Lance Corporal 19325, "C" Company, 7th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment formerly 12334, Hussars. Killed in action 3 November 1915. Aged 42. Born Luton, Beds, enlisted Fulham. Married. Resident 86, Hartley Road, Luton. Son of John and Elizabeth Palmer; husband of Dora Palmer, of 4, Gloucester Rd., Luton. In the 1911 census he was aged 41, born Luton, a Packer, married to Dora Palmer, resident 11, Woodfield Place, Harrow Road W., Paddington, London. No known grave. Commemorated on LOOS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 37 and 38.

Private 73982, 52nd Battalion, Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment). Died in No. 1 Eastern Genera! Hospital, Cambridge, 1 August 1918. Married. Resident 5, Arthur Street, Luton. Husband of Lilian E. (nee Wagstaff) Parker, of 5, Tavistock St., Luton, married in October to December Quarter 1912 in Luton. In the 1891 census he was aged aged 5, born Luton, son of Frank and Sarah Parker, resident Tavistock Street, Luton; brother of Frank (above). In the 1901 census he was aged 15, born Luton, Straw Hat Warehousemans Massenger, son of Frank and Sarah Parker, resident 5, Tavistock Street, Luton. In the 1911 census he was aged 25, born Luton, Packer Straw Hat Factory, son of Frank and Sarah Parker, resident 5, Tavistock Street, Luton. Buried in LUTON GENERAL CEMETERY, Bedfordshire. Grave 2919.

According to the National Roll of the Great War - Section V - Luton:

PARKER, T., Private, 52nd Royal Fusiliers.
He joined in February 1917, and after his training served at various stations, where he was engaged on important duties with his unit. He was unable to obtain his transfer overseas and on August 1st, 1918, died at No. 1 Eastern Genera! Hospital.
5, Arthur Street, Luton.	2349.

Private 77105, 129th Company, Labour Corps formerly G/44744, 21st Battalion, The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) formerly 5366, Bedfordshire Regiment. Died of wounds 17 September 1917. Aged 47. Resident Luton, Beds, enlisted Bedford. Unmarried. Resident 7, Gaitskill Row, Luton. Son of Daniel and Esther Parkins, of 39, Bailey Street, Luton. Served in the South African Campaign. In the 1871 census he was newborn, born Bedfordshire, son of Daniel and Ether Parkins, resident Church Street, Dunstable, Luton, Bedfordshire. In the 1881 census he was aged 10, born Dunstable, a scholar, son of Daniel and Esther Parkins, resident 61, St Marys Street, Dunstable, Luton, Bedfordshire. Educated at Chew's Charity School, Dunstable (boys) admitted 17 May 1883 aged 12 years, left 28 May 1885. In the 1911 census he was aged 39, born Dunstable, Beds, a General Labourer, a widower, son of Daniel Parkins (a widower), resident 7, Bailey Street, Luton. In the 1913, 1914 Electoral Registers he was resident 7, Gaitskill Row, Luton. Buried in DIVISIONAL COLLECTING POST CEMETERY AND EXTENSION, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot I. Row D. Grave 13.

According to the National Roll of the Great War - Section V - Luton:

PARKINS, J., Private, Labour Corps.
He was already serving on the outbreak of war in August 1914, and in 1915 proceeded to France. there he fought in the Battles of Hill 6o, Ypres, Festubert, Coos and Arras, and many other engagements until September 17th, 1917, when he was kilted in action at Lens. He was entitled to the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals.
39, Bailey Street, Luton.	2356/B.

Company Serjeant Major P/154, 16th Battalion, Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own). Killed in action 31 July 1917. Born Luton, Beds, resident Highbury, Middlesex, enlisted St. Pancras, Middlesex. Married. Resident 33, Union Street, Luton. Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal (D.C.M.). In the 1911 census he was aged 29, born Luton, a Boot Maker and Repairer, married to Anna jeannette PArks, two duaghters and one son, resident 55, Aldenham Street, Somers Town N.W., St Pancras, London & Middlesex. Buried in TRACK X CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Row E. Grave 16.

Citation extract from London Gazette 14 November 1916:

P.154 Sjt. H. Parks, Rif. Brig.
For conspicuous gallantry in action. When all the officers of his company had become casualties, Serjeant Parks led the third attack on enemy trenches with great bravery and skill, and gave a fine example of devotion to duty.

Private DM2/163604, 621st M.T. Company, Army Service Corps. Died in United Kingdom 24 December 1916. Born, resident and enlisted Luton. Birth registered in the October to Decmeber Quarter 1880 in Luton. Married. Resident 102 Crawley Road, Luton. In the 1911 census he was aged 31, born Leagrave, an Accountant, married to Agnes Parsons with one daughter, resident 85, Dallow Road, Luton. Buried in LUTON GENERAL CEMETERY, Bedfordshire. Grave 4345.

According to the National Roll of the Great War - Section V - Luton:

PARSONS, W. H., Private, R.A.S.C.
He joined in May 1916, and in the following August was sent to France. After a short period of service on the Western Front, during which he was engaged on important transport duties, he was invalided home suffering from fever, in December 1916. He died in hospital at Cambridge on the 34th of the same month, and was entitled to the General Service and Victory Medals.
102, Crawley Road. Luton.	2384.

Private 26123, 72nd Protection Company, Royal Defence Corps. Died 22 November 1918. Aged 52. Married. Husband of Sarah Ann (nee Howe) Payne, of 98, Baker Street, Luton, married April to June Quarter 1892 in Luton. In the 1894, 1899 and 1900 Electoral Registers he was resident 73, Langley Street, Luton. Buried in LUTON CHURCH BURIAL GROUND, Bedfordshire. Plot Z. Row R. Grave 34.

According to the National Roll of the Great War - Section V - Luton:

PAYNE, C. E., Private, Royal Defence Corps.
He volunteered in November 1914, and after a period of training served at various stations on important duties with his unit. He rendered very valuable service throughout hostilities, and carried out his work in a highly commendable way. He died on November 11th, 1918, through ill-health brought about by war service.
98, Baker Street, Luton.	2303/B.

Private G/19182, 7th Battalion, East Kent Regiment. Died 26 February 1917. Aged 20. Born 10 September 1896. Son of Julian and Sarah Elizabeth Pearce, of 7, Station Road, Wheathampstead, Herts. A Clerk at London and South Western Bank. Admitted to Luton, Modern School 19 September 1910, son of J Pearce left 24 July 1912 to become a Clerk at London and South Western Bank, previously educated at National School, Wheathampstead. In the 1911 census he was aged 15, born Wheathampstead, at school, son of Julian and Sarah Elizabeth Pearce, resident Station Road, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 5 D.

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1917:

PEARCE Aubrey Julian of Belmont Station-road Wheathampstead Hertfordshire died 26 February 1917 in France Administration London 27 June to Julian Pearce retired grocer.
Effects £176 18s. 7d.

Gunner TF3019, formerly TF956450, formerly 131533, "A" Battery, 76th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Died 19 May 1919. Resident 46, Beech Road, Luton. Buried in COLOGNE SOUTHERN CEMETERY, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Plot IX. Row A. Grave 25.

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1919:

PEARCE William of 46 Beech-road Luton Bedfordshire died 19 May 1919 in France Administration (with Will) London 25 September to Wortham Pearce market gardener.
Effects £561 10s.

Private 4/3204, 6th Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment formerly 26953, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action 17 February 1917. Aged 32. Born Egerton, Kent, enlisted Luton, Bedfordshire. Unmarried. Resident 32, Grove Road, Luton. Son of George Pearson, of Week's Farm, Egerton, Ashford, Kent. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 11 A and 11 D.

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1917:

PEARSON Charles Henry of 4 Grove-road Luton Bedfordshire died 17 February 1917 in France killed in action Administration (with Will) London 6 September to George Pearson farmer
Effects f203 5s. 7d.

Private 201030, 1st/5th Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action in Palestine 2 November 1917. Aged 23. Resident Luton, enlisted Bedford, Unmarried. Son of Mr. Walter F. G. and Mrs. Eliza Peck, of 66, Oak Road, Luton.; brother of Walter Stanley and William George (below). In the 1901 census he was aged 5, born Luton, son of Walter F and Eliza Peck, resident 142, Chapel Street, Luton. In the 1911 census he was aged 15, born Luton, a Blocker Straw Hat Trade, son of W F G and Eliza Peck, resident 5, Hampton Road, Luton. Buried in GAZA WAR CEMETERY, Israel and Palestine (including Gaza). Plot XXX. Row B. Grave 8.

According to the National Roll of the Great War - Section V - Luton note the difference in battalion:

PECK, S. C., Private, 2nd Bedfordshire Regiment.
He volunteered in October 1915, and was drafted to the Egyptian Expeditionary Force in the following year, and served in many engagements, including that at Gaza. He was subsequently killed in action on November 2nd, 1917 and was entitled to the General Service and Victory Medals.
66, Oak Road, Luton.	2487/B.

Private 33072, 8th Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment formerly 5608, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action 1 October 1917. Resident Luton, Beds, enlisted Bedford. Unmarried. Son of Mr. W. F. G. and Mrs. E. Peck, of 66, Oak Road, Luton; brother of Sidney Charles (above) and William George (below). In the 1901 census he was aged 7, born Luton, son of Walter F and Eliza Peck, resident 142, Chapel Street, Luton. In the 1911 census listed as Stanlery Peck he was aged 17, born Luton, a Filer Gas Stove Maker, son of W F G and Eliza Peck, resident 5, Hampton Road, Luton. Buried in HOOGE CRATER CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot XII. Row L. Grave 14.

According to the National Roll of the Great War - Section V - Luton:

PECK, W. S., Private, 8th Leicestershire Regt.
Volunteering in October 1915, be embarked for the Western Front in October of the following year. In this theatre of war he fought in many sectors, and was actively engaged at the Battle of Passchendaele. He was unfortunately killed on the Somme front on October Est, 1917, and was entitled to the General Service and Victory Medals.
66, Oak Road, Luton.	2487/C.

Private 31136,  2nd Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment.  Died of wounds 27 July 1917.  Aged 24. Born Barton, resident and enlisted Luton. Married. Resident 69, Chobham Street, Luton. Son of Mr. & Mrs. Peck of Seagrave (sic - s/b Leagrave), Beds;  husband of Mrs Elizabeth Sear (formerly Peck) of 28, Regent Street, Luton.  Buried in LIJSSENTHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.  Plot XVI. Row I. Grave 2. See also Leagrave

According to the National Roll of the Great War - Section V - Luton:

PECK, W., Private, 2nd Bedfordshire Regiment.
Volunteering in August 1914. he was later drafted overseas. He was in action almost continuously on the Western Front until July 27th, 1917, on which date he was killed in the fighting at Ypres. He was entitled to the 1914 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals.
73, Dordans Road, Leagrave, Bedfordshire.	2486/A.

Private 11369, 1st Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment). Killed in action 7 July 1916. Aged 28. Born and resident Luton, Beds, enlisted Bedford. Unmarried. Son of Walter and Eliza Peck, of 66, Oak Road, Luton, Bedfordshire.; brother of Sidney Charles and Walter Stanley (above). In the 1901 census he was aged 12, born Luton, son of Walter F and Eliza Peck, resident 142, Chapel Street, Luton. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 10 C 10 D and 11 A.

According to the National Roll of the Great War - Section V - Luton note the difference in battalion:

PECK, W. G., Private, 1.5th Sherwood Foresters.
A serving soldier, he proceeded to France at the commencement of hostilities, and fought in the Retreat from Mons, and the Battles of Ypres, Arras, Lens and Loos. He was reported missing during the fighting on the Somme front on July 7th, 1916, and was later presumed to have been killed in action on that date. He was entitled to the Mons Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals.
66, Oak Road, Luton.	2487/A.

Private G/68552, 17th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) formerly 205656, 4th Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment. Killed in action 30 November 1917. Aged 33. Born and enlisted Luton. Married. Son of Mr. A. Pedder; husband of Mrs. Kate Gertrude Pedder, of 158, New Town Street, Luton. In the 1911 census he was aged 26, born Luton, a Saddler, son of Albert and Harriet Pedder, resident 9, Hitchin Road, Luton. No known grave. Commemorated on CAMBRAI MEMORIAL, LOUVERVAL, Panel 3 and 4.

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1919:

PEDDER William of 158 New Town-street Luton Bedfordshire died on or since 30 November 1917 in France Probate London 9 May to Kate Gertrude Pedder widow.
Effects £345.

Second Lieutenant, 24th (County of London) Battalion (The Queen's), London Regiment. Died of wounds Thursday 23 August 1917. Aged 22. Born 11 March 1895. Resident 73, Conway Road. Son of Alfred George Ives Pedley and Isabella Pedley, of Luton, Bedfordshire. Admitted to Luton, Modern School 15 September 1908, son of Alfred George Ives Pedley, resident 21 Parkm Street West, Luton, left 16 November 1909 to be an apprentice at a Motor Engineering Works, previously educated at Waller Street Elementary School, Luton (4 years). In the 1911 census he was aged 16, born Luton, an Apprentice Motor Engineer, son of Isabella Pedley (a widow), resident 1, Bury Park Road, Luton. Buried in WIMEREUX COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot IV. Row O. Grave 3. See also Vauxhall Motors Memorial

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1918:

PEDLEY Frederick Lewis of 73 Conway-road Luton Bedfordshire died 24 August 1917 in France Administration London 7 January to Isabella Pedley widow. Effects £11 2s. 5d.

Sapper 184418, 526th Field Company, Royal Engineers. Killed in action 27 July 1917. Aged 25. Born and enlisted Luton, Bedfordshire. Unmarried. Son of Daniel and Emma Perry, of 45, Boyle Street, Luton. In the 1901 census he was aged 9, born Luton, son of Daniel and Emma Perry, resident 19, Wenlock Street, Luton. In the 1911 census he was aged 19, born Luton, an Iron Moulder, son of Daniel and Emma Perry, resident 45, Boyle Street, Luton. Buried in CRUMP TRENCH BRITISH CEMETERY, FAMPOUX, Pas de Calais, France. Plot II. Row C. Grave 19.

According to the National Roll of the Great War - Section V - Luton:

PERRY, H., Sapper, Royal Engineers.
He joined in June 1916, and after training was drafted overseas. He served on the Western Front and was present at many important engagements, including the Battles of the Somme and Arras, and was killed in action on July 27th, 1917, in the vicinity of Arras. He was entitled to the General Service and Victory Medals.
45, Boyle Street, Luton.	2528.

Private 33131, 8th Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment formerly 5587, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action 3 May 1917. Resident Luton, Beds, enlisted Bedford. Unmarried. Resident 67, Wimbourne Road, Luton. No known grave. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 5.

Private 7167, 1st Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Died of wounds 8 November 1914. Aged 31. Born Warboys, Hunts, enlisted Huntingdon. No known grave. Commemorated on LE TOURET MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 10 and 11.

Extract from De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914-1918, volume 3, page 217:

PHILLIPS, G., Private, No. 7167, 1st Battn. The Bedfordshire Regt. ; served with the Expeditionary Force in France ; died of wounds 8 Nov. 1914.

Lance Corporal G/39448, 6th Battalion, Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) formerly 8388, Essex Regiment. Killed in action 21 September 1918. Aged 32. Born and enlisted Luton, Bedfordshire. Married May munt in the October to December Quarter 1906 in Luton. Resident 10, Oak Road, Luton. In the 1911 census he was aged 25, born Luton, a Blocker Straw Hats. married to May Philpott with one son and two daughters, resident 10, Oak Road, Luton. Buried in UNICORN CEMETERY, VENDHUILE, Aisne, France. Plot IV. Row V. Grave 8.

According to the National Roll of the Great War - Section V - Luton:

PHILPOTT, F. T., L/Corporal, 6th Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment).
He joined in October 1916, and after serving at various stations was drafted overseas in July 1918. He served in France in the heavy fighting at BuIlecourt, Passchendaele and Arras, in the Allied Advance of that year, and was reported missing on September 21st. He was later presumed to have been killed in action on that date, and was entitled to the General Service and Victory Medals.
10, Oak Road, Luton.	4069/A.

Private T/265668, "B" Company, 2nd Battalion, The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment). Killed in action in Italy 29 October 1918. Aged 22. Born and resident Luton, Beds, enlisted Bedford. Unmarried. Resident 27, Newcombe Road, Luton. Son of Jane Hawkins, of Luton. In the 1901 census he aged 5, born Luton, son of THomas and Lucy Plater, resident 23, Cambridge Street, Luton. Bteween 1901 and 1911 his father remarried. In the 1911 census he was aged 15, born St. Mathhew, Luton, a Fitter's Mate, son of frederick and Jane Hawkins, resident 38, Vernon Road, Luton. Buried in TEZZE BRITISH CEMETERY, Italy. Plot 2. Row B. Grave 1.

According to the National Roll of the Great War - Section V - Luton:

PLATER, C. B., Private, 2nd Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment).
He joined in November 1916, and was later drafted to France. lie fought on the Western Front in many engagements, and in December um was, sent to Italy. In this theatre of war he took pan in the fighting cm die Piave, where he was killed in action on October 29th, 1918. He was entitled to the General Service and Victory Medals.
27, Newcombe Road, Luton.	3516/B.

Private 15014, "C" Company, 5th Battalion, Royal Irish Fusiliers formerly 14845, Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry. Killed in action in Salonika 8 December 1915. Aged 30. Born Wallingford, Berks, resident Luton, Beds, enlisted Hampstead, N.W., Middx. Birth registered in the April to June Quarter 1885 in Wallingford, Berkshire. Married. Husband of Edith Prebble, of 29, Ashton Road, Luton, Bedfordshire. No known grave. Commemorated on DOIRAN MEMORIAL, Greece.

According to the National Roll of the Great War - Section V - Luton:

PREBBLE, E., Private, Royal Irish Fusiliers.
He volunteered in September 1914, and in the following July was drafted to the Dardanelles. He was engaged in the fighting at the landing at Suvla Bay and many subsequent engagements until transferred to Salonika in October 1915. He was in action at Monastir, where in December of the same year he was reported missing, and later presumed to have been unfortunately killed on that date. He was entitled to the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals.
29, Ashton Road, Luton.	T3831/B.

Private 4/6279, 2nd Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action 12 October 1916. Born 18 September 1887 in Ickleford, Herts, resident Luton, enlisted Hitchin, Herts. Baptised 11 October 1894 in Ickleford, Herts, son of Albert and Agnes Primett. Unmarried. Son of Albert and Agnes Primett, of 18, Spencer Road, Luton, Beds; brother of Frank (below). Admitted to Ickleford Church of England Infant School 5 December 1893, son of Albert Primett, resident Ickleford, transferred 14 April 1896. Admitted to Ickleford Church of England School 14 April 1896, son of Albert Primett, of Ickleford, removed 2 December 1898. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 2 C. See also Hitchin

According to the National Roll of the Great War - Section V - Luton:

PRIMETT, C., Private, 2nd Bedfordshire Regt.
A Reservist, he was mobilised at the declaration of war, and sent to France in September 1914. Here he fought at the Battles of La Bassée, Ypres, Hill 6o and Loos. He was killed in action on the Somme on October 12th, 1916, and was entitled to the 1914 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals.
18, Spencer Road, Luton.	2664/A.

Corporal 14026, 4th Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action 15 September 1916. Aged 32. Born 9 March 1886 in Ickleford, Herts, resident and enlisted Hitchin, Herts. Baptised 25 Apr 1886 in Ickleford, son of Albert and Agnes Primett. Unmarried. Son of Albert and Agnes Primett, of 18, Spencer Road, Luton, Beds; brother of Charles (above); husband of Alice G. Leach (formerly Primett), of 17, Wallflower St., Shepherd's Bush, London. Admitted to Ickleford Church of England Infant School 5 December 1893, son of Albert Primett, resident Ickleford, transferred 22 April 1895. Admitted to Ickleford Church of England School 22 April 1895, son of Albert Primett, of Ickleford, removed 2 December 1898. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 2 C. See also Hitchin

According to the National Roll of the Great War - Section V - Luton note the difference in battalion:

PRIMETT, F., Corporal. 8th Bedfordshire Regt.
A Territorial, he was mobilised in August 1914, and in the following month proceeded to France, where he was engaged in heavy fighting and fought at the Battles of Ypres, Neuve Chapelle, Hill 60 and Festubert. He was unfortunately killed in action on the Somme in 1916, and was entitled to the 1914 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals.
18, Spencer Road, Luton.	2664/B.

Private G/25926, 10th Battalion, The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) formerly 38183, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Killed in action 28 July 1918. Aged 19. Born, resident and enlisted Luton, Bedfordshire. Unmarried. Son of Herbert and Emily Prudden, of 65, Old Bedford Road, Luton. In the 1901 census he was aged 1, born Luton, son of Herbert and Emily J Prudden, resident 60, Dudley Street, Luton. In the 1911 census he was aged 11, born Luton, son of Herbert and Emily Jane Prudden, resident 69, Old Bedford Road, Luton. Buried in LIJSSENTHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot XXVIII. Row G. Grave 20A.

According to the National Roll of the Great War - Section V - Luton:

PRUDDEN T. C., Private, 10th Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment).
He joined in May 2917, and was later drafted overseas. During his service on the Western. Front he took part in various engagements, and was killed in action during the fierce conflict at Kemmel Hill on July 27th, 1918. He was entitled to the General Service and Victory Medals.
65, Old Bedford Road, Luton.	2675.