1914-1918 Archives - Page 77 of 164 - Shaftesbury Remembers the Great War

Thomas William Stacey

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

Surname: Stacey

Other names: Thomas William

Locations in this story:
Sutton Waldron, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Iwerne Minster, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Canterbury, New Zealand

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Thomas William Stacey was born in Sutton Waldron, Shaftesbury, Dorset, in 1897 the son of Frank Stacey and Minna Martha Annie Stacey (nee Hardwick). He spent all his early life in Sutton Waldron until by 1911 he had moved to Church Path, Iwerne Minster, Shaftesbury, Dorset. Thomas had enlisted with the Army Service Corps as a Driver (Service No. T4/109674). He was attached to 923rd Company, 54th Division. It is not known in which theatre of war he served nor can a medal record be found. By the 1921 Census he was living with his parents at the Church Path address working as a Carter for the Ismay Estates. He married Norah Ellen White at Iwerne Minster on 22 Jul 1923. He emigrated to New Zealand on 12 Nov 1926 accompanied by his wife and daughter. It is known he died in the Mackenzie District, Canterbury, New Zealand in Jan 1947. His brother, James Levi Stacey, also served in the conflict.

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Reginald Wilfred Langley

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

Surname: Langley

Other names: Reginald Wilfred

Locations in this story:
Iwerne Minster, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Sturminster, Dorset

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Reginald Wilfred Langley was born in Iwerne Minster, Shaftesbury, Dorset, on 28 Dec 1894 the son of Frank Langley and Amelia Langley (nee Wareham). He spent all his life, apart from military service, in Iwerne Minster. He enlisted and served with the Dorsetshire Regiment as a Private (Service No. 16348). He served with the 2nd Battalion and rose to the rank of Corporal. It is not known in which theatre of war he served but on his discharge on 25 Mar 1919 he was awarded the Victory and British War Medals. By the 1921 Census he was living Near Post Office, Iwerne Minster, working as a Woodman for the Ismay Estates. He married Elizabeth Maud Domoney in Iwerne Minster on 29 Jun 1927. By the time of the 1939 Register he was living at The Chalk, Iwerne Minster, working as a General Farm Worker as well as being a volunteer member of the Auxiliary Fire Service. His death was registered in Sturminster, Dorset, in 1962. His brother, Francis Frederick Langley, also served in the conflict.

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Francis Frederick Langley

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

Surname: Langley

Other names: Francis Frederick

Locations in this story:
Iwerne Minster, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Kingston Russell, Dorset
Sturminster, Dorset
Blandford, Dorset

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Francis Frederick Langley was born in Iwerne Minster, Shaftesbury, Dorset, on 15 Jan 1888 the son of Frank Langley and Amelia Langley (nee Wareham). He spent his early life in Iwerne Minster until by 1911 he had moved to Long Bredy, Kingston Russell, Dorset, working as a Gamekeeper. He married Sarah Short in Sturminster, Dorset, on 10 Apr 1912. He enlisted and served with the Royal Warwickshire Regiment as a Private (Service No. 307223). He later transferred to the Labour Corps as a Lance Corporal (Service No. 531688) and was attached to the 158th S. F. Depot. It is not known in which theatre of war he served but on his discharge was awarded the Victory and British War Medals. The 1921 Census shows him living in Gough's Close Lane, Sturminster, Dorset, as an out of work General Labourer. By the 1939 Register he moved to Church Lane, Sturminster, Dorset, described as a Professional Rabbit Trapper and Farm Labourer. His wife, Sarah, died in 1945 and he remarried Elsie Harriet F. Hammond in Blandford, Dorset, in 1949. He died in Sturminster on 2 Sep 1967. His brother, Reginald Wilfred Langley, also served in the conflict.

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Harold Augustine Green

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

Surname: Green

Other names: Harold Augustine

Locations in this story:
Iwerne Minster, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Nestledown, Winchester, Hampshire
Southampton, Hampshire
South Stoneham, Hampshire

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Harold Augustine Green was born at Iwerne Minster, Shaftesbury, Dorset, on 14 Apr 1899 the son of William John Green and Jane Green. He lived most of his early life in the locality. He had enlisted with the Duke of Edinburgh's (Wiltshire) Regiment as a Private (Service No. 35955) and was attached to the 4th Battalion. There is no other military information or medal record for this man. By the 1921 Census he was living with his parents at The Brickyard, Iwerne Minster, working as a Farm Labourer. He married Elsie Kate Warren at South Stoneham, Hampshire, in 1926. By the time of the 1939 Register he was living at Gainsboro Cottage, Nestledown, Winchester, Hampshire, working as a Cowman. His death was recorded at the Southampton, Hampshire, Registry in 1978.

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Richard Gray

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

Surname: Gray

Other names: Richard

Locations in this story:
Twyford, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Iwerne Minster, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Tarrant Keynston, Dorset
Dorchester, Dorset
France & Flanders
Wareham, Dorset

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Richard Gray was born at Twyford, Shaftesbury, Dorset, on 21 Jul 1889 the son of Harry Gray and Lavinia Annie Gray (nee Wareham). He lived most of his early life in Watery Lane, Iwerne Minster, Shaftesbury, Dorset. He married Florence Eva Wellen at Tarrant Keynston, Dorset, on 18 Oct 1911. He had enlisted with the Army Service Corps as a Driver (Service No. T2/10513) based with the 2nd Depot Company. He served in France and Flanders from 9 Nov 1914 and on his discharge on 12 Apr 1919 was awarded the Victory and British War Medals as well as the 1914/15 Star. He had also been awarded a small pension due to contracting Myalgia (a muscle complaint) whilst serving in the field. The 1921 Census shows him living at 104 East Morden, Wareham, Dorset, working as a General Farm Labourer. By the time of the 1939 Register he had moved to 2 New Buildings, Dorchester, Dorset, described as a Farm Worker and Shepherd. His date of death is unknown. His brothers, Benjamin Frank Gray, Ernest Arthur Gray, John Gray and Harry George Gray, all served during the conflict.

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Harry George Gray

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

Surname: Gray

Other names: Harry George

Locations in this story:
Iwerne Minster, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Southampton, Hampshire

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Harry George Gray was born in Iwerne Minster, Shaftesbury, Dorset, on 10 Apr 1888 the son of Harry Gray and Lavinia Annie Gray (nee Wareham). He lived most of his early life in Watery Lane, Iwerne Minster. He married Mary Amanda Guy at Iwerne Minster on 6 Oct 1912 and they set up home in Shute Lane, Iwerne Minster. Harry enlisted and joined the Hampshire Regiment as a Private (Service No. 0277) but later transferred to the 2nd Battalion of the Dorsetshire Regiment (Service No. 25644). It is not known in which theatre of war he served but on his discharge was awarded the Victory and British War Medals. The 1921 Census shows him living still in Shute Lane, Iwerne Minster, working as an Agricultural Labourer. His death was recorded at the Southampton, Hampshire, Registry in 1970. His brothers, Benjamin Frank Gray, Richard Gray and Ernest Arthur Gray, all served during the conflict.

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Ernest Arthur Gray

14th July 2020/in 1914-1918 /by Chris Stupples

Surname: Gray

Other names: Ernest Arthur

Locations in this story:
Iwerne Minster, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Blandford, Dorset
York Township, York South, Ontario, Canada

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Ernest Arthur Gray was born at Iwerne Minster, Shaftesbury, Dorset, in 1897 the son of Harry Gray and Lavinia Annie Gray (nee Wareham). He lived most of his early life at Watery Lane, Iwerne Minster. He had enlisted with the Dorsetshire Regiment as a Private (Service No. 16080). It is not known in which theatre of war he served but was with the 2nd Battalion at one time and on his discharge on 9 Apr 1919 was awarded the Victory and British War Medals. He married Ida Maud Pullman at Blandford, Dorset, in 1919 and on the 23 Apr 1920 emigrated to Canada where his last know address was 43 Branston Road, York Township, York South, Ontario, Canada, where he was working as a Railway Labourer. No record of his death has been found. His brothers, Benjamin Frank Gray, Harry George Gray, John Gray, Frederick Charles Gary and Richard Gray, all served in the conflict.

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Benjamin Frank Gray

14th July 2020/in 1914-1918 /by Chris Stupples

Surname: Gray

Other names: Benjamin Frank

Locations in this story:
Twyford, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Iwerne Minster, Shaftesbury, Dorset
France & Flanders
Iraq
Normandy, France
Portsmouth, Hampshire

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Benjamin Frank Gray (known as Frank) was born at Twyford, Shaftesbury, Dorset, on 6 Jul 1895 the son of Harry Gray and Lavinia Annie Gray (nee Wareham). He lived much of his early life in Watery Lane, Iwerne Minster, Shaftesbury, Dorset. He enlisted and joined the Royal Army Medical Corps as a Private (Service No. 46820). He later transferred to the Royal Field Artillery as a Gunner (Service No. 272133) but reverted back to the Royal Army Medical Corps as a Private (Service No. 205366). He served in France and Flanders and at the end of hostilities was awarded the Victory and British War Medals as well as the 1915 Star. He remained in the Army and was serving in Iraq with the rank of Sergeant when he was awarded the General Service Medal and Clasp on 28 Nov 1923. He married Martha Elsie Ethel Maynard in Portsmouth, Hampshire, in 1924. He was still serving at the outbreak of World War 2 and was allotted Service No. 7251708. He took part in the Normandy, France, landings on 7 Jun 1944. He was awarded a further two clasps to his General Service Medal. He retired to Iwerne Minster, Shaftesbury, Dorset, and died there in 1978 and was buried in St. Mary's Churchyard on 17 May 1978. His brothers, Harry George Gray, Ernest Arthur Gray and Richard Gray, all served in WW1 and all their names are shown on a Roll of Honour published privately in Iwerne Minster.

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Cecil George Fisher

14th July 2020/in 1914-1918 Labour Corps /by Chris Stupples

Surname: Fisher

Other names: Cecil George

Locations in this story:
Iwerne Courtney, Blandford, Dorset
Iwerne Minster, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Sturminster, Dorset

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Cecil George Fisher was born at Iwerne Courtney, Blandford, Dorset, on 3rd June 1896 and baptised there on 2nd August 1896, the son of Henry Fisher and Sarah Harriet Fisher (née Baker). He spent most of his life at the family home at The Brickyard, Iwerne Minster, Shaftesbury, Dorset. He enlisted and served with the 443rd Labour Company of the Labour Corps as a Private (Service No. 134792). It is not known in which theatre of war he served nor is there any record of medals being awarded. The 1921 Census and the 1939 Register indicates he was living still at Brickyard Cottages, Iwerne Minster, Shaftesbury, Dorset, being described in 1939 as a Smallholder and still single. He death was recorded in the Sturminster, Dorset, Registry in 1973. Cecil's brother William Henry (b.1893) also served in the war but sadly died of a fever in 1916 while serving with the Wiltshire Regiment in Mesopotamia.

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William Henry Fisher

Harry William Domoney

14th July 2020/in 1914-1918 /by Chris Stupples

Surname: Domoney

Other names: Harry William

Locations in this story:
Iwerne Minster, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset
France & Flanders
Sturminster, Dorset
Birmingham

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Harry William Domoney was born at Iwerne Minster, Shaftesbury, Dorset, on 19 Dec 1887 the son of Harry Adam Domoney and Elizabeth Ann Domoney (nee Plowman). He lived all his early life with the family at The Chalk, Iwerne Minster. He had originally enlisted with the Royal Marines Light Infantry on 2 Mar 1916 as a Private (Service No. 1896/S). He however soon transferred to the 3/4th Battalion of the Queen's Own (Royal West Kent) Regiment on 21 Nov 1916 (Service No. 242090). He served in France and Flanders with various units and whilst there received a shrapnel wound in the shoulder on 4 Oct 1917. He was treated at the 18th General Hospital in France and then repatriated to the 2nd Birmingham Hospital for further treatment. On recovery he returned to his unit and was again transferred to the Royal Fusiliers (Service No. GS/93910) on 11 Oct 1918. He was eventually discharged on 26 Feb 1919 and awarded the Victory and British War Medals plus a small pension due to his previous wounds. He married Annie Fudge at Iwerne Minster on 6 Jun 1920. The 1921 Census shows them living at Fontmell Hill, Fontmell Magna, Harry working as a Woodman and General Labourer. The 1939 Register indicates the same address and occupation. His death was recorded in the Sturminster, Dorset, Registry in 1954 and he was buried at St. Andrew's Church, Fontmell Magna, on 8 Dec 1954.

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