1914-1918 Archives - Page 68 of 164 - Shaftesbury Remembers the Great War

Edward Frederick Davis

23rd August 2020/in 1914-1918 /by Chris Stupples

Surname: Davis

Other names: Edward Frederick

Locations in this story:
Shaftesbury, Dorset
Cann, Shaftesbury, Dorset

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Edward Frederick Davis was born in Shaftesbury, Dorset, in 1898 and baptised at St. James Church on 3 Apr 1898 the son of Frederick Davis and Emily Davis (nee Jenkins). He lived all his short life in and around Shaftesbury his last address being Nr. Cherry Orchard Farm, Foyle Hill, Cann, Shaftesbury. He enlisted and (according to the family) joined the Inniskilling Fusiliers as a Private (Service No. 41676) however his medal record at the time of his discharge on 24 Jan 1919 by reason of ill-health shows he was with the Somerset Light Infantry (Service No. 37133). There are no records available to show if he was transferred at any time. It is not known in which theatre of war he served in but on his discharge was awarded the Victory and British War Medals. By the 1921 Census he is shown living with his widowed mother (his father having died during 1916) at 17 Gold Hill, Shaftesbury, Dorset, working as a Builder's Labourer. He died in Shaftesbury, Dorset, at the very early age of 32 years in 1930 and was buried in the Town Cemetery, Shaftesbury, on 7 Aug 1930. His brothers, Harry Davis and Charles Davis also served but died whereas his other brothers, William Robert Davis and Frank Davis, served and survived.

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Ernest Edward Gatehouse

Surname: Gatehouse

Other names: Ernest Edward

Locations in this story:
Ivy Cross, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Milton on Stour, Gillingham, Dorset
Mere, Wiltshire
France & Flanders
La Bassee, France

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Ernest Edward Gatehouse was born in Shaftesbury, Dorset, in 1882 the son of James Howe Gatehouse and Mary Gatehouse (née Farmer). The family lived at Ivy Cross, Shaftesbury, until, by 1901 they had moved to Milton on Stour, Gillingham, Dorset. Ernest married Laura Mary Brown at the St. Michael the Archangel Church, Mere, Wiltshire, on 13th November 1912 and they went on to have six children. He was described as a Railway Delivery Agent on the 1911 Census. Ernest enlisted with the 1st Battalion of the Dorsetshire Regiment as a Private (Service No. 6151). He served in France and Flanders from 12 Sep 1914 with the 8th Battalion and was taken prisoner at La Bassee, France, on 23rd January 1915 and sent to Prisoner of War camp at Mersebury, near Liepzig in Germany. This was Camp Altengrabow. While there he had a trinket box and a cup made for his wife Laura Mary and engraved with her initials. Following his release he was not discharged until 31st March 1920. He was awarded the Victory and British War medals as well as the 1914/15 Star. The 1921 Census shows him living in Peasemarsh, Gillingham, Dorset, working as a Railway Agent's Carman. He died on 6 Apr 1935 in Mere, Wiltshire, and was buried in Mere on 10 Apr 1935. His brothers, Percy George, Charles Howe, Sidney Herbert, Ernest Edward and Thomas William Gatehouse, all served and survived the conflict whilst their nephew, Victor Stokes, died. His remaining brother, Walter John, was also purported to have served but no reliable military record can be found. His death was recorded in Edenbridge, Mere, Wiltshire, on 6th April 1935 and he was buried at Mere on 10th April 1935. One of his brothers, Thomas William Gatehouse, also served in the conflict and his nephew, Victor Stokes, was killed during the war in an accident.

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Cornelius James Rapley

23rd August 2020/in 1914-1918 /by Chris Stupples

Surname: Rapley

Other names: Cornelius James

Locations in this story:
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Brixton, London
France & Flanders
Shaftesbury, Dorset

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Cornelius James Rapley was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on 12 Jun 1895 the son of Walter James Rapley and Mary Rapley (nee O'Neill). His family had moved to Brixton, London, by 1901 and Cornelius spent most of his early life in that area. He had enlisted and joined the Royal Field Artillery as a Gunner (Service No. 44271). He served some time in France and Flanders from 10 Sep 1915 but had postings elsewhere as yet not determined. He contracted Malaria for which he eventually received a pension for two years. He was discharged on 14 Mar 1919 and awarded the Victory and British War Medals as well as the 1915 Star. He gave his address at the time as 5 Laundry Lane, Shaftesbury, Dorset , as well as in the 1921 Census where he was shown working as a Chauffeur and Gardener for Dr. Harris of Avishays, Shaftesbury. He married Hannah Kate Arnold in Shaftesbury, Dorset, on 13 Mar 1919 and they went on to have three children. On 1 Jan 1923 he had signed on in the Territorial Unit of the Royal Artillery (Service No. 748410) as a Lance Sergeant in the Reserves. He was eventually discharged on 31 Dec 1927. By the time of the 1939 Register he had moved to 77 St. James Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, working as a Driver (Car & Coach). His death was recorded in Shaftesbury during 1960 and he was buried in the Town Cemetery, Shaftesbury, on 9 Apr 1960.

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Charles Wright

22nd August 2020/in 1914-1918 /by Chris Stupples

Surname: Wright

Other names: Charles

Locations in this story:
Enmore Green, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Aldershot, Hampshire
Shaftesbury, Dorset
Sturminster, Dorset
France & Flanders
Motcombe, Dorset

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Charles Wright was born in Enmore Green, Shaftesbury, Dorset, on 19 Jun 1893 the son of James William Wright and Emily Wright (nee Love). He spent his early years living in Enmore Green. By 1911 he was stationed at Aldershot, Hampshire, serving with the Army Service Corps as a Private (Service Nos. M/25950 & 561892). He was a Butcher by trade and served with the 10th Brigade. The Absent Voters List of 1918 shows his home address to be 34 Enmore Green, Shaftesbury. He served in France & Flanders from 13 Aug 1914 and on his discharge on 22 Feb 1919 was awarded the Victory and British War Medals as well as the 1914/15 Star. During his service he had received an injury to his lag and had been awarded a small pension. He married Edith Emily Brockway at Holy Trinity Church, Shaftesbury, Dorset, on 22 Aug 1918. The 1921 Census shows him living at 6 Barton Hill, Shaftesbury, working as a Lorry Driver for C & G Prideaux's milk factory in Motcombe, Dorset. By the time of the 1939 Register he was still living at 6 Barton Hill, Shaftesbury, Dorset, now described as a Butcher (Shopkeeper). His death was recorded at the Sturminster, Dorset, Registry in 1961.

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John Wareham

22nd August 2020/in 1914-1918 /by Chris Stupples

Surname: Wareham

Other names: John

Locations in this story:
Shaftesbury, Dorset
Portswood, Hampshire
Enmore Green, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Sturminster, Dorset
Cann, Shaftesbury, Dorset

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John Wareham was born in Shaftesbury, Dorset, on 17 Oct 1893 and baptised at St. James Church on 12 Nov 1893 the son of Frederick Wareham and Kate Wareham (nee Gulliford). He lived his very early life in Shaftesbury until, by 1901, the family had moved to Portswood, Hampshire, where John's father had obtained work as a Painter. By 1911 the family were back living near the Chapel, Enmore Green, Shaftesbury. John enlisted in the Royal Navy on 19 Aug 1912 for a period of 12 years (Service No. K.15785). He became a Leading Stoker serving on various ships throughout his time. He was transferred to the Reserves on 17 Apr 1920 and had been awarded the Victory and British War Medals as well as the 1914/15 Star. The 1921 Census shows him living with his parents in Enmore Green working as a Painter. He married Margaret Emmeline Mary Hounsell in Enmore Green, Shaftesbury, on 17 Dec 1922. By the time of the 1939 Register he had moved to 61 Coppice Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, working as a Plumber. His death was recorded at the Sturminster, Dorset, Registry on 14 Mar 1973 and his ashes were interred at St. Rumbold's Church, Cann, Shaftesbury, on 26 Mar 1973.

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Frank Tuffin

22nd August 2020/in 1914-1918 /by Chris Stupples

Surname: Tuffin

Other names: Frank

Locations in this story:
Motcombe, Shaftesbury, Dorset.

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Frank Tuffin was born in Motcombe, Shaftesbury, Dorset, on 28 Mar 1893 and baptised there on 3 Mar 1893 the son of Edwin George Tuffin and Mary Ann Tuffin (nee O'Brien). He lived all his life, apart from Military Service, in the Elm Hill, Motcombe, Shaftesbury area. He enlisted and joined the Machine Gun Corps as a Private (Service No. 118509). It is not know in which theatre of war he served but on his discharge on 19 Nov 1919 he was awarded the Victory and British War Medals. He married Ellen Rose Tucker in Motcombe on 8 Feb 1921. The 1921 Census shows him living at 86 Corner Lane, Motcombe, working as a General Farm Hand and by the time of the 1939 Register he had moved to 67 Motcombe Street, Motcombe, Shaftesbury, Dorset, working as a Bacon Factory Packer as well as being a Volunteer ARP Warden. His death was recorded on 25 Jun 1964 and he was buried at St. Mary's Church, Motcombe..

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Ernest Tucker

22nd August 2020/in 1914-1918 /by Chris Stupples

Surname: Tucker

Other names: Ernest

Locations in this story:
East Stour, Dorset
Motcombe, Shaftesbury, Dorset
South Wimbledon, Surrey
Okeford Fitzpaine, Dorset
Sturminster, Dorset
Nutford, Blandford, Dorset

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Ernest Tucker was born in East Stour, Dorset, on 30 Jun 1892 the son of Albert Tucker and Eva Tucker (nee Burden). He lived most of his early life in Motcombe Street, Motcombe, Shaftesbury, Dorset. He enlisted and joined the 2/4th Battalion of the Dorsetshire Regiment as a Private (Service No. 201301). He later transferred to the 1/6th Battalion of the Essex Regiment (Service No. 277587). 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 Rose Ellen Davies at Holy Trinity and St. Peter's Church, South Wimbledon, Surrey on 2 Aug 1920. The 1921 Census shows him living in Nutsford, Blandford, Dorset, working as a Farm Labourer and by the time of the 1939 Register he had moved to 74 The Cross, Okeford Fitzpaine, Dorset, working as a Shepherd. His death was recorded at the Sturminster, Dorset, Registry on 5 Apr 1971 and he was buried at Okeford Fitzpaine on 10 Apr 1971.

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Edgar Ernest Tucker

22nd August 2020/in 1914-1918 /by Chris Stupples

Surname: Tucker

Other names: Edgar Ernest

Locations in this story:
Cann, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Enmore Green, Shaftesbury, Dorset

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Edgar Ernest Tucker was born in Cann, Shaftesbury, Dorset, on 9 Oct 1895 the son of Sidney Robert Tucker and Anna Tucker (nee Hillier). He lived all his life, apart from Military Service, in the Shaftesbury area. He enlisted and joined the 1/4th Battalion of the Dorsetshire Regiment as a Private (Service Nos. 3688 & 201751). It is not known in which theatre of war he served but on his discharge on 5 Jun 1919 he was awarded the Victory and British War Medals. The 1921 Census shows him living in Enmore Green, Shaftesbury, Dorset, working as a Farm Labourer and by the time of the 1939 Register he was still single and living at 25 Enmore Green, Shaftesbury, Dorset, working as a Cowman. He married Elsie Rose Lane in Enmore Green, Shaftesbury, on 19 Oct 1939 and they set up home at 3 Sally Kings Lane, Enmore Green. Edgar died in the Westminster Memorial Hospital, Shaftesbury, on 31 Jan 1956 and was buried at Enmore Green on 4 Feb 1956.

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Frederick George Toogood

22nd August 2020/in 1914-1918 /by Chris Stupples

Surname: Toogood

Other names: Frederick George

Locations in this story:
Shaftesbury, Dorset
Yeovil, Somerset
Mesopotamia
India
East Chinnock, Somerset

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Frederick George Toogood was born in Shaftesbury, Dorset, on 9 Sep 1886 and baptised there on 17 Oct 1886 the son of Frederick Toogood and Annie Elizabeth Toogood (nee Maskell). He lived his early life in Shaftesbury until, by 1911, he had moved to Yeovil, Somerset, for work. He married Beatrice Lily Edith Whatley in East Chinnock, Somerset, on 25 Sep 1914. He enlisted on 16 Jun 1915 and joined the 5th Battalion of the Duke of Edinburgh's (Wiltshire) Regiment as a Private (Service No. 21130). He was serving in Mesopotamia from 4 Dec 1915 when he received gunshot wounds to the neck and left arm which necessitated him being sent to Military Hospital in India on 26 Jun 1916. He was eventually declared unfit for further service and discharged on 7 Oct 1916. He was awarded a pension, the Victory and British War Medals, the 1915 Star and Silver War Badge No. 185099. His death was recorded at the Yeovil, Somerset, Registry on 25 Jan 1919 and he was buried there on 29 Jan 1919. His brothers, Arthur Charles Toogood, George Toogood, Reginald Toogood, Charley Toogood and Bertie Toogood, also served in the conflict.

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Bertie Toogood

22nd August 2020/in 1914-1918 /by Chris Stupples

Surname: Toogood

Other names: Bertie

Locations in this story:
Shaftesbury, Dorset
Enmore Green, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Sturminster, Dorset

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Bertie Toogood was born in Shaftesbury, Dorset, on 7 Jul 1898 and baptised at Holy Trinity Church on 7 Sep 1898 the son of Frederick Toogood and Annie Elizabeth Toogood (nee Maskell). He lived all his life, apart from a very short Military Service, in the Shaftesbury area. He enlisted on 12 Apr 1915 and joined the Dorsetshire Regiment as a Private (Service No. 13077). During his short service he spent much of it in and out of hospital. He was declared unfit for further military service on 2 Jul 1916 due to a Valvular Disease of the Heart which he had suffered from since childhood. He was duly discharged on 8 Jul 1916 and a later application for a pension was refused. No medals were awarded. The 1921 Census shows him living with his father in Enmore Green working as a Farm Labourer. He married Lilian Mary Williams in 1932. By the time of the 1939 Register he was living at 1 The Barton, Enmore Green, Shaftesbury, Dorset, working as a General Farm Labourer. His wife, Lily, died in 1943 and he went on to re-marry Mary I. Larking in Sturminster, Dorset, in 1953. Bertie's death was recorded at the Sturminster, Dorset, Registry in 1969 and he was buried at St. John's Church, Enmore Green. His brothers, Frederick George Toogood, Arthur Charles Toogood, George Toogood, Charley Toogood and Reginald Toogood, also served in the conflict.

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