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Remembering those ​who served in WW1

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SHRAWLEY WW1 WAR ROLL

The Shrawley War Roll is unique in that it records the names of everyone from the village who served in World War One.  Inscribed on the beautifully illuminated parchment are the names and rank and regiment of the men and women together with their war service, wounds and the countries where they served.  In the centre of the Triptych, inscribed in gold, are the names of the fallen. The Roll of Honour was presented to the parish by Mrs Allen of the Wood House in 1922.
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The War Roll is displayed on the wall in Shrawley Village Hall.  To the right of the War Role is the group photograph showing a picture of all the men and women who had served.  

  • Presentation of War Roll
Names of those who served in World War I
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​Sidney Arthur Anderson.
Regiment. Royal Garrison Artillery. No. 55639 Despatch Rider.  ​Served in France and awarded a medal. Baptised 12th July1896. 
Parents; William (Nursery Labourer) and Rhoda Anderson. In 1891 they lived at Dodoak or possibly Wulstans Lodge, Hillhampton, Worcs.

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George Thomas Barker.
Regiment. Royal Field Artillery. Served in France.
Baptised 14th May 1899.
Parents, William (Labourer 1899, Sawyer 1907) and Rosanna Barker.
In 1901 they lived in Cart House and 1911 in Church Cottage.

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Francis Belaribi.
Regiment, French Army. ​Francis Belaribi, of Bartlands, a French subject and naturalized Englishman, who joined the French Army early in 1915. His linguistic powers were at once recognized, and he was appointed an Interpreter, his duties entailing exposure to enemy gun fire and bad weather. Mr. Belaribi contracted a serious illness from which, after several operations, he died at Hauteville, France, on August 12th. R.I.P. 
Mr and Mrs Belaribi lived at Bartlands before the first World War, They were quite involved with village life and Mrs Belaribi was patron of the Girls Friendly Society. She left Shrawley sometime after June 1922 and believed to have moved to Brighton where she died on February 23rd 1925.

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Henry Brooks.
Regiment. RMLI (h). MS Warspite - Jutland Battle.
​Baptised
Parents; 

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Francis Brooks, 8730
Regiment. 2nd Bn.Seaforth Highlanders. Private. Killed in Action on 19/01/1915 
aged 30. Boulogne Eastern Cemetery Ref III.C.53.

Wife, Clara Brooks of 12 Christchurch Road, Reading. Parents, Joseph and Sarah Brooks, of Hatfield Hyde, Herts.

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George Calder.
Regiment. 10th Worcesters. Private Served in France/Galipoli, wounded once.
Baptised
Parents, 

In 18?? they lived in Woodbine                                           Cottages??.

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John Calder, 22964 MM DCM
Regiment. 2/8th Worcesters. CSM. Served in France, citation for his DCM award
“During this critical stage of the fight, most gallant work was done by CSM J. Calder who took command of his company after all the officers had fallen, and by his gallantry and ability maintained the steadiness of the line. (The Battle of Valenciennes) see Stacke p477

Baptised
Parents,

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John Cocum.
Regiment. 1/8 Worcesters, Private Served in France, wounded once.
Baptised/DOB 1891.
Parents, John (blacksmith) and Ann Cocum.

In 1901 they lived at the Green (Sankyns Green).

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Leonard Compton.
Regiment. RGA, Gunner, Served in France, wounded once.
Baptised/DOB 1894.
Parents, George Leonard Compton and Mary Anne Harris

In 1901 he and his mother boarded at 2 The Green with James Knowles, farmer.

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William Crane.
Regiment. 2/8th Worcesters, Private.
Baptised/DOB 1881.
Parents,  Mary  A Crane (widowed) Farmer

Lived 1901 at Hazlehurst Farm

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​Samuel Ford.
Regiment. 20th Hussars, Trooper.
Baptised 12th November 1899.
Parents, Frederick Samuel (farmer) and Fanny Ford.

Lived 1911 at Caldicotts farm.

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The Reverend J. B. Frith
The Rev J Brien Frith came to Shrawley in 1911 and left in March/April 1919. During this time he and his wife had 2 sons (twins) and a daughter. In March 1916 he went as a Chaplin to the forces and arrived in France in April and a  week or two later, contracted Measles and was sent on a home visit to Shrawley in July. After a brief recuperation he returned to France where he remained until March 1918 when he was released by the Chaplin General and returned to Shrawley in April 1918. 
When the family left in 1919, he moved to Horseheath, Cambridgeshire having been offered the post by the Governors of his old school. (The position in Shrawley was filled by Reverend H. T. Boultbee who had stood in whilst Rev. Frith was away in France.)
They did not stay there long and 1920 moved to St Mary’s Church, Swynnerton, Staffordshire taking over as Rector from his father. He held the position of Rec until tor 1942 and on retirement moved to Hayling Island. His twin sons, both of whom were killed in World War 2 - Major John Brereton Frith M.C., Royal Artillery died of wounds in Burma on 10th April 1945 and is buried in the British Military Cemetery at Taukkyan,Mandalay, Grave/Ref 27.B.14. His brother Capt. Robert Brereton Frith M.C., of The Worcestershire Regt, killed in action on 17th November 1941 and buried in The British Military Cemetery at Keren, Eritrea, West Africa, Grave/Ref 4.A.3. 
The death of his sons took its toll on him mentally and he was nursed by his wife for many years before he passed away. He is buried in the family grave at Swynnerton.

There is a stained glass window in Swynnerton Church in memory of the two sons.

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WILLIAM GODRIDGE PANDFIELD
CQMS 5578
2nd Battalion Worcestershire Regiment
Died on 21st August 1916
Remembered on the Thiepval Memorial and St. Mary’s Church, Shrawley.

William Godridge Pandfield, the eldest son of Wyndham and Betsy (Bessie) Pandfield was born 1880 (June Q.) in Southampton1. In the 1891 census the Pandfield family are residing in the village of Ombersley, Worcestershire, William aged 11 together with his parents and 3 other siblings, Florence aged 13, Wyndham S. aged 4 and the youngest brother Salisbury aged under 9 months 2.
William enlisted in the Worcestershire Regiment in March 1900 3 In March 1901 William a Private was serving in the 4th Battalion stationed at Ramillies Barracks, North Camp, Aldershot, Hampshire, his age is given as 21 4. Later in the year he served as a Corporal with the Worcestershire Company, 17th Mounted Infantry in South Africa and was awarded the Queens South Africa Medal with clasps for Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902 5.
By the time of the 1911 census he is a Sergeant serving overseas with the 2nd Battalion Worcesters who were stationed at Jhansi, India. On the 8th February 1913 the Battalion entrained in two special troop trains at Jhansi and proceeded via Agra and Delhi to Karachi for embarkation, arriving there on 11th February and embarked per H.T. Rewa the same day, sailing for Southampton on 12th February 1913 arriving at the latter place on the morning of the 4th March and disembarked on the 5th March after an absence on foreign service of 17 years and 4 months.
On arrival at Aldershot the Battalion was quartered in Corunna Barracks. The Battalion settled down to hard work at Aldershot in the 5th Brigade as part of the 2nd Division. It was widely known that the European situation was dangerous and all ranks were perfected in their training for war.
The order for mobilization was received at Aldershot in the evening of August 4th 1914, and during the ensuing week all ranks of the 2nd Worcestershire were busily employed in completing their preparations for War.
Early on the morning of August 13th CQMS Pandfield with the rest of the 2nd Battalion marched down to the Government siding at Aldershot and entrained. The two trains which carried the Battalion left Aldershot at 0700 and 0800hours respectively and three hours later arrived at Southampton Docks. The two half-battalions were embarked on board the transports “Lake Michigan”  and “Herschel.” All the rest of that day the ships lay in Southampton Docks. Not until after nightfall did the first of the two transports sheer off and steam down the quiet Southampton Water 6.
CQMS Pandfied saw much action with the 2nd Battalion during 1914 from Mons, the Retreat from Mons, Marne, Aisne, Langemarck, Gheluvelt and Nonne Bosschen. For his gallantry and ability (Aisne 1914) he was awarded the Medal for Distinguished Conduct in the Field (Army Routine Orders 8th January 1915). 7 His citation read:
For gallantry and ability during the advance through a very difficult country under heavy fire. Rendered valuable assistance to Company Commander.
He was appointed CSM on the 1st October 1914 8.
Wounded in action at Richebourg 16th May 1915, he was admitted to 11 Stationary Hospital, Rouen on the 8th May 1915 with gun shot wound to his leg. Transported to England per H S St. Andrew on the 19th May 1915 8. He was admitted to 2nd Southern General Hospital, Bristol on the 21st May 1915 9 and the following day admitted to the 2nd Western General Hospital Manchester 10.William re-embarked on the 2nd October 1915. returning to the  Battalion on the 6th October 1915 8.
For service in the field he was promoted to 2 Lieutenant on the 18th December 1915, list 62 issued with Army Routine Orders 25th December 1915 (London Gazette 10th January 1916) 8.
William Godridge Pandfield was a highly thought of soldier as the following extract from the diary of Captain C.H. Pigg, O.B.E., M.C. shows.
After breakfast the platoons fell in for inspection. Near me that fine old soldier, Second Lieutenant W.G. Pandfield, D.C.M., was inspecting the remnants of his platoon. As Company Sergeant-Major of ‘A’ Company he had helped me wholeheartedly in the previous October; sometime after I joined he had left for home to train for a commission 11.
On the 21st August 1916. 2 Lieutenant Pandfield was killed in action near Longueval 12. The following extract from 2nd Battalions War Diary for 21st August.
Relief orders came in during the morning but were cancelled soon afterwards and we received orders for a small attack in conjunction with the Glasgow Highlanders on the German Line, which an aeroplane had reported to have been considerably strengthened during the previous night.
The Glasgow Highlanders attacked but did not take the trenches. Our attack did not develop as there was such a short time in which to organize it.
The Glasgow Highlanders suffered heavy losses during this action and the affair caused considerable feeling. On the evening of 22nd August the 2nd Worcesters were relieved and were drawn back into the reserve trenches. Between 20th – 23rd August the casualties suffered by the 2nd Worcesterhire amounted to 18 men killed and 35 wounded 6
In his will he left effects of £308 11s 1p to his mother, Betsy Pandfield, widow of 83 Dolphin Road, Sparkhill, Birmingham (Administration Birmingham 8 December) 13.
Both of William’s brothers served with the colours. Salisbury enlisted on the 9th.May.1915 14 and also won the D.C.M., London Gazette 3.6.1919 (L/BDR. 831516 Salisbury, 241 Bde. R.F.A. T.F.) Also entitled to British War and Victory medals 3. His citation read:
831516 L/Bdr. S. Pandfield, 241st Bde., R.F.A., T.F. (Sparkhill, B’ham). (ITALY)
He has been conspicuous for his continuous gallantry and good work at all times. He manifested his devotion to duty when, the route being shelled, he patrolled telephone wires and maintained communication from a forward outpost to the battery continuously, thus enabling the fire of his battery to be directed without break 15.
Pte.34028 Wyndham Stuart Pandfield, served with the Wiltshire Regiment and was entitled to the British War and Victory medals 3. Both brothers survived the conflict.

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1. Free BMD. PADFIELD, William Godridge. Southampton Volume 2c Page 1 (error in transcribing
   name Pandfield)
2. 1891 census.
3. Medal Index Card. His service number (Pte. 5772 Robert Dumerall enlisted 26 .3. 1900 and Pte. 5782
   Christopher Evans enlisted 31. 3. 1900).
4. 1901 census.
5. South Africa Medal Roll entries.
6. The Worcestershire Regiment in the Great War by Captain H. FitzM. Stacke, M.C.
7. London Gazette 1st January 1915.
8. Record of Officers Service 2nd Battalion 1914 – 18 (Regimental archives, Worcester).
9. 12th June 1915 edition Worcester Herald
10. 19th June 1915 edition Worcester Herald
11. Firm (Regimental magazine) Vol. 16 No. 4 p.200
12. CWGC.
13. The national probate calendar.
14. Army service papers and MIC’s on Ancestry.
15. London Gazette.
Betsy died in 1933.
1901 census both Wyndham and Salisbury were boarders in the household of James and Mary Clarke, Yew Tree Cottage, Shrawley. (I have found no census return for Betsy for 1901)
Wyndham S. jnr married Minnie Watkinson, Birmingham June Q. (vol 6d page 639) and died in 1950 Birmingham (Stuart, Stewart)
Salisbury E. married Janet E Hickman Lichfield December Q (vol 6b page 941) and died in 1973 Sutton Coldfield. (Eric)
Sister Florence married Edward Osmond Sweeney, Birmingham, June Q. 1904 (1901 census she was a servant in the household of Mr. and Mrs. Bosley , 20 Congreve Street, Birmingham).
Permission to reproduce this information has been kindly granted by Peter Rose 20/09/2011

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Charles S, Spragg.
Regiment. Royal Welsh Fusiliers, Private. Served in Palestine. 
Baptised 20th July 1885.
Parents, Alfred (labourer) and Fanny Spragg. Lived 1911 at ??

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Hubert Smith.
Regiment. Welsh Regt, Private. Served in France.
Baptised
Parents ,

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Joseph Spragg.
Regiment. Worcester Yeomanry 2452  260400, Private. Served in France wounded once and mentioned in despatches.
Baptised 9th June 1889.
Parents, Alfred (labourer) and Fanny Spragg. 
Lived 1911 at Grey Haye.

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William S. Spragg 19637.
Regiment. 10th Bn. 2nd Worcesters, Private. Served in France and killed in action on 24/10/1916. Grave/Memorial ref B 77. Stump Road Cemetery, Grandcourt. 
Baptised 3rd January 1886
Parents, Henry (labourer) and Mary Jane Spragg.
Lived 1911 at Stone Hill.


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Albert Stallard 830113.
Regiment. RFA, Bombardier. France killed in action 11/09/1917. Grave/Memorial 
ref X1.H.1. Vlamertinghe New Military Cemetery.
Baptised/DOB 1897 approx.
Parents, Thomas (Provisions Dealer) and Kate Louise Stallard. Lived 1911?


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Frank Francis Stallard.
Regiment. Royal Fusiliers, Private. Served in France and wounded twice. 
Baptised
Parents, Thomas (Provisions Dealer) and Kate Louise
​Stallard.     Lived 1911 at Woodland Cottage.


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William Henry Taylor.
Regiment. HGC, Lance Corporal. 
Baptised 7th April 1887.
Parents, Edward (Carrier) and Minnie Taylor. 
Lived 1911

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William Thomas Underwood.
Regiment. 173rd Canadian Highlanders, Private. Served in France and wounded once. 
Baptised 8th December 1889.
​Parents, Fanny Underwood (single) lived with her parents John and Elizabeth Underwood.     Lived 1891 at 1 Frog Pool.

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George James Walker. 45255
Regiment. 2nd Worcesters, Signaller. Served in France, wounded once.
On 19th February 1917 aged 18 enlisted in the Worcestershire Regiment at Worcester giving his trade as a bricklayers labourer. He served at home from 19th February 1917 until 17th december 1917. He then served in France from the 18th December 1917 until 9th May 1918 being posted to the 2nd Battalion on 13th January 1918. He returned to England on the 10th May 1918 and after 2 years service with colours was demobilized on 17th February 1919 being transferred to class Z Army Reserve. Private 45255 Walker was entitled to the British War and Victory Medals.        

Baptised 14th August 1898. Married Elsie A Powick on June 3rd 1922.
Parents, William (Mason/ Bricklayer) and Mary Walker. 
Lived 1911 at The White House.

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Victor Wheeler.
Regiment. Royal Navy, H.M.S. Iron Duke, Able Seaman. Served in the Jutland Battle.
Baptised/DOB
Parents, 
After the war worked for George Walker and Vales builders.

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George Wilsher. 2443.
Regiment. 1st Worcesters Yeomanry, Sergeant Major. Wounded once, died as a prisoner in Turkey on 16/11/1916. Grave/Memorial ref 180. Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery.
DOB about 1873 approx.
Parents, Walter and Louisa Wilsher, Husband of Alice Mabel Beatrice Emily Lanning
(formally Wisher).
Lived 1901 at Dod Oak House, Little Witley, born in Southsea.

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William H. Williams.
Regiment. RGA, Gunner. Served in France, wounded once. 
Baptised/DOB 
Parents, 
Lived 1901 at 

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Alfred William Bell
Regiment. Royal Garrison Artillery. Gunner.
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Served in France.

Came from Drayton Lodge, Nr Tamworth, Staffs

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James William Barker.
Regiment. Army Service Corps. Private.
Baptised 19th September 1875.
Parents, Thomas (Labourer) and Mary Barker.

In 1871 they lived in Cart House and 1901 still at Cart House but James was not living there.

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John Bell.
Regiment. 8th Worcesters, Served in France.
Baptised
Parents, ??

In 1911 census, he was 32, married and lived at Frogpool. He was a coachman/domestic and he and his wife Maggie both were both born in Cumberland and they had 1 son, Stanley aged 6.

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​Henry Bishop.
Regiment. 8th Worcesters. Private. Served at HW Frontier.
Baptised 12th January 1896?

Parents, Rosa Bishop   (single woman)

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Horace Townsend Boultbee M.A.
Regiment. Australian Imperial, Chaplin of the Forces. 
Reverend Boultbee came to Shrawley to become its Rector in 1919 having stood in for Reverend J. Brien Frith whilst he was ill. He and his family left Shrawley sometime before 1928.

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Thomas Brooks.
Regiment. 5th Gloucesters. Private Served in France, wounded twice.
Baptised 1898.
Parents, Joseph (Farm Haulier) and Annie Brooks.
In 1911 they lived in Horn Cottage.


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Edwin Brooks.
Regiment. R Army Service Corps - CIMT. Private. Served in France, prisoner in Germany.

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Walter Bunce.
Regiment. 2/8 Worcesters. Private Served in France, prisoner in Germany.
Baptised 28th July1880.
Parents, J Thomas (Sawyer) and Mary Bunce.
In 1891 they lived in Slade Hole, up Slade Lane and in 1901 they lived at Baxters Green.

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​Albert (Robert) Bye.
Royal Navy, HMS Courageous, Stoker, Served in the battle of Heligoland.

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 Joseph Brooks.
 Regiment. 1st Lifeguards,      Trooper,           Served in France. 
  Baptised
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Ernest G Carden.
Regiment. 1/7th Worcesters. Private Served in France/Salonika/Russia, wounded once.
Baptised/D.O.B. 1888 in London.
Parents, 

He was a boarder with Harry Brooks, Nr The New Inn.

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Frank Cuff, DCM.
Regiment. North Staffs. Lance Corporal Served in France mentioned in Despatches.
Baptised
Parents, Thomas (farm labourer) and Fanny Cuff.

                                 In 1911 they lived at 1 Old Crown Cottages.

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Sidney Cocum.
Regiment. RASC, Private, Served in France.
Baptised/DOB 1895 (Little Witley)
Parents, John (blacksmith) and Ann Cocum.

In 1901 they lived at the Green                                                         (Sankyns Green).

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Arthur Cope.
Regiment. 11th Worcesters, Private. Served in France and Salonika.
Baptised/DOB
Parents,

Lived in Woodland Cottage???

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Charles Crane.
Regiment. 6th Worcesters, Private. 
Baptised 1885.
Parents, Thomas Edwin and Elizabeth Crane, (Publican). 
In 1901 they lived at The Rose and           Crown

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William Gegg.
Regiment. 13th Devons, Private.
Baptised/DOB 1880.
Parents William, (painter and glazier), and Elizabeth Gegg. They moved to Shrawley between 1880 and 1891. Lived in 1901 at Upper Fuggers. William (son) worked as a gardener/domestic.

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Albert R Gegg.
Regiment. RGA, Gunner. Served in France.
Baptised 27th November 1890.
Parents, William, (painter and glazier), and Elizabeth Gegg. They moved to Shrawley between 1880 and 1891.                                                  Lived 1901 at Upper Fuggers.

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Alfred Gegg.
Regiment. Ox and Bucks light Infantry, Sergeant.
Baptised 13th May 1894.
Parents, William, (painter and glazier), and Elizabeth Gegg. They moved to Shrawley between 1880 and 1891. Lived at Upper Fuggers in 1901

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Frank Gegg.
Regiment. Shropshire Light Infantry, Private. Served in France, wounded once.
Baptised/DOB
Grand Parents?, William, (painter and glazier), and Elizabeth Gegg. They moved to Shrawley between 1880 and 1891. 
​Lived 1901 at Upper Fuggers.??

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William Goodman.
​Regiment. Somerset Light Infantry, Private. Served in France and Egypt.
Baptised/DOB

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Sidney Griffiths.
​Regiment. Highland Light Infantry, Sergeant. Served in France, wounded once.
Baptised/DOB 1897? in January 1922 he married Ruth Helen Jones.
Parents, Andrew (farmer) and Jane                                                Griffiths. Lived 1911 at The Knapp.

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Alfred Grosvenor 63450.
Regiment. 17th Bn. Worcestershires, Sec. Rgt, Labour Corps, Private, trans. to (403040) 190th Prisoners of War Coy. Died 30/01/1919 in a Military hospital in Calais. Grave/Memorial ref VII.A.8A Les Baraques Military Cem. Sangatte.
Baptised/DOB 1896/7.
Parents, Samuel (Waggoner) and Ellen Grosvenor. Lived 1911 at Holders Cottages.

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Harold Grosvenor 34616.
Regiment.1st Bn. Worcestershires, Private. Killed in action 4/03/1917 in France.
Grave/Memorial ref Pier & Face 5A and 6C. Thiepval Memorial.
Baptised 13th March 1898.
Parents, Samuel (Waggoner) and Ellen Grosvenor.
Lived 1911 at Holders Cottages.

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Albert George Hall.
Regiment. Army Veterinary Corps, Private. Died in action 8/08/1915 believed drowned. Grave/Memorial ref104. III. Leamington (Whitnash Road) Cemetery.
Baptised 10th Februay 1895.
Parents, William George, (Labourer/Roadman) and Rosa Hall. 
Lived 1891 near the Church, in 1901/11 family lived at 4 Old Crown Cottages.

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Percy Thomas Hall.
Regiment.15th Royal Warwicks, Private. Served in France and Italy, wounded twice.
Baptised 12th March 1899.
Parents, William George, (Labourer/Roadman) and Rosa Hall. 
Lived 1891 near the Church, in 1901/11 family lived at 4 Old Crown Cottages.

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James Hinett 241770.
​Regiment. 1st/8th Bn. Worcesters, Private. Died in action 20/04/1917. Grave/Memorial ref P.I.H.9B St Sever Cemetery extension, Rouen. 
Baptised/DOB 1893??
Parents, Alfred, (Rabbit & Vermin catcher) and ?? Hinett. 
Lived in 1901 at Tibber - Ditch.

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Leonard Jauncey.
​Regiment. RGA, Gunner. Served in France, wounded once.
Baptised/DOB 1891.
Parents, Ann Jauncey (dressmaker) widow.
Lived 1911 in Woodbine Cottages.

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George Jones.
​Regiment. 2nd Worcesters, Private. Served in France, Galipoli, Salonika, 
Mesopotamia, wounded three times.
Baptised/DOB
Parents,

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Albert Milward.
​Regiment. 1st Worcesters Yeomanry. Served in Mesopotamia.
Baptised/DOB
Parents,

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Albert G. Morris.
​Regiment. Royal Army Medical Corps, Private. Served in France.
Baptised/DOB
Parents,

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Charles Morse.
​Regiment. 1st Bn. 7th Worcesters. Served in France, wounded once.
Baptised/DOB
Parents,

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Arthur James Neems 37941.
​Regiment. 1st Bn. Somerset Light Infantry, Private. Served in France, killed in action on 29th March 1918 aged 20. Grave/Memorial ref Bay 4 Arras Memorial. He is also commemorated on the Gt War 1914-1918 plaque inside St Mary’s Church, Shrawley.
Baptised 21/08/1898.
Parents, Daniel Arthur (Farmer) and Rosemary Mary Neems.
Lived 1901/11 at Church Farm.

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Hugh Neems.
​Regiment. Australian Expeditionary Force, RASC, Lieut. Served in Galiopoli, wounded once.
DOB 1894? He left to go to Australia in December 1912.
Parents, Daniel Arthur (Farmer) and Rosemary Mary Neems.
Lived 1901/11 at Church Farm.

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Harold O. Pilkington.
​Regiment. 2nd Bn 8th Worcesters & R.A.F., Lieut. Served in Salonika.
DOB
Parents,

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Albert Pountney.
​Regiment. 11th Worcesters, Private. Served in France and Salonika.
Baptised/DOB 17/06/1883.
Parents, John (labourer) and Sophia.
Lived 1881 at 31 Old Crown1891 at 37 Carthouses. In June 1926 he emigrated to Canada and died just after disembarking at Quebec.

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Samuel Powick.
​Regiment. 1st Bn. 8th Worcesters, Private. Served in France and Italy, wounded once and mentioned in Despatches.
DOB 1890.
Parents, Edward (labourer) and Susannah Powick.   Lived 1911 at Kings Hill.

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Sidney Powick.
Regiment. Royal Army Medical Corps, Private. 
Baptised/DOB 1891. 
Parents, Edward (labourer) and Susannah Powick.  Lived 1891 at 57 Post Office.

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James Henry Powick J/47481.
​Regiment. Royal Navy HMS Diadem, Seaman. Died of pneumonia in service on 16/01/1916 and was brought back to Shrawley. St Mary’s Churchyard.
Baptised 8th May 1892.
Parents, Edward (labourer) and Susannah Powick. 
Lived 1901 at 57 Post Office and in 1911 at Kings Hill??.

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Albert Edward Rowley 55642.
​Regiment. RGA, Acting Bombardier. Wounded once, died in Flanders 16/01/1916. Grave/Memorial ref II.H.8. Maroc British Cemetery, Grenay.
Baptised 13th October 1895.
Parents, William Henry (Mason/ Bricklayer) and Mary Rowley. Lived 1901/11 at The Knowle.

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Thomas Alfred Rowley 55638.
Regiment. RGA, Gunner. Wounded once, died in France 24/09/1917. Grave/Memorial ref VII.A.3. The Huts Cemetery.
Baptised 8th July 1894.
Parents, William Henry (Mason/ Bricklayer) and Mary Rowley.   Lived 1901/11 at The Knowle.

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William H Rowley.
Regiment. West Yorks and RAF. Served in France.
Baptised 10th July 1892.
Parents, William Henry (Mason/ Bricklayer) and Mary Rowley.
Lived 1901/11 at The Knowle.

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George Henry Spragg 19710.
Regiment. 3rd Bn. 2nd Worcesters, Private. France killed in action 16/06/1915 Grave/Memorial ref Panel 34. Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial.
Baptised/DOB
Parents, Eliza Spragg (widow). 
Lived 1911 at Mill Cottage.

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Frank Smith.
Regiment. Shropshire Light Infantry, RFA, Gunner. Served in France.
Baptised
Parents, Frank (Gamekeeper) mother not mentioned on 1911 census.
Lived 1911 at The Lodge.

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William Henry Stallard 2400092.
Royal Navy, H.M.S. Abourkir, Able Seaman. Killed in action 22/09/1914. Grave/Memorial ref 3.  Chatham Naval Memorial.
Baptised 14th April 1889.
Parents, Thomas (Provisions Dealer) and Kate Louise Stallard. 
​Lived 1901 near the New Inn.


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Alice May Stallard.
Regiment. WRAF. 
Baptised 12th February 1892. Married Arthur Tom Cope in January 1920.
Parents,  
​Lived 1911


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Reginald Underwood.
Regiment. Warwickshires, Private. 
Baptised
Parents?, Caroline Underwood (widow) Grandmother
Lived 1911 at Nutt Cross.

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Albert Walker.
Regiment. RFA, Gunner. Served in France, Salonika and Russia. 
Baptised 11th December 1892.
​Parents, William (Mason) and Mary Walker. 

Lived 1901 at White House.

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William H Warlow.
Regiment. RAVC, Sergeant.
Baptised 20th July 1885.
Parents,
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Lived 1911

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Arthur Watkins.
Regiment. Royal Sussex, Private. Served in North Russia.
Baptised
Parents, 
​Lived 1911 at          Believed to be a chauffeur at the Wood House.

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Harold Sidney Weavers 55641.
Regiment. RGA, Gunner. Served in France and was attacked by gas.
Baptised/DOB about 1896.
Parents, William and Sophie Weavers.
​Lived 1901 at Hartlebury, Harold was living at Church Farm when he                                                          enlisted.


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John Westwood.
Regiment. RASC (MT), Private.
​DOB about 1898.

Parents, John (market gardener) and Ann Westwood. 
Lived 1901/11 at Brant House.

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Walter Wilcox.
Regiment. Worcester Yeomanry, Private. 
Baptised/DOB about 1881. 
Parents, William and Caroline Wilcox. 
Lived 1901 at 63 Hillside, Martley.

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Joel R. Williams.
Regiment. Trench Mortar Battery & 3rd Worcesters, Sergeant. Served in France and wounded once. 
DOB about 1896.
Parents, Richard H and Ellen J Williams. 
Lived 1901/11 at Shot Grove. He was born in Upper Sapey.

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James G. Williams.
Regiment. 2/8th Worcesters, Corporal. Served in France and wounded once. 
DOB about 1898.
Parents, Richard H and Ellen J Williams. 
Lived 1901/11 at Shot Grove. 


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