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WELWYN VILLAGE WAR MEMORIAL

World War 1 & 2 - Roll of Honour with detailed information
Compiled and copyright © Transcribed and researched Martin Edwards 2023
extra research Ian Kelly

This memorial covers the village of Welwyn as opposed to the Garden City of Welwyn and is located on the roadside next to St Mary's Church, separated by a hedge from the churchyard, in Church Street, Welwyn. It takes the form of a simple Latin cross on an octagonal column standing on a square plinth and a three stepped base. There are 40 names listed for World War 1 and 13 names for World War 2.

Photographs Copyright © Dave Marques 2018

THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919
WELWYN PARISH
TO THE GLORIOUS DEAD

ANDREWS William James
Private 16520, 1st Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Died of wounds 8 August 1916. Born 22 April 1891, resident and enlisted in Welwyn. Baptised 17 May 1891 in Welwyn, son of Arthur William and Elizabeth Andrews. In the 1901 census he was aged 9, born Welwyn, Hertfordshire, son of Arthur and Elizabeth Andrews, resident 7, Frampton Street, Hertford, Hertfordshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 19, born Welwyn, herfordshire, a trimmer, son of Elizabeth Andrews, resident 7 Frampton Street, Hertford, Hertfordshire. Buried in ABBEVILLE COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Somme, France. Plot VI. Row K. Grave 15.
BANGS William [Henry]
Private 13634, 1st Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action 25 September 1916. Born Wheathampstead, Herts, resident and enlisted Welwyn, Herts. Baptised 26 July 1891 in Wheathampstead, son of Henry and Jane Bangs. In the 1901 census he was aged 10, born Hertfordshire, nephew of Frederick Groom, resident East Lane, Wheathampstead, St Albans, Hertfordshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 20, born Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, a Carter, a boarder at Farmyard, Welwyn, Hertfordshire. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 2 C.
BENNETT Ernest Wilfred
Private 5420, 1st Battalion, Hertfordshire Regiment. Died of wounds 4 September 1916. Born 30 January 1896 in Welwyn. Resident Welwyn, Herts, enlisted Hertford. Baptised 5 April 1896 in Welwyn, son of George and Mary Ann Bennett. In the 1901 census he was aged 5, born Welwyn, Hertfordshire, son of george and Mary A Bennett, resident Mill Lane, Welwyn, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 15, born Welwyn, hjertfordshire, Errand boy to Rebecca Thody, a servant at North Street, Welwyn, Hertfordshire. Attested 28 July 1915 at Hertford, aged 19 years 5 months, resident The Old Rectory, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, son of George and Mary A Bennett. Height 5 feet 3 inches, chest 32-35 inches, religious denomination Church of England. Posted and embodied 1st Herts 28 July 1915, posted 1st/1st Hertfordshire Regiment 6 May 1916, wnet to France 6 May 1916. Buried in KNIGHTSBRIDGE CEMETERY, MESNIL-MARTINSART, Somme, France. Row D. Grave 24.
BLAKE Cecil Rodolph

Captain, 10th Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps. Killed in action 4 April 1917. Born 31 October 1882. Baptised 3 December 1882 in Welwyn, Hertfordshire, son of Arthur Maurice and Isabel Blake, resident Welwyn, Hertfordshire. Brother of Maurice Frederick Blake (below). In the 1901 census he was aged 18, born Danesbury, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, a Student at Eton College, boarding at 2, Keates Lane, Eton, Buckinghamshire & Berkshire. Educated Trinity College, Oxford University, 3rd Class Literature Humanities 1906. In the 1911 census he was aged 28, born Welwyn, Hertfordshire, a Barrister, a resident member at Ingram House Residential Club, 40-46 Stockwell Road, Stockwell S.W., Lambeth, London & Surrey. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 13 A and 13 B.

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1917:

BLAKE Cecil Rodolph of Danesbury Welwyn Hertfordshire and East Close Hinton Admiral Hampshire captain Kings Royal Rifle Corps died 4 April in France on active service Probate London 26 May to Evelyn Blake spinster.
Effects £6596 6s. 4d.
Resworn £9646 13s. 8d.
BLAKE Maurice Frederick
Lieutenant Maurice Frederick Blake
© IWM (HU 113949)
Lieutenant, 2nd Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps. Killed in action 14 September 1914. Born 6 October 1881 in Hertfordshire. Son of Arthur Maurice and Isabel Blake, of Danesbury, Welwyn, Hertfordshire; brother of Cecil Rodolph (above). Religious denomination Church of England. Educated Eton College and Oxford University. First commission 10 October 1908. Height 5 feet 9½ inches. Served in the East Indies 10 December 1904 to 20 December 1906, took 8 months leave then East Indies 18 August 1908 to 17 January 1908, Egypt 18 January 1908 to 17 April 1908, india 18 April 108 to 1 February 1910. No known grave. Commemorated on LA FERTE-SOUS-JOUARRE MEMORIAL, Seine-et-Marne, France.

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1915:

BLAKE Maurice Frederic of East Close Christchurch Hampshire lieutenant King's Royal Rifle Corps died 14 September 1914 in France on active service Administration London 7 August to Arthur Maurice Blake C.B.
Effects £356 0s. 7d.
BULLARD Henry Quinton
Private G/28135, 2nd Battalion, Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment). Killed in action 24 October 1916. Aged 19. Born and resident Welwyn, Herts, enlisted Bedford. Baptised 7 November 1897 in Welwyn. Son of Henry Quinton Bullard and Pauline Susanne Louise Julie Bullard, of School Lane, Welwyn, Herts. In the 1901 census he was aged 3, born Hertfordshire, nephew of Henri and Mary Haldy, resident 4, Ulysses Road, Hampstead, London & Middlesex. In the 1911 census he was aged 13, born Welwyn, Hertfordshire, a Junior clerk in coal merchant office, son of Henry Quinton and Pauline Susanne Louise Julie Bullard, resident Mill Lane, Welwyn, Hertfordshire. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 12 D and 13 B.
CARTER George
Private 16950, 2nd Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action 30 July 1916. Aged 21. Born, resident and enlisted Welwyn, Herts. Brother of Mrs. Ethel Emily Brunton, of Moor Cottage, Welwyn, Herts. In the 1901 census he was aged 7, born Welwyn, Hertfordshire, brother of Ethel, son of George and Hannah Carter, resident 4, Welwyn Hill, Welwyn, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 17, born Welwyn, Hertfordshire, a General Farm Labourer, brother in law of Albert brunton, brother of Emily brunton, resident Minram Road, Welwyn, Hertfordshire. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 2 C.
COCKS Percy William

Private 104012, 49th Company, Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) formerly G/19006, Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment). Died of wounds 1 May 1918. Aged 34. Born Welwyn, Herts, enlisted Brentford, Middx. Son of Camper and Sarah Cocks, of Church St., Welwyn, Herts. Buried in BOULOGNE EASTERN CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot IX. Row B. Grave 28.

Extract from Hertfordshire Express - Saturday 3 May 1919, page 8:

IN MEMORIAM.

In loving memory of PERCY WILLIAM COCKS, M.G.C., who died of wounds May 1, 1918, at the 3rd Canadian Hospital, Boulogne.

The shock was great, the blow severe,
To part with one we loved so dear;
It's only those who have lost can tell
The pain of parting without farewell.

—From Mr. and Mrs. Cocks and family, Church-street, Welwyn.

COULSON Harry Samuel

Acting Sergeant 9903, No. 2 Company, 1st/5th (City of London) Battalion (London Rifle Brigade), London Regiment. Killed in action 13 May 1915. Aged 24. Born Newport Pagnell, resident Welwyn, Herts, enlisted London. Son of Caroline Coulson, of Welwyn, Herts., and the late Thomas James Coulson. General education Wood Green, London, then Bushey, Hertfordshire at Royal Masonic School. Worked as a Cashier at the Alliance Assurance Company. No known grave. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 52.

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1915:

COULSON Harry Samuel of High-street Welwyn Hertfordshire corporal London Rifle Brigade died 13 May 1915 in France having been killed in action Administration London 15 July to Caroline Coulson widow. Effects £410.
DAVIS Harry
Private 14295, 1st Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action 23 April 1917. Aged 30. Born, resident and enlisted Welwyn. Son of William and Sarah Davis, of Mimram Rd., Welwyn, Herts. In the 1891 census he was aged 4, born Welwyn, Hertfordshire, a scholar, son of William and Sarah Davis, resident Farm Yard, Welwyn, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. In the 1901 census he was aged 14, born Welwyn, Hertfordshire, a Post office messenger, son of William and Sarah Davis, resident 10, Mimram Road, Welwyn, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 24, born Welwyn Parish, Hertfordshire, a Porter, son of William and Sarah Davis, resident Mimram Road, Welwyn, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. No known grave. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 5.
DAY Harry
[CWGC states Lance Corporsl] Sergeant 24122, 13th Battalion (Quebec), Canadian Infantry. Died in a British Hospital on 25 March 1919. Born 14 May 1887 son of Frederick and Beachey Day. In 1911 he was working as a footman but must have subsequently emigrated to Canada. Buried in WELWYN CEMETERY, Hertfordshire. Old Cemetery N. Grave 289. Also commemorated on the Brookwood memorial.
DODD Frederick Jameson
Private 2428, 15th Battalion, London Regiment (Prince of Wales' Own Civil Service Rifles). Died on service 20 April 1916. Aged 20. Born 9 March 1896 Ilchester, Somerset, baptised 3 May 1896 at Ilchester, son of John Jameson and Agnes Dodd, his father was a School Master, resident The School House, Ilchester, Somerset. Son of John Jameson Dodd and Agnes Eliza Dodd, of Woodhatch, Milestone Rd., Knebworth. In the 1901 census he was aged 5, born Ilchester, Somerset, son of John J Dodd (a widower), resident Boys School, Welwyn, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 15, born Ilchester, Somerset, at school, son of John Jameson (Head Teacher) and Amelia E Dodd, resident The Boys School, Welwyn, Hertfordshire. Appointed Assistant Clerk Abstractor in the Post Office 22 July 1913 [London Gazette 5 August 1913, issue number 28743, page 5586]. Buried in WELWYN CEMETERY, Hertfordshire.
EPHGRAVE W

possibly John William EPHGRAVE, Private 1892, 2nd Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Killed in action 18 December 1914. Aged 38. Born and resident St. Albans, Herts, enlisted Birmingham. Son of John William and Mary Ann Ephgrave, of 78, Sopwell Lane, St. Albans. In the 1911 census he was aged 35, born St. Albans, Hertfordshire, a Builder's Labourer, son of Joh William and Mary Ann Ephgrave, resident 88 Sopwell Lane St Albans, St Alban, Hertfordshire. No known grave. Commemorated on PLOEGSTEERT MEMORIAL, Hainaut, Belgium. Panel 2 and 3.

or Possibly William Ephgrave born 1878 in Tewin son of Robert and Sarah Ephgrave. Served in Royal Field Artillery from 1896 until 1908. He was working as a gardener in Welwyn in 1911 and married Hannah Underwood in 1912. In 1914 enlisted in Hertfordshire regiment No 4078 but was discharged in late 1915 as medically unfit for service. He died at home in 1921 and is buried in Welwyn Churchyard. Date of death is late but possible as name added at bottom of panel on memorial.

FITT Ernest George
[Listed as Sergeant on memorial and Corporal on CWGC, lance Sergeant on Medal Card] Lance Sergeant 14885, 7th Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action 30 September 1915. Aged 24. Born Hertingfordbury, Herts, resident Welwyn, Herts, enlisted Hertford. Baptised 2 August 1891 in Hertingfordbury. Son of Joseph and Ann Fitt, of The Frythe Gardens, Welwyn, Herts. In the 1891 census he was new born, born Hertingfordbury, Hertfordshire, son of Joseph and Ann Fitt, resident Birchall, Cole Green, Hertingfordbury, Hertford, Hertfordshire. In the 1901 census he was aged 10, born Hertingfordbury, Hertfordshire, son of Joseph and Ann Fitt, resident Trumpets Hill, Reigate, Betchworth, Surrey. Buried in DARTMOOR CEMETERY, BECORDEL-BEC, Somme, France. Plot I. Row B. Grave 17.
GRAY Richard
Private S/5918, 2nd Battalion, Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own). Killed in action 31 July 1917. Aged 21. Born Kimpton, Herts, resident Holloway, Middlesex, enlisted London. Son of Fred and Annie Maria Gray, of High St., Codicote, Welwyn, Herts. In the 1901 census he was aged 4, born Kimpton, Hertfordshire, a scholar, son of Frederick and Annie M Gray, resident High Street, Kimpton, Hitchin, Hertfordshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 14, born Kimpton, Hertfordshire, a scholar, son of Frederick and Annie Maria Gray, resident 11, Walkern Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire. No known grave. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 48.
HARWOOD Randall [John]

Acting Lance Corporal 5295, Hertfordshire Regiment. Killed in action 12 August 1916. Aged 26. Born 1 January 1888. Resident and enlisted Welwyn, Herts. Baptised 5 February 1888 in Welwyn, son of Alfred and Sarah Almafima Harwood. Son of Alfred and Sarah Harwood, of White Hill, Welwyn, Herts. Buried in ST. QUENTIN CABARET MILITARY CEMETERY, Hainaut, Belgium. Plot I. Row A. Grave 30.

Extract from De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914-1918, Volume 3, Page 131:

HARWOOD, RANDAL JOHN, L.-Corpl., No. 2595, The Hertfordshire Regt. (T.F.), attd. Gloucestershire Regt., s. of Alfred Harwood, of White Hill Cottages, Welwyn, co. Hertford, Gardener, by his wife, Sarah Alma, dau. of Charles PhiIpot, a Crimean veteran; b. Welwyn aforesaid, 1 Jan. 1888; educ. St. Peter's School, Ayot, co. Hertford; was a Gardener, and tried to enlist Aug. 1914, on the outbreak of war, but was rejected; after an operation, enlisted in June, 1915, and was attached to the Gloucestershire Regt.; went to France May, 1916, and was killed in action at Armentieres 12 Aug. following. Buried there; unm.
HAYHOE James Parker
Private 12/3888, 2nd Battalion, Auckland Regiment, N.Z.E.F. Killed in Action 30 March 1918. Aged 44. Born 8 July 1879. Baptised 10 Aug 1873 in Stanton, St John the Baptist, Suffolk. Son of James Parker Hayhoe and Matilda Hayhoe, of Stanton, Suffolk. Next of kin A. Hayhoe (brother), Tostock, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. In the 1911 census he was aged 33, born Stanton, Suffolk, a Grocer's Assistant, boarding at High Street, Welwyn, Hertfordshire. Prior to enlisting he was a Dairyman. Sailed 8 January 1916 to 8 February 1916 from Wellington, New Zealand to Suez, Egypt aboard S.S. Maunganui. Buried in EUSTON ROAD CEMETERY, COLINCAMPS, Somme, France. Plot IV. Row B. Grave 5. New Zealand details taken from Auckland Museum Online Cenotaph
HILL Edward [Albert]
Private 56713, 17th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers. Killed in action 1 June 1918. Born and resident Welwyn, Herts, enlisted Watford, Herts. In the 1901 census he was aged 2, born Welwyn, Hertfordshire, son of Edward and Alice Hill, resident The Gravel Pits, Welwyn, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 11, born Welwyn, Hertfordshire, at school, son of Edward and Alice Hill, resident Gravel Pit Cottages Welwyn, Welwyn, Hertfordshire. Buried in AVELUY WOOD CEMETERY (LANCASHIRE DUMP), MESNIL-MARTINSART, Somme, France. Plot II. Row I. Grave 4.
JEFFERIES [William] Oswald
[Listed as William Oswald JEFFERYS on SDGW and CWGC] Private 27021, 6th Battalion, Prince Albert's (Somerset Light Infantry) formerly 7218, Hertfordshire Regiment. Killed in action 16 September 1916. Born and enlisted Welwyn, Herts. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 2 A.
LANCASTER Alfred [Ethelred]
Private G/21234, 12th Battalion, Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment) formerly G/212344, Royal Fusiliers. Killed in action 3 May 1917. Born Shenley, Hertfordshire, resident High Barnet, Hertfordfshire, enlisted Cricklewood, Middlesex. Born 29 March 1896 in Shenley, son of William and Ellen Lancaster and living in Shenley in 1911, working at a Photographic materials factory. Later became an office clerk. Father left police force and moved to Welwyn and became manager of the Rose and Crown. No known grave. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 7.
MARDELL Percy [William]
Private 60901, 22nd Battalion, Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) formerly 4611, East Surrey Regiment. Died on service at Rouen Base Hospital 13 March 1917. Born Hornsey, enlisted and resident Peckham. Born 1882 in Hornsey, son of William and Hannah Mardell. Father was originally from Welwyn and moved around with his job as a gardener. In 1911 parents living in Welwyn. Percy married Grace Catlin on 22 Jul 1908 and in 1911 lived in Holland Park where he was a jeweller’s assistant. Buried in ST. SEVER CEMETERY EXTENSION, ROUEN, Seine-Maritime, France. Section O. Plot VII. Row B. Grave 1.
MAYES Alfred Leonard
Private 13579, 1st Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment posted to 17th Battalion, London Regiment. Killed in action 28 June 1917. Aged 19. Born, resident and enlisted Welwyn, Herts. Son of the late Arthur and Cecilia Mayes, of Welwyn, Herts; brother of John William Mayes and Vivian Charles Mayes (below). Buried in PERONNE COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Somme, France. Plot III. Row N. Grave 29.
MAYES John William
Lance Corporal R/14032, 10th Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps. Died of wounds 5 April 1917. Aged 23. Born 23 May 1893 in Islington, Middlesex, resident Welwyn, Hertfordshire, enlisted St. Pancras, Middlesex. Baptised 24 June 1893 in Welwyn. Son of Arthur Abel and Cecilia Ellen Mayes, of Welwyn, Hertfordshire; brother of Alfred Leonard Mayes (above) and Vivian Charles Mayes (below). In the 1901 census he was aged 7, born Welwyn, Hertfordshire, son of Arthur and Cecilia E Mayes, resident 3, Prospect Place, Welwyn, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 17, born Welwyn, Hertfordshire, a Basket Making Journeyman, resident at High Street Welwyn Hertfordshire, Welwyn, Hertfordshire. Buried in LEBUCQUIERE COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Pas de Calais, France. Plot II. Row E. Grave 35.
MAYES Vivian Charles
Rifleman 374947, 8th (City of London) Battalion (Post Office Rifles), London Regiment posted to 17th Battalion, London Regiment. Killed in action 1 September 1918. Aged 19. Born and resident Welwyn, Herts, enlisted Hertford. Baptised 1 February 1903 in Welwyn, Hertfordshire. Son of the late Arthur and Cecilia Mayes, of Welwyn, Herts; brother of John William Mayes and Alfred leonard Mayes (above). In the 1901 census he was aged 2, born Welwyn, Hertfordshire, son of Arthur and Cecilia E Mayes, resident 3, Prospect Place, Welwyn, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 12, born Welwyn, Hertfordshire, at school, son of Arthur and Cecilia Mayes, resident Prospect Place, Welwyn, Hertfordshire. Buried in PERONNE COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Somme, France. Plot III. Row N. Grave 29.
MONK Albert [John]
Private 266587, 1st Battalion, Hertfordshire Regiment. Died of wounds 5 October 1917. Aged 21. Resident Welwyn, Herts, enlisted Hertford. Son of Charlotte Monk, of London Rd., Welwyn, Herts, and the late Frederick Joseph Monk. In the 1901 census he was aged 5, born Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, son of Frederick J and Charlotte Monk, resident Old Rectory (Half), Mimram Road, Welwyn, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 16, born Welwyn, Hertfordshire, a Carman, son of Frederick and Charlotte Monk, resident Old Rectory, Welwyn, Hertfordshire. Buried in YPRES RESERVOIR CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot I. Row H. Grave 9.
NASH William [David]
Sergeant 2331, 1st Battalion, Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own). Died of wounds 22 April 1918. Aged 27. Born Hackney, Middlesex, resident and enlisted Welwyn, Herts. Son of the late George and Elizabeth Nash, of Welwyn, Herts. In the 1901 census he was newborn, born hackney, Middlesex, son of George and Elizabeth Nash, resident 50, Lower Street, Hackney, London & Middlesex. In the 1911 census he was aged 10, born hackney, Middlesex, son of George and Elizabeth R Nash, resident New Street, Codicote, Hitchin, Hertfordshire. Buried in CHOCQUES MILITARY CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot VI. Row A. Grave 29.
PENNELL Charles
Sergeant L/11720, 2nd Battalion, Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment). Killed in action 1 July 1916. Aged 25. Born Welwyn, Herts, enlisted London. Son of the late Charles and Catherine Pennell. In the 1891 census he was aged 2, born Codicote, Hertfordshire, son of Charles and Catherine Pennell, resident Iron House Bably Heath, Woolmer Green, Welwyn, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. In the 1901 census he was aged 12, born Codicote, Hertfordshire, son of Charles and Catherine Pennell, resident 5, Welwyn Hill, Welwyn, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 22, born Codicote, Hertfordshire, a serving soldier, Lance Corporal in 1st Battalion, Middlesex Regiment, billetede at Dinapore Cantonment, India. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 12 D and 13 B.
PINNOCK Charles [Stanley]
Private 11259, 3rd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment. Killed in action 24 October 1914. Born Norwich, resident Welwyn, Herts, enlisted Wynburg, Cape Colony, South Africa. In the 1911 census he was aged 21, born Norwich, Norfolk, a serving soldier, Private in 3rd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment, billeted at Dover Castle, Dover. No known grave. Commemorated on LE TOURET MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 17 and 18.
POULTER Ernest [Daniel]
[Listed as Sergeant on memorial] Private 16616, 7th Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action 22 March 1918. Born Baldock, Herts, resident Welwyn, enlisted Hertford. In the 1901 census he was aged 8, born Baldock, Hertfordshire, son of Daniel and Jane Poulter, resident Red Lion, Norton Street, Baldock, Hitchin, Hertfordshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 18, born Baldock, Hertfordshire, a Butcher Journeyman, a lodger at Mill Lane, Welwyn, Hertfordshire. No known grave. Commemorated on POZIERES MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Panel 28 and 29.
PRYOR Ernest
[Listed as Private on memorial] Rifleman Y/1083, 2nd Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps. Killed in action 11 May 1916. Born 13 March 1895, and resident, Welwyn, Herts, enlisted Guildford, Surrey. Baptised 2 June 1895 in Welwynson of James and Elizabeth Pryor. In the 1901 census he was aged 6, born Welwyn, Hertfordshire, son of James and Elizabeth Pryor, resident 16, Mimram Road, Welwyn, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 16, born Welwyn, Hertfordshire, a General Farm Hand, son of James and Elizabeth Pryor, resident Mimram Road, Welwyn Hertfordshire. Attested 28 August 1914 at Guildford, aged 19 years 150 days, a Footman by trade, single, height 5 feet 11¾ inches, weight 161 lbs, chest 35-38 inches, pale complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair, religious denomination Church of England. Joined unit 30 August 1914. Appointed Lance Corporal 11 March 1915, reverted to Rifleman 28 June 1915, posted 8th Battalion 20 July 1915, posted Depot 26 November 1915, posted 5th Batatlion 26 November 1915, finally posted 2nd Battalion 27 March 1916. No known grave. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 7.
ROSKELL Gertrude Lucinda
Nurse 5540, 17th General Hospital, Voluntary Aid Detachment. Died on Active Service 31 October 1915. Aged 38. Baptised 15 January 1879 in Penarth, Glamorganshire. Daughter of John Burrow Roskell and Gertrude Roskell, of Cronkley, Knebworth, Herts. Resident Beethoven Cottage, Nr Welwyn, Hertfordshire. Aged 36 when engaged and started servie 11 September 1915. In the 1911 census she was aged 32, born Penarth, South Wales, boarding at 10 Duchess Street, St Marylebone, London & Middlesex. Buried in ALEXANDRIA (CHATBY) MILITARY AND WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY, Egypt. Section Q. Grave 538.
SAUNDERS Albert E
Private 14391, 1st Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action 6 May 1915. Born North Finchley, Middx., resident Bedford, enlisted Welwyn, Herts. In the 1911 census he was aged 19, born Finchley N., a Labourer on Farm, lodging at Railway Tavern, Welwyn, Hertfordshire. No known grave. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 33.
SCOTT-GATTY Charles Comyn

Major, 3rd/1st Battalion, Hertfordshire Regiment. Died 24 July 1916. Aged 33. Son of Sir Alfred Scott-Gatty, K.C.V.O., Garter Principal King of Arms, and Lady Scott-Gatty, of Wendover Lodge, Welwyn; husband of Cicely Muriel Scott-Gatty (nee Gathorne-Hardy), of 8, Cromwell Crescent, Earl's Court, London, banns read 12 June 1904, married July to September Quarter 1904 in Chelsea Registration District, London. Member of the Stock Exchange. Buried in WELWYN CEMETERY, Hertfordshire. See also the London Stock Exchange Memorial

Extract from the Stock Exchange Memorial Book:

MAJOR CHARLES COMYN SCOTT SCOTT-GATTY, Hertfordshire Regiment, was the son of Sir Alfred and Lady Scott-Gatty of Welwyn, Herts. He was born in 188o and educated at Rugby. He became a member of the Stock Exchange in 1904 and a partner in the firm of Grenfell and Co.
He joined the 10th Herts Volunteer Battalion (Bedfordshire Regiment) in 1901, being promoted to Captain in 1906. On the outbreak of War he was recalled for service to his Regiment, and was gazetted temporary Major in October.
Ill health prevented him from going to the Front, but he worked indefatigably in raising additional battalions of his Regiment. His health forced him to retire in December 1915 and he died on 24 July 1916.
Major Scott-Gatty married, in 1904, a daughter of Colonel the Honourable Charles Gathorne-Hardy. In collaboration with his wife he wrote the words and music of several musical comedies and many successful songs.
STEWART, DSO, MC, MiDx2 Walter Robert

Brevet Major Temporary Lieutenant Colonel, 13th Battalion, Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own). Killed in action 8 April 1918. Aged 30. Born 7 February 1888. Son of Gen. The Hon. Alexander Stewart and Adela M. Stewart; husband of Mollie Stewart, of 36, Lennox Gardens, London, S.W.1. Awarded the Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.) and the Military Cross (M.C.) [London Gazette: Edition 29608 dated 3 June 1916], Mentioned in Despatches twice. Educated Harrow School 1901-1906, Druries House. Buried in COUIN BRITISH CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot VI. Row C. Grave 3.

Extract from Evening Mail - 19 January 1914, page 4:

MARRIAGES
MR. W. R. STEWART AND MISS GRENFELL

At St. Margaret's, Westminster, on Saturday the marriage took place of Mr. Robert Stewart, Rifle Brigade, son of the late Major-General the Hon. Alexander Stewart and Mrs. Basil Anstruther, and nephew of the Earl of Galloway, and Miss Mollie Grenfell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Riversdale Grenfell, of The Hall, Welwyn.

Extract from Distinguished Service Order 1916-1923, page 347:

STEWART, W.R. (D.S.O., LG 1.1.18); b. 7.2.88; 2nd. Lt. Rif. Brig., 24.6.08; Lt. 3.3.11; Capt. and Bt. Major (T/Lt.-Col.), Rif. Brig.; M.C> He was killed in action 8.4.18.

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1918:

STEWART Walter Robert of 36 Lennox-gardens Chelsea Middlesex D.S.O. M.C. lieutenant-colonel Rifle Brigade died 8 April 1918 in Belgium Probate London 11 September to the Public Trustee. Effects £48488 5s. 4d.
TINDALL Howard Simson

Lieutenant, 6th Battalion, Princess Charlotte of Wales's (Royal Berkshire Regiment). Killed in action 31 July 1917. Aged 33. Native of St. John's, Deptford, London. Son of Albert Alfred Tindall and Sophia, his wife, of Ashleigh Grange, Haywards Heath, Sussex. In the 1901 census he was aged 16, born London, a Pupil, Student at Hailbury College, Great Amwell, Ware, Hertfordshire. Buried in HOOGE CRATER CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen Belgium. Plot II. Row H. Grave 6.

Extract from De Ruvigny's Roll Of Honour 1914-1918, Volume 4, Page 212:

TINDALL, HOWARD SIMSON, M.A., Lieut., 6th (Service) Battn. Princess Charlotte of Wales's (Royal Berkshire Regt.), yr. s. of Albert Alfred Tindall, of Ashleigh Grange, Haywards Heath, co. Sussex, Publisher (Head of the firm of Balliere, Tindall & Cox, of London and Paris), by his wife, Sophia, dau. of John Simson, of St. John's, and London; b. 5 July, 1884; educ. Haileybury College, and Pembroke College, Cambridge, where he obtained his M.A. with honours; was in partnership with his father; joined the inns of Court O.T.C. in Dec. 1914; gazetted 2nd Lieut. The Royal Berkshire Regt. in March, 1915; promoted Lieut. in 1916; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders from early in 1916; took part in much fighting at Messines Ridge, and was killed in action during the advance on Lens 31 July, 1917, while acting as Brigade Signalling Officer. Buried on the battlefield. He was a well-known athlete, being secretary of the Thames Hare and Hounds, and when at Cambridge represented the University in cross-country running. He was much interested in the Cambridge Mission among the poor at Lambeth, for the success of which he laboured assiduously; unm.

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1918:

TINDALL Howard Simson of 8 Henrietta street Covent Garden Middlesex lieutenant 6th battalion Royal Berkshire regiment died 31 July 1917 in Belgium Probate London 23 March to Arthur Edward Giles M.D. and Albert Alfred Tindall the younger esquire. Effects £3276 3s. 9d.
Resworn £4146 1s. 3d.
TITMUSS William [George]
[Listed as TITMUS on SDGW and CGWC] Private 235275 [SDGW] or 233275 [CWGC], 8th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment formerly 9077, Hertfordshire Regiment. Died of wounds 21 August 1917. Born 10 August 1886, and resident, Welwyn, Herts, enlisted Hitchin, Herts. Baptised 3 October 1886 at Welwyn, son of Francis Adam and Sarah Titmus. In the 1891 census he was aged 4, born Welwyn, Hertfordshire, a scholar, son of Francis and Sarah Titmus, resident North Street, Welwyn, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. Buried in BAILLEUL COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, NORD, Nord, France. Plot III. Row E. Grave 222.
WARD Edward

Private G/60053, 3rd/4th Battalion, Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment). Killed in action 5 November 1917. Aged 36. Born 15 Setember 1881, and resident, Welwyn, Herts, enlisted Watford, Herts. Baptised 4 December 1881 in Welwyn. Son of William and Rose Lavinia Ward; banns read for his marriage to Ellen Worsfold 4 April 1915, of Welwyn, married April to June Quarter 1915 in Hatfield Registration District, Hertfordshire. Native of Welwyn, Herts. His brother Private Harry Ward also died on service (see below). In the 1891 census he was aged 9, born Welwyn, a scholar, brother of Harry and 6 other siblings, son of Willliam and Rose L Ward, resident The Royal Oak, Fore Street, Welwyn, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. In the 1901 census he was aged 19, born Welwyn, Hertfordshire, a Baker journeyman, son of William and Rose Ward, resident Fore Street, Welwyn, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 29, born Welwyn, Hertfordshire, a Baker Shop Assistant to his father, son of William and Rose Ward, resident Fore Street, Welwyn, Hertfordshire. No known grave. Commemorated on TYNE COT MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 14 to 17.

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1917:

WARD Edward of Melbourne Mill-lane Welwyn Hertfordshire private 4th Queen's Royal West Surrey regiment died 5 November 1917 in France Probate London 31 December to Ellen Ward widow and Herbert Edwin Bullard tailor.
Effects £329 16s. 11d.
WARD Harry
Private 22414, 1st Battalion, Princess Victoria's (Royal Irish Fusiliers) formerly 13187, Bedfordshire Regiment. Died of wounds 18 April 1917. Aged 39. Born 18 September 1877, and resident, Welwyn, Herts, enlisted Marylebone, Middx. Son of William and Rose Lavinia Ward. Native of Welwyn, Herts. His brother Private Edward Ward also died on service (see above). In the 1881 census he was aged 3, born Welwyn, Hertfordshire, son of William and Rose L Ward, resident Mimram Road, Welwyn, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. In the 1891 census he was aged 13, born Welwyn, a scholar, brother of Edward and 6 other siblings, son of Willliam and Rose L Ward, resident The Royal Oak, Fore Street, Welwyn, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 32, born Welwyn, Hertfordshire, a Packer, lodging at 13 Bowman Buildings, Edgware Road N.W., St Marylebone, London & Middlese,. Buried in AUBIGNY COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Pas de Calais, France. Plot II. Row E. Grave 79.
WARWICK John William
Private 12030, 6th Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action 29 April 1917. Born 26 July 1891 Welwyn, Herts, resident Aldershot, Hants, enlisted Hertford. Baptised 6 September 1891 in Welwyn, son of William and Sarah Anne Warwick. In the 1901 census he was aged 9, born Welwyn, Hertfordshire, son of William and Sarah Warwick, resident Sherrards, Welwyn, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 19, born Welwyn, Hertfordshire, a Domestic Footman, servant to Edward henry Hoare, resident 37, Fleet Street E.C., City of London, London & Middlesex. Buried in CHILI TRENCH CEMETERY, GAVRELLE, Pas de Calais, France. Special Memorial. Row C. Grave 13.
YOUNG, MM Francis [Joseph]

Private 22432, 5th Battalion, Princess Victoria's (Royal Irish Fusiliers) formerly 14331, Bedfordshire Regiment. Died on service In Egypt 30 August 1918. Aged 25. Born Paddington, London, enlisted Welwyn, Herts. Son of Mrs. Annie Maria Young, of Welwyn Hill, Welwyn, Herts, and the late Mr. F. Young. Awarded the Military Medal (M.M.). In the 1901 census he was aged 7, born Paddington, Middlesex, son of Francis and Annie M Young, resident The Plain Welwyn, Welwyn, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. In 1908 he was attending Welwyn Evening School, Welwyn, aged 15 years 9 months, a Milk Boy by day and again in 1909 aged 17 years. Buried in RAMLEH WAR CEMETERY, Israel and Palestine (including Gaza). Section U. Grave 33.

Extract from De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914-1918, volume 4, page 247:

YOUNG, FRANCIS JOSEPH, M.M., Private, No. 22434, 2nd Battn. (89th Foot) Princess Victoria's (Royal Irish Fusiliers), only s. of the late Frank Young, by his wife, Annie Maria (Welwyn Hill, Welwyn, co. Hertford); b. Paddington, London, W., 29 Nov. 1893; educ. Welwyn Boys' School; was a Gardener at Welwyn; volunteered for active service on the outbreak of war, and enlisted in the Bedfordshire Regt. 4 Sept. 1914; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders from Feb. 1915; was wounded in the following April, and on recovery was transferred to the 5th Battn. The Royal Irish Fusiliers; proceeded to Salonika 4 Nov. 1915, where he saw much fighting, taking part in the Serbian retreat; was sent to Palestine in Aug. 1917, and was wounded there on 10 March, 1918, and sent to hospital, being there four months; was subsequently transferred to the 2nd Battn. of his Regt. (The Royal Irish Fusiliers), and died at Neby Salek, 18 miles north-west of Jerusalem, 30 Aug. of the same year, of wounds received in action on the 28th. Buried in the Military Cemetery there. He was awarded the M.M. for bravery in the field; unm.
1939 – 1945
AUGER Ronald [Henry]

Private 5956214, 5th Battalion, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment. Died from Amoebic Dysentery as a Japanese Prisoner of War 23 December 1943; captured at Singapore 15 February 1942. Aged 23. Born 17 May 1920, and resident, Hertfordshire. In the 1921 census he was aged 1, born Hertfordshire, son of Albert and Sarah Auger, resident Mill Lane, Welwyn, Hertfordshire. In the 1939 Register he was a Packer Wood Worker, resident with his parents, Albert and Sarah Auger, at 17 London Road, Welwyn, Welwyn R.D., Hertfordshire. His parents moved and were resident 11 Stratford Avenue, Atherstone, Warwickshire. He was a Wood Machinist in civilian life. Married Emily Roper in the October to December Quarter 1941 in Atherstone Registration District, Warwickshire. Buried in KANCHANABURI WAR CEMETERY, Thailand. Plot 4. Row D, Grave 78.

Extract from Atherstone News and Herald - Friday 5 October 1945, page 1:

ROLL OF HONOUR.

Mrs. Emily Auger (nee Roper), of 11 Stratford Avenue, has received official notification from the War Office that her husbard, Private Ronald Henry Auger, of the Bedford and Hertfordshire Regt. has died whilst a Prisoner of War in Japanese hands. Before the war Private Auger's home was at 17, London Road. Welwyn, Herts, and he was stationed at the Merevale Camp in 1941. He was 25 year of age.

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1946:

AUGER Ronald Henry otherwise Ronald of 17 London-road Welwyn Hertfordshire died 23 December 1943. on war service Probate London 12 July to Sarah Auger (wife of Albert Auger)
Effects £128 10s.
BASSETT Edward
Gunner 1822802, 21 Battery, 8 Heavy A.A. Regiment, Royal Artillery. Killed in action in Burma 9 February 1944. Aged 41. Born 25 June 1902 in Battersea, London S.W., resident Welwyn, Hertfordshire. Son of Henry and Eliza Bassett; husband of Dorothy Bassett, of Welwyn, Hertfordshire. In the 1939 Register he was a Manager Transport Cafe, married to Dorothy Bassett with one daughter, Barbara M Bassett, resident 63 The Crescent, Welwyn, Welwyn R.D., Hertfordshire. Buried in TAUKKYAN WAR CEMETERY, Myanmar. Plot 12. Row J. Grave 18.
BRANDRETH Marshall
Leading Aircraftman (Pilot U/T) 1152379, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (Flying Training Command). While flying in an Oxford I, serial number N4836, out of Kidlington, Oxon, his aircraft flew into trees near Witney, Oxon during unauthorised low flying while on an instrument training flight 17 January 1941. Aged 24. Born 17 February 1918. Native of Northolt Park, Middlesex. Son of Marshall and Anne Brandreth, of Northolt Park, Greenford; husband of Vera Dorothy Isabell Brandreth, of Chiswick. In the 1939 Register he was a School Master, single, resident 25 The Crescent, Welwyn, Welwyn R.D., Hertfordshire. Married Vera D I Smith in the October to December Quarter 1940 in Brentford Registration District, Middlesex. Buried in CHISWICK NEW CEMETERY, Middlesex. Block G. Grave 254.
CASTLE F
No further information currently available - in the 1939 Register there was a Frederick W CASTLE, born 5 December 1914, a Bakers Motor Roundsman, married to Joan B B Castle, resident 18 London Road, Welwyn, Welwyn R.D., Hertfordshire.
CLARKE T
No further information currently available
EDENBOROUGH Grenville

Gunner 1436285, 248 Battery, 79 (The Hertfordshire Yeomanry) Heavy A.A. Regiment, Royal Artillery. Killed in action at Dunkirk 30 May 1940. Aged 28. Born London, resident Welwyn, Hertfordshire. In the 1921 census he was aged 9. born Hornsey, Middlesex, son of Arthur Melville and Kate Margaret Edenborough, resident 12, Linden Road, Hornsey, Middlesex. Buried in DUNKIRK TOWN CEMETERY, Nord, France. Plot 2 Row 17 Grave 13.

Extract from Hertfordshire Express - Saturday 27 June 1936, page 2:

IN THE DARK.

Grenville Edenborough, of "Gwynfa,“ The Avenue, Welwyn, was fined £1 for driving a motor-car without lights at Welwyn Garden City, on May 23.

HAYES, DFC [Ernest] Spencer

Flying Officer (Wireless Operator/Air Gunner) 105177, 156 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (Bomber Command). Flying out of Warboys, Hunts, in a Lancaster III, serial number ED863, he was killed in action, aircraft lost during a raid on Cologne 17 June 1943. Aged 21. Born 20 May 1922. Son of Arthur and Gertrude Elizabeth Hayes, of Digswell, Hertfordshire. In the 1939 Register he was a Junior Accountant, single, resident 39 The Crescent, Welwyn, Welwyn R.D., Hertfordshire. Awarded the Distinguished Flyng Cross (D.F.C.). Buried in RHEINBERG WAR CEMETERY, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Plot 4. Row E. Collective grave 20-23.

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1944:

HAYES Ernest Spencer of 39 The-crescent Welwyn Hertfordshire died on or since 17 June 1943 on war service Administration Llandudno 15 January to Arthur Hayes works manager.
Effects £141 18s. 8d.
KIRBY Samuel [Arthur]
Sapper 14346155, 573 Army Field Company, Royal Engineers. Died out of service 24 May 1946. Aged 34. Born 13 January 1912. Son of Samuel Arthur and Elizabeth Kirby, of Welwyn; husband of Gladys Rosina Kirby, of Welwyn Garden City. In the 1921 census he was aged 9, born Welwyn, Hertfordshire, son of Samuel Arthur and Elizabeth Kirby, resident St Albans Road, Welwyn, Hertfordshire. In the 1930 Electoral Roll he was resident at Great North Road, Welwyn. In the October- December Quarter 1934 he married Gladys R Welch in the Hatfield Registration District, Hertfordshire. In the 1939 Register he was a Bricklayer & Journeyman, married to Gladys R Kirby, resident Hayles, Woodside Road, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn R.D., Hertfordshire. Discharged from the Royal Engineers 19 December 1945 under Paragraph 390 (xvi) King's Regulations having been found medically unfit for further service. Buried in WELWYN CEMETERY, Hertfordshire. Grave 332.
PERRIN [Harold] Dennis

Sergeant (Wireless Operator/Air Gunner) 1165232, 13 Operational Training Unit, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (Bomber Command). While flying in a Bristol Blenheim IV, serial number Z5800, taking off from Hinton-in-the-Hedges on day training, his aircraft during a formation flying sortie, travelling at high speed, crashed into trees near Banbury 11 November 1941. Aged 27. Native of Dunstable, Beds. Son of William Stanley and Eva Caroline Perrin, of Dunstable, Bedfordshire. In the 1921 census he was aged 7, born Welwyn, Hertfordshire, son of William Stanley and Eva Caroline Perrin, resident Common House, Welwyn, Hertfordshire. Buried in WELWYN CEMETERY, Hertfordshire. Grave 39.

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1942:

PERRIN Harold Dennis of 14 Milbury-crescent Bitterne Southampton died 11 November 1941 on war service Administration Llandudno 1 June to William Stanley Perrin draper.
Effects £1491 9s.
SMITH A
possibly Lawrence Allan SMITH, Leading Aircraftman 1228486, 612 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (Coastal Command). Died in RAF Hospital Halton 23 August 1945. Aged 34. Son of Albert Edward and Ellen Smith, of Welwyn; husband of Ivy Susan Smith, of Welwyn. In the 1921 census he was aged 10, born Welwyn, Hertfordshire, son of Albert Edward and Ellen Smith, resident Riverside, Mimram Road, Welwyn, Hertfordshire. Buried in WELWYN CEMETERY, Hertfordshire. Grave 36.
SPENCER R
No further information currently available
TEARLE E
No further information currently available
YOUNG E
probably Ernest Alwin YOUNG, Trooper 7960675, 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards, Royal Armoured Corps. Died 21 September 1944. Aged 36. Son of Robert and Elizabeth Young; husband of Elizabeth Jane Young, of Welwyn, Hertfordshire. Buried in BERGEN-OP-ZOOM WAR CEMETERY, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands. Plot 26. Row C. Grave 11.

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