
MELKSHAM
AVON TYRES WAR MEMORIAL
World
War 1 & 2 - Roll of Honour with detailed information
Compiled and copyright © Martin Edwards 2020
much extra information Martyn Gibson
The
memorial is to be found outside the old Avon Tyres (formerly Cooper’s
Tyres) building Bath Road, Melksham, West Wiltshire, Wiltshire, and
takes the form of a 'book' style copper sculpture mounted on a low,
stone, plinth. There are 71 names listed for World War 1 and 28 names
listed for World War 2.
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Photograph
© Graham Ellis 2020 |
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photographs in and around Melksham see Wellho.net |
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IN
MEMORY OF AVON EMPLOYEES WHO FELL
IN THE SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRY
1914-1918
ALFORD |
John
[Henry] |
Able
Seaman R/1293, Nelson Battalion, Royal Naval Division, Royal Naval
Volunteer Reserve. Died of wounds in 12th General Hospital, Rouen,
France, 22nd November 1917; admitted to No. 12 General Hospital,
Rouen, with gun shot wounds to buttocks 30th October 1917 which
progressively became more serious. Born 9th July 1886 in Whitely
Wiltshire. Husband of Sarah Alford, of Purlpitt Whitley, Melksham.
With Army Reserve 11th December 1915, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
for Royal Naval Division 25th April 1917. Religious denomination
Church of England. Buried in ST. SEVER CEMETERY EXTENSION, ROUEN,
Seine-Maritime, France. Section P. Plot III. Row P. Grave 10B. Also
commemorated on Melksham War Memorial, Canon
Square
Extract
from Wiltshire Times and Trowbridge Advertiser
Nelson
Battalion had moved into the line for 24 hours and about twenty
men were killed in Action or Died of Wounds during this short
period. The RND were operating in an area of swamp on the left
of the ridge running towards Passchendaele.
Pte
J Alford was one of the men formerly employed at the Avon Rubber
Works, Melksham, whose lives have been given in the service of
their country in France. He was attached to the Royal Naval Division
and was seriously wounded by a gun shot of October 29th. He was
well known in Melksham where he was a prominent figure on the
football field and was much respected by the many who knew him.
He was a son of Mr Thomas Alford, resided at West Hill, Whitley
and was about 30 years of age.
Much sympathy is felt for his family and friends, particularly
the widow, who is left with a young child. Mrs Alford (nee Miss
Hawkins, of Bowerhill) in addition to her husband has lost three
brothers in the war and has three brothers now serving. About
40 of the men previously working for the Avon Rubber Company have
sacrificed their lives since the outbreak of hostilities.
Mrs J Alford & Mr and Mrs T Alford & Family wish to return
their heartfelt thanks to the many friends who have shown sympathy
with them in the sad bereavement they have sustained through the
death on active service of Private J Alford.
Extract
from Wiltshire Times and Trowbridge Advertiser - Saturday
1 December 1917, page 4:
Private
John Alford, who was about 30 years of age, and lived at Whitley,
had been employed by the works for some years, and was well known.
He joined the Army in the early part of the present year and served
with the Wilts Regt. in France, where he was wounded a few days
ago, and died shortly after. He leaves a widow and a child.
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BOWERY
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BRIGHT
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BRITTAIN |
Albert
[Edward] |
Private
200315 (was originally 1733), 1st/4th Battalion (Territorial), Duke
of Edinburgh's (Wiltshire Regiment). Died of wounds in Mesopotamia
22nd November 1915. Aged 23. Born Bath Easton, Somerset, enlisted
and resident Melksham. Son of Albert and Ellen Brittain, of 21,
Church Lane, Forest, Melksham. No known grave. Commemorated on BASRA
MEMORIAL, Iraq. Panel 30 and 64. Also commemorated on Melksham
War Memorial, Canon Square and also on Plaque in the United
Reform Church.
Extract
from Wiltshire Times and Trowbridge Advertiser:
Private
Brittain was formerly employed at the Avon India Rubber Works
and joined the Wilts Regt in the first few weeks of the war. He
went to India in the latter part of 1914 and later volunteered
for service at the Persian Gulf. His wounds were received whilst
he was serving with the Dorset Regiment which composed part of
the force that unsuccessfully strove to relieve the garrison at
Kut-el-Amara. For many months his relatives had no further information
beyond the fact that he was wounded. Much sympathy is felt with
the bereaved parents.
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CANDY
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CLIFT
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CURNICK |
George
Christopher |
Private
18919, 5th Battalion, Duke of Edinburgh's (Wiltshire Regiment).
Killed in action in Mesopotamia 9th April 1916. Aged 19. Born Beanacre,
enlisted Trowbridge, resident Melksham. Son of Mrs. Bertha Agnes
Curnick, of The Common, Broughton Gifford, Melksham. No known grave.
Commemorated on BASRA MEMORIAL, Iraq. Panel 30 and 64. Also commemorated
on Melksham War Memorial, Canon Square
Extract
from Wiltshire Times and Trowbridge Advertiser - Saturday
1 December 1917, page 4:
Private
George Curnick, of Beanacre, another former employee of the Company,
joined the Forces in April last, at the age of 18, and after serving
for a few months with the Willa Regt. in France, has been killed
in action.
Extract
from Battalion War Diary Sunday 9th April 1916
Advanced
4.20a.m. Direction lost on left owing to sniping and small marsh
and Turkish starlights coming from disputed direction. Lost our
bearings after machine gunfire. Confusion in darkness. Troops
dug in about 650yds from enemy. All day and night lines strengthened
by men coming in from front. Many wounded crawled in and many
were collected. 18077 Pte. J.H. Nelson and 9842 Pte. W.G. Price
displayed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in collecting
wounded and evacuating them. They have been recommended for the
DCM. Capt Robertson collected Battn. together as far as possible.
Casualties.
Killed:- Lt. Col R.C.B Throckmorton, 2/Lt J.E. Binns, Wounded
2/Lt. V.M.W.W. Vreidenbury, 2/Lt. C.C. Webb.
Missing:- Capt. J.W. Greany DSO, Capt L.W. Murphy, 2/Lt. D.E.
Cruikshank afterwards reported wounded, 2/Lt. Gilborne, 2/Lt.
H.S. Diggers.
Other ranks:- Killed 21 Wounded 161 Missing 37
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DAY |
Ernest
Alfred |
Rifleman
301846, 5th (City of London) Battalion (London Rifle Brigade), London
Regiment. Killed in action 9th October 1916. Aged 18. Born Banbury,
enlisted London, resident Melksham. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Day,
of 3, Victoria Terrace, Church Walk, Melksham. Buried in CATERPILLAR
VALLEY CEMETERY, LONGUEVAL, Somme, France. Plot XVII. Row H. Grave
5. Also commemorated on Melksham War Memorial,
Canon Square |
DODIMEAD |
Albert
[Edward ] |
Private
3/5802, 1st Battalion, Devonshire Regiment. Killed in action at
Ostellorw, Belgium, 23rd May 1915. Aged 23. Born and resident Melksham,
enlisted Bath. Son of Eli and Martha Dodimead, of West End, Melksham.
Born in 1892. The family lived in The City by the Red Lion Pub.
He enlisted into the 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment at Bath.
Albert had 11 brothers and sisters. Samuel, Louisa, Kate & Francis,
all emigrated to Canada between 1901 and 1907. Margaret Lilian went
to Canada then Australia and Eli John went to Australia. Herbert,
Amy, Frank, Agnes, Dorothy, Frederick Thomas & Florence all
remained in the UK. Buried in SPOILBANK CEMETERY, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen,
Belgium. Plot I. Row C. Grave 5. Also commemorated on Melksham
War Memorial, Canon Square and on the Old Broughton Road Baptist
Church Memorial. |
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DUCK
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ELMES
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FERRIS
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FORTUNE
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GABY
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GAY |
William |
Lance
Sergeant 200082, 1st/4th Battalion, Duke of Edinburgh's (Wiltshire
Regiment). Died of wounds 13th December 1917 in Egypt. Aged 25.
Born, resident and enlisted Melksham. Son of Matilda Sutcliffe,
of Ivy Cottage, Shurnhold, Melksham. Buried in ALEXANDRIA (HADRA)
WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY, Egypt. Plot/Row/Section D. Grave 265. Also
commemorated on Melksham War Memorial, Canon
Square |
GORDON
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GREEN
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GREGORY |
[Edgar]
Jesse |
Private
3127, 2nd/4th Battalion (Territorial), Duke of Edinburgh's (Wiltshire
Regiment). Killed in action in Mesopotamia 22nd November 1915. Aged
25. Born Melksham, enlisted Trowbridge, resident Bromham, Wiltshire.
Son of Noah and Jane Gregory, of Sandridge Lane, Bromham, Chippenham.
No known grave. Commemorated on BASRA MEMORIAL, Iraq. Panel 30 and
64. Also commemorated on Melksham War Memorial,
Canon Square
Extract
from the Wiltshire Times and Trowbridge Advertiser, Saturday
25 November 1916, page 10:
Private
Jesse Gregory was the son of Mr and Mrs Noah Gregory and was 25
years of age. He volunteered in the early part of the war, and
was drafted to India with the Wilts. He was among those who readily
responded to the call for volunteers for the Persian Gulf and
here he heroically laid down his life.
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GRIFFEN
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GULLIVER
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HAINES |
William
Henry |
Private
201551, 4th Battalion (Territorial), Duke of Edinburgh's (Wiltshire
Regiment). Died in United Kingdom 3rd July 1918. Aged 20. Enlisted
Trowbridge, resident Melksham Forest. Son of Henry and Mary Jane
Haines, of 40, Forest Rd., Melksham. Born at Trowbridge. Buried
in south end of new part of MELKSHAM CHURCH CEMETERY, Melksham,
Wiltshire. Also commemorated on Melksham
War Memorial, Canon Square |
HARDY |
[Adolphus
Arthur] Cyril |
Corporal
204125, 6th Battalion, Duke of Edinburgh's (Wiltshire Regiment).
Killed in action 24th January 1918. Aged 22. Born Six Hills, Leicestershire,
enlisted Melksham. Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Hardy, of 8, Scotland
Rd., Melksham, Wilts. Buried in FIFTEEN RAVINE BRITISH CEMETERY,
VILLERS-PLOUICH, Nord, France. Plot VII. Row D. Grave 12. Also commemorated
on Melksham War Memorial, Canon Square
and in Whitley Methodist Church.
Extract
from Battalion War Diary Thursday 24th January 1918
3
Other ranks wounded and 4 Other ranks killed. Inter Company relief
'D' Coy relieving 'B' Coy and 'C' Coy relieving 'A' Coy.
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HITCHINGS |
Albert
[Edward] |
Private
22866, 21st Company, Machine Gun Corps (Infantry). Killed in action
23rd April 1917. Born and resident Melksham, enlisted Weymouth.
Son of William Hitchings, of Coburg Square, Spa Road, Melksham.
Formerly 10896, Duke of Edinburgh's (Wiltshire Regiment). Attested
8th December 1914 originally attested 1st September 1914, aged 24
years 2 months, a Labourer by tarde, born Melksham, height 5 feet
3 inches, chest 34 inches. No known grave. Commemorated on ARRAS
MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 10. Also commemorated on Melksham
War Memorial, Canon Square |
HOBBS
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HOLLOWAY
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JOHNSON
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JONES
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KING
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KNOTT
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LANE
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MALE |
Roy
[Douglas] |
Private
20441, 1st/4th Battalion (Territorial), Duke of Edinburgh's (Wiltshire
Regiment). Killed in action in Egypt 13th November 1917. Aged
25. Born Limpley Stoke, enlisted and resident Melksham. Son of
Ronald and Alice Male, of Shurnhold, Melksham. No known grave.
Commemorated on JERUSALEM MEMORIAL, Israel. Panel 44. Also commemorated
on Melksham War Memorial, Canon Square
Extract
from Wiltshire Times and Trowbridge Advertiser - Saturday
1 December 1917, page 4:
MELKSHAM.
DESCENDANTS OF CRIMEAN VETERANS.
Five Soldier Brothers: Two Killed.
Official intimation has been received of the death in action on
November 13th in Palestine of Private Roy Male, Wilts Regiment.
Son of Mr and Mrs. Male, of Shurnhold. The deceased joined the
Territorials in 1913 and went to India in October 1914. He was
the fourth son, and one of five brothers serving in the war.
Previous to joining up he was in the employ of the Avon Rubber
Co., he was also a member of “Spa” L.O.G.T. This the
second son of Mr. and Mrs. Male to be killed in action, his brother
Walter, also of the Wilts Territorials, being killed at Bagdad
(sic), in March of this year.
Two brothers are still serving in the Royal Navy and one in the
Royal Marine Light Infantry. The father is an old Volunteer and
both grandfathers were Crimean veterans, one of them still living.
At the weekly meeting of the “Spa” Lodge on Tuesday
evening a vote of sympathy and condolence was passed with the
family of Bro. Male.
News has also been received of the death action two other employees
of the Avon Robber Company.
Private John Alford, who was about 30 years of age, and lived
at Whitley, had been employed by the works for some years, and
was well known. He joined the Army in the early part of the present
year and served with the Wilts Regt. in France, where he was wounded
a few days ago, and died shortly after. He leaves a widow and
a child.
Private George Curnick, of Beanacre, another former employee of
the Company, joined the Forces in April last, at the age of 18,
and after serving for a few months with the Willa Regt. in France,
has been killed in action.
Much sympathy is felt with the bereaved families.
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MALE |
Walter
[Lewin] |
Private
202009, 1st/4th Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Killed by bomb in
Mesopotamia 31st March 1917. Member of the The Workers' Union, Melksham
Branch. Buried in BAGHDAD (NORTH GATE) WAR CEMETERY, Iraq. Plot
X. Row H. Grave 1. Also commemorated on Melksham
War Memorial, Canon Square
Extract
from Wiltshire Times and Trowbridge Advertiser
“Pte
Walter Male who death occurred in Mesopotamia was only 21 years
of age and single. He was a son of Mr Ronald Male of Shurnold
and prior to the war was employed at the Avon India Rubber Works.
Like thousands of others on the outbreak of hostilities he showed
his patriotism by joining the Army, entering the Wiltshire regiment
at Trowbridge in September 1914. Subsequently he proceeded to
India and afterwards volunteered for service in the Persian Gulf.
Recently he had been attached to the Hampshire Regiment. A letter
received by his parents on Wednesday from the Commanding Officer
states that he was killed by the accidental explosion of a shell
in Mesopotamia on March 31st. Pte Walter Male showed himself a
true scion of a good military and naval stock. His father, although
never in the regular service, was for a number of years in the
old Volunteer Force, and both his grandfathers were in the service
for many years on his fathers side in the Royal Navy and on his
mother’s in the Royal Marine Artillery. He leaves three
brothers in the Service, on in the Royal marine Artillery, who
has done duty at Delhi and Malta, one in the Royal Field Auxillary
Forces, and one a stoker in the Royal Navy.”
Extract
from Wiltshire Times and Trowbridge Advertiser - Saturday
30 March 1918, page 4:
In
and tender memory of Private Walter Lewin Male, 1/4 Hants Regiment,
sixth and dearly loved son of Ronald and Alice Hale, of Sburnbold.
Melksham. who was killed at Baghdad, on March 31,1917, aged 21.
God's
Anger touched him, and be slept.
Ever remembered his sorrowing Father, Mother, Brothers and Sisters.
In ever loving memory of our dear brother.
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MORSE
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PARK |
Sydney
Alfred |
Private
24520, 6th (Wiltshire Yeomanry) Battalion, Duke of Edinburgh's (Wiltshire
Regiment). Died 28th September 1918. Aged 21. Born and resident
Melksham, enlisted Trowbridge. Son of George and Sarah Park, of
30, Scotland Rd., Melksham. Buried in COLOGNE SOUTHERN CEMETERY,
Koln (Cologne), Nordrhein-Westfal, Germany. Plot XIII. Row B. Grave
8. Also commemorated on Melksham War Memorial,
Canon Square
Extract from Battalion War Diary
Narrative
of OPERATIONS, 6TH Battn. Wiltshire Regt. at ST. ELOI, 29.9.18
At
2.30a.m 28th September, the battalion assembled in OLD FRENCH
TRENCH VOORMEZEELE area disposed as follows for attack on German
positions at St. Eloi.
FRONT LINE
'A' Coy. On left with 20th Battalion. Middlesex Regt. on their
left.
'C' Coy on right with 14th Battalion. A & S.H. on right.
Along the line of the OLD FRENCH TRENCH. 02.a.40.60 to 0.32.d.00.85.
'B' Coy in support
'D' Coy in Reserve in VOORMEZEELE SWITCH TRENCH from road at 0.31.d.30.30.
To 31.d.80.90.
Battalion Headquarters at 0.1.b.1.5
BARRAGE
At 2,30a.m a heavy barrage was opened along the front of the BELGIAN
ARMY. At 5.25a.m. Barrage opened on the Battalion front, and the
Battalion moved forward to the attack reaching their first objective
at 6.20a.m., where a pause was made while the ground in front
of and at final objective was searched by the barrage while Infantry
were consolidating.
At. 7.21a.m the advance was resumed and the Battalion reached
their final objective the line 0.2.d.45.00. EIKHOF FARM.
During the whole of these operations the battalion was under Artillery
and Heavy Machine Gun fire and had numerous strong points to assault
which they carried with determination killing and capturing 200
of the enemy, 2 guns, 15 machine guns, and 4 trench mortars and
losing 1 Officer 7 Other Ranks killed and 45 Other Ranks wounded
and missing.
This line was held till the evening of 29th September when the
Battalion was withdrawn on 34th Division taking up positions along
DAMSTRASSE.
G.F.E.. Rapson Lieut.Col.
Comdg 6/Wilts Regt.
30.9.18
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PEGLER
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PLANK
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REYNOLDS
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REYNOLDS |
Herbert
Nelson |
Private
23661, 2nd Battalion, Duke of Edinburgh's (Wiltshire Regiment).
Killed in action 18th October 1916. Born Trowbridge, enlisted and
resident Melksham. Buried in WARLENCOURT BRITISH CEMETERY, Pas de
Calais, France. Plot II. Row D. Grave 14. Also commemorated on Melksham
War Memorial, Canon Square and the Old Broughton Road Baptist
Church Memorial
Extract
from Wiltshire Times and Trowbridge Advertiser
For
many months past his parents and friends have been anxiously awaiting
further news respecting Private Herbert Nelson Reynolds.
Private
Reynolds was the only son of Mr and Mrs H Reynolds of Scotland
Road, Melksham. He was formerly employed at the Avon India Rubber
Works. He was called up in the early part of 1916 and sent to
France in June of that year with the
Wiltshire regiment. He had been reported as missing since October
18th last and official information has now been received that
he was killed but no details are given of the circumstances or
even as to the date of his death.
Private
Reynolds parents formerly resided in Trowbridge and several relatives
are still living in the town.
Extract
from War Diary Wednesday 18th October 1916
The
artillery shelled heavily the enemy positions until 2.40am when
the bombardment was intense. Previous to this hour C & D coys
were formed up in waves, each company having two platoons in the
first wave and two in the second wave. Both of these were in advance
of the front line . A coy formed the third wave, lying behind
the parados of our front line, and B coy were ready to move up
from support line. At 3.40am the 21st Brigade attacked, the 2nd
Wilts on the left, the 18th Kings L'pools in the centre and the
2nd Yorks on the right, with the 19th Manchester’s in support.
Very little information forthcoming. Apparently C & D coys
reached their objectives but failed to take them. 2/LT EW WARE
wounded and missing, 2/LT SG HINE wounded; LT FN VERRAN and 2/LT
DI LYALL missing, all of D company. 2/LT EB GARNETT missing, 2/LT
IC TRENCH, VW VENABLES, AEL CRAVEN wounded, all of C coy. A coy
advanced but were held up by wire and were eventually driven back.
2/LTS HT Newton and HL REEVES wounded. B coy advanced but lost
direction and part of the coy under Capt VH CLAY crossed the SUNKEN
ROAD and got into the first German lines. They bombed up a communication
trench , but were driven back before a block could be made.
They again bombed up the trench but were again driven back on
account with shortage in bombs. On being reinforced by the Cameron’s
of the 26th Brigade 9th Division this trench was captured and
a block made. The first line trench captured in conjunction with
the 9th Division, of which we held a part, and was consolidated.
Capt VH CLAY was killed during the consolidation, and 2/Lt JH
THOMPSON was killed during the advance. 2/Lt EA CARRINGTON volunteered
to seek information as regards the position of our companies some
while after the attack started. He did not return and parties
sent in search afterwards found no trace of him. 2/LT RL SCULLY
who acted as liaison officer was buried by a shell and consequently
had to be sent down suffering from the shock. Information did
not arrive and it was understood that the attack had failed on
the whole of the 21st Brigade front but that the 9th Division
had gained all their objectives.
Our estimated casualty report read: 14 officers 350 other ranks.
The remainder of the Battalion held the old British front line
from the SUNKEN ROAD to the junction of TURKLANE and FRONTLINE.
The trenches were by this time in an appalling state owing to
the bad weather. The 19th Manchester Regt took over the front
line from TURKLANE to the right.
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RICKETTS |
Albert
Charles |
[Listed
as A J RICKETTS on memorial] Private 55040, 13th Battalion, Welsh
Regiment. Killed in action 27th August 1918. Born Yeovil, Somerset,
enlisted Devizes, resident Melksham. Brother of William S. Ricketts,
of 17, Mudford Rd., Yeovil, Somerset. No known grave. Commemorated
on VIS-EN-ARTOIS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 7. Also
commemorated on Melksham War Memorial, Canon
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ROGERS
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ROWLAND
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SCULL
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SEAGER
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SHRAPNELL |
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STEVENS
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SYDEE |
Frederick
[Percy] |
Private
320417, Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry. Died 20th June 1918. Buried in
south end of new part of MELKSHAM CHURCH CEMETERY, Melksham, Wiltshire.
Also commemorated on Melksham War Memorial,
Canon Square
Extract
from Wiltshire Times and Trowbridge Advertiser
Private
Sydee passed away at the Cambridge Military Hospital Aldershot
he was the fourth son of Mr W.S. Sydee of Beanacre Road Melksham.
He was 25 years of age and was previously employed at the Avon
Rubber Works. In September 1914 he joined the R.W.Y. and subsequently
saw service in France for over a year, being attached to the 3rd
Reserve Regiment of Hussars. While there he contracted pleurisy
and in August 1917 was sent back to England, but although he made
temporary improvement he was able to return home he never recovered.
The body was conveyed to Melksham where the funeral was conducted
with full military honours. Pte Sydee comes of a well known and
highly respected family. Two brothers are now serving with the
colours, one in India with the Wilts and one in the Canadian Flying
Corps.
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TIMBRELL
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USHER
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VANDERSTEIN
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WESTON
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WHITTAKER
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WILLIAMS |
Charles
Frederick |
Private
10966, 1st Battalion, Duke of Edinburgh's (Wiltshire Regiment).
Died of wounds 22nd June 1915. Aged 17. Born and resident Melksham,
enlisted Devizes. Son of Frederick Charles and Mary Ann Williams,
of 5, Market Place, Melksham. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE)
MEMORIAL, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 53. Also commemorated
on Melksham War Memorial, Canon Square
Extract
from Battalion War Diary Tuesday 22nd June 1915
Fine
and hot. A Coy took up position in HOOGE trenches. 2 platoon in
C1 and C trench from tunnel to ISLAND POST. B Coy in trenches
N of ZOUVE Wood
to
support A Coy. Bombardment took place 7.30 - 8p.m. At 8p.m. No
1 & 3 platoons attacked but were held up by Machine gun fire.
The two officers leading attack were shot and the men returned
to our fire trenches. The action was broken off. The German parapets
appeared to be little damaged. Casualties. 2nd Lieut A N Mclean
killed. 2nd Lieuts A C W Broadhurst and N L Carrington wounded.
Other ranks, 24. About midnight the Battn was relieved and returned
to billets near VLAMERTINGE.
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WILLIAMS
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WILTSHIRE
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WOOD
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WOOTTEN |
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1939
– 1945 |
ADAMS
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ARNOLD
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No further information currently available |
ASHMAN
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R |
No further information currently available |
BARTON
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D |
No further information currently available |
BIRD |
Herbert
Maurice |
Aircraftman
1st Class 1187049, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Died 7th Septeber
1945. Aged 32. Son of Alfred and Ada R. S. Bird, of Bradford-on-Avon;
husband of Constance L. Bird, of Melksham. Buried in MELKSHAM CEMETERY,
Melksham. Grave D.15. Also commemorated on Melksham
War Memorial, Canon Square |
BOWYER
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S
G |
No further information currently available |
BROWN
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A
H |
No further information currently available |
BURTON
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J
H |
No further information currently available |
CHISHOLM
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J |
No further information currently available |
EDWARDS
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W
R |
No further information currently available |
ESCOTT |
Kenneth
John |
Private
5570453, 1st Battalion, Duke of Edinburgh's (Wiltshire Regiment).
Died 23rd April 1943. Aged 23. Son of Edward James Escott and Daisy
Jane Escott, of Melksham, Wiltshire. Buried in JOHANNESBURG (WEST
PARK) CEMETERY, Gauteng, South Africa. Military Section. Grave 33.
Also commemorated on Melksham War Memorial,
Canon Square |
EYLES
|
J
H |
No further information currently available |
GALE |
Peter
Frederick |
Ordinary
Telegraphist D/JX 610222, H.M.S. "Albatross," Royal Navy.
Died 11th August 1944. Son of Frederick and Emily Pamela Gale, of
Melksham, Wiltshire. No known grave. Commemorated on PLYMOUTH NAVAL
MEMORIAL, Devon. Panel 88, Column 3. Also commemorated on Melksham
War Memorial, Canon Square |
GINGELL
|
M
L |
No further information currently available |
GULLEY
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F
L |
No further information currently available |
HARKER
|
J |
No further information currently available |
HOLE
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W |
No further information currently available |
HOLLEY
|
D
C |
No further information currently available |
JOHNSTONE
|
J |
No further information currently available |
LOVELL
HEWITT |
S |
No further information currently available |
MARGETTS
|
P |
No further information currently available |
MERCHANT
|
C
V |
No further information currently available |
PARK |
Ronald
James |
Trooper,
Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry. Died 27th June 1946. Aged 28. Born 1918
in Melksham. Buried in MELKSHAM CEMETERY, Wiltshire. Also commemorated
on Melksham War Memorial, Canon Square
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SEVIOUR
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A |
No further information currently available |
SMITH
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J
L |
No further information currently available |
TAYLOR
|
W
J |
No further information currently available |
THOMPSON
|
T
L |
No further information currently available |
WARD |
W
F |
No further information currently available |
"AT
THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN
AND IN THE MORNING
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM"
Last updated
5 November, 2020
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