1914-1918 Archives - Page 81 of 164 - Shaftesbury Remembers the Great War

Benjamin George Chick

Surname: Chick

Other names: Benjamin George

Locations in this story:
Hemyock, Devonshire
Dunkeswell, Devonshire
Blandford's Farm, Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset,
Egypt
Palestine
Branksome, Poole, Dorset

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Benjamin George Chick was born at Hemyock, Devonshire, on 15th December 1896 and baptised there on 21 Feb 1897 the son of Thomas Edward Chick and Sarah Ann Chick (nee Clist). He lived his very early life in Dunkeswell, Devonshire, intil 1906 when his father came to Blandford's Farm, Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset, to take over the tenancy from his brother who had recently died. Benjamin enlisted on 27th May 1915 and joined the Dorset (Queen's Own) Yeomanry as a Private (Service No. 1436). He served in Palestine and Egypt mainly with various signals units. He transferred to the Royal Engineers and was promoted to Corporal (Service No. A/517855). He was employed as a Motor Cyclist Dispatch Rider. He later transferred back to the Dorset Yeomanry (Service No. 230697). He was discharged on 31st August 1919 and awarded the Victory and British War medals as well as the 1915 Star. The 1921 Census shows him living at Blandford's Farm with his parents and helping his father on the farm. He married Phyllis Margherita Burden at St. Aldhelm's Church, Branksome, Poole, Dorset, 0n 11 Apr 1928. By the time of the 1939 Register he was himself the tenant of Blandford's Farm, West Street, Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, and was described as a Dairy Farmer. He died on 14th September 1968 and was buried at St. Andrew's Church, Fontmell Magna. Benjamin's brother Thomas (b.1888) also served in the war, with the Canadian Expeditionary Force.

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Ernest Edward White

25th June 2020/in 1914-1918 Dorset Yeomanry /by Chris Stupples

Surname: White

Other names: Ernest Edward

Locations in this story:
Askerwell, Bridport, Dorset
Loders, Burton Bradstock, Dorset
North Street, Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Blandford, Dorset

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Ernest Edward White was born at Askerwell, Bridport, Dorset, on 19th April 1870 and baptised there on 12 Jun 1870 the son of Luke White and Ellen White (nee Gale). He lived his early life at Loders, Burton Bradstock, Dorset. He married Alice Louisa Lathey in Askerwell on 24th Jun 1894. By 1901 the family had moved to 9 North Street, Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset, where Ernest worked as a Thatcher. He enlisted on 5th January 1915 and joined the 2/1st Dorset (Queen's Own) Yeomanry as a Private (Service No. 250569). He served in the UK only and was eventually discharged as being unfit for further duty on 13th May 1919. He was awarded the Silver War Badge No. B244010. No other medal records are available. The 1921 Census shows him still living in Fontmell Magna, as a Thatcher on the Glyn Estate. His wife, Alice, died in 1929. By the 1939 Register he had moved to Kennyside, East Street, Blandford, Dorset, still working as a Thatcher but noted as being disabled. By the time of his death on 14th April 1947 he had returned to 9 North Street, Fontmell Magna and was buried at St. Andrew's Church on 17th April 1947.

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Archibald Arthur Still

25th June 2020/in 1914-1918 Corps of Hussars, Dorset Yeomanry /by Chris Stupples

Surname: Still

Other names: Archibald Arthur

Locations in this story:
West Street, Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Egypt
Martley, Worcestershire
Blandford, Dorset

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Archibald Arthur Still was born at Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset, on 26th January 1881, the son of Tom Still and Ellen Still (née West). He lived most of his life until just before 1939, except for his period of military service, in West Street, Fontmell Magna. He married Anna Jane Lane in Blandford, Dorset, on 18th September 1904. Archibald enlisted and joined the Dorset (Queen's Own) Yeomanry as a Private (Service No. 965). He served in Egypt and was later transferred to the 'B' Squadron of the Corps of Hussars (Service No. 230320). He was still serving in 1920 but when discharged was awarded the Victory and British War medals as well as the 1915 Star. By the 1921 Census he had been discharged from the Army and was back in West Street, Fontmell Magna. By the time of the 1939 Register he had moved to Thorngrove Cottage, Dark Lane, Martley, Worcestershire, where he was working as a Groom. His death was recorded in Martley in 1964. His brothers, Clarence Reginald Still and Stanley Charles Still, also served in the conflict.

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Walter William Reeves

24th June 2020/in 1914-1918 Dorsetshire Regiment, Royal Defence Corps /by Chris Stupples

Surname: Reeves

Other names: Walter William

Locations in this story:
Bourton, Dorset
Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset
East Indies
Blandford, Dorset

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Walter William Reeves was born in Blandford, Dorset, on 30 Jul 1858 and baptised at Bourton, Dorset, on 10th October 1858, the son of William Reeves and Hannah Reeves (nee Suter). He married Emily Jane Bennett at Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset, on 7th January 1885 and they went on to have thirteen children. From 24 Jul 1877 Walter had served in the Dorsetshire Regiment (Service No. 490) serving some of his time in the East Indies but had been released on 17 Feb 1889 with the rank of Corporal. He rejoined the Reserve Service Battalion on 19 Feb 1893 and remained until discharged on 10 Jul 1901 with the rank of Sergeant. He re-enlisted on 17th August 1916 at the age of 57 years and joined the 168th Protection Company of the Royal Defence Corps as a Private (Service No. 33820). During his service he also served with the 163, 159, 157 and 165 Companies mainly as a Prisoner of War Camp Guard. He was discharged on 6th March 1919 being no longer physically fit to serve. There are no obvious medal records but he was awarded the Silver War Badge No. B228737. By the time of the 1921 census he was living in 40 Church Street, Fontmell Magna, working as a Gardener on the Glyn Estate. He was still residing at 40 West Street, Fontmell Magna, but died on 27 Jul 1937 in the Red Lion Hotel, Blandford, Dorset. and was buried at Fontmell Magna on 30th July 1937. Of his sons, Cecil John Reeves, died in service whilst Leo Bennett Reeves and Maurice Vernon Reeves served and survived the conflict.

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John Stephen Lodge

24th June 2020/in 1914-1918 Dorsetshire Regiment, Labour Corps /by Chris Stupples

Surname: Lodge

Other names: John Stephen

Locations in this story:
Hartgrove, East Orchard, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Sturminster, Dorset
Cann, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Melbury Abbas, Shaftesbury, Dorset
France & Flanders
Woodbridge Lane, Bedchester, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Motcombe, Shaftesbury, Dorset
East Orchard, Shaftesbury, Dorset

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John Stephen Lodge was born at Hartgrove, East Orchard, Shaftesbury, Dorset, on 21st April 1877 and baptised at East Orchard, Shaftesbury, Dorset, on 27 May, 1877 the son of Edward George Lodge and Amelia Jane Lodge (née Bown). He married Emily Jane Curtis at Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset, on 20th May 1903 and by 1911 they were living at 85 Woodbridge Lane, Bedchester, Shaftesbury, Dorset. John enlisted and joined the 6th Battalion of the 6th Battalion of the Dorsetshire Regiment as a Private (Service No. 12702). He served in France and Flanders from 13 Jul 1915 and later transferred to the 449th Agricultural Company of the Labour Corps (Service No. 432008). On his discharge on 4th March 1919 he was awarded the Victory and British War medals as well as the 1915 Star. By the 1921 Census he was living in Turnpike Terrace, Motcombe, Shaftesbury, Dorset, working as a General Labourer in a brickyard and by the the 1939 Register had moved to Gear's Mill, Cann, Shaftesbury, Dorset, described as a Farmer. His wife, Emily, died in 1947 and John re-married Margaret Emma Mary Joyce in the Sturminster, Dorset, Registry area in 1949. John's death was recorded at the Sturminster, Dorset, Registry on 18th May 1958 and he was buried at Melbury Abbas, Shaftesbury, on 21st May 1958.

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Harry Jeanes

24th June 2020/in 1914-1918 Dorsetshire Regiment, Labour Corps /by Chris Stupples

Surname: Jeanes

Other names: Harry

Locations in this story:
Church Road, Margaret Marsh, Shaftesbury, Dorset
West Street, Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Egypt
Sturminster, Dorset
Shaftesbury, Dorset

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Harry Jeanes was born in Margaret Marsh, Shaftesbury, Dorset, on 21st September 1873, the son of Henry Jeanes and Sarah Jane Jeanes (née Stokes). He lived all his life in the area apart from time on Military Service. He married Thirza Mary Russell in the Shaftesbury, Dorset, Registration area in 1900. They set up home in Church Road, Margaret Marsh. Harry enlisted and joined the 5th Battalion of the Dorsetshire Regiment as a Private (Service No. 13021). He served in Egypt from 22 Nov 1915 until he was transferred to the 449th Agricultural Company of the Labour Corps (Service No. 432009). His address on the Absent Voters List for 1918 was 60 West Street, Fontmell Magna. He was discharged on 8th March 1919 and awarded the Victory and British War medals as well as the 1915 Star and by the 1921 Census had remained in 60 West Street, Fontmell Magna, working as a Casual Labourer on his own account. His wife, Thirza, died in early 1932 and he went on to re-marry Phyllis Joyce Frampton in Shaftesbury, Dorset, in December 1932. By the time of the 1939 Register he was still living at 60 West Street, Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset, (where he remained for the rest of his life) described as an Occasional Council Worker and also an ARP Warden. His death was recorded at the Sturminster, Dorset, Registry on 13th March 1958.

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Richard FitzGerald Glyn

24th June 2020/in 1914-1918 6th Cavalry Brigade, Royal Army Service Corps, Royal Dragoons /by Chris Stupples

Surname: Glyn

Other names: Richard FitzGerald

Locations in this story:
St. Georges, Hanover Square, Middlesex
Chelsea, London
France & Flanders
Cross House, Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Poole, Dorset
Millbank Military Hospital, London
Hinton Parva, Dorset
Hinton Martell, Dorset

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Sir Richard FitzGerald Glyn, DSO, Bt. was born at St. Georges, Hanover Square, Middlesex, on 13th May 1875, the son of Sir Richard George Glyn, Bt. and Frances Geraldine Glyn (née FitzGerald). He lived most of his civilian life in the Dorset area. He was with the Royal Dragoons as early as 1893 and served throughout, gaining many decorations and awards including the Distinguished Service Order. He married Edith Hilda Hamilton-Gordon at Holy Trinity, Chelsea, London, on 12th December 1906 and they went on to have five children. His service in the First World War in France and Flanders is noted for his being Mentioned in Dispatches twice as well as for being wounded and spending over a month at the Millbank Military Hospital, London. He was a Staff Officer with the rank of Captain attached to the Army Service Corps as well as A.D.C. to the Commanding Officer of the 6th Cavalry Brigade. He was awarded the Victory and British War medals as well as the 1914/15 Star. He lived for a period at Cross House, Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury. By the 1921 Census he had moved to Gaunts House, Hinton Martell, Dorset, and was still in residence there at the time of the 1939 Register. He died in the Poole, Dorset, area on 23rd March 1960 and was buried at Hinton Parva, Dorset, on 26th March 1960.

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James Appleyard

24th June 2020/in 1914-1918 Royal Army Medical Corps /by Chris Stupples

Surname: Appleyard

Other names: James

Locations in this story:
Bradford, West Yorkshire
Manningham, West Yorkshire
Battersea, London
France & Flanders
Parsonage Street, Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Stock, Essex

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James Appleyard was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, on 3rd June 1881 and baptised at St. Mark's Church, Manningham, West Yorkshire, on 27th June 1881, the son of John Appleyard and Matilda Appleyard (née Deacon). James had qualified as a Doctor by the time he married Ruby Tizard at St. Luke's Church, Battersea, London, on 6th December 1909. By 1911 he had set up practice at Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset, living in Glebe Cottage, Parsonage Street, Fontmell Magna. He enlisted and joined the Royal Army Medical Corps, eventually holding the rank of Captain. He served in France and Flanders from 3 Jan 1916 and on his discharge was awarded the Victory and British War medals. The 1921 Census records him in Fontmell Magna working as a Medical Practitioner as he was by the time of the 1939 Register where he lived at Knapp Orchard, Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset. Following advice from a family member it is now known he that died on 22nd June 1964 at his home The Annexe, The Mill House, Mill Road, Stock, Essex. His wife died shortly after at Stock on 26th September 1964.

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Charles Frederic Ratcliffe Webb

24th June 2020/in 1914-1918 Dorsetshire Regiment /by Chris Stupples

Surname: Webb

Other names: Charles Frederic Ratcliffe

Locations in this story:
Forton, Andover, Hampshire
Pylle, Somerset
East Orchard, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Poona, India
Portsmouth, Hampshire

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Charles Frederic Ratcliffe Webb was born at Forton, Andover, Hampshire, on 22nd January 1890 and baptised at Pylle, Somerset, on 11th May 1890, the son of George Webb, a Schoolteacher, and Caroline Elizabeth Webb (née Chapman). By 1901 his family had moved to East Orchard, Shaftesbury, Dorset, where Charles's father was teaching and living at the National School, Sturminster Road, East Orchard. Charles had enlisted with the Dorsetshire Regiment as a Private (Service Nos. 8345, 0545, 5719210) and the 1911 Census shows he was stationed in Wanowrie Line, Poona, India. He presumably returned to the UK before the outbreak of war as he was re-posted to India on 6 Nov 1914 until his eventual discharge when he was awarded the Victory and British War medals as well as the 1915 Star. The 1921 Census shows he was still serving at the time but by later electoral roll records he had returned to live at East Orchard until the 1939 Register shows him living at 7 Langley Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, and working as a Cinema Doorman. He died in the Portsmouth area in 1957. His brother Alfred John (b.1895) also served in the war, with the Gloucestershire Regiment and the Royal Army Medical Corps. His half brother Reginald Claude Eldon (b.1898) was sadly killed in 1916 while attached to the Wiltshire Regiment in France.

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Jesse Bradley

24th June 2020/in 1914-1918 Buckingham Regiment, Labour Corps, Royal Berkshire Regiment /by Chris Stupples

Surname: Bradley

Other names: Jesse

Locations in this story:
Hartgrove, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Parsons Lane, East Orchard, Shaftesbury, Dorset
France & Flanders
Kimberley House, Gillingham, Dorset
Manston, Sturminster, Dorset

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Jesse Bradley was born at Hartgrove, Shaftesbury, Dorset, on 12th August 1882, the son of Thomas Edward Bradley and Sara Ann Bradley (née Rose). He lived for a significant period of his life, except for Military Service, in the Hartgrove, East Orchard, area. He enlisted on 11th December 1915 and was embodied on 18th March 1916 in the 3/1st Battalion of the Buckinghamshire Regiment as a Private but very quickly was transferred to the Princess Charlotte of Wales's (Royal Berkshire) Regiment (Service No. 30518). He served in France and Flanders where he received a severe grenade wound on 15th May 1917 which necessitated the amputation of a leg as well as leaving him with a fracture of his left arm. He was repatriated and spent time recovering at the Red Cross facility at Kimberley House, Gillingham, Dorset. On recovery he was transferred to the Southern Counties Company of the Labour Corps (Service No. 97893). He was eventually assessed as no longer physically fit for service and discharged on 9th August 1918. He was granted a pension and was awarded the Victory and British War medals as well as the Silver War Badge No. 431205. He initially returned to East Orchard, living in Parsons Lane but by the 1921 Census was living with his brother-in-law in School Road, Gillingham, Dorset, described as a Farm Labourer - Retired Disabled. By 1939 Register he had moved to Red House, Manston, Sturminster, Dorset, and was described as a Roadman (Disabled). He had remained single up to this point and there is no confirmed date of his death. His brother, Harry Bradley, also served in the conflict.

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