“Hilgay & Ten Mile Bank: The Great War” research by Peter Dearsley
John William Anderson died on Thursday 21st March 1918, aged 19.
John Anderson was born and lived in Hilgay. He was the son of Thomas and Ada Anderson of Holt’s Lane, Hilgay. John Anderson served as a Private in the 2nd Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment – service No 41318 – and was killed in action in France & Flanders.
R Anderson
Not yet positively identified.
John Bland died on Wednesday 4th April 1917.
John Bland was born and lived in Hilgay. He served as a Private in the 6th Battalion, Queen’s (Royal West Surrey) Regiment – service No G/8053 – and was killed in action in France & Flanders.
E Bosworth
Not yet positively identified.
Ernest R Burton D.C.M. died on Sunday 14th March 1915.
Ernest Burton was born in Hilgay. He served as a Private in ‘C’ company in the 1st Battalion, Norfolk Regiment – service No 6549. He was killed in action in France & Flanders, having previously been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal, the citation for which reads: ‘For conspicuous gallantry at Festubert on 25th October 1914 in voluntarily conveying messages on several occasions over fire-swept ground and also for rescuing a wounded comrade whilst exposed to the fire of snipers’.
William Henry Burton died on Thursday 15th April 1915.
William Burton was born in Hilgay. He served as a Private in the 2nd Battalion, Norfolk Regiment – service No 8505 – and died of wounds in Mesopotamia.
George Henry Carnell died on Wednesday 8th May 1918, aged 36.
George Carnell was born in Hilgay, and was the son of Mr & Mrs James Edward Carnell. He lived in Downham Market. George Carnell served as a Private in the 2nd Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment – service No 28864 – and was killed in action in France & Flanders.
Walter Frederick Carnell died on Wednesday 15th August 1917.
Walter Carnell was born and lived in Hilgay. He served as a Private in the 11th Battalion, Alexandra, Princess of Wales’s Own (Yorkshire) Regiment – service No 5/11287 – and died at home (ie in the United Kingdom) while with the 3rd Training Reserve. He is buried in the north east part of Hilgay (All Saints) churchyard.
William Alfred Carnell died on Friday 25th October 1918.
William Carnell was born in Hilgay. He served as a Private in the 9th Battalion, Norfolk Regiment – service No 32039 – and died of wounds in France & Flanders.
Charles Cecil Clements died on Wednesday 15th September 1915.
Charles Clements served as a Private in the 2nd Battalion, Suffolk Regiment – service No 6972 – and died in France & Flanders.
Frederick Horace Clements died on Saturday 12th October 1918, aged 19.
Frederick Clements was born in Thurston, Suffolk and lived in Hilgay. He was the son of Mrs P. Clements. He served as a Private in the 4th Battalion, Duke of Cambridge’s Own (Middlesex) Regiment – service No G/57351. He previously served with the Royal West Surrey Regiment – service number 67485 – and was killed in action in France & Flanders.
John WA Cockerton died on Sunday 25th May 1919.
John Cockerton was the son of Mr W. Cockerton of Scott Terrace, Hilgay. He served as a Pioneer in the Railway Operating Division, Royal Engineers – service No WR/288828. His medal index card shows previous service with the Essex Regiment (service number 36463) the Training Reserve (service number 1192) and also had the service number 353820 with the Royal Engineers.
James Henry Crane died on Saturday 14th October 1916, aged 21.
James Crane was born and lived in Hilgay. He was the son of Mrs R. Crane of East End, Hilgay. James Crane served as a Private in the 3rd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment – service No 39801. He previously served with the Berkshire Yeomanry – service number 3073. He died of wounds in France & Flanders.
George Samuel Dearsley died on Thursday 29th October 1914, aged 29.
George Dearsley was born in October 1885, the son of George Dearsley snr and his wife Elizabeth (née Veal). He married Ada Harnwell in 1908 and had three children. He served as a Private in the 1st Battalion, Norfolk Regiment – service No 6668.
Thomas George Dent died on Monday 25th September 1916.
Thomas Dent was born in Hilgay. He served as a Private in the 1st Battalion, Norfolk Regiment – service No 24064 – and was killed in action in France & Flanders.
Charles William Eagle died on Thursday 7th November 1918, aged 31.
Charles Eagle was born in Pentney, Norfolk. He served as a Private in the 3rd Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment – service No 50413 – and died at home (ie in the United Kingdom). He is buried in the north east part of Hilgay (All Saints) churchyard.
Percy Reginald Everitt died on Sunday 10th October 1915.
Percy Evreitt was born in Sittingbourne (Kent) and served as a Private in the 9th Battalion, Norfolk Regiment – service No 15518. He died of wounds in France & Flanders.
Charles Henry Green died on Monday 20th March 1916.
Charles Green was born in Hilgay. He served as a Private in the 10th Battalion, Norfolk Regiment – service No 24281. He died at home (in the United Kingdom) and is buried in Colchester Cemetery, Essex.
Bertram (Bertie) Hall died on Thursday 12th August 1915, aged 22.
Bertie Hall was born in Hilgay and lived there in Ely Road with his wife, Violet. He was the son of Mrs A Hall of Haims Farm, Ten Mile Bank. He served as a Private in the 1/5th Battalion (Territorial Force) Norfolk Regiment – service No 1702. He died in Gallipoli.
John Thomas Harnwell died on Thursday 27th July 1916.
John Harnwell (known as Jack) was born in Hilgay. He served as a Lance Corporal in the 1st Battalion, Norfolk Regiment – service No 6669 – and was an Acting Sergeant when killed in action in France & Flanders.
Sidney Harnwell died on Sunday 26th September 1915.
Sidney Harnwell was born in Hilgay. He served as a Private in the 9th Battalion, Norfolk Regiment – service No 16271 – and was killed in action in France & Flanders.
William Horace Harnwell died on Friday 15th September 1916.
William Harnwell was born in Hilgay. He served as a Private in the 9th Battalion, Norfolk Regiment – service No 16262 – and was killed in action in France & Flanders.
Albert Horace Holman died on Friday 15th September 1916.
Albert Holman was born in Hilgay. He served as a Private in the 13th Battalion, Tank Corps – service No 96577 – and was killed in action in France & Flanders.
Frank Holman died on Friday 29th September 1916.
Frank Holman was born and lived in Hilgay. He served as a Private in the 7th Battalion, Queen’s (Royal West Surrey) Regiment – service No G/24522 – having previously served with the Royal Sussex Regiment. He was killed in action in France & Flanders.
J W Holman
Not yet positively identified.
Walter Benjamin Holman died on Wednesday 28th November 1917, aged 21.
Walter Holman was born and lived in Hilgay. He was the son of Mrs Sarah Ann Holman of School House, Ickburgh, Brandon, Suffolk. He served as a Rifleman in the 1st Battalion, King’s Royal Rifle Corps – service No R/8185 – and was killed in action in France & Flanders.
Albert Horton died on Tuesday 4th May 1915.
Albert Horton was born and lived in Hilgay. He served as a Private in the 2nd Battalion, Royal Irish Fusiliers – service No 10700. He was killed in action in France & Flanders.
Francis Ellison Levita died on Monday 12th October 1914, aged 24.
Francis Levita was the son of Harry Plumridge Levita and his wife Constance Mary (née Ellison) of London, and was a cousin of Michael Stocks. He served as a Lieutenant in the 4th (Queen’s Own) Hussars and was reported killed in action at Godewaersvelde, a village near the Belgian border.
Alfred Marsh died on Friday 11th October 1918.
Alfred Marsh was born in Sheffield and lived in Hilgay. He served as a Private in the 1/7th Battalion, Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment – service No 62538 – and was killed in action in France & Flanders.
Louis Edward Joseph Maude died on Saturday 1st July 1916.
Louis Maude was the son of the Rector of All Saints. He served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry and was killed in action in France & Flanders.
W Miller
Not yet positively identified.
Ernest Rolfe died on Wednesday 24th April 1918, aged 27.
Ernest Rolfe was born in Hilgay. He was the son of Arthur and Margaret Rolfe of Hilgay, and was married to Violet. Ernest Rolfe served as a Gunner in ‘B’ Battery, 298th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery – service No 124131 – and died of wounds in France & Flanders.
William Rolfe died on Saturday 21st July 1917.
William Rolfe was born in Hilgay. He served as a Private in the 2nd Garrison Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers – service No 49249 – and died in Mesopotamia.
William Rust died on Tuesday 21st December 1915, aged 22.
William Rust was born in Hilgay, and was the son of George and Martha Rust also of Hilgay. He served as a Private in the 9th Battalion, Norfolk Regiment – service No 15517 – and was killed in action in France & Flanders.
A Stockings
Not yet positively identified.
Michael George Stocks died on Tuesday 10th November 1914, aged 21.
Michael George Stocks was the elder son of Michael and Charlotte Amelia Stocks (née Ellison) of Wood Hall. He was the cousin of Francis Levita. Michael Stocks served as a Lieutenant in the 2nd Battalion, Grenadier Guards. He was killed in action in France & Flanders.
Jabez Stokes died on Monday 13th November 1916.
Jabez Stokes was born and lived in Hilgay. He served as a Private in the 13th Battalion, Essex Regiment – service No 28078 – and was killed in action in France & Flanders.
Walter Sidney Tuddenham died on Thursday 19th April 1917.
Walter Tuddenham was born in Whitwell and lived in Hilgay. He served as a Private in the 1/5th Battalion (Territorial Force), Norfolk Regiment – service No 240150 – and was killed in action in Palestine.
Hilgay: WW2
Thomas Alfred Betts died on Wednesday 12th August 1942, aged 22.
Thomas Betts was the son of William and Clara Betts. He lived in Hilgay with his wife, Mary Gertrude (née Dent). Thomas Betts served as a Flight Sergeant in 461 Squadron, Royal Air Force – service No 550720.
Philip Howard Bushell died on Friday 3rd March 1944, aged 34.
Philip Bushell lived in Hilgay with his wife, Jessie E V Bushell. He was the son of George and Kate Bushell. Philip Bushell served as a Staff Sergeant in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers – service No 7589961.
Walter Clifton died on Sunday 4th July 1943, aged 28.
Walter Clifton served as a Staff Sergeant in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers – service No 7589961.
W H Gill
Not yet positively identified.
Alfred Dennis Howlett died on Friday 30th April 1943, aged 31.
Alfred Howlett was the son of William and Mabel Howlett of Hilgay. He served as a Gunner in the Royal Artillery – service No 1093983.
Oliver Verdon Howlett died on Wednesday 11th February 1942, aged 24.
Oliver was the son of William and Mabel Howlett of Hilgay, and was married to Edith Amelia Howlett, of Downham Market. He served as a Private in the 4th Battalion, Royal Norfolk Regiment – service No 5773875.
Lee (Betty) Poulton (née reeve)
Service details not known.
Donald William sparrow died on Sunday 15th November 1942.
Don Sparrow served as an Able Seaman in the Royal Navy – service No C/SSX 30009.
Ten Mile Bank: The Great War
William Henry Armsby died on Wednesday 16th October 1918, aged 23.
William Armsby was born and lived in Hilgay. He was the son of Henry and Ann Maria Armsby of Ten Mile Bank. William Armsby served as a Private in the 1st Battalion, Coldstream Guards – service No 16984 – and was killed in action in France & Flanders.
George Bedford
Not yet positively identified.
Alfred Cooper died on Monday 3rd September 1917, aged 29.
Alfred Cooper was born in Hilgay and lived in Fodder Fen, Manea, Cambridgeshire with his wife Bertha Delina. He was the son of Samuel and Rebecca Cooper of Ten Mile Bank. Alfred Cooper served as a Private in the 9th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment – service No 34939 – and died of wounds in France & Flanders.
George Henry Chapman died on Saturday 28th April 1917, aged 23.
George Chapman was born at Black Horse Drove in the CWGC Register. He was the son of John and Rebecca Chapman of Modney Bridge. George Chapman served as a Private in the 11th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment – service No 16637 – and was killed in action in France & Flanders.
George William Day died on Monday 25th March 1918.
George Day was born in Ten Mile Bank. He was the son of Walter and Rose Day of Prickwillow, Ely. George Day served as a Private in the 12th Battalion, East Surrey Regiment – service No 26443, having previously served with the Royal Sussex Regiment – service number 12046. He was killed in action in France & Flanders.
George Fincham died on Saturday 1st July 1916.
George Fincham was born in Littleport. He served as a Private in the 11th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment – service No 17665 – and was killed in action in France & Flanders.
Frank Gathercole
Not yet positively identified.
George Mansfield Gathercole died on Thursday 31st August 1916.
George Gathercole was born in Feltwell and lived in Ely. He served as a Private in the 17th Battalion, Duke of Cambridge’s Own (Middlesex) Regiment – service No G/24421 – and died of wounds in France & Flanders.
Jonathan Gooch died on Thursday 13th May 1915, aged 22.
Jonathan Gooch was born in Soham Fen, Cambridgeshire. He was the son of James and Eliza Gooch of Southery. He served as a Private in the 1st Battalion, Suffolk Regiment – service No 16516 – and died of wounds in France & Flanders.
Alfred Hall died on Monday 13th March 1916, aged 25.
Alfred Hall was born in Hilgay. He was the son of Alfred Henry and Gertrude Hall of Hiam’s Farm, Hilgay Fen and was the brother of Bertie (below). Alfred Hall served as a Lance Corporal in the 1st Battalion, Norfolk Regiment – service No 3/6508 – and was killed in action in France & Flanders.
Bertram (Bertie) Hall died on Thursday 12th August 1915, aged 22.
Bertie Hall was born in Hilgay and lived there in Ely Road with his wife, Violet. He was the son of Alfred Henry and Gertrude Hall of Hiam’s Farm, Hilgay Fen and was the brother of Alfred (above). He served as a Private in the 1/5th Battalion (Territorial Force) Norfolk Regiment – service No 1702. He died in Gallipoli.
Joseph Kirby
Not yet positively identified.
Herbert Edward Missin died on Friday 23rd August 1918, aged 20.
Herbert Missin was born in Ten Mile Bank. He was the son of James William and Jane Missin, also of Ten Mile Bank, and brother of Joseph (below). He served as a Private in the 17th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) – service No G/64084, having previously served with the East Kent Regiment (Buffs) – service number 6258. He was killed in action in France & Flanders.
Joseph Missin died on Thursday 12th August 1915, aged 22.
Joseph Missin was born in Southery. In the CWGC Register, he is shown as the son of James William and Joel Missin of Ten Mile Bank, but is seems likely that this is an error and should read James William and Jane Missin, making him the brother of Herbert (above). Joseph Missin served as a Private in ‘A’ Company of the 1/5th Battalion (Territorial Force), Norfolk Regiment – service No 2173. He died in Gallipoli.
George Thomas Moore died on Tuesday 31st July 1917, aged 22.
George Moore was born in Hilgay and lived in Downham Market. He was the son of Sabina Thurling (formerly Moore) of Ten Mile Bank, and the late George Thomas Moore. George Moore jnr served as a Private in No 3 Company, 1st Battalion, Coldstream Guards – service No 16985 – and was killed in action in France & Flanders.
Samuel Knightall / Nightall died on Saturday 12th August 1916, aged 22.
Samuel Knightall was born in Chettisham (Cambs) and lived in Ten Mile Bank. He was the son of William and Hannah Knightall, also of TMB. Samuel Nightall served as a Private in the 7th Battalion, Norfolk Regiment – service No 22985 – and was killed in action in France & Flanders.
William Payne
Not yet positively identified.
Harold Porter died on Thursday 9th August 1917, aged 37.
Harold Porter was born in Hilgay and lived at 34 South Street, East Road, Cambridge with his wife, Mary Elizabeth. He was the son of Robert Porter of Hilgay. Harold Porter served as a Lace Corporal in the 2nd Battalion, Essex Regiment – service No 41235, having previously served with the Suffolk Regiment – service number 33557. He was killed in action in France & Flanders.
Maurice Starling died on Friday 23rd August 1918.
Maurice Starling was born in Brandon Creek and lived in Downham Market. He served as a Private in the 1/5th Battalion (Territorial Force), Lancashire Fusiliers – service No 40403 – and died of wounds in France & Flanders.
Walter Thulborn(e) died on Saturday 19th May 1917, aged 23.
Walter Thulborn was born in Denver. He was the son of Ezra and Julia Lee Thulborn of Ten Mile Bank. Walter Thulborn served as a Private in the 8th Battalion, Norfolk Regiment – service No 3/7816 – and was killed in action in France & Flanders.
Percy Walker died on Monday 22nd October 1917.
Percy Walker was born in Hilgay. He served as a Private in the 8th Battalion, Norfolk Regiment – service No 18318 – and was killed in action in France & Flanders.
John Watson
Not yet positively identified.
Ten Mile Bank: WW2
Walter George Cornwell died on Monday 27th May 1940, aged 29.
Walter Cornwell served as a Lance Corporal in the 2nd Battalion, Norfolk Regiment – service No 5770547.
James Handley
Service details not known.
Donald Morton
Service details not known.
John Stewart Rose died on Friday 29th October 1943, aged 21.
Stewart Rose was the son of Clifford and Mary Rose of Downham Market, and was the brother of Kenneth Rose who died in Malaya. He served as a Corporal in the 1st Battalion, The London Scottish Regiment (Gordon Highlanders) – service No 2890175.
Ronald (Ronnie) George Stone died on Wednesday 21st May 1941, aged 21.
Ronnie Stone was the son of George Henry and Georgina Stone of Ten Mile Bank. He served as a Leading Aircraftsman in 33 Squadron, Royal Air Force – service No 545906.
Gus Yarrow died on Thursday 22nd January 1942, aged 21.
Gus Yarrow served as a Private in the 5th Battalion, Royal Norfolk Regiment – service No 5773300.
Malaya
Kenneth Rose died on Sunday 17th February 1952.
Kenneth Rose was the son of Clifford and Mary Rose of Downham Market, and was the brother of Stewart Rose who died in WW2. He served as a 2nd Lieutenant, The London Scottish Regiment (Gordon Highlanders) – service No 412631.
Korea
Maurice Albert Bell died on Friday 27th June 1952, aged 19.
Maurice Bell served as a Private in the Royal Norfolk Regiment – service No 22477716.