200511 Serjeant William Austin Hayes MM
2/5th North Staffordshire Regiment
21 March 1918, aged 24
Serjeant Hayes was the husband of Annie Hayes of 26 Church Terrace, Blythe Bridge, Stoke on Trent.
He is buried in Mory Abbey cemetery, Mory.
The 2/5th North Staffordshire Regiment was absorbed in 1/5th North Staffordshire in February 1918 to create the 5th North Staffordshire Regiment.
The latter battalion effectively ceased to exist in May 1918.
On 21 March 1918 the 5th North Staffordshires were in the British front line when the German army began its Spring Offensive.
Wednesday, 25 April 2012
Wednesday, 16 November 2011
Corporal Gordon Edward Robinson
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.
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.
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.’
Thursday, 15 April 2010
Sergeant J Seeley
30843 Sergeant J Seeley
151st Protection Corps, formerly 1 Battalion Suffolk Regiment.
Husband of Caroline C. Seeley, of Church Rd., Fordham, Colchester.
Died of Pleurisy, 19 February 1919.
Sergeant Seeley is buried at Aldham Church, Essex. He was formerly a sergeant major in the Suffolk Regiment and had served on the North West Frontier in India.
151st Protection Corps, formerly 1 Battalion Suffolk Regiment.
Husband of Caroline C. Seeley, of Church Rd., Fordham, Colchester.
Died of Pleurisy, 19 February 1919.
Sergeant Seeley is buried at Aldham Church, Essex. He was formerly a sergeant major in the Suffolk Regiment and had served on the North West Frontier in India.
Captain Herbert Haydon Wilson
Captain Herbert Haydon Wilson
Royal Horse Guards
Died 11 April 1917
Age 42
Buried at the Faubourg d’Amiens Cemetery, Arras.
Youngest son of the late Sir Samuel Wilson, of Ireildoune, Victoria, Australia, and of Lady Wilson, of 77, Marine Parade, Brighton. Served in the South African Campaign (twice Mentioned in Despatches).
Royal Horse Guards
Died 11 April 1917
Age 42
Buried at the Faubourg d’Amiens Cemetery, Arras.
Youngest son of the late Sir Samuel Wilson, of Ireildoune, Victoria, Australia, and of Lady Wilson, of 77, Marine Parade, Brighton. Served in the South African Campaign (twice Mentioned in Despatches).
Wednesday, 14 April 2010
Private GP McNamee
9029 Private GP McNamee
7th Battalion Suffolk Regiment
Died 3 July 1916
Buried at Ovillers Military Cemetery, Somme
Private McNamee is one of three casualties of the same surname whose names appear on the war memorial dedicated to the Catholic parishioners of Ipswich. The two others also served with the Suffolk Regiment.
7th Battalion Suffolk Regiment
Died 3 July 1916
Buried at Ovillers Military Cemetery, Somme
Private McNamee is one of three casualties of the same surname whose names appear on the war memorial dedicated to the Catholic parishioners of Ipswich. The two others also served with the Suffolk Regiment.
Private RD Myhill
50973 Private RD Myhill
16th Battalion the Welsh Regiment
Died 16 October 1916
Buried at Essex Farm cemetery, Ypres.
16th Battalion the Welsh Regiment had been raised in Cardiff and was known as the Cardiff City Battalion.
Private Myhill was probably a native of St Pancras, London.
16th Battalion the Welsh Regiment
Died 16 October 1916
Buried at Essex Farm cemetery, Ypres.
16th Battalion the Welsh Regiment had been raised in Cardiff and was known as the Cardiff City Battalion.
Private Myhill was probably a native of St Pancras, London.
Lance Corporal William Myhill DCM
Lance Corporal William Myhill DCM
14th Battalion Royal Welch Fusiliers
Died 18 September 1918
Age 38
Gouzeaucourt Military Cemetery
Son of Clara Myhill, of 35, Argyle Square, King's Cross, London, and the late Thomas Myhill. He was a native of St. Pancras and is commemorated on the war memorial near Argyle Square.
He was killed during the battle of Cambrai.
There is an R Myhill commemorated on the same memorial in Kings Cross, London.
14th Battalion Royal Welch Fusiliers
Died 18 September 1918
Age 38
Gouzeaucourt Military Cemetery
Son of Clara Myhill, of 35, Argyle Square, King's Cross, London, and the late Thomas Myhill. He was a native of St. Pancras and is commemorated on the war memorial near Argyle Square.
He was killed during the battle of Cambrai.
There is an R Myhill commemorated on the same memorial in Kings Cross, London.
Wednesday, 10 February 2010
Lieutenant Arthur Noel Buchanan
Lieutenant Arthur Noel Buchanan
45th Wing RAF
Died 14 October 1918
Second son of the Hon. Sir John and Lady Buchanan, of Clareinch, Claremont, Cape Town, South Africa. Also served in Mesopotamia, where he was a prisoner of war (1914-15). Born in South Africa.
Arthur Buchanan is buried in Brompton Cemetery, London.
He died of pneumonia while on leave in London.
45th Wing RAF
Died 14 October 1918
Second son of the Hon. Sir John and Lady Buchanan, of Clareinch, Claremont, Cape Town, South Africa. Also served in Mesopotamia, where he was a prisoner of war (1914-15). Born in South Africa.
Arthur Buchanan is buried in Brompton Cemetery, London.
He died of pneumonia while on leave in London.
Thursday, 21 January 2010
Second Lieutenant Alan Godsal
Second Lieutenant Alan Godsal
7th Battalion the Rifle Brigade
Killed in action 30 July 1915
Aged 21
Second Lieutenant Godsal is commemorated on the Menin Gate.
His father’s occupation was 'land owner' and he attended Oundle School, Northants. He lived at Winnersh Lodge, Berkshire.
He applied for a temporary commission in August 1914 and arrived in France on 20 May 1915.
In the early hours of 30 July Godsal’s battalion was relieved from the front line at Hooge, but within hours had been ordered back up in support of 8th Battalion The Rifle Brigade because the Germans had launched an attack with flamethrowers.
By 2pm they were moving up near Zouave Wood to launch a counter-attack. 7th Battalion’s machine guns had been loaned to the 8th Battalion the previous night, but had been lost in the fighting. Godsal (the battalion’s machine gun officer) managed to retrieve one, but apparently it only had a small amount of ammunition. He was then seen firing his pistol in the direction of the Germans. Shortly after he was killed - possibly by a shell to the face, possibly by a blast from a flamethrower.
B/2829 Private Frank King attempted to rescue Godsal’s body but was shot and killed. Private King is also commemorated on the Menin Gate.
7th Battalion the Rifle Brigade
Killed in action 30 July 1915
Aged 21
Second Lieutenant Godsal is commemorated on the Menin Gate.
His father’s occupation was 'land owner' and he attended Oundle School, Northants. He lived at Winnersh Lodge, Berkshire.
He applied for a temporary commission in August 1914 and arrived in France on 20 May 1915.
In the early hours of 30 July Godsal’s battalion was relieved from the front line at Hooge, but within hours had been ordered back up in support of 8th Battalion The Rifle Brigade because the Germans had launched an attack with flamethrowers.
By 2pm they were moving up near Zouave Wood to launch a counter-attack. 7th Battalion’s machine guns had been loaned to the 8th Battalion the previous night, but had been lost in the fighting. Godsal (the battalion’s machine gun officer) managed to retrieve one, but apparently it only had a small amount of ammunition. He was then seen firing his pistol in the direction of the Germans. Shortly after he was killed - possibly by a shell to the face, possibly by a blast from a flamethrower.
B/2829 Private Frank King attempted to rescue Godsal’s body but was shot and killed. Private King is also commemorated on the Menin Gate.
Wednesday, 20 January 2010
Private Frederick Thomas Graysmark
62588 Private Frederick Thomas Graysmark
9th Battalion Royal Fusiliers
Killed in action 3 May 1917
Age 24
The 9th Royal Fusiliers was formed at Hounslow on 21 August 1914 and attached to 36th Brigade, 12th (Eastern) Division.
It landed in France in May 1915.
The unit was engaged in the attack on Roeux on 2/3 May 1917 which is presumably when Private Graysmark was killed.
Frederick Graysmark is commemorated at Smithfield Market. CWGC lists him as the son of Mrs E Graysmark, of 42, Swaby Rd, Earlsfield; husband of Ethel L Smith (formerly Graysmark), of 42, Swaby Rd, Earlsfield, London.
9th Battalion Royal Fusiliers
Killed in action 3 May 1917
Age 24
The 9th Royal Fusiliers was formed at Hounslow on 21 August 1914 and attached to 36th Brigade, 12th (Eastern) Division.
It landed in France in May 1915.
The unit was engaged in the attack on Roeux on 2/3 May 1917 which is presumably when Private Graysmark was killed.
Frederick Graysmark is commemorated at Smithfield Market. CWGC lists him as the son of Mrs E Graysmark, of 42, Swaby Rd, Earlsfield; husband of Ethel L Smith (formerly Graysmark), of 42, Swaby Rd, Earlsfield, London.
Thursday, 24 December 2009
Private E Willetts DCM
39334 Private E Willetts DCM
9th Battalion the Welsh Regiment
Died of wounds 11 July 1916
Age 25
Son of Mrs. E. Willetts, of Church St., Kingham, Oxford.
Buried at Warloy-Baillon cemetery extension.
9th Battalion the Welsh Regiment
Died of wounds 11 July 1916
Age 25
Son of Mrs. E. Willetts, of Church St., Kingham, Oxford.
Buried at Warloy-Baillon cemetery extension.
Tuesday, 22 December 2009
Private Herbert Edward Chard
G/37633 Private Herbert Edward Chard
1st Battalion the Middlesex Regiment
Killed in action 8 August 1918
Son of Ada Chard, of 29, Prospect Rd., Child's Hill, Cricklewood, London.
Private Chard is buried at Vormezeele near Ypres. He was an employee of Hampstead Borough Council in London.
1st Battalion the Middlesex Regiment
Killed in action 8 August 1918
Son of Ada Chard, of 29, Prospect Rd., Child's Hill, Cricklewood, London.
Private Chard is buried at Vormezeele near Ypres. He was an employee of Hampstead Borough Council in London.
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