NASH WAR MEMORIAL
World War 1 & 2 - Roll of Honour with detailed information
Compiled and copyright © Martin Edwards 2016
The
memorial is to be foundoutside the parish church in Nash, Buckinghamshire.
It takes the form of a tablet mounted on the churchyard wall with
base and pediment, the whole being flanked by two pillars. The memorial
is in the style of a roadside shrine with a crucifix in centre of
the text. There are thrity three names listed of men who served and
returned and five who lost their lives who are highlighted with a
cross before their names and have a small poppy beside them on this
page. THe names are not in order on the memoriqal but have been sorted
into alphabetical order here for ease of reading and research.
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Photographs Copyright © Pat Harris 2014
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1914
THE GREAT WAR 1919
FOR GOD,
FOR KING, FOR COUNTRY.
BECKETT |
Edward
[Joseph] |
Served
and returned - In the 1911 census he was aged 16, a farmer's son
working on farm, born Nash, living with his parents Gains and Tracie
Beckett in Nash, Stony Stratford. Served as Private 49728, Oxfordshire
& Buckinghamshire Light Infantry also as 439410, Labour Corps..
Discharged 26 September 1919, transferred to Class "Z"
Reserve. Resident Barracks Farm, Nash, Stony Stratford. Enlisted
27 May 1916. Served at home only from 29 May 1916 to 28 AUgust 1919,
doing farm work. Suffered hernia, treated at Tidworth Military Hospital.
Before enlisting he was employed as a Carter. Height 5 feet 4¾
inches, weight 138lbs, chest 35½ inches. From 31 October
1916 to 11 November 1916 he was admitted to Tidworth Military Hospital
with Influenza, from 11 January 1917 to 27 February 1917 he was
admitted to Tidworth Military Hospital with for a hernia which he
was operated on for, finally he was in Blimstone Bottom Hospital
from 26 March 1917 to 7 April 1917 with Rubella. |
BRICKELL |
Edward
[Charles Richard] |
Served
and returned - In the 1911 census he was a boarder, aged 14, a labourer,
born Whaddon, Bucks, lodging at Six Lords, Singleborough, Winslow,
Great Horwood, Buckinghamshire. In the 1901 census he is aged 4,
son of Jane Brickell (a widow), born Nash, Buckinghamshire, resident
with his family at High Street, Whaddon, Winslow, Buckinghamshire.
Brother of Major (below). |
BRICKELL |
Major |
Served
and returned - In the 1901 census he is aged 8, son of Jane Brickell
(a widow), born Woodstock, Oxfordshire, resident with his family
at High Street, Whaddon, Winslow, Buckinghamshire. Brother of Edward
(above). In the 1911 census he was a visitor, aged 18, a blacksmith,
born Woodstock, Oxon, visiting his brother Edward (above) at Six
Lords, Singleborough, Winslow, Great Horwood, Buckinghamshire. In
the 1939 Register he is listed as being born 21 January 1893, working
on the County Council Roads, unmarried, resident Council Cottages,
Winslow R.D., Buckinghamshire. He died in the October -December
Quarter 1974 in Buckingshire, his date of birth differs from the
1939 Register, 13 January 1893. |
CLOWES |
Fred |
Served
and returned - no further information currently available |
COLTON |
George |
Served
and returned - In the 1911 census he was aged 22, a farm labourer,
born Nash, Bucks, resident with his father Jonathan at The Green,
Nash, Stony Stratford; brother of Harry (below). In the 1901 census
he was aged 12, born Nash, resident with his parents, Jonathan and
Clara Colton, and brother Harry (below), at The Green, Nash, Winslow. |
COLTON |
Harry |
Served
and returned - In the 1911 census he was aged 25, a farm labourer,
born Nash, Bucks, resident with his father Jonathan at The Green,
Nash, Stony Stratford; brother of George (above). In the 1901 census
he was aged 15, born Nash, and ordinary farm labourer, resident
with his parents, Jonathan and Clara Colton, and brother George
(above), at The Green, Nash, Winslow. He married Dorothy F George
in 1917 in the Winslow Registration District, Bucks. He died in
the October to December Quarter 1965 in Buckinghamshire. |
COWLEY |
Albert
[Edward] |
Private
21322, 10th Battalion, Canadian Infantry. Died 22 April 1915. Aged
29. Born 10 June 1887 in Nash, Buckinghamshire. Son of Ann J. Cowley,
of The Cross, Nash, Stony Stratford. Stone cutter by trade. Passed
fit 9 September 1914, attested 24 September 1914 at Valcartier,
Quebec, Canada, aged 27 years 2 months, height 5 feet 9½
inches, chest 39 inches, dark complexion, brown eyes,dark brown
hair, religious denomination Church of England. In the 1911 census
he was aged 24, son of Ann Jane Cowley (a widow), a stone mason,
born Nash, resident Nash, Stony Stratford. No known grave. Commemorated
on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel
24 - 28 - 30. National Archives of Canada Accession Reference: RG
150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 2075 - 16 |
COWLEY |
Albert
James |
Served
and returned - In the 1911 census he was a Corporal (clerk) serving
with the 13th Battery, Royal Field Artillery in Neemuch, India,
aged 31. Born Nash, Stratford, Bucks. Attested 1900. Married to,Lizzie
Murphy, three children James William, John and Elizabeth Mary. In
France 1915 to 1919. Mentioned in Despatches 18 May 1917. Awarded
Long Service and Good Conduct Medal 1 April 1919. Last listed as
serving as Battery Sergeant Major (Warrant Officer Class 2) 4796,
Royal Field Artillery. |
COWLEY |
Fred |
Served
and returned - In the 1911 census he was a farm labourer, aged 14,
born Nash, Bucks., residing with his parents, James and Mary Cowley,
at The Green, Nash, Stony Stratford. |
COWLEY,
DCM |
Harry |
Served
and returned - In the 1911 census he was a farmers son working on
farm, aged 15, born Nash, Bucks, resident with his parents, James
and Mary Cowley, at The Green, Nash, Stony Stratford. Served as
Gunner then promoted eventually to Company Quartermaster Serjeant
158647, 440 (S) Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. Born Nash, Bucks
in 1894. Resident Oakal Lane, Calverton, Stony Straford, Bucks.
Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal (D.C.M.) [London Gazette
11 April 1918, page 30624]. Address at attestation Hill & Coles
Farm, Flamstead, Bedfordshire. Farm Labourer by trade. Unmarried
when he attested 11 December 1915. Married Ellen Watson on 28 April
1917 at Winslow, Bucks. They lived at Western Villa, Horn Street,
Winslow. Height 5 feet 8 inches, weight 133lbs, chest 36½
inches. Served in Palestine (1918), Egypt (1918-1919), Khartoum
(1919). From 24 October 1919 performed the duties of Assistant Signalling
Instructor. Promoted to Serjeant 12 November 1919 and then Company
Quartermaster Serjeant 2 January 1920. Demobilised 22 March 1920.
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CROSBY |
Herbert |
Served
and returned - no further information currently available |
CROSBY |
John |
Served
and returned - no further information currently available |
DAWSON-SMITH |
Frank |
Lieutenant,
Oxfordshire and Buckinghmahsire Light Infantry attached to 5th Battalion,
King's African Rifles. Died 11 January 1920. Aged 33. Son of the
Rev. Charles and Mrs. Katie Dawson-Smith, of Nash Rectory, Stony
Stratford, Bucks, England; husband of Lavinia Dawson-Smith; brother
of Katie Madge (below). Buried in WAJIR CEMETERY, Kenya. |
DAWSON-SMITH |
[Katie]
Madge |
Served
and returned - Assistant Administrator, Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary
Corps. Born October to December Quarter 1888 in the Eton Registration
District, Buckinghamshire. Baptised 13 January 1889 in Burnham,
Buckinghamshire, daughter of Charles Clare and Catherine Maude Dawson-Smith.
In the 1939 Register she is listed as being born 12 December 1888,
unmarried, ATS Junior Commander, resident No 34 Uttain Married Intro
Marham, Downham R.D., Norfolk. Died April to June 1982 in the Waveney
Registration District. Sister of Frank (above). |
DELL |
Cyril |
Served
and returned - Brother of Mrs W Saunders, of New Inn, Nash, Stony
Stratford. Served as Driver 184372, 50/34th Army, 2nd Reserve Brigade,
Royal Field Artillery. Born Whaddon, Buckinghamshire, resident Stony
Stratford. Enlisted 2 November 1915, aged 23. Employed as a Groom
before enlisting. Height 5 feet 6 inches, weight 105lbs, chest 36½
inches. Formerly 144508, Remount Section, Army Service Corps. |
FRENCH |
Albert |
Served
and returned - In the 1911 census he is aged 21, a farm labourer,
born Nash, Bucks., resident with his mother, Mary Ann French (a
widow), in Nash, Stony Stratford. In the 1901 census he was aged
11, born Nach, Bucks., resident with his parents, george and Mary
A Nash, in Main Street, Nash, Winslow, Buckinghamshire. |
GRUNDON |
Harold |
Served
and returned - no further information currently available |
HARRIS |
William |
Served
and returned - In the 1911 census he was aged 28, a General Dealer,
born Slough, Bucks., resident with his widowed mother, Lydia Harris,
at Post Office, Nash, Stony Stratford; his father was Robert (deceased).
Served as Gunner 73455, 35th (Donegal) Fire Command, Royal Garrison
Artillery, also served in 156th Heavy Battery, attested 6 December
1915. Prior to enlisting he was a Grocer's Assistant. Married Caroline
Ann Curtis 2 June 1913 in Beauchampton, lived at 10 Windsor Street,
Leamington. Also lived 2 Holly Walk, Luton, Beds. Height 5 feet
7¼ inches, weight 158 lbs, chest 31 inches, colour of eyes
brown. His disability statement lists his permanent address as Post
Office, Nash, Stony Straford, Bucks, he was aged 43; he was examined
28 February 1920. Demobilised 11 March 1920. |
HOGG |
Holford |
Served
and returned - Served as Able Seaman J/61992, Royal Navy. Born 12
June 1893 in Stony Straford. Enlisted 31 October 1916 for the duration
of the hostilies. Cattle dealer before enlisting. height 5 feet
5 inches, chest 36½ inches, dark brown hair, brown eyes,
dark complexion. Served on HMS Pembroke I 31 October 1916 to 8 December
1916, HMS Royal Arthur 9 December 1916 to 13 March 1917, HMS Pembroke
I 14 March 1917 to 27 March 1917, HMS Sandhurst 28 Match 1917 to
1 October 1918 when he wqas demobilised. In the 1911 census he was
aged 18, labourer on farm, born Nash, resident Fir Tree Farm, Singleborough,
Winslow, Great Horwood, Buckinghamshire. In the 1901 census he was
aged 7, born Nash, living with his widowed mother, Mary Hogg, in
Church Road, Nash, Winslow, Buckinghamshire. In 1916 he married
Lilian E Brickell. Died in 1953 in North Bucks. Brother of Raymond
(below) |
HOGG |
Raymond |
Served
and returned - In the 1901 census he was aged 5, born Nash, living
with his widowed mother, Mary Hogg, in Church Road, Nash, Winslow,
Buckinghamshire. Brother of Holford (above). In the 1911 census
he was an assistant butcher, born Nash, living with his widowed
mother, Mary Hodd, in Nash, Stony Stratford. Born January to 8 January
1896 in the Winslow Registration District, Buckinghamshire. Died
in the October -Decmber Quarter 1996 in Wellingborough. |
ILLING |
Harry |
Served
and returned - He served as Pioneer WR/207936, Transportation Branch,
Royal Engineers. Also served in the Railway Construction Troops.
Born Nash, Buckinghamshire, attested 27 June 1918 at Aylesbury aged
32, labourer, unmarried. Embarked Katanara (Egypt) aboard HMS Steigerwald
10 April 1920 for the UK. Served in Egypt. In the 1891 census he
was aged 5, a scholar, born Nash, resident with his parents, Andrew
and Elizabeth Illing, in Wood End, Nash, Winslow, Buckinghamshire.
In the 1901 he was aged 16, a cattle man, born Nash, Bucks, resident
with his parents, Andrew and Betsy Illing, in Winslow Road, Nash,
Winslow, Buckinghamshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 24, farm
labourer, born Nash, Bucks., resident with his widowed father, Andrew
Illing, in Nash, Stony Stratford, Buckinghamshire. |
JONES |
William |
Served
and returned - no further information currently available |
KING |
George
[Charles] |
Served
and returned - In the 1911 census he was aged 21, born Nash, resident
with his parents William and Maria King, at Holliwell Farm, Nash,
Stony Stratford. Brother of William (below). |
KING |
William
[York] |
Served
and returned - In the 1911 census he was aged 25, born Nash, resident
with his parents William and Maria King, at Holliwell Farm, Nash,
Stony Stratford. Brother of George (above). Born 19 December 1886,
died April to June Quarter 1971 in North Bucks. |
SMITH |
Aden
[William] |
Gunner
239827, "D" Battery, 108th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery.
Killed in action 7 May 1918. Aged 37. Enlisted Wolverton, resident
Straford, Bucks. Husband of Violet May Smith, of Hillside, Nash,
Stony Stratford, Bucks. Buried in MERICOURT-L'ABBE COMMUNAL CEMETERY
EXTENSION, Somme, France. Plot III. Row A. Grave 1. |
SMITH |
Albert |
Served
and returned - no further information currently available |
SMITH |
Amos |
Served
and returned - no further information currently available |
SMITH |
Ben |
Served
and returned - no further information currently available |
SMITH |
Cecil |
Private
21408, 3rd (King's OWn) Hussars, Corps of Hussars. Killed in action
27 Noevmber 1917. Aged 21. Born Winslow, Bucks, enlisted Oxford,
resident Stony Straford. Son of Frederick and Amy Smith, of Yew
Tree Cottage, Winslow Rd., Nash, Stony Stratford, Bucks. No known
grave. Commemorated on CAMBRAI MEMORIAL, LOUVERVAL, Nord, France.
Panel 1. |
SMITH |
Chris |
Served
and returned - no further information currently available |
SMITH |
Frank |
Served
and returned - no further information currently available |
SMITH |
Harry |
Served
and returned - no further information currently available |
SMITH |
Jesse |
Served
and returned - no further information currently available |
THEOBALD |
Frank |
Served
and returned - no further information currently available |
VARNEY |
George
[Arthur] |
Private
29658, 10th (Prince of Wales' Own Royal) Hussars. Killed in action
22 December 1917. Aged 23. Enlisted Bletchley, resident Stony Straford.
Son of George and Louisa Varney, of Nash, Stoney Stratford, Bucks.
Buried in BELLICOURT BRITISH CEMETERY, Aisne, France. Plot III.
Row C. Grave 10. |
VARNEY |
Harry |
Served
and returned - In the 1911 census he was aged 17, born Whaddon,
Bucks., resident with his parents George and Annie Varney at Wood
End, Nash, Stony Stratford. |
WALL |
John |
Served
and returned - no further information currently available |
IN
MEMORY ALSO OF THE MEN AND
WOMEN WHO SERVED IN THE 2ND
WORLD WAR 1939 - 1945
Last
updated
21 August, 2016
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