Private 44030, 7th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Died of wounds 5 April 1918. Aged 28. Born Cambridge, enlisted Bury St Edmunds. Husband of Mrs. E. Anderson, of 24, East Rd., Cambridge. Formerly 2555, Suffolk Yeomanry. Buried in DOULLENS COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION NO.1, Somme, France. Plot VI. Row E. Grave 59. See also Cambridge Guildhall

Mrs. Anderson, of 37, Malta-road. Cambridge, has recently received news that her husband. Lce.-Corpl. G. Anderson, of the Suffolks, was killed on July 1st, the first day of the great advance. An officer of the company in which Lce.-Corpl. Anderson was serving says, in a letter to Mrs. Anderson; “I sorry I have never let you know about your husband George. He was missing for a long time, and then we went into the fight again, and were too fully occupied to be able to search for news of him. I can only tell you that he was hit by a bullet and seen to fall, but no one saw anything of him after that. 1 was told this by the man who was next to him the time and who is still with me. Have you had any official news from the War Office? They would send you a wire if he was killed. I know he wasn’t hit by a shell, so there must be someone who found him. I am very, very sorry about it. He was an excellent soldier, and I tried hard to get him promoted to corporal. He would a sergeant if were still with us now. But it is all the bravest who have gone, and I feel deeply for the bereaved homes of Cambridge. I hope one day to come and visit them all. I do hope it may be a consolation to you know your husband was brave and good soldier as ever fought in any war, and that and his comrades (several from Romsey Town) found undying glory by their conduct on the 1st July, 1916.”

Private 327898, 1st Battalion, Cambridgeshire Regiment. Died of wounds 4 September 1918. Aged 38. Born Cheddington, Buckinghamshire, enlisted Cambridge. Son of Joseph and Sophia Blogg, of Grantchester, Cambs.; husband of Rose Blogg, of 56, Catharine St., Cambridge. Awarded the Military Medal (M.M.). Formerly 6235, Cambridgeshire Regiment. Buried in DAOURS COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Somme, France. Plot IV. Row E. Grave 12. See also Granchester

From a roll compiled by Caroline Burkitt that can be found in Cambridge Library, reference section:

Jo Blogg was born in Cheddington, Buckinghamshire on 25th September 1881. Why his parents were living there is a mystery. His father Joseph Nicholas Blogg, came from Southrepps, near Cromer, on the Norfolk Coast, and although it has not been possible to trace his ancestry with complete certainty, there are records of Bloggs having lived around the Cromer area from 1750. At the turn of the century Joseph and his wife, Sophia, came to live in Metron house cottage, Grantchester, and Joseph was a gardener, first to Mr. William Bateson, the great exponent of Mendelism, and, after 1911 to Mr. Lister. Jo came with them and took a job as college shoe black at Downing. There he met Rose Squires, the widow of a hairdresser in East Road, and a bedder at the colege, and they married in 1907. For a while they lived in Broad Street and later moved to 56, Catherine Street. Their children, Gladys and Percy were born in 1907 and 1910. After the outbreak of war, Jo was called up into the 1/1st Cambridgeshire Regiment as a stetcher bearer and was sent to France. On 25th April 1918 he won the Military Medal at Voormezeele, for gallantry in the field. His twin brother William was also in France, and although not serving together, on the morning of 28th August 1918, they were both wounded within half an hour of each other. William survived after his leg was amputated, but Jo died of his wounds on 4th September. His son vividly remembers that day , his mother was cleaning a gas lamp at their home in Catherine Street when the telegram arrived. Jo is buried in Daours Communal Cemetery Extension in France, and as well as being remembered in Grantchester, his name is on the war memorial in St.Philips church, Thoday Street. On 24th November 1918, a memorial service was held in Grantchester church for Jo Blogg, Joseph Greygoose and William Wilson.

Lance Corporal 34941, 9th Battalion, Loyal Noth Lancashire Regiment. Killed in action 10 April 1918. Born and enlisted Cambridge. Formerly 4538, Suffolk Regiment. Brother-in-law of Edward Charles Aves who also fell. Buried in CROIX-DU-BAC BRITISH CEMETERY, STEENWERCK. Nord, France. Grave lost. Special Memorial. H. 6. See also Cambridge Post Office and Cambridge St Matthew's and also Cambridge Guildhall

Private 5334m 2nd Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 26 September 1917. Aged 36. Born and enlisted Cambridge. Son of Walter Dickerson; husband of Rose Dickerson, of 138, Thoday St., Cambridge. No known grave. Commemorated on TYNE COT MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 40 to 41 and 162 to 162A. See also Cambridge Guildhall

Extract from Cambridge Independent Press - Friday 1 December 1916, page 4 [note that it was not possible to translate parts of this extract due to the print quality]:

CAMBS. ROLL OF HONOUR.

Mrs. Gladwell, of 41, Lucy-road, Cambridge, has received official intimation that her husband, Pte. W. T. Gladwell, of the Cambridgeshire Regt., was killed in action on October 31st. A letter from the officer of the Company states: “He was struck in the head by a piece of shrapnel and died immediately. He was attended to at once by a doctor who was just near him, but states that his death was instantaneous. I am afraid that no Ietter of mine can offer you consolation in your great loss, but please accept my sincere sympathy with you and your family. He was a soldier in a thousand and a very faithful servant to me, and as you know. I had a verv high opinion of him. . . He will be buried to-morrow morning in a cemetery just near here, a few graves away from my great friend, Lieutenant Bradford.” Pte. Fred Atkin, of the Herts. Regt., a friend of Pte. Gladwell, says in a letter: "Dear Mrs. Gladwell, I wish you to accept the joint sympathy of all the men attached to the headquarters, together with my own, in the recent death of your husband, Bill. That he was popular with all goes without saying, it would not be otherwise and though his death is a keen pe..al to… to each of us, I expect ………… in our work. He had a fitting funeral as could be … and was spared suffering of pain, which will afford you some comfort to know, as it did us. In this time of great trial to you as to many like you. We kindly hope you will meet with the strength and bravery of a good British woman, and God will bless you and the little ones for enduring much for His sake. We know and feel you will … this trial bravely, it is just what Bill would himself wish you to do." Pte. Gladwell, who was 29 years of age, was in the Territorial Force when war broke out, and went out with the first detachment. He had been twice wounded. Before the War he was employed for about eight years at the Saxon Cement Works.

Mrs. Goddard, of 124, Catherine-street, Cambridge, has received intimation from the War Office that her son, Private David James Goddard, died March 24th from wounds received at the front. Private Goddard, or Bandsman Goddard, as he was better known, had served six years in India. He came home last January, and after being stationed at Winchester for a time went to France as a stretcher-bearer with the 2nd Cheshires. Mrs. Goddard has three more sons serving with the colours, two in the Army and one iu the Navy.

[Listed as R H GOODWIN on CWGC and as Rupert on SDGW, school records, union records, and 1911 census] Corporal 3166, 1st/1st Suffolk Yeomanry (The Duke of York's Own Loyal Suffolk Yeomanry). Killed in action 5 December 1915 at Gallipoli 5th December. Born 9 August 1888 in Diss, resident and enlisted Cambridge. Resident 285, Mill-road, Cambridge. Admitted 15 March 1901 to Cambridge Paradise Street School (Higher Grade), Cambridge, son of Harry Goodwin, resident 168, Mill Road, Cambridge, left 22 September 1902, formerly attended Higher Elementary School, Ipswich. In the 1911 census he was aged 22, born Brockdish, Norfolk, single, a carpenter and joiner, son of Harry and Caroline Goodwin, resident 285 Mill Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. In 1913, aged 24, he was admitted to the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters & Joiners, trade Carpenter & Joiner, Cambridge branch. Buried in 7TH FIELD AMBULANCE CEMETERY, Turkey (including Gallipoli). Plot II. Row A. Grave 12. See also Cambridge Guildhall

Mr. and Mrs. H. Goodwin, of 285, Mill-road, Cambridge, have received news that their son, Corpl. Harry Rupert Goodwin, of the 1st/1st Cambs. Yeomanry, was killed in the Dardenelles on December 5th while in the act of helping a wounded comrade. Corpl. Goodwin who was 27 years of age, had been in the Yeomanry about 7 or 8 years. He was called up at the outbreak of war, and went out to the Dardanelles about three months ago. It was only a week ago that Mr, and Mrs. Goodwin last heard from their son. He wrote very cheery and contented letters home. In one he expressed the opinion that the Government were doing as well as they could by him. He was getting fresh meat four times a week, and he was getting tea, milk and sugar every day, which was more than he expected to get.

The sad news of Corpl. Goodwin's death was conveyed in the following letter from his officer, Lieut. E. C. M. Flint:

“Dear Mrs. Goodwin,

“As you have probably been notified already, I regret very much to say your son was killed yesterday. He was in the act of helping a wounded man at the moment, and it is hard to imagine a finer end. He had been my corporal for 15 months, and during that time I have never known him do anything but his level best whatever he had to do. He was one of the most unselfish men I ever met in my life, and I feel I have lost not only my very best non-commissioned officer but also a real and true friend.

“For some time past out here I know he has been feeling ill—a good deal more ill than many who went to hospital; but never once did he complain, and he stuck it right through like the real man he was.

“I can only add how very sorry indeed I am for you in your great loss. But none could have died in a better way.

“We have buried him close by our camp, and the grave is beautifully cared for by the men of his section, who loved him to a man. The burial was last night, and the service read by the Rev. Foullkes, of the Norfolk Yeomanry. It was all most impressive, with guns firing all the time,

"It is men like your son who will help England to win, and it is very hard that they should be taken from us.”

Extract from Trade Union Members, Service & Casualties 1914-1918 - Typographical Circular, page 7:

SEC.-LIEUT. W. P. HUMPHREY, CAMBRIDGE
We learn with extreme regret of the death of Sec.-Lieut. W. Pryor Humphrey, of the London Regiment, which occurred on May 28. He joined the Cambs. Regiment in 1914, and went to France in February, 1915, where he was for more than two years. He afterwards gained a commission in the London Regiment, and returned to France on April 19 of this year. Lieutenant Humphrey was 29 years of age and married. The local Press say of him: "Lieut. Humphrey's fine character and lovable personality had won him many friends in the town." This was especially true in regard to the T.A. Coming from Watford (Chesham section), he helped in the formation of the Cambridge Branch, and always took a keen interest in its doings. He will be sadly missed by his fellow members, by whom he was held in the greatest esteem and respect, his upright, honourable character and conduct being recognised by all. He was truly "one of the best."

Extract from a local paper (unknown paper and date):

"DIED LIKE A MAN."
Cambridge Lancer Killed In
Action.

Mr. and Mrs. Kerry of 275, Mill-road. Cambridge, have received news of the death of their son, Corporal Walter Birbeck Kerry, of the 16th Lancers, who was mortally wounded in action at Le Glairet. The sad news conveyed to them in the following letter from Squadron-Sergeant A. V. Cobb. of the same regiment:

“Just a few lines to let you know that poor Walter passed away on the 8th, the day before yesterday. I was with him on patrol when he was shot, and fetched him back. Poor young Horlock, of Cambridge, was thrown from his horse and hurt at the same time, but he is not seriously injured. Walter was shot about one o'clock, and died about 4.30 p.m. He was conscious up to the finish I was not with him when he died but the two fellows who were with him told me he had a very respectable funeral. He was buried by the side of Lieut. Gough, of the R.A. He was shot and buried at a place called Le Glairet. When I left him he told me to tell you all at home and his young lady that his last thoughts were of you all, and that he died like a man. I cannot explain all to you in this letter, but if I should live to return to Cambridge to see you and let you know all. I daresay you heard Walter speak of me. I live at Palgrave, just outside, Diss, and I know your brother well who lives at Diss. I cannot explain any more now, but will see you if I should be spared. I will close with deepest sympathy, remaining yours respectfully, A. V. Cobb.

Private 235312, 13th Battalion, King's (Liverpool Regiment). Died of wounds 10 September

Extract from Trade Union Members, Service & Casualties 1914-1918 - Typographical Circular, page 11:

PRIVATE L. L. MILLER, CAMBRIDGE.
It is with deep regret that we have to announce the death of Private L. L. Miller (Liverpool Regiment), a prominent member of the Cambridge Branch, who died of wounds in the 3rd General Australian Hospital, Abbeville, on September 30. Private Miller (who was 30 years of age, and leaves a widow and one child) was one of the original few who joined the Cambridge Branch on its inception nine years ago. He had always been one of its most respected and enthusiastic members and held office both as president and vice-president. He was home on leave only a few weeks before his death, and was looking forward eagerly to renew his acquaintance with the branch and its activities. Private Miller was employed as a compositor at Messrs. W. Heifer and Sons, and he will be greatly missed by all the members of the staff, with whom he was deservedly popular. He joined the colours under the Derby scheme in September, 1916, and had been in France about 15 months at the time of his death.

Private 1039, 1st Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers. Killed in action at Gallipoli 4 June 1915. Aged 27. Born and enlisted Cambridge. Son of Martin Dennis Pleasance and Elizabeth Pleasance, of 43, Catherine St., Mill Rd., Cambridge formerly 105, Hemingford-road, Cambridge. Originally attested and passed fit 27 November 1905, aged 18 years, as Private 3087, 4th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment, born and resident Cambridge, St. Matthews, plumber's mate by trade, unmarried, height 5 feet 5½ inches, weight 108 lbs, chest 31 inches, fresh complexion, hazelo eyes, dark brown hair, religious denomination Church of England, father Martin Dennis Pleasance, of 2, South Street, Cambridge. In the 1891 census he was aged 2, resident with his parents in Staffordshire Street, Cambridge. In the 1901 census he was aged 11, resident with his parents at 2, South Street, Cambridge. No known grave. Commemorated on HELLES MEMORIAL, Turkey (including Gallipoli). Panel 59 to 73 or 218 to 219. See also Cambridge Guildhall

Mr. Martin D. Pleasance, of 105, Hemingford-road, Cambridge, has received official intimation that his son, Pte. Arthur A. Pleasance, of the 1st Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers, has been posted at the War Office as missing after an engagement on May 23rd at the Dardanelles. Pleasance has also received official intimation that his second son, Pte. J. W. Pleasance, 2nd Batt, Wilts. Regt., has been severely wounded in action on May 24th, and is now in the 4th Northern General Hospital.

Mr. Pleasance's third son, Pte. Martin D. Pleasance, is with the 1st Batt. Cambridgeshire Regt. "somewhere in France." His' last letter home reports him well and fit.

His attesation list him as a British national born a British Subject in Donald, Victoria. Aged 34, A farmer, unmarried at attestation. Attested 1 April 1916 at Mildura, Victoria, aged 34, height 5 feet 6 inches, weight 158 lbs, girth 37-40 inches, complexion fair, hair brown, eyes grey-brown, religious denomination Prebyterian. Sailed on the RMS orontes ro Plymouth, departed 16 August 1916, disembarked 2 October 1916. Suffered from pneumonia during November 1916 through January 1917. First went to France 14 October 1917.

Main extract from his will:

W I L L
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This is the last Will and testament of me Charles Thomas Routley of Murrayville Victoria Now of his Majesty’s Forces 38th Battalion A.I.F.
1. I give the sum of £200 pounds to be equally divided between Frederick Edwin Routley of 17 Soudan St Malvern Elizabeth Margret Doughton of Modella John Joseph Poutley of Lake Boga Arthur Rueben Routley of Lake Boga Grace Ellen Gillespie of Lake Boga Isabella Gillies Of Beverley West Australia Andrew Portuce McBride of Beverley West Australia.
2. The remainder of my real and personal estate I give a life interest to my wife Emma Susan Routley of 40 Brookfields Mill Rd Cambridge England On her death to become the property of any child born of the marriage.
3. In the event of my dying childless the property, on the death of my wife is to go to my nephew Charles Routley son of John Joseph Routley of Lake Boga.
4. I appoint as executors to my will Frederick Edwin Routley, 17 Soudan St. Malvern John Joseph Routley of Lake Boga.

Private 326521, 1st Battalion, Cambridgeshire Regiment. Killed in action 31 July 1917. Aged 20. Enlisted Cambridge. Mrs. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Spriggs, of 115, Ross St., Cambridge. Formerly 3912, Cambridgeshire Regiment. Awarded the Military Medal (M.M.). In the 1901 census he was aged 4, born Risby, Suffolk, resident with his parents, John W and Hannah Spriggs, at Clacton Villa, Hartington Grove, Cherryhinton. In the 1911 census he was aged 14, born Risby, Suffolk, resident with his parents, John William and Anna Sprigg, at 115, Ross Street, Cambridge. No known grave. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 50 and 52. See also Cambridge Guildhall

MILITARY MEDAL.—The Military Medal for gallantry in the field has been awarded to Pte. J. W. Spriggs, of the Cambridgeshire Regt. Pte who is only 20 years of age, is the son of Mr and Mrs Spriggs, of 15, Ross-street, Cambridge, and before the war was employed as a clerk by Messrs. Bailey and Tebbutt.

[Listed as J R C WOODLEY on memorial and as in Newspaper] Acting Bombardier 38032, 71st Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. Died of wounds 5 February 1916. Aged 21. Born Elsenham, Essex, enlisted Cambridge. Son of George and Ada Woodley, of 96, Thoday St., Mill Rd., Cambridge. Buried at BEDFORD HOUSE CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Enclosure No. 2. Plot IV. Row C. Grave 23. See also Cambridge Guildhall

Article from Cambridge Independent Press - Friday 24 March 1916, page 6: