to June Quarter 1916 in East Ward Registration District, Westmorland. Employed as a Survey,or on the Midland Railwayu. Buried 28 June 1918 in WADSLEY CHURCHYARD, Yorkshire. Grave 15. Also cmmemorated on All Saints Church Board, Upper Dovercourt, Essex and Wharncliffe Military Hospital World War 1 Memorial,. Wadsley, South Yorkshire

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1919:

ELWELL Laurence Vivian of Flakebridge Appleby Westmorland lance-corporal Royal Engineers died 26 June 1918 at temporary Military Hospital Wadsley Yorkshire Administration Carlisle 20 June to Ethel Elwell widow.
Effects £237 18s.

No ob vious link to Dovercourt found currently.
EVANS, MC Geoffrey Maynard
The Reverend, Chaplain 4th Class, Army Chaplains' Department. Killed in action 11 August 1917. Aged 35. Son of Samuel and Eleanor Sophia Evans, of Cartref, Dovercourt, Essex. Awarded the Military Cross (M.C.). Buried in DIVISIONAL COLLECTING POST CEMETERY AND EXTENSION, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot II. Row E. Grave 12.
FARTHING George Ernest
[Listed as Ernest G on memorial] Rifleman 6641 [CWGC] or 6041 [SDGW], 1st/9th (County of London) Battalion (Queen Victoria's Rifles), London Regiment formerly 2029, Essex Regiment. Killed in action 9 Octonber 1916. Born, resident and enlisted Dovercourt. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 9 C.
FINNEY Joseph James
Private 21072, 1st Battalion, East Surrey Regiment. Killed in action 8 May 1917. Aged 19. Born Dovercourt, Essex, enlisted Warley, Essex. Son of Joseph James and Edith Adelaide Finney, of 58, Manor Rd., Dovercourt, Harwich. No known grave. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 6.
FITZGERALD John Peter
[Listed as FITZGARALD on memorial] Leading Seaman 222050. (CH), H.M. Submarine C31, Royal Navay. Lost with his submarine off the Belgian coast 7 January 1915. Born 21 June 1886 in Edinburgh. Baptised 9 January 1887 in Edinburgh, St Mary's Cathedral, son of John and Theda Fitzgerald. Husband of Amelia Fitzgerald, of 2, Ferndale Cottages, Main Road, Upper Dovercourt, Essex. Prior to enlisting he was a Warehouse Boy. Enlisted 21 June 1904 for 12 years, height 5 feet 42/5 inches, brown hair, blue eyes, fresh complexion. In the 1911 census he was aged 24, born Edinburgh, an Able Seaman, married to Amelia Fi/tzgerald, resident 33 Lee Road, Dovercourt, Essex. No known grave. Commemorated on CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL, Kent. Panel 9.
FLETCHER Charles Lawrence
Gunner/Driver 94062, "A" Battery, 67th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Died of malaria in Alexandria, Egypt, 28 December 1917. Aged 26. Born Hanwith, Essex. Son of Charlotte Riches (formerly Fletcher), of 72, Manor Rd., Dovercourt, Essex, and the late Charles Fletcher. Joined Great Eastern Railway 25 March 1908. Extra Steward, Continental Steamers. Enlisted August 1914 in Deepcut, Hampshire. Buried in ALEXANDRIA (HADRA) WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY, Egypt. Section D. Grave 278. See Liverpool Street Station
FOSTER W
No further information currently available
FRANCIS Albert George
Sergeant 3/3552, 2nd Battalion, Essex Regiment. Killed in action 28 March 1918. Born 15 August 1885, and resident, Dovercourt, Essex, enlisted Chelmsford. Baptised 20 September 1885 in Dovercourt, Essex, son of Frederick Allen and Alice Louisa Francis, resident Upper Dovercourt, Essex. In the 1891 census he was aged 5, born Dovercourt, Essex, son of Frederick A and Alice L Francis, resident Dovercourt Green, Dovercourt, Tendring, Essex. In the 1901 census he was aged 15, born Dovercourt, Essex, son of Frederick A and Alice L Francis, resident Chase Road, Dovercourt, Tendring, Essex. In the 1911 census he was aged 25, born Dovercourt, Essex, a Builder's Labourer, boarding at the Post Office, the Green, Dovercourt, Essex. No known grave. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 7.
FRYATT Charles Algernon
Photographs Copyright © Martin Edwards 2006

TO THE MEMORY OF
CAPTAIN CHARLES FRYATT
† JULY 27TH 1916 †
FROM THE NEUTRAL ADMIRERS OF HIS BRAVE
CONDUCT AND HEROIC DEATH
THE NETHERLANDS SECTION OF THE LEAGUE
OF NEUTRAL STATES JULY 27TH 1917

There is a memorial off to the side in Liverpool Street Station, made from marble with a circular bronze portrait of Charles Fryatt, the artists was H. T. H. van Golberdinge. Charles Algernon Fryatt (1872-1916), was the 44 year old Master of the unarmed Great Eastern Railway Steamer merchant ship, SS Brussels,Mercantile Marine, and a regular on the Rotterdam/British East Coast route since the start of the war and this was the cause of much annoyance to the Germans. Fryatt had used the Brussels to help evacuate many Allied troops from France during the First World War. In March 1915 they made two determined efforts to sink the Brussels. On the 3rd March 1915 Capt. Fryatt successfully dodged an attack on his ship by a U-Boat and sailed home to a heroes reception and was presented with a gold watch by the ship's owners.
On the 28th March 1915 a further attempt was made to sink his ship by a U-Boat. Capt. Fryatt saw it surface and as it was trying to line up a torpedo shot on the ship, he turned the helm over and bore down on the U-Boat which was forced to crash dive in order to avoid him. It appears that the U-Boat passed from starboard to port under the ship as it surfaced close enough to the ship so that, as Capt. Fryatt reported "you could have easily hung your hat on the periscope as she lay along side us". The U-Boat then disappeared never to be seen again. Capt. Fryatt was awarded another gold watch, this time by the Admiralty. Captain Fryatt continued his voyages for another fifteen months until on the 23rd June, 1916, he was trapped by a flotilla of German torpedo boats and taken to Zeebrugge. For his audacity in rescuing Allied troops and for his breach of military etiquette, Fryatt was summarily shot by his captors. Captain Fryatt was one of the very few British casualties to be repatriated for burial and he was also one of the even smaller group to be repatriated post-war. He was buried at Dovercourt, Essex on 9th July 1919 having been executed at Bruges on 27th July 1916.
GAFF Hezekiah John
Able Seaman J/24645, H.M.S. "Vanguard," Royal Navy. Killed when his ship was sunk 9 July 1917. Aged 19. Born 5 February 1898 in Ipswich, Suffolk. Baptised 3 April 1898 in Ipswich, St Michael resident 16, Bond Street, Ipswich. Son of Walter John and Elizabeth Gaff, of Parkeston, Harwich, Essex formerly 10 Mill Street, Military Rd, Colchester, Essex. Prior to enlistment he was an Errand Boy. Enlisted 5 February 1916 for 12 years, heioght 5 feet 2 inches, chest 29 inches, light brown hair, grey eyes, fresh complexion. In the 1901 census he was aged 3, born Ipswich, Suffolk, son of Walter and Elizabeth Gaff, resident 8, Barrack Street Providence Place, Colchester, Essex. In the 1911 census he was aged 13, born Ipswich, Suffolk, at school, son of Walter and Elizabeth Gaff, resident 2 Bridge Cottages, Parkeston Road, Dovercourt, Essex. No known grave. Commemorated on CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL, Kent. Panel 21.
GARRARD Frederick Benjamin S
Third Engineer, H.M.S. "Newmarket," Mercantile Marine Reserve. Killed at sea when his ship was sunk in the Aegean Sea by U-boat UC-38 17 July 1917. Baptised 2 February 1862 in Ipswich, St Matthew, son of Hobart and Harriet Garrard, resident Ipswich. Joined Great Eastern Railway in 1874. Continental Marine Staff Third Engineer, Appointed third engineer in the Naval Reserve on 29 October 1914. In 1913, aged 33, as a Fitter he joined the Railway Workers Ipswich Branch of the National Union of Railwaymen. Married Clara Maria Burch in the October to December Quarter 1880 in Ipswich Registration District, Suffolk. In the 1911 census he was aged 49, born Dovercourt, Essex, an Engineer Ship, married to Clara M Garrard with three daughters, resident 12 Second Avenue, Dovercourt, Essex. No known grave. Commemorated on PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Devon. Panel 25. See also Liverpool Street Station
GIRDLESTONE, MM Albert Edward James
[Listed as Albert E J on memorial] Private 10835, 2nd Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action 5 January 1918. Born and resident Dovercourt, Essex, enlisted Chelsea, Middlesex. Awarded the Military Medal (M.M.). No known grave. Commemorated on TYNE COT MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 48 to 50.
GIRDLESTONE Reg B H
probably Bertie GIRDLESTONE, Private 201220, 1st/5th Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action in Palestine 20 JUly 1917. Born, resident and enlisted Dovercourt, Essex. Buried in GAZA WAR CEMETERY, Israel and Palestine (including Gaza). Plot XXX. Row A. Grave 11.
GOULD Harry Gordon
Sergeant 340024, 166th Siege Battery (Essex and Suffolk. [RGA - (TF)]), Royal Garrison Artillery. Died of wounds 19 September 1917. Aged 24. Son of Eliza Gould, of 9, Queen Terrace, Grafton Rd., Dovercourt, Essex, aBorn and enlisted Harwich, Essex. nd the late Thomas Gosling Gould. Buried in LIJSSENTHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot XIX . Row D. Grave 20.
GREEN George A
No further information currently available
GROSS Robert John
Second Lieutenant (Pilot), 48 Training Squadron, Royal Flying Corps and General List. Killed flying at Waddington, Lincolnshire, in a Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.8, serial number B6635, when he made a left hand turn, stalled and crashed 25 February 1918; previously he made a forced laning and struck a hedge 22 January 1918. Aged 18. Son of Alfred and Emma Julia Gross, of Police Station, Main Road, Dovercourt. Enlisted Sept., 1914. Served in France with the West Yorkshire Regt. Born at South Ockendon, Essex. Buried in DOVERCOURT (ALL SAINTS) CHURCHYARD, Essex, Plot II. Row 6. Grave 19.
HALES William Albert
Sergeant (Driummer) 3/2392, 13th Battalioon, Essex Regiment. Killed in action v. Aged 44. Born Harwich, Essex, resident Dovercourt, Essex, enlisted Harwich, Essex. Labourer at Parkeston Quay, Continental Department, Great Eastern Railway. Buried in ROCLINCOURT MILITARY CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot I. Row C. Grave 22.
HALSTEAD James Thornton
Second Lieutenant, 8th Battalion, The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment attached to Trench Mortar Battery. Died 7 December 1916. Aged 25. Son of Thomas Herbert and Lettice Halstead, of 30, Brooklyn Rd., Dovercourt, Essex. Buried in LONDON RIFLE BRIGADE CEMETERY, Hainaut, Belgium. Plot II. Row C. Grave 43.
HAMER Henry W
*** No Military details *** Son of Thomas Henry and Annie Hamer, of 4, Ingestre St., Bathside, Harwich; brother of Thomas James Hamer (below). In the 1901 census Henry W Hamer was aged 17, born Wherstead, Suffolk, a Baker's Porter, son of Thomas H and Annie Hamer, resident Fern Villas, 1, 1st Avenue, Dovercourt, Tendring, Essex.
HAMER Thomas James
Sergeant 10379, 11th Battalion, Essex Regiment. Killed in action 22 April 1917. Aged 21. Born 8 September 1897 Dovercourt, Essex, resident and enlisted Harwich. Baptised 21 October 1897 in Dovercourt, resident 1 Fern Villa, Dovercourt, Essex. Son of Thomas Henry and Annie Hamer, of 4, Ingestre St., Bathside, Harwich; brother of Henry W Hamer (above). In the 1901 census Henry W Hamer was aged 4, born Dovercourt, Essex, son of Thomas H and Annie Hamer, resident Fern Villas, 1, 1st Avenue, Dovercourt, Tendring, Essex. Buried in MAROC BRITISH CEMETERY, GRENAY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot III. Row F. Grave 7.
HARDING James Charles
Private 250980, 5th Battalion, Essex Regiment. Killed in action in Palestine 2 November 1917. Aged 38. Resident Upper Dovercourt, Essex, enlisted Harwich. Husband of Ellen Harding, of 21, Lee Rd., Dovercourt Bay, Essex. No known grave. Commemorated on JERUSALEM MEMORIAL, Israel and Palestine (including Gaza). Panels 32 to 38.
HARDS William Walter Jordan
Leading Stoker K/11357, H.M. Submarine "E50," Royal Navy. Lost in North Sea, cause unknown, 31 January 1918. Aged 25. Born 24 August 1892 in Redhill, Surrey. Son of Mrs. M. A. King (formerly Hards), of 38, Garibaldi Rd., Redhill, Surrey; husband of Florence Mary Chenery (formerly Hards), of 2, Queen's Yard Cottages, High St., Dovercourt Bay, Essex. Enlisted 31 May 1911 for 12 years, height 5 feet 5 inches, chest 36 inches, light brown hair, blue eyes, fresh cOmplexion. No known grave. Commemorated on CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL, Kent. Panel 29.
HARRIS Elliott
Acting Sergeant 12735, 2nd Battalion, Essex Regiment. Killed in action 1 May 1917. Born and resident Dovercourt, Essex, enlisted Harwich. Brother of Samuel Harris, of 2, Chase Lane, Upper Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex. No known grave. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 7.
HELLYER John William
Private 32867, 7th Battalion, Norfolk Regiment. Killed in action 30 November 1917. Aged 19. Born Dovercourt, Essex, enlisted Harwich, Essex. Son of John Thomas and Beatrice Gertrude Hellyer, of 60, Manor Rd., Dovercourt, Essex. No known grave. Commemorated on CAMBRAI MEMORIAL, LOUVERVAL, Nord, France. Panel 4.
HEMPSTEAD Arthur C
Carboner, Parkeston Quay, Electrical Engineering Department - Battery Quartermaster Sergeant 340028, 258th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. Died of wounds 29 June 1918. Aged 34. Born Dovercourt, Essex. Son of Walter Hempstead, of Dovercourt, Essex; husband of Annie Hempstead, of 9, Cotton Lane, Bury St. Edmund's. Joined Great Eastern Railway March 1909. Enlisted August 1914 in Harwich. Buried in ST. SEVER CEMETERY EXTENSION, ROUEN, Seine-Maritime, France. Section Q. Plot II. Row C. Grave 20. See Liverpool Street Station
HILLS William
Corporal 27253, 1st Battalion, East Surrey Regiment. Killed in action 23 August 1918. Aged 20. Born Dovercourt, Essex, enlisted Warley, Essex. Son of William T. and Sarah Ann Hills, of 35, Gwynne Rd., Dovercourt, Essex. Buried in ADANAC MILITARY CEMETERY, MIRAUMONT, Somme, France. Plot III. Row B. Grave 7.
HOWARD George Bagnall
Private 62632, 1st/6th Battalion, Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) formerly 129304, 53rd Battalion, Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment). Killed in action 11 October 1918. Born Dovercourt, Essex, enlisted Colchester. Buried in WELLINGTON CEMETERY, RIEUX-EN-CAMBRESIS, Nord, France. Plot IV. Row F. Grave 10.
HUSON Walter Cyril
Sub-Lieutenant, H.M. Yacht "Jason II," Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. Died from pleurisy and pneumonia at Gorleston 7 November 1918. Aged 22. In the 1901 census he was aged 4, born Whitstable, Kent, son of Emma L Huson, resident 11, Regent Street, Whitstable Urban, Blean, Kent. In the 1911 census he was aged 14, born Whitstable, Kent, at school, son of Walter Dyias and Emma Louisa Huson, resident Wynyard Fronks Road, Dovercourt, Essex. At the time of his death his father, W.C. Huson was resident at 22, Avondale Road, Gorleston on Sea, Norfolk. Buried 13 November 1918 in DOVERCOURT (ALL SAINTS) CHURCHYARD, Essex. Plot III. Row E. Grave 10.
JOLLEY Sidney Harry
Petty Officer 226676, H.M. S/M "E20," Royal Navy. Killed when his submarine was sunk, torpedoed by UB-14, 5 November 1915. Born 10 March 1886 in Luton, Bedfordshire. Husband of Edith J Jolley, resident 59, Fernlea Rd., Harwich. Prior to enlistment he was an Errand Boy. Enlisted 10 March 1904 for 12 years, height 5 feet 2½ inches, fair hair, grey eyes, fresh complexion. No known grave. Commemorated on CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL, Kent. Panel 9.
JORDAN Frank Leonard Harold
[Listed as JORDON on SDGW] Gunner 340030, 28th Heavy Battery (Essex and Suffolk. [RGA - (TF)]), Royal Garrison Artillery. Died of wounds 18 September 1918. Aged 25. Born King's Lynn, Norfolk, enlisted Dovercourt. Husband of Rose Matilda Jordan, of 44, West St., Harwich, Essex. Buried in BRIE BRITISH CEMETERY, Somme, France. Plot II. Row A. Grave 6.
JUDGE Frederick Nicholas
Lance Corporal 766613, 123rd Battalion, Canadian Pioneers. Died of wounds 31 August 1917. Aged 28. Born 16 January 1885. Baptised 5 March 1885 in Dovercourt, son of William Joseph and Sarah Judge, resident Portland Place, Dovercourt, Essex. Son of William and Sarah Judge, of England; husband of Gertrude H. A. Marks (formerly Judge), of 53, Reid St., Toronto. In the 1891 census he was aged 6, born Dovercourt, Essex, a scholar, son of William and Sarah Judge, resident 1, Portland Place, Dovercourt, Tendring, Essex. In the 1901 census he was aged 16, born Dovercourt, Essex, a Labourer at Laundry, son of William J and Sarah Judge, resident 4, Marine Parade, Dovercourt, Tendring, Essex. Attested 8 December 1915 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, bricklayer by trade, aged 30 years 11 months, height 5 feet 6¼ inches, chest 323½-34½ inches, medium complexion, brown eyes, black hair, religious denomnation Church of England. Buried in NOEUX-LES-MINES COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Pas de Calais, France. Plot II. Row A. Grave 7. National Archives of Canada Accession Reference: Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF), RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 4987 - 31
KING William
Chief Stoker 286715, H.M.S. "Verulam," Royal Navy. Died 3 September 1919. Aged 42. Son of James King; husband of Ethel May (nee Carr) King, of 21, Gwynne Rd., Dovercourt, Essex, married 5 April 1910 in Dovercourt, Essex. No known grave. Commemorated on CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL, Kent. Panel 32.
KNOTT Charles John Henry
Able Seaman J/3191, H.M.S. "Simoom," Royal Navy. Killed when his ship was sunk in action in North Sea 23 January 1917. Born 2 August 1892 in Ramsgate, Kent. Son of Sophia Knott, of 21, Victoria St., Dovercourt Bay, Harwich, Essex. Prior to enlistment he was employed Wood Cutting. Enlisted 2 August 1910 for 12 years, height 5 feet 8½ inches, chest 33 inches, fair hair, grey blue eyes, fresh complexion. In the 1911 census he was aged 19, born Ramsgate, Kent, in the Navy, son of Charles Joseph and Sophia Jane Knott, resident 8 Church Road, Ramsgate, Kent,. No known grave. Commemorated on CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL, Kent. Panel 21.
LEEKS Walter [Edward]
Fireman, Continental Traffic Manager's Department - Greaser 912044, H.M.S. "Louvain", Mercantile Marine Reserve. Killed when his ship was torpedoed by UC 22 in the Aegean Sea 20 January 1918. Aged 39. Husband of Emma J. Leeks, of 7, Portland Place, Dovercourt, Harwich. Joined Great Eastern Railway 1901. In the 1911 census he was aged 33, born Dovercourt, Essex, married to Emma Jane with two daughters, a Ship's Fireman, resident 7, Portland Place, Dovercourt, Essex. No known grave. Commemorated on PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Devon. Panel 31. See also Liverpool Street Station
LING Arthur Edward
Private 39825, 1st/21st Battalion, East Surrey Regiment posted to London Regiment (First Surrey Rifles). Killed in action 1 September 1918. Aged 19. Born Dovercourt, Essex, enlisted Warley, Essex. Buried in RANCOURT MILITARY CEMETERY, Somme, France. Row B. Grave 4.
MACLURE Thomas Charles Gowan
Gunner 340178, 245th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. Died of wounds 10 June 1917. Aged 30. Born Brynaing, Newtown, Montgomeryshire, enlisted Harwich. Son of Peter and Jane Houston Maclure; husband of Florence Elsie Mary Maclure, of Beech Knowe, Marine Parade, Dovercourt, Harwich. Buried in PONT-D'ACHELLES MILITARY CEMETERY, NIEPPE, Nord, France. Plot II. Row A. Grave 4.
MANSFIELD, MiD Henry Walter aka Harry
Leading Seaman 239091, H.M. Submarine "C34," Royal Navy. Died when his ship was sunk by submarine off Shetland Islands 21 July 1917. Aged 25. Born 13 March 1891 in Bromley, London. Husband of Alice Maud Mansfield, of 23, Waddesdon Rd., Dovercourt, Harwich. Mentioned in Despatches (MiD). Prior to enlisting he was a Train Register Boy, Enlisted 13 March 1909 for 12 years. Height 5 feet 6 inches, dark brown ahir, grey eyes, fresh complexion. No known grave. Commemorated on CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL, Kent. Panel 21.
MARTIN Sidney R P
No further information currently available
MATHEW, MiD Murray Chamberlain Gervase
Lieutenant, 28th Punjabis attached to14th King George's Own Ferozepore Sikhs, Indian Army. Died 4 July 1915. Aged 27. Son of Gervase Frederick Mathew, (Paymaster-in-Chief, Royal Navy), and Frances Sarah Mathew, of Lee House, Dovercourt, Essex. Mentioned in Despatches (MiD). In the 1901 census he was aged 12, born Dovercourt, Essex, son of Gervase F and Frances S Mathew, resident Lee House, Marine Parade, Dovercourt, Tendring, Essex. Buried in ALEXANDRIA (CHATBY) MILITARY AND WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY, Egypt. Section Q. Grave 479.
MEAD, MM Jack Leslie
Lance Sergeant 38268, 1st/4th Battalion, Essex Regiment. Killed in action in Palestine 3 December 1917. Aged 19. Born Harwich, Essex, resident Dovercourt, Essex, enlisted Colchester, Essex. Son of John and Emma Mead, of 3, Gwynne Road, Dovercourt, Essex. Awardedthe Military Medal (M.M.) - London Gazette 1 September 1916. A Deck Boy, Continental Steamers, Great Eastern Railway. Joined Railway 6 January 1913. Buried in GAZA WAR CEMETERY, Israel and Palestine (including Gaza). Plot XXIX. Row A. Grave 8. See also Liverpool Street Station
MESSENGER Arthur Douglas
Acting Bombardier 340342, 297th Siege Battery (Essex and Suffolk. [RGA - (TF)]), Royal Garrison Artillery. Killed in action 7 August 1917. Born 2 July 1887 in Loughton, Essex, enlisted Harwich, Essex. Baptised 31 July 1887 in Loughton, St Mary the Virgin, Essex, son of George William and Jane May Messenger, resident Loughton, Essex. Husband of Louisa Annie (nee Cummings) Messenger, of 25, Hawthorn Terrace, Dovercourt, Essex, married 25 December 1909 in Dovercourt, Essex. In the 1891 census he was aged 4, born Loughton, Essex, a scholar, son of George and Jane Messenger, resident 29, Manor Road, Dovercourt, Tendring, Essex. In the 1911 census he was aged 23, born Loughton, Essex, a Butcher's Shop Man, married to Louisa A Messenger with one son, resident Blue House Farm, Dovercourt, Essex. Buried in DICKEBUSCH NEW MILITARY CEMETERY EXTENSION, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot II. Row G. Grave 10.
METSON Frederick [Alfred]
Fireman 912036, H.M.S. "Louvain," Mercantile Marine Reserve. Killed or died as a direct result of enemy action 20 January 1918. Aged 34. Son of Mr. F. Metson, of 47, Manor Rd., Upper Dovercourt; husband of Maud Eliza (nee Brunning or Bunning) Metson, of 30, Clarke's Rd., Upper Dovercourt, Harwich, married 8 July 1906 in Dovercpourt in the Tendring Registration District, Essex. In the 1891 census he was aged 8, born Ipswich, Suffolk, a scholar, son of Frederick and Elizabeth Metson, resident 47, Manor Road, Dovercourt, Tendring, Essex. In the 1901 census he was aged 17, born Ipswich, Suffolk, a Bricklayer's Labourer, son of Frederick and Elizabeth Metson, resident 47, Manor Road, Dovercourt, Tendring, Essex. In the 1911 census he was aged 28, born Dovercourt, Essex, a Fireman Steamship, married to Maud with one son, resident 26 Manor Road, Dovercourt, Essex. No known grave. Commemorated on PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Devon. Panel 31.
MILLER Francis [George] aka Frank
Private 125552, 67th General Hospital, Royal Army Medical Corps. Died from pneumonia in 67 General Hospital while with Salonika Expeditionary Force 7 January 1919. Aged 32. Born Dovercourt Bay, Essex, resident Ipswich, Suffolk. Son of William and Emma Miller, of 73 Lee Road, Dovercourt; husband of Annie Maud (nee Bailey) Miller, of 61, Springfield Lane, Ipswich; married 5 September 1912, one son, Frank William Miller born 7 July 1915; she was resident Etobvale Cottages, Edenbridge at the time of their marriage. Born Dovercourt. Attested 23 November 1915 in Edenbridge, aged 29 yuears 9 months, an Ironmonger's Assistant, married, height 5 feet 6½ inches, weight 126 lbs, chest 32½-34½ inches. Buried in MIKRA BRITISH CEMETERY, KALAMARIA, Greece. Grave 1196.
MOOR Hubert Claud

Private 2746, 18th Battalion, Australian Infantry, A.I.F. Died of wounds 21 November 1916. Aged 18. Born 3 August 1898 in Dovercourt, Essex. Baptised 22 October 1899 in Dovercourt, resident Cliff Road, Dovercourt. Son of William and Charlotte Caroline Moor, of 30, Cliff Road, Dovercourt, Essex. Educated High School, Dovercourt. a Farmer.Emigrated aged 16. Australian place of association Grafton, New South Wales, Australia. In the 1911 census he was aged 12, born Dovercourt, Essex, son Of Charlotte Caroline Morr, resident 9, Cliff Terrace, Cliff Road , Dovercourt, Essex. Buried in HEILLY STATION CEMETERY, MERICOURT-L'ABBE, Somme, France. Plot VI. Row B. Grave 17. Australian Circular - describes his last action

Extract from Essex Newsman - Saturday 09 December 1916, page 2:

Pt. Hugh Claud Moor, youngest son of Mrs. Moor, of Dovercourt, and the late Mr. W. Moor, chief steward of the G.E.R. s.s. Berlin, died of wounds received in action. Deceased, who was only 18, was sent out to Australia by-the Freemasons of Harwich to learn farming, and joined one of the Australian contingents. Mrs. Moor has two other sons serving.
MORTIMORE Francis Edwin
Engineer Lieutenant, H.M.S. "Clacton," Royal Naval Reserve. Killed when H.M.S. Clacton was lost in the Eastern Mediterranean 3 August 1916. Husband of Mrs. Mortimer, of Brent Terrace, Nelson Road, Dovercourt, Essex. In the 1915 Register of Electors for the Parish of Dovercourt he was resident at 29, Nelson Road, Dovercourt. No known grave. Commemorated on CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL, Kent. Panel 21.
MOWAT James

Major, 54th (1st/1st East Anglian) Casualty Clearing Station, Royal Army Medical Corps. Drowned 13 August 1915. Husband of Jane Ellinor Mowat. No known grave. Commemorated on HELLES MEMORIAL, Turkey (including Gallipoli). Panel 201 and 202 or 236 to 239 and 328.

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1916:

MOWAT James of Dovercourt Essex physician and surgeon-major in the Royal Army Medical Corps died 13 August 1915 at sea Probate Ipswich 18 March to Jane Ellinor Mowat widow. Effects £1899 9s. 8d.
NICE Albert Patrick

Lance Corporal 12662, 6th Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment. Killed in action 9 April 1916. Born Co. Down, Ireland, enlisted Harwich, Essex. Son of Thomas Gitzgeorge Nice. Married Maude Mary Lofts 26 December 1908 in Harwich, Tendring Registration District, Essex. In the England & Wales, Electoral Register 1913 he was resident at 54 Oakland road, Harwich, Essex. Buried in CARNOY MILITARY CEMETERY, Somme, France. Row S. Grave 14.

Extract from Essex Newsman - Saturday 27 September 1913, page 3:

Albert Patrick Nice rescued from drowning a little girl named Parish, living at Harwich, who had fallen into the water from some timber by the quayside.
OSBORNE William Walter
Private 30579, 1st Battalion, Essex Regiment. Killed in action 23 November 1916. Aged 26. Born and resident Dovercourt, Essex, enlisted Harwich. Husband of Gertrude Osborne, of 32, Norman Rd., Newhaven, Sussex. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 10 D.
PACKER Reginald Charles
Sergeant 53, "A" Company, Essex Yeomanry. Died of wounds 20 May 1915. Born, resident and enlisted Dovercourt, Essex. Son of Handel Henrico Packer and Harriet Packer, of Wellingborough; husband of Marion O'Nyon (formerly Packer), of High St., Barkway, Royston. Buried in HAZEBROUCK COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Nord, France. Plot II. Row C. Grave 21.
PANZERA, CMG Francis William

Colonel, special list (Commandant Prisoner of War Camp). Died on service 4 June 1917. Aged 66. Born Canford, Dorset. Son of J. G. I. A. and Anna Maria Panzera. Formerly Resident Commissioner, Bechuanaland Protectorate. Awarded the Companion of St. Michael and St. George (C.M.G.). Buried 8 June 1917 in DOVERCOURT (ALL SAINTS) CHURCHYARD, Essex, Plot III. Row A. Grave 11.

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1917:

PANZERA Francis William of Gatewick Cliff-road Dovercourt Essex colonel re-employed in H.M. Army and commandant aliens' detention camp died 4 June 1917 at Knockaloe Isle of Man Probate Ipswich 29 August to Mary Knott Panzera spinster and Lucas Temple Cobbold solicitor.
Effects £4738 6s. 8d.
PELLS Ernest
Private 7847, 2nd Battalion, Essex Regiment. Died of wounds 26 August 1914. Aged 30. Born Harwich, Essex, resident Dovercourt, Essex, enlisted Warley, Essex. Son of Walter Pells, of Harwich; husband of Selina Jane Pells, of 51, Manor Rd., Dovercourt. Essex. Buried in ESNES COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Nord, France. Grave 1.
PEOPLES Frederick S
No further information currently available
PERRY Archibald Benjamin

Engineer Lieutenant, H.M.S. "Vienna," Royal Naval Reserve. Died 6 October 1916. Aged 42. Born Stratford, London 2 June 1874, baptised 12 July 1874 in Stratford, St Paul, Essex, resident 2 Dunmore Place, Maryland Road, Stratford, Essex. Son of Benjamin and the late Elizabeth Perry; husband of Ellen M. Perry, of "Bushwood," Fronks Rd., Dovercourt. In the 1901 census he was aged 26, born Essex, a Marine Engineer, married to Ellen M Perry with one newborn son, resident 9, Lee Road, Cambridge Terrace, Dovercourt, Tendring, Essex. In the 1911 census he was aged 36, born Stratford, Essex, a Sea Hoing Engineer, married to Ellen Matilda Perry with one son and two daughters, resident Glenmore, 48 Oakland Road, Dovercourt, Essex. Buried 10 October 1916 in DOVERCOURT (ALL SAINTS) CHURCHYARD, Essex. See also Liverpool Street Station

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1916:

PERRY Archibald Benjamin of Bushwood Fronks-road Dovercourt Essex engineer -lieutenant R.N.R. died 6 October 1916 on H.M. Hospital -Ship China Probate Ipswich 17 November to Ellen Matilda Perry widow.
Effects £780 2s.

PHILLIBROWN
Cyril George

Second Lieutenant, 111th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. Died of wounds 15th November 1917. Aged 19. Baptised 15 May 1898 in Aveley, Essex. Son of George and Mary Phillibrown, of The Police Station, Clacton-on-Sea. Native of Great Wakering, Essex. His father was a Police Constable. In the 1911 census he wasa ged 13, born Gt. Wakering, Essex, at school, son of George Ernest and Mary Phillibrown, resident Church St Coggeshall, Great Coggeshall, Essex. Buried in Tincourt New British Cemetery, Somme, France. Plot II. Row D. Grave 11. See also Thorpe Le Soken

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PORTER William Henry
Private 13174, 72nd Battalion, Army Ordnance Corps. Born 1894. Resident Harwich. Attested 27 October 1915 at Richmond, resident 116 London Road, Kingston Road, Surrey, aged 21 years 2 months, a storeman clerk by trade, single. Joined at Woolwich 31 October 1915. Discharged after being a patient in G. E. Military Hospital, Harwich, 28 January 1916 at Harwich, under Paragraph 392 (iii) (c) King's Regulations, his not being likely to become an efficient soldier, aged 21 years 5 months, height 5 feet 8¾ inches, chest 33-34¼ inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, auburn hair, Chemist by trade, intended place of residence 31 Gywinn Road, Dovercourt. *** No death details found currently ***
POWELL Arthur Reginald
Private 33974, 10th (Service) Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment. Killed in action 14 October 1917. Aged 19. Born and resident Dovercourt, Essex, enlisted Harwich, Essex. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Powell, of 44, Oakland Rd., Dovercourt, Harwich. No known g rave. Commemorated on TYNE COT MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 125 to 128.
PRETT Jesse
Petty Officer Stoker 165403, H.M.S. "Cressy," Royal Navy. Reservist RFR/CH/B/2123. Killed or died as a direct result of enemy action 22 September 1914. Aged 45. Born 1 May 1871 in Reculver, St Mary, Kent, baptised 29 May 1870 in Reculvers, Kent. Son of James and Ann Prett, of Kent; husband of Mary Jane Irven (formerly Pret, nee Taylort), of "Ravenscourt," Upper Dovercourt, Essex, married in Ramsey, Essex, 14 February 1904. . In the 1871 census he was newborn, born Kent, son of James and Ann Prett, resident Hillborough, Reculver, Blean, Kent. In the 1891 census he was a FArm Worker, born Kent, aged 20, working at Chislet Park Farm, Chislet Park, Chislet, Blean, Kent. In the 1901 census he was aged 30, born Herne Bay, Kent, single, a Leading Stoker 2nd class, aboard H.M.S. "Angles,£, a Torpedo Boat Destroyes (Steam), moored at Chatham, billetted at Gillingham, Medway, Kent. No known grave. Commemorated on CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL, Kent. Panel 4.
REVELL Ernest
No further information currently available
RHODES Reginald Ernest
Lance Corporal 14391, 9th Battalion, Essex Regiment. Killed in action 18 October 1915. Aged 23. Born and resident Dovercourt, Essex, enlisted Southend-On-Sea. Son of Mrs. H. Rhodes, of 55, Colney Hatch Lane, Muswell Hill, London. No known grave. Commemorated on LOOS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 85 to 87.
RIDER Job Arthur

Stoker 1st Class 292920, H.M.S. "Hogue", Royal Navy. Reservist (RFR/CH/B/7963. Killed when his ship was sunk by submarine in North Sea 22 September 1914. Aged 39. Born 21 August 1876 in Wroxham, Wales. Son of William Rider, of Birmingham; husband of Ellen E. Rider, of 3, Main Rd., Upper Dovercourt, Harwich. Joined Great Eastern Railway 31 August 1911. Labourer, Parkeston Quay. In the 1911 census he was aged 33, married to Ellen Elizabeth Rider with one daughter, born Wroxham, Wales, a Stoker, resident 121, High Street, Mile Town, Sheerness, Kent. Admitted to the Harwich Railway Workers Branch of the National Union of Railwaymen in 1913, aged 38. No known grave. Commemorated on CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL, Kent. Panel 5. See also Liverpool Street Station
ROBERTS Harold E
Private 10378, 13th Battalion, Essex Regiment. Killed in action 28 April 1917. Aged 24. Born and enlisted Harwich, resident Dovercourt, Essex. In the 1901 census he was aged 7, born Harwich, Essex, a visitor to the Stokes family at 38, Manor Road, Dovercourt, Tendring, Essex. In the 1911 census he was aged 17, born Harwich, Essex, a Quay Labourerm adopted son of John and Sarah Stokes, resident 38, Manor Road, Dovercourt, Essex. No known grave. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 7.
ROBINSON James A
Private 203990, 23rd Battalion, Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment). Died of wounds in the United Kingdom 13 May 1918. Resident Finchley, Middlesex, enlisted Mill Hill, Middlesex. Son of Mrs. J. Claydon, of 68, Manor Rd., Dovercourt. Buried in DOVERCOURT (ALL SAINTS) CHURCHYARD, Essex. Plot II. Row J. Grave 14.
ROBINSON Percival
possibly Engineer Lieutenant, H.M.S. "Newmarket," Royal Naval Reserve. Died 17 July 1917. Aged 45. Son of the late Charles Arthur and Letitia Robinson, of Ipswich. In the 1901 census he was a boarder, aged 29, born Stratford, Essex, unmarried, a Ships engineer, resident 5, Fernlea Road, Harwich St Nicholas, Tendring, Essex. No known grave. Commemorated on PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Hampshire. Panel 27.

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1917:

ROBINSON Percival of 46 Philip-road Ipswich engineer lieutenant Royal Naval Reserve died 16 July 1917 in the Mediterranean Sea Probate Ipswich 28 November to Grayhame Hayles bank manager and Arthur Burgess gentleman. Effects £4119 14s. 3d.
Resworn £3819 14s. 3d.
ROWE Charles Edward
[Transcribed as Charles A ROWE] Rifleman 6783, 9th (County of London) Battalion (Queen Victoria's Rifles), London Regiment formerly 2116, 5th Battalion, Essex Regiment. Killed in action 9 October 1916. Born, resident and enlisted Dovercourt, Essex. No known grave. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 7.
SERGEANT Samuel Robert
Private 7713, 2nd Battalion, Essex Regiment. Killed in action 13 June 1915. Born and resident Dovercourt, Essex. Joined Great Eastern Railway 4 September 1911. Labourer, Parkeston Quay. Enlisted in Warley, Essex. No known grave. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 39. See also Liverpool Street Station
SHILLING Richard [Harry]
Private 16537, 1st/4th Battalion, Essex Regiment. Killed in action in Palestine 3 November 1917. Aged 41. Born Harwich. Resident Dovercourt, Essex. Son of Edward and Emma Shilling; husband of Ellen Shilling, of 32, Lee Rd., Dovercourt, Essex. Joined Great Eastern Railway 1 August 1892. Cellarman, Harwich. Enlisted January 1915 in Colchester. In the 1881 census he was aged 3, a scholar, born Harwich, Essex, resident with his parents, Edward J and Emma B Shilling, at 20, Kings Quay Street, Harwich St Nicholas, Tendring, Essex. In the 1911 census he was aged 35, married, born Harwich, Essex, a Cellarman, resident 48, Lee Road Dovercourt, Essex. Buried in GAZA WAR CEMETERY, Israel and Palestine (including Gaza). Plot XXIX. Row C. Grave 8. See also Liverpool Street Station
SHUTE Albert Edward
Sick Berth Steward 358759, H.M.H.S. "Rohilla," Royal Navy. Lost when his ship was wrecked 30 October 1914. Born 10 February 1882 in Bristol, Gloucestershire. Husband of Christine Olive Shute, of Olive, 48 Balmoral Road, Westcliffe-on-Sea, Southend, Essex. Prior to enlisting he was an Optician. Enlisted 17 November 1902 for 12 years, height 5 feet 6¼, brown hair, blue eyes, fresh complexion. Buried in DOVERCOURT CEMETERY, Essex. Row A. Grave 24J.
SIBBORN Louis William
[Listed as SIBBON on memorial] Gunner 340125, 166th Siege Battery, Essex and Suffolk [RGA - (TF)], Royal Garrison Artillery. Died of wounds 24 June 1917. Aged 22. Born Upper Dovercourt, Essex. Son of George Sibborn, of 2, Fair View Cottages, Manor Lane. Upper Dovercourt, Harwich. Joined Great Eastern Railway February 1915. Labourer, Parkeston Quay, Electrical Engineer's Department. Enlisted 30 October 1915 in Harwich. Buried in VILLERS STATION CEMETERY, VILLERS-AU-BOIS, Pas de Calais, France. Plot VIII. Row D. Grave 18. See also Liverpool Street Station
SIMPSON John William
Fireman 912049, H.M.S. "Louvain," Mercantile Marine Reserve. Killed or died as a direct result of enemy action 20 January 1918. Aged 38. Son of John and Mary Ann Simpson, of Dovercourt, Harwich; brother of Lily D Simpson, of 4, Tingdane Villas, Manor Lane, Dovercourt, Essex. No known grave. Commemorated on PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Devon. Panel 31.
SMITH Albert
Private 8174, 2nd Battalion, South Wales Borderers. Died at sea 13 August 1915. Aged 31. Born Stoke, Guildford, Surrey, enlisted Hereford. Husband of Mary Anne (nee Wright) Smith, of Upper Dovercourt, Harwich, married 6 February 1909 in Dovercourt, Essex. Also served in Belgium, wounded, 1914. In the 1891 census he was aged 5, born Little Oakley, Essex, a scholar, son of John and Susannah Smith, resident Trafalgar House, Upper Dovercourt, Dovercourt, Tendring, Essex. In the 1901 census he was aged 15, born Essex, son of John and Susannah Smith, resident Oakley Road, Dovercourt, Tendring, Essex. In the 1911 census he was aged 26, born Stoke, Surrey, a Labourer on Farm, married to Mary Anne Smith, resident Little Oakley Road, Dovercourt, Essex. No known grave. Commemorated on HELLES MEMORIAL, Turkey (including Gallipoli). Panel 80 to 84 or 219 and 220.
SMITH Arthur William Harold
Private 951542, 13th Battalion, King's (Liverpool Regiment). Killed in action 13 April 1918. Aged 19. Born 7 November 1898, and resident, Dovercourt, Essex, enlisted Harwich, Essex. Baptised 16 February 1899 in Dovercourt, Essex, resident 32 Hordle Street, Essex. Son of William and Anna Smith, of 11, Waddesden Rd., Dovercourt, Essex. In the 1901 census he was aged 2, born Dovercourt, Essex, son of William and Anna Smith, resident 8, Gwynne Road, Dovercourt, Tendring, Essex. No known grave. Commemorated on PLOEGSTEERT MEMORIAL, Hainaut, Belgium. Panel 3.
SMITH George Robert
Private SD/5848, 11th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment. Died of wounds 22 October 1916. Aged 21. Born Dovercourt, Essex, enlisted Oakley, Essex. Son of Joseph and the late Emily Smith, of Dovercourt, Essex. Buried in PUCHEVILLERS BRITISH CEMETERY, Somme, France. Plot V. Row D. Grave 40.
SMITH George William
Private 82834, Royal Fusiliers posted to 2nd/2nd Battalion, London Regiment Royal Fusiliers). Died 2 August 1918. Aged 22. Son of George William and Ellen Smith, of The Vine Garden, Dovercourt, Essex. No known grave. Commemorated on POZIERES MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Panel 19 to 21.
SMITH Harold Arthur
Lance Corporal 9357, 2nd Battalion, Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment). Killed in action 19 November 1914. Born 25 August 1890 in Harwich, Essex. Enlisted Harwich, Essex. Baptised 23 November 1890 in Warwich, son of John and Eliza Smith, resident 4 Grove Houses, Harwich, Essex. Son of the late John and Eliza Smith. In the 1891 census he was newborn, born Harwich, Essex, son of John and Elizabeth Smith, resident 4, Daniels Street, Harwich, Tendring, Essex. In the 1901 census he was aged 10, born Harwich, Essex, son of John and Eliza Smith, resident 12, Hordle Street, Dovercourt, Tendring, Essex. No known grave. Commemorated on LE TOURET MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 9 and 10.
SMITH Harry
No further information currently available
SMY Alfred John
Chief Cook 912162, H.M.S. "Louvain" (Armed Boarding Steamer), Mercantile Marine Reserve. Drowned when his ship was sunk by a submarine in the Mediterranean 20 January 1918. Aged 30. Son of John and Harriet Smy, of Dovercourt, Harwich; husband of Kate L. Smy, of 1, Stour Villas, Wrabness, Manningtree, Essex, married 1910. Joined Great Eastern Railway 6 June 1904. Assistant Cook, SS Dresden. No known grave. Commemorated on PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Devon. Panel 31. See also Liverpool Street Station
SOUTHGATE Frederick S aka Fred
Private 25813, 7th Battaloion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action 3 May 1917. Aged 19. Born, resident and enlisted Harwich. Son of John Southgate, of 1, Hill Cottage, Station Lane, Dovercourt Bay, Essex. No known grave. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 5.
SPOONER Wesley H
Private G/36205, 17th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment). Died of wounds 1 May 1918. Born Manningtree, resident Dovercourt, enlisted Harwich. Buried in ST. SEVER CEMETERY EXTENSION, ROUEN, Seine-Maritime, France. Section P. Plot XI. Row M. Grave 9A.
STANNARD Charles Frederick
Lance Corporal 3/3161 [SDGW} or 373161 [CWGC], 11th Battalion, Essex Regiment. Killed in action 25 September 1915. Aged 29. Born and resident Dovercourt, Essex, enlisted Colchester. Son of Susannah Stannard, of Main Rd., Upper Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, and the late Samuel Stannard. No known grave. Commemorated on LOOS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 85 to 87.
STANNARD Leonard Henry
Private G/17459, 7th Battalion, Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Killed in action 8 August 1918. Born and resident Dovercourt, Essex, enlisted Harwich, Essex. No known grave. Commemorated on VIS-EN-ARTOIS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 3.
STANNARD Percy George
Private 3/3155, 11th Battalion stationed at Depot, Essex Regiment. Died from wounds 5 July 1918. Aged 36. Born 4 July 1882. Enlisted 21 September 1914. Resident Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex. Baptised 24 September 1882 in Dovercourt, son of Samuel and Susannah Smith, resident Sonythere Cottages, Dovercourt, Essex. Husband of Alice Lillian (nee Harvey) Stannard, of 5, Chase Lane, Upper Dovercourt, married 9 January 1904 in Dovercourt. Suffered General Shrapnel Wounds to his back 28 September 1915, admitted to 6 General Hospital suffered machine gun bullet wounds to left arm and humerous, back and left chest; seriously ill in 6 General Hospital 12 December 1915, transferred to Hospital Ship "St. George" 27 December 1915. Left arm amputated as it had been seriously shattered. Discharged from sevice as permanently unfit for service 16 August 1916. Issued a Silver War Badge 63345 16 November 1916 having been discharged due to wounds being no longer physically fit for War Service, Para 392 (xvi) King's Regulation. Buried 9 July 1918 in DOVERCOURT (ALL SAINTS) CHURCHYARD, Essex, Plot II. Row 1. Grave 22.
STEVENS, DSM Ernest [Edward]
Chief Engine Room Artificer 1st Class 269451, H.M. Submarine "E6," Royal Navy. Killed when his submarine was sunk by a mine in North Sea 26 December 1915. Born 12 December 1876 in Southampton, Hampshire. Husband of Ellen Jane Elizabeth Stevens, of "Time Villa," Kingsway, Dovercourt, Harwich. Awarded the Distinguished Service Medal (D.S.M.). In the 1901 census he was aged 24, born Southampton, Hampshire, single, Engine Room Artificer 4th Class aboard the ship "Victorious," moored at Malta. In the 1911 census he was aged 34, born Southampton, Hampshire, married, Chief Engine Room Artificer aboard the ship "Prince of Wales," of the Atlantic Fleet, moored at Gibraltar, religious denomination Church of England. No known grave. Commemorated on PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Hampshire. Panel 8.

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1916:

STEVENS Ernest Edward of Dovercourt Essex chief E.R.A. 1st class RN. died 26 December 1915 at sea Administration Ipswich 21 January to Ellen Jane Elizabeth Stevens widow.
Effects £106 5s. 2d.
SUTTON -
Frederick [Charles]

Private (Driver) 305535, Tank Corps formerly 709, Essex Yeomanry. Died in the United Kingdom 8 September 1918. Enlisted Dovercourt, Essex. Buried at far end, right of path in MELTON CEMETERY, Suffolk. See also Melton, Suffolk

Note that there are no burials at St Andrew’s. Dvr Sutton enlisted in Dovercourt. His details are also recorded on the WWI panel inside the church. Although built in 1868, the church is referred to as Melton New Church! The old church still stands, but it is not used for regular services: however, burials took place there until the 1950's.

TAGG William Charles
Acting Bombardier 50669, 127th Battery, Royal Field Artillery. Killed in action 26 June 1915. Born 6 June 1890 in Harwich. Enlisted Harwich. Baptised 14 June 1890 in Dovercourt, son of Charles and Ellen Fanny Tagg, resident 29 Victoria Terrace, Dovercourt. In the 1891 census he was newborn, born Dovercourt, Essex, son of Charles and Ellen F Tagg, resident 40, Victoria Terrace, Dovercourt, Tendring, Essex. Buried in DUHALLOW A.D.S. CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot VIII. Row B. Grave 14.
TAME Arthur
[CWGC states HMS Redoubt] Stoker 1st Class 307924, H.M.S. "Pembroke," Royal Navy. Died from disease 10 July 1918. Aged 34. Born 28 February 1883 in Abingdon, Berkshire. Husband of Annie (formerly Tame) Clover, of Church Cottages, Upper Dovercourt. In the 1891 census he was aged 8, born Abingdon, Berkshire, a scholar, son of Thomas L and Elizabeth Tame, resident Vine Yard, Abingdon, Berkshire & Oxfordshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 27, born Abingdon, Berkshire, single, Stoker 1st Class, aboard H.M.S. Lancaster, of the 6th Cruiser Squadron, Mediterranean, based at Malta. Buried 13 July 1918 in DOVERCOURT (ALL SAINTS) CHURCHYARD, Essex. Plot II. Row 9. Grave 11.
THOMSON Ernest Albert

Private R/10885, 2nd Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps. Killed in action 25 September 1915. Aged 20. Born St. Nicholas, Harwich, Essex. Son of James Peter and Susan Thomson, of 10, Maria St., Harwich. In the 1901 census he was aged 3, born Harwich, Essex, son of James P and Susan Thomson, resident 20, Albert Street, Harwich St Nicholas, Tendring, Essex. Joined Great Eastern Railway 13 August 1910. Attested 1 March 1915 in Harwich, posted 5th Battalion 19 March 1915, posted 2nd Battalion 29 June 1915. Height 5 feet 7 inches, weight 128 lbs, chest 32½-35 inches, fresh complexion, brown eyes, brown hair. Embarked Southampton 29 June 1915, landed in France 30 June 1915, joined 2nd Battalion 1 July 1915. No known grave. Commemorated on LOOS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 101 and 102. See also Liverpool Street Station

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1916:

THOMSON Ernest Albert of Harwich Essex rifleman 2nd battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps died 25 September 1915 in France Administration Ipswich 18 January to James Peter Thomson naval pensioner. Effects £129 5s. 2d.
TIDMAN Robert Henry

Signal Boy 2477/SB, H.M.S. "Ganges," Royal Navy. Died from broncho pneumonia in Royal Naval Hospital, Haslar, 13 November 1918. Aged 16. Born 19 May 1902 in Wix, Essex. Son of Ernest Robert and Annie Tidman, of 10, Albany Grove, Dovercourt formerly 3 Stour Place, Starling Yard, Dovercourt, Essex. In the 1911 census he was aged 8, born Wix, Essex, son of Ernest Robert and Annie Tidman, resident Colchester Road, Wix, Essex. Buried in SHOTLEY (ST. MARY) CHURCHYARD, Suffolk. R.N. Plot. 152.

Note: The Royal Naval Training Establishment, H.M.S. "Ganges" was based at Shotley from 1905 until 1976. As a result, an area (called the Naval Reservation) was set aside in Shotley (St. Mary) Churchyard for navy burials.

VERSEY
Robert

Donkeymane, S S Batoum, Mercantile Marin. Died 18 July 1915. Aged 55. Son of the late John and Eliza Versey. husband of Elizabeth Ann Versey (nee Mason) of 17 Sea Garden Estate, Dovercourt, Essex. Commemorated on the TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, London.

The SS Batoum, a 4,000 tons Armed Petroleum Tanker, was sunk by a torpedo fired by U-61, 6 miles south of the Fastnet Rock, whilst bound for Queenstown, Ireland, from New Orleans. Mr Versey’s date of death pre-dated the sinking.

See also Felixstowe, Suffolk

WARD Basil Mignot

Captain, "A" Company, 1st Battalion, Essex Regiment. Died 25 April 1915. Aged 27. Son of Arthur John Hanslip Ward and Eleanor Katherine Mignot Ward (nee Brown), of The Gables, Dovercourt. Buried in LANCASHIRE LANDING CEMETERY, Turkey (including Gallipoli). Section I. Grave 98.

Extract from De Ruvigny's Roll Of Honour 1914-1918, volume 1, page 366:

WARD, BASIL MIGNOT. Capt., 1st Battn. Essex Regt., yr. s. of Arthur John Hanslip Ward, V.D., D.L., Town Clerk of Harwich, and Col. 1st Suffolk and Harwich R.G.A. Vol. (which he raised and commanded 1899-1906), by his wife, Eleanor Katherine Mignot, only dau. of John Brown, of Altwood, Maidenhead; b. Dovercourt, co. Essex, 20 Feb. 1888; educ. The Tower School, Dovercourt; Felsted School and the Royal Military College, Sandhurst; gazetted 2nd Lieut., 1st Essex Regt., 8 Feb. 1908, and promoted Lieut., 25 Sept. 1911, and Capt. 20 April, 1915; served in Burma, India, and Mauritius; and with the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force; and was killed in action during the landing at the Dardanelles, 25 April, 1915; unm. Buried on the shore of Gallipoli, just above W. Beach. His Commanding Officer (who was himself killed a few days later) wrote: 'He was such a good officer, and so much beloved by us all. It must indeed be terrible for you, but you have the consolation that he died fighting for his country, and no one could die a more noble death. He fell the first day we landed, but not before he had proved what a gallant fearless officer he was. In the Regt. we shall miss him dreadfully." He was a Freemason, and a member of the Hanslip Ward Lodge Into which he was initiated by his father; he was also a member of the St. Nicholas Mark Lodge.
WATSON Harold Sydney

Engineer Lieutenant, H.M.S. "Louvain", Royal Naval Reserve. Drowned when his ship was torpedoed by the Imperial German Navy submarine SM UC-22 in the Aegean Sea 20 January 1918. Joined Great Eastern Railway December 1888, left 1894, rejoined June 1899. Chief Engineer, Continental Traffic Manager's Department. In the 1911 census he was aged 36, born Harwich, Essex, a Marine Engineer, married to Emma with one son, resident 6, Elmhurst Road, Dovercourt, Essex. No known grave. Commemorated on PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Devon. Panel 29. See also Liverpool Street Station

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1918:

WATSON Harold Sydney of 6 Elmhurst-road Dovercourt Essex engineer lieutenant R.N.R. died 20 January 1918 in the Mediterranean Sea Probate Ipswich 8 April to Emma Jane Watson widow. Effects £773.
WATTS Walter
No further information currently available
WATTS Walter Alfred
Private 12666, 2nd Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment. Killed in action 14 March 1915. Aged 21. Born 11 July 1893 in Dovercourt, Essex, enlisted Harwich, Essex. Baptised 23 March 1896 in Dovercourt, son of Alfred John and Mary Amelia Watts, resident 15, Lee Terrace, Dovercourt, Essex. Son of Mrs. Mary Amelia Watts, of 3, Council Houses, Thorpe-le-Soken, Clactonon-Sea. In the 1901 census he was aged 7, born Dovercourt, Essex, son of Alfred J and Mary A Watts, resident 15, Lee Road Lee Terrace, Dovercourt, Tendring, Essex. In the 1911 census he was aged 17, born Dovercourt, a Member of Crew, a Pantry Boy of packet boat, aboard "Munich", Ramsey, Essex. No known grave. Commemorated on LE TOURET MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 28 to 30. See also Liverpool Street Station
WENT Allen G
Company Quartermaster Sergeant 325024, 8th Battalion, Essex Regiment. Died 10 February 1918. Aged 35. Son of William and Rose Went of Dovercourt, Essex; husband of Mabel Priscilla Went, of 11, Colenso Rd., Seven Kings, Ilford. Buried in WOODGRANGE PARK CEMETERY, EAST HAM, Essex. Grave reference 23. 7159.
WHITE Arthur W
No further information currently available
WHYMARK William Frank
Private 29432, 2nd Battalion, Essex Regiment. Died of wounds 15 April 1917. Aged 22. Born, resident and enlisted Dovercourt, Essex. Son of Frank and Mary Whymark, of 54, Manor Rd., Upper Dovercourt, Essex. Buried in ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot XXII. Row J. Grave 17A.
WILLSON John R B
Sapper 33966, G.Y. Cable Section Base Signal Depot, Royal Engineers, Died on service 12 October 21918, Born Great Hockham, Norfolk, resident Dovercourt, Essex, enlisted Harwich, Essex. Buried in CAIRO WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY, Egypt. Section Q. Grave 284.
WOOD-ROBINSON T M
No further information currently available
WRIGHT Herbert William
Private 13587, 7th Battalion, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. Killed in action 6 October 1915. Aged 24. Born Littleworth, Leicestershire, resident Upper Dovercourt, Essex, enlisted Rugby, Warwickshire. Husband of Ethel M. Wright, of 54, Manor Rd., Upper Dovercourt, Essex. No known grave, Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 10 A and 10 D.
YOUNGS William James
Private 3/2753, 11th Battalion, Essex Regiment. Killed in action 15 October 1916. Aged 21. Born and enlisted Harwich, resident Dovercourt, Essex. Son of William and Sarah Elizabeth Youngs, of 43, Waddesdon Rd., Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex. No known grave, Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 10 D.

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