68 Corporal Gordon Edward Robinson
Royal Army Medical Corps
Attchd: 1st/11th Battalion London Regiment (Finsbury Rifles)
Died: 24 August 1915
Age: 21
Corporal Robinson is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli.
He was the son of Benjamin and Mary Ann Robinson, of 160 Chase Side, Enfield, Middlesex.
Wednesday 16 November 2011
Tuesday 26 July 2011
Sergeant Harry Reynolds
340016 Sergeant Harry Reynolds
1st Battalion, the Lincolnshire Regiment
Killed in action, 21 August 1918
Aged 45
Sergeant Harry Reynolds in buried at Queen’s Cemetery, Bucquoy.
He was born in Gainsborough, the son of William and Mildred Reynolds. He was the husband of Sarah Ann and lived at 49, Water Works Street in the town.
We was killed on the first day of the third Battle of Albert.
1st Battalion, the Lincolnshire Regiment
Killed in action, 21 August 1918
Aged 45
Sergeant Harry Reynolds in buried at Queen’s Cemetery, Bucquoy.
He was born in Gainsborough, the son of William and Mildred Reynolds. He was the husband of Sarah Ann and lived at 49, Water Works Street in the town.
We was killed on the first day of the third Battle of Albert.
Captain George Sandeman
Captain George Amelius Crawshay Sandeman
3rd Battalion Royal Hampshire Regiment (att. 1st Battalion)
Missing in action 26 April 1915
Aged 32
Commemorated on the Menin Gate, Ypres.
George Sandeman was the son of Lieutenant Colonel George G Sandeman and his wife, Amy.
He was a barrister and his name appears on the war memorial at the Temple church in London.
He also played first-class cricket for Hampshire, appearing three times for the county in 1913. In 1914 he played for the MCC and the Free Foresters - representing the former against Oxford University and the latter against both Oxford and Cambridge.
Sandeman was a left-arm slow bowler, whose average over his six first-class games was 48.40.
He was also an officer in the 3rd (TA) battalion of the Hampshire Regiment. At the time of his death, however, he was serving with the 1st Battalion. He was killed during the second battle of Ypres, near Zonebeke.
3rd Battalion Royal Hampshire Regiment (att. 1st Battalion)
Missing in action 26 April 1915
Aged 32
Commemorated on the Menin Gate, Ypres.
George Sandeman was the son of Lieutenant Colonel George G Sandeman and his wife, Amy.
He was a barrister and his name appears on the war memorial at the Temple church in London.
He also played first-class cricket for Hampshire, appearing three times for the county in 1913. In 1914 he played for the MCC and the Free Foresters - representing the former against Oxford University and the latter against both Oxford and Cambridge.
Sandeman was a left-arm slow bowler, whose average over his six first-class games was 48.40.
He was also an officer in the 3rd (TA) battalion of the Hampshire Regiment. At the time of his death, however, he was serving with the 1st Battalion. He was killed during the second battle of Ypres, near Zonebeke.
Sunday 24 July 2011
Lance Corporal Abraham Cohen
202702 Lance Corporal Abraham Cohen
2/4th Battalion Leicestershire Regiment
Died of wounds on 26 July 1918
Aged 22
Lance Corporal Cohen is buried in Willesden Jewish Cemetery.
He was the son of Benjamin and Esther Cohen, of 106 Netherwood Rd, West Kensington, London.
The 2/4th Leicesters were formed in September 1914 and were in France from 24 February 1917. They were reduced to cadre strength in May 1918.
2/4th Battalion Leicestershire Regiment
Died of wounds on 26 July 1918
Aged 22
Lance Corporal Cohen is buried in Willesden Jewish Cemetery.
He was the son of Benjamin and Esther Cohen, of 106 Netherwood Rd, West Kensington, London.
The 2/4th Leicesters were formed in September 1914 and were in France from 24 February 1917. They were reduced to cadre strength in May 1918.
Friday 22 July 2011
Lieutenant Colonel Henry Clowes
Lieutenant Colonel Henry Arthur Clowes
The Staffordshire Yeomanry
8 March 1916
Age 48
Lieutenant Colonel Clowes was married and lived at Norbury, Ashbourne, Derbyshire. He is buried at Cairo Military Cemetery.
The Staffordshire Yeomanry trained at Diss in Norfolk before heading out to Egypt in 1915. It was to remain in Egypt and Palestine until May 1918. The image shows members of the regiment at Burton-on-Trent, probably in 1915.
The unit had been occupied with patrols and guard duties but had not been in action in such at the time Lieutenant Colonel Clowes died – presumably due to an accident or disease.
Clowes was also a member of Arthur’s Club – a gentlemen’s club in St James that is no longer in existence. His name is on the war memorial in the Jermyn Street Church.
The Staffordshire Yeomanry has a museum in Stafford.
http://www.armymuseums.org.uk/museums/0000000139-Staffordshire-Yeomanry-Museum.htm
The Staffordshire Yeomanry
8 March 1916
Age 48
The Staffordshire Yeomanry trained at Diss in Norfolk before heading out to Egypt in 1915. It was to remain in Egypt and Palestine until May 1918. The image shows members of the regiment at Burton-on-Trent, probably in 1915.
The unit had been occupied with patrols and guard duties but had not been in action in such at the time Lieutenant Colonel Clowes died – presumably due to an accident or disease.
Clowes was also a member of Arthur’s Club – a gentlemen’s club in St James that is no longer in existence. His name is on the war memorial in the Jermyn Street Church.
The Staffordshire Yeomanry has a museum in Stafford.
http://www.armymuseums.org.uk/museums/0000000139-Staffordshire-Yeomanry-Museum.htm
Monday 4 July 2011
Lance Corporal Alfred Boon Dix, 11th East Lancs (Accrington Pals)
18017 Lance Corporal Alfred Boon Dix
11th Battalion East Lancashire Regiment
Killed in action 1 July 1916
Aged 39
Lance Corporal Dix was born in Nantwich and was the husband of Mrs J Dix, of 5, New Park St, Blackburn, Lancs. The couple had two children.
He is buried at Queens Cemetery, Puisieux.
Private Dix was a member of the Accrington Pals. The regiment attacked the fortified village of Serre on 1 July 1916. Of the 720 men who took part in the attack, 584 were killed, wounded or missing.
The War Diary of the Battalion states: total casualties: Officers killed 7, missing 1, wounded 13 including the Commanding Officer. Other ranks killed 86, wounded 338, missing 140.
Dix was one of those initially listed as missing. A report in the Blackburn Times of 2 May 1917 states:
‘Alfred Boon Dix, East Lancashire Regiment, who was posted as missing on July 1st, 1916, is now officially reported "presumed killed on that date". He was 38 years of age, and before enlisting was a tailor's presser, in the employ of Mr Matthews, Barnet, Clayton-street. Enlisting in January, 1916 [?], deceased was first drafted to Egypt, in December last, where after a stay of about three months he was transferred to France.’
The War Diary of the 11th East Lancs refers to some men making it to the German front line on 1 July 1916, but not being heard of again. It is possible that lance-corporal Dix was one of these.
Friday 1 July 2011
One of three brothers killed in World War I
4360 Private John Hardwick
5th Battalion Notts and Derby Regiment
Killed in action at Gommecourt on 1 July 1916
Aged 34
Son of George and Ellen Hardwick, of 61, Goodale St, Derby.
One of three brothers, all of whom were killed in World War I.
He is buried at Gommecourt Wood cemetery.
5th Battalion Notts and Derby Regiment
Killed in action at Gommecourt on 1 July 1916
Aged 34
Son of George and Ellen Hardwick, of 61, Goodale St, Derby.
One of three brothers, all of whom were killed in World War I.
He is buried at Gommecourt Wood cemetery.
The First Day of the Somme remembered
On this day in 1916 the Battle of the Somme began.
Rifleman George Murrell: 13th Battalion The Rifle Brigade, was one of those who went over the top on that morning 95 years ago.
‘There was no artillery barrage and so every sniper and machine-gunner had a marvellous target as we advanced in short rushes. I was so laden I had difficulty in keeping up and I must have made a good single target at times. But all the time I tried to keep up with my brother. Then he went down beside me and I yelled, ‘What’s the matter? Are you hit?’ And he looked up at me in an absolute fury, and shouted: ‘No! I’m picking daisies, you bloody fool!’ We had to go on. You couldn’t stop for a wounded man – even if it was your own brother.’
Rifleman George Murrell: 13th Battalion The Rifle Brigade, was one of those who went over the top on that morning 95 years ago.
‘There was no artillery barrage and so every sniper and machine-gunner had a marvellous target as we advanced in short rushes. I was so laden I had difficulty in keeping up and I must have made a good single target at times. But all the time I tried to keep up with my brother. Then he went down beside me and I yelled, ‘What’s the matter? Are you hit?’ And he looked up at me in an absolute fury, and shouted: ‘No! I’m picking daisies, you bloody fool!’ We had to go on. You couldn’t stop for a wounded man – even if it was your own brother.’
Wednesday 22 June 2011
Lance Corporal Edward Keyworth VC
Lance Corporal Edward Keyworth VC
24th County of London Bn London Regiment
Died of wounds, 19 October 1915
Buried at Abbeville Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme.
Edward Keyworth was born in Lincoln and won his VC at Givenchy on 25/26 May 1915. He initially attempted to enlist in the Lincolnshire Regiment but was turned down.
His VC citation reads:
‘For most conspicuous bravery at Givenchy on the night of 25-26th May, 1915. After the successful assault on the German position by the 24th Battalion, London Regiment, efforts were made by that unit to follow up their success by a bomb attack, during the progress of which fifty-eight men out of a total of seventy-five became casualties. During this very fierce encounter L/Cpl Keyworth stood fully exposed for two hours on the top of the enemy’s parapet, and threw about 150 bombs amongst the Germans, who were only a few yards away.’
24th County of London Bn London Regiment
Died of wounds, 19 October 1915
Buried at Abbeville Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme.
Edward Keyworth was born in Lincoln and won his VC at Givenchy on 25/26 May 1915. He initially attempted to enlist in the Lincolnshire Regiment but was turned down.
His VC citation reads:
‘For most conspicuous bravery at Givenchy on the night of 25-26th May, 1915. After the successful assault on the German position by the 24th Battalion, London Regiment, efforts were made by that unit to follow up their success by a bomb attack, during the progress of which fifty-eight men out of a total of seventy-five became casualties. During this very fierce encounter L/Cpl Keyworth stood fully exposed for two hours on the top of the enemy’s parapet, and threw about 150 bombs amongst the Germans, who were only a few yards away.’
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