Dursley WWI Gates

DURSLEY War Memorial 07 November 2012 12:04 All information is provided in good faith but, on occasions errors may occur. Should this be the case, if new information can be verified please supply it to the author and corrections will then be made. This memorial has been compiled with additional information by kind permission of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, and from Ancestry.co.uk DURSLEY WAR MEMORIAL GLOUCESTERSHIRE The War Memorial is the gate into St James Church, Top of Long Street, in the town In memory of those Dursley men who passed thro’ the gate of life everlasting in the Great War 1914-1918 1914-1918 BLANDFORD Colin Lance Corporal, 21558, Prince Albert 1st Somerset Light Infantry died of wounds 25th August 1916 aged 28. Son of William E. and Mary Blandford, of Castle Farm, Dursley, Buried at Forceville Communal Cemetery and Extension, Somme, France BROCK George Haskin Private 12885, 8th Service Battalion, Gloucestershire regiment killed in action 3rd July 1916 aged 21. Son of George and Beatrice Mary Brock, of 3, Moss Side, Callington, Cornwall. Native of Stoke Climsland, Cornwall, enlisted at Dursley and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France BROUGHTON Arthur Private 42573, 2nd Royal Inniskilling Fusilers formerly S/108 Royal Army Service Corps, killed in action 3rd December 1917, age 26 Prior to enlistment he was a baker in a shop in Silver Street, Dursley. Son of Mary Ann and Urban of Somerset. Native of Alminster, Somerset and is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium CAPENER Gilbert G. Able Seaman Not listed with the CWGC, nor Uk, Royal Navy Registers of Seaman's Service, Ancestry, 1853 -1928 He and his brother are also commemorated on the North Nibley War Memorial, about five miles, south of Dursley. It is located in the cemetery. CHANDLER George Private 267514, 2/6th (Territorials) Gloucestershire Regiment killed in action 28th August 1917 aged 34 Husband of Annie Elizabeth Chandler, of 4, Wellington Place, Woodmancote, Dursley, Glos. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium CROSS Reginald Ewart Private 16521, 12th Service Battalion, Bristol, Gloucestershire Regiment killed in action 20th April 1916 aged 23. Native of Dursley, Son of Arthur and Ellen Cross, of Glendale, Upper Cam, Dursley. Buried at Faubourg D’Ameins Cemetery, Arras, France DEANE Stuart Edward Lance Sergeant (Corporal) 12082, 3rd Worcestershire Regiment killed in action 17th October 1914 aged 23. Son of Edward and Alice Deane, of 2, Holywell Cottages, Woodmancote, Dursley. Commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial, France DRIVER George Private 12881, 12th, Gloucestershire Regiment died of wounds 26th July 1916 aged 35. Son of Alfred and Jane Driver, of Berkeley, Glos.; husband of Alice Amelia Driver, of 3, Council Buildings, Dursley. Buried at Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L’Abbe, Somme France DRUCE Charles Private 35718, 5th Yorkshire Regiment formerly 236385, 35th Training Battalion, died of wounds 8th June 1918 aged 18. Buried at Montcornet Military Cemetery, France He originally enlisted 4th September 1915 as Private 24496, 11th Gloucestershire giving his age as 19yrs & 7 months. In 1916 he was discharged in consequence of having made a mis-statement as to his age. This was proved when his parents sent his birth certificate to the regiment, he was born 17th January 1900. His parents were William Henry & Mary Jane of Water Street, Dursley. I wonder what age he was when he joined the Yorkshire’s ELLIOTT Henry Private 204096, 7th King’s Shropshire Light Infantry, formerly 1961, Gloucestershire Regiment, killed in action 13th February 1918 aged 23. Son of Mrs A Elliott, 3. Union Street, Dursley. Buried at Boyelles Communal Cemetery Extension, France FOWLER Elton Clement Lance Corporal 20558, 10th Gloucestershire Regiment, killed in action 23rd July 1916 aged 19. Native of Berkeley Gloucestershire. Son of Mrs. C. Fowler, of 58, Garden Suburb, Dursley, Glos., and the late Mr. W. Fowler. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France GIDDINGS Cyril William Private 240512, 1/5th Gloucestershire Regiment died 16th August 1916 aged 30. Son of John W. W. and Julia A. Giddings, of Long Street, Dursley. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France GRAHAM Alec George Malcolm Captain, 6th Worcestershire Regiment attached to the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Husband of Gertrude Emily nee Wraugham of The Orchards, Norton, Worcestershire. Enlisted into the 6th Worcestershire Regiment in 1901 and served in the Boer War then went on to serve in France and Flanders. Son of Captain George Augustus Graham and Lydia Caroline nee Potter of “Oaklands” Dursley, Gloucestershire. His twin brother Malcolm George Alec, joined the Merchant Navy and died in 1952 aged 81. Commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial, France HARRIS Trevor George Private 12257, C. Coy, 8th Gloucestershire Regiment killed in action 3rd July 1916 aged 19. Son of Ezra and Mary Ann Harris, of Long Street, Dursley,. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France HARROLD George Philimore Lance Corporal 19268, A Coy, 10th York and Lancaster Regiment killed in action 3rd July 1916 aged 19. Son of George and Eliza Jane Harrold, late of Dursley, Glos. Educated at Craven St. Secondary School, Hull. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France HEATH Albert Harry Sergeant 31001, A Battery, 76th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery died of wounds 27th April 1916 aged 25. Native of Dursley Son of Annie Heath of Parsonage Street, Dursley. His late father, Albery was a Pub landlord in Long Street, Dursley. Prior to enlistment his occupation was a turner at a Creamery. Buried at St Mark’s churchyard, Woodmancote near Dursley, Gloucestershire (Memorial has Harry) HEWISH Richard James Private 43229, 4th Hampshire Regiment enlisted 31st October 1917 and died a few weeks later whilst in training at Tidworth Military Hospital from meningitis while on military service on the 13th December 1917 aged 18. Son of Richard and Kate Hewish, of 27, Rosebery Terrace, Dursley Buried at St Mark’s churchyard, Woodmancote near Dursley HIGGINS Harold. Signalman (Not listed as Signalman with the CWGC) No death has been found but this person may well be Henry James. On the 1911 census Richard James Hewish was visiting the home of Henry, at Woodmancote and as mates they may well have enlisted about the same time. HILL Edward George Private 12878, A. Coy 8th Gloucestershire Regiment killed in action 12th August 1916 aged 21. Son of George Edward and Annie Maria Hill, of Woodmancote, Dursley. Buried at Saint Quentin Cabaret Military Cemetery, Belgium HUGHES Harry Lieutenant (No Lieutenant Harry Hughes listed with the CWGC) it may be the following. Private 17777 Harry Hughes died 10th May 1915 aged 18, whilst serving with A Company of the 2nd Battalion, the Gloucestershire Regiment, in action near Sanctuary Wood, Zillebeke. his brother Alec also fell Sons of George and Annie Hughes of The Wye, Charfield, Gloucestershire, the brothers have no known grave, and are commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial Ypres. Belgium JONES Cecil Pte(It may be this soldier). Private 19414, 2nd Wiltshire Regiment. died of wounds 15th September 1916 aged 17. Born in Malmesbury, Wiltshire Son of Mary Jones, of 44, Foundry Rd., Malmesbury, Wilts., and the late William Jones. Buried at Bethune Town Cemetery, France LANE William Alfred Rifleman 12097, 4th King’s Royal Rifle Corps, On the 9th he was reported wounded in action and missing, on the 10th May 1915 he died of wounds aged 19. Son of William Burchell and Ann Lydia Lane, of Long Street, Dursley, At enlistment he was residing with his parents at Park Cottage, Ashley near Tetbury, Gloucestershire. His He died of wounds but is commemorated on the Menin Gate memorial, Ypres, Belgium (Memorial has Alfred W) LEWIS Reginald Watson Sergeant 12526, 21st Machine Gun Corps (Infantry), formerly 8977, Welsh Regiment, died 10th July 1918 Native of Derry Hill, Wiltshire Buried at Soissons British Cemetery, France LISTER Edward Ashton Airman 2nd Class 5276, Royal Flying School, Le Cretoy, Royal Flying Corps, died 2nd July 1915 aged 20. Son of Edward Ashton Lister and Fanny Lister, of Dursley, Gloucestershire. Buried at Abbeville Communal Cemetery, Somme, France MARSHALL Theodore Samuel Simon 2nd Lieutenant, Royal Engineers died 31st July 1917 aged 33. in Colchester. Son of Robert and Priscilla Buried at St Stephen’s churchyard, St Stephen’s By Saltash, Cornwall McREADY-DIARMID Allastair Malcolm Cluny Captain 4th attached to 17th Middlesex Regiment killed 1st December 1917 aged 29. (VC). Formerly Arthur Malcolm McReady-Drew. Son of Herbert L. Drew and Fanny A. Drew (nee McReady), of 71 Goldsmith Avenue, Acton; husband of Hilda McReady-Diarmid, of Springfield, Dursley, Gloucs. Born at New Southgate, Middlesex. An extract from 'The London Gazette,' dated 12th March, 1918, records the following:- 'For most conspicuous bravery and brilliant leadership. When the enemy penetrated some distance into our position and the situation was extremely critical, Capt. McReady-Diarmid at once led his company forward through a heavy barrage. He immediately engaged the enemy, with such success that he drove them back at least 300 yards, causing numerous casualties and capturing 27 prisoners. The following day the enemy again attacked and drove back another company which had lost all it's officers. This gallant officer at once called for volunteers and attacked. He drove them back again for 300 yards, with heavy casualties. Throughout this attack Capt. McReady-Diarmid led the way himself, and it was absolutely and entirely due to his marvellous throwing of bombs that the ground was regained. His absolute disregard for danger, his cheerfulness and coolness at a most trying time, inspired all who saw him. This most gallant officer was eventually killed by a bomb when the enemy had been driven right back to their original starting point.' Commemorated on the Cambrai Memorial, Louverval, France MITCHELL James Ernest Lillie. Corporal 93175, 203rd Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery killed in action, 20th June 1917. Native of Dursley and in residence at Pembroke Dock, Wales. Husband of Mabel Bongye Mitchell, of Crescent Villa, Fydell Crescent, Boston. (Wills and Admin, Ancestry) He lived at at Callender Gardens Suburb, Dursley, Gloucestershire and his effects went to his wife. At rest in Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery, Armentieres, France. MOORE Reginald John Private 1361, 1st Gloucestershire regiment killed in action 5th November 1914 aged 21. Son of William and Elizabeth Moore, of 7, Council Buildings, Dursley. Commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium PETO Walter Samuels Sapper 261916, 506th (Hants) Field Coy, Royal Engineers, died at Salonika 26th December 1917 aged 26. Son of Frank Kelsall Peto and Cecilia Emma Peto, of The Rangers, Dursley. Buried at Sarigol Military Cemetery, Kriston, Greece  PHILLIPS George Nigel Victor Private 5180, 1/6th Gloucestershire regiment died of wounds 12th November 1916 aged 28. Son of Thomas and Mary Jane Phillips, of Silver Street, Dursley. Buried at St Sever Cemetery, Extension, Rouen, France PULLIN Stuart Augustus Private 260351, 12th Gloucestershire Regiment, killed in action 14th April 1918 aged 21 Son of George and Eliza Pullin, of Hill Road, Dursley, Glos Commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium RIDLER Duncan Private 10585, 2nd Border Regiment killed in action, 13th March 1915 aged 25. Son of William & Louisa of Brattons Farm, Bisley. Native of Bisley near Stroud, Gloucestershire Commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial, France (Memorial has Cpl) RUDGE Fred Private 39530, 7th Leicestershire regiment, formerly 198798, Royal Field Artillery, killed in action 8th October 1918 aged 20. Son of Peter & Eliza of Bowers Court, Dursley. Commemorated on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial, France SCOTT Percy Private 703093, 23rd City of London Regiment, formerly 20939, Somerset Light Infantry, killed in action 7th July 1917 aged 21. Son of Walter & Florence of Fort Lane, Woodmacote near Dursley. Commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium SEELEY Stanley Arthur Private 11395, 7th Gloucestershire Regiment, killed in action 8th August 1915 aged 17. Native of Sherborne, Dorset, enlisted at Dursley Son of Robert and Elizabeth Seeley, of The Carpenter's Arms, Dursley. Commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey SMITH Cyril Edward Private 12080, 8th Gloucestershire Regiment died of wounds 2nd December 1916 aged 17. Son of Arthur Edward and Arminia of Rosebery Terrace, Uley Road, Dursley Buried at St Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France SMITH George Private 2726, 8th Gloucestershire regiment killed in action, 22nd September 1918. Native of Dursley, enlisted at Cardiff, South Wales. Buried at Vieille-Chapelle New Military Cemetery, Lacouture, France SMITH George Private 38466, 3rd Worcestershire regiment killed in action, 2nd August 1917 aged 41. Son of John and Mary Ann Smith, of Dursley. Commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium SMITH Thomas (Tom) Private 337, 7th Australian Infantry died 8th May 1915 aged 28. Born in 1886 to Eli and Hannah Fanny Ward Formally Smith, nee Hill, of Slad Lane, Dursley, Gloucestershire. Commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey (including Gallipoli) Some notes from his army records. He joined up at Melbourne, Victoria, Australia on the 21st August 1914. He gave his age as 28, occupation, general labourer and his mother, Hannah, of Dursley as his next of kin. He had previously served with the 2nd Gloucestershire Volunteer Battalion. His will stated that on the event of his death his property and effects should go to his brother, Sergeant George Brown who was living at 6 Morgan Street, Caerphilly, South Wales. In 1917 Sergeant 26412 GeorgeSmith, 1st Garrison Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment was living at Berwick Lodge, Ryde, Isle of Wight. After he had completed his training he embarked from Melbourne for the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force on H.M.A.T A20, Hororata. He was fighting at the Dardanelles, Gallipoli Peninsular when he was killed in action on the 8th May 1915. His mother in 1920 had now moved to Owlpen, near Dursley, Gloucestershire. His brother George had moved to Leonard Stanley, near Dursley, Gloucestershire. STEVENS Harry Gunner 226821, D Battery, 148th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery killed in action 27th April 1918. Buried at Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France (This is the only Harry/Harold with the rank of Gunner listed with the CWGC) SMITH Arthur Stuart Private 17026, Coldstream Guards died 26th December 1916. Born 1893 at Dursley Son of John F and Amy E of Winchombe Police Station. His father was a Police Constable Buried at Warstone lane Cemetery, Birmingham THEYERS William James Private 13960, 8th Gloucestershire regiment died of wounds 21st November 1916 aged 23. Only son of Charles and Elizabeth Theyers, of Bowers Court, Dursley. Buried at Etretat Churchyard, France TILLEY Alfred William Charles Able Seaman J19922, H.M.S. Queen Mary, Royal Navy, Born 3rd May 1897 and died 31st May 1916 aged 19. Son of Albert Paxton Tilley and Eliza Tilley, of 5, Red Walk, Dursley. Commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire TOPLIS Leonard Joseph Private 26409, 1st Grenadier Guards, killed in action 7th July 1917. Born at Burton on Trent, Staffordshire and enlisted at Gloucester. Buried at Bleuet farm, Cemetery, Ieper, Belgium WENDEN George Major, Border regiment attached to the 35th Squadron, Royal Flying Corps killed in action 16th March 1917 Buried at Warlincourt Halte British Cemetery, Saulty, France (CWGC have his rank as Captain) WEST Sidney Arthur. Cpl 29634 1/5th Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry died 27th April 1918. Buried at Berlin South Western Cemetery, Brandenburg, Berlin, Germany(CWGC and Medal Index have his rank as Private) WHITTARD Arthur Victor Rifleman R13776, 10th King’s Royal Rifle Corps, died of Pneumonia 26th December 1915. Son of Corporal Arthur and Ada Whittard of The Slade, Dursley previous residence, Union Street, Dursley. Buried at Merville Communal Cemetery, France WHITING Clifford Archibald Corporal 12083, 4th Worcestershire Regiment killed in action at Gallipoli, 4th June 1915 aged 23 Son of George & Emma of Bowers Court, Dursley and husband of Nora. Eveline. Bishop, formerly Whiting, nee Lugg of Ruscombe, Stroud, Glos. Commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey  WOODBINE Herbert Private 16627, 14th Gloucestershire Regiment killed in action 22nd March 1918 aged 25. Native of Brancaster, Norfolk, enlisted at Bristol. Prior to enlistment he was a Proffesional Golf Teacher Commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme France WORKMAN Maurice Private 18650, 2nd Worcestershire Regiment killed in action 25th December 1916 aged 21. Son of James and Eliza Workman of Long Street, Dursley. Buried at Rancourt Military Cemetery, Somme, France WYATT John 2nd Lieutenant, 4th Gloucestershire Regiment died of wounds, 25th October 1918 aged 26. Son of John and Annie Wyatt, of Woodmancote, Dursley. and brother of Doris Mary Buried at Vertain Communal Cemetery Extension, France D’ESTELLE-LOXTON Lionel 2nd Lieutenant, 10th South Wales Borderers, killed in action 29th August 1918 Buried at Morval British Cemetery, France Born in 1893 at Stroud, Gloucestershire Son of Hyacinthe M Loxton At rest in Morval British Cemetery, France. WYATT Doris Mary Died about 14th September 1918 aged 23. Daughter of John and Annie of Woodmacote and brother of John who fell in 1918. She was known as “A Dursley War Worker” A Memorial Tablet Unveiled by Sir Ashton Lister as reported in the Dursley Gazette War Memorial gates and pillars were refurbished to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of World War II 1945-1995 Funded by Dursley Town Council and Stroud District Council.