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The Dover War Memorial.

Panel 8

SAUNDERS, GEORGE. 562. Private. Royal Warwickshire Regiment. 2nd Bn. Killed in action: Flanders. 19/12/1914. Born: Dover, Kent. Enlisted: Deal, Kent. Residence: Dover, Kent. Memorial: Ploegsteert Memorial. Panel 2 and 3.

SAUNDERS, GEORGE. F/10461. Air Mechanic 1st Class. Royal Naval Air Service. H.M.S. City of Oxford. Died: 12/04/1916. Age 22. Son of Mr. J. B. Saunders, of 284, London Rd. Dover, Kent. Cemetery: St, Mary`s New Cemetery, Dover Kent. Ref: D. 1. 15.

SAUNDERS, JOHN BAKER. 3/4657. Private, York and Lancaster Regiment. 1st Bn. Killed in action: Flanders. 08/05/1915. Born: Dover, Kent. Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Memorial: Ypres, Menin Gate. Panel 36 and 55.

SAUNDERS, LEONARD THEODORE. 495345. Private, Royal Army Medical Corps. 4th Mobile Dental Unit. Died: Flanders. 12/12/1918. Age 22. Son of Alfred and Ann S. Saunders, of 34, Primrose Rd. Buckland, Dover, Kent. Cemetery: Kortrijk (St, Jan) Communal Cemetery. Ref: B. 2.

SAUNDERS, WILLIAM CHARLES RICHARD. G/5180. Private, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 8th Bn. Killed in action: France. 26/09/1915. Age 23. Son of Eliza and the late William Saunders. Husband of Rose Brown (formerly Saunders), of 17, Woodstock Rd. Bedford Park, Chiswick, London. Born: Dover, Kent. Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Residence: Dover, Kent. Memorial: Loos. Panel 15 to 19.

SAVAGE, FREDERICK. G/7552. Private, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 6th Bn. Killed in action: France. 19/03/1916. Age 28. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Savage, of 4, Dublin Cottages, River, Dover, Kent. Born: Temple Ewell, Nr Dover Kent. Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Residence: River, Dover Kent. Memorial: Loos, Panel 15 to 19.

SAYERS, J B. No information currently available.

SCARLETT, EDWARD. 271096. Engine Room Artificer 1st Class. Royal Navy. H.M. S/M. "E24." Died: 27/03/1916. Age 33. Son of the late Edward and Maria Scarlett, of Dover, Kent. Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial. Ref: 17

On the morning of 21st March 1916 E24 sailed from Harwich for mine laying operations at Helegoland Bight. The submarine failed to return from this operation and was believed to have struck a mine.

SCOTT, A. No information currently available.

SCOTT, D. No information currently available.

SCUTT, SYDNEY FRANK. G/68586. Lance Corporal, The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment). 8th Bn. Killed in action: France. 11/10/1918. Son of Charles Savage Scutt and Ellen Scutt, of 2, Stanhope Rd. Dover, Kent. Born: Dover, Kent. Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Residence: Dover, Kent. Memorial: Vis-En-Artois Memorial. Panel 3.

SEDGEWICK, ERNEST CHARLES. L/9885. Private, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) 2nd Bn. Killed in action: France. 28/09/1915. Born: Buckland, Dover Kent. Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Residence: Dover, Kent. Memorial: Loos, Panel 15 and 19.

SEDGEWICK, C. Beleived to be:

SEDGWICK, CHARLES FREDERICK. L/9970. Private, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) 1st Bn. Killed in action: France. 15/09/1916. Born: St. Mary`s, Dover, Kent. Enlisted: Canterbury, Kent. Residence: Dover, Kent. Memorial: Thiepval, Ref: Pier and Face 5 D.

SEDGWICK, E. 358040. Corporal, Royal Garrison Artillery. 47th Siege Bty. Died: 23/04/1919. Cemetery: Dover, Kent. Charlton Cemetery. Ref: I. H. 24.

SEDGWICK, FREDERICK. 289224. Petty Officer Stoker, Royal Navy. H.M.S. Tirade. Died: 10/11/1918. Age 39. Husband of S. Sedgwick, of 8, Percival Terrace, Folkestone Rd, Dover Kent. Cemetery: Gillingham, Woodlands Cemetery. Ref: Naval. 5 250.

SEDGWICK, F. No information currently available.

SERGEANT, FREDERICK WILLIAM BARTEN. 2145. Trooper, Household Battalion. Household Cavalry and Cavalry of the Line.(incl Yeomanry and Imperial Camel Corps.) Killed in action: Flanders. 11/10/1917. Age 31. Husband of Bertha Agnes Sergeant, of 5, Salisbury Rd. Dover, Kent. Born: Dover, Kent. Enlisted: London. Residence: Dover, Kent. Memorial: Tyne Cot. Panel 3.

SERGEANT, HARRY VENNER. 1443. Serjeant, London Regiment (Prince of Wales' Own Civil Service Rifles) "D" Coy. 1st/15th Bn. Killed in action: France. 13/10/1915. Age 27. Son of Frederick John and Mary Ann Barten Sergeant, of 20, Park St. Dover, Kent. Born: Charlton, Dover Kent. Enlisted: Somerset House. Residence: Fulham. Cemetery: Dud Corner Cemetery, Loos. Ref: V. G. 10.

SHARMAN, HARRY. 12856. Serjeant, Royal Garrison Artillery. 39th Siege Bty. Died of wounds: France. 21/07/1916. Age 38. Husband of Emma Annie Sharman, of 57, Oswald Rd. Buckland, Dover, Kent. Born: Colchester, Essex. Enlisted: Warley, Essex. Residence: Colchester. Cemetery: Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L`Abbe. Ref: II. C. 13.

SHARP, ERNEST ALFRED. 38201. Private, Lancashire Fusiliers. 2nd Bn. Killed in action: France. 22/04/1918. Age 20. Son of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Sharp, of 1, Alfred Rd. Dover, Kent. Born: Dover, Kent. Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Memorial: Loos. Panel 45 and 46. Formerly: 18876, Royal West Surrey Regt. For a full ancestry of Ernest Alfred Sharp, please visit Faded Genes at:

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/trish.dixon/ErnestAlfredSHARP.htm

SHARP, EDWARD SYDNEY HENRY. 5965. Rifleman, Rifle Brigade. 12th Bn. Died of wounds: Flanders. 27/06/1917. Age 19. Son of Alice Annie Sharp, of 5, Sidney Terrace, Malvern Rd. Dover, Kent. Born: Dover, Kent. Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Residence: Dover, Kent. Cemetery: Mendinghem Military Cemetery. Ref: 2. E. 30.

SHARP, STANLEY ERNEST, Second Lieutenant. Somerset Light Infantry. Died: Iraq. 20/10/1918. Memorial: Tehran Memorial: Panel 2. Column Central.

From, Mark Frost. Dover Museum.

SHARP, Stanley Ernest Cecil. Christ Church memorial. Second Lieutenant Somerset Light Infantry Date of Death: 20/10/1918. Born Dover 1888. 1901; Kent College, Harbledown.

The information below was sent to me from Mark Frost. The Dover Museum.
Sheppard, Frederick A. Born Dover 1887. 14 Perceval St. Dover 1901. 7, Blucher St. 1912. Son of Albert (house painter).

SHERREN, ARTHUR OSWALD. Captain. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) 4th Bn. Died: 03/08/1917. Age 38. Son of the late Frederick G. and Ellie Sherren. Husband of Bessie Jane Sherren, of 118, Folkestone Rd. Dover, Kent. Memorial: Ypres, Menin Gate. Panel 12 and 14.

SHERREN, HUGH GODWIN. Major, Royal Army Medical Corps. Died: 28/02/1920 Age 37. Son of Mr. F. G. and Mrs. Ellie K. Sherren, of 31, Grange Rd. Ramsgate, Kent. Born at Dover, Kent. Cemetery: Haidar Pasha Cemetery. Ref: I. J. 10.

SHILLITO, WILLIAM HARRY. G/9735. Lance Corporal, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) 6th Bn. Killed in action: France. 11/07/1917. Age 20. Son of Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Shillito, of 26, Balfour Rd. Dover, Kent. Born: Dover, Kent. Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Residence: Dover, Kent. Memorial: Arras. Bay 2.

SHINGLETON, ARTHUR ROBERT. 1624. Driver, Royal Field Artillery. 3rd Home Counties Bde. Died: Home. 12/02/1916. Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Residence: Dover, Kent. Cemetery: Riverhead (St, Mary) Churchyard. Kent. South Part of Cemetery.

SIDDERS, HARRY FREDERICK. 58194. Driver, Royal Field Artillery. 56th Bty. Died: 28/07/1919. Age 34. Son of Henry and Hannah Mary C. Sidders, of 10, Edgar Rd. Buckland, Dover, Kent. Memorial: Kirkee 1914-1918 Memorial. Face 2.

SIDDERS, JOHN JAMES. 45496. Private, Royal Army Medical Corps. 37th Field Amb. Killed in action: France. 04/10/1916. Age 23. Son of Henry and Hannah M E. Sidders, of 10, Edgar Rd. Dover, Kent. Born: Hougham, Nr Dover Kent. Enlisted: Margate, Kent. Cemetery: Dartmoor Cemetery, Becordel-Becourt. Ref: II. B. 3.
Further information from Gavin Heaton on John James Sidders of the RAMC. He disembarked in France on 01/06/1915, and was awarded the Military Medal while serving with the 37th Field Ambulance (London Gazette 23/08/1916). His photopgraph and obituary appears in 'The Dover Express and East Kent News' for the 20th October 1916. It states that he was killed in action by a shell on the 4th October. The War Diary for the 37th Field Ambulance (WO95/1843) mentions 4 Other ranks killed and 5 wounded on this day. Thank you Gavin.

SIMMONDS, GEORGE HENRY. M2/103476. Private, Army Service Corps. Unit Text: M.T. Died: 31/10/1918. Age 32. Husband of D. L. Simmonds, of 21, Buckland Avenue, Dover, Kent. Born: Loudwater, Bucks. Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Residence: Dover, Kent. Cemetery: Staglieno Cemetery, Genoa. Ref: I. D. 21.

SIMMONS, CHARLES DOUGLAS. Lieut-Commander, Royal Naval Reserve. H.M.S. "Otranto." Died: 06/10/1918. Age 37. Awards: DSO. Son of Charles and Mary Simmons of Dover, Kent. Husband of Marjorie Simmons, of 17, Worbeck Rd. Anerley, London. Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial. Ref: 30.

16^th (or 6^th) October 1918. H.M.S. Otranto collided with H.M.S. Kashmir between the North East coast of Ireland and the Western Islands of Scotland and sank with the loss of 431 lives.

SIMMONS H. No information currently available.

SIMMONS, JOHN HENRY THOMAS. 1569. Bandsman, Northumberland Fusiliers. Died: 20/06/1920. Aged 32. Son of Mrs. F. Kenworthy; husband of Mrs. F. Simmons, of 183, Clarendon St. Dover, Kent. Cemetery: Dover, Kent. Charlton Cemetery. Ref: 3. H. 31.

SIMPSON, DOUGLAS PERCY THOMAS. G/23516. Private, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) 10th Bn. Killed in action: France. 13/08/1918. Age 43. Husband of Emily Simpson, of 118, Clarendon St. Dover, Kent. Born: Dover, Kent. Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Residence: Dover, Kent. Cemetery: Pont-Du-Hem Military Cemetery, La Gorgue. Ref: IV. E. 26.

SKIGGS, VICTOR JOHN. 64049. Private, Royal Fusiliers. 1st Bn. Killed in action: France. 12/07/1918. Age 21. Son of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Skiggs, of 88, Union Rd. Dover, Kent. Born: Landow, Herts. Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Residence: Dover, Kent. Cemetery: Bully-Grenay Communal Cemetery, British Extension. Ref: V. F. 10.

SMART, G H.

From, Mark Frost. Dover Museum.
SMART, George Henry. Born Ramsgate 1872. Gardner & ostler.

SMITH, A. Believed to be:

SMITH, AUGUSTUS JAMES. 270918. Serjeant, Hertfordshire Regiment. 1st Bn. Killed in action: France. 23/08/1918. Age 29. Son of William and Roseta Smith, of Aldermaston, Reading. Husband of Louisa M. O. Smith, of 5, Youdens Court, Market St. Dover, Kent. Born: Abington, Berks. Enlisted: Reading. Residence: Dover, Kent. Cemetery: Bucquoy Communal Cemetery Extension. Ref: B. 18. Formerly: 8518, R. BERKS REGT.

SMITH, CHARLES. 18411. Private, Royal Fusiliers. 25th Bn. Killed in action: East Africa. 18/10/1917. Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Residence: Dover, Kent. Cemetery: Dar es Salaam War Cemetery. Coll. Grave 6. G. 2-11.

SMITH, F W. No information currently available.

SMITH, JOHN WILLIAM. PW/6529. Private, Middlesex Regiment. 21st Bn. Killed in action: France. 09/04/1917. Born: Sandhurst, Kent. Enlisted: Canterbury, Kent. Residence: Dover, Kent. Memorial: Thiepval. Pier and Face 12 D and 13 B.

SMITH, THOMAS JOSEPH. GS/371. Private, Royal Sussex Regiment. 2nd Bn. Killed in action: 09/05/1915. Age 26. Son of Peter and Susannah Smith, of 10, Woolcomber Lane, Dover, Kent. Born: Dover, Kent. Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Memorial: Le Touret Memorial. Panel 20 and 21.

SMITH, WILLIAM THOMAS. L/9391. Private, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) 2nd Bn. Killed in action: Flanders. 03/05/1915. Age 22. Brother of Mrs. E. A. Page, of 39, Marine Parade, Dover Kent. Born: Faversham. Kent. Enlisted: Canterbury, Kent. Residence: Dover, Kent. Memorial: Ypres, Menin Gate. Panel 12 and 14.

SMITH, WILLIAM TRAYTON. L/8019. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) 6th Bn. Killed in action: France. 13/10/1915. Age 27. Son of Aaron Smith, of 58, Odo Rd. Dover, Kent. Born: Dover, Kent. Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Residence: Tower Hamlets, Dover Kent. Memorial: Loos

SNELLING, ALBERT HENRY. 125179. Gunner, Royal Field Artillery. "D" Bty. 122nd Bde. Died of wounds:France. 29/04/1918. Age 24. Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Snelling, of 1, West Mount, Priory Hill, Dover, Kent. Enlisted: Woolwich, S.E. Residence: Dover, Kent. Cemetery: Esquelbecq Military Cemetery. Ref: 2. A. 28.

SOLE, EDWARD WILLIAM. 8742. Serjeant, Lincolnshire Regiment. 1st Bn. Killed in action: France. 20/10/1914. Age 24. Son of Edward W. Sole. Husband of Harriet S. Culley (formerly Sole), of 16, George St. Dover, Kent. Born: Dover, Kent. Enlisted: Canterbury, Kent. Residence: Dover, Kent. Memorial: Le Touret. Panel 8.

SOLE, HENRY FREDERICK. 9846. Private, East Surrey Regiment. 3rd Bn. Died: Home. 20/05/1916. Born: Dover, Kent. Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Cemetery:Dover, Kent. (St James`s ) Cemetery. Ref: M. H. 27.

SOLE, WILLIAM HENRY DAVID. G/13610. Private. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) 6th Bn. Killed in action: France. 03/05/1917. Age 20. Son of Edward William and Sarah Ann Sole, of 57, Longfield Rd. Dover, Kent. Born: Dover, Kent. Enlisted: Canterbury, Kent. Residence: Dover, Kent. Memorial: Arras. Bay 2.

SPAIN, A. 198647. Able Seaman. Royal Navy. (RFR./CH/B/8641) H.M.S. Mars. Died: 25/08/1914. Cemetery: River, Dover Kent. St, Peter Churchyard. Old ground.

H.M.S. Mars. At the outbreak of WW1 she served with the 4th Division of the Home Fleet. Mars then served as a guardship in the Humber in August 1914.

SPAIN, EDWARD SYDNEY STEPHEN. 235099. Leading Seaman, Royal Navy. H.M.S. "Pathfinder." Died: 05/09/1914. Age 25. Son of Edward George Spain, of 63, Mayfield Avenue, Buckland, Dover, Kent. Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial. Ref: 1.

H.M.S. Pathfinder, was torpedoed off the east coast of Scotland. 05/09/1914.

SPAIN, THOMAS EDWARD. 151075. Sapper, Royal Engineers. Inland Water Transport. Died: 31/10/1916. Age 30. Son of Thomas Jarvis Spain and Hannah Jane Spain, of Dover, Kent. Husband of Lizzie Spain, of Limekiln St. Dover, Kent. Born: Dover, Kent. Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Cemetery: Aire Communal Cemetery. Ref: I. E. 7.

SPENDIFF, WALTER SYDNEY GAUNTLETT. 3316. Private. Nationality: Australian. 43rd Bn. Australian Infantry, A.I.F. Died: Flanders. 20/04/1917. Age 29. Son of Mrs. E. J. Spendiff, of 87, South Rd, Tower Hamlets, Dover. Kent. Cemetery: Berks Cemetery Extension. Ref: I. J. 24. The information below was sent to me from Mark Frost. The Dover Museum. Allowing me to find this man. Spendiff, Walter Sidney Gauntlett. Born Dover 1889. 1a, Douglas Rd, Dover, Kent. 1901. 87 South Rd 1912. Son of George (plasterer) Australian subject. Killed 20/4/1917, Private 43rd Bn Australian Infantry (AIF), son of Mrs E.J. Spendiff of 87 South Rd, Dover Kent.

SPENDIFF, W G. No information currently available.

SPINNER, WILLIAM GEORGE. 168545. Battery Quartermaster Serjeant, Royal Garrison Artillery. 179th Siege Bty. Died: 12/11/1918. Age 24. Awards: MM. Son of Charles and Mary Spinner, of Dover, Kent. Husband of Minnie E. Spinner, of 8, Springfield Rd. Dover, Kent. Cemetery: Dover, Kent. St, James`s Cemetery. Ref. G. K. 25.

SQUIBB, H.

From, Mark Frost. Dover Museum.

SQUIBB, HARRY. Regimental Serjeant Major, Royal Field Artillery Unit Text: 222nd Bde. H.Q. Age: 51 Date of Death: 22/11/1917. Died: Mesopotamia. Service No: 56838 Awards: MSM Additional information: Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Son of Charles and Francis Squibb, of Broadmayne, Dorset; husband of Margaret Squibb, of 3, Williams Cottages, Danson Lane, Welling, Kent. Served in the South African Campaign. 1901; senior NCO, Wellington Cottage, Kent Volunteer Drill Hall, Liverpool St. Dover 1912; Sergt.-Major Squibb, 46 Dour Street, Dover. Kent. Cemetery: Baghdad, North Gate War Cemetery. Ref: IX. E. 9.

SQUIRE, BASIL BRETT. Captain, Royal Field Artillery. 460th Bty. Died: 23/04/1917. Age 20. Son of Basil Brett Squire and Edith Jane Squire, of 56, Leyburne Rd. Dover, Kent. Cemetery: Tilloy British Cemetery, Tilloy-Les-Mofflaines. Ref: IV. B. 17.

STAGEMAN, J. No information currently available.

STAMP, CHARLES. 213. Lance Corporal, Middlesex Regiment. 18th Bn. Killed in action: France. 11/05/1916. Age 27. Son of Mrs. M. Stamp, of 15, Odo Rd. Tower Hamlets, Dover, Kent. Born: Dover, Kent. Enlisted: Woolwich, Kent. Residence: North Woolwich, Kent. Cemetery: Cambrin Churchyard Extension. Ref: M. 47.

STANBRIDGE, ROBERT MARK. 49074. Private. Northamptonshire Regiment. 2nd Bn. Killed in action: France. 26/03/1918. Age 25. Son of John William and Ada Mary Stanbridge, of 10, De Burgh St. Dover, Kent. Born: Dover, Kent. Enlisted: Canterbury, Kent. Memorial: Pozieres. Panel 54 to 56. Formerly: 158604, R.A.S.C.

The POZIERES MEMORIAL relates to the period of crisis in March and April 1918 when the Allied Fifth Army was driven back by overwhelming numbers across the former Somme battlefields.

STANLEY, LESLIE GEORGE. L/9808. Lance Corporal, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) 1st Bn. Killed in action:Flanders. 23/10/1914. Age 20. Son of David and Elizabeth Stanley, of 3, Saxon St., Dover, Kent. Born: Christchurch, Dover Kent. Enlisted: Canterbury, Kent. Residence: Canterbury, Kent. Memorial: Ploegsteert. Panel 2.

The PLOEGSTEERT MEMORIAL commemorates more than 11,000 servicemen of the United Kingdom and South African forces who died in this sector during the First World War and have no known grave.

STATHAM, HUGH KINGTON LLEWELYN. Second Lieutenant, Dorsetshire Regiment. 3rd Bn. attd. 1st Bn. Died: Belgium. 06/09/1917. Age 31. Son of the Rev. P. and Meta Statham (nee Llewellyn), of England. Husband of Margaret Renee Statham, of Jubilee Hospital, Victoria, British Columbia. Cemetery: Coxyde Military Cemetery, Ref: III. F. 10. The information below was sent to me from Mark Frost. The Dover Museum. Allowing me to find this man. Statham, Hugh. Born Cheddar, Somerset 1887. Christ Church Villa, Dover 1901. Son of the Rev. Samuel & Meta (Chaplain to HM Forces, Christ Church, Dover) (Rev. S.P.H. Statham was famous as author of “The History of the Castle, Town and Port of Dover” 1899)

STEPHENSON, PHILIP SYDNEY. 14519. Private, Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) 1st Bn. Died of wounds: France & Flanders. 27/08/1916. Age 36. Son of Phyllis and the late Harker George Stephenson, of Dover, Kent. Born: Buckland, Dover Kent. Enlisted: Clapham, London. Residence: Tooting, S.W. Cemetery: La Neuville British Cemetery, Corbie. Ref: II. B. 1.

STEVENS, ALEXANDER. R. Service No: 4331. Rifleman, London Regiment (Prince of Wales' Own Civil Service Rifles) 15th Bn. Died of wounds: France. 04/06/1916. Age 24. Son of Robert and Annie Stevens, of Dover, Kent. Enlisted: Somerset House. Residence: Dover, Kent. Residence: Dover, Kent. Cemetery: Le Treport Military Cemetery. Plot 1. Row N. Grave 7.

STEVENS, EDWARD PERCY. 2165. Gunner, Royal Field Artillery. " A "Bty. 222nd Bde. Died: Persian Gulf. 19/07/1916. Age 35. Husband of Emma J. Stevens, of 29, Old Folkestone Rd. Dover, Kent. Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Residence: Dover, Kent. Cemetery: Basra War Cemetery. Ref: V. X. 6.

STEVENS, G V.

From, Mark Frost. Dover Museum.

STEVENS, GORHAM VINTON. Lieutenant Lincolnshire Regiment 1st/5th Bn. Age: 30 Date of Death: 18/01/1918 Additional information: Son of the Rev. Lorenzo Gorham Stevens and Susan Lynde Stevens (nee Waddell), of Acadia Valley, Alberta, Canada. A Dover College boy. 1901; Bon Voyage, St. Margarets-at-Cliffe, son of Lorenzo, widower, clergyman in Church of England. Cemetery: Chocques Military Cemetery. Ref: V. B. 4.

STEVENS, H. No information currently available.

STEWART, ARTHUR WALLACE. 26/637. Lance Corporal. Nationality: ( New Zealand.) New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 4th Bn. 3rd Killed in action: France. 27/10/1918. Son of Charles and Lucy Stewart, of Castle Hill Rd. Dover, Kent, England. Cemetery: Vertigneul Churchyard, Romeries. Ref: 17.

(also listed on www.dovergrammar.co.uk Thanks to Paul Skelton)

STEWART, WILLIAM HENRY. 310491. Stoker 1st Class, Royal Navy. H.M.S. "Pathfinder." Died: 05/09/1914. Age 25. Son of John Alexander and Catherine Stewart, of 62, Bulwark St. Dover, Kent. Native of Folkestone. Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial. Ref: 5. (H.M.S. Pathfinder, was torpedoed off the east coast of Scotland. 05/09/1914.)

STEWART, JOHN ALEXANDER. K/25780. Stoker 1st Class, Royal Navy. H.M. S/M. "L10." Died: 04/10/1918. Age 26. Son of John Alexander Stewart, of 62, Bulwark St. Dover, Kent. Native of Folkestone, Kent. Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial. Ref: 29. ( H.M. S/M. L10 was sunk, Off Texel. 3-4/10/1918.)

STILWEL, M J. No information currently available.

STITSON, FRANK, G/13724. Private, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) 6th Bn. Killed in action: France. 27/03/1918. Age 36. Husband of Elizabeth Ann Stitson, of 21, Sidney St. Folkestone, Kent. Born: Dover, Kent. Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Residence: Dover, Kent. Memorial: Pozieres. Panel 16.

STOKES, CHARLES. 9535. Private, East Yorkshire Regiment. "B" Coy. 2nd Bn. Killed in action: Flanders. 03/02/1915. Age 23. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stokes, of 16, North St. Dover, Kent. Born: Maxton, Dover Kent. Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Memorial: Ypres, Menin Gate. Panel 21 and 31.

STOKES, FREDERICK JAMES. PW/6104. Private, Middlesex Regiment. 17th Bn. Died of wounds: France. 27/12/1917. Age 29. Son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Stokes. Husband of Alice Stokes. Born at River, Dover, Kent. Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Residence: Kearsney, River. Nr Dover, Kent. Cemetery: Grevillers British Cemetery. Ref: X. C. 5. Formerly: G/9943, East Kent Regt.

STOKES, HORACE. 35063. Private, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. 2nd/7th Bn. Died of wounds: France. 17/04/1918. Age 23. Son of Henry and Annie Stokes, of 16, North St. Dover, Kent. Born: Hougham, Nr Dover Kent. (or Maxton, Dover Kent. ) Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Cemetery: St, Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen. Ref: P. IX. P. 4A. Formerly: 012701, R.A.O.C.

STOKES, LEONARD LINDSAY. G/4800. Private, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) 1st Bn. Killed in action: France. 15/09/1916. Born: Dover, Kent. Enlisted: Canterbury, Kent. Residence: Margate, Kent. Cemetery: Guillemont Road Cemetery, Guillemont. Ref: IX. N. 4.

STRAND, HUBERT. 6389. Rifleman, London Regiment (London Irish Rifles) 1st/18th Bn. Killed in action: France. 03/10/1916. Age 29. Son of Mrs. Rosina Strand. Born: Dover, Kent. Enlisted: Canterbury, Kent. Residence: Dover, Kent. Memorial: Thiepval. Pier and Face 13C. Formerly: 3500, 4^th BUFFS REGT.

STREAT, CYRIL. L/10486. Private, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) 7th Bn. Killed in action: France. 21/03/1918. Born: Putney, Stepney London. Enlisted: Canterbury, Kent. Residence: Dover, Kent. Cemetery: Ribemont Communal Cemetery Extension, (Aisne). British B. 18.

STUBBS, WILLIAM CHARLES. 1087. Serjeant, 4th Dragoon Guards (Royal Irish) Killed in action: Flanders. 20/10/1914. Born: Tower Hamlets, Dover Kent. Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Residence: Gillingham, Kent. Memorial: Ypres, Menin Gate. Panel 3-5.

STURGES, A. No information currently available.

SUMNER, DAVID CHARLES. 8827. Company Serjeant Major, Worcestershire Regiment. 2nd Bn. Died of wounds: France. 08/05/1916. Age 28. Medaille Militaire (France). Husband of R. E. Sumner, of 33, Hardwicke Rd. Maxton, Dover, Kent. Born: Ash, Surrey, Enlisted: Aldershot. Residence: Dover, Kent. Cemetery: Bethune Town Cemetery. Ref: V. C. 24. Awards: DCM. And Medaille Militaire.

SWABY, CHARLES. 312044. Leading Stoker, Royal Navy. H.M.S. "Formidable." Died: 01/01/1915. Age 33. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Swaby, of 6, Sydney Terrace, Folkestone Rd. Dover, Kent. Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial. Ref: 11.

H.M.S. Formidable. Was torpedoed off Portland Bill 01/01/1915.

SYMES, PERCY. G/7004. Private, The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) 1st Bn. Killed in action: France. 23/04/1917. Born: Hythe, Kent. Enlisted: London. Residence: Dover, Kent. Memorial: Arras. Bay 2.

TAYLOR, JACK. G/9192. Private, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 8th Bn. Killed in action: France. 18/08/1916. Age 22. Son of Mr. F. Taylor, of 66, St. James's St. Dover, Kent. and the late Mrs. F. Taylor. Born: Dover, Kent. Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Residence: Dover, Kent. Memorial: Thiepval. Pier and Face 5 D.

TERRY, HARRY. 158515. Sailmaker, Royal Navy, H.M.S. "Cressy." Died: 22/09/1914. Son of Henry and Isabel Terry, of Dover, Kent. Husband of Blanche Terry, of 40, Marine Parade, Dover, Kent. Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial. Ref: 3.

H.M.S. Cressy, 22/09/1914. At about 7.20 AM. U9 fired two torpedoes, one of which just missed but the other hit Cressy on her starboard side, Cressy briefly firing on U9s periscope with no effect.

The damage to Cressy was not fatal but U9 turned around and fired her last torpedo which hit Cressy sinking her within a quarter of an hour.

TERRY, SAMUEL JAMES. L/9338. Corporal, The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment). 2nd Bn. Killed in action: Flanders. 07/11/1914. Age 24. Son of Mrs. R. Terry, of 21, Minerva Avenue, Dover, Kent. Born: Christchurch, Kent. Enlisted: Dover Castle, Dover Kent. Residence: Dover, Kent. Memorial: Ypres, Menin Gate. Panel 11-13 and 14.

TESTER, ARTHUR EDWARD. 71587. Gunner, Royal Garrison Artillery. 109th Siege Bty. Killed in action: France. 24/07/1916. Age 28, Husband of Mary Meretta Tester, of 39, Clarendon Place, Dover, Kent. Born: Dover, Kent. Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Cemetery: Dantzig Alley British Cemetery, Mametz. Ref: III. H. 6. Formerly: 167, 3^rd DOVER COY, KENT R.G.A. ( T. )

TESTER, HARRY. 48802. Rifleman, Rifle Brigade. London Regiment (Post Office Rifles). Killed in action: France. between 08/08/1918 and 10/08/1918. Age 18. Son of Harry and Annie M. Tester, of 8, Norman St. Dover, Kent. Born: Margate, Kent. Enlisted: Canterbury, Kent. Residence: Dover, Kent. Cemetery: Beacon Cemetery, Sailly-Laurette. Ref; III. G. 25.

THOMAS, EDWARD WENHAM. 358088. Gunner, Royal Garrison Artillery. 62nd Siege Bty. Died of wounds: Flanders. 13/10/1917. Age 25. Son of James and Agnes Mary Thomas, of 44, Union Rd. Dover, Kent. Cemetery: Dozinghem Military Cemetery. Ref: IX. F. 17.

THOMPSON, JOSEPH JOHN BASSETT. 174879. Chief Petty Officer, Royal Navy. H.M.S. "Laforey." Died: 23/03/1917. Age 38. Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Son of William John and Mary Ann Thompson, of Dover. Kent. Husband of Elizabeth Alice Thompson, of 11, Pioneer Rd. Dover, Kent. Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial. Ref: 21.

H.M.S. Laforey, was mined in the English Channel. 23/03/1917.

THOMPSON, SAM ALEX. 23884. Serjeant, Royal Garrison Artillery. 86th Siege Bty. Died of wounds: France. 13/07/1917. Born: Dover, Kent. Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Cemetery: St, Nicolas British Cemetery. Ref: II. A. 14.

THORNER, ERNEST REGINALD. L/9143. Serjeant, The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment). 1st Bn. Killed in action: France. 25/09/1915. Born: Chiddingfold, Surrey. Enlisted: Guildford, Surrey. Residence: Dover, Kent. Memorial: Loos, Panel 13 to 15.

THORP, A T. No information currently available.

THURLEY, CHARLES ALBERT. J/42039. Boy 1st Class, Royal Navy. H.M.S. "Invincible." Died: 31/05/1916. Age 17. Son of Robert and Amy Florence Thurley, of 11, Edred Rd. Dover, Kent. Memorial: Portsmouth Naval Memorial. Ref: 14.

H.M.S. Invincible. Was blown up by gunfire at The Battle of Jutland. 31/05/1916.

TIERNEY, MAURICE PAUL. G/8037. Lance Serjeant, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) 6th Bn. Killed in action: France. 07/10/1916. Born: Dover, Kent. Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Residence: Dover, Kent. Memorial: Thiepval. Pier and Face 5 D.

TILTMAN, ARTHUR VINEY. 39016. Private, East Surrey Regiment. 1st Bn. Killed in action: France. 20/10/1918. Age 18. Son of Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Tiltman, of 3, Churchill St. Dover, Kent. Born: Dover, Kent. Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Cemetery: Amerval Communal Cemetery Extension, Solesmes. Ref: C. 30.

TODD, E. No information currently available.

TUCKER, H B. No information currently available.

TUGWELL, CHARLES. 160057. Gunner, Royal Garrison Artillery. 1st/2nd Lancs. Heavy Bty. Died of wounds: France. 06/04/1918. Age 38. Eldest son of Charles Tugwell and the late Mrs. Tugwell, of Dover, Kent. Husband of Elizabeth S. Tugwell, of "The Fountain Inn" London Rd. Dover, Kent. Born: Dover, Kent. Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Cemetery: Abbeville Communal Cemetery, Extension. Ref: III. F. 30.

TULL, WALTER DANIEL JOHN. Second Lieutenant, Middlesex Regiment. 17th Bn. attd. 23rd Bn. (formerly 5th Bn.) Died: France. 25/03/1918. Age 29. Son of the late Daniel Tull, brother of Edward Tull-Warnock, of 419, St. Vincent St. Glasgow. Former professional footballer with Tottenham Hotspurs and Northampton Town. He played more than a hundred first team games for Northampton Town before the First World War intervened. Memorial: Arras, Bay 7. (Walter`s mother, was born in March 1853 at Elms Farm at the end of Elms Vale Road in Dover. Kent.)

TUNNELL, OLIVER. Second Lieutenant. Northumberland Fusiliers, 12th/13th Bn. Killed in action: France. 24/10/1918. Age 33. Son of Edmund and Isabella Tunnell, of 20, Hanley Rd. Shirley, Southampton. Husband of Sarah E. Tunnell, of 101, Wingrove Avenue, Newcastle-on-Tyne. Memorial: Vis-En-Artois Memorial. Panel 3. (also listed on the www.dovergrammar.co.uk Thanks to Paul Skelton )

TURNER, ARTHUR. 7673. Private, Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) 1st Bn. Died of wounds: Flanders. 27/04/1915. Born: Dover, Kent. Enlisted: Maidstone, Kent. Cemetery: Vlamertinghe Military Cemetery, Ref: I. H. 25.

TURRELL, GEORGE, 281478. Bombardier, Royal Garrison Artillery. 11th Siege Bty. Died of wounds: France. 01/06/1918. Age 42. Son of William and Elinor Turrell, of Dover, Kent. Born: Dover, Kent. Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Cemetery: Crouy British Cemetery, Crouy-Ser-Somme. Ref: II. E. 25.

UPTON, HENRY. 910576. Lance Bombardier, Royal Field Artillery. 1st Bde. Ammunition Col. Died. Salonika. 11/11/1918. Brother of S. Upton, of Bell Inn, Shepherdswell, Nr Dover, Kent. Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Residence: Dover, Kent. Cemetery: Mikra British Cemetery, Kalamaria. Ref: 739.

USHERWOOD, HORACE CHARLES. G/9118. Private, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) 1st Bn. Killed in action: France. 15/09/1916. Age 22. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Usherwood, of 6, Limekiln St. The Pier, Dover, Kent. Born: Deal, Kent. Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Residence: Dover, Kent. Cemetery: Guillemont Road Cemetery, Guillemont. Ref: X. N. 2.

VALE, F J. No information currently available.

VANSON, R. No information currently available.

VIGOR, CHARLES JOHN. 17289. Private. Nationality: Canadian. Canadian Infantry (British Columbia Regiment). 7th Bn. Died: 13/01/1921. Age 30. Son of Frederick and Annie Vigor, of 46, Snargate St. Dover, Kent, Born, 4^th July 1892. at Burwash, Sussex. Enlisted: 23^rd Sept 1914. Cemetery: St, Mary`s New Cemetery, Dover Kent. Ref: H. C. 15. ( panel 8 on the Dover War Memorial)

WAIGHT, JOSEPH HENRY. G/5967. Private, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) "C" Coy. 2nd Bn. Died of wounds: France. 05/05/1915. Age 27. Husband of E. J. Waight, of 1, Beaconsfield Villa, Hardwicke, Rd. Maxton, Dover, Kent. Born: London. Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Residence: Dover, Kent. Cemetery: Wimereux Communal Cemetery. Ref: I. G. 1A. Soldiers died CD: Lists Name as, John Henry Waight.

WALL, THOMAS WALTER. 168982. Gunner, Royal Field Artillery. H.Q., 190th Bde. Died of wounds: France. 23/10/1916. Age 19. Son of Thomas and Mary Arm Wall, of 8, Millais Rd. Dover, Kent. Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Residence: Dover, Kent. Cemetery: Etaples Military Cemetery. Ref: VIII. C. 9.

WALLER, FREDERICK WILLIAM. 3/11187. Company Serjeant Major, Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment). 8th Bn. Killed in action: Dardanelles. 07/08/1915. Husband of Charlotte Waller, of 41, Maison Dieu Rd. Dover, Kent. Born: Kamptee, India. Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Memorial: Helles Memorial. Panel 117 to 119.

WALSH, PERCY JOHN. 8639. Rifleman, Royal Irish Rifles. 2nd Bn. Killed in action: France. 26/10/1914. Born: Newry, Co Down. Enlisted: Dublin. Residence: Dover, Kent. Memorial: Le Touret Memorial. Panel 42 and 43.

WALTER, EDWARD JAMES. 9460. Private, Middlesex Regiment. 2nd Bn. Killed in action: France. 25/01/1916. Born: Dover, Kent. Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Cemetery: Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery, Armentieres. Ref: IX. E. 48.

WARD, SIDNEY GEORGE. 203220. Private, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) "D" Coy. 1st/4th Bn. Died: India. 16/08/1918. Age 23. Son of Arthur Allan and Alice Ward, of 56, Monins Rd. Dover, Kent. Buried in Ranikhet, New Cemetery. Born: Faversham, Kent. Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Residence: Dover, Kent. Memorial: Madras 1914-1918 War Memorial, Chennai. Face 7.

WATERS, W. Believed to be:

WATERS, WILLIAM. 8593. Private, King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) 1st Bn. Killed in action: France. 17/09/1914. Age 29. Husband of Lottie Mabel Waters, of 3, West St, Dover. Kent. Born: Liverpool. Enlisted: Liverpool. Memorial: La Ferte-Sous-Jouarre Memorial.

WATSON, A V C. No information currently available.

WATSON, FRANK. G/190. Private, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) 6th Bn. Killed in action: France. 13/10/1915. Age 23. Son of Mr. E. Watson. Born: Woolwich, Kent. Enlisted: Woolwich, Kent. Residence: Charlton, Kent. ( Charlton, Dover Kent.) Memorial: Loos. Panel 15 to 19.

WATSON, G. No information currently available.

WATSON, ROBERT CHARLES, G/18662. Private, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) 7th Bn. Killed in action: France. 03/05/1917. Born: ?. Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Residence: Dover, Kent. Memorial: Arras. Bay 2.

WATTS, ARTHUR HERBERT. L/10044. Serjeant, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) 1st Bn. Killed in action: Flanders. 21/07/1916. Age 21. Born: Deal, Kent. Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Residence: Dover, Kent. Cemetery: Menin Road South Military Cemetery, Ref: I. N. 12.

WATTS, WALTER EDWARD ALFRED. G/5428. Private, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) 6th Bn. Killed in action: France. 03/07/1916. Age 22. Son of Walter and Edith J. Watts, of 38, Old Folkestone Rd. Dover, Kent. Born: Deal, Kent. Enlisted: Canterbury, Kent. Residence: Dover, Kent. Cemetery: Lonsdale Cemetery, Authuile. Ref: II. D. 11.

WAYTE, JOHN. 2181. Private, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). 1st/4th Bn. Died: India. 19/02/1915. Born: Dover, Kent. Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Residence: Dover, Kent. Memorial: Kirkee 1914-1919 Memorial. Face 3.

WEBB, H C. No information currently available.

WELLS, ARTHUR JOHN. 35960. Private, Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) 37th Bn. Killed in action: France. 26/08/1918. Born: St Mary`s, Dover Kent. Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Cemetery: Gommecourt Wood New Cemetery, Foncquevillers. Ref: I. A. 9. Formerly: 9405, E, KENT REGT.

WELLS, ERNEST. 46753, Rifleman. Rifle Brigade, London Regiment. Secondary Regiment: London Regiment. Secondary Unit Text: posted to 2nd/10th Bn. Died of wounds: Home. 03/12/1918. Age 19. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wells, of Dover. Kent. Born: Dover, Kent. Enlisted: Canterbury, Kent. Residence: Buckland, Dover Kent. Cemetery: Dover, Buckland Cemetery. Ref: D. 2194. Formerly: TR/13/58251, T.R.

WEST, WILLIAM. 2116. Rifleman, Rifle Brigade. 4th Bn. Killed in action: Balkans. 21/02/1917. Age 31. Son of John and Frances West, of 4, Dour Terrace, Temple Ewell, Dover, Kent. Born: Dover, Kent. Enlisted: Chatham, Kent. Residence: Temple Ewell, Dover Kent. Memorial: Mikra Memorial.

WHILES, THOMAS PERCY. G/29544. Private, Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) 10th Bn. Died: 25/10/1918. Born: Dover, Kent. Enlisted: Canterbury, Kent. Cemetery: Harlebeke New British Cemetery. Ref: II. C. 12.

WHITEMAN, EVELYN GUY. D/3258. Serjeant, 4th Dragoon Guards (Royal Irish) "B" Sqdn. Killed in action: France. 06/09/1914. Age 24. Son of Nelson and Eliza Hannah Whiteman of "Woodlands," River, Dover, Kent. Born: Sandhurst, Hawkhurst Kent. Enlisted: Canterbury, Kent. Residence: Dover, Kent. Cemetery: Perreuse Chateau Franco British National Cemetery. Ref: 1. D. 34.

WICKES, T R E. No information currently available.

WICKHAM, CHARLES EDWARD. 68089. Private, Royal Fusiliers. 7th Bn. Killed in action: France. 30/12/1917. Age 29. Son of George Henry and Emily Jane Wickham. Husband of Grace Wickham, of 17, North Rd. Brightlingsea, Essex. Born: Dover, Kent. Enlisted: Paddington. Residence: Paddington. Memorial: Thiepval. Pier and Face 8 C 9 A and 16A. Formerly: 6858, 2/5^th Queen`s R.W. Surrey Regt.

WICKHAM, FRANK. 260279. Private, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. 1st/6th Bn. Killed in action: France. 13/10/1917. Age 40. Husband of Annie Wickham, of 5, Durham Hill, Dover, Kent. Born: Hougham, Nr Dover Kent. Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Cemetery: St. Marie Cemetery, Le Havre. Div. 62. J. 4. Formerly: 2746, E. KENT REGT.

WICKHAM, W E.

From, Mark Frost. Dover Museum.

WICKHAM, WILLIAM ERNEST. Serjeant The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) 6th Bn. Age: 41 Date of Death: 03/05/1917 Service No: G/13557 Additional information: Territorial Force Efficiency Medal. Husband of Eliza Jane Wickham, of 1 York Terrace, King's Rd. Herne Bay, Kent. Born Dover 1876. 1891; errand boy, 9 Bowling Green Hill, Dover, son of Eliza, widow, shop assistant. 1901; painter & decorator, Herne Bay, husband of Eliza. Memorial: Arras. Bay 2. SD: lists. Killed in action: France. Born: Christchurch, Kent. Enlisted: Herne Bay, Kent. Residence: Herne Bay, Kent.

WICKS, ARTHUR GIFFORD. 9077. Private. Honourable Artillery Company.2nd Bn. Died of wounds: France. 02/04/1917. Age 19. Son of John Gifford Wicks and Kate Wicks, of "Snaefell," 39, Priory Hill, Dover, Kent. Born: Dover, Kent. Enlisted: Aylesbury. Residence: Chesham, Bucks. Cemetery: Euston Road Cemetery, Colincamps. Ref: IV. G. 2.

WICKS, THOMAS RAYMOND. 910889. Driver, Royal Field Artillery. 222nd Bde. Died: Mesopotamia: 04/05/1917. Born: Dover, Kent. Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Memorial: Basra. Panel 3 and 60.

WILEY. W. No information currently available.

WILLIAMS. G E J. No information currently available.

WILLIAMS, WILLIAM HENRY. SS/103409. Stoker 1st Class, Royal Navy. (RFR/PO/B/4468). H.M.S. "Good Hope." Died: 01/11/1914. Age 26. Husband of Minnie Jane Gold (formerly Williams), of 23, Moselle St. High Rd. Tottenham, London. Native of Dover, Kent. Memorial: Portsmouth Naval Memorial. Ref: 5.

H.M.S. Good Hope. Sunk by gunfire, coronel, Chile. 01/11/1914.

WILLIAMS, WALTER STEPHEN SOCKWELL. J/15758. Able Seaman. Royal Navy. H.M.S. "Defence." Died: 31/05/1916. Age 20. Son of Walter and Alice Williams of 3, Heverham Rd. Plumstead, London. Native of Dover, Kent. Memorial: Plymouth Naval Memorial. Ref: 12. (H.M.S. Defence. Was blown up by gunfire, The Battle of Jutland. 31/05/1916.)

WILLS, A. No information currently available.

WILLIS, H. No information currently available.

WILLSON, ALBERT JOHN. CH/926(S). Private, Royal Marine Light Infantry. 1st R.M. Bn. R.N. Div. Died: 03/08/1916. Age 22. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Willson, of I, The Esplanade, Dover, Kent. Cemetery: Barlin Communal Cemetery Extension. Ref: I. C. 11.

WILSHIRE, CHARLES ERIC. G/9020. Private, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) 8th Bn. Killed in action: France. 06/09/1916. Age 20. Son of William Evans Wilshire and Sarah Jane Wilshire, of 6, Barton Path, Dover,

Kent

. Born: Dover, Kent. Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Residence: Dover, Kent. Memorial: Thiepval. Pier and Face 5 D.

WILSON, C E. No information currently available.

WILSON, HENRY PORTER. L/10605. Private, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) 7th Bn. Killed in action: France. 23/03/1918. Age 23. Son of Henry Porter Wilson and Elizabeth Wilson, of 13, Commercial Quay, Dover. Kent. Born: Croydon, Surrey. Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Residence, Dover, Kent. Memorial: Pozieres, Panel 16.

WINKWORTH, EDWIN JOHN. Second Lieutenant, Royal Garrison Artillery. 219th Siege Bty. Died: France. 06/12/1917. Age 38. Son of the late George and Agnes Susan Winkworth, of The Brooklands, Dartford, Kent. Husband of Eleanor Winkworth, of 31, Clarendon Rd. Dover, Kent. Cemetery: Achiet-Le-Grand Communal Cemetery Extension. Ref: II. C. 1.

WISE, JOSEPH. 222824. Leading Signalman, Royal Navy. H.M.S. "Flirt." Died: 26/10/1916. Age 29. Son of James Loftus Wise and Agnes Eleanor Wise, of London. Husband of Edith Green (formerly Wise), of Corporation House, Tower Hamlets Rd. Dover, Kent. Memorial: Portsmouth Naval Memorial. Ref: 14. Awards: DSM.

WOOD, CHARLES. 120266. Gunner, Royal Garrison Artillery. Clearing Office, Died: Home. 16/07/1918. Age 32. Husband of Gertrude Wood, of 7, Charlton Avenue, Dover. Born: Dover, Kent. Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Residence: Buckland, Dover Kent. Cemetery: Dover, Kent. Buckland Cemetery. Ref: D. 2750.

WOOD, J F. No information currently available.

WOOD, W,

From, Mark Frost. Dover Museum.

WOOD, WILLIAM. Captain Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) 8th Bn. Age: 37 Date of Death: (Killed in action.) 31/05/1916 Additional information: Son of James and Anne Elizabeth Wood, of Dover. Born Dover 1879. 1881; 15 Winchelsea, Dover, son of James & Anne Elizabeth, whitesmith.

WORSTER, A F.

(Believed to be: WORSTER, F. Captain, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) 1st Bn. Died: of wounds: France. 23/11/1917. Cemetery: Rocquigny-Equancourt Road British Cemetery, Manancourt. Ref: II. E. 5. Awards: MC.

(WORSTER, ALEXANDER FREDERICK. Captain, 1st Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Formerly Private 1830 & 240181 East Kent Yeomanry and Captain Corps of Hussars. Died 23rd November 1917. Buried Rocquigny-Equancourt Road British Cemetery, Manancourt, Somme, France. Grave reference II.E.5.)

T./2nd Lt. Alexander Frederick Worster. M. C., E Kent R.
For Conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when commanding his company against a hostile raid. He collected every available man with the greatest coolness under intense barrage, and posted them at points of advantage, moving up and down the line encouraging his men with a complete disregard of danger. His great courage and personal example caused the raid to be repulsed with great loss to the enemy. Later though heavily sniped , he brought in a wounded enemy from “ No Man`s Land,” thereby obtaining important identification. ( M.C. gazetted 18th June, 1917. )

From, Mark Frost. Dover Museum.

WORSTER, ALEXANDER FREDERICK.. Captain, 1st Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Formerly Private 1830 & 240181 East Kent Yeomanry and Captain Corps of Hussars. Died 23rd November 1917. Buried Rocquigny-Equancourt Road British Cemetery, Manancourt, Somme, France. Grave reference II.E.5.) Alex (Alec) Worster, Dover Grammar School boy 1909, Lieutenant, died of wounds. Won MC and Bar 18/6/1917 and 17/9/1917, Temporary Second Lieut, 1st Batt EKR. Born Hornsey 1893. 1901; King William IV pub, 72 Biggin St. Dover, son of Alexander & Elizabeth, licenced victualler. Brother of Donald below.

WORSTER, D F.

(Believed to be: WORSTER, DONALD EDWARD. G/4302. Private, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) 8th Bn. Killed in action: Flanders. 11/09/1917. Born: River, Dover Kent. Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Residence: Dover, Kent. Memorial: Tyne Cot. Panel 17.)

From, Mark Frost. Dover Museum.

WORSTER, DONALD EDWARD. G/4302. Private, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) 8th Bn. Killed in action: Flanders. 11/09/1917. Born: River, Dover Kent. Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Residence: Dover, Kent. Memorial: Tyne Cot. Panel 17.). Born Margate 1894. 1901; King William IV pub, 72 Biggin St. Dover, son of Alexander & Elizabeth, licenced victualler. Brother of Alexander above.

WYBORN, DANIEL. Fireman, Mercantile Marine. S.S. "Achille Adam" (London) Died: 23/03/1917. Age 63. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wyborn. Husband of Elizabeth Wyborn, of 4, Rosebery Terrace, Underdown Rd. Dover, Kent. Born at Sholden, Kent. Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial.

WYBORN, JOHN FREDERICK. 172563. Able Seaman. Royal Navy, H.M.S. Laforey. Died: 23/03/1917. Memorial. Chatham Naval Memorial. Ref: 22.

WYBORN, JAMES HENRY. 210901. Driver, Royal Field Artillery. 66th Bty. 330th Bde. Died: France. 11/11/1918. Age 36. Son of John and Hannah Wyborn, of Dover, Kent. Husband of Nellie Wyborn, of 25, Folkestone Rd. Dover, Kent. Enlisted: Dover, Kent. Residence: Dover, Kent. Cemetery: Busigny Communal Cemetery Extension. Ref: II. B. 25.

WYNNE, ERIC RALPH LOVATT. Captain. Nationality: 10th Gurkha Rifles, 1st Bn. Died: 26/10/1918. Age 21. Son of Arthur Edwin Wynne, M.A. (Headmaster), of Blundell's School, Tiverton, Devon, and the late Georgina Wynne. Memorial: Basra Memorial. The information below was sent to me from Mark Frost. The Dover Museum. Allowing me to find this man. Wynne, Eric Ralph Lovett. Born Dover 1897. College House, Dover College 1901. Son of Arthur & Georgina (Schoolmaster, Dover College). Killed 26/10/1918, Captain 1st Bn 10th Gurkha Rifles, son of Arthur Edwin Wynne, Headmaster of Blundell’s School, Tiverton, and the late Georgina.

WYNNE, MAURICE ST. CLAIR PATRICK. Lieutenant, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. 1st/2nd Bn. Died: France. 11/10/1918. Age 23. Son of Norah Keilthy (formerly Wynne), of Avenue Villa, 15, Frith Rd. Dover, Kent. and the late William Wynne. Cemetery: Rocquigny-Equancourt Road British Cemetery, Manancourt.Ref: XIV. C. 2.

YOUNG, GEORGE. 25844. Serjeant, United Kingdom. 2nd Garrison Bn. Died: India. 07/05/1917. Husband of Mary Young, of 191 Old Folkestone Rd. Dover, Kent. Born: Brora, Sutherland. Enlisted: Camberwell, Surrey. Residence: Dover, Kent. Memorial: Kirkee 1914-1918 Memorial. Face 6. Formerly: 358, EAST SURREY REGT.

YOUNG, JOHN. 891690. Diver's Linesman, Mercantile Marine Reserve. R.F. Aux. Fidget. Died: 01/10/1918. Age 45. Son of John and Mary Ann Young, of Dunmow, Essex. Husband of Rosa Amy Young, of 69, Clarendon Place, Dover, Kent. Cemetery: Charlton, Dover Kent. Ref: I. H. 2.

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