1914-1918 Archives - Page 60 of 164 - Shaftesbury Remembers the Great War

Joseph Charles Walker

15th November 2020/in 1914-1918 /by Chris Stupples

Surname: Walker

Other names: Joseph Charles

Locations in this story:
Foxton, Derbyshire
Iwerne Minster, Dorset
France & Flanders
Sunninghill, Ascot, Berkshire
Belper, Derbyshire
Derby

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Joseph Charles Walker was born in Foston, Derbyshire, 13 Dec 1891 the son of Joseph and Elizabeth Walker. Little is known of his early life apart from the fact he was employed by the 1911 Census as a Hall Boy at Englemere, Sunninghill, Ascot, Berkshire. He was living and employed at Iwerne House, Iwerne Minster, Dorset, by the time war was declared. He had enlisted with the 1/1st Battalion of the Hampshire Yeomanry as a Private (Service No. 2139). He later transferred to the 'B' Company of the 15th Battalion of the Hampshire Regiment (Service No. 204898). It is known he served in France and Flanders and at one time had been admitted to the 39th Casualty Clearing Station on 31 Dec 1917 and transferred to the 139th Field Ambulance on 1 Jan 1918. He maintained his address as Iwerne House, Iwerne Minster, until 1919 at least. On his discharge he was awarded the Victory and British War Medals. He had married Josephine Martha Marguerite Voss in Kedleston, Derbyshire, on 26 Jul 1918. The 1939 Register shows him living at Old Church Farm, Belper, Derbyshire, working as a Motor Car Saleman. He died in the Manor Hospital, Derby, on 10 Feb 1954.

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Frederick James Winsor

15th November 2020/in 1914-1918 /by Chris Stupples

Surname: Winsor

Other names: Frederick James

Locations in this story:
Tarrant Hinton, Dorset
Tarrant Monkton, Dorset
Iwerne Minster, Dorset
Yeovil, Somerset

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Frederick James Winsor was born in Tarrant Hinton, Dorset, on 29 May 1895 and baptised there on 21 Jul 1895 the son of George Winsor and Louisa Lucy Winsor (nee Horne). He lived his early life in Tarrant Hinton but by 1911 the family had moved to Tarrant Monkton, Dorset, from where he enlisted on 26 Jun 1916 and joined the Royal Navy (Service No. K34783). He served in various ships of the line becoming a Stoker 1st Class. He was discharged on 21 Dec 1918 and awarded the Victory and British War Medals. He had registered his address in the Absent Voters List 1918 as The Drove, Iwerne Minster, Dorset at which address he was registered in the 1921 Census and where he worked as a Farm Labourer. He married Agnes Laura Elizabeth Bell at Iwerne Minster, Dorset, on 2 Oct 1924. By the time of the 1939 Register he was living at Lower Stone Farm Cottage, Mudford Road, Yeovil, Somerset, working as a Pig Herdsman. He died in Yeovil on 8 Dec 1975. His brother, Thomas Walter Winsor, also served in the conflict.

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Thomas Walter Winsor

15th November 2020/in 1914-1918 /by Chris Stupples

Surname: Winsor

Other names: Thomas Walter

Locations in this story:
Dorchester, Dorset
Tarrant Monkton, Dorset
Balkans
Iwerne Minster, Dorset
Sturminster, Dorset

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Thomas Walter Winsor was born in Dorchester, Dorset, on 16 Sep 1887 and baptised at St. Peters Church, Dorchester, on 6 Nov 1887 the son of George Winsor and Louisa Lucy Winsor (nee Horne). By 1911 the family had moved to Tarrant Monkton, Dorset, and from there Thomas had enlisted and joined Dorsetshire Regiment as a Private (Service No. 11102). He served with the 1st and 5th Battalions at times in the Balkans from 11 Jul 1915 eventually rising to the rank of Sergeant. He married Amy Mildred Wareham at Iwerne Minster, Dorset, on 10 Jul 1918 and registered his residence as Bowers Barn, The Drove, Iwerne Minster, on the Absent Voters List. He was eventually discharged on 5 Feb 1919 and awarded the Victory and British War Medals as well as the 1915 Star. He was also in receipt of a small pension in view of receiving, whilst serving, gunshot wounds to the right arm and back. He set up home at Bowers Barn, The Drove, Iwerne Minster as evidenced in the 1921 Census where he worked as a Shepherd. By the time of the 1939 Register he was living at The Forge, West Hill, Dorchester, working as a Permanent Way Labourer on the railway. His death was recorded at the Sturminster, Dorset, Registry in 1956. His brother, Frederick James Winsor, also served in the conflict.

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Edgar Bartlett

15th November 2020/in 1914-1918 /by Chris Stupples

Surname: Bartlett

Other names: Edgar

Locations in this story:
Sandford, Orcas, Dorset
Margaret Marsh, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Mere, Wiltshire
Norton Ferris, Kilmington, Wiltshire

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Edgar Bartlett was born in Sandford Orcas, Dorset, in 1887 and baptised there on 18 Sep 1887 the son of George Phillips Bartlett and Augusta Eliza Bartlett (Morrish). He spent most of his early life in various places in Somerset until by 1911 the family had moved to Church Farm, Margaret Marsh, Shaftesbury, Dorset. Edgar had enlisted with the Dorset (Queen's Own) Yeomanry as a Private (Service No. 1582). His unit was later integrated with the Corps of Hussars (Service No. 230818). It is not known in which theatre of war he served but on his discharge on 10 Apr 1919 he was awarded the Victory and British War Medals. The 1921 Census shows him living with his brothers, Maurice and Alec, at Homestalls Farm, Norton Ferris, Kilmington, Wiltshire, where they were all involved in running the farm. His death was recorded at the Mere, Wiltshire, Registry in 1926. His brothers, Maurice Bartlett and Alec Bartlett, also served in the conflict.

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Alec Bartlett

15th November 2020/in 1914-1918 /by Chris Stupples

Surname: Bartlett

Other names: Alec

Locations in this story:
Bradford Abbas, Somerset
Margaret Marsh, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Egypt
Romsey, Hampshire
Testwood, Hampshire
Norton Ferris, Kilmington, Wiltshire

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Alec Bartlett was born in Bradford Abbas, Somerset, on 6 May 1894 and baptised there on 9 Dec1894 the son of George Phillips Bartlett and Augusta Eliza Bartlett (nee Morrish). The family lived in various places in Somerset until by 1911 they had moved to Church Farm, Margaret Marsh, Dorset. Alec enlisted with the Dorset (Queen's Own) Yeomanry as a Trooper (Service No. 555). He later was integrated into the Corps of Hussars (Service No. 230038) in Egypt from 23 Apr 1915 and was promoted to Corporal (Acting Sergeant). He was discharged on 27 May 1919 and awarded the Victory and British Service Medals as well as the 1915 Star. The 1921 Census shows him living with his brothers, Maurice and Edgar, at Homestalls Farm, Norton Ferris, Kilmington, Wiltshire, all involved in running the farm. He married Gwendoline Hilda Kate Denning in Romsey, Hampshire, in 1923. By the time of the 1939 Register he was living at Mainstone Farm, Romsey, Hampshire, described as a Farmer. His death was recorded on 2 Dec 1963 and a report stated he was 'last seen alive on 2 Dec 1963 and whose body was found on 29 Dec 1963 at Testwood, Hampshire'. His brothers, Maurice Bartlett and Edgar Bartlett, also served in the conflict.

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Maurice Bartlett

15th November 2020/in 1914-1918 /by Chris Stupples

Surname: Bartlett

Other names: Maurice

Locations in this story:
Ditcheat, Somerset
Margaret Marsh, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Mere, Wiltshire
Kilmington, Wiltshire
Clink, Nr. Frome, Somerset

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Maurice Bartlett was born in Ditcheat, Somerset, on 24 Aug 1890 and baptised there on 10 Sep 1890 the son of George Phillips Bartlett and Augusta Eliza Bartlett (nee Morrish). The family lived in various places in Somerset until by 1911 they had moved to Church Farm, Margaret Marsh, Shaftesbury, Dorset. Maurice had served with the Dorset (Queen's Own) Yeomanry as a Private (Service No. 1560). He later became part of the Corps of Hussars (Service No. 230801). It is not known in which theatre of war he served but on his discharged on 22 Mar 1919 was awarded the Victory and British War Medals. He had married Ellen Bird in the Mere, Wiltshire, Registry District in 1918. The 1921 Census and the 1939 Register shows him living with his brothers, Alec and Edgar, at Homestalls Farm, Norton Ferris, Kilmington, Wiltshire, all involved in running the farm. Maurice had remained in Norton Ferris at the time of the 1939 Register working as a Dairy Farmer. He died at Clink Farm, Clink, Somerset, on 29 Mar 1947. His brothers, Edgar Bartlett and Alec Bartlett, also both served in the conflict.

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Wilfred Tom Burr

24th October 2020/in 1914-1918 /by Chris Stupples

Surname: Burr

Other names: Wilfred Tom

Locations in this story:
Shaftesbury, Dorset
Enmore Green, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Yeovil, Somerset
West Ham, Essex
Leyton, Essex
Woodford, Essex

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Wilfred Tom Burr was born in Shaftesbury, Dorset, on 17 Jan 1894 and baptised there at Holy Trinity Church on 25 Feb 1894 the son of Thomas Burr and Ellen Selina Burr (nee Jenkins). He spent his early life in Shaftesbury and Enmore Green, Shaftesbury. He had moved to Yeovil, Somerset, by 1914 where he enlisted on 31 Aug 1914 and joined the 5th Dragoon Guards as a Private (Service 10118). His service was short lived and he was discharged due to defective sight on 5 Oct 1914 and returned to 104 High Street, Yeovil. It appears he managed to re-enlist and joined the Welsh Regiment (Service No. 64190) and later transferred to the Army Service Corps as a Private (Service No. S/368241) and served with the 573rd RFTD Company. It is thought he served in the UK only but on his discharge was awarded the Victory and British War Medals. He moved to West Ham in Essex where he obtained work and the 1921 Census shows him living at 235 Maybank Road, Woodford, Essex, with his 'adoptive' parents (his father died in 1906 and his mother in 1913). He was described as a Butcher's Slaughterman. It was there he married Lily Elizabeth Goult in 1921. By the time of the 1939 Register he was living at 48 Brierley Road, Leyton, Essex, working as a Slaughterman (Poultry). His death was recorded in the Essex, South Western, Registry in 1954.

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Frederick Edward Gillett

5th October 2020/in 1914-1918 Dorset Yeomanry, Dragoon Guards /by Chris Stupples

Surname: Gillett

Other names: Frederick Edward

Locations in this story:
Hazelbury Bryan, Dorset
Ditcheat, Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Egypt
Hartgrove Farm, Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Marnull, Dorset
Moorcourt Farm, Moorside, Sturminster, Dorset
Weymouth, Dorset
Todber, Sturminster, Dorset
Sharpham, Somerset

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Frederick Edward Gillett was born in Hazelbury Bryan, Dorset, on 7th June 1897 and baptised there on 15th August 1897, the son of Edwin John Gillett and Emily Mary Gillett (née Gould). He spent his early life in Hazelbury Bryan and later in Ditcheat, Shepton Mallet, Somerset. He enlisted with the Dorset (Queen's Own) Yeomanry (Service No. 1407) as a Private. he was posted to Egypt on 15 Nov 1916 and whilst there transferred to the Corps of Hussars (Imperial Camel Corps) Machine Gun Section with a new Service No. 50076. On his discharge on 27 Mar 1919 he was awarded the Victory and British War medals as well as the 1915 Star. It is not known when his family moved but by 1920 he was living with his parents at Hartgrove Farm, Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset. He married Ada May Shute at the Parish Church in Marnull, Dorset, on 18th May 1920. The 1921 Census shows him now living at Sharpham Park, Sharpham, Somerset, working as a Dairyman. By the time of the 1939 Register he had again moved to Moorcourt Farm, Moorside, Sturminster, Dorset, and was described as a Dairy Farmer. His death was registered in the Weymouth, Dorset, Registry on 26 Apr 1983 and, as he had been living in Todber, Dorset, he was later buried at nearby St. Gregory's Church, Marnull, Dorset, on 4th May 1983. His name appears on the Fontmell Magna Roll of Honour.

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Henry James Hiscox

5th October 2020/in 1914-1918 /by Chris Stupples

Surname: Hiscox

Other names: Henry James

Locations in this story:
Lamyatt, Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Bedminster, Bristol
Bedchester, Shaftesbury, Dorset
West Dean, Gloucestershire
Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Fontmell Parva, Childe Okeford, Dorset
France & Flanders

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Henry James Hiscox was born in Lamyett, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, on 4 Apr 1875 and baptised there on 30 May 1875 the son of Egbert Hiscock and Emma Mary Hiscock (nee Mearing). He spent his early life in Somerset. He married Maria Louisa Smith at St. Paul's Church, Bedminster, Bristol, on 18 Oct 1894. By 1901 he had found employment in Bedchester, Shaftesbury, Dorset, and lived at Pitts Cottages. His name appears on the Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset, WW1 Roll of Honour which indicates he served with the Royal Army Service Corps - Remnants (understood to be an amalgamation of various units) as a Driver (Service No. T/19769). He served in France and Flanders from 20 Aug 1914. Despite being discharged early due to non-effectiveness on 12 Oct 1915 he was awarded the 1914 Star. The 1921 Census shows him living at Fontmill Parva, Childe Okeford, Dorset, working as a Cowman. His wife died in 1927 in Shepton Mallet. By the time of the 1939 Register he was living at Mill End, West Dean, Gloucestershire, described as a Widower and Incapacitated. His death was recorded at the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, Registry in 1944. His son, Egbert Joseph Hiscox, also served and survived the conflict. (NB. The family name spelling switched frequently between Hiscox & Hiscock.)

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Frederick Robert Jenkins

2nd October 2020/in 1914-1918 /by Chris Stupples

Surname: Jenkins

Other names: Frederick Robert

Locations in this story:
Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Blandford, Dorset

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Frederick Robert Jenkins was born in Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset, on 18 May 1899 the son of Henry J. Jenkins and Ellen Jenkins (nee Coombs). He lived his early life at Smith's Hole, Fontmell Magna. According to the Fontmell Magna Roll of Honour he served with the Dorsetshire Regiment though a later record shows him transferred to the Machine Gun Corps as a Private (Service No. 137878). On his discharge on 8 Mar 1919 he was awarded the Victory and British War Medals. The 1921 Census shows him back living with his parents in Fontmell Magna, Dorset, working as a Farm Carter. His marriage to Evelyn Mary Whitmarsh was recorded at the Blandford, Dorset, Registry in 1922. By the time of the 1939 Register he had moved to 26 Langton Road, Blandford, Dorset, working as a Driver of a Commercial Goods Vehicle. He died in Blandford, Dorset, on 25 Feb 1984. His name also appears on the Fontmell Magna Roll of Honour.

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