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Royal Wootton Bassett, War Memorial, Wiltshire Lest We Forget

Roll of Honour 1914 -1918

Rifleman S/2062 Gilbert ANGELINETTA. 7th Rifle Brigade. Born 1894 Lydia (single person) Clifford formerly Angelinetta, daughter of John Angelinetta. 1901 with his mother (Lydia Clifford) at High Street, Wootton Bassett. 1911 -1914 with his mother at High Street Wootton Bassett, occupation (1911) labourer at a saw mills (Timber). 10 December 1915 his mother and stepfather William Clifford were at 47 Church Street, Wotton Bassett. Some notes from what remains of his army record. Enlisted 5 September 1914 aged 26, occupation Black smith striker. Posted to Rifle Brigade at Winchester. Stationed at Witley Surrey 1915 . He was on a military charge for offences which took place the 26 February 1915. 1. Absent from Roll Call at 9pm until 10-30 pm. 2 Creating a disturbance in barrack room after lights out. 3 Using filthy language to a N.C.O. (Non Commissioned Officer) He was sentence the following day by Col H.C. Petre to 10 days Field Punishment No 2. expires 8 March 1915. He embarked to France 20 July 1915 and was killed in action 30 July 1915. Served 329 days. Killed in action 30 July 1915. His mother was granted a war gratuity 10 December 1915 revised 14 July 1919. Commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial Ypres Belgium.

Private 22450 Oliver Ernest ANGELINETTA. 6th Wiltshire Regiment. Born 1897 to Albert George and Sarah Emily Angelinetta, of 120, High Street Wootton Bassett. 1897 to his enlistment into the army with his parents and siblings at High Street Wootton Bassett. Died 8 July 1916 aged 19. His father was granted a war gratuity 4 October 1916 revised 25 August 1919. At rest in Serre Road Cemetery No 2, France.

Lance Corporal 236296 Arthur BEAZLEY. 7th King's Shropshire Light Infantry. Born 1887 in Wootton Bassett resided at Holmer Herefordshire. 1891-1901 with his parents and siblings at Wood Street, South side, Wootton Bassett. Occupation (1901) aged 14 Stable boy, groom. 1911 Boarder with the Frost family at Banner Leigh Stables Leigh Woods Bristol Somerset, occupation Groom. Died of wounds in a Field Hospital at Esterel, France 30 March 1918. His widow Edith nee Davies who he married 1913 was granted a war gratuity 19 June 1919. At rest in Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery Souchez, France.

Rifleman 375962 Herbert BEAZLEY. 1/8th London Regiment (Post Office Rifles). Born 1899 to John and Thirza Beazley, of 16, Wood Street Wootton Bassett. 1901 he is not mentioned but he would have been with his parents and siblings at Wood Street. 1911 with his parents and siblings at Wood Street, Wotton Bassett. Died 17 July 1918. His father was granted a war gratuity 5 March 1919 revised 16 December 1919. At rest in Franvillers Communal Cemetery Extension France.

Sergeant 18159 Christopher BLANCHETT. B. Coy 3rd Canadian Infantry. Killed in action 17 June 1915. Born 6 September 1883 ( source, army record)( Birth was registered in 1881) to Frederick and Mary Blanchett, nee Curry. 1891 with his parents at Whitehill Lane, Wootton Bassett. 1900 he was Private 6195 with the 3rd Wiltshire Regiment when he deserted 28 June 1900 aged 18 from Kilworth Army Camp Knockanenabohilly, Co. Cork, Ireland. Husband of Mildred Ellen, nee Sainsbury who he married in Wootton Bassett 11 April 1903. 1911 with his wife and children at 13 Victory Row, Wootton Bassett. Occupation, employed by the Great Western Railway as 2nd man, railway platelayer. Killed in action in action 17 June 1915. Commemorated on the Vimy Memorial, France. https://ww1blog.osborneink.com/?p=8396

Some notes from remains of his army record. Joined 19 September 1914 into the 101st Edmonton Fusiliers, Canada at Private 18159. Born at Wootton Bassett, previously served with the Wiltshire Regiment for 4 years. Status, widower. Prior to embarkation to England, he was transferred to 9th Canadian Infantry. Date not recorded he along with the 9th Bn embarked from Canada to Canadian (Transit) Camp Shorncliffe Kent. It was the largest of the bases located on the Kent coast and twenty miles from France. The 2 May 1915 his he and his unit embarked from Folkestone for France. Disembarking the next day where he and others were posted to 3rd Battalion. He was reported missing in action, later changed to killed in action 17 June 1915, and was laid to rest in Duck’s, Bill, France behind grave No 37. It appears that the temporary burial location may have been destroyed by military action from both sides.

UK, De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour, 1914-1919 Full extract Christopher Blanchett. Sergt No 18159, 3rd Battn Canadian Expeditionary Force. Son of Frederick Blanchett of Whitehill Cottage Wootton Bassett by his wife Mary daughter of James Curry Co Somerset. Born Wootton Bassett, Co Wilts. Education Council School there; enlisted in the Wiltshire Regt served through the South African war afterwards going to Canada in April 1913. After the outbreak of war he joined the Canadian Expeditionary Force August 1914 and was killed in action at Ducks’ Bill France 19 June 1915. He married at Wootton Bassett 11 April 1903 Mildred Ellen daughter of William Sainsbury of Wootton Bassett and had a son and two daughters. Stuart born 19 January 1912; Zita Mary Asenatte born 2 May 1907 and Mildren Christina born 22 May 1909.

Private 28341 Alan BROWN. 8th Somerset Light Infantry. Born at Highcliffe Hampshire to Frederick John and Florence Martha Brown. 1901-1911 with his parents and siblings at Garden House, Cold Overton, Leicestershire. At the time of his death his parents were residing at The Cross Keys (Public House) Wootton Bassett. enlisted at Chippenham, Wiltshire. Killed in action 10 July 1918 aged 18. At rest in Couin New British Cemetery, France.

Private Ply/1413/S (Birth name Eltham Bryan Brown). (Memorial has Brian BROWN). 2nd Royal Marine Light Infantry, Royal Naval Division. Born 5 December 1893 at Christchurch, Hampshire to Frederick John and Florence Martha Brown. 1901-1911 with his parents and siblings at Garden House, Cold Overton, Leicestershire. Husband of Ethel Brown, nee Marriott of 11 New Street, Oakham. Joined at R.M. Depot, Deal 16 February 1916 aged 22 years, 2 months and 11 days, occupation motor driver. 2August 1916 posted to (Royal Marine Brigade) HMS Victory. Killed in action 26 October 1917. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

Stoker K15474 1st Class Hedley BROWN Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve on HMS Aboukir Born 21 March 1892 at Christchurch, Hampshire to Frederick John and Florence Martha Brown. 1901 with his parents and siblings at Garden House, Cold Overton, Leicestershire. Drowned at sea on the sinking of his ship by German U-Boat 22 September 1914 aged 22 years His mother of The Gardens Gates Hill St Neots Huntingdon was informed of his death. Notes from his Naval record on Ancestry. He joined the Royal Navy 5 July 1912 on HMS Pembroke II Shore Base at Chatham, Kent at Stoker 2nd Class number K15474. Born at Christchurch Hampshire, occupation gardener. 8 July 1912 he signed up for a period of twelve (12) years. Served on HMS Implacable 9 November 1912. Promoted to Stoker 1st Class, 8 August 1913. On HMS Aboukir 19 August 1913 attached to Cressy 1 June 1914. Returned to his ship 26 July 1914. Drowned in the North Sea when his ship was sunk by German submarine. 22 September 1914 His body was not recovered. Commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent.

Private 10835 William Eli BURCHELL. 2nd Wiltshire Regiment. Born 1881 at Wootton Bassett to William Eli and Anne Burchell, nee Gough. 1881-1901 with his parents and siblings Hunts Mill Road, Wootton Bassett. 1901, occupation, naavy. 1911 boarding at the home of the Luker family at 48 Havelock Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, occupation fitters labourer Killed in action 15 June 1916 aged 35 years. His father was granted a war gratuity 15 June 1916 revised 2 September 1919. Commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial, France.

Private 449 Ernest Sidney COX. E Coy, 16th Australian Infantry (Australian Imperial Force.) Born 8 July 1893 to James and Lucy Jane Cox, nee Reeves. 1901 (Sidney Ernest) with his parents and siblings at Bath Road, Swindon, Wiltshire. 1911 with his parents and brother at Ryelands Farm, Wootton Bassett., occupation working for his father on the farm. Joined up 23 September 1914 in Helena Vale, Western Australia aged 21 years and 2 months, occupation, farming. His father resided at 22 Wharf Road, Broughton, his mother resided at 52 Avenue Road, Swindon. He embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia with his unit on H.M.A.T A40, Ceramic, 22 December 1914 bound for Gallipoli, Turkey. Killed in action 29 April 1915. at the Dardenelles Commemorated on the Lone Pine Memorial, Turkey including Gallipoli

Air Mechanic 2nd Class 65286 Albert EDMONDS. 75 Squadron Home Defence Goldington attached to 2nd Training Squadron Royal Flying Corps. Formerly Private with the Durham Light Infantry (Cap Badge on photo). Born 1887 to Edwin Hugh and Fanny Mary Edmonds, nee Walker. 1891 with his parents and siblings at Hook Street, Lydiard Tregooze, Wiltshire. 1901-1911 with his parents and siblings at Coped Hall, Wootton Bassett. 1911 occupation, Agriculture Engineer and Machinist Killed in a mid-air collision with another aircraft in the vicinity of RAFf Wynton Cambridgeshire 20 August 1917 Cause of his death. He was flying with Pilot Lt William James Pierce in a Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2e B4451 when it collied in mid air with another B.E. 2e, registration No’s A1316 of 20 Training Squadron, Wynton flown by Lt Louis Joseph Purgold in the vicinity of Wynton aerodrome. at 11am 20 August 1917. He was killed age 30. Court of inquiry concluded the death was unavoidable owing to a cloud being between the two machine which were approaching each other from opposite directions which meant that the respective pilots from seeing the other machine until too late to avoid a collision. The Court do not consider that there was carelessness over the part of each pilot.

The other fatality was Lt Louis Joseph Purgold aged 21. He is at rest in Allerton Cemetery, Liverpool, Lancashire. Lt William James Pierce was injured.

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Private 100034 Sydney Fisher FOSTER. 20th Squadron Machine Gun Corps Formerly 1777, 2/1st Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry Born 1897 at Brighton Sussex. Enlisted at Wootton Bassett Nephew of Ernest Foster, of "Haysley" 28, Leaphill Road Pokesdown Hampshire. 1911 residing aged 13 with his Aunt and Uncle Charles and Amy Beatrice Furling Waite of St Helens, High Street Wootton Bassett. His uncle first wife was Mary Ann Foster daughter of William Foster. Died of wounds in 19th General Hospital, Alexandria 4 November 1918 aged 21. His grandfather George ? was granted a war gratuity 23 May 1919 revised 9 February 1920. At rest in Hadra War Memorial Cemetery, Alexandria, Egypt.

Wills and Admin, Ancestry. Sydney Fisher Foster of 116 High Street, Wootton Bassett Wiltshire private 20th Sqd M.G.C. died on date and place stated. Administration to the Solicitor of Affairs H.M.Treasury. Effects £1068 10s 5d

Lance Corporal 7870 Henry James GIBBS. 1st Wiltshire Regiment. Born 1889 at Green Hill Wiltshire to Henry James and Emily Florence Gibbs, nee Hale. 1889-1891 with his parents and siblings at Green Hill. 1901 with his married mother and siblings at Beamans Lane, Wootton Bassett. Serving as Private 641 with the 1st Wiltshire Regiment aged 22 years in South Africa in the Boer War. Husband of Nellie, nee Clark later remarried after his death to Gillett of Rebel Cottages, Bushton, Wootton Bassett, Wilts. Killed in action 8 July 1916 aged 29 years. His widow was granted a war gratuity 10 July 1917 revised 18 October 1919, was then called Nellie Gillett. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

Private 33004 John Charles Bromwich GIBBS. 1st Wiltshire Regiment. Formerly Private 1672 Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry Born 6 November 1897 only son of Ernest Bromwich Gibbs and Louisa Mary Gibbs, nee Goodman. 1901 with his parents and sister at High Street, Wootton Bassett. 1911 with his parents and siblings at Station Road, Wootton Bassett. 28 September 1914 he was employed by the Great Western Railway Co as a wages Clarke in the locomotive department. When he died his parents were residing at of 30, Station Road Wootton Bassett. Died of wounds in 1st Casualty Clearing Station, Chocques Jan, France 10 February 1917 aged 19. His father was granted a war gratuity 6 September 1917 revised 24 October 1919. At rest in Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord France.

Lance Corporal 16204 Thomas Edward GIBSON. 526th Field Coy, Royal Engineers Born in Exeter, Devon in 1892 to William John Gibson (Staff Sergeant Major Royal Engineers) and Edith Augusta, nee Parker. 1901 with his parents and siblings at 10 Randolph Street, Gillingham, Kent 1911 his parents and siblings were at 9 Palmer Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire. His father was now a civilian (army pensioner) He was serving with 23rd Field Coy Royal Engineers at Gibraltar Barracks, Stanhope Lines, Aldershot, occupation carpenter. Between January and March 1917 he married Dorothy Francis Emily, nee Taylor. At the time of his death his wife was residing at the family home 47 High Street Wootton Bassett. Died 21 April 1918 aged 26. His widow was granted a war gratuity 4 September 1918 revised 29 November 1919. At rest in Chocques Military Cemetery, France

Private 19398 Walter Thomas Ewart HARRIS. 7th (Service) Bn, Wiltshire Regiment. Born 29 July 1898 at Swindon Wiltshire to Edward Harris and Charlotte, nee Matthews who were at the time of his birth residing at 22 Turner Street, Swindon. 1901 with his parents and siblings at Sparrow Lane, Wootton Lane. 1911 with his parents and siblings at Coxstalls, Wootton Bassett Enlisted 1915, in France on the 22 September 1915. Discharged from the army due to sever wounds received in action as being no longer physically fit for service in 1919. He married Gladys May Norris 6 September 1919 at the Primitive Methodist Chapel, High Street, Wootton Bassett aged 21 years. Discharged soldier from 7th Wiltshire Regiment. Residing at 46 High Street. His wife was residing at 169 High Street, Wootton Bassett. Passed away 13 November 1920 aged 22 years. At rest in Wootton Bassett Cemetery.

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Sergeant 2083 Samuel Gordon HART. B Battery 54 Brigade Royal Field Artillery Born 1897 to William and Jane Hart, nee King. 1901 with his parents and brother Frederick at Broad Town Village, 3 miles from Wootton Bassett. 1911 with his parents and siblings at High Street, Wootton Bassett, occupation aged 14 years ironmonger’s apprentice. Died of wounds at 32nd Field Ambulance Salonica 26th May 1917 age 20 years. His mother was granted a war gratuity 13 October 1917 revised 17 February 1920. At rest in Struma Military Cemetery, Greece.

Rifleman 5619 Edwin HELPS. 8th London Regiment (Post Office Rifles) Born 1880 Rowde Wiltshire to Frank and Jane Helps, nee Ellis at Bunnys Lane Rowde. 1891 with his parents and siblings at 3 Woodbine Cottages, Rowde. His first marriage was April 1906 to Caroline Ann Cave who died 26 January 1907. They were residing at High Street, Wootton Bassett his occupation, rural letter carrier. 23 April 1908 he married Edith James at Chippenham parish church. He was aged 29, a postman. 1911 with his Edith at Coxstalls, Wootton Bassett, occupation, Postman. At the time of his death his wife was residing at 2, Manor Cottage, Kington Langley, Chippenham, Wilts. Killed in action 15 December 1916. His widow was granted a war gratuity 18 April 1917 revised 25 November 1919. At rest in Woods Cemetery, Belgium.

Private 7717 Albert Edward HEWER. 1st Gloucestershire Regiment. Born 1881 to Robert and Louisa Hewer, nee Nichols. 1891-1901 with his parents and siblings at Wood Street, Wootton Bassett. 1911 boarding at the home of the Hartnell family at 1 New Road Ynysmeudwy Road Pontardawe occupation mason’s labourer. Killed in action 23 December 1914. His sisters Mrs Emma Reeves and Mrs Lucy A Tombs and brother William George were granted a joint war gratuity 24 March 1916. His sister Emma Reeves had her gratuity revised 29 August 1919. Commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial France.

Private 10094 John HIRD. 2nd Royal Lancaster Regiment. Born 1885 to Bearpark and Margaret Hird. 1891 with his parents and siblings at Much Urswick (now called Great Urswick) Lancashire 1901 with his parents and sister Dorothy at Moor House, Aldingham, Lancashire, occupation general labourer. 1911 Serving in the army stationed at Jersey, Channel Island. Husband of Lily Hird, nee Johnson, who he married in 1915 in Swindon, Wiltshire. At the time of his death his wife was residing at 18, Church Street, Wootton Bassett, his parents were residing at Skelgate, Dalton-in-Furness, Lancashire. Killed in action 8 May 1915 aged 30 years. His widow was granted a war gratuity 8 September 1916 revised 4 September 1919. Commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium

Private 17502 Charles Henry HUGHES. 7th (Service) Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment. Born 1890 to Henry Edwin and Matilda Alexander Hughes, nee Heath. 1891 with his parents at 40 Sheep Street, Devizes, Wiltshire. 1892 his father passed away aged 28 years. 1901 with his mother and step father George Hunt siblings and step siblings at Wood Street, Wootton Bassett. 1911 boarding at the home of widow Mary Lewis at 90 Church Street, Wootton Bassett, occupation bricklayer’s labourer. Killed in action in Mesopotamia, 4th August 1916, age 26. His mother Matilda Hunt was granted a war gratuity 24 March 1917 revised 4 October 1919. Commemorated on the Basra Memorial

Gunner 174398 Alfred Reginald HUNT. 1/1st (Essex) Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. Born 1893 to Alfred and Mary Hunt, nee Barnes. (1901 census have Reginald) with his parents and siblings at Barton Street, Wootton Bassett. 1911 his parents and siblings were residing at of 1 Victory Row Wootton Bassett. Died 22 December 1917 aged 24 years. His aunt, Emily Hooper was granted a war gratuity 30 May 1918. At rest in Mendinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium.

Private 3/172 Joseph Clarence HUNT. 2nd Wiltshire Regiment. Born 1897 to Alfred and Mary Hunt, nee Barnes. 1901 residing with his parents and siblings at Barton Street, Wootton Bassett. 1911 with his parents and siblings at 1 Victory Row Wootton Bassett, occupation aged 14, bakers’ lad. Died of wounds at 64 Casualty Clearing Station, France 23 July 1916 aged 19 years. His father was granted a war gratuity 3 November 1916 revised 29 March 1917 and 11 August 1919. At rest in La Neuvill British Cemetery, Corbie, France.

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Private 2719 Archibald Harry HUNT. 6th Reinforcements 21st Infantry Battalion, (Machine Gun Section) A.I.F. Previously served for six years with 2nd Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry. Born 1886 to Henry James and Mary Jane Hunt. 1891 residing with his parents and siblings at the Castle and Ball public house, High Street, Wootton Bassett. 1901 with his parents and siblings on the family farm at Tinkers Lane, Wootton Bassett, occupation aged 14 agricultural worker. 1911 his widowed father residing with his children at High Street, Wootton Bassett. He emigrated to Melbourne, Australia 5 April 1907 on ship, Empress of Ireland aged 21 occupation, farmer. He died of wounds at 6th Australian Field Ambulance 28 July 1916 which he received in action in France. Some notes from his army record. Joined Australian Imperial Force in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 14 July 1915 aged 28 years and 7 months, occupation, car driver. Posted to 6th/21st Battalion, A.I.F. Next of kin was his father (name given, Harry) of Hurstead House, Wootton Bassett. Units served in Australia. 70 Coy, Seymour Military Camp, Victoria, Australia 26 July 1915 to 18 August 1915. A Coy Bendigo Military Camp 10 August to 17 September 1915. Embarked for Tel El Kebir, Egypt from Melbourne 5 October 1915 on ship H.M.A.T Moldavia with 21st Battalion. 19 March 1916 embarked from Alexandria for France disembarking at Marselles 26 March 1916. Died of wounds 28 July 1916.

Private 32999 George Seymour HUNT. Wiltshire Regiment. Born 1891 to Henry James and Mary Jane Hunt. 1891 residing with his parents and siblings at the Castle and Ball public house, High Street, Wootton Bassett. 1901 with his parents and siblings on the family farm at Tinkers Lane, Wootton Bassett. 1911 his widowed father residing with his children at High Street, Wootton Bassett, he was working as a farmer for his cousin, John C Henley at Hardings Farm, Purton Stoke, Purton, Wiltshire He married Lily Augusta Webb 20 October 1915 at Christ Church, Derry Hill Wiltshire. His occupation at the time of marriage was Trooper, 2nd Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry. At the time of his death his widow was residing at 107 High Street, Wootton Bassett. Died of wound on active service 3 May 1917 aged 26 years. His widow was granted a war gratuity 18 September 1917 revised 8 October 1919. At rest in Abbeville Communal Cemetery Extension, France

Private 31893 Lionel Frederick Job HUNT. Military Medal. Northumberland Fusiliers, 21st (Tyneside Scottish) Bn. Born 1 November 1897 to Albert and Clara Hunt, nee White. 1901 with his parents and siblings at Tockenham Wick, Wiltshire. 1911 with his parents and siblings at Bull Dog Hill, Tockenham, occupation aged 13 general farm labourer. At the time of his death his parents were residing at 5 Spring Street Wootton Bassett. Killed in action 10 September 1917 aged 19 years. His mother was granted a war gratuity 8 May 1918 revised 4 December 1919. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

Rifleman 331461 Reginald HUNT. 1/8th (Territorial Force) Hampshire Regiment. Born 1897 at Sedgehill, Wiltshire to Frederick and Jane Hunt. 1901 with his parents and siblings at 2 Beney Cottages, Sedghill, Wiltshire. 1911 with his parents and siblings at Barnfield, Dorsetshire. At time of his death his parents were residing at Salterton Farm Cottages, Lower Woodford, Salisbury. Killed in action 19 April 1917 in Palestine. His father was granted a war gratuity 22 November 1918 revised 31 October 1919. Commemorated on the Jerusalem Memorial, Israel and Palestine (including Gaza)

Private 8892 Henry Charles (k/a Charles) LOVELOCK. 5th Wiltshire Regiment. Born 7 May 1895 to Charles and Mary Jane Lovelock, nee Peaple at Hayden Wick, Wiltshire 1901 with his parents and siblings at Haydon, Rodbourne Chesney, Wiltshire. 1911 with his parents and siblings at Old Court Wootton Bassett. Killed in action 28 January 1917 in the Persian Gulf. His sister Martha Louisa Godwin was granted a war gratuity 21 May 1917. At rest in Amara Cemetery, Iraq

Private 19011 George Edward LOVELOCK. 2nd Wiltshire Regiment Born 4 August 1893 to Charles and Mary Jane Lovelock, nee Peaple at Hayden Wick, Wiltshire 1901 with his parents and siblings at Haydon, Rodbourne Chesney, Wiltshire 1911 with his parents and siblings at Old Court Wootton Bassett, occupation farm labourer. Enlisted at Devizes Wiltshire 14 August 1914, killed in action 18 October 1916. His father was granted a war gratuity 27 July 1917 revised 2 October 1919. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

Lance Corporal 6151 Henry James MERRETT. 5th Wiltshire Regiment Born 28 December 1879 at Wootton Bassett to Charles and Elizabeth Merrett nee Winchcombe. 1881 with his parents at Beamans Lane, Wootton Bassett. 1891 still at the same address now with siblings. 1901 (census has Marrett) with his parents and siblings at High Street, Wootton Bassett. 1911 with his wife Ellen Florence, nee Davis and their son, Sidney at 65 Bright Street Gorse Hill Swindon Wiltshire, occupation warehouseman with the Great Western Railway Co at Swindon. At the time of his death his wife was residing at 5 Council Cottage, Bromham, Wiltshire. Died at sea 15 April 1917 aboard Troop Ship SS Cameronia bound for Alexandria when it was torpedoed and sunk by U-Boat 33, 150 miles east of Malta. Commemorated on the Chatby Memorial, Egypt.

Corporal 7384 Sidney Albert MERRETT. Wiltshire Regiment. Born 1888 at Wootton Basset to Charles and Elizabeth Merrett nee Winchcombe. 1891 with his parents and siblings at Beamans Lane, Wootton Bassett. 1901 (census has Marrett) with his parents and siblings at 172 High Street, Wootton Bassett. 1911 his parents and siblings were residing at High Street, Wootton Bassett. He was serving with the 1st Wiltshire Regiment as Private 34977 in South Africa. Killed in action 9 April 1917. His father was granted a war gratuity 15 October 1917 revised 21 October 1919. At rest in Neuville-Vitasse Road Cemetery France

Private 28030 Raymond Charles PAINTER. 13th Essex Regiment. Born 1893 in Wootton Bassett to Francis Frederick and Sarah Ann Painter, nee Heavens. 1901-1911 with his parents and siblings at Coxstalls Street, Wootton Bassett. Occupation (1911) baker. He married Mary Elizabeth Edwards 14 October 1913 at Wootton Bassett aged 21 years, occupation baker. At the time of his death his wife was residing at 84 Wood Street, Wootton Bassett Killed in action 27 June 1917. His widow was granted a war gratuity 13 October 1919. At rest in Gorre British and Indian Cemetery, France.

Private 6414 Albert James PEAPLE. 1st Wiltshire Regiment. Born 1885 at Haydon Wiltshire to Mary Jane Peaple, single person. She married Charles Lovelock 1891-1901 (as Charles J Lovelock) with his mother and stepfather Charles Lovelock at Haydon Wick, Wiltshire 1909 he married Martha Hale 1911 with his wife and daughter at Coate, Chisledon Wiltshire, occupation farm labourer. Joined the Wiltshire Regiment 31 August 1914. Killed in action 31 October 1914. His widow was granted a war gratuity 13 May 1916 revised 2 September 1919 was then called Martha Hancock. Commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial

Company Sergeant Major 6238 Rupert Charles ROWE. 5th Wiltshire Regiment. Born 1885 at Steeple Langford, Wiltshire to James and Sarah Rowe, of Steeple Langford, Wiltshire. 1901 with his parents and brother, Alfred at Field Barn, Boyton, Wiltshire. 1908 Married Beatrice Elizabeth Musto in Chipping Sodbury, Gloucestershire. 1911 with his wife and children at Acton Turnville, Gloucestershire, occupation Railway Porter with the Great Western Railway. At the time of his death his wife and children were residing at 1, Home Mill Buildings Trowbridge, Wiltshire. Died at the Persian Gulf 21 January 1917 aged 32. His widow was granted a war gratuity 9 May 1917 revised 20 Jun 1918 and 17 October 1919. At rest in Amara War Cemetery, Iraq.

Private 26939 William James SAINSBURY. 15th Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Born 1884 to William and Asenath Sainsbury. 1891- 1901.with his parents and siblings at 12, Victory Row, Wootton Bassett. 1901 occupation, baker. 1911 his parents were the same address. He was boarding at the home of the Pocock family at Severalls, Milton Pewsey Wiltshire, occupation bread baker. Died at 14 April 1918 aged 34. At rest in Morbecque British Cemetery, France.

Second Lieutenant Augustus Montague SARGENT. 15th Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment). Born 12 March 1884 to Richard and Alice Matilda Sargent. 1891 with his parents and brother at Wyndham Villa St Joseph’s Place Devizes Wiltshire. 1901 with his parents and brother at 44 Trowbridge Road, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire. He enlisted at Swindon 7 September 1903. No regiment given it may have been the Royal Wiltshire Regiment of the Wiltshire Regiment. 1911 his parents were residing at Belle Vue Poulton 48C Trowbridge Road, Bradford On Avon, Wiltshire. He was a boarder at the home of the Banger family at 11 The Grove Dorchester Dorset, occupation, Architect and Surveyor Enlisted 30 May 1917 into the 3rd Sherwood Foresters. At the time of his death his parents were residing at Seales Farm, Upper Seagry, Chippenham, Wiltshire, formerly late of Manor Villa, Wootton Bassett. Died 27 April 1918 aged 34 years. At rest in Doullens Communal Cemetery Extension No 1, France Wills and Admin, Ancestry. Augustus Montague SARGENT of Manor Villa, Wootton Basset, Wiltshire died on date stated in France. His effects went to his father, retired farmer.

Private 6384 George Francis SAWYER. 1st Wiltshire Regiment. Born 1884 to William Flower and Rebecca Sawyer, nee New. 1891 with his parents and siblings at Calne Court, Lydiard Tregooze, Wiltshire. 1901 with his parents and siblings at Hook Street, Lydiard Tregoze, Wiltshire. 1911 with his parents and siblings at Hay Lane Cottages, Swindon Wiltshire, occupation Boilersmith Labourer at the Great Western Railway at Swindon Railway works He married Eveline Ismay Stout 11 April 1914 at Lydiard Tregooze, Wiltshire. He was aged 28, labourer from Wroughton, Wilts. Seven months later he was killed in action 13 October 1914 age 30 years. His widow was granted a war gratuity 30 January 1915 revised 7 May 1919 Commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial

Private 2635 Harold Sidney STREET. 1/4th Royal Berkshire Regiment. Born 1898 to Enoch Gad and Jane Street. 1901 with his parents and siblings at Simons Lane, Wokingham Village, Berkshire. 1911 with his parents and brother at 6 Wellington Place Seaford Road Wokingham Berkshire. At the time of his death his parents were residing at 35, Wescott Road Wokingham, Berkshire. Killed in action 23 July 1916 aged 18. His mother was granted a war gratuity 23 October 1916 revised 20 September 1919. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

Private 830322 Harold Lyttleton George TAYLER. 8th Canadian Infantry Born 12 August 1895 in Wootton Bassett to James and Alice Amelia Tayler, nee Scrivens. of 155 High Street, Wootton Bassett. Husband of Evelyn May nee Tuck (remarried to Radford) of 178 High Street Wootton Bassett. His widow received his personal effects when she was residing at the Angel Hotel, Wootton Bassett. Killed in action 10 November 1917 aged 22 years in Belgium. Commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium. Notes from his army record. Joined up 26 July 1916 at camp Hughes, Manitoba, Canada aged 20 years and 11 months. Resided at Niverville Manitoba Canada occupation farmer. His wife was residing at High Street, Wootton Bassett. Embarked from Halifax with 144th Battalion (Winnipeg Rifles) Canadian Infantry for England 18 September 1916 on S.S. Olympic. Disembarking at Liverpool 29 September 1916. He was transferred to 18th Reserve Battalion on the day that the 144th were absorbed into the 18th on the 12 January 1917 at Seaford Brighton. He was drafted on the 2 April 1917 whilst at Seaford into 8th Battalion and embarked for France 21 April 1917. Reported missing in action and presumed killed on or near 10 November 1917.

Private 26399 Arthur TWINE. 6th Wiltshire Regiment. Born 1881to Thomas and Elizabeth Twine. 1891 residing with his parents and siblings at Back of the Church, Wootton Bassett. 1901 with his parents and siblings at (Poss 64) Church Street, Wootton Bassett, occupation general labourer. 1911 nowhere to be found. At the time of his death his parents were residing at 64, Church Street, Wootton Bassett. Killed in action 5 June 1917 aged 36 years. His father was granted a war gratuity 25 October 1917 revised 14 November 1919. Commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.

Private 18549 Arthur Sidney TWINE. 6th Wiltshire Regiment. Born 1894 to George and Emily Twine. 1901-1911 with his parents and siblings at The Barton, Wootton Bassett. At the time of his death his parents were residing at 2 The Barton, Wootton Bassett. It may have been the property from birth to death. Killed in action at the Battle of the Somme 2 July 1916 aged 26 years. His father was granted a war gratuity 2 December 1916. His mother was granted a war gratuity 1 September 1919. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

Lance Corporal G1524 Frank WATTS. 8th Royal Fusiliers. Born 1890 to George James and Maria Watts. 1901 with his parents and brother at Back of the Church Wootton Bassett. 1911 his parents and siblings were residing at 1 Church Street Wootton Bassett. He was a boarder at the home of the Gray family at 15 Ifield Terrace Stone Greenhithe, Kent occupation baker. Killed in action 19 July 1917 aged 27 years. His father was granted a war gratuity 15 December 1917 revised 4 November 1919. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.

Aircraftman 2nd Class (Driver Motor Transport)119299 Albert William WESTMACOTT (Memorial has William A.) Royal Air Force H.Q. 9th Brigade Born 1895 at South Cerney, Cirencester to William and Caroline k/a Kate Westmacott, nee Boulton. 1901 with his parents and siblings at the Plough Inn, Back Lane Ashton Keynes, Wiltshire. 1911 boarder at the home of the Ferris family of Upper Greenhill, Wooton Bassett, occupation farm labourer. At the time of death his parents were residing at 4 Brookside Wantage, Berkshire. Died Sunday 9 March 1919 age 24 years old. At rest in Wootton Bassett Cemetery

CWGC have William Arthur Westmacott.

Lance Sergeant 24 Edgar James WRIGHT. Army Veterinary Corps (1/1st Wessex Section) Born 1883 to James and Susannah Wright. 1891-1911 with his parents and siblings at High Street, Wootton Bassett, occupation veterinary student. 1911 occupation, travelling corn merchant. Died at his home in Wootton Bassett 25 June 1915. His father James was granted a war gratuity 10 November 1915, revised 2 June 1920. At rest in Wootton Bassett Cemetery

Roll of Honour. Second World War 1939 – 1945

First Radio Officer James BADCOCK, H.M.S. Cape Sable, Naval Auxiliary. Born 3 October 1901 James and Martha at 2 Railway Street, Pendleton, Manchester. 1911 with his aunt and uncle Frances and Joseph Ritson of Kirkgate Cockermouth, Cumberland. His mother (who was married) and siblings were residing at 251 Eccles New Road, Salford, Manchester. Married 12 December 1932 to Kathleen Mary Little, of 149 High Street Wootton Bassett. Fell overboard at night off Aden 16 March 1941 aged 40 years. Commemorated on the Liverpool Naval Memorial, Lancashire. Wills and Admin, Ancestry. James Badcock of 149 High Street, Wootton Bassett died on date stated. His effects went to his widow. Photograph credited to http://www.historicalrfa.org/rfa-cyprus-ship-information

Lance Corporal 316746 William Alfred BASTON. 48th Divisional Provost Coy. Corps of Military Police Born 1910 to John George and Elizabeth Ellen Baston. 1911 with his parents and siblings at Ivy House, Lanhill, Chippenham, Wiltshire. Husband of Catherine Elizabeth Baston, of Wootton Bassett. Died at Bodmin, Cornwall 3 November 1940 aged 30 years. At rest in Wotton Bassett Cemetery, Wiltshire

Gunner 1581712 Kenneth Wilfred BASTON. 112th Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery. Born 1916 to John George and Elizabeth Ellen Baston, of Wootton Bassett. Died 16 December 1944 aged 28 years. At rest in Schoonselfhof Cemetery, Antwerp Belgium.

Sergeant (Pilot) 1166613 John James BERRY. 76 Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Son of Reginald James and Ada Elizabeth Berry, of 107 New Road Wootton Bassett. He was part of a crew of seven in a Handley Page Halifax Mk I Bomber L9531. The plane took off at 2134 hrs from RAF Middleton St George, County Durham for night operations over Berlin. Credit the following to https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/233200 (The aircraft was coned by searchlights and shot down by the night fighter crew of Leutnant Autenrieth & Gefreiter Adam of the 6./NJG 1 (based at Stade airfield), who were flying Bf 110 D-3 G9+FN. near Wittstedt, Bramstedt, Niedersachsen. All seven bailed out but five fell into a swamp and drowned) He drowned in a swamp along with four others 13 August 1941 he was aged 21. At rest in Becklingen War Cemetery, Noedersachsen, Germany.

Corporal 191073 Henry Bartlett BISHOP. Royal Air Force of No. 3 Flying Training School RAF Cranwell, Lincolnshire. Born 14 March 1899 to Edward and Ellen Bishop, nee Pope. 1901-1911 with his parents and siblings at 4 Henry Street, Swindon, Wiltshire At the time of his death his widow Lily, nee Jones was residing at 56 New Road, Wotton Bassett. Died 6 November 1942 when he accidently walked into a moving propellor of an Oxford ED227 at RAF Cranwell. At rest in Radnor Street Cemetery, Swindon, Wiltshire.

Warrant Officer 1206552 George William BLACKWELL. Royal Air Force VR of 293 Squadron (air-sea rescue) at Pomigliano, Italy. Son of Frederick William and Annie Blackwell, of Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire husband of Dorothy Margaret Blackwell, of Wootton Bassett. (Memorial has George B Blackwell) On the 20 November 1944 he was flying along with Flight Sergeant 1582607 Geoffrey Cooper in a (Flying Boat) Supermarine Walrus II X9565 when it disappeared (no cause of death was found) He was aged 35 years. At rest in Bolsena War Cemetery, Italy.

Private 5577170 Wilfred John BROWN. 5th Wiltshire Regiment Born 1923 to Herbert John and Elisabeth Annie Brown of Bourton, Wiltshire Killed in action on 10 July 1944 aged 21 years At rest in St Manvieu War Cemetery Cheux France

Lance Corporal 1869679 Reginald James BUNCE. 38th Field Coy Royal Engineers. Born 1912 in Marlborough Wiltshire to Elizabeth Jane Bunce, single person. He married 5 May 1937 at Wootton Basset Wiltshire to Marjorie Merrett Ind (Native of Wootton Bassett) Died 24 September 1940 aged 28 years. At rest in Wellshill Cemetery, Perth, Perthshire.

Gunner 11006555 Sidney Francis CLARK. 386 Battery, 185 Field Regiment Royal Artillery. Born 1923 to Francis Herbert and Annie Clark, nee Day. 1939 his parents were residing 18 Park Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire. Died 30 November 1944 aged 21 years. At rest in Tilly-Sur-Seulles War Cemetery, France.

Sergeant (Flight Engineer) 221828 Robert Louis DINNEN. Royal Air Force attached to 420 (Snowy Owl) Squadron Royal Canadian Air Force at RAF Tholthorpe, Yorkshire Son of John and Susan Dinnen, of Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan, Irish Republic. He was part crew of seven in a Handley Page Halifax Mk III Bomber Serial No’s NA190 which took of at 1829 from RAF Tholthorpe bound for a target at Chemnitz, Germany. The plane crashed and blew up at 1720 hrs at Hazelwood Castle (Hayton Woods) 3 miles South West of Tadcaster, North Riding, Yorkshire. 5 March 1945. The only survivor was Mid Upper gunner Flt Sgt James H Waugh RCAF who bailed out of the aircraft and survived the others died at the scene. The bodies of the remainder of the crew were unrecoverable for most part and reclassified “killed!”. He was aged 21 years. Cause of the crash. The plane flew into a freezing cloud layer which caused the pale to plane to Ice up on outbound leg which caused the plane to dive steeply into the ground. There had been reports from other pilots about the freezing ice in the vicinity. From the records of Robert George Smith RCAF who also died in the same crash is a note from Adjutant Flight Lieutenant A T Mackenzie 420 Sqdn RCAF dated 7 March 1945 at 1030 hrs. Possible to the Base Commander of 420 Squadron. Brief extract. The aircraft (a/c) crashed with a full bomb load which had exploded on impact with the result that the a/c was entirely disintegrated. No bodies had been recovered and only small bits of clothing had so far been picked up. He did not believe any bodies would be recovered. At rest in Stonefall Cemetery, Harrogate, Yorkshire. http://aircrewremembered.com/sollie-roald-frederick.html http://www.yorkshire-aircraft.co.uk/aircraft/yorkshire/york45/na190.html

Private 14352993 Ewart FLEWELLING. 1st York and Lancaster Regiment. Born 6 October 1912 to Harold Ewart and Mary Jane Flewelling, nee Sheppard. 1911 his parents were residing at High Street, Wootton Bassett. Husband of Mary Alberta Georgina Flewelling, nee Brown, of Purton, Wiltshire who he married in 1937. 1939 Census with his wife at 95 Pavenhill, Purton, Wiltshire, occupation, plumber. Died 11 October 1943 aged 31 years. Wills and Admin, Ancestry Ewart FLEWELLING of same address stated, died on date stated. His effects went to his widow. At rest in Sangro River War Cemetery, Italy.

Trooper 5576212 Arthur John FOX. 3rd Carabiniers, Dragoon Guards Royal Armoured Corps. Born 1914 to Thomas and Florence Elizabeth Fox, nee Hunt. 1939 with his parents and brother at 15 Victory Row, Wootton Bassett, occupation working in a dairy. (milk manufacturer) Accidentally killed in Burma 4 February 1945 aged 30. At rest in Taukkyan War Cemetery, Burma

Gunner 915230 Robert FRANKLIN. 112 Battery, 220 Field Regiment, Royal Artillery. Born 1920 to Arthur and Frances Franklin, of Wootton Bassett. Died 11 July 1947 aged 27 years. At rest in Wootton Bassett Cemetery, Wiltshire Photograph credited to Tom Dickerson (Find a Grave)

Petty Officer Stoker P/KX 81989 Edgar Samuel FRY. Royal Navy on H.M.S. Vanessa. Born 30 October 1912 at Cricklade, Wiltshire to Walter George and Agnes Mary Fry, nee Gray =1906 Husband of Doris Fry, nee Whiteley, of Rawthorpe, Huddersfield Died at sea 19 June 1941 aged 28 years. At rest in Almondsbury Cemetery Huddersfield, Yorkshire. https://uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/5455.html

19 Jun 1941. HMS Vanessa is damaged by a German aircraft while on patrol in the North Sea. She suffered a direct amidships, blowing up boilers, the fore funnel was blasted overboard, and the deck opened up. Eleven ratings and the engineer officer were killed and many of the crew were injured and burned. The damaged destroyer collided with anti-submarine trawler HMS Turquoise. Vanessa was towed to Yarmouth by destroyer HMS Vesper.

Stoker 1st Class D/KX 11784 Jeffrey George FRY. Royal Navy on H.M.S. Galatea. Born 31 October 1915 at Wootton Bassett to Eli and Mary Jane Fry. nee Grey =1895 Died at sea 15 December 1941 aged 26 years. Commemorated on the Plymouth Naval Memorial, Devon. https://www.naval-history.net/xGM-Chrono-06CL-Galatea.htm The ship was hit by salvo of torpedoes fired by U557 whilst entering swept channel 30 miles NW of Alexandria. Sank In three minutes. 150 survivors were rescued by HMS GRIFFIN and HMS HOTSPUR.

Gunner 5679481 William Charles GARLAND. Royal Artillery. Born 15 August 1915 to Ernest William and Elsie Kate Garland, nee Merritt. 1930 with his parents at 2 Springfield Crescent, Wootton Bassett, occupation Milk checker in a Milk Factory. Died at sea 1 February 1942 aged 26 years. Commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial. https://www.naval-history.net/xGM-Chrono-06CL-Galatea.htm

Sergeant 1312812 Wireless Operator Bertram Arthur GIBBS Royal Air Force VR attached to 490 Squadron, Royal New Zealand Air Force. Son of Alfred John and Elizabeth Mary Gibbs, of Wootton Bassett He was part of a crew of six flying in a Flying Boat, Catalina Ib FP112 which departed at 14.45, 18 November 1943 and flew low over the Freetown harbour estuary near Pepel. The port wing struck the water and the aircraft crashed and caught fire killing six on board. Four bodies were recovered He was aged 20 years. At rest in King Tom Cemetery, Freetown Sierra Leone.

The other crew members were. Flight Sergeant 577223 Francis BRADBURY RAF. Aircraftman 1st Class 78066 Harold BRAZIER RAF. Flying Officer W/Op 403570 William John DODDS RNZAF. Flying Officer Pilot 413839 Ronald Matherson GRANT RNZAF. Aircraftman 1st Class 1640335 Sidney ROSENTHAL RAF

Source for the following. My Father's War in the Mediterranean The (above) plane was flown from Elizabeth City North Carolina where the transatlantic crew took delivery of the assembly line. After the necessary checks the set off on 15 September 1943 via different countries. The crew returned to 490 Squadron by ferrying Catalina 1B registration FP 112 dubbed Marlborough arriving at Freetown West Africa 20 October 1943.

Stoker 1st Class P/KX 100497 Reginald Sam INKPEN. Royal Navy on H.M.S. Hood Born 2 March 1920 to Loftus Sam and Mary Inkpen, nee Snell of Wootton Bassett. 1939 his parents were residing at 5 Vale View, Wootton Bassett. May 1941 HMS Hood, and Prince of Wales were sent to search for the German battleship, Bismark. On the morning 24 May 1941 the Bismark was found west of Iceland, resulting in the Battle of the Denmark Strait. Bismarck fired a salvo at extreme range (23,000 yards) and scored a hit upon the Hood. HMS Hood was struck in her magazines, for she blew up with a tremendous explosion and she disintegrated. Masts, funnels and other portions of her superstructure were hurled upwards. Of her crew of 1,341 only 3 were saved. He was 21 years. Commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire. https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?15240 Photograph credited to http://www.hmshood.com/crew/memorial/i/InkpenRS.htm

Gunner 951918 Robert John LLOYD. 28th Field regiment, Royal Artillery. Born 11 June 1919 to William Arthur and Winnifred Lloyd, nee Edmonds of Wootton Bassett. 1939 with his parents and siblings at Cope Hall, Wootton Bassett, occupation, gents’ hairdresser. Died 8 May 1945 aged 25. At rest in Rangoon War Cemetery, Burma.

James OSBORNE or OSBOURNE/OSBORN. Unable to find the correct person listed with the CWGC

Corporal 4031193 William Charles OWEN. 1st King’s Shropshire Light Infantry. Born 1908 at Benthall Shropshire to William and Elizabeth Owen, nee Beddow. 1911 with his parents and siblings at 51 The Mines, Benthall, Broseley Shropshire, occupation farm waggoner. Working with houses and waggons (carts) Husband of Hilda May Owen, nee Rawlinson of Wootton Bassett. They were married 1922 in the Registration District of Docking, Norfolk Died at Anzio Italy 4 February 1944 aged 37. At rest in Anzio War Cemetery, Italy.

Private 13032691 Hubert Charles PAGE. Pioneer Corps Born 1924 to John Thomas and Sarah Jane Page, nee Swatton of Wootton Bassett. Husband of Mary Christina, nee Woolford who he married 1938 in the Registration District of Swindon. Died in the Registration District of Kingston upon Hull Yorkshire 16 April 1941 aged 26 years. At rest in Wootton Bassett Cemetery.

Private 14386667 Harold George ROBINS. 5/7th Gordon Highlanders. Born 1925 to George Sydney and Ethel May Robins, of Wootton Bassett Killed in action 16 June 1944 aged 19 years. Commemorated on the Bayeux Memorial, France.

Private 5573872 James Alfred SNELL. 70th Gloucestershire Regiment Son of John Henry Snell and of Dorothy Elizabeth Snell, of Wootton Bassett. Died 26 May 1941 age 25 years. At rest in Wootton Bassett Cemetery