Private 6779, 2nd Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action 2 July 1916. Aged 34. Born and resident Wolverton, Buckinghamshire, enlisted London. Son of Joseph and Kate Abbott, of 32, Cambridge St., Wolverton, Bucks. Baptised 19 March 1882 in St George, Wolverton, Buckinghamshire, son of Joseph and Kate Allen Elizabeth Abbott, resident Wolverton, Buckinghamshire. Employed as Brake Fitter in the Carriage and Wagon Department at Eastleigh Station. Buried in CERISY-GAILLY MILITARY CEMETERY, Somme, France. Plot II. Row M. Grave 6.

Private 5254, 2nd Battalion, Devonshire Regiment. Died 24 January 1918. Aged 37. Son of William Ackland, of Knowle, Braunton, Devon, and the late Eliza Ackland; husband of Gertrude Ellen (nee Fewins) Ackland, of 104, East John St., Newtown, Exeter, married St. Matthew, Exeter, 18 October 1905, four sons. In the 1891 census he was aged 10, born Devon, a scholar, son of William Ackland (a widower), resident Knowl, Braunton, Barnstaple, Devon. In the 1911 census he was aged 29, born Braunton, a Farm Labourer, married to gertrude with two sons, resident Knowle Braunton Devon, Braunton, Devon. Employed as Coalman. Discharged from military service 2 September 1915 at Exeter under King's Regulations Paragraph 392 (xvi), wounded in the spine by a shell 9 May 1915, suffered paraplegia, no longer physically fit for service. Re-enlisted 6 May 1911 for 4 years as a Reservist. Originally attested 16 December 1898, aged 18, a Farm Labourer, resident Braunton, Barnstaple, Devon, height 5 feet 4½ inches, weigth 121 lbs, chest 34 inches. fresh complexion, blue eyes, fair hair, religious denomination Church of England, discharged at termination of period of servide 15 December 1910. Issued Silver badge no. 43125 22 January 1917. Buried in EXETER HIGHER CEMETERY, Devon. Grave 165.

Second Corporal WR/263605, Railway Operating Division, Royal Engineers. Died in Italy 8 November 1918. (D.G.T.). Aged 21. Born and enlisted Kingston-On-Thames, Surrey. Only son of Mrs. A. J. Adams, of 2, Ashdown Rd., Kingston-on-Thames. In the 1901 census he was aged 3, born Kingston-on-Thames, Surrey, son of William and Ada Adams, resident 2, Ashdown Road, Kingston on Thames, Kingston, Surrey. Employed as Clerk in Traffic Department, Superintendent of Lines Office. Buried in ARQUATA SCRIVIA COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Italy. Plot I. Row F. Grave 7.

Rifleman 6061, 1st Battalion, Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own), formerly Private 8337, 12th (Prince of Wales's Royal) Lancers. Died of wounds 16 June 1917. Born and resident Clewer, Berkshire, enlisted Reading. Employed as Platelayer in Engineers Department at Datchet. Baptised 2 April 1893 in Clewer, Berkshire, son of William Benjamin and Edith Harriet Adey. In the 1901 census he was aged 9, born Clewer, Berkshire, a scholar, son of William and Edith Adey, resident Cottages, 2, Clewer New Town, Clewer Without, Windsor, Berkshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 18, a Farm Labourer, born Clewer, berkshire, son of William B and Edith Adey, resident 1, Adeys Cottages, Clewer New Town, Clewer, Clewer Within, Berkshire. Buried in ST. NICOLAS BRITISH CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot II. Row A. Grave 5.

Gunner. Employed as Engine Cleaner in Locomotive Department at Dorchester.

Private 1193, 2nd Battalion, East ASurrey Regiment. Killed in action 25 April 1915. Aged 20. Son of Alfred and Mary Elizabeth Aldridge, of 17, Skelbrook St., Earlsfield, London. Baptised 7 April 1895 in Byfleet, Surrey, son of Alfred and Mary Elizabeth Aldridge. Employed as Messenger in the Traffic Department, Waterloo. Born Byflect, Surrey, enlisted Wandsworth, Surrey. In the 1901 census he was aged 6, born Byfleet, Surrey, son of Alfred and Elizabeth Aldridge, resident 18, Coliston Road, Wandsworth, London & Surrey. No known grave. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 34.

Rifleman 331081 [331981 on SDGW], 1st/8th (T.F.) Battalion, Hampshire Regiment formerly 2786, Hampshire Regiment. Killed in action in Palestine 2 November 1917. Aged 21. Born and resident Poole, Dorset, enlisted Ringwood, Hampshire. Birth registered in the October to December Quarter 1896 in Poole Registration District, Dorset; mother's maiden name Phillips. Son of Mr. S. F. and Mrs. F. Allen, of 14, Heckford Rd., Longfleet, Poole, Dorset. In the 1911 census he was aged 14, born Poole, Dorset, an Errand Boy for an Upholsters, son of Samuel and Fanny Allen, resident 14, Hickford Road, Poole, Dorset. Employed as Porter in Traffic Department at Ringwood. No known grave. Commemorated on JERUSALEM MEMORIAL, Israel and Palestine (including Gaza). Panels 26 to 29.

Gunner 138098, 26th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery formerly 1910, hampshire, Royal Garrison Artillery. Died of bronchial pneumonia at 12 General Hospital, Rouen 4 November 1918. Aged 27. Husband of Frances Eva Andrews, of 3, Lime Avenue, Middle Rd., Sholing, Southampton. Born Leckford, Hampshire, enlisted Southampton 4 November 1915, aged 25 years 11 months, a Labourer, height 5 feet 9¾ inches, chest 33½ inches. In the 1891 census he was aged under 1 year, born Hampshire, son of Benjamin and Sarah Andrews, resident High Street, Leckford, Stockbridge, Hampshire. In the 1901 census he was aged 10, born Leckford, Hampshire, son of Benjamin Andrews (a widower), resident Longstock, Stockbridge, Hampshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 20, born leckford, Hampshire, a Domestic gardener, baording at Post Office, Leckford, Stockbridge, Hampshire. Employed as Labourer at Locomotive Department, Eastleigh. Buried in ST. SEVER CEMETERY EXTENSION, ROUEN, Seine-Maritime, France. Section S. Plot III. Row H. Grave 2.

Lance Corporal 7791, 2nd Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Killed in action 3rd September 1916 in France & Flanders. Aged 27. Born Salsibury, Wiltshire, enlisted Winchester, Hampshire, resident Eastleigh, Hampshire. Son of John and Sarah Ann Annetts, of 66, Kingston Deverill, Bath. Native of Horton Heath, Eastleigh, Hants. In the 1911 census he was aged 22, born Salsibury, Wiltshire, with the military overseas, in Lyonberg, Cape of Good Hope, unmarried, 2nd Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. In the 1901 census he was aged 11, born Wiltshire. son of John and Sarah Annetts, resident Sandy Lane, Lake, Stoke Park, Winchester, Hampshire. Winchester, Hampshire. Orignally enlisted 20 September 1906 at Eastleigh, aged 17 years 10 months, as Private 1637, 'K' Company, 3td Battalion, Hampshire Regiment, born Swallowcliffe, Salsibury, Hampshire, resident Horton Heath, Eastelight, Hampshiree, civil occupation Market Gardener, height 5 feet 23/8 inches, weight 104 lbs, chest 32 inches, fresh complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, religious denomination Church of England. Transferred to main Hampshire Regiment 13 June 1907. Son of John Annetts of Hamley Farm, Hortonheath, Eastleigh, Hampshire, brother of Arthur, Thomas, William, Ivy, Edward, and Albert . Employed as a Labourer in the Locomotive Department at Eastleigh. Buried in LONSDALE CEMETERY, AUTHUILE, Somme, France. Plot V. Row L. Grave 5.

Private 29217, No. 1 Company, 2nd Battalion, Grenadier Guards. Killed in action 27 August 1918. Aged 20. Born Kingston, Hampshire, 29 April 1898, enlisted Portsmouth. Son of William Edmund and Beatrice Sophia Arnold, of 61, Newcome Rd., Fratton, Portsmouth. Baptised Southsea, St Bartholomew, Hampshire. 12 June 1898, son of Willie Edmund and Beatrice Sophia Arnold, resident Hampton Lodge, Tabot Road, Southsea. In the 1901 census he was aged 2, born Portm,south, Hampshire, son of Willie and Beatrice Arnold, resident 61, Newcome Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 13, born Southsea, Portsmouth, a school boy, son of Willie Edmond and Beatrice Sophia Arbold, resident 61, Newcome Road, Kingston, Portsmouth, Hampshire. Employed as Engine Cleaner at the Locomotive Department at Fratton. Buried in MORY ABBEY MILITARY CEMETERY, MORY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot V. Row D. Grave 16.

[Listed as ATTER in St Paul’s Cathedral Service Book] Private G/8701, 7th Battalion, East Surrey Regiment. Killed in action 13 August 1916. Born Wimbledon, Surrey, enlisted London. Husband of Ellen Elizabeth aka Nellie (nee Mist) Arter, of 28, Marsh farm Road, Twickenham, married in January to March Quarter 1915 in Brentford Registration District, Middlesex. Son of Ann Arter, of 1, Cowdrey Road, Wimbledon. London S.W. 19. Employed as Carriage Cleaner in Traffic Department at Twickenham. In the 1901 census he was aged 15, born Wimbledon, Surrey, an Errand Boy at a Printing Works, son of John and Anne Arter, resident 24, Tennyson Road, Wimbledon, Kingston, Surrey. In the 1911 census he was aged 24, born Wimbledon, Surrey, with the military overseas in Bhamo, Private 2nd Battalion, East Surrey Regiment. Enlisted 1906 Kingston-Upon-Thames, aged 20 years 2 months, a Carman by trade, unmarried, height 5 feet 7 inches, weight 133 lbs, chest 36 inches, fresh complexion, blue eyes, fair hair. Suffered Malaria 13 to 26 February 1910. Post Malarial debility 21 to 25 March 1910. Embarked France 17 March 1916, to Unit 29 March 1916, missing 13 August 1916. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 6 B and 6 C.

Private 204103, 8th Battalion, East Surrey Regiment. Missing presumed killed in action 12 October 1917. Aged 21. Born Lambeth, Surrey. Son of Minnie Ash and the late George Ash, of 3, Prospect Crescent, Whitton, Twickenham; Middlesex. In the 1911 census he was aged 13, born South Lambeth, a scholar, son of George and Minnie Emma Ash, resident 7 Prospect Crescent, Twickenham, Middlesex. Employed as Porter in Traffic Department at Twickenham. Enlisted Twickenham, Middlesex 26 November 1916, aged 18 years 210 days, civil occupation Porter L.W.R., height 5 feet 8½ inches, weight 140lbs, chest 32 inches. No known grave. Commemorated on TYNE COT MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 79 to 80.

Private 7058, 1st Battalion, Prince Albert's (Somerset Light Infantry). Died of wounds 20 December 1914. Aged 30. Born Sherborne, Dorset, resident Hindon, Wiltshire, enlisted Cardiff. Son of Frederick and Elizabeth Ashford, of Purse Caundle, Sherborne, Dorset; husband of Gaina Agneta W. Fowler (formerly Ashford, nee Henry), of 110, Junction Rd., Andover, Hants, married in the July to September Quarter 1908 in Andover Registration District, Hampshire. Railway employee (porter and R. guard). In the 1911 census he was aged 26, born Pense Caundle, Dorset, a Porter, married to Gaina (nee Hindy), with one son, resident Limbury Villas, the Laurels, Junction Road, Andover, Hampshire. Employed as Porter & Relief Guard in Traffic Department at Andover Junction. Buried in BAILLEUL COMMUNAL CEMETERY, NORD, Nord, France. Row E. Grave 10.

Private 245484, 1st/2nd (City of London) Battalion (Royal Fusiliers), London Regiment formerlyu 684153, 22nd Battalion, London Regiment. Killed in action 28 March 1918. Born, resident and enlisted Battersea. In the 1911 census he was aged 23, born Battersea, London, a Porter, son of Alice Ann Ashley (a widow), resident 6 Maysoule Road, Plough Road, Battersea, London & Surrey. In the 1901 census he was aged 13, born Battersea, Middlesex, an inmate at 29, Guildford Road, Lambeth, London & Surrey. Employed as Carriage Cleaner in Traffic Department at Waterloo. No known grave. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 9.

Pioneer 46261, 86th Field Company, Royal Engineers. Died of wounds at Gallipoli 24 August 1915. Aged 21. Born and enlisted Bournemouth. Son of Mr. F. W. and Mrs. E. B. Atkins, of 6 Clarendon Rd., Christchurch, Hampshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 17, born Bournemouth, Hampshire, a Gardener, son of Frederick William and Emily Blanche Atkins, resident 6 Clarendon Road Christchurch, Christchurch, Hampshire & Dorset. Employed as Engine Cleaner in Locomotive Department at Bournemouth. No known grave. Commemorated on HELLES MEMORIAL, Turkey (including Gallipoli). Panel 24 to 26 or 325 to 328.

[Listed as Private.] Corporal 330018, 1st/8th (T.F.) Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Killed in action in Palestine 19 April 1917. Aged 29. Born and resident Whitwell, Isle of Wight. Son of R. L. Attrill, of Berryl Farm, Whitwell, Ventnor, Isle of Wight. Baptised 22 January 1888 in Whitwell, Hampshire, son of Robert Leonard and Alice Atrill. In the 1901 census he was aged 13, born Whitwell, Isle of Wight, son of Robert L Attrill (a widower), resident Berryl Cottages, Godshill, Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight & Hampshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 23, born Godshill, a Caroenter, son of Robert Leonard Attrill (a widower), resident Berryl Farm near Whitwell, Godshill, Isle of Wight & Hampshire. Employed as Labourer in Engineers Department at Ryde. Buried in GAZA WAR CEMETERY, Israel and Palestine (including Gaza). Plot Xxi. Row G. Grave 8.

Private 204079, 1st/4th (T.F.) Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Killed in action in Mesopotamia 24 February 1917. Aged 20. Born Leatherhead, Surrey, enlisted Southampton. Son of John and Annie Bailey, of 37, Northumberland Rd., Southampton. In the 1911 census he was aged 14, born leatherhead, Surrey, son of John and Annie Bailey, resident 366, Priory Road, St Denys, Southampton, Portswood, Hampshire. Employed as Porter in Goods Department at Southampton. No known grave. Commemorated on BASRA MEMORIAL, Iraq. Panel 21 and 63.

Private 15114, 2nd Battalion, Grenadier Guards. Killed in action 2 August 1915. Aged 21. Born and enlisted Hounslow, Middlesex. Employed as Labourer in Engineers Department at Clapham Junction. Birth registered in the April to June Quarter 1894 in the Brentford Registration District, Middlesex; mother's maiden name 'Heath'. Son of Minnie E. Baker, of 31, Belgrave Rd., Hounslow, and the late B. Baker. In the 1901 census he was aged 7, born Hounslow, Middlesex, son of Benjamin and Minnie Baker, resident 3, Wellington Road Castle Place, Heston, Brentford, Middlesex. In the 1911 census he was aged 18, born Hounslow, Middlesex, Private, Grenadier Guards, resident Barracks, Caterham, Surrey. Buried in GUARDS CEMETERY, WINDY CORNER, CUINCHY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot I. Row A. Grave 4.

[Not listed in St Paul’s Cathedral Service Book]. Employed as Labourer in the Engineers Department, Eastleigh Hampshire. Birth registered in the July to September Quarter 1892 in the Wareham Resistration District, Dorset; mother's maiden name 'Bartlett'. In the 1911 census he was aged 18, born Wareham, Dorset, a Plumber's Assistant, son of Samuel Deaker and Victoria Baker, resident 5, Weston Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire. Joined the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants at Eastleigh 28 March 1912.

[Listed in Railway documents as 3rd Battalion] Private 241838, 2nd/5th (T.F.) Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Died on service in Egypt 25 October 1917. Aged 29. Born Portsmouth, resident Ryde, Isle of Wight, enlisted Newport, Isle of Wight. Husband of Emma L. (nee King) Ball, of Myrtle Cottage, Bettesworth Rd., Ryde, Isle of Wight, married January to March Quarter 1916 in the Siel of Wight Registration District, Hampshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 23, born Portsmouth, Hampshire, a Blacksmith's Striker, son of Henry and Annie Ball, resident 30, Surrey Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight & Hampshire. Employed as Striker in Engineers Department at Ryde. A member of the National Union of Railwaymen as a Smith's Mate in the Ryde, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, branch, joined 27 November 1915. Buried in DEIR EL BELAH WAR CEMETERY, Israel and Palestine (including Gaza). Section D. Grave 59.

Able Seaman 198232, H.M.S. Viknor, Royal Navy. Killed or died by means other than disease, accident or enemy action 13 January 1915. Born Hampstead, London 1882. HSon of George Bampton. Husband of Clara Rose (nee Luxton) Bampton, of 24 Lennox Bldge, Wandsworth Road, London. S.W., married 6 April 1909 in Ilfracombe, Devon. Employed as Brigade Fireman in the Engineers Department at Nine Elms. Member of National Union of Railwaymen, joined Nine Elms 2 Branch 19 July 1914 as a Brigade Fireman, Railway Workers. No known grave. Commemorated on PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Hampshire. Panel 7.

Corporal. Employed as Labourer in Docks and Marine Department at Southampton.

Private 23031, 5th Battalion, Duke of Edinburgh's (Wiltshire Regiment). Died of wounds in Mesopotamia 20 February 1917. Aged 21. Born Eastleigh, Hampshire, resident Sutton, Surrey, enlisted Winchester. Brother of Mr. G. W. Barlow, of 12, Vale Rd., Sutton, Surrey. In the 1911 census he was aged 15, an Apprentice Coach Trimmer, born Eastleigh, Hampshire, son of george Barlow (a widower - Budget Trimmer L S W), resident 78, Desborough Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire. Employed as Apprentice in Carriage and Wagon Department at Eastleigh. Buried in AMARA WAR CEMETERY, Iraq. Plot XXVI. Row B. Grave 8.

Trooper 2151, 2 Corps, Household Battalion. Presumed killed in action on or since 11 May 1917. Born Richmond. Next of kin his mother, Eliza Edith Barnes, of 76, Tolworth Park Road, Surbiton later 1, Kingsmead Avenue, Worcster Park Road, Surrey. In the 1911 census he was aged 16, born Richmond, Surrey, son of Eliza Edith Barnes (a widow), resident Rosendale, Victoria Park, Andover, Hampshire. In the 1901 censsu he was listed as Ernest G Barnes, aged 6, born Richmond, Surrey, resident with his aunt, Ellen Barnes, at 62, Oxford Avenue, Southampton, Southampton St Mary, Hampshire. Attested 30 November 1915 at Kingston-Upon-Thames, aged 20 years 8 months. Resident 76, Tolworth Park Road, Surbiton, civil occupation Clerk (S.W. Railway), unmarried,height 5 feet 11¾ inches, weight 147 lbs, chest 36½ inches. To Army Reserve 1 December 1915, mobilized 12 December 1916, posted Household Battalion 26 March 1917. Embarked Southampton 26 March 1917, disemabrked Havre 27 March 1917. Employed as Clerk in Engineers Department at Waterloo. No known grave. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 1.

Note: The Household Battalion was formed at Knightsbridge Barracks on 1 September 1916 as an infantry battalion with personnel from the Household Cavalry Reserve Regiments; on 9 November 1916 they went to France and were assigned on 17 November 1916 to the 10th Brigade, 4th Division. On 10 February 1918 they were disbanded in France sending drafts to Household Cavalry and Foot Guards.

Private. Employed as Labourer in Engineers Department at Waterloo.

Private 13162, 8th Battalion, Princess Charlotte of Wales's (Royal Berkshire Regiment). Killed in action 28 December 1915. Aged 19. Born and resident Windsor, enlisted Reading. Son of Richard and Elizabeth Bartlett, of 11, Duke Street, Windsor. Birth register in the Janaury to March Quarter 1894 in Windsor Registration District, Berkshire; mothers maiden name 'Oakley'. Employed as Office Porter in Traffic Department at Windsor. Joined the National Union of Railwaymen 29 January 1914 as an Office Porter in the Windsor Branch. Buried in MAZINGARBE COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Grave 44.

Private 203966, 1st/4th (T.F.) Battalion, Duke of Edinburgh's (Wiltshire Regiment) formerly 240210, Hampshire Regiment. Killed in action in Egypt 19 September 1918. Aged 28. Resident and enlisted Southampton. Husband of Margaret Emma (nee Cassell) Barton, of 3, Argyle Rd., Southampton, married October to December Quarter 1906 in the Southampton Registrationm District, Hampshire. In the 1901 census he was aged 13, born Southampton, Hampshire, son of John and Maria Barton, resident 115, St Marys Road, Southampton, Southampton St Mary, Hampshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 23, born Southampton, a Labourer at a Coppers, married to Margaret, resident with his cousin at 3 Argyle Road Southampton, St Mary, Hampshire. Employed as Permanent Way Labourer in Docks and Marine Department at Southampton. No known grave. Commemorated on JERUSALEM MEMORIAL, Israel and Palestine (including Gaza). Panel 42.

Gunner 170365, 193rd Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. Died from cerebro spinal menigistis 23 January 1919. Aged 33. Born Amport, Hampshire, resident Southampton, Hampshire. Son of William and Jane Batchelor; husband of Winifred (nee Purdey) Batchelor, of 9, Rockstone Place, Southampton formerly of Violet Cottage, 47, Ashtree Road, Bitterne Park, Southampton, married at Sway 18 November 1915. Employed as Checker in Goods Department at Southampton. Attested 7 December 1915 at Southampton, aged 30 years, resident 60, Priory Road, St Denys, Southampton, civil occupation Railway Checker (L & S W Railway), married, height 5 feet 7¼ inches, weight 154 lbs, chest 36 inches. Buried in AUBERCHICOURT BRITISH CEMETERY, Nord, France. Plot I. Row AA. Grave 8.

Private 1849, 7th Battalion, East Surrey Regiment. Killed in action 30 November 1917. Born Wimborne, Dorset, resident New Malden, Surrey, enlisted Kingston-On-Thames, Surrey. Employed as Carman in Traffic Department at Kingston. No known grave. Commemorated on CAMBRAI MEMORIAL, LOUVERVAL, Nord, France. Panel 6.

Private 17076, 12th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers. Killed in action 14th September 1916 in Salonika. Born 27 January 1897, and enlisted, Wimbledeon, Surrey. Employed as Number Taker in the Goods Department at Nine Elms. Birth registered in the January to March Quarter 1897 in Wandswoth Registration District, London; mother's surname 'Parmiter'. Educated Merton Church of England School (boys), Merton, Surrey, admitted 8 June 1904, left 21 September 1906 for a new school, son of John Charles Batho, resident Sidney Road, Merton. In the 1911 census he was aged 15, born London, an Errand Boy, son of John Charles and Nellie Batho, resident 7, Harcourt Road, Wimbledon, Surrey. Attested 31 August 1914 at Wimbledeon, Surrey, aged 19 years 3 months, a Porter by trade. Height 5ft 4½ inches, weight 111 pounds, chest 34½ inches, hazel eyes, mid brown hair, dark complexion. Commemorated on the DOIRAN MEMORIAL, Greece.

Private 42330, 1st Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, formerly 257927, Army Service Corps. Died of wounds 21st November 1917 in France & Flanders. Born South Lambeth, Surrey, 1 December 1896, enlisted Battersea, Middlesex. Birth registered in the March to June Quarter 1883 in the Lambeth Registration District, London; mother's maiden name 'Damen'. In the 1901 census he was aged 17, an Assistant in a Grocers, son of William and Emily Batt , resident 182, Wandsworth Road, Lambeth, London & Surrey. In the 1911 census he was aged 27, born South Lambeth, London, a Shop Assistant in a Grocers, son of William Batt (a widower), resident 166, Wandsworth Road S W, Lambeth, London & Surrey. Educated Putney St Mary's School (boys), Putney, Surrey, admitted 3 May 1910, left 25 November 1910 of age, son of William Batt, of 9 Bigg's Row, Putney, previously attend Parkwalk School, Chelsea. Employed as Labourer in Engineers Department at Waterloo. Buried in GOUZEAUCOURT NEW BRITISH CEMETERY, Nord, France. Plot III. Row A. Grave 9.

Lance Corporal 4708, 1st/4th (T.F.) Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Died at sea 30 June 1916. Aged 22. Born Otterbourne, Hampshire, enlisted Eastleigh, Hampshire. Son of Mrs. Elizabeth A. Batten, of 277, Market St., Eastleigh, Hants. In the 1911 census he was aged 17, born Otterbourne, Hampshire, son of Elizabeth Ann Battenn (a widow), boarding at 124 Chamberlayne Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire. Baptised 29 April 1894 in Otterbourne, Hampshire, resident Otterbourne, Hampshire, son of Joshua Harry and Elizabeth Ann Batten. Employed as Labourer in Carriage and Wagon Department at Eastleigh. Member of National Union of Railwaymen as a Labourer at the Eastleigh 2, Hampshire, branch, joined 15 November 1913. No known grave. Commemorated on BASRA MEMORIAL, Iraq. Panel 21 and 63.

Acting Sergeant 554027, 511th Field Company, Royal Engineers. Died of wounds 21 September 1917 in France & Flanders. Aged 35. Enlisted Victoria Park, Middlesex, resident Merton, Surrey. Son of John and Louisa Bayles; husband of Nellie Bayles, of 4, Watery Lane, Merton Park, London. Awarded the Military Medal (M.M.). In the 1891 census he was aged 9, born Surrey, a scholar, son of John and Lousia Bayles, resident Tyneham Road, Battersea, Wandsworth, London & Surrey. In the 1901 census he was aged 19, born London, a Joiner (Wood), son of John and Louisa Bayles, resident 59, Tyneham Road, Battersea, Wandsworth, London & Surrey. In the 1911 census he was aged 29, born Battersea, Surrey, a Carpenter, married to Nellie with a son and daughter, resident 20 Shelton Road Merton Park S.W., Merton, Surrey & London. Employed as Carpenter in Engineers Department at Wimbledon. Buried in DOZINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot V. Row D. Grave 22.

Rifleman / Private 535044, 15th (County of London) Battalion (Prince of Wales' Own Civil Service Rifles), London Regiment posted 9th Battalion, London Regiment. Died of wounds 1 May 1918. Aged 19. Born and resident Long Ditton, enlisted Kingston-On-Thames. Son of John and Bessie Ellen Beale, of Long Ditton, Surrey. In the 1911 census he was aged 12, born Long Ditton, Surrey, at school, son of John and Bessie Ellen Beale, resident 3, Wyndham Cottages, the Rushett, Long Ditton, Surrey. Employed as Clerk in Goods Department at Nine Elms. Buried in BOIS-GUILLAUME COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Seine-Maritime, France . Row D. Grave 198.

Acting Lance Corporal 510388, 58th Signal Company Royal Engineers. Killed in action 15 May 1917. Born Wonford, Devon 3 May 1880. Enlisted Exter. Birth registered in the April to June Quarter 1880 in Exeter Registration District, Devon. Educated Exeter, Rack Street Central School, admitted 7 November 1887, left 14 April 1890, son of John C Bealey, resident Friernhay Street, Exeter, previously educated at Dame's School. Educated Exeter Episcopal School, Devon, admitted 24 March 1890, left 19 December 1893 to start work, son of John Bealey. In the 1881 census he was under one year of age, son of John C and Maria R Bealey, resident 22, Friernhay Street, Exeter St Olave, Exeter, Devon. In the 1891 census he was aged 10, born Devon, a scholar, son of John C and Sarah C Bealey, resident Shooting Marsh Stile, St Thomas the Apostle, St Thomas, Devon. In the 1911 census he was aged 30, born Exeter, Devon, a Water Fitter L S W Railway, married to Daisy with one sonm and one daughter, resident 14 Morgans Buildings, Wonford, Heavitree, Devon. It appears that his mother died between 1881 and 1891 and his father remarried. Employed as Pipelayer in Engineers Department at Exmouth Junction. Member of the National Union of Railwaymen, Exeter Branch, joined 8 June 1913. No known grave. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 1.

Private 201849, 1st/4th (T.F.) Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Killed in action in Mesopotamia 24 February 1917. Born Sutton, Surrey, resident Ferndown, Wimborne, Dorset, enlisted Bournemouth. Baptised 18 February 1872 in Hambledon, Hampshire, son of Henry and Hester Beckett. In the 1901 census he was aged 29, born Hambledon, Hampshire, Labourer on Railway, son of Esther Beckett (a widow), resident Townfield Lane, Wickham, Fareham, Hampshire. In the January to March Quarter 1906 he married Grace Florence Allen in the Fareham Registration District, Hampshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 39, born Hambledon, Hampshire, a Plate Layer, married to Grace with three duaghters, resident Bridge Street, Wickham, Hampshire. Employed as Platelayer in Engineers Department at Wickham. No known grave. Commemorated on BASRA MEMORIAL, Iraq. Panel 21 and 63.

Private 88868, 59th Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. Killed in action 17 April 1918. Aged 26. Born Putney, London 13 November 1891, resident Putney, London.Son of George and Lucy Belson, of 12A, Olivette Street, Putney, London. Educated at Putney St Mary's School (boys), Surrey, admitted 1 May 1899, left 13 December 1905, son of George Belson, of 12 Olivette Street. In the 1911 census he was aged 19, born Putney, a Grocer's Assistant, son of George and Lucy Belson, resident 12a, Olivette Street, Putney S.W., Wandsworth, London & Surrey. Attested 29 March 1915 in Surbiton, aged 23 years 4 months, civilian trade Railway Porter, height 5 feet 6¼ inches, weight 9 stone 8 lbs, chest 34½ inches, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark ahir, religious denomination Church of England. Embarked Southampton 18 November 1916, disembarked Rouen 20 November 1916, posted to 59th Field Ambulance 28 November 1916. Employed as Carriage Cleaner in Traffic Department at Clapham Junction. Buried in LIJSSENTHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot XXVI. Row GG. Grave 2.

[E C on memorial] Private 121697, 8th Battalion, Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) formerly 86119, Middlesex Regiment. Killed in action 27 May 1918. Born ells, Somerset, enlisted Wimbledon. Baptised 16 October 1892, in St Thomas, Wells, Somerset, son of Harry (Leather Board Maker) and Elizabeth Frances Bendall, of St Thomas Street, Wells. Employed as Shunter in Goods Department at Nine Elms. No known grave. Commemorated on SOISSONS MEMORIAL, Aisne, France.

Private 24215, 1st Battalion, Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment). Killed in action 31 July 1917. Aged 27. Born Marlborough, Wiltshire, 26 July 1895, resident Ashford, enlisted Staines. Son of Arthur and Mary Ann Bennett, of "Sharpthorne", 4, Adelaide Rd., Ashford, Middlesex. Baptised 29 May 1898 in Burbage, Witlshire, son of Arthuir (a Railway Porter) and Mary Ann Bennett, resident Burbage. In the 1901 census he was aged 5, born Wiltshire, son of Arthur and MAry A Bennett, resident Wolsey Road, Ashford, Staines, Middlesex & Surrey. In the 1911 census he was aged 15, born Burbage, Wiltshire, an Assistant, son of Arthur and Mary Ann Bennett, resident 2, Sharpethorne Villas, Adelaide Road, Ashford, Middlesex & Surrey. Employed as Porter in Traffic Department at Staines. No known grave. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 6 and 8.

Sapper 518413, 126th Field Company, Royal Engineers. Died of wounds 24 April 1918. Aged 21. Born and enlisted Eastleigh, Hampshire. Son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Bennett, of 185, High Street, Eastleigh, Hants. Birth registered in the April to June Quarter 1897 in South Stoneham Registration District, Hampshire. In the 1901 census he was aged 3, born Eastleigh, Hampshire, son of Henry and Fanny Bennett, resident 18, Derby Road, Eastleigh, South Stoneham, Hampshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 13, born Eastleigh, Hampshire, a School Newsboy, son of Henry and Fanny Bennett, resident 185, High Street, Eastleigh, Hampshire. Employed as Engine Cleaner in Locomotive Department at Eastleigh. Buried in LE CATEAU MILITARY CEMETERY, Nord, France. Plot I. Row B. Grave 72.

Lance Corporal 591167, 'A' Company, 2nd/18th (County of London) Battalion (London Irish Rifles). Killed in action in Egypt 23 December 1917. Aged 30. Born and resident Battersea, enlisted Chelsea. Husband of Mabel O. (nee Eames) Bennett, of 24, Warriner Gardens, Battersea Park, London, married April to June Quarter 1912 in Wandsworth Registration District, London. In the 1911 census he was aged 23, born Battersea S.W., Surrey, Clerk Lo S W Railway Service, son of Emmanuel and Leah Bennett, resident 38, Meyrick Road Battersea S.W., London & Surrey. In the 1901 census he was aged 13, born Bettersea, Middlesex, an Office Boy (Somerset House), son of Emmanuel and Leah Bennett, resident 110, Speke Road, Battersea, Wandsworth, London & Surrey. Employed as Clerk in Goods Department at Nine Elms. Buried in JERUSALEM WAR CEMETERY, Israel. Section T. Grave 43.

Private 18157, 12th Battalion, East Surrey Regiment. Killed in action 21 September 1917. Aged 28. Born Richmond, Surrey, enlisted Kingston-On-Thames, Surrey. Son of Arthur Benson, of 12, Lorne Road, Richmond; husband of Lilian Benson, of Chapel Cottages, Kew Foot Road, Richmond, Surrey. Employed as Labourer in Engineers Department at Wimbledon. No known grave. Commemorated on TYNE COT MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 79 to 80.

Sergeant 3/4867, 12th (Service) Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Died of fever in the Balkans 17 January 1916. Aged 42. Born Weymouth, Dorset. Son of Julia and the late C. T. Besant, of 93, Duke's Road, St. Deny's; husband of Sarah Ann (nee Mantell) Besant, of 113, Manor Farm Rd., Bitterne Park, Southampton, married in the July to September Quarter 1910 in the Weymouth Registration District, Dorset. Baptised 16 August 1874 in Melcombe Regis, Dorset, son of Charles Thomas and Julia Jane Bessant, of Melcombe Regis, Dorset. In the 1881 census he was aged 6, born Weymouth, Dorset, a scholar, son of Charles and Julia Besant, resident 5, Nichols Road, Southampton St Mary, Southampton, Hampshire. In the 1891 census he was aged 16, born Dorset, a Clerk, son of Julia Besant (w widow), resident Cedar Road, South Stoneham, Hampshire. In the 1901 census he was aged 27, born Weymouth, Dorset, a Railway Clerk, son of Julia Besant (a widow), resident 93, Dukes Road, Southampton, Portswood, South Stoneham, Hampshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 36, born Weymouth, Dorset, a Clerk, married to Sarah with three sons, resident Maryville, Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park, Southampton, Portswood, Hampshire. Reattested Southampton - born Weymouth, Dorset, originally attested 13 February 1902 at Winchester, aged 28 years 7 months, as 336 Hampshire Regiment. Civil occupation Clerk, unmarried, height 5 feet 8½ inches, weight 138 lbs, chest 34 inches, fresh complexion, hazel eyes, black hair, religious denomination Church of England. Discharged 13 August 1902 after the South African War. Employed as Clerk in Docks and Marine Department at Southampton. Buried in SALONIKA (LEMBET ROAD) MILITARY CEMETERY, Greece. Grave 55.

Extract from National Roll of the Great War 1914-1918 - IV - Southampton:

BESANT, W. E., Sergt., Hampshire Regiment.
He volunteered in October 1914, and in the following year was drafted to Salonika, where he was engaged in the heavy fighting on the Balkan Front. He contracted fever during his service oversew, and died in consequence at Salonika in November 1916. He was entitled to the 1914-15 Star. and the General Service and Victory Medals.
113, Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park, Southampton.     485

Rifleman S/13026, 9th Battalion, Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own). Killed in action 25 September 1915. Aged 21. Born Southampton, enlisted Eastleigh. Son of Tom Edward and Mary Bessant, of 18, Doncaster Rd., Eastleigh, Hants. Birth registered in the April to june Quarter 1895 in Southampton Registration District, Hampshire; mother's maiden name 'North'. In the 1901 census he was aged 6, born Southampton, Hampshire. son of Tom E and MAry Bessant, resident 77, Winton Street, Southampton, Southampton St Mary, Hampshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 16, born Southampton, Hampshire, a Shop Assistant, son of Tom Edward and Mary Bessant, resident 18, Doncaster Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire. Attested 9 June 1915 at Southampton, aged 20 years 74 days, Fitter by trade, resident 18, Doncaster Road, Eastleigh, height 5 feet 2 inches, weight 110 lbs, chest 33½ inches. Posted 19 June 1915, posted 9th Battalion 31 August 1915. Employed as Apprentice in Locomotive Department at Eastleigh. No known grave. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 46 - 48 and 50.

Gunner 128772, 265th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery formerly 1137, Hampshire Battery (Territorial), Royal Garrison Artillery. Died of wounds 27 August 1917. Born Lambeth, Surrey, resident Eastleigh, Hampshire, enlisted Southampton. Birth registered in the October to December Quarter 1893 in Lambeth Registration District, London; mother's maiden name 'Busson'. Baptised 3 November 1893 in Lambeth, Surrey, son of Charles and Sarah Ann Bielby, of Lambeth, Surrey. In the 1911 census he was aged 17, born Lambeth, London, an Apprentice Engineer Railway, son of Charles and Sarah Ann Bielby, resident 126, Market Street, Eastleigh, Hampshire. Employed as Apprentice in Locomotive Department at Eastleigh. Buried in NOEUX-LES-MINES COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot II. Row A. Grave 1.

[Listed as BISSATT in St Paul’s Cathedral Service Book and BISSANT on Waterloo Memorial] Private 240207, 1st/5th Battalion, Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry. Died of wounds 19 August 1917. Aged 21. Born Kensington, London, resident Bude, Cornwall, enlisted Bodmin, Cornwall. Son of Emile and Mary Elizabeth Bissat. In the 1911 census he was aged 14, born Kensington, London, at school, son of Mary Elizabeth Bissat, resident 18 Downs View, Bude, North Cornwall, Stratton and Bude, Cornwall. In the 1901 census he was aged 4, born Kensington, Middlesex, son of Emile and Mary E Bissat, resident 52, Belvedere Road, Lambeth, London & Surrey. Employed as Porter in the Traffic Department at Bude. Buried in BRANDHOEK NEW MILITARY CEMETERY NO.3, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot II. Row G. Grave 8.

Private 85407, 100th Company, Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) formerly 8/8613, 35th Battalion, Training Reserve. Killed in action 20 May 1917. Aged 21. Born Portsmouth 18 April 1895. Son of Frederick and Mary Blackman, of 75, Cottage View, Landport, Portsmouth. Baptised 9 May 1895 at Portsea, St Mary, son of Frederick and Mary Jane Blackman, of 75, Cottage View, Portsmouth. Attested 23 Noveber 1915 at Portsmouth, aged 20 years 7 months. Resident 75 Cottage View, Portsmouth, civil occupation Numbertaker (Railways), unmarried, height 5 feet 5 inches, weight 140 lbs, chest 37 inches. Embarked Folkestone 26 March 1917, disembarked Boulogne 26 March 1913, joined Base Depot at Ca,iers 27 March 1917, joined 100 Company 8 April 1917. Employed as Number Taker in Goods Department at Portsmouth. Member of National Union of Railwaymen as a NumbertakerPortsmouth joined 9 April 1915. No known grave. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 10.

Private 26909, 15th (Service) Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Killed in action 8 June 1917. Resident Reading, Berkshire, enlisted Winchester. Employed as Labourer in Engineers Department at Eastleigh. Buried in MENDINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot I. Row D. Grave 19.

Lance Corporal 2133, 1st/3rd (City of London) Battalion (Royal Fusiliers), London Regiment. Killed in action 10 March 1915. Resident Woking, enlisted Edward Street. Birth recorded in the January to March Quarter 1894 in the Axminster Registration District, Devon. Baptised 31 March 1894 in Chard, Somerset, son of Benjamin and Florence Amelia Bond, resident Colyford, Devon. In the 1901 census he was aged 7, born Seaton, Devon, son of Benjamin and Florence A Bond, resident Highfield, Fisherton Anger Without, Salisbury, Wiltshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 17, born Calyford, Devon, a Railway Clerk, son of Benjamin (a Railway Labourer) and Florence Amelia Bond, resident 6 Omega Road, Woking, Surrey. Employed as Assistant Lineman in Engineers Department at Hook. No known grave. Commemorated on LE TOURET MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 44.

Private 8994, 2nd Battalion, 'B' Company, East Surrey Regiment. Died of wounds in Salonika 22 March 1917. Aged 21. Born Sidmouth, Devon 14 April 1896, resident Hampton, Middlesex, enlisted Kingston-On-Thames. Son of Mr. Frederic William and Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Boutcher, of 16, Warfield Rd., Hampton, Middlesex. Baptised 20 May 1896 in Sidmouth, son of Frederic William and Mary Elizabeth Boutcher. In the 1901 census he was aged 4, born Sidmouth, Devon, son of Frederick and Mary Boutcher, resident 23, Malvern Road, Hampton, Kingston, Middlesex. In the 1911 census he was aged 15, born Sidmouth, Devon, a Telegram Messenger, son of Frederick (a Railway Porter) and Mary Boutcher, resident 16 Warfield Road, Hampton, Middlesex. Employed as Engine Cleaner in Locomotive Department at Strawberry Hill. Buried in PIETA MILITARY CEMETERY, Malta. Plot D. Row XVIII. Grave 4.

Private 39065, 1st Battalion, Princess Charlotte of Wales's (Royal Berkshire Regiment) formerly 41709, Somerset Light Infantry. Died of wounds 24 August 1918. Aged 19. Born Eastleigh, Hampshire, enlisted Southampton. Son of Fred and Sarah K. Bowditch, of 5, Mayfield Rd., Hampton Park, Southampton. Birth registered as Arthur Roland Bowditch in the April to June Quarter 1899 in the South Stoneham Registration District, Hampshire; mothers maiden name 'Newman'. In the 1901 census he was aged 2, born Eastleigh, Hampshire. Son of Fred and Sarah Bowditch, resident 120, Cranbury Road, Eastleigh, South Stoneham, Hampshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 12, born Eastleigh, Hampshire, schooled at home, son of fred and Sarah Bowditch, resident 120 Cranbury Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire. Employed as Parcel Porter in Traffic Department at Southampton. Member of the National Union of Railwaymen as a Parcel Porter in the Southampton branch, joined 13 October 1916. Buried in ST. HILAIRE CEMETERY, FREVENT, Pas de Calais, France. Row L. Grave 13.

[Listed as Sapper on memorial but only attached to Engineers] Private 200790, 2nd/4th Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment, attached 3rd Wireless Section, Royal Engineers, formerly 2463, Dorsetshire Regiment. Died on service 16 October 1918. Aged 23. Born and enlisted Semley, Wiltshire. Son of Mrs. Bessie Alice Bowles, of Simhill, Semley, Shaftesbury, Dorset. Baptised 25 December 1895 in Semley, Wiltshire, son of Frank and Bessie Bowles, residet Semley, Wiltshire. In the 1901 census he was aged 6, born Semley, Wiltshire, son of Frank and Bessie Bowles, resident The Work House, Semley, Tisbury, Wiltshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 15, born Semley, Wiltshitre, a Farm Labourer, son of Frank and bessie Alice Bowles, resident Old Workhouse Semley, Shaftesbury, Wiltshire. Brother of Bertram Percival Bowles who also worked for the L and S W Railway and died (see below). Employed as Horse Lad in Traffic Department at Semley. Commemorated onDELHI MEMORIAL (INDIA GATE), India. Face 23. (Buried Tank Cemetery Grave 35).

[Listed as Corporal on memorial] Private 200736, 1st/4th (Territorials) Battalion, Devonshire Regiment. Died on service in Mesopotamia 16 April 1918. Born Semley, Wiltshire, enlisted Axminster, Devon. In the 1901 census he was aged 8, born Semley, Wiltshire, son of Frank and bessie Bowles, resident The Work House, Semley, Tisbury, Wiltshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 17, born Semley, Wiltshire, a Railway Porter, son of Frank (Foreman Platelayer S W Railway) and Bessie Alice Bowles, resident Old Workhouse Semley Shaftesbury, Semley, Wiltshire. Brother of Alfred Radcliffe Bowles who also worked for the L and S W Railway and died (see above). Employed as Porter in Traffic Department at Axminster. Buried in BAGHDAD (NORTH GATE) WAR CEMETERY, Iraq. Plot IV. Row C. Grave 3.

[Listed as Signaller on memorial] Private 228650, 1st Battalion (Royal Fusiliers), London Regiment formerly 266927, Royal Sussex Regiment. Died on service 8 August 1918. Aged 25. Son of William Henry Box, of 5, Princes St., Bude, Cornwall; husband of Sarah Selina Cater Box. Baptised 5 December 1894 in Bude, Cornwall, son of William Henry and Sarah Selina Box, resident Bude, Cornwall. In the 1901 census he was aged 7, born Bude, Cornwall, son of William Box (a widower), resident 6, Princess Street, Bude, Cornwall. Employed as Clerk in Traffic Department at Farnborough. Buried in VILLERS-BRETONNEUX MILITARY CEMETERY, Somme, France. Plot XVIII. Row A. Grave 4.

Rifleman 6073, 2nd Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps. Died of wounds 28 September 1916. Aged 31. Born and enlisted Andover, Hampshire, resident Earlsfield. Son of Charles and Mary Brackstone, of Millway Rd., Andover, Hants; husband of Alice (nee Bates) Brackstone, of 7, Trewint St., Earlsfield, London, married April to June Quarter 1912 in Kingston Registration District, Surrey. Birth registered in the April to June Quarter 1885 in the Andover Registration District, Hampshire. In the 1891 census he was aged 6, born Hampshire, a scholar, son of Charles and May J Brackstone, resident Alpha Buildings, Union Street, Andover, Hampshire. In the 1901 census he was agwed 16, born Hampshire, an Errand Boy, son of Charles B and MAry Jane Brackstone, resident Wildhern, Andover, Hampshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 26, born Andover, Hampshire, a Railway Porter, son of Charles and Mary Jane Branckstone, resident 1, Brackstone Villas, Millway Road, Andover, Hampshire. Employed as Porter in Traffic Department at Waterloo. Member of the National Union of Railwaymen as a Porter in the Clapham, Surrey branch, joined 15 August 1913. Buried in ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY Pas-de Calais, France. Plot Xi. Row C. Grave 8A.

Lance Corporal 34447, 79th Field Company, Royal Engineers. Killed in action 1 December 1917. Born and resident Bracknell, Berkshire, enlisted Chertsey, Surrey. Employed as Shunter in Traffic Department at Chertsey. Member of the National Union of Railwaymen as a Shunter in the Chertsey, Surrey, joined 30 July 1913. Buried in BLEUET FARM CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot II. Row B. Grave 26.

[Also spelt 'Breakspeare' in some records] Private 31822, 1st Battalion, Company '1', East Surrey Regiment. Killed in action 20 October 1918. Aged 20. Born Addlestone, Surrey, resident Walton-On-Thames, Surrey, enlisted Kingston-On-Thames, Surrey 14 May 1918. Son of James Andrew and Annie Harriett Breakspear of "Bethencourt" Terrace Road, Walton-on-Thames. Birth registered in the October to December Quarter 1897 in the Chertsey Registration District, Surrey; mother's maiden name 'Blanshard'. In the 1901 census he was aged 3, born Addlestone, Surrey, son of James A and Annie Breakspear, resident Ecton Road, Addlestone, Chertsey, Surrey. In the 1911 census he was age 13, born Adlestone, Surrey, a Baker's Assistant, son of James and Annie Breakspear, resident 36, Ecton Road, Addlestone, Chertsey, Surrey. Employed as Porter in Traffic Department at Esher. Joined the National Union of Railwaymen 29 August 1913 as a Signal Lad in the Woking branch.Buried inBETHENCOURT COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Nord, France. Row C. Grave 9.

Gunner 180139, 1st Division Ammunition Column, Royal Field Artillery. Died of wounds 13 August 1917. Aged 25. Resident Vauxhall, enlisted Lambeth, Surrey. Son of Richard and Elizabeth Bright, of 18, Italian Walk, Vauxhall, London. Birth registered in the July to September Quarter 1892 in the Lambeth Registration District, London; mother's maiden name 'Tribe'. In the 1901 census he was aged 8, born Vauxhall, Surrey, son of Richard and Lizzie L Bright, resident 59, Auckland Street, Lambeth, London & Surrey. In the 1911 census he was aged 18, born Vauxhall, London, a Messenger, son of Richard and Lizzie Louisa bright, resident 38, Auckland Street, Kennington S. E., Lambeth, London & Surrey. Employed as Clerk in Goods Department at Nine Elms. Buried in ADINKERKE MILITARY CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Row A. Grave 25.

[Listed as Private on memorial] Acting Sergeant 352267, 15th (Hampshire) Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. Killed in action 20 July 1917. Born Whitchurch, Hampshire, enlisted Eastleigh. Son of Mr. J. H. Bright, of 15, Colson Rd., Winchester. In the 1901 census he was aged 9, born Hustbourne Priors, hampshire, son of James Hy and Mary Ann Bright, resident Mafeking Cottages, Ludgershall, Pewsey, Wiltshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 19, born Hurtsbourne Priors, an Engine Cleaner L S W Railway, son of James Henry and Mary Ann Bright, resident 51, Nuns Road, Winchester, Hampshire. Employed as Engine Cleaner in Locomotive Department at Eastleigh. Buried in DICKEBUSCH NEW MILITARY CEMETERY EXTENSION, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot II. Row C. Grave 1.

[Listed as Alfred Eustace on memorial, St Paul's Book and CWGC state Eustace Alfred] [Able] Leading Seaman 162467, H.M. "Kerry Range", Royal Navy. Drowned 30 October 1917. Born St Giles, Middlesex 18 February 1876. Husband of Lily (nee Bright) Bromley, of 'Ferndale', 26 Propect Park, Exeter, Devon, married 19 April 1908 st St. Sidell's Church, Exeter, Devon. In the 1891 census he was aged 16, born London, Middlesex, a Domestic Under Gardener, son of Walter and Mary Bromly, resident Dawlish Street, East Teignmouth, Newton Abbot, Devon. In the 1901 census he was aged 25, unmarried, born St. Gioles, London, Middlesex, a Leading Seaman, berthed abord 'Hyacinth' at Devonport, Stoke Damerel, Devon. In the 1911 census he was aged 36, born St. Giles, Middlesex, a Railway Labourer, married to Lily with one son and one daughter, resident 13, Poltimore Terrace, Poltimore Square, Longbrook Street, Exeter, Devon. Employed as Labourer in Engineers Department at Exeter. Member of National Union of Railwaymen as a Labourer, in the Exeter, Devon, Branch, joined 1914. Buried in BALTIMORE (OAK LAWN) CEMETERY, Maryland, USA. Grave 254.

Stoker 1st Class K/24902, H.M.S. Raglan, Royal Navy. Died when his ship was sunk during the Battle of Imbros 20 January 1918. Aged 27. Born Barnes, London, 4 October 1891. Son of Edward and Martha Brown, of 17 Railway St., Barnes, Surrey. In the 1901 census he was aged 9, botrn Barnes, Surrey, son of Edward and Martha Brown, resident 59, Railway Street, Barnes, Richmond upon Thames, Surrey. In the 1911 census he was aged 19, a Furniture Porter, born Barnes, Surrey, son of Edward and Martha Brown, resident 17 Railway Street, Barnes, Surrey. Employed as Carriage Cleaner in Traffic Department at Clapham Junction. Member of the National Union of Railwaymen as a carriage Cleaner in Clapham Junction Branch, joined 29 May 1914. Enlisted 12 March 1915 for the duration of the hostilities, civil occupation Railway carriage Cleaner, height 5 feet 8 inches, chest 36½ inches, brown hair, blue eyes, fresh complexion. No known grave. Commemorated on PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Devon. Panel 29.

Private 31609, 2nd Battalion, Duke of Edinburgh's (Wiltshire Regiment). Killed in action 31 July 1917. Aged 39. Born Melbury Abbs, Dorset, resident Eastleigh, Hampshire, enlisted Southampton, Hampshire. Baptised 14 October 1877 in Melbury Abbas, son of John Stanford and Emily Brown. Father of Lilian D. Brown, of Hollybush Farm, Charlton, Shaftesbury, Dorset. In the 1901 census he was aged 23, born Melbury Abbas, Dorset, a Finisher (Railway Coach), boarding at 39, The Crescent, Eastleigh, South Stoneham, Hampshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 33, born Melbury Abbas, Dorset, a Coach Finisher, married to Annie Louise Fanny Brown with one daughter, resident 42 George Street, Eastleigh, Hampshire. Married Annie Louisa Gear in the January to March Quarter 1902 in South Stoneham Registration District, Hampshire. Employed as Carpenter in Engineers Department at Eastleigh. No known grave. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 53.

Private G/24554, 1st Battalion (also listed as 4th Battalion), Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment). Died on service 4 November 1916. Aged 28. Born Sunbury, resident and enlisted Twickenham. Son of Charles Albert and Mary Brown, of Whitton, Twickenham, Middlesex. Employed as Despatch Porter in Traffic Department at Waterloo. Buried in BARLIN COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Pas de Calais, France. Plot I. Row E. Grave 30.

Private 680883, 1st/22nd (County of London) Battalion (The Queen's), London Regiment.Killed in action 16 September 1916. Aged 20. Resident Old Kent Road, enlisted Bermondsey. Son of William Alfred and Charlotte Helen Brown, of 23, Waleran Buildings, Old Kent Rd., London. Employed as Carman in Goods Department at Nine Elms. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 9 D 9 C 13 C and 12 C.

Private 204104, 1st/4th (T.F.) Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Died in Mesopotamia 31 March 1917. Resident Bishopstoke, Hampshire, enlisted Southampton. In the 1911 census he was aged 19, born Willsenden Green, employed Wood Minchester London S W Railway Carriage, son of Frank and Mary Ann Brown, resident 6, Montague Terrace, Bishopstoke, Hampshire. In the 1901 census he was aged 9. born Middlesex, son of Frank and Mary A Brown, resident Spring Lane, Bishopstoke, Winchester, Hampshire. Employed as Labourer in Carriage and Wagon Department at Eastleigh. Buried in BAGHDAD (NORTH GATE) WAR CEMETERY, Iraq. Plot X. Row H. Grave 5.

Sergeant S4/143532, Royal Army Service Corps attached D.S.T. Died on service in the Balkans 25 December 1917. Aged 37. Born Lambeth, resident Chertsey, enlisted London. Son of David and Mary Brunning; husband of Louisa Aamelia (nee Frampton) Brunning, of 16, King St., Chertsey, Surrey, married in the July to September Quarter 1907 in the Kingston Registration District, Surrey. Birth registered in the July to September Quarter 1879 in the Lambeth Registration District, London. In the 1881 census he was aged 1, born Lmbeth, Surrey, son of David (Railway Engine Driver) and Mary Brunning, resident 21, Horace Street, Lambeth, London & Surrey. In the 1901 census he was aged 21, born Lambeth, Surrey, a Railway booking Clerk, boarding at 266, Canbury Park Road, Kingston, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey. In the 1911 census he was aged 31, born South Lambeth, London, a Railway Clerk, married to Louisa Amelia Brunning with one son, resident 112, Eastworth Road, Addlestone, Chertsey, Surrey. Employed as Clerk in Estate Department at Waterloo. Buried in SALONIKA (LEMBET ROAD) MILITARY CEMETERY, Greece. Grave 1327.

Sergeant 3/3330, 1st Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Killed in action 1 July 1916. Born Winnell, Winchester, Hampshire, resident Eastleigh, Hampshire, enlisted Winchester. In the 1901 census he was aged 7, born Winchester, Hampshire, son of William and Ann Budd, resident 82, Cheesehill Street, Winchester St Peter, Cheesehill, Winchester, Hampshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 17, born Winchester, hampshire, a general Labourer, a newphew, boarding with his Uncle and Aunt, resident 4,2 Wharf Hill, Winchester, Hampshire. Married Daisy Harris at Gosport, St Matthew, 19 February 1916, a Sergeant, 3rd Battalion, Hampshire Regiment, resident Gosport Barracks. Employed as Labourer in Locomotive Department at Eastleigh. Buried in REDAN RIDGE CEMETERY NO.2, BEAUMONT-HAMEL, Somme, France. Row A. Grave 81.

Private 5604, 1st Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own). Died of wounds in United Kingdom 18 October 1914. Aged 34. Born Farnham, Surrey, enlisted Aldershot. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Budd, of Compton Common, Farnham, Surrey. In the 1901 census he was aged 10, born Frensham, Surrey, a scholar, son of John and Jane Budd, resident Moor Park Road, Farnham, Surrey. In the 1911 census he was aged 30, born Compton, Surrey, son of J and J Budd, resident Compton Common, Farnham, Farnham Rural, Surrey. Employed as Platelayer in Engineers Department at Aldershot. Member of the National Union of Railwaymen as a Platelayer in the Farnham, Surrey, branch, joined 26 September 1913. Cremated in GREENWICH CEMETERY, London. Screen Wall. 1 "C." B. 1207.

Private 54167, 20th Battalion, Manchester Regiment. Died 26 February 1919. Employed as Goods Porter in Traffic Department at Exeter. Buried in JANVAL CEMETERY, DIEPPE, Seine-Maritime, France. Plot II. Row I. Grave 4.

Driver TL/3257, 100th Company, 14th Division Train, Royal Army Service Corps. Death due to Exhaustion Psychosis, admitted to an asylum requiring constant attendance of another person (now known as PTSD) 2 October 1918. Aged 25. Born Exeter, Devon. Son of Thomas and Edith Burridge, of Woodbine Place, St. Sidwells, Exeter. In the 1911 censushe was aged 17, born Exeter, Devon, a Railway Engine Cleaner, son of Thomas (a Railway Engine Driver) and Edith Burridge, resident Woodbine Cottage, Sidwell Street, Exeter, Devon. Discharged as no longer physicay fit for War Service Para 392 (XVI) King's Regulations, 4 April 1918, aged 24 years 6 months, height 5 feet 6 inches, weight 144 lbs, chest 34½ inches, religious denomination Church of England, fresh complexion, brown eyes, brown hair, Engine Cleaner by trade, intended residence Woodbine Cottages. St. Sidwells, Exeter. First admitted to hospital 1 May 1918. Attested 19 August 1914 at Exeter, aged 20 years 327 days, an Engine Cleaner by trade, resident St Sidwells, Exeter, unmarried. Served at home 19 August 1914 to 17 May 1915, Expeditionary Force, France, embarked Southampton 18 May 1915, disembarked 19 May 1915 to 17 July 1916, in UK from 18 July 1916 to 4 April 1918. Admitted to hospital 14 February 1918, discharged 27 March 1918 suffering from general shrapnel wounds to left leg. Issued Silver Abdge 377298 5 April 1918. Employed as Engine Cleaner in Locomotive Department at Exmouth Junction. Buried in EXETER HIGHER CEMETERY, Devon. Grave 114.

Private. Employed as Porter & Relief Signalman in Traffic Department at Hounslow.

Private 25725, 7th Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment. Died on service in Mesopotamia 21 April 1916. Aged 39. Born Longstock, Hampshire, 14 August 1883, resident Over Wallop, Hamphsire, enlisted Andover, Hampshire. Birth registered in the July to September Quarter 1883 in the Stockbridge Registration District, Hampshire. Admitted to Over Wallop Church of England/Board/Council School, Hampshire, 14 October left 1895, 28 April 1896, son of James Cannons.In the 1891 census he was aged 6, born Longstock, Hampshire, a scholar, son of James Cannons (a widower), resident Tufton Warren, Tufton, Whitchurch, Hampshire. In the 1901 census he was aged 17, born Longstock, Hampshire, a Carter on Farm, son of James and Harriett Cannons, resident Brockhurst Cottages, In the Street, Over Wallop, Stockbridge, Hampshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 26, born Longstock, Hampshire, a Domestic Groom-Gardener, resident Brockhurst Cottages, In the Street, Over Wallop, Stockbridge, Hampshire.Employed as Platelayer in Engineering Department at Chard Junction. No known grave. Commemorated on BASRA MEMORIAL, Iraq. (Name to be added)

Private CH/7630, Royal Naval Division, Royal Marine Light Infantry. Killed or died as a direct result of enemy action 20 October 1914. Aged 40. Born Lambeth, London 20 October 1874. Son of William and Caroline Elizabeth (nee Lawford) Cameron; husband of Emma (Emily) Cameron, of 53, Atheldene Rd., Garrett Lane, Earlsfield, London. In the 1881 census he was aged 7, born Lambeth, Surrey, a scholar, son of Caroline Cameron (a widow), resident 8, Clarence Place, Lambeth, London & Surrey. In the 1911 census he was aged 36, born Lambeth, London, a Railway Porter, married to Emily with three sons, resident 58 Tate Street, Kennington S.E., Lambeth, London & Surrey. Employed as Ground Pointsman in Goods Department at Nine Elms. Buried in LAMBETH CEMETERY, London. Plot A. Row 3. Grave 1773.

Private 3/4661, 1st Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Killed in action 13 May 1915. Aged 31. Employed as Platelayer in the Engineers Department at Grateley. Member of the National Union of Railwaymen as a Platelayer in the Andover Junction, Hampshire, branch joined 30 May 1914. No known grave. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 35.

Private 18492, 11th (Service) Battalion, Highland Light Infantry. Killed in action at Loos 25 September 1915. Aged 50. Born Scone, Fifeshire, resident Eastleigh, Hampshire, enlisted Bordon, Hampshire. Son of James Carnie. Husband of Agnes Carnie, of 172, Chamberlayne Rd., Eastleigh, Hampshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 45, born Lewes, Fife, an iron Moulder, married to Agnes with four daughters and one son, resident 172, Chamberlayne Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire. In the 1891 census he was aged 25, born Fife, Scotalnd, an iron Moulder, married to Agnes with one son, resident Ratho Terrace, Glasgow, St Rollox, Lanarkshire.Employed as Moulder in the Locomotive Department at Eastleigh. No known grave. Commemorated on LOOS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 108 to 112.

Private, East Surrey Regiment. Employed as Porter in the Traffic Department at Oxshott.

Private 21645, 9th Supernumerary Company, Hampshire Regiment. Died in hospital in the United Kingdom 20 November 1915. Aged 50. Born Woolwich, London and Kent.Son of John and Ella Emma Casson. Served in the Burma War and in the South African Campaign with Royal Field Artillery. In the 1871 census he was aged 4, born Kent, son of John and Eleanor Casson, resident New Cross Road, St Paul, Greenwich, London & Kent. In the 1911 census he was aged 43, born Woolwich, Kent, a Wood Sawyer with LSW, boarding at 87, The Crescent, Eastleigh, Hampshire. In the 1901 census he was aged 34, born Woolwich, Kent, a Domestic Groom, son of Eleanor Casson (a widow), resident 6, High Road Alderley Terrace, South Stoneham, Hampshire. Employed as Sawyer in Carriage and Wagon Department at Eastleigh. Buried in NETLEY MILITARY CEMETERY, Hampshire. C.E. Grave 1754.

[Rank given as Lance Corporal on memorial]. Private 114595, 2nd Battalion, Machine Gun Corps (Infantry). formerly 202969, Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry. Died of wounds 22 June 1918. Aged 21. Born and enlisted Andover, Hampshire. Son of Jane Cattle, of 28, Millway Rd., Andover, Hants. Birth registered in the January to March Quarter 1897 in Adover Registration District, Hampshire; mother's maiden name 'Wasten'. Baptised 21 November 1897 in Swanage, Dorset, son of George and Jane Cattle. In the 1901 census he was aged 4, born Andover, Hampshire, son of George (Railway Ticket Collector) and Jane Cattle, resident 24, Millway Road, Andover, Hampshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 14, born Andover, Hampshire, a Railway Wool Lad, son of George and Jane Cattle, resident 24 Mount Terrace, Millway Road, Andover, Hampshire. Employed as Number Taker in the Traffic Department at Andover Junction. Member of the National Union of Railwaymen as a Number Taker in the Andover Junction branch, joined 2 September 1916. Buried in ST. SEVER CEMETERY EXTENSION, ROUEN, Seine-Maritime, France. Section Q. Plot I. Row G. Grave 7.

Private 2223, 14th (County of London) Battalion (London Scottish), London Regiment. Died of gun shot wounds to the skull received in action 26 December 1914. Aged 20. Born and resident Weybridge. Son of Henry James Caulder of "Kelpie", Springfield Meadows, Weybridge, Surrey and the late Alice Caulder whio died in 1896. In the 1901 census he was aged 6, born Weybridge, Surrey, son of Henry James and Rose Caulder, resident Rock Cottage, Elm Grove Road, Weybridge, Chertsey, Surrey. In the 1911 census he was agd 16, born Weybridge, Surrey,a Clerk with Railway Company, inmate at East Blatchington, Blatchington East, Sussex. Attested 8 August 1914 in Westminster, London, aged 20 years, a Clerk with L & S.W. Railway Co., resident Kelpie, Springfield Meadows, Weybridge, Surrey, born Weybridge, Surrey. Height 5 feet 9½ inches, chest 34 inches, weight 8 stone 10lbs, religious denomination Church of England. Employed as Clerk in the Accountants Department at Waterloo. Buried in BETHUNE TOWN CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot III. Row B. Grave 16.

[Listed as CEWSON in St Paul’s Cathedral Service Book] Private G/272, 2nd Battalion, Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment). Killed in action 7 November 1914. Aged 33. Born and resident Wanborough, Surrey. Son of Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Cawson, of Brickfield Cottages, Wanborough, Guildford. In the 1911 census he was aged 29, born Wanborough near Guildford, Repairing Roads, son of Thomas and Elizabeth Cawson, resident Station Road, Normandy, Ash and Normandy, Surrey. Attested 1 September 1914 for 1 year at Guildford, Surrey as 272, Queen's Royal West Surrey Regiment, aged 33 years -Originally attested 18 October 18978 in Guildford as 9889, Royal West Surrey Regiment, aged 17 years 10 months, resident Wanborough, Guildford, Surrey, a farm labourer, height 5 feet 2½ inches, weight 103 lbs, chest 31½ inches, dark complexion, grey eyes, brown hair, religious denomination Church of England. Employed as Platelayer in the Engineers Department at North Camp. Member of the National Union of Railwaymen as a Platelayer in the Franhamm, Surrey, joined 6 November 1913. No known grave. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 11 - 13 and 14.

[Not listed in St Paul’s Cathedral Service Book]. Private G/17134, 13th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment. Killed in action 27 September 1917. Aged 19. Born Ilfracombe, Devon, 18 August 1898, enlisted Devizes, Wiltshire. Son of Edgar George and Ellen Elizabeth Challacombe, of 22, Belmont Rd., Ilfracombe, Devon. Baptised 25 September 1898 in Ilfracombe, son of Edgar George and Ellen Elizabeth Challacombe. In the 1901 census he was aged 2, born Ilfracombe, Devon, son of Edgar G and Ellen Elizabeth Challacombe, resident 27, Marlborough Road, Ilfracombe, Barnstaple, Devon. In the 1911 census he was aged 13, born Ilfracombe, Devon, at school, son of George and Elizabeth Challacombe, resident 22 Belmont Road, Ilfracombe, Devon. No known grave. Commemorated on TYNE COT MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 86 to 88.

Private 21208, 1st Battalion, Coldstream Guards. Died of wounds 6 April 1918. Aged 21. Born Hook, Hampshire, resident Winchfield, Hampshire, enlisted Hartley Wintney. Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Champion, of Winchfield, Hants. Baptised 9 January 1898 in Newnham, Hampshire, son of Albert and Kate Champion. In the 1911 census he was aged 13, born Newham, Hampshire, at school, son of Albert and Kate Champion, resident near Station, Winchfield, Hampshire. In the 1901 census he was aged 3, born Newnham, Hampshire, son of Albert and Kate Champion, resident Potbridge Tunnel Lane, Odiham, Hartley Wintney, Hampshire. Employed as Porter in the Traffic Department at Fleet. Member of the National Union of Railwaymen as a Porter in the Farnborough 1, Hampshire, branch, joinede 21 September 1916. Buried in MONT HUON MILITARY CEMETERY, LE TREPORT, Seine-Maritime, France. Plot V. Row E. Grave 7A.

Private 9829, 2nd Battalion, Highland Light Infantry. Died, probably killed in action 27 October 1914. Aged 25. Son of Frederick and Elizabeth Chandler, of The Grove Lodge, Prince's Rd., Wimbledon Park, London. Employed as Carriage Cleaner in the Traffic Department at Clapham Junction. No known grave. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 38.

Sapper 45852, 94th Field Company, Royal Engineers. Killed in action 15 September 1915. Born Starcross, Devon, enlisted Exeter, Devon. Employed as Quarryman in the Engineers Department at Meldon. Member of the National Union of Railwaymen as a Quarryman in the Okehampton, Devon branch, joined 15 November 1913. Buried in BROWN'S ROAD MILITARY CEMETERY, FESTUBERT, Pas de Calais, France. Plot I. Row C. Grave 6.

Note: Meldon is a hamlet in West Devon, on the edge of Dartmoor in Devon. It is 4 km south-west of Okehampton. Its main features are the Meldon Quarry and Meldon Reservoir and the nearby Meldon Viaduct.

Gunner 128774, 227th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery formerly 1113, 1st/2nd Hampshire Company, Royal Garrison Artillery. Died of wounds 20 April 1917. Aged 22. Born and enlisted Southampton. Son of Charles and Alice Cherrett, of 31, Duke St., Southampton. Employed as Trimmer in the Docks and Marine Department at Southampton. In the 1901 census he was aged 6, born Southampton, son of Charles and Alice Cherrett, resident 10, Henry Street, Southampton, Southampton St Mary, Hampshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 16, born Southampton, a Boiler Sealer, son of Charles and Alice Cherrett, resident 31 Duke Street, Southampton, St. Mary, Hampshire. Buried in DUISANS BRITISH CEMETERY, ETRUN, Pas de Calais, France. Plot II. Row L. Grave18.

Extract from National Roll of the Great War 1914-1918:

CHERRETT, C. F., Gunner, R.G.A.
He volunteered in August 1914, and on completion of his training was retained on important duties at various stations until January 1917. He was then sent to France and after taking part in much heavy fighting was killed in action at the Battle of Arras on April 21st, 1917. He was entitled to the General Service and Victory Medals.
31, Duke Street, Southampton.                         X1214A

[Recorded in railway records as H.M.S. Kingfisher] Fireman, H.M.S. "Bayano", Mercantile Marine Reserve. Killed or died as a direct result of enemy action 11 March 1915. Born circa 1880. Brother of George Chick, of 31 Myrtle Street, North Street, Ashtor Gate, Bristol. Employed as Fireman in the Docks and Marine Department at Southampton. No known grave. Commemorated on PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Devon. Panel 9.

Driver T4/056526, 29th Division Train, Royal Army Service Corps. Died on service 11 July 1915. Aged 19. Resident Andover, enlisted Salisbury. Son of Walter and Emma Chittenden, of 100, Millway Rd., Andover, Hants. Employed as Engine Cleaner in the Locomotive Department at Andover Junction. Member of the National Union of Railwaymen, Andover Junction branch, as a Cleaner, joined 10 August 1913. Buried in PIETA MILITARY CEMETERY, Malta. Plot B. Row I. Grave 6.

[Listed as Lance Corporal on memorial.] Private 1018, 1/7th (Cyclist) Battalion (Territorials) attached 2nd Battalion, Devonshire Regiment. Killed in action 21 August 1916. Born and enlisted Exeter. Employed as Engine Cleaner in the Locomotive Department at Exeter. Buried in VERMELLES BRITISH CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot VI. Row D. Grave 31.

Private 14615, 7th Battalion, Princess Charlotte of Wales's (Royal Berkshire Regiment). Killed in action in Salonika 9 May 1917. Aged 22. Son of F. and J. Churchill, of 2, Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh, Hants. Born and enlisted Southampton, resident Eastleigh, Hampshire. Employed as Apprentice in the Locomotive Department at Eastleigh. Buried in DOIRAN MILITARY CEMETERY, Greece. Plot I. Row B. Grave 3.

[Listed as CHANCY in St Paul’s Cathedral Service Book and CLANCY on Waterloo Memorial] Private 28832, 11th Battalion, Border Regiment. Died 17 September 1917. Aged 20. Son of Martha Tappenden of 32 Clifton Park Avenue, Raynes Park, London. In the 1901 census he was aged 4, born Surrey, son of Francis J and Martha Clancey, resident 13, Springfield Place, Lambeth, London & Surrey. In the 1911 census his mother had remarried, he was aged 14, born Lambeth, London, an Errand Boy, son of Martha Tappenden, stepson of Albert John Tappenden (32 Clifton Park Avenue, Merton, Surrey & London), resident 32, Clifton Park Avenue, Merton, Surrey & London. Employed as Carman in the Traffic Department at Waterloo. Buried in COXYDE MILITARY CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot III. Row H. Grave 27.

Private 7623, 1st Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Killed in action 7 November 1914. Born Milton, Hampshire, resident New Milton, Hampshire, enlisted Winchester. Employed as Carriage Cleaner in the Traffic Department at Bournemouth West. No known grave. Commemorated on PLOEGSTEERT MEMORIAL, Hainaut, Belgium. Panel 6.

Private 6883, 2nd Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Died at home 13 October 1916, death registered in the Winchester, Hampshire, Registration District in the October to December Quarter 1916. Aged 31. Son of the the late Thomas and Emma Cockman, of Colden Common; husband of Ellen Maude Cawte (formerly Cockman, nee Amey), of Moors Cottage, Twyford, Winchester married 1913 in the Winchester Registration District. Employed as Tube Repairer in the Locomotive Department at Eastleigh. In the 1901 census he was aged 16, born Colden Common, Hampshire, a Hire Carter, son of Thomas S and Emma Cockman, resident Brickmakers Arms, Colden Common, Twyford, Winchester, Hampshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 25, born Winchester, Hampshire, unmarried, Private, 1st Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. resident Wellington Lines, Aldershot, Hampshire. Buried in COLDEN COMMON (HOLY TRINITY) CHURCHYARD, Hampshire.

Private. Employed as Parcel Porter in the Traffic Department at Windsor.

Lance Corporal S/8933, 8th Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, the Duke of Albany's) attached 4th/4th, Machine Gun Corps. Died 9 September 1916. Aged 24. Son of Mr. E. and Mrs. Mary J. Colbourne, of 1, Ashen Grove, Wimbledon Park, London. Attested 2 June 1915 in Wimbledon, aged 23 years, bornBattersea, London, Clerk by trade, height 5 feet 7½ inches, weight 129 lbs, chest 36 inches, resident 1, Ashen Grove, Wimbledon Park, London S.W. In the 1901 census he was aged 9, born Wandsworth, Surrey, son of Mary Jane Colbourne (a widow), resident 60, Bramford Road, Wandsworth, London & Surrey. Employed as Clerk in the Rating Department at Waterloo. Buried in MILLENCOURT COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Somme, France. Row F. Grave 39.

Private G/1575, 8th Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Did of wounds 27 September 1915. Born Lambeth, Surrey, resident Wandsworth, Surrey, enlisted London. Baptised 23 January 1896 in Lambeth, Surrey, son of Richard and Elizabeth collins, born 1889. In the 1901 census he was aged 12, born Lambeth, Surrey, son of Richard and Elizabeth Collins, resident 16, Bradley Street, Lambeth, London & Surrey. In the 1911 census he was aged 22, born Lambeth, London, a Railway Porter, son of Richard and Elizabeth Collins, resident 16 Bradley Street S.W., Lambeth, London & Surrey. Employed as Porter in the Goods Department at Nine Elms. Member of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants, Nine Elms 2 branch, as a Goods Porter, joined 27 June 1909. Buried in LENS EASTERN COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Grave 7.

Lance Corporal 54999, 110th Railway Company, Railway Operating Department, Royal Engineers. Died in United Kingdom 17 May 1918. Aged 24. Resident Henstridge, Somerset, enlisted London. Son of Charles Edrick and Lucy Cook, of Toomer Cottages, Henstridge, Somerset; husband of Julia Kate Cook, of St. John's Hill Cottages, Shaftesbury, Dorset. Baptised 10 March 1895 in Keinton Mandeville, Somerset, son of Charles Edrick and Lucy Cook, resident Keinton Mandeville. In the 1901 census he was aged 6, born Keinton Mandeville, Somerset, son of Charles and Lucy Cook, resident Pitney, Lamyat, Lamyatt, Shepton Mallet, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 16, born Keinton Mandeville, Somerset, a Farm Labourer, son of Charles Edric and Lucy Cook, resident Sherborne Road, Henstridge, Blandford, Somerset. Employed as Platelayer in Engineers Department at Templecombe. Cremated and commemorated in BIRMINGHAM (LODGE HILL) CEMETERY, Warwickshire. Screen Wall. B10. 7. 534B.

Private 17752, 8th Battalion, Princess Charlotte of Wales's (Royal Berkshire Regiment). Killed in action 3 September 1916. Born Lambeth, Surrey, resident Caversham. Oxfordshire, enlisted Reading. In the 1911 census he was aged 23, born London, a Railway Porter, married to Victoria with one son, resident 53 Briants Avenue Caversham, Caversham, Oxfordshire. Employed as Checker in the Traffic Department at Reading. Member of the National Union of Railwaymen, Reading Branch as a Checker, joined 16 March 1913. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 11 D.

Private 18738, 1st Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment formerly 24050, Somerset Light Infantry. Died on service 15 October 1916. Aged 23. Born Billingford, Norfolk, 16 November 1892, enlisted Aldershot, Hampshire. Son of Mrs. S. A. Cook, of Thorpe Market, Norwich. Educated Billingford School, Billingford, Norfolk, admitted 5 April 1897, son of Edward Cook, left September 1906. Employed as Platelayer in Engineers Department at Padstow. Buried in ALLONVILLE COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Somme, France. Row A. Grave 20.

Rifleman 2253, 1st/5th (City of London) Battalion (London Rifle Brigade), London Regiment. Killed in action 1 July 1916. Resident East Molesey, enlisted London. Employed as Clerk in Goods Department at Nine Elms. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 9 D.

Private 204106, 8th Battalion, East Surrey Regiment. Killed in action 12 October 1917. Born Kingston-On-Thames, Surrey, resident Twickenham, Middlesex, enlisted Hounslow, Middlesex. In the 1901 census he was aged 6, born Kington on Thames, Surrey, son of Alice Cooke (a widow), resident 24, Acre Road Oakfield Place, Kingston, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey. Employed as Parcel Porter in Traffic Department, Twickenham. member of the National Union of Railwaymen, Twickenham Branch, as a Porter, joined 29 August 1913. Buried in POELCAPELLE BRITISH CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot XLIV. Row E. Grave 11.

Private, possibly Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. Employed as Labourer in Engineers Department at Nine Elms.

Rifleman 4990, 2nd Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles formerly 8578, 17th Battalion, lancers. Died of wounds in United Kingdom 7 November 1915. Aged 17. Born Boscombe, Hampshire, enlisted Bournemouth, Hampshire. Son of George and Harriett Corbin, of 45, Capstone Rd., Bournemouth. In the 1901 census he was aged 3, born Bournemouth, Hampshire, son of frederick and Harriett Corbin [note father's name is different to CWGC], resident 107, Ashley Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Hampshire & Dorset. In the 1911 census he was aged 14, born Bournemouth, at school, son of Harriett Ann Corbin (a widow), resident 107 Ashley Road, Bournemouth, Hampshire & Dorset. Employed as Messenger in Traffic Department at Bournemouth Central. Member of the National Union of Railwaymen, Bournemouth Branch, as a Messenger, joined 21 March 1913. Buried in BOURNEMOUTH EAST CEMETERY, Hampshire. Plot T. Row I. Grave 25.

Air Mechanic 2nd Class F/9435, Royal Naval Kite Balloon Station, Felixstowe, Royal Naval Air Service. Killed in action in an enemy air raid on Felixstowe; those killed were Air Mechanic 1st Class A Austins, Air Mechanic 2nd Class J Cordell and Air Mechanic 1st Class A J Huggett 4 July 1917. Son of Henry Cordell, of 26 Dutton Lane, Eastleigh, Hamphsire. Employed as Apprentice. Buried in EASTLEIGH CEMETERY, Hampshire. Plot/Row/Section A. Grave 496.

[Able Seaman] Gunner RMA/7989, H.M.S. "Aboukir", Royal Marine Artillery. Died when his ship was torpedoed by the German U-boat U9 in the North Sea 22 September 1914. Aged 38. Born 19 October 1875 in St Mellion, St. Dominick, Cornwall, baptised 28 November 1875 in St. Dominick, Cornwall. Farm labourer before enlisting. Son of William and Ann Cordwell, of Glebe Cottage, St. Dominick, Cornwall. Formerly a Farm Labourer. Enlisted 28 February 1899 at Plymouth Religious denomination Church of England. Height 5 feet 11½ inches, fresh complexion, light brown hair, hazel eyes. In Royal Fleet Reserve 28 February 1911. Employed as Labourer in Locomotive Department at Eastleigh. No known grave. Commemorated on PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Hampshire. Panel 5. See also St. Dominick War Memorial, Cornwall

Private G/21228, 11th Battalion, Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment). Killed in action 4 October 1916. Aged 17. Born Chiswick, Middlesex, resident Twickenham, Middlesex, enlisted Hampton, Middlesex. Son of George John and Mary Ann Costley, of 8, Norcutt Rd., Twickenham, Middlesex. In the 1901 census he was aged 2, born Chiswick, Middlesex, son of George and Mary Costley, resident 29, Second Cross Road, Twickenham, Brentford, Middlesex. In the 1911 census he was aged 12, born Chiswick, Son of Mrs Costley (a widow), resident 8, Norcutt Road, Twickenham, Middlesex. Employed as Fitter’s Assistant in Locomotive Department at Stawberry Hill. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 12 D and 13 B.

Private 44354 [44351 on SDGW], 2nd Battalion, Devonshire Regiment. Killed in action 24 April 1918. Born Totton, Hampshire, enlisted Southampton. Husband of M. G. Cotton, of "Laurel Bank," Norham Avenue, Shirley, Southampton. Employed as Carpenter in Docks and Marine Department at Southampton. In the 1901 census he was aged 18, born Southampton, Hampshire, a Joiner, son of Louisa Cotton (a widow), resident 22, Shirley Park Road, Southampton, Shirley, Hampshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 28, born Totton, Hampshire, a Joiner Carpenter, son of Louisa Cotton (a widow), resident 20 Shirley Park Road, Shirley, South Stoneham, Hampshire. Member of Amalgamated Society of Carpenters & Joiners in Southampton 3 Branch, joined 4 October 1913.Buried in ADELAIDE CEMETERY, VILLERS-BRETONNEUX, Somme, France. Plot II. Row I. Grave 16.

Private 22321, 1st Battalion, Coldstream Guards formerly 1770, Machine Gun Guards. Killed in action 4 November 1918. Born Creech St. Michael, Somerset, enlisted Crewkerne. Baptised 5 July 1895 at Creech St Michael, Somerset, son of William and Susan Counsell, resident Creech St Michael. In the 1901 census he was aged 6, born Creech St Michael, Somerset, son of William and Susan Gready Counsell, resident Crown Inn, Chedzoy, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 15, born Creek St Michael, Somerset, a Labourer, son of Susan Counsell (a widow), resident Swan Inn, Misterton, Somerset. Employed as Labourer in Engineers Department at Crewekerne. Member of the Railway Workers, Labourer, Yeovil Branch, as a Labourer, joined 1 October 1916. Buried in VILLERS-POL COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Nord, France. Row I. Grave 2.

Private TF/242255, 1st/8th (Territorial Force) Battalion, Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment). Killed in action 30 April 1917. Born Sturminster Newton, Dorset, resident Eastleigh, Hampshire, enlisted Southampton, Hampshire. Employed as Brake Fitter’s Assistant in Carriage and Wagon Department at Eastleigh. No known grave. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 7.

Private 10840, 14th (Service) Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Killed in action 21 September 1916. Born Preston Candover, Hampshire, resident Newfound, Hampshire, enlisted Basingtoke. In the 1901 census he was aged 18, born Prston Candover, a Labourer on a Farm, a boarder, resident 20, St Cross Road, Front Street, Winchester St Faith Within, Winchester, Hampshire. Employed as Platelayer in the Engineers Department at Oakley, Hampshire. Member of the National Union of Railwaymen, Basingstoke branch, joined 30 May 1913. Buried in EUSTON ROAD CEMETERY, COLINCAMPS, Somme, France. Plot III. Row P. Grave 9.

Gunner L/26856, 27th Battery, 38th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Died of wounds 24 March 1918. REsident and enlisted Battersea, London S.W. In the 1901 census he was aged 6, born Lambeth, Surrey, son of George and Edith S Cowdrey, resident 4, Neptune Cottages, Lambeth, London & Surrey,. In the 1911 census he was aged 16, born South Lambeth, a Van Guard, son of George and Edith Sarah Cowdrey, resident 4 Neptune Cottages, Lambeth, London & Surrey. Employed as Carman in Goods Department at Nine Elms. Member of the National Union of Railwaymen, Nine Elms 2 Branch as a Van Shifter, joined 28 February 1915. Buried in ATHIES COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Pas de Calais, France. Row M. Grave 6.

[Not listed in St Paul’s Cathedral Service Book]. No further information currently available

Sergeant 9136, 'B' Battery, 245th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Died of wounds 20 May 1918. Aged 32. Born Richmond, Surrey, enlisted Kingston-On-Thames. Husband of Lily Cox, of 5, Summerhouse Cottages, Vicarage Rd., Heston, Hounslow, Middlesex. Awarded the Military Medal (M.M.). Employed as Passenger Guard in the Traffic Department at Waterloo. Buried in BRANDHOEK NEW MILITARY CEMETERY NO.3, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot III. Row B. Grave 14.

Rifleman 9670, 1st Battalion, Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own). Killed in action 19 December 1914. Born and resident New Malden, Surrey. Birth registered in the January to March Quarter 1886 in Kingston registration District, Surrey. In the 1901 census he was aged 15, born New Malden, Surrey, a Domesic general Servant, son of Thomas and Emma Cozens, resident 2, California Road, New Malden, Kingston, Surrey. In the 1911 census he was aged 25, New Malden, Surrey, unemployed Army Researcher, son of Thomas and Emma Cozens, resident 2 California Road, New Malden, Surrey. Attested Kingston-On-Thames, Surrey, 3 February 1903, aged 18 years 3 months, born New Malden, Kingston on Thames, Surrey, a Groom by trade, resident 40 Queens Gate, Kensington, London, height 5 feet 7 inches, weight 130lbs, chest 32 inches, fair complexion, brown eyes, brown hair, religious denomination Church of England. Service extended to 8 years 11 March 1905. Unmarried. Son of Thomas and Emma Cozens, of 4 Californian Road, New Malden, Surrey. Stationed at Fort William, Calcutta, 16 December 1909. Transferred to Army Reserve 2 February 1911. Employed as Labourer in the Engineers Department at Wimbledon. Member of the National Union of Railwaymen, Kingston Branch, as a Labourer, joined 1 October 1913. Buried in RIFLE HOUSE CEMETERY, Hainaut, Belgium. Plot IV. Row G. Grave 6.

Private 6657, 2nd Battalion, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. Killed in action 25 September 1915. Aged 34. Born Camberwell, Surrey, resident Vauxhall, Surrey, enlisted London. Husband of Mary Elizabeth Crane, of 78, Bond St., Vauxhall, London. Birth registered October to Decmber Quarter 1880 in the Camberwell Registration District, London, mother's maiden name 'Paulett'. In the 1911 census he was aged 30, born Peckham, London. a Bricklayer's Labourer, resident with his brother, Edward, at 18 Sterndale Road, Battersea S W, Battersea, London & Surrey. Employed as Porter in the Goods Department at Nine Elms. Member of the National Union of Railwaymen, Nine Elms 2, as a Porter, joined 20 April 1913. No known grave. Commemorated onLOOS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 83 to 85.

Private 591170, 18th (County of London) Battalion (London Irish Rifles), London Regiment. Died of wounds 7 June 1917. Aged 21. Born Battersea, London, resident Clapham, London, enlisted Chelsea. Son of Alfred and Eliza Cresswell, of 629, Wandsworth Rd., Clapham, London. In the 1911 census he was aged 14, born Battersea, London, a Messenger, son of Alfred and Eliza Cresswell, resident 150 Stewart's Road, Battersea, London SW & Surrey. Employed as Messenger in the Goods Department at Nine Elms. Buried in BRANDHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot I. Row K. Grave 13.

Private 10412, 2nd Battalion, Duke of Edinburgh's (Wiltshire Regiment). Killed in action 12 March 1915. Aged 17. Born Fisherton, Wiltshire 29 June 1897, resident and enlisted Salisbury, Wiltshire. Son of Elizabeth Frampton (formerly Crook), of 65, Windsor St., Salisbury, and the late Albert Crook. Birth registered in the July to September Quarter 1897 in the Salisbury Registration District, Wiltshire; mother's maiden name 'Sudbury'. Baptised 15 August 1897 in Fisherton Anger, Wiltshire, son of Albert and Elizabeth Crook, resident Fisherton. In the 1911 census he was aged 13, born Salisbury, Wiltshire, a Butcher's Boy, son of Elizabeth Crook (a widow), resident 30 Ashley Road, Salisbury, New Sarum, Wiltshire. Admitted to Salisbury, St Paul's Church of England School 3 November 1903, left 8 July 1910, son of Albert Crook, of 2, Ashley Road, Salisbury. Employed as Assistant Coal Weigher in the Stores at Salisbury. No known grave. Commemorated on LE TOURET MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 33 and 34.

Private PLY/682(S), Plymouth Battalion, Royal Naval Division, Royal Marine Light InfantryKilled in action 10 June 1915. Aged 18. Born St Matthews, Exeter, Devon 24 July 1895. Son of Luke and Ellen Crump, of 28, Clifton Road, Newtown, Exeter. In the 1901 census he was aged 3, born Exeter, Devon. Son of Luke and Ellen Crump, resident 46, Clifton Street, Exeter, Devon. In the 1911 census he was aged 13, born Exeter, Devon, at school. Son of Luke and Ellen Crump, resident 28 Clifton Road, Exeter, Devon. Enlisted Exeter 21 November 1914, engine cleaner by trade, religious denomination Church of England, height 5 feet 7 inches, fresh complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair. Employed as Engine Cleaner in Locomotive Department at Exeter. No known grave. Commemorated on HELLES MEMORIAL,Turkey (including Gallipoli). Panel 2 to 7.

Private. Employed as Cell Washer

Private. Employed as Porter

Rifleman. Employed as Porter

Private. Employed as Porter

Lance Corporal. Employed as Clerk

Private. Employed as Platelayer

Sergeant. Employed as Clerk

Pioneer. Employed as Clerk

Private. Employed as Porter

Private. Employed as Crane Driver

Staff Sergeant Major T2/016653, Mehcanical Transport, Royal Army Service Corps attached to 39th Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. Admitted to hospital 5 February 1917, died on service in Egypt from abcess of the liver at 19 General (Deaconess) Hospital, Alexandria at 20:20 after an operation 8 February 1917. Aged 27. Born, resident and enlisted Andover. Son of Charles and Ellen (died 8 March 1918) Dawkes, of 19, Anton Terrace, South Street, Andover, Hampshire. Next of kin Wilfred Lawson Dawkes, brother, of 27, Old Winton Road, Andover. In the 1911 census he was born Andover, Hampshire, a Goods Porter, son of Harriet Ellen Dawkes (a widow), resident 14 East Street, Andover, Hampshire. Employed as Goods Porter in Traffic Department at Andover Junction. Attested 1 September 1914 at Andover, aged 24 years 104 days, civil occupation Railway Porter, born in Andover, unmarried. Joined unit 2 September 1914 at Aldershot, appointed Lance Corporal 14 September 1914, promoted Corporal 11 October 1914, promoted Sergeant 26 October 1914. Height 5 feet 6¾ inches, weight 137½ lbs, chest 36 inches, fresh complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, religious denomination Wesleyan (Methodist). Attested 1 September 1914 at Andover, aged 24 years 104 days, civil occupation Railway Porter, born in Andover, unmarried. Joined unit 2 September 1914 at Aldershot, appointed Lance Corporal 14 September 1914, promoted Corporal 11 October 1914, promoted Sergeant 26 October 1914. Height 5 feet 6¾ inches, weight 137½ lbs, chest 36 inches, fresh complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, religious denomination Wesleyan (Methodist). Buried in ALEXANDRIA (HADRA) WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY, Egypt. Plot/Row/Section A. Grave 26.

Sergeant. Employed as Machinist

Gunner. Employed as Parcel Porter

Driver. Employed as Labourer

Private. Employed as Clerk

Private. Employed as Painter

Rifleman. Employed as Platelayer

[Not listed in St Paul’s Cathedral Service Book]. Employed as Not Known

Private. Employed as Platelayer

Sapper. Employed as Clerk

Private. Employed as Engine Cleaner. No further information currently available.

[Not listed in St Paul’s Cathedral Service Book]. Sergeant 1838, 9th Battalion, East Surrey Regiment. Employed as Not Known. Died 9th January 1919. Aged 24. Born and enlisted New Malden, Surrey. Son of Tom and Ruth Disbrow, of 29, Northcote Rd., New Malden, Surrey. Buried in LES BARAQUES MILITARY CEMETERY, SANGATTE, Pas de Calais, France. Plot VII. Row E. Grave 8.

Private 31188, 8th Battalion, East Surrey Regiment. Employed as Vanguard. Killed in action 3rd May 1917. Born Lambeth, Surrey, enlisted Kington on Thames, Surrey. No known grave. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 6.

Gunner 273335, 3rd Reserve Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Employed as Fireman. Died in United Kingdom 30th September 1918. Aged 19. Born Heavitree, Devon, enlisted Exeter. Son of Jesse and Mary Dorey, of 8, Bonnington Grove, Heavitree, Exeter. Buried in EXETER HIGHER CEMETERY, Exeter, Devon. Grave 99.

Private. Employed as Draughtsman

[Not listed in St Paul’s Cathedral Service Book]. Employed as Not Known

Sergeant. Employed as Porter

Private. Employed as Platelayer

Private. Employed as Quarryman

Sergeant. Employed as Engine Cleaner

Gunner. Employed as Labourer

Private. Employed as Clerk

Private. Employed as Clerk

Air Mechanic 3rd Class (Rigger - Aero) 98378, 65 Squadron, Royal Air Force. Died, rupture cebral abcess 25 August 1918. Employed as Clerk in Traffic Department at Waterloo. Enlisted 8 October 1917 for the duration of the war. Native of Hammersmith, London. In the 1911 census he was aged 25, born newport, isle of Wight, a Railway Clerk, son of Edmund and Kate Dyson, resident 17 the Grove, Hammersmith, London & Middlesex. Buried in LES BARAQUES MILITARY CEMETERY, SANGATTE, Pas de Calais, France. Plot IV. Row F. Grave 10A.

Private. Employed as Platelayer

Private. Employed as Learner Lad

Lieutenant, 5th Battalion, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. Killed in action 1 April 1918. Aged 23. Son of George Hepburn Edwards and Emily Maude Edwards, of 38, Hillersdon Avenue, Barnes, London. Formerly Hampshire Fortress Company, Royal Engineers. Went to France as a Corporal in January, 1915. He was gazetted in March, 1915. in the 1901 census he was aged 6, born Southampton, Hampshire, son of George H and Emily M Edwards, resident Shirley, Goddington Road, Strood Intra, Strood, Kent. Employed in Locomotive Department at Eastleigh. No known grave. POZIERES MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Panel 50 and 51.

Sub-Lieutenant, Nelson Battalion, Royal Naval Division, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. Died of wounds 5 June 1915. Aged 23. Born 3 September 1892. Son of John Warden and Eliza Edwards, of 6, Knight's Park, Kingston-on-Thames. In the 1911 census he was aged 18, born Kingston, Surrey, an Apprentice Locomotive Engineer, boarding at Chickenhall Farm, Eastleigh, Hampshire. In the 1901 census he was aged 8, born Kingston on Thames, Surrey, son of JOhn and Eliza Edwards, resident 41, Eden Street, Kingston on Thames, Surrey.Employed as Draughtsman in Locomotive Department at Eastleigh. Enlisted 14 August 1914, height 5 feet 9½ inches, brown hair, hazel eyes. Buried in SKEW BRIDGE CEMETERY, Turkey (including Gallipoli). Plot III. Row C. Grave 14.

Private. Employed as Carriage Cleaner

Private. Employed as Canaan

Private. Employed as Assistant Bricklayer

Rifleman. Employed as Messenger

Corporal. Employed as Porter

Sapper. Employed as Fireman

Private. Employed as Lad

Rifleman. Employed as Parcel Porter in Traffic Department at Bournemouth.

Private. Employed as Porter & Relief Signalman

Sapper. Employed as Platelayer

Private. Employed as Labourer

[Transcribed as A E FANCY] Private. Employed as Number Taker

Private. Employed as Porter

Sapper. Employed as Fireman

Private. Employed as Clerk

Sergeant. Employed as Police Constable

Private. Employed as Canaan

Sapper. Employed as Platelayer

Gunner. Employed as Police Constable

Private. Employed as Platelayer

Private. Employed as Gas Lineman

Private CH/2362(S), 1st Royal Marine Battalion, Royal Naval Division, Royal Marine Light Infantry. Killed in action 26 October 1917. Aged 19. Born 15 November 1897. Son of Mrs. Mary Daisy Dampier (formerly Mary Fox), of "Horsington," East Oakley, Basingstoke, Hants Enlisted 14 May 1917, aged 18 years 1 month, civil trade Engine Cleaner, religious denomination Church of England. Height 5 feet 11½ inches. Employed as Engine Cleaner in Locomotive Department at Basingstoke. No known grave. Commemorated on TYNE COT MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 1 and 162A.

Private. Employed as Engine Cleaner

Rifleman. Employed as Assistant Engine Driver

Private. Employed as Labourer

Private. Employed as Platelayer

Gunner. Employed as Canaan

Private. Employed as Porter in Traffic Department at Earlsfield.

Lance Corporal. Employed as Parcel Porter

Private. Awarded the Military Medal (M.M.). Employed as Messenger

Gunner. Employed as Carman

Rifleman. Employed as Clerk

Private. Employed as Engine Cleaner

Lance Corporal. Employed as Labourer

Private. Employed as Clerk

Sergeant. Employed as Arc Lamp Attendant

Private. Employed as Police Constable

Gunner. Employed as Ticket Printer

Sapper. Employed as Office Porter

Rifleman. Employed as Messenger

Sergeant. Employed as Coalman

Sergeant. Employed as Blacksmith

Stoker. Employed as Number Taker

Quartermaster Sergeant. Employed as Messenger

Corporal. Employed as Clerk

Sergeant. Employed as Holder-Up

Gunner. Employed as Apprentice

Private. Employed as Machinist

Private. Employed as Clerk

Private. Employed as Van Shifter

Private. Employed as Porter

Private. Employed as Porter

Corporal. Employed as Clerk

Rifleman. Employed as Porter

Sapper. Employed as Clerk

Private. Employed as Engine Cleaner

Sergeant. Employed as Porter

Able Seaman. Employed as Seaman

Private. Employed as Apprentice

Private. Employed as Carriage Cleaner

Private. Employed as Clerk

Private. Employed as Goods Porter

Sergeant. Employed as Relief Porter

Private. Employed as Labourer

Private. Employed as Carriage Cleaner

Private. Employed as Porter

Private. Employed as Carman

Private. Employed as Engine Cleaner

Private. Employed as Carman

Stoker. Employed as Porter

Private. Employed as Police Constable

Lance Corporal. Employed as Mat Stoker

Private. Employed as Relief Porter

Private. Employed as Labourer

Sergeant. Employed as Porter

Private. Employed as Rivetter

Private. Employed as Oiler

Able Seaman. Employed as Platelayer

Gunner. Employed as Lamp Lad

Sapper. Employed as Clerk

Rifleman. Employed as Porter

Private. Employed as Labourer

Corporal. Employed as Carriage Cleaner

Sergeant. Employed as Police Constable

Private. Employed as Porter

Private. Employed as Relaying Labourer

Private. Employed as Platelayer

Lieutenant. Employed as Engineer

Private. Employed as Fitter’s Assistant

Private. Employed as Boilersmith’s Assistant

Private. Employed as Messenger

Sapper. Employed as Storesman

Assistant Engineer, H.M.S. Sarnia, Mercantile Marine Reserve. Died 12th September 1918. Employed as Assistant Engineer No known grave. Commemorated on PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Devon. Panel 30.

Gunner. Employed as Carman

Private. Employed as Messenger

Private. Employed as Messenger

Private. Employed as Labourer

Private. Employed as Carriage Cleaner

Gunner. Employed as Labourer

Private. Employed as Signal Labourer

Private. Employed as Platelayer

Private. Employed as Porter

Private. Employed as Quarryman

Private. Employed as Labourer

Private. Employed as Lifter

Gunner. Employed as Carriage Cleaner

Private. Employed as Porter

Gunner. Employed as Engine Cleaner

Private. Employed as Labourer

Sergeant Major. Employed as Electrician

Corporal. Employed as Apprentice

Sergeant. Employed as Signalman

Lance Corporal. Employed as Clerk

Private. Employed as Perm Labourer

Private. Employed as Trimmer

Private. Employed as Clerk

Sapper. Employed as Apprentice

Private. Employed as Assistant Signalman

Private. Employed as Apprentice

Private. Employed as Labourer

Private. Employed as Porter

Corporal. Employed as Platelayer

Private. Employed as Goods Porter

Gunner. Employed as Carriage Cleaner

Private. Employed as Porter

Private. Employed as Lad

Private. Employed as Platelayer

Second Lieutenant, 4th Company, Machine Gun Corps (Infantry). Employed as Clerk. Killed in action 28th March 1918. No known grave. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 10.

Lance Corporal. Employed as Machinist

Private. Employed as Painter

Lance Corporal. Employed as Clerk

Private. Employed as Clerk

Private. Employed as Labourer

Sergeant. Employed as Transfer Porter

Private. Employed as Platelayer

Gunner. Employed as Painter

Private. Employed as Platelayer

Trooper. Employed as Platelayer

Private. Employed as Timekeeper

Able Seaman 197837, H.M.S. Banyano, Royal Navy. (RFR/PO/B/5845). Died 11th March 1915. Aged 35. Employed as Crane Driver. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Knight, of 8, Lion St., Shirley, Southampton; husband of Daisy Florence Pearce (formerly Knight), of 78, Millbrook Rd., Southampton. No known grave. Commemorated on PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Hampshire. Panel 7.

Private. Employed as Porter

Private. Employed as Platelayer

Private. Employed as Porter

Private. Employed as Porter

Private. Employed as Engine Cleaner

Shoeing Smith. Employed as Springmaker

Lance Corporal. Employed as Porter

Able Seaman. Employed as Labourer

Private. Employed as Clerk

Lance Corporal. Employed as Engine Cleaner

Steward, H.M.S. Sarnia, Mercantile Marine Reserve. Employed as Chief Steward. Died 8th September 1916. Aged 40. Husband of Edith Le Huquet, of 13, Newcombe Rd., Southampton. Buried in EAST MUDROS MILITARY CEMETERY, Lemnos, Greece. Plot III. Row F. Grave 182.

Lance Corporal. Employed as Clerk

Private. Employed as Shunter

Private. Employed as Labourer

Private. Employed as Wireman

Rifleman. Employed as Carman

Sapper. Employed as Clerk

Air Mechanic 2nd Class 43584, Royal Flying Corps attached 6th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. Employed as Clerk. Killed in action 31st July 1917. Buried in CITE BONJEAN MILITARY CEMETERY, ARMENTIERES, Nord, France. Plot VIII. Row D. Grave 22.

Trooper. Employed as Apprentice

Private. Employed as Clerk

Private. Employed as Labourer

Private. Employed as Clerk

Private. Awarded the Military Medal (M.M.). Employed as Fitter’s Assistant

Private. Employed as Engine Cleaner

Sapper. Employed as Clerk

Gunner. Employed as Platelayer

Lieutenant, Royal Munster Rifles attached 6th Battalion, Connaught Rangers. Employed as Booking Clerk. Died 3rd July 1917. Aged 35. Son of Thomas Arthur and Martha Jane Male; husband of Alice Maud Beer (formerly Male), of 36, Albany Rd., New Malden, Surrey. Native of Esher, Surrey. Buried in LONGUENESSE (ST. OMER) SOUVENIR CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot IV. Row C. Grave 46.

Lance Corporal. Employed as Apprentice

Rifleman. Employed as Porter

Sapper. Employed as Platelayer

Private. Employed as Bricklayer

Private. Employed as Clerk

Corporal. Employed as Tube Repairer

Corporal. Employed as Steward

Private. Employed as Shunter

Private. Employed as Office Porter

Gunner. Employed as Labourer

Private. Employed as Carman

Sapper. Employed as Fitter’s Assistant

Captain, 1st Battalion, Royal Dublin Fusiliers. Died 1st July 1916. Son of Maj. John Drought Maunsell and Euphemia Sullivan Maunsell (nee Bush), of Taunton, Somerset. Employed as Assistant Foreman. Buried in AUCHONVILLERS MILITARY CEMETERY, Somme, France. Plot I. Row A. Grave 11.

Lance Corporal. Employed as Porter

Rifleman. Employed as Bridge Painter

Private. Employed as Labourer

Private. Employed as Apprentice

Private. Employed as Messenger

Sapper. Employed as Polisher

Private. Employed as Engine Cleaner

Lance Corporal. Employed as Platelayer

Lance Corporal. Employed as Millwright

Lance Corporal. Employed as Coalman

Private. Employed as Porter

Sapper. Employed as Striker

Pioneer. Employed as Porter

Staff Sergeant. Employed as Clerk

Private. Employed as Shunter

Corporal. Employed as Carriage Cleaner

Private. Employed as Porter

Sapper. Employed as Last Tele Linesman

[Memorial states Corporal]. Driver T/28938, No. 3 Company, 2nd Division Training Battalion, Royal Army Service Corps. Died 7th May 1915. Aged 21. Son of Sarah Moran and the late John Moran. His brother John also fell. Employed as Striker. Awarded the R St G. and the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM). Buried in EASTLEIGH CEMETERY, Eastleigh, Hampshire. Plot A. Grave 880.

Private. Awarded the Military Medal.. Employed as Porter

Private. Employed as Clerk

Sergeant. Employed as Booking Clerk

Private 87796, 13th Battalion, The King's (Liverpool Regiment). Died 27th September 1918. Aged 29. Employed as Dynamo Examiner. Son of E. J. and Mary Ann Moy, of 7, Arragon Rd., Twickenham, Middx. Buried in GRAND RAVINE BRITISH CEMETERY, HAVRINCOURT, Pas de Calais, France. Row A. Grave 47.

Private 39824, 1st Garrison Battalion, Somerset Light Infantry. Died 6th November 1918. Aged 28. Employed as Porter. Son of John and Kate Munday, of Eastney, Portsmouth. No known grave. Commemorated on KARACHI 1914-1918 WAR MEMORIAL, Pakistan.

Sergeant. Employed as Porter

Driver. Employed as Engine Cleaner

Private. Employed as Porter

Private. Employed as Goods Porter

Private. Employed as Checker

Private. Employed as Labourer

Corporal. Employed as Clerk

Sergeant. Employed as Engine Cleaner

Private. Employed as Labourer

Private. Employed as Fitter’s Assistant

Rifleman. Employed as Carman

Pioneer. Employed as Labourer

Private. Employed as Van Shifter

Leading Stoker. Employed as Holder Up

Private. Employed as Messenger

Sapper. Employed as Wheelwright

Lieutenant. Employed as Apprentice

Corporal. Employed as Wagonmaker

Com’dr. Employed as Sec. Officer

Private. Employed as Bricklayer

Private. Employed as Lad

Sergeant. Employed as Labourer

Private. Employed as Crane Driver

Private. Employed as Furnaceman

Private. Employed as Labourer

Rifleman. Employed as Clerk

Private. Employed as Engine Cleaner

Stoker 1st Class SS/100131, H.M.S. Alcantara, Royal Navy. Died 29th February 1916. Aged 32. Employed as Quarryman. Son of Harry and Harriet Pearse, of 1, East St., Okehampton; husband of Amelia Pearse, of 46, North St., Okehampton, Devon. No known grave. Commemorated on PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Devon. Panel 16.

Private. Employed as Timekeeper

Second Lieutenant, Royal Air Force. Died 18th July 1918. Aged 18. Employed as Clerk. No known grave. Commemorated on HOLLYBROOK MEMORIAL, SOUTHAMPTON, Hampshire.

Trooper. Employed as Porter

Private. Employed as Quarryman

Sapper. Employed as Clerk

Gunner. Employed as Painter

Rifleman. Employed as Painter

Private. Employed as Clerk

Private. Employed as Engine Cleaner

Bombardier. Employed as Porter & Rel Sign

Gunner 1557, "B" Battery, 235th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Died 25th September 1917. Employed as Clerk. Buried in FLATIRON COPSE CEMETERY, MAMETZ, Somme, France. Plot I. Row F. Grave 14.

Private. Employed as Labourer

Private. Employed as Van Washer

Rifleman. Employed as Messenger

Private. Employed as Porter

Private. Employed as Porter

Private. Employed as Coalman

Private. Employed as Cowls Porter

[Listed incorrectly as H PLANT on the memorial but correctly as R PLANT on the L & SWR memorial on Guilford Station.] Corporal 7069, 2nd Battalion, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Died 18th April 1915. Employed as Platelayer. Buried in OOSTTAVERNE WOOD CEMETERY, Heuvelland, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot VII. Row J. Grave 10. Also commemorated on Stoke-next-Guildford parish church memorial and the main Guildford memorial in Guildford Castle grounds.

Private. Employed as Coalman

Rifleman. Employed as Labourer

Private. Employed as Platelayer

Private. Employed as Messenger

Private. Employed as Labourer

Private. Employed as Transfer Porter

Gunner. Employed as Assistant Signal Lineman

Private. Employed as Platelayer

Private. Employed as Labourer

Pioneer. Employed as Clerk

Corporal. Employed as Porter

Private. Employed as Labourer

Stoker. Employed as Assistant Tele Lineman

Gunner. Employed as Tally Clerk

Sergeant. Employed as Clerk

Private. Employed as Painter

Trooper. Employed as Labourer

Private. Employed as Messenger

Private. Employed as Office Lad

Private. Employed as Labourer

Rifleman. Employed as Clerk

Lance Corporal. Employed as Platelayer

Private. Employed as Bridge Painter

Private. Employed as Labourer

[Not listed in St Paul’s Cathedral Service Book]. Employed as Not Known

Rifleman. Employed as Porter

Able Seaman. Employed as Clerk

Private. Employed as Clerk

Sapper. Awarded the Military Medal.. Employed as Platelayer

Private. Employed as Turner’s Assistant

Private. Employed as Sub-Station Assistant

Sapper. Employed as Labourer

Gunner. Employed as Fireman

Sergeant. Employed as Clerk

Gunner. Employed as Labourer

Private. Employed as Assistant Painter

Private. Employed as Goods Porter

Private. Employed as Fitter’s Assistant

[Listed as R SALTER in St Paul’s Cathedral Service Book] Lance Corporal. Employed as Carriage Cleaner

Sergeant. Employed as Perm Labourer

Lieutenant. Employed as Clerk

Private. Employed as Labourer

Private. Employed as Messenger

Private. Employed as Apprentice

Private. Employed as Platelayer

Private. Employed as Platelayer

Private. Employed as Carman Assistant

Lance Corporal. Awarded the Military Medal (M.M.). Employed as Fitter’s Assistant

Gunner. Employed as Labourer

Private. Employed as Porter

Rifleman. Employed as Porter

Private. Employed as Turner’s Assistant

Private. Employed as Porter

[Not listed in St Paul’s Cathedral Service Book]. Employed as Not Known

Pioneer. Employed as Labourer

Private. Employed as Labourer

Private. Employed as Porter

[Listed as SKITTRALL in St Paul’s Cathedral Service Book] Private. Employed as Carriage Cleaner

Corporal. Employed as Gas Filler

Sapper. Employed as Coachmaker

Lance Corporal. Employed as Booking Clerk

Sergeant. Employed as Fireman

Private. Employed as Office Porter

Private. Employed as Porter

Private. Employed as Transfer Porter

Private. Employed as Clerk

Able Seaman. Employed as Labourer

Private. Employed as Labourer

[Not listed in St Paul’s Cathedral Service Book]. Employed as Not Known

Corporal. Employed as Porter

Rifleman. Employed as Clerk

Leading Seaman 180776, H.M.S. Pembroke, Royal Navy. Died 23rd July 1917. Husband of G. J. Stacey, of 114, New Rd., Battersea, London. Employed as Crane Examiner. Buried in TOOTING CEMETERY, LAMBETH, London. Screen Wall. W.3. 6.

Corporal. Employed as Warehouseman

Sergeant. Employed as Driller

Private. Employed as Goods Porter

Corporal. Employed as Porter

Sergeant. Employed as Coal Porter

[Listed as W A STEPHENS in St Paul’s Cathedral Service Book] Private. Employed as Porter

Lance Corporal. Employed as Brake Cleaner

Sapper. Employed as Fireman

Private. Employed as Dynamo Examiner

Corporal. Employed as Office Porter

Private. Employed as Tally Clerk

Private. Employed as Messenger

Private. Employed as Porter

Able Seaman. Employed as Seaman

Private. Employed as Engine Cleaner

Rifleman. Employed as Clerk

[Listed as STONEHAM in St Paul’s Cathedral Service Book] Corporal. Employed as Platelayer

Sergeant. Employed as Finisher

Private. Employed as Office Porter

Lance Corporal. Employed as Parcel Porter

Private. Employed as Clerk

Private. Employed as Platelayer

Corporal. Employed as Clerk

Private. Employed as Platelayer

[Not listed in St Paul’s Cathedral Service Book]. Employed as Not Known

Sapper. Employed as Porter

Private. Employed as Porter

Private. Employed as Engine Cleaner

Private. Employed as Apprentice

Sergeant Major. Employed as Porter

Private. Employed as Porter

Corporal. Employed as Police Constable

Private. Employed as Porter

Private. Employed as Clerk

Private. Employed as Platelayer

Lance Corporal. Employed as Storesman's Assistant

Private. Employed as Trimmer

Gunner. Employed as Labourer

Corporal. Employed as Fireman

Private. Employed as Porter

Gunner. Employed as Clerk

Sergeant. Employed as Porter & Rel. Signaller

Private 6820, 1st Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Killed in action on the first day of The Battle of the Somme 1 July 1916. Born Chilbolton 1st March 1885, enlisted Winchester, resident Andover. Son of Harry and Ann Toomer (nee Mansbridge); he had three sisters and two brothers. Harry was married to Amy Scivier on 11 April 1914, and was recalled for the Expeditionary Force in August 1914, went to the front 27 August 1914. He had a daughter born the following January (Dorothy), and a daughter born after his death (Betty). Employed as Platelayer No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 7 C and 7 B. Also listed on the Andover War Memorial.

Pioneer. Employed as Clerk

Private. Employed as Parcel Porter

[Not listed in St Paul’s Cathedral Service Book]. Employed as Not Known

Private. Employed as Clerk

Steward. Employed as Steward

Private. Employed as Labourer

Private. Employed as Clerk

Leading Seaman. Employed as Boilerwasher

Lance Corporal. Employed as Fireman

Private. Employed as Clerk

Private. Employed as Carriage Cleaner

Sapper. Employed as Parcel Clerk

Lance Corporal. Employed as Oiler

Sapper. Employed as Platelayer

Private. Employed as Labourer

Private. Employed as Clerk

Corporal. Employed as Porter

Private. Employed as Engine Cleaner

Private. Employed as Clerk

Private. Employed as Fireman

Private. Employed as Hammerman

Private. Employed as Labourer

Private. Employed as Clerk

Private. Employed as Carman

Private. Employed as Clerk

Private. Employed as Platelayer

Private. Employed as Porter

Gunner. Employed as Perm Labourer

Gunner. Employed as Labourer

Private. Employed as Porter

[Not listed in St Paul’s Cathedral Service Book]. Employed as Not Known

Able Seaman. Employed as Porter

Private. Employed as Fireman

Private. Employed as Porter

Private. Employed as Platelayer

Private. Employed as Parcel Porter

Boy 1st Class J/35734, H.M.S. Swiftsure, Royal Navy. Accidentally killed 30th December 1915. Employed as Engine Cleaner. Born Highbury, London 8 January 1899. Son of Jessie M. Wilkins, of 62, Field Lane, Teddington, Middlesex. Enlisted 8 January 1915 (some records state 1917 after his death) for 12 years, height 5 feet 3 inches, chest 34 inches, brown hair. Grey eyes, fresh complexion, civil occupation Engine Cleaner. Buried in LANCASHIRE LANDING CEMETERY, Turkey. Section K. Grave 54.

Private. Employed as Engine Cleaner

Private. Employed as Clerk

Sapper. Employed as Driver

Private. Employed as Coalman

Private. Employed as Goods Porter

Private. Employed as Porter

Private. Employed as Goods Porter

Private. Employed as Engine Cleaner

Private. Employed as Striker

Private. Employed as Labourer

Private. Employed as Engine Cleaner

Private. Employed as Platelayer

Private. Employed as Turner’s Assistant

Gunner. Employed as Office Porter