Roll of Honour - Hertfordshire

Ministry of Defence

Lest We Forget

The Royal British Legion

WELWYN GARDEN CITY WAR MEMORIAL

World War 1 & 2 - Roll of Honour with detailed information
Compiled and copyright © Transcribed and researched Martin Edwards 2023

Although the town was not founded until 1920 there are names listed for World War 1 which we think are taken from Hatfield Hyde, Bishops Hatfield and Lemsford. It was the second garden city in England (founded 1920) and one of the first new towns (designated 1948). The memorial is located in the gardens found in the town centre, Howardsgate, Welwyn Garden City. It takes the form of a rectangular stone with a shaped top and a shaped base standing on a paved pathway which has a grass cross inset into the middle. There are 22 names for World War 1 and 107 names for World War 2 and one for Northern Ireland. The names have been sorted here into alphabetical order within conflict for ease of reading and research.

Photographs Copyright © Dave Marques 2018

IN GRATITUDE
TO THE MEMORY OF
THE CITIZENS OF
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES
IN SERVICE TO THEIR
COUNTRY

1914-1918

BAKER	Albert	No further information currently available
BRAY	[Herbert] William	Corporal 1793, Hertfordshire Regiment. Died of wounds in No.10 General Hospital, Rouen, 21 June 1916; suffered shrapnel wounds in action fracturing his thigh, tibia, fibia and fractured spine 19 June 1916, admitted 2nd Canadian Casualty Clearing Station then to hospital. Enlisted Hatfield, Herts, born and resident Hatfield Hyde, Herts. Baptised 3 February 1889 in Sandridge, son of Arthur and Sarah Bray. In the 1911 census he was aged 28, born Hatfield Hyde, Hertfordshire, a Stationary Engine Stoker, son of Arthur and Sarah Bray, resident Hatfield Hyde, Hatfield Hertfordshire. Attested 19 February 1912 for 4 years, aged 23 years 11 months, an Engine Driver in the employ of Lord Salisbury, resident with his parents Arthur and Sarah Annie Bray at 4 Sandpit Cottage, Hatfield Hyde, single, height 5 feet 9 inches, chest 36-39 inches. Promoted Corporal 12 April 1916. Buried in AIRE COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot I. Row D. Grave 17. See also his entry on Herts At War Extract from Hertford Mercury and Reformer - Saturday 8 July 1916, page 6: We regret to hear that Corporal H. W. Bray, 1,793, 'A' Company, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bray, of Hatfield Hyde, died of wounds on Sunday, June 25, at La Bassée. Prior to enlisting in the Territorials four years ago, he was assistant electrical engine driver with his father, and in the employ of Lord Salisburv, at Hatfield House. His mother was informed of the sad event by telegram on June 26. Much sympathy is felt for the family, who are well known and highly respected. Early in the present year Corporal Bray was at home on leave and. when he returned to the Front his mother had a presentiment that she should never see him again, which most unfortunately has proved only too true. Deceased had been wounded in the earlier stages of the war, when a private, but recovered and returned to duty and was promoted corporal.
BUTTERWORTH	Albert	No further information currently available
COOPER	Frederick [Charles]	Private 266623, Bedfordshire Regiment formerly 5007, 1st Battalion, Hertfordshire Regiment. Killed in action 30 March 1918. Resident Hatfield Hyde, Herts, enlisted Hertford. Resident The Woodman (P.H.), Hatfield Hyde, Hertfordshire. Baptised 4 September 1892 in Hatfield, son of george and Elizabeth Ann Cooper. Son of George Cooper of The Woodman (P.H.), Hatfield Hyde, Hertfordshire. Enlisted at Hertford, aged 22 years 10 months, as Private 4007, Hertfordshire Regiment, height 5 feet 9¼ inches, chest 31-33 inches, religious denomination Church of England, posted and embopdied 1st Battalion, Hertfordshire Regiment 27 May 1915, posted 1st/1st Battalion 13 March 1916. Embarked Southampton 13 March 1916, disembakred Rouen 14 March 1916, arrived Depot 14 March 1916, joined Battalion 27 March 1916; attached to 236th Labour Company 22 June 1917 Allotted new Regimental Number between 22 June and 28 August 1917. In the 1901 census he was aged 8, born Hatfield, Hertfordshire, a scholar, son of George (a Publican) and Elizabeth Ann Cooper, resident The Woodman Public House, Hatfield Hyde, The Hyde, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 18, born Hatfield Parish, Hertfordshire, an Apprentice Carpenter, son of George Cooper (a widower - Publican), resident The Woodman, Hatfield Hyde, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. No known grave. Commemorated on POZIERES MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Panel 89 and 90.
COOPER	George	No further information currently available
COOPER	William [John]	Private 17177, 8th Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action 19 April 1916. Aged 22. Born Hatfield Hyde, Herts, resident Hatfield Hyde, enlisted St. Albans. Baptised 4 February 1894 in Hatfield. Son of Arthur and Anne Sarah Cooper, of Flint Lodge, Hatfield Hyde, Hatfield, Herts. In the 1901 census he was aged 7, born Hatfield, Hertfordshire, a scholar, son of Arthur and Anne Cooper, resident Hatfield Hyde, The Hyde, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 17, born Hatfield, Hertfordshire, a Mill Hand, son of Arthur and Ann Cooper, resident Hatfield Hyde, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. No known grave. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 31.
GRIFFIN	Thomas [George]	Private 12896, 4th Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action 23 April 1917. Born 19 February 1897 in Watton, Herts, resident Hatfield, Hyde, enlisted Hertford. In the 1901 census he was aged 4, born Watton, Hertfordshire, son of John and Emily Griffin, resident The Wharfing Cottages, Stapleford, Hertford, Hertfordshire. Admitted to Stapleford Junior, Middle & Infant School 19 June 1900, son of John Griffin, resident Stapleford, previously attended First School, removed to Datchworth 12 February 1904. In the 1911 census he was aged 15, born Watton, Hatfield, a Farm Labourer, brother of Frederick William Hunt and Edith Nellie Hunt, resident West End, Essendon, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. Effects to Nellie Hunt his sister 18 September 1917. No known grave. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 5. Extract from Hertford Mercury and Reformer - Saturday 7 July 1917, page 6: HATFIELD HYDE Pte. T. G. Griffen, 12,896, Beds. Regt., previously reported wounded, now reported killed.
GROOM	David	Private 22250, 5th Battalion, Princess Victoria's (Royal Irish Fusiliers) formerly 8781, Bedfordshire Regiment. Died on service in Salonika 30 September 1916. Born Stevenage, Herts, resident Hatfield Hyde, Herts, enlisted Hertford. Buried in MIKRA BRITISH CEMETERY, KALAMARIA, Greece. Grave 1699.
HIPGRAVE	John	Corporal 4/6992, 2nd Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment attached to 6th Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment. Killed in action 2 December 1914. Aged 42. Born and resident Hatfield, Hertfordhire, enlisted Hertford. Baptised 14 December 1873 in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, son of Henry and Elizabeth Hipgrave. Son of Elizabeth Hipgrave, of Roe Green, Hatfield, Herts, and the late Henry Hipgrave. In the 1881 census he was aged 7, born Hatfield, a scholar, son of Henry and Elizabeth, resident Roe Green, Bishops Hatfield, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 37, born Hatfield, Hertfordshire, single, a General Labourer, boarding at Hatfield Hyde, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. Reservist. Originally attested 3 July 1895 in London, aged 21 years 10 months, as 135, Coldstream Guards, a member of the 4th (Volunteer) Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment, a Labourer, single, born Roe Gree, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, height 5 feet 10½ inches, weight 153 lbs, chest 37-39 inches, ruddy complexion, brown eyes, brown hair, religious denomination Church of England, served in South Africa, discharged on expiration of Army Service 16 October 1902, re-engaged 29 June 1907 for 4 years from 3 July 1907, discharged on Termination of Engagement 2 July 1911. Buried in RATION FARM MILITARY CEMETERY, LA CHAPELLE-D'ARMENTIERES, Nord, France. Plot VI. Row K. Grave 1.
HOOKER	Frederick	No further information currently available - there was a Fredrick HOOKER in the 1911 census, aged 19, born Tottenham, London, a Sandpit Labourer, lodging at Hatfield Hyde, Hatfield, Hertfordshire,
HUNT	Arthur	No further information currently available
HUNT	Frederick	No further information currently available
IVORY	Walter [James]	Private 32395, 7th Battalion, Norfolk Regiment. Killed in action 8 August 1918. Aged 20. Born Hatfield Hyde, Herts, enlisted Hertford. Baptised 19 June 1898 in Hatfield. Son of James Hubert and Annie Elizabeth Ivory, of 9, New Cottages, Hatfield Hyde, Herts. In the 1901 census he was aged 2, born Hatfield, Hertfordshire, son of James H and Annie E Ivory, resident Dairy Farm, Wargrave, Wokingham, Berkshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 12, born Hatfield, Hertfordshire, at school, son of J H and Anna Elizabeth Ivory, resident 9 Sandpit Cottages, Hatfield Hyde, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. Buried in MORLANCOURT BRITISH CEMETERY NO.2, Somme, France. Row A. Grave 29. Extract from Hertford Mercury and Reformer - Saturday 14 September 1918, page 7: HATFIELD HYDE PTE. W. J. IVORY KILLED.—Mrs. A. Ivory, of 9 Sandpit Cottages, Hatfield Hyde, has unfortunately been bereaved of her son, Pte. W. J. Ivory, Norfolk Regt., who, at the age of twenty, was killed on August 9 at Marlincourt near Albert.
LANKESTER	Charles	No military information currently available. Baptised 6 March 1904 in Watton at Stone, son of Charles and Elizabeth Lankester. In the 1901 census he was aged 14, born London, an Ordinary Agricultural Labourer, son of Elizabeth Lankester (a widow), grandson of Joseph and Mary Jennings, resident Wempstead, Watton At Stone, Hertford, Hertfordshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 24, born Hackney, London, a Garden Labourer, son of Elizabeth Lankester (a widow), grandson of Joseph Jennings (a widower), resident Wempstead, Watton At Stone, Hertfordshire.
MARTIN	George	No further information currently available
PEART	Harold	No further information currently available
SCOTT	Leonard	No further information currently available
SHARP	Christopher [George]	Private 17793, 2nd Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Died of wounds 9 November 1915. Aged 23. Born Hatfield, resident Hatfield Hyde, enlisted Hertford. Son of George and Eliza Sharp, of 10, Sandpit Cottages, Hatfield Hyde, Hatfield, Herts; brother of David (below). In the 1901 census he was aged 8, born Knebworth, Hertfordshire, a scholar, son of George and Eliza Sharp, resident Hatfield Hyde, The Hyde, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 18, born Knebworth, Hertfordshire, a Farm Labourer, son of George and Eliza Sharp, resident Hatfield Hyde, Hyde, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. Buried in CHOCQUES MILITARY CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot I. Row H. Grave 2.
SHARP	David	Private 22969, 4th Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action 7 April 1918. Aged 23. Born Hatfield, Herts, resident Hatfield Hyde, Herts, enlisted St. Albans. Son of George and Eliza Sharp, of 10, Sandpit Cottages, Hatfield Hyde, Hatfield, Herts; brother of Christopher George Sharp (above). In the 1901 census he was aged 4, born Hitchin, Hertfordshire, a scholar, son of George and Eliza Sharp, resident Hatfield Hyde, The Hyde, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 14, born Langley, Hertfordshire, a Farm Labourer, son of George and Eliza Sharp, resident Hatfield Hyde, Hyde, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. No known grave. Commemorated on POZIERES MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Panel 28 and 29.
SPRINGETT	Frederick aka Fred	In the 1911 census he was aged 13, born Ramsgate, Kent, at school, son of Richard and Bellie Springett, resident Hatfield Hyde, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. possibly Frederick Richard SPRINGETT, Private G/15645, 7th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment. Killed in action 25 November 1917. Enlisted Hertford. No known grave. Commemorated on CAMBRAI MEMORIAL, LOUVERVAL, Nord, France. Panel 7.
STARKEY	James [Andrew]	Air Mechanic 1st Class 208863, Royal Air Force. Died of Toxic Myocarditis in Lincoln County Hospital 6 November 1918. Born 15 August 1893 in Mill Gree, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. Son of Alfred John Starkey, resident Mill Green, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. Attested 26 October 1915, civilian occupation Engineer in the Navy, height 5 feet 7¾ inches, chest 38 inches, brown hair, brown eyes, fresh complexion. Enlisted in Navy but transferred to Royal Air Force. Buried in BISHOP'S HATFIELD (ST. LUKE) CHURCHYARD, Hertfordshire. South Row 3. Grave 6.
WREN	Reggie [Charles]	Private 235260, 17th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers formerly 6015, Hertfordshire Yeomanry. Died of wounds (Gun-shot wounds right foot, Tetanus, Amputation of Foot) in 3rd Northern General Hospital, Sheffield, United Kingdom 8 April 1918; wounded 30 July 1917, admiited to hospital 1 August 1917, shrapnel wounds to arm 1 August 1917, admiited 47 Casualty Clearing Station, admitted to 16 General Hospital Le Treport 3 August 1917, admiited to 3 Convalescent Depot 16 August 1917, returned to unit, further wounded 29 March 1918, admiited to 51 Casualty Clearing Station gun-shot wounds to right foot, admiited 7 Canadian Stationary Hospital 31 March 1918, transferred as wounded to England 3 April 1918. Aged 20. Baptised 1 May 1898 in Hatfield, son of Joseph and Lizzie Wren. Resident Hadfield, Derbyshire, enlisted Hatfield. Son of Joseph and Lizzie Wren, of Hatfield Hyde. In the 1901 census he was aged 3, born Hatfield, a scholar, son of Joseph and Lizzie Wren, resident Hatfield Hyde, The Hyde, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. Attested 24 November 1915 in Hertford, aged 19, resident Hatfield Hyde, Hertfordshire, son of Joseph and Lixxie Wren, of Hatfield Hyde, height 5 feet 9½ inches, chest 31½-35 inches. Posted 1st Battalion, Hertfordshire Regiment 4 November 1915, embodied 4 November 1915 transferred to Royal Welsh Fusilier 5 April 1916. Buried in HATFIELD HYDE (ST. MARY MAGDALENE) CHURCHYARD, Hertfordshire.
"IF YE BREAK FAITH WITH US WHO DIE, WE SHALL NOT SLEEP THOUGH POPPIES GROW IN FLANDERS FIELDS" 1939 - 1945
AMES	Harold Victor	Flight Sergeant 9Wireless Operator) 1461233, 7 (Observer) Advanced Flying Unit, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (Flying Training Command). Flying out of Bishops Court, Co. Down, Northern Ireland in an Anson I, serial number LT431, he was killed when his aircraft flew into a tree at Abbey View, near Crossgar, Co. Down, during a low flying exercise 29 December 1944. Aged 24. Born 22 November 1920. Son of Walter and Kate Ames. In the 1939 Register he was a Printers Compositor Apprentice, single, resident 34 Barnfield Road, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City U.D., Hertfordshire. Buried in ARDGLASS (ST. NICHOLAS) CHURCH OF IRELAND CHURCHYARD, County Down, Northern Ireland. Grave 3.
AUGSBURGER	Stanley George	[Listed as AUGSBERGER on memorial but all records list him as AUGSBURGER, listed as George Stanley AUGSBURGER in early records but probably later referred to a Stanley george AUGSBURGER to avoid confusion with his father] Stoker 2nd Class P/KX 664747, H.M.S. Bickerton, Royal Navy. Died at sea 22 August 1944. Aged 18. Born 1 October 1925 in Liverpool, Lancashire. Son of George Stanley and Margaret Augsburger, of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. In the 1939 Register he was at school, resident with his parents George S and Margaret M Augsburger, at 102 Coltart Road, Liverpool, Liverpool C.B., Lancashire. No known grave. Commemorated on PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Hampshire. Panel 86, Column 2.
BAKER	F W	No further information currently available - in the 1939 Register there is a Frederick W BARKER, born 26 April 1902, an Asphalte Roller Driver, married to Elsie C BARKER, resident 77 The Crescent, Welwyn, Welwyn R.D., Hertfordshire. There is also an Albert W F BAKERm born 9 May 1923, an Accountants Junior Clerk, single, resident with his parents, Albert S and Edith D Baker, resident 122 Mill Green Road, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City U.D., Hertfordshire.
BARRETT, MM	William [Edward Durant]	Captain 165398, 91 Field Regiment, Royal Artillery. Killed in action in Italy 26 November 1943. Aged 41. Son of William Thomas Barrett and Kate Elizabeth Barrett; husband of Ida Margaret Barrett, of Sevenoaks, Kent. B.A., Hons. in French (London). Awarded the Military Medal (M.M.). He was a Teacher, registered 1 July 1930 (no. 77507), Ealing County School, Ealing, London W, 5., Assitant maswter Bolton School, Lancashire 1923-9124, Lycée de Montluçon, Allier, France 1924-1925, City of Norwich School 1925-1929, Ealing County School, London W.5. from 1929. Buried in SANGRO RIVER WAR CEMETERY, Italy. Plot IX. Row B. Grave 15. Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1944: BARRETT William Edward Durant of St. Francis House Little Youngs Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire died 26 November 1943 on war service Probate Llandudno 10 May to Ida Margaret Barrett widow and Arthur John Saville Taylor optician. Effects £4537 7s. 4d.
BERKS	Clara	No further information currently available - there are two entries for BERKS on the memorial so this maybe a duplicate of Irene Clara BERKS (below).
BERKS	Irene Clara	Aircraftwoman 2nd Class 2132775, Women's Auxiliary Air Force. Died 30 November 1943. Aged 19. Native of Welwyn Garden City, Herts. Daughter of Leonard William and Elizabeth Susan Berks, of Welwyn Garden City. With Air Defence based at Barkway, Herts. Buried in WELWYN GARDEN CITY (HATFIELD HYDE) BURIAL GROUND, Hertfordshire. Plot 16. Grave B 916.
BERRETT	Alonzo Henry	Stoker 1st Class C/KX 98175, H.M.S. "Liverpool," Royal Navy. Died at sea when Italian torpedo-bombers attacked the cruiser inflicting considerable damage to the forward section and causing fuel to be released from the aviation tank 14 October 1940. Aged 20. Born 11 December 1920 in Wandsworth, London. Son of Grace Lilian Berrett, of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. In the Electoral Registers of 1927 and 1928 he is listed as resident 174, Peartree Lane, Welwyn Garden City along with Grace Berrett. Buried in ALEXANDRIA (CHATBY) MILITARY AND WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY, Egypt. Section N. Grave 41.
BERTLIN	John [Anthony Roden]	Warrant Officer (Pilot) 1601599, 20 Operational Training Unit, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (Bomber Command). Flying out of Lossiemouth, Moray in a Wellington X, serial number LR140, he was killed when his aircraft crashed into the sea on the approach to Lossiemouth during night circuits and landings practice 11 January 1945. Aged 22. Native of Welwyn Garden City, Herts. Son of Anthony Bertlin, and of Edith Maud Bertlin, of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. No known grave. Commemorated on RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL, Surrey. Panel 269.
BINZ	Frederick	[Listed as BING on Artillery Record Card and Artillery Attestation] Gunner 917792, 2 Regiment, Royal Horse Artillery. Wounded in Tunisia 26 April 1943, died of wounds in United Kingdom 8 June 1944. Aged 25. Born Christ Church, Jarrow, Durham, resident Welwyn Garden City, Herts. Son of Frederick Theodore Binz, and of Margaret Binz, of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. In the 1921 census he was aged 2, born Jarrow, Durham, son of Frederick T and Margaret Binz, resident 20, Clayton Street, Jarrow, Durham. Buried in JARROW CEMETERY, Durham. Section 9. Grave 40. Extract from Shields Daily Gazette - Thursday 15 June 1944, page 5: Soldier Buried at Jarrow The funeral took place at Jarrow today of Gunner Frederick Binz, R.H.A.. who died of wounds on June 8. Gunner Binz had been serving in the Middle East. The family formerly lived in Clayton Street, Jarrow, but had removed to Welwyn Garden City. The funeral took place from 22 Derby Street. Jarrow. The service was held in Christ Church.
BOLDING	Theodore	Flying Officer (Navigator/Wireless Operator) 151483, 489 (R.N.Z.A.F.) Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (Bomber Command). Flying out of Langham, Norfolk, in a Beaufighter TFX, serial number NE224, he was killed when the aicraft he was in crashed during an emergency landing near Little Snoring soon after taking off from Langham on an anti-shipping strike to Den Helder 25 September 1944. Aged 23. Born 11 August 1921. Native of Welwyn Garden City, Herts. Son of Arthur Seabrook Bolding and Claire Bolding, of Welwyn Garden City. G. Institute of Marine Engineers. In the 1939 Register he was a Mechanical Engineering Student, single, living with his mother, Claire Bolding, at 1 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City U.D., Hertfordshire. Buried in WELWYN GARDEN CITY (HATFIELD HYDE) BURIAL GROUND, Hertfordshire. Plot 2 (R.C.). Grave B 53. Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1945: BOLDING Theodore of 1 Handside-lane Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire died 25 September 1944 on war service Probate Llandudno 10 January to Arthur Seabrook Bolding civil servant. Effects £312 0s. 8d.
BOYCE	John Douglas	Private 5952406, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment and No. 3 Commando. Killed in action at sea 28 March 1942. Aged 23. Born 4 November 1918 in Glamorganshire, resident Hertfordshire. Son of William and Elizabeth Ann Boyce, of Tonypandy, Glamorgan. In the 1939 Register he was a Railway Porter, single, resident 127 Mill Green Road, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City U.D., Hertfordshire. Buried in ESCOUBLAC-LA-BAULE WAR CEMETERY, Loire-Atlantique, France. Plot 2. Row C. Grave 13. Extract from Caerphilly Journal - 25 April 1942, page 2: Tonypandy Commando missing.— After taking part in the 1941 Commando raids on Vaagos and Mealoy and getting back safely, Ptr. John Douglas Boyce, of 39, Ely Street, Tonypandy, had been reported missing in the latest Commando raid on St. nazaire. The son of well known Tonypandy man, Mr. Wm. Boyce, John joined up in 1939. For further reference see a) Commando Veterans Archives, b) Welwyn Hatfield Tmes - The daring St Nazaire raid and the Welwyn Garden City commando and c) the subject of an informative TV programme from 2007 on YouTube (skip the adds).
BROWN	Jim	No further information currently available - there is a James A BROWN in the 1939 Register, born 26 June 1925, a Power Drill Operator, resident 5 By The Mount, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City U.D., Hertfordshire.
BUCHANAN	Douglas Gardner	Flying Officer (Pilot Instructor) 60768, 8 Service Flights, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (Flying Training Command). Flying out of Montrose, Angus, in a Master I, serial number N7931, his aircraft collided with Anson R9585 of 20 OTU over Huntley Farm near Stracathro LG, Angus during a training flight 17 December 1941. Native of Glasgow. Married Doris Florence Curtis in the January toMarch Quarter 1941 in Hatfield Registration District, Hertfordshire. Buried in WELWYN GARDEN CITY (HATFIELD HYDE) BURIAL GROUND, Hertfordshire. Plot 14. Grave B 538. Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1942: BUCHANAN Douglas Gardner of 4 Sherrardspark-road Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire died 17 December 1941 on war service Administration Llandudno 21 July to Doris Florence Buchanan widow and Andrew Buchanan manufacturing confectioner. Effects £1244 5s. 8d.
BULLOCK	John Ross	[Spelt BULLOCH on CWGC] Warrant Officer Class II (C.S.M.) 7887, Armoured Car Regiment, Federated Malay States Volunteer Force. Died of Diarrhoea at Kami Songkurai, Thailand, as a Japanese Prisoner of War 6 October 1943. Aged 30. Son of Edmund John and Edith Mary Bulloch, of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. Buried in THANBYUZAYAT WAR CEMETERY, Myanmar. Plot B4. Row V. Grave 2.
BURGER	Alan [Douglas]	Lieutenant (A) (Observer), 1842 Squadron, H.M.S. Formidable, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. Killed in a kamikaze attack on HMS Formidable off the Sakishima Gunto Islands during Operation Iceberg II 4 May 1945. Aged 23. Born 18 May 1921. Native of Welwyn Garden City, Herts. Son of Richard Henry and Lilian Diana Burger, of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. In the 1921 census he was newborn, born Penge, Kent, son of Richard and Lilian Burger, grandson of Frank and Lilian Stockley, resident 3, Samos Road, Penge, Surrey. In the 1939 Register he was a Disbursement Clerk In Oil Company, single, resident with his mother, Lilian D Burger, at 102 Parkway, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City U.D., Hertfordshire. No known grave. Commemorated on LEE-ON-SOLENT MEMORIAL, Hampshire. Bay 6, Panel 2. Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1946: BURGER Alan Douglas of 102 Parkway Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire died 4 March 1945 on war service Administration Llandudno 5 March to Richard Henry Burger chemist. Effects £293 15s. 5d.
BURR-THOMAS	W K	No further information currently available
CASTLE	Frank [Valentine]	Able Seaman C/SSX 26883,H.M.S. "Asphodel," Royal Navy. Lost overboard at sea 15 December 1942. Aged 21. Born 11 January 1921 in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. Son of Frederick George and Edith May Castle; husband of Enid Maude (nee Moaksom) Castle, of Woolmer Green, Hertfordshire, married April to June Quarter 1942 in Hatfield Registration District, Hertfordshire. . In the 1921 census he was newborn, born Hatfield, Hertfordshire, son of Frederick George and Edith May Castle, resident Hales Yard, Hatfield, Bishops Hatfield, Hertfordshire. No known grave. Commemorated on CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL, Kent. Panel 53, Column 2.
CHORLEY	Gerard	Warrant Officer Class II 3766492, Army Physical Training Corps. Killed in action in United Kingdom 29 June 1942. Aged 32. Husband of Helen Chorley, of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. Buried in ALDERSHOT MILITARY CEMETERY, Hampshire. Row R. Grave 18.
CLEMENTS	Harry	No further information currently available
CLENNELL	James	No further information currently available
COLEY	John	No further information currently available
COLLOM	Richard Hockley	Civilian. Son of Mrs. Bowyer (formerly Collom), of Brick Lane, Enfield, Middlesex, and of the late R. H. Collom; husband of V. M. Collom, of 6 Heronswood Road, Welwyn Garden City. Died at De Havilland's Aerodrome, Hatfield 3 October 1940. Aged 33. Born 8 December 1906. Married Violet M Wood July to September Quarter 1934 in Woodbridge Registration District, Suffolk. In the 1939 Register he was an Aircraft Sheet Metal Worker, married to Violet M Collom, resident 6 Heronswood Road, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City U.D., Hertfordshire. Commemorated by HATFIELD, RURAL DISTRICT, Hertfordshire.
COMBE	Gerald	No further information currently available
COTTRELL	Henry	Leading Aircraftman 1201927, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Died 10 June 1946. Aged 34. Native of Welwyn Garden City, Herts. Born 29 October 1911. Son of Henry and Sarah Jane Cottrell; husband of Agnes Cottrell, of Welwyn Garden City. In the 1939 Register he was a Fitter's Labourer, married to Agnes Cottrell, resident 1 Shortlands Green, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City U.D., Hertfordshire. Buried in WELWYN GARDEN CITY (HATFIELD HYDE) BURIAL GROUND, Hertfordshire. Plot 4. Grave C 130.
CROUCH	Phillip Hayward	Sergeant 7892830, 4th County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters), Royal Armoured Corps. Died of wounds in the Middle East 30 June 1942. Aged 28. Son of Walter Horace and Helena Gertrude Crouch, of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. No known grave. Commemorated on ALAMEIN MEMORIAL, Egypt. Column 29. Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1943: CROUCH Philip Hayward of 36 Valley-road Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire died 30 June 1942 on war service Administration Llandudno 25 May to Walter Horace Crouch retired assurance official. Effects £1960 18s. 10d.
DAVIS	Cecil [Clement Hood]	Flight Lieutenant (Pilot) 81050, 260 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (North Africa Command). Died on service in Egypt 20 November 1942. Based at Martuba No.4, Libya. No known grave. Commemorated on ALAMEIN MEMORIAL, Egypt. Column 247. Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1944: DAVIS Cecil Clement Hood of 57 Park-house Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire died 20 November 1942 on war service Administration Llandudno 1 March to Cyril Lance Davis official in Imperial Chemical Industries Limited. Effects £1235 9s. 2d.
de SOISSONS	Philip [A De Savoie Carignan]	Midshipman, H.M.S. "Fiji," Royal Navy. Died after his ship had been was sunk by German bombers 23 May 1941. Aged 17. Son of Louis De Savoie-Carignan de Soissons and Elinor De Savoie-Carignan De Soissons, of Regents Park, London. No known grave. Commemorated on PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Hampshire. Panel 45, Column 2. * Currently unable to establish a link to Welwyn Garden City *
DERWENT	Ivor Leslie	[Listed as I R DERWENT on memorial] Lieutenant 155665, West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own) seconded to 6th Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment. Died in North Africa 28 April 1943. Aged 27. Born Bradford, resident Hertfordshire. Son of William Raymond and Jessie Derwent; husband of Marjorie Doreen (nee Metherell) Derwent, of Harrogate, Yorkshire, married October to December Quarter 1941 in Knaresborough Registration District, Yorkshire. No knowen grave. Commemorated on MEDJEZ-EL-BAB MEMORIAL, Tunisia. Face 17. Extract from Nottingham Journal - Tuesday 8 June 1943, page 2: DEATHS DERWENT. —In April. 1943, on active service in N. Africa, Lieut. Ivor L Derwent, West Yorks, (attached York and Lancaater Regt ), aged 27, adored husband of Doreen (nee Metherell) and beloved youngeat son of Mr and Mrs. W. Raymond Derwent, Welwyn Garden City. Please, no letters.
DIBBEN	Joseph Henry	Gunner 906940, 86 (The Hertfordshire Yeomanry) Field Regiment, Royal Artillery. Died in United Kingdom 2 September 1940. Aged 20. Born East Grinstead, Sussex, resident Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Dibben, of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. In the 1921 census he was aged 1, born East grinstead, Sussex, son of Frederick and Ethel Dibben, resident Hammerwood Lodge, Hammerwood, Forest Row, Sussex. Buried in WIDDRINGTON (HOLY TRINITY) CHURCHYARD, Northumberland. Grave A.12.
DOBSON	Jim	No further information currently available
DORN	Bernard Henry	Flight Sergeant (Observer) 1324162, 271 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (Flying Training Command). Flying out of Down Ampney, Gloucestershire, in an Oxford II, serial number N6404. he was killed when his aircraft crashed into a building on the approach to Little Rissington, Glos after encountering poor visibility during a night navex 27 March 1944. Aged 34. Born 4 March 1910. Native of Seven Kings, Essex. Son of Carl Laurits Dorn and Edith Mary Dorn; husband of Cecilia Agnes (nee Rivett) Dorn, of Seven Kings, Essex, married April to June Quarter 1939 in Marylebone Registration District, London. B.A. Hons. (Lond.). In the 1939 Register he was a Secondary School Master, married to Cecilia A Dorn, resident 20 Park House, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City U.D., Hertfordshire. Buried in WELWYN GARDEN CITY (HATFIELD HYDE) BURIAL GROUND, Hertfordshire. Plot 3 (R.C.). Grave B 86. Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1944: DORN Bernard Henry of 23 Parkfield Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire died 27 March 1944 on war service Probate Llandudno 4 November to Carl Laurits Dorn retired bank official. Effects £767 2s. 10d.
DOWNEY	James	Ordinary Seaman D/JX 150908, H.M.S. Wryneck, Royal Navy. Died at sea when his ship was sunk during the Battle of Greece 27 April 1941. Aged 19. Born 25 November 1920 in Cork, Co. Cork, Ireland. Son of Daniel and Annie Downey, of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. In 1939 the family were resident at 122 Knella Road, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City U.D., Hertfordshire,. No known grave. Commemorated on PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Devon. Panel 49, Column 1.
EAGLES	Arthur James	Lance Bombardier 1774334, 250 Battery, 28 Light A.A. Regiment, Royal Artillery. Died at Ranikhet, India, from Jaundice and Toxic Hepatitis 11 December 1942. Aged 37. Born 23 January 1905 Ayot Green, Hertfordshire, resident Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. Son of Arthur James Eagles and Florence Maud Eagles; husband of Ivy May (nee Edwards) Eagles, of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, married October to December Quarter 1926 in Hatfield Registration District, Hertfordshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 6, born Ayot St Peters, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, at school, son of Arthur James and Florence Alice Eagles, resident Lemsford, Bishops Hatfield, Hertfordshire. In the 1921 census ge was aged 16 years 5 months, born Hatfield, Hertfordshire, a Farm Labourer working for Mr. J. W. Horn a Farmer at Handside Farm, resident Lemsford, Bishops Hatfield, Hertfordshire. In the 1939 Register he was a Palumber's Mate married to Ivy M Eagles, resident with his wife at 13 Sandpit Road, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City U.D., Hertfordshire. Buried 12 December 1942 in RANIKHET CEMEETRY, Bengal, re-interred in in DELHI WAR CEMETERY, India. Plot 4. Row E. Grave 7.
EDWARDS	Mervyn W	Private 5952411, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment. Died in United Kingdom 8 December 1943. Aged 25. Son of Richards and Gwenllian Edwards; husband of Alice Edwards, of Welwyn Garden City. Buried in WELWYN GARDEN CITY (HATFIELD HYDE) BURIAL GROUND, Hertfordshire. Plot 16. Grave B 918.
ELLIOTT	Charles William Ernest	Private 3657354, 1st Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment. Died on servive 6 June 1944. Aged 26. Born 15 June 1917 in Nottinghamshire, resident Stockport. Son of William and Alice Elliott; husband of Margaret Mary (nee Key) Elliott, of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, married July to September Quarter 1942 in St Albans Registration District, Hertfordshire. Admitted to Princess Road School (Infants), Moss Side, Manchester, Lancashire 8 June 1925, resident 25, Prestbury Avenue, Moss Side, left 24 July 1925. In the 1921 census he was aged 4, born Nottinghamshire, son of William and Alice Elliott, resident 1, Stockport Road, Ardwick, South Manchester, Lancashire. In the 1939 Register he was an Apprentice Printer (Compositor Machineman), single, resident with his parents, William and Alice Elliott, at 24, Heathcote Avenue, Sale, Stockport C.B., Cheshire. Buried in HERMANVILLE WAR CEMETERY, Calvados, France. Plot 1. Row F. Grave 10.
ELLIS	Reginald Charles	Trooper 7953953, North Irish Horse, Royal Armoured Corps. Killed in action in Italy 23 May 1944. Aged 23. Born 19 September 1921, and resident, Hertfordshire. Son of Charles Ernest and Elizabeth May Ellis, of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire; husband of Ena Elsie (nee Playle) Ellis, of Welwyn Garden City, married January to March Quarter 1943 in Hatfield Registration District, Hertfordshire. In the 1939 Register he was a Bricklayer Apprentice, single, resident with his parents, Charles E and Elizabeth M Ellis, at 2 Verulam Close, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City U.D., Hertfordshire. Buried in CASSINO WAR CEMETERY, Italy. Plot III. Row H. Grave 1.
FOOKES	Richard [Keeble]	Pilot Officer (Pilot) 120779, 208 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (North Africa Command). Flying out of LG 202/Wadi Natrun Satellite, Egypt in a Hurricane IIC, serial number BE709, he was killed when his aircraft was shot down by a Bf109 near Burg El Arab during a photo recce sortie to Deir El Munassib 28 September 1942. Aged 20. Born 25 August 1922. Native of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. Son of Basil Keeble Fookes and Louisa Kathleen Fookes, of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. In the 1939 Register he was unemployed, single, son of Basil K and Louisa K Fookes, resident 55 Fretherne Road, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City U.D., Hertfordshire. Buried in EL ALAMEIN WAR CEMETERY, Egypt. Plot VI. Row F. Grave 26. Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1943: FOOKES Richard Keeble of 55 Fresherne-road Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire died 28 September 1942 on war service Administration Llandudno 3 July to Basil Keeble Fookes order clerk. Effects £107 6s. 10d.
GAFFNEY	Oliver	Able Seaman P/JX291388, H.M.S. Sirdar, Royal Navy. Died in R.A.F. Hospital, Aden, from fractured vertabrae with spinal cord injury as the result of a diving accident 6 May 1944. Aged 23. Born 17 February 1921 in Willington, Durham. Son of James William and Mary Ellen Gaffney, of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire; brother of Peter (below). In the 1921 census he was newborn, born Willington, Durham, son of James William and Mary Ellen Gaffney, resident Bacons Yard, Commercial Street, Willington, Durham. In the 1939 Register he was a Motor Garage Labourer, single, brother of Peter and son of James W and Mary E Gaffney, resident 4 Lascelles Street, Baker Street, City Of Westminster, St Marylebone, London. Buried in MAALA CEMETERY, Yemen. Section F. Grave 101.
GAFFNEY	Peter	Assistant Steward C/LX 604427, H.M.S. Lanka, Royal Navy. Died at sea aboard HMS Lanka (also known as SS Khedive Ismail) when she was sunk by a Japanese submarine 12 February 1944. Aged 19. Born 6 February 1925 in Willington, Durham. Son of James William and Mary Ellen Gaffney, of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire; brother of Oliver (above). In the 1939 Register he was a Motor Display Works Unemployed, single, brother of Oliver and son of James W and Mary E Gaffney, resident 4 Lascelles Street, Baker Street, City Of Westminster, St Marylebone, London. No known grave. Commemorated on CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL, Kent. Panel 79, Column 1.
GIBSON	Harry	No further information currently available
GILFILLAN	Albert	probably Albert GIFILLAN, Private 5950591, 5th Battalion, Bedfordshire And Hertfordshire Regiment. Died at sea as a Japanese Prisoner of War, missing aboard ship, 21 September 1944. Aged 26. Born and resident Glasgow. No known grave. Commemorated on SINGAPORE MEMORIAL, Kranji War Cemetery, Singapore. Column 63.
GRAY	George Dixon	Sergeant (Air Gunner) 1382320, 149 Squadron, Royal Air Force (Bomber Command). Killed while flying in a Wellington IC, serial number R1587, based at Mildenhall, Suffolk, his aircraft collided with Hurricane V7225 of 1401 Flight at Prickwillow near Ely, Cambs during a training flight 17 May 1941. Aged 21. Native of Potter's Heath, Herts. Son of George Gordon and Marjorie Bruce Gray, of Potters Heath, Hertfordshire. Cremated and Commemorate at GOLDERS GREEN CREMATORIUM, Middlesex. Panel 2.
GREATEREX	R	No further information currently available
GREENSIDES	Norman	No further information currently available
GREENSIDES	Stanley	No further information currently available
GRIFFITHS	Victor James	Flight Sergeant (Wireless Operator/Air Gunner) 944076, 45 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (North Africa Command). Flying out of Fuka, Egypt, in a Blanheim IV, serial number T2056, when his aircraft was believed to have been shot down by a Bf110 during an attack on Derna airfield, Libya, 18 May 1941. Aged 22. Native of Welwyn Garden City, Herts. Son of Irene Jane Griffiths, of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. No known grave. Commemorated on ALAMEIN MEMORIAL, Egypt. Column 242.
GUIVER	Edward James	Driver T/1437154, Royal Army Service Corps. Died 27 December 1944. Aged 38. Husband of Cassandra Anne (nee Sharpe) Guiver, of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, married July to September Quarter 1934 in Hatfield Registration District, Hertfordshire. Buried in PHALERON WAR CEMETERY, Greece. Plot 19. Row E. Grave 19.
HAMILTON	Richard	Aircraftman 2nd Class 1634747, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Died in United Kingdom 22 May 1943. Aged 22. Born 14 December 1920. In the 1939 Register he was a Positrons Enameller Elect., single, resident with his parents, Samuel and Martha Hamilton, at 21 Cowper Road, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City U.D., Hertfordshire. Buried in WELWYN GARDEN CITY (HATFIELD HYDE) BURIAL GROUND, Hertfordshire. Plot 14. Grave B 873.
HARLAND	James	No further information currently available
HARRIS	Alexander Gordon aka Alex	Sergeant (Observer) 920869, 207 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Flying out of Bottesford, Leicestershire in a Manchester I, serial number L7322, he was killed when his aircraft was shot down by flak, into the sea near Crozon in the Baie de Douarnenez, Finisterre, during a raid on warships at Brest 9 January 1942. Aged 22. Born 12 October 1919. Native of Welwyn Garden City, Herts. Son of William George Alexander Harris and Elsie Harris, of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. In the 1939 Register he was a Clerical Officer Air Ministry, single, son of William G A and Elsie Harris, resident 37 Harvey Road, Waltham Forest, Leyton M.B., Essex. No known grave. Commemorated on RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL, Surrey. Panel 85. Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1944: HARRIS Alexander Gordon of 16 Gooseacre Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire died 8 January 1942 on war service Probate Llandudno 7 April to William George Alexander Harris stores superintendent. Effects £246 14s. 6d.
HAYDON	William	there is a Walter HAYDON, Warrant Officer Class 1, Royal Engineers. Died 27 June 1945. Aged 41. Son of William Edward and Harriet Haydon; husband of Ivy Lillian Haydon, of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. Buried in DELHI WAR CEMETERY, India. Plot 3. Row B. Grave 8.
HAYTON	John J	there is a John William HAYTON, Sergeant (Air Gunner) 1333343, 100 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Presumed killed in action while flying in an Avro Lancaster III, serial number JA969, out of Grimsby on night operations to berlin when his aircraft was lost without trace 4 September 1943. Aged 20. Born 20 January 1923. Son of Charles and Annie Hayton, of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. In the 1939 Register he was a Beehive Works General Labourer, single, son of Charles and Annie F Hayton, resident 11 Athesltan Walk, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City U.D., Hertfordshire. No known grave. Commemorated on RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL, Surrey. Panel 152.
HICKLING	Alan	No further information currently available
HOGG	J	No further information currently available
HORNE	Sidney James	Leading Writer C/SR 8582, H.M.S. Eskimo, Royal Navy. Died 12 July 1943. Husband of Winifred Mary Horne, of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. No known grave. Commemorated on CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL, Kent. Panel 72, Column 3.
ILETT	Thomas [G] aka Tom	Private 5962237, Devonshire Regiment. Died 1 November 1946 previously wounded 6 May 1943 in North Africa. Aged 23 at death. Born 25 April 1923. Son of Thomas Henry and Elsie Jane Ilett, of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. In the 1939 Register he was a Sheet Metal Apprentice, single, resident with his parents, Thomas H and Elsie J Ilett, at 34 Mill Green Road, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City U.D., Hertfordshire. Buried in PADUA WAR CEMETERY, Italy. Plot VI. Row C. Grave 13.
JAMES	Edward C	No further information currently available
JONES	James Leslie	Trooper 7903151, 1st Royal Tank Regiment, Royal Armoured Corps (R.A.C.). Killed in action 9 October 1943. Aged 28. Born 4 July 1915. Son of Richards Owen Jones and Ann Jones; husband of Irene (nee Scales) Jones, of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, married October to December Quarter 1939 in Hatfield Registration District, Hertfordshire. In the 1939 Register he was a Public Works Labourer, single, resident 1 Saint Andrews Green, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City U.D., Hertfordshire. Buried in NAPLES WAR CEMETERY, Italy. Plot I. Row L. Grave 1.
JONES	Richard	No military detailsidentified. In the 1939 Register he was born 9 December 1918, an Enamel Sprayer, single, resident 63 Peartree Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City U.D., Hertfordshire.
KENT	David [William]	Flying Officer (Pilot) 101026, 229 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Flying out of Hal Far, Malta in a Hurricane IIA, serial number Z2825, he crashed near Hal Far due to engine failure during an air test 23 July 1942. Aged 20. Son of Ernest William and Gladys Kent, of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. Buried in MALTA (CAPUCCINI) NAVAL CEMETERY, Malta. Protestant Section (Officers'). Plot E. Collective grave 2.
LINES	Herbert Thomas	Sapper 1894361, 667 General Construction Company, Royal Engineers. Presumed killed in action at sea 29 May 1940. Aged 26. Born 17 March 1914. Enlisted 30 December 1939 in St Albans, Hertfordshire. Son of Bertie Charles and Margaret Annie Lines, of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. In the 1921 census he was aged 7, born Lemsford, Hertfordshire, son of Bert C and Maragret A Lines, resident Handside, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. His Royal Engineers Casualty Card gives his father as Bertram Charles Lines, resident 68, Guessens Road, Welwyn Garden City, herts. Buried in MARCK (LES HEMMES) CHURCHYARD, Pas de Calais, France. Collective grave 1-6.
MEAD	Donald	No further information currently available
MILLER	Donald [D]	Cabin Boy, S.S. North Britain (Newcastle-on-Tyne), Merchant Navy. Died at sea 5 May 1943. Aged 17. Born 11 November 1925. Son of William and Mabel Miller, of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. In the 1939 Register he was at school, son of William G and Mabel Miller, resident 63 Guessens Road, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City U.D., Hertfordshire. No known grave. Commemorated on TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, London. Panel 74.
MONROE, DFC	Sidney John	Squadron Leader (Pilot) 37685, 114 Maintenance Unit, Royal Air Force (East Africa Command). Flew out of Wadi Seidna, Sudan, in a Hurricane IIC, serial number HV298, when he was killed when his aircraft stalled and crashed at Wadi Seidna during an air test 29 October 1942. Native of Morden, Surrey. Son of Harold and Belle Monroe; husband of Violet Madeline (nee Forcer-Williams) Monroe, of Morden, Surrey, married April to June Quarter 1939 in Hatfield Registration District, Hertfordshire. Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (D.F.C.). In the 1921 census he was aged 6, born East Finchley, Middlesex, son of Harold Whitby and Mary Bella Monroe, resident 28, Chandos Road, East Finchley, Finchley, Middlesex. Buried in KHARTOUM WAR CEMETERY, Sudan. Plot 6. Row E. Grave 10. Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1943: MONROE Sydney John of 28 Chandos-road East Finchley London died 29 October 1942 on war service Administration Llandudno 20 April to Violet Madeline Monroe widow and Harold Whitley Monroe barrister-at-law. Effects £1535 4s. 4d.
MOORE	Clifford George	[Listed as G C MOORE on memorial] Private 5954950, Corps of Military Police. Died of wounds in Italy 9 February 1945. Aged 29. Born 2 August 1915, and resident, Hertfordshire. Son of George and Minnie Eleanor Moore; husband of Georgina Moore, of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. In the 1921 census he was aged 5, born Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, son of George and Minnie E Moore, resident 11, Kitsbury Road, Berkhamsted, Great Berkhampstead Urban, Hertfordshire. In the 1939 Register he was a News Agent Shop Assistant, married to Georgina Moore, resident 159 Peartree Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City U.D., Hertfordshire. Buried in ARGENTA GAP WAR CEMETERY, Italy. Plot III. Row F. Grave 16.
MOULE	Harold	No further information currently available
MULLEN	Joseph	Assistant Steward, S.S. Empire Heritage (Cardiff), Merchant Navy. Supposed drowned when a German U Boat fired two torpedos striking the Empire Heritage on the starboard side 8 September 1944. Aged 21. Born 25 July 1923 in Blantyre, South Lanarkshire. Son of Daniel and Mary Mullen, of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. According to Merchant Navy Records resident 41, Cowper Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. No known grave. Commemorated on TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, London. Panel 42.
MURPHY	Peter [James]	Leading Airman (Wireless Operator/Air Gunner) FX91318, 782 Squadron, H.M.S. Merlin, Royal Navy (Fleet Air Arm). Flying out of Donibristle, Fife, in a DH86 Express, serial number AX844, he was killed when the aircraft spun into the ground taking off from Donibristle in turbulence during a Ministry of Information transit flight around the Scottish islands 31 March 1943. Aged 19. Born 21 June 1923 in Kentish Town, London. Native of Welwyn Garden City, Herts. Son of James Edmund and Mabel Joan Murphy, of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. In the 1939 Register he was at school, son of James E and Mabel J Murphy, resident 127 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City U.D., Hertfordshire. Buried in DUNFERMLINE (DOUGLAS BANK) CEMETERY, Fifeshire. Section A. Grave 234.
OUGHTON	Maurice Edwin	Leading Aircraftman (Observer U/T) 1285546, 9 Air Observers School, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (Technical Training Command). Flying out of Penrhos, Caernarvonshire, in a Blenheim IV, serial number V5723, he was killed when the aircraft crashed when taking off at Penrhos due to an engine failure when setting off on a training flight 23 July 1941. In the 1921 census he was age 11, born Hertfordshire, grandson of James Oughton, resident Handside, Welwyn Garden, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. Buried in WELWYN GARDEN CITY (HATFIELD HYDE) BURIAL GROUND, Hertfordshire. Plot 9. Grave B 314. Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1941: OUGHTON Maurice Edwin of 43 Woodhall-lane Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire died 23 July 1941 at Penrhos Carnarvonshire Administration Llandudno 17 October to Brenda Oughton widow. Effects £660 6s. 4d.
PARTRIDGE	Harold James	Second Officer, S.S. Ardanbhan (Glasgow), Merchant Navy. Supposed drowned at sea whe his vessel was presumed sunk 27 December 1940. Aged 40. Born 3 July 1899. Son of James and Adelaide Partridge; husband of Mary Elizabeth Partridge, of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. Merchant Navy records give his address as 30, Longcroft Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Herts. In the 1939 Register he was a Commercial Traveller, married to Mary E Partridge, resident 30 Longcroft Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City U.D., Hertfordshire. No known grave. Commemorated on TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, London. Panel 10.
PAXTON	Roderick John	[Listed as J R PAXTON on memorial] Signalman C/JX573177, H.M.S. President III (S.S. Acarus), Royal Navy. Accidentally drowned while bathing at Craney Island, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.A., 12 June 1945. Aged 19. Born 9 November 1924 in Margate, Kent, resident Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Paxton, of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. Buried in PORTSMOUTH (EVERGREEN) MEMORIAL PARK, United States of America (U.S.A.). Section F. Lot 14. Grave 6.
PAXTON	Ronald [William]	Stoker 1st Class C/KX 139300, H.M. Submarine P.222, Royal Navy. Died at sea 21 December 1942. Aged 19. Born 31 March 1923 in Margate, Kent. Son of Robert William and Doris May Paxton, of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. In the 1939 Register he was an Errand Boy, son of Robert W and Doris M Paxton, resident 11 Brockley Road, Margate, Margate M.B., Kent. No known grave. Commemorated on CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL, Kent. Panel 62, Column 2.
PERRING	S	No further information currently available
PERRY	Stanley [George Henry]	Corporal 5568050, 2nd Battalion, Wiltshire Regiment. Died in Siciliy 11 July 1943. Aged 31. Born Southend-On-Sea, resident London S.W. Son of Ethel Mary J. Perry, of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. The London Gazeete of 9 September 1938 announced his appointment as a Postman in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire from 4 August 1938. Buried in SYRACUSE WAR CEMETERY, SICILY, Italy. Plot I. Row B. Grave 12.
PIKE	Ronald James	Sergeant (Navigator/Air Bomber) 657492, 78 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (Bomber Command). Flying out of Linton-on-Ouse, Yorks in a Halifax II, serial number W7929, he was killed when his aircraft crashed during an emergency landing at Docking, Norfolk when returning from a raid on Essen with flak damage, 2 of the crew survived, 1 May 1943. Aged 28. Born 29 August 1914. Native of Skewen, Glamorganshire. Son of Arthur and Edith May Pike, of Skewen, Neath. In the 1939 Register he was a Milling Clerk, single, resident 37 Newfields, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City U.D., Hertfordshire. Buried in S.W. part of SKEWEN (ST. JOHN) CHURCHYARD, Glamorganshire.
POOLE	Walter Maurice	[Listed as Maurice Walter POOLE on memorial] Stores/Supply Assistant D/MX 121266, H.M.S. Bherunda, Royal Navy. Died from Carcinoma of Adrenal medulla, death occurred while under anarethetic at R.N. Auxiliary Hospital, Seaforth, Liverpool, listed as death by misadventure 18 June 1944. Aged 36. Born 17 January 1908 in Bedford, Bedfordshire. Son of Maurice and Mabel Cane Poole; husband of Doris Poole, of Welwyn Garden City. In the 1911 census he was aged 3, born bedford, son of Maurice Alfred and Mabel Claydon Poole, resident 6 Denmark Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire. In the 1921 census he was aged 13, born Bedford, Bedfordshire, son of Maurice Alfred and Mabel Claydon Poole, resident 84, Park Road West, Luton, Bedfordshire. In the 1939 Register he was an Assistant Accountant, married to Doris Poole, resident 30 Newfields, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City U.D., Hertfordshire. Buried by the path near S.E. Gate in WHEATHAMPSTEAD (ST. HELEN) CHURCHYARD, Hertfordshire.
POPE	H	No further information currently available - there was a Noel Herbert POPE listed in the Electoral Register 1930 for Welwyn garden City, resident 51 Valley Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire.
POWERS	Kenneth Sidney	Sergeant 742000, 106 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Died 6 October 1940. Aged 20. Born 26 Dec 1919. In the 1921 census he was newborn, born Tottenham, Middlesex, son of Sidney and Mabel R Powers, resident 82, Whittington Road, Wood Green, Middlesex. In the 1939 Register he was unmarried, son of Sidney J and Mabel R Powers, resident 21 Mandeville Rise, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City U.D., Hertfordshire. Buried in STRADISHALL (ST. MARGARET) CHURCHYARD, Suffolk.
RHODES	Francis Mons	Private 5956694, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment and No. 3 Commando. Missing in action with No. 3 Commando 19 August 1942. Aged 27. Born 7 April 1915 in London S.E., resident Hertfordshire. Son of Francis and Grace Lilian Rhodes; husband of Joan Eva (nee Farmer) Rhodes, of East Ham, Essex, married July to September Quarter 1940 in Hatfield Registration District, Hertfordshire. In the 1939 Register he was a Builder's Labourer, resident 12 Knella Green, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City U.D., Hertfordshire. Buried in DIEPPE CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY, HAUTOT-SUR-MER, Seine-Maritime, France. Row F. Grave 71.
ROBERTS	George Christopher	Sergeant (Pilot) 1381479, 103 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (Bomber Command). Flying out of Elsham Wolds, Lincolnshire in a Wellington IC, serial number R1234, he was killed when the aircraft stalled and crashed near Kirmington when an engine failed soon after take off on a transit flight, 2 of the crew survived, 31 May 1942. Born 21 May 1914. Married Catherine G P Robertson in the July to September Quarter 1936 in Hatfield Registration District, Hertfordshire. In the 1939 Register he was an Aircraft Press Breaker Operator & Fitter, married to Catherine, resident 16 Ludwick Way West Side, West Side, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City U.D., Hertfordshire. Buried in WELWYN GARDEN CITY (HATFIELD HYDE) BURIAL GROUND, Hertfordshire. Plot 11. Grave B 419.
ROBINSON	Patrick	Ordinary Seaman P/JX 272893, H.M.S. "Vortigern," Royal Navy. Died at sea when his ship was torpedoed and sunk by E-boats off Cromer 15 March 1942. Born 23 April 1921 in Uddington, Lanarkshire. In the 1939 Register he was a Radio Component Press Operator, single, resident 68 Peartree Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City U.D., Hertfordshire. No known grave. Commemorated on PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Hampshire. Panel 66, Column 1.
ROSS	James Allen	Sapper 3310426, Military Port Port Engineering Company, Royal Engineers formerly Highland Light Infantry (City of Glasgow Regiment). Died in United Kingdom 16 July 1946. Born 15 July 1924. Husband of Charlotte Ross, of Glasgow. In the 1939 Register he was a Metal Press Worjker, single, resident 36 Cranborne Gardens, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City U.D., Hertfordshire. Enlisted 11 June 1936 in Royal Enginners. Discharged 1 October 1944 under Paragraph 390 (xvi) 1940 King's Regulations having been found physically unfit by a medical board and ceasing to fulfil Army physical requirements. Buried in WELWYN GARDEN CITY (HATFIELD HYDE) BURIAL GROUND, Hertfordshire. Plot 3. Grave C 100.
SCALES	Cecil	Aircraftman 2nd Class 1619153, 11 Recruits Centre, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (Technical Training Command). Died 27 July 1942. Aged 20. Born 4 October 1921. Son of Oliver Stanley and Daisy Scales, of Welwyn Garden City. Based at Skegness, Lincolnshire. Native of Welwyn Garden City, Herts. In the 1939 Register he was a Motor Van Driver, single, resident with his parents, Oliver S and Daisy Scales, at 48 Ludwick Way, West Side, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City U.D., Hertfordshire. Buried in WELWYN GARDEN CITY (HATFIELD HYDE) BURIAL GROUND, Hertfordshire. Plot 7. Grave B 265.
SCHOFIELD	Ernest Victor	Private 13088724, 242 Company, Pioneer Corps. Died in Italy 15 September 1943. Born 22 April 1904 in Yorkshire, resident Hertfordshire. Baptised 8 May 1904 in Dinnington, Yorkshire. Son of Joseph and Elizabeth Schofield; husband of Rose Hannah Schofield, of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. In the 1939 Register he was a Dairy Worker, married to Rose H Schofield, resident 17 Knella Green, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City U.D., Hertfordshire. Buried in SALERNO WAR CEMETERY, Italy. Plot II. Row F. Grave 21.
SETTERFIELD	Charles Henry	Flying Officer 155643, 527 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Flyinging out of Digby. Lincolnshire, in a Blenheim IV, serial number V5795, he was killed when his aircraft flew into high ground at Hart Fell near Moffat, Dumfries in poor visibility 9 May 1944. Aged 31. Born 17 November 1912. Son of Richard Smith Setterfield and Gertrude Elliot Setterfield; husband of Annie Setterfield, of Welwyn Garden City. Married Annie Ogle in the July to September Quarter 1934 in Luton Registration District, Bedfordshire. In the 1939 Register he was a Wireless Mechanic, married to Annie, resident 16 Shortlands Green, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City U.D., Hertfordshire. Buried in WELWYN GARDEN CITY (HATFIELD HYDE) BURIAL GROUND, Hertfordshire. Plot 17. Grave B 834.
SMALE	Albert Edward	Signalman C/J 27525, H.M.S. Tamar (Shore Base), Royal Navy. Missing at sea as a Japanese Prisoner of War 2 October 1942. Aged 44. Born 8 July 1898 in North Berwick, Haddingtonshire, Scotland. Son of William Thomas and Cordilla Georgia Smale, of Montgomery Street, Edinburgh; husband of Margaret Blyth Smale, of 2 Barnard Green, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. A Joiner by trade before enlisting Originally enlisted 8 July 1906 for years, height 5 feet 4¹/8 inches, chest 31½ inches, brown hair, brown eyes, fresh complexion. Joined the Royal Fleet Reserve 23 October 1920. No known grave. Commemorated on CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL, Kent. Panel 58, Column 3. Note: H.M.S. Tamar was a Royal Naval Troopship used in Hong Kong as the depot ship; she was scuttled just off Wan Chai on 18 December 1941. Subsequently smaller ships, M.T.B.'s, etc., used the name H.M.S. Tamar as their Accounting Base.
SPERRING	Godfrey A	No further information currently available
STONE	Harry Alfred	Leading Aircraftman 1235492, 271 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (Transport Command). Took off from Down Ampney, Gloucestershire, flying in a Dakota III, serial number FL641, when his aircraft collided with Dakota FZ592 (which landed safely), during a formation flying exercise, and crashed near Blunsdon St Andrew near Swindon, Wiltshire 25 March 1944. Aged 33. Native of Redbourn, Herts. Son of Arthur and Ellen Stone; husband of Joan Edith Stone, of Redbourn. Buried in WELWYN GARDEN CITY (HATFIELD HYDE) BURIAL GROUND, Hertfordshire. Plot 17. Grave B 854. Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1944: STONE Harry Alfred of 33 Ver-road Redbourn Hertfordshire died 25 March 1944 at Swindon Wiltshire Administration Llandudno 11 July to Joan Edith Stone widow. Effects £520 2s. 1d.
STRUTT	Ivan	No further information currently available
STUBBS	Robert Langhorn	Corporal 5950934, 18th (5th Battalion, The Loyal Regiment) Regiment, Reconnaissance Corps. Killed between 5 February 1942 and 15 February 1942 during the Japanese Invasion of Singapore and Malaya. Aged 23. Born 1 April 1918, and resident, Hertfordshire. Son of Arthur and Annie Stubbs; husband of Elizabeth Stubbs, of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. In the 1939 Register he was a Van Man, resident with his parents, Arthur and Annie Stubbs, at 83 Ludwick Way, East Side, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City U.D., Hertfordshire. No known grave. Commemorated on SINGAPORE MEMORIAL, Krani War Cemetery, Singapore. Column 95.
SUMMERS	William [Charles]	Private 5831305, 2nd Battalion, Cambridgeshire Regiment. Died as a Japanese Prisoner of War 16 April 1945. Aged 29. Born 12 August 1916 in Somerset, resident Hertfordshire. Son of William Jabouz Summers and Sarah Ann Summers, of Eastleigh, Hampshire. In the 1939 Register he was a Surgic Dressings Spreader, single, resident with his parents, William J and Sarah A Summers, at 49 Knella Road, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City U.D., Hertfordshire. Buried in KANCHANABURI WAR CEMETERY, Thailand. Plot 8. Row J. Grave 43. Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1946: SUMMERS William Charles of 15 Longmore-gardens Welwyn Garden, City Hertfordshire died 16 April 1945 on war service Probate London 1 August to William Jabez Summers aircraft worker. Effects £255 19s. 2d.
SWEENEY	Terence James	Major 193884, 1st Battalion (The London Irish Rifles), Royal Ulster Rifles. Died as a Prisoner of War in Italy. 5 September 1944. Aged 30. Born London N., resident Hertfordshire. Son of James and Flossie Caroline Sweeney; husband of Eileen Henrietta Sweeney, of London. In the 1921 census he was aged 7, born Tottenham, London, son of James and Flossie Caroline Sweeney, resident 21, Abbotsford Avenue, Tottenham, Middlesex. Buried in GRADARA WAR CEMETERY, Italy. Plot II. Row B. Grave 34. Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1945: SWEENEY Terence James of 27 Goblins-green Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire died 5 September 1944 on war service Probate Llandudno 13 June to James Sweeney caretaker. Effects £685 17s. 9d.
TAYLOR	Albert Collins	No further information currently available
THOMAS	Alan Cedric	No further information currently available
THOMAS	Douglas [Gwynne]	Steward LT/JX 199717, H.M. Trawler Revello, Royal Naval Patrol Service. Died in Portsmouth Harbour, Portsmouth, Hampshire, 10 March 1941. Aged 23. Born 15 December 1917 either Port Talbot or Aberavon, Glamorganshire. Son of William Daniel and Ellen Louisa Thomas, of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. In the 1921 census he was aged 3, born Port Talbot, Glamorganshire, Wals, son of William Daniel and Ellen Louisa Thomas, resident 25, Handside Lane, Welwyn, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. In the 1939 Register he was an Audit Clerk, resident with his parents, William D and Ellen L Thomas, at 5 Meadow Green, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City U.D., Hertfordshire. Buried in HASLAR ROYAL NAVAL CEMETERY, Hampshire. Plot E. Row 57. Grave 16.
TOPPLE	John [Edward] aka Jack	Warrant Officer (Air Gunner) 1874884, 99 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (India/Burma Command). Flying out of the Cocos Islands in a Liberator BVI, serial number EW236, he was presumed killed when his aircraft was lost without trace over the Bay of Bengal in bad weather when returning from a supply flight to POW camps in Singapore 6 October 1945. Aged 21. Native of Welwyn Garden City, Herts. Son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Topple, of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. bbs; husband of Elizabeth Stubbs, of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. No known grave. Commemorated on SINGAPORE MEMORIAL, Krani War Cemetery, Singapore. Column 449. Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1948: TOPPLE John Edward of 22 Sandpit-road Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire died on or since 6 October 1945 on war service Administration London 5 November to Herbert Topple process worker. Effects £264 19s. 4d.
TURLAND	Phillip Richard	[Listed as Philip Ramsey TURLAND on CWGC] Temporary Acting Sub-Lieuteant (A) (Pilot), 761 Squadron, H.M.S. Dipper, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. Flying out of Henstridge, Dorset in a Seafire LIIC, serial number LR655, he was killed when his aircraft spun 2 miles northwest of Glastonbury, Somerset, during a formation flight 13 November 1944. Aged 25. Born 9 June 1919. Son of Henry Francis Turland, and of Emma Turland, of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. In the 1921 census he was aged 1, born Northampton, Northamptonshire, son of Emma Turland father not present, resident Whittlebury, Northamptonshire. In the 1939 Register he was a Junior Engineering Assistant Welwyn Garden City U.D.C., single, resident with his widowed mother, Emma Turland, at 22 Barnfield Road, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City U.D., Hertfordshire. Buried in HENSTRIDGE (ST. NICHOLAS) CHURCHYARD, Somerset.
WADE	Laurie	Able Seaman P/67075, H.M.M.G.B. 91, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve (S.A.). Died at sea 11 September 1942. Aged 22. Son of Richard B. Wade, and of Henrietta J. Wade (nee May), of Durban, Natal, South Africa. Buried in WELWYN GARDEN CITY (HATFIELD HYDE) BURIAL GROUND, Herrtfordshire. Plot 18. Grave B 759.
WARD	Alan	probably Harry Alan WARD, Corporal 10602994, 15th (Scottish) Regiment, Reconnaissance Corps, Royal Armoured Corps (R.A.C.). Killed in action in North-West Europe 17 July 1944. Aged 24. Son of William and Beatrice Ward; husband of Olive Winifred (nee Hollingsworth) Ward, of Welwyn, Hertfordshire, married January to March Quarter 1942 in Hatfield Registration District, Hertfordshire. In the 1921 census he was aged 1, born Codicote, Hertfordshire, son of William and Beatrice K Ward, resident Codicote, Welwyn, Hertfordshire. Buried in ST. MANVIEU WAR CEMETERY, CHEUX, Calvados, France. Plot VI. Row B. Grave 18.
WARD	Nelson Ernest	Lance Corporal 5960139, 1st Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Died of wounds 13 August 1944. Aged 21. Born 31 January 1923 in Middlesex, resident Hertfordshire. Son of Frederick George and Elizabeth Rose Ward, of Whetstone, Middlesex. In the 1939 Register he was a Domestic Servant, single, resident with his parents Frederick G and Elizabeth R Ward, at The Woodman P.H., Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City U.D., Hertfordshire. Buried in ST. CHARLES DE PERCY WAR CEMETERY, Calvados, France. Plot VIII. Row A. Grave 3.
WETTONE	Albert Henry	Warrant Officer (Navigator) 1151961, 605 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Flying out of Manston, Kent, in a Mosquito FBVI, serial number NS941, he was killed in action when his aircraft was lost during an intruder sortie to Coulommieres 8 June 1944. Aged 23. Native of Baildon, Yorks. Son of Albert and Winifred Constance Wettone, of Baildon, Yorkshire. In the 1921 census he was newborn, born Richmond, Surrey, son of Albert and Winifred Constance, resident 231, Ealing Road, Brentford, Old Brentford, Middlesex. In the Electoral Registers 1928-1930 he was resident Homer Field, Welwyn Garden City, resident with his mother Winifred Constance Wettone. Buried in VILLENEUVE-ST. GEORGES OLD COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Val de Marne, France. Grave 100.
WILKINSON	William	Lance Bombardier 1061040, 23 Searchlight Regiment, Royal Artillery. Died in United Kingdom 29 August 1947. Son of Thomas and Mary Wilkinson; husband of Mary Eileen Every (nee Stubbins) Wilkinson, of Welwyn Garden City, married October to December Quarter 1940 in Hatfield Registration District, Hertfordshire. Buried in WELWYN GARDEN CITY (HATFIELD HYDE) BURIAL GROUND, Hertfordshire. Plot 15. Grave B 622.
WILLIAMS	Adrian Morgan	Aircraftman 1st Class 1201833, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Died 19 March 1942. Aged 26. Son of Evan and Elvira Williams; husband of Phyllis Evelyn Williams, of Welwyn Garden City. Buried in WELWYN GARDEN CITY (HATFIELD HYDE) BURIAL GROUND, Hertfordshire. Plot 15. Grave B 625.
WILLIAMS	Lynn	Ordinary Seaman C/JX 318489, H.M.S. Harvester, Royal Navy. Died at sea 11 March 1943. Aged 19. Born 26 June 1923 in Tonyefail, Glamorganshire. Son of Thomas and Gertrude Williams, of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. No known grave. Commemorated on CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL, Kent. Panel 70, Column 3.
WILMOT	William [John Joseph]	[Spelt WILLMOTT on memorial] Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic P/KX 93764, H.M.S. Aurora, Royal Navy. Died of Melaena in Wellhouse Hospital, Barnet, Hertfordshire, 6 August 1947. Aged 27. Boprn 14 March 1920 in Stanborough, Hertfordshire. Son of John and Ivy Wilmot, of Welwyn Garden City; husband of Doris Audrey (Nee Watts) Wilmot, of Welwyn, married April to June Quarter 1942 in Hatfield Registration District, Hertfordshire. In the 1921 he was aged 1, born Hatfield, Hertfordshire, son of John and Ivy May Wilmot, resident Stanborough, Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. Buried in DIGSWELL (ST. JOHN) CHURCHYARD, Hertfordshire. Special Memorial.
WOOD	John	No further information currently available
YARDLEY	Herbert Lawrence	Leading Aircraftman 1180663, 243 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (Far East Command). Died during the Japanese invasion of Singapore 15 February 1942. Aged 25. Born 22 March 1916. Son of Henry Herbert and Letty Ruby Yardley, of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. In the 1939 Register he was Statistical Clerk - Advert, single, resident with his parents, Henry H and Letty R Yardley, at 48, Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City U.D., Hertfordshire. Based at Kallang, Singapore. No known grave. Commemorated on SINGAPORE MEMORIAL, Krani War Cemetery, Singapore. Column 417.
YEOMANS	Kenneth Victor aka Ken	Trooper 7959922, 110th (5th Battalion, The Border Regiment) Regiment, Royal Armoured Corps. Died as a result of an accident in United Kingdom 21 May 1943. Aged 20. Born 14 September 1922. Son of Clement V. Yeomans and Margaret H. Yeomans; husband of Doreen (nee Godsafe) Yeomans, of Welwyn Garden City, married October to December Quarter 1942 in Hatfield Registration District, Hertfordshire. In the 1939 Register he was an Emery c/Stn maker, single, resident with his parents at 23, Mill Green Road, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City U.D., Hertfordshire. Buried in WELWYN GARDEN CITY (HATFIELD HYDE) BURIAL GROUND, Hertfordshire. Plot 17. Grave B 844.
NORTHERN IRELAND
MARSHALL	Matthew [Edward]	Private 24763883, 3 Parachute Regiment. Killed on 18 November 1989 when he was blown up in a Land Rover near Mayobridge, Newry, County Down, as it drove over an IRA landmine detonated by two men who escaped on a stolen motorcycle. Aged 21. Born 2 July 1968. Buried in NEW SOUTHGATE CEMETERY, London N11. Grave 151.

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