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LEAVING CHELTENHAM …………..and all that was dear |
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Family Tragedies |
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“In loving memory of our 2 dead sons who were killed in action on 1 July 1916 – somewhere in France our dear sons sleep in two graves we may never see; but as long as life and memory last, dear sons, we will remember thee” |
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There were millions of families in the UK who lost a close family relative in the Great War, which was a shocking experience. To lose more than one member of the family must have been truly devastating. William and Julia Souls, of Great Rissington, Gloucestershire, lost 5 sons.
The following is a list of families from the Cheltenham area who lost two or more close family relatives. Over 100 families lost two sons. In one instance, twin brothers (Edward and Harry Turner) were killed in action on the same day, 1st November 1914, on HMS Good Hope which was sunk by the German battle-cruisers Scharnhorst and Gneisnau off Chile. In another, two brothers (Arthur and Reginald Lawrence) who came home from Canada to fight, fell side by side serving with 10th Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force defending Ypres.
Some villages in the UK were fortunate enough to lose none of their men who went to war and these have been called “Thankful Villages”. The publication This England has listed 36 of these villages which include 4 from Gloucestershire (Brierley, Coln Rogers, Little Sodbury and Upper Slaughter). Incredibly, Upper Slaughter saw 44 of their sons go to war and all returned – this is surpassed only by Arkholme in Lancashire who had all of their 59 returned home. |
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Ballinger. George and Annie Ballinger, of 7 Grove Street, Cheltenham lost twosons. Alfred, aged 28, was killed in action in France on 2nd March1916. Frederick, aged 32, was killed in action in France on 23rdJuly 1916. Thebrothers are both commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial. (Many thanks to Susan Ballinger for information regarding Mrs Ballinger’s correct Christian name). Bannerman. Emilie Henriette Bannerman (nee Lousada) lost a husband and 2brothers. Her husband Oriel William Erskine Bannerman was killed inaction in France on 3rd February 1915. Her brothers Bertie andEdward were also killed. Bertie Charles was killed in action inBelgium on 9th May 1915 and Edward Arthur was killed in action in Belgium on 2ndNovember 1914. All are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial. Barnes. William and Mary Barnes, of Longfurlong, Gotherington, lost twosons. Henry Thomas, aged 34, died of wounds on2nd November 1918. Raymond Edward, aged 19, died of wounds on 21st March 1916. The brothers are both commemorated on the BishopsCleeve War Memorial, the Southam War Memorial and the Gotherington War Memorial. Barnfield. George and Adelaide Barnfield, of 13 Kew Place, Bath Road, Cheltenham, lost twosons. Frank, aged 23, was killed in action on 13th November1916. William, aged 25, was killed in action on 9th October 1915. The brothers are both commemorated on theCheltenham War Memorial and the St Luke’s Church Roll of Honour. Barratt. John and Ruby Barratt, of “Fernbank” ” Pittville Circus Road,Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. Harold Charles Edward, aged 21, died of wounds on 18thMay 1917 in Salonica. John Roland, aged 25, died of illness in France on 24th January1919. Thebrothers are both commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial and theAll Saints Church War Memorial. Bates. William and Eliza Bates, of 2 Millbrook Terrace, Charlton Kings, lost 2sons. Albert Edward, aged 21, was accidentally killed on 17th May 1917. William Joshua, aged 26,was killed inaction on 17th July 1916. The brothers are both commemorated on the Charlton Kings WarMemorial and the Charlton Kings (St Mary’s Church) War Memorial. Bates. James and Agnes Bates, of 33 Duke Street, Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. Herbert James, aged 23, was killed in action on 26th October 1917. William Thomas, aged 23,died of wounds on 28th December1914. The brothers are both commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial and the St John’s Church War Memorial. Beard. George and Elizabeth Beard, of 9 Burton Street, Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. Charles Ernest, aged 23, was killed in action on 8th August 1915. GeorgeAlfred , aged 20, was killed in action on 3rd October 1918. The brothers areboth commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial and the Parish ChurchBoys School Roll of Honour. Bloxsome. Walter and Alice Bloxsome, of 3 Woodville Cottage, Church Street, CharltonKings, lost 2 sons. Arthur Ernest was killed in action on 27thAugust 1917. William John died of illness on 7th August1918. The brothers are both commemorated on the Charlton Kings WarMemorial and the Charlton Kings (St Mary’s Church) War Memorial. Brazener. William and Susan Brazener, of Oxford Cottage, Upper Park Street, Hales Road,Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. Albert Charles Henry was killed in actionon 2nd November 1916. George Edwin Arthur died of illness on 28thFebruary 1918. The brothers are both commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial, the Charlton Kings WarMemorial and the Charlton Kings (St Mary’s Church) War Memorial. Albert is also commemorated on the Holy Trinity Church Roll of Honour and theSalem Baptist Church Roll of Honour. Brewster. Robert and Kate Brewster, of 114 Fairview Road, Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. Aleck Howard died of wounds on 9th January 1917. Hubert WilliamDuncan died of illness on 25th October 1918. The brothers are bothcommemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial. Hubert is alsocommemorated on the St Paul’s Church War Memorial. Brodie. George and Louisa Brodie, of “Woodlands” The Park, Cheltenham, lost 2sons. Philip Wyndham died of illness on 18th November1918. Theodore Stuart was killed in action on 17th April1915. The brothers are both commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial and the St Phillips Church Roll of Honour. Brown. Mrs Emma Brown, of 2 Libertus Villas, Libertus Road, Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. Alan Francis Donald was killed in action on 8th September 1916. Edmund Kenneth Wallace was accidentally killed on 24th August 1917. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial and the St StephensChurch Roll of Honour. Brown. William and Eliza Brown, of 15 Granville Street, Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. Frank William was killed in action on 27th November 1917 and Frederick James waskilled in action on 22nd October 1917. Both are commemorated on theCheltenham War Memorial, the St Paul’s Church War Memorial and theCheltenham Parish Boys School Roll of Honour. Frederick is alsocommemorated on the Salem Baptist Church Roll of Honour. Byard. Amos and Jane Byard, of 53 Marle Hill Road, Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. Arthur John died of wounds on 1st December 1917 and Francis Spencer died ofwounds on 24th March 1918. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial and the Cheltenham Parish Church Boys School Roll ofHonour. Arthur is also commemorated on the Cambray Baptist ChurchRoll of Honour, the Order of St John Roll of Honour and the St John’s AmbulanceBrigade Roll of Honour. Francis is also commemorated on the WesleyanChurch Roll of Honour and the Holy Trinity Church Roll of Honour. Cooke. Edward Cooke, of The Burgage, Prestbury, lost 2 sons. Henry Georgewas killed in action on 9th May 1915 and William Joseph was killed in action on7th August 1915. Both are commemorated on the Prestbury War Memorialand the Prestbury (St Mary’s Church) War Memorial. William is alsocommemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial and the St John’s Church War Memorial. Cooper. Frank and Laura Cooper, of Norma Villa, Churchill Road, Leckhampton, lost 2sons. Albert Edward was killed in action on 9th May1915. Arthur was killed in action on 17th May 1915. Bothare commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial and Arthur is alsocommemorated on the Post Office Roll of Honour. Cox. Henry and Clara Cox, of 14 Chapel Street, Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. Albert Richmond was killed in action on 23rd July 1916. Frank ErnestSidney died of wounds on 29th August 1918. Both are commemorated onthe Cheltenham War Memorial. Creech. Walter and Ellen Creech, of 17 Queen Street, Cheltenham, lost 2sons. Alfred Edgar was killed in action on 23rd July1916. Reginald Albert John was killed in action on 24th April1917. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial,the Holy Trinity Church Roll of Honour and the Holy Trinity School Roll ofHonour. Creed. Mrs EllenCreed, of 51 Brunswick Street, lost her husband and son. Her husbandWilliam Charles died in the UK on 7th December 1918. Her son Williamdied of wounds in France on 18th April 1918. Both are commemoratedon the St Peter’s Church War Memorial and William is also commemorated on theCheltenham War Memorial. Crooke. DrWilliam and Alice Cooke, of Langton House, London Road, Charlton Kings, lost 2sons. Elliott Hampden, aged 25, was killed in action in France on3rd July 1916. Hugh Neville, aged 19, was killed in action on 10thDecember 1916. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial, the Holy Apostles Church Roll of Honour and the Charlton Kings WarMemorial. Dartnall. Henryand Sarah Dartnall, of 42 Winstonian Road, Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. Henry, aged 27, was accidentally killed in France on 19th December1918. William James, aged 19, was killed in action in France on 25thSeptember 1915. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial and the All Saints Church War Memorial. Henry is alsocommemorated on the Grammar School Roll of Honour. Davis. Mrs FannyDavis, of 7 Exmouth Street, Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. Alfred John,aged 21, was killed in action in Belgium on 30th May 1918. ErnestAlbert, aged 22, died of wounds in France on 10th January 1915. Bothare commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial and the St Luke’s ChurchRoll of Honour. Ernest is also commemorated on the Order ofOddfellows Roll of Honour. Desages. Pauland Beatrice Desages, of 20 Imperial Square, Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. Owen Loftus, aged 28, was killed in action in France on 27th May1918 Wilfred Roland, aged 34, was killed in action in France on 21stMarch 1918. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial and the Cheltenham College Roll of Honour. Dicks. Ernestand Alice Dicks, of Buckingham Lawn, Wellington Street, Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. Ernest Godfrey, aged 18, was killed at sea on 28th June 1918. Francis James Neville, aged 21, died of wounds in France on 27th May1918. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorialand the St Luke’s Church Roll of Honour. Driscoll. Dennis and Alice Driscoll, of 64 Marle Hill Road, Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. Frank Maurice, aged 20, was killed in action in France on 25th September1915. John Patrick, aged 33, was killed in action in Belgium on 27thAugust 1917. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial, the St Paul’s Church War Memorial and the St Gregory’s Church Roll ofHonour. Du Boulay. Colonel George Du Boulay, of “Marchmont” Bayshill, Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. Arthur, aged 38, died of illness in the UK on 25th October 1918. Hubert, aged 19, was killed in action in France on 3rd September 1916. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial and the All Saints Church War Memorial. Hubert is also commemorated on the Christ Church Roll of Honour. Eager. The late Edward Eager and Mrs Ada Eager, of The Priory, Bishops Cleeve, lost 2 sons. Denis Godfrey, aged 19, was killed in action on 28thSeptember 1918. Francis Russell, aged 21, was killed in action inFrance on 9th May 1915. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial, the All Saints Church War Memorial and the Bishops CleeveWar Memorial. Eden. William and Kate Eden, of 14 Queens Buildings, Queens Road, Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. Ernest George, aged 28, was killed in action in Belgium on 26th October 1914. William Reginald, aged 31, died of wounds in France on 18th March 1915. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial and the Cambray Baptist Church Roll of Honour. Eggleton. William and Ellen Eggleton, of Marle Hill Gardens, Folly Lane, Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. Raymond William, aged 32, was killed in action inBelgium on 9th October 1917. Reginald, aged 22, died of illness inUK on 21st February 1919. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial. Reginald is also commemorated on the PrestburyWar Memorial and on the Prestbury (St Mary’s Church) War Memorial. Faulkner. Frederick and Mary Faulkner, of 6 Sun Street, Cheltenham, lost 3 sons. Arthur Henry, aged 20, died of wounds in France on 7th March 1916. Frederick Thomas was killed in action in France on 22nd June 1916. John Charles, aged 30, was killed in action in France on 22nd July 1916. All are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial and John is also commemorated on the St Peter’s Church War Memorial. Flynn. Joseph and Ellen Flynn, of 6 Barnards Row, New Street, Cheltenham, lost twin sons. Ernest John, aged 22, died of wounds in Belgium on 31st October1917. Thomas was killed in action in Belgium on 9th June1917. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial. Fogerty. Harold and Helena Fogerty, of “Sunnyside” Naunton Lane, Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. Ernest Vernon, aged 18, died of illness in UK on 18thJanuary 1920. Harold Edgar, aged 27, died of illness in UK on 28thSeptember 1919. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial. Forbes. Colonel George Forbes-Robertson, of 13 Pitville Lawn, Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. Arthur, aged 35, was killed in action in Mesopotamia on 17th April1916. Hunter, aged 29, was killed in action in Mesopotamia on 6thApril 1916. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial and the Cheltenham College Roll of Honour. Garner. Edna Garner, of “Albuera” Painswick Road, Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. Edward, aged 28, was killed in action in France on 14th August 1916. Horace, aged 36, was killed in action in France on 25th September1915. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial,the St James Church Roll of Honour and the St James’ School Roll of Honour. Geddes. Colonel John Gordon Geddes and Madelaine Mary Geddes, of 4 Suffolk Square,Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. Augustus David, aged 48, was killed inaction in Belgium on 28th April 1915. John Gordon. aged 55, died ofillness in UK on 26th August 1919. Both are commemorated on theCheltenham War Memorial, the Cheltenham College Roll of Honour and theSt James Church Roll of Honour. Gibbs. William and Bessie Gibbs, of 2 Park Place, Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. Edgar Biggerstaff, aged 34, died of illness in India on 11th December1917. Ivan Richard, aged 23, was killed in action in France on 25thSeptember 1915. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial. Ivan is also commemorated on the Grammar School Roll ofHonour and the St James Church Roll of Honour. Gilliatt. Mr and Mrs Cecil Gilliatt, of Sydenham Lodge, Cranham Road, Cheltenham, losttwin sons. Cecil Glendower, aged 30, died of wounds in France on14th October 1914. Reginald Horace, aged 30, was killed in action inFrance on 5th April 1915. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial, the Cheltenham College Roll of Honour and the All SaintsChurch War Memorial. Goodhall. William and Ellen Goodhall, of 59 Stanhope Street Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. Arthur James, aged 33, died of wounds in UK on 30th August 1916. Frank was killed in action in France on 20th July 1918. Both arecommemorated on the St Peter’s Church War Memorial and Arthur is commemorated onthe Cheltenham War Memorial. Gray. Beresford and Mary Jane Gray, of Beresford Villa, Cirencester Road, Cheltenham,lost 2 sons. Beresford John, aged 25, was killed in action in Franceon 8th September 1916. Ernest. aged 24, was killed in action inSalonica on 5th November 1916. Both are commemorated on the CharltonKings War Memorial and the Charlton Kings (St Mary’s Church) War Memorial. Ernest is also commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial and the St Peter’s Church War Memorial. Griffith. Lt Col John Gilbert Griffith and Mrs Fanny Augusta Griffith, lost 2 sons. John Gwynne, aged 40, was killed in action in Belgium on 24th May1915. William Walter Gilbert, aged 50, was killed in Mesopotamia on22 April 1917. John is commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial. Grogan. Brigadier EG Grogan and Mrs Ida Mary Grogan, of Huntley Lodge Montpellier GroveCheltenham, lost 2 sons. Gerald Foreman, aged 33, was killed inaction in Belgium on 8th January 1918. James Colin, aged 25, waskilled in action in Gallipoli on 4th June 1915. Both arecommemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial and the Cheltenham CollegeRoll of Honour. Hall. James and Margaret Hall, of 8, Abbott’s Cottage, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. William Henry, aged 34, was killed in action near Ypres on 17th November 1914. Charles , aged 27, was killed in action near Lens, France, on 8th June 1917. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham war memorial and the St Mark’s Church Roll of Honour Reredos. William left a widow, Mrs Phyllis Hall, who resided at 8, Baker Street, Cheltenham. Harrison. Harry and Hilda Harrison, of “Elston” Gloucester Road Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. Cyril, aged 23, was killed in action in France on 19th September1914. Maurice, aged 22, was killed in action in France on 12thOctober 1916. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial, the St Stephen’s Church Roll of Honour, the Christ Church Roll ofHonour and the St Mark’s Church Roll of Honour. Hattersley-Smith. Reverend Percy and Mrs Mary Hattersley-Smith, of “Glenfall Lawn” Pitville CircusRoad Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. Geoffrey Alban, aged 26, died ofillness in UK on 1st November 1915. James Henry, aged 38, died ofwounds in France on 7th October 1915. Both are commemorated on theCheltenham War Memorial and the All Saints Church WarMemorial. Geoffrey is also commemorated on the Cheltenham CollegeRoll of Honour. Hawker. John and Sarah Hawker, of 2 Iddlesleigh St Georges Square Cheltenham, lost 2sons. Albert Victor, aged 26, died of illness in France on 23rdDecember 1918. Frederick James, aged 26, died of wounds in France on16th July 1916. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial, the Cambray Baptist Church Roll of Honour, the Salem Baptist ChurchRoll of Honour. Albert is also commemorated on the All Saints ChurchWar Memorial and the Grammar School Roll of Honour. Hawkins. GeorgeAlbert and Florence Jane Hawkins, of Ashley House Battledown Cheltenham, lost 2sons. Archibald, aged 19, was killed in action in Belgium on 6thJune 1915. Reginald, aged 19, was killed in action in France on 29thJuly 1918. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial, the Cambray Baptist Church Roll of Honour, the Holy Apostles ChurchRoll of Honour, the Grammar School Roll of Honour, the Charlton Kings WarMemorial, the Charlton Kings (St Mary’s Church) War Memorial. Archibald is also commemorated on the Order of Oddfellows Roll of Honour. Hicking. Joseph and Kate Hicking, of Halsey House, Pitville, Cheltenham lost 2sons. Francis Joseph, aged 19, and George Graham, aged 20, were bothkilled in action in France on 1st July 1916. Neither arecommemorated in Cheltenham. Hiles. Martha Hiles, of 6 Beaufort Buildings Pitville Cheltenham, lost a husband and ason. William, aged 52, died of illness in UK on 7th March1916. Her son William James, aged 23, was killed in action in Franceon 21st May 1916. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial, the Holy Trinity Church Roll of Honour and the Holy Trinity SchoolRoll of Honour. Hole. William andLucy Hole, of “Huntscote” Swindon Road Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. Charles, aged 35, was killed at sea on 30th December 1917. Michael,aged 39, was killed in action in Belgium on 19th September 1917. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial and Charles is alsocommemorated on the Cambray Baptist Church Roll of Honour. Hooper. Samuel Hooper of 32 Francis Street and later of 21 Suffolk Parade, lost 2sons. Bertie, aged 23, died of illness in UK on 15th October1918. Robert, aged 27, died of wounds in France on 24th October1916. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorialand Bertie is also commemorated on the St James Church Roll of Honour. Hopcraft. George and Mildred Hopcraft, of Old Gable House, Southam, near Cheltenham, lost2 sons. George Paul, aged 16, was killed in action at sea on 31stMay 1916. Peter, aged 19, was killed in aerial action in France on28th October 1918. Both are commemorated on the Bishops Cleeve WarMemorial, the Southam War Memorial and the Cleeve Hill (St Peter’s Church) Rollof Honour. Hopkins. Henryand Annie Hopkins, of Overbury near Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. EdmundHaddon, aged 25, was killed in action in Belgium on 27th September1917. Reginald Thomas, aged 21, died of wounds in France on 5thJanuary 1915. Both are commemorated on the Grammar School Roll ofHonour. Hornby. Stephen and Edith Hornby, of “Lindela”, Pilford Road, Leckhampton, lost 2 sons. Hugh Langton, aged 23, died of wounds in UK on 5th June 1918. JosephHenry, aged 21, was killed in action in France on 7th November 1918. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial. Jeffery. Lavinia Jeffrey (nee Williams) of 1 Loughborough Place, Charlton Kings, losta husband and 3 brothers. Husband James, aged 38, was killed inaction in Mesopotamia on 25th February 1917. Frank Andrew was killedin action in France on 18th August 1916. Frederick Benjamin, aged31, was killed in action in France on 16th June 1916. Lewis, aged27, died in France on 11th November 1918. Both are commemorated on the Charlton Kings WarMemorial and the Charlton Kings (St Mary’s Church) War Memorial. Jenkins. Alfred and Nellie Jenkins, of 30 Fairview Street Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. Arthur Frederick, aged 25, died in Mesopotamia on 21st August 1921. Edgar Francis, aged 19, was killed in action in France on 15th April1918. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorialand Edgar is also commemorated on the All Saints Church War Memorial. Jenkins. Mrs Charlotte Jenkins, of 9 Hermitage Street Cheltenham, lost a husband and ason. Joseph James, aged 37, was killed in action in France on 30thNovember 1916. Edward Charles, aged 20, was killed in action inFrance on 21st July 1916. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorialand Joseph is also commemorated St James’ School Roll of Honour. Jones. William andMargaret Jones, of 1 Eldon Villas Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. CharlesLambert, aged 19, accidentally killed in France on 15th June 1916. William Saville, aged 23, was killed in action in France on 27th May1918. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorialand on the Dean Close School Roll of Honour. Jones. David and Amelia Jones, of 4 Hatherley Villas Tivoli Place Cheltenham, lost 2sons. Tudor Stanley, aged 25, was killed in action in France on 23rdNovember 1916. Ewart Montague, aged 34, died of wounds in France on 13thJanuary 1918. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorialand the St Stephens Church Roll of Honour. Kidd. James andTamara Kidd, of The Hanover Inn Hanover Street Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. James, aged 24, died in the UK on 25th February 1917. Sydney, aged29, died of wounds in France on 20th July 1918. Both are commemorated on theSt Paul’s Church War Memorial and Sydney is commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial. Lane. William and Adelaine Lane, of Northampton House School Bath Road Cheltenham,lost 2 sons. Henry, aged 21, was killed in action in France on 23rdJuly 1916. Ronald Edward, aged 18, was killed at sea on 31st October1917. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial,the St Luke’s Church Roll of Honour and the All Saints Church War Memorial. Large. Mrand Mrs William Large, of Bushcombe Lane Woodmancote near Cheltenham, lost 2sons. George Frederick, aged 26, was killed in action in Belgium on30th October 1917. William, aged 36, died of illness in Canada on23rd October 1921. Both are commemorated on the Bishops Cleeve WarMemorial and George is also commemorated on the Southam War Memorial and theCleeve Hill (St Peter’s Church) Roll of Honour. Lawrence. Edwin and Mrs Fanny Lawrence of 26, Victoria Mansions, Lethbridge, Alberta,previously of Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. Arthur Edwin, aged 34, andReginald, aged 32, were both killed in action in Belgium on 22nd April1915. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorialand the Grammar School Roll of Honour. Lewis. Thomas and Mary Lewis (later Wilkinson) of 4 Newbury Cottages, Queen Street,Cheltenham lost 2 sons. George, aged 21, died of wounds in France on21st January 1916. Thomas Charles, aged 38, was killed in action inGallipoli on 13th August 1915. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorialand the St Peter’s Church War Memorial. Thomas is also commemoratedon the Cheltenham Parish Boys School Roll of Honour. Locke. Charles and Emily Locke, of 33 St Philips Street, Bath Road, Cheltenham, lost 2sons. Dennis Wilfred, aged 28, died of wounds in France on 24th May1916. Horace, aged 32, died of wounds in France on 8th May1918. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorialand the St Peter’s Church War Memorial. Lousada. CaptainSimeon Lousada of Shelburn House, Lansdown Road, Cheltenham lost 2 sons. Bertie Charles, aged 27, was killed inaction in Belgium on 9th May1915. Edward Arthur, aged 25, was killed inaction on 2nd November1914. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial. Mace. Sgt Charles and Mrs Edith Mace, of 27 Windsor Street, Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. Charles Henry, aged 21, was killed in action in France on 16th August1916. Frederick James was killed in action in France on 1st October1917. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorialand Charles is commemorated on the Holy Trinity Church Roll ofHonour. Frederick is commemorated on the St Paul’s Church WarMemorial. Mansell. Walter and Ann Mansell, of Main Street, Bishops Cleeve, lost 2 sons. Leigh, aged 30, was killed in action in France on 23rd October 1918. William Daniel, aged 27, was killed in action in Salonica on 23rd September1918. Both are commemorated on the Bishops Cleeve War Memorial. Mansfield. Alfred and Sarah Mansfield, of 49 Tivoli Street, Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. Alfred, aged 30, died of wounds in France on 17th May 1917. Edgar,aged 37, was killed in action in Belgium on 10th June 1917. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial. Mason. Richard and Rosetta Mason, of 24 Albert Street, Cheltenham, lost 3 sons. Frederick George, aged 18, was killed in action in France on 19th August1916. Harold John, aged 22, was killed in action in France on 19thMarch 1916. Joseph Charles, MM, aged 26, was killed in action inFrance on 29th November 1917. All are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial,the St Peter’s Church War Memorial, the Salem Baptist Church Roll of Honour andthe Cheltenham Parish Boys School Roll of Honour. Frederick is alsocommemorated on the Order of Oddfellows Roll of Honour and Joseph is alsocommemorated on the St Paul’s Church War Memorial. Mather. Arthur and Ethel Mather, of Oakhurst, Parabola Road, Cheltenham, lost 3 sons. Ellis, aged 25, was killed in action in France on 11th July 1916. John Kearsley, aged 25, was killed in action in Belgium on 18th February1915. Robert, aged 22, was killed in action in France on 27th March1918. All are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorialand the Christ Church Roll of Honour. Matthews. Henry and Alice Matthews, of 3 Blenheim Terrace, Portland Street, Cheltenham,lost 2 sons. Francis George, aged 25, was accidentally killed inFrance on 25th June 1917. William Henry, aged 21, died of wounds inFrance on 21st December 1915. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial,the Holy Trinity Church Roll of Honour and the Salem Baptist Church Roll ofHonour. Mitchell. George and Sarah Anne Mitchell, of 3 Victoria Parade, Cheltenham, lost 2sons. George, aged 26, was killed in action in France on 25thSeptember 1915. Walter Joseph, aged 28, was killed in action in France on30th July 1916. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial and the Christ Church Roll of Honour. Moxey. Arthur and Mary Moxey, of 62 Queen Street, Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. Arthur Vincent, aged 19, died of wounds in France on 19th September1918. Ernest Lancelot, aged 18, died of wounds in Mesopotamia on19th April 1916. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorialand the St Peter’s Church War Memorial. Mustoe. William and Esther Mustoe, of 17 Fairhaven Road, Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. Frederick, aged 22, was killed in action in France on 2nd April1915. Reginald, aged 21, was killed in action in Belgium on 22ndAugust 1918. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial. Newcombe. Edward and Mary Jane Newcombe, of Pike House, Battledown, Cheltenham, lost 2sons. Arthur Edward, aged 29, died of illness in UK on 24th December1918. Leslie Robert, aged 24, died of illness in Belgium on 7thMarch 1919. Both are commemorated on the Charlton Kings War Memorialand the Charlton Kings (St Mary’s Church) War Memorial. Page. Albert andLouisa Page, of 64 Townsend Street, Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. AlbertEdward, aged 22, was killed in action in France on 4th September1916. William George, aged 20, died of wounds in France on 29th June1918. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial, the St Peter’s Church WarMemorial, the Salem Baptist Church Roll of Honour and the Cheltenham Parish BoysSchool Roll of Honour. Parker. Frank and Emma Parker, of Darkes Farm, Prestbury, lost 2 sons. Ernest Edward, aged 21, was killed in action in Belgium on 5th October1917. Frank Leslie, aged 26, was killed in action in France on 25thOctober 1918. Both are commemorated on the PrestburyWar Memorial and on the Prestbury (St Mary’s Church) War Memorial. Peart. Frederick and Maud Peart, of Banks Cottage, Arle, Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. Harry, aged 35, was killed in action in Belgium on 26th September1916. William Arthur, aged 23, was killed in action in France on13th October 1915. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorialand the St Mark’s Church Roll of Honour. Pemberton. George and Isabella Pemberton, of 14 Imperial Square, Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. Oswald, aged 25, was killed in action in France on 21st December1914. Vivian Telfer, aged 24, was killed in action in France on 7thOctober 1918. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial. Perry. William and Agnes Perry, of 9 Pretoria Terrace, St Marks, Cheltenham, lost 2sons. Alfred, aged 30, died of wounds in France on 25th July1916. George, aged 28, was killed in action in France on 1stSeptember 1916. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial and the St Mark’s Church Roll of Honour. Pigott. Grenville and Sarah Pigott, of 11 Regent Street, Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. Grenville Edgar, aged 40, died of illness in the UK on 27th September1917. Reginald Arthur, aged 36, was killed in action at sea on 1stNovember 1914. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial, the StPaul’s Church War Memorial and the Cheltenham Parish Boys School Roll of Honour. Porter. Tindall and Jessy Porter, of “Corowa” Leckhampton Road, Cheltenham,lost 2 sons. Eric Henry, aged 27, was killed in action in Belgium on14th February 1916. Wilfred Home, aged 24, was killed in action inFrance on 5th November 1916. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorialand the St Phillip’s Church Roll of Honour. Randall. Henry and Mary Randall, of 4 Stretton Terrace, Rosehill Street, Cheltenham, lost2 sons. Harry Frederick, aged 20, was killed in action in France on30th May 1918. Sidney Albert, aged 25, was killed in action inBelgium on 28th July 1917. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorialand the Holy Apostles Church Roll of Honour. Sidney is alsocommemorated on the Cambray Baptist Church Roll of Honour and the St John’s Church War Memorial. Ransom. Jamesand Emily Ransom, of 31 Marle Hill Road, Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. George, aged 27, was killed in action in Belgium on 7th November1914. Victor James, aged 26, died of wounds in France on 14th May1915. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorialand the St Paul’s Church War Memorial. Rivers. Mary Rivers, of 45 St James Street, Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. EdgarFrank, aged 19, died of wounds in France on 1st January 1917. William, aged 22, was killed in action in France on 25th September1915. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorialand the St John’s Church War Memorial. Rolph. Colonel William and Mrs Emily Rolph, of Arundel House, Bayshill Villas,Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. Charles Colwyn, aged 27, was killed inaction in France on 15th October 1915. George William, aged 37, waskilled in action in Gallipoli on 10th August 1915. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial. Sharp. William and Margaret Sharp, of 4 Beaufort Buildings, Portland Square,Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. Harry was killed in action in France on 3rdJuly 1916. Richard, aged 22, was killed in action in France on 9thSeptember 1917. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorialand the All Saints Church War Memorial. Shaw. Rev William and Mrs Blanche Shaw, of “Woodleigh” The Park, Cheltenham,lost 2 sons. Greville Havergal, aged 27, was killed in action inFrance on 3rd November 1918. Giles Havergal, aged 23, died of woundsin France on 11th April 1917. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial. Shellam. The late William and Mrs Elizabeth Shellam, of 5 Albion Parade, Cheltenham, lost3 sons. Charles, aged 25, died as a POW in Turkey on 16th June1916. John, aged 39, was killed in action in France on 25thSeptember 1915. William, aged 31, died of illness in Salonica on 5thNovember 1918. All are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial. Skeen. Edwinand Emily Skeen, of 13 Waterloo Street, Cheltenham, lost 3 sons. Arthur James, aged 26, was killed in action in France on 25th July1918. George Thomas, aged 19, was killed in action in France on 24thSeptember 1918. John Thomas, aged 18, died of wounds in Egypt on24th May 1916. All are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorialand the St Peter’s Church War Memorial. Skinner. William and Harriett Skinner, of 2 Bubbs Cottages, York Road, Cheltenham, lost 2sons. Edward Victor, aged 25, was killed in action in France on 12thOctober 1918. Ernest Charles, aged 31, was killed in action inFrance on 25th September 1916. Both are commemorated on theCheltenham War Memorial, the Holy Trinity Roll of Honour and the HolyTrinity School Roll of Honour. Ernest is also commemorated on the St John’s Church War Memorial. Slee. William and Priscilla Slee, of 3 Croft Road, Charlton Kings, lost 2 sons. John William Lance, aged 18, died of illness in UK on 24th October1918. Thomas, aged 34, died at sea in Orkney on 28th November1914. Both are commemorated on the Charlton Kings WarMemorial and the Charlton Kings (St Mary’s Church) War Memorial. Smith. William and Mary Anne Smith, of 13 Little Herberts, Charlton Kings, lost 2 sons. Arthur Edward, aged 21, was killed in action in Belgium on 1st August 1917. Raymond Frederick, aged 19, was killed in action in Belgium on 4th August 1917. Both are commemorated on the Charlton Kings War Memorial, the Charlton Kings (St Mary’s Church) War Memorial and the Charlton Kings Baptist Church Roll of Honour. Stephens. The late William and Ellen Stephens, of 4 Horsefair Street, Charlton Kings, lost2 sons. Edgar William, aged 24, was killed in action in France on20th April 1916. Job, aged 19, was killed in action in France on 3rdSeptember 1917. Both are commemorated on the Charlton Kings WarMemorial and the Charlton Kings (St Mary’s Church) War Memorial. Stock. Lt ColJohn and Mrs Caroline Stock, of “Langholm” Hatherley Road, Cheltenham,lost 2 sons. John Lancelot Walmsley, aged 29, died of wounds inFrance on 3rd May 1917. James Muloch Thompson, aged 26, was killedin action in France on 16th November 1916. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial, the Holy TrinityChurch Roll of Honour and the Holy Trinity School Roll of Honour. Frederick is also commemorated on the All Saints Church War Memorial and the St John’s Church War Memorial. Summers. Edward and Annie Summers, of 1 Pilley Cottages, Pilley Lane, Leckhampton, lost 2sons. Arthur Raymond, aged 18, died whilst in training in the UK on3rd February 1917. Harold George, age 21, died of wounds in Franceon 27th July 1916. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial, the Leckhampton War Memorial and the Leckhampton (St Peter’sChurch) Roll of Honour. Sykes-Banks. Mrs Eleanor Mary Clayton Sykes-Banks, of Moorend Park, Cheltenham, lost a husband and two sons. Husband William died of illness in France on 19th February 1916. Raymond D’Albini was killed in action, aged 27, in Mesopotamia on 21st April 1917. Cyril D’Albini died of illness in the UK on 4th November 1918, aged 29. None are commemorated on memorials in the Cheltenham area. Taroni. Edwin and Anna Taroni, of 21 Sherbourne Street, Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. Arthur died in France on 30th August 1916. Frederick, aged 28, waskilled in action in France on 3rd June 1915. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial,the Holy Trinity Church Roll of Honour and the Holy Trinity School Roll ofHonour. Frederick is also commemorated on the All Saints Church WarMemorial and the St John’s Church War Memorial. Terry. Henry andEdith Terry, of “Ravenswood” Battledown, Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. Charles Warwick, died of illness in UK on 5th November 1918. FrankGoodrich, aged 33, was killed in action at sea on 31st May 1916. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial. Thompson. Barnard and Susan Thompson, of The School House, Hall Road, Leckhampton, lost 2sons. Ernest John, aged 30, was killed in action in Belgium on 29thOctober 1914. Sydney Barnard, aged 34, was killed in action inBelgium on 28th October 1914. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorialand the Leckhampton War Memorial. Ernest is also commemorated on theLeckhampton (St Peter’s Church) Roll of Honour. Thomson. Mr andMrs George Frederick Thomson, of Mossy Green, Paxford, Glos, lost 2 sons. Aubrey Lloyd St Clair, aged 26, died of wounds in UK on 14th November1917. George Frederick Maynard, aged 22, died of wounds in France on19th May 1917. Both are commemorated on the St Stephen’s Church Rollof Honour. Tomlinson. William and Jane Tomlinson, of New Cottage, Boddington, Glos, lost 2 sons. Herbert Victor, aged 28, was killed in action in France on 20th June1915. Leonard Rees, aged 28, died of illness in France on 5thNovember 1918. Both are commemorated on the Boddington (St MaryMagdalen Church) Roll of Honour. Townsend. James and Mary Townsend, of Hereford House, Suffolk Street, Cheltenham, lost 2sons. Charles Sidney, aged 26, died of illness in France on 25thOctober 1918. John, aged 26, was killed in action in Belgium on 10thMay 1915. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorialand the St Phillip’s Church Roll of Honour. Turner. Charlesand Anne Turner, of 46 Brunswick Street, Cheltenham, lost twin sons. Edward and Harry, aged 33, were killed in action at sea on 1st November1914. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorialand the St Pauls Church War Memorial. Ursell. John and Myra Ursell, of Elm View, 30 Swindon Street, Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. William Arthur, aged 18, was killed in action in France on 16th August1916. George John, aged 19, was killed in action in Gallipoli on14th August 1915. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorialand the St Pauls Church War Memorial. Wakefield. Mr and Mrs Charles Wakefield, of Southfield Farm, Leckhampton. lost 2 sons. Alfred Henry, aged 22, was killed in action in France on 30th July1916. Frank Edward, aged 27, died of wounds in France on 15th July1916. Both are commemorated on the Charlton Kings WarMemorial and the Charlton Kings (St Mary’s Church) War Memorial. Ward. William and Ellen Ward, of 14 Albert Street, Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. Charles Henry, aged 30, was killed in action in France on 2nd June1916. Frederick, aged 29, was killed in action in France on24th December 1916. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial,the St Peter’s Church War Memorial and the Cheltenham Parish Boys School Roll ofHonour. Whittingham. Mrs E Follett, formerly Whittingham, of All Saints Dairy, Cheltenham, lost 2sons. Albert Edward, aged 23, was killed in action in France on 3rdJuly 1916. Frederick, aged 23, died of wounds in Belgium on 1stNovember 1914. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorialand the All Saints Church War Memorial. Wiggin. Francisand Margaret Wiggin, of Marle Hill House, Evesham Road, Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. Douglas, aged 19, died of wounds in France on 23rd December 1914. Noel. aged 25, was killed in action in Mesopotamia on 11th January1917. Both are commemorated on the Charlton Kings WarMemorial and the Holy Apostles Church Roll of Honour. Williams. Mrs Ada Williams, of 118 Fairview Road, Cheltenham, lost 2 sons. Henry, aged 22, was killed in action in Belgium on 7th November 1914. Wallace. aged 23, was killed in action in Belgium on 14th October1918. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial and the All Saints Church War Memorial. Wallace is also listed on the St Paul’s Church War Memorial. Williams. Frederick Williams, of 39 Bloomsbury Street, Cheltenham. lost 3 sons. Alfred was killed in action in Mesopotamia on 25th February 1917. Frederick, aged 28, was killed in action in Belgium on 10th June1915. Harry died of illness in Mesopotamia on 17th November1918. All are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorialand Harry is also commemorated on the St Paul’s Church War Memorial and theCheltenham Parish Boys School Roll of Honour. Williams. Andrew and Emily Williams, of 1 Mansfield Place, Charlton Kings, lost 3sons. Frank Andrew was killed in action in France on 18th August1916. Frederick Benjamin, aged 31, was killed in action in France on16th June 1916. Lewis, aged 27, died in France on 11th November1918. All are commemorated on the Charlton Kings WarMemorial and the Charlton Kings (St Mary’s Church) War Memorial. Woore. William and Kate Woore, of 2 Eaton Place, Bath Road, Cheltenham, lost 2sons. Albert Charles, aged 22, was killed in action in France on31st March 1918. William Arthur, aged 23, was killed in action inFrance on 22nd March 1918. Both are commemorated on the Cheltenham War Memorial,the Cambray Baptist Church Roll of Honour and the St Luke’s Church Roll ofHonour. |
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The following poetry and verse have been taken from “In Memoriam” notices placed in the Gloucestershire Echo by grieving families:
Sgt Harry Tandy, killed in action in France on 18th October 1914 In loving memory of our dear son, Sergt Harry Tandy, 2nd Bn Leinster Regt, who was killed in action on the 18th of October 1914, aged 24 years. Deeply mourned by his loving father and mother, sisters and brothers. No mother’s care did him attend Nor o’er him did a father bend No sister by to shed a light No brother his last words to hear
Killed in a far off land No loved one by to take his hand A loving comrade closed his eyes Far from his native land
Pte Charles Herbert Willy Pearce, killed in action in Mesopotamia on 10th February 1917 The following notice was placed in the Gloucestershire Echo on 9th February 1918 Pearce – In ever loving memory of Pte Charles Herbert Willy Pearce, Glos Regt. Dearly beloved son of Joseph and Salbrah Pearce, killed in action in Mesopotamia on February 10th 1917, aged 27 years. The call was short the shock severe To part with one we loved so dear His gentle voice his smiling face No one on Earth can fill his place From his sorrowing Father, Mother, Sisters, Frank and Harry
Pte John Thomas James, killed in action in France on 21st July 1916 The following notice was placed in the Gloucestershire Echo on 21st July 1917: In ever loving memory of Pte J T James, who was killed in action July 21st, 1916. Fondly remembered by his grandfather, grandmother, uncles and aunts. The unknown grave is the bitterest blow None but aching hearts can know He bravely answered duty’s call And gave his life for one and all
Pte Wilfred Adolphus Watkins, killed in action in France on 25th October 1916, aged 20 The following notice was placed in the Gloucestershire Echo on 25th October 1918: In loving memory of Pte W Watkins, killed in action Oct. 25, 1916, aged 20 years Sleep on, dear Wilfred, in your soldier’s grave Your life for your country you nobly gave Our sorrow was great, our loss hard to bear But angels, dear boy, will fend thee with care Deeply loved by his mother, father, brother and sister. (Wilfred Watkins’ body was never found or identified and he commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial To The Missing, France) |
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