DOWNHAM AND TWISTON WAR MEMORIAL

World War 1 & 2 - Detailed information
Compiled and copyright © Michelle Linden 2018

The Downham and Twiston memorial takes the form of a wall mounted, rectangular, plaque consisting of contrasting marble borders with squares to the corners and a moulded laurel wreath and ribbon above with the inscription and names highlighted in black lettering. There was also a memorial in the form of a shrine with cornice and triangular top with the same names listed for World War 1; this memorial has not been found. The memorial was dedicated by the Bishop of Whalley Dr Rawstorne and unveiled by Mrs Assheton, of Downham Hall, 7 August 1921; it lists seven names of those who gave their lives. In addition within St. Leonard's Church, Chatburn Road, Downham there are two framed rolls of honour for World War 1 listing the 39 personnel who served 1914-1919 and these are contained in a larger frame with a decorative border, and the shields of the four provinces of the United Kingdom; at the lower edge of the first roll of honour are a crossed Union Jack and White Ensign; 39 names are listed. A further roll of honour hangs nearby in the form of a rectangular framed, and glazed, roll of honour with a decorative foliate border and a crown surmounting the dates of World War 2; list lists the names of 23 persons who served in the Second World War. Those on the World War 1 Roll of Honour marked ' ' are listed on the memorial as well.

Photograph Copyright © Michelle Linden 2018

TO THE GLORY OF GOD
AND IN GRATEFUL/R
REMEMBRANCE OF THE
MEN OF DOWNHAM AND
TWISTON WHO DIED FOR
THEIR COUNTRY IN THE
GREAT WAR 1914-1918

BURNS	Fred	Sapper 61942, 11th Division Signal Company, Royal Engineers. Died of wounds at Gallipoli 29 September 1915. Aged 25. Born Downham, Lancashire, enlisted Clitheroe, Lancashire. Son of William and Alice Burns, of Cosy Cottage, Downham, Clitheroe, Lancs. Buried in HILL 10 CEMETERY, Turkey (including Gallipoli). Plot V. Row E. Grave 2.
HUDSON	Edward Turner	Private 33461, 8th Battalion, King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment). Died of wounds 6 June 1917. Aged 36. Born Blackpool, enlisted Preston. Son of James and Amy Harriet Hudson; husband of Margaret Hudson, of Hill Foot, Twiston, Clitheroe, Lancs. Buried in ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot XXV. Row G. Grave 2A.
LEEMING	J	Sapper, Royal Engineers. No further information currently available.
LONSDALE	Benjamin Herbert	Private 180519, Machine Gun Corps. Died in United Kingdom 17 November 1918. Aged 19. Son of William and Sussannah Lonsdale, of Downham. Buried in South-West part of DOWNHAM (ST. LEONARD) CHURCHYARD, Lancashire.
ROBINSON	William	Wheeler 123948, "A" Battery, 81st Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Killed in action 20 June 1916. Aged 31. Born and enlisted Clitheroe, Lancashire. Son of Robert and Elizabeth Robinson, of West Lane Farm, Downham, Clitheroe, Lancs. Buried in CARNOY MILITARY CEMETERY, Somme, France. Row D. Grave 7.
SMITHIES	John Lyon	Acting Lance Corporal 434409, 549th Field Company, Royal Engineers. Died in United Kingdom 7 June 1918. Aged 21. Born and resident Downham, Lancashire, enlisted Liverpool. Son of Richard and Elizabeth Smithies, of White House, Downham. Buried in South-West part of DOWNHAM (ST. LEONARD) CHURCHYARD, Lancashire.
WEBSTER	Amos	Private 102554, 239th Company, Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) formerly 37536, Royal Lancaster Regiment. Died of wounds 4 August 1917. Enlisted Sabden, Lancashire. Son of Mr. J. Webster, of Green Lane Farm, Downham, Clitheroe, Lancs. Buried in GODEWAERSVELDE BRITISH CEMETERY, Nord, France. Plot I. Row C. Grave 16.
THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE
1914 - 1919 ROLL OF HONOUR NAMES OF THOSE MEN FROM DOWNHAM AND TWISTON WHO SERVED IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919 FOR THE CAUSE OF LIBERTY AND JUSTICE.
BANKS	Harry	Driver, Royal Field Artillery
BARRET	Thomas	Gunner, Royal Field Artillery
BRADSHAW	F T	C.F., R.A.C.D.
BURNS	Albert	Bombardier, Royal Field Artillery
BURNS	Arthur	Driver, Royal Engineers
BURNS	Fred	Sapper 61942, 11th Division Signal Company, Royal Engineers. Died of wounds at Gallipoli 29 September 1915. Aged 25. Born Downham, Lancashire, enlisted Clitheroe, Lancashire. Son of William and Alice Burns, of Cosy Cottage, Downham, Clitheroe, Lancs. Buried in HILL 10 CEMETERY, Turkey (including Gallipoli). Plot V. Row E. Grave 2.
BURNS	Hartley	Sergeant, Royal Army Service Corps
CLARK	Frank	Private, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
DUCKWORTH	Thomas	Air Mechanic 2nd Class, Royal Flying Corps
HUDSON	Edward Turner	Private 33461, 8th Battalion, King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment). Died of wounds 6 June 1917. Aged 36. Born Blackpool, enlisted Preston. Son of James and Amy Harriet Hudson; husband of Margaret Hudson, of Hill Foot, Twiston, Clitheroe, Lancs. Buried in ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot XXV. Row G. Grave 2A.
IRVING	E	Second Lieutenant, South Lancashire Reigment.
LEEMING	J	Sapper, Royal Engineers. No further information currently available.
LONSDALE	Benjamin Herbert	Private 180519, Machine Gun Corps. Died in United Kingdom 17 November 1918. Aged 19. Son of William and Sussannah Lonsdale, of Downham. Buried in South-West part of DOWNHAM (ST. LEONARD) CHURCHYARD, Lancashire.
LONSDALE	Jas R	2nd Corporal, Royal Engineers.
LONSDALE	John	Private, Royal Welsh Fusiliers.
LONSDALE	T R	Private, East Lancashire Regiment
PARKER	Ben	Private Royal Army Service Corps
PARKER	Isaac	Driver, Royal Field Artillery
PRESTON	John	Private, Grenadier Guards
PROCTER	J A	Captain, Sherwood Foresetrs (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment)
ROBINSON	Ernest	Corporal, Grenadier Guards
ROBINSON, MM	Fred	Sergeant, Rifle Brigade. Awarded the Military medal (M.M.).
ROBINSON	Reg	Private, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
ROBINSON	William	Wheeler 123948, "A" Battery, 81st Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Killed in action 20 June 1916. Aged 31. Born and enlisted Clitheroe, Lancashire. Son of Robert and Elizabeth Robinson, of West Lane Farm, Downham, Clitheroe, Lancs. Buried in CARNOY MILITARY CEMETERY, Somme, France. Row D. Grave 7.
ROBINSON	W C	Second Lieutenant, Australian Infantry Force.
SHARP	F W	Gunner, Royal Field Artillery
SHARP	J G	Driver, Royal Field Artillery.
SMITHIES	Arthur	Lance Corporal, Royal Engineers.
SMITHIES	Harry E	Gunner, Royal Field Artillery
SMITHIES	F J	Lance Corporal, Royal Engineers.
SMITHIES	John Lyon	Acting Lance Corporal 434409, 549th Field Company, Royal Engineers. Died in United Kingdom 7 June 1918. Aged 21. Born and resident Downham, Lancashire, enlisted Liverpool. Son of Richard and Elizabeth Smithies, of White House, Downham. Buried in South-West part of DOWNHAM (ST. LEONARD) CHURCHYARD, Lancashire.
TARVER	Robert	Wireless Operaton, S.S. Borden?
TODD	Richard I	Driver, Royal Engineers.
WEBSTER	Amos	Private 102554, 239th Company, Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) formerly 37536, Royal Lancaster Regiment. Died of wounds 4 August 1917. Enlisted Sabden, Lancashire. Son of Mr. J. Webster, of Green Lane Farm, Downham, Clitheroe, Lancs. Buried in GODEWAERSVELDE BRITISH CEMETERY, Nord, France. Plot I. Row C. Grave 16.
WESTERN	W B	Corporal, Royal Army Service Corps.
WIGGLESWORTH	Alfred	Private, Royal Army Service Corps.
WILSON	William	Private, Lancashire Fusiliers.
YATES	J G	Private, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment.
YATES	W A	Company Quartermaster Sergeant, Royal Engineers.
1939 - 1945 ROLL OF H0NOUR NAMES OF THE MEN AND WOMEN OF DOWNHAM AND TWISTON WHO SERVEDTHEIR KING AND COUNTRY IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE CROWN
ASSHETON	Bridget	Wren W.R.A.S.
BARKER	Robert	A.B. Royal Navy.
BARKER	William	Cpl R.A.F.
BOLTON	John	Lieut. R.E.
BOLTON	Maurice	Sub Lt. R.A.G.R.
CASTLEHOUSE	Edwin	Pte R.A.F.
GARNETT	George	Cpl. West Porks.
GUDGEON	Edwin	Sgt. R.A.F.
HOTHAM	Jocelyne	Sub. A.I.S.
HUDSON	Edward	Sgt. R.A.F. (R.I.P)
JOHNSTONE	Stanley	Sgt. Royal C. of Sigs.
LEACH	John	Sub. Lt. R.A.G.R.
MACKENZIE	Alan	Capt. 4th E.L.R.
MACKENZIE	Myrra	Cpl. W.A.A.F.
MARTIN	Charles	Rlfmn Z.E.F. (R.I.P)
MARTIN	Wilfred	Sgt. M.D. Dog Section
ROBINSON	Kenneth	Driver R.A.S.C.
SHARP	Christopher	Gunner R.A.
SPENCE	Parker	Gunner R.A.
TODD	William	Pt Off. Royal Navy
WALKER	Arthur	Pte Kings Own Lancs.
WATSON	Tom	Capt. R.E.M.E
WILSON	Stanley	Sglmn. Royal C. of Sigs.

Last updated 9 April, 2023