Flight Lieutenant (Pilot), Eastchurch Naval Flying School, Royal Naval Air Service. Accidentally drowned after bullets hit propellor of the Maurice Farman S11 Shorthorn No. N6312, when the machine caught fire and burst into flames in the United Kingdom, 20 March 1918; also flying with him was Able Seaman G H G Walker who also drowned. Aged 28. Born 31 January 1890 in Wells, Somerset. Son of Lucy Arnold. Awarded the Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.), Mentioned in Despatches (MiD). In the 1901 census he was aged 11, born Walton, Somerset, resident with his widowed mother, Lucy A Arnold, with her uncle and aunt, William and Ann Badman, at Ashcott Cottage, Ashcott, Bridgwater, Somerset. Buried in Leysdown (St. Clement) Churchyard, Kent.

Sapper 506491, 504th (2nd/2nd Wessex) Field Company, Royal Engineers. Killed in action in France 15 June 1917. Born and resident Bridgwater, Somerset, enlisted Bath. In the 1901 census he was aged 4, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of Albert and Kate Ashton, resident Acacia Grove, 4, Rhode Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 14, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Joiner by trade, son of Albert and Kate Ashton, resident 9, Acacia Grove, Rhode Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset. No known grave. Commemorated on Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 1. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

Sapper Herbert Ashton of the Wessex Engineers was killed in action on 15th June.

Private 38433, 2nd Battalion, Highland Light Infantry. Killed in action 3 December 1917. Aged 31. Born and enlisted Bridgwater, Somerset. Husband of Rose Bale, of 14, Provident Place, Bridgwater. No known grave. Commemorated on Cambrai Memorial, Nord, France. Panel 10. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

Private H Bale Highland L.I. - After hearing the news unofficially, Mrs Bale has now received official news that Private Bale was killed in action on 2nd December. He died instantaneously and felt no pain.

Private 240556, 1st/5th Battalion (Territorial), Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). Died in Mesopotamia 24 January 1916. Aged 24. Born and enlisted Bridgwater. Son of John and Alice Barber, of 86, Friarn Street, Bridgwater. No known grave. Commemorated on Basra Memorial, Iraq. Panel 12. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

Mrs Barber of Mount Street, Bridgwater has recently received official notice that her husband Pte. Clifford Barber of the Somersets, attached to the Dorset Regiment was drowned in Mesopotamia a year and seven months ago.

BARNARD.—Killed in action, in Palestine, on November 22nd, Lance-Corpl. Joseph Edward Barnard, Somerset L.1., son Mr. and Mrs. J. Barnard, Clare-street, Bridgwater, aged 22.

Canadian Expeditionary Force. Died 1916. Aged 35. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Beard, of 8, Edward Street, Bridgwater. Given that he tried enlisting 4 times he probably used a different name. No further information currently available. See also St Mary's, Bridgwater.

Extract from Langport & Somerton Herald - Saturday 23 December 1916, page 5:

Able Seaman Bristol Z/1040, Howe Battalion, Royal Naval Division, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. Killed in action 26 October 1917, during the Second Battle of Passchendaele 26th October-November 10th. Aged 18. Born 18 May 1897. Son of James and Lucy Bell, of 83, Bailey Street, Bridgwater. Enlisted 20 July 1915. Religious denomination Church of England. Civil employment a Chandler. Hegiht 5 feet 1½ inches, chest 31½-33 inches, fresh complexion, light brown hair, grey eyes. Buried in Poelcappele British Cemetery, Langemark-Poelkapelle, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot XV. Row D. Grave 3. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

Able Seaman Horace Bell of Howe Battalion Royal Naval Division has been posted as missing since 26th October. His mother has received a letter stating that he has been wounded and his whereabouts are not known. He is 19 years of age.

Lance Corporal 506286, 502 (Wessex) Field Company, Royal Engineers. Killed in action in France 20 August 1917. Aged 30. Resident Bridgwater, Somerset, enlisted Bath. Son of Henry and Lottie Bell; husband of Bessie Bell, of 3, Southgate Avenue, Bridgwater. Buried in Erquinghem-Lys Churchyard Extensiion, Nord, France. Row E. Grave 1. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

Extract from Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser - Wednesday 5 September 1917, page 5:

[Listed as BIFFIN on memorial] Corporal 5803, 8th (Service) Battalion, Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). Killed in action on the 1 July 1916, in the vicinity of the village of Fricourt the first day of the 1916 Battle of the Somme. Born Trinity, Bridgwater, resident Bridgwater, enlisted Taunton. Buried in Gordon Dump Cemetery, Ovillers-la-Boiselle, Somme, France. Plot V. Row P. Grave 3. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

Extract from Langport & Somerton Herald - Saturday 5 August 1916, page 6:

[Listed as BILLING on memorial] Able Seaman R/167, Drake Battalion, Royal Naval Division. Killed in action 24 December 1917. Born 28 July 1897 in Bridgwater. Son of Mr and Mrs W. R. S. Billing, of 79, Barclay Street, Bridgwater. Enlisted 28 August 1916, Height 5 feet 3 inches, chest 34 inches, weight 127 lbs, fresh complexion, brown hair, blue eyes, a Butcher by trade, religious denomination Primitive Methodist. No known grave. Commemorated on Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 1a. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

Extract from Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser - Wednesday 23 January 1918, page 6:

Corporal – No associated person found in any records so far. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

Cpl Stanley Bloodworth of the Gloucesters has died of wounds received in Mesopotamia on February 4th.

Private T4/210659, Royal Army Service Corps. Died April to June Quarter 1917 in Taunton Registration District, Somerset. At the time of his enlistment his father, Henry Charles Board, was resident at 31, West Street, Bridgwatre. Attested 26 September 1914, aged 18 years 1 month, a Labourer for the Somerset Trading Company, resident 5, Hassell Lane, Bridgwater, single, served with B.E.F. from 22 April 1916 to 15 January 1917, discharged 19 March 1917 under King's Regulations 1912, Para 392 (xvi) due to Tubercule of Lung. In the 1901 census he was aged 4, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of Henry Charles and Florence Ellen Board, resident 89, Old Taunton Road, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 14, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of Henry and Florence Board, resident 9, Halswell Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset. Probably buried in one of the Bridgwater Cemeteries. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

Bridgwater Soldier's death in a Sanatorium.

Driver Ernest Victor Board of the A.S.C. who was invalided home from the Front a few months ago suffering from a severe chill has now died as a result of the chill and pleurisy. He was in a sanatorium in Taunton.

Private 32876, 16th Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment formerly 5284, Hussars. Killed in action 9 October 1917. Born and resident Bridgwater, Somerset, enlisted Pontypridd, Glamorganshire. In the 1901 census he was aged 9, born Bridgwater, Somerset, at school, son of Charles and Elizabeth Bond, resident 28, Polden Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 20, born Bridgwater, a serving soldier, single, Private, 19th Hussars, billeted at Aliwal Barracks, South Tedworth, Hampshire. No known grave. Commemorated on Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 23 to 28. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

KILLED IN ACTION.—News has been received by Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Bond, of 50, Bristol-road, that their son, Sub-Corporal Herbert Lionel Bond, of the Royal West Kent Regiment, has been killed action. Deceased was 26 years of age, and joined the Army eight years ago, being serving in South Africa when drafted home for service in France, where he had been twice previously wounded.

Lance Corporal 29380, 1st Battalion, Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). Killed in action during the attack on the "Quadrilateral", a heavily fortified trench system situated on the Redan Ridge near the village of Serre 1 July 1916. Aged 21. Born and resident Bridgwater, enlisted Taunton. Son of Louise Bonney, of 25, Polden Street, Bridgwater and the late Charles Bonney. No known grave. Commemorated on Thiepval, Somme, France. Pier and Face 2 A. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

Lance-Corporal William Bonney, who has been missing since last July has now been presumed to have been killed in action.

Lance-Cpl. Wm. Geo. Bonney of the Somerset L.I. Has been reported missing for over a year now and it is feared that he cannot have survived and is therefore presumed killed in action.

Ordinary Seaman Bristol Z/2818, H.M.S. "Victory" (Depot ship at Portsmouth), Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. Died from disease 11 October 1918. Aged 18. Born 8 October 1900 in Bridgwater, Somerset. Son of Harry and Bessie Bowyer, of 12, South Parade, Bridgwater formerly 72, Barclay St. Bridgwater. Somerset. Buried in the church portion of Bridgwater (Wembdon Road) Cemetery, Somerset. Plot I. Row 6. Grave 3. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

The death took place in a London military hospital on Friday Cecil Bowyer, R.N.V.R., son of Sapper H. Bowyer, of the Royal Engineers. Deceased was only 18 years of age, and joined the Naval Volunteer Reserve a fortnight before his death, proceeding to the Crystal Palace, where he contracted pneumonia, from which he succumbed. Deceased's father has been serving in Salonika since the early stages of the war.

Company Sergeant Major 200867, 1st (City of London) Battalion (Royal Fusiliers, London Regiment. (167th Infantry Brigade, 56th (1st London) TF Division). Killed in action 1 December 1917, during the German counter-attack phase in the Battle of Cambrai 30 November - 2 December. Aged 26. Resident Bridgwater, Somerset, enlisted Handel Street, London. Son of William Bennicke Broad and Rosina Jane Broad, of Elm Grove House, 61 Victoria Road, Bridgwater. He was previously wounded at Suvla Bay, Gallipoli. No known grave. Commemorated on Cambrai Memorial, Nord, France. Panel 11. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

BROAD.—Killed in action, December 2nd. Co.-Sergt.-Major William Knowles Broad, London Regiment, Royal Fusiliers, younger son Mr. and Mrs. W. B Broad, Elm Grove House, Victoria-road, Bridgwater, aged 26.

Private 29380, 1st Battalion, Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). Killed in action 29 August 1918 during the Second Battles of Arras, 26 August - 3 September. Born and enlisted, Bridgwater. In the 1901 census he was aged 2, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of Charles and Mary A Burge, resident Prices Buildings, 6, Salmon Parade, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 12, born Bridgwater, Somerset, at school, son of Charles and Mary Burge, resident 12, Gordon Terrace, Bridgwater, Somerset. Buried in Dury Crucifix Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. Plot III. Row H. Grave 10. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

Extract from Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser - Wednesday 03 November 1915, page 5:

KILLED IN ACTION. —Official intimation has been received that Private Lionel Burge, of the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, was killed in action on October 4th. Deceased, who was 22 years of age, was a son of Mrs. Burge, laundress at the Bridgwater Union Workhouse. his father, the late Mr. Richard Burge, having served for 21 years in the Army and passed through the Indian Mutiny. The late Private Burge was working in Wales when war broke out and enlisted at Cardiff. Three other sons of Mrs. Burge have been in the Army, but only one of these is now in the ranks.

BURRINGTON, GILBERT, M.M., Private, No. 703727, 102nd Battn. Canadian Expeditionary Force, 2nd s. of the late Gilbert George Burrington, of Westfield Home, Bridgwater, Bank Manager, by his wife, Amelia Frances, dau. of Edward Bryant; and brother to Private H. Burrington [see Vol. 1., page 64]; b. Bridgwater, co. Somerset, 13 June, 1879; educ. Wing's School, Gloucester; was Deputy Game-warden under the Provincial Government of British Columbia; enlisted in Feb. 1916; served with the Expeditionary Force from July, and was killed in action on the Somme 21 Nov. following. Buried at Albert. He was awarded the Military Medal, but died before the announcement was made public. He m. at Pembroke, 27 Dec., 1913, Marianne Emily, dau. of John Henry Harries, and had a son, Gilbert John Harries, b. 18 July, 1915.

Private Gilbert Burrington of Canadian Infantry, but formerly of Westfield House was killed instantaneously by a shell in the trenches in France on November 21st. He has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery and gallant conduct. He was well known and highly esteemed in the Bridgwater district and was a keen cricketer having played for the county.

BURRINGTON, HARLEY, Private, No. 13015, Grenade Coy., 2nd Infantry Brigade, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 4th s. of the late Gilbert George Burrington, of Bridgwater, co. Somerset, Bank Manager, by his wife, Amelia Frances (Burnham, co. Somerset), dau. of Edward Bryant; b. Bridgwater, 1 Dec. 1883; educ. Haileybury College; went to Canada in 1902; enlisted on the outbreak of war; came over with the first contingent in Oct. 1914; went to France in Feb.; was wounded when coming out of the trenches at Festubert, and died in the General Hospital at Boulogne, 23 July, 1915; unm. He was buried in the Eastern Cemetery there.

Private DM2/155164, Mechanical Transport, Royal Army Service Corps attached to 121st Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. Died of wounds 9 November 1917. Aged 27. Born and enlisted Bradford, resident Bridgwater. Son of William Bushell; husband of Annie Last (formerly Bushell), of 7, Middleton St., St. Thomas, Swansea. Buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot XXII. Row AA. Grave 13. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

Extract from Bridgwater Mercury 21 November 1917:

Mrs Bushell of Stogursey has received further news of the death of her husband Private George Bushell. A.S.C. A letter from Second-Lieut. H. F. Bateman said that he was badly wounded by a German aeroplane and though taken to hospital he died the next day. He had been a very good soldier, and was respected and loved by all.

Extract from Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser - Wednesday 28 November 1917, page 5:

Rifleman A/202949, 17th (Service) Battalion (British Empire League), King’s Royal Rifle Corps formerly T/492, Army Service Corps. Killed in action 18 November 1917. Born circa 1898. Enlisted Bridgwater. In the 1901 Census Frederick and Ernest (see above) are brothers, Frederick was aged 3, born Staplegrove, Somerset, son of Edward and Sarah Cattle, resident Taunton St James. In the 1911 census he was aged 13, born Staplegrove, Somerset, at school, son of Edward and Sarah Cattle, resident 16 Wyldsboro Terrace, Bristol Road, Bridgwater, Bridgwater Without, Somerset. Employed as a Slipper Boy in the Goods Departmet at Bridgwater for Great Western Railway. No known grave. Commemorated on Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panels 115-119 and 162 and 163A. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

Rifleman F. T. J. Cattle of Kings Royal Rifles was killed in action by the concussion of a shell on 18th November. A letter to his parents said that he had suffered no pain and death was very quick. He was 19 years of age. Before enlisting he had been a porter for G.W.R.

Private 260056, 7th (Service) Battalion, Alexandra Princess of Wales’s Yorkshire Regiment. Died on service in France 4 August 1917. Aged 26. Born Bridgwater, Somerset, enlisted Tottenham, London. Son of Charles and Marrianne Chard, of "Parkside" 13, Durleigh Road, Bridgwater. In the 1901 census he was aged 10, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of Charles and Marianne Chard, resident Westfield Villas, 7, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 20, born Bridgwater, Somerset, an Articled Clerk to an Architect, son of Charles and Marianne Chard, resident 13, Westfield, Bridgwater, Somerset. Buried in Sunken Road Cemetery, Fampoux, Pas de Calais, France. Plot I. Row C. Grave 13. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

Private Charles Norman Chard of the Yorkshire Regiment has been officially reported to have been killed at the Front on 4th August. He was the son of a highly esteemed borough treasurer.

Mr. Charles Chard (borough treasurer) has sustained a sad bereavement by the death of his younger son, Private Charles Norman Chard, of the Yorkshire Regiment, who was accidentally killed at the Front on August 14th. Deceased was 26 years of age, and married, his wife being engagedin the teaching profession in London, where he was a surveyor before joining up in July of last year.

Lance Corporal, 34886 6th (Service) Battalion, Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). Killed in action 9 April 1917 during the 1st Battle of The Scarpe, Arras, 9-14 April 1917. Born and resident Bridgwater. In the 1881 census he was aged 1, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of Edward and Mary M Chedzey, resident 12, Church Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 31, born Bridgwater, Somerset, an Ironmonger Assistant, son of Mary Matilda Chedzey (a widow), resident 31 Church Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. Buried in London Cemetery, Neuville Vitasse, Pas de Calais, France. Plot II. Row F. Grave 15. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

Bridgwater Shop Assistant killed in action.

Private Clifford Chedzey of Church Street was killed in action during a great offensive on Easter Monday He was in the Somerset Light Infantry.

Rifleman A/204647, 11th Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps formerly S4/084934, Royal Army Service Corps. Died of wounds 24 March 1918. Born Jersey City, New York, resident Bridgwater, Somerset, enlisted Bristol. Son of Mr. F. Cheriton, of 43, North Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1901 census he was aged 7, a son, resident 33, Queens Street, Town, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 17, born Jersey City, United States, a Handyman, son of Rose Cheriton, resident 31 Queen Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. No known grave. Commemorated on Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France. Panel 61 to 64. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

BRIDGWATER.

Officially Presumed Killed.—Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Cheriton, 14, Camden Road, Bridgwater, have recevied (sic) an official notification that their youngest son—Rifleman Ernest Cheriton, King's Royal Rifles—who was previously reported missing, is now presumed to have been killed in action in France on March 24th, 1918. The deceased soldier, who was 23 years of age, came to Bridgwater as a boy, and was educated at the Eastover schools. He was subsequently employed by Messrs. Bouchier Bros., St. Mary Street, and on leaving Bridgwater followed the trade of a baker at Glastonbury and afterwards at Wick, near Bristol. He enlisted in April of 1915, and proceeded to France only a month later, following his trade in the Army for nearly 2½ years before being transferred to the infantry.

Sapper 140597 [incorrectly listed as 140507 on SDGW], 126th Field Company, Royal Engineers. Died of wounds 12 July 1916. Aged 21. Born and enlistd Bridgwater, Somerset. Son of Thomas Chick, of 106, Chilton Street, Bridgwater. In the 1901 census he was aged 6, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of Thomas and Flornce L A Chirch, resident Catholic Gardens, 2, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 16, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Grocer's Errand Boy, 106, Chilton Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. son of Thomas and Flornce L A Chirch, resident 106 Chilton Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. No known grave. Commemorated on Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 8A and 8D. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

DIED OF WOUNDS. —Mr. and Mrs. T. Chick, of 106, Chilton-street, have heard officially that their son, Sapper Robert George Chick, of' the Royal Engineers, has died of wounds at a base hospital. Deceased, who was only 21 years of age, enlisted in November, 1915, and proceeded to the Front a few months afterwards. Three other brothers are serving.

Private 30846, 2nd Battalion, Devonshire Regiment. Killed in action 31 July 1917 during the attack on Westhoek Ridge during the Third Battles of Ypres 31 July-10 November, 1917. Aged 21. Born and enlisted Bridgwater. Son of William and Alice Chick, of Queen Street, Bridgwater. No known grave. Commemorated on Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 21. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

Lance Corporal 652820, 1st/21st 21st (County of London) Battalion (1st Surrey Rifles) (Territorial), London Regiment formerly 21570, Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). Killed in action 10 June 1918. Aged 31. Born and resident Bridgwater, Somerset, enlisted Taunton. Son of Stephen and Blanche Chinn, of 36, Bristol Road, Bridgwater. No known grave. Commemorated on Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel. 54. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

Local soldier falls in action.

Lance-Cpl Sidney Chinn of the London regiment was killed with several others by the explosion of a shell which struck the lorry on which they were travelling.

Private 29458, 1st Battalion, Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry formerly 2309, 2nd/1st North Somerset Yeomanry. Killed in action 6 November 1917 during the Second Battle of Passchendaele, 26 October - 10 November. Aged 24. Born Trowbridge, Wiltshire, enlisted Bridgwater. Son of Mr G. Cockerell, of 7, West Quay, Bridgwater. In the 1911 census he was aged 17, born Trowbridge, Wiltshire, a Cabinet maker, son of George Charles and Sarah Ann Cockerell, resident 7, West Quay, Bridgwater, Somerset. No known grave. Commemorated on Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panels 80-82 and 163A. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

Private Charles James Cockerell of the D.C.L.I. was killed in action on November 6th. Much sympathy is felt for his parents who have now received official confirmation of his death. They had previously been informed by a Wesleyan minister.

Extract from Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser - Wednesday 5 December 1917, page 6:

Second Lieutenant, 1st Battalion, Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry) attached to 11th Trench Mortar Battery formerly 13th Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Killed in action 4 October 1917 during the Battle of Broodseinde 5th in the series battles of 3rd Ypres. Aged 20. Baptised 30 April 1897 in Bridgwater, St John, Somerset, son of Albert Edward and Ida Belle Coles, resident 5, Church Street, Bridgwater. Son of Albert Edward and Ida Belle Coles, of "The Gables," Hamp, Bridgwater. In the 1901 census he was aged 4, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of Albert E and Ida B Coles, resident 7, Taunton Road, Halswell Avenue, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 14, born Bridgwater, Somerset, at school, son of Albert Edward and Ida B Coles, resident 57, Hamp Rise, Bridgwater, Somerset. Educated at Dr. Morgan's, Bridgwater, and Oxford University. Embarked France 13 January 1917, joined 1st Battalion from 3rd Battalion 24 January 1917, given Temporary commissioin as Second Lieutenant 22 November 1916. No known grave. Commemorated on Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

It has been reported that Second-lieut. A. E. Coles is missing, much sympathy is felt for his parents in their time of anxiety.

Driver T/4/210560, 8th Reserve Park, Royal Army Service Corps. Killed in action by enemy shell fire 11 August 1917. Aged 19. Born, resident and enlisted Bridgwater September 1914. Son of Mr. Wallace James Coombes, of Rock House, Wembdon, Bridgwater. In the 1901 census he was aged 3. born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of Wallace J and Lucy Coombes, resident 2, Gordon Terrace, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 13, born Bridgwater, Somerset, Assisting Parent with Dairywork, son of Wallace James and Lucy Coombes, resident Salmon Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset. Originally with 11th Auxiliary heavy Transport Company, embarked Southampton 1 August 1916, disembarked Rouen 2 August 1916, transferred to 8th Reserve Park 5 August 1917. Enlisted aged 17 years 9 months, height 5 feet 6 inches, chest 31½-34½ inches. Buried in Ypres Reservoir cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot I. Row F. Grave 46. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

Driver Douglas Wm Coombes of the Army Service Corps was killed by a shell on 11th August. He was only 19 years of age.

BRIDGWATER.
HEAVY LIST OF LOCAL CASUALTIES.

Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Coombes. of Salmon Dairy, Colley-lane, has received the sad intelligence of the death their eldest son, Driver Douglas William Coombes, of the Army Service Corps, who was killed by a shell on the 11th inst. Deceased was only 19 years of age and had been at the Front just over year.

Driver T4/071613, 248 Horse Transport Company, Royal Army Service Corps. Killed in action 29 April 1915 in Egypt. Aged 20. Boirn and resident Bridgwater, Somerset, enlisted Leamington. Son of Isaac and Emma Cross, of 24, St John Street, Bridgwater. No known grave. Commemorated on Helles Memorial, Turkey. Addenda Panel. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

SOMERSET MEN KILLED IN ACTION.

Mr. Isaac Cross, licensee, of the Bunch of Grapes. St. John-street, Bridgwater, has received official news that his son, Private Henry James Cross, was killed in action in the fighting on the Gallipoli Peninsula. The captain of the company in which the deceased was serving informed the parents by letter that their son' was shot through the neck. He also bore testimony to the deceased's ability as a soldier. The late Private Cross, who was 20 years of age, joined the Army Service Corps on Nov. 18th last year.

Corporal H/8448, 14th (King’s) Hussars. Died from influenza at a British Military Hospital at Muttra, United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, India, 18 November 1918. Aged 24. On 5 April 1895, he was baptised at Wembdon, Somerset. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Crossman, of 12, Church Path, Newton, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1901 census he was aged 7, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of William J and Isabel L Crossman, resident 6, Newtown Newtown Terrace, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 17, born Bridgwater, Somerset, an Outfitter Assistant, son of William James Crossman (a widower), resident 12, Newtown, Bridgwater, Somerset. On 8 November 1915, he embarked on the Hired Transport Ship Chakdara at Karachi, Sindh, India and disembarked at Basrah (Basra), Mesopotamia on 14 November 1915 with “D” Squadron. On 13 January 1916, he was wounded at The Wadi (Nahr Changulah River), Mesopotamia. On 14 June 1916, he was officially reported as wounded. Buried in Muttra Cemetery, India, Plot A. Grave 77. and commemorated on the Madras 1914-1918 Memorial, Chennai, India. Face 2. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

Extra detail courtesy of Bruce Calderbank

Sergeant 175641, 257th Tunnelling Company, Royal Engineers. Died onservice 22 January 1918. Aged 29. Born and enlisted Bridgwater, Somerset. Son of Henry Culverwell; husband of Ellen Elizabeth (nee Criddle) Culverwell, of 40, Wellington Road, Bridgwater, married 2 August 1915 in Bridgwater, one daughter, Florence Ethel Culverwell. In the 1901 census he was aged 13, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Grocer's Shop Assistant, son of Henry and Mary J Culverwell, resident 48, West Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 23, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Mason's Labourer, son of Henry and Mary Culverwell, resident 46, West Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. Gassed 27 October 1916. Coal Miner at enlistment. Buried in Mendinghem British Military Cemetery, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot 1X. Row C. Grave 32. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

Extract from Extract from Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser - Wednesday 13 February 1918, page 5:

BRIDGWATER A.S.C. SERGEANT'S DEATH.

It was with much that many in Bridgwater heard of the death in Rugby Hospital last week of Sergeant Henry Cummings, of the Army Service Corps, the home of the deceased non-commissioned officer being in Bond Street, Bridgwater. Before the outbreak of war the late Sergeant Cummings was foreman at Messrs. Peace, Ltd., shipping and general merchants of West Quay, and was highly esteemed by his employers and his fellow workmen. U. He was also a very valued member of the A.S.C. Comapny, and the news of his death has been received with keen regret by all ranks. He leaves a widow and one child, for whom much sympathy has been extended. The body was conveyed to Bridgwater, and the funeral took place on Saturday afternoon at the Wembdon-road cemetery, and was conducted by the Rev. H. B. Davis. curate of St. Mary's. The bearers were Sergeant-Majors C. Davis and L. Hayward and Sergeants Howell and Pitman, all of the A.S.C., whilst a number of A.S.C. men followed the mourning coaches. The coffin was wrapped in a Union Jack, the deceased being accorded military honours. There were a large umber of people present at the cemetery, those present including Mr. H. P. Joy, representing Messrs. Peace Ltd., and a number of the employees of the same firm. There were many beautiful floral tributes, including from the sergeants and men of the A.S.C. company and from the directors of Messrs. Peace, Ltd.

[Listed as John William DART on CWGC] Private 302302, "C" Company, 13th (Service) Battalion, Durham Light Infantry formerly 2nd/8th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry, transferred 1 July 1917. Died of wounds 27 December 1917. Aged 37. Born Oxton, Somerset, enlisted 12 December 1915 at Taunton. Son of John and Bessie Dart; husband of Gunhilda(nee Gillard) Dart, of Creech Street, Michael, near Taunton, married July to September Quarter 1907 in Taunton Registration District, Somerset; father of William Edward Dart. Medical exmination 11 December 1915 at Taunton, aged 34, a Labourer in an Engineering Department, height 5 feet 3½ inches, weight 104lbs, chest 31-33 inches. Religious denomination Church of England. Buried in Giavera British Cemetery, Italy. Plot 6. Row A. Grave G6. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

Mr. and Mrs. John Dart, of 13, Diamond Jubilee-terrace, Bath-road, have received the news that their eldest son, Private William John Dart, of the Durham Light Infantry, has been killed in Italy. He was 37 years of age, and leaves a widow and one child, who reside at Creech St. Michael.

Sergeant 9276, 1st Battalion, Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). Died of wounds 19 November 1914. Born and enlisted Taunton, resident Bridgwater. Baptised 25 November 1894 in Taunton, Holy Trinity, Somerset. Son of Frederick William and Emma Grace Dennett, resident 13, Tanered Street, Taunton. Buried in Bailleul Communal Cemetery, Nord, France. Special Memorial. Row B. Grave 1. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

BRIDGWATER SERGEANT
K ILLED IN ACTION,
COMMANDING OFFICER'S TRIBUTE.

Official intelligence has been received by his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick William Dennett, of Union-street, Bridgwater, that their son, Sergt. Reginald Francis Arthur Dennett, of the 1st Battalion Somerset Light Infantry, was killed in action at Ypres on November 19th last. The late sergeant, who was only 20 years of age, had been in the Army for three years, and by his ability and worth had quickly obtained promotion. He was formerly a lance-corporal, and when the war broke out was speedily made a full corporal, being promoted to the rank of sergeant only a short time ago. He was a smart young fellow, and very popular with his comrades. He has two brothers in the Army, one of whom is now serving with the Somersets at the front. It appears from a letter received from the latter that Sergt. Dennett was returning to his trench after breakfast when he was killed by a rifle bullet. Mrs. Dennett has received the following tribute from the commanding officer:—

“Dear Mrs. Bennett,—I have just received your letter of the 1st December, and much regret to say that your son was killed on November 19th. He had been promoted to the rank of sergeant, and was doing very well, and his loss is much regretted by us all. The only consolation I can offer you is that he died like a brave and gallant Englishman—a credit to his country and his family, and also to his regiment.

“With every sympathy, believe me, yours truly,

"C. B. Prowse. Lieut.-Col.

“Commanding Somerset L. I.”

Private 13969, 9th (Service) Battalion, Devonshire Regiment. Killed in action 6 September 1916 during the Battle of Guillemont 3-7 September. Born and resident Bridgwater, Somerset, enlisted Taunton. In the 1891 census he was aged 6, born Bridgwater, son of William and Mary J Dingley, resident Honey Suckle Alley, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1901 census he was aged 16, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Brickayrd Labourer, brother-in-law of George Solomon, resident 132, Bristol Road, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 censsu he was aged 26, born Bridgwater, a Labourer, married to Sarah Dingley, one daughter, resident 25, Union Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. No known grave. Commemorated on Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 1C. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

Private Philip Dicker of the Cornwall Regiment has been killed in action in France recently. He was 29 years of age.

Sapper 256209, 26th Railway Workshop Company, Royal Engineers. Killed in action 21 October 1917. Born, resident Notting Hill, Middlesex, enlisted Kensington, Middlesex. Baptised 27 May 1898 in Bridgwater, St John, Somerset, son of George and Winifred Doble (not different name from census), resident Bath Road, Bridgwater. In the 1901 census he was aged 2, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of George E and Louisa G W M Doble, resident 29, Bath Road, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 10, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of George Doble, resident 12 Barclay Place, Bridgwater, Somerset. Buried in Reninghelst Military Cemetery, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot IV. Row C. Grave 26. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

Sapper G. W. Doble of the Royal Engineers was killed in action on 21st October. He was killed instantaneously by a bomb during a bombing raid. He was buried in a British military cemetery. Much compassion was felt for his parents.

DOBLE.—Killed in action on October 21st, Sapper G. W. Doble, Royal Engineers, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Doble, of Bath-road, Bridgwater, aged 19.

Rifleman 345033 6th (County of London) Battalion (Rifles), London Regiment attached to 2nd Battalion, Kings Royal Rifle Corps formerly 594740, 18th Battalion, London Regiment. Killed in action 29 September 1918. Aged 32. Born Portland, Dorset, resident and enlisted Holloway. Son of Edith Dowdeswell, of 54, Victoria Road, Bridgwater and the late F.T. Dowdeswell. In the 1891 census he was aged 4, born Portland, Dorset, son of Frederick Thomas and Edith L Dowdeswell, resident 62, Fortunes Well, Portland, Weymouth, Dorset. No known grave. Commemorated on Vis-en-Artois Memorial, Arras, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 9. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

Extract from Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser - Wednesday 23 October 1918, page 5:

Acting Colour Sergeant 201379, 7th Battalion, Tank Corps formerly 32168, Machine Gun Corps. Killed in action 30 September 1918. Aged 33. Born and enlisted Bridgwater, Somerset. Son of William and Ellen Duddridge of Bridgwater; husband of Florence Kate (nee Ford) Duddridge, of Taunton Road, Bridgwater, married July to September Quarter 1912 in Bridgwater, Somerset. Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal (D.C.M.) [London Gazette Supplement, page 8174, 12 July 1918] and Croix de Geurre (Belgium). In the 1901 census he was aged 15, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of William and Ellen Duddridge, resident Bath Road, Jubilee Terrace, Bridgwater Without, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 25, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Manager of Baker Down Merchant, son of William and Ellen Duddridge, resident 8, Lydenham Terrace, Bath Road, Bridgwater, Bridgwater Without, Somerset. Buried in Canada Cemetery, Tilloy-Les-Cambrai, Nord, France. Plot II. Row E. Grave 6. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1919:

[Spelt DURRANT on memorial] Lance Corporal 25989, 5th Battalion, Duke of Edinburgh's (Wiltshire Regiment) formerly 21533, Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). Killed in action 29 March 1917 in Mesopotamia. Aged 29. Born, resident and enlisted Bridgwater. Son of the late Frederick and Elizabeth Durant. In the 1911 census he is aged 22, born Bridgwater, a Sawyer's Labourer, son of Frederick Durant (a widower), resident 12 Mount Terrace, Bridgwater. No known grave. Commemorated on BASRA MEMORIAL, Iraq. Panel 30 and 64. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

Bridgwater man killed in the Persian Gulf.

Lance Corporal F J Durant of the Wilts Regiment was killed in action in the Persian Gulf on 29th March He was 29 years of age.

Private 66837, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, Devonshire Regiment. Died in the United Kingdom as the result of a shooting accident 18 January 1918. Aged 20. Born 14 September 1897, and resident, Bridgwater, enlisted Taunton. Baptised 24 September 1897 in Bridgwater, St Mary, Somerset, son of Albert John and Edith Lucy Dyke, resident 2, Malgrove Tarrace, Bridgwater. Son of Albert John and Edith Lucy Dyke, of Parkstone House, Dawlish, Devon. In the 1901 census he was aged 3, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of Albert J and Edith L Dyke, resident 70, Camden Road, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 13, born Bridgwater, Somerset, at school, son of Albert John and Edith Lucy Dyke, resident 59 Wembdon Road, Bridgwater, Somerset. Buried in the church portion of Bridgwater (Wembdon Road) Cemetery, Somerset. Plot IV. Row 8. Grave 2. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

Extract from Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser - Wednesday 30 January 1918, page 5:

Private 20402, 6th (Service) Battalion, Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). Killed in action 22 March 1917 during the German retreat to the Hindenburg Line, 14 March-5 April, 1918. Son of Mr H. G. Fender, of 76, Barday Street, Bridgwater; brother of Henry and Willie (below). In the 1901 census he was aged 5, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of George and Emily Fender, resident Albert Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 15, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Packer in a Collar Factory, son of George Henry and Emily Fender, resident 69, Albert Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. Buried in Beaurains Road Cemetery, near Bapaume, Pas de Calais, France. Row D. Grave 24. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

Two more men fall in action, they have been named as Corporal Ernest Legg of the Bedford Regiment and Private Bertie Fender of the Somerset L.I.

Private 59852 24th (Denbighshire Yeomanry) Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers formerly T/1684 Royal Army Service Corps. Killed in action in Palestine 31 October 1917, during the capture of Beersheba by XX Corps. Son of Mr H. G. Fender, of 76, Barday Street, Bridgwater; brother of Bertie (above) and Willie (below). In the 1901 census he was aged 4, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of George and Emily Fender, resident Albert Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 14, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Packer in a Collar Factory, son of George Henry and Emily Fender, resident 69, Albert Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. Buried in Beersheba War Cemetery, Israel. Section K. Grave 38. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Extract from Bridgwater Mercury 21 November 1917:

BRIDGWATER MAN KILLED IN EGYPT

On Tuesday morning Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Fender, of Barclay-street, received the sad information from the Record Office, Shrewsbury, that their son, Henry Fender, Pte., of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, was killed in action in Egypt on October 31st. Pte. Fender was only 20 years of age. He was in the Army for twelve months before the war, and was sent to Egypt in the early part of the year with the Somersets, being subsequently transferred to the Welsh Fusiliers. The deceased formerly worked for the Tone Vale Manufacturing Co. Much sympathy isfelt for the parents. This is their second bereavement, another son having been killed in France in March last year. A third son is serving with the Army Service Corps in Salonica.

Lieutenant, 7th Battalion, Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). Died of wounds 17 May 1917. Aged 23. Born 12 March 1894 in Bridgwater. Baptised 30 May 1894 in Bridgwater, St Mary, Somerset, son of Robert Yarde and Sarah Sophia Foley, resident Elmwood, Bridgwater, Somerset. Son of Robert Yarde Foley and Sarah Septima Foley, of Bush House, Spaxton, Bridgwater, Somerset; brother of Francis Yarde Foley (above). In the 1901 censu he was aged 7, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of Robert Y and Sarah S Foley, resident Hamp Street, Bridgwater Without, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 17, born Bridgwater, Somerset, at School, resident The Lions, West Quay, Bridgwater, Somerset. Buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, France. Plot VI. Row G. Grave 10. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

Local Officer dies of wounds.

Lieut. G. R. Foley of the Somersets has died from wounds. His left leg had been amputated and he got septic poisoning.

Extract from Bath Chronicle and Weekly Gazette - Saturday 26 May 1917, page 3:

Lance Sergeant 12809, 1st Battalion, Devonshire Regiment. (8th Infantry Brigade 3rd Division). Killed in action near Arras 9 May 1917. Aged 27. Born Bridgwater, enlisted Barnstaple. Son of Mrs. Harris; husband of Emily Louisa Phillips (formerly Fooks), of 59, Benedict Street, Glastonbury, Somerset. No known grave. Commemorated on Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 4. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

Sergt Percy Fooks of the Devonshire Regiment was killed in action in France on May 9th.

Lieutenant, 1st Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 15 February 1915. Aged 23. Son of W. A. Forbes, Barrister-at-Law, and Margaret Forbes, of Amraoti Camp, Berar, India. Admitted Bedford Middle Class Public School, Bedford, Third Quarter 1900, left Second Quarter 1908. In the 1901 census he is aged 9, resident Bedford County School, Ampthill Road, Kempston, born 1892 in Bridgwater, Somerset. No known grave. Commemorated on Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 21. See also Elstow, Bedford County School and also Bridgwater Town Memorial

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1916:

Extract from Bond of Sacrifice: Officers Died In The Great War 1914-1916, volume 2, page 161:

Corporal 202277 7th (Service) Battalion, Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry. Killed in action 2 April 1918 following the Division’s involvement in the "Kaisers Battle," which commenced on 21 March, The 20th Light was withdrawn to the Lens Avion Sector for rest and refit commencing 2 April to 8 October. Born Bristol, Gloucesterhire, resident Ottery St Mary, Devon, enlisted Exeter. Buried in Grand Seracourt Cemetery, Aisne, France. Plot IV. Row J. Grave II. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

Corporal A. Ford, Duke Cornwall's L.I. (whose wife resides at Chilta-street) was five months ago reported as missing, and now a communication has been received from the British Cross Society that the gallant soldier was seen to fall wounded in a very dangerous position, and that there is practically no hope his having survived.

Able Seaman Bristol Z/1114, Howe Battalion, Royal Naval Division Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. Killed in action 13 November 1916 during the Battle of The Ancre 13-15 November 1916. The Battle of the Ancre brought to an end the five month long series of Battles of the Somme in 1916. Born 18 September 1897. Baptised 17 October 1897 in Bridgwater, St John, Somerset, son of Albert and Eliza Forgan, resident 13, Bailey Street, Bridgwater. Resident 101, Southgate Terrace, Bridgwater. In the 1911 census he was aged 14, born Bridgwater, Somerset, at school, son of Albert and Mary Ann Forgan, resident 101 Old Taunton Road Bridgwater, Bridgwater, Somerset. Enlisted 28 August 1915. Wicker Worker at time of enlistment. Son of Albert Forgan, 101, Southgate Terrace, Bridgwater. Height 5 feet 4 inches, chest 32-34 inches, pale complexion, dark brown hair, hazel eyes. Buried in Ancre British Cemetery, Beaumont-Hamel, Somme, France. Plot IV. Row A. Grave 51. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

Bridgwater Man Killed in Action.

It been officially reported that Walter G Forgan of the Royal Naval Division was killed in action on 13th November. It was reported that he died in the hour of victory to which he nobly contributed.

Sapper 155419, 300th Engineering and Mining Company, Royal Engineers. Died on service in Mesopotamia 22 August 1917. Aged 36. Born and resident Bridgwater, Somerset, enlisted Taunton, Somerset. Son of James and Ellen Foster, of Bridgwater; husband of Edith May Foster, of 75, St John Street, Bridgwater. Buried in Basra War Cemetery, Iraq. Plot I. Row A. Grave 15. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

FOSTER—Died on August 22nd. at Baghdad, from malaria. Sapper Clifford Foster, Royal Engineers, of St. John's-street, Bridgwater, aged 36.

Gunner 59274, 60th Howitzer Battery, Royal Field Artillery. Died of wounjds in Mesopotamia 18 April 1916. Aged 32. Resident and enlisted Bridgwater, Somerset. Son of John and Sarah Fursland, of 31, Union Street, Bridgwater. In the 1891 census he was aged 7, born Minehead, Somerset, a scholar, son of John and Sarah French, resident 13, Barclay Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1901 census he was aged 16, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Sail Maker, son of John and Sarah French, resident 31, Union Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. No known grave. Commemorated on Basra Memorial, Iraq. Panel 3 and 60. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

Killed In Action—Mesa French, residing at 29, Union Street, Bridgwater, has received an official intimation that her husband—Gunner John Wills French, of the R.F.A.—has been killed in action in Mesopotamia. The deceased, who was 32 years of age, had previously served in France, and was sent home on leave for some time suffering from the effects of poison gas. He was employed at Messrs. Bartham's brickyard previous to enlisting sixteen months ago. He leaves a widow and four children.

Lance Corporal 240211, 2nd/5th Battalion (Territorial), Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). Died on service in India 27 October 1918. Aged 27. Born and enlisted Bridgwater. Baptised 11 November 1891 in Bridgwater, St Mary, Somerset, son of John and Sarah Frost, resident Market Street, Bridgwater. In the 1901 census he was aged 9. born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of John and Sarah Frost, resident Honey Suckle Alley, Town, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 19, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Brickyard Tile Maker, son of John Frost (a widower), resident 2, Court, Albert Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. No known grave. Commemorated on Madras 1914-1918 War Memorial, Chennai, India. Face 10. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

Private Ply/11180, H.M.S. "Goliath," Royal Marine Light Infantry. Drowned at sea when the obsolete Battleship "Goliath" was sunk by torpedo by a Turkish submarine manned by a German crew in the Dardanelles 13 May 1915. Aged 28. Born 22 May 1887 in Rushton, Taunton, Somerset. Enlisted Bridgwater. Son of Osmond and Angelina Fudge, of 79, Wellington Rd., Bridgwater, Somerset; brother of Henry Charles Fudge (below). Prior to enlistment he was an Errand Boy, enlisted 28 July 1902. Height 5 feet 6½ inches, sallow complxion, light brown hair, grey eyes. In the 1901 census he was aged 13, born Rsuhton, Somerset, a Chair Maker, son of Osmond and Angeline Fudge, resident 70, Devonshire Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 23, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Private, Royal Marines, Royal Marine Light Infantry, billeted at Royal Marine Barracks, Forton, Alverstoke, Gosport, Hampshire. No known grave. Commemorated on Plymouth Naval Memorial, Devon. Face 7. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

Extract from Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser - Wednesday 26 May 1915, page 5:

Private 20026, "A" Company 2nd/5th Battalion (Territorial), Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). Died on service at Dinapore, India, 30 May 1917. Aged 28. Born Rushton, Somerset, enlisted Bridgwater. Baptised 25 August 1889 in Ruishton, Somerset. Son of Osmond Rowland and Angelina Fudge, of 88, Wellington Road, Bridgwater; brother of Arthur John Fudge (above). Commemorated on Madras 1914-1918 War Memorial, India. Face 10. Buried in Dinapore No 3 Cemetery, India. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

Private H. C. Fudge of Somerset L.I. has officially been declared dead. This occurred in Dinapore India. He died from cholera. He had seen action in France before being sent to India.

Corporal 1765 1st/5th Battalion (Territorial), Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). Died on service in Mesopotamia 7 October 1916. Draft from India. Enlisted Brigwater. In the 1901 census he was aged 9, born Taunton, Somerset, son of Alfred G and Eliza Galley, resident Cranleigh Gardens, 23, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 20, born Taunton, Somerset, Assisting in his father's Cardboard Box Manufacturing, son of Alfred and Eliza Galley, resident 12, Bristol Road, Bridgwater, Somerset. Buried in Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery, Iraq. Plot XXI. Row K. Grave 42. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

Reported death of Local Prisoner of War.

His parents have received news of the death of Corporal Douglas Galley of the Dorset Regiment when he was in the hands of the Turks. He died of intestinal inflammation.

[Listed as GAMBLIN on SDGW] Company Sergeant Major 3/7527, 6th Battalion, Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). Died of wounds 9 August 1915. Aged 44. Born Wiveliscombe, Somerset, enlisted Taunton. Son of William and Elizabeth Gamlin, of Golden Hill, Wiveliscombe, Somerset Husband of Ellen (nee Lane) Gamlin, of 55, Churchill Rd. Brislington, Bristol, married 2 June 1894 in Taunton, St Mary Magdalene, Somerset. Served in the South African Campaign. Awarded the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Buried in Boulogne Eastern cemetery, pas de Calais, France. Plot VIII. Row B. Grave 70. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

** Note: This man does not appear to have any connection with Bridgwater but he is the only person who is a C.S.M. with the initials W H as listed on the St Mary's Honour Board. ***

[Listed as GARDENER on SDGW] Private 25458, 8th (Service) Battalion, Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). Died in the No 9 Red Cross Hospital, 8 February 1918. Aged 21. Born and enlisted Bridgwater. Baptised 10 December 1897 in Bridgwater, St John, Somerset, resident 6 Barclay Street, Bridgwater. Son of John and Sarah Gardiner, of Bridgwater. In the 1911 census he was aged 13, born Bridgwater, Somerset, at school, son of Sarah Gardiner (husband deserted her), living with his grandmother, Susan Hill (a widow), resident 2, Polden Street Court, Bridgwater, Somerset. Buried in Hazebrouck Communal Cemetery, Nord, France. Plot III. Row C. Grave 32. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

Private W Gardiner of the Somersets has been posted as missing.

Able Seaman Bristol Z/1053, Howe Battalion, Royal Naval Division. Killed in action 7 November 1917 during the 2nd Battle of Passchendaele 26 October-10 November 1917 which brought the five month battles of the Somme to a close. Born 31 January 1897. Enlisted 30 July 1915. A Sailor porior to enlistment. Religious denomination Church of England. Son of Selina, of 17, Albert Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, and the late W. Gilson. Height 5 feet 6½ inches,chest 33½-35½ inches, dark complexion, dark brown hair, grey eyes. No known grave. Commemorated on Tyne Cot Memorial Memorial to the ‘Missing, Passchendaele, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 2 and 3 and 162 and 163A. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

Able Seaman W. C. Gilbert was killed by a shell on 7th November. A letter has been received by his parents stating that his death was instantaneous. He had been a brave and happy young man.

Extract from Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser - Wednesday 28 November 1917, page 5:

Private 14735, 8th (Service) Battalion, Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). Killed in action 3 October 1917 during the Battles of Third Ypres otherwise known as the Passchendaele offensive. Aged 37. Born and enlisted Bridgwater, Somerset. Son of Mrs Jane Gordge, of Market Street, Bridgwater; husband of Beatrice Woodbridge (nee Edney, formerly Gordge),of 65, Union Street, Bridgwater, married July to September Quarter 1902 in Bridgwater Registration District, Somerset. No known grave. Commemorated on Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 41 to 42. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

Private Samuel Gordge of the Somerset Light Infantry has been killed in action. He was hit by a shell and a comrade wrote to his parents.

Mrs Gordge of Union Street has received a letter from Sergt. A. Brett of the Somersets concerning the death of her husband Private S. Gordge. He states that “Sammy” was a fine soldier , and he expressed deep sympathy.

Stoker Petty Officer 287128 (Reservist RFR/ Dev/B/3049), H.M.S. "Challenger," Royal Navy. Died from disease 13 December 1918. Born 11 August 1878 in Bridgwater, Somerset. Baptised 9 September 1877 in Charlinch, Somerset. Son of Robert and Jane Gunninham; husband of Henrietta (nee Taunton) Gunningham, of 15, Polden Street, Bridgwater, married July to September Quarter 1998 in Bridgwater Registration District, Somerset. Awarded Long Service and Good Conduct Medals. Buried in Dar es Salaam (Upanga Road) Cemetery, Tanzania. Plot Y2 Row B. Grave 2. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1923:

Second Lieutenant 4th Battalion attached 8th (Service) Battalion, Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). Died of wounds in France 3 August 1917. Aged 30. Baptised1 May 1887 in Brigwater, St Mary, Somerset, son of Charles Edward and Florence Hagon, resident West Field, Bridgwater. Son of Charles Edmund and Florence Hagon, of 32, Durleigh Road, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1891 census he was aged 4, born Somerset, son of Charles and Florence Hagon, resident 23, North Fields, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1901 census he was aged 14, born Bridgwater, son of Charles E and Florence Hagon, resident 63, Wembdon Road, Bridgwater, Somerset. Educated Clifton College, Gloucestershire, left 1903, son of C. E. Hagon, Bridgwater, a Solicitor, resident Clarkabad, Durleigh Road, Bridgwater. In the 1911 census he was aged 24, Bridgwater, Somerset, unmarried, a Solicitor, boarding at 22, Pelham Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire. Gazetted Second Lieutenant 15 March 1917 [Supplement to London Gazette, page 2615, 15 March 1917]. Buried in Abbeville Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France. Plot III. Row B. Grave 22. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

HAGON Charles Douglas of Bridgwater Somersetshire second-lieutenant Somerset Light Infantry died 3 August 1917 in France 2 Stationary Hospital Abbeville Probate London 13 September to Florence Hagon (wife of Charles Edmund Hagon). Effects £35 8s. 7d.

Lance Corporal 26640, 1st Battalion, Devonshire Regiment. Died 4 October 1917. Aged 35. Born Corfe, Somerset, enlisted Bridgwater. Son of Eli and Mary Hake, of Webbing Cottage, Bickenhall, Taunton; husband of Ada Marion Hake, of 10 Eastbourne Gate, Taunton, Somerset, married January to March Quarter 1909 in Tuanton Registration District, Somerset. In the 1891 census he was aged 9, born Otterford, Somerset, a scholar, son of Eli and Mary Hake, resident Deadman Farm, South Hill, Buckland St Mary, Chard, Somerset. In the 1901 census he was aged 19, born Corfe, Somerset, a Baker Journeyman, resident 86, Frearn Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. No known grave. Commemorated on Tyne Cot memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 38 to 40. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

Extract from Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser - Wednesday 31 October 1917, page 5:

[Listed as HALES on SDGW] Private 241505, 1st/5th Battalion (Territorial), Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). Killed in action during the invasion of Palestine 23 November 1917. Born Bridgwater, enlisted Taunton. Baptised 27 May 1892 in Bridgwater, St John, Somerset, son of Charles and Hannah Hale, resident 11 Anstin Place, Bridgwater. In the 1901 census he was aged 9, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of Charles and Hannah Hale, resident Prices Buildings, 4, Salmon Parade, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 19, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Carpenter, son of Charles Hale (a widower), resident Prices Buildings, Salmon Parade, Bridgwater, Somerset. Buried in Jerusalem War Cemetery, Israel and Palestine (including Gaza). Section B. Grave 79. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial

HALE.—Killed in action in Palestine, on November 23rd, Private Charles Hale, Somerset L.I., son of Mr. Charles Hale, No. 1, Devonsbire-street, Bridgwater, aged 25.

A SOLDIER PATRIOT.—News has been received of another Bridgwater man who has laid down his life for his country, in the person of Private W. Hamblin (5,553), of the Somerset Light Infantry, who resided at No. 3 Court, Albert-street. His widow has received official intimation from the War Office that he was killed in action last month. Private Hamblin, who leaves a widow and three children, was called up with the Reservists on the outbreak war.

T4/212272 Royal Army Service Corps attached 86th Field Ambulance Royal Army Medical Corps. Died of wounds in the Balkans 21 March 1917. Born, resident and enlisted Bridgwater, Somerset. Baptised 3 March 1893 in Bridgwater, St John, Somerset, son of George and Sarah Ann Hampson, resident Union Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. Husband of Mrs Hennrietta (nee Long) Hampson, of 12, Queen Street, Bridgwater, married April to June Quarter 1915 in Bridgwater Registration District, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 18, born Bridgwater, a Brickmaer's Labourer, son of George and Sarah Ann Hampson, resident 115, Bath Road, Bridgwater, Somerset. Buried in Struma Military Cemetery, Greece. Plot VI. Row G. Grave 9. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Bridgwater soldier's noble death

Driver Chas Wm Hampson of the A.S.C. (Field Ambulance) died of wounds in Salonika on 21st March. He was going to fetch sick and wounded men from the trenches to hospital, and was himself killed.

Private 21693 8th Battalion, Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). Killed in action 23 November 1917 during the Battle of the Menin Road Ridge 22-25 September. Aged 31. Born Ashburton, Devon, enlisted Bridgwater. Son of Samuel and Mary Hannaford, of 10, Barclay Street, Bridgwater; brother of Ernest (above). In the 1901 census he was aged 16, born In the 1901 census he was aged 6, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of Samuel and Mary Hannaford, an Errand Boy, son of Samuel and Mary Hannaford, brother of Ernest, resident 14, Barclay Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 25, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Tailor, son of Samuel and Mary Hannaford, brother of Walter, resident 10, Barclay Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. Buried in Etaples Military Cemetery, Boulogne, Pas de Calais, France. Plot XIX. Row M. Grave II. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Local Soldier dies of wounds

Private Walter Hannaford of the Somerset L.I. has died as a result of gunshot wounds to the head. He was in Amiens General Hospital in France.

Private 6002, 6th (Service) Battalion, Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). Killed in action 16 September 1916, during the Battle of Flers/Courcelette, 8th in the series of major battles of the Somme, fought over the period 1 July-18 November 1916. Aged 33. Born Shirehampton, Gloucestershire, resident Bridgwater, enlisted Taunton. Baptised 28 November 1884 in Bridgwater, St John, Somerset, son of William Wakley and Fanny Harris, resident Eastover, Bridgwater. Son of the late William Wakely Harris and Fanny: Harris; husband of Lily Harris, of 1, Anstice Place, Eastover, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1891 census he was aged 10, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a scholar, son of Fanny Harris (a widow), resident 40, Edward Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 18911 census he was aged 29, born Shirehampton, Gloucestershire, a Brickyard Labourer, married to Lillie Harris, resident No. 4 Amstice Court, Eastover, Bridgwater, Somerset. No known grave. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial to the ‘Missing’, Somme, France. Pier and Face 2 A. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Private Benjamin Harris of Somerset L.I. Has been missing since 16th September. Enquiries have been made to no avail, there is a possibility he has been taken Prisoner of War.

Extract from Bridgwater Mercury 1 August 1917:

Pte. Ben Harris of the Somersets has now been reported as killed in action on 16th September last year. He had previously been reported as missing. He was 35 and had been wounded twice before.

Captain, 1st/4th London Mounted Brigade Field Ambulance (Territorial Force), Royal Army Medical Corps. Died on service in Egypt 25 April 1916. Educated Clifton College, son of Rev. B. Hartnell, of Clifton College, left December 1885, M.R.C.S., L.C.R.P., London, resident 13 Church Street, Bridgwater. In the 1911 census he was aged 43, born Clifton, bristol, a Medical Practitioner, married to Alice Rose Hartnell, one daughter and one son, resident 13, Church Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. Licenced Member of The Royal College of Physicians since 1892, directory 1913 states, resident Bridgwater. Buried in Cairo War Cemetery, Egypt. Section F. Grave 41. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Note the following extracts refer to B B HARTNELL but appear to be the same man.

Extract from Central Somerset Gazette - Friday 5 May 1916, page 7, and the Wells Journal - Friday 5 May 1916, page 3, and the Somerset Standard - Friday 5 May 1916, page 7:

Private 22573, 1st Battalion, Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). Died on service in France 7 November 1916. Aged 37. Born Glastonbury, enlisted Bridgwater. Son of Mrs May Hayman, of Green Dragon Lane, Bridgwater; husband of H.D. Carver (formerly Hayman) of 12, Queen Street, Bridgwater. Buried in Serre Road Cemetery, No 1 Hebuterne, Somme. Plot I. Row BB. Grave 6. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Private 240775 1st/5th Battalion (Territorial), Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). (233rd Infantry Brigade 75th Division). Killed in action 22 November, 1917 during three heavy Turkish counter-attacks launched in an unsuccessful attempt to recapture the village of Nabi Samweil and ridge some 5 miles west of Jerusalem. Aged 20. Born and enlisted Bridgwater. Son of Harry and Kate Haysham, of 36, Market Street, Bridgwater: husband of Ellen Lucy Haysham, of 68, West Street, Bridgwater. Awarded the Military Medal (M.M.). No known grave. Commemorated on Jerusalem Memorial. Panel 17. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

 

Private 240767 1st/5th Battalion (Territorial), Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). Killed in action in Palestine 22 November 1917 during the Battle of Nabi Samweil 20-24 November. Nabi Samweil was one of several villages, which were the scene of heavy fighting during the advance north from Nablus to Jerusalem. Buried in Jerusalem War Cemetery, Israel. Row Y. Grave 43. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

HAYSHAM.—Killed in action, in Palestine, November 22nd. Private Harry Haysham, Somerset L.I., younger son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Haysham, 41, West-street, Bridgwater.

Rifleman 2471, 16th (County of London) Battalion (Queen's Westminster Rifles), London Regiment. Killed in action 23 July 1915. Aged 21. Resident Brixton, enlisted Westminster. Son of Edward William and Emily Helps, of Eastover, Bridgwater. In the 1901 census he was aged 6, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of Edward William and Elizabeth Helps, resident Westleigh, Bridgwater, Somerset. In tyhe 1911 census he was aged 16, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Draper's Apprentice, residing with other staff at 43 and 44, North Street, Taunton, Somerset. Buried in Potijze Burial Ground, Ypres, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot B. Row 1. Grave 27. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Extract from De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914-1918, volume 1, page 182:

Private 25785 6th (Service) Battalion, Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry) formerly 208439, Royal Engineers. Killed in action 16 September 1916 during the Battle of Flers-Courcelette, Somme, 15-22 September. Aged 29. Born and enlisted Bridgwater. Son of Robert and Elizabeth Hill, of Parkstone Terrace, Bridgwater; husband of Mary (nee Seaman) Hill, of Bristol Road, Bridgwater, married July to September Quarter 1911 in Bridgwater Registration District, Somerset. In the 1891 census he was aged 3, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of Robert and Elizabeth Hill, resident Cottage, Hamp Road, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1901 census he was aged 13, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of Robert and Elizabeth Hill, resident 22, Parkstone Terrace, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1901 census he was aged 13, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Railway Plateyaer, baording at 25, Telekebir Road, Hopkinstown, Pontypridd, Glamorganshire, Wales. No known grave. Commemorated on Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 2A. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Private Robert Hill of the Somerset L.I. who was reported a missing last September is now officially presumed to have been killed in action.

Sapper 159062, 15th Field Company, Royal Engineers. Killed in action in France, 7 July 1917. Aged 32. Born and resident Bridgwater, Somerset, enlisted Gloucester. Baptised 19 August 1885 in Bridgwater, St Mary, Somerset, son of William Henry and Mary Hodges, resident Russell Place, Bridgwater. Son of William Henry and Mary Hodges, of 40, Redgate Street, Bridgwater. In the 1891 census he was aged 6, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a scholar, son of William H. and Mary Hodges, of 17, Wellington Place, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1901 census he was aged 16, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Carpenter's Apprentice, son of W H and MAry Hodges, resident 17, Wellington Place, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 26, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Carpenter and Joiner, son of William Henry and Mary Hodges, rsident 40, Redgate Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. Member of the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters & Joiners, admitted 31 October 1914 as a Carpenter and Joiner, aged 28, Bridgwater Branch. Buried in Brandhoek Military Cemetery, Vlamertinghe, Ypres, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot II. Row M. Grave 1. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Gunner 110241, 244th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. Killed in action 23 July 1917. Aged 35. Born and resident Bridgwater, Somerset, enlisted Stratford-On-Avon. Son of William Henry and Mary Hodges, of 19 Sycamore Road, Waterloo, Liverpool. Buried in Duhallow Advanced Dressing Station Cemetery, Ypres, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot VII. Row 4. Grave 14. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Extract from Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser - Wednesday 15 August 1917, page 6:

KILLED ACTION

Private 19966, 6th (Service) Battalion, Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). Killed in action 22 August 1917 during an attack on Inverness Copse, 3rd Ypres. Born Tiverton, Devon, resident Bridgwater, enlisted Taunton. In the 1901 census he was aged 5, born Tiverton, Devon, son of John Hor Holder, resident 23, Nottingham Street, Bristol, Gloucestershire. In the 1911 census he was aged 15, born Tiverton, Devon, no work, a boarder at 72, West Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. No known grave. Commemorated on Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panels 41 to 42 and 163A. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Private H. Holder was killed in action in France on 23rd August. He lived in Bridgwater for about twelve years.

Second Lieutenant, 6th (Service) Battalion, Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). 43rd Infantry Brigade, 14th (Light) Division). Killed in action on Tuesday, 21 August 1917, during heavy fighting in the vicinity of Inverness Copse, situated off the Menin Road. Aged 30. Son of Horace and Ellen Hornsby, of 14, Blacklands, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1901 census he was aged 13, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Bus Conductor, son of Horace and Ellen Hornsby, resident 2, Clare Street, Theatre Place, Town, Bridgwater, Somerset. No known grave. Commemorated on Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 41 to 42 and 163A. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

We very much regret to announce that another Bridgwater Officer has been killed in action. Second-Lieut. William Hornsby of the Somersets was killed in action on 14th August. He originally joined the Duke of Cornwall Light Infantry. His parents live in Camden Road.

On Sunday morning Mr. and Mrs. Horace Hornsby, of 83, Camden-road, received an official intimation from the War Office that their son, Second-Lieutenant William Hornsby, of the omerset L.I., was killed in action on the 21st August. Deceased who was 30 years of age, joined the Duke of Cornwall Light Infantry in August, 1914, and attained the rank of sergeant. He first went to France, where he was wounded, and afterwards served in Salonica and Egypt. On receiving his commission, he was gazetted to the Somersets, and was sent to France early in the year. He was prior to the war engaged in the teaching profession, and had served in schools in Bridgwater and London.

HUBBARD— Drowned at sea, on 29th August, Clifford Hubbard. A.B., R.N.V.R., of Bridgwater, aged 27.

 

Private S/1834, 12th (Service) Battalion (2nd South Down), Royal Sussex Regiment. Killed in action 31 July 1917 during the Battle of Pilckem Ridge 31 July-2 August 1917, first in the series of major battles of Third Ypres fought over the period 31 July-10 November 1917. Aged 22. Enlisted Brighton. Husband of May Thirza (nee Osment) Hurford, of Faith Cottages, Dibden, Southampton, married April to June Qiuarter 1915 in Bridgwater Registration District, Somerset. No known grave. Commemorated on Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 20. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Official intimation was issued Saturday that Private P. Hurford, of the Royal Sussex Regiment, who belongs to Bridgwater, was killed in action on the 31st ult. He was 22 years of age, and had been in the Army about four years.

Lance Corporal TF/2013, 1st/7th (Service) Battalion (Territorial), Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment). (167th Infantry Brigade 56th (1st London) Territorial Division). Killed in action 22 July 1916 on the Somme. Aged 19. Born Bridgwater, Somerset, resident and enlisted Barnet, Middlesex. Son of Frederick George Hurley, of 17, Salisbury Road, Barnet, Herts (a Sergeant K.O.S.B., PoW Camp, Stobo, Peebelshire). In the 1911 census he was aged 14, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Dental Instument Maker/Repairer, son of Frederick george and Caroline Sarah Hurley. resident 17, Salisbury Road, Barnet, South Mimms Urban, Hertfordshire. Attested 10 October 1913 in Barnet, aged 17 years, a Dental Instrument Maker working for Dental Manufacturing Company, Barnet, resident 17, Salisbury Road, Barnet, single, height 5 feet 3 inches, chest 31-33 inches. With Expeditionary Force in Gibraltar 1 February 1915 to 20 August 1915, with Expeditionary Force to Egypt 24 August 1915, disembarked Alexandria 1 September 1915, served with unit from 9 December 1915, embarked aboard the Saxonia at Alexandria 8 May 1916, disembarked Marseilles 15 May 1916, arrived Rouen with unit 13 June 1916, attached to 5th Battalion, London Regiment (in the field) 3 July 1916, posted 1st/7th Battalion, Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment) 3 July 1916, attached 5th Battalion, London Regiment 3 July 1916. No known grave. Commemorated on Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 12 D and 13 B. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Information has been received that Pte. Fredk. Hurley, of the Essex Regiment, son of Mr. Fredk. Hurley, and grandson of Mr. Henry Hurley, of 15, Hemp Street, Bridgwater, has been killed in action in France. He was not quite 20 years of age, and enlisted after the war broke out. He was working at High Barnet when he joined up. His father who is well known in Bridgwater, has been in the Army 25 years, and is still serving his country.

Private 49302, 2nd (Garrison) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers formerly 26044, Duke of Edinburgh's (Wiltshire Regiment). Died on service in Mesopotamia 1 December 1917. Aged 23. Enlisted Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset. Son of John and Elizabeth Iley, of 45, Mount Street, Bridgwater; brother of Herbert (below). In the 1901 census he was aged 6, born Bridgwater, Somerset, at school, son of John and Elizabeth Iley, brother of Herbert, resident 14, Queens Street, Town, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 16, born Bridgwater, Somerset, an Errand Boy, brother of Hubert [Herbert], son of John and Elizabeth Iley, resident 45, Mount Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. On 10 August 1913 he was aged 19, admitted to National Union of Railwaymen, as a Railway Worker, Porter, in the Bridgwater Branch. Buried in Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery, Iraq. Plot XII. Row G. Grave 16. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

[Listed as Hubert on CWGC, marriage registration and on 1911 census] Private 203672, 1st/5th Battalion (Territorial), Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). (233rd Infantry Battalion, 75th Division). Died of wounds received during the Palestine campaign 3 October 1917. Born and enlisted Bridgwater. Son of Mrs John Iley, of Bridgwater; brother of Alfred (above); husband of Winifred L. (nee Clist) Iley, of Henley Cottage, Henley Lane, Yatton, Bristol, married April to June Quarter 1915 in Bridgwater Registration District, Somerset. In the 1901 census he was aged 10, born Bridgwater, Somerset, at school, son of John and Elizabeth Iley, brother of Alfred, resident 14, Queens Street, Town, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 20, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Baker, brother of Alfred, son of John and Elizabeth Iley, resident 45, Mount Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. Buried in Kantara War Memorial Cemetery Row E. Grave 295. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

It was previously reported that Private H J Iley of the Somerset L.I. was wounded in Egypt last month. The news has now been received that he died from his wounds, much sympathy is felt for the widow and his parents.

Private 240234, 1st/5th Battalion (Territorial), Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). Died in Mesopotamia 28 July 1916. He was among one of a number of reinforcement drafts sent to Mesopotamia from the Battalion, during its two and a half years garrison duty in India. Aged 22. Born and enlisted Bridgwater. Baptised 27 September 1893 in Bridgwater, St Mary, Somerset, son of henry and Calara Irish, resident Northgate, Bridgwater. Son of Clara and the late John Henry Irish. In the 1901 census he was aged 7, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of Henry and Calara Irish, resident Northgate Cottages, Northgate, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 17, bornBridgwater, Somerset, a Labourer in Timber Yard, son of Calara Irish (a widow), resident 49, Union Street, Bridgwater, Somerset,. Buried in Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery, Iraq. Plot XXI. Row D. Grave 30. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Bridgwater soldier's death.

Private Alfred Irish died while a prisoner of war in Turkey. The mayor of Toronto wrote a letter of sympathy to his sister who lives in Toronto.

Private 8667, 2nd Battalion, Devonshire Regiment. (23rd Infantry Brigade 8th Division). Killed in action 10 November 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. Aged 27. Born and enlisted Bridgwater. Baptised 8 February 1889 in Bridgwater, Holy Trinity, Somerset, son of George Benjamin and Ellen Jarret, resident West Street, Bridgwater. Son of Mrs Ellen Jarrett. In the 1901 census he was aged 12, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of Ellen Jarrett (a widow), resident No. 7 Court, West Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 22, born Bridgwater, Somerset, single, a serving soldier, a Private, 2nd Battalion, Devonshire Regiment, billeted at Saint Georges Barracks, Malta. No known grave. Commemorated on Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 1C. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Private Henry John Mead, of Somerset Bridge, has died in a London hospital as a result of a wound received in the back. He had been at the Front since September, 1915.

[Private on St Mary's memorial] Lance Corporal 38426, 2nd/6th Battalion (Territorials), Gloucestershire Regiment formerly32754, 8th Battalion, Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). Died of wounds 28 August 1917. Born North Petherton, Somersetshire, enlisted Exeter. Buried in Brandhoek New Military Cemetery No. 3, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot I. Row C. Grave 22. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Private Fredk. Jarvis of the Devon Regiment (attached to the Gloucester's) has died from wounds received in battle. His wife had received a letter informing her of his wounds, then another letter told her he had since died.

KEIRLE.—Killed in action, Salonica, Private Harry James Keirle, Worcester Regt., husband of Mrs. Keirle, 125, St. John-street, Bridgwater, and son of Mrs. Keirle, Burrowbridge, aged 32.

Chief Electrician 347012, H.M.S. "Indefatigable," Royal Navy. Lost with hsi ship at the Battle of Jutland 31 May 1916. Aged 32. Born 27 April 1883 in Pembroke. Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Kennedy, of Stogursey, Somerset; husband of Rose (nee Bond) Kennedy, of 50, Taunton Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, married April to June Quarter 1907 in Bridgwater Registrationj Distrioct, Somerset. Prior to enlistment he was an Engine Fitter and Turner. Enlisted 28 September 1904 for 12 years, height 5 feet 7 inches, brown hair, grey eyes, dark complexion. In the 1901 census he was aged 16, born Pembrokeshire, Wales, an Engineer's Apprentice, boarding at 16, Wellington Road, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 27, born Pembroke, South Wales, married, a Sailor, Electrician 3rd Class, aboard H.M.S. Bellona, Plymouth Sound, Devon. No known grave. Commemorated on Plymouth Naval Memorial, Devon. Panel 16. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1916:

Sapper 506282, 39th Works Company, Royal Engineers. Died of illness (possibly Spanish Flu) 30 January 1919. In the 1891 census he was aged 8, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of Joseph and Anna Kerslake, resident Somerset Place, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1901 census he was aged 18, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Mason Labourer, son of Joseph and Emma Kerslake, resident 125, Bath Road, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 27, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a bricklayer, boarding with Samuel (his cousin) and Mary Ann Kerslake at 7 Union Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. Buried in Les Baraques Military Cemetery, Sangatte, Pas de Calais, France. Plot VII. Row A. Grave 8. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

KERSLAKE Joseph Richard of 8 Union-street Bridgwater Somersetshire mason died 30 January 1919 at the 10th Canadian Stationary Hospital Calais France Probate Taunton 25 February to Mary Ann Kerslake (wife of Samuel Kerslake). Effects £33 8s. 8d.

[Listed as H J KING on St Mary's Memorial] Private 240380, 1st/5th Battalion (Territorial), Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry) attached to 2nd Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment. Died on service in Mesopotamia 14 September 1916. Born and enlisted Bridgwater. In the 1901 census he was aged 8, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of Joseph E and Kate King, resident 72, Polden Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 18, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Music Shop Porter, son of Joseph Edward and Kate King, resident 72, Polden Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. Buried in Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery, Iraq. Plot XXI. Row P. Grave 9. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

It has been reported from the Red Cross that Private J H King of Somerset L.I. has died whilst a prisoner of war in Turkey. He was a keen athlete and footballer and played for Bridgwater R.F.C.

Able Seaman Bristol Z/1368, Hood Battalion, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, Royal Naval Division. (189th Infantry Brigade 63rd (Naval) Division). Killed in action 4 September 1918 during the Battle of the Drocourt Queant line in the 2nd Battle of Arras August 26th-September 3rd 1918. Born 29 September 1896. Son of Henry (aka Harry) and Parthenia Law, of 58, Wembdon Road, Brigwater. Enlisted 17 November 1915. Religious denomination Wesleyan. Printer by trade. Height 5 feet 3¾ inches, chest 32½-34½ inches, fresh complexion, brown hair, grey eyes. Buried in Queant Road Cemetery, Buissy, Pas de Calais, France. Plot VII. Row D. Grave 22. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Corporal 15804, 7th (Service) Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. (54th Infantry Brigade, 18th (Eastern) Division). Killed in action 17 February 1917. Aged 20. Born and resident Bridgwater, Somerset, enlisted Taunton. Baptised 10 June 1897 in Bridgwater, St Mary, Somerset, son of William Robert and Martha Legg, resident Russell St Place, Bridgwater. Son of Willie Robert and Martha Legg, of 42, Polden Street, Bridgwater; brother of William Robert Legg (below). In the 1901 census he was aged 3, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of Willie and Martha Legg, resident with his grandparents, James and Alice Legg, at 12, Angel Crescent, Town, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 13, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Newspaper Salesman, son of William and Martha Legg, resident 7, St. John Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. No known grave. Commemorated on Thiepval Memorial to the 73,000 ‘Missing’ of the Somme, Somme, France. Pier and Face 2C. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Extract from Bridgwater Mercury 4 April 1917:

Corporal 21578, 1st Battalion, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry formerly 6377, Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). Killed in action 6 April 1916. Arrived Mesopotamia 27 November 1914. The Battalion was captured with the fall of Kut-al-Amara 29 April 1916. Aged 20. Born and resident Bridgwater, Somerset, enlisted Taunton. Baptised 7 February 1896 in Bridgwater, St Mary, Somerset, son of Willie Robert and Martha Legg, resident Samuel Place, Bridgwater, Somerset. Son of Willie Robert and Martha Legg, of 42, Polden Street, Bridgwater; brother of Ernest Robert Legg (above). In the 1911 census he was aged 15, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Confectionery Salesman, son of William and Martha Legg, resident 7, St. John Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. No known grave. Commemorated on Basra Memorial. Iraq. Panels 26-28. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Private 26543, 8th (Service) Battalion, Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). (63rd Infantry Brigade 37th Division). Killed in action 10 April 1917, during the First Battle of Arras 9-14 April 1917. Born Cossington, Somerset, enlisted Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1901 census he was aged 17, born Cossington, Somerset, a Postman, son of Charles and Emma Leigh, resident 89, Frearn Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 27, born Cossington, Somerset, a Postman, married to Nellie Marion Leigh, also resident were his mother, Emma, and his sister, Beatrice Emma, at 54, Halesleigh Road, Bridgwater, Somerset. Appointed Temporary Assistant Postman with the Post Office in Bridgwater 4 April 1901 [London Gazette 9 April 1901] and then appointed Postman with the Post Office in Bridgwater 16 February 1904 [London Gazette 19 February 1904]. No known grave. Commemorated on Arras memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 4. S See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

The news was learnt with much regret in Bridgwater that Private Cecil J. Letherby, of the 2nd Canadian Contingent—and eldest son of Mr. R. J. Letherby, of Alexandra-road, assistant to the Town Clerk—had been killed in action in Flanders on Monday, November 22nd. The deceased, who was 24 years of age, was attached to the Headquarters (Scouts) 28th Battalion, having enlisted in October of last year. He sailed for England in June, and proceeded to the front in September.

"DIED OF WOUNDS"

He together with another scout was making an inspection of the wire in front of G.3 trench at Kemmel, when he was hit by a rifle bullet. His wounds were attended to, and he was removed to the Advanced Dressing Station, where he died shortly afterwards.

Private 9760 [9700 on SDGW], 1st Battalion, Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). Died of wounds (gas) in the United Kingdom 27 October 1915. Aged 21. Born and resident Bridgwater, enlisted Taunton. Baptised 21 February 1896 in Bridgwater, St Mary, Somerset, son of Frederick and Rosa Lewis, resident West Street, Bridgwater. Son of Frederick Lewis, of Gloucester Place, Friarn Street, Bridgwater. In the 1901 census he was aged 6, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of Frederick and Rose Lewis, resident No 4 Court, 1, West Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1901 census he was aged 16, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Haulier, son of Frederick and Rose Lewis, resident 3 Court Albert Street Bridgwater, Bridgwater, Somerset. Buried in Bridgwater (Wembdon Road) Cemetery, Somerset. (Church portion). Plot I. Row 1. Grave 2. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Private 446687, 7th Battalion, Canadian Infantry. (Canadian Expeditionary Force, 2nd Infantry Brigade 1st Canadian Division). Killed in action 15 April 1917 during the Battles of Arras. Born 31 March 1889 in Bridgwater, Somerset. Son of Mrs. W. Lock, of 38, Polden Street, Bridgwater; brother of Mrs W. M. Bradbury, of Crown Inn, 96, St John Street, Bridgwater, brother of Wybert Lock, of 37, Railway terrace, Clydock, Glamorganshire, South Wales. Attested at Calgary, Saskatewan, Canada, on 7 May 1915, aged 26 year 2 months, single, Polisher by trade, height 5 feet 5½ inches, chest 31-35½ inches, fair complexion, grey blue eyes, light brown hair, religious denomination Church ogf England. Sailed from Montreal aboard S.S. Elile 5 July 1915. Buried in Bois Carre Cemetery, Thelus, Pas de Calais, France. Plot I. Row E. Grave 8. National Archives of Canada Accession Reference: Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF), RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5701 - 6. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Private Samuel Lock, Canadian Contingency had been reported as wounded and missing. It now appears that he was killed in action on 13th April.

Extract from Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser - Wednesday 25 July 1917, page 5:

Extract from Canadian Casualty Report:

Corporal 10057, 1st Battalion, Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). Killed in action 6 July 1915. Born Widcombe, Somerset, resident Bridgwater, enlisted Taunton. Son of Henry George and Amelia Lomax, of Bath; husband of Mary (nee Chicki) Lomax, of 83, Union Street, Bridgwater, married January to March Quarter 1906 in Taunton Registration District, Somerset. Originally attested 2 November 1891 in Britsol, aged 18 years 2 months, a Labourer, born Widcombe, Bath, served as 3378, Prince Albert'S (Somersetshire Light Infantry), height 5 feet 4 inches, weight 115lbs, chest 33-34 inches, fresh complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair, religious denomination Church of England. Served on the North-West Frontier (Punjab) of India. Re-engaged for the Somerset Light Infantry at Peshawar, India, to complete 21 years service 12 June 1903. Discharged after 14 years service 19 December 1905 under King's Regulations Para 1805 (xv). Reservist. Awarded the India Medal 1895 and Clasp Punjab Frontier 1897-1898. In the 1881 census he was aged 7, born Bath, Somerset, a scholar, son of Henry G and Amelia Lomax, resident 7, Bellmead Place, Bath Lyncombe and Widcombe, Bath, Somerset. In the 1891 census he was aged 17, born Bath, Somerset, a Shoe Shop Assistant, son of Henry G and Amelia Lomas, resident 6, Wood Street, Bath, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 37, born Bath, Somerset, an Ostler at Hotel, married to Mary, with one son and one daughter, resident 49, Barclay Street, Bridgwater, Somerse. Buried in Talana Farm Cemetery, Boesinghe, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot I. Row D. Grave 3. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Seaman 1338D, H.M.S. "Triumph," Royal Naval Reserve. Died at sea when his ship was torpedoed in the Dardanelles 25 May 1915. Aged 48. Born 9 August 1867 in Poplar, London E. Husband of Ellen (nee Palmer) Loubo, of 20, Penel Orlieu, Bridgwater also listed as 20, Market Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, married July to September 1893 in Bridgwater Registration District, Somerset. In the 1901 census he was aged 32, born London, Middlesex, a Mariner, married to Ellen Loubo with two sons and a daughter, resident 52, Market Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. Buried at sea. Commemorated on Plymouth Naval Memorial. Panel 8. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Private S/923 [listed as 5923 on SDGW], 50th Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. (50th (Northumbrian) Division). Died of wounds 21 October 1918. Aged 31. Born Taunton, Somerset, enlisted Wood Green, Middlesex. Son of Edwin and Elizabeth Lucas, of 5, Blake Place, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1891 census he was aged 4, born Pitminster, Somerset, son of Edwin M and Elizabeth Lucas, resident 5, Blake Place, Bridgwater, Somerset. Buried in Etaples Military Cemetery, Boulogne, Pas de Calais, France. Plot LXVII. Row K. Grave 20. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Captain, 1st/5th Battalion (Territorial), Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). (233rd Infantry Brigade 75th Division). Killed in action 23 November 1917 during the Battle of Nabi Samweil one of several heavily defended villages situated approximately 5 miles NW of Jerusalem on the road to Nablus. Aged 42. Baptised 1 July 1875 in Bridgwater, St Mary, Somerset, son of Henry James and Julia Mary Major, resident Salmon Parade, Bridgwater. Son of Henry James and Julia Mary Major, of 18, Northfield, Bridgwater. In the 1881 census he was aged 5, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a scholar, son of Henry James and Julia Mary Major, resident Haygrove, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1901 census he was aged 25, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Clerk working for his father, son of Henry J and Julia M Major, resident 9, Northfield, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 35, single, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Cashier for his father, a brick and tile manufacturer, son of Henry James and Julia Mary Major, resident 18, Northfield, Bridgwater, Somerset. Buried in Jerusalem War Cemetery, Israel. Section C. Grave 27. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Note: The 23 November 1917 was a tragic day for the Battalion who lost 69 killed and over 400 wounded in an unsuccessful attack on the village on El Jib.

Bridgwater Officer killed in Palestine – Captain Arthur Oswald Major of the Somerset Light Infantry was killed in action on November 23rd. Profound sympathy is felt for his father Mr Henry Major J.P. Captain Major was 42 years of age and was a most efficient officer. He joined the forces as a private and steadily worked his way through the ranks. He served for three years before being transferred to Egypt. He attended Dr Morgan's School and he was very proficient at sport, playing hockey for the county. He had many skills and was a sidesman at St. Mary's Church, also taking bible classes. Many tributes have been paid to him.

Chaplain 4th Class, Royal Army Chaplains' Department. Died as a Prisoner of War 19 March 1919. Aged 41. Son of Charles and Ellen Major, of Bridgwater, Somerset; husband of Ida Anne Major, of 23, Westbourne Gardens, Folkestone, married 1908. In the 1881 census he was aged 4, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of Charles and Ellen Excell Major, resident West Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1891 census he was aged 13, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a scholar, son of Charles and Ellen E Major, resident Maplehurst, Wembdon Road, Wembdon, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1901 census he was aged 23, born Bridgwater, Somerset, an Articled Clerk, son of Charles and Ellen E Major, resident Maplehurst, Wembdon, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 33, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Clerk in holy orders in the established church, married to Ida Anne Major, wiith one son and one daughter, resident Dunelm, 14, Coronation Road, Salcombe, Devon. Appointed Chaplain 4th Class 14 October 1918 [Supplement to London Gazette, 31 October 1918, page 12857]. Buried in Cologne Southern Cemetery, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Plot IX. Row B. Grave 9.

Private 132588, 85th Battalion, Canadian Infantry (Nova Scotia Highlanders). (Canadian Expeditionary Force, 12th Canadian Infantry Brigade, 4th Canadian Division). Died of wounds, gun shot wounds to head and knee, at No. 5. General Hospital, Rouen, 10 October 1918. Born 15 July 1897 in Bridgwater, Somerset. Baptised 3 february 1899 in Bridgwater, Holy Trinity, Somerset, son of Frank and Alice Clara Manchip, resident 93, West Street, Bridgwater. His address in Canada was 764, La Fontaine East, Montreal, Quebec. Son of Frank Manchip. Occupation Elevator operator. Attested in Montreal on the 14 September 1915, aged 18 years 2 months, single, height 5 feet 3 inches, 30½-33½ inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, religious denomination Church of England. Sailed from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada aboard S.S. Adriatic 31 March 1916, arrived Liverpool, England, 9 April 1916. Embarked for France 12 August 1916. Awarded the Military Medal (M.M.) 16 September 1918 for bravery in the field. In the 1901 census he was aged 2, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of Frank and Alice C Manchip, resident 93, West Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 12, born Bridgwater, Somerset, at school, son of Frank and Alice Clara Manchip, resident 95, West Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. Buried in St Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France. Section S. Plot II. Row S. Grave 2. National Archives of Canada Accession eference: Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF), RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5884 - 11. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Driver/Gunner 4136, 10th Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. Killed in action at Gallipoli 3 September 1915. Born Bridgwater, Somerset, enlisted Deptford, Kent. Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Manchip, of 43, Old Taunton Road, Bridgwater. Buried in Hill 10 Cemetery, Gallipoli, Turkey. Plot I. Row A. Grave 10. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Extract from Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser - Wednesday 13 October 1915, page 5:

Lance Corporal O/8050, 55th Service Company, Royal Army ordnance Corps. Died 30 January 1919. Aged 23. Son of William James and Rose Ellen Manley, of 37, Blacklands, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1901 census he was aged 5, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of William J and Rose E Manley, resident 50, Wellington Road, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 15, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Blouse Cutter, son of William James and Rosa Ellen Manley, resident 50, Wellington Road, Bridgwater, Somerset. Buried in Suez War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt. Section A. Grave 35. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Extract from Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser - Wednesday 26 February 1919, page 5:

Private 13557, 4th Battalion, Coldstream Guards. (Guards Division). Killed in action near Boezinge, Belgium, 5 July 1917. Aged 20. Born and resident Bridgwater, Somerset, enlisted Coventry. Son of Mr. and Mrs E. Marchant, of 24, Polden Street, Bridgwater. Buried in Artillery Wood Cemetery, Boesinghe, Ypres, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot VII. Row C. Grave 16. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Local man Private Fredk. Marchant of Coldstream Guards, who was a stretcher bearer was killed instantly in the trenches by a shell on 5th July.

News has also been received that Private Frederick Marchant, Coldstream Guards, youngest son Mr. and Mrs. S. Marchant. of 24, Polden-street. was killed in action by a shell on July 5th. Deceased was 21 years of age and single and for some time was in the employ Mr. George Paul, pawnbroker, Eastover, but on the outbreak the war proceeded to Coventry, where he was engaged on munition work before joining up and had been at the Front nearly two years.

[Listed as Henry Edwin MARGETTS on SDGW] Private 9932, 8th (Service) Battalion, Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). (63rd Infantry Brigade, 37th Division). Killed in action in France 3 September 1916. Aged 18. Born Minehead, Somerset, resident Bridgwater, enlisted Taunton. Baptised 8 July 1898, in Minehead, Somerset, son of Henry Edward and Eva Florence Margetts, resident Minehead, Someset. Son of Henry Edward and Eva Florence Margetts, of 12, Stanley Terrace, Bristol Road, Bridgwater; brother of Edward Philip Margetts, of 15, Distons Lane, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, and Harold Francis Margetts (below). In the 1901 census he was aged 3, born Minehead, Somerset, son of Henry E and Eva Florence, resident 10, Summerland Villas, Minehead, Williton, Somerset. Buried in Lonsdale Cemetery, Authuille, Somme, France. Plot V. Row D. Grave 2. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

PTE. H. E. MARGETTS KILLED IN ACTION.

Deep sympathy is felt for Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Margetts, of Moirs Cottage, Bath Road, Bridgwater, in thesecond bereavment they have been called upon to sustain during the war by the death of another son —Pte H. E. Margetts, of the Somerset Light Infantry (Signals Section)—who has been killed in action by shell fire. Pte. Margetts, who was only 18 years of age, joined the Army in August 1914, immediately after the outbreak of war, and went to the front 11 months ago. He was wounded in July last and was in hospital for five weeks. Tow other brothers are on active service, and another (Lance-Corpl. W. Margetts) was killed in action at Neuve Chapeele in March last year. A letter from a sergeant in the deceased's section states:—“Your son was beloved by every man of the section for his cheerful ways and willingness. He has become quite a favourite with everyone and he is greatly missed. He met his death bravely and gallantly.”

Private 9889, 2nd Battalion, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. Killed in action 29 April 1917 during the Battle of Arleux, Arras. Aged 21. Born Chipping Norton, Oxon, resident Bridgewater, Somerset, enlisted Oxford. Brother of Edward Philip Margetts, of 15, Distons Lane, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire. In the 1901 census he was aged 6, born Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, son of Philip and Marha J Margetts, resident 36, West Street, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 15, born Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, a Grocer Assistant, boarding at 20, Rosebery Avenue, Bridgwater, Somerset. No known grave. Commemorated on Arras memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 6-7. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Private H F Margetts of the Oxford & Bucks Light Infantry has died from wounds in France.

Lance Corporal 9335, 2nd Battalion, Devonshire Regiment. (23rd Infantry Brigade, 8th Division). Killed in action 11 March 1915 during the battle of Neuve Chapelle 10-13 March 1915. Aged 22. Son of Eva Florence Margetts, of 12, Stanley Terrace, Bristol Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, and the late Henry Edward Margetts. In the 1901 censuss he was aged 8, born Oxfordshire, son of Henry E and Eva Florence Margetts, resident 10, Summerland Villas, Minehead, Williton, Somerset. No known grave. Commemorated on Le Touret Memorial to the 13,479 ‘Missing’ of the Battles of La Bassee, Neuve Chapelle, Aubers Ridge, and Festubert in 1914-15, Richebourg L’Avoue, Bethune, Pas de Calais, France. Panels 8 to 9. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

BRIDGWATER.

Mr. H. E. Margetts, of Cranleigh Gardens, Bridgwater (chief booking clerk at the local G.W.R. station), received official intimation on Monday evening that his son, Lance-Corpl. William Margetts, of the 2nd Devon Regiment, had been killed in action. He had been in the Devons for about three years, and was very popular with his comrades. The greatest sympathy is extended in their bereavement to Mr. and Mrs. Margetts, who have three other sons on active service.

Extract from Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser - Wednesday 5 September 1917, page 5:

Cooks Mate M/13631, H.M.S. "Defence," Royal Navy. Died at sea 31 May 1916 during the battle of Jutland. Aged 21. Born 9 May 1895 in Bridgwater, Somerset. Husband of Gertrude M (nee Peirce) Mead, of Somerset Bridge, Bridgwater, maried July to September Quarter 1915 in Bridgwater Registration District, Somerset. In the 1901 census he was aged 6, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of Albert Thomas and Lucy Mead, resident Somerset Bridge, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 15, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Baker's Boy, son of Albert and Lucy Mead, resident Somerset Bridge, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset. No known grave. Commemorated on Plymouth Naval Memorial, Devon. Panel 17. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Note: H.M.S. Defence was a 14,600m ton Cruiser, launched in 1907 that was destroyed by the gunfire of the German Battleship "Hipper" with the loss of nearly 800 lives.

[Listed as E G MILLARD on memorial] Acting Engine Room Articifer 4th Class M/11585(CH), H.M.S. "Pembroke," Royal Navy. Died in the United Kingdom due to Tuberculosis of the Lungs 26 January 1918. Aged 24. Born 18 March 1893 in Bridgwater, Somerset. Son of Mrs Annie Jane Millard, of "The Lindens," Wembdon Road, Bridgwater. In the 1901 census he was aged 5, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of Edmund and Annie J Millard, resident 98, Bath Road, Bridgwater, Somerset. Prior to enlisting he was a Fitter and Turner. Enlisted 5 January 1915 for 12 years. height 5 feet 11¼ in ches, chest 37 inches, black hair, brown eyes, fresh complexion. Invalided out of Navy 12 April 1916 (Tuberculosis of Lungs). Buried in Bridgwater (Wembdon Road) Cemetery, Somerset. (Church Portion) Plot A. Row 2. Grave 1. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Note: H.M.S. "Pembroke" was a shore based establishment (Chatham).

Private 17454, 6th (Service) Battalion, Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). Killed in action in France 16 September 1916 during the Battle of Flers-Courcelette. Born and enlisted Bridgwater, Somerset. Originally attested 8 November 1894 at Bridgwater, as 3011, 3rd Battalion, Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry), aged 18 years 1 month, previously a Labourer, single, height 5 feet 4¼ inches, chest 35½-37 inches, weight 120 lbs, florid complexion, grey eyes, brown hair, religious denomination Church of England. A Reservist recalled at the outbreak of war. Buried in Guards Cemetery, Les Boeufs, Somme, France. Plot V. Row K. Grave 1. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Private 79348, King’s (Liverpool Regiment) transferred to 53699, 90th Company, Labour Corps. Killed in action in France 10 December 1917. Born Bridgwater, Somerset, enlisted Cardiff. In the 1901 census he was aged 8, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of Maria Mitchell, resident 100, Frearn Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. Buried in Fins New British Cemetery, Sorel-le-Grand, Somme, France. Plot III. Row A. Grave 10. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Private R. Mitchell Labour Battalion. He had only been at the front for two months, and he was killed by a shell on December 10th. His death was instantaneous.

Driver 11598, "A" Battery, 63rd (LXIII) Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. (12th (Eastern) Division). Killed in action in France 17 August 1918. Aged 24. Born Bridgwater, Somerset, enlisted Weymouth. Son of Charles and Nellie Mounsher, of 5, Hamp Ward, Taunton Road, Bridgwater. In the 1911 census he was aged 16, born Bridgwater, a grocery Apprentice, son of Charles Mounsher, resident 5, Hamp Ward, Bridgwater, Somerset. Buried in Caix British Cemetery, Somme, France. Plot I. Row C. Grave 9. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Note: Caix was captured by the Canadian Corps August 8th 1918.

[Listed as MOUNTSTEVENS on SDGW and other records] Pioneer 220544, 302nd Road Construction Company, Royal Engineers. Died on service 7 February 1917. Born Westonzoyland, Somerset, enlisted Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1901 census he was newborn, born Somerset, son of Vincent and Sarah Mountstephens, resident Bridgwater Road, Load Lane, Weston Zoyland, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 10, born Westonzoyland, Somerset, at school, son of Sara Mountstephens, resident Church Street, Westonzoyland, Bridgwater, Somerset. Buried in Warlincourt Halte British Cemetery, Saulty, Pas de Calais, France. Plot IV. Row H. Grave 3. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Sapper F Mountstephens has died in France on 7th February and his wife has received a communication of sympathy from Captain P B Hooley of Royal Engineers. He died in hospital.

Lance Corporal 22408, 6th (Service) Battalion, Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). Killed in action 29 March 1918 during Ludendorf’s massive Spring offensive in Picardy 21 March-5 April 1918. Aged 38. Born Highbridge, Somerset, enlisted Derby. Son of the late Joseph and Sophia Mulford. In the 1901 census he was aged 21, born Highbridge, Somerset, a Draper's Assistant, boarding at 37, Rye Lane, Camberwell, London & Surrey. No known grave. Commemorated on Poziers Memorial to the ‘Missing’ of the Fifth Army in 1918, Ovillers-la-Boiselle, Somme, France. Panels 25 to 26. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1919:

Able Seaman R/648, Anson Battalion, Royal Naval Divison, Royal Navy. (188th Infantry Brigade 63rd (Royal Naval) Division). Died of wounds in 44th Casulaty Clearing Station, , with shot wounds to arm, leg and back, 28 October 1917 during the 2nd Battle of Passchendaele, 26 October 1917-6 November 1917. Born 11 May 1898 in Bridgwater, Somerset. Son of Rose Nash, of 5, Benwood Place, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1901 census he was aged 3, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of Walter and Rose Nash, resident 16, Edward Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 13, born Bridgwater, Sonmerset, at school, son of Walter and Rose Nash, resident 23, Salmon Parade, Bridgwater, Somerset. Enlisted 23 January 1917 previously Army Reserve enlisted 30 May 1917, transferred to Royal Naval Division 23 January 1917. At enlistment he was resident 23, Salmon Parade, Bridgwater, a Porter in civilian life, height 5 feet 6¼ inches, chest 31 inches, weight 125lbs, dark complexion, dark brown hair, purple eyes, religious denomination Church of England, son of Walter Nash. Buried in Nine Elms Military Cemetery, Thelus, Pas de Calais, France. Plot VII. Row E. Grave 3. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

[Listed as Hubert NICHOLLS on SDGW] Lance Corporal 40569, 11th (Service) Battalion (Donegal and Fermanagh Volunteers), Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (109th Infantry Brigade, 36th (Ulster) Division) formerly 25735, Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). Died of wounds 21 August 1917. Aged 29. Born and enlisted Bridgwater, Somerset. Baptised 29 August 1888 in Bridgwater, St Mary, son of James and Emily Nicholls, resident Pricketts Lane, Bridgwater. Son of James and Emily Nicholls, of Bridgwater, Somerset; husband of Amelia Ellen (nee Burnett) Nicholls, of 17, St. Margaret's Street, Bradford-on-Avon, married April to June Quarter 1910 in Bridgwater Registration District, Somerset. In the 1891 census he was aged 2, born bruidgwater, Somerset, son of James and Emily Nicholls, resident 1, Angel Crescent, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1901 census he was aged 12, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of James and Emily Nicholls, resident 2, Angel Crescent, Town, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 22, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Marine dealer rags and bones old iron, married to Ameila Nicholls, one daughter, resident 46, Clare Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. Buried in Etaples Military Cemetery, Boulogne, Pas de Calais, France. Plot XXII. Row Q. Grave 13A. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Bridgwater soldier's death from wounds.

Lance-Cpl Herbert Nicholls of the Royal Inniskillen Fusiliers has died of his wounds after having his arm amputated. His condition worsened after admission with wounds, and it was necessary to amputate, it was his last chance of survival but he was too weak.

[Listed as NORRIS on St Mary's Memorial and in Newspaper] Private 6297, 24th The Queen’s (County of London) Battalion, London Regiment (142nd Infantry Brigade, 47th (2nd London) Territorial Division) formerly 21515, Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). Killed in action 16 September 1916 during the Battle of Flers-Courcelette 15–22 September 1916. Aged 22. Born, resident and enlisted Bridgwater. Son of Harriet Emily Norrish, of 10, George Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1901 census he was aged 5, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of Edwin and Emily H Norrish, resident 12, Queens Street, Town, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 17, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Bill Poster, son of Harriett Norrish (a widow), resident 30, Blacklands Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. No known grave. Commemorated on Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 9 D 9 C 13 C and 12 C. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Extract from Central Somerset Gazette - Friday 17 November 1916, page 7:

Private 45962, 2nd Battalion, Devonshire Regiment. Killed in action 31 July 1917 during the Battle of Pilckem Ridge. Aged 34. Born Bridgwater, Somerset, enlisted Taunton, Somerset. Baptised 9 September 1885 in Bridgwater, St Mary, Somerset, son of Henry and Anna Maria Palmer, resident Mount Terrace, Bridgwater. Son of Walter and Susan Palmer, of "Horsepond" Friarn Street, Bridgwater; husband of Christinna Louise (nee Sellick) Caller (formerly Palmer), of Chilton Trinity, Bridgwater, married October to December Quarter 1903 in Bridgwater Registration District, Somerset. In the 1901 census he was aged 18, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of Walter and Susan Palmer, resident Mount, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 27, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Farm Labourer, married to Christina Palmer, one daughter, resident 13, Mount Terrace, Bridgwater, Somerset. No known grave. Commemorated on Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 21. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Extract from Bridgwater Mercury 15 August 1917:

Private G/11766 10th (Service) Battalion (Battersea) Royal West Surrey Regiment. (124th Infantry Brigade, 41st Division). Killed in action 22 September 1917 during the Battle of The Menin Road Ridge 20-22 September, 1917. Born and resident Bridgwater, Somerset, enlisted Lambeth, Surrey. No known grave. Commemorated on Tyne Cot Memorial to the ‘Missing,’ West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panels 14-17 and 162-162A. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Private E Parsons of the Royal West Surrey Regiment has been reported as killed in action.

Private 19022, 5th (Service) Battalion (Territorial Force), Duke of Edinburgh's (Wiltshire Regiment). Killed in action in Mesopotamia 9 April 1916. Aged 23. Born Barnstaple, Devon, resident Bridgwater, Somerset, enlisted Bristol. Son of Mr and Mrs Passmore, of 10, Provident Place, Bridgwater. In the 1901 census he was aged 8, born Devon, son of Charles and Lizzie Passmore, resident 58, Old Taunton Road, Bridgwater, Somerset. The 1911 census shows some strange details, he was aged 12, born Barnstaple, Devon, at school, son of C J and C Passmore, resident 10, Washington Gardens, Bridgwater, Somerset. No known grave. Commemorated on Basra Memorial, Iraq. Panels 30 and 64. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

News has also been received by Mr. and Mrs. C. Passmore, of 16, Haseleigh Road, Bridgwater, of the death of their eldest son, Pte. William Henry Passmore.of the Wilts Regiment, who is officially reported killed in action in Mesopotamia. The late Pte. Passmore, who was 23 years of age, before joining was employed by the Western Counties Wine and Spirit Co. He enlisted in April of last year.

Private 321389, Royal Wiltshire (Yeomanry) Hussars. Died in the United Kingdom 6 June 1917. Aged 42. Resident Bridgwater, enlisted Taunton. Baptised 29 January 1875 in Bridgwater, St Mary, Somerset, son of James and Hannah Perry, resident Angel Crescent, Bridgwater. Son of James Perry; husband of Mary Ann (nee Reed) Perry, of 91, West Street, Bridgwater, married in October to December Quarter 1908 in Bridgwater Registration District, Somerset previously married to Rebessa (nee Cavill) Perry, married 4 November 1899 in Bridgwater, Holy Trinity. In the 1891 census he was aged 17, born Somerset, a general Labourer, son of James and Hannah Perry, resident Halswell Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1901 census he was aged 25, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Brewer's Labourer, married to Rebecca Perry (his first wife) with one daughter, resident No 9 Court, West Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 37, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Labourer, married to Mary Perry (his second wife) with three daughters and two sons, resident 9 Court, 6, West Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. Buried in Bridgwater (Wembdon Road) Cemetery, Somerset (Chapel portion). Location C. 163. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Local soldier's death in a military hospital.

Private W Perry of the Somerset L.I. has died in hospital in Colchester after an operation for appendicitis.

Sergeant 25786, 7th (Service) Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment formerly 5591, Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). Died of wounds in Mesopotamia 19 April 1916. Born 12 March 1877 in Holy Trinity, Bridgwater, enlisted Bridgwater. Baptised 28 February 1878 in Bridgwater, Holy Trinity, Somerset, son of James and Elizabeth Phillips, resident Albert Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. Married Blanche Heal, 23 Noveber 1915 in Bridgwater, Somerset. Buried in Amara War Cemetery, Iraq. Plot XXI. Row H. Grave 14. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Extract from De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914-1918, volume 3, page 217:

Extract from Central Somerset Gazette - Friday 26 May 1916, page 8:

Bridgwater Canadian believed killed in action

Sergeant Arthur Leonard Pole has been killed in action although no official document has been received. He was a Bridgwater man who enlisted in the Canadians.

WAR VICTIMS.—A Bridgwater Canadian, Sergeant Arthur Leonard Pole, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. W. Pole, of Taunton-road, is believed to have been killed in action. The last occasion on which the parents heard from him was on the 22nd February, and since then several letters which had been forwarded to him have been returned marked "Killed action.'' Sergeant Pole, who is 27 years of age, left for Canada about five years ago, and joining the Canadians, came over with them last autumn. He was previously slightly wounded. He leaves a widow and one child in Toronto......

Further enquiries have been made into the death of Sergt. Leonard Arthur Pole. He was killed on 1st March and was buried in a French Cemetery with his comrades.

 

Lance Corporal 16634, 7th Battalion, Prince Albert's (Somerset Light Infantry). Killed in action 3 September 1916. Aged 39. Born Enmore, Somerset, enlisted Bridgwater. Son of Esau and Elizabeth Porter; husband of Eva Sophia (nee Chedgey) Porter, of Cranbrook, British Columbia, married January to March Quarter 1908 in Bridgwater Registration District, Somerset. In the 1881 census he was aged 4, born Goathurst, Somerset, son of Esau and Eliza Porter, resident arish of Durleigh, Durleigh, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1891 census he was aged 14, born Goathurst, Somerset, a Farm Labourer, son of Esau and Eliza Porter, resident Poples, Goathurst, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1901 census he was aged 23, born Goathurst, Somerset, a Cattle Man on Farm, married to Clara Porter with one daughter, resident Bridgwater Road, Spaxton, Bridgwater, Somerset. No known grave. Commemorated on Thiepval Memorial. Somme, France. Pier and Face 2 A. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Note: His wife on CWGC is given as Eva Sophia Porter but on the 1901 census as Clara Porter.

Private 2399, 1st/5th (Territorial Force) Battalion, Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). Died on service in India whilst on garrison duty 4 December 1916. Aged 34. Enlisted 11 December 1915 in Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1901 census he was aged 20, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Brickyard Labourer, son of Walter and Elizabeth Porter, resident Halswell Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset. No known grave. Commemorated on Delhi 1914-1918 War Memorial, India. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Private E J Porter, who was a well-known Bridgwater rugby footballer, has died in India. He had been suffering from enteric fever and had put up a great struggle against the disease. Many letters of sympathy have been received by his parents.

Sapper 176858, 59th Field Company, Royal Engineers. (5th Division). Killed in action Flanders 21 October 1917. Aged 29. Born, resident and enlisted Bridgwater, Somerset. Baptised 19 October 1888 in Bridgwater, St Mary, Somerset, son of Charles William and Rosannah Potter, resident North Street, Bridgwater. Son of Charles William and Rose Potter, of 11 Camden Road, Bridgwater; husband of Hilda (nee Holland) Porter, resident 80, Chiltern Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, married 14 June 1908 in Bridgwater, Somerset; two sons. Attested 11 December 1915 in Bridgwater, Somerset, aged 29 years 5 months, a Cabinet Maker, resident 80, Chiltern Street, Bridgwater, married, height 5 feet 11¼ inches, weight 142lbs, chest 34-37 inches, religious denomination. Buried in Kleine-Vierstraat British Cemetery, Kemmel, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot III. Row F. Grave 21. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Bridgwater soldier killed by a shell.

Sapper H. H. Potter R.E. Has been killed in action. He was killed by a shell He has been buried at Vierstaat His widow has been informed.

Private 26623, 1st Battalion (Depot), Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). Died in the United Kingdom 11 May 1917. Aged 30. Born Paulton, Somerset, resident Bridgwater, enlisted Barnstaple. Son of Albert and Annie Pow, of Withy Mills, Farm Paulton, Bristol; husband of Leonora (nee Wills)m Pow, of 2, Southgate Avenue, Bridgwater, married January to March Quarter 1913 in Bridgwater Registration District, Somerset. In the 1901 census he was aged 14, a Porter (Machine Co.), son of Albert and Annie Pow, resident Chilton Trinity, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 24, born Paulton, Somerset, a Sewing Machine Repairer, son of Annie Pow (a widow), resident 1, Gibbs Buildings, North Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. Buried in Bridgwater (Wembdon Road) Cemetery, Somerset (Church portion). Plot I. Border grave 5. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Military Funeral at Bridgwater

Full military honours attended the funeral of Private Albert Pow, Somerset Light Infantry, who died in hospital as a result of injuries received at the front and trench fever. The Vicar of St Mary's, the Rev. Langham conducted the service and the Last Post was sounded.

Private 20403, 7th Battalion, Prince Albert's (Somerset Light Infantry). Killed in action 11 September 1917. Enlisted Bridgwater. Baptised 19 June 1896 in Bridgwater, Holy Trinity, Somerset, son of James William and Annie Randall, resident Friarn Street, Bridgwater. In the 1901 census he was aged 5, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of James W and Annie Randall, resident Court, 1, Friarn Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 15, born Bridgwater, Somerset, an Errand Boy, boarding at 1 Court, Friarn Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. Buried in Cement House Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot VIII. Row B. Grave 27. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Private 26715, 6th (Service) Battalion, Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). Died of wounds 8 June 1917. Aged 26. Born and resident Bridgwater, enlisted Taunton. Baptised 5 November 1890 in Bridgwater, St Mary, Somerset, son of William Henry and Sarah Redding, resident Albert Street, Bridgwater. Husband of Mrs Alice A. M. (nee Thorne) Redding, of 46, Barclay Street, Bridgwater, married October to December Quarter 1914 in Bridgwater Registration District, Somerset. Brother of Henry Redding (below). In the 1891 census he was newborn, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of William H and Sarah Redding, resident Albert Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1901 census he was aged 10, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of Sarah Redding (a widow), resident 9, Somerset Place, Town, Bridgwater, Somerset. Buried in Achiet-le-Grand Communal Cemetery or Extension, Somme, France. Plot I. Row J. Grave 11. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Local soldier dies of wounds

Private Clifford Redding, Somerset L.I. has died following wounds he received in action. He had been severely wounded in the abdomen. He was 26 years old. Officers paid tribute.

Sergeant 240048, 1st/5th Battalion (Territorial), Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). Killed in action in Egypt 23 November 1917 during the Battle of Nabi Samweil, Palestine 20-24 November. Born and enlisted Bridgwater. Son of Mrs Sarah Redding: husband of Kate (nee Murlis) Redding, of 44, Barclay Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, married January to March Quarter 1910 in Bridgwater Registration District, Somerset. Brother of Clifford Redding (above). In the 1891 census he was aged 11, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of William H and Sarah Redding, resident Albert Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1901 census he was aged 21, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Marine Dealer, son of Sarah Redding (a widow), resident 9, Somerset Place, Town, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 31, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Potato Dealer, married to Kate Redding with one son, resident 10, Cornboro Place, Bridgwater, Somerset. Buried in Jerusalem War Cemetery, Israel. Section B. Grave 74. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

An official intimation has been received by Mrs. Redding, of 44, Barclay-street, Bridgwater, that her husband, Sergt. Harry Redding, of the Somerset L.I., who was previously reported missing, was killed in action in Palestine on November 23rd last. He was 38 years of age, and was well known in the town, where he carried on a fried fish and chipped potato business. Deceased had seen 20 years' service in the Volunteer and Territorial Force, and recently received the Long Service Medal. He accompanied the localdraft of the Somerset Territorials to India in September, 1914, and was transferred to Egypt and Palestine last year.

[Lance Corporal on memorial] Private 5592, 1st Battalion, Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). Died of wounds In the United Kingdom 28 July 1916. Born on 1 July 1880 in West Street, Bridgwater, resident Rochdale, Lancashire, enlisted Bridgwater. Baptised 5 January 1881 in Bridgwater, Holy Trinity, Somerset, son of George and Bessie Roman, resident West Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1881 census he was newborn, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of George and Bessie Roman, resident Cole &c Buildings, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1891 census he was aged 10, born Somerset, a scholar, son of george and Bessie Roman, resident 55, West Street, South Side, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 30, born Bridgwater, a Bricklayer, bording at 2, Wilfred Street, Rochdale, Lancashire. Buried in Bridgwater (Wembdon Road) Cemetery, Somerset. (Church portion). Location Plot IV. Row 6. Grave 2. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

FIVE BROTHERS IN THE ARMY.

Mr. G. Roman, of West Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, has five sons serving in the Army and son-in-law in the Navy. Three of the sons were well-known Rugby footballers, two of them having on several occasions played for Somerset. Lance-Corporal W. J. Roman, who is now serving with the 1st Somersets, was regarded as one of the finest forwards in the county. He was for some time the popular captain of the Bridgwater R.F.C., and afterwards played for Rochdale Hornets. Sergeant Clifford Roman, of the Coldstream Guards, was also a clever footballer, and captained the Guards' team when that regiment won the Armv Association Cup a few years ago. Both brothers have seen a good deal of severe fighting at the front. Roman's son-in-law, Seaman Amos Martin, R.N., has been recommended for the D.C.M. for gallantry in action.

Sapper 496353, 478th Field Company, Royal Engineers. (61st (South Midland) Territorial Division). Killed in action 19 March 1917. Born and resident Bridgwater, Somerset, enlisted Bristol. Son of John and Henrietta Rowles, of 65, Cambden Road, Bridgwater; brother of Leonard (below); married Minnie Sharman in the January to March Quarter 1916 in Bridgwater Registration District, Somerset. In the 1901 census he was aged 9, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of Henrietta Rowles, resident 21, Victoria Road, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 19, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Painter, son of Henrietta Rowles, resident 30, Victoria Road, Bridgwater, Somerset. No known grave. Commemorated on Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 8A and 8D. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Extract from Bridgwater Mercury 18 April 1917:

[Listed as L A G ROWLES on memorial] Rifleman 372733, 1st/8th (City of London) Battalion (Post Office Rifles), London Regiment formerly 5446, London Regiment. Killed in action 15 September 1916 during the Battle of Flers-Courcelette, Somme, 15-19 September 1916. Aged 28. Resident and enlisted Bridgwater, Somerset. Son of John and Henrietta Rowles, of 65, Cambden Road, Bridgwater; brother of Harold (above). Awarded the Military Medal (M.M.). In the 1891 census he was aged 3, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of John and henrietta Rowles, residenmt 2, Camden Road, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1901 census he was aged 13, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Telegraph Messenger, son of Henrietta Rowles, resident 21, Victoria Road, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the London Gazette 3 March 1908, issue number 28115, page number 1508, he was appointed a Postman at Bridgwater on 26 Febvruary 1908. In the 1911 census he was aged 23, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Painter, son of Henrietta Rowles, resident 30, Victoria Road, Bridgwater, Somerset. Buried in Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Longueval, Somme, France. Plot VII. Row G. Grave 31. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Rifleman L. A. Rowles of London Regiment was reported as missing last year. It has now been confirmed that his body had been found and was buried.

Extract from Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser - Wednesday 12 September 1917, page 6:

Private 13745, 10th (Service) Battalion, Devonshire Regiment. (79th Infantry Brigade 26th Division). Killed in action in Salonika 29 January 1918. Aged 29. Born Bridgwater, Somerset, enlisted Taunton. Son of William Robert Russell, of 38, Union Street, Bridgwater. Buried in Sarigol Military Cemetery, Kriston, Greece. Section C. Grave 518. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Extract from Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser - Wednesday 20 February 1918, page 5:

Private 36322, 2nd Battalion, Duke of Edinburgh's (Wiltshire Regiment). Died of wounds in France 31 May 1918 sustained during Battle of the Aisne (The German offensive in Champagne) 27 May-6 June 1918. Aged 18. Born, resident and enlisted Bridgwater, Somerset. Son of William and Alice Saunders, of 1, "Hillgrove Villa", Newtown, Bridgwater. In the 1901 census he was aged 1, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of William and Alice Saunders, resident 51, Eastover, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 12, born Bridgwater, Somerset, at school, son of William and Alice Saunders, resident 1, Newton, Bridgwater, Somerset. No known grave. Commemorated on Soissons Memorial, Aisne, France. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1920:

Lance Corporal 7119, Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) formerly R/7605, King’s Royal Rifle Corps. Killed in action in France 18 February 1917. Aged 23. Born Taunton, Somerset, enlisted Bridgwater, Somerset. Son of the late Robert Valentine and Emily Saunders, of Bridgwater. In the 1901 census he was aged 7, born taunton, Somerset, son of Robert and Emily Sear, resident 24, Wembdon Road, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 17, born taunton, Somerset, son of Emily Sear (a widow), resident 117, Taunton Road, Bridgwater, Somerset,. Buried in Regina Trench Cemetery, Grandcourt, Somme, France. Plot V. Row C. Grave 14. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Bridgwater Soldier killed in action

Lance-Corporal Victor Sear of the Machine Gun Corps was killed in action on 18th February. He was a keen footballer and cricketer.

[Listed as Henry Richard SELLICK on SDGW and CWGC and in newspaper] Private 28527, 15th (Service) (2nd Portsmouth) Hampshire Yeomanry Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. (122nd Infantry Brigade 41st Division). Killed in action 4 September 1918 during the advance in Flanders. Born Merridge, Somerset, resident Bishops Grove, Somerset, enlisted Taunton, Somerset. Baptised 2 April 1899 in Spaxton Anglican Church, Somerset, son of Edmund and Lucy Sellick, residemt Spaxton, Somerset. Son of Lucy Sellick, of St Matthew Street, Bridgwater, Somerset; brother of Edmund Charles Sellick (above). In the 1901 census he was aged 2, born Spaxton, Somerset, son of Edmund and Lucy Sellick, resident Merridge, Spaxton, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 13, born Spaxton, Somerset, at School, son of Lucy Sellick (a widow), resident Merridge, Spaxton, Bridgwater, Somerset. Buried in Voormezeele Enclosure No 3, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot XVI. Row L. Grave 19. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Mrs. Sellick, of Dampiet-street, Bridgwater, was officially informed on Tuesday that her son Private Henry R. Sellick, of the Hants Regiment, was posted missing after an engagement in France on September 4th. Another son was recently killed in action in France.

[Listed as Sapper on memorial] Private 20522, 6th Battalion, Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). Killed in action 9 April 1917. Aged 21. Born and resident Nether Stowey, Somerset, enlisted Taunton. Son of John Seymour, of Marlpits, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1901 census he was aged 6, born Nether Stowey, Somerset, son of John and Emma Seymour, resident Marl Pitts, Castle Street, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, Somerset. Buried in Tigris Lane Cemetery, Wancourt, Pas de Calais, France. Plot I. Row C. Grave 14. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Fiddington man killed in action

Private A J Seymour of Somerset L.I. was killed in action on 9th April whilst serving in France.

Private 20077, 6th (Service) Battalion, Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). Killed in action in Delville Wood, Somme 18 August 1916. Born Bridgwater, resident Abertridwr, Glamorgan, enlisted Caerphilly, Glamorgan. In the 1911 census he was aged 17, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Bricklayer, son of Charles and Elizabeth Shaddick, resident 136, Bristol Road, Bridgwater, Somerset. No known grave. Commemorated on Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 2A. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

KILLED IN ACTION.—News has been received by Mr. and Mrs. Shaddick, of 136, Bristol-road, that their son, Private Clifford Shaddick, of the Somerset L.I., has been killed in action. The sad intelligence was conveyed in a letter from Lieutenant H. Frampton, of the deceased's regiment, who bore testimony to his being a cool, hard-working, and reliable soldier. The late Private Shaddick, who was only 22 years of age, and single, was a native of Bridgwater, and was at one time in the employ of the Somerset Trading Company, but went to Wales and was working in the mines when he enlisted in November, 1915, proceeding to the Front last March.

SHIRE.—Killed in action, Sergt. Charles Henry Shire, Rifle Brigade, son of Mr. and Mrs. Shire, Churchinford, Honiton. Devon, and formerly of Bridgwater, aged 22.

Ordinary Signaller Bristol Z/1333, H.M.S. "Victory," Royal Naval Division, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. Died on service 21 November 1917. Aged 23. Born 23 September 1894. Son of Frederick William and Mary Short, of 72, Alma Street, Taunton. Educated at Taunton School. Naval records give his address as Ivy Dene, 2, Monmouth Street, Bridgwater. Entered Naval Service 13 November 1915, a Clerk in Civil Employement, relgigious denomination Congregationalist, height 5 feet 3 inches, chest 31-32 inches, fair complexion, light brown hair, blue eyes, recommended as signaller as he had been a scout leader and knew semaphore. No known grave. Commemorated on Plymouth Naval Memorial, Devon. Panel 25. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Signaller Percy Short R.N.D. has been killed as a result of an explosion aboard ship, there being only one survivor. He had been born in Taunton but lived in Bridgwater with his aunt and was greatly interested in the Boy Scout movement, being an assistant Scoutmaster. Much sympathy is felt for his widowed mother and other members of his family.

Company Sergeant Major 3460, 45th (New South Wales) Infantry Battalion, Australian Imperial Force. Died of wounds on Tuesday, 12 June 1917. Aged 34. Son of Frederick Edward and Elizabeth Edwards Bleaton Shrimpton, of 30, Northfield, Bridgwater, Somerset. Previously served in the South African Constabulary 2½ years and also Transvaal Police 1½ years. Address of residence in Australia given as Dapline Street, Botany, Sydney, New South Wales. Listed in Australian embarkation details as an Estate Agent by trade, religious denomination Church of England, joined 4th Infantry Brigade, 13th Infantry Battalion, 11th Reinforcements 18 August 1915. Enlisted 6 September 1915, aged 32 years 5 months, single. Embarked from Sydney aboard the H.M.A.T "Port Lincoln A17" on the 13 October 1915. Promoted Corporal 25 March 1916, Sergeant 11 May 1916, Warrant Officer 4 December 1916. With 12th Training Battalion, Codford 17 November 1916, based at Etaples 17 November 1916, wounded 7 June 1917 by gunshot wound. Buried in Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. Plot XXV. Row J. Grave 12A. See Australian War memorial details. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

[Listed as SPRAGG on Town Memorial but SPRAGGS on St Mary's Memorial in some records as SPRAGG and on census as SPRAGGS] Private 19172, 5th (Service) Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment (34th Infantry Brigade 11th (Northern) Division) formerly 1172, North Somerset Yeomanry. Killed in action in France 11 January 1917. Resident Bridgwater, Somerset, enlisted Bath, Somerset. In the 1901 census he was aged 9, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of James and Elizabeth Spraggs, resident Old Basin, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 19, born Somerset Bridge, Bridgwater, a Photographer, son of Elizabeth Spraggs (a widow), resident Somerset Bridge, Bridgwater, North Petherton, Somerset. Buried in Cayeux Military Cemetery, Cayeux-en-Santerre, Somme, France. Plot II. Row A. Grave 19. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Local soldier killed in action – Official confirmation that Private Bert Spraggs of the Dorset Regiment was killed in action on Thursday January 11th. His death was instantaneous and letters of sympathy have been received by his widow.

Private 12341, 15th Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment formerly 49369, Royal Garrison Artillery. Killed in action 21 October 1916. Aged 35. Born Birmingham, resident Salford, Lancashire, enlisted Manchester. Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Spring, of 94, Wellington Road, Bridgwater. Husband of Elizabeth Spring, of 81, St. Stephen's Street, Salford, Manchester. Buried in Brown's Road Military Cemetery, Festubert, Pas de Calais, France. Plot II. Row A. Grave 17. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

BRIDGWATER MEN KILLED IN ACTION.

News has been received of the death in action of two more Bridgwater men, vis., Pte. A. W. Beard, of the Canadians and Pte. Albert Henry Spring, of the Warwicks. The late Pte. Beard was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Beard, of 8, Edward Street, and was 35 years of age. He left Bridgwater for Canada a few years ago, and tried to enlisted four times before he was finally accepted. He had been at the front since June last. He leaves a widow and three childen, who are residing in Canada. Mr. and Mrs. James Spring, of 94, Wellington Road, have received official intelligence of the death of their son, Pte. A. H. Spring. The deceased joined up two years ago last October, and had recoved from a wound received in the Gallipoli campaign. He had been at the front with the Warwicks for several months. He leaves a wife and four children.

Private 9460, No 1 Company, 1st Battalion, Coldstream Guards. Died of wounds 1 November 1917. Aged 26. Born St. John's, Cheshire, resident Bridgwater, Somerset, enlisted Birmingham. Son of William Steadman, of 115, Albert Rd., Handsworth, Birmingham; husband of Ethel May Westgate (formerly Steadman), of T.14 Block, Victoria Barracks, Windsor. In the 1911 census he was aged 19, born Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, son of William H Steadman (a widower), resident 6, Rose Terrace, Douglas Road, Handsworth, Staffordshire. Buried in Bridgwater (Wembdon Road) Cemetery, Somerset. (Church portion). Plot I. Row 2. Grave 21. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial and also listed on St George's Church Memorial, Wembdon, Somerset.

A military funeral took place for Private Joseph Richard Steadman at Wembdon Church. He was in the regulars and served at Mons. He was severely wounded on 9th October and was subsequently sent to hospital in England, but death ensued.

The death has occurred in King George's Hospital, London, from wounds received in action, of Private Joseph Richard Steadman, Coldstream Guards, whose wife residesat 11, Washington-gardens.

Private 50057 19th (Service)(3rd City of Liverpool) Battalion, King’s Liverpool Regiment formerly T/4/956780, Royal Army Service Corps. Killed in action 31 July 1917 during the Battle of Pilckem Ridge, Ypres. Born and resident Bridgwater, Somerset, enlisted Codford, Wiltshire. Baptised 5 June 1891 in Bridgwater, Holy Trinity, Somerset, son of Annie Stone, resident St. Matthew's Field, Bridgwater. In the 1901 census he was aged 10, born Bridgwater, Somerset, grandson of Simon and Mary Stone, resident St Matthew Field, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 19, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Labourer, grandson of Simon and Mary Stone, resident 9, St. Matthews Field, Bridgwater, Somerset. No known grave. Commemorated on Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panels 4 and 6. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Corporal 446569, 28th Battalion, Canadian Infantry. Killed in action 15 September 1916. Aged 28. Born 20 June 1889 in Somerset. Baptised 15 July 1888 in Bridgwater, St Mary, Somerset, son of Henry John and Louisa Stone, resident Taunton Road, Bridgwater. Brother of Mrs Evett, of Taunton Road, Bridgwater, Somerset; brother of Harry J Stone, of Suite 10, Aberdeen Apartments, 4th Street West, Calgary, Alberta. In the 1891 census he was aged 2, born Somerset, son of Henry J and Louisa Stone, resident Willow Cottages, 1, Taunton Road, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1901 census he was aged 12, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of Henry J and Louisa Stone, resident Hope Cottage, Taunton Road, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 22, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Shop Assistant, resident with his siblings at 19, Southgate Avenue, Taunton Road, Bridgwater, Somerset. Attested 4 May 1915 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, aged 26 years 11 months, a Shoe Saleman by trade, single, height 5 feet 9 inches, chest 30-34½ inches, fair complexion, blue grey eyes, light brown hair, religious denomination Church of England. Sailed from Montreal aboard S.S. Elele 5 July 1915. Embarked for France 26 October 1915, arrived France 27 October 1915, left Canadian base Depot 31 October 1915, arrived 28th Battalion 3 November 1915. Suffered from influenza 26 December 1915 to 31 December 1915. Promoted Corporal 6 June 1916. Buried in Serre Road Cemetery No. 2, Somme, France. Plot XXIII. Row B. Grave 14. National Archives of canada Accession Reference: Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF), RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 9358 - 4. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Missing since September last.
Bridgwater Canadian now presumed dead.

Corporal W. J. Stone, formerly of the Hope Inn Taunton Road was reported missing in October There is every reason now to believe that he was killed in action.

Sapper 167856, 237th Field Company, Royal Engineers. (41st Division). Died of wounds 25 March 1918. Born Bridgwater, Somerset, resident Erith, Kent, enlisted Woolwich, Kent. Son of George and Mary Jane Storey, of 30, Devonshire Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1881 census he was newborn, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of George and Mary Jane Storey, resident 4, Devonshire Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1891 census he was aged 10, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of George and Mary J Storey, a scholar, resident 30, Devonshire Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1901 census he was aged 20, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Carpenter, son of George and Mary Jane Storey, resident 30, Devonshire Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. Attested 10 May 1916 in Woolwich, Kent, aged 34 years, a Carpenter by trade, single, height 5 feet 2¼ inches, weight 110lbs, chest 31-33 inches. Served in France from 9 November 1916 to 25 March 1918. No known grave. Commemorated on Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 1. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1918:

Private 20687, 1st Battalion, Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). Killed in action 20 October 1916 during the later battles of The Somme. Born and enlisted Bridgwater, Somerset. Married Dorothy M TUrner in the April to June Quarter 1916 in Bridgwater Registration District, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 15, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Labourer, son of Joseph Storey (a widower), resident 3 Court, West Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. No known grave. Commemorated on Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 2A. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Mrs. Storey, of 15, Barclay Street, Bridgwater, has received official intelligence of the death of her husband, Pte. Frederick George Storey of the Somerset L.I. The deceased was only married on July 1st last, and left for the front the same month. He was 22 years of age, and before enlisting in January last was in the employ of Mr. J. Palmer, builder. A letter from an officer states that he was killed instantaneously by a shell.

Sapper 550448, 520th (London) Field Company, Royal Engineers. Killed in action 21 June 1917. Resident Bridgwater, Somerset, enlisted Chelsea, Middlesex. Baptised 13 March 1896 in Bridgwater, St John, Somerset, son of Henry George and Dorcas Storey, resident 3 Sydenham Terrace, Bath Rd, Bridgwater. Son of Dorcas Storey, of 5, Sydenham Terrace, Bath Road, Bridgwater. In the 1901 census he was aged 5, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of Henry and Dorcas Storey, resident Bath Road, Jubilee Terrace, Bridgwater Without, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 15, born bridgwatwer, Somerset, an Engineer in shirt collar factory, son of Henry george and Dorcas Storey, resident 5, Lydenham Terrace, Bath Road, Bridgwater, Bridgwater Without, Somerset. Buried in Chester Farm Cemetery, Zillebeke, near Ypres, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot III. Row C. Grave 9. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Sapper J W Storey R.E. Was killed in action on 21st June. He was 21 years of age.

[Most references inclduing the memorial refer to his as F H SULLY] Private TF/292573, 3rd/10th (Terrkitorial Force) Battalion, Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment). Killed in action 4 October 1917. Aged 27. Born Bridgwater, Somerset, enlisted Bath, Somerset. Husband of Mrs. C. Pike (formerly Sully), of 51, First Avenue, Bath. No known grave. Commemorated on Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 113 to 115. See also St Mary's, Bridgwater.

Listed in the London Gazette 16 January 1917, page 595: .

Extract from Bridgwater Mercury 7 November 1917:

Private Frank Sully, of the Middlesex Regiment, whose parents reside in Wellington road, is reported missing.

Driver 112921, 66th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Died on service in Mesopotamia 9 December 1917. Born Bideford, Devon, enlisted Cardiff, Glamorgan. Buried in Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery, Iraq. Plot XII. Row G. Grave 4. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Official news was received on Monday morning of the death of Driver Charles Henry Taylor of the Royal Field Artillery – which occurred at an isolation hospital in Baghdad on December 9th from smallpox. His mother had received news two weeks previously that he was seriously ill.

Private 34995, 15th (Service) Battalion (Carmarthenshire), Welsh Regiment. (114th Infantry Brigade, 36th Welsh Division). Died of wounds 6 August 1917. Born Rhondda, Gamorgan, resident Bridgwater, Somerset, enlisted Tonypandy. In the 1901 census he was aged 10, born Glamorgan, Wales, son of Thomas and Sarah Thorne, resident Majors Buildings, Weston Road, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 20, born Clydach Vale, Glamorgan, a Labourer in C oal Mines, son of Thomas and Sarah Thorne, resident Bryants Buildings, Bridgwater, Somerset. Buried in Dozinghem Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot II. Row E. Grave 1. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Corporal 240754, 1st/5th Battalion (Territorial), Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). Killed in action 22 November 1917 during the Battle for Nabi Samweil on the approaches to Jerusalem. Aged 21. Born St Marys, Bridgwater, and enlisted Bridgwater. Son of Mr and Mrs Tottle, of 8, Halswell Lane, Bridgwater. In the 1901 census he was aged 4, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of Charles and Ellen Tottle, resident 8, Salmon Parade, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 15, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Rink Boy, son of Charles and Ellen Tottle, resident 8, Halswell Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset. Originally attested as Private 8290, 3rd Dragoon Guards, 30 August 1913 in Taunton, apparently aged 18 years 6 months, a Brickyard Labourer, single, height 5 feet 7 inches, weight 135lbs, chest 35½-37½ inches, fresh complexion, hazel eyes, fair hair, religious denomination Church of England. Discharged under King's Regulations para 392 (vi)(a) 22 September 1913. Buried in Jerusalem War Cemetery, Israel. Section X. Grave 24. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Corporal H. Tottle, Somerset Light Infantry – killed in action in Palestine on 20th November, having transferred there from India. His mother received a letter from him the same day as she received the bad news of his death.

[Listed as TROTTMAN on SDGW] Corporal 2651, 1st/4th (City of Bristol) Battalion (Territorial Force), Gloucestershire Regiment. Killed in action 22 August 1916. Aged 26. Born London, enlisted Bristol. Son of the Rev. Herbert and Marianne L. Trotman, of The Baptist Manse, Gillingham, Dorset. In the 1901 census he was aged 11, born Paddington, Middlesex, son of Marianne Trotman, resident 8, North Street, Bridgwater, Somerset,. No known grave. Commemorated on Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 5 A and 5 B.

Extract from Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser - Wednesday 6 September 1916, page 5:

Private 36221 [30221 on SDGW], 43rd Company, Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) formerly 18856 [18850 SDGW], Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). Killed in action near Arras, 3 May 1917 (3rd Scarpe). Born and enlisted Bridgwater, Somerset. Son of Noah John Dennis Trunks, of 60m, Barclay Street, Bridgwater, and the late Hannah Jane Trunks; husband of Eliza C. Baker, of 3 Court, Halswell Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset, formerly 3 Court, Albert Street, Bridgwater, married 27 March 1911 in Bridgwater; two children. Attested 7 May 1915 at Bridgwater for duration fo the war, aged 25 years 9 months, resident 3 Court, Albert Street, Bridgwater, a Labourer, married., height 5 feet 6¼ inches, weight 135 lbs, chest 34-36½ inches. Embarked Folkestone 13 August 1916, disembarked Boulogne 13 August 1916, joined base Depot 14 August 1916, joined 43rd Company in the field 23 August 1916. Buried in Wancourt British Cemetery, Arras, Pas de Calais, France. Plot V. Row E. Grave 21. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Bridgwater Soldier's death officially confirmed

Private Walter Benjamin Trunks of the Machine Gun Corps was killed in action on 3rd May.

[Listed as C VENNING on third thr St Mary's Memorial] Private 10732, 7th Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment. Killed in action 7 October 1917. Aged 38. Born Bridgwater, Somerset, resident Exeter, enlisted Wolverhampton, Staffordshire. Son of John Henry Venning and the late Elizabeth Venning, of 78, Knightley's Terrace, St. David's, Exeter; husband of Nellie (nee Sexstone) Venning, married October to December Quarter 1910 in Bridgwater Registration District, Somerset. Mentioned in Despatches (MiD). In the 1881 census he was aged 2, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a scholar, son of John Henry and Elizabeth Venning, resident 44, Wellington Road, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1891 census he was aged 12, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a scholar, son of John H and Elizabeth Venning, resident 87, Wellington Road, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1901 census he was aged 22, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Coach Painter, a boarder at 26, Robert Street, Brighton, Sussex. In the 1911 census he was aged 32, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Coach Painter, married to Nellie Venning, resident 5, Pathfinder Terrace, Bridgwater, Somerset. Attested 1914, as 10732, 6th (Service) Battalion then posted 7th Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment, 13 April 1917 aged 29 years 176 days, enlisted fro Duration of War, Coach Painter by trade, height 5 feet 7½ inches, weight 139 lbs, chest 31-36 inches, fresh complexion, grey eyes, brown hair, religious denomination Church of England. Shot in the foot 1916. No known grave. Commemorated on Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 50 to 51. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Private Edward Venning of the Leicester Regiment, who was previously recommended for the D.C.M. Some time ago, has been killed in action on 7th October. He had been wounded the previous year. It is hoped that the D.C.M. medal will still be presented.

Extract from Bridgwater Mercury 14 November 1917:

Mrs J H Venning has received a letter from Lieut. J H Carlisle paying tribute to the late Private E Venning whose death was reported last week. He expressed extreme sympathy and said that his death had been instantaneous, also that he had died a soldier's death in service of King and country.

Extract from Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser - Wednesday 14 November 1917, page 5:

A Bridgwater soldier, who was recommended for the D.C.M., been killed in action, in the person of Priv. Edward Venning, of the Leicester Regiment, son of Mr. J. H. Venning, formerly of Bridgwater, and now residing in Exeter. Deceased was 38 years of age, and had seen much active service in France, where he was wounded just over a year ago. He displayed great gallantry and had the ribbon of the D.C.M. presented to him.

Private 19425, 5th (Service) Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment formerly 25920, Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). Killed in action 12 January 1917. Aged 36. Born and enlisted Bridgwater, Somerset. Baptised 1 September 1880 in Bridgwater, Holy Trinity, Somerset, son of James and Amelia Washer, resident Taunton Road, Bridgwater. Husband of Sarah (nee Duddridge) Washer, of 129, Richmond Road, Crewe, married April to June Quarter 1915 In Bridgwater Registration District, Somerset. . In the 1891 census he was aged 10, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a scholar, son of James and Amelia Washer, resident Cottage, Hamp Ward, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1901 census he was aged 20, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Brickyard Labourer, son of James and Ameilia Washer, resident 99, Taunton Road, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 30, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a House Painter, son of James and Amelia Washer, resident 81, Taunton Road, Bridgwater, Somerset. Buried in Ancre British Cemetery, Beaumont-Hamel, Somme. Plot IV. Row A. Grave 37. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Extract from Bridgwater Mercury 10 January 1917:

Private 241504 1st/5th Battalion (Territorial), Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). (233rd Infantry Brigade 75th Division). Killed in action in Palestine 3 September 1917. Aged 36. Resident Bridgwater, enlisted Taunton. Baptised 20 June 1879 in Bridgwater, Sy John, Somerset, son of William and Jane Webber, resident 1, Wellington Place, Bridgwater, Somerset. Son of William and Jane Webber, of Bridgwater; husband of Beatrice M. Webber, of 9, All Saints Terrace, Colly Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1881 census he was aged 1, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of William and Jane Webber, resident 29, Wellington Place, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1891 census he was aged 11, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of William and Jane Webber, resident 53, Polden Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1901 census he was aged 21, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Labourer, son of William and Jane Webber, resident Globe Inn, 53, Eastover, Bridgwater, Somerset. Buried in Gaza War Cemetery, Palestine. Plot XVI. Row G. Grave 14. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Private W. F. Webber of Somerset Light Infantry was killed in action in Egypt, but no details have been received yet.

THE SUPREME SACRIFICE.— News has been received of the death in action of two more Bridgwater men, viz., Private James Randall, the Somerset L.I., husband of Mrs. Randall, 3, Friarn-street, who was killed by a shell on Septemter 12th; and Private W. F. Webber, also of the Somersets, the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Webber, 9, All Saints'-terrace, who is officially reported to have been killed in action on September 3rd, and who leaves a widow and one child.

Private 38187, 1st/5th Battalion, Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry) formerly T/4/071676, Royal Army Service Corps. Killed in action on the 11 April 1918 during fighting around Berukin 9-11 April at the time of the invasion of Palestine. Aged 40. Enlisted Bridgwater, Somerset. Son of Joseph and Susan Wellman, of Eastleigh, Hampshire. Buried in Ramleh War Cemetery, Israel. Section N. Grave 38. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Private 47827, 19th Battalion, Welsh Regiment. Killed in action 9 April 1917. Aged 28. Born Bridgwater, Somerset, enlisted Newport, Monmouthshire. Baptised 18 October 1889 in Bridgwater, St John, Somerset, son of John and THirza Wilkins, resident Taunton Road, Bridgwater, Somerset. Husband of Mary H. (nee Burrows) Wilkins, of 20, Christchurch Road, Newport, Monmouthshire, married October to December Quarter 1914 in Bridgwater Registration District, Somerset. In the 1891 census he was aged 1, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of John and Thirza Wilkins, resident Browns Buildings, 4, Taunton Road, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1901 census he was aged 11, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of John and Thirza Wilkins, resident Brown's Cottages, 4, Old Taunton Road, Bridgwater, Somerset. Buried in Essex Farm Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot III. Row K. Grave 3. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Extract from Bridgwater Mercury 18 April 1917 (note Private normally but Sapper in Newspaper):

Private 9634, 8th (Service) Battalion, Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). (63rd Infantry Brigade 21st Division). Killed in action near Fricourt 1 July 1916, the first day of the 1916 Battle of the Somme. Born Easton, Bristol, resident Bridgwater and enlisted Bristol. No known grave. Commemorated on Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 2 A. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Driver S4/056792, 3rd Company, 29th Divisional Train, Royal Army Service Corps. Died of shell wounds 3 June 1917. Aged 23. Resident Bridgwater, enlisted Codford, St Mary. Son of Zacharia and Clara Jane Williams, of 99, West Street, Bridgwater. In the 1911 census he was aged 17, born Liverpool, a Butcher, son of Zacharia and Clara Jane Williams, reswident 110, West Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. Buried in Faubourg d’ Amiens Cemetery, Arras, Pas de Calais, France. Plot V. Row G. Grave 1. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Extract from Bridgwater Mercury 13 June 1917:

Sapper 1326, 1st/2nd (Wessex) Field Company (Territorial Force), Royal Engineers. Died of shrapnel wounds, received 7 December 1916, to right thigh and left arm in 40 Casualty Clearing Station Mesopotamia 13 December 1916. Aged 36. Enlisted 3 February 1915 in Bridgwater, Somerset. Son of James and Elizabeth Williams, of North Petherton, Bridgwater; husband of Ada Williams, of 92, Chilton Street, Bridgwater; one son. In the 1891 census he was aged 11, born North Petherton, Somerset, a scholar, son of James and Elizabeth Williams, resident High Street, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1901 census he was aged 20, born North Petherton, Somerset, a Bricklayer, son of James and Elizabeth Williams, resident Tappers Lane, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 30, born North Petherton, Somerset, a Bricklayer, married to Ada Williams with one son, resident 49, Old Taunton Road, Bridgwater, Somerset. Attested 3 February 1915 in Bridgwater, aged 33 years 11 months, resident 92, Chilton Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, served with the Somerset Volunteers for 3 years (1897-1899), a General Mason by trade, height 5 feet 9 inches, chest 36-38 inches. With B.E.F. in France 22 October 1915 to 21 January 1916 then M.E.F. 22 January 1916 until his death. Buried in Struma Military Cemetery, Macedonia, Greece. Plot VIII. Row B. Grave 11. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Extract from Bridgwater Mercury 27 December 1917:

[Listed as A T WINTER on memorial] Able Seaman Bristol Z/1404, Hawke Battalion, Royal Naval Division, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. (189th Infantry Brigade, 63rd Royal Naval Division). Killed in action near Arras 25 August 1918. Aged 26. Son of John Thomas and Sarah Winter, of 36, St John’s Street, Bridgwater. In the 1911 census he was aged 18, born Charmouth, Dorset, a Store Porter, son of James (sic) Thomas and Sarah Winter, resident 40 St John Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. Buried in Bagneux British Cemetery, Gezaincourt, Somme, France. Plot IV. Row G. Grave 21. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Private 20315, 6th (Service) Battalion, Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry) Died In the United Kingdom of wounds 30 August 1916. Aged 17. Born Nether Stowey, Somerset, enlisted Bridgwater. Son of Mr A. R. Woodbury, of 17, Silver Street, Bridgwater. In the 1901 census he was aged 2, born Fiddington, Somerset, son of Alfred and Nellie Woodbury, resident Stowey Rocks, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 13, born Fiddington, Somerset, at school, son of Alfred and Nellie Woodbury, resident 66, Bath Road, Bridgwater, Somerset. Buried in Bridgwater (St John’s) Cemetery, Somerset. Grave reference 1. 2987. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

[Listed as T W WOODWARD on memorial] Private 12189, 9th Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Killed in action in Mesopotamia 5 April 1916. Born Edgbaston, Birmingham, resident Bridgwater, Somerset, enlisted Birmingham. No known grave. Commemorated on Basra Memorial, Iraq. Panel 9. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

[Spelt WOOLAN on SDGW] Sapper 3/8327, 1st Battalion, Devonshire Regiment. Killed in action 26 September 1915. Aged 23. Born and resident Bridgwater, enlisted Pentre, Glamorganshire. Son of Henry John Woollan, of 11, Wyldsborough Terrace, Bridgwater. In the 1901 census he was aged 8, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of Henry and Calara Woollan, resident Parrett Buildings, Bristol Road, Bridgwater Without, Bridgwater, Somerset. No known grave. Commemorated on Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 1C. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Gunner 17175, "D" Battery, 14th Brigade, Royal Horse Artillery. Died of wounds 25 September 1916. Aged 21. Born and enlisted Bridgwater, Somerset. Son of Mrs. Lucy Wright, of 82, Bristol Road, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1901 census he was aged 6, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of Lucy Ann Wright, resident 35, Old Taunton Road, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 16, born Bridgwater, Somerset, an Assistant Postman, son of Lucy Ann Wright (a widow), resident 82, Bristol Road, Bridgwater, Somerset. Buried in St. Sever Cemetery, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France. Plot B. Row 23. Grave 68. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Able Seaman Bristol Z/1440, Nelson Battalion, Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve, Royal Naval Division. Killed in action in the vicinity of Gavrelle 24 April 1917. Aged 19. Born 31 October 1897. Resident 128, Taunton Road, Bridgwater. Son of Rev Henry and Emily Wyatt, of The Manse, Bratton, Wilitshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 13, born Blisworth, Northamptonshire. at school, son of Henry (a Baptist Minister) and Emily Maud Wyatt, resident Brixham 11, Hamp Rise, Bridgwater, Somerset. Enlisted 3 December 1915, Able Seaman 29 March 1916, religious denomination Baptist, civil employment Pharmacist, height 5 feet 5 inches, chest 32½-34 inches, fresh complexion, light hair, brown eyes. No known grave. Commemorated on Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 1. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Extract from Bridgwater Mercury 16 May 1917:

Private 7570, 1st Battalion, Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry). Died of wounds 14 October 1914. Born and enlisted Bridgwater. Baptised 13 March 1885 in Bridgwater, St Mary, Somerset, son of William Henry and Emily Young, resident Bridgwater. Son of William and Emily Young, of 76, West Street, Bridgwater. In the 1891 census he was aged 6, born Somerset, a scholar, son of William and Emily Young, resident Waits Buildings, 3, West Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1901 census he was aged 16, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Bricklayer's Apprentice, son of Willian and Emily Young, resident 16 Court, 5, West Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 26, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Private, 1st Battalion, Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry), resident Verne Citadel, Verne, Portland, Dorset. Buried in Porte de Paris Cemetery, Cambrai, Nord, France. Plot I. Row A. Grave 34. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Private, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Not identified from 8 records. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.

Gunner 71825, 72nd Battery, 38th Army Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Killed in action 1 October 1916. Aged 22. Born and enlisted Bridgwater, Somerset. Baptised 31 August 1894 in Bridgwater, Holy Trinity, Somerset, son of Frederick John and Mary Ann Young, resident Albert Street, Bridgwater. Son of Frederick John and Mary Ann Young, of 39, Albert Street, Bridgwater. In the 1901 census he was aged 6, born Bridgwater, Somerset, son of Frederick J and Mary Young, resident Albert Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. In the 1911 census he was aged 16, born Bridgwater, Somerset, a Kiln Boy, son of Fredrecd and Mary Young, resident 39, Albert Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. Buried in Delville Wood Cemetery, Longueval, Somme. Plot XXIII. Row L. Grave 1. See also Bridgwater Town Memorial.