Roll of Honour - Cambridgeshire - Cambridge St Pauls

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CAMBRIDGE ST PAULS WAR MEMORIAL

World War 1 & 2 - Roll of Honour with detailed information
Compiled and copyright © Simon & Pam Brook 2005
researched Martin Edwards & Ernie Rusdale

There are both memorials for World War 1 and World War 2. The World War 1 memorial is in the form of a tablet which forms the base of a stained glass window high up on the wall. The World War 2 memorial is in the form of a memorial plaque which is placed on the West Tower Wall facing Hills Road almost opposite Coronation Street, this has recently been renovated. Within the church is a further plaque to a man who died in the South African (Boer) War 1899-1902.

1914

IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THSI PARISH
WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES DURING THE GREAT WAR

1919

ALDEN

Albert

Private, 2871, Army Cyclist Corps. Killed in action 30th December 1915. Formerly 9094, Suffolk Regiment. Born Norwich, enlisted Cambridge. Buried in Guards Cemetery, Windy Corner, Cuinchy, Grave III.H.07.

ALGER

R J

No further information currently available

ANDERSON, MC

Martin Alan

Major, 211, Field Company, Royal Engineers. Born 10th November 1887. Died of wounds received in action at Duisans near Arras Wednesday 9th May 1917. Aged 29. Awarded the Military Cross (M.C.). Son of James Drummond Anderson and Frances Louisa Anderson, of Greycotes, Cavendish Avenue, Cambridge. Buried in DUISANS BRITISH CEMETERY, ETRUN, Pas de Calais, France. Plot III. Row M. Grave 15. See also Cambridge St Benets and Cambridge Guildhall

ASTON

Walter Douglas

Captain, 1/1st Battalion, Cambridgeshire Regiment. Died of wounds 2nd November 1917. Aged 35. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Aston, Riversdale, Shelley Road, Worthing; husband of Mrs. Carrie Oline Aston (nee Anderson), (B.A. (1905) Kansas University), 12, Lyndewood Road, Cambridge, later of Kansas, USA. Married at Morganville, Kansas, in 1911. Entered Downing College as minor scholar in 1901. Placed in First Class of Law Tripos Parts 1 & 2 in 1904 respectively, Senior Jurist in 1905, gained the Whelwell Scholarship for International Law in 1906. Colours for rugby, rowing and lawn tennis. Elected Fellow of Downing College in 1907 and later appointed steward, librarian and lecturer in law. Called to the Bar in 1910, he attained success as a law lecturer at Cambridge. Joined Cambridge University OTC in 1914, commissioned 17th A[ril 1915, 2/1st Bn. Cambridgeshire Regiment. To 3/1st Bn. on 20th June 1917. Despite short-sightedness, he was qualified as a first-class shot and was battalion musketry instructor. Joined 1/1st Battalion on 24th September 1917. Six weeks with battalion when he was wounded in the neck 2nd NOvember 1917, and died same day. Commanding officer wrote: “…a keen and hardworking brother officer; a serious loss, as he was doing valuable work for us.” Another officer wrote: “…one whose example of living was that of a Christian gentleman.” Buried in Lijssenthoek British Military Cemetery, Poperinghe, Plot XXI. Row FF. Grave 13. See also Cambridge Guildhall and Cambridge Our Lady Catholic

AVES

Richard

Private TF203346, 1st Battalion, Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment). Killed in action 17th April 1918. Born West Row, Suffolk, enlisted Bury St Edmund's, resident Cambridge. No known grave. Commemorated on TYNE COT MEMORIAL, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 113 to 115. See also Cambridge Guildhall

AYLETT

Arthur H

Sergeant 6766, 2nd Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Died of wounds 10th June 1916. Aged 32. Born and enlisted Cambridge. Husband of Maud Hardy (formerly Aylett), of 29, Shelley Row, St. Peter's St., Cambridge. Buried in HISTON ROAD CEMETERY, CAMBRIDGE, Cambridgeshire. PLot 17. Row B. Grave 32. See also Cambridge Guildhall

BANYARD

James Hirst

Lieutenant, 3rd Battalion, attached 1st Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action ay Falfemont Farm 3rd September 1916. Educated at Perse School and Christs College; articled as a solicitor to Messrs. Whitehead and Todd; later he practised at Birmingham and Leyburn. Commemorated on Thiepval Memorial, Somme, Panel 2C. See also Cambridge Guildhall and Cambridge St Pauls

Extract from The Times (London, England), Wednesday, Sep 27, 1916; pg. 10; Issue 41283:

LIEUTENANT JAMES HIRST BANYARD, Bedfordshire Regiment, killed in action on September 3, aged 29, was the second son of the late Mr. Francis Banyard. He was educated at the Perse School, and entered Christ College, Cambridge, taking his degree in the Law Special in 1908. He passed his final solicitor's examination in 1911, and leaving Cambridge the following year, began practice at Birmingham and Leyburn. In May, 1915, he was given a commission in the Bedfordshire Regiment through the O.T.C., of which he was a member, and after training at Pembroke College and Landguard, he went to the front on August 8 this year. His commanding officer wrote:—" Lieutenant Banyard's death occurred while taking part in the finest attack I have ever' witnessed. The attack was resumed next day and led to far-reaching results . . . . He had not been long with us, but he was very popular with us all, and did his work well."

BARBER

Leonard Horace

Private 7005, 1/7th Battalion (Territorial), Northumberland Fusiliers. Died fo wounds 19th November 1916. Aged 24. Born and enlisted Cambridge. Son of William James and Susan Anderson Barber, of 3, Bentinck St., Cambridge; husband of Winifred Maud Barber, of 34, Broad St., Cambridge. Buried in FLESQUIERES HILL BRITISH CEMETERY, Nord, France. Plot IV. Row C. Grave 8. See also Cambridge Guildhall and Cambridge St Matthew's

BARRATT

Thomas Henry

[Spelt BARRETT on SDGW] Private G/646, 6th Battalion, Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). Killed in action 14th October 1915. Aged 21. Born Cambridge, enlisted Tonbridge, Kent. Son of James and Mary Jane Barratt, of 134, Hills Rd., Cambridge. Formerly employed as a messenger boy at the Post Office. No known grave. Commemorated on LOOS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 95 to 97. See also Cambridge Guildhall

BEAUMONT

Ernest Alfred

Private, 8710, 2nd Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment. Executed (shot at dawn) 24th June 1915. Aged 27. Son of James William Beaumont and Annie Beaumont, 35, Russell Street, Hills Road, Cambridge. Buried in ST. VAAST POST MILITARY CEMETERY, RICHEBOURG-L'AVOUE, Pas de Calais, France. Plot I. Row G. Grave 1. See also Cambridge Guildhall

Note: The book ‘Shot at Dawn’ gives details of his desertion from a reinforcement draft in Le Havre on 14th March 1915 and his subsequent capture in Rouen on 4th May. The book describes him as a Cambridge man.

BEAUMONT

William [James]

Private, 4340, 1/1st Battalion, Cambridgeshire Regiment. Wounded at Schwaben redoubt 14th October 1916; died of wounds 15th october 1916. Aged 26. Enlisted Cambridge. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Beaumont, Cambridge. Buried in Contay British Cemetery, Contay. Plot III. Row C. Grave 20. See also Cambridge Guildhall

BLATCH

William John

Private 3013, 1st/1st Battalion, Cambridgeshire Regiment. Killed in action 13th November 1916. Born and enlisted Cambridge. Buried in CONNAUGHT CEMETERY, THIEPVAL, Somme, France. Plot X. Row F. Grave 4. See also Cambridge Guildhall

BLOY

Albert Edward

Private, 35565, 1st/4th Battalion, The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Killed in action 9th April 1918. Aged 24. Formerly 30747, Suffolk Regiment. Born and enlisted Cambridge. Son of Frederick Bloy; husband of Mrs. D. E. Wright (formerly Bloy), 19, Gothic Street, Brookside, Cambridge. Buried in Vielle-Chapelle New Military Cemetery, Lacouture, Plot III. Row F. Grave 18. See also Cambridge Guildhall

BOWD

George

Private G/50019, 13th Battalion, Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment). Killed in action 31st May 1918. Born and resident Cambridge, enlisted Bury St Edmund's. Buried in BULLY-GRENAY COMMUNAL CEMETERY, BRITISH EXTENSION, Pas de Calais, France. Plot V. Row C. Grave 11. See also Cambridge Guildhall and also Cambridge St Barnabas

BRADFORD

Alfred Royal

Lieutenant, 1/1st Cambridgeshire Regiment. Killed in action when shell hit Battalion H.Q. on 14th October 1916. Aged 22. Educated at Hunstanton Prep School and Bedford Grammar School, joined the school O.T.C. Commissioned 12th May 1915 into 2/1st Battalion, Cambridgeshire Regiment. Transferred to ‘B’ Company, 1/1st Battalion on 22nd July 1915. At the time of death he was battalion intelligence officer. Son of Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Bradford, Brooklands House, Brooklands Road, Cambridge and University Arms. Buried in Lonsdale Cemetery, Authuille, Plot IX. Row A. Grave 5. Perse School, Cambridge Guildhall and Cambridge St Andrew the Great

BRIGNELL

Charles [William]

Private 35677, "B" Company, 1st Battalion, Essex Regiment. Killed in action 20th November 1917. Aged 25. Born, resident and enlisted Cambridge. Son of Mrs. Sarah Woollard, of 73, Cambridge Place, Cambridge. No known grave. Commemorated on CAMBRAI MEMORIAL, LOUVERVAL, Nord, France. Panel 7 and 8. See also Cambridge Guildhall

BYNGE

Arthur Leslie

Rifleman R/35247, 2nd Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps. Killed in action 16th April 1918. Aged 20. Born St Paul's, Cambridge, enlisted Cambridge. Son of Mr. W. and Mrs. L. Bynge, of I, Coronation Place, St. Eliguis St., Cambridge. Buried in CAMBRIN MILITARY CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Section N. Grave 43. See also Cambridge Guildhall

CHAPMAN

No further information currently available

CLARK

Edward Joseph

Private 16172, 2nd Battalion, Essex Regiment. Killed in action 13th May 1915. Born, enlisted and resident Cambridge. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ypres, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panels 39. See also Cambridge Guildhall

CLARK

Walter James

[Listed as W J CLARKE on CWGC] Private 21444, "W" Company, 2nd Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Died of wounds 16th November 1916. Aged 18. Enlisted Cambridge. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarke, Pampisford. Buried in BERTRANCOURT MILITARY CEMETERY, Somme, France. Plot I. Row K. Grave 72. See also Cambridge Guildhall

COCKERTON

Hugh Aubrey

Private 2991, 1/1st Battalion, Cambridgeshire Regiment. Died of wounds 2nd October 1916. Aged 17. Enlisted Cambridge. Son of the late John and Florence Holly Cockerton. Buried in Doullens Communal Cemetery Extension No.1, Plot IV. Row F. Grave 15. See also Cambridge Guildhall and Cambridge St Mary the Less

COCKERTON

John Richard William

Private 3/6628, 1st Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action 9th November 1914. Born upper Norwood, Surrey, enlisted and resident Cambridge. No known grave. Commemorated on LE TOURET MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 10 and 11. See also Cambridge Guildhall

COLLINS

William Thomas

Rifleman A/200567, 12th Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps. Killed in action 16th August 1917. Aged 37. Born Old Chesterton, enlisted Cambridge. Son of Mr. James Collins; husband of Mabel Collins, 34, Union Road, Cambridge. Commemorated on Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, Belgium. Panels 115/119 and 162A/163A. See also Cambridge Guildhall

COWLING

Cyril Frank

Private 4110, 15th (County of London) Battalion (Prince of Wales' Own Civil Service Rifles) [CWGC] states 1st Battalion], London Regiment. Killed in action 15 September 1916. Aged 24. Enlisted London, resident Cambridge. Son of John Cowling, of 66, Panton St., Cambridge, and the late Agnes Mary Cowling. His birth was registered in the April to June Quarter 1892 in the Linton Registration District. In the 1901 census he was the son of John an Agnes Mary Cowling, aged 9, born Sawston, resident High Street, Sawston. In the 1911 census he is a boarder, aged 19, unmarried, working at a Postal Enginerrig Branch, born Sawston, resident 51 Willows Road, Balsall Heath, Birmingham. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 13 C. See also Cambridge County High School, Cambridge Guildhall, Cambridge Emmanuel United Reformed Church and Sawston

Extract from Cambridge Independent Press - Friday 1 December 1916, page 4 [Note some names may be incorrectly transcribed due to print quality]:

CAMBS. ROLL OF HONOUR.

A POST OFFICE CASUALTY.

Mr and Mrs. Cowling, of 68, Panton-street, Cambridge, have received official information that their son, Signalling-Instructor Cyril Frank Cowling, Civil Service Rifles (London Regt.) was killed in action on September 15th The first intimation was received from three of his friends of the same section, one of them, Rifleman Cyril Barsham, being with him when he died. They were in a newly-captured German trench, and were sending messages to the rear, when Instructor Cowling was hit by shrapnel in the neck, which severed the artery and caused his death. Instructor C. F. Cowling, before joining up, was on the staff of the P.O. Engineering Office, Hills-road. He was a fine young man, with a promising career before him, and, as evidenced by the many letters of sympathy that have been received by his parents from all parts, was loved and respected by all who knew him. At the outbreak of the war he asked to be released from his duties in order to join the Army, but that being already a Civil Servant, it was not until June, 1915, that permission was given. He and others of his colleagues then enlisted straight away. They had been preparing themselves to serve as signallers, and composed themselves a Signalling Section of Cambridge men in the London Rifles. It was while at Chelsea Barracks in special training that Rifleman Cowling qualified as a signalling-instructor. His regiment was stationed at Winchester, and on his return he discovered his friends had been drafted out in France and he at once asked that his name might be added to the next draft to be sent out, sacrificing his position as lance-corporal and other provisions in order to be with his friends. They soon met again, and he became instructor as before. lnstructor Cowling was a native of Sawston, and was educated first at the Council school, afterwards at the County School, Cambridge. He prepared for the Civil Service, and in due time entered it, serving respectively London, Birmingham and Cambridge. Mr. and Mrs. Cowling have received many letters from the deceased’s friend, expressing their sympathy and paying high tributes to his good qualities. Rifleman Barsham wrote: “I have lost in Cyril the best pal a fellow could have, and miss him more than I should like to say. He was a splendid fellow, and the most popular in the Section. All the fellows wish me to tell you so. He died a hero’s death, also a Christian.” Rifleman Rayner, who has since died of wounds wrote: "He was like a brother to me, as you know, and if it is God’s will that I should some day go as well, I pray that it may be as bravely and calmly as your dear son." Rifleman H. Rice (once seriously wounded) said in a letter: “We with whom he had been associated so long greatly feel the loss, and on behalf of his many friends I extend to you both our very deep sympathy." Sapper R. P. Patterson says I can truly say that Cyril was the best pal that I have ever had, or ever hope to have.” Chaplain J. F. Alfred Baker states; "His chums speak most highly and affectionately of his straight, manly, and lovable disposition."

CRACKNELL

Eric James

Private 20140, 9th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 21 September 1917. Aged 22. Born 27 September 1895 in Chesterton, Cambs, enlisted Cambridge Son of Mrs. Elizabeth C. Cracknell, of 6, Dorie St., Cambridge. In the 1901 census he was aged 5, born Cambridgeshire, resident with his mother, Elizabeth, at 37, Newnham, Cambridge. In the 1911 census he was aged 15, born Cambridge, a College Servant, a baorder at 3 Church Rate Walk Newnham Cambridge. Buried in ST. PATRICK'S CEMETERY, LOOS, Pas de Calais, France. Plot II. Row D. Grave 2. See also Cambridge Guildhall and Cambridge University Press & College Servants

CUNNINGHAM

James Michael

Captain, 7th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 28th March 1918. Aged 39. Son of William Cunningham, D.D., and Adele Rebecca Cunningham; husband of Bertha M. Cunningham, 2, St. Paul’s Road, Cambridge. Buried in Gezaincourt Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, Plot II. Row G. Grave 16. See also Perse School, Cambridge Guildhall and Cambridge St Mary the Great

DEIGHTON, MC & Chevalier of the Legion of Honour

Gerald William

Captain Gerald William Deighton
© IWM (HU 121137)

Captain, ‘D’ Company, 7th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action Ovillers 3rd July 1916. Aged 23. Awarded Military Cross (M.C.) and Chevalier of the Legion of Honour. Scholar of Eton College, and of King's College, Cambridge. Classical Honours degree, B.A. 1914. Baptised 2 November 1882 in Cambridge, St Paul, son of Frederick and Louisa Ellen Deighton, of St Bernard's, Hills Road, Cambridge. Son of Louisa Ellen Deighton, "Little St. Bernard's", Cambridge Road, Great Shelford, Cambridge, and the late Lieutenant Colonel Frederick Deighton (R.A.M.C.) Surgeon, Cambridge; brother of John Deignton (below). Also resident at 47, Hills Road, Cambridge. In the 1901 census he was aged 8, born Cambridgeshire, son of frederick and Louisa E Deighton, resident 47, Hills Road, Cambridge. In the 1911 census he was aged 18, born Cambridge, a boarder at school, resident Eton College, Buckinghamshire. Commemorated on Thiepval Memorial, Panels 1C & 2A.

See also Cambridge Guildhall and also Cambridge, St Faith's School

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1919:

DEIGHTON Gerald William of St. Bernard's Hills-road Cambridge captain 7th Suffolk regiment died 3 July 1916 in France or Belgium Administration (with Will) Peterborough 13 September to Frederick Deighton lieutenant-colonel R.A.M.C. Effects £346 3s. 6d.

Extract from Register of Admissions to King's College Cambridge, 1929:

Deighton, Gerald William : son of Frederick Deighton, M.A., M.B., of
St. Bernards, Hills Road, Cambridge, Surgeon.
School: Eton, H.S.
Admitted 7 Oct. 1911; Scholar ; Prizeman ; 1st Class Classical
Tripos, Pt. I, 1914. Degree : B.A. 1914.
During the Great War served as Captain Suffolk Regiment ; M.C.
Jan. 1916; mentioned in despatches Jan. 1916; Chevalier Legion
of Honour (France) Oct. 1915.
Killed in action 3 July 1916 at Oville

DEIGHTON

John

Captain, Royal Army Medical Corps attached 1/5th King's Own, Royal Lancaster Regiment. Died of wounds 19th September 1916. Aged 29. Baptised 13 August 1887 in Cambridge, St Paul, son of Louisa Ellen and Frederick Deighton, residents of St Bernard's, Cambridge. Son of Louisa Ellen Deighton, "Little St. Bernard's", Cambridge Road, Great Shelford, Cambridge, and the late Lieutenant Colonel Frederick Deighton (R.A.M.C.) Surgeon, Cambridge; brother of Gerald William Deighton (above). Also resident at 47, Hills Road, Cambridge. In the 1901 census he was aged 13, born Cambridgeshire, son of Frederick and Louisa E Deighton, resident 47, Hills Road, Cambridge. In the 1911 census he was aged 23, born Cambridge, a Medical Student, son of Frederick and Louisa Ellen Deighton, resident 47 Hills Road Cambridge. Buried in Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L’Abbe, Plot IV. Row F. Grave 19. See also Cambridge Guildhall and also Cambridge, St Faith's School

DIXON

Francis Henry

Private 36553, 6th Battalion, Princess Charlotte of Wales's (Royal Berkshire Regiment). Died of wounds 3rd August 1917. Aged 20. Born and enlisted Cambridge. Son of Henry and Mary Jane Dixon, of Cambridge. Formerly 3145, Cambridgeshire Regiment. Buried in BRANDHOEK NEW MILITARY CEMETERY, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot II. Row G. Grave 14. See also Cambridge Guildhall and Cambridge Hills Road Wesleyan Methodist

DIXON

Stanley Ivett

Corporal 41416, 2/6th Battalion, Prince of Wales's (North Staffordshire Regiment). Died 6th June 1918. Aged 20. Born and enlisted Cambridge. Son of Henry and Mary J. Dixon, of 29, Clarendon St., Cambridge. Formerly 20939, Suffolk Regiment. Buried in BERLIN SOUTH-WESTERN CEMETERY, Berlin, Brandenburg, Germany. Plot III. Row C. Grave 2. See also Cambridge Guildhall and Cambridge Hills Road Wesleyan Methodist

DRIVER

Alfred

Private 16587, 11th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 11th June 1917. Born and enlisted Cambridge. No known grave. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 4. See also Cambridge Guildhall

DRIVER, MC

Harry Farrant

Lieutenant, 1st/1st Battalion, Cambridgeshire Regiment. Killed in action when shell hit Bn. HQ at the Briqueterie, near Bernafay Wood, 28th August 1918, aged 32. Secretary of Cherryhinton Conservative Club. Articled to Baily, Grundy and Barrett Ltd. Commissioned 2nd January 1916, transferred to 1/1st Bn. 23rd December 1917. Awarded Military Cross for action in March 1918. M.C. Citation (LG 16th September 1918): “During a night attack, when the enemy worked round a flank, threatening to get behind the line, this officer, throwing back the flank of his platoon, led a counter attack and drove the enemy back in confusion. On another occasion he assisted in leading a counter attack with great dash, capturing 12 prisoners and a machine gun.” Son of John and Elizabeth Farrant Driver, "Astwood, 82, Hills Road, Cambridge. Buried in Meaulte Military Cemetery, Grave G.23. See also Cambridge Guildhall

ELGAR

Reginald Jack

Private G/17368, 16th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment. Killed in action 25th September 1918. Aged 20. Born Cambridge, enlisted Bury St Edmund's. Son of Mrs. L. H. Elgar, of 19, Doric St., Cambridge. Buried in TEMPLEUX-LE-GUERARD BRITISH CEMETERY, Somme, France. Plot II. Row B. Grave 21. See also Cambridge St Mary the Less and Cambridge Guildhall

EMMERSON

Claude Victor

Private 40674, 10th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers. Killed in action 16th October 1917. Aged 30. Born Cambridge, enlisted East Ham, Essex, resident Hunstanton, Norfolk. Son of Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Emmerson, of 42, Panton St., Cambridge; husband of Agnes Emmerson, of 2, Charlbury Terrace, Hunstanton. Buried in CEMENT HOUSE CEMETERY, Langemark-Poelkapelle, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. PLot I. Row K. Grave 3. See also Liverpool Street Station, London

FABEN

Dennis

[Listed as FABE, D on CWGC] Private 8740, 1st Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Died of wounds 23rd May 1915. Aged 22. Born and enlisted Cambridge. Buried in ST. SEVER CEMETERY, ROUEN, Seine-Maritime, France. Plot A. Row 10. Grave 11. See also Cambridge Guildhall

Extract from Cambridge Independent Press - Friday 18 June 1915, page 8:

Private Faben Dead

Official news has been received of the death of Pte. D. Faben, of the 1st Suffolks, which occurred as the result of wounds received in action. Pte. Faben died at the General Hospital, Rouen, on May 23rd. He was the son of Mrs. T. Faben, of 14, Queen’s-street, Hills-road.

Sister Bannister, of the Rouen Hospital, writing to Mrs. Faben, states that Pte. Faben was buried with full military honours at St. Lever Cemetery, where many English soldiers are interred.

FARROW

Charles William

Private 9142, "Z" Company, 2nd Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 10th July 1916. Aged 20. Born Cambridge, enlisted Bury St Edmund's. Son of William Fredrick and Laura Amelia Farrow, of 48, Coronation St., Cambridge. Buied in CARNOY MILITARY CEMETERY, Somme, France. Section F. Grave 38. See also Cambridge Guildhall

FIELDING

Nelson William

Bombardier, 56825, “V” Battery, Royal Horse Artillery. Died of wounds 02-03-15. Aged 19 . Born Norwich, enlisted London. Son of Percival and Margaret Fielding, Norwich. Buried in Aire Communal Cemetery, Plot IV. Row E. Grave 24. Also listed on Meldreth Memorial and Cambridge Guildhall

Extract from Cambridge Independent Press - Friday 19 March 1915:

KILLED IN ACTION.
Local Names in the Casualty List.

SUFFOLKS’ LOSSES.
The past week has brought news of the t death at the front of many local soldiers, chiefly belonging to the Suffolks.

Corpl. P. Fielding, Cambridge.

Mr. P. Fielding, Lensfield-road, has been officially informed that his son, Nelson Willie Fielding, of the Roval Horse Artillery, was killed in action on March 2nd. He had lately been transferred from “J” Battery ” V ” Battery, attached to the Indian Expeditionary Force, and promoted from Bombardier to Corporal. His twin brother, Percy, is still in “ J “ Battery.

Both boys joined the R.H.A. from the Duke of York’s School at 14 years of age, and not yet 20. They went out to France with the original Expeditionary Force, and had been through every engagement since the commencement of the war. Nelson had never once been off duty. He was a fine specimen of manhood, standing over 6ft. in height, and was well known in Cambridge. Mr. Fielding, the bereaved father, himself an old soldier, with 29 years’ service to his credit. He left the Army Squadron-Sergt.- Major the King’s Dragoon Guards in 1897. He joined the Loyal Suffolk Hussars coming to Cambridge, and held the position of Regimental Quartermaster-Sergt. at the time of his retirement.

FLANDERS

B F

Believed to be: Private, 1977, Bernard Frank Flanders, 1/20th Battalion London Regiment. Killed in action near Loos 20th October 1915. Aged 23. Son of Mrs. Emma Flanders, 5, Oakfield Place, St. Paul's Road, Clifton, Bristol, and the late George Charles Flanders (A.M.I., R.F.C.). Only man of this name killed/died in the war. Commemorated on Loos Memorial, Panels 130/135. See also Cambridge Guildhall

FOULGER

Harry

Rifleman 53855, 6th (City of London Rifles), London Regiment affiliated to King's Royal Rifle Corps. Killed in action 14th October 1918. Born and enlisted Cambridge. Formerly TR/13/61001, 53rd (YS) Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps. Buried in LIEVIN COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Pas de Calais, France. Plot IV. Row B. Grave 15. See also Cambridge Guildhall

FOULGER

Walter

Aircraftman 2nd Class 139931, No.2 Cadet Wing, Royal Air Force. Died 29th January 1919. Aged 34. Born Cambridge. Husband of Lily West (formerly Foulger), 2, Hall Field Terrace, Stuntney, Cambs. Buried in Cambridge (Mill Road) Cemetery, Plot/Row/Section I. Grave 13. See also Cambridge Guildhall and also Cambridge St Philips

FREESTONE

Henry

Lance Corporal 8824, 8th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 31st July 1917. Aged 22. Born and enlisted Cambridge. Son of William and Lucy Freestone, of 1, St. Paul's Walk, Hills Rd., Cambridge. No known grave. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 21. See also Cambridge Guildhall

FROST

Cecil John

Private 285149, 1st/6th Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment. Killed in action Tuesday, 9th October 1917 at Passchendale Ridge. Aged 30. Born 3rd July 1887 Church Street Chesterton, father Alfred Frost, mother Caroline (nee Wayman). Husband of Florence Elizabeth (nee Peters), married at St. Pauls Church on 29th January 1916. Father of Ronald John Frost. No known grave. Commemorated on TYNE COT MEMORIAL, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 72 to 75. See also Cambridge Guildhall

GEORGE

Ernest

Private 241167, 1st/5th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Died of wounds in Egypt 10th April 1917. Borna nd enlisted Cambridge. Formerly 3649, Suffolk Regiment. Buried in CAIRO WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY, Airo, Egypt. Section F. Grave 211.

GOODMAN

A J

No further information currently available (his brother is believed listed below). See also Cambridge Guildhall

GOODMAN

William Marshall

Private 17418, 1st Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 25th May 1915. Aged 18. Born and enlisted Cambridge. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Percy William Goodman, of 34, Norwich St., Cambridge. No known grave. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 21. See also Cambridge Guildhall and Cambridge St Andrew the Great

GOOSE

Percy [Alfred]

Lance Corporal 24219, 11th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 28 April 1917. Born Cambridge, enlisted Willingham. In the 1901 census he is aged 6, son of John G and Susan G Goose, born Cambridge, resident 14 Cardine Place, Cambridge. In the 1911 census he is aged 16, the son of John and Susan Gray Goose, a school boy, born Cambridge, resident 22 Paradise Street, cambridge. No known grave. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 4. See also Cambridge County High School and Cambridge Guildhall

HALL

Frederick R

Lance Corporal A/200578, 12th Battalion, King’s Royal Rifle Corps. Killed in action 6th August 1918. Aged 22. Son of Robert and Ellen Hall, 81, King Street, Cambridge; husband of Louise Hall, Willingham. Cambridge (Holy Trinity) and (St. Paul’s) Memorials. Buried in Ligny-St. Flochel British Cemetery, Averdoingt, Plot II. Row A. Grave 22. See also Cambridge Guildhall

HAYNES

William

Private G/14965, 12th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment. Killed in action Tuesday, 25th September 1917 in France & Flanders. Aged 21. Born St. Ives, Hunts, enlisted Cambridge. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J Haynes. In the 1911 census he is the son of James and Elizabeth Haynes, aged 15, an Errand Boy, born St Ives, Hunts, resident 5 Drivers Court, Coronation Street, Cambridge. Buried in HOOGE CRATER CEMETERY, IEPER, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot XIII. Row C. Grave 6. See also Cambridge St John's and Cambridge Guildhall

HEARN

A H

Believed to be: Second Lieutenant, Albert Henry Hearn, 1/2nd Battalion, attached 8th Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment. Killed in action 1st October 1917. Commemorated on Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, Panels 50/51. See also Cambridge Guildhall

HEARN

Stanley John

Private, 326543, 1/1st Battalion, Cambridgeshire Regiment. Died of wounds 23rd September 1917. Aged 23. Brother of Percy Frederick Hearn, 52, Panton Street, Cambridge. Buried in Godewaersvelde British Cemetery, Plot I. Row G. Grave 23. See also Cambridge Guildhall

HINES

William Henry

[Listed as Henry William on SDGW & CWGC & in local paper] Private 16338, 11th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 12th October 1916. Born and enlisted Cambridge. Son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Hines, 37, Cambridge-place. Buried in RATION FARM MILITARY CEMETERY, LA CHAPELLE-D'ARMENTIERES, Nord, France. Plot II. Row B. Grave 5. See also Cambridge Guildhall

HOLMES

Albert Frederick

Corporal, 8971, 7th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 21st March 1916. Aged 19. Born Earith, Cambs, enlisted Bury St. Edmunds. Son of John and Elizabeth Holmes, 22, George IV Street, New Town, Cambridge. Buried in Vermelles British Cemetery, Plot II. Row L. Grave 13. See also Cambridge Guildhall

HOWSON

M R

Believed to be: Private, 2865, Mark Robert Howson, 1st Battalion, The Queen's, Royal West Surrey Regiment. Killed in action 24-08-16, aged 19. Born Battersea, enlisted Ponder’s End, Essex. Son of Herbert and Elizabeth Howson, 83, Bertram Road, Enfield, Middlesex. Only man of this named killed in war. Connection with Cambridge unclear. Buried in Delville Wood Cemetery, Longueval, Plot XXIX. Row A. Grave 7.

HUGHES

Thomas McKenney

[Listed as HUGHES, Thomas McKenny on CWGC] Lieutenant, 53 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps and King's Royal Rifle Corps. Died 6th February 1918. Aged 34. Son of Professor T. McKenny Hughes and Mary Caroline Hughes, of Cambridge. Buried in LIJSSENTHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Section XXVII. Plot F. Row F. Grave 9. See also Cambridge Guildhall

INGLE

Roland George

Second Lieutenant, 10th (Grimsby Chums) Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. Killed in action Lochnagar Crater, Somme, 1st July 1916. Aged 30. Son of Robert and Harriet Alice Ingle, 92, Hills Road, Cambridge. Buried in Becourt Military Cemetery, Becordel-Becourt, Plot I. Row R. Grave 26. See also Cambridge Guildhall

INNES

Donald MacLeod

Second Lieutenant, 14th Battalion, Royal Highlanders (Black Watch). Died of wounds 6 October 1918. Aged 19. Born at Cambridge. Birth registered in the July to September Quarter 1899 in Cambridge. Baptised 11 July 1899 in Cambridge, St Paul, son of Margaret and Hugh Mcleod Innes, of St Eligius Street, Cambridge. Son of Hugh McLeod Innes and Margaret Innes, of 6, St. Elgins (sic - s/b Eligius) St., Cambridge; grandson of Lt. Gen. James John McLeod Innes, V.C., Royal Engineers; brother of Patrick McLeod Innes (below). Scholar of Repton School; Exhibitioner of Trinity College, Cambridge. In the 1901 census he was aged 1, born Cambridgeshire, son of Hugh Mcleod and Margaret Innes, resident 6, St Eligins Street, Cambridge. Buried in ABBEVILLE COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Somme, France. Plot IV. Row G. Grave 16. See also Cambridge Guildhall and Cambridge University Trinity College WW1 memorial and also Cambridge, St Faiths School

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1919:

INNES Donald McLeod of 6 St. Eligius-street Cambridge second-lieutenant 3rd Royal Highlanders died 6 October 1918 in France Administration Peterborough 18 June to Hugh McLeod Innes fellow and senior bursar of Trinity College. Effects £147 15s. 9d.

INNES

Patrick MacLeod

Second Lieutenant, 111th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. Killed in action 30 April 1917. Aged 19. Birth registered in the July to September Quarter 1897 in Cambridge. Baptised 13 October 1897 in Cambridge, St Paul, son of Margaret and Hugh Mcleod Innes, of St Eligius Street, Cambridge. Son of Hugh McLeod Innes and Margaret Innes, of 6, St. Eligius St., Cambridge; brother of Donald McLeod Innes (above). Educated at Haileybury College, 1911-1916. Head of School, elected to a History Scholarship at Trinity College, Cambridge, 1915. Buried in LA TARGETTE BRITISH CEMETERY, NEUVILLE-ST. VAAST, Pas de Calais, France. Plot I. Row A. Grave 3. See also Cambridge Guildhall and Cambridge University Trinity College WW1 memorial and also Cambridge, St Faiths School

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1917:

INNES Patrick McLeod of 6 St. Elgin's-street Cambridge second-lieutenant Royal Garrison Artillery died 3o April 17 Administration Peterborough 5 October to Hugh cLeod Innes fellow and bursar Trinity College.
Effects £144 5s. 4d.

JECKELL

Robert Josiah

Private, 3012, 1st/1st Battalion, Cambridgeshire Regiment. Killed in action Schwaben Redoubt 14th October 1916. Enlisted and resident Cambridge. Buried in Mill Road Cemetery, Thiepval, Plot XVII. Row F. Grave 3. See also Cambridge Guildhall

JONES

William Edwards

Trooper 1401, Essex Yeomanry. Killed in action 14th May 1915. Age 19. Enlisted Colchester, resident Watford. Son of Ernest Edwards Jones and Clara Jones, of Western Moor, Neath, Glamorgan. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 5. See also Cambridge Guildhall, Cambridge County High School and Perse School

LANHAM

Harry

Leading Seaman 180373, HMS Vanguard, Royal Navy. Lost when the dreadnought blew up at anchor in Scapa Flow 9th July 1917. No known grave. Commemorated on Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent, Panel 21. Also listed on Milton Memorial and Cambridge Guildhall and also Cambridge St Philips

LAURENCE

Dudley Sydney

Second Lieutenant, 6th Battalion, attached 1st Battalion, Rifle Brigade. Killed in action 23rd October 1916. Aged 19. Son of Reverend Fred Laurence and Frances Alice Laurence. Buried in Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Longueval, PLot XX. Row K. Grave 1. Also listed on Cambridge Guildhall.

LUCAS

Bert

[Listed as Pert LUCAS on SDGW] Private 67765, Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) posted to 2/4th Battalion, London Regiment. Killed in action 20th September 1917. Born, resident and enlisted Cambridge. Son of William Lucas and the late Mary Lucas. No known grave. Commemorated on TYNE COT MEMORIAL, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 28 to 30 and 162 to 162A and 163A. Also listed on Cambridge Guildhall and also Liverpool Street Station, London.

MARSHALL

Thomas Charles

Private 326081, 1st Battalion, Cambridgeshire Regiment. Died of wounds 7th March 1918. Aged 20. Born and enlisted Cambridge. Formerly 3024, Cambridgeshire Regiment. Son of Thomas James and Harriet Marshall, 15, Dorie St., Cambridge. Buried in FINS NEW BRITISH CEMETERY, SOREL-LE-GRAND, Somme, France. Plot IV. Row C. Grave 21. Also listed on Cambridge Guildhall.

MARTIN

Dick

Private 326063, 4th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 6th October 1917. Formerly 2998, Cambridgeshire Regiment. Enlisted Cambridge. Commemorated on Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, Panels 40/41 and 162/162A. Also listed on Cambridge Guildhall.

MINTER

Henry Harry

[Spelt MINTOR on memorial] Private, 325449, 1st/1st Battalion, Cambridgeshire Regiment. Killed in action 31st March 1918. Aged 21. Formerly 1971, Cambridgeshire Regiment. Born New Cross, Kent, enlisted Cambridge. Employed as a warehouseman by the Cambridge University Press. Son of Mr. H. and Mrs. A. Minter. Commemorated on Pozieres Memorial, Panels 84/85. See also Cambridge University Press and Cambridge Guildhall.

MOLT

Charles Maltby

Private, 26663, 14th Battalion, Canadian Infantry (CEF). Killed in action 10th March 1915. Aged 27. Born Cambridge, England, 15th January 1887, enlisted Canada 21st September 1914, resident 156, Mansfield Street, Montreal. Son of Walter Weston Molt and Zilpha Molt, Cambridge, England; husband of Millicent Molt, 49, Ordnance Road, Enfield Wash, Middlesex, England. Buried in Sailly-sur-la-Lys Canadian Cemetery, Plot II. Row A. Grave 13. Also listed on Cambridge Guildhall.

MORGAN

Frederick

Private 7352, 2nd Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 20th April 1915. Born Cambridge, enlisted Ely. Buried in SUFFOLK CEMETERY, Heuvelland, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Section A. Grave 3. Also listed on Cambridge Guildhall.

MORGAN

John [William]

Private 201431, 4th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Died of wounds 23rd April 1917. Aged 34. Born Cambridge, enlisted Bury St Edmund's. Formerly 4267, Suffolk Regiment. Son of Edward and Hannah Morgan, of 33, Cambridge Place, Hills Rd., Cambridge. No known grave. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 4. Also listed on Cambridge Guildhall.

NAYLOR

Leslie John

Private 3032, 1st/1st Battalion, Cambridgeshire Regiment. Killed in action 7th May 1915. Aged 19. Born and enlisted Cambridge. Brother of Mr. G. W. Naylor, of 102, Russell St., Cambridge. No known grave. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 50 and 52. Also listed on Cambridge Guildhall.

Extract from Cambridge Independent Press - Friday 21 May 1915, page 8:

Pte. Leslie Naylor, 1st Cambs.

Mrs. Naylor, of 102, Russell-street, Cambridge, has received the sad news that her son, Pte. Leslie Naylor, the 1st Cambs. Regiment, has been killed in action. Lieut. Hopkinson writes: “I grieved to have to inform you of the death of your son Leslie. He was shot through the head while doing his duty in firing at the enemy. I hope it will be a comfort to you to know that he suffered no pain; death came instantaneously.

“We buried him the same night on a little hill behind the lines. His friends dug his grave in the darkness, willingly taking the risk. Then, kneeling together in a little trench, they listened while I read the most beautiful part's of the Burial Service. I hope that in so doing I met your wishes.

“After the service we covered in the grave, shaping the earth into a mound, and at one end a simple cross was placed, made by one of the men; it bears your son’s name and the date of his death.

“I had not myself been with him long, but I learn that he was keen soldier and a willing worker, and had endeared himself both to his section and platoon.

“Later I feel sure it will be your consolation that he gave his life cheerfully for his country. In the meantime accept my deepest sympathy!”

NOBLE

Samuel Albert Brooks

[Samuel Arthur on 1911 census] Private G/22187, 7th Battalion, Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment). Killed in action 28th September 1916. Aged 25. Born, resident and enlisted Cambridge. Son of Mrs. E. A. Noble; husband of Hilda Emily Noble, of 22, Marshall Rd., Cambridge. Formerly 26932, Middlesex Regiment. In the 1911 census he is the son of Samuel and Elizabeth Ann Noble, aged 19, a Horius Porter, born St Andrew the less, resident Babraham Dairy, Hills Road, Cambridge. He was baptised Samuel Albert Brookson 18 October 1891 at Cambridge, St Andrew the Less, son of Samuel (a adiaryman) and Elizabeth Ann Noble, of 50 Broad Street, born 20 September 1891. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 5 D and 6 D. See also Cambridge St John's, Cambridge Guildhall and Cambridge St Mary the Less and also Cambridge, Christ Church

NORDEN

Charles John

Private 3097, 1st Battalion, Cambridgeshire Regiment. Died of wounds 23rd September 1916. Enlisted Cambridge. Buried in DOULLENS COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION No. 1, Somme, France. Plot IV. Row F. Grave 12. See also Cambridge Guildhall.

PAMMENTER

Arthur

Private 23511, 11th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Died of wounds 17th January 1918. Born and enlisted Cambridge. Son of C. W. and Harriet Pammenter, of 3, Princes St., Cambridge. Laste of 56, Coronation Street, Cambridge. Brother of Charles (below). Buried in BUCQUOY ROAD CEMETERY, FICHEUX, Pas de Calais, France. Plot II. Row D. Grave 18.

PAMMENTER

Charles E

Able Seaman R/6349, Hawke Battalion, Roya Naval Division, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. Died 1st August 1918. Prisoner of War. Resident 3, Princes's Street, Cambridge. Brother of Arthur (above). Buried in TINCOURT NEW BRITISH CEMETERY, Somme, France. Plot IX. Row E. Grave 9. See also Cambridge Guildhall.

PAPWORTH, MM

William Henry

Private 29725, 4th Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action 27th September 1918. Aged 31. Born, resident and enlisted Cambridge. Husband of Mrs. E. M. Papworth, of 159, Ross St., Romsey Town, Cambridge. Awarded the Military Medal (M.M.). Buried in MOEUVRES COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Nord, France. Plot I. Row B. Grave 36. See also Perse School and Cambridge Guildhall.

PATTEN

Charles Edwin

Private 16814, 11th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 20 September 1916. Aged 31. Born Cherry Hinton, enlisted Cambridge. Husband of E. M. Patten, of 3, Gothie St., Brookside, Cambridge. In the 1911 census he was aged 26, the husband of Emily, father of two daughters and twin sons, a Bricklayer, born Cherry Hinton, resident Laundry Cottages, Cherry Hinton. Buried in RATION FARM MILITARY CEMETERY, LA CHAPELLE-D'ARMENTIERES, Nord, France. Plot II. Row B. Grave 17. See also Cambridge Guildhall and Cherry Hinton

Extract from Cambridge Independent Press - Friday 6 October 1916 – page 4:

CHERRYHINTON.

Pte. Chas. Patten, the youngest son of Mr. Chas. Patten, of High-street, Cherry Hinton, has been killed at the front. A letter has been received by his wife, who lives at Russell-street, Cambridge, from an officer of the Suffolks, which regiment deceased belonged, in which he says: —"Dear Mrs. Patten,—I am awfully sorry to have to inform you that your husband, Pte. C. E. Patten. No. 16,814, was killed in action on Thursday, 21st September. He was killed instantaneously by a 'whizz-bang.' He was buried in the British cemetery on Friday by the Church of England minister. A cross is being made for his grave. Please accept the deepest sympathy from myself and the officers and men of his company. He was liked by all." Private Patten, who was 31 years of age, leaves a widow and four children to mourn their loss.

PERRIN

Obadiah

[Listed as PERRM on SDGW] Private 36607, 6th Battalion, Priness Charlotte of Wales's (Royal Berkshire Regiment). Killed in action 29th September 1916. Aged 26. Enlisted Cambridge. Son of Mrs. C. Perrin, of Cambridge. Formerly 4384, Cambridgeshire Regiment. Buried in MILL ROAD CEMETERY, THIEPVAL, Somme, France. Plot VIII. Row A. Grave 6.

PETERS aka ALLEN

Arthur Allen

[Listed as Arthur ALLEN on all records, possibly adopted] Stoker 1st Class, H.M.S. Arethusa. Killed when his ship hit a mine off Felixstowe 11 February 1916. Aged 26. Born 14 April 1890 in Cambridge. Son of Annette aka Hettie Peters, of 32, Covent Garden, Cambridge. Prior to enlistment h was a Stable Hand. Enlisted at Chatham 23 October 1914 for 12 years, height 5 feet 3½ inches, chest 38 inches, brown hair, brown eyes, fresh complexion. No known grave. Commemorated on CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL, Kent. See also Cambridge Guildhall and Cambridge St Barnabas

PULL

Herbert W [J]

Company Sergeant Major 325916, 1st Battalion, Cambridgeshire Regiment. Killed in action 31st July 1917. Born Cambridge, enlisted Pakenham, Suffolk. Formerly 2748, Cambridgeshire Regiment. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 50 and 52. See also Cambridge Guildhall and Cambridge All Saints

RAMPLING

Horace Johnston

Sapper, 208318, Inland Water Transport, Royal Engineers. Died 17th July 1917. Born Bishop Stortford, enlisted Holborn, London. Husband of Gertrude Tatlow (formerly Rampling), 33, Hillcroft Crescent, Ealing, London. Connection with Cambridge unclear. Only man of this name killed in the war. Buried in Basra War Cemetery, Iraq, Plot IV. Row D. Grave 3. See also Cambridge Guildhall

REYNOLDS

Walter William Thomas

Private 96246, 3rd Battalion, Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment). Died of wounds 5th November 1918. Aged 29. Born and enlisted Cambridge. Son of Mrs. Martha Reynolds, of 87, Russell St., Cambridge. Formerly 17537, Suffolk Regiment. Buried in PREMONT BRITISH CEMETERY, Aisne, France. Plot III. Row A. Grave 10. See also Cambridge Guildhall and Cambridge St Matthew's

RIPLEY

William Edward

Private 3279, 3rd (City of London) Battalion (Royal Fusiliers), London Regiment. Killed in action 27th June 1916. Enlisted Edward Street, resident Cambridge. Buried in HEBUTERNE MILITARY CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot II. Row Q. Grave 4. See also Cambridge Guildhall

RYDER

Frederick Ralph

Lance Corporal 2074, 1st Battalion, Cambridgeshire Regiment. Killed in action 4 June 1915. Born Cambridge, enlisted Cambridge. Birth registered in the April to June Quarter 1896 in Cambridge Registration District. Baptised 2 August 1896 at Cambridge All Saints, son of Bertha Elizbaeth and Zenas (a tailor) Ryder, if Malcolm Street, Cambridge. In the 1911 census he was the son of Bertha Ryder, aged 14, at school, born Cambridge, resident 9 Tenison Avenue, Cambridge. Enetered France 14 February 1915. Buried in HOUPLINES COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Nord, France. Plot III. Row A. Grave 19. See also Cambridge All Saints, Cambridge Guildhall and Cambridge County High School

Extract from Cambridge Independent Press - Friday 18 June 1915, page 8:

OLD COUNTY SCHOOL BOY KILLED.

The news of the death in France of Lnc.-Corpl. Frederick Ralph Ryder, of the 1st Cambs., an old County School boy, will cause deep regret to many past and present members of the school. Pte. Ryder, who was killed in action on June 3rd. was only 19 years of age. He was the son the late partner in the firm of Messrs. Ryder and Amies, of King’s-parade, and his mother lives in Tenison-road. He entered the County School September, 1917, and was there for four years.

Second-Lieut. E. Wood, deceased’s officer, writing to Mrs. Ryder, says: “lt is with very great sorrow that I have to inform you of the death of your son, Lnc.-Corpl. F. R. Ryder (2075). He was shot by a sniper while working in the trenches on the afternoon of June 3rd; we buried him the same evening in the cemetery at Houplinea, Armentieres.

“l cannot express to you how much we feel his loss in the platoon. From the very first day the battalion came into action he proved to be one of our most cheerful and capable N.C.O.’s.

‘‘His influence was always excellent; and I am voicing the feelings of the officers, N.C.O.’s and men of the company, and especially of his platoon —with whom he was a great favourite—when I say that the loss of him is most deeply felt.”

Another old boy. Pte. C. W. Bishop, writing the Rev. C. J. N. Child, headmaster, gives particulars of Ryder’s death.

“I know that you and the whole school,” he writes, “will be more than grieved to hear of the sad death of Freddy Ryder. He was shot through the head yesterday afternoon, and died an hour afterwards, being unconscious the whole time. He was in the same platoon as myself, and was killed only a few yards from me. I believe it was a sniper that got him.”

“Our platoon officer, Lieut. Woods, and a party two N.C.O.‘s and two men, including myself, and two other old boys, Corpl. Jones and Pte. Struggles, buried Freddy in a graveyard, some distance behind the trenches, and our officer read parts of the Burial Service. We then marched back to our places in the trenches. A cross and some flowers have to-day been placed over Freddy’s grave.

“It would be impossible to explain you how sad the whole platoon feels at their loss of such a brave fellow. He was liked by everyone. We have a consolation in knowing that it was God’s will, and all pray that he will comfort the bereaved. I think you will agree with me when I say that the Old Boys have made their old school’s name even more famous by the splendid way in which such numbers of them have rallied to the flag.”

Lnc.-Corpl. P. Paisley, of 95. Chesterton-road, his cousin, who is also in the Cambs. Regiment., helped to bury him.

Extract from Cambridge Daily News - Friday 11 June 1915, page 4:

OLD COUNTY SCHOOL BOY KILLED.

The news of the death in France of Pte. Frederick Ryder, of the 1st Cambs., an old County School boy, will cause deep regret to many past and present members of the school. Pte. Ryder, who was killed in action on June 3rd. was only 19 years of age. He was the son of the late partner in the firm of Messrs. Ryder and Amies, of King's-parade, and his mother lives in Tenison-road. He entered the County School in September, 1907, and was there for four years.

Another old boy, Pte. C. W. Bishop, writing, writing to the Rev. J. N. Child, headmaster, gives particulars of Ryder's death.

"I know that you and the whole school,” he writes, "will he more than grieved to hear of the sad death of Freddy Ryder. He was shot through the head yesterday afternoon, and died an hour afterwards, being unconscious the whole time. He was in the same platoon as myself, and was killed only a few yards from me. I believe it was a sniper that got him.

"Our platoon officer. Lieut. Woods, and a party of two N.C.O’s and two men, including myself, and two other old boys, Corpl. Jones and Pte. Struggles, buried Freddy in a graveyard, some distance behind the trenches, and our officer read parts of the Burial Service. We then marched hack to our places in the trenches. A cross and some flowers have to-day been placed over Freddy's grave.

"It would ha impossible to explain to you how sad the whole platoon feels at their loss of such a brave fellow. He was liked by everyone. We have a consolation in knowing that it was God's will, and we all pray that he will comfort the bereaved. I think you will agree with me when I say that the Old Boys have made their old school's name even more famous by the splendid way in which such numbers of them have rallied to the flag."

SEXTON

Frederick W

No further information currently available. See also Cambridge Guildhall

SIMPSON

No further information currently available

SMITH

Dudley James

Private 29152, 1/6th Battalion (Territorial), Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Killed in action 18th August 1917. Aged 33. Born Bristol, enlisted Cambridge. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Smith, of 2, Claremont, Cambridge; husband of Gertrude A. Smith, of 174, Chesterton Rd., Cambridge. Formerly 39980, Northamptonshire Regiment. No known grave. Commemorated on TYNE COT MEMORIAL, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 23 to 28 and 163A. See also Chesterton and Cambridge Guildhall

STEVENS

Sidney Robert

Private 33408, 9th Battalion, Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Regiment). Killed in action 5th October 1918. Aged 29. Born and enlisted Cambridge. Husband of Mrs. L. R. Frost (formerly Stevens), of 37, Coronation St., Hills Rd. Cambridge. Formerly 4532, Suffolk Regiment. Buried in BEAUREVOIR COMMUNAL CEMETERY BRITISH EXTENSION, Aisne, France. Section C. Grave 6. See also Cambridge Guildhall

STEVENSON

Arthur

Private G/25861, 1st Battalion, Queen's OWn (Royal West Kent Regiment). Killed in action 27th September 1918. Aged 19. Born and enlisted Cambridge. Son of Arthur Stevenson, of 1, Millingan's Buildings, Victoria Rd., Cambridge. Formerly 45465, Suffolk Regiment. Buried in GOUZEAUCOURT NEW BRITISH CEMETERY, Nord, France. Plot V. Row C. Grave 11. See also Cambridge Guildhall and also Cambridge, Christ Church

STOKES

Louis Mander

Second Lieutenant, 2nd Royal Marine Battalion, Royal Marine Division, Royal Marine Light Infantry. Died 13th November 1916. Aged 19. Son of the Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Stokes, of Little Wilbraham Rectory, Cambridge. {His father was actually Canon Stokes who was Vicar at St Paul's when his son was killed but moved on to be Vicar of Wilbraham on his retirement from ST Paul's]. Buried in MAILLY WOOD CEMETERY, MAILLY-MAILLET, Somme, France. Plot I. Row D. Grave 32. See also Cambridge Guildhall and also Cambridge, St Faith's School

TAYLOR

Henry Haylock

Private 9585, 9th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment transferred to Sergeant 543109, Labour Corps. Died 17th January 1919. Aged 47. Son of William Taylor, of Cambridge; husband of Susan Nichols (formerly Taylor), of Ivy House, 26, Russell St., Cambridge. His only son Harry William Taylor also died and is listed below. Buried in MILL ROAD CEMETERY, CAMBRIDGE, Cambridgeshire. Section XIII. Grave 40. See also Cambridge Guildhall

TAYLOR, MM

Harry William

Sergeant 8741, 2nd Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Died of wounds 14th June 1917. Aged 22. Born and enlisted Cambridge. Son of the late Lce. Cpl. Henry Haylock Taylor (Suffolk Regt.), of Cambridge (see above); husband of Frances K. M. Taylor, of 24, St. John's Rd., Ely, Cambs. Awarded the Military Medal (M.M.). Buried in DUISANS BRITISH CEMETERY, ETRUN, Pas de Calais, France. Plot IV. Row J. Grave 40. See also Cambridge Guildhall

He was on the front line from 15 August 1914. In 1911 he was a Butchers’ Errand Boy, aged 15, born Cambridge, living with his family at 2 Russell Cotts Street, St Andrew the Less, Cambridge. His father, Henry Haylock, was aged 39, a Carman, and his mother was a Laundress, aged 41; they had been married 19 years. His siblings were Gladys Minnie, aged 17, a Domestic Servant, Ada Victoria, aged 13, Harriett Elizabeth, aged 10 and Dorothy Ethel, aged 7, all at school. All family members were born In Cambridge.

TEBBUTT

Oswald Neville

Captain, 1st/1st Battalion, Cambridgeshire Regiment. Killed in action at St. Eloi (wounded in leg, then shot in the head) 15th March 1915. Aged 25. Born Cambridge. Commissioned into 1st Cambridgeshire Regiment 12th September 1912. In 1915 he was 2/IC ‘B’ Company. Eldest son of Lieutenant Colonel Louis Tebbutt and Edith Neville Goodman Tebbutt, 4, Salisbury Villas, Station Road, Cambridge; brother of Roger (below). Graduate of McGill University, Montreal. Buried in DICKEBUSCH NEW MILITARY CEMETERY, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Section B. Grave 40. See also Cambridge Guildhall and Cambridge, St Faith's School

TEBBUTT

Roger Joseph

Captain, 1st/1st Battalion, Cambridgeshire Regiment. Killed in action 24th AUgust 1918. Aged 24. Born Cambridge 1894. Educated Marlborough and King’s College (1912), Cambridge. Cadet, Marlborough 1911-1913. B.A. Cambridge University. Commissioned 30th September 1912. Wounded twice with Cambridgeshire Regiment. Later attached to Essex Regiment a few days before attack of 23rd August 1918. Wounded in hand, but carried on, then hit by shell and killed. Second son of Lieutenant Colonel Louis Tebbutt and Edith Neville Goodman Tebbutt, 4, Salisbury Villas, Station Road, Cambridge; brother of Oswald (above). Buried in ALBERT COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Somme, France. Plot I. Row S. Grave 7. See also Cambridge Guildhall and Cambridge, St Faith's School

TOKLEY

Alfred Charles

Gunner 93328, 283rd Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. Died of wounds 26th July 1917. Born Cressing, Essex, enlisted Cambridge. Buried in HAZEBROUCK COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Nord, France. Plot III. Row F. Grave 2. See also Cambridge Guildhall

TOOMBES

Christopher

[Spelt TOOMBS on SDGW and CWGC] Private 8482, 1st Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 15th February 1915. Born and enlisted Cambridge. No known grave. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 21. See also Cambridge Guildhall

TOWNSEND

Gilbert

Lance Corporal 768, 5th (City of London) Battalion (London Rifle Brigade). Killed in action 12th May 1915. Aged 25. Enlisted London, resident Cambridge. Son of William Henry and Emily Townsend, of 134, Tenison Rd., Cambridge. A clerk in Barclay's Bank. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 52 and 54. See also Perse School, Cambridge Emmanuel United Reformed Church and Cambridge Guildhall

TROTMAN

Sydney

Private 3155, 2/3rd (City of London) Battalion (Royal Fusiliers). Died 3rd une 1915. Enlisted Harrow Road, resident Cambridge. Buried in KHARTOUM WAR CEMETERY, Sudan. Plot 1. Row B. Grave 8. See also Cambridge Guildhall

UTTERIDGE

Joseph

Private 24789, 11th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 8th August 1918. Born and enlisted Cambridge. No known grave. Commemorated on PLOEGSTEERT MEMORIAL, Comines-Warneton, Hainaut, Belgium. Panel 3. See also Cambridge Guildhall

WALLACE

John

Acting Sergeant 6318, 2nd Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 4th March 1915. Born Wood Ditton, enlisted Bury St Edmund's. No known grave. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 21. See also Cambridge Guildhall

Extract from Cambridge Independent Press - Friday 19 March 1915:

KILLED IN ACTION.
Local Names in the Casualty List.

SUFFOLKS’ LOSSES.
The past week has brought news of the t death at the front of many local soldiers, chiefly belonging to the Suffolks.

Sergt. John Wallage [sic], Cambridge.

We regret to announce the death of Sergt. John Wallage [sic], of the 1st Suffolks, which occurred in the trenches on March 5th. Sergt. Wallage [sic] was well known in Cambridge, for before he rejoined the colours on August 4th he had served for four years in the Cambridge Borough Police Force, and was looked on as a man of great promise. He was born in 1886 at Woodditton, near Newmarket, where his parents still reside, and before joining the force in Cambridge in 1911 he served his time in the 1st Suffolk Regiment. On being recalled to the colours he was promoted to the rank sergeant, and has been at the since the outbreak of the war. The Chief Constable, Mr. Charles E. Holland, has received the following letter from the late sergeant’s father, Mr. Thomas Wallage [sic], under date March 11th, 1915: Dear Sir, I much regret to inform you of the death of my dear son, which occurred last Friday. He was shot through the head while in the trenches, and his death was immediate. We had letter from his officer saying it was only too true that he died fighting for his country.”

P.C. Wallage [sic], besides being one of the most promising men in the force, was also the best runner, and one the best rifle shots in the Borough Police Miniature Rifle Club. He early established a reputation as an athlete at the Borough Police Sports, and also figured in several other sports meetings, winning numerous prizes. It remembered once how his turn speed proved of considerable value while on duty, when he gave chase to and caught some runaway thieves in the Madingley-road. He was a man of genial good nature, very much attached to his work, and respected throughout the force, and in a wide circle of friends outside for his many sterling qualities. His death will be deeply regretted, though his friends can take some consideration from the fact that he died as he would like to have died, doing his duty.

WATSON, MM

Robert Henry

Private 475351, 88th Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. Killed in action 2nd October 1918. Aged 33. Born Cambridge St Mary the Less, enlisted Norwich, Norfolk, resident Newnham Croft, Cambridge. Son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Watson, of Cambridge; husband of Rose Watson, of 2, West View, Newnham Croft, Cambridge. Awarded the Military Medal (M.M.). In the 1911 census he was single, son of Robert Henry and Emma Watson. aged 26, an Elementary teacher, born Cambridge, resident 2 West View, Newnham Croft Cambridge (his father had been married for only 5 years so Emma is probably his step-mother). Buried in BRANDHOEK NEW MILITARY CEMETERY No. 3 Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot III. Row F. Grave 4. See also Cambridge St Marks and Cambridge Guildhall

WILLARD

Jesse

Private G/58, 3/4th Battalion, Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). Killed in action 17th September 1917. Aged 24. Born East Sutton, Maidstone, Kent, enlisted Maidstone, resident Cambridge. Husband of Catherine Ann Willard, of 56, Norwich St., Cambridge. Buried in SUNKEN ROAD CEMETERY, FAMPOUX, Pas de Calais, France. PLot I. Row A. Grave 31. See also Cambridge Guildhall

WILSON

Reuben

No further information currently available. See also Cambridge Guildhall

WONFOR

Cecil Stanley

Private 19224, 1st Battalion, Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry. Killed in action 4 October 1917. Aged 26. Born Longstanton, enlisted Cambridge. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Wonfor, of 12, Gothic St., Cambridge. In the 1901 census he was aged 10, born Longstanton, Cambridgeshire, son of William and Mary A Wonfor, resident 19, Moreton Road, West Ham, London & Essex. In the 1911 census he was aged 20, born Longstanton, Cambridgeshire, a Draoers Assistant, son of William and Mary Ann Wonfor, resident 12, Gothic Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. No known grave. Commemorated on TYNE COT MEMORIAL, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 80 to 82 and 163A. See also Cambridge Guildhall and Church of Our Lady and The English Martyrs

“IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THOSE WHO DIED ON
ACTIVE SERVICE AND IN CIVIL DEFENCE 1939 – 1945
B.T.ASHMAN + S.BRANS + S.H.BRITTAIN + E.J.BRUNNING
A.CLARK + P.CLARK + W.J.COOPER + J.H.CORLESS
H.R.CULPIN + L.C.W.DAISLEY + A.C.DAY + J.F.DAY
L.M.FRANKLAND + LUCY S.GENT + F.GIGNEY + L.JOHNSON
M.H.G.LAMBERT + A.LUCAS + C.F.MARSH + L.R.MARSH
G.S.MILLIGAN + H.L.MILLIGAN + F.NEGUS + C.PEARL
M.B.PERKINS + S.E.R.PILSWORTH + S.RICKSON
PETICA C.ROBERTSON + W.L.TADGELL + KATHLEEN THAXTER
R.F.VICARY + IVY WOODCOCK

1939-1945
ASHMAN	Bertie Thomas	Civilian. Died 24th February 1941. Aged 42. St. John's Ambulance Brigade; of 48 Hills Road. Son of J. L. and M. Ashman, of 46 Sedgwick Street; husband of Rene Ashman. Died at 48 Hills Road. Buried in CAMBRIDGE, MUNICIPAL BOROUGH CEMETERY, Cambridge.
BRANS	Sidney	Sergeant (Navigator/Bomber) 656327, 97 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Died 15th October 1942 (flying Lancasters). Aged 30. Son of Reginald Phillip Brans and of Sarah Brans (nee Varlow), of Cambridge. Buried in RHEINBERG WAR CEMETERY, Kamp Lintfort, Nordrhein-Westfal, Germany. Joint grave. Plot 1. Row H. Graves 5-6. Note: 97 Squadron - October 1942 - took part in No. 5 Group's famous dusk attack on Schneider locomotive and armament works at Le Creusot and the Group's (and Bomber Command's) first daylight attack on Italy (Milan)
BRITTAIN	Sidney Harold	Civilian, Died 25th February 1941. Aged 50. Husband of Phyllis Edith Kate Brittain, of 80 Castle Street. Injured 24 February 1941, at Hills Road; died at Addenbrookes Hospital. Buried in CAMBRIDGE, MUNICIPAL BOROUGH CEMETERY, Cambridge. See also Cambridge Guildhall Supplementary list Extract from Cambridge Daily News in 1941: WELL KNOWN TO MANY Death of MR. S.H. Brittain MANY residents in the neighbourhood of Castle Street and Huntingdon Road will have learned with deep regret of the sudden death this week of a well-known figure, Mr. Sidney Harold Brittain, of 80, Castle Street, Cambridge. Fifty years of age, Mr. Brittain was a native of the town. He had been engaged in the fruitery and greengrocery trade from his school-days until the time of his death, with the exception of the period of the last war, he served in the A.S.C. throughout. Although his business left him little time for leisure, he was a keen follower of local sport, and will be missed by a wide circle of friends. He leaves a widow and two daughters. The funeral service will be at 2.15 p.m. at St. Giles’ Church, Castle Hill, on Monday next. March 3rd, and the interment at Huntingdon Road Cemetery.
BRUNNING	Eric John	Private 5837559, 1st Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Died 13th August 1944. Aged 19. Son of John and Louisa Brunning, of Cambridge; husband of Hazel Brunning, of Cambridge. Buried in ST. CHARLES DE PERCY WAR CEMETERY, Calvados, France. Plot VIII. Row A. Grave 6.
CLARK	A	No further information currently available
CLARK	P	probably Peter CLARK, Trooper 14689838, Staffordshire Yeomanry, Royal Armoured Corps. Died 24th March 1945. Aged 19. Son of Denys and Evelyn Mary Clark, of Cambridge. No known grave. Commemorated on GROESBEEK MEMORIAL, Gelderland, Netherlands. Panel 1.
COOPER	Walter James	Lance Corporal 11264608, 6th Battalion, Royal Welch Fusiliers. Died 4th April 1945. Aged 22. Son of James and Florence Cooper, of Cambridge; husband of Margaret Cooper. Buried in RHEINBERG WAR CEMETERY, Kamp Lintfort, Nordrhein-Westfal, Germany. Plot 13. Row D. Grave 7.
CORLESS	J H	probably Joseph Horrace (sic), Flying Officer 51332, 547 Squadron , Royal Air Force. Died 26th April 1944 (flying Liberators on anti-submarine duties). Aged 24. Son of Thomas Joseph and Anne Elizabeth Corless; husband of Williamina Agnes Corless, of Gauldswell, Perthshire. No known grave. Commemorated on RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL, Surrey. Panel 205.
CULPIN	Henry Richard	Sergeant (Pilot U/T) 741747, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Died 8th March 1940. Aged 26. Son of James and Alice Culpin, of Cambridge; husband of Florence Ethel Culpin, of Cambridge. Buried in CAMBRIDGE CITY CEMETERY, Cambridge. Grave 7181.
DAISLEY	Lionel Charles William	Sergeant 741278, 264 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Died 28th May 1940 flying Defiant two-seater fighters during the German invasion of the Low Countries. Son of Lionel James Edward and Jane Daisley, of Cambridge. Buried in WISSANT COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Private Memorial. Grave 1.
DAY	Alfred Charles	Corporal 901837, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Died 9th May 1945. Aged 27. Son of Charles William and Ada Sarah Day, of Cambridge. Buried in CORIANO RIDGE WAR CEMETERY, Italy. Plot III. Row B. Grave 7.
DAY	[William] John Frederick	Sapper 1927204, 150 Railway Construction Company, Royal Engineers. Died 24th febraury 1941. Aged 29. Son of William and Mabel Day, of Cambridge; husband of Doris May Day, of Marylebone, London. Buried in CAMBRIDGE CITY CEMETERY, Cambridge. Grave 6042.
FRANKLAND	Leonard Musgrave	Sub-Lieutenant (E), H.M.S. Manchester, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. Died 13th August 1942. Son of Cecil Musgrave Frankland and Minnie Frankland, of Cambridge. B.Eng., Hons. (Liverpool). No known grave. Commemorated on PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Hampshire. Panel 62, Column 1.Note: HMS Manchester was torpedoed by an Italian E-boat whilst escorting the Pedestal Convoy off the coast of Tunisia on 13 August 1942 and was later scuttled by her crew.
GENT	Lucy Sybil	Civilian. Died 24th February 1941. Aged 60. Air Raid Warden W.V.S.; of 76 Hills Road. Died at Hills Road. Buried in CAMBRIDGE, MUNICIPAL BOROUGH CEMETERY, Cambridge.
GIGNEY	[Horace] Francis [Henry]	Sergeant (Pilot) 742723, 25 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Died 14th June 1941. Aged 22. Son of Horace Francis and Mabel Emily Gigney, of Cambridge. Buried in CAMBRIDGE (MILL ROAD) CEMETERY, Cambridge. St. Paul's Section. Row 7. Grave 82. Extract from Cambridge Independent Press 1941: CAMBRIDGE AIRMAN S DEATH Former Member of Pitt Press NEWS has been received in Cambridge of the death on active service of Sergt. Pilot H. F. Gigney, son of Mrs. Gigney, of 17, Bentinek Street, Cambridge, and the late Mr. Horace Gigney. Sergt. Pilot Gigney, who had had his wings for almost a year, was aged 22 years. He was a Central School boy and a keen Rover. On leaving school he joined the Cambridge University Press, and later became a member of the R.A.F.V.R. He was called to active service in the R.A.F. at the outbreak of war. Whilst in civilian life, Sergt.-Pilot Gigney was a particularly enthusiastic swimmer, being a member of three clubs—the Granta, Cambridge Amateurs, and Pitt Press. Photograph Courtesy & Copyright © Simon Brook 2009
JOHNSON	L	No further information currently available
LAMBERT	Maurice Herbert George	Civilian. Died 2nd March 1941. Aged 34. of 25 Hills Road. Son of A. G. and C. E. Lambert, of 68 Hills Road; husband of Ivy Lambert. Injured 24 February 1941, at Hills Road; died at Addenbrookes Hospital. Buried in CAMBRIDGE, MUNICIPAL BOROUGH CEMETERY, Cambridge.
LUCAS	A	Private 5775926, 2nd Battalion, Royal Norfolk Regiment. Died 3rd July 1946. Aged 29. Husband of Iris E. Lucas, of Cambridge. Buried in CAMBRIDGE CITY CEMETERY, Cambridge. Grave 7581.
MARSH	Charles Frederick	Private 5831018, 2nd Battalion, Cambridgeshire Regiment. Died at Tamarkan, Thailand of malaria 9th January 1945 while a prisoner of war. Aged 28. Buried in KANCHANABURI WAR CEMETERY, Thailand. Plot 2. Row K. Grave 18.
MARSH	Leslie Renford	Lance Corporal 5834397, 2nd Battalion, The London Irish Rifles, Royal Ulster Rifles. Died 21st June 1944. Aged 33. Son of Renford John and Rhoda Marsh, of Cherry Hinton, Cambridge; husband of Beatrice Amy Marsh, of Cambridge. Buried in ORVIETO WAR CEMETERY, Italy. Plot I. Row E. Grave 18.
MILLIGAN	George Stanley	Pilot Officer (Piot) 87030, 263 Squadron, Royal Air Force volunteer Reserve. Died 30th April 1941. Aged 22. Son of Hugh and Clara Florence Milligan, of Cambridge. Commemorated in CAMBRIDGE CREMATORIUM, Cambridge. Colmn 2.
MILLIGAN	Hugh Linsey	Petty Officer Stoker P/KX 83221, H.M.S. Stag, Royal Navy. Died 29th July 1941. Son of Hugh and Clara Florence Milligan, of Cambridge. No known grave. Commemorated on PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Hampshire. Panel 54, Column 1.
NEGUS	Frederick [Dennis Charles]	Civilian. Died 25th February 1941. Aged 19. Home Guard; of 87 Russell Street. Son of Frederick John and Ellen Elizabeth Negus, of London. Injured 24 February 1941, at Hills Road; died at Addenbrookes Hospital. Buried in CAMBRIDGE, MUNICIPAL BOROUGH CEMETERY, Cambridge.
PEARL	Charles	Gunner 1749473, 308 Battery, 2 H.A.A. Regiment, Royal Artillery. Died 23rd July 1942. Aged 34. Son of David and Lucy Pearl; husband of Dorothy Edith Pearl, of Cambridge. Buried in FREETOWN (KING TOM) CEMETERY, Sierra Leone. Plot &. Row G. Grave 2.
PERKINS	Michael Bernard	Lieutenant 140667, 4th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Died 13th February 1942 in the Battle for Singapore. Commemorated on Special Memorial 21. E. 8. in KRANJI WAR CEMETERY, Singapore. Note: Special memorials exist to three casualties known to have been buried in civil cemeteries in Saigon and Singapore, but whose graves could not be located.
PILSWORTH	Sidney Ernest Reginald	Private 5830109, 2nd Battalion, Green Howards (Yorkshire Regiment). Died 5th November 1944. Aged 26. Son of Sidney Thomas Pilsworth and Harriet Pilsworth, of Romsey Town, Cambridge. No known grave. Commemorated on RANGOON MEMORIAL, Myanmar (Burma). Face 8.
RICKSON	Stanley	Driver 2074019, 615 Field Squadron, Royal Engineers. Died 26th Aprilk 1945. Aged 23. Buried in BECKLINGEN WAR CEMETERY, Soltau, Niedersachsen, Germany. Plot 8. Row A. Grave 7.
ROBERTSON	Petica Coursolles	Civilian. Died 24th February 1941. Aged 57. Air Raid Warden; W.V.S. Daughter of the late Major and Mrs. Charles Jones; wife of Professor D. S. Robertson, of 56 Bateman Street. Died at Russell Street. Buried in CAMBRIDGE, MUNICIPAL BOROUGH CEMETERY, Cambridge.
TADGELL	William Lawrence	Able Seaman C/JX 151449, H.M.S. Imogen, Royal Navy. Died 25th November 1939. Aged 19. Son of William Christopher and Dorothy Maud Tadgell. No known grave. Commemorated on CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL, Kent. Memorial Ref: 33,2.
THAXTER	Kathleen [Ada Irene]	Civilian. Died 24th February 1941. Aged 24. Fire Watcher; of 147 Sturton Street. Daughter of Charles Thaxter, of 17 Merton Street, Newnham. Died at Hills Road. Buried in CAMBRIDGE, MUNICIPAL BOROUGH CEMETERY, Cambridge.
VICARY	Ronald Frederick	Sergeant (Air Bomber) 1582199, 40 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Died 22nd August 1944. Buried in BUDAPEST WAR CEMETERY, Hungary. Collective grave Plot II. Row B. Graves 8-10. Note: 40 Squadron up to March 1945 were flying Blenheims and Wellingtons from bases in England it bombed targets in France, the Low Countries and Germany; flying Wellingtons from bases in the Middle East it bombed targets in North Africa, Sicily, Sardinia, Rhodes, Crete, Greece, Pantellaria, Lampedusa and Italy; and flying Wellingtons and Liberators from a base in Italy (Foggia Main) it bombed targets in Italy and the Balkans..
WOODCOCK	Ivy [Florence]	Civilian. Died 24th February 1941. Aged 29. of Hills Road. Daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jessup, of 47 Argyle Street; wife of Percy Cyril Woodcock. Died at Hills Road. Buried in CAMBRIDGE, MUNICIPAL BOROUGH CEMETERY, Cambridge.
SOUTH AFRICAN (BOER) WAR 1899-1902
BULMAN	William Edward	Sergeant 6726, 43rd Company, 12th (Suffolk), Imperial Yeomanry. Died 12 March 1901 of disease in South Africa. Aged 29. Awarded the Queen's South Africa Medal. Lieutenant in the Cambridge Fire Brigade.

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