Beauchamp S G J Sergt 16 Australian Machine Gun Corps

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Beauchamp S G J Sergt 16 Australian Machine Gun Corps
Taken on 18th Oct 1916
Photo copied and cropped from The Past on Glass at Sutton Archives.
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Beauchamp Samuel George Jubilee Sergt 16 Australian Machine Gun Corps

Born Sydney, New South Wales. Son of George Richard Mitchell Beauchamp and Anna Margrett Beauchamp, of Westward Ho, Boulin, Queensland.

Died Of Wounds (Mustard Gas)  15th Oct 1917

Buried at Nine Elms British Cemetery, Belgium.

Beale E Sergt PS/3442 19th Royal Fusiliers

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Beale E Pte PS/3442 19th Royal Fusiliers.
Taken on 7th May 1915.
Photo copied and cropped from The Past on Glass at Sutton Archives.
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Beale Edgar Sergt PS/3442 19th Royal Fusiliers.

To France with the 19th Royal Fusiliers 12th Nov 1915

Killed In Action La Bassée Road 2nd Jan 1916

BEALE, EDGAR, Sergt., No. 3442, 16th Platoon, 19th (Service) Battn. (2nd Public Schools) The Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regt.), only s. of Edgar Beale, of Middle Bourne, Farnham, Miller and Farmer, Frensham Mills, co. Surrey, by his wife, Katharine Ann, dau. of William Langrishe, of Headley, co. Hants; b. Frensham Mills aforesaid, 2 Dec. 1892; educ. Mr. Poole’s Preparatory School, Hadleigh House, Littlehampton; Lancing College, where he was a member of the School Corps, and Peterhouse, Cambridge, where he gained an O.T.C. Certificate; was engaged in Milling and Farming; joined the Public Schools Battn. Royal Fusiliers in Sept. 1914, after the outbreak of war; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders from Nov. 1915, when he commanded the 16th Platoon, and was killed in action on the La Bassée Road, between Annequin and Beuvry, 2 Jan. 1916. Buried in the Military Cemetery at Bethune; unm.

Source : De Ruvigny’s Roll Of Honour Vol 3

Batzer R J Pte 302201 5th London Regiment

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Batzer R J Pte 302201 5th London Regiment
Taken 24th Jun 1916
Photo copied and cropped from The Past on Glass at Sutton Archives.
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Batzer Robert John Pte 302201 5th London Regiment (London Rifle Brigade)

Born 4th Nov 1884 in Stoke Newington, London. Parents August Robert and Hannah Batzer

France with the 5th London Regiment 12th Jul 1916 to 13th Nov 1916

Commissioned 10th London Regiment

Awarded Military Cross at Tilloy 27th Aug 1918

Citation : For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer led his company with great dash in an attack on a village, pushed through it, and captured a machine gun, which he turned on the enemy. Throughout the operations he set a fine example and led his company successfully, owing to previous personal reconnaissances made under fire.

Married Doris Julia Fisher 3rd Nov 1927 at All Saints Parish, Banstead, Surrey.

In 1939 he was working as an insurance clerk and living in Banstead, Surrey

Died 22nd Jul 1956 at Kingswood Surrey. Aged 71.

Battersby D Pte PS/4001 21st Royal Fusiliers

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Battersby D Pte PS/4001 21st Royal Fusiliers
Taken on 16th Feb 1915
Photo copied and cropped from The Past on Glass at Sutton Archives.
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Battersby Daniel Pte PS/4001 21st Royal Fusiliers

Born 30th Jun 1890 Droylsden, Lancashire. Parents George and Violet Battersby.

France with the 21st Royal Fusiliers 14th Nov 1915 to 27th May 1916

Commissioned 3rd Cheshire Regiment 25th Sep 1916.

Captain Corps of Military Accountants.

Married Eva Margaret Spencer Oct 1916 in Mansfield, Nottingham.

1939 was living in Audenshaw, Lancashire and was working as an Chartered Accountant.

Died 13th Apr 1966 The General Hospital, Nottingham. Aged 75.

Barns C M Rfn 1588 5th London Regiment

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Barns C M Rfn 1588 5th London Regiment. Taken on 21st Oct 1915 Photo copied and cropped from The Past on Glass at Sutton Archives. Photographer David Knights-Whittome. Shared under the Creative Commons Non Commercial

Barns Charles Morgan Rfn 1588 5th London Regiment (London Rifle Brigade)

Born 12th Feb 1894 Leigh-On-Sea, Essex. Parents Frank and Lydia Barns.

Enlisted 8th Feb 1915 in the 5th London Regiment

To France with 5th London Regiment 1st Sep 1915 to 2nd Jul 1916

Wounded gun shot wound neck 1st July 1916 (First day of the Battle of the Somme)

Discharged 20th Oct 1916. Awarded Silver War Badge No 25362

No longer physically fit for active service (epilepsy aggravated by active service)

Married Olive Grace Martha Arnup 18th Jun 1921 at South Benfleet, Essex.

In 1939 Lived in Southend-On-Sea and was working as a Stock Exchange Clerk.

Died 28th Sep 1960 in Southend-On-Sea Aged 66.

Barber W M Pte PS/3449 19th Royal Fusiliers

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Barber W M Pte PS/3449 19th Royal Fusiliers. Taken on 29th Dec 1914
Photo copied and cropped from The Past on Glass at Sutton Archives.
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Barber William McKenzie Pte PS/3449 19th Royal Fusiliers

Born 8th Jun 1891 Darlington, Durham. Parents Percy and Elizabeth Barber

France with the 19th Royal Fusiliers 14th Nov 1915 to 23rd Mar 1916

Commissioned 12th Northumberland Fusiliers 4th Aug 1916

Died at New End Hospital, Hampstead 22nd May 1967 Aged 75

Antill W F L/Cpl 2404 21st Royal Fusiliers

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Antill Wilfred Frank L/Cpl. Photo copied and cropped from The Past on Glass at Sutton Archives. Photographer David Knights-Whittome. Shared under the Creative Commons Non Commercial

Antill Wilfred Frank L/Cpl PS/2404 21st Royal Fusiliers

Born 11th July 1890 in Spondon, Derbyshire. Parents Frank and Alice Antill.

To France 14th Nov 1915 to 14th Mar 1916 with the 21st Royal Fusiliers

Commissioned 6th Jul 1916 Machine Gun Corps

Died 28th Sep 1931 at Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, Derby Aged 41

Ansell H G Lt Royal Field Artillery

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Ansell H G Lt Royal Field Artillery Taken on 29th Dec 1916
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Harold George Ansell born 17th Oct 1887 Camberwell, Surrey. Parents James and Emma Ansell.

Married Constance Blanche Rosa Clayton Camberwell, Surrey 1912.

To France 27th Jun 1916

1939 Address 2 The Byway Sutton, Surrey.

Died 12th May 1973 Devonshire House, Devonshire Ave, Sutton, Surrey. Aged 86.

Allcock O P Lt Royal Flying Corps

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Allcock O P Lt Royal Flying Corps Taken on 17th Apr 1916
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Owen Philip Allcock born 13th Feb 1895 in Hackney. Parents Arthur John Allcock (Bank Manager) and Louisa Allcock

Address Shirburne, Burdon Lane Belmont, Surrey

Enlisted in the 15th London Regiment (Civil Service Rifles) (2138)

Went to France and Flanders on 17th Mar 1915 to 5thApr 1915.

Commissioned 5th Apr 1915 13th Durham Light Infantry

Attached to Royal Flying Corps

Discharged With Neurasthenia and Deafness. Silver War Badge No 240365

Married Aileen McManus July 1918 Epsom Surrey

Divorced Nov 1927

Married Winifred Harvey 6th July 1928 Dover Kent

Qualified as a doctor 27th Oct 1939 Age 44

Address in 1955 35, Augusta Gardens, Folkestone, Kent

Died Harestone Nursing Home, Caterham, Surrey 9th Apr 1982 Age 77

Algar H W Rfn 3096 5th London Regiment

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Algar H Rfn 3096 5th London Regiment. Taken on 15th Dec 1915 Photo copied and cropped from The Past on Glass at Sutton Archives.
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Harold Wise Algar  Born 14th Mar 1898 Woodford-Bridge, Essex. Parents Charles and Florence Algar

Attended Bancroft School (College For Boys), Woodford Green and London University

Enlisted 10th Nov 1915 (3096) 5th London Regiment (London Rifle Brigade) Address on enlistment 35 Beacontree Road, Leytonstone.

Served in France and Flanders 14th July 1916 to 5th Aug 1916

Transferred to the 16th London Regiment (8505)

Served in France 6th Aug 1916 to 19th Nov 1916

Served in Salonica  30th Nov 1916 to 21st Jun 1917

Served in Egypt 25th Jun 1917 to 29th July 1918

Served in France 5th Aug 1918 to 9th Feb 1919

Address when demobilised The Clock House, Carshalton, Surrey.

Re enlisted in the 16th London Regiment 10th Oct 1920

Married Sylvia Tucker in Jan 1927 in Islington London

Died Oct 1968 in Chichester Sussex Aged 70