ADDISON

Lancelot Joseph

[Incorrectly listed as Corporal on CWGC] Sergeant 6/1445A, Canterbury Regiment, New Zealand Expeditnary Force. Killed in action on Rhododendron Spur during the August Offensive 7 August 1915. Aged 24. Born 6 August 1891. Son of the late William Grylls Addison and of Alice Addison, of 3, West Terrace, Cranbrook, Kent; brother of John Humphrey Addison who also served with the same unit as Corporal, 6/1444, and Philip Francis Addison (below). Single. Resident Makikihi, New Zealand. Religious denomination Church of England. Wiehgt 145lb. Embarked 14 February 1915, dismebarked 26 March 1915 aboard either HMNZT 17 or HMNZT 18 or HMNZT 19, the vessel was either Maunganui or Tahiti or Aparima. No known grave. Commemorated on CHUNUK BAIR (NEW ZEALAND) MEMORIAL, Turkey (including Gallipoli). Panel 12.

Photograph Copyright © Ian Banks 22 June 2021

ADDISON

Philip Francis

Private T/240312, 1st/5th Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) formerly 1421. Killed in action in the Middle East 24 February 1917. Aged 29. Born North Warnborough (Odiham), Hampshire, resident and enlisted Cranbrook, Kent. Son of William Grylls Addison and Alice Addison of 3, West Terrace, Cranbrook, Kent; brother of John Humphrey Addison who served with the New Zealand Expeditionary Force as Corporal, 6/1444, and Lancelot Joseph Addison (above). Buried in AMARA WAR CEMETERY, Iraq, Plot XXIX. Row B. Grave 105/116.

AUSTEN

Frederick

Private 205303, 1st Battalion, The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment). Killed in action 25 September 1917. Aged 27. Born and resident Biddenden, Kent, enlisted Canterbury, Kent. Son of the late Alfred and Ann Austen, of Biddenden, Kent; husband of Emily Austen, of Whyborn's, Minster-on-Sea, Sheerness. Buried in HOOGE CRATER CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot VI. Row E. Grave 8. See also Sissinghurst War Memorial

BAILEY

Charles Pilcher

Petty Officer 303894, Hood Battalion, Royal Naval Division, Royal Navy. Died 11 May 1915 in 15th General Hospital, Alexandria, of shrapnel wounds to the back and abdomen received in action in the Dardenelles the same day. Aged 30. Born 29 November 1884 in Cranbrook, Kent. Son of Edward and Matilda Bailey; husband of Clara Elizabeth Bailey, of 28, Cornick Street, Rotherhithe, London, married at Cranbrook, St Dunstan, 20 February 1910 at which time he was a Policeman. Reservist from 1 february 1908. (R.F.R.CH.B.4922). Labourer before enlisting 28 April 1903, for 12 years, height 5 feet 7 inches, dark hair, grey eyes, brown complexion. In the 1891 census he was aged 6, born Cranbrook, Kent, a Scholar, son of Edward Pilcher Bailey and Matilda Bailey, resident Brewhouse Lane, Cranbrook, Kent,. Buried 12 May 1915 by the Chaplain A.V.C. Hordern in ALEXANDRIA (CHATBY) MILITARY AND WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY, Egypt. Plot A. Grave 139. (Grave was orginally designated as Grave 905).

BALCOMBE

Walter [George]

[Listed as W C BALCOMBE on CWGC] Private L/10562, 1st Battalion, Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). Killed in action 22 July 1916, Born Hawkhurst, Kent, enlisted Cranbrook, Kent. Buried in CATERPILLAR VALLEY CEMETERY, LONGUEVAL, Somme, France. Plot IX. Row G. Grave 10.

BEACH

Albert

Private S/68, 1st Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Killed in action 24 June 1915. Born Tenterden, Kent, resident Cranbrook, Kent, enlisted Ashford, Kent. Buried in POTIJZE CHATEAU WOOD CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Row C. Grave 4.

BEACH

Edgar

Private L/8096, 1st Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Died of wounds in the United Kingdom 8 November 1914. Aged 27. Born Tenterden, Kent, resident Cranbrook, Kent, enlisted London. Son of Charles and Eliza Beach, of Rectory Cottages, Cranbrook, Kent. Buried in OXFORD (BOTLEY) CEMETERY, Oxfordshire. Grave reference I1. 16.

BEACH

Percy

Gunner 368, 2nd Division Ammunition Column, Canadian Field Artillery. Died, in 4th Canadian Field Ambulance 10 May 1917, of wounds received in action. Born 17 May 1895 in Tenterden, Kent. Enlisted 9 December 1914 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Son of Charles and Eliza Beach, of Cranbrook, Kent. Farmer by trade. Single. Enlisted aged 25 years 7 months, height 5 feet 8 inches, chest 33-35 inches, weight 135lbs, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark hair, religious denomination Church of England. Embarked on S.S. Corinthian16 May 1915, landed England 27 May 19915. Embarked fo France 16 September 1915. Buried in LA TARGETTE BRITISH CEMETERY, NEUVILLE-ST. VAAST, Pas de Calais, France. Plot II. Row A. Grave 9. National Archives of Canada Accession Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 530 - 2

BRINGLOE

Ernest Edward

[Listed as E C BRINGLOE on CWGC and BINGLOE on SDGW] Driver 212642, 64th Brigade H.Q., Royal Field Artillery. Killed in action 30 September 1917. Aged 31. Resident and enlisted Brighton, Sussex. Native of Tilsden, Cranbrook, Kent. Son of the late John and Mary Bringloe; husband of Ellen Mary Bringloe, of 17, Coombe Road, Brighton. Buried in VLAMERTINGHE NEW MILITARY CEMETERY, West-Valnnderen, Belgium. Plot XII. Row G. Grave 25.

BRINGLOE

Thomas

[Spelt BRINGLOW on SDGW] Lance Corporal T/470, 5th Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Died of wounds with the Mesopotamian Expeditionary Force 16 January 1916. Aged 25. Born Downham (Market), Norfolk, resident and enlisted Cranbrook, Kent. Son of the late John and Mary Bringloe. No known grave. Commemorated on BASRA MEMORIAL, Iraq. Panel 6.

BRYANT

Charles

Private G/14644, 12nd Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Died of wounds 1 July 1915. Aged 25. Born and resident Cranbrook, Kent, enlisted Canterbury, Kent. Son of Caleb and Anne Bryant, of 4, West End Row, Cranbrook, Kent. Buried in BOULOGNE EASTERN CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot VIII. Row B. Grave 55.

BURDEN

John Frank

Private G/73579, 17th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment). Killed in action 28 September 1918. Aged 18. Born and resident Cranbrook, Kent, enlisted Canterbury, Kent. Son of Joseph and Jane Burden, of Handcock's Cottages, Cranbrook, Kent. Buried in NOYELLES-SUR-L'ESCAUT COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Nord, France. Plot II. Row B. Grave 12.

BURDEN

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BURGESS

Samuel Frank

Private G/6091, 1st Battalion, The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment). Killed in action 19 February 1916. Aged 20. Born, resident and enlisted Cranbrook, Kent. Son of Mary Burgess, of 34, Calverley Street, Tunbridge Wells, ana the late Charles Burgess. Buried in CAMBRIN MILITARY CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Row F. Grave 2.

BUSS

R

possibly Reginald BUSS, Rifleman Z/1825, 2nd Battalion, Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own). Killed in action 12 March 1915. Aged 20. Born New Brompton, Kent, resident Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, enlisted Marylebone, Middlesex. Son of Walter and Ann Maria Buss, of 69, Stoke Road, Aylesbury. Attested at Winchester 2 September 1914, aged 20 years 4 months, for 3 years of service, a Hatter by trade apprenticed for 2 years to J F Gammon & Sons, Hatters, of 35 Stow Street, Cranbrook, Kent, single, height 5 feet 11¼ inches, weight 150lbs, chest 35-37 inches, fresh complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair, religious denomination Congregationalist. In the 1901 census he was aged 6, born New Brompton, son of Walter and Ann M Buss, resident 13, Black Bull Road, Folkestone, Elham, Kent. No known grave. Commemorated on LE TOURET MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 44.

BUTLER

Arthur

Private 14657, "B" Squadron, 3rd Dragoon Guards (Prince of Wales' Own). Died of wounds 25 March 1918. Born, resident and enlisted Cranbrook, Kent. Buried in VAUXBUIN FRENCH NATIONAL CEMETERY, Aisne, France. Plot III. Row A. Grave 3.

CARR

Thomas

Private 324658, 3rd Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) transferred to 535488, 437th Agricultural Company, Labour Corps. Died in Cranbrook 14 December 1918. Aged 25. Born 18 April 1893, baptised 23 February 1896, son of John and Emily Eliza Carr, resident Stony Lane, Goudhurst, St Mary, Kent. Son of John Carr and Emily Eliza Carr, of The Mead, Westfield Terrace, Cranbrook; husband of Dorothy May Carr (nee Lucas), of 1, Sandrack Cottages, Hawkhurst, married 27 August 1917. Admitted to St Mary's National School, Goudhurst, Kent, 4 May 1896, son of John Carr, resident Cranbrook Road, Goudhurst, transferred 31 March 1899. Admitted to St Mary's National School, Goudhurst, Kent, 17 April 1899, son of John Carr. In the 1901 census he was aged 7, born Cranbrook, Kent, a Scholar, son of John and Emily E Carr. resident Stony Lane, Goudhurst, Cranbrook, Kent. Buried 19 December 1918 in CRANBROOK CEMETERY, Kent. Grave reference GI. 22.

CATT, MC

Archibald William

Lieutenant, Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) attached to 3rd Nigeria Regiment, West African Frontier Force [W.A.F.F.]. Died of enteric fever 9 March 1918. Aged 33. Baptised 1885 in Sissinghurst, Kent. Son of George and Emmeline Catt, of Cranbrook, Kent; husband of Kate Catt (nee Withers), of 19, Mereworth Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, married October to December Quarter 1915 in Tonbridge Registration District, Kent. Awarded the Military Cropss (M.C.)[L.G. 24 August 1918]. In the 1891 census he was aged 6, born Cranbrook, Kent, a Scholar, son of George and Emmeline Catt, resident Willesley, Cranbrook, Kent. Buried in DAR ES SALAAM WAR CEMETERY, Tanzania. Plot 4. Row C. Grave 3.

Extract from London Gazette 24 August 1918, Page 9908, Issue 30862 - Military Cross citation:

2nd Lt. (T./Lt.) Archibald William Catt, R.W. Kent R. and Nigeria R.

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He rendered invaluable assistance to his commanding officer, and when the latter became a casualty he assumed command, and continued to hold the line until the enemy retired. He has previously displayed fine soldierly qualities in action.

Extract from Sevenoaks Chronicle and Courier 29 March 1918, page 8:

CATT.—On March 9th, at Dar-es Salaam, East Africa, from enteric fever, Lieut. Archibald William Catt, of the —rd [sic] Nigerian Regiment, second son of Mr. and Mrs. George Catt, of Buckburst,. Cranbrook.

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1918:

CATT Archibald William of 84 St.. Mary's-road Tonbridge lieutenant Royal West Kent regiment died 9 March 1918 at Dar-se-Saalem East Africa on active service Administration London 6 July to Kate Catt widow. Effects £295 9s. 10d.

CHAPMAN

Eli

Private G/4930, 2nd Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Killed in action 2 May 1915. Aged 32. Born and resident Cranbrook, Kent, enlisted Ashford, Kent. Son of Mrs. Mary Ann Chapman, of School Terrace, Bank Street, Cranbrook, Kent. No known grave. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 14.

CHAPMAN

Herbert

Private 41761, "A" Company, 8th Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment formerly 2856, West Kent Yeomanry. Died of wounds in United Kingdom 16 March 1919. Aged 20. Born and resident Cranbrook, Kent, enlisted Ashford, Kent. Son of Frank and Annie Chapman, of Gate Farm, Cranbrook, Kent. Buried in CRANBROOK CEMETERY, Kent. Grave reference GI. 38.

CHAPMAN

Jack

Private G/7730, 8th Battalion, Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) formerly 2337, West Kent Yeomanry. Killed in action 21 March 1918. Resident Cranbrook, Kent, enlisted Maidstone, Kent. No known grave. Commemorated on POZIERES MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Panel 58 and 59.

CHAPMAN

Vernon W

Private T/240083, 1st/5th Battalion., The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Died of wounds with the M.E.F. 2 April 1917. Aged 20. Born, resident and enlisted Cranbrook, Kent. Son of Albert and Kate Sarah Chapman, of 6, Baker's Cross, Cranbrook, Kent. Buried in AMARA WAR CEMETERY, Iraq. Plot XIII. Row F. Grave 2.

CHEESMAN

CHEESMAN Arthur Edwin of Sissinghurst Castle Kent captain 5th East Dents died 26th September 1916 at Mesopotamia on active service Probate London 9 October to Thomas Barton Cheesman farmer and the reverend Reginald Phillips Ernest Cheesman clerk. Effects £10924 12s. 2d.

CHEESMAN

Percy [Ernest]

[Listed as CHEESEMAN on CWGC] Private G/4911, 6th Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Died on service 16 November 1917. Born Frinsbury, Kent, resident and enlisted Cranbrook, Kent. Buried in NIEDERZWEHREN CEMETERY, KASSEL, Hessen, Germany. Plot X. Row B. Grave 8.

CHENERY

Charles

[No CWGC record found] Private T/240214, 1st/5th Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) formerly 1270. Killed in action with the M.E.F. 15 February 1917. Born and resident Hollington, Nr. Hastings, Sussex, enlisted Cranbrook, Kent. Buriedin AMARA WAR CEMETERY, Iraq. Plot XXI. Row L. Grave 17.

CHURCHILL

COLE

Fred

Air Mechanic 3rd Class 283456, Air Constructional Services Depot, Royal Air Force. Died at St. Harko V.A.D. Hospital, Tunbridge Wells, from lobar pneumonia heart failure while on leave 21 December 1918. Aged 49. Husband of Eliza Caroline Cole, of 5, Tanyard, Cranbrook. Buried in CRANBROOK CEMETERY, Kent. Grave reference GI. 25.

COLLINS

COLLINS

William

Lance Corporal 24519, "C" Company, 1st Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment. Killed in action 20 April 1918. Aged 26. Born Brenchley, Kent, enlisted Cranbrook, Kent. Son of Thomas Barton Collins and Jane Collins, of 13, Rock Villa Road, Tunbridge Wells; husband of Issie Bella Collins, of "Magnolia," Cranbrook, Kent. No known grave. Commemorated on LOOS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 91 to 93.

COLLISON

William Ernest

Private 225429, 1st (City of London) Battalion (Royal Fusiliers), London Regiment. Killed in action 14 September 1917. Born Maidstone, Kent, resident Walworth, enlisted Kennington. In the 1901 census he was aged 15, born Marden, Kent, a Grocer's Apprentice, servant at Station Road, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook, Kent. Buried in BEDFORD HOUSE CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Enclosure No.4. Plot XIII. Row A. Grave 10.

DAY

DROWLEY

EDWARDS

Richard

Private 35139, 1st/5th Battalion, Alexandra, Princess of Wale's Own (Yorkshire Regiment) formerly 34546. 9th Training Reserve Battalion. Died on service 20 August 1918. Aged 19. Born Cranbrook, Kent, resident Fleslinghurst, Cranbrook, Kent, enlisted Ashford, Kent. Son of Albert and Amelia Edwards, of New Cottages, Flishinghurst, Cranbrook, Kent. Buried in GLAGEON COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Nord, France. Plot II. Row O. Grave 4.

ELDRIDGE

ELDRIDGE

EVENDEN

EVENDEN

FIELD

E J

possibly James FIELD, Private L/7888, 1st Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Died of wounds 11 August 1915. Born and resident Cranbrook, Kent, enlisted Canterbury, Kent. No known grave. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 14.

FOREMAN

Frederick J

Private S/10561, 2nd Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Died of wounds 28 May 1915. Born Headcorn, Kent, resident and enlisted Cranbrook, Kent. Buried in HOOGSTADE BELGIAN MILITARY CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 31.

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FOREMAN

William George

Gunner 67913, "F" Battery, Royal Horse Artillery. Killed in action 21 May 1918. Aged 26. Born Tenterden, Kent, enlisted Canterbury, Kent. Son of Mrs. M. A. Foreman, of 8, Bank Street, Cranbrook, Kent. Buried in BIENVILLERS MILITARY CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot XV. Row C. Grave 15.

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FRANKLAND

William John

Private G/11725, 7th Battalion, Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). Killed in action 3 May 1917. Aged 21. Born and enlisted Cranbrook, Kent. Son of R. W. and Mary Ann Frankland, of Angley Wood, Cranbrook, Kent. No known grave. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 7.

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GANDY

Herbert Henry

Private 205607, 1st (City of London) Battalion (Royal Fusiliers), London Regiment formerly 1935, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) posted 17th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers. Killed in action 24 March 1918. Resident Cranbrook, Kent, enlisted Ashford, Kent. Son of Herbert Sidney and Margaret Florence Gandy, of "Kingsleigh", Edenbridge, Kent. Also served at Gallipoli. No known grave. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 9.

GILBERT

William Paget

Private G/22160, 6th Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Killed in action 27 August 1918. Resident Cranbrook, Kent, enlisted Herne Bay, Kent. Buried in PERONNE ROAD CEMETERY, MARICOURT, Somme, France. Plot II. Row D. Grave 19.

GOLDSMITH

Ernest Thomas

Rifleman S/8144, 1st Battalion, Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own). Killed in action 1 July 1916. Born Cranbrook, Kent, resident Stockwell, Surrey, enlisted Lambeth, Surrey. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 16 B and 16 C.

GOOD

Frederick

Private G/65387, 4th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers (City Of London Regiment) formerly 4234, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Killed in action 28 March 1918. Aged 25. Born Kildare, enlisted Cranbrook, Kent. Husband of Mercy Catt (formerly Good), of Rookherst Cottages, Glassenbury, Cranbrook, Kent. No known grave. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 3.

GOWER

Walter

Private L/8685, 2nd Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Died of wounds 24 April 1915. Aged 23. Born Maidstone, Kent, resident and enlisted Cranbrook, Kent. Son of George Arthur and Annie Gower, of 1, Horse Entry, High Street, Cranbrook, Kent. Buried in BAILLEUL COMMUNAL CEMETERY, NORD, Nord, GFrance. Row K. Grave 8.

GROOMBRIDGE

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GURR

GURR

Charles

Private S/491, 2nd Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Killed in action 3 May 1915. Born, resident and enlisted Cranbrook, Kent. No known grave. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 14.

GURR

HATCHER

Charles W R

Sergeant G/13761, "A" Company, 1st Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Killed in action 18 March 1917. Aged 25. Born Goudhurst, Kent, resident and enlisted Cranbrook, Kent. Son of Harry and Elizabeth Hatcher, of Cranbrook, Kent. Buried in MAROC BRITISH CEMETERY, GRENAY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot I. Row P. Grave 1.

HATCHER

HATCHER

HATCHER

Thomas Henry

Private L/10201, 10th Battalion, Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). Killed in action 7 June 1917. Aged 21. Born Cranbrook, Kent, enlisted Maidstone, Kent. Son of Harry and E. J. Hatcher, of 3, Bridge Buildings, Stone Street, Ganbrook; husband of Harriet Drusilla Hatcher, of Saints Passage, High Street, Cranbrook, Kent. No known grave. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 45.

HILLS

Thomas James

Private G/9415 [SDGW] or 9410 [CWGC], 1st Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Died of wounds 30 September 1916. Born Elham, Kent, resident and enlisted Cranbrook, Kent. Buried in BOIS-GUILLAUME COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Seine-Maritime, France. Plot I. Row C. Grave 10.

HIXON

Thomas Henry

[Spelt HIXSON on CWGC and SDGW] Gunner 177752, "B" Battery, 189th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Died on service 9 August 1917. Aged 29. Born Cranbrook, Kent, enlisted Bromley, Kent. Son of Joseph and Jane Hixson, of High Street, Cranbrook, Kent. Buried in GODEWAERSVELDE BRITISH CEMETERY, Nord, France. Plot I. Row C. Grave 50.

HOLMANS

Bert aka Bertie John

[Originally listed as HOLMAN on memorial] Lance Corporal 2058, 1st/3rd Kent Field Company, Royal Engineers. Died of wounds 11 December 1915, wounds received at Gallipoli. Aged 36. Born Herne Bay, Kent, enlisted Gillingham, Kent. Listed as Bertie John Holmans on the birth registration for Blean Registration District, Kent, in the April to June Quarter 1880. Son of John and Harriet Holmans; brother of Fred Holmans, of 2 Manson Villas, Birchington, and Ellen Holmans, of 10, Sunnyswide, Herne Bay, Kent; husband of Florence Holmans (nee Santer), of Court Stile, Cranbrook, Kent, married 25 June 1904 in Cranbrook, St Dunstan; father of Herbert and Ted Holmans. In the 1881 census he was listed as Bertey Holmans, aged 1, born Herne Bay, Kent, son of John and Harriet Holmans, resident 7, Queen Street, Herne, Blean, Kent. In the 1891 census he was aged 11, born Herne Bay, Kent, a Scholar, son of John and Harriet Holmns, resident Jubilee Cottage, 2, Margate Road, Herne, Blean, Kent. In the 1911 census he was aged 30, born Herne Bay, Kent, a bricklayer, husband of Florence Holmans, father of Herbert and Edward Holmans, resident Court Style, Cranbrook, Kent. Attested at Canterbury 4 February 1901 aged 20 years 8 months as 7440, 2nd Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment), to serve in the South African (Boer) War. Bricklayer by trade, single, height 5 feet 5½ inches, weight 128lbs, chest 33½-35½ inches, fresh complexion, dark brown eyes, drak brown hair, religious denomination Church of England, discharged 10 November 1902. Awarded the South Africa Medal 1901-1902 with clasps for Cape Colony, Orange Free State and Transvaal. Buried in ALEXANDRIA (CHATBY) MILITARY AND WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY, Egypt. Plot B. Grave 45.

Extract from Herne Bay Press - Saturday 29 January 1916, page 8:

DIED FOR HIS COUNTRY,
LANCE-CORPL. BERT HOLMANS

To the list of Herne Bay men who have given their lives for their country in this great war must be added that of Lance-Corpl. Bert Holmans, of the 1/3rd Kent Fortress Royal Engineers, while serving with the Mediterranean Expeditionary Forces. He was born at Herne Bay 27 years ago, and his parents reside at 5, Sandown Drive, but previous to the war he resided for a time at Cranbrook. Lance-Corpl. Holmams was one of those from Herne Bay who volunteered to serve in the South-African War, and his name will be found on the marble tablet erected on the north side of the Clock Tower. Then he joined the Kent Fortress Engineers, and on October 11th last went out with his regiment. He narrowly escaped drowning when the Hythe went down; but with his surviving comrades from that disaster was taken to a Greek island, re-equipped and sent to the Front. Wounded in action, he was sent to the General Hospital at Alexandria, and there died. The deceased soldier was a thorough sportsman, and a keen footballer, playing a safe, sound game at back. A brother, Pte. A. Holmans, was killed in action while serving with the 2nd Buffs, and another brother has been wounded.

Extract from Kentish Express - Saturday 1 January 1916, page 3:

Lance-Corporal Bert Holman [sic], of the 1/3rd Kent Fortress Royal Engineers, of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, is another well-known Cranbrook man who has given his life for his country. Lance-Corporal Holman will be remembered by Weald of Kent footballers as a thoroughly good safe back, playing in the Cranbrook team for a number of years. He was also a member of the committee of the Star and Hope Benefit Society for several years. He joined the Kent Fortress Engineers, and on October 11th of the present year went out with his regiment. He narrowly escaped drowning when the “Hythe” went down, being one of the survivors from that disaster. He was taken with his comrades to a Greek island and re-equipped and sent to the Front. He was wounded in action about the 21st of November and was subsequently sent to the 21st General Hospital at Alexandra [sic] where he died about the 11th

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HOOKER

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JENNER

George

Private T/1340, 5th Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Died on service with M.E.F. 9 July 1916. Aged 27. Born Benenden, Kent, resident Cranbrook, Kent, enlisted Ashford, Kent. Son of John and Harriet Jenner, of Hague Cottage, Iden Green, Benenden, Cranbrook. Buried in BASRA WAR CEMETERY, Iraq. Plot VI. Row P. Grave 5.

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JENNER

William John Thomas

Private TR/10/31442, 32nd (Training Reserve) Battalion, Royal Fusiliers (City Of London Regiment) formerly TR/9/14659, 28th Traning Reserve Battalion. Died in United Kingdom 18 August 1917. Aged 18. Born and resident Cranbrook, Kent, enlisted Ashford, Kent. Son of William Albert and Mary Emily Jenner, of 32, Salisbury Rd., Dover. Buried in FORT PITT MILITARY CEMETERY, Kent. Grave 1469.

JONES

Ernest J

Private G/4657, 2nd Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Killed in action 3 May 1915. Born Burwash, Sussex, resident Cranbrook, Kent, enlisted Canterbury, Kent. No known grave. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 14.

JOY

Harry James

Private 68866, 24th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers (City of London Reegiment) formerly 2842, West Kent Yeomanry. Died of wounds 26 August 1918. Aged 19. Born Matfield, Kent, resident Paddock Wood, Brenchley, Kent, enlisted Ashford, Kent. Son of William and Louisa Joy, of Waterloo Place, Cranbrook, Kent. In the 1901 census he was aged 2, born Matfield, Kent, son of William and Louisa Joy, resident Mount Pleasant Road, Paddock Wood, Brenchley, Tonbridge, Kent. In the 1911 census he was aged 12, born Matfield, Kent, at School, son of William and Louisa Joy, resident Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood, Brenchley, Kent,. Buried in BAGNEUX BRITISH CEMETERY, GEZAINCOURT, Somme, France. Plot VI. Row D. Grave 3. Also listed on the Paddock Wood Memorial, Kent.

KING

John

Private TF/260165, 9th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment. Killed in action 21 March 1918. Aged 19. Enlisted Cranbrook, Kent. Son of John and Sarah King, of Hancocks, Cranbrook, Kent. No known grave. Commemorated on POZIERES MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Panel 46 and 47.

LING

Fleet Paymaster Percy John Ling © IWM (HU 124173)

Fleet Paymaster, H.M.S. Formidable, Royal Navy. Lost with his ship when it was sunk by a submarine in the English Channel 1 January 1915. Born 9 May 1871 at 4, Suffolk Street, Haymarket, London. In the 1891 census he was aged 19, born London, Middlesex, a Clerk, Crew member of H.M.S. "Asia", resident Portsmouth, Portsea Island, Hampshire. Married Gladys Kthleen Erskine in the April to June Quarter 1903 in the Isle of Wight Registration District, Hampshire. Promoted Fleet Paymaster April 1910. No known grave. Commemorated on CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL, Kent. Panel 9. See also Sissinghurst War Memorial

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1915:

LING Percy John of H.M.S. Formidable Fleet paymaster Royal Navy died 1 January 1915 in action in the English Channel Probate London 1 March to Gladys Kathleen Ling widow. Effects £630 1s. 6d.

LUCK

MANSFIELD

Wallace James

Sergeant G/8132, 10th Battalion, Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). Killed in action 9 October 1916. Born Cranbrook, Kent, enlisted Maidstone, Kent. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 11 C.

MARTIN

Alfred Henry

Private 3416, 48th Battalion, Australian Infantry, A.I.F. Died from Broncho Pneumonia in a French Hospital 11 December 1918. Aged 34. Born 31 December 1881 in Wittersham, Kent. Son of Richard and Sarah Martin, of Three Chimneys, Cranbrook, Kent formerly of Sissinghurst. Resident Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. Porter on Chatham Railway while in England, Porter on Railway in Australia. Emigrated aged 29. In the 1891 census he was aged 10, born Hawkhurst, Kent, grandson of John and Jane Martin, resident The Moor, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook, Kent,. Buried in TERLINCTHUN BRITISH CEMETERY, WIMILLE, Pas de Calais, France, Plot XII. Row C. Grave 27. Australian Circular Record. See also Sissinghurst War Memorial

MAYNARD

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MILLING

Roland Arthur

Private G/6184, 1st Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Killed in action 15 September 1916. Born Old Brompton, Kent, resident Cranbrook, Kent, enlisted Ashford, Kent. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 5 D.

MOON

Stephen Alfred

Private 56169, 9th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers formerly 967, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Killed in action 2 May 1918. Born Morden, Kent, resident Kingston-On-Thames, enlisted Cranbrook, Kent. Son of Annie Moon, of 89, Richmond Park Rd., Kingston-on-Thames, and the late Stephen Alfred Moon. No known grave. Commemorated on TYNE COT MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 63 to 65.

MOORE

Arthur Victor

Sergeant T/207770, 11th Battalion, Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) formerly 240038, Royal West Kent Regiment. Died of wounds 2 November 1917. Born, resident and enlisted Cranbrook, Kent. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Moore; husband of Edith Jane Moore, of 3, The Hill, Cranbrook, Kent. Buried in ZUYDCOOTE MILITARY CEMETERY, Nord, France. Plot II. Row C. Grave 19.

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PARKES

Charles Samuel

[Listed as PARKS on memorial] Private 20408, Ruahine Company, 2nd Battalion, Wellington Regiment, N.Z.E.F. Killed in action 31 July 1917. Aged 31. Son of Osee and Ann Parkes, of Turnden, Cranbrook, Kent, mother later of Golford Road, Cranbrook. Gardener at enlistment. Sailed 21 August 1916 to Plymouth Devon, arrived 24 October 1916 abort HMNZT (Mokoia ) 62. No known grave. Commemorated on MESSINES RIDGE (N.Z.) MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.

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PENFOLD

Charles William

Stoker 1st Class K/13349, H.M.S. "Russell," Royal Navy. Lost with his ship 27 April 1916. Aged 24. Born 31 January 1892 in Cranbrook, Kent. Baptised 11 March 1894 at Cranbrook, St Dunstan. Son of William Henry and Ellen Penfold, of 3, Providence Cottages, Court Stile, Cranbrook, Kent. Civilian occupation Baker. Enlisted 9 November 1911 for 12 years, height 5 feet 7¾ inches, chest 35½ inches, brown hair, brown eyes, fresh complexion. In the 1911 census he was aged 18, born Cranbrook, kent, an Assitant Baker, single, boarding at Iden Green, Benenden, Kent. No known grave. Commemorated on CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL, Kent. Panel 17.

Extract from Kentish Express 20 May 1916, page 3:

First-Class Stoker Charles William Penfold, who went down in H.M.S. Russell on April 27th, was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. William Penfold, of Providence cottage, Court Stile, Cranbrook. He was 22 years of age and had been in the Navy four and a half years, serving first on the Pembroke and for the last three years on the Russell. Previous to joining the Navy he worked as a baker for Mr. A. J. Smith, then of the Church Gates Bakery, Cranbrook, and afterwards was in the employ of Mr. Hughes, of Iden Green, Benenden. His brother, Private Frederick Penfold, is serving in the 3/5th Buffs

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SALMON

Cecil H

Corporal 42461, 2nd/7th Battalion, Manchester Regiment formerly S4/122298, Royal Army Service Corps. Killed in action 21 March 1918. Born Hastings, Sussex, enlisted Cranbrook, Kent. No known grave. Commemorated on POZIERES MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Panel 64 to 67.

SANTER

SEAMER

Alfred George

Sergeant SD/348, 11th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment. Died 21 October 1916. Aged 35. Husband of Agnes Sophia Seamer, of 6, Baker's Cross Avenue, Cranbrook, Kent. Buried in GRANDCOURT ROAD CEMETERY, GRANDCOURT, Somme, France. Row A. Grave 55.

SMITH

Leonard John

Private L/7574, 2nd Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Died of wounds 30 April 1915. Born Hythe, Kent, resident Tilsden, Cranbrook, Kent, enlisted Sandgate, Kent. Buried in BAILLEUL COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, NORD, Somme, France. Plot I. Row E. Grave 161.

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SMITH

Victor

Lance Corporal T/1790, 5th Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) attached to 2nd/4th Battalion, Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). Died on service with M.E.F. 18 September 1915. Aged 19. Born, resident and enlisted Cranbrook, Kent. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith, of 2, The Hill, Cranbrook, Kent. Buried in PIETA MILITARY CEMETERY, Malta. Plot B. Row XI. Grave 4.

TAYLOR

Reginald Douglas

Private G/5936, 2nd Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Killed in action 27 September 1915. Born Cranbrook, Kent, resident Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, enlisted High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. No known grave. Commemorated on LOOS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 15 to 19.

TOLHURST

George Frank

Private T/3034, 5th Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Died on service with M.E.F. 4 May 1916. Born Bromley, Kent, resident and enlisted Cranbrook, Kent. Buried in AMARA WAR CEMETERY, Iraq. Plot XXI. Row E. Grave 19.

TOPHAM

George B

Lance Corporal T/1358, 1st/5th Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Died of wounds with M.E.F. 16 January 1916. Aged 19. Born St. Neots, Huntingdonshire, resident and enlisted Cranbrook, Kent. Son of William and Mary Topham, of Brickyard Lane, Arlesey, Beds. Buried in AMARA WAR CEMETERY, Iraq. Plot I. Row B. Grave 18.

TORKINGTON

Charles Coke

Captain, 1st Battalion, Welsh Regiment. Killed in action 25 May 1915. Aged 35. Born 7 March 1800 in Aldershot, Hampshire. Baptised 28 April 1880 in Brimington, Derbyshire. Son of Florence Elizabeth Caroline Torkington, of Cranbrook, Kent, and the late Capt. Charles Torkington (1st Bn. Welch Regt.); brother of John Elmsley Bourchier Torkington (below). In the 1911 census he was aged 31, born Aldershot, Hampshire, single, an Army Captain resident with the 1st Battalion Welch Regiment, at the Main Barracks, Abbassia, Cairo, Egypt. Promoted Captain 9 October 1907 [London Gazette 1 November 1907]. Single. Height 5 feet 8 inches. Served in South Africa 16 December 1899 to 31 March 1904 (South African (Boer) War 1900-1902). In the 1891 census he was aged 11, born Aldershot, Hampshire, a Scholar, son of Charles and Florence Torkington, resident Hartley, Cranbrook, Kent. No known grave. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 37.

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1916:

TORKINGTON Charles Coke of Hartley Cranbrook Kent captain 1st battalion Welsh regiment died 25 May 1915 in France Administration London 8 September to Charles Torkington retired captain H.M. Army
Effects £455 1s. 8d.
Further grant 21 February 1920

TORKINGTON

John Elmsley Bourchier

Captain, 63rd Palamcottah Light Infantry, Indian Army, formerly 3rd Battalion, Manchester Regiment. Died 30 December 1915. Aged 31. Born 19 November 1884 in Ulvestone, Tasmania. Son of Capt. and Mrs. Charles Torkington, of Hartley, Cranbrook, Kent; brother of Charles Coke Torkington (above). Height 5 feet 10 inches, Admitted to Queen Alexandra's Military Hospital at Millbank 12 July 1915 with wounds to the neck, dishcarged 31 July 1915. Served at home 2 March 1904 to 9 June 1904, then in South Africa from 10 June 1904. Served with Palamcottah Light Infantry, Indian Army, 1907-1915. No known grave. Commemorated on CHATBY MEMORIAL, Egypt.

Extract from The Broad Arrow: The Naval & Military Gazette, 26 January 1916, page 114:

Capt. John Elmsley Bourchier Torkington, Indian Army, who lost his life by the torpedoing of R.M.S. Persia on 30th December, was born at Ulverstone, Tasmania, in 1884. From Sandhurst he was gazetted to the Manchester Regt., then serving in South Africa, and worked for some time in Basutoland on the survey of Africa. Some years later he transferred to the Indian Army. His regiment formed part of the Expeditionary Force which landed in November 1914 in East Africa. He was badly wounded in the attack on Tanga, and in June 1915 was sent to England on six months' sick leave. He met his death by the torpedoing of the Persia on his way to Bombay. His brother, Capt. Charles Torkington, 1st Welsh Regt., has been "Missing in Flanders" since 25th May 1915. They were the third and fourth sons of Capt. Torkington. of Cranbrook. Kent.

Extract from Truth, 19 January 1916, page 88:

A third victim was Captain John Elmsley Bourchier Torkington, son of Captain Torkington, of Cranbrook, Kent. Born in 1884, he was gazetted to a second-lieutenancy in the Manchester Regiment in 1904, and in 1909 was transferred to the Indian Army, being promoted captain in the 63rd Palamcottah Light Infantry in 1913. In October, 1914, he went with his regiment to East Africa, and was among the wounded officers at the abortive attack on Tanga, his wound being so bad as to necessitate his coming home last June on six months' sick leave. He was returning to rejoin his regiment when he fell a victim to the German pirates.

TROWELL

Ernest Bertram

Sub-Conductor S/4634, Army Ordnance Corps. Killed in action 23 April 1915. Aged 32. Born Snodland, Kent, enlisted Chatham, Kent. Son of Charles and Emily Trowell, of Cranbrook, Kent; husband of Annie Janet Harriet Trowell, of "Aldesthel", Old Top Road, Ore, Hastings, Sussex. Buried in POPERINGHE OLD MILITARY CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot II. Row L. Grave 23.

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VOUSDEN

WAINWRIGHT

Nigel Harry

Telegraphist J/37205, H.M.S. "Queen," Royal Navy. Died from meningitis (Cerbro spinal) in the Royal naval Hospital, Taranto, Italy, 27 July 1917. Aged 18. Born 30 January 1899 in Cranbrook, Kent. Baptised 11 March 1899 in Cranbrook, St Dunstan, resident Swattenden. Son of Harry and Rosezina (aka Rose) Wainwright, of Ivy Cottage, Swattenden, Cranbrook, Kent. Before enlistement employed as a Brewery Car Washer, Enlisted 30 January 1917 for 12 years, height 5 feet 6½ inches, chest 34 inches, dark brown hair, brown eyes, dark complexion. In the 1901 census he was aged 2, born Cranbrook, Kent, son of Harry and Rosina Wainwright, resident Swattenden, Cranbrook, Kent. In the 1911 census he was aged 12, born Cranbrook, Kent, at school, son of Harry and Rosezina Wainwright, resident Swattenden Cottage, Cranbrook, Kent. Buried in TARANTO TOWN CEMETERY EXTENSION, Italy. Plot IV. Row D. Grave 3.

Extract from Kentish Express 25 August 1917, page 3:

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wainwright. of Swattenden, Cranbrook, have received official notice of the death of their eldest son, Nigel Harry Wainwright, a telegraphist in the Royal Navy, who died of cerebro meningitis at Cantania, Sicily, on July 27th, and was buried in the British portion of the cemetery at Trentino. He was eighteen years of age last January, and was a very popular and promising lad. He joined the navy in March, 1915, as a boy telegraphist, and had up to the time of his death served with the Mediterranean Fleet, being promoted ordinary telegraphist early this year. In a sympathetic letter to the parents, the Commander of the ship upon which he was serving at the time of his death as a wireless operator, states that he was a very smart lad and they all liked him very much, whilst another naval officer, Lieutenant Walter H. Oldham (grandson of the late Rev. R. S. Oldham, for many years rector of Little Chart), states that the lad showed himself to be a fine lad, keen and capable in his profession, and during an attack on the drifter by a hostile cruiser, remained at his post, and while under shell fire coolly received an important message.

WATTS

Henry Leonard

Captain, 9th Battalion, Essex Regiment. Killed in action at the Battle of Loos 20 October 1915. Aged 31. Born 21 March 1884. Baptised 9 June 1884 in Kingston upon Thames, All Saints, son of Henry William and Eleanor Amy Watts, of Bushey Villa, Hampton Wick, Surrey; his father was a Stock Share Dealer. Son of Eleanor A. Watts, of "Tokio", 224, London Rd., Twickenham, Middx, and the late Henry W. Watts.; brother of Robin Kenelm Watts (below). In the 1891 census he was aged 7, born Hampton Wick, Middlesex, , son of Henry W and Eleanor A Watts, resident Lynwood, Cedars Estate, Hampton Wick, Kingston, Middlesex. In the 1911 census he was aged 29, born Kingston, Surrey, a Schoolmaster, resident Old School House, Felsted, Essex. No known grave. Commemorated on LOOS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 85 to 87.

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1916:

WATTS Henry Leonard of Westfield Cranbrook Kent captain 9th battalion Essex regiment died 20 October 1915 in France or Belgium Probate London 1 January to Dorothy Emma Watts spinster Effects £665 10s. 3d.

Extract from Richmond Herald, 30 October 1915, page 8:

WATTS.—Killed in action in France, on 20th October, Captain Henry Leonard Watts, 9th Essex Regiment, eldest and dearly-loved son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry William Watts, of Cranbrook, Kent, late of "The Barons," St. Margarets-on-Thames, aged 31.

Extract from South Eastern Gazette, 2 November 1915, page 6:

CAPTAIN H. L. WATTS.

Capt. Henry Leonard Watts, 9th Essex Regt., killed in France on Oct. 20th, aged 31 years, was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wm. Watts, of Cranbrook, late of The Barons, St. Margaret's-on-Thames.

Extract from Kent Messenger & Gravesend Telegraph, 30 October 1915, page 4:

WATTS—October 30th, killed in action in France, Captain Henry Leonard Watts, 9th Essex Regiment, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. William Watts, of Cranbrook, aged 31.

WATTS

Robin Kenelm

Second Lieutenant, 3rd Battalion attached to 7th Battalion, Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). Killed in action 23 August 1918. Aged 19. Son of Henry William and Eleanor Amy Watts, of Westfield, Cranbrook, Kent; brother of H L Watts (above). Buried in DERNANCOURT COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Somme, France. Plot VIII. Row G. Grave 8.

Extract from South Eastern Gazette 10 September 1918, page 3:

Sec-Lieut. Robin Kenelm Watts, R.W.K. Regt., youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Watts, of "Westfield," Cranbrook, was killed in France on August 23rd, at the age of 19. Educated at, Queen Elizabeth's School; he had only been in France-three weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Watts have already lost one son, Captain H. L. Watts, and two others are surviving—Lieut. Harold Watts and Mr. Edwin Watts, the latter being Political Officer in East Africa.

Extract from Kent Messenger 14 September 1918, page 3:

Robin Kenelm Watts, Royal West Kent Regiment, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Watts, of Cranbrook, went to the Front on July 31st last, and was killed while leading his platoon in the second wave of an attack at dawn an August 23rd. Nineteen years of age, he was educated at Queen Elizabeth's School, Cranbrook, passed from there into the R.M.C., Sandhurst, in January, 1917, and at end of the year received a Commission in the Royal West Kent Regiment, gaining "distinction" in the revolver course, and 1st class at the School of Musketry, Hythe. His eldest brother, Captain H. L. Watts, was killed at the Battle of Loos in October, 1915.

Extract from Kent & Sussex Courier 13 September 1918, page 5:

Lieutenant Robin Kenelm Watts, who was killed in action while gallantly leading his platoon in the attack on the German lines on August 23rd, was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Watts, of Cranbrook, and was only nineteen years of age.

The late Lieutenant Watts was educated at Queen Elizabeth's School, Cranbrook, passed from there into the R.M.C., Sandhurst in January, 1917, and at the end of the year received a commission in the Royal West Kent Regiment, gaining "distinction" in the revolver course, and 1st class at the School of Musketry, Hythe. He was in the cricket XI, of his company at Sandhurst, and played for his Battalion. He went to the Front on July 31st of this year, and was killed while leading his platoon in the second wave of an attack at dawn on August 23rd. His eldest brother, Captain H. L. Watts, was killed at the Battle of Loos in October, 1915.

WELLS

William Douglas

Acting Corporal L/10424, 1st Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Died of wounds 5 October 1916. Aged 17. Born and resident Cranbrook, Kent, enlisted Maidstone, Kent. Buried in GROVE TOWN CEMETERY, MEAULTE, Somme, France. Plot I. Row M. Grave 38.

WILLIAMS

Charles John

Lance Corporal 568414, Northern Army Signal Company, Royal Engineers. Died on service in United Kingdom 7 October 1917. Aged 36. Resident Streatham Hill, Surrey, enlisted London. Son of Charles and Helen Williams, of Cranbrook; husband of Ann Daisy Williams, of 7, Barrow Hill Rd., St. John's Wood, London. Buried in CRANBROOK CEMETERY, Kent. Grave reference KI. 8.

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William Haffenden

Second Lieutenant, "A" Company, 1st/5th (The Weald of Kent) Battalion (Territorial), The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Died of wounds 13 January 1916. Aged 21. Son of William Francis and Jane Swinford Winch, of Bakers Cross House, Cranbrook, Kent. In the 1901 census he was aged 6, born Cranbrook, Kent, son of William F and Jane W Winch, resident The Hill, Cranbrook, Kent. Buried in BASRA WAR CEMETERY, Iraq. Plot V. Row L. Grave 12.

Extract from Sussex Express - Friday 28 January 1916, page 6:

WINCH.—On the 12th inst., in Mesopotamia, of wounds, Second-Lieut. William Haffenden Winch, 5th Buffs (East Kent Regiment), only son of W. F. Winch, Bakers Cross House, Cranbrook, aged 21.

Extract from Kentish Express, 29 January 1916, page 5:

Second Lieutenant William Haffenden Winch was the only son of Mr. Winch, of Baker's Cross House, Cranbrook. He was educated at The Abbey, Beckenham, and at Repton, where he was a member of the O.T.C. He enlisted in the 5th Buffs (East Kent Regiment) four days after the outbreak of war, and was gazetted on August 22nd, 1914. The following November he left with the battalion for India, and was sent to Mesopotamia in December, 1915. He was wounded at Sheikh Saad between January 6th and 9th and died on the 12th, aged 21 years.

Extract from South Eastern Gazette, 25 January 1916, page 10:

WINCH.—On the 12th inst., in Mesopotamia, of wounds, Sec.-Lieut. William Haffenden Winch, 5th Buffs (East Kent Regiment), only son of W F. Winch, Bakers Cross House, Cranbrook, aged 21.

WINSON

Leonard

Private G/9558, "B" Company, 7th Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Killed in action 13 October 1917. Aged 30. Born Marden, Kent, resident and enlisted Cranbrook, Kent. Son of Mrs. E. Winson, of Willesley Green, Cranbrook, Kent. No known grave. Commemorated on TYNE COT MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 17.

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TO THE MEMORY OF THOSE MEN OF CRANBROOK
WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR
1914 – 1918
‘GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS’

TO THE MEMORY OF THOSE OF
THIS PARISH WHO FELL IN THE
SECOND WORLD WAR 1939 - 1945

BAITUP

Donald James

Lance Sergeant 6286792, 5th Battalion, The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment). Died as the result of an accident in North Africa 27 March 1943. Aged 20. Born 28 May 1922 in London E., resident kent. Baptised 18 June 1922 in Westerham, St Mary the Virgin, resident Westerham. Son of Frederick James Baitup and Rosie Eva Baitup, of Cranbrook, Kent. Buried in MEDJEZ-EL-BAB WAR CEMETERY, Tunisia. Plot 15. Row G. Grave 18.

Note the age discrepancy and the method of death listed between the papers and the official records.

Extract from Sussex Express 16 April 1943, page 4:

BURWASH

Died of Wounds.-Connected with a well-known Burwash family, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Baitup, of the Tanyard, Cranbrook, have received official information that their son, Cpl. Donald Baitup, of The Buffs, has died of wounds in North Africa. Cpl. Baitup was 26 years of age and worked for Mr. H. Parker, baker, of High-street, Cranbrook. He was in the Territorials before the war.

Extract from Kent & Sussex Courier 9 April 1943, page 4:

DEATH FROM WOUNDS.—Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Baitup, of the Tanyard, have received official information that their son, Cpl. Donald Baitup, of The Buffs, has died of wounds in North Africa. Donald. who was 26, worked for Mr. H. Parker. baker, of High-street, Cranbrook, and was in the Territorials when called-up.

Extract from Sevenoaks Chronicle And Kentish Advertiser 24 March 1944, page 8:

BAITUP.—In loving memory of our dearest son and only brother. Donald, who died of wounds March 27, 1943.
" Happy and smiling, always content
Loved and respected wherever he went
Always thoughtful, willing and kind.
Beautiful memory left behind.
We think of you in silence,
We often speak your name.
But all that is left to answer
Is your picture in a frame.
—Mum. Dad and Gladys

BONIFACE

Albert Victor

Bombardier 1787539, 5 Medium Regiment, Royal Artillery. Killed in action 22 April 1945. Aged 36. Born and resident Cranbrook, Kent. Baptised 25 October 1908 in Cranbrook, St Dunstan, Kent. Son of Albert Charles and Ada Boniface, of Cranbrook, Kent, husband of Rosa Lilian Boniface (nee Collison), of Cranbrook, married Juy to September Quarter in Cranbrook Registration District. Buried in FAENZA WAR CEMETERY, Italy. Plot VII. Row C. Grave 11.

Extract from The Courier 12 July 1935, page 19:

GOUDHURST

WEDDING.—A bridal dress of satin and veil held in place by a plain halo. was the costume chosen by Miss Rosa Lilian Collison, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Collison, of "Rope Walk," Goudhurst, for her wedding at the Parish Church on Saturday to Mr. Albert Victor Boniface, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Boniface, of Court Crowborough. The Rev. H. G. South officiated. Mr. Arthur Boniface, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. The bride was given away by her father. The Misses Dorothy Collison (sister of the bride) and Gladys Thrower (a friend) acted as bridesmaids. They wore dresses of pink marocain and crystal necklaces (gifts of the bridegroom), and carried bouquets of love-in-the-mist and pink sweet peas. A reception was held at the Church Room, where many guests were entertained. Mr. and Mrs. Boniface later left tor their honeymoon at St. Leonards-on-Sea, the bride travelling in a brown tailor-made costume, brown hat and suede shoes.

BURT

Leonard

Sergeant 6297988, 5th Battalion, The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment). Died on service in North Africa 6 January 1943. Aged 39. Born 19 May 1904, and resident, in Kent. Baptised 28 August 1904 in Benenden, St George, Kent. Son of Tom and Emmie Frances Burt; husband of Margery E. Burt, of Cranbrook, Kent. In the 1939 Register he was a Public Works Contractor's Labourer, married to Margery, resident 1 School Cottages, Bank Street, Cranbrook, Cranbrook R.D., Kent. No known grave. Commemorated on MEDJEZ-EL-BAB MEMORIAL, Tunisia. Face 14.

BUTLER

Cecil James

Signalman 2359614, 201st Motor Brigade Signal Section, Royal Corps of Signals. Died in German hands in Cyrenaica 6 October 1943. Aged 22. Born 31 August 1921, and resident, in Kent. Baptised 16 October 1921 in Cranbrook, St Dunstan, son of Frederick and Violet Elizabeth Butler, resident Church Gates, Cranbrook. Son of Frederick and Violet Elizabeth Butler, of Cranbrook, Kent. In the 1939 Register he was a Sorting Clerk & Telegraphist (Post Office), single, son of Violet E Butler (a widow), resident Hillcroft, Hartley, Cranbrook, Cranbrook R.D., Kent. Buried in FLORENCE WAR CEMETERY, Italy. Plot V. Row J. Grave 18.

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1944:

BUTLER Cecil James of Hillcroft Cranbrook Kent died 6 October 1943 on war service Probate Lewes 20 September to Violet Elizabeth Butler widow. Effects £217 7s. 6d.

BUTLER

Charles Kenneth

Trooper 14337661, The Queen's Bays (2nd Dragoon Guards), Royal Armoured Corps. Killed in action, orginally reported missing, in Italy 20 September 1944. Aged 35. Born and resident Kent. Baptised 16 April 1911 in Cranbrook, St Dunstan. Son of Frank and Charlotte Butler, of Cranbrook, Kent; husband of Mildred Butler (nee Portwood), of Cranbrook, married in Cranbrook July-September Quarter 1935.Buried in CORIANO RIDGE WAR CEMETERY, Italy. Plot VIII. Row D. Grave 9.

CAZALET, MC

Victor Alexander

Colonel, Royal Artillery, Liaison Officer to the Polish Government. Died 4 July 1943. Son of William M. Cazalet, and of Maud Lucia Heron Cazalet (nee Maxwell), of Cooden, Bexhill-on-Sea, Sussex. Born 27 December 1896 in London. Also served in the 1914-18 War. M.P. for Chippenham from 1924. Amateur Squash Champion, 1925, 1927, 1929, 1930. Oxford Blue for Tennis, Lawn Tennis and Racquets. Awarded the Military Cross (M.C.). In the 1901 census he was aged 4, born London, Middlesex, son of William Marshall Cazalet and Maud Lucia Heron Cazalet, resident Fairlawn House, Plaxtol, Wrotham, Malling, Kent. In the 1911 census he was aged 14, born Westminster, Middlesex, a School Boarder, boarding at Eton College, Eton, Buckinghamshire & Berkshire. Listed for arrest on the Gestapo Invasion List. Buried in GIBRALTAR (NORTH FRONT) CEMETERY, Gibraltar. Plot 1. Row A. Grave 5.

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1945:

CAZALET Victor Alexander M.C. of St. Swifts Cranbrook Kent and of 33 Belgrave-square London died 4 July 1943 at Gibraltar Probate Llandudno 30 March to Peter Victor Ferdinand Cazalet captain H.M. army and Andrew St. Clair Jameson writer to the Signet. Effects £34004 9s. 3d.

CHEESEMAN

Eric Victor

Bombardier 6286906, 5 Searchlight Regiment, Royal Artillery. Died of dysentrey at Kinsoyok, Thailand, as a Japanese Prisoner of War 7 August 1943. Aged 21. Born and resident Cranbrook, Kent. Son of Albert Edward and Edith Cheeseman, of Streatham, London. Buried in KANCHANABURI WAR CEMETERY, Thailand. Plot 8. Row G. Grave 14.

COSENS

Charles

Flight Sergeant (Wireless Operator/Air Gunner) 934163, 18 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, North Africa Command. Killed in action by friendly fire flying out of Canrobert, Algeria, in a Britsol belnheim V, serial number BA784, when the aircraft was hit by Allied Anti-Aircraft fire and crash landed at Bangouch near Souk el Arba after aborting an operational patrol 29 December 1942, two of the crew survived. Aged 32. Born 4 february 1910. Native of Cranbrook, Kent. Son of Walter and Beatrice Cosens; husband of Phyllis May Cosens, of Cranbrook, Kent. In the 1911 census he was aged 1, born Haywards Heath, Sussex, son of Walter and beatrice Mabel Cosens, resident 29 Park Street, Horsham, Sussex. In the 1939 Register he was a Gentlemen's Hairdresser, married to Phyllis Cosens, resident 2 West End Row, Cranbrook, Cranbrook R.D., Kent. Buried in MEDJEZ-EL-BAB WAR CEMETERY, Tunisia. Plot 6. Row A. Grave 17.

CRADDOCK

William John

Pilot Officer (Air Gunner) 159902, 97 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Bomber Command. Killed in action flying out of Bourn, Cambridgeshire, in an Avro Lancaster III, serial number JB720, when the aircraft was lost during a raid on Stettin, one of the crew survived and was captured, 6 January 1944. Aged 20. Native of Cranbrook, Kent. Son of William and Rose Annie Craddock, of Cranbrook, Kent. Buried in BERLIN 1939-1945 WAR CEMETERY, Berlin, Germany. Plot 7. Row Z. Grave 6.

DITTON

Jack George

Private 6346695, 4th Battalion, Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment. Killed in action in France 29 May 1940. Aged 21. Born and resident Kent. In the 1921 census he was aged 2, born tenterden, Kent, son of Elizabeth Ditton, resident 7, Mayors Place, Tenterden, Kent. Buried in MARQUISE COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot 2. Row A. Grave 8.

Extract from Kentish Express 30 May 1941, page 1, and also Kentish Express 29 May 1942, page 1:

DITTON. — In loving memory of our son, Jack Ditton, at Dunkirk, 29th May, 1940. Gone before, but never forgotten.—Mum, Dad, Brothers and Sisters.

HARROLD

John Christopher

Sergeant (Wireless Operator/Air Gunner) 1272100, 114 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Bomber Command. Killed in action flying out of West Raynham, Norfolk, in a Bristol Blenheim IV, serial number V5635, when the aircraft was shot down at Delmenhorst during a night intruder sortie to Vechta airfield 26 July 1942. Aged 19. Native of Hartley, Kent. Son of Richard and Lucy Matilda Harrold, of Hartley, Kent. Born 7 April 1921. In the 1939 Register he was a Shipping Clerk, single, son of Richard and Lucy Harrold, resident 4 Hopkins Huts, Hop Pickers Huts, Cranbrook, Cranbrook R.D., Kent. Buried in BECKLINGEN WAR CEMETERY, Niedersachsen, Germany. Plot 14. Row B. Joint grave 2-2A.

HATCHER

Leonard R J

Gunner 6286762, 2 Maritime Regiment (S.S. Silverpalm), Royal Artillery formerly The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment), Royal Artillery. Missing presumed killed at sea 9 June 1941. Aged 20. Birth registered in the April to June Quarter 1922 in the Cranbrook Registration District, Kent. Born Cranbrook, resident Bethersden, Kent. No known grave. Commemorated on PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Devon. Panel 62, Column 3.

HEAD

Frederick George

Private 7361870, Royal Army Medical Corps. Died on service in France 25 May 1940. Aged 21. Born 3 April 1919, and resident, in Kent. Son of George and Eva Head, of Cranbrook, Kent. In the 1939 Register he was an Outfitter's Assistant, son of Geiorge and Eva Head, resident 3 Council Cottages, Dorothy Avenue, Cranbrook, Cranbrook R.D., Kent. Buried in DOZINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot XVII. Row A. Grave 6.

HICKMOTT

Edward aka Ted

Sergeant (Air Gunner) 1809652, 51 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Killed in action flying out of Snaith, Yorkshire, in a Handley Page Halifax II, Serial number JN885, when his aircraft was shot down by a night fighter near Kieselhorst 6 miles southeast of Wildeshausen during a raid on Hanover 9 October 1943. Aged 20. Native of Cranbrook, Kent. Son of Tom and Florence Hickmott, of Cranbrook, Kent. His brother John Frederick Hickmott also fell (see below). Buried in RHEINBERG WAR CEMETERY, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Plot 17. Row G. Grave 3.

HICKMOTT

John Frederick aka Fred

[Listed as F J HICKMOTT on memorial] Sapper 3394250, 509 Field Company, Royal Engineers. Killed in action in Western Europe 2 December 1944. Aged 33. Born 5 March 1911 in Kent, resident Cheshire. Son of Tom and Florence Hickmott, of Cranbrook, Kent. Enlisted 14 May 1942. His brother Edward Hickmott also fell (see above). Buried in BERGEN-OP-ZOOM WAR CEMETERY, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands. Plot 21. Row A. Grave 8.

JAEGER

Bernard Lytton

Sergeant (Navigator) 1801636, 96 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Air Defence of GB Command. Killed in action flying out of Ford, Susex, in a de Havilland Mosquito NFXIII, serial number MM468, when the aircraft was lost without trace during a night anti-Diver patrol over the English Channel 26 July 1944. Aged 26. Son of John Edward and Frances Emma Jaeger, B.A. (Cantab.). No known grave. Commemorated on RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL, Surrey. Panel 232.

Extract from The Courier 15 September 1944, page 4:

CRANBROOK

REPORTED MISSING. — Sergt. Bernard Lytton Jaeger, R.A.F., of The Stables, Angley, Cranbrook, is officially reported missing.

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1945:

JAEGER Bernard Lytton of Angley Stables Cranbrook Kent died 26-27 July 1944 on war service Probate Wakefield 22 October to Frances Emma Jaeger widow and Muriel Jaeger spinster.
Effects £2125 2s. 5d.

LAMBERT

Ernest James

Able Seaman (Deck Hand/Naval Gunner) C/JX 238548, S.S. Horseferry, Royal Navy. Supposed killed by enemy action at sea 10 March 1942. Aged 25. Born 8 JUly 1916 in Paddock Wood, Kent, last place of residence Home Farm, Angley Park, Cranbrook, Kent. Baptised 3 September 1916 in Paddock Wood, St Andrew, Kent, resident Paddock Wood. Son of Ernest Henry and Kate Lambert, of Cranbrook, Kent. No kinown grave. Commemorated on CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL, Kent. Panel 55, Column 1.

OSBORNE

Geoffrey Ian

Lance Corporal 6288329, 5th Battalion, The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment). Died in United Kingdom 14 February 1940. Aged 20. Born and resident Kent. Baptised 19 November 1922 in Cranbrook, St Dunstan, Kent, resident Crown Court, Cranbrook, Kent. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. C. Osborne, of Cranbrook. Buried in CRANBROOK CEMETERY, Kent. Section O. Grave 57.

RYAN

John Thomas

Lance Corporal 6286791, 5th Battalion, The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment). Killed in action in France 20 May 1940. Aged 19. Born and resident Kent. Baptised 19 November 1922 in Cranbrook, St Dunstan, Kent, resident Crown Court, Cranbrook, Kent. Son of William Joseph and Lily Dorothy Ryan, of Hartley, Cranbrook, Kent. Buried in DOULLENS COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION NO.1, Somme, France. Plot 7. Row B. Grave 9.

SHEARBURN, MiD

Derick Roy O'Reilley

Pilot Officer (Pilot) 174589, 181 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Killed in action flying out of B 78/Eindhoven, Netherlands, in a Hawker Typhoon IB, serial number MN241, when his aircraft was shot down by flak at Erp 4 miles northwest of Gemert while attacking enemy MT vehicles 22 September 1944. Aged 22. Born 8 June 1922. Baptised 17 July 1922 in Simla, Bengal, India. Native of Crowborough, Sussex. Son of Colonel Frederick Shearburn, Indian Army, and Barbara Ann Shearburn, of Crowborough, Sussex. Mentioned in Despatches (MiD - London Gazette 29 December 1944, issue 36866, page 76). In the 1939 Register he was at school, son of Barbara Shearburn, resident Kingswear, High Street, Cranbrook, Cranbrook R.D., Kent. Buried in EINDHOVEN (WOENSEL) GENERAL CEMETERY, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands. Plot KK. Grave 207.

TESTER

Frederick James

Private 6288241, 1st Battalion, The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment). Died on service in Palestine 3 June 1940. Aged 19. Born and resident Kent. Son of Frederick and Minnie Tester, of Tunbridge Wells, Kent. In the 1921 census he as newborn, born Tonbridge, Kent, son of Frederick and Minnie Tester, resident 35, Hawden Road, Tonbridge, Tonbridge Urban, Kent. Buried in RAMLEH WAR CEMETERY, Israel and Palestine (including Gaza). Section H. Grave 13.

WATERS

Frank

Aircraftman 2nd Class (Passenger) 636421, 2 School of Army Co-Operation, Royal Air Force, Fighter Command. Killed while flying as a passenger based at Andover Hampshire, in a Bristol Bleheim IV, serial number L4854, when the aircraft flew into into trees near Salisbury, Wiltshire, during a low-flying exercise 8 January 1940. Aged 19. Native of Cranbrook, Kent. Baptised 24 April 1921 in Cranbrook, St Dunstan, Kent, resident High Street, Cranbrook. Son of Marshall Franklin Waters and Beatrice Ethel Waters, of Cranbrook, Kent. Buried by the East boundary wall in PENTON MEWSEY (HOLY TRINITY) CHURCHYARD, Hampshire.

Extract from Kentish Express 12 January 1940, page 8:

YOUNG CRANBROOK
AIRMAN KILLED

ARMOURER FRANK WATERS, R.A.F., son of Mrs. B. E. Waters, of High-street, Cranbrook, widow of Mr. F. Waters, was killed in a flying accident on Monday.

Frank Waters, who would have been 19 at the end of this month, joined the R.A.F. last April. He was home on short leave at the beginning of the year and only returned to duty on Tuesday last week. Before joining the R.A.F. he was for some time assistant at the Tudor hairdressing saloons. A particularly bright lad, he had associated himself with numerous local activities first as a Cub, then a Scout, and at a later period as bellringer of St. Dunstan's Church. He was fond of sport of all kinds and was a member of the Wednesday cricket club. He had considerable artistic skill and produced some very clever sketches and pencil drawings.

WELLS

Phillip Eric

Sergeant (Flight Engineer) 1432681, 156 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Bomber Command. Killed in action flying out of Warboys, Huntingdonshire, in an Avro Lancaster III, serial number JB472, when the aircraft was shot down by a night fighter near Bad Fallingbostel 10 miles southwest of Soltau during a raid on Berlin, the navigator survived and was captured, 2 December 1943. Aged 22. Born 18 August 1921. Native of Cranbrook, Kent. Baptised 2 October 1921 in Cranbrook, St Dunstan, Kent, resident 3 Bakers, Cranbrook, Kent. Son of Arthur William Wells, and of Mary Edith Wells, of Cranbrook, Kent. In the 1939 Register he was a Viewer Machine Parts, single, resident 19 Ashchurch Grove, Hammersmith, Hammersmith and Fulham, Hammersmith, London. Buried in BECKLINGEN WAR CEMETERY, Niedersachsen, Germany. Plot 13. Row B. Collective grave 1-4.

WILSON, MC

Alistair Charles

Major 155034, 1st Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment. Died 22 January 1944. Aged 27. Born and resident Kent. Baptised 19 November 1916 in Great Chart, St Mary, Kent, resident Godinton, Great Chart, Kent. Son of Alexander Charles and Margaret Wilson; husband of Helen Mary Wilson (nee West), married October to December Quarter 1940 in Surrey North Western Registration District, Surrey. . Awarded the Military Cross (M.C.). Buried in MINTURNO WAR CEMETERY, Italy. Plot VI. Row F. Grave 14.

Extract from The Courier 4 February 1944, page 6:

"COURIER" REPORTER WINS M.C.
For Gallantry in Italy

A wide circle of friends will be pleased to hear that Capt, Alistair Charles Wilson, son of Mrs. M. Wilson, of Ellerslie, High-street, Cranbrook, has been awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy.

Capt. Wilson is a popular member of the editorial staff of the "Kent and Sussex Courier," being particularly well known over a wide area. He first enlisted with the London Scottish as a private in October, 1939, and later was granted a commission and posted to the Yorks and Lancs. Regiment, with which he was serving at the time of the award. He first went to India, and afterwards saw service in Iraq, Persia, Palestine and Sicilly [sic]. Capt. Wilson has made no mention of any particular action in which he has been engaged. His wife also resides at Cranbrook.

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1945:

WILSON Alistair Charles of Union Mills Cranbrook Kent died 22 January 1944 on war service Probate Llandudno 16 June to Lewis Arthur White bank manager. Effects £614 12s. 1d.

WILLIS

Barbara

Born 30 August 1923. Death registered in the Maidstone Registration District, Kent, July-September Quater 1943 in Maidstone, Kent. In the 1939 Register she was a Laundry Hand, single, resident with her parents, William and Edith E Willias, at Crancrook, Golford Street, Golford, Cranbrook R.D., Kent.

‘GREATER LOVE THAN NO MAN THAN THIS’

OTHER CONFLICTS

FALKLANDS WAR

IN MEMORY OF
A MUCH LOVED SON AND BROTHER
ANTHONY RICHARD NORMAN
KILLED ON H.M.S. SHEFFIELD
FALKLANDS 4^TH MAY 1982
AGED 25 YEARS

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1982:

NORMAN, Anthony Richard of 32 Franklin Rd Rowner Gosport died 4 May 1982 Administration with Will Winchester 5 July £38747 823311771F

EAST INDIES

TO THE MEMORY
OF
THOMAS JOHN
ELDEST SON OF THOMAS ADAMS ESQ.
LATE OF BELGRAVE PLACE, LONDON,
WHO LOST HIS LIFE IN ACTION WITH
THE BURMESE JANUARY 7^TH 1826
BEING LIEUTENANT IN THE 3^RD OR
PALAMACOTTAH REGT. OF LIGHT INFANTRY
EAST INDIES
AGED 25.

AFRICA

LOYAL BRAVE
BOYD ALEXANDER - KILLED AT NYERI - APRIL 2^ND 1910 CLAUD ALEXANDER
SCOTS GUARDS
DIED AT MAIFONI - NOVEMBER 18^TH 1904
AFRICA

TO THE MEMORY OF LIEUTENANT
COLONEL BOYD FRANCIS ALEXANDER,
RIFLE BRIGADE, OF SWIFTS PLACE
CRANBROOK, KENT WHO DIED 19^TH AUGUST, 1917

BOER WAR (SOUTH AFRICAN WAR)

IN MEMORY
OF NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS
AND MEN OF THE 2^ND
??(1668) WEALD OF KINGS VOLUNTEER BATTN.
EAST KENT REGIMENT ‘THE BUFFS’
WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR
THEIR COUNTRY IN SOUTH AFRICA
1900 - 1902

Please note that the names have been sorted into alphabetical order

BASS

W

BELL

Reginald William

Lieutenant, Royal Engineers, Died 11 February 1900 at De Har, South Africa. Aged 25. Son of Reverend William M.A., vicar of Cranbrook and Honourary Canon of Canterbury Cathedral.

Bell.- Lieut. Reginald William Bell, Royal Engineers, died of enteric Feb. 11th, 1900, at De Aar. He was the eldest son of Rev. W. Bell, vicar of Cranbrook, late Headmaster of Dover College. Lieut. Bell was born in April, 1874, and educated at Dover College, where he was captain of the Football XV. At the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, he played for the Academy, and also for the R.E. at Chatham. He was a keen sportsman and a good horseman. He entered the Royal Engineers, July, 1893, being promoted lieut. 1896. He was stationed at Gibraltar in 1899, and went from there to South Africa in Nov., and served in Cape Colony.

Source: "The Last Post - Roll of Officers who fell in South Africa 1899-1902" by Mildred G Dooner.

IN MEMORY OF REGINALD WILLIAM BELL
LIEUTENANT OF THE ROYAL ENGINEERS
WHO DIED AT DE HAR, SOUTH AFRICA ON
FEBRUARY 11^TH 1900, AGED 25 YEARS.
THIS TABLET WAS ERECTED BY HIS FATHER THE
REVD. WILLIAM BELL, M.A. VICAR OF THIS PARISH
AND HON. CANON OF CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL.

CHANDLER

C

[Listed as J CHANTLER on database] Private 7422, 2nd Volunteer Company (B Company), The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) attached to 2nd Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Accidentally shot by sentry at Elandshoek Station, Elanshoek 6 February 1902. Also listed on Canterbury Memorial and Staplehurst Memorial.

HICKS

H

[Listed as 1st Volunteer Company on database] Private 7362, 2nd Volunteer Company (B Company), The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Died of disease at Winberg 13 January 1901.

PAYNE

[William] John

[Listed as 1st Volunteer Company on database] Private 7348, 2nd Volunteer Company (B Company), The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Died of enteric at Cape Town 29 May 1901.

POTTER

Frank

[Listed as 2nd Volunteer Company on database] Private 7467, 1st Volunteer Company (A Company), The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) attached to 2nd Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Died of disease at Winburg 5 May 1901.

WATSON

M

Private 7368, 1st Volunteer Company (A Company), The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) Other regiments/units attached to 2 Battalion The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Died Disease on 11 June 1900 at Bloemfontein.

WIMBLE

M

[Listed as Lance Corporal and W WIMBLE on memorial] Private 7358, 1st Volunteer Company (A Company), The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) attached to 2 Battalion The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Died of disease at Bloemfontein 18 May 1900. Also listed on Canterbury Memorial and Staplehurst Memorial.