1914-1918 Archives - Page 80 of 164 - Shaftesbury Remembers the Great War

John Percival Merrifield

Surname: Merrifield

Other names: John Percival

Locations in this story:
Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Iwerne Minster, Dorset
Mells, Frome, Somerset
Frome, Somerset

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John Percival Merrifield (surname as registered) was born at Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset, on 9th April 1899, the son of Henry John Merefield (surname as registered) and Anne Stroud Merefield (née Tanswell). He lived all his early life in Fontmell Magna. He enlisted and served with the 2nd Battalion of the Dorsetshire Regiment, achieving the rank of Acting Colour Sergeant (Service No. 13247). It is not known in which theatre of war he served in but after his discharge on 18th April 1919 he was awarded the Victory and British War medals. The 1921 Census shows him living at Babington Lodge, Mells, Frome, Somerset, living with his brothers and sister and described as a Market Gardener. He married Evelyn Louisa Beck at Iwerne Minster, Dorset, on 21st February 1928. By the time of the 1939 Register he was living at 12 Vicarage Street, Frome, Somerset, now described as a Fertilizer Manufacturer. He died in Iwerne Minster, Dorset, on 5th May 1978. Of his brothers, Victor George Merrifield, died during the conflict whilst Edgar William Merrifield and Reginald Henry Merrifield, both survived.

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Edgar William Merrifield

Surname: Merrifield

Other names: Edgar William

Locations in this story:
Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Bath, Somerset
Mells, Frome, Somerset
Newbury, Frome, Somerset

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Edgar William Merrifield (surname as registered) was born at Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset, in 1886 and baptised there on 8th August 1886, the son of Henry John Merefield (surname as registered) and Anne Stroud Merefield (née Tanswell). He lived most of his early life in and around Fontmell Magna except for Military Service. By 1911 he was living with the family at 38 Sutton Road, Fontmell Magna. He enlisted and served with the 472nd Siege Battery of the Royal Garrison Artillery eventually holding the rank of Acting Bombardier (Service No. 65021). It is not known in which theatre of war he served but after discharge he was awarded the Victory and British War medals. By the time of the 1921 Census he was living with his brothers and sister at Babington Lodge, Mells, Frome, Somerset, working as a Market Gardener. He had moved to Newbury House, Newbury, Frome, Somerset, by 1938 and his death was registered in Bath, Somerset, that year and he was buried at Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset, on 22nd June 1938. He had remained unmarried throughout. His brother, Victor Gerald, also served but was killed, whereas, his other brothers, Reginald Henry Merrifield and John Percival Merrifield, also served but survived.

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Alfred Edward Lock

29th June 2020/in 1914-1918 Royal Army Service Corps /by Chris Stupples

Surname: Lock

Other names: Alfred Edward

Locations in this story:
Hinton Martell, Dorset
Witchampton, Dorset
Iwerne Minster, Dorset
Sutton Road, Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset
France & Flanders
St. Thomas, Devon
Blandford, Dorset
Poole, Dorset

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Alfred Edward Lock was born in Hinton Martell, Dorset, on 9th July 1893 and baptised at Witchampton, Dorset, on 3rd September 1893, the son of William John Lock and Elizabeth Lock (nee Saunders). By 1901 the family had moved to Iwerne Lodge, Iwerne Minster, Dorset, and later, by 1911, to 38 Sutton Road, Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset. Alfred enlisted and served with the Army Service Corps as a Private (later an Acting Corporal) (Service No. M2/097569). He served in France and Flanders from 2 Oct 1915 and after his discharge on 9th February 1919 was awarded the Victory and British War medals as well as the 1915 Star. He married Clara Read at St. Thomas, Devonshire, in 1919. The 1921 Census shows him living at 4 School Park, Bryanston, Blandford, Dorset, working as a Motor Mechanic. By the 1939 Register he had moved to 61 Salisbury Street, Blandford, Dorset, still working as a Motor Mechanic as well as an ARP Driver. His wife died in 1942 and there is evidence that he re-married Doreen R. Fry in Bournemouth during 1945. His death was recorded at the Poole, Dorset, Registry on 16th March 1955 and his burial on 19th March 1955.

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Percival Frederick Hillier

29th June 2020/in 1914-1918 Machine Gun Corps /by Chris Stupples

Surname: Hillier

Other names: Percival Frederick

Locations in this story:
Cann, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Tanyard Lane, St. James, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Laurel House, Melbury Abbas, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Reigate, Surrey
Basingstoke, Hampshire
Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset

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Percival Frederick Hillier was born in Cann, Shaftesbury, Dorset, on 2nd February 1896 and baptised at St. James' Church, Shaftesbury, on 8th March 1896, the son of Frederick John Hillier and Emma Jane Hillier (née Upjohn). He lived his early life in Tanyard Lane, Shaftesbury, later moving to Laurel House, Melbury Abbas, Shaftesbury, Dorset. He enlisted and served with the Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry Division) as a Private (Service No. 101460). It is not known in which theatre of war he served but on his discharge was awarded the Victory Medal. (A note on the medal record states the medal itself remained undisposed of.) By the 1921 census he was living in Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset, working for his father as a General Farm Hand. Percival married Ethel Mary Brown in Shaftesbury, Dorset, on 26th December 1931. By the time of the 1939 Register he was living at 1 Day Ball Cottage, Reigate, Surrey, and was working as a Cowman. His death was recorded at the Basingstoke, Hampshire, Registry, on 9th Aug 1980. His brothers, Frederick John, George Stephen and Robert James also served in the conflict.

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George Stephen Hillier

29th June 2020/in 1914-1918 Dorset Yeomanry /by Chris Stupples

Surname: Hillier

Other names: George Stephen

Locations in this story:
St. James, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Sutton Waldron, Dorset
Salisbury, Wiltshire
Dairyhouse Farm, Shaftesbury
Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset

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George Stephen Hillier was born in Shaftesbury, Dorset, on 12th November 1885 and baptised at St. James' Church on 13th December 1885, the son of Frederick John Hillier and Emma Jane Hillier (née Upjohn). He lived his early life with the family in St. James Street, Shaftesbury, and later at Tanyard Lane, Shaftesbury. He enlisted and joined the Dorset (Queen's Own) Yeomanry attached to the 7th Hussars as a Private (Service No. 231224). It is not known in which theatre of war he served but on his discharge on 11th May 1919 he was awarded the Victory and British War medals. The 1921 Census shows him living in Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset, working for his father as a Motor Driver. By the time of the 1939 Register he was living at Dairyhouse Farm, Shaftesbury, Dorset, and was described as a General Farm Worker and single. He was admitted to the Newbridge Hospital, Salisbury, Wiltshire where his death was recorded at the Salisbury, Wiltshire, Registry in 1972. He was buried at Sutton Waldron, Dorset, on 20th October 1972. His brothers, Frederick John, Percival Frederick and Robert James also served in the conflict. Their names appear on a Roll of Honour published in the St. James' Parish Magazine in November 1918.

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Frederick John Hillier

29th June 2020/in 1914-1918 Royal Field Artillery /by Chris Stupples

Surname: Hillier

Other names: Frederick John

Locations in this story:
Cann, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Tanyard Lane, St. James, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Laurel House, Melbury Abbas, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Sutton Waldron, Dorset
Iwerne Minster, Dorset

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Frederick John Hillier was born in Cann, Shaftesbury, Dorset, on 20th October 1898, the son of Frederick John Hillier and Emma Jane Hillier (née Upjohn). He lived his early life with the family in Tanyard Lane, St. James, Shaftesbury, Dorset, later moving to Laurel House, Melbury Abbas, Shaftesbury. He enlisted and joined the Royal Field Artillery as a Gunner (Service No. 248802). 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 boarding at 'The Retreat', Home Farm, Iwerne Minster, Dorset, described as a Farm Pupil on the Ismay Estate. There is no obvious record in the 1939 Register but he was buried on 11th May 1985 at Sutton Waldron, Dorset. His brothers, George Stephen, Robert James and Percival Frederick also served in the conflict.

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John Henry Goddard

28th June 2020/in 1914-1918 Royal Sussex Regiment /by Chris Stupples

Surname: Goddard

Other names: John Henry

Locations in this story:
Frimley, Surrey
Hunsdon, Nr. Ware, Hertfordshire
Penn Hill, Bedchester, Shaftesbury, Dorset
France & Flanders
Stourpaine, Dorset
Romsey, Hampshire

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John Henry Goddard was born at Frimley, Surrey, on 30th July 1892 and baptised there on 9th October 1892, the son of Henry Goddard and Emma Charlotte Goddard (née Davis). By 1901 he was living at Hunsdon, Nr. Ware, Hertfordshire and by 1911 he and the family had moved to 74 Penn Hill, Bedchester, Shaftesbury, Dorset. Shortly after this his father died in the same year. John enlisted and joined 7th Battalion of the Royal Sussex Regiment as a Private (Service No. G/2238). He served in France and Flanders from 24 Jul 1915 with the 8th Battalion and whilst there was awarded the Military Medal. He was eventually discharged on 2nd March 1919 and further awarded the Victory and British War Medals as well as the 1915 Star. He returned to live with his widowed mother in Bedchester and by the 1921 Census was working as a General Labourer at the Shaftesbury Golf Club. He married Laura Mary Barnett at Stourpaine, Dorset, on 26th July 1931. By the time of the 1939 Register he was living at 50 Duttons Road, Romsey, Hampshire, working as a Builder's Labourer. His death was recorded in Romsey in 1952.

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Bertram John Frampton

28th June 2020/in 1914-1918 Royal Fusiliers /by Chris Stupples

Surname: Frampton

Other names: Bertram John

Locations in this story:
Bleak's Hill, Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Manston, Dorset
Arundell Farm Cottages, Donhead St. Andrew, Wiltshire
Hartgorve, Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Salisbury, Wiltshire

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Bertram John Frampton was born at Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset, on 21st February 1899, the son of Edwin Thomas Frampton and Priscilla Frampton (nee Gray). He lived with his family at Bleaks Hill, Fontmell Magna. He enlisted and joined the 4th Company of the Royal Fusiliers as a Private (Service No. GS/58871). It is not known in which theatre of war he served in but it is known he was successively with the 4th and 23rd Battalions. He was discharged on 17th October 1919 and awarded the Victory and British War medals. The 1921 Census shows him living at Hartgrove, Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset, working as a Carter. He married Ethel Clara Lewis at Manston, Dorset on 28th September 1930. By the time of the 1939 Register he was living at Arundell Farm Cottages, Donhead St. Andrew, Wiltshire, working as a Dairyman. His death was recorded at the Salisbury, Wiltshire, Registry on 1st April 1984. Bertram's brother Frederick George (b.1895) sadly died in Iraq in 1916 while serving with the Wiltshire Regiment.

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Percy John Foyle

28th June 2020/in 1914-1918 Corps of Hussars, Dorset Yeomanry /by Chris Stupples

Surname: Foyle

Other names: Percy John

Locations in this story:
Kington Magna, Dorset
Lower Hartgrove, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Fewcott, Bicester, Oxfordshire
Oxford, Oxfordshire
Egypt
Shaftesbury, Dorset
Bedchester, Shaftesbury, Dorset

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Percy John Foyle was born in Kington Magna, Dorset, on 28th September 1896, the son of Charles Thomas Foyle and Annie Maria Foyle (née Francis). By 1901 he had moved with his family to Greens Farm, Lower Hartgrove, Shaftesbury, Dorset. He enlisted with the Dorset (Queen's Own) Yeomanry as a Private (Service No. 760). He served in Egypt from 23 Apr 1915 and whilst there he transferred to the Corps of Hussars (Imperial Camel Corps) (Service No. 230159). He was discharged on 21st April 1919 and awarded the Victory and British War medals as well as the 1915 Star. He married Winifred May Kick in the Shaftesbury, Dorset, Registration area in 1921 and the Census shows he had moved in with his parents in law in Bedchester, Shaftesbury, Dorset, working as a Cowman. By the time of the 1939 Register he was living at Fewcott, Bicester, Oxfordshire, and was a Foreman Concrete Worker. His death was registered at the Oxford, Oxfordshire, Registry on 18th June 1969.

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John Hart Edwards

28th June 2020/in 1914-1918 London Regiment /by Chris Stupples

Surname: Edwards

Other names: John Hart

Locations in this story:
Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Blagdon, Somerset

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John Hart Edwards was born in Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset, in 1898, the son of William James Edwards (Grocer and Shopkeeper) and Abigail Mary Edwards (née Hart). He lived most of his life apart from Military Service in Fontmell Magna. He attended Shaftesbury Grammar School from 1910 to 1915. He did well academically, passing the Cambridge Senior Local Examinations with Honours in July 1914, and being awarded the VI Form Prize in 1915. In March 1915 he also passed the Competitive Examination for Clerk to Surveyor of Taxes and when he left school became a clerk with the Inland Revenue. He enlisted with the 15th Reserve Battalion of the London Regiment (Civil Service Rifles) as a Private (Service No. 537505). There is no other information regarding his service. John's father died in 1919. Following John's discharge he was working in Blagdon, Somerset, where he was described as a Civil Servant. He regrettably died in Blagdon at the young age of 23 years on 20th April 1922 and was buried at Fontmell Magna on 24th April 1922.

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Shaftesbury Grammar School Magazine, October 1915.

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