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Private 6038, 1st Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Killed in action Friday 9th July 1915 in France & Flanders. Age 45. Born and enlisted Christchurch. Husband of Emma Jane Adams, of 8, Henrietta St., Congleton, Cheshire. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 35. See also Highcliffe

Private 203212, 1st/4th (Territorial Force) Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Killed in action Saturday 24th February 1917 in Mesopotamia. Born Christchurch, enlisted Bournemouth, resident Purewell. Commemorated on BASRA MEMORIAL, Iraq. Panel 21 and 63.

[Listed as Roy Alsford on SDGW] Rifleman 47623, Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own) posted to 2nd/10th Battalion, London Regiment. Killed in action Sunday 25th August 1918 in France & Flanders. Born Bournemouth, enlisted South Farnborough, resident Christchurch. Formerly 21216, Royal Flying Corps. Commemorated on VIS-EN-ARTOIS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 10.

Pioneer 46261, 86th Field Company, Royal Engineers. Died of wounds Tuesday 24th August 1915 at Gallipoli. Age 21. Born and enlisted Bournemouth. Son of Mr. F. W. and Mrs. E. B. Atkins, of 6 Clarendon Rd., Christchurch, Hants. Commemorated on HELLES MEMORIAL, Turkey. Panel 23 to 25 or 325 to 328.

[Listed as AYLE on GWGC] Private 22822, 12th Company, Machine Gun Corps (Infantry). Killed in action Wednesday 10th October 1917 in France & Flanders. Born Mayborough, Queensland, Australia, enlisted EastLeigh, hampshire. Formerly 35604, Royal Army Medical Corps. Commemorated on TYNE COT MEMORIAL, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 154 to 159 and 163A.

Acting Corporal 325159, 1st/8th Territorial Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Killed in action Thursday 25th October 1917 in France & Flanders. Age 27. Enlisted Bournemouth, resident Christchurch. Formerly 717, Hampshire Cyclist Battalion. Son of George and Eleanor Ayles; husband of Gertrude Ayles, of The Gables, Stour Rd., Christchurch, Hants. Buried in THELUS MILITARY CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Grave I. D. 2.

Petty Officer Stoker 282551, H.M.S. "Victory", Royal Navy. Died Monday 29th October 1917. Age 38. Buried near northwall of EASTNEY OR HIGHLAND ROAD CEMETERY, PORTSMOUTH, Hampshire. Grave Q. 4. 29.

Private 722800, 2nd/24th (County of London) Battalion (The Queen's), London Regiment. Killed in action Wednesday 18th September 1918 in France & Flanders. Born and resident Christchurch, enlisted Oxford Street. Formerly 5569, 9th Battalion, London Regiment. Commemorated on VIS-EN-ARTOIS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 10.

[Listed as Frederick Harry Barnes on SDGW] Gunner 122012, "D" Battery, 311th Brigade, Royal Artillery. Age 21. Killed in action 3rd June 1917 in France & Flanders. Born christchurch, enlisted Brockenhurst. Son of Harry Barnes, of 3, Portfield Rd., Christchurch. Buried in ST. QUENTIN CABARET MILITARY CEMETERY, Heuvelland, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Grave II. J. 4.

Gunner 1021047, Royal Field Artillery. Died Friday 1st October 1920. Buried in CHRISTCHURCH CEMETERY, Hampshire. Grave F. 84.

Private 4325, "B" Squadron, 3rd Dragoon Guards (Prince of Wales' Own). Killed in action Friday 6th November 1914 in France & Flanders. Age 32. Born and resident Christchurch, enlisted Ringwood. Son of William and Mary Barnes, of Christchurch, Bournemouth, Hants; husband of Jessie Edith Scott Barnes, of York House, 12A, Torrington Square, London, W.C.2. Served in the South African Campaign. Buried in LA BRIQUE MILITARY CEMETERY No.2, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Grave I. B.1.

Private 288869, 1st/1st Dorset Yeomanry (Queen's Own). Died in Egypt Thursday 17th October 1918. Born and resident Christchurch, enlisted Winchester. Buried in DAMASCUS COMMONWEALTH WAR CEMETERY, Syria. Grave B. 51.

Private 12654, 1st Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment. Died of wounds Monday 20th November 1916 in France & Flanders. Age 29. Born Christchurch, enlisted Wimborne. Son of George and Annie Barrow, of Ringwood; husband of Charlotte Nellie Barrow, of 2, Burton Rd., Christchurch. Buried in REDAN RIDGE CEMETERY No. 1, BEAUMONT-HAMEL, Somme, France. Grave B. 44.

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Acting Corporal 25156, 15th (Service) Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Age 31. Killed in action Thursday 9th August 1917 in France & Flanders. Born and enlisted Christchurch. Son of Henry and Harriet Bendell, of St. Catherine's Hill, Christchurch; husband of Ellen A. L. Bendell, of 121, Bargates, Christchurch. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 35.

Private 22772, 1st Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Killed in action Tuesday 8th August 1916 in France & Flanders. Age 29. Born Christchurch, enlisted Bournemouth. Son of Tom Frank and Helen Best, of "Glenbrook," 1, Madison Avenue, Bournemouth. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 35.

Private 356437, 2nd Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Killed in action Monday 3rd December 1917 in France & Flanders. Age 20. Born and resident Christchurch, enlisted Southampton. Son of William George and Rose Boggust, of 27, Barrack Rd. Christchurch. Commemorated on CAMBRAI MEMORIAL, LOUVERVAL, Nord, France. Panel 7.

Private 37304, 13th (Service) Battalion (Forest of Dean)(Pioneers), Gloucestershire Regiment. Died of wounds Sunday 24th March 1918 in France & Flanders. Age 30. Born Christchurch, enlisted Bournemouth. Husband of Ethel May Brewer, of 14, Stourvale Rd., Pokesdown, Bournemouth. Buried in BLARGIES COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Oise, France. Grave I. B. 6.

Private 25154, 14th (Service) Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Killed in action Wednesday 26th September 1917 in France & Flanders. Age 36. Born Bournemouth, enlisted Christchurch. Husband of Eliza Crutcher (formerly Burton), of 15, Pound Lane, Christchurch. Commemorated on TYNE COT MEMORIAL, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 88 to 90 and 162.

possibly Charles Chaney, Lance Corporal 13202, 1st Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment. Killed in action Saturday 1st July 1916 in France & Flanders. Born Lambeth, Surrey, enlisted London, resident Vauxhall, Surrey. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France.

Private 64219, 10th Battalion, Cheshire Regiment. Died Friday 11th October 1918 in France & Flanders. Age 36. Born Burnley, Lancashire, enlisted Christchurch. Son of James and Fanny Clark, of 55, Purewell, Christchurch; husband of Mabel Clark, of The Bungalow, Mudeford Lane, Christchurch. Formerly 285302, Royal Army Service Corps. Buried in NIEDERZWEHREN CEMETERY, Kassel, Hessen, Germany. Grave IV. J. 9.

possibly: George Walter Clark, Petty Officer 204117, H.M.S. "Invincible.", Royal Navy. Died Wednesday 31st May 1916. Age 32. Husband of Ida E. Clark, of 24, Adelaide St., Buckland, Portsmouth. Commemorated on PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Hampshire. Panel 11.

Rifleman 3916, 1st Battalion, Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own). Died of wounds Sunday 7th October 1917 in France & Flanders. Born, resident and enlisted Christchurch. Buried in DOZINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Grave VIII. I. 10.

Private 381259, 2nd/4th (Territorial Force) Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Killed in action Sunday 21st July 1918 in France & Flanders. Age 19. Born and enlisted Christchurch. Son of William John Kegwin Collins, and Adelaide Jane Collins, of "Braemar", 51, Fairfield, Christchurch. Buried in MARFAUX BRITISH CEMETERY, Marne, France. Grave III. E. 1.

Private 29548, 2nd Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Died of wounds Thursday 26th October 1916 in France & Flanders. Age 23. Enlisted Bournemouth, resident Christchurch. Son of Adelaide Jane Collins, of "Braemar," 51, Fairfield, Christchurch. Buried in ST. SEVER CEMETERY EXTENSION, ROUEN, Seine-Maritime, France. Grave O. I. G. 2.

Private 21395, 14th (Service) Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Killed in action Wednesday 26th September 1917 in France & Flanders. Age 28. Born and resident Christchurch, enlisted Winchester. Son of Charles Henry and Anna Corbin, of Neacroft, Bransgore, Christchurch; husband of Mabel Caroline Corbin, of 34, Purewell, Christchurch. Commemorated on TYNE COT MEMORIAL, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 88 to 90 and 162.

Private 22233, 7th Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment. Killed in action Wednesday 19th April 1916 in Mesopotamia. Born Blandford, enlisted Ringwood. Commemorated on BASRA MEMORIAL, Iraq. Panel 17.

Rifleman S/8298, 10th Battalion, Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own). Killed in action Friday 30th November 1917 in France & Flanders. Age 40. Born Ashley, enlisted and resident Christchurch. Husband of Lily M. Croucher, of 23, Purewell, Christchurch. Buried in SUNKEN ROAD CEMETERY, VILLERS-PLOUICH, Nord, France. Grave A. 19. See also Highcliffe

Private 220187, 8th Battalion, Princess Charlotte of Wales's (Royal Berkshire Regiment). Died Monday 1st July 1918 in France & Flanders. Age 38. Born and enlisted Christchurch. Son of John and Rose Cull, of 23, Purewell, Christchurch; husband of Alice Matilda Cull, of 33, Beaconsfield Rd., Christchurch. Buried in BERLIN SOUTH-WESTERN CEMETERY, Berlin, Brandenburg, Germany. Grave III. C. 1.

Private 44222, 2nd/4th Battalion, Princess Charlotte of Wales's (Royal Berkshire Regiment). Died of wounds Saturday 2nd November 1918 in France & Flanders. Born and enlisted Christchurch. Son of Mrs. C. Cuthbertson, of "Ivydean," Irish Rd., Winton, Bournemouth. Formerly 45768, Hampshire Regiment. Buried in ST. AUBERT BRITISH CEMETERY, Nord, France. Grave III. A. 35.

Lieutenant, 3rd Battalion, Diorsetshire Regiment and Royal Air Force. Killed in action Monday 4th November 1918. Age 21. Son of the late George Thomas and Lucy Sophia Dixon, of Christchurch. Buried in CROSS ROADS CEMETERY, Nord, France. Grave II. A. 1.

Private 260137, 6th Battalion, Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry. Died of wounds Saturday 20th October 1917 in France & Flanders. Formerly 203844, Hampshire Regiment. Born Winton, enlisted Brockenhurst, resident Christchurch. Buried in LIJSSENTHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Grave XXV. K. 15A.

Private 17798, 1st Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Killed in action Wednesday 12th July 1916 in France & Flanders. Born Bournemouth, enlisted Bristol, resident Pokesdown. Buried in SUCRERIE MILITARY CEMETERY, COLINCAMPS, Somme, France. Grave I. I. 52.

Lieutenant, 9th Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders. Killed in action Friday 13th October 1916 in France & Flanders. Age 28. Son of Robert and Alice May Druitt, late of "Carfax" Christchurch, Hants. Native of Christchurch. Educated at King's School, Canterbury, and The Central Technical College, Kensington, London. Buried in DERNANCOURT COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Somme, France. Grave III. G. 50.

Private 41857, 3rd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment. Killed in action Monday 27th May 1918 in France & Flanders. Born and enlisted Christchurch. Formerly 26613, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Buried in MARFAUX BRITISH CEMETERY, Marne, France. Grave IX. B. 1.

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Private 9327, 2nd Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Died Saturday 19th January 1918. Age 21. Son of Mr. and Mrs. George Farrell. Buried in CHRISTCHURCH CEMETERY, Hampshire. Grave L.C. 92.

Lance Corporal 13938, 2nd Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Killed in action Wednesday 9th August 1916 in France & Flanders. Age 27. Born and resident Christchurch, enlisted Basingstoke. Son of James and L. J. Farwell, of "Mayfield," Stanpit, Christchurch. Buried in POTIJZE BURIAL GROUND CEMETERY, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Grave T. 1.

[CWGC lists him as Hebert Henry Fennemore] Private 33387, 1st Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Killed in action Saturday 31st August 1918 in France & Flanders. Age 41. Born Silsoe, Bedfordshire, enlisted Christchurch. Son of Francis and Eliza Fennemore, of Silsoe, Ampthill, Beds; husband of May Fennemore, of IO9, Bargates, Christchurch. Buried in ETERPIGNY BRITISH CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Grave B. 15.

Private 15356, "Z" Company, 2nd Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Died in Malta Monday 12th July 1915. Age 35. Born and resident Christchurch, enlisted Brockenhurst. Son of George Henry and Ellen Ferrey, of "Mayfield," 21, Barrack Rd, Christchurch. Buried in PIETA MILITARY CEMETERY, Malta. Grave B. I. 6.

Corporal L/13088, 23rd Battalion, Royal Fusiliers. Killed in action Saturday 7th September 1918 in France & Flanders. Age 30. Born and residentn Hackney, enlisted Stratford. Husband of Elsie Luckham (formerly French), of 3, Livingstone Rd., Christchurch. Formerly TR/10/16520, 29th Training Reserve Battalion. Commemorated on VIS-EN-ARTOIS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 3.

Lieutenant, 5th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry. Died of wounds Friday 27 July 1917 in France & Flanders. Age 28. Born Christchurch. Son of William Henry and Harriet Froud, of Thorney, Southbourne, Bournemouth. Buried in ACHIET-LE-GRAND COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Pas de Calais, France. Grave I. K. 10.

[Listed as Frederick John on CWGC] Private 22107, 5th Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment. Killed in action Tuesday 26th September 1916 in France & Flanders. Age 26. Born Highcliffe, enlisted Bournemouth, resident Christchurch. Son of Walter and Emily Gatrill, of 34, Barrack Rd., Christchurch. Formerly 1713, Hampshire Regiment. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 7 B

probably: John Goldsmith, Captain, 1st Royal Marine Battalion, Royal Naval Division, Royal marine Light Infantry. Died Friday 11th May 1917. Age 34. Son of Edward and Anastasia Goldsmith; husband of Evelyn Goldsmith. Born at Hambledon, Hants. Buried in ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Grave XVII. E. 17.

Acting Corporal 33430, 8th (Service) Battalion, Devonshire Regiment. Killed in action MOnday 7th May 1917 in France & Flanders. Born and enlisted Christchurch. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 4.

Private 14543, 1st Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Killed in action Monday 23rd October 1916 in France & Flanders. Born Highcliffe, enlisted Bournemouth, resident Christchurch. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 7 C and 7 B.

Lance Corporal T/241786, 3rd/4th Battalion, Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment). Killed in action Thursday 4th October 1917 in France & Flanders. Born Wimbourne, Dorset, enlisted and resident Godalming, Surrey. Commemorated on TYNE COT MEMORIAL, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 14 to 17 and 162 to 162A.

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Captain, Cheshire Regiment. Killed in action Thursday 22nd October 1914 in France & Flanders. Age 32. Son of the late Major Irving Hartford (22nd Regt.); husband of Dorothea Ramsay Hartford. Commemorated on LE TOURET MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 13.

Chief Stoker 300428, H.M.S. "Invincible.", Royal Navy. Died Wednesday 31st May 1916. Age 40. Son of Charles Haskell, of Christchurch, and the late Sarah Haskell; husband of Julia Kate Haskell, of 6, Douglas Avenue, Christchurch, Hants. Commemorated on PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Hampshire. Panel 15.

Private 25311, 15th (Service) Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Killed in action Thursday 20th September 1917 in France & Flanders. Born Battersea, London, enlisted Bournemouth, resident Christchurch. Buried in BEDFORD HOUSE CEMETERY, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Enclosure No. 4. Grave XIV. A. 30.

Private 6504, 1st Battalion, Princess Charlotte of Wales's (Royal Berkshire Regiment). Killed in action 9th January 1915 in France & Flanders. Born and resident Christchurch, enlisted Ringwood.

probably Leading Stoker K/12939, H.M.S. "Louvain.", Royal Navy. Died Sunday 20th January 1918. Commemorated on PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Hampshire. Panel 30.

Rifleman 52556, 12th Battalion, Royal irish Rifles. Killed in action MondaY 2nd September 1918 in France & Flanders. aGE 19. Born Hampshire, enlisted Winchester, resident Christchurch. Son of Maud Alice Herbert, of 5, Portfield Rd., Christchurch, and the late Barrack Warden Herbert. Formerly 41191, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. bURIED IN WULVERGHEM-LINDENHOEK ROAD MILITARY CEMETERY, Heuvelland, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Grave II. F. 25.

Private 29662, 15th (Service) Battalion, Hamspshire Regiment. Killed in action FRiday 15th September 1916 in France & Flanders. Born Christchurch, enlisted Southampton, resident Bournemouth. Buried in BULLS ROAD CEMETERY, FLERS, Somme, France. Grave II. K. 9.

Private 33287, 1st Battalion, Princess Charlotte of Wales's (Royal Berkshire Regiment). Killed in action Thursday 3rd May 1917 in France & Flanders. Born London, enlisted and resident Christchurch. Formerly 26203, Hampshire Regiment. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 7.

Corporal 4292, 56th Company, Machine Gun Corps (Infantry). Killed in action Wednesday 5th July 1916 in France & Flanders. Age 30. Born and resident Christchurch, enlisted Bournemouth. Husband of Ellen Mary Hiscock, of "Acacia", Jumpers Rd., Christchurch. Formerly 9795, Hampshire Regiment. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 5 C and 12 C.

Private 14075 (listed as 10375 on CWGC), 10th Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Killed in action Saturday 21st August 1915 at Gallipoli. Age 19. Born and enlisted Christchurch. Son of George and Charlotte House, of "Lynwood," Jumper's Avenue, Christchurch. Commemorated on HELLES MEMORIAL, Turkey. Panel 125-134 or 223-226 228-229 & 328.

Private 70198, 2nd Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Killed in action Sunday 1st September 1918 in France & Flanders. Age 41. Born Bristol, enlisted Christchurch. Son of James and Emily Jones; husband of Amy Jones, of "The Anchorage," Stour Rd., Christchurch. Formerly 30800, Royal Berkshire Regiment. Buried in SAILLY-SAILLISEL BRITISH CEMETERY, Somme, France. Grave VII. C. 6.

either William Kendall,. Private 10507, 2nd Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Died at sea Friday 13th August 1915. Age 28. Born Ripley, Christchurch, enlisted Ringwood, resident Shirley, Hampshire. Son of Walter Kendall, of 2, Shirley, Bransgore, Christchurch. Commemorated on HELLES MEMORIAL, Turkey. Panel 125-134 or 223-226 228-229 & 328

or W Kendall, Private 203266. 1st/4th Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Died Wednesday 26th February 1919. Buried in CHRISTCHURCH CEMETERY, Hampshire. Grave C.E. 72.

probably Harry Kerley, Private 3/7329, 1st Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment. Killed in action Wednesday 5th May 1915. Born Wyke regis, enlisted Blanford, resident Sturminster Newton. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 37.

Second Lieutenant 2nd/10th Battalion, London Regiment. Killed in action Tuesday 13th March 1917 in France & Flanders. Age 19. Son of Edith Jane King, of 30, Southwood Avenue, Bournemouth, and the late Hugh John King. Native of Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex. Buried in LE FERMONT MILITARY CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Grave II. A. 3.

(Served as WALKER) Private 4730, 1st Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Died Tuesday 22nd Decmber 1914 . Age 47. Son of Charles and Charlotte Lambert, of Christchurch, Hants. Buried in ST. SEVER CEMETERY, ROUEN, Seine-Maritime, France. Grave A. 2. 21.

Private 44386, "D" Company,2nd/5th Battalion (Territorial), Gloucestershire Regiment. Killed in action Saturday 1st November 1918 in France & Flanders. Age 19. Born and enlisted Christchurch. Son of William and Sarah Lane, of 4, Stour Bank Rd., Christchurch. Formerly 68167, 4th (Reserve) Battalion, Devonshire Regiment. Buried in CROSS ROADS CEMETERY, Nord, France. Grave III. A. 16.

Private 53909, 2nd/7th Battalion, Manchester Regiment. Killed in action Thursday 21st March 1918 in France & Flanders. Born Sydling, Dorset, enlisted Winchester, Hampshire, resident Burton, Christchurch. Formerly 56813, West Yorkshire Regiment. Buried in JEANCOURT COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Aisne, France. Grave III. C. 2.

Private 10179, 10th Battaion, Hampshire Regiment. Killed in action Saturday 21st August 1915 at Gallipoli. Age 19. Born and enlisted Christchurch. Son of Charles and Elizabeth London, of 71, Stanpit, Christchurch. Commemorated on HELLES MEMORIAL, Turkey. Panel 125-134 or 223-226 228-229 & 328

Rifleman S/19501, 8th Battalion, Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own). Killed in action Thursday 3rd May 1917 in France & Flanders. Age 36. Born and resident Christchurch, enlisted Winchester. Son of the late Thomas and Jane Longman; husband of Alice E. Longman, of 26, Bargates, Christchurch. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 9.

Private 40254, "C" Company, 8th Battalion, Prince Albert's (Somerset Light Infantry). Died of wounds Thursday 29th August 1918 in France & Flanders. Age 19. Born Blastiford, enlisted Brockenhurst, resident Christchurch. Son of Richard and Minnie Louisa Luckham, of 10, Burton Rd., Christchurch. Buried in ST. SEVER CEMETERY EXTENSION, ROUEN, Seine-Maritime, France. Grave R. II. G. 10.

Lance Corporal B/203018, 7th Battalion, Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own). Killed in action Friday 15th September 1916 in France & Flanders. Age 19. Born Winton, enlisted Christchurch, residet Bournemouth. Son of John and Edith MacDonald, of 2, Richmond Hill, Bournemouth. Formerly R/17257, King's Royal Rifle Corps. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 16 B and 16 C.

Sergeant 352643, 379th Siege Battery, Hampshire (Territorial Force), Royal Garrison Artillery. Killed in actionTuesday 24th September 1918 in France & Flanders. Age 25. Born Christchurch, enlisted Southampton. Son of Sidney Herbert and Jane Marshall, of 55, Bargates, Christchurch. Buried in HERMIES HILL BRITISH CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Grave I. H. 20.

Able Seaman J/523, H.M.S. "Invincible.", Royal Navy. Died Wednesday 31st May 1916. Age 25. Son of Henry Charles and Kate Marshall, of Christchurch. Commemorated on PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Hampshire. Panel 13.

Private 7171, "B" Company, 1st Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment. Killed in action Saturday 1st July 1916 in France & Flanders. Age 26. Born Charlton, Blandford, enlisted Blandford. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. D. Martin, of Charlton Marshall; husband of Gladys L. Jackson (formerly Martin), of 8, Sopers Lane, Christchurch. Buried in SERRE ROAD CEMETERY No. 2, Somme, France. Grave XXVII. B. 5.

Private 33452, 8th (Service) Battalion, Devonshire Regiment. Killed in action Sunday 7th October 1917 in France & Flanders. Age 20. Born and enlisted Christchurch. Son of Stephen and Virtue Martin, of 22, Wick Lane, Christchurch. Commemorated on TYNE COT MEMORIALZonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 38 to 40.

Private 604, 1st Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Killed in action 19th June 1915 (CWGC states Sunday 25th April 1915) in France & Flanders. Born Hordle, Lymington, enlisted Christchurch, resident Hordle Lymington. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 8.

Leading Stoker 312123, H.M.S. "Viking.", Royal Navy. Died Saturday 29th January 1916. Buried in CHRISTCHURCH CEMETERY, Hampshire. Grave H. 89.

Private 8307, 2nd Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Killed in action Wednesday 9th August 1916 in France & Flanders. Age 26. Born and resident Christchurch, enlisted Winchester. Son of Lois Miller, of 26, Beaconsfield Rd., Christchurch, Hants, and the late Jesse Miller. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 35.

[List as John Henry Miller on SDGW & CWGC] Private 37513, 1st Battalion, Duke of Edinburgh's (Wiltshire Regiment). Killed in action Sunday 1st September 1918. Age 19. Born and resident Christchurch, enlisted WInchester. Son of Mrs. Lois Miller, of 26, Beaconsfield Rd., Christchurch, Hants, and the late Jesse Miller. Buried in BEAULENCOURT BRITISH CEMETERY, LIGNY-THILLOY, Pas de Calais, France. Grave IV. G. 18.

Private 4339. 1st/4th (Territorial Force) Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Died of wounds Saturday 27th January 1917 in Mesopotamia. Born and resident Christchurch, enlisted Bournemouth. Buried in AMARA WAR CEMETERY, Iraq. Grave XXI. J. 8.

Gunner 867, 1st/4th Hampshire Battery (Territorial Force), Royal Field Artillery. Died in Egypt Saturday 25th September 1915. Age 21. Born Christchurch, enlisted Bournemouth. Son of Emma Bickford (formerly Mitchell), of 40, Shaftesbury Rd., Poole, Dorset, and the late Edward Mitchell. Buried in MAALA CEMETERY, Yemen. Grave A. 12.

Private 203173, 1st/4th (Territorial Force) Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Kille din action Saturday 24th February 1917 in Mesopotamia. Age 24. Enlisted Bourne,outh, resident Holdenhurst, Hampshire. Son of Mrs. Ellen Moody, of 4, Douglas Avenue, Christchurch, Hants. Commemorated on BASRA MEMORIAL, Iraq. Panel 21 and 63.

[Listed as Edward Walter MOORES on SDGW] Private 24945, 14th (Service) Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Killed in action Tuesday 31st July 1917 in France & Flanders. Born Brockenhurst, enlisted Christchurch. Buried in NEW IRISH FARM CEMETERY, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Grave XIII. C. 2.

Second Lieutenant, 3rd Bn., London Regt (Royal Fusiliers). Killed in action Friday 26th October 1917 in France & Flanders. Commemorated on TYNE COT MEMORIAL, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 148.

[Spelt MORRISS on CWGC] Private 44077, 10th Battalion, King's Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry). Died of wounds Friday 26th October 1917 in France & Flanders. Born isle of Wight, enlisted Christchurch. Husband of Emily Morriss, of 25, Stourfield Rd., Pokesdown, Bournemouth. Formerly 183550, Royal Artillery. Buried in LIJSSENTHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Grave XXI. G. 4.

Able Seaman Zp/2047, Anson battalion, Royal Naval Division, Royal Navy. Died 9th November 1919. Aged 23. Son of William Moss, of Christchurch, Hants. Buried in CHISTCHURCH CEMETERY, Dorset. Section S. Grave 83.

After some research his details were added to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission web site.

[List as Gerald on SDGW & CGWC] Pioneer 33343, Base Signal Depot, Corps of Royal Engineers. Died Tuesday 19th [List as 10th on SDGW] February 1918 in East Africa. Age 19. Born and resident Christchurch, enlisted Bournemouth. Son of Alfred Edwin and Mary Jane Munday, of " Ghent Villa," Grove Rd. West, Christchurch, Hants. Buried in DURBAN (STELLAWOOD) CEMETERY, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa. Grave F. 71.

Private 45537, 2nd Battalion, Devonshire Regiment. Killed in action Wednesday 27th June 1917 in France & Flanders. Enlisted Christchurch. Buried in PERTH CEMETERY (CHINA WALL), Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Grave I. B. 10.

Private 34429. 2nd/4th Battalion, Oxfordshire and Buckinghmshire Light Infantry. Killed in action Saturday 31st August 1918 in France & Flanders. Born and enlisted Christchurch. Buried in AVAL WOOD MILITARY CEMETERY, VIEUX-BERQUIN, Nord, France. Grave III. A. 3.

Sergeant 7672, 3rd Battalion (Reserve), Hampshire Regiment. Died in England Monday 15th April 1918. Born and resident Christchurch, enlisted Winchester. Buried in CHRISTCHURCH CEMETERY, Hampshire. Grave C. 92.

[List as Joseph Robert on SDGW, CWGC and Medal card] Private 13167, 4th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment. Died at Mudros Thursday 16th December 1915. Born and resident Christchurch, enlisted Winchester. Son of Mr. W. C. Pardy, of "Montrose ", Avon Rd. West, Christchurch, Hants. Buried in PORTIANOS MILITARY CEMETERY, Lemnos, Greece. Grave III. A. 272.

Conductor 02272, 17th Company, Royal Army Ordnance Corps. Died Thursday 14th November 1918 in England. Age 52. Son of George and Jane Parkin; husband of Mary Elizabeth Parkin, of "Ravenscourt," Jumpers Avenue, Christchurch. Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DSM) and Meritorious Service Medal (MSM). Buried in CHRISTCHURCH CEMETERY, Hampshire. Grave C.H. 20.

Lance Corporal 355575, 14th (Service) Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Died of wounds Thursday 27th September 1917 in France & Flanders. Age 19. Enlisted Southampton, resident Christchurch. Youngest son of Robert J. and Mary J. Peden, of "Roslyn," Addiscombe Rd., Christchurch. Buried in LIJSSENTHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Grave XXIV. D. 3.

Private 331236, 1st/8th (Territorial Force) Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Killed in action Thursday 19th April 1917 in Palestine. Born and enlisted Christchurch. Buried in GAZA WAR CEMETERY, Israel. Grave XX. G. 5.

Private 33310, 1st Battalion, Princess Cahrlotte of Wales's (Royal Berkshire Regiment). Killed in action Thursday 3rd May 1917 in France & Flanders. Born Compton Chamberlain, enlisted Christchurch. Formerly 26299, Hampshire Regiment. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 7.

[List as Harry Umpton Poynter on SDGW & SDGW] Private 7434, 1st Battalion, Princess Charlotte of Wales's (Royal Berkshire Regiment). Killed in action Saturday 14th November 1914 in France & Flanders. Born Englefield, Surrey, enlisted Reading, resident Christchurch. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 45.

Private 5228, 2nd/5th Battalion (Territorial), Gloucestershire Regiment. Killed in action Wednesday 22nd November 1916 in France & Flanders. Age 32. Born and enlisted Christchurch. Son of William and Sarah Preston, of 13, Pound Lane, Christchurch. Buried in REGINA TRENCH CEMETERY, GRANDCOURT, Somme, France. Grave VII. C. 14.

Private 36728, 10th (Service) Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment. Died of wounds Thursday 21st December 1916 in France & Flanders. Age 24. Born Bristol, enlisted Christchurch. Son of William James and Alice Elizabeth Randall, of 77, Somerville Rd., St. Andrew's Park, Bristol. Buried in ST. SEVER CEMETERY EXTENSION, ROUEN, Seine-Maritime, France. Grave O. III. H. 1.

Private 285085, 2nd/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. Killed in action Wednesday 22nd August 1917 in France & Flanders. Age 22. Born and enlisted Christchurch, resident Boscombe. Son of Mrs. L. A. Read, of 84, Wheaton Rd., Pokesdown, Bournemouth. Formerly 203895, Hampshire Regiment. Buried in BEDFORD HOUSE CEMETERY, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Enclosure No.4 Grave XIII. D. 14.

Lance Corporal 7993, 1st Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Died of wounds Thursday 18th October 1917 in France & Flanders. Age 32. Born and resident Christchurch, enlisted Winchester. Son of Mrs. A. Sinsbury, of 3, Spicer St., Christchurch, Hants; husband of Elizabeth Charlotte Read, of 33, Livingstone Rd., Pokesdown, Bournemouth. Buried in MENDINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Grave VI. D. 9.

Lance Corporal 993, "C" Company, 37th Battalion, Australian Infantry, Australian Invasion Force. Died Friday 8th June 1917 at Messines Ridge, Northern France in France & Flanders. Age 31. Boirn Christchurch, Hampshire, enlisted Innisfail, Queensland, Australia 8th June 1917. Son of Thomas Robert and Emily Mary Scott, of Christchurch; sister Henrietta Mabel Scott, 11 Castle Street, Christchurch, Hampshire. Grocer by trade. Emigrated to Australia aged 25. Always known as Scotty. Well known as one of the Australian Sugar Company's best officers and greatly interested in the growth and success of the School of Arts at Innisfail. Buried in BETHLEEM FARM EAST CEMETERY, Mesen, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Grave A. 19. Australian War memorial Reference: AWM145 Roll of Honour cards, 1914-1918 War, Army.

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[Listed as STANFORTH on memorial] Acting Bombardier 26093, 32nd Anti-Aircraft Section, Royal Horse Artillery. Died of wounds on 13th November 1917 in Salonika, Northern Greece. Aged 34. Born Sheffield, enlisted Leeds, Yorkshire. Son of Charles and Annie Staniforth; husband of Ada Staniforth, of 19, Stourbank Rd., Christchurch, Hants. John Staniforth was also an old contemptable and recieved the 1914 star for action in France. He left a widow and infant son who later became a notable figure in Christchurch and one time Mayor. Buried in SALONIKA (LEMBET ROAD) MILITARY CEMETERY, Greece. Grave 1275.

Private 306640, 1st/7th Battalion, Hmpshire Regiment. Died Saturday 1st March 1919. Husband of Charlotte Ada Steed, of 6, Lytton Rd., Bournemouth. Buried in BOURNEMOUTH EAST CEMETERY, Hampshire. Grave T. I. 143.

Lance Corporal 55149, 215th Company, Machine Gun Corps (Infantry). Killed in action Wednesday 26th September 1917 in France & Flanders. Age 30. Born and enlisted Christchurch. Formerly 26119, Hampshire Regiment. Son of Alfred James and Christiana Jane Street, of Armadale, Christchurch, Hants.; husband of Mrs. Dorothy Redler (formerly Street), of Downs House, Bathpool, Taunton. Commemorated on TYNE COT MEMORIAL, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 154 to 159 and 163A.

probably C Stride, Private 203185, 1st/4th Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Died Wednesday 12th March 1919. Buried in BASRA WAR CEMETERY, Iraq. Buried in I. U. 15.

Private 6961, 1st Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Killed in action Friday 14th May 1915 in France & Flanders. Age 28. Born and resident Steventon, enlisted Basingstoke. Son of Richard Stroud, of Montrose, Grove Road East, Christchurch. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 35.

Rifleman 1754, 1st/8th (Territorial Force) Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Killed in action Sunday 22nd August 1915 at Gallipoli. Age 19. Enlisted Newport, Isle of Wight, resident Bucksgrove, Sussex. Youngest son of George and Charlotte Symes, of 44, Grove Rd., Chichester. Commemorated on HELLES MEMORIAL, Turkey. Panel 125-134 or 223-226 228-229 & 328

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Acting Bombardier 55496, Royal Garrison Artillery. Killed in action Sunday 26th August 1917 in France & Flanders. Age 19. Born and resident Christchurch, enlisted Bournemouth. Son of Harry and Elizabeth Trevis, of 1, Silver St., Christchurch. Buried in CANADA FARM CEMETERY, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Grave II. G. 7.

[Listed as G S W VATTER on CWGC] Petty Officer Telegraphist PO/J/6164, H.M.S. "Victory.", Royal Navy. Died Monday 17th March 1919. Buried in WIMBORNE ROAD CEMETERY, BOURNEMOUTH, Hampshire. Grave G. I. 22 N.

probably W VEY, Sergeasnt 306513, 2nd/7th Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Died Saturday 23rd February 1918 in Mesopotamia. Enlisted Bournemouth, resident Highcliffe. Buried in BAGHDAD (NORTH GATE) WAR CEMETERY, Iraq. Grave XX. K. 5.

Private 23421, 1st Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Died in England Monday 4th November 1918. Born and resident Christchurch, enlisted Bournemouth. Buried in CHRISTCHURCH CEMETERY, Hampshire. Grave H. 18.

Lieutenant (Acting Major), "B" Battery, 62nd Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Killed in action Tuesday 20th March 1917 in France & Flanders. Age 40. Son of T. and L. Walker; husband of May Walker, of Greylands, Christchurch, Hants. Served 20 years in "C" Battery, Royal Horse Artillery. Awarded the Military Cross (MC). Buried in FAUBOURG D'AMIENS CEMETERY, ARRASPas de Calais, France. Grave III. H. 30.

Sergeant 12778, 1st Battalion, Grenadier Guards. Killed in action Tuesday 20th October 1914 if France & Flanders. Age 24. Born Dum Dum, Bengal, enlisted Stratford, London. Son of William and Esther Watts, of "Zonnebeke," Fitzmaurice Rd., Christchurch. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Addenda Panel 57.

Lance Corporal 203300, 1st/4th (Territorial Force), Hampshire Regiment. Killed in action Saturday 24th February 1917 in Mesopotamia. Age 25. Born and resident Christchurch, enlisted Bournemouth. Only son of Charles and Susan White, of 7, Avon Buildings, Christchurch. Commemorated on BASRA MEMORIAL, Iraq. Panel 21 and 63.

probably Leading Seaman 236166, H.M.S. "Hampshire", Royal Navy. Died Monday 5th June 1916. Commemorated on PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Hampshire. Panel 12.

Private 23145, 1st Battalion, Hamsphire Regiment. Killed in action Thursday 4th October 1917 in France & Flanders. Born and enlisted Christchurch. Buried in CEMENT HOUSE CEMETERY, Langemark-Poelkapelle, West-V., Belgium. Grave III. D. 17.

[Listed as Harry Burden Wills on SDGW] Acting 2nd Corporal 28496, 128th Field Company, Royal Engineers. Killed in action 28th October 1918 in France & Flanders. Age 27. Born Christchurch, enlisted Bournemouth. Son of John and Mary Wills, of 4, Clarendon Rd., Christchurch. Awarded the Military Medal (M.M.). Commemorated on GIAVERA MEMORIAL, Italy.

Able Seaman J/22603, H.M.S. "Black Prince", Royal Navy. Died Wednesday 31st May 1916. Age 18. Son of William George and Sarah Winkworth, of "Melville," Jumpers Avenue, Christchurch. Commemorated on PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Hampshire. Panel 14.

Able Seaman J/2264, H.M.S. "Black Prince", Royal Navy. Died Wednesday 31st May 1916. Age 19. Son of Arthur Edward and Jane Wright, of "Maundeville," Stourvale, Barrack Rd., Christchurch. Commemorated on PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Hampshire. Panel 14.

[Listed as William Arthur Young on SDGW & CWGC] Sergeant 203303, 1st/4th (Territorial Force) Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Killed in action in Mesopotamia Saturday 24th February 1917. Born and enlisted Christchurch, resident Wingfield near Highcliffe. Commemorated on BASRA MEMORIAL, Iraq. Panel 21 and 63. See also Highcliffe

Rifleman 41167, 1st/8th London Regiment, Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own). Killed in action Monday 14th October 1918 in France & Flanders. Age 19. Born, resident and enlisted Christchurch. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Barnes, of 12, Bridge St., Christchurch. Formerly S/20420, Training Reserve Battalion. Buried in RUE-DAVID MILITARY CEMETERY, FLEURBAIX, Pas de Calais, France. Plot III. Row G. Grave 5.

BAGSHOT Arthur Frederick Guy of Coniston West View-road Stanpit Christchurch Hampshire died 11 July 1944 at Royal Victoria and West Hampshire Hospital Boscombe Hampshire Administration Winchester 18 September to Florence Ethel Bagshot widow. Effects £664 0s. 4d.

BALL Francis John Alexander of 32 Avenue-road Christchurch Hampshire died 3 June 1943 on war service Administration Winchester 24 November to Ellen Lucy Ball widow.
Effects £233 15s.

Sergeant 1896411, 297 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Died Saturday 8 July 1944. Aged 28. Born 16 July 1916. Son of Alfred and Lillian Barrett; husband of Iris Elena Morley Barrett, of Christchurch. In the 1939 Register he was single, a Police Constable, located at County Police Station, Winchester, Winchester M.B., Hampshire. Buried in NEAUFLES -ST. MARTIN CHURCHYARD, Eure, France. Collective grave.

BEALE Sidney Victor of 34 Parker-road Bournemouth died 5 March 1945 on war service Probate Winchester 29 October to George Harvey retired council employee.
Effects £171 3s. 5d.

BISHOP Reginald Clifford of 103 Bargates Christchurch Hampshire died 11 July 1944 on war service Probate Llandudno 27 February to Phyllis Emily Bishop widow. Effects £193 4s. 6d.

BONE Leslie John of 14 Gordon-road Highcliffe Hampshire died 1 December 1944 on war service Administration Winchester 8 February to Emily Alice Bone widow.
Effects £481 15s. 9d.

BRIGHT—GLASGOW—On September 11th, at The Priory. Christchurch, Hants, Henry George, Hants Constabulary. eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Bright, of Fratton, to Constance May. youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Glasgow, of Christchurch, late Southsea.

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BROWN.—In loving memory of our dear son, Roy, who died while on active service in India, Dec. 19. 1943, 1530549 R. Brown, R.A.F.V.R.
Our family chain is broken,
For the golden clasp is gone,
But while love and life shall last,
Sweet memories linger on.
—From mum and dad.

BROWN.—In loving memory of our dear brother, Roy, who died on active service in India, Dec. 19, 1943, 1530549 R. Brown, R.A.F.V.R. In our home he is fondly remembered,
To us he is dearer than gold;
'Tis the memory of a dearest brother, Whose absence will never grow old.
—From Iris and Desmond.

BROWN.—Fondest remembrance of our dear brother, Roy, who died onactive service in India, Dec. 19, 1943, 1530549 R. Brown, R.A.F.V.R. Having achieved his noble purpose, And performed his duty here, Leaving behind the hearts that loved him,
And a name for ever dear.
—From Bessie, Wilf, and baby Roy.

BRYANT Stephen Gilbert of 11 Freda-road Christchurch Hampshire died 14 April 1945 on war service Administration Winchester 13 April to Muriel Grace Bryant widow.
Effects £300 15s. 5d.

DYSON—February 6, Lieut. Marcus Langley Dyson, 1st East Yorks- Regt., aged 25, after a long illness, patiently borne, dearly loved and only son of Mr. and Mrs Taylor Dyson, The Little Lodge, 68, River Way, Christchurch, Hants (late of Almondbury Grammar School).

Mr. Taylor Dyson's Gift

In Memory of
Soldier Son

MR. TAYLOR DYSON, former headmaster of Almondbury Grammar School, last night presented a chairman's insignia of office to the Almondbury branch of the British Legion.

Mr. Dyson, who now lives at Christchurch, Hants, presented a gold and enamel replica of the British Legion badge on a blue silk cord, to the branch in memory of his son, Lt. Marcus L. Dyson, who died as a result of illness contracted while on active service overseas. Lt. Dyson was an officer in the East Yorkshire Regiment.

Making the presentation Mr. Dyson said that he had had many proud memories of his son and his son's love for Almondbury. When he and his wife were considering some form of memorial for their son they felt that it was best to identify it with something which was alive and figured in the life of the village, and for that reason they immediately thought of the Almondbury branch of the British Legion.

Receiving the gift the President, Dr. H. Maffin, said, they were proud to perpetuate the memory of "an honourable and grand lad." He then invested the chairman of the branch, Mr. W. Foster, with his new insignia of office.

In responding Mr. Foster said that every chairman of the branch would feel more than ordinary pride in wearing the token of his office.

A vote of thanks was accorded to Mr. Dyson on the Motion of Dr. Maffin, seconded by Mr. L. L. Schofield. Mr. Schofield said that Dr. Maffin and Mr. Taylor Dyson had between them a unique record of service in the life of the village, Dr. Maffin for fifty-five years a doctor in the village and Mr. Dyson, as headmaster of Almondbury Grammer School for thirty-three years.

DYSON Marcus Langley of The Little Lodge 38 River-way Christchurch Hampshire died 6 February 1946 at The Military Hospital Dumfries Administration London 12 November to Taylor Dyson retired headmaster. Effects £756 5s. 2d.

An Englishman, Robin Aylmer Elliott. aged 23, was sentenced to one month's rigorous imprisonment in Singapore for having broken into the Mercantile Bank of India with intent to commit theft.

Elliott, formerly an assistant accountant at the bank, said he entered it to fetch some of his belongings not returned to him when he was dismissed.

When Elliott was arrested, two pairs of rubber gloves, two pairs of rubber-soled shoes and a flash-lamp were found on him. The police reported finding a list of burglar's tools in his room.—B.U.P.

GARRETT—WILKINSON.—On June 5th, 1935, at St. Mary's Church, Hampton, Middlesex, by the Rev. R. T. Brode, C.F., Peter J. N. Garrett, son of Captain. R. B. Garrett, C.B.E., R.N., and the late Mrs. Garrett, of Greyshaw, Ellesmere-road, Weybridge, Surrey, to "Biddy," youngest daughter of H. J, Wilkinson, Esq., of Lavender Cottage. 28, Gloucester-road, Hampton, Middlesex.

Mr. Peter John Newson Garrett, a former well-known resident of Oatlands Park, died from injuries received in a motor accident at Highcliffe, Hants, on Wednesday last week. Mr. Garrett, who was the son of Capt. P. B. Garrett, was a captain in the Home Guard at Highcliffe. When he lived in the Oatlands district Mr. Garrett was for some time hon. secretary of the Walton Poppy Day, and was also a member of the Weybridge Male Voice Choir and a special constable. He leaves a widow and three young children. The funeral took place at Highcliffe on Saturday.

CAPTAIN Peter John Newson Garrett, second in command of the Avonmouth Company of the Home Guard and well-known in Highcliffe, is stated to have been killed instantly when his car came in collision with a lorry at Bransgore on Wednesday in last week.

Major F. M. Fish, Commander of the same Home Guard Company, who lives at Walkford, and formerly resided at Lymington, was a passenger in the car, and received head injuries and concussion.

Mr. P. B. Ingoldby (County Coroner) opened the inquest on Capt. Garrett at Christchurch on Friday and adjourned it until May 29, so that evidence could be given by Major Fish.

In addition to his widow, Captain Garrett leaves three children, the eldest being six years of age.

When the inquest was opened, Mrs. Louisa Nora Margaret Garrett, of Seaway Avenue, Friars Cliff, Mudeford, the widow, said that her husband was 49 years of age and of independent means. He held the rank of captain in the Home Guard, having left the Army about a year ago owing to leg trouble, after serving in the ranks when called up at the outbreak of war, prior to which he had volunteered for service.

He was an experienced motorist, belonging to several motor clubs, and had frequently driven at Brooklands.

On Wednesday morning he left home in his car to go to Home Guard headquarters, and it had been his intention to go on to a Home Guard meeting at Ringwood later in the day.

Lorry Driver's Evidence

A lorry driver named William John Thomas Seymour, of Parsonage Barn Lane, Ringwood, told the Coroner that about a quarter to 1 on Wednesday he was driving a lorry along the Ripley Road, towards the Ringwood Road, near North Ripley, at a speed of 8 to 10 m.p.h.

At the junction with the Kingwood Road he pulled up and sounded his horn, as his view was obstructed by trees on his left. Hearing no other horn sounded he began to drive into the Ringwood Road and turned to the left towards Ringwood.

Witness said he then saw a car coming from the direction at Kingwood at a fast speed, well over the crown of the road on his (witness's) near side, about 200 yards away.

Witness pulled his lorry into its near-side, but the car continued on the same course and he (witness) again sounded his horn, shouted to the driver and swerved further to his left on to the grass verge to avoid a head-on collision.

The car had stopped about 4 feet at the rear of the lorry, and witness went at once to render what aid he could to the driver and passenger.

Answering the Coroner, witness said the car was travelling at a fast speed for that type at road. He considered the corner was a dangerous one.

Had he pulled his lorry up before going on the grass there would have been a head-on collision. He did all he could do to avoid an accident.

When he got to the car the driver appeared to be dead and the passenger was badly injured.

Replying to Mr. P. D. Stuart (who appeared for him), witness said that at the time of the accident there was plenty of room for the car to have gone by his lorry on the off-side.

In answer to Police-Inspector W. P. Thomas, he said when collision occurred, the near front wheel of the lorry was two feet on the grass verge, and at the moment of impact the lorry was just moving.

When he came out of the side road be had kept well in to his near-side, and as he came round the near wheel was never more than 18 inches to two feet from the verge.

His lorry was seven feet wide, said witness, in answer to the inspector and the Coroner said the road was 17 feet wide.

Lieutenant George Smith, R.A.M.C. said he was called to the scene of the accident, and saw Captain Garrett on the grass verge.

He was dead, and, in the opinion 0f witness, his death was instantaneous—being caused by a fractured skull and injury to the brain.

The Coroner intimated that the passenger had received head injuries ant concussion, and was unfit to give evidence, so the inquest would be adourned in order that he could attend.

Lieutenant Smith said it would be some time before Major Fish was fit to attend, and the Coroner adjourned the inquest until May 29th.

The Funeral

Captain Garrett was given a military funeral by the Home Guard, of whom about 70 attended parading under Captain Gibbons. The coffin, draped with the Union Jack. and bearing the deceased's forage cap and belt was drawn by 20 Home Guards of the Highcliffe company from Humphreys Bridge, where they assembled to meet it, up Shelley Hill to Highcliffe Church, and 6 sergeants of the Avonmouth Company acted as pall bearers. There was a Guard of Honour which formed into two lines at the entrance to the church where the cortege was received by the Rev. H. C. Knocker, who is temporarily in charge of the parish pending the appointment of the new Vicar.

The Guard of Honour also lined the graveside and the body was lowered into its resting place by the six pall bearers. Nearly a dozen officers attended, each of whom filed past the grave and saluted their former colleague. and the other ranks present also afterwards filed past.

In addition to the family mourners others present included Mrs. and Miss Fish, Brig.-General J. G. Browne, C.M.G. D.S.O. and Colonel F. Adams, D.S.O. (the last named representing the British Legion).

The New Forest Battalion of the Home Guard was represented by Major Scott and the New Milton Platoon by Sergt. Rooke, and Volunteers R. H. Sears and Padfield. The many beautiful floral tributes included wreaths from the Home Guard, including one from the deceased's own company and another from the New Milton platoon.

GOULD Charles Robert of Wellisford House Links-road Winchester died 4 April 1944 on war service Administration (limited) Gloucester 1 December to Mary Gould widow.
Effects £228 5s. 3d.

GREENHALGH William Proctor of Sunnyhill Highland-avenue Highcliffe near Christchurch Hampshire died 23 December 1945 on war service Administration Winchester 7 September to Geraldine Honor Greenhalgh widow. Effects £515 7s. 8d.

THE wedding was solemnised at Christchurch Priory on Saturday between Mr. William Proctor Greenhalgh, F.B.O.A., son of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Greenhalgh, of "The Ferns," Christchurch Road, Barton-on-Sea, and Geraldine Honor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Newby-Stubbs, of "Sunny Hill," Highland Avenue, Highcliffe.

The service was conducted by the Vicar of Christchurch, the Rev. Canon Gay, R.D., and the hymns, "Thine for Ever, God of Love," and "Now thank we all our God," were sung, and the organist played the Bridal March from "Lohengrin,' also Mendelssohn's Wedding March.

The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in a dress of ivory slipper satin, with a three-yard train. Her tulle veil, four yards long, was trimmed with orange blossom, and held in position by a coronet of orange blossom, and she carried a sheaf of lilies. Her crystal and silver cross and chain was a gift from her brother.

Her two bridesmaids, the Misses Lola Platt and Doris Harker (friends) wore orchid moire silk taffeta dresses, tulle veils with accessories to match. They carried shower bouquets of pink roses and lilies of the valley.

Mr. Eric M. Kerr, friend of the bridegroom, carried out, the duties of best man.

The bride and bridegroom are members of the New Forest Players Operatic and Dramatic Society, from whom they received a coffee table. The bridegroom was manager of Messrs. Bateman's, opticians, at Lymington, for several years, and was hon. treasurer of the Lymington Rovers Football Club.

A reception was held in the home of the bride's parents. The honeymoon is being spent in the Lake District. The bride travelled in a dusky pink silk two-piece, with accessories to tone.

The bride and bridegroom were the recipients of over a hundred presents.

Captain George Bibby Hartford, R.N.. of Snakemoor House. Botley, Hants, has died suddenly of heart failure on active service. Captain Hartford was awarded a bar to his D.S.O. last May for "leadership, endurance, and devotion to duty."

After proposing a vote of thanks to the artists who had entertained servicemen at an establishment on the South Coast. Capt. George Bibby Hartford, D.S.O., R.N., collapsed and died in his chair in full view of the audience. He was 58.

He had been in hospital for several weeks and returned to his duties a few weeks ago. He lived at Snakemoor House, Durley.

He was an extremely popular officer, his amiable disposition gaining him many solid friendships, and in the words of a friend who was sitting by his side at the time of the tragic occurrence. “He died with the cheers of the ship’s company ringing in his ears.”

The son of Dr. Henry W. Hartford, of Christchurch, he was born In Hampshire In 1883, and had retained his interest and connexion with the county throughout his life. He was educated at Eastman’s Royal Naval Academy at Northwood Park, near Winchester, and as a cadet joined the Britannia at Dartmouth. In 1902 he became a sub-lieutenant and at the close of that year entered the R.N. College at Greenwich.

The day before he received his second stripe he found himself, at the aged of 21, in command of the torpedo boat No. 74, and thus had the honour of commanding one of H.M. ships in full commission for one whole day as a sub-lieutenant, an experience which does not fall to the lot of every naval officer, and for him the command of a ship when still only 21 years old was a thrilling experience.

Captain Hartford won the D.S.O. in the Great War for sinking the last enemy submarine destroyed before the Armistice, and was awarded a bar to the decoration last May for “leadership, endurance, and devotion to duty.”

A the outbreak of the Great War he commanded H.M.S. Electra in the Nore Defence Flotilla, but soon removed to H.M.S. Acorn In which, from November, 1914, to July, 1917, he was on destroyer patrol work at Scapa Flow. During this time he rescued 300 officers and men belonging to H.M.S. King Edward VII when she was sunk by a mine off the Orkneys.

He went to live at Duriey on his retirement in 1922 and there wrote his reminiscences under the title of “Commander R.N.”

For many years Capt. Hartford had been well known in public life of the county, and his services on the Droxford Rural Council were much valued. At one time he was Vice-President of the East Hants Conservative Association. Capt. Hertford was a staunch Churchman, and served for a time as a churchwarden of the Holy Cross, Durley.

He was particularly interested in the Royal Hampshire County Hospital, and was in 1936 elected as a Governor. He took a kindly Interest In the village where he had made his home, and gave his fullest support to most of the parochial institutions. He was Chairmen of the Durley Cricket Club, and Vice-Chairman of the Durley Parish Council.

Captain Hartford was at one time Vice-President of the East Hants Conservative Association. He was twice married, his first wife being Miss Alice Wells. There were two children of the marriage? one son and one daughter. His first wife died in 1920, and he afterwards married Evelyn Isobel, widow of Mr. Charles H. Ross, who survives him.

HAYWARD Hugh John Stewart of 44 Fairmile-road Christchurch Hampshire died 17 August 1944 on war service Administration Winchester 3 May to Marjorie Grace Kaye Hayward widow.
Effects £1088 1s. 7d.

MACFARLANE Olive Lees of Lymington-road Highcliffe Christchurch Hampshire spinster died 13 February 1942 Administration Llandudno 3 September to James William Macfarlane draper and outfitter. Effects £298 0s. 8d.

Mr. and Mrs. James W. Macfarlane, of Lymington-road, Highcliffe, have received the very sad news of the death of their only child, Miss Olive Lees Macfarlane, S.R.N., S.C.M., by enemy action off Singapore on her 27th birthday, 14th February last.

Miss Macfarlane attended the Bournemouth School for Girls, where she matriculated, until the age of 18 when she went to the Middlesex Hospital, London, to train as a nurse, atterwards gaining further experienre at the Royal Maternity Hospital, Glasgow.

Her aim was to work abroad, to work for something wider and bigger than service at home could provide, and she studied hard with this object, gaining a certificate in tropical diseases.

On 11th December, 1939, Miss Mactarlane went out to Malaya as a sister at Bangsar Hospital, Kuala Lampur and as she had done at school and during her hospital training, quickly gained the love and appreciation of everyone she became associated with. She became engaged whilst in Malaya and was to have been married in December next.

She spent two happy years in her work at Kuala Lampur and a recent letter from the matron of the hospital spoke of her splendid character and of the thoroughness in her work.

Miss Macfarlane was at one time rconnected with St. Mark’s Church, Highcliffe, and was the leader of a Brownie Pack.

Mr. and Mrs, Macfarlane came to Highcliffe in 1927, and they will receive the sincerest sympathy in their very deep loss.

MACINTYRE Michael Robert of Enniscrone Solent-road Highcliffe-on-Sea Hampshire died 12 November 1940 on war service Administration Llandudno 24 February to Mary Jane Macintyre widow. Effects £209.

The death of Leading-Writer Edward James Medland, ex-clerk of the Borough Engineer and Surveyor's Department, Town Hall, has recently been reported.

Leading-Writer Medland whose home was 154, Barrack-road, Christchurch, was one of the young members of the staff of the Corporation and was only 19 when he died.

He went to school at Broadlands Commercial School, and joined the Navy about 18 months ago. He was in action on D-Day, later going to Colombo, Ceylon, where he died.

A member of the Civil Defence Rescue Service before he joined the Navy, he played his part in home defence. He was also a member of the British Red Cross Society, Christchurch Division, and took an active part in the local Boy Scouts

MOLONY Maurice William Joseph of Rivermead Walcott-avenue Christchurch Hampshire died 1 March 1944 on war service Administration Winchester 16 August to Charles John Molony retired civil servant. Effects £199 13s. 5d.

MOORES Leonard George of 33 Fairfield Christchurch Hampshire died on or since 21 May 1940 on war service Administration Winchester 29 August to Mildred Moores widow.
Effects £238 13s. 3d.

PALMER. — In December, 1944, killed in action, Burma. Lieut. John H B. Palmer, R.A (Jakes), aged 21, younger son of Mrs., Palmer and the late Brig-General C. E Palmer. C.B., D.S.O., R.A., of Verno, Christchurch, Hants.
No letters, please

Corporal T/231689, Royal Army Service Corps. Died on service in the Middle East Thursday 20 August 1942. Aged 32. Born 20 August 1910, and resident, in Hampshire. Son of Walter and Emily Pardy, of Christchurch; husband of Dorothy Mary Pardy (nee Hawkins), of Christchurch, married the October to December Quarter 1934 in Bournemouth Registration District, Dorset; brother of Eric below. In the 1921 census he was aged 10, born Christchurch, Hampshire, son of Walter and Emily Pardy, resident 29, Wick Lane, Christchurch, Hampshire. In the 1939 Register he was a Fishmonger Manager, married to Dorothy Pardy, resident 42a High Street, Christchurch, Christchurch M.B., Hampshire. Buried in TEL EL KEBIR WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY, Egypt. Plot 1. Row J. Grave 6.

Private 14613876, Hampshire Regiment. Killed in action in Italy Saturday 29 January 1944. Aged 38. Born 8 July 1906, and resident, in Hampshire. . Son of Walter and Emily Pardy, of Christchurch; husband of Mary Kathleen Pardy, of Christchurch, ma4rried July to September Quarter 1935 in Bournemouth Registration District, Dorset; brother of Alec above. In the 1921 census he was aged 14, born Christchurch, Hampshire, an Errandboy for the International Shares compnay, son of Walter and Emily Pardy, resident 29, Wick Lane, Christchurch, Hampshire. In the 1939 Register he was a Bricklayer, married to Mary K Pardy, resident 3 Avon Buildings, Christchurch, Christchurch M.B., Hampshire. Buried in MINTURNO WAR CEMETERY, Italy. Plot III. Row F. Grave 22.

PETTIPHER Frank Heath of Cranemoor Christchurch Hampshire died 24 July 1941 on war service Administration Llandudno 6 October to Frank Pettipher schoolmaster.
Effects £151 8s. 6d.

At Christchurch Priory Church on Saturday—Mr. Eric Ballard Richards, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Richards, of 16. Portfield-road, Christchurch, to Miss Alice Irene Rose, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Rose, of "Oaklands," Walcott Avenue, Christchurch.

A dress of ivory suede crepe, and a veil, with wreath of orange blossom, were worn by the bride, who was given away by her father. She carried a shower bouquet of roses. Her bridesmaids were the Misses Mary Burnett (friend) and Joyce Mary Rose (cousin). Mr. Walter Richards (brother of the bridegroom) was best man.

After a reception at the bride's home, the couple left for a honeymoon at Dorchester, and on their return they will live at "Oakdene," Albion-road, Christchurch.

RICHARDS Eric Ballard of Homeland Walcott-avenue Christchurch Hampshire died 18 August 1942 on war service Probate Llandudno 21 December to Alice Irene Richards widow and Cyril Keith Marshall local government officer. Effects £1067 8s.

Sniping from the ruins of a cottage in No-Man's-Land, near Caen, Sergt. Eric Crockford, of 55, Avon-road, Christchurch, bagged four panzer grenadiers in quick succession before he was obliged to retire in the face of enemy shelling.

Sergt. Crockfotd is one of his battalion's ace marksmen. Camouflaged in his sniper-suit, an affair of drab-coloured rags, garnished with lay, twigs or leaves to blend with his surroundings and render him invisible to the enemy, he lies in wait with his mate for any front-line Nazi who is rash enough to show himself within range of his rifle.

On the day the sniper sergeant bagged his quartet of S.S. infantrymen the Germans got jittery and started firing an anti-tank gun at the ruined cottages from which they spotted the snipers' fire. But the result was a walk-over. Sergt. Crock ford and his fellow snipers had killed more than a dozen of the enemy. The enemy had not even scratched one of the British snipers.

Missing since July 5, A./C.2 William Herbert Alfred Snell, R.A.F., son of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Snell, of 43, Jumpers-avenue, Christchurch, has now been reported presumed killed through enemy action at sea

STAMP Robert Verdun of 88 Crescent-road Cowley Oxford died 14 February 1942 on war service Administration Oxford 8 August to Mona Stamp widow. Effects £505.

TAYLOR Charles Harris of Staplecross Burton Christchurch Hampshire died 22 October 1944 on war service Probate Llandudno 29 March to Margaret Taylor widow.
Effects £89 2s. 6d.

TILLEY Albert John of Sarum Bosley-way Christchurch Hampshire died on or since 2 October 1942 on, war service Administration Llandaff 11 February to Enid Margery Tilley widow.
Effects £1055 2s. 5d. Resworn £1613 2s 5d

SIGNALLER C. W. VENNING MISSING

Mr. C. D. Venning of "Banehurst," 66 Stour-road, Christchurch, has just received news that his second son, Cyril Wentworth Venning, who is a signaller in the navy, is reported missing, believed killed. He joined the Navy just before the war and went to school in Christchurch and was formerly a server at the Priory Church. He was 21 inSeptember.
Signaller Venning was in the Bismark enocounter, as well as other engagements

Corporal 5501008, 5th Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Died as the result of an accident in the United Kingdom 23 November 1941. Aged 27. Born London, resident Hampshire. Son of Cyril Dunmore Venning and Lilian Venning, of 66 Stour-road, Christchurch; brother of Cyril Wentworth Venning (above); husband of Olive May Venning (nee Morrish), of Parkstone, Dorsetshire, married January to march Quarter 1940 in Christchurch Registration District, Hampshire. In the 1921 census he was aged 6, born Balham, London, son of Cyril and Lilian Venning, resident Brentmore, South Weald, Essex. Buried in CHRISTCHURCH CEMETERY, Hampshire. Secion T. (Consecrated. Old). Grave 9.

Extract from Bournemouth Times, Friday 28 November 1941, page 6:

PARENTS' DOUBLE
BEREAVEMENT
Cpl. M. B. Venning Killed In Accident

Only three weeks ago we recorded with regret that Signaller Cyril W. Venning, second son of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Venning, of Danehuret, 66 Stour-road, Christchurch was reported missing and believed killed. He went down with the Cossack.

Now their eldest son, Cpl. Maurice Beresford Venniug, has died. He was on an Army vehicle which was involved in an accident on Thursday last week and sustained serious injuries from which he succumbed in hospital on Sunday. The driver of the vehicle escaped with only slight injuries.

Cpl. Venning, who was 27, joined the Hampshire Regiment as a Territorial in May, 1939, and at the time of his death was in the M.T. section of H.Q. Company. Before the war he was in the motor business at Brockenhurst and was always keen on motoring as well as gardening. He was a server at the Priory Church.

Letters of condolence are still reaching Mr. and Mrs. Venning in regard to the death of their second son. The greatest sympathy will he extended to them in the death of their eldest son and to the young widow who married Cpl. Venning in January last year.

At Tuesday's meeting of Christchurch Chamber of Trade the President, Mr. J. Vaughan, expressed the sympathy of all the members. He recalled that Mr Venning was one of the earliest members of the Christchurch and District Chamber of Trade, was President in 1931, the second year of the Chamber's existence, and afterwards honorary secretary.

Mr. Venning is the Christchurch representative of this newspaper.

The military funeral takes place this afternoon. There will be a service at the Priory Church conducted by Canon W. H. Gay at 2.30 and the interment will follow at Christchurch Cemetery. Officers and other ranks as well as bearers will come from the 'Hampshire Regiment.

Floral tributes have been received from all ranks, H.Q. Company; Officer Commanding, Officers and other ranks; Se.rgeants' Mess; Officers' Mess members; and all ranks, Motor Transport.

WEEKS Albert Henry of 39 Beaconsfield-road Christchurch Hampshire died 4 November 1943 on war service Probate Winchester 7 June to Beatrice Lily Wills widow. Effects £177 15s. 9d.

Fusilier 5501012, 1st Battalion, Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment). Killed in action in Italy Thursday 11 May 1944. Aged 23. Born 6 March 1921 in India, resident Hampshire. Baptised 27 March 1921 in Lucknow, All Saints, Bengal, India, son of Leonard George and Harriatt (sic) Ann Wiseman. Son of Leonard George and Harriett Ann Wiseman, of Christchurch; husband of Dorothy E Wiseman (nee Cox), married April to June Quarter 1936 in Christchurch Registration District, Hampshire. Buried in CASSINO WAR CEMETERY, Italy. Plot XVIII. Row B. Grave 23.

Lance Corporal, Royal Marines. Died 21st May 1982. While flying in support of the landing at Port-San-Carlos, he and his Pilot, Lieutenant Francis, were shot down by heavy machine gun fire, both were killed instantly. Their bodies were recovered and taken to the Liner SS Canberra. The ship was then ordered to leave the Falkland islands and head for South Georgia. On the journey to South Georgia both Lance Corporal Giffin and Lieutenant Francis bodies were committed to the sea in a special service on board the Liner.

From The Times 14th September 1994, page 11. "Soldiers named: A British soldier killed after an accident involving a personnel carrier in Bosnia-Herzegovina last week was named yesterday as Benjamin Hinton, 22, from Christchurch, Dorset. The three soldiers who died when their vehicle plunged into a ravine on Monday were Philip Armstrong, 19, from Bristol, Christopher Turner, 18, from Salisbury, and Martin Dowdell, 19, from Chippenham, Wiltshire, a UN Protection Force spokesman said."

Photographs copyright © 2003 Martin Edwards

was presented to Squadron Leader C T Theobald
Officer Commanding the Royal Air Force Station,
Christchurch, by the Officer Commanding the
405th Fighter Group, 9th U.S.A.F
prior to the invasion of Germany, July 1944, as a
token of gratitude for the hospitality extended
to them in this Town and is now laid up in this
Priory Church to perpetuate that Units soujorn in
Christchurch.

Photograph copyright © 2003 Martin Edwards

Shoeing Smith. Died 9th June 1878.

Driver. Died at Hay, Brecon, 13th July 1878.

Corporal Rough Rider. Killed by a fall from his horse, 20th July 1878.

Driver. Died at christchurch, 10th November 1879.

Gunner. Died at christchurch, 6th January 1881.

Major General, Pasha. Died 19th February 1906. Aged 76. Born 8th December 1830. Awarded the Victoria Cross. Victoria Cross awarded when he was 27 years old, and a lieutenant in the Bengal Police Battalion, Indian Army during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. On 27th September 1858 at Suhejnee, near Peroo, Bengal, Lieutenant Baker was in command of a mixed party of cavalry and mounted police (about 120 strong) which attacked and put to flight a force of about 100 rebels. The whole operation, brilliantly conceived and most gallantly carried out, resulted in the utter defeat of the enemy.

Photograph Copyright © Vernon Masterman 2008