1914-1918 Archives - Page 34 of 162 - Shaftesbury Remembers the Great War

Jasper Hopkins London

6th January 2022/in 1914-1918 /by Chris Stupples

Surname: London

Other names: Jasper Hopkins

Locations in this story:
Shaftesbury, Dorset
Enmore Green Shaftesbury, Dorset
Swindon, Wiltshire
Bridgewater, Somerset
Sedgemoor, Somerset

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Jasper Hopkins London was born in Shaftesbury, Dorset, on 30 Jun 1894 and baptised at St. James Church, Shaftesbury, on 26 Aug 1894 the son of Charles Lill London and Mary Ann London (nee Mills). He lived his early life at 3 Tanyard Lane, Shaftesbury and later in Enmore Green, Shaftesbury. He had enlisted on the 3 Jan 1916 and was embodied on 5 Jul 1916 joining the Mounted Military Police as a Lance Corporal (Service No. P-2114). It is not known in which theatre of war he served but on his discharge was awarded the Victory and British War Medals. He married Olive Millicent Hulbert in Swindon, Wiltshire, in 1918 but regrettably she died in 1923 - the year that coincides with the birth of a son. Jasper remarried Edith Ellen Franklin Maidment in Shaftesbury, Dorset, in 1925. By the time of the 1939 Register he was living at Lightgate, Bridgewater, Somerset, working as a Chauffeur/Gardener. He died in the Sedgmoor area of Somerset on 28 Nov 1991. His brothers, Charles Lill London (Junior) and Frederick George London, also served in the conflict. All their names appear on a Roll of Honour published in the St. James' Church Parish Magazine in Nov 1918.

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Francis John George Jordan

6th January 2022/in 1914-1918 /by Chris Stupples

Surname: Jordan

Other names: Francis John George

Locations in this story:
Forest Hill, London
Lewisham, Kent
Shaftesbury, Dorset
France & Flanders
Beckenham, Kent
Ringwood, Hampshire
Salisbury, Wiltshire
Leeds, Yorkshire

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Francis John George Jordan was born in Forest Hill, London, on 27 Jun 1889 the son of William Dex Jordan and Rosa Emma Mary Jordan (nee Foord). His early life was spent with his family at 93 Stanstead Road, Lewisham, Kent. He married Beatrice Kate Gray at St. James Church, Shaftesbury, Dorset, on 18 Sep 1915. He enlisted on the 31 May 1916 and joined the Territorial Unit of the West Kent (Queen's Own) Yeomanry as a Private (Service No. 2614). He was transferred to the 10th Battalion of the East Kent Regiment ('The Buffs') and served with them in France and Flanders. Due to his service he contracted synovitis in his left knee and was returned to the UK as a patient in the Leeds No. 2 War Hospital, Leeds, Yorkshire. He was discharged on 14 Jan 1919 as being unfit for further military service and awarded the Silver War Badge No. B83288 as well as the King's Certificate No. 3376 acknowledging his service in the war. He later was also awarded the Victory and British War Medals. By the time of the 1939 Register he was living at 48 Langley Way, Beckenham, Kent, working as an Insurance Clerk. He died in The Infirmary, Salisbury, Wiltshire, on 28 Jun 1962. His home address at the time was shown as 78 Eastfield Lane, Ringwood, Hampshire. His name appeared on a Roll of Honour published in the St. James' Church, Shaftesbury, Parish Magazine in Nov 1918.

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Robert James Hillier

5th January 2022/in 1914-1918 /by Chris Stupples

Surname: Hillier

Other names: Robert James

Locations in this story:
Shaftesbury, Dorset
France & Flanders

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Robert James Hillier was born in Shaftesbury, Dorset, on 8 Dec 1889 and baptised at St. James Church on 12 Aug 1890 the son of Frederick John Hillier and Emma Jane Hillier (nee Upjohn). He lived most of his life in the Shaftesbury area and just prior to his enlistment into the Army he was living in Tanyard Lane, Shaftesbury. He joined the Dorset (Queen's Own) Yeomanry on 8 Sep 1914 as a Private (Service No. 11334). He served with the 6th Battalion in France and Flanders from 13 Jul 1915 where he received gunshot wounds to the left leg which eventually led to his early discharge on 6 Sep 1917. He was awarded the Silver War Badge No. 242038 as well as the Victory and British War Medals along with the 1915 Star. The only other reliable information found is that he was living with his sister at 5 Tanyard Lane, Shaftesbury, according to the 1931 Electoral Register. His brother, George Stephen Hillier, also served in the conflict and their names were mentioned on a Roll of Honour published in the St. James Church Parish Magazine on Nov 1918.

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Percival Frederick Hillier
Frederick John Hillier
George Stephen Hillier

Charles William Hillier

5th January 2022/in 1914-1918 /by Chris Stupples

Surname: Hillier

Other names: Charles William

Locations in this story:
Shaftesbury, Dorset
Boscombe Park, Bournemouth, Hampshire
Croydon, Surrey

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Charles William Hillier was born in Shaftesbury, Dorset, in 1886 and baptised at St. James Church on 5 May 1886 the son of George Stephen Hillier, a Coach Builder, and Bessie Eliza Hillier (nee Webber). He lived all his early life in the Shaftesbury area. He married Bertha M. Jeans in Bournemouth, Hampshire, on 10 Dec 1915 and his address was given as 1 Woodside Road, Boscombe Park, Bournemouth, Hampshire. He immediately joined the Royal Flying Corps (Service No. 16272) and eventually became a Corporal Mechanic working as a Draughtsman. As from 1st April 1918 his unit became part of the Royal Air Force. He was discharged on 26 Aug 1919 and had qualified for the Victory and British War Medals though no record can be found. By the time of the 1939 Register his address was given as Selsdon Road, Croydon, Surrey, but his name is blanked presumably for some security reason. He died in 1948 and was subsequently buried at St. James Church, Shaftesbury, on 27 Aug 1948. His brother, Frederick Tom Hillier, also served in the conflict in the Royal Navy and both their names appear on a Roll of Honour published in the St. James' Church Parish Magazine in Nov 1918

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Frederick Tom Hillier

5th January 2022/in 1914-1918 /by Chris Stupples

Surname: Hillier

Other names: Frederick Tom

Locations in this story:
Shaftesbury, Dorset
Enmore Green, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Romsey, Hampshire

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Frederick Tom Hillier was born in Shaftesbury, Dorset, on 27 Oct 1900 and baptised at St. James Church on 28 Nov 1900 the son of George Stephen Hillier, a coach builder, and Bessie Eliza Hillier (nee Webber). He spent all his early life in and around the Shaftesbury area. He enlisted in the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class on 25 Jan 1918 (Service No. J84505). On his birthday on 27 Oct 1918, having achieved the age of 18 years, he was re-classified as an Ordinary Seaman and later became an Able Seaman and served on HMS Powerful and HMS Ramillies. He continued in the Navy after the war but was invalided out on 4 Nov 1925 with 'flat feet'. He had been awarded the Victory and British War Medals. He married Alma May Francis in Enmore Green, Shaftesbury, Dorset, on 19 Aug 1929. By the time of the 1939 Register he was living at 117 Winchester Road, Romsey, Hampshire, working as a Journeyman Coach Painter. His death was recorded in Romsey on 14 Feb 1969. His brother, Charles William Hillier, also served in the conflict and both their names were mentioned on a Roll of Honour published in the St. James' Church Parish Magazine in Nov 1918.

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George Gray

4th January 2022/in 1914-1918 /by Chris Stupples

Surname: Gray

Other names: George

Locations in this story:
Shaftesbury, Dorset
France & Flanders
Metz, France
Germany
Basra, Iraq
Sr. James, Shaftesbury, Dorset

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George Gray was born in Shaftesbury, Dorset, on 3 Jun 1899 and baptised at St. James Church on 6 Aug 1899 the son of George Gray and Agnes Selina Gray (nee Arnold). He lived all his life, prior to Military Service, in the St. James Street, area of Shaftesbury. He had enlisted and joined the Somerset Light Infantry as a Private (Service No. 40628). He was later transferred to the Princess Charlotte of Wales's (Royal Berkshire) Regiment (Service No. 48606) and served in France and Flanders where was taken prisoner by the Germans on 26 Aug 1918 in Metz, France, and sent to a POW Camp in Germany. On his release following the Armistice he was posted to Iraq and whilst there was admitted to the Basra Military Hospital with pneumonia where he died on 2 Nov 1919. He was buried in the Basra War Cemetery, Iraq, (Grave Ref: II. F.5.). His name appeared on a Roll of Honour published in the St. James' Church Parish Magazine in Nov 1918 and on the War Memorial in St. James Churchyard.

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Stanley William Gibbs

3rd January 2022/in 1914-1918 /by Chris Stupples

Surname: Gibbs

Other names: Stanley William

Locations in this story:
Shaftesbury, Dorset
Delaware, United States of America
Henley, Oxfordshire
Mere, Wiltshire
Zeals, Wiltshire

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Stanley William Gibbs was born in Shaftesbury, Dorset, on 2 Sep 1892 and baptised at St. James Church, Shaftesbury, on 2 Oct 1892 the son of Edwin George Gibbs, a Farmer, and Mary G. Gibbs (nee Matthews). He lived his early life at the family farm at Blynfield Farm, Shaftesbury, Dorset, until he emigrated to the United States of America in 1910. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in early 1918 in Delaware, USA, and left for the United Kingdom on 20 May 1918 with the 'K' Company of the 310th Infantry 78th Division with the rank of Corporal (Service No. 1763893). It is not known if he served elsewhere during his time on Military Service or if he returned to the USA for discharge. He married Catherine E. Fouracre in Henley, Oxfordshire, during 1928. By the time of the 1939 Register he was living at Katesbridge Farm, Near Mere, Wiltshire, described as a Farmer. He died in Zeals, Wiltshire, on 11 Jul 1973. His brothers, Alwin Thomas, Walter Matthew, Lucius George, and Claude Ivor, all served in the conflict and his sister, Ada Prudence, worked with the Red Cross Voluntary Aid Detachment. Stanley's name appeared on a Roll of Honour published in the St. James' Church Parish Magazine in Nov 1918.

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Lucius George Gibbs

Arthur William Draper

3rd January 2022/in 1914-1918 /by Chris Stupples

Surname: Draper

Other names: Arthru William

Locations in this story:
Broadway, Somerset
Shaftesbury, Dorset

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Arthur William Draper was born in Broadway, Somerset, on 29 May 1897 the son of Arthur William Draper and Sarah Draper (nee Durman). By 1901 the family had moved to 3 Barton Hill, Shaftesbury, Dorset, and later to Layton Lane, Shaftesbury. Arthur had enlisted with the Dorsetshire Regiment as a Private (Service No. 17600). It is not know in which theatre of war he served but on his discharge on 25 Sep 1919 he was awarded the Victory and British War Medals. He married Dora Annie Gwendoline Francis in Shaftesbury, Dorset, during 1922. By the time of the 1939 Register he was living at 2 Old Boundary Road, Shaftesbury, Dorset, working as a Baker (Bread). His death was recorded locally during 1975. His name appeared in a Roll of Honour published in the St. James' Church, Shaftesbury, Parish Magazine in Nov 1918.

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Ernest George Davis

3rd January 2022/in 1914-1918 /by Chris Stupples

Surname: Davis

Other names: Ernest George

Locations in this story:
Shaftesbury, Dorset
Enmore Green, Shaftesbury, Dorset
France & Flanders
Verwood, Dorset
Poole, Dorset

Story:
Ernest George Davis was born in Shaftesbury, Dorset, on 15 Jun 1889 the son of James John Davis and Maria Davis (nee Russell). He lived all his early life in the Shaftesbury area. He married Ada Adams at St. James' Church, Shaftesbury, Dorset, in 1909 and they set up home in Enmore Green, Shaftesbury, Dorset, where Ernest worked as a Domestic Gardener. He had enlisted with the Dorsetshire Regiment as a Private (Service No. 12459). He served in France and Flanders from 13 Jul 1915 and was later transferred to the Labour Corps (Service No. 625940). On his discharge he was awarded the Victory and British War Medals as well as the 1915 Star. By the time of the 1939 Register he was living at 'Sunnycott', Manor Lane, Verwood, Dorset, working as a Kitchen Gardener. His death was recorded in Poole, Dorset, during 1964. His brother, John Richard Davis, also served in the conflict and their names were mentioned on a Roll of Honour published in the St. James' Church, Shaftesbury, Parish Magazine in Nov 1918. His other brother, Percival James Davis, also served and survived the conflict.

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Harry Edward Conway

3rd January 2022/in 1914-1918 /by Chris Stupples

Surname: Conway

Other names: Harry Edward

Locations in this story:
Farnham, Dorset
Melbury Abbas, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Wimborne St. Giles, Dorset
France & Flanders
Charlton, Donhead St. Mary. Wiltshire
Hamworthy, Dorset
Poole, Dorset
Shaftesbury, Dorset

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Harry Edward Conway was born in Farnham, Dorset, on 25 Apr 1892 the son of Frederick Charles Conway and Annie Conway (nee Whitlock). By 1901 the family had moved to Melbury Waters, Melbury Abbas, Shaftesbury, Dorset and later, by 1911, Harry had moved to Creech Hill, Wimborne St. Giles, Dorset, where he was lodging and working as an Under Carter on a farm. He had enlisted and joined the 1st Battalion of the Hampshire Regiment as a Private (later being promoted to Corporal). (Service No. 9631). He served in France and Flanders from 3 Dec 1914 where he suffered gunshot wounds to his head, left hip and foot. As a result of these wounds he was later transferred to the Recovery Section of the Labour Corps (Service No. 96003). He was finally discharged on 23 Sep 1919 and awarded the Silver War Badge No. B284790 as well as the Victory and British War Medals and the 1915 Star. He had married Frances Maud Matthews in Hamworthy, Dorset, on 23 Dec 1915. On his pension record his address was given as 11 Charlton, Donhead St. Mary, Wiltshire. though by the time of the 1939 Register he was living at 248 Blandford Road, Poole, Dorset, working as a Petroleum Yard Hand. His death was recorded in Poole during 1985. Harry's brothers, Alfred Charles Conway and William Frederick Conway, also served in the conflict but regrettably Alfred was killed in action. All their names appeared on a Roll of Honour published in the St. James' Church, Shaftesbury, Dorset, Parish Magazine in Nov 1918.

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