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All casualties with “ASHFORD” in the register listings. Belgium BARD COTTAGE CEMETERY - Ieper, West-Vlaanderen Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 BURCH, Gunner, GEORGE SIDNEY, 70770. 293rd Siege Bty. Royal Garrison Artillery. 9th November 1917. Age 32. Son of Charles and Kate Burch, of 103, Gladstone Rd., South Willsborough, Ashford, Kent. Native of Aldington, Ashford. VI. B. 27. BEDFORD HOUSE CEMETERY - Ieper, West-Vlaanderen Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 CHAPMAN, Lance Corporal, EDGAR, L/10075. "D" Coy. 1st Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Died of wounds 10th August 1915. Age 20. Son of Isaac and Elizabeth Chapman, of The Boys, Hothfield, Ashford, Kent. Enclosure No.4 X. H. 17. GREENLAND, Lieutenant, CHARLES STIRLING WALTER, 2nd Bn. Gloucestershire Regiment. Killed in action 9th May 1915. Age 23. Son of Charles Albert and Lucy Constance Greenland, of Scaynes Hill, Haywards Heath, Sussex. Born at Kennington, Ashford, Kent. Enclosure No.4 XI. C. 4. BISSEGEM COMMUNAL CEMETERY - Kortrijk, West-Vlaanderen Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 COLLINS, Private, DAVID WILLIAM, 73516. 15th Bn. Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regt.). 20th October 1918. Age 20. Son of George and Elizabeth Collins, of 8, Eastmead Avenue, South Ashford, Kent. I. B. 10. 1
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Belgium BARD COTTAGE CEMETERY - Ieper, West-Vlaanderen Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 BURCH, Gunner, GEORGE SIDNEY, 70770. 293rd Siege Bty. Royal Garrison Artillery. 9th November 1917. Age 32. Son of Charles and Kate Burch, of 103, Gladstone Rd., South Willsborough, Ashford, Kent. Native of Aldington, Ashford. VI. B. 27. BEDFORD HOUSE CEMETERY - Ieper, West-Vlaanderen Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 CHAPMAN, Lance Corporal, EDGAR, L/10075. "D" Coy. 1st Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Died of wounds 10th August 1915. Age 20. Son of Isaac and Elizabeth Chapman, of The Boys, Hothfield, Ashford, Kent. Enclosure No.4 X. H. 17. GREENLAND, Lieutenant, CHARLES STIRLING WALTER, 2nd Bn. Gloucestershire Regiment. Killed in action 9th May 1915. Age 23. Son of Charles Albert and Lucy Constance Greenland, of Scaynes Hill, Haywards Heath, Sussex. Born at Kennington, Ashford, Kent. Enclosure No.4 XI. C. 4. BISSEGEM COMMUNAL CEMETERY - Kortrijk, West-Vlaanderen Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 COLLINS, Private, DAVID WILLIAM, 73516. 15th Bn. Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regt.). 20th October 1918. Age 20. Son of George and Elizabeth Collins, of 8, Eastmead Avenue, South Ashford, Kent. I. B. 10.
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CANADA FARM CEMETERY - Ieper, West-Vlaanderen Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 LONGLEY, Gunner, HUBERT, 220909. "C" Bty. 84th Army Bde. Royal Field Artillery. Killed in action 14th October 1917. Age 21. Son of James and Elizabeth Mary Longley, of 53, Whitfeld Rd., Ashford, Kent. II. D. 31. DICKEBUSCH NEW MILITARY CEMETERY - Ieper, West-Vlaanderen Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 WOOD, Private, ERNEST LANGFORD, 885. 1st. Kent Cyclist Bn. transf. to (19179) 11th Bn. Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). Killed in action 7th April 1917. Age 21. Son of James Benjamin and Laura Wood, of 21, Tufton St., Ashford, Kent. AA. 55. DOZINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY - Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 CHANDLER, Bombardier, HENRY JAMES, 176448. 11th Trench Mortar Bty. Royal Field Artillery. Died of wounds 22nd March 1918. Age 28. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Chandler, of Bush Farm, High Halden, Ashford, Kent. XIV. I. 17. HILL, Airman 2nd Class, ERNEST EDWARD, 55350. 47th Kite Balloon Sect. Royal Flying Corps. Died of wounds 10th March 1918. Age 37. Son of John and Jeremina Hill, of Ashford, Kent; husband of Florence Matilda Hill, 16, Grattan Terrace, Cricklewood, London. XIII. G. 23. QUEEN, Sapper, HERBERT CARLTON, 250046. "F" Corps Signal Coy. Royal Engineers. Died of wounds 29th September 1917. Age 23. Son of Alfred Thomas and Mary Ann Queen, of Bagzel Throwley, Faversham, Kent. Born Challock, Ashford, Kent. VII. F. 21. DUHALLOW A.D.S. CEMETERY - Ieper, West-Vlaanderen Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 LAMBERTON, Private, T, 34529. 10th Bn. Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry. 23rd - 24th October 1917. Age 41. Son of the late William and Jane Lamberton; husband of Harriet Lamberton, of 133, Bridge St., Wye, Ashford, Kent. II. A. 8. SEARS, Private, W, L/8642. 1st Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 20th December 1915. Age 28. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Sears, of Sittingbourne, Kent; husband of Minnie Hill (formerly Sears), of 20, New St., Ashford, Kent. VI. A. 14.
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STANLEY, Private, GEORGE HENRY, 17365. "B" Coy. 5th Bn. Northamptonshire Regiment. Died of wounds 20th June 1915. Age 21. Son of Charles and Amy Stanley, of 5, Church Square, Ashford, Kent. VII. D. 4. HAGLE DUMP CEMETERY - Ieper, West-Vlaanderen Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 SKINNER, Gunner, WILLIAM JOSEPH, 178320. 188th Siege Bty. Royal Garrison Artillery. 8th July 1918. Age 31. Son of Edward Skinner, of The Thorn, Pluckley; husband of Mary Skinner, of New House Cottage, Pluckley, Ashford, Kent. I. G. 6. HOOGE CRATER CEMETERY - Ieper, West-Vlaanderen Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 BRENCHLEY, Private, HENRY WILLIAM, 29762. 1st Bn. Border Regiment. Killed in action 28th September 1918. Age 29. Son of George and Elizabeth Brenchley, of Acol, Birchington, Kent; husband of Ellen Amelia Brenchley, of Halfway Farm, Challock, Ashford, Kent. IX. K. 16. HOP STORE CEMETERY - Ieper, West-Vlaanderen Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 POWELL, Bombardier, WILLIAM JAMES, 23881. 20th Siege Bty. Royal Garrison Artillery. Died of wounds 25th September 1915. Age 30. Son of Horatio and Isabel Powell, of No. I, Autumn Cottage, Sevington, nr. Ashford, Kent. Plot I. Row B. Grave 9. KEMMEL CHATEAU MILITARY CEMETERY - Heuvelland, West-Vlaanderen Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 BEEKEN, Private, THOMAS HENRY, L/8124. 2nd Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 12th March 1915. Age 26. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Beeken, of Chilham, Ashford, Kent. G. 39. KEZELBERG MILITARY CEMETERY - Wevelgem, West-Vlaanderen Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 MARTIN, Private, L W, 45062. 9th (North Irish Horse) Bn. Royal Irish Fusiliers. 1st November 1918. Husband of F. L. Martin, of 16, The Street, Wellesborough, Ashford, Kent. I. C. 21. KLEIN-VIERSTRAAT BRITISH CEMETERY - Heuvelland, West-Vlaanderen Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918
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BROWNE, Lance Corporal, HARRY STEPHEN, S/13870. 10th Bn. Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. 24th April 1918. Age 50. Son of William and Ellen Browne, of Ashford, Kent; husband of Mary Edith Browne, of 21, Sheen Gate Mansions, East Sheen, London. V. D. 11. WILSON, Private, ERNEST EDWARD, 50897. 19th Bn. Middlesex Regiment. 9th August 1917. Age 19. Son of Mr. W. J. Wilson, of 2, Wellesley Rd., Ashford, Kent. Native of Boughton Aluph, Ashford. III. A. 6. LA BRIQUE MILITARY CEMETERY No.2 - Ieper, West-Vlaanderen Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 WRIGHT, Private, HERBERT HARRY, S/420. 1st Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Killed in action 19th April 1916. Age 38. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Wright, of 13, Hempstead St., Ashford, Kent. Native of Himbleton Manor. Worcester. I. T. 11. LIJSSENTHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY - Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 BARNES, Corporal, CHARLIE JAMES, 21050. 10th Bn. Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). 28th July 1918. Age 31. Son of Charles and Emily Barnes, of Headcorn, Ashford, Kent; husband of Mary Barnes, of G, Nightingale Rd., Hanwell, London. XX. K. 22. CHAPMAN, Lance Corporal, C H, 40224. 1st Bn. South Wales Borderers. 10th November 1917. Age 21. Son of Elizabeth Chapman, of The Street, Hothfield, Ashford, Kent. XXII. HH. 8. EARL, Gunner, REGINALD, 11956. Heavy Trench Mortar Bty. Royal Garrison Artillery. 2nd May 1918. Age 27. Son of John and Jane Earl, of 2, Romney Rd., Willesborough, Ashford, Kent. XXVIII. B. 9A. HAMMON, Gunner, CECIL NELSON FREDERICK, 115660. 233rd Siege Bty. Royal Garrison Artillery. 28th September 1917. Age 29. Son of Susannah and Frederick Hammon, of Barbary House, 70, New St., Ashford, Kent. XXV. D. 20A. LEONARD, Private, ALFRED EDWARD, G/11677. 2nd Bn. Royal Sussex Regiment. Died of wounds 17th November 1917. Age 20. Son of Mrs. J. Leonard, of Challock Lees, Ashford, Kent. XXVII. A.A. 7A. MAUND, Private, JOHN, 17709. 5th Bn. King's Shropshire Light Infantry. Died of wounds 2nd December 1915. Age 35. Son of Benjamin and Mary Ann Maund, of 4, Ashford-Carbonell, Ludlow, Salop. II. C. 11. STAPLES, Private, CHARLES HENRY, 43005. 207th Coy. Machine Gun Corps (Inf). Died of wounds 25th September 1917. Age 19. Son of Jim and Mary Staples, of Phyllis Villas, Church Rd., Kennington, Ashford, Kent. XXIII. C. 17. LONDON RIFLE BRIGADE CEMETERY - Comines-Warneton, Hainaut 4
Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 FOSTER, Private, E, G/7725. 10th Bn. The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regt.). Killed in action 30th July 1916. Age 26. Son of Mrs. Leonora Jane Foster, of 10, West St., Ashford, Kent. II. C. 16. LONE TREE CEMETERY - Mesen, West-Vlaanderen Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 BOULDING, Rifleman, FRANK THOMAS, 14/40175. 14th Bn. Royal Irish Rifles. 7th June 1917. Age 27. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Boulding, of Mill Hill, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent. II. B. 8. MENDINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY - Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 POOLE, Private, PERCY, G/67080. Royal Fusiliers posted to 2nd Bn. London Regt (Royal Fusiliers). 28th September 1917. Age 27. Son of Thomas Albert and Louisa Poole, of Grove Lane Crossing, Brenzett, Ashford, Kent. VI. F. 7. NINE ELMS BRITISH CEMETERY - Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 CHECKSFIELD, Corporal, FREDERICK HORACE, 240552. 1st Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Killed in action 8th May 1918. Age 21. Son of Alfred and Susan Checksfield, of Pluckley, Ashford, Kent. XIV. E. 13. HUGHES, Serjeant, ARTHUR EDWARD, 68079. 24th Bty. 38th Bde. Royal Field Artillery. Died of wounds 16th October 1917. Age 20. Son of Charles and Flora Anne Hughes, of 134, New Town, Ashford, Kent. VI. C. 7. OXFORD ROAD CEMETERY - Ieper, West-Vlaanderen Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 HARDEN, Private, J, 260149. 6th Bn. Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry. 22nd August 1917. Age 36. Son of Thomas and Sarah Harden, of Bromley Green, Ashford; husband of Harriett Harden, of Birchett Cottage, Orlestone, Ashford, Kent. II. C. 4. PERTH CEMETERY (CHINA WALL) - Ieper, West-Vlaanderen Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918
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HENNEKER, Corporal, GEORGE PATRICK M., 800. 82nd Field Amb. Royal Army Medical Corps. Died of wounds 24th April 1915. Age 22. Son of George and Margaret Henneker, of 24, Western Avenue, Ashford. Kent.. III. F. 11 HILLS, Private, W, 5903. 1st Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 7th June 1915. Age 35. Son of Hemy and Charlotte Hills, of 12, Queen St., Ashford, Kent. III. C. 2. OVENDEN, Private, FRANKLIN WALTER, 21416. 7th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 16th July 1917. Age 31. Son of Edward and Audrey Ovenden, of Ashford; husband of J. E. V. Ovenden, of 4, Christchurch Rd., Ashford, Kent. I. L. 12. TABRETT, Private, A, L/9883. 2nd Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 9th February 1915. Age 20. Son of Mr. J. and Mrs. S. Tabrett, of 10, East Hill, Ashford, Kent. IV. A. 1. PLOEGSTEERT MEMORIAL - Comines-Warneton, Hainaut Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 ALLEN, Rifleman, CHARLES, 3714. 2nd Bn. Rifle Brigade. 9th May 1915. Son of Mrs. Elizabeth J. Allen, of 4, Alms House, Tufton St., Ashford, Kent. Panel 10 HOADLEY, Private, NEWTON CECIL, 60421. 22nd (Tyneside Scottish) Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers. 14th April 1918. Age 22. Son of James and Rachel Hoadley, of Monkery Farm, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent. Panel 2 PEACOCK, Private, HENRY CHARLES, 8321. 1st Bn. East Lancashire Regiment. 3rd November 1914. Age 31. Son of Mrs. Eliza Tidey (formerly Peacock); husband of Sarah A. Taylor (formerly Peacock), Middle Park Farm, Aldington, Ashford, Kent. Panel 5 and 6 READ, Private, FREDERICK WILLIAM, L/10033. 1st Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 20th October 1914. Age 19. Son of Mrs. Prebble, of Hazel St., Hastingleigh, Ashford, Kent. Panel 2 POELCAPELLE BRITISH CEMETERY - Langemark-Poelkapelle, West-V. Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 WHALLEY, Private, THOMAS, 27137. 15th Bn. Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regt.). 23rd April 1915. Age 19. Foster son of Mary Ann Bartholomew, of Gower Farm, Woodchurch, Ashford, Kent, England Poelcapelle German Cem. No. 2 Mem. 4. POTIJZE BURIAL GROUND CEMETERY - Ieper, West-Vlaanderen Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 DORMAN, Corporal, L, 9765. 1st Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 2nd July 1915. Age 21. Son of William George Dorman, of Orchard Place, Ham Street, Ashford. Z. 22. POTIJZE CHATEAU WOOD CEMETERY - Ieper, West-Vlaanderen
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Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 BOSWELL, Private, F, 21187. 2nd Bn. Hampshire Regiment. 9th August 1916. Age 28. Son of Thomas and Matilda Boswell, of Hinxhill, Ashford, Kent. A. 27. LUSTED, Lance Corporal, ARTHUR PERCY, L/7772. 1st Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Killed in action 20th June 1915. Age 31. Son of William and Priscilla Lusted; husband of Olive E. Lusted, of Rose Cottage, Shadoxhurst, nr. Ashford, Kent. Born at Kennington, Ashford, Kent. B. 4. PROWSE POINT MILITARY CEMETERY - Comines-Warneton, Hainaut Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 RICHARDSON, Rifleman, NIGEL CANNING, 23433. 2nd Bn. 3rd. N.Z. Rifle Brigade. Killed in action 9th August 1917. Age 37. Son of George Canning Richardson and Emily Richardson; husband of Margaret Joyce Richardson, of Cherry Farm, Stone, Ashford, Kent. III. A. 22. RAMSCAPPELLE ROAD MILITARY CEMETERY - Nieuwpoort, West-Vlaanderen Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 SMITH, Private, SYDNEY JAMES, 39131. 2nd/7th Bn. Lancashire Fusiliers. 29th August 1917. Age 20. Son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Smith, of Parsonage Farm, East Brabourne, Ashford, Kent. Born at Sellindge, Kent. II. C. 21. RENINGHELST NEW MILITARY CEMETERY - Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 EPPS, Sapper, GEORGE EDWARD, 238449. 21st Light Railway Train Crew Coy. Royal Engineers. 28th May 1917. Age 37. Son of Walter Francis and Fanny Epps. of Ashford, Kent. II. A. 24. RIDGE WOOD MILITARY CEMETERY - Heuvelland, West-Vlaanderen Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 GREENSTREET, Corporal, JOHN FREDERICK, 19173. 7th Field Coy. Royal Engineers. 9th June 1916. Age 29. Son of John and Eunice Greenstreet, of Plaistow, London; husband of Alice Mabel Greenstreet, of 131, Christchurch Rd., Ashford, Kent. II. T. 2. RIFLE HOUSE CEMETERY - Comines-Warneton, Hainaut Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918
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JENKINS, Private, HENRY EDWARD, 405. 6th Bn. Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). Drowned 26th June 1915. Age 22. Son of Henry and Elizabeth Jenkins, of Bottle Farm, Charing, Ashford, Kent. III. C. 4. WARD, Rifleman, EDWARD JOHN, 68. "H" Coy. 5th Bn. London Regt (London Rifle Brigade). Killed m action 8th December 1914. Age 23. Son of John and Kate Ward, of 7, Somerset Rd., Ashford, Kent. IV. E. 3. ST. JULIEN DRESSING STATION CEMETERY - Langemark-Poelkapelle, West-V. Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 DAY, Private, ROBERT, 23557. 4th Bn. Grenadier Guards. 7th August 1917. Age 25. Son of George and 5th Day, of Great Chart, Ashford Kent. II. B. 3. ST. QUENTIN CABARET MILITARY CEMETERY - Heuvelland, West-Vlaanderen Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 FOX, Private, ALFRED, 9218. 8th Bn. Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). 29th March 1916. Age 33. Husband of Sarah Wilson (formerly Fox), of 25, Rugby Gardens, South Ashford, Kent. I. D. 20. TOURNAI COMMUNAL CEMETERY ALLIED EXTENSION - Tournai, Hainaut Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 KNIGHT, Private, SIDNEY ALBERT, 104013. 166th Coy. Machine Gun Corps (Inf). Died of dysentery 27th August 1918. Age 33. Son of John and Jane Knight, of Postling, Hythe, Kent; husband of Fannie Jane Knight, of Bilsington, Ashford Kent. III. D. 1. TRACK "X" CEMETERY - Ieper, West-Vlaanderen Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 COOPER, Gunner, P, 208420. "C" Bty. 102nd Bde. Royal Field Artillery. 28th August 1917. Age 35. Son of Thomas and Jane Cooper, of Smeeth, Ashford; husband of Grace Munk Cooper, of 2, East View, Brabourne, Ashford, Kent. B. 21. TYNE COT CEMETERY - Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918
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OSBORNE, Lance Corporal, HERBERT VICTOR, G/27682. 2nd Bn. Middlesex Regiment. Killed in action 28th November 1917. Age 21. Son of Charles Henry and Alice Osborne, of Spider's Castle Cottage, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent. Native of Polegate, Sussex. LVIII. A. 39. TYNE COT MEMORIAL - Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 BONE, Lance Corporal, ARTHUR, R/18914. 9th Bn. King's Royal Rifle Corps. 24th August 1917. Age 28. Husband of Mrs. E. Woodhead (formerly Bone), of "Belle Vue," Stone Hill, Sellindge, Ashford, Kent. Panel 115 to 119 and 162A and 163A CLARKE, Private, WALTER JOSIAH, 235112. 17th Bn. The King's (Liverpool Regiment). 8th May 1918. Age 31. Son of Sidney and Naomi Clarke, of 5, Dering Terrace, Pluckley, Ashford, Kent; husband of Elsie Bertha Clarke, of 27, Bowness Rd., Catford, London. Panel 31 to 34 and 162 and 162A and 163A DARTON, Company Serjeant Major, MERVYN JOYCE, G/6742. 10th Bn. Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). 21st September 1917. Age 24. Son of Alfred William and Mary Louisa Darton, of 13, The Churchyard, Ashford, Kent. Panel 106 to 108 DUNSTER, Private, JOHN, 40228. 11th Bn. South Wales Borderers. 24th August 1917. Age 26. Son of John and Mary Dunster, of Black Cottages, Appledore, Ashford, Kent. Panel 65 to 66 GOLDUP, Serjeant, SIDNEY FRANK WILLIAM, G/18668. 7th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 12th October 1917. Age 19. Son of Robert and Frances Goldup, of 3, Norwood Gardens, Ashford, Kent. Panel 17 HANDCOCK, Private, ALBERT, T/206826. 3rd/4th Bn. The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regt.). 3rd October 1917. Age 20. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Handcock, of Pickersdane, Brook, Ashford, Kent. Panel 14 to 17 and 162 to 162A KINGSNORTH, Trooper, ARTHUR WALTER, 2158. Household Battalion. 6th October 1917. Age 20. Son of Mary Arm Kingsnorth, of Hope Cottage, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent, and the late Albert Charles Kingsnorth. Panel 3 NORTON, Private, HORACE JOHN, M M, G/18472. 11th Bn. Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). 20th September 1917. Age 20. Son of Charles C. and Alma Norton, of 2, Barrow Hill Cottages, Ashford, Kent. Panel 106 to 108 OWEN, Private, ROBERT, 495485. 2nd/2nd (Home Counties) Field Amb. Royal Army Medical Corps. 29th October 1917. Age 22. Son of Walter and Olivett Clara Owen, of 48, High St., Ashford, Kent. Panel 160 SMITH, Private, LEONARD WALTER, T/203081. 1st Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 9th April 1918. Age 20. Son of Mrs. F. M. Chacksfield, of Prawls Cottage, Stone-in-Oxney, Ashford, Kent. Panel 17 WARD, Private, JAMES ARTHUR, G/67751. Royal Fusiliers posted to 2nd/4th Bn. London Regt (Royal Fusiliers). 26th October 1917. Age 20. Son of Harry and Ellen Ward, of 256, Beaver Rd., Ashford, Kent. Panel 28 to 30 and 162 to 162A and 163A
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VLAMERTINGHE NEW MILITARY CEMETERY - Ieper, West-Vlaanderen Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 TERRY, Gunner, ALBERT ROBERT, 145914. "D" Bty. 150th Bde. Royal Field Artillery. 2nd August 1917. Age 19. Son of Albert Frederick and Florence Terry, of 7, Mabledon Avenue, Ashford, Kent. Born at Lydd, Kent. V. D. 2. VOORMEZEELE ENCLOSURE No.3 - Ieper, West-Vlaanderen Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 PHILPOTT, Private, WILLIAM GEORGE, G/25322. 11th Bn. Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). 31st July 1917. Age 36. Son of Richard and E. Philpott; husband of Ellen Philpott, of 13, Silver Hill, Willesborough, Ashford. XVI. B. 20. WULVERGHEM-LINDENHOEK ROAD MILITARY CEMETERY - Heuvelland, West-Vlaanderen Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 PIERCE, Private, DANIEL WILLIAM, 24/2073. 2nd Bn. Wellington Regiment, N.Z.E.F.. Killed in action 7th June 1917. Age 38. Son of W. C. and Emily Pierce, of Hayse Cottage, Ehany, Ashford, Kent. V. A. 5. YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL - Ieper, West-Vlaanderen Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 AMOS, Lance Corporal, CHARLES BYRON, 28951. 16th Bn. Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regt.). Killed in action 22nd April 1915. Age 29. Son of Henry Amos, of Ashford, Kent; husband of Brenda G. Amos, of 9, Chatsworth Gardens, Acton Hill, London, England. Educated at Felstead, Essex, and Crystal Palace Engineering School, London. Panel 24 - 26 - 28 - 30 BINGHAM, Drummer, ALFRED WILLIAM GEORGE, L/8199. 1st Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 9th August 1915. Age 29. Son of Alfred and Alice J. Bingham, of 40, Park St., Ashford, Kent. Served abroad for 10 years. Panel 12 and 14 BINGHAM, Private, CHARLES HENRY, L/9057. 2nd Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 14th February 1915. Age 29. Son of Henry and Harriet Bingham, of 10, Millbank, Ashford, Kent. Panel 12 and 14 BOURNE, Private, ALFRED, G/15555. 7th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 3rd August 1917. Age 25. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Bourne, of 2, Fair View, Woodchurch, Ashford, Kent. Panel 12 and 14
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BURCHETT, Private, E, G/37292. 11th Bn. The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regt.). 7th June 1917. Age 31. Son of John and Sarah Burchett; husband of Margaret Paterson Burchett, of "The Forstal," Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent. Panel 11 - 13 and 14 BUTTON, Private, GEORGE EDWARD, L/8602. 2nd Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 24th May 1915. Age 30. Son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Button, of 20, Christchurch Rd., South Ashford, Kent. Panel 12 and 14 CARPENTER, Private, HENRY JOHN, L/9782. 2nd Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 12th May 1915. Age 22. Son of Charles and Ann Elizabeth Carpenter, of Malthouse Cottages, Westwell, Ashford, Kent. Panel 12 and 14 CLARK, Private, ALBERT JAMES, L/8489. 2nd Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 3rd May 1915. Age 27. Son of Charles Clark, of Bond Cottages, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent. Panel 12 and 14 COCKELL, Serjeant, RAYNARD, 28373. 8th Bn. Border Regiment. 7th June 1917. Age 26. Husband of Ettie Florence Cockell, of 5, Barrow Hill Place, Ashford, Kent. Panel 35 COTTRELL, Private, ALFRED, 6622. 1st/20th Bn. London Regiment. 30th October 1916. Age 21. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Henry Cottrell, of 37, Park Rd., Ashford, Kent. Panels 52 to 54 COURT, Private, WILLIAM JOHN, G/10025. 10th Bn. Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). 7th June 1917. Age 26. Son of Mr. T. Court, of 22, Paul's Place, Bridge St., Dover; husband of Mrs. A. Court, of 12 Rugby Gardens St., Ashford, Kent. Panel 45 and 47 FIELD, Rifleman, PERCY JAMES, 593366. 1st/18th Bn. London Regt (London Irish Rifles). 21st August 1917. Age 21. Son of George and Louisa Ann Field, of 1, Gothic Villas, Westwell, Ashford, Kent. Panel 54 FOSTER, Private, ARTHUR HAROLD, 784937. Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regt.). Killed in action, at Passchendaele, 30th October 1917. Age 36. Son of William and Emma Foster, of Ripple Vale, Dover, England. Educated at Ashford Gramsnar School, Kent, England. Panel 10 - 58 GARNER, Private, ROBERT ARNOLD, 26157. 3rd Bn. Grenadier Guards. 31st July 1917. Age 36. Son of Mercie Ellen Garner, of "Ayrdale", Ham St., Ashford, Kent, and the late Clarence E. Garner; husband of the late Rosa Garner. Panel 9 and 11 GREENSTREET, Private, JAMES RICHARD, 16123. 1st Bn. Grenadier Guards. 26th October 1914. Age 19. Son of John and Emily Greenstreet, of Boughton Alugh, Ashford, Kent. Panel 9 and 11 HADFIELD, Private, THOMAS, 24092. 13th Bn. Canadian Infantry (Quebec Regt.). 24th April 1915. Age 41. Son of Mrs. S. Hadfield, of 6, Magazine Rd., Ashford, Kent, England, and the late Serjt. T. Hadfield; husband of Susan Hadfield, of 99, Oswald Rd., Dover, England. Panel 24 - 26 - 28 - 30 HANCE, Private, GEORGE WILLIAM, G/5107. 2nd Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 3rd May 1915. Husband of Lilian M. Hance, of 3, Knatchbull Place, New St., Ashford, Kent. Panel 12 and 14 11
JANES, Private, HORACE, M M, G/10701. 10th Bn. Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). 31st July 1917. Age 19. Son of Horace and Mary Janes, of 53, Grainton Rd., Ashford, Kent. Panel 45 and 47 JELLEY, Private, WILLIAM EDWIN, G/25213. 11th Bn. Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). 31st July 1917. Age 20. Son of Edwin and Fanny Jelley, of Horton Green Farm Ruckinge, Ashford, Kent. Panel 45 and 47 JONES, Private, ARTHUR, L/8391. 2nd Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 24th May 1915. Age 25. Son of Susannah Ann Jones, of 4, Fleet Cottages, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, and the late Walter Thomas Jones. Panel 12 and 14 MARSH, Private, FRANK WILFRID, G/25224. 10th Bn. Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). 31st July 1917. Age 19. Son of Mr. B. and Mrs. M. Marsh, of 36, High St., Ashford, Kent. Panel 45 and 47 MIDDLETON, Lance Corporal, GEORGE, 2544. 3rd Bn. Coldstream Guards. 5th November 1914. Age 34. Son of the late George and Helen Middleton, of 37, Whitfield Rd. South, Ashford, Kent. Panel 11 MUMMERY, Rifleman, ALBERT, 468024. 2nd/11th Bn. London Regt (Finsbury Rifles). 20th September 1917. Age 18. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Mummery, of 6, Apsley St., Ashford, Kent. Panel 54 NORRIS, Private, WILLIAM, L/8705. 2nd Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 14th February 1915. Age 34. Son of the late John and Charlotte Ann Norris, of Boughton Lees, Ashford, Kent. Panel 12 and 14 STANLEY, Private, ALBERT HAROLD, L/9566. 2nd Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 12th April 1915. Age 23. Son of Frederick and Elizabeth Mary Stanley, of Selling, Faversham, Kent. Born at Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent. Panel 12 and 14 TABRETT, Private, THOMAS, S/10222. 1st Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 9th August 1915. Age 21. Son of Thomas and Elizabeth Tabrett, of 2, Dover Place, Ashford, Kent. Panel 12 and 14 TURNER, Private, THOMAS, 357035. 1st/10th Bn. The King's (Liverpool Regiment). 31st July 1917. Age 21. Son of Thomas Morris Turner and Elizabeth Ann Turner, of 32, High St., Ashford, Kent. Panel 4 and 6 USHERWOOD, Private, BARNES, 14589. 2nd Bn. Grenadier Guards. 9th November 1914. Age 25. Son of Barnes and Annie Usherwood, of 50, Kent Avenue, Ashford, Kent. Panel 9 and 11 WINCHESTER, Private, WILLIAM STEPHEN, G/5247. 2nd Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 23rd April 1915. Age 34. Son of Jane Winchester, of Aldington, Ashford, Kent, and the late John Winchester; husband of Jessie Louisa Winchester, of 44, Church Rd., Ramsgate, Kent. Panel 12 and 14
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WINKWORTH, Rifleman, WILLIAM, 9432. 4th Bn. Rifle Brigade. 10th May 1915. Age 31. Husband of Bessie Winkworth, of 5, Nutley Lane, Reigate, Surrey; son of Thomas Winkworth, of 6, Bank St., Ashford, Kent. Panel 46 - 48 and 50 WOOD, Lance Corporal, ERNEST CHARLES, G/20566. 9th Bn. Royal Sussex Regiment. 3rd August 1917. Age 23. Son of James and Elizabeth Rebecca Wood, of Forge Hill, Pluckley, Ashford, Kent. Panel 20 YPRES RESERVOIR CEMETERY - Ieper, West-Vlaanderen Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 GODDEN, Gunner, HENRY THOMAS BACK, 102221. 58th Siege Bty. Royal Garrison Artillery. 30th September 1917. Age 35. Son of Charles and Elizabeth Godden, of Southdene, South Canterbury; husband of Maud L.ilian Godden, of 21, Sackville Crescent, Ashford, Kent. I. G. 15. HARNDEN, Private, H H, 3745. 2nd Bn. Royal Warwickshire Regiment. 19th December 1914. Husband of Alice Mary Hamden, of 7, New Town, Ashford, Kent. VI. D. 21.
Canada BRANDON CEMETERY - Manitoba Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 BATES, Private, GEORGE S. P., 2130682. 1st Depot Bn. Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regt.). Died of pneumonia 13th November 1918. Age 32. Son of William John and Elizabeth Bates, of 3, The Poplars, Kenardington, Ashford, Kent, England. L.12. B."H." S.16. HALIFAX MEMORIAL - Nova Scotia Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 SAYYAE, Private, F J O, 862726. Canadian Army Medical Corps. Lost at sea on "Llandovery Castle" 27th June 1918. Age 31. Son of Mrs. E. Sayyae, of 188, Monk St., Oshawa, Ontario; husband of A. M. Sayyae, of Rose Villa, Stanford, Ashford, Kent, England. Panel 2.
Egypt ALEXANDRIA (HADRA) WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 KNOTT, 2nd Corporal, HENRY JAMES, 541228. 7th Field Sqdn. Royal Engineers. 8th November 1918. Age 29. Son of George Alfred and Elizabeth Jane Knott, of 80, New St., Ashford, Kent. E. 151.
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LEWIS, Lance Serjeant, FREDERICK WILLIAM, 4830. 2nd/10th Bn. Middlesex Regiment. 1st December 1917. Age 32. Son of Harriett Lewis, of 101, Bridge St., Wye, Ashford, Kent, and the late William Robert Lewis. D. 246. LUKEHURST, Signaller, JOHN HERBERT, 911586. 266th Bde. Royal Field Artillery. Died of sickness 10th December 1918. Age 26. Son of Lillian Maskell (formerly Lukehurst), of Cage Lane, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, and the late James Lukehurst. H. 5. HELIOPOLIS (ADEN) MEMORIAL Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 STEADMAN, Private, ALBERT, T/2289. "B" Coy. 4th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 25th September 1915. Age 21. Son of Frederick and Hannah Jane Steadman, of 70, Beaver Rd., Ashford, Kent.
France ADELAIDE CEMETERY, VILLERS-BRETONNEUX - Somme Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 FOSTER, Private, EDWARD WILLIAM JOHN, 49166. 2nd Bn. Northamptonshire Regiment. Killed in action 24th April 1918. Age 19. Eldest son of William and Maria Foster, of "Fernlea," Bromley Green, Ashford, Kent. Born The Newlands, Peckham Rye, London. II. J. 5. ANNEUX BRITISH CEMETERY - Nord Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 DANIELS, Private, ELI ARCHIE, 32628. 2nd Bn. Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry. Killed in action near Cambrai 1st October 1918. Age 23. Eldest son of James and Edith Jane Daniels, of East End Farm, Headcorn, Ashford, Kent. III. D. 11. ARNEKE BRITISH CEMETERY - Nord Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 FLISHER, Private, PERCY GEORGE, 32834. 2nd Bn. South Lancashire Regiment. Died of wounds 27th April 1918. Age 23. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Flisher, of 2, Gow Comer House, South Willesborough, Ashford, Kent. I. D. 17. ARRAS FLYING SERVICES MEMORIAL - Pas de Calais Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918
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HAMILTON, Lieutenant, ALEXANDER, 3rd Sqdn. Royal Air Force. 8th August 1918. Age 23. Son of Thomas B. and Annie Brown Hamilton, of Eastwell Court, Ashford, Kent. JENNINGS, Captain, ALEXANDER, 29th Sqdn. Royal Flying Corps and Royal Field Artillery. 7th April 1917. Age 22. Son of William Joseph and Clara Caroline Jennings, of Kennington Hall, Kennington, Ashford, Kent. ARRAS MEMORIAL - Pas de Calais Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 ASHMAN, Rifleman, PERCY, 263019. 1st Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment. 2nd June 1917. Age 19. Son of George and Alice Ashman, of Granville Villa, Brabourne Lees, Ashford, Kent. Bay 9 BURDEN, Private, CHARLES, G/12149. 6th Bn. The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regt.). 12th May 1917. Age 25. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Burden, of 101, Beaver Lane, Ashford, Kent. Bay 2 CHAPLIN, Private, THOMAS GREAVES, 60354. 10th Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers. 16th June 1917. Age 37. Husband of Caroline Chaplin, of Brookland House, Brookland, Ashford, Kent. Bay 6 HARDWICK, Second Lieutenant, OSWALD WILLIAM, 1st Bn. Devonshire Regiment. 9th May 1917. Age 25. Son of Dr. F. S. Hardwick and Emma Hardwick, of "Purlands", Charing, Ashford, Kent. Bay 4 HARE, Private, PERCY HERBERT, G/13030. 7th Bn. Royal Sussex Regiment. 3rd May 1917. Age 42. Son of Francis George Hare, of Oakwood, Shadowhurst, Ashford, Kent, and the late Margaret Hare; husband of Mary Hare, of 2, Lyndhurst Cottage, Dunton Green, Sevenoaks, Kent. Bay 6 HOOKER, Private, THOMAS, 46776. 11th Bn. Leicestershire Regiment formerly (212108) Royal Engineers. 21st March 1918. Age 31. Son of Thomas and Clara Hooker, of Lily Vale, Brabourne Lees, Ashford, Kent. Bay 5 HYDER, Gunner, WILLIAM JOHN, 76479. 147th Siege Bty. Royal Garrison Artillery. 7th July 1917. Age 31. Son of John Edward and Sarah Hyder, of 2, West End Cottage, Appledore, Ashford, Kent. Bay 1 JONES, Private, THOMAS HENRY, 267165. 1st/8th Bn. Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regt.). 23rd April 1917. Age 24. Son of James and Kate Jones, of Home Farm Cottages, Hothfield, Ashford, Kent. Bay 7 LADD, Private, JOHN ROLAND, G/13688. 6th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 3rd May 1917. Age 25. Son of James and Jane Ladd, of Boughton Lees, Ashford, Kent. Bay 2 NORRINGTON, Private, WILLIAM, 44697. 20th Bn. Durham Light Infantry. 25th March 1918. Age 27. Son of Mary Norrington, of Ivy Holme, Stone Hill Sellindge, Ashford, Kent, and the late B. M. H. Norrington. Bay 8 15
SAFFERY, Private, JESSE, G/20167. 6th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 3rd May 1917. Age 33. Son of Henry Robert Saffery; husband of Clara Mary Saffery, of Minster Lodge, 50, Kingsnorth Rd., Ashford, Kent. Bay 2 SIMS, Private, FREDERICK, 47721. 23rd (Tyneside Scottish) Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers. 21st March 1918. Age 39. Son of Mr. T. B. and Mrs. E. M. Sims, of "Homestead", Brookland, Ashford, Kent. Bay 2-3 STENNING, Private, PERCY, 202212. 1st/7th Bn. Middlesex Regiment. 3rd May 1917. Age 20. Brother of Mr. A. Stenning, of "Devonia," Bethersden, Ashford, Rent. Bay 7 WICKS, Private, HARRY, G/50163. 16th Bn. Middlesex Regiment. 24th April 1917. Age 20. Son of Mr. A. J. and Mrs. M. A. Wicks, of 73, Station Rd., Ashford, Kent. Bay 7 AUBIGNY COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION - Pas de Calais Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 EADE, Private, GEORGE THOMAS, 41153. 2nd Bn. Essex Regiment. Died of wounds (gas) 14th April 1917. Age 40. Husband of Elizabeth Ann Eade, of Wye, Ashford, Kent. Native of Southborough, Tunbridge Wells. II. E. 3. WELLER, Sergeant, A J, 409607. 1st Siege Bty. Canadian Garrison Artillery. 11th March 1917. Age 37. Son of Thomas Valentine Weller and Mary Ann Weller. Born at Ashford, Kent, England. I. H. 5. AVAL WOOD MILITARY CEMETERY, VIEUX-BERQUIN - Nord Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 STANDEN, Private, ARTHUR CYRIL, 49521. 11th Bn. Suffolk Regiment. 21st August 1918. Age 19. Son of Arthur Standen, of 50, New St., Ashford, Kent. III. B. 1. AVELUY COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION - Somme Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 BRACHER, Second Lieutenant, GUY, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 3rd July 1916. Age 26. Son of Henry James and Marian Alexandra Bracher, of Church House, West Malling, Kent. Native of Ashford, Kent. F. 42. AVESNES-LE-COMTE COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION - Pas de Calais Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 16
LEE, Private, PERCY, 55. 7th Bn. Royal Sussex Regiment. Died of wounds 10th February 1917. Age 35. Husband of A. K. Lee, of The Forge, Charing Heath, nr. Ashford, Kent. IV. B. 3. BAC-DU-SUD BRITISH CEMETERY, BAILLEULVAL - Pas de Calais Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 AUSTIN, Private, FRANK, 493197. 1st/13th Kensington Bn. London Regiment. 5th September 1918. Age 23. Son of Mr. R. Austin, of Monday Boys, Egerton, Ashford, Kent. III. F. 35. BAGNEUX BRITISH CEMETERY, GEZAINCOURT - Somme Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 DAW, Private, C E, 18555. 2nd Bn. Royal Irish Regiment. 31st August 1918. Age 28. Son of Ephraim and Clara Elizabeth Daw, of Stone, Ashford, Kent. VI. E. 17. ELSE, Corporal, ALFRED HENRY, 220678. 1st Bn. Royal Berkshire Regiment attd. Inf. Bde.. Died of pneumonia 1st July 1918. Age 30. Son of Thomas and Caroline Else, of South Hill, Hastingleigh, Wye, Ashford, Kent. III. E. 27. BAILLEUL COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION (NORD) - Nord Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 BEAN, Rifleman, CHARLES ALFRED, 9230. 1st Bn. Rifle Brigade. Died of wounds 28th April 1915. Age 32. Son of Mary Bean, of 57, Canterbury Rd., South Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, and the late Richard William Bean. I. C. 149. LEE, Corporal, C S, L/8154. 2nd Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 30th April 1915. Age 29. Son of William Lee, of Long Row, Mersham, Ashford, Kent. I. E. 160. MALNICK, Lance Corporal, G, L/10154. 2nd Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 16th May 1915. Age 18. Son of Morris and Rose Malnick, of 4, North St., Ashford, Kent. Born at Warsaw, Poland. I. A. 3. TERRY, Private, THOMAS, 215. 44th Bn. Australian Infantry, A.I.F. Died of sickness 21st December 1916. Age 24. Son of Mary Terry, of 30, Cudworth Rd., South Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, England, and the late Charles Terry. Native of Canterbury, England. III. A. 162. BANCOURT BRITISH CEMETERY - Pas de Calais Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 17
DOVE, Lance Corporal, HAROLD GEORGE, G/718. "B" Coy. 6th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Killed in action 7th October 1916. Age 20. Son of Thomas A. and Rhoda S. Dove, of 8, Apsley St., Ashford, Kent. VIII. A. 9. LANCASTER, Private, C, 50965. 1st/5th Bn. Manchester Regiment. 2nd September 1918. Son of Mrs. M. L. Lancaster, of Alma Cottages, Brookland, Ashford, Kent. II. H. 12. BERTENACRE MILITARY CEMETERY, FLETRE - Nord Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 COLLINS, Rifleman, STANLEY, 54204. 2nd Bn. Royal Irish Rifles. 30th July 1918. Age 19. Son of Frederick and Susanna Mary Collins, of Orchard Cottage, Kennington, Ashford, Kent. I. B. 9. BETHUNE TOWN CEMETERY - Pas de Calais Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 GODDEN, Private, GEORGE WILLIAM, G/6923. 2nd Bn. Royal Sussex Regiment. Died of wounds 16th October 1915. Age 27. Adopted son of William and the late Ellen Godden, of Herstmonceux, Hailsham, Sussex; husband of Mercy J. Keat (formerly Godden), of Little Gill Farm, Mersham, Ashford, Kent. IV. F. 38. SETTATREE, Private, ISAAC, SD/2410. 12th Bn. Royal Sussex Regiment. Died of wounds 21st May 1916. Age 23. Son of George and Margaret Settatree, of 88, Canterbury Rd., South Willesborough, Ashford, Kent. V. D. 8. BIENVILLERS MILITARY CEMETERY - Pas de Calais Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 WOOD, Private, J, 137305. 62nd Bn. Machine Gun Corps (Inf). 5th June 1918. Age 19. Son of Daniel and Alice Wood, of 7, Kent Avenue, Ashford, Kent. Native of Hastings. XXI. B. 10. BOISGUILLAUME COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION - Seine-Maritime Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 BREEDS, Private, WILLIAM, 41843. 1st Bn. East Yorkshire Regiment. 24th March 1919. Age 20. Son of John and Mrs. E. Breeds, of 73, New Street, Ashford, Kent. G. 19A.
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WARNER, Private, FRANK, 293985. Army Service Corps (Canteens). Died of disease 2nd November 1917. Age 31. Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Warner, of 109, High Street, Ashford, Kent; husband of Mollie Warner. B. 21B. BOUILLY CROSS ROADS MILITARY CEMETERY - Marne Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 CURTIS, Private, WALTER STUART, 14651. 2nd Bn. Grenadier Guards. 23rd September 1914. Age 25. Son of Walter and Eliza Curtis, of 18 Bond Rd., South Ashford., Kent. I. B. 19. BOULOGNE EASTERN CEMETERY - Pas de Calais Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 FOWLER, Private, GEORGE HENRY, L/9612. 2nd Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Died of pneumonia 16th February 1915. Age 21. Son of George and Elizabeth Fowler, of "West View," Dering Rd., Ashford, Kent. III. B. 85. GILL, Private, FREDERICK BERT, G/9390. 6th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Died of wounds 7th July 1916. Age 29. Son of James Gill, of Wattle Corner, Stone, Ashford, Kent. VIII. C. 106. OLIVER, Private, GEORGE EDWARD, 5607. 19th (Queen Alexandra's Own Royal) Hussars. 28th May 1915. Age 27. Son of William and Mary Jane Oliver, of I, Forge Lane, Ashford, Kent. VIII. A. 54. OTTAWAY, Private, FREDERICK HENRY, L/10196. 1st Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Died of wounds 23rd February 1916. Age 19. Son of George and Lily Jane Ottaway, of Lenacre St., Eastwell, Ashford, Kent. VIII. D. 60. PILCHER, Private, HENRY, 6678. 9th Bn. Royal Sussex Regiment. 12th February 1917. Age 24. Son of Thomas and Emily Pilcher, of 21, Cudworth Rd., South Willesborough, Ashford, Kent. VIII. B. 192. ROLFE, Private, GEORGE DANIEL, 25335. 1st Bn. Grenadier Guards. Died of wounds 17th January 1917. Age 23. Son of Daniel Richard and Annie Jane Rolfe, of 16, Mersham St., Ashford, Kent. VIII. C. 175. SWAFFER, Private, ROBERT JOHN, 24558. 2nd Bn. Northamptonshire Regiment. Died of wounds 5th August 1917. Age 28. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Swaffer, of Ashford, Kent. IV. A. 53. BOUZINCOURT RIDGE CEMETERY, ALBERT - Somme Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918
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GOLDER, Private, FREDERICK JAMES, 41311. 6th Bn. Northamptonshire Regiment. Killed in action 30th June 1918. Age 35. Son of Thomas Edward and Amelia Jane Susannah Golder;
husband of Rose Golder, of Red Lion Cottages, Snargate, Ashford, Kent. Born at Folkestone. II. G. 3. BRISSAY-CHOIGNY CHURCHYARD - Aisne Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 JEMMETT, Lieutenant, CHARLES WILLIAM, 5th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Killed in action 15th March 1918. Age 32. Son of William Francis Bond Jemmett and Edith Jemmett, of Ashford. Kent; husband of Dorothy Elizabeth Cotterell (formerly Jemmett), of Sussex House, Winchester. On West side of main path. BROWN'S ROAD MILITARY CEMETERY, FESTUBERT - Pas de Calais Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 TAYLOR, Private, JAMES, 8951. 1st Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 13th December 1916. Age 27. Son of Thomas and Jane Taylor, of Ashford, Kent. VIII. K. 19. BUCQUOY ROAD CEMETERY, FICHEUX - Pas de Calais Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 GOLDUP, Gunner, W J, 38193. 36th Siege Bty. Royal Garrison Artillery. 21st May 1917. Age 23. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. Goldup, of South Willesborough, Ashford, Kent. I. H. 9. INGRAM, Gunner, P A, M M, 87233. 5th Bde. Canadian Field Artillery. 8th October 1918. Age 24. Husband of Caroline Agnes Ingram, of Hope Cottage, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent. IV. E. 20. MARTIN, Private, ROBERT OWEN, 25142. 3rd Bn. Grenadier Guards. 23rd August 1918. Age 20. Son of Owen and Lucy Mary Martin, of Brisley, Challock, Ashford, Kent. Native of Horley, Surrey. VI. B. 30. BULLS ROAD CEMETERY, FLERS - Somme Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 POCKNELL, Lance Corporal, FRANK ARTHUR, 16023. 12th Bn. East Surrey Regiment. Killed in action 15th September 1916. Age 29. Son of Arthur Edward and Annie Pocknell, of Herne Bay; husband of Nellie Winifred Pocknell, of 4, Eastwell Terrace, Boughton-Lees, Ashford, Kent. II. H. 12. CABARET-ROUGE BRITISH CEMETERY, SOUCHEZ - Pas de Calais Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 AUSTIN, Private, H J, 52808. 17th Bn. Royal Fusiliers. 4th May 1918. Age 24. Son of Mrs. Sarah Jane Austin, of 3, Ledcon Cottages, Great Chart, Ashford, Kent. VIII. Q. 11.
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CAGNICOURT BRITISH CEMETERY - Pas de Calais Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 DE POMEROY, Second Lieutenant, NORMAN, 11th Sqdn. Royal Flying Corps and General List. Killed in air combat while returning from a reconnaissance over Douai and Arras, 20th October 1916. Age 25. Son of Julia Charlotte de Pomeroy, of Pantile, Aldington, Ashford, Kent, and the late Edward William Norman de Pomeroy. I. A. 17. CALAIS SOUTHERN CEMETERY - Pas de Calais Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 BARNES, Sapper, JAMES WILLIAM, 189175. 1st Wagon Erecting Coy. Railway Operating Department. Royal Engineers. Died of disease 4th September 1917. Age 23. Son of James and Fanny Barnes, of 108, Cudworth Road, South Willesborough, Ashford, Kent. Plot H. Row 4. Grave 1. RING, Gunner, GEORGE ERNEST, 71249. 1st (Highland) Heavy Bty. Royal Garrison Artillery. Died of wounds 17th August 1917. Age 24. Son of George and Sabina Ring, of Jones Cottage, Bethersden, nr. Ashford, Kent. Plot H. Row 2. Grave 18. TABRETT, Lance Corporal, H J, 8515. 1st Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Died of wounds 4th May 1917. Age 28. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Tabrett, of 10, East Hill, Ashford, Kent. Plot G. Row 1. Grave 18. CAMBRAI MEMORIAL, LOUVERVAL - Nord Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 BUTCHER, Private, PERCY HAROLD, 19259. 1st Bn. Coldstream Guards. 27th November 1917. Age 19. Son of Mr. and Mrs. G. William Butcher, of Hamlees Farm, Ham Street, Ashford, Kent. Panel 2 COLLINS, Private, HARRY WYNDHAM, T/203920. 6th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 20th November 1917. Age 25. Son of Mrs. Emily Collins, of Vicarage Rd., Kennington, Ashford, Kent. Panel 3 KNOCK, Private, GEORGE, M M, 10616. 4th Bn. Worcestershire Regiment. 30th November 1917. Age 29. Son of Edwin Knock, of Detroit, Michigan, U.S .A.; husband of Winifred Mary Knock, of 36, Queen St., Ashford, Kent. Panel 6 WHITE, Private, GEORGE THOMAS, L/7918. 6th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 30th November 1917. Age 35. Husband of Rosetta Emily Flo. White, of "Banzui", Canterbury Rd., Kennington, Ashford, Kent. Panel 3 CANTIMPRE CANADIAN CEMETERY, SAILLY - Nord
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Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 ARMITAGE, Corporal, ROBERT JOHN, 438932. 75th Bn. Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regt.). 30th September 1918. Husband of Alice Charlotte Armitage, of Monks Horton, Stowting, Ashford, Kent. B. 4. CAPELLE-BEAUDIGNIES ROAD CEMETERY - Nord Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 KILBY, Lance Corporal, ALFRED JOHN, 38946. 8th Bn. King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regt.). 23rd October 1918. Age 30. Son of Henry and Mary Kilby, of Folkestone; husband of Mrs. C. Kilby, of 61, Albermarle Rd., Willesborough, Ashford, Kent. A. 5. CHOCQUES MILITARY CEMETERY - Pas de Calais Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 POST, Serjeant, REGINALD JAMES, 3532. 19th (Queen Alexandra's Own Royal) Hussars. 11th February 1916. Age 27. Son of Alfred and Fanny Post, of South Willesborough, Ashford, Kent. I. H. 96. CITE BONJEAN MILITARY CEMETERY, ARMENTIERES - Nord Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 BASSON, Serjeant, ALBERT JOHN, L/9287. 7th Bn. Royal Sussex Regiment. 27th September 1915. Age 24. Son of Mr. F. Basson, of 64, Bridge St., Wye, Ashford, Kent. IX. D. 9. BRIGNALL, Rifleman, ERNEST, 9825. "I" Coy. 1st Bn. Rifle Brigade. 19th December 1914. Age 29. Son of the late Stephen Burgess Brignall and Harriet Brignall. Born at Brookland, Ashford, Kent. IX. B. 49. COMBLES COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION - Somme Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 WARD, Serjeant, THOMAS, 22143. 141st Siege Bn. Royal Garrison Artillery. 5th December 1916. Brother of Mrs. Sarah Gould, of Court Lodge, Elmstead, Ashford, Kent. II. B. 25. CORBIE COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION - Somme 22
Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 DAW, Private, ALFRED JAMES, 2661. 8th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Killed in action 21st August 1916. Age 19. Son of Walter and Jane Daw, of Crown Inn, Stone-in-Oxney, Ashford, Kent. Plot 2. Row B. Grave 111. COUIN BRITISH CEMETERY - Pas de Calais Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 JUDGE, Private, H T, SD/5131. 11th Bn. Royal Sussex Regiment. Died of wounds 5th September 1916. Age 25. Son of the late George and Fanny Judge. Native of Ashford, Kent. IV. A. 7. DANTZIG ALLEY BRITISH CEMETERY, MAMETZ - Somme Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 LONGLEY, Corporal, B, G/30027. 7th Bn. The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regt.). 26th August 1918. Age 20. Son of Mr. and Mrs. B. Longley, of 56, Hempsted St., Ashford, Kent. VII. J. 3. DERNANCOURT COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION - Somme Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 BENTON, Private, FRANK GORRELL, 3684. 49th Bn. Australian Infantry, A.I.F. Died of wounds 7th February 1917. Age 31. (Served as BARNES), Son of Charles and Eliza Fanny Benton, of Ripple Farm, Westwell, Ashford, Kent. Served as BARNES V. A. 20. DOINGT COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION - Somme Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 RANDALL, Private, CHARLES RICHARD, 202924. 6th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 25th September 1918. Age 20. Son of William and Edna Randall, of 17, Station Rd., Ashford, Kent. I. B. 32. DOUCHY-LES-AYETTE BRITISH CEMETERY - Pas de Calais Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 HOLTUM, Private, CLARENCE, 634509. 20th Bn. London Regiment. Died of wounds 30th August 1918. Age 24. Son of George and Ellen Holtum, of 19, Christchurch Rd., South Ashford, Kent. IV. C. 2.
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DOULLENS COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION No.1 - Somme Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 TOLHURST, Corporal, WILLIAM THOMAS, 11721. No. 2 Aircraft Supply Depot. Royal Flying Corps. Killed in action 26th March 1918. Age 23. Eldest son of William George and Ellen Rose Tolhurst, of 142, Upton Park Rd., Forest Gate, London. Born at Ashford, Kent. V. A. 65. DOULLENS COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION No.2 - Somme Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 GOLDUP, Private, HENRY GEORGE, 204011. 6th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 17th May 1918. Age 33. Son of Benjamin Sutton Goldup and Jane Sophia Goldup, of Wye, nr. Ashford, Kent. I. B. 8. SAWYER, Private, ARTHUR DOUGLAS HENDERSON, 23691. 7th Bn. Royal Sussex Regiment. Died of wounds 30th April 1918. Age 19. Son of James and Sophia Sawyer, of 3, Burnett Buildings, High St., Ashford, Kent. I. A. 21. DUISANS BRITISH CEMETERY, ETRUN - Pas de Calais Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 ABBOTT, Lance Corporal, ERNEST WALTER, L/10279. 6th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Died of wounds 1st May 1917. Age 21. Son of Sarah Abbott, of 4, Mersham St., Ashford, Kent, and the late Henry Abbott. II. Q. 13. MARSHALL, Private, A E D, G/13401. 6th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 11th April 1917. Age 41. Husband of Annie Marshall, of 83, Christ Church Rd., South Ashford, Kent. III. C. 10. DUNKIRK TOWN CEMETERY - Nord Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 HOWLAND, Petty Officer Stoker, W G, 312028. H.M.S. "Botha.". Royal Navy. 21st March 1918. Age 27. Son of Walter Howland, of "Broadoak," Mersham, Ashford, Kent; husband of Flora Howland, of 18, Mill Crescent, Tonbridge, Kent. IV. B. 17. EPEHY WOOD FARM CEMETERY, EPEHY - Somme
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Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 PAINE, Private, F G, G/30516. 7th Bn. Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). Killed in action 19th September 1918. Age 19. Son of the late Edward William and Amy Maria Paine, of 4, Lower Denmark Rd., South Ashford, Kent. VI. E. 2. ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY - Pas de Calais Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 BAKER, Private, HENRY WILLIAM, G/8893. 1st Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Died of wounds 21st September 1916. Age 24. Youngest son of Thomas and Caroline Baker, of 3, Russell Villas, Beaver Rd., South Ashford, Kent. XV. D. 2A. BASSETT, Private, A T, 260093. 9th Bn. Royal Sussex Regiment. Died of wounds 7th August 1917. Age 27. Son of Mr. J. and Mrs. M. Bassett, of Brickfield Cottages, Pluckley, nr. Ashford, Kent. XXV. L. 3A. COOK, Private, GEORGE FREDRICK, T/1887. 2nd/5th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Died of fever 28th December 1916. Age 19. Son of William Walter and Annie Cook, of 5, Upper Denmark Rd., South Ashford, Kent. Native of Ashford, Kent. XX. M. 3A. HOBDAY, Trooper, W, 3371. 1st Life Guards. 19th May 1918. Age 34. Son of Valentine and Jane Hobday, of Westwell, nr. Ashford, Kent. LXVIII . B. 34. MARSH, Private, P T, G/573. 6th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 2nd August 1915. Age 37. Son of William and Sarah Marsh, of Kimberly Cottage, Brabourne, Ashford, Kent. II. A. 32A. PHILLPOTT, Rifleman, PERCY EDWARD, S/6500. 1st Bn. Rifle Brigade. Died of wounds 7th June 1917. Age 26. Son of Henry John and Eleanor Lucy Phillpott, of Ashford, Kent. XXV. G. 4A. SINDEN, Serjeant, WILLIAM FREDERICK, 3408. 2nd Bn. Rifle Brigade. Died of wounds 27th October 1916. Age 24. Son of the late William and Clara Sinden. Native of Great Chart, Ashford, Kent. VIII. D. 16A. SPICE, Sapper, G E, 562389. Anti-Aircraft Searchlight Sect. . Royal Engineers. 3rd January 1919. Age 25. Son of G. T. and N. A. Spice, of Ashford, Kent. LXXII. A. 16. SPICE, Gunner, PERCY MILLAR, 68178. 119th Heavy Bty. Royal Garrison Artillery. 11th November 1918. Age 24. Son of Mrs. M. Rabson, of 12, Lower Denmark Rd., Ashford, Kent. Native of Herne Bay. XLIX. F. 2. WILSON, Private, W, 50906. 2nd/6th Bn. Royal Warwickshire Regiment. 13th September 1919. Son of Mrs. E. Kirby, of 1, Norwood Cottages, Ashford, Kent. LXX. A. 1. FINS NEW BRITISH CEMETERY, SOREL-LE-GRAND - Somme Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 25
CROUCHER, Private, GEORGE, 14873. 3rd Regt. South African Infantry. 24th December 1917. Age 34. Brother of Mrs. Louisa Hollman, of 15, Fourth St., Malvern, Johannesburg. Native of Ashford, Kent, England. III. C. 17. LANGRIDGE, Private, W S, 25246. 1st Bn. Hampshire Regiment. 23rd February 1917. Age 36. Son of Alex and Catherine Langridge, of Ashford, Kent; husband of Lucy Emlie Langridge, of 24, Colson Rd., Winnall, Winchester. VIII. A. 23. GIVENCHY-EN-GOHELLE CANADIAN CEMETERY, SOUCHEZ - Pas de Calais Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 SAWYER, Private, A H, 724506. 38th Bn. Canadian Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regt.). 9th April 1917. Age 21. Son of Charles W. and Annie Sawyer, of 16, Linden Rd., Ashford, Kent, England. F. 17. GODEWAERSVELDE BRITISH CEMETERY - Nord Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 BINGHAM, Private, G, 25960. 11th Bn. Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). 28th September 1917. Age 30. Son of William Bingham, of Steed's Lane, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent. I. J. 9. HILLS, Lance Bombardier, S C, 92114. "D" Bty. 110th Bde. Royal Field Artillery. 21st April 1918. Age 26. Son of Henry and Charlotte Hills, of 12, Queen St., Ashford, Kent. II. AA. 14. GORRE BRITISH AND INDIAN CEMETERY - Pas de Calais Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 GUESS, Private, SYDNEY WILLIAM, 5135. "A" Coy. 1st Bn. Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). Killed in action 21st December 1916. Age 19. Son of Henry and Lucy Guess, of Robscot, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent. III. D. 16. GOUZEAUCOURT NEW BRITISH CEMETERY - Nord Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 AUSTEN, Private, FREDRICK, 27299. 15th Bn. Royal Warwickshire Regiment. 27th September 1918. Age 27. Son of Samuel and Annie Austen, of Vane Cottage, Smarden, Ashford, Kent. VIII. F. 3. WILSON, Lance Corporal, ARTHUR, H/26766. 8th (King's Royal Irish) Hussars. 30th November 1917. Age 24. Son of Frederick E. and Emily M. A. Wilson, of Bridge Cottage, Aldington, Ashford, Kent. VII. D. 4. 26
GUARDS' CEMETERY, LESBOEUFS - Somme Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 BRENCHLEY, Acting Bombardier, EDWARD JOHN, 49401. 55th Bty. 33rd Bde. Royal Field Artillery. Killed in action 10th November 1916. Age 26. Husband of Ethel Florence May Brenchley, of 29, Upper Denmark Rd., South Ashford, Kent. IX. S. 8. GUILLEMONT ROAD CEMETERY, GUILLEMONT - Somme Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 KNIGHT, Lance Corporal, A S, M M, G/9127. 8th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 4th August 1917. Age 23. Son of William Knight, of Ball Lane, Kennington, Ashford, Kent. IX. J. 5. H.A.C. CEMETERY, ECOUST-ST. MEIN - Pas de Calais Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 BROOKS, Private, WILLIAM CHARLES, 4895. 2nd Bn. Honourable Artillery Company. 31st March 1917. Age 23. Son of Mr. W. C. Brooks, of 195, New Town, Ashford, Kent. I. A. 22. HAZEBROUCK COMMUNAL CEMETERY - Nord Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 NEWICK, Private, THOMAS, M2/118997. Army Service Corps. 14th June 1916. Age 37. Second Army Aux. Mechanical Transport Coy. Son of Thomas and Mary Ann Newick; husband of Minnie Newick, of 149, Brecknock Rd., Tuffnell Park, London. Born at Willesborough, Ashford, Kent. III. G. 27. HERMIES HILL BRITISH CEMETERY - Pas de Calais Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 DENNETT, Corporal, I S, 81120. 17th Bn. Royal Fusiliers. 29th November 1917. Age 19. Son of Thomas Sutton Dennett and Charlotte Dennett, of Shakespeare House, West Hougham, Dover. Born at Kennington, Ashford, Kent. I. A. 1. HIGHLAND CEMETERY, LE CATEAU - Nord Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918
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BELLCHAMBERS, Private, W R, 50089. 1st Bn. Northamptonshire Regiment. Killed in action 23rd October 1918. Age 19. Son of William James and Susan Bellchambers, of Ashford, Kent. V. E. 10. BROOKS, Private, GEORGE HENRY, 39261. 9th Bn. Norfolk Regiment. 22nd October 1918. Age 29. Son of Thomas William and Mary Arm Brooks; husband of Ruth Brooks, of East Brabourne, Ashford, Kent. VIII. B. 4. TATTAM, Lance Corporal, H, 37801. "C" Coy. 8th Bn. Royal Berkshire Regiment. Killed in action 23rd October 1918. Age 26. Son of Mrs. W. Tattam, of Drayton Parslow, Bletchley, Bucks; husband of R. L. Tattam, of 67, New St., Ashford, Kent. XI. A. 10. HONNECHY BRITISH CEMETERY - Nord Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 BARTON, Captain, CHARLES GEOFFREY, M C, 6th Bn. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. 17th October 1918. Age 28. Son of the late Col. B. J. Barton, A.D.C., D.L., and Mrs. Barton, of Portsalon, Co. Donegal; husband of Letty Barton, of The Garth, Ashford, Kent. I. B. 59. LA FERTE-SOUS-JOUARRE MEMORIAL - Seine-et-Marne Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 GANT, Private, REGINALD, 8956. 1st Bn. Royal Scots Fusiliers. 22nd September 1914. Age 27. Son of John and Helen Gant; husband of May Alice Gant, of 210, New Town, Ashford, Kent. LE TOURET MEMORIAL - Pas de Calais Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 BROOKS, Private, ROBERT HENRY, TF/2717. 1st/5th Bn. Royal Sussex Regiment. 9th May 1915. Age 21. Son of Mr. F. J. Brooks, of 28, Canterbury Rd., South Willesborough, Ashford, Kent. Panel 20 and 21 CROUCH, Private, PERCY JOHN, L/8284. 1st Bn. Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). 24th October 1914. Age 28. Son of Frederick and Sarah Crouch, of Ashford Rd., St. Michael's, Tenterden, Kent. Panel 30 and 31 CROUCHER, Private, LEONARD, 8854. 2nd Bn. Leicestershire Regiment. 13th March 1915. Age 26. Son of Henry and Mary Ann Croucher, of 62, Bridge St., Wye, Ashford, Kent. Panel 11 DOWLE, Private, GEORGE CRISPE, 8854. "B" Coy. 1st Bn. The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. 9th May 1915. Age 29. Son of Annie E. Dowle, of 48, Church Rd., Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, and the late James Dowle. Panel 27 and 28 POST, Bombardier, IVO FRANCIS, 28320. 5th Mountain Bty. Royal Garrison Artillery. 10th March 1915. Age 25. Son of Herbert and Frances Mary Post, of 14, Hamilton Rd., South Willesborough, Ashford, Kent. Panel 1 28
LES BARAQUES MILITARY CEMETERY, SANGATTE - Pas de Calais Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 BROOKER, Sapper, VICTOR GEORGE, WR/355213. 38th Misc. Trades Coy. Royal Engineers. Died of pneumonia 15th May 1918. Age 31. Son of George and Annie Brooker, of East Grinstead; husband of Bertha Friend (formerly Brooker), of Brighton, Sussex. Born at Ashford, Kent. III. C. 3. LONGUENESSE (ST. OMER) SOUVENIR CEMETERY - Pas de Calais Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 BARLING, Lance Serjeant, FRANK ABEL, 52998. 30th Bn. The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regt.) transf. to (82230) 138th Coy. Labour Corps. 5th May 1918. Age 40. Son of Charles and Anne Barling, of Aldington, Hythe; husband of Matilda Barling, of 14, Kent Avenue, Ashford, Kent. V. A. 87. DYKES, Gunner, W H, 71250. 2nd Siege Bty. Royal Garrison Artillery. 9th February 1918. Age 25. Son of William and Elizabeth Dykes, of Stone Cottages, Headcorn, Ashford, Kent. IV. F. 52. LONGUEVAL ROAD CEMETERY - Somme Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 GOWER, Private, WILLIAM LEWIS CHARLES, 9777. 6th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 10th October 1916. Age 19. Son of Mrs. Emily Annie Gower, of 51, Herbert Rd., South Willesborough, Ashford, Kent. A. 5. LOOS MEMORIAL - Pas de Calais Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 CRAMP, Private, JOHN, G/9467. 1st Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 24th June 1917. Age 27. Son of Elizabeth Cramp, of 118, New Town, Ashford, Kent, and the late George Cramp. Panel 15 to 19 CROFT, Lance Corporal, JOHN FREDERICK MANNERS, 917. 6th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 13th October 1915. Age 20. Son of Robert Manners Croft and Augusta Croft, of Cold Blow, Woodchurch, Ashford, Kent. Panel 15 to 19 McALPINE, Lance Corporal, ARCHIBALD WILLIAM, L/8871. "A" Coy. 2nd Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 28th September 1915. Age 26. Son of Mrs. E. McAlpine, of 159, Cudworth Rd., South Willesborough, Ashford, Kent. Panel 15 to 19
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PENFOLD, Private, JOHN JAMES, L/10690. 8th Bn. Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). 26th September 1915. Age 17. Son of John James and Mary Penfold, of 2, Sydney St., South Ashford, Kent. Panel 95 to 97 ROSSITER, Private, AMBROSE, G/4282. 6th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 30th March 1916. Age 21. Son of Thomas and Ruth Rossiter, of 12, Bate's Passage, Ashford, Kent. Panel 15 to 19 SAUNDERS, Private, BERT, G/394. "C" Coy. 6th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 18th March 1916. Age 28. Son of Horace and Ada Saunders, of 7, Varne St., Eccles, Maidstone; husband of Eleanor Rose Carter (formerly Saunders), of 51, Torrington Rd., South Ashford, Kent. Enlisted in Aug., 1914. Panel 15 to 19 SMITH, Private, JOHN, G/15741. "C" Coy. 1st Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 30th March 1917. Age 19. Son of Frederick and Amy Louisa Smith, of 78, Romney Rd., Willesborough, Ashford, Kent. His father and two brothers also served. Panel 15 to 19 SWIFT, Private, BERT, L/7545. 6th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 18th March 1916. Age 30. Son of George and Clara Swift, of Nest Cottage, Snave, Ham Street, Ashford, Kent. Panel 15 to 19 TERRY, Corporal, STANLEY, G/590. 6th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 17th March 1916. Age 21. Son of James and Mary Terry, of "Halloween", Rising Rd., Ashford, Kent. Panel 15 to 19 WELLER, Private, JAMES EDWIN, T/203968. "D" Coy. 1st Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 24th June 1917. Age 19. Only son of Charles Robert and Rose Emma Weller, of Hothfield Common, Ashford, Kent; husband of the late Rose Emma Weller. Panel 15 to 19 LYNDE CHURCHYARD - Nord Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 SPENCELEY, Private, EDWARD HORACE, 6886. 7th. 7th Dragoon Guards. 27th May 1915. Age 31. Husband of Milly S. B. Spenceley, of Forge Cottages, Forge Hill, Aldington, Ashford, Kent. On North side of Church. . MAROC BRITISH CEMETERY - Pas de Calais Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 FRANKS, Private, GORHAM EDWIN, G/13291. 1st Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Killed in action 13th April 1917. Age 23. Son of Frederick and Elizabeth Franks, of Lawson Cottages, Bonnington, Ashford, Kent. I. Q. 28. MAZARGUES WAR CEMETERY, MARSEILLES - Bouches-du-Rhone Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 30
NEWNHAM, Serjeant, THOMAS OLIVER, 25946. Army Veterinary Corps. Died of pneumonia 25th December 1919. Age 34. Son of Jasper and Mary Newnham, of Ashford, Kent; husband of Louisa A. M. Newnham, of 14, Princes Crescent, Margate. III. C. 11. MEAULTE MILITARY CEMETERY - Somme Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 CRAMP, Private, CHARLES, 66738. 6th Bn. The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regt.). 23rd August 1918. Age 18. Son of Henry and Ruth Cramp, of The Street, Great Chart, Ashford, Kent. G. 17. GORHAM, Corporal, F J, 19203. 6th Bn. Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). 24th August 1918. Husband of Grace Gorham, of 19, East St., Ashford, Kent. F. 32. MERICOURT-L'ABBE COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION - Somme Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 KENNETT, Pioneer, FREDERICK THOMAS, 322018. "Z" Special Coy. Royal Engineers. 20th June 1918. Age 28. Son of Thomas and Caroline A. Kennett, of South Hill, Hastingleigh, Ashford, Kent. III. C. 9. METZ-EN-COUTURE COMMUNAL CEMETERY BRITISH EXTENSION - Pas de Calais Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 BARTON, Private, EDWIN GEORGE, 69555. 17th Bn. Royal Fusiliers. Died of wounds 26th February 1918. Age 19. Son of Edward and Julia Elizabeth Barton, of 115, New St., Ashford, Kent. II. H. 38. MILL ROAD CEMETERY, THIEPVAL - Somme Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 DAY, Private, HENRY GEORGE JAMES, G/21154. "B" Coy. 7th Bn. The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regt.). Killed in action 28th September 1916. Age 19. Son of George James and Alice Day, of 38, Apsley St., Ashford, Kent. XVI. C. 4. MONT HUON MILITARY CEMETERY, LE TREPORT - Seine-Maritime Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 ROBERTS, Private, WILLIAM FREDERICK, 240286. 1st/5th Bn. Devonshire Regiment. Died of wounds 30th September 1918. Age 23. Son of William and Elizabeth Mary Roberts, of Little Chart, nr. Ashford, Kent. VIII. H. 9A.
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MONTBREHAIN BRITISH CEMETERY - Aisne Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 WARE, Private, A, 11460. 1st Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 8th October 1917. Age 20. Son of the late Robert Ware and of Rose Ware, of The Bakery, Barrow Hill, Sellindge, Ashford, Kent. A. 17. MORY ABBEY MILITARY CEMETERY, MORY - Pas de Calais Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 OLIVER, Lieutenant, RODERIC MAGRATH, 2nd Bn. Grenadier Guards. Killed in action 27th August 1918. Age 36. Son of Roderic and Emily Mary Oliver, of Burnt Oak, Orlestone, Ashford, Kent. Born in London. Educated at Winchester and New College, Oxford. Solicitor in London. V. C. 16. PERONNE ROAD CEMETERY, MARICOURT - Somme Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 AUSTIN, Private, STEPHEN, G/7830. 6th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 27th August 1918. Age 27. Brother of Mrs. Smith, of Honey Farm, Puckley, Ashford, Kent. II. F. 15. PHILOSOPHE BRITISH CEMETERY, MAZINGARBE - Pas de Calais Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 HOPKINS, Private, S, T/203947. 1st Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 3rd June 1917. Son of Mr. J. Hopkins, of Upper Little Holt Farm, Elmstead, Ashford, Kent. I. Q. 47. WOOLLEY, Private, ALFRED JOHN, 3107. 8th Bn. The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regt.). 23rd December 1916. Age 22. Son of Frederick and Charlotte Woolley, of 23, Kent Avenue, Ashford, Kent. II. K. 11. PICQUIGNY BRITISH CEMETERY - Somme Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 HILLS, Private, BASIL JOHN, 28760. 7th Bn. Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). Died of wounds 4th April 1918. Age 19. Son of Mr. F. Hills, of 140, Newtown, Ashford, Kent. A. 11. POINT 110 OLD MILITARY CEMETERY, FRICOURT - Somme 32
Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 MERTON, Private, PERCY OLIVER, 1774. 7th Bn. Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). 25th August 1915. Age 22. Son of Henry and Emily Merton, of White Hill, Wye, Ashford, Kent. B. 10. POZIERES BRITISH CEMETERY, OVILLERS-LA BOISSELLE - Somme Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 NOYES, Private, HERBERT HAHNEMANN, 81675. 5th Bn. Canadian Infantry (Saskatchewan Regt.). 9th September 1916. Age 30. Son of the Rev. Robert J. Noyes (formerly Rector of Sevington, Ashford, Kent, England), and Mary Noyes, of Lloydminster, Saskatchewan. Native of Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland. IV. M. 20. POZIERES MEMORIAL - Somme Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 BERGERSEN, Private, HAROLD KIRBY, 49142. 7th Bn. Bedfordshire Regiment. 24th April 1918. Age 19. Son of Harold and Edith Bergersen, of The Kent Arms Hotel, Ashford, Kent. Panel 28 and 29 BROWN, Private, ALBERT REGINALD, 242641. 6th Bn. Leicestershire Regiment. 23rd March 1918. Age 25. Son of George and Anne Elizabeth Brown, of Church Rd., Kenardington, Ashford, Kent. Panel 29 and 30 SKEER, Serjeant, GEORGE, M M, 280539. 222nd Siege Bty. Royal Garrison Artillery. 21st March 1918. Age 36. Croix de Guerre (Belgium). Son of John and Mary Skeer, of Lyminge, Kent; husband of Lilian Skeer, of "Southside", Brabourne Lees, Ashford, Kent. Panel 10 SPICE, Lance Corporal, GEORGE, 76152. 2nd Bn. Tank Corps. 22nd March 1918. Husband of Ada I. Spice, of Goodwin Bungalow, Aldington, Ashford, Kent. Panel 94 STUTELY, Lance Corporal, FREDERICK, 34585. 10th Bn. Essex Regiment. 26th April 1918. Age 26. Son of Edward and Sarah Stutely, of 2, Rock Cottages, Ridgeway, Smeeth, Ashford, Kent. Panel 51 and 52 PREMONT BRITISH CEMETERY - Aisne Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 CONSTANT, Lance Corporal, J, G/9042. 1st Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Died of wounds 4th November 1918. Age 27. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Constant, of 2, Prospect Place, Ashford, Kent. II. D. 2. SANTER, Private, E, 127147. 61st Bn. Machine Gun Corps (Inf). 8th April 1918. Age 18. Son of Edward and Ellen Santer, of 8, Park Place, Beaner Rd., Ashford, Kent. IV. B. 25.
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QUARRY CEMETERY, MONTAUBAN - Somme Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 JAMESON, Second Lieutenant, ANTONY MILDMAY, 2nd Bn. Leinster Regiment. 1st September 1916. Age 28. Son of Major T. M. Jameson, of Moorstock, Sellindge, Ashford, Kent, and the late Lena Jameson. II. H. 9. REGINA TRENCH CEMETERY, GRANDCOURT - Somme Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 GORE, Lance Corporal, GEORGE, 4129. 7th Bn. Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). 23rd February 1917. Age 21. Son of John and Sarah Ann Gore, of Brook Gates, Egerton, Ashford, Kent. VII. D. 3. ROCLINCOURT MILITARY CEMETERY - Pas de Calais Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 ATKINSON, Lieutenant, C M, 14th Field Ambulance. Royal Army Medical Corps attd. 1st Bn. Norfolk Regiment. 9th August 1917. Eldest son of the late C. S. A. Atkinson, of Ashford, Kent. II. D. 11. GILES, Private, HENRY EDWARD, 325156. 18th Bn. West Yorkshire Regt. (Prince of Wales's Own). Killed in action 28th January 1918. Age 26. Son of William and Caroline Giles, of 5, Barrow Hill Place, Ashford, Kent. III. F. 24. ROYE NEW BRITISH CEMETERY - Somme Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 CHAPMAN, Private, REGINALD LESLIE, 15078. 2nd Bn. Royal Munster Fusiliers. 22nd March 1918. Age 21. Son of Thomas and Jane Chapman, of Sellindge, Ashford, Kent; husband of Kate Watson (formerly Chapman), of 202, Tonbridge Rd., Maidstone. Marchelepot Brit. Cem. Mem. 8. SAILLY-SAILLISEL BRITISH CEMETERY - Somme Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 PEARSON, Private, J, 25880. 2nd Bn. Grenadier Guards. 11th December 1916. Age 20. Son of Thomas Henry Pearson, of Kenardington Place, Ashford, Kent. IV. D. 10. SARRALBE MILITARY CEMETERY - Moselle
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Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 COLLINS, Private, E A, 8946. 7th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 31st August 1918. Age 28. Son of Mrs. Emily Collins, of Vicarage Rd., Kennington, Ashford, Kent. B. 7. SERRE ROAD CEMETERY No. 2 - Somme Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 GRAY, Private, ARCHIBALD WILLIAM, 4635. 1st/10th Bn. The King's (Liverpool Regiment) attd. 166th Coy. Machine Gun Corps (Inf). 9th August 1916. Age 21. Son of Archibald Charles and Eliza Jane Gray, of 163, Godington Rd., Ashford, Kent. XXXV. M. 1. SOISSONS MEMORIAL - Aisne Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 SIMS, Private, FREDERICK CECIL, G/97001. "C" Coy. 2nd Bn. Middlesex Regiment. 27th May 1918. Age 18. Son of Alfred and Alice Annie Sims, of 3, Queen St., Ashford, Kent. Educated at Ashford Grammar School and was afterwards articled to his father as a Surveyor. ST. AMAND BRITISH CEMETERY - Pas de Calais Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 OLIVER, Private, A J, 49903. 8th Bn. Lincolnshire Regiment. 13th April 1918. Age 19. Son of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Oliver, of 1, Forge Lane, Ashford, Kent. II. A. 4. ST. HILAIRE CEMETERY EXTENSION, FREVENT - Pas de Calais Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 ROBERTS, Private, W, 25018. 3rd Bn. Grenadier Guards. 24th August 1918. Age 20. Son of George and Mary Roberts, of 92, Canterbury Rd., South Willesborough, Ashford, Kent. K. 23. ST. POL BRITISH CEMETERY, ST. POL-SUR-TERNOISE - Pas de Calais Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 MENZIES, Private, HENRY GEORGE, 302896. H.Q. 2nd Tank Group. Tank Corps. Died of influenza 12th April 1919. Husband of Louise Menzies, of Swan Lane, Sellindge, Ashford. III. E. 15. ST. SEVER CEMETERY EXTENSION, ROUEN - Seine-Maritime
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DARRELL, Lance Corporal, GEORGE, G/2568. "C" Coy. 7th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 1st July 1916. Age 23. Son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Darrell, of 63, Bridge St., Wye, Ashford, Kent. Pier and Face 5 D DAY, Private, CHARLES, G/1769. 7th Bn. Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). 29th September 1916. Age 28. Son of Robert and Elizabeth Day, of Gains Cottage, Brabourne, Ashford, Kent. Pier and Face 11 C FASSUM, Private, ERNEST ALBERT, G/20946. 4th Bn. Middlesex Regiment. 2nd July 1916. Age 19. Son of Mrs. A. Fassum, of 6, Christ Church Rd., Ashford, Kent. Pier and Face 12 D and 13 B FLAVIN, Private, PERCY CHARLES, STK/1491. 10th Bn. Royal Fusiliers. 11th July 1916. Age 25. Son of Thomas and Catherine Flavin, of 44, Sussex Avenue, Ashford, Kent. Pier and Face 8 C 9 A and 16 A HARDING, Private, ALFRED JOHN, L/10087. 6th Bn. Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). 3rd July 1916. Age 25. Son of Alfred J. Harding, of Leacon Cottage, Great Chart; husband of Theresa M. Harding, of Little Singleton, Great Chart, Ashford, Kent. Pier and Face 11 C HOOK, Private, CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM, G/9128. 6th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 4th August 1916. Age 22. Son of William and Fanny Hook, of Hobday Cottage, Boughton Lees, Ashford, Kent. Pier and Face 5 D HYLAND, Second Lieutenant, HERBERT BRIGHT, 100th Coy. Machine Gun Corps (Inf). 19th July 1916. Age 21. Son of S. B. and Ellen Hyland, of Beacon House, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent. Pier and Face 5 C and 12 C KNIGHT, Sub-Lieutenant, ALFRED ROBERT, Hawke Bn. R.N. Div. Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. 13th November 1916. Age 27. Son of Alfred Richardson Knight, of Ashford, Kent. Pier and Face 1 A LANCASTER, Private, JOHN, G/9630. 1st Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 6th September 1916. Age 33. Son of Mr. H. Lancaster, of Rock Cottage, Aldington, Ashford, Kent. Pier and Face 5 D LOANE, Private, JOHN HENRY, G/9174. "A" Coy. 6th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 10th August 1916. Age 23. Son of William and Lucy Loane, of 28, Providence St., South Ashford, Kent. Pier and Face 5 D OTTAWAY, Private, LESLIE JOHN, G/499. 6th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 4th August 1916. Age 20. Son of George Ottaway, of 136, Godinton Rd., Ashford, Kent. Pier and Face 5 D PEARSON, Private, CHARLES HENRY, 3204. 6th Bn. Northamptonshire Regiment. 17th February 1917. Age 32. Son of George Pearson, of Week's Farm, Egerton, Ashford, Kent. Pier and Face 11 A and 11 D RUSSELL, Private, WALLACE REUBEN, G/4531. 7th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 1st July 1916. Age 27. Son of William Russell, of Southernden Cottages, Headcorn, Ashford, Kent. Pier and Face 5 D 38
STICKELLS, Private, HARRY WILLIAM, G/9125. "C" Coy. 1st Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 15th September 1916. Age 23. Son of Harry Robert and Harriet S. Stickells, of 2, May Cottages, Servington, Ashford, Kent. Pier and Face 5 D STICKELLS, Private, THOMAS GEORGE, G/8915. "C" Coy. 1st Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 15th September 1916. Age 25. Son of Harry Robert and Harriet S. Stickells, of 2, May Cottages, Servington, Ashford, Kent. Pier and Face 5 D VIDLER, Serjeant, GEORGE, 8285. 7th Bn. East Surrey Regiment. 3rd July 1916. Son of George Vidler, of 109, Russell Rd., Wimbledon, London; husband of Lily Vidler, of Malt Houses, Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent. Pier and Face 6 B and 6 C WADDELL, Rifleman, PERCY THOMAS, 7634. 1st/9th Bn. London Regt (Queen Victoria's Rifles). 25th September 1916. Age 33. Son of Harry and Jane Waddell, of 12, Park St., Ashford, Kent. Pier and Face 9 C TILLOY BRITISH CEMETERY, TILLOY-LES-MOFFLAINES - Pas de Calais Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 WEBB, Rifleman, E, 7403. 9th Bn. King's Royal Rifle Corps. 9th April 1917. Age 29. Son of Edward Webb, of Leacon Farm, Charing, Ashford, Kent. Native of Hastings, Sussex. II. G. 9. TINCOURT NEW BRITISH CEMETERY - Somme Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 ACOTT, Serjeant, F T, 3298. 19th (Queen Alexandra's Own Royal) Hussars. Died of wounds 5th March 1918. Age 27. Son of Henry and Jane Acott, of Westwell, Leacon, Charing, Ashford, Kent. V. C. 4. TREFCON BRITISH CEMETERY, CAULAINCOURT - Aisne Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 RICKETTS, Second Lieutenant, FREDERICK, 1st Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Killed in action 18th September 1918. Age 32. Husband of Ethel Alice Ricketts, of Mill Cottage, Monks Horton, Ashford, Kent. B. 61. VERMELLES BRITISH CEMETERY - Pas de Calais Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 GODDEN, Private, E W, 7126. 8th Bn. Royal Fusiliers. 24th March 1916. Age 24. Son of Alfred and Jane Godden, of 12, Mersham St., Ashford, Kent. II. N. 23. 39
VIMY MEMORIAL - Pas de Calais Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 BECK, Private, ARTHUR GEORGE, 925219. 5th Bn. Canadian Infantry (Saskatchewan Regt.). 28th April 1917. Age 24. Son of Mrs. E. Beck, of Chapel Hill, Woodchurch, Ashford, Kent; husband of Harriet M. L. Beck, of 4, Myrtle Terrace, Woodchurch, Ashford, Kent, England. HARDWICK, Private, GERALD LESLIE, 15040. Canadian Corps Cavalry Regt. 26th September 1916. Age 28. Son of the late F. S. Hardwick, M.D., and of Mrs. Emma Hardwick, of Purlands, Charing, Ashford, Kent, England. HILLS, Private, NELSON, 1063050. 54th Bn. Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regt.). 8th August 1918. Age 26. Son of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Hills, of 112, Osborne Rd., Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, England. THURSTUN, Private, HERBERT WALLACE, 675099. 1st Bn. . Canadian Infantry (Western Ontario Regt.). 3rd May 1917. Age 31. Son of Wightwick Ovenden Thurstun and Mary Jane Thurstun, of Mersham, Ashford, Kent, England. WALLACE, Sergeant, JAMES ROBERT, 551154. "A" Sqdn. Lord Strathcona's Horse. 30th March 1918. Age 39. Son of John and Elizabeth Wallace, of Westville, Pictou Co., Nova Scotia, husband of Grace Wallace, of "Fairhaven," Shadoxhurst, Ashford, Kent, England. WOODGATE, Corporal, ERNEST JOHN, McG/101. Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regt.). 15th September 1916. Age 28. Son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Woodgate, of Hurst Hill Cottage, Hathfield, Ashford, Kent, England. VIS-EN-ARTOIS MEMORIAL - Pas de Calais Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 BLASKETT, Corporal, JOHN THOMAS, G/13021. "D" Coy. 7th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 8th August 1918. Age 24. Son of Ellen Jane Blaskett, of 13, Rugby Gardens, South Ashford, Kent, and the late Edward Henry Blaskett. Panel 3 BOLTON, Private, ALBERT JOHN, T/270198. "B" Coy 10th (R. East Kent and West Kent Yeomanry) Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 18th September 1918. Age 24. Son of William R. and Ellen Bolton, of 10, Lower Denmark Rd., South Ashford, Kent. Panel 3 GOSBEE, Private, NORMAN REGINALD, 59432. 6th Bn. Northamptonshire Regiment. 29th September 1918. Age 19. Son of Albert and Edith Jane Gosbee, of Bentley House, Snargate, Brenzett, Ashford, Kent. Panel 7 HEATHFIELD, Corporal, WILLIAM CHARLES, 12578. 5th Bn. Dorsetshire Regiment. 1st October 1918. Age 21. Son of Albert Edward and Caroline Frances Heathfield, of Bedford Villa, Smeeth, Ashford, Kent. Panel 7
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HOLTUM, Rifleman, HORACE WILLIAM, 591184. 1st/18th Bn. London Regt (London Irish Rifles). 23rd August 1918. Age 43. Son of the late William and Diana Holtum, of 3, Beaver Rd., Ashford, Kent; husband of Rosa Rebecca Holtum (nee Burman), of 145, Wandsworth Rd., South Lambeth, London. Served in the South African Campaign. Panel 10 MAIN, Corporal, HENRY, M M, 240504. 5th Bn. Devonshire Regiment. 13th September 1918. Age 38. Son of Thomas and Mary Main, of Tulcenhay Cottage, Whitley Wood Lane, Reading; husband of Elizabeth A. Lambert (formerly Main), of 6, The Terrace, Little Chart, Ashford, Kent. Panel 4 NEAME, Private, BERTRAM HAROLD, 21152. 7th Bn. Royal Fusiliers. 26th August 1918. Age 21. Son of Henry Ernest Neame, of 76, Hempsted St., Ashford, Kent. Panel 3 PILE, Private, EDWIN CHARLES, 27803. 7th Bn. King's Shropshire Light Infantry. 21st August 1918. Age 19. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Pile, of 8, Churchyard, Ashford, Kent. Panel 8 POYNTER, Private, WALTER FRANK, 36502. 16th Bn. Royal Warwickshire Regiment. 27th September 1918. Age 19. Son of Fredrick Charles Poynter, of 27, Upper Denmark Rd., Ashford, Kent. Panel 3 WARLINCOURT HALTE BRITISH CEMETERY, SAULTY - Pas de Calais Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 MURRELL, Private, C, 241541. 8th Bn. Middlesex Regiment. 12th April 1917. Age 31. Son of George and Clara Murrell, of Forge Hill, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent. VIII. F. 5. PATTERSON, Lieutenant, HUGH CECIL, 38th Sqdn. Royal Flying Corps and 4th Bn. Bedfordshire Regiment. 30th April 1917. Son of Mary E. Patterson, of Spearpoint, Ashford, Kent. IX. F. 15. WARRY COPSE CEMETERY, COURCELLES-LE-COMTE - Pas de Calais Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 MUMMERY, Corporal, HARRY WILLIAM, 244518. 8th Bn. King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regt.). Killed in action 23rd August 1918. Age 30. Son of Harry and Ellen Mummery; husband of Frances Charlotte Mummery, of 37, Morgan Rd., Bromley, Kent. Born at Ashford, Kent. A. 30. WIMEREUX COMMUNAL CEMETERY - Pas de Calais Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918
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BARNES, Private, GEORGE WILLIAM, GSSR/1216. 1st Bn. Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). Died of rheumatic fever 21st May 1915. Age 36. Husband of A. M. Barnes, of I, Spring Cottages, Kennington, Ashford. Kent. I. H. 21. NEWPORT, Private, JOHN JOSIAH, G/940. 7th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 6th May 1917. Age 29. Son of John and Olive Newport, of Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent. II. J. 17. Y RAVINE CEMETERY, BEAUMONT-HAMEL - Somme Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 FERGUSON, Second Lieutenant, RODERICK MACKENZIE, 4th Bn. Gordon Highlanders. 13th November 1916. Age 21. Son of John Macrae Ferguson, I.S.O., and Mrs. Ferguson, of 4, Marine Terrace, Aberdeen. Born at Ashford, Kent. Employee of Canadian Bank of Commerce, Kingston, Ontario. A. 27.
Germany COLOGNE SOUTHERN CEMETERY - Koln(Cologne), Nordrhein-Westfal Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 CROUCHER, Private, G T, T/450656. 3rd Field Bakery Coy. Royal Army Service Corps. 10th March 1920. Age 27. Son of Edward and Annie Maria Croucher, of 1, Bond Rd., Ashford, Kent. VI. C. 17. MARSHALL, Private, HAROLD, G/96825. 21st Bn. Middlesex Regiment. Died of blood poisoning 22nd August 1918. Age 19. Son of Alfred Field Marshall, of 172, Beaver Rd., Ashford, Kent. XIV. C. 19. PLUNKETT, Gunner, ARTHUR WILLIAM, 130217. 47th Siege Bty. Royal Garrison Artillery attd. 17th Mobile Workshops, Royal Army Ordnance Corps. Died of pneumonia 10th April 1919. Age 40. Husband of Minnie 0. Plunkett, of Newland Common, Droitwich, Worcs. Native of Hastingleigh, Ashford, Kent. IX. E. 11. ROBERTS, Leading Aircraftman, ROBERT, 244301. 12th Sqdn. Royal Air Force. 4th May 1921. Age 20. Son of George and Mary Roberts, of 92, Canterbury Rd., South Willesborough, Ashford, Kent. VII. A. 19. THORNBY, Private, A F, 2512. 7th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 1st April 1917. Age 23. Son of Mr. H. G. and Mrs. P. A. Thornby, of 28, Bilting Wye, Ashford, Kent. X. F. 10. NIEDERZWEHREN CEMETERY - Kassel, Hessen Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918
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India DELHI 1914-1918 WAR MEMORIAL Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 PRICE, Driver, FRANK DOUGLAS, 51692. "X" Bty. Royal Horse Artillery. 22nd February 1918. Age 32. Son of K.S. Price, of 101, High St., Ashford, Kent, and the late James Price. KIRKEE 1914-1918 MEMORIAL Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 CAMPBELL, Private, WILLIAM VAN, T/1530. 1st/5th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 29th April 1915. Age 35. Husband of Kate Lilian Campbell, of 7, Linden Rd., Ashford, Kent. Face 3. ORPIN, Corporal, CHARLES ROBERT, 265530. 1st/1st. Kent Cyclist Bn.. 1st November 1918. Age 23. Son of Charles and Annie Louisa Orpin, of Harlackenden Farm, Woodchurch. Ashford. Kent. Face 10. TAPSFIELD, Private, CLAUDE REGINALD, 704. 5th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 1st June 1915. Age 25. Son of Frederick and Laura Tapsfield, of 2, East Hill, Ashford, Kent. Face 3.
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WARD, Private, A T, L/9357. 2nd Bn. Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) attd. 3rd Div. Signal Coy.. 6th June 1916. Age 28. Son of Mrs. Fanny Ward, of Langley Heath, Maidstone, Kent. Native of Edgington, Ashford, Kent. XXII. A. 8. BAGHDAD (NORTH GATE) WAR CEMETERY Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 BROWN, Lance Corporal, ALFRED, 9802. 2nd Bn. Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). 6th October 1916. Age 19. Son of Robert and Julia Brown, of 21, Norwood Cottages, Ashford, Kent. XXI. P. 12. DUNGATE, Private, THOMAS EDWARD, 9757. 2nd Bn. Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). 22nd March 1917. Age 26. Son of Mrs. M. A. Dungate, of Cinque Ports Square, Rye, Sussex. Born at Ashford, Kent. XXI. Y. 25. BASRA MEMORIAL Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 NICKALLS, Corporal, ALBERT DAVIES, T/240393. 5th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 21st January 1916. Age 50. Son of the late Thomas and Eliza Nickalls, of Clock House, Ashford, Kent; husband of Louisa Alice Nickalls, of Rock Cottage, Wye, Kent. Panel 6 PARRIN, Private, ALFRED HENRY, TF/2316. 1st 4th Bn. Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). 7th February 1916. Age 20. Son of Henry John and Clara Parrin, of 1, New Cottage, St. John's Lane, Ashford, Kent. Panel 29 STOAKES, Private, ARCHIBALD, T/240156. 5th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 11th January 1917. Age 21. Son of A. and Emma E. Stoakes, of Hudson Place, Woodchurch, Ashford, Kent. Panel 6 UNDERDOWN, Private, GEORGE, T/240388. 5th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 24th January 1917. Age 21. Son of Thomas James and Fanny Underdown, of Little Prambs Farm, Stone, Ashford, Kent. Panel 6 WOODCOCK, Private, NORRIS, T/1132. 5th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 7th January 1916. Age 20. Son of Richard and Edith Woodcock, of 36, Osborne Rd., Willesborough, Ashford, Kent. Panel 6 BASRA WAR CEMETERY Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 PILCHER, Driver, E, 110286. 56th Bde. Small Arms Ammunition Sect. Royal Field Artillery. 13th September 1916. Age 18. Son of Ernest and Annie E. Pilcher, of "Gladwyn," Bredhurst Rd., Rainham, Kent. Native of Ashford, Kent. VI. W. 17.
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TERRY, Private, G E, 3424. 1st/5th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 31st July 1916. Age 31. Son of Celia Terry, of Six Bells Lane, Woodchurch, Ashford, Kent, and the late Thomas Terry. VI. C. 3.
Israel BEERSHEBA WAR CEMETERY Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 BINGHAM, Private, GEORGE HENRY, G/247530. 2nd/4th Bn. The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regt.). Died of wounds 5th November 1917. Age 36. Son of George and Elizabeth Bingham, of Martin House, Shadoxhurst, Ashford. O. 66. BUTCHER, Private, G F, 202478. 2nd/4th Bn. Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). 4th November 1917. Age 22. Son of Thomas F. and Catherine Butcher, of Sankey House, Brook, Ashford, Kent. G. 29. HAYWARD, Lance Corporal, SIDNEY, 202502. 2nd/4th Bn. Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). 4th November 1917. Age 20. Son of William and Kate Hayward, of Troy Town, Brook, nr. Ashford, Kent. G. 41. SKINNER, Lance Serjeant, A E, 202537. 2nd/4th Bn. Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). 4th November 1917. Age 30. Son of Joseph and Clara Skinner, of The Street, Great Chart, Ashford, Kent. G. 25. GAZA WAR CEMETERY Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 DEUCHARS, Private, HENRY JOHN, 633832. 20th Bn. London Regiment. 6th November 1917. Age 34. Son of Henry and Mary Deuchars, of 103, Christchurch Rd., Ashford, Kent. XX. C. 14. MANKTELOW, Lance Corporal, C A, 15694. 2nd/4th Bn. Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). 8th May 1917. Age 35. Son of Frank Manktelow; husband of D. Manktelow, of 62, Gladstone Rd., South Willesborough, Ashford, Kent. Born at Marden, Kent. XXX. E. 11. JERUSALEM WAR CEMETERY Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 RUSSELL, Private, OSCAR, 203781. 2nd/4th Bn. Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). Died of pneumonia 24th April 1918. Age 20. Son of Lewis and Lydia Harriett Russell, of 10, Hardinge Rd., Ashford, Kent. W. 99.
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RAMLEH WAR CEMETERY Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 BRUNGER, Corporal, SAMUEL, 240913. 1st/5th Bn. Suffolk Regiment. 15th December 1917. Age 22. Son of Nancy Mercer Lilley (formerly Brunger) of High St., Charing, Ashford, Kent, and the late James Brunger. Native of Great Chart, Ashford. D. 19. STANFORD, Bombardier, EDWARD WILLIAM BENNETT, 82763. 202nd Heavy Bty. Royal Garrison Artillery. 24th November 1918. Age 24. Son of Edward W. T. and Emma Stanford, of Yew Tree Villas, Kennington, Ashford, Kent. DD. 10.
Malta PIETA MILITARY CEMETERY Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 MARTIN, Sapper, PERCY CHARLES, 1471. 1st/2nd (Kent) Field Coy. Royal Engineers. 8th December 1915. Age 30. Son of Henry and Margaret Martin, of 1, Providence St., Ashford, Kent. D. XII. 4. POTTRELL, Private, LIONEL, 10370. 10th Bn. Hampshire Regiment. Died of wounds 29th August 1915. Age 28. Son of William and Naomi Pottrell, of Blashford, Ringwood, Hants. A. XII. 4
Russian Federation ARCHANGEL MEMORIAL Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 PRICE, Corporal, ALEXANDER THOMAS, 192237. 8th Bn. Machine Gun Corps (Inf). 9th June 1919. Age 28. Son of A. Price, of 223, Godinton Rd., Ashford, Kent; husband of Gertrude Florence Price, of 18, Deansfield Rd., Eltham, London.
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RECHENBERG, Corporal, JULIUS, 3091. 6th Regt. South African Infantry. Died of sickness 27th August 1920. Age 47. Son of Rudolph and Ellen Rechenberg. Served in the South African Campaign. Born at Ashford, Kent, England. E. 857.
Tanzania DAR ES SALAAM (UPANGA ROAD) CEMETERY Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 TUTT, Petty Officer 1st Class, WILLIAM COURTNEY EDWARD, 155763. H.M.S. "Challenger.". Royal Navy. 13th December 1918. Age 44. (RFR/DEV/4219). Son of the late Edward and Amy Tutt, of Ashford, Kent; husband of Kate Tutt, of 49, Mawson Lane, Chiswick, London. V. C. 4.
Turkey CANTERBURY CEMETERY, ANZAC Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 NORRIS, Regimental Serjeant Major, FRANCIS HAMLEN, 7/505. Canterbury Mounted Rifles, N.Z.E.F.. Killed in action 22nd August 1915. Age 35. Son of Hubert Andrew and Sophia Norris, of "Roydon," Albert Rd., Ashford, Middx., England. Born at Bradford-on-Avon. I. B. 1. HELLES MEMORIAL Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 COLBREAY, Private, CHARLES JOHN, 10446. 1st Bn. Royal Munster Fusiliers. 21st August 1915. Age 19. Son of Mr. J. and Mrs. C. Colbreay, of Palace Cottage, Charing, Ashford, Kent. Panel 185 to 190 GANLY, Corporal, PETER, 9025. 1st Bn. Lancashire Fusiliers. 28th June 1915. Son of the late Henry and Elizabeth Ganly; husband of Mary A. E. Ganly, of Bockhanger Lodge, Kennington, Ashford, Kent. Panel 58 to 72 or 218 to 219 SHELL GREEN CEMETERY Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 SALMON, Gunner, NATHAN GEORGE, 4111. 3rd A.F.A. Bde. Australian Field Artillery. Killed in action 25th August 1915. Age 28. Son of Perridge George and Caroline Jane Salmon, of London Rd., Westerham, Kent. Native of Ashford, Kent, England. I. I. 15. TWELVE TREE COPSE CEMETERY 48
Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 BUTTON, Private, JACK HERBERT, 1649. Royal East Kent Yeomanry. 30th December 1915. Age 19. Son of George and Ellen Button, of Mill House, Westwell, Ashford, Kent. Sp. Mem. A. 58. SEAGER, Private, FRANCIS HENRY, 1736. Ashford Troop. Royal East Kent Yeomanry. 30th December 1915. Age 23. Son of Henry and Susan Maria Seager, of 67, Christchurch Rd., Ashford, Kent. Sp. Mem. C. 5.
United Kingdom ASHFORD (WILLESBOROUGH) CEMETERY - Kent Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 FOAM, Private, GEORGE LEWIS, G/6258. 1st Bn. Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). 18th August 1920. Age 28. Husband of Margaret Foam of 106 The Street, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent. Q. 697 WATSON, Warrant Officer Class I (S.S.M.), F, S2/02600. "C" Coy. (Aldershot). Royal Army Service Corps. 21st July 1919. Age 58. Son of James and Mary Ann Watson, of Aldershot; husband of Alice Watson, of 51, Gladstone Rd., South Willesborough, Ashford. Q. 804. ASHFORD CEMETERY, Kent - Kent Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 BEVAN, Private, R H, M M, 67218. 2nd Bn. London Regt (Royal Fusiliers). 15th September 1918. Age 20. Son of Hugh H. C. and J. Bevan, of The Glebe, Ashford. 3255. BUZAN, Private, HAROLD EDWARD, 307559. 1st/8th Bn. Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regt.). Died of pneumonia 24th December 1918. Age 25. Son of Edward and Kate Buzan, of 200, Beaver Rd., South Ashford. 7353. CARTER, Corporal, H, 302678. 7th Bn. Essex Regiment. Died of wounds 10th January 1919. Age 31. Son of George and Emily Carter, of Ashford. Served in Egypt. 7373. COLLINS, Air Mechanic 2nd Class, FREDERICK, 337196. Royal Air Force. 5th April 1921. Age 19. Son of Frederick and Edith Collins, of 57, Hardinge Rd., Ashford. 149. GRIFFITHS, Private, JOHN HUGHES CHARLES, 2477. 5th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 19th August 1916. Age 21. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hugh Griffiths, of 6, Whitfeld Cottages, South Ashford. Chapel 3142. HALE, Rifleman, FREDERICK JAMES, 6909383. 3rd Bn. Rifle Brigade. Accidentally killed 23rd March 1920. Age 17. Son of William Alfred and Louisa Ellen Hale, of 20, Rugby Gardens, South Ashford. 246. 49
HARLOW, Deck Hand, T E, 13100/DA. H.M.M.L. 522. Royal Naval Reserve. 8th May 1918. Age 24. Son of Thomas Edward and Anna Harlow, of 135, New St., Ashford. 2256. HEAD, Private, W A J, 859(S). Royal Marine Engineers. 14th March 1919. Age 23. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Head, of The Lees, Kennington, Ashford. 2929. JONES, Private, ALFRED, 35569. 3rd Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 8th July 1918. Age 30. Husband of Julia Moore (formerly Jones), of 47, Canterbury Rd., South Willesborough, Ashford. 7379. PINKERTON, Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class, J G, M/12900. H.M.S. Pembroke. Royal Navy formerly H.M.S. Boyne. Died of phthisis 20th August 1916. Age 31. Son of Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Pinkerton, of 146, New Town, Ashford. 7134. BARFORD ST. MARTIN CHURCH CEMETERY - Wiltshire Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 HILLS, Private, A L J, 4781. 10th Bn. London Regiment. Died of meningitis 27th June 1916. Age 31. Son of Henry and Anne Hills, of Smeeth, Ashford, Kent; husband of H. M. Hills, of 38, Lisburne Rd., Hampstead, London. BRENZETT CEMETERY - Kent Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 EDWARDS, Serjeant, PERCY, L/7640. 3rd Bn. formerly 1st Bn. The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regt.). 6th July 1916. Age 34. Son of George and Jane Edwards, of Guildford, Surrey; husband of Barbara Edwards, of The Green, Brenzett, Ashford, Kent. Served in the South African War. F. 19. BROOK (ST. MARY) CHURCHYARD - Kent Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 GOWING, Company Serjeant Major, H, 1582. Kent Fortress Coy. Royal Engineers. 3rd January 1916. Age 40. Son of Benjamin and Caroline Gowing; husband of Mary A. Gowing, of Troy House, Brook, Ashford. Born at Halesworth, Suffolk. Between West gate and West door. THORNBY, Private, ARTHUR, T/2100. 2nd/5th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 18th January 1916. Age 21. Son of John William and Jane Thornby, of Spelders Hill, Brook, Ashford. North of Church tower.
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BROOKLAND CEMETERY - Kent Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 WELLS, Private, E A, 300091. 2nd/7th Bn. The King's (Liverpool Regiment). Died of sickness 1st April 1921. Age 42. Son of Thomas and Ann Sophia Wells, of Ore, Hastings; husband of Kate Wells, of Gasson's Cottage, Brookland, Ashford. 499. BROOKWOOD MILITARY CEMETERY - Surrey Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 GARDNER, Private, LEONARD, 54151. 20th Bn. Manchester Regiment. Died of wounds 7th February 1919. Age 25. Husband of D. Gardner, of 100, Godinton Rd., Ashford, Kent. Native of Sturry, Kent. VI. E. 4A. CAMBRIDGE CITY CEMETERY - Cambridgeshire Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 STUART, Captain, JOHN LACHLAN, Mentioned in Despatches, Royal Fusiliers. Died of pneumonia 23rd October 1918. Age 48. Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Son of Alexander and Agnes Stuart; husband of Margaret Mary Julia Ellen Stuart, of "Inversnaid," Kennington, Ashford, Kent. Served in the South African Campaign with 16th Lancers. Born at Glasgow. C. 3552. CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL - Kent Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 BACK, Hired Skilled Labourer, HAROLD HERBERT, H.M. Dockyard Sheerness (H.M.S. "Princess Irene"). Killed by internal explosion of vessel off Sheerness 27th May 1915. Age 48. Son of Rabson and Eliza Back, of Ashford, Kent; husband of Adela Emily Back, of 12, Meyrick Rd., Sheerness. Served in the Lancashire Fus. from 1885 to 1894; rejoined and served in the South African Campaign. 15. CLARK, Officer's Steward 3rd Class, RICHARD, L/3635. H.M.S. "Goliath.". Royal Navy. Killed in action with Turkish destroyer in Dardanelles 13th May 1915. Son of Richard and Mary Ann Clark, of Broombourne, High Halden, Ashford, Kent. Native of Ladywell Park, Lewisham, London. 12. COLLINS, Petty Officer 1st Class, DAVID, 208619. H.M.S. "Cressy.". Royal Navy. Killed in action with submarine in North Sea 22nd September 1914. Age 31. Son of David and Charlotte Collins, of 17, Canterbury Rd., South Willesborough, Ashford, Kent. 1. COLLISON, Able Seaman, DESPER GEORGE, J/20305. H.M.S. "Hoste.". Royal Navy. Drowned through collision in North Sea 21st December 1916. Age 19. Son of George and Elizabeth Collison (nee Bashford), late of Headcorn, Kent. 16.
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COULTER, Boy 1st Class, HENRY ROBERT, J/27718. H.M.S. "Goliath.". Royal Navy. Killed in action with Turkish destroyer in Dardanelles 13th May 1915. Age 18. Son of Frederick and Frances Lucy Coulter, of "Forestmere." Kennington, Ashford, Kent. 10. DUDLEY, Able Seaman, WILLIAM JAMES, 162952. H.M. Drifter "Morning Star.". Royal Navy. Killed by mine explosion off Brindisi 8th January 1916. Age 39. Son of Ann Dudley, of 189, Boxley Rd., Maidstone, and the late F. J. Dudley. Native of Ashford, Kent. 16. GOODSALL, Leading Stoker, JOHN HENRY, Mentioned in Despatches, K/12209. H.M. Submarie "K4". Royal Navy. Drowned through collison in North Sea 31st January 1918. Age 24. Son of George Snashall Goodsall and Kate Adelaide Goodsall of 3, Peels Place, Ashford Rd., Tenterden, Kent. 29. GOODWIN, Petty Officer 1st Class, JOHN HENRY, 183350. H.M.S. "Aboukir.". Royal Navy. Killed in action with submarine in North Sea 22nd September 1914. Age 36. Son of Thomas and Jane Goodwin, of Willesborough, Ashford, Kent; husband of Clara Hills Goodwin, of 30, Moat Place, Stockwell, London. Completed twenty years' Service. Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. 1. HAWKES, Stoker 1st Class, ALBERT, K/9587. H.M.S. "Gaillardia.". Royal Navy. Killed by mine explosion in North Sea 22nd March 1918. Age 24. Son of Thomas and Caroline Mary Hawkes, of Groove Bridge, Sellindge, Ashford, Kent. 29. HEARN, Private, CHARLES JAMES, CH/8592. H.M.S. "Aboukir.". Royal Marine Light Infantry. Killed in action with submarine in North Sea 22nd September 1914. Age 36. Brother of Mrs. Clarke, of 43, Herbert Rd., South Willesborough, Ashford, Kent. 7. HOULCROFT, Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class, EDWARD, M/2924. H.M. S/M. "D5.". Royal Navy. Killed by mine explosion in North Sea 3rd November 1914. Age 26. Son of Mary Houlcroft, of Ashford, Kent; husband of Ethel A. Houlcroft, of "The Rose," Kennington, Ashford, Kent. 4. KNIGHT, Boy 1st Class, ERNEST GEORGE, J/27640. H.M.S. "Clan McNaughton.". Royal Navy. Drowned in loss of vessel in North Atlantic 3rd February 1915. Age 16. Son of Sam Knight, of I, Lewis Cottage, Kennington, Ashford, Kent. 10. KNOWLES, Able Seaman, WILLIAM ALFRED, 239360. H.M.S. "Hogue.". Royal Navy. Killed in action with submarine in North Sea 22nd September 1914. Age 22. Son of G. W. and Lydia Knowles, of 4, Preston Villas, Hythe Rd., Ashford, Kent. 2. LOCK, Sailmaker, FREDERICK JAMES, 347103. H.M.S. "Formidable.". Royal Navy. Killed in action with submarine in English Channel 1st January 1915. Age 30. Husband of Minnie Lock, of 87, New St., Ashford Kent. Native of Halling, Kent. 10. PLAYFORD, Stoker 1st Class, WILLIAM GEORGE, K/21054. H.M. S/M. "C34.". Royal Navy. Killed in action with submarine off Shetland Islands 21st July 1917. Age 24. Son of Janan Playford, of Aldington, Ashford, Kent. 24. REED, Able Seaman, ALFRED, 213434. H.M.S. "Mary Rose.". Royal Navy. Killed in action protecting convoy in North Sea 17th October 1917. Age 31. Son of Arthur and Emma Reed, of Ashford, Middx. 22.
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SEYMOUR, Stoker 1st Class, GEORGE, K/24204. H.M. S/M "K5.". Royal Navy. Drowned in accidental loss of vessel in Atlantic 20th January 1921. Age 27. Nephew of Mrs. P. Fairow, of Thornden Farm, Headcorn, Ashford, Kent. 32. SMAIL, Blacksmith's Mate, GEORGE WILLIAM, M/13306. H.M.S. "Vanguard.". Royal Navy. Killed by internal explosion of vessel at Scapa Flow . 9th July 1917. Age 22. Son of James and Mary Louisa Smail, of 139, Beaver Rd., South Ashford, Kent. 24. SWINERD, Petty Officer Stoker, HORACE MILLS, D S M, K/13331. H.M.S. "Surprise.". Royal Navy. Killed by mine explosion in North Sea 23rd December 1917. Age 27. Son of Henry and Charlotte Swinerd, of Charlton, Kent; husband of Lilian Maud Swinerd, of Swanton Cottage, Mersham, Ashford, Kent. 23. TAYLOR, Ordinary Seaman, ARTHUR WILLIAM, J/27641. H.M.S. "Natal.". Royal Navy. Killed by internal explosion of vessel in Cromarty Firth 30th December 1915. Age 18. Son of William and Alice Taylor, of Vicarage Rd., Kennington, Ashford, Kent. 10. TILTMAN, Leading Stoker, WILLIAM, K/9997. H.M.S. "Derwent.". Royal Navy. Killed by mine explosion in English Channel 2nd May 1917. Age 25. Son of William and Fanny Tiltman, of Rye, Sussex; husband of Florence M. A. Tiltman, of 103, Godinton Rd., Ashford, Kent. 23. CHELSFIELD (ST. MARTIN) ORPINGTON CHURCHYARD - Kent Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 THORPE, Engine Room Artificer 4th Class, PERCY HARRY, M/16987. H.M.S. Tyne. Royal Navy. 22nd May 1917. Age 29. Son of the late John and Emma Thorpe, of Bislington, Ashford, Kent; husband of Edith Emily Thorpe, of 2, Oak Rd., Green St. Green, Farnborough. Row 10 Grave 5 CITY OF LONDON CEMETERY - Essex Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 CROUCHER, Corporal, ALFRED, 318900. 3rd/2nd London Bde. Royal Garrison Artillery. Died of bronchitis 15th May 1917. Age 44. Son of Mr. and Mrs. George Croucher, of Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent; husband of C. Croucher, of 9, Miranda Rd., Highgate, London. Served in the South African Campaign. Enlisted voluntarily. 235. 35A. (A/C Screen Wall) . DEAL CEMETERY - Kent Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 SCHUBERT, Private, FREDERICK WILLIAM HARRY, DepoT/337. R.M. Depot (Deal), . Royal Marine Light Infantry. 18th March 1920. Age 44. Son of Julius and Harriet Schubert, of Ashford. 3. 909.
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DOVER (ST. JAMES'S) CEMETERY - Kent Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 VELVICK, Private, CHARLES EDWARD, T/4461. 4th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 7th February 1916. Age 23. Son of Charles and Mary Jane Velvick, of 3, Lees Rd., Willesborough, Ashford, Kent. M. I. 26. WELLINGS, Able Seaman, THOMAS ALFRED, 208679. H.M.S. Paragon. Royal Navy. Killed in action 19th March 1917. Age 33. Son of Thomas and Maria Wellings, of 131, Canterbury Rd., South Willesborough, Ashford, Kent. Native of Brighton. L. V. 17. DUNKIRK (CHRIST CHURCH) CHURCHYARD - Kent Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 HEAD, Gunner, ROBERT JAMES, 199951. Royal Field Artillery transf. to (645293) Labour Corps. 27th January 1921. Age 42. Son of Robert and Sarah Head, of Dunkirk, Faversham; husband of Janet Beatrice Head, of 88, Romney Rd., Willesborough, Ashford. South West of Church. FORT PITT MILITARY CEMETERY - Kent Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 BALL, Private, WILLIAM JAMES, 62794. 11th Bn. Bedfordshire Regiment. 5th November 1918. Age 47. Son of William Ball, of Ashford, Kent. 1511. GILLINGHAM (WOODLANDS) CEMETERY - Kent Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 ATKINS, Boy 1st Class, ROBERT REGINALD, J/76117. H.M.S. Pembroke. Royal Navy. 21st April 1918. Age 18. Son of Mr. R. Atkins, of Swanton Mill Villa, Mersham, Ashford. Naval. 28. 1465. GREAT CHART (ST. MARY) CHURCHYARD - Kent Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 HUGHES, Corporal, GEORGE ARTHUR, 54244. 56th Reserve Bde. Royal Field Artillery. 13th February 1920. Age 31. Son of John and Emily Hughes, of Ninn Cottages, Great Chart, Ashford, Kent. Spec. Memorial. GREENWICH CEMETERY - London 54
Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 HOLDSTOCK, Driver, EDWARD, RTS/4813. 2nd Remount Depot. Army Service Corps. 1st January 1917. Age 43. Son of William and Fanny Holdstock. Born at Ashford, Kent. 3 "C." A. 204. HANWELL CEMETERY - Middlesex Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 GAYDON, Private, JOHN FRANCIS, 030745. Depot. Royal Army Ordnance Corps. 23rd January 1919. Age 26. Son of Frederick Symons Gaydon and Emily Gaydon; husband of Janet Gaydon, of 47, Dalmeny Rd., Tufnell Park, London. Born at Ashford, Kent. Q. 3464. HELLINGLY CEMETERY - Sussex Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 PULLINGER, Able Seaman, E, 232136. H.M.S. Victory. Royal Navy. 12th October 1918. Age 30. Son of the late George Pullinger and of Mary Ann Dungate (formerly Pullinger), of Cinque Ports Square, Rye, Sussex. Born at Ashford, Kent. 886. HOLLYBROOK MEMORIAL, SOUTHAMPTON - Hampshire Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 EDINGER, Chaplain 4th Class, THE REV. FRANK HARRISON, Army Chaplains' Dept.. Drowned at sea (from H S 'Glenart Castle') 26th February 1918. Age 33. Son of the late Philip and Emily Edinger; husband of Maud Mary Edinger, of 4, Church Rd., Ashford, Kent. HYTHE (HORN STREET) BURIAL GROUND - Kent Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 DE MOUBRAY, Captain, LESLYE ST. JOHN, 5th Bn. Royal Berkshire Regiment. Died of sickness 6th September 1919. Age 24. Son of Col. Arthur Moubray and Elspeth Moubray (nee MacReson), of Smeeth Hill House, Ashford, Kent. 613. KENNINGTON (ST. MARY) CHURCHYARD - Kent Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918
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MORTON, Private, EDGAR DOUGLAS, 1891. Royal East Kent Yeomanry. 22nd February 1915. Age 19. Son of Edgar and Eleanor Jane Morton, of The Studio, Kennington, Ashford, Kent. North-East of Church. KILCHOMAN MILITARY CEMETERY, ISLE OF ISLAY - Argyllshire Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 HULSE, Chief Petty Officer, WILLIAM ARTHUR, 149859. H.M.S. "Otranto.". Royal Navy. 6th October 1918. Age 45. Son of George and Rose Ellen Hulse; husband of Nellie Hulse, of 54, Godinton Rd., Ashford, Kent. 2. 3. KINGSTON-UPON-THAMES CEMETERY - Surrey Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 HILL, Rifleman, LEWIS, 16296. Supply Coy. London Regt (London Irish Rifles). Drowned 24th May 1915. Son of William and Mary Hill, of Ashford, Kent. E. "C." 1975. KIRKCUDBRIGHT (ST. CUTHBERT) OLD CHURCHYARD - Kirkcudbrightshire Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 JONES, Private, HERBERT STANTON, G/22578. The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regt.). Drowned 10th October 1918. Age 29. Son of Edward Stanton Jones and Mary Arm Jones, of 18, Edinburgh Rd., Ashford, Kent. LEICESTER (WELFORD ROAD) CEMETERY - Leicestershire Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 KEELER, Private, E G, L/8629. 6th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 27th July 1916. Age 29. Son of Edward Keeler, of Brenzett Corner, Ashford, Kent. O1. 291. LYDD (ALL SAINTS) CHURCHYARD - Kent Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918
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BLAKE, Private, WILLIAM DENNIS, L/6226. 1st Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 8th April 1920. Age 38. Son of Henry and Jane Blake; husband of Mary Blake, of The Chequers, Challock, Ashford. Born in London. South part, close to entrance. MANCHESTER SOUTHERN CEMETERY - Lancashire Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 HEWISON, Private, GEORGE, 240437. "A" Coy. 1st/5th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Died of hydrocephalus 5th October 1917. Age 23. Son of Ernest and Clara Amelia Hewison, of 31, Christ Church Rd., Ashford, Kent. Q. 405 (Screen Wall). OSMONDWALL CEMETERY - Orkney Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 HAWKES, Stoker 1st Class, GEORGE, K/4493(CH).. H.M.S. "Cyclops II.". Royal Navy. 20th March 1915. Age 24. Son of Thomas Hawkes, of Groove Bridge, Sellindge, Ashford, Kent. C. 43. PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL - Devon Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 PARNHAM, 2nd Steward, REGINALD, 896983. H.M.S. "Otranto.". Mercantile Marine Reserve. Drowned through collision and wreck of vessel off Isle of Islay 6th October 1918. Age 36. Son of William and M. A. Parnham, of 26, Osborne Rd., Willesboro', Ashford, Kent. Native of Stroud, Kent. 31. PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL - Hampshire Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 KING, Ordinary Seaman, EDWARD HENRY, J/29670. H.M.S. "Invincible.". Royal Navy. Killed in action at Battle of Jutland 31st May 1916. Age 18. Son of Mrs. A. L. Clements (formerly King), of 34, Francis Rd., South Ashford, Kent. 14. SHADWELL, Ordinary Seaman, WILLIAM CHARLES, J/53836. H.M.S. "Paragon.". Royal Navy. Killed in action with destroyers in Straits of Dover 17th March 1917. Age 32. Son of James and Susan Shadwell, of Melksham, Wilts.; husband of Elizabeth Mary Shadwell, of 18, Station Rd., Ashford, Kent. 25. READING (CAVERSHAM) CEMETERY - Berkshire
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Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 CAFFYN, Corporal, JOSEPH MANNINGTON, 130293. 2nd/1st Essex Heavy Bty. Royal Garrison Artillery. Died of pneumonia 15th July 1918. Age 37. Son of Joseph and Sara Caffyn, of Ham St., Ashford, Kent; husband of Florence Mabel Caffyn, of "Brynteg," Clifton Park Rd., Caversham. 2. C. of E. 1051. RICHMOND CEMETERY, SURREY - Surrey Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 JENKINS, Lieutenant, ARTHUR LEWIS, Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry. Killed while flying 31st December 1917. Age 25. Son of Sir John Lewis Jenkins, K.C.S.I., I.C.S., and Lady Jenkins, of Utley Farm, Kennington, Ashford, Kent. M. 1497. RUCKINGE (ST. MARY MAGDALENE) CHURCHYARD - Kent Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 WIGHTWICK, Private, R J, G/8650. 9th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Died of phthisis 2nd May 1917. Age 19. Son of John and Annie Wightwick, Marsh Rd., Ruckinge, Ashford. WIGHTWICK, Private, WILLIAM, G/7645. 10th Bn. The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regt.). Died of pneumonia 9th November 1918. Age 26. Son of John and Annie Wightwick, of Marsh Rd., Ruckinge, Ashford. SHEERNESS (ISLE-OF-SHEPPEY) CEMETERY - Kent Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 RAY, Sapper, WILFRED EDMUND, 912. No.4 Kent Fortress Coy. Royal Engineers. Killed 23rd September 1914. Age 17. Son of William and Mary A. Ray, of 1, Coronation Villas, Maidstone Rd., Rainham, Kent. Born at Eastwell, Ashford. C. 175. SHORNCLIFFE MILITARY CEMETERY - Kent Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 TILTMAN, Sapper, A R, 265726. Railway Operating Div. Royal Engineers. 3rd April 1917. Age 19. Son of Alfred E. and Flora Daisy Tiltman, of 81, Christ Church Rd., Ashford, Kent. O. 516. SHOTLEY (ST. MARY) CHURCHYARD - Suffolk Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918
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TAYLOR, Petty Officer Stoker, ERNEST EDWIN, 295559. H.M.S. "Laertes.". Royal Navy. 28th August 1914. Age 32. Son of F. M. Cox (formerly Taylor), of Geneva, Ohio, U.S.A. and the late William Taylor. Born at Ashford, Kent. R.N. Plot. 24. ST. ALBANS CEMETERY - Hertfordshire Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 THORPE, Sapper, AUGUS EUGENE, WR/203260. Railway Operating Div. Royal Engineers. 6th November 1918. Age 27. Son of Bridger and Martha Thorpe, of 185, Denonville St., Cote St. Pauls, Montreal, Canada. Born at Willesborough, Ashford, Kent. Mil. J. 3A. THURROCK (WEST THURROCK) CEMETERY - Essex Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 LADD, Private, FRANK, G/941. 9th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Died of sickness 16th June 1915. Son of Jane Ladd, of Forge House, Boughton Lees, Ashford, Kent, and the late James Ladd. B. 2. 35. TOWER HILL MEMORIAL - London Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 JOHNSTON, Third Cook (Butcher), ROBERT DAVID, "Russian" (Liverpool). Mercantile Marine. Drowned, as a result of an attack by an enemy submarine, 14th December 1916. Age 32. Husband of Annie Smith (formerly Johnston, nee Cronin), of 17, Park Rd., Ashford, Kent. KIMBREY, Sailor, ALEXANDER ERNEST THOMAS, S.S. "Adriatic" (Hull). Mercantile Marine. Presumed drowned 31st October 1916. Age 16. Son of Annie Piercey Cluney (formerly Kimbrey, nee Bowkek), of 24, Cannon St., Newport, Mon., and the late Ernest Kimbrey. Born at Ashford, Kent. WESTWELL BURIAL GROUND - Kent Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 HORNE, Second Lieutenant, JOHN AUSTEN, 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers). 2nd November 1918. Age 25. Son of William Smart Horne and Ann Elizabeth Horne, of Nash Court, Westwell, Ashford. Far left corner. WYE (SS. GREGORY AND MARTIN) CHURCHYARD - Kent Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918
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THORNBY, Private, HENRY GEORGE, T/202745. 6th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Died of wounds 31st August 1918. Age 33. Son of H. G. and Phoebe Thornby, of 28, Bilting, Ashford, Wye; husband of Ellen Thornby, of 44, Kinglake St., Edge Hill, Liverpool. 124.
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