WW1 War Memorial

for St George in the East Church

16 Cannon Street Road, London

The Memorial was unveiled on

Saturday, 15^th November 1924 at 3:30pm

This document is still a work in progress and I have used several websites to research the men of St. George’s who gave their lives in WW1.

The main sites used were: Ancestry, FreeBMD, The Long, Long Trail and I received a great deal of help from the Rootschat Forum.

If you spot any errors, wish to know more or are related to any of these men that I would love to hear from you: alison.cook66@btinternet.com

Name	Died / Age	Rank and Service No.	Buried / Commemorated	Details
Adams, C.
Alcock, J. James	7 Apr 1917 age 29	Private 203686 1st Bn. Royal Fusiliers (City of London) formerly Pte. 6040 4/2 London Regt.	Arras Memorial, France (Bay 9)	Killed in action.  James was born in 1888 to Thomas & Mary Ann Allcock.  On the 1911c James is living Mayfield's Buildings, St. George's with his widowed mother and working as a 'cellarman in a wine company'. On 7 April 1917 James was in trenches south of Beaurains and was probably part of one of the three platoons ordered to attack Neuville Mill during the night but was were repelled by machine gun fire.
Ambler, C. Charles Albert	26 Nov 1918 age 38	Private 45167 15th Bn. The Loyal North Lancs. formerly 37740 Norfolk	Terlincthun, France Plot XI.E.9 Inscription: Greater Love Hath No Man That He Lay Down His	Died of bronchitis in Aubengue, France. Charles was born on 7 February 1880 to Cornelius & Mary Ambler.  In 1901 he married Lydia Long and they went on to have 4 sons.  On the 1911c Charles is living with his family in Mayfield's Buildings, St George's and is working as a dockside labourer.  Charles' parents, Cornelius 69 & Mary 68, are living nearby in Bostock Street. Service Record: Charles' enlisted November 1915 aged 35yrs 9months and gave his occupation as dock labourer.  He was 5f5. 6in. tall.  At the beginning of November, Charles' Battalion was near Estaimpuis in Belgium.  Charles was admitted to hospital on 15.11.1918 suffering from influenza and chronic pneumonia.
Anness, G. George	20 Jan 1918 age 21	Able Seaman J39162 HMS Raglan	Chatham Memorial	Killed in action.  George was born 8 May 1897 in St. George's to John & Harriet Anness.  On the 1911c George is living with his parents in Anthony Street and is still at school; his father is a carman. George enlisted on enlisted 18 May 1915, giving his occupation as 'carman'. HMS Raglan sailed for the Dardenelles in June 1915 but on 20 January 1918 she was attacked by Turkish forces and sunk during the Battle of Imbros (Eastern Med)
Askew, H.
Baggs, J.W. John William	27 Mar 1918 age 33	Private 36724 5th Bn. King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry formerly T4/159337 RASC; 250434 Royal Engineers	Arras Memorial, France Bay 7	Killed in action. John was born 9 February 1885 in Mile End to Joseph & Amelia Baggs.  John attended Blakesley Street School. On the 1911c John is living with his widowed mother in  59 Anthony Street.  John is described as an unemployed porter (drapers).  John's sister, Amelia is also living with them together with her husband and children.
Baldock, W. William	14 Jun 1917 age 21	L/Cpl. G/9543 12th Bn. Royal Fusiliers (City of London)	Ypres Memorial, Belgium Panel 6&8	Killed in action.  William was born in 1896 in Marylebone to Daniel & Mary Ann Baldock.  On the 1911c William is living Tillman Street with his widowed mother and working as an errand boy. William landed in France on 1 Sept. 1915 and on 14 June 1917 his Battalion were taking part in the Battle of Messines.
Bedley, G. George Alfred	2 Oct 1916 age 24	Private 702461 1st/23rd Bn. London Regiment formerly 66192 (RFA) and 20033 (Essex Regt)	Thiepval Memorial, France	Killed in action.  George was born 9 May 1892 to Henry & Eliza Bedley.  On the 1911c he's living with his parents in W.Kensingon and working as an errand boy.  In 1915 he married Alice Foster at St. George's and they lived in Star & Garter Yard.  Service Record: George enlisted on 25 January 1915 with RHA, then joined the Essex Regt. and finally the London Regiment.  He entered the Balkans on 2 Sept. 1915, was wounded on 5.12.1915 and returned to England and admitted on 6.12.1915 to the Welsh Metropolitan Hospital near Cardiff suffering from a ?bullet head wound?  He was given 10 days leave to go home on ?20.3.1916 but was then sent to France on 15 June 1916.
Beinstock, M. Maurice/Morris	31 Oct 1918 age 32	Private J/1750 38th Bn. Royal Fusiliers	Kantara Cemetery, Egypt	Died of sickness in Egypt.  Maurice was born c1886 in Poland.  In 1910 he married Lena Dicks and they had one child, Isidore.  On the 1911c Maurice is living in Fairbank Street, East Road (?Shoreditch) and is a 'Swiss embroiderer'. The 38th Bn. sailed for Egypt on 5 February 1918
Bird, R. Richard	13 Oct 1916 age 25	Private 49064 82nd Coy. Machine Gun Corps formerly 13458 Duke of Cornwall Light Infantry	Salonika (Lembet Road) Military Cemetery, Greece	Died of wounds. Richard was born in 1891 to Thomas & Mary Ann Bird and was baptised 13 Sept. 1891 at St. George's.  Richard was their youngest child.  Richard attended Betts Street School.  On the 1911c Richard is living Wright's Row, Pell Street with his parents and is working in a 'soaps work'.  Service Record: Richard enlisted on 4 Sept. 1914, entering theatre on 7 April 1915.  He was wounded on 7 October 1915 and admitted to No. 43 General Hospital where he died.
Borchard, G.C. George Charles	9 Nov 1918 age 21	Private 48921 3rd Reserve Cavalry formerly 263746 RASC	Aldershot AF2130	Died of sickness.  Richard was born 29 March 1897 and bapt. at St. George's on 18 Apr 1897 to George & Clara Borchard.  By the 1901c his mother is widowed and by 1911c she has remarried. Richard attended Betts Street School.
Bowles, C
Bowles, J. John	31 Jul 1917 age 33	Private G/716 4th Bn. Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middx)	Ypres Memorial, Belgium Panel 49&51	Killed in action. John was born c1884 in Stepney  to William & Jane Bowles.  On the 1911c John is a boarder in Biggleswade as a rag sorter.  His widowed father is in Tarling Street. John entered France on 31 May 1915.  On 31 July 1917 his Battalion were in the front line at Mt. Kemmel, south of Ypres.
Brian, D. Daniel	'21 Apr 1917 age 26	Leading Stoker K/6849 HMS Broke	St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery, Leyton      Inscription: Never Shall Our Memory Fade Round the Spot Where You are Laid	Killed in action.  Daniel was born 22 November 1891 in St. George's.  Daniel enlisted into the RN on 25 May 1910 giving his occupation as brewer's labourer.  On the 1911c Daniel is serving as a Stoker aboard HMS Test. On 21 April 1917 HMS Broke, a Faulknor-class destroyer, was severely damaged during the Battle of Dover Strait when German destroyers attacked the Dover barrage and Calais.  HMS Broke tried to ram and torpedo the enemy and in doing so the ships locked together the Broke's crew had to fight the enemy hand-to-hand.  After getting clear, Broke, which was severely damaged, tried to limp eastward again encounerng the enemy.  Fellow destroyers arriving from Dover towed Broke back into Dover.
Buckhorn, A. Alfred	24 Nov 1917 age 20	Private 267583 1st/6th Bn. Seaforth Highlanders	Rocquigny-Equancourt Road, Manancourt, France Plot II.E.20	Killed died of wounds.  Alfred was born in St. George's in 1897 to John & Mary Buckhorn.  On the 1911c Alfred is living with his parents in Upper Chapman Street and is still at school. Alfred may have been mortally wounded during the Cambrai Operations either during the Phase known as the Tank attack (20-21 Nov) or the Phase: the capture of Bourlon Wood from 23–28 November 1917.
Burling, C. Charles	10 Nov 1917 age 30	Private 22816 1st. Bn. South Wales Borderers	Passchendaele New British Cemetery, Belgium Plot VIII.D.6 Inscription: In Loving Memory of My Dear Husband Gone But Not Forgotten	Killed in action. Charles was born c1886 in St. Georges to Frederick & Norah Burling.  In 1906 he married Henrietta Roto and had 6 children.  On the 1911c Charles is living in Planet Street and working as a labourer. On 10 November 1917, Charles was in the front line (not far from Poperinge) when his Battalion went 'over the top'.  Charles' Battalion suffered huge casualties from both heavy fire and enemy aircraft
Caminer, A. Alfred	30 Nov 1917 age 28	Private G/24038 2nd Bn. Duke of Cambridge Own (Middx) formerly 20th Bn.	Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium Panel 113-115	Killed in action.  Alfred was born in St. George's in 1889 to William & Bloomah Caminer.  Alfred attended Blakesley Street School.  On the 1911c Alfred was living with his parents in Morris Street and working as a tailor's dresser. On 30 November 1917, Alfred's battalion were in the front line just north of Ypres and facing an enemy barrage, being shelled all day and night.
Carson, J. William James	6 Nov 2018 age 19	Private G/19420 7th Bn. Royal Sussex Regiment	Tunbridge Wells Cemetery	Died of sickness.  William/James was born 22 March 1899 in St. George's to Samuel & Mary Carson.   On the 1911c James is living with his parents in Strutfield Street and is still at school.
Clapton, H. Henry	2 Jan 1918 age 34	Private 94424 17th Bn. Notts & Derby (Sherwood Foresters)	Mendinghem, Belgium Plot IX.B.5	Died of wounds.   Henry was born in 1884 to Walter & Ellen Carson.  On the 1911c Henry is iving with his parents in Canning Town and working as a fitter in the motor trade.
Clark, A. Albert Henry	16 Aug 1917 age 20	Private 4338 9th Bn. Royal Irish Fusiliers	Tyne Cot Cemetery, Belgium Plot XV.F.3 Inscription: What Nobler Offering Could He Give Than Yield His Life for Yours And Mine	Died of wounds.  Albert was born on 30 April 1897 in St. George's to James & Harriett Clark.  On the 1911c Albert is living with his widowed mother in Anthony Street.   Albert attended Betts Street School. Albert's Service record has survived but is difficult to read.  It  looks like he was reported missing on 16 August, was wounded but died when the ambulance he was in was blown up. 16 August was the first day of the Battle of Langemarck; the 9th Bn. attacked at 4:45am, 'A' and 'C' Companies suffered heavy casualties before they had advanced 200yds.
Cobb, W.
Cobley, H. Harry	27 Nov 1914 age 27	Private 10219 2nd Bn. Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)	Aubers Ridge British Cemetery, France Plot VII.A.2 Inscription: God’s Will Be Done	Killed in action.  Harry was born in 1887 to Henry & Harriet Cobley.  On the 1911c he's serving with the Cameronians in Mauritius and South Africa;  his father, a dock labourer, and step-mother are living in Mayfields Buildings, St. George's The Bn. War Diary states that they landed in Havre on 9 November, before entraining for St. Omer where they billeted for the night.  From 17 November until he died on 27 November he was in trenches at Champigny near Estaires.
Coleman, W. William Charles	29 Sep 1917 age 21	Private CH/19350 RMLI HMS Carron	City of London & Tower Hamlets Memorial (Screen R1416)	Died from disease.  William was born 11 January 1896 in St. George's to John & Sarah Coleman.  On the 1911c William is living with his widowed mother in Tait Street.  William is working as an apprentice bookbinder. William enlisted on 2 November 1914.  HMS Carron was built in 1906 as a merchant vessel and converted to an armed boarding steam for the purpose of enfocing the naval bloackade.
Commons, H. Henry George	31 Jul 1917 age 29	Private / Cpl ? S/8211 3rd Bn. Rifle Brigade	Ypres Memorial, Belgium (Panel ??)	Killed in action. Henry was born in 1888 in St. George's to Henry & Caroline Commons.  In 1911 he married Rose Buckwell; on the cenus of that year they are living Duckett Street, Mile End and Henry is working as a rag sorter.  Henry's parents are in Martha Street, St. George's.  At 6pm on 30 July, Henry's Battalion left camp near Ouderdom, SE of Poperinge and moved up to trenches ready for the following days attack.  When they advanced at 8:35am on 31st, they came under heavy MG fire.  The troops were also fired on by a hostile aeroplane.
Corrie, G. George	15 Apr 1917 age 25	Private 680164 22nd Bn. London Regiment 'A' Company	Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium Plot XII.A.6A + Shadwell War Memorial Inscription: But Sweeter Far Thy Face to See and In Thy Presence Rest	Died of wounds at No. 10 CCS.  George  was born on 9 June 1892 to George & Agnes Corrie.  George attended Highway School.  On the 1911c George is living with his parents in Agra Place, Chapman Street.  George and his father are working as labourers.  In 1915 George married Jessie Wood and they went on to have 2 sons. George may have been wounded at the First Battle of the Scarpe, 9–14 April 1917. George's twin brother, Sydney, served with South Staffordshire Regt.
Cotton, H. Henry Percy (aka Isaacs)	15 Apr 1918 age 21	Rifleman 6/635 4th Bn. Rifle Brigade	Doiran Memorial, Greece	Killed in action. Harry was born in Haggerston on 27 February 1897 to Harry & Amy Cotton.  On the 1911c Harry is living in Bermondsey with his mother, step-father and siblings and working as a labourer.  Service Record: Harry enlisted on 14 October 1914 giving his occupation as bottle labeller.  He arrived in Salonika on 25 November 1915.  From 8-18 July 1916 he was in hospital suffering from a fever; on 31.8.1916 he was in hospital again suffering from maleria, then admitted again for German Measles from 7-29 Nov 1916
Cuthbert, W.H. William Henry	4 Sep 1918 age 19	Private 26800 12th Bn. East Surrey	Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium Panel 79-80 & 163A	Killed in action. William was born Shadwell in 1899 to Thomas & Helena Cuthbert.  On the 1911c William was living with his parents in Juniper Street, Shadwell.  William's father is a cooper. On 4 September, William was in trenches near Abele area and at 4am his Bn. were ready to attack.  The barrage for the attack commenced at 5:30am and by 6:15am 'C' & 'D' Company had reached their objective.  As soon as covering barrage halted they were subject to heavy machine gun fire; the Bn.suffered heavy casualties.
Davies, A. Alfred (DAVIS)	31 May 1916 age 22	Cook's Mate M/4441 HMS Black Prince	Portsmouth Naval Memorial	Killed in action.   Alfred was born on 15 March 1894 to Daniel & Emma Davis.  Alfred attended Highway School.  On the 1911c Alfred is living with his parents in Tait Street and working as a printer's boy; his father is a waterside labourer. HMS Black Prince was an armoured cruiser which formed part of the ill-fated 1st Cruiser Squadron at Jutland.
Deal, J.T. John Thomas (aka Diehl)	25 Sep 1916 age 23	L/Cpl. 20416 4th Bn. Grenadier Guards	AIF Burial Ground, Flers, France Plot XIV.D.12	Killed in action. John was born in St. George's in 1893 to John & Jessie Diehl.  On the 1911c John is living with his parents in Princes Square and working as a labourer in a whisky distillers; his father is out of work.  John's father was German. John entered theatre 15.8.1915.  On 24 September 1916 John was in Trones Wood (near Carnoy) preparing to attack Les Boeufs.  When the Bn. attacked on 25th it was met with "terrific machine and rifle fire which caused very heavy casualties".
Denby, J John	14 Jun 1917 age 24	Private 422413 10th (Hackney) London Regiment	Achiet-le-Grand, France (Plot I.J.29) Inscription: Domino in Christo	Died of wounds at No. 45 CCS. John was born in 1893 in St. George's to John & Mary Denby.  On the 1911c John is living with his parents in Old Gravel Lane, Wapping; John is working as a carman; his father is a dock labourer.  In 1916 John married Alice Warren.
Dennis, C.
Dennis, J.
Donovan, J.P. John Patrick	1 Dec 1917 age 35	Private G/18944 23rd Bn. Royal Fusiliers (London)	Cambrai Memorial, France Panel 3&4	Killed in action. John was born in St. George's in 1882.  John married Katherine O'Shea in 1905 .  On the 1911c John is living with his wife and 3 children in Johnson Street, St. George and working as a builder's labourer.  John died at the Battle of Cambrai.
Dundrow, J. John	3 Sep 1916 age 21	Rifleman S/7777 10th Bn. Rifle Brigade	Thiepval Memorial Pier&Face 16B & 16C	Killed in action.  John was born 6 May 1895 in St. George's to Alexander & Elizabeth Dundrow.  John was admitted to Copperfield Road School on 8.7.1901.  On the 1911c John is an ‘inmate’ at Manchester Industrial School, Working Boys Home, Ardwick Green, Manchester and working as a ‘plater’s apprentice (boiler maker)’.   His parents are living Spencer Street, St. George's. On 3 September, John went 'over the top' at Guillemot; zero hour was 12noon.  The Bn. encountered very heavy rifle and machine gun fire.  John is mentioned by name in the Casualty List within the Bn. War Diary.
Fisher, T.E. Thomas Edward	29 Sep 1917 age 19	Private R/201361 8th Bn. Kings Royal Rifle Corp.	Kandahar Farm Cemetery, Belgium Plot II.F.35	Killed in action by shell fire at Petite Douvre Dump.  Thomas was born on 12 January 1898 in St. George's/Shadwell to Hugh & Mary Ann Fisher.  On the 1911c Thomas is living with his parents in Winterton Buildings, Anthony St, St George's; Thomas is still at school; his father is a carman.  Thomas was their eldest child. On 29 September 1917, Thomas was in trenches near Bailleul.  Thomas is mentioned by name in the Bn. War Diary; he was killed (together with 2 other ORs) by shell fire and buried by a party of 'D' Coy. the following day.
Fitchem, H. Henry	20 Apr 1918 age 24	Private 28159 14th Bn. Royal Welsh (Welch) Fusiliers	Senlis Communal Cemetery Extension, France Plot I.C.2 Inscription: Gone But Not Forgotten	Killed in action.  Henry was born on 12 February 1894 to John Ludwig & Mary.  Henry's father was born in Germany.  On the 1911c, Henry is living Princes Street, St. Georges with his sister and her husband plus their widowed mother.  Henry is working as a box maker's labourer.  Henry's father who died in 1908 had been born in Germany. Henry arrived in France on 2.12.1915.  On 20 April 1918, Henry was in trenches near Contay, nr. Albert.
Gardner, A.
Gates, A.E.
Giles, C. Christopher	12 Apr 1918 age 36	Private G/24350 1st Bn. Queen's (Royal West Surrey)	Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium Panel 1&2	Killed in action.  Christopher was born in Kentish Town in 1882 to William & Louisa Giles.  He was admitted to Lower Chapman Street School on 17.3.1890.  In 1909 he married Ellen Clark at St. George's.  On the 1911c Christopher is living with his wife in Tait Street, St. George's and working as a bricklayer.  Christopher & Ellen went on to have two children. Christopher arrived in France on 27.4.1915.  On 12 April 1918 his Bn. were in Méteren (south of Méteren) when orders were received to defend the village.  MORE TO ADD ........
Golightly, W. William	22 Sep 1914 age 22	Able Seaman SS/3110 HMS Cressy	Chatham Memorial	Killed in action.  William was born in 1890 in St. George's to William & Lydia Golightly.  On the 1901c George is an inmate at St. George's school (the Workhouse); his parents are also in the Workhouse.  William enlisted on 19 November 1909.  On the 1911c William is serving aboard the Boadicea. HMS Cressy was a Cressy-class armoured cruiser built c1900.  HMS Cressy was patrolling with two other cruisers when she was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea by the German submarine U-9.
Goldstein, A. Alfred	7 Jun 1918 age 22	Sapper 3106165 13th Bn. Canadian Railway Troops	St. Riquier British Cemetery, France Plot A.10 Inscription: Deeply Mourned By His Grief-Stricken Father Brothers & Sisters	Died from 'acute dilution heart'.  Alfred was born 8 March 1897 to Simon & Sarah Goldstein.  On the 1911c Alfred's parents are living in Cable Street, St. George's. Records show tht Alfred was a US resident (living Bridgepoint, Connecticut) when he enlisted with the Canadian Expeditionery Force (possibly in December 1917).
Hall, G.H.
Harris, T. Thomas (Threadgold)	18 Jan 1919 age 22	Private 76993 Royal Defence Corp formerly Pte. 3925 London Regiment	Netley Militery Cemetary Inscription: Yet Again We Hope To Meet Thee When the Day of Life is Fled	Thomas was born 1898 to George & Emily Harris.  On the 1911c Thomas is listed as a boarder at 105 Pennington Street; his parents though are living a couple of doors away at No. 98 Thomas arrived in France on 6.12.1915; ?wounded 6.8.1916? The RDC was composed of medically unfit soliders or those too old to serve overseas.
Hobbins, W. William Sinclair	10 Dec 1914 age 32	Private CH/8720 HMS Victorious	Scartho Road Cemetery, Grimsby Plot 42.C.10 Inscription: Bore The Cross & Won The Crown	Died from illness William was born on 11 June 1882 in St. George's to William & Albina Hobbins.  In 1905 William married Caroline Baker and they had 1 son.  On the 1911c William is a Bugler with the RMLI aboard the Ganges. HMS Victorious was one of nine Majestic-class pre-dreadnought battleships which was stationed at Humber to protect the British coast.
Ingram, R. Robert	11 Nov 1914 age 29	Private 11614 1st Bn. The King's (Liverpool) Reg.	Ypres Memorial, Belgium Panel 4&5	Killed in action. Robert was born in 1895 in St. George's to George & Hannah Ingram.  On the 1911c Robert is living with his parents at Sutton Street, St George's and working as a van boy/general assistant. On 11 November 1914, Robert was in the trenches at Polygon Wood being shelled by the enemy and being attacked by the Prussion Guard.
Jacques, W. could this actually be John Jacques of Lower Chapman Street?	20 Sep 1917	S/26796 12th Bn. Rifle Brigade	Tyne Cot Memorial Panel 145 to 147
Jones, E. Edward	10 Sep 1918 age 19	Rifleman 56014 Kings Royal Rifle Corp.	Epehy Wood Farm Cemetery, France Plot I.D.7 Inscription: In Loving Memory of My Son	Died of wounds.  Edward was born 5 March 1899 to James & Alice Jones.  On the 1911c Edward is living with his parents in Choppins Court, St George's, his father is a dock labourer. On 10 September 1918, Edward was in the front line near Epehy.
Kalminsky, J. Judah	27 Oct 1918 age 26	Private M/332189 11th Corps. A.S.C. (Mechanial Transport) formerly T4.219669	Cambrin Military Cemetery, France Plot Q45 Inscription: Deeply Mourned for By Parents Sister and Relatives	Died of wounds at 54th CCS. Judah was born c1892 to Jacob & Sarah Kalminsky.  On the 1911c Judah is living with his parents in Stutfield Street, St. George's and working as a tailor.  Judah's parents were born in Poland.
Keil, J.	survived	Royal Engineers (formerly RN)
Kennedy, P. Patrick
Kerwick, W.T. William Thomas	9 Aug 1915 age 26	Sgt. 8659 6th Bn. East Yorkshire	Helles Memorial, Turkey Panel 52 to 55	Killed in action. William was born in Aldgate in 1889.  In 1913 he married Martha Bradshaw. William served from 8.9.1914 and left England (Avonmouth) on 1 July 1915, sailing via Malta, Alexandria and Lemnos.  On 1 August the Bn. embarked for Imbros.  On 8 August William was at Sulva Bay and at 9am ordered to attack.  They encountered heavy firing by snipers.  At 11:30pm orders were received to retire.  On 9 August orders were again received to attack; the 'men were at this stage in a state of extreme exhaustion and hunger'.  There was lots of 'confusion' and 'orders lost'.   The Bn. lost heavily when they came under fire.
King, J.
Knott, J. John Alfred William	7 Nov 1917 age 40	Private 635661 20th Bn. London Regiment	Gaza War Cemetery, Israel Plot XXV.A.4 Inscription: Your Memorial Hallowed In The Land You Loved	Killed in action.  John was born 24 January 1877 in St. George's to John & Selina Knott.  John was admitted to Lower Chapman Street School on 1.12.1884.  John married Emma Ward in 1900.  On the 1911c John is living Richmond Street, St Luke’s with his wife & 4 children.  John's widowed mother is living Chapman Street, St. George's.
Kohle, V. William	11 Sep 1918 age 18	Private 92323 3rd Bn. Royal Fusiliers (London) formerly 61079 Kings Royal Rifle Corp	St. Sever Cemetery Ext., Rouen, France Plot R. III. H. 7	Died of wounds.  William was born 25 January 1900 in London to Augustus & Lizzie Kohle.  On the 1911c William is listed as a patient in St. George's Workhouse Infirmary.  William attended Pell Street School. William's brother, Pte. 253940 Albert Kohle, 3rd (City of London) Bn., Royal Fusiliers, fell on 26 October 1917
Lewis, D. Daniel Charles	24 Aug 1918 age 19	Rifleman 571289 1st/17th Bn. London Regiment (formerly 3467)	Vis-en-Artois Memorial, France Panel 10	Killed in action. Daniel was born 4 October 1898 in Mile End/St. George's to Daniel & Jane Lewis.  On the 1911c Daniel is living with his parents in Old Church Road, Mile End. Daniel entered France on 6.12.1915.
Madden, W. William	19 Sep. 1917 age 20	Driver L/33637 RHA / RFA "Y" 39th Trench Mortar Bty	La Clytte Military Cemetery, Belgium Plot III A.4	Killed in action.  William was born 1897 in Shadwell to Joseph & Ellen Madden.  On the 1911c William is living with his parents in Solanders, Shadwell; his father was a dockside labourer.   William enlisted enlisted 4 July 1915 and arrived in France in March 1916.  He initially served with the Divisional Ammunition Column of the 39th Division before being posted to Y/39 TMB (Trench Mortar Battery) in April 1917.  At the time of his death it looks like he was back with the DAC.
Madlin (no initial) Alfred Frederick	20 Dec 1915 age 39	Sgt. 9991 9th Bn. Northumberland Regiment	Birr Cross Roads Cemetery, Belgium Plot IV.A.4	Died of wounds.  Alfred was born 3 July 1875 to Thomas & Caroline Madlin.  In 1903 he married Catherine Towell.  On the 1911c Alfred is living Lomas Buildings, Mile End with his wife and 4 children and working as a carman.  On the 1911c Alfred's parents are living Cornwall Street, St. George. Alfred had served previously, enlisting in 1895.  On 18 December 1915 Alfred had gone into the front line at Hooge.  On 19 December the enemy began a violent artillery bombardment of the area followed by a gas attack.   The bombardment continued until midnight on 20 December.  The Bn. War Diary states that Alfred was wounded on 20 December and died the same day.
McCarthy, M.
Mersh, W. William	15 Jun 1917 age24	Rifleman S/28774 16th Bn. Rifle Brigade	Essex Farm Cemetery, Belgium Plot III C.1	Killed in action. William was born on 9 March 1893 in St. Georges to William & Ellen Mersh.  On the 1911c William is living with his parents in Cornwall Street, St Georges and working as a greengrocer.  In 1912 William married Ellen McNally and in 1913 they had a son. On 15 June 1917, William was in the Front Line in Lancashire Farm sector, near Ypres.
Miller, R.
Miller, E. Edward	24 May 1916 age 17	Rifleman 5/4847 1st Bn. Kings Royal Rifle Corp.	Zouave Valley Cemetery, France  Plot II. E. 14 Inscription: Eternal Rest Give Unto Him And Let Perpetual Light Shine Upon Him	Killed in action. Edward was born c1898 in St. George's to John & Emma Miller.  On the 1911c Edward is living with his parents in 19 Ship Alley, St George. Edward enlisted 18.8.1914 – aged 17, entering theatre 29.11.1914.  On 24 May 1916, Edward was in the front line at Gouay-Servins (south of Bethune) and being bombarded by German shells. Edward's brother, Pte. 43652 William Miller, 11th Bn. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers fell on 16.8.1917
Miller, W. William	16 Aug 1917 age 25	Private 43652 11th Bn. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers	Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium Panel 70 to 72	Killed in action. William was born in 1892 in St. George's to John & Emma Miller.  On the 1911c William is living with his parents in Ship Alley, St George and working as a furniture salesman. On 16 August 1915, Edward was in trenches at Weiltje (near Ypres) and went 'over the top', they were met with heavy shelling and machine gun fire. William's brother, Rifleman 5/4847 Edward Miller, 1st Bn. King's Royal Rifle Corps fell on 24.5.1916
Morrell, F. Frederick Charles	7 Oct 1916 age 31	Sgt. 2101 (370470) 8th Bn. London Regiment	Warlencourt British Cemetery, France Plot I.A.13 Inscription: He Died as He Lived a True Britisher	Killed in action.  Frederick was born 2 May 1884 in St. George's to Edward & Eliza Morel.  Frederick was admitted to Betts Street School on 27 August 1888.  On the 1911c Frederick is living with his parents in Upper Chapman Street, St. George in the East and is working as a postman. Received the DCM for conspicuous gallantry and ability on 26 May 1915 at Festubert (Gazetted 5.8.1915).  On 7 October 1916, Frederick was in the Flers front line at Eaucourt l'Abbe and his Bn. were ordered to attack the Warlencourt Line.
Morris, F. Frederick	1 Jul 1916 age 19	Private 2523 4th Bn. Royal Fusiliers (London)	Hebuterne Military Cemetery, France Plot IV.M.40	Killed in action. Frederick was born c1897 to Richard & Mary Ann Morris.  On the 1911c Fred is living ith his widowed mother in Lavender Place, St George. Fred initially went to Egypt/Gallipoli on 24.8.1915.  He probably left Gallipol in January 1916 and moved to France.  The Bn. arrived in the front line on 27 June and over the next few days experienced an enemy barrage, heavy shelling and machine gun fire.  On 1 July 1916, Fred was in trenches at Hebuterne and at 7:30am (after putting down a barrage on the enemy) the Bn. began its advance.  The Bn. suffered heavily and by the end of the day had lost more than half its Officers and ORS.  This event was known as the Battle of Gommecourt.
Mortimer, R.E. Richard Edwin	1 Jul 1916 age 37	Private G/7639 2nd Bn. Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middx)	Ovillers Military Cemetery, France Plox XI.A.1 Inscription: Rest In Peace	Killed in action. Richard was born in Whitechapel on 25 November 1879 to Richard & Martha Mortimer.  Richard was admitted to Berner Street School on 27 August 1883.  In 1901 Richard married Lily Curtis and went on to have 4 daughters.  On the 1911c, Richard is living with Lily in South Grove Buildings, Mile End. Richard arrived in France on 7.4.1915.  On 1 July 1916 Richard was in trenches near Millencourt and went over the top with his Bn., which suffered heavy casualties from machine gun fire.  Of the 650 NCO and men who took part in the assault a bare 50 answered their names in the early hours of 2nd July.
Myers (no initial) Harry	27 May 1918 age 20	Private 42418 6th Bn. South Wales Borderers formerly Pte. 782102, 29th London R.	Soissons Memorial, France	Killed in action.  Harry was born in St. George's in 1898 to Alfred & Jane Myers.  On the 1911c, Harry is living with his parents in Lower Chapman Street, St. George's. On 26 May 1918 Harry was with his Battalion at Magneux, when they were ordered to march to Vaux-Varennes (taking 5 hours).  They arrived at 3am on 27 May and soon after arrival were ordered into the front line. NEED TO RE-READ DIARY  Harry's brother,  Pte. 10483 Joseph Myers, ASC, also served.
Newbold (no initial) Alfred Oliver	22 May 1918 age 22	Gunner 155311 RFA X19th Trench Mortar Bty	Longuenesse Souvenir Cemetery, France Plot V.B.27	Died of wounds at 17th CCS at St. Omer Alfred was born in Wapping on 24 November 1895 to Oliver & Margaret Emily Newbold.  On the 1911c, Alfred was living with his parents in Cable Street, St Georges and working as a 'shorthand typist'.  Alfred's father was the Verger & Parish Clerk of St. George in the East Church. It's impossible to know when or where Alfred was wounded, but he may have died during an air-raid on St. Omer in May 1918. Alfred's brother, Arthur, also died (27.5.1915).
Payne Ashley	25 Jul 1917 age 23	Private 423056 2/10th Bn. London Regiment	Thiepval Memorial, France Pier&Face 9D, 9C, 13C&12C	Killed in action.  Ashley was born St. George's on 24 May 1894 to Jacob & Sarah Payne.  On 17 October 1900 Ashley was admitted to Berners Street School.  On the 1911c, Ashley is living with his parents in Cannon St Road, St. George.  Ashley arrived in France on 5.2.1917.  In July Ashley was in the front line near Albert.  confusingly, Ashley's MIC states that he was a Prisoner !
Percy Harry	25 Sep 1915 age 19	Cpl. 17217 1st Bn. Royal Scots Fusiliers	Ypres Memorial, Belgium Panel 19&33	Killed in action.  Harry was born in Shadwell on 12 August 1896 to William & Elizabeth Percy.  Harry was admitted to Highway School on 27.8.1900.  On the 1911c, Harry is living with his parents in 21 Settle Cottage, Shadwell.. On 25 September 1915 at 4:20am, Harry was in trenches in the Sanctuary Wood area when he went 'over the top'.  His Bn. encountered shelling and machine gun fire.
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Rivers, R.S. Robert Samuel	18 Aug 1916 age 34	Private G/4024 8th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent) Regiment	Thiepval Memorial, France Pier&Face 5D	Killed in action. Robert was born in St. George's on 30 April 1881 to Samuel & Rebecca Rivers.  In 1900 Robert married Eliza Freeman at St Phillip Stepney.  On the 1911c, Robert & Rebecca are living Beachey Road, Old Ford with 6 children; they had a further child in 1912. Robert arrived in France on 7.10.1915.  On 18 August 1916, Robert was in the trenches at Carnoy, near Albert.  At 2:45pm Robert's Battalion attacked MG House and ZZ Trench.  The Bn. lost 38 ORs and 297 were wounded.
Roberts, V.H. John Henry	19 Jul 1919 age 37	Private 118887 Royal Army Medical Corp	City of London & Tower Hamlets Cemetery Screen Wall. R. 1599	?sickness or wounded? John was born in Warrington, Cheshire on 11 October 1880 to John & Selina Roberts.  On the 1911c, Henry is a boarder at 115-114 The Red House, Commercial Rd, Mile End and is working as a hairdresser at the Workhouse Infirmary.  In 1914 Henry married Daisy Wells at St. George in the East and gave his address as Chapman Street, St. George's.
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Roffey, T.F. Thomas	25 Dec 1917 age 32	Rifleman S/19724 11th Corp. 'A' Company Rifle Brigade	Etaples Military Cemetery, France Plot XXXI.E.24A	Died of wounds at No. 26 General Hospital.  Thomas was born Wapping on 16 November 1885 St George to James & Caroline Roffey.  In 1913 Thomas married Maria O'Donnell at St. Thomas Stepney.  Service Record: Thomas enlisted on 10.12.1915, giving his occupation as 'labourer' (1901c says he was a City orderly boy).  Thomas living in Mercer Street, Shadwell on enlistment.  The record also says that he was wounded on 8.12.1917 (GSW buttocks) and treated at No. 5 CCS
Rosenberg, D. Barnett probably	31 Jul 1917 age 23	Rifleman  S/28547 2nd Bn. Rifle Brigade	Ypres Memorial, Belgium Panel 46-48 & 50	Killed in action. Barnett was born Whitechapel c1894 to Morris & Sarah/Milly.  On the 1911c Barnett was living with his parents in Umberston Street, Commercial Road, St. George's and working as a tailor presser. On 31 July 1917, Barnett was near Reningelst-Poperinge and went 'over the top'.  The Bn. War Diary states that a record was not made for this day under orders.
Shapiro, S. Solomon (Jack) (served as Brown)	14 Aug 1918 ?age 24?	Private 8255 1st (7th Bn. Royal Fusiliers	Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Ext., France Plot I.C.20	Died of wounds. Solomon (Solly) was born in Whitechapel c1894 to Hyman & Annie Shapiro.  On the 1911c, Solomon is living Princes Square, St George's and working as an assistant butcher.  His parents both came from Russia. Bn. War Diary not on Ancestry
Slattery, J. possibly Pte. 2509 Robert Bailey (Alias) Essex Regt.				??? No military records found to confirm identification but there is a John Slattery born c1890 living Wellclose Square, St. George's on the 1911c
Smith, A.H.
Spearing, S. Samuel	31 May 1916 age 26	Stoker K/18675 HMS Black Prince	Portsmouth Naval Memorial	Killed in action. Samuel was born Whitechapel on 13 September 1890 to Samuel & Margaret Spearing.  Samuel enlisted on 10 April 1913.  HMS Black Prince was an armoured cruiser which formed part of the ill-fated 1st Cruiser Squadron at Jutland.
Stander, D. Benjamin	10 May 1915 age 22	Sapper 20831 23rd Field Coy. Royal Engineers	Lillers Communal Cemetery, France Plot III.A.30 Inscription: Deeply Mourned By His Loving Parents Sisters & Relations	Died of wounds.  Daniel was born1893 in Riga, Russia (today’s Latvia), the only son of Harris & Jane Stander.   Daniel was admitted to Betts Street School on 22.10.1900. Daniel was a Regular soldier; on the 1911c he's in Chattenden Barracks, Nr. Rochester.  His parents at that time were living in Denmark Street, Cable St., St. George's. Probably mortally wounded at the Battle of Aubers on 9 May 1915.
Stevens, I probably Joseph Henry	24 Aug 1918 age 22	Private 10161 6th Bn. Northamptonshire Regiment	Meaulte Military Cemetery, France Plot E.13	Killed in action.  Joseph was born in St. George's on 9 August 1896 , the only son of Henry & Mary Ann Stevens.  He was admitted to Berner Street School on 2.7.1900.  On the 1911c, Joseph is living with his parents at 49 Settle Street, Commercial Road, St. George's and working as a packer. Joseph enlisted 19.8.1914 aged 18.  He was admitted to Warrington Hospital on 11.7.1916 suffering from a GSW.  He was given leave back to England from 29.1.1918-12.2.1918. He was awarded the Military Medal (Gazette 21.10.1918).  The Bn. Wary diary for August 1918 is not on Ancestry.  In January 1918 the Bn. was in the front line at Boesinghe; when Joseph returned from he leave his Bn. had just arrived at Noyon.
Sullivan, M. probably Henry	12 Mar 1918 age 30	Pioneer WR/35536 (280858) Royal Engineer Port Directorate & Inland Water Transport	Basra War Cemetery, Iraq Plot I.H.17	accidentally drowned Henry was born in St. George's in c1886 to John & Elizabeth Sullivan.  In 1908 Henry married Jessie Atkinson.  On the 1911c, Henry is living with his wife & 2 daughters at 30 Tillman St, St Georges; they went on to have 2 more children.  Henry's parents were nearby in Cable Street. Henry's Service Record states that he enlisted 12.12.1915 and embarked for Basra on 26.5.1917.  He was posted to Port Directorate 10 days before his death on 1.3.1918.  A court of enquiry was held into his death.  There were 4 witnesses.  On the day he died Pioneer Sullivan (a stevedore discharging cargo in the port) was posted to H.T. ‘Shansi’ which was discharging coal in the Harbour. The role of the Inland Water Transport section of the RE, was to deliver supplies to the British Army in Mesopotamia (Iraq) who were fighting Turkish Forces.
Syrett (Alias) Alfred John von Hofen	5 Oct 1917 age 20	Private 5766 1st. Bn. Australian Infantry	Ypres Memorial, Belgium (Panel 7-17-23-25-27-29-31)	Killed in action.   Alfred was born in London on 17 September 1897 to Alfred & Maria von Hofen.  On the 1911c Alfred is living Richard Street, Commercial Road, St. George with his widowed grandmother, Maria Syrett.  Alfred emigrated to Australia, arriving Brisbane on 5.12.1914.  He enlisted on 2.2.1916 at Lismore, New South Wales aged 21 using the name Alfred Syrett (his mother's maiden name).  He gave his occupation as 'diary farmer'.  He was wounded (GSW) on 5.11.1916 and admitted to 45 CCS before transferring to No. 22 General Hospital at Camiers, then transferred to England on 11.11.1916.  He rejoined his unit on 8.2.1917 and was admitted to Hospital/CCS on 2.3.1917 suffering from scabies and then to 45 CCS on 30.3.917 with eczema.  On 3.5.1917 he was admitted ot 5th General Hospital at Rousen.
Taylor, J. (Alias) David Jack Schneider	1 Jan 1916 age 22	Sgt. 2764 1st/6th 'D' Company London Regiment	Loos Memorial, France Panel 130	Killed in action. David was born in Austria c1894 to Simon & Pauline Schneider.  On the 1911c David is living with his parents in Sanders Street, Berner Street, St. George's and working as a clerk in a newspaper office. Bn. War Diary not available on Ancestry
Thurston, E. Francis/Frank	13 Jul 1916 age 23	Rifleman  S/4486 13th Bn. Rifle Brigade 'C' Company	Heilly Station Cemetery, France Plot II.B.66 Inscription: May God Rest Your Soul In Peace	Died of wounds at 36 CCS. Frank was born Stepney/Mile End in 1894 to William & Amelia Thurston.  On the 1911c Frank is living with his parents in 59 Anthony Street, St. George and working as a carman (provisions). Frank arrived in France on 29 July 1915.  Frank was probably wounded at The Somme/Battle of Gommecourt. Frank's brother, William, also fell.
Thurston William	28 Apr 1917 age 25	L/Cpl. G/11221 4th Bn. Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middx)	Arras Memorial, France Bay 7	Killed in action. William was born Stepney/Mile End in 1892 to William & Amelia Thurston.  On the 1911c William is living with his parents in 59 Anthony Street, St. George and working as a carman (wholesale). On 22 April 1917, William's Bn. were in the assembly trenches at Arras at at 4:45am the next day his Bn. attacked.  They were relieved at 11pm on 24th before going into the front line again on 27th and going 'over the top' again at 4:25am on 28th where they encountered incessant hostile sniping. William's brother, Frank, also fell.
Vincent William Arthur	23 Mar 1918 age 23	Rifleman R/34524 1st Bn. Kings Royal Rifle Corp. formerly S/18490, Rifle Brig., Tr/13/18171, 20th T.R. Bn	Arras Memorial, France Bay 7	Killed in action.  Wiliam/Arthur was born Stepney c1894 to Robert & Emma Vincent.  On the 1911c, William/Arthur is living Lavender Place, Pennington St, St Georges with mother Emma and step-father Henry Page.  William is working as a mineral water bottler.  In 1915, William/Arthur married Emily Stacey and went on to have two children. Enlisted 19.10.1915 aged 20yrs.  On 20 March 1918 William/Arthur marched to Equancourt.  MORE TO ADD SEE UPDATED DIARY
Wallis (?Wallace?) couple of possibles identified inc. James Wallis	16 Aug 1917 age 33	Cpl. 42193 MIC says A/Sgt. 10th Bn. Royal Irish Rifles (KRRC) formerly R/25404, KRRC	Tyne Cot Cemetery, France Plot IV.G.22	Killed in action. James was born in St. George's in 1883 to James & Ellen.  In 1907 James married Beatrice Reynolds and they went on to have five children.  On the 1911c, James is living with his wife in Cannon Street Road, St. George and working as a dock labourer. On 16 August 1917, James was in the front line at Vlamertinghe.
Wallis (?Wallace?) couple of possibles identified inc. Edw. Albert	22 Aug 1918 age 18	Private 616015 1/19th Bn. London Regiment	Vis en Artois Memorial, France Panel 10	Killed in action.  Edward was born on 15 January 1899 to Joseph & Emily Wallace. On the 1911c Edward is living 43 New Gravel Lane, Shadwell  with his parents Joseph & Emily.
Walters possibly William Stephen	18 Aug 1917 age ?40?	Cpl. SE/17360 6th Mobile Section, Army Veterinary Corps formerly 22858 Seaf. Highrs. Pte, 118686 Lab Corps	Amara War Cemetery, Iraq Plot X11.C.2	died at 32nd British General Hospital William Waters/Walters was born St. George's c1878 to John & Mary.  In 1910 William married Mary Eliz. Bannon.  On the 1911c William is living Pigott Street, Limehouse and working has a porter at the London Metal Market.
Watkins Charles Edward	1 Jan 1915 age 35	Stoker 1880 HMS Formidable	Chatham Memorial	Killed in action.  Charles was born in Whitechapel on 8 July 1880 to Henry & Caroline Watkins.  Charles' father died when he was 10yrs old.  Charles married Kate Wise in 1911 and they had 2 sons. Charles enlisted 27.2.1899 and left/went into reserves on 26.2.1911.  HMS Formidable was stationed at Sheerness, Kent and on 30.12.1915 left to return to Portland to take part in firing exercises.  Despite reports of submarine activity, early in the morning of 1st January 1915 whilst in the Channel the ship was sunk after being hit by 2 torpedoes fired by U-24.  The crew abandoned ship but only 233 out of 780 survived.

Name	Died / Age	Rank and Service No.	Buried / Commemorated	Details
Adams, C.
Alcock, J. James	7 Apr 1917 age 29	Private 203686 1st Bn. Royal Fusiliers (City of London) formerly Pte. 6040 4/2 London Regt.	Arras Memorial, France (Bay 9)	Killed in action.  James was born in 1888 to Thomas & Mary Ann Allcock.  On the 1911c James is living Mayfield's Buildings, St. George's with his widowed mother and working as a 'cellarman in a wine company'. On 7 April 1917 James was in trenches south of Beaurains and was probably part of one of the three platoons ordered to attack Neuville Mill during the night but was were repelled by machine gun fire.
Ambler, C. Charles Albert	26 Nov 1918 age 38	Private 45167 15th Bn. The Loyal North Lancs. formerly 37740 Norfolk	Terlincthun, France Plot XI.E.9 Inscription: Greater Love Hath No Man That He Lay Down His	Died of bronchitis in Aubengue, France. Charles was born on 7 February 1880 to Cornelius & Mary Ambler.  In 1901 he married Lydia Long and they went on to have 4 sons.  On the 1911c Charles is living with his family in Mayfield's Buildings, St George's and is working as a dockside labourer.  Charles' parents, Cornelius 69 & Mary 68, are living nearby in Bostock Street. Service Record: Charles' enlisted November 1915 aged 35yrs 9months and gave his occupation as dock labourer.  He was 5f5. 6in. tall.  At the beginning of November, Charles' Battalion was near Estaimpuis in Belgium.  Charles was admitted to hospital on 15.11.1918 suffering from influenza and chronic pneumonia.
Anness, G. George	20 Jan 1918 age 21	Able Seaman J39162 HMS Raglan	Chatham Memorial	Killed in action.  George was born 8 May 1897 in St. George's to John & Harriet Anness.  On the 1911c George is living with his parents in Anthony Street and is still at school; his father is a carman. George enlisted on enlisted 18 May 1915, giving his occupation as 'carman'. HMS Raglan sailed for the Dardenelles in June 1915 but on 20 January 1918 she was attacked by Turkish forces and sunk during the Battle of Imbros (Eastern Med)
Askew, H.
Baggs, J.W. John William	27 Mar 1918 age 33	Private 36724 5th Bn. King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry formerly T4/159337 RASC; 250434 Royal Engineers	Arras Memorial, France Bay 7	Killed in action. John was born 9 February 1885 in Mile End to Joseph & Amelia Baggs.  John attended Blakesley Street School. On the 1911c John is living with his widowed mother in  59 Anthony Street.  John is described as an unemployed porter (drapers).  John's sister, Amelia is also living with them together with her husband and children.
Baldock, W. William	14 Jun 1917 age 21	L/Cpl. G/9543 12th Bn. Royal Fusiliers (City of London)	Ypres Memorial, Belgium Panel 6&8	Killed in action.  William was born in 1896 in Marylebone to Daniel & Mary Ann Baldock.  On the 1911c William is living Tillman Street with his widowed mother and working as an errand boy. William landed in France on 1 Sept. 1915 and on 14 June 1917 his Battalion were taking part in the Battle of Messines.
Bedley, G. George Alfred	2 Oct 1916 age 24	Private 702461 1st/23rd Bn. London Regiment formerly 66192 (RFA) and 20033 (Essex Regt)	Thiepval Memorial, France	Killed in action.  George was born 9 May 1892 to Henry & Eliza Bedley.  On the 1911c he's living with his parents in W.Kensingon and working as an errand boy.  In 1915 he married Alice Foster at St. George's and they lived in Star & Garter Yard.  Service Record: George enlisted on 25 January 1915 with RHA, then joined the Essex Regt. and finally the London Regiment.  He entered the Balkans on 2 Sept. 1915, was wounded on 5.12.1915 and returned to England and admitted on 6.12.1915 to the Welsh Metropolitan Hospital near Cardiff suffering from a ?bullet head wound?  He was given 10 days leave to go home on ?20.3.1916 but was then sent to France on 15 June 1916.
Beinstock, M. Maurice/Morris	31 Oct 1918 age 32	Private J/1750 38th Bn. Royal Fusiliers	Kantara Cemetery, Egypt	Died of sickness in Egypt.  Maurice was born c1886 in Poland.  In 1910 he married Lena Dicks and they had one child, Isidore.  On the 1911c Maurice is living in Fairbank Street, East Road (?Shoreditch) and is a 'Swiss embroiderer'. The 38th Bn. sailed for Egypt on 5 February 1918
Bird, R. Richard	13 Oct 1916 age 25	Private 49064 82nd Coy. Machine Gun Corps formerly 13458 Duke of Cornwall Light Infantry	Salonika (Lembet Road) Military Cemetery, Greece	Died of wounds. Richard was born in 1891 to Thomas & Mary Ann Bird and was baptised 13 Sept. 1891 at St. George's.  Richard was their youngest child.  Richard attended Betts Street School.  On the 1911c Richard is living Wright's Row, Pell Street with his parents and is working in a 'soaps work'.  Service Record: Richard enlisted on 4 Sept. 1914, entering theatre on 7 April 1915.  He was wounded on 7 October 1915 and admitted to No. 43 General Hospital where he died.
Borchard, G.C. George Charles	9 Nov 1918 age 21	Private 48921 3rd Reserve Cavalry formerly 263746 RASC	Aldershot AF2130	Died of sickness.  Richard was born 29 March 1897 and bapt. at St. George's on 18 Apr 1897 to George & Clara Borchard.  By the 1901c his mother is widowed and by 1911c she has remarried. Richard attended Betts Street School.
Bowles, C
Bowles, J. John	31 Jul 1917 age 33	Private G/716 4th Bn. Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middx)	Ypres Memorial, Belgium Panel 49&51	Killed in action. John was born c1884 in Stepney  to William & Jane Bowles.  On the 1911c John is a boarder in Biggleswade as a rag sorter.  His widowed father is in Tarling Street. John entered France on 31 May 1915.  On 31 July 1917 his Battalion were in the front line at Mt. Kemmel, south of Ypres.
Brian, D. Daniel	'21 Apr 1917 age 26	Leading Stoker K/6849 HMS Broke	St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery, Leyton      Inscription: Never Shall Our Memory Fade Round the Spot Where You are Laid	Killed in action.  Daniel was born 22 November 1891 in St. George's.  Daniel enlisted into the RN on 25 May 1910 giving his occupation as brewer's labourer.  On the 1911c Daniel is serving as a Stoker aboard HMS Test. On 21 April 1917 HMS Broke, a Faulknor-class destroyer, was severely damaged during the Battle of Dover Strait when German destroyers attacked the Dover barrage and Calais.  HMS Broke tried to ram and torpedo the enemy and in doing so the ships locked together the Broke's crew had to fight the enemy hand-to-hand.  After getting clear, Broke, which was severely damaged, tried to limp eastward again encounerng the enemy.  Fellow destroyers arriving from Dover towed Broke back into Dover.
Buckhorn, A. Alfred	24 Nov 1917 age 20	Private 267583 1st/6th Bn. Seaforth Highlanders	Rocquigny-Equancourt Road, Manancourt, France Plot II.E.20	Killed died of wounds.  Alfred was born in St. George's in 1897 to John & Mary Buckhorn.  On the 1911c Alfred is living with his parents in Upper Chapman Street and is still at school. Alfred may have been mortally wounded during the Cambrai Operations either during the Phase known as the Tank attack (20-21 Nov) or the Phase: the capture of Bourlon Wood from 23–28 November 1917.
Burling, C. Charles	10 Nov 1917 age 30	Private 22816 1st. Bn. South Wales Borderers	Passchendaele New British Cemetery, Belgium Plot VIII.D.6 Inscription: In Loving Memory of My Dear Husband Gone But Not Forgotten	Killed in action. Charles was born c1886 in St. Georges to Frederick & Norah Burling.  In 1906 he married Henrietta Roto and had 6 children.  On the 1911c Charles is living in Planet Street and working as a labourer. On 10 November 1917, Charles was in the front line (not far from Poperinge) when his Battalion went 'over the top'.  Charles' Battalion suffered huge casualties from both heavy fire and enemy aircraft
Caminer, A. Alfred	30 Nov 1917 age 28	Private G/24038 2nd Bn. Duke of Cambridge Own (Middx) formerly 20th Bn.	Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium Panel 113-115	Killed in action.  Alfred was born in St. George's in 1889 to William & Bloomah Caminer.  Alfred attended Blakesley Street School.  On the 1911c Alfred was living with his parents in Morris Street and working as a tailor's dresser. On 30 November 1917, Alfred's battalion were in the front line just north of Ypres and facing an enemy barrage, being shelled all day and night.
Carson, J. William James	6 Nov 2018 age 19	Private G/19420 7th Bn. Royal Sussex Regiment	Tunbridge Wells Cemetery	Died of sickness.  William/James was born 22 March 1899 in St. George's to Samuel & Mary Carson.   On the 1911c James is living with his parents in Strutfield Street and is still at school.
Clapton, H. Henry	2 Jan 1918 age 34	Private 94424 17th Bn. Notts & Derby (Sherwood Foresters)	Mendinghem, Belgium Plot IX.B.5	Died of wounds.   Henry was born in 1884 to Walter & Ellen Carson.  On the 1911c Henry is iving with his parents in Canning Town and working as a fitter in the motor trade.
Clark, A. Albert Henry	16 Aug 1917 age 20	Private 4338 9th Bn. Royal Irish Fusiliers	Tyne Cot Cemetery, Belgium Plot XV.F.3 Inscription: What Nobler Offering Could He Give Than Yield His Life for Yours And Mine	Died of wounds.  Albert was born on 30 April 1897 in St. George's to James & Harriett Clark.  On the 1911c Albert is living with his widowed mother in Anthony Street.   Albert attended Betts Street School. Albert's Service record has survived but is difficult to read.  It  looks like he was reported missing on 16 August, was wounded but died when the ambulance he was in was blown up. 16 August was the first day of the Battle of Langemarck; the 9th Bn. attacked at 4:45am, 'A' and 'C' Companies suffered heavy casualties before they had advanced 200yds.
Cobb, W.
Cobley, H. Harry	27 Nov 1914 age 27	Private 10219 2nd Bn. Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)	Aubers Ridge British Cemetery, France Plot VII.A.2 Inscription: God’s Will Be Done	Killed in action.  Harry was born in 1887 to Henry & Harriet Cobley.  On the 1911c he's serving with the Cameronians in Mauritius and South Africa;  his father, a dock labourer, and step-mother are living in Mayfields Buildings, St. George's The Bn. War Diary states that they landed in Havre on 9 November, before entraining for St. Omer where they billeted for the night.  From 17 November until he died on 27 November he was in trenches at Champigny near Estaires.
Coleman, W. William Charles	29 Sep 1917 age 21	Private CH/19350 RMLI HMS Carron	City of London & Tower Hamlets Memorial (Screen R1416)	Died from disease.  William was born 11 January 1896 in St. George's to John & Sarah Coleman.  On the 1911c William is living with his widowed mother in Tait Street.  William is working as an apprentice bookbinder. William enlisted on 2 November 1914.  HMS Carron was built in 1906 as a merchant vessel and converted to an armed boarding steam for the purpose of enfocing the naval bloackade.
Commons, H. Henry George	31 Jul 1917 age 29	Private / Cpl ? S/8211 3rd Bn. Rifle Brigade	Ypres Memorial, Belgium (Panel ??)	Killed in action. Henry was born in 1888 in St. George's to Henry & Caroline Commons.  In 1911 he married Rose Buckwell; on the cenus of that year they are living Duckett Street, Mile End and Henry is working as a rag sorter.  Henry's parents are in Martha Street, St. George's.  At 6pm on 30 July, Henry's Battalion left camp near Ouderdom, SE of Poperinge and moved up to trenches ready for the following days attack.  When they advanced at 8:35am on 31st, they came under heavy MG fire.  The troops were also fired on by a hostile aeroplane.
Corrie, G. George	15 Apr 1917 age 25	Private 680164 22nd Bn. London Regiment 'A' Company	Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium Plot XII.A.6A + Shadwell War Memorial Inscription: But Sweeter Far Thy Face to See and In Thy Presence Rest	Died of wounds at No. 10 CCS.  George  was born on 9 June 1892 to George & Agnes Corrie.  George attended Highway School.  On the 1911c George is living with his parents in Agra Place, Chapman Street.  George and his father are working as labourers.  In 1915 George married Jessie Wood and they went on to have 2 sons. George may have been wounded at the First Battle of the Scarpe, 9–14 April 1917. George's twin brother, Sydney, served with South Staffordshire Regt.
Cotton, H. Henry Percy (aka Isaacs)	15 Apr 1918 age 21	Rifleman 6/635 4th Bn. Rifle Brigade	Doiran Memorial, Greece	Killed in action. Harry was born in Haggerston on 27 February 1897 to Harry & Amy Cotton.  On the 1911c Harry is living in Bermondsey with his mother, step-father and siblings and working as a labourer.  Service Record: Harry enlisted on 14 October 1914 giving his occupation as bottle labeller.  He arrived in Salonika on 25 November 1915.  From 8-18 July 1916 he was in hospital suffering from a fever; on 31.8.1916 he was in hospital again suffering from maleria, then admitted again for German Measles from 7-29 Nov 1916
Cuthbert, W.H. William Henry	4 Sep 1918 age 19	Private 26800 12th Bn. East Surrey	Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium Panel 79-80 & 163A	Killed in action. William was born Shadwell in 1899 to Thomas & Helena Cuthbert.  On the 1911c William was living with his parents in Juniper Street, Shadwell.  William's father is a cooper. On 4 September, William was in trenches near Abele area and at 4am his Bn. were ready to attack.  The barrage for the attack commenced at 5:30am and by 6:15am 'C' & 'D' Company had reached their objective.  As soon as covering barrage halted they were subject to heavy machine gun fire; the Bn.suffered heavy casualties.
Davies, A. Alfred (DAVIS)	31 May 1916 age 22	Cook's Mate M/4441 HMS Black Prince	Portsmouth Naval Memorial	Killed in action.   Alfred was born on 15 March 1894 to Daniel & Emma Davis.  Alfred attended Highway School.  On the 1911c Alfred is living with his parents in Tait Street and working as a printer's boy; his father is a waterside labourer. HMS Black Prince was an armoured cruiser which formed part of the ill-fated 1st Cruiser Squadron at Jutland.
Deal, J.T. John Thomas (aka Diehl)	25 Sep 1916 age 23	L/Cpl. 20416 4th Bn. Grenadier Guards	AIF Burial Ground, Flers, France Plot XIV.D.12	Killed in action. John was born in St. George's in 1893 to John & Jessie Diehl.  On the 1911c John is living with his parents in Princes Square and working as a labourer in a whisky distillers; his father is out of work.  John's father was German. John entered theatre 15.8.1915.  On 24 September 1916 John was in Trones Wood (near Carnoy) preparing to attack Les Boeufs.  When the Bn. attacked on 25th it was met with "terrific machine and rifle fire which caused very heavy casualties".
Denby, J John	14 Jun 1917 age 24	Private 422413 10th (Hackney) London Regiment	Achiet-le-Grand, France (Plot I.J.29) Inscription: Domino in Christo	Died of wounds at No. 45 CCS. John was born in 1893 in St. George's to John & Mary Denby.  On the 1911c John is living with his parents in Old Gravel Lane, Wapping; John is working as a carman; his father is a dock labourer.  In 1916 John married Alice Warren.
Dennis, C.
Dennis, J.
Donovan, J.P. John Patrick	1 Dec 1917 age 35	Private G/18944 23rd Bn. Royal Fusiliers (London)	Cambrai Memorial, France Panel 3&4	Killed in action. John was born in St. George's in 1882.  John married Katherine O'Shea in 1905 .  On the 1911c John is living with his wife and 3 children in Johnson Street, St. George and working as a builder's labourer.  John died at the Battle of Cambrai.
Dundrow, J. John	3 Sep 1916 age 21	Rifleman S/7777 10th Bn. Rifle Brigade	Thiepval Memorial Pier&Face 16B & 16C	Killed in action.  John was born 6 May 1895 in St. George's to Alexander & Elizabeth Dundrow.  John was admitted to Copperfield Road School on 8.7.1901.  On the 1911c John is an ‘inmate’ at Manchester Industrial School, Working Boys Home, Ardwick Green, Manchester and working as a ‘plater’s apprentice (boiler maker)’.   His parents are living Spencer Street, St. George's. On 3 September, John went 'over the top' at Guillemot; zero hour was 12noon.  The Bn. encountered very heavy rifle and machine gun fire.  John is mentioned by name in the Casualty List within the Bn. War Diary.
Fisher, T.E. Thomas Edward	29 Sep 1917 age 19	Private R/201361 8th Bn. Kings Royal Rifle Corp.	Kandahar Farm Cemetery, Belgium Plot II.F.35	Killed in action by shell fire at Petite Douvre Dump.  Thomas was born on 12 January 1898 in St. George's/Shadwell to Hugh & Mary Ann Fisher.  On the 1911c Thomas is living with his parents in Winterton Buildings, Anthony St, St George's; Thomas is still at school; his father is a carman.  Thomas was their eldest child. On 29 September 1917, Thomas was in trenches near Bailleul.  Thomas is mentioned by name in the Bn. War Diary; he was killed (together with 2 other ORs) by shell fire and buried by a party of 'D' Coy. the following day.
Fitchem, H. Henry	20 Apr 1918 age 24	Private 28159 14th Bn. Royal Welsh (Welch) Fusiliers	Senlis Communal Cemetery Extension, France Plot I.C.2 Inscription: Gone But Not Forgotten	Killed in action.  Henry was born on 12 February 1894 to John Ludwig & Mary.  Henry's father was born in Germany.  On the 1911c, Henry is living Princes Street, St. Georges with his sister and her husband plus their widowed mother.  Henry is working as a box maker's labourer.  Henry's father who died in 1908 had been born in Germany. Henry arrived in France on 2.12.1915.  On 20 April 1918, Henry was in trenches near Contay, nr. Albert.
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Gates, A.E.
Giles, C. Christopher	12 Apr 1918 age 36	Private G/24350 1st Bn. Queen's (Royal West Surrey)	Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium Panel 1&2	Killed in action.  Christopher was born in Kentish Town in 1882 to William & Louisa Giles.  He was admitted to Lower Chapman Street School on 17.3.1890.  In 1909 he married Ellen Clark at St. George's.  On the 1911c Christopher is living with his wife in Tait Street, St. George's and working as a bricklayer.  Christopher & Ellen went on to have two children. Christopher arrived in France on 27.4.1915.  On 12 April 1918 his Bn. were in Méteren (south of Méteren) when orders were received to defend the village.  MORE TO ADD ........
Golightly, W. William	22 Sep 1914 age 22	Able Seaman SS/3110 HMS Cressy	Chatham Memorial	Killed in action.  William was born in 1890 in St. George's to William & Lydia Golightly.  On the 1901c George is an inmate at St. George's school (the Workhouse); his parents are also in the Workhouse.  William enlisted on 19 November 1909.  On the 1911c William is serving aboard the Boadicea. HMS Cressy was a Cressy-class armoured cruiser built c1900.  HMS Cressy was patrolling with two other cruisers when she was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea by the German submarine U-9.
Goldstein, A. Alfred	7 Jun 1918 age 22	Sapper 3106165 13th Bn. Canadian Railway Troops	St. Riquier British Cemetery, France Plot A.10 Inscription: Deeply Mourned By His Grief-Stricken Father Brothers & Sisters	Died from 'acute dilution heart'.  Alfred was born 8 March 1897 to Simon & Sarah Goldstein.  On the 1911c Alfred's parents are living in Cable Street, St. George's. Records show tht Alfred was a US resident (living Bridgepoint, Connecticut) when he enlisted with the Canadian Expeditionery Force (possibly in December 1917).
Hall, G.H.
Harris, T. Thomas (Threadgold)	18 Jan 1919 age 22	Private 76993 Royal Defence Corp formerly Pte. 3925 London Regiment	Netley Militery Cemetary Inscription: Yet Again We Hope To Meet Thee When the Day of Life is Fled	Thomas was born 1898 to George & Emily Harris.  On the 1911c Thomas is listed as a boarder at 105 Pennington Street; his parents though are living a couple of doors away at No. 98 Thomas arrived in France on 6.12.1915; ?wounded 6.8.1916? The RDC was composed of medically unfit soliders or those too old to serve overseas.
Hobbins, W. William Sinclair	10 Dec 1914 age 32	Private CH/8720 HMS Victorious	Scartho Road Cemetery, Grimsby Plot 42.C.10 Inscription: Bore The Cross & Won The Crown	Died from illness William was born on 11 June 1882 in St. George's to William & Albina Hobbins.  In 1905 William married Caroline Baker and they had 1 son.  On the 1911c William is a Bugler with the RMLI aboard the Ganges. HMS Victorious was one of nine Majestic-class pre-dreadnought battleships which was stationed at Humber to protect the British coast.
Ingram, R. Robert	11 Nov 1914 age 29	Private 11614 1st Bn. The King's (Liverpool) Reg.	Ypres Memorial, Belgium Panel 4&5	Killed in action. Robert was born in 1895 in St. George's to George & Hannah Ingram.  On the 1911c Robert is living with his parents at Sutton Street, St George's and working as a van boy/general assistant. On 11 November 1914, Robert was in the trenches at Polygon Wood being shelled by the enemy and being attacked by the Prussion Guard.
Jacques, W. could this actually be John Jacques of Lower Chapman Street?	20 Sep 1917	S/26796 12th Bn. Rifle Brigade	Tyne Cot Memorial Panel 145 to 147
Jones, E. Edward	10 Sep 1918 age 19	Rifleman 56014 Kings Royal Rifle Corp.	Epehy Wood Farm Cemetery, France Plot I.D.7 Inscription: In Loving Memory of My Son	Died of wounds.  Edward was born 5 March 1899 to James & Alice Jones.  On the 1911c Edward is living with his parents in Choppins Court, St George's, his father is a dock labourer. On 10 September 1918, Edward was in the front line near Epehy.
Kalminsky, J. Judah	27 Oct 1918 age 26	Private M/332189 11th Corps. A.S.C. (Mechanial Transport) formerly T4.219669	Cambrin Military Cemetery, France Plot Q45 Inscription: Deeply Mourned for By Parents Sister and Relatives	Died of wounds at 54th CCS. Judah was born c1892 to Jacob & Sarah Kalminsky.  On the 1911c Judah is living with his parents in Stutfield Street, St. George's and working as a tailor.  Judah's parents were born in Poland.
Keil, J.	survived	Royal Engineers (formerly RN)
Kennedy, P. Patrick
Kerwick, W.T. William Thomas	9 Aug 1915 age 26	Sgt. 8659 6th Bn. East Yorkshire	Helles Memorial, Turkey Panel 52 to 55	Killed in action. William was born in Aldgate in 1889.  In 1913 he married Martha Bradshaw. William served from 8.9.1914 and left England (Avonmouth) on 1 July 1915, sailing via Malta, Alexandria and Lemnos.  On 1 August the Bn. embarked for Imbros.  On 8 August William was at Sulva Bay and at 9am ordered to attack.  They encountered heavy firing by snipers.  At 11:30pm orders were received to retire.  On 9 August orders were again received to attack; the 'men were at this stage in a state of extreme exhaustion and hunger'.  There was lots of 'confusion' and 'orders lost'.   The Bn. lost heavily when they came under fire.
King, J.
Knott, J. John Alfred William	7 Nov 1917 age 40	Private 635661 20th Bn. London Regiment	Gaza War Cemetery, Israel Plot XXV.A.4 Inscription: Your Memorial Hallowed In The Land You Loved	Killed in action.  John was born 24 January 1877 in St. George's to John & Selina Knott.  John was admitted to Lower Chapman Street School on 1.12.1884.  John married Emma Ward in 1900.  On the 1911c John is living Richmond Street, St Luke’s with his wife & 4 children.  John's widowed mother is living Chapman Street, St. George's.
Kohle, V. William	11 Sep 1918 age 18	Private 92323 3rd Bn. Royal Fusiliers (London) formerly 61079 Kings Royal Rifle Corp	St. Sever Cemetery Ext., Rouen, France Plot R. III. H. 7	Died of wounds.  William was born 25 January 1900 in London to Augustus & Lizzie Kohle.  On the 1911c William is listed as a patient in St. George's Workhouse Infirmary.  William attended Pell Street School. William's brother, Pte. 253940 Albert Kohle, 3rd (City of London) Bn., Royal Fusiliers, fell on 26 October 1917
Lewis, D. Daniel Charles	24 Aug 1918 age 19	Rifleman 571289 1st/17th Bn. London Regiment (formerly 3467)	Vis-en-Artois Memorial, France Panel 10	Killed in action. Daniel was born 4 October 1898 in Mile End/St. George's to Daniel & Jane Lewis.  On the 1911c Daniel is living with his parents in Old Church Road, Mile End. Daniel entered France on 6.12.1915.
Madden, W. William	19 Sep. 1917 age 20	Driver L/33637 RHA / RFA "Y" 39th Trench Mortar Bty	La Clytte Military Cemetery, Belgium Plot III A.4	Killed in action.  William was born 1897 in Shadwell to Joseph & Ellen Madden.  On the 1911c William is living with his parents in Solanders, Shadwell; his father was a dockside labourer.   William enlisted enlisted 4 July 1915 and arrived in France in March 1916.  He initially served with the Divisional Ammunition Column of the 39th Division before being posted to Y/39 TMB (Trench Mortar Battery) in April 1917.  At the time of his death it looks like he was back with the DAC.
Madlin (no initial) Alfred Frederick	20 Dec 1915 age 39	Sgt. 9991 9th Bn. Northumberland Regiment	Birr Cross Roads Cemetery, Belgium Plot IV.A.4	Died of wounds.  Alfred was born 3 July 1875 to Thomas & Caroline Madlin.  In 1903 he married Catherine Towell.  On the 1911c Alfred is living Lomas Buildings, Mile End with his wife and 4 children and working as a carman.  On the 1911c Alfred's parents are living Cornwall Street, St. George. Alfred had served previously, enlisting in 1895.  On 18 December 1915 Alfred had gone into the front line at Hooge.  On 19 December the enemy began a violent artillery bombardment of the area followed by a gas attack.   The bombardment continued until midnight on 20 December.  The Bn. War Diary states that Alfred was wounded on 20 December and died the same day.
McCarthy, M.
Mersh, W. William	15 Jun 1917 age24	Rifleman S/28774 16th Bn. Rifle Brigade	Essex Farm Cemetery, Belgium Plot III C.1	Killed in action. William was born on 9 March 1893 in St. Georges to William & Ellen Mersh.  On the 1911c William is living with his parents in Cornwall Street, St Georges and working as a greengrocer.  In 1912 William married Ellen McNally and in 1913 they had a son. On 15 June 1917, William was in the Front Line in Lancashire Farm sector, near Ypres.
Miller, R.
Miller, E. Edward	24 May 1916 age 17	Rifleman 5/4847 1st Bn. Kings Royal Rifle Corp.	Zouave Valley Cemetery, France  Plot II. E. 14 Inscription: Eternal Rest Give Unto Him And Let Perpetual Light Shine Upon Him	Killed in action. Edward was born c1898 in St. George's to John & Emma Miller.  On the 1911c Edward is living with his parents in 19 Ship Alley, St George. Edward enlisted 18.8.1914 – aged 17, entering theatre 29.11.1914.  On 24 May 1916, Edward was in the front line at Gouay-Servins (south of Bethune) and being bombarded by German shells. Edward's brother, Pte. 43652 William Miller, 11th Bn. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers fell on 16.8.1917
Miller, W. William	16 Aug 1917 age 25	Private 43652 11th Bn. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers	Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium Panel 70 to 72	Killed in action. William was born in 1892 in St. George's to John & Emma Miller.  On the 1911c William is living with his parents in Ship Alley, St George and working as a furniture salesman. On 16 August 1915, Edward was in trenches at Weiltje (near Ypres) and went 'over the top', they were met with heavy shelling and machine gun fire. William's brother, Rifleman 5/4847 Edward Miller, 1st Bn. King's Royal Rifle Corps fell on 24.5.1916
Morrell, F. Frederick Charles	7 Oct 1916 age 31	Sgt. 2101 (370470) 8th Bn. London Regiment	Warlencourt British Cemetery, France Plot I.A.13 Inscription: He Died as He Lived a True Britisher	Killed in action.  Frederick was born 2 May 1884 in St. George's to Edward & Eliza Morel.  Frederick was admitted to Betts Street School on 27 August 1888.  On the 1911c Frederick is living with his parents in Upper Chapman Street, St. George in the East and is working as a postman. Received the DCM for conspicuous gallantry and ability on 26 May 1915 at Festubert (Gazetted 5.8.1915).  On 7 October 1916, Frederick was in the Flers front line at Eaucourt l'Abbe and his Bn. were ordered to attack the Warlencourt Line.
Morris, F. Frederick	1 Jul 1916 age 19	Private 2523 4th Bn. Royal Fusiliers (London)	Hebuterne Military Cemetery, France Plot IV.M.40	Killed in action. Frederick was born c1897 to Richard & Mary Ann Morris.  On the 1911c Fred is living ith his widowed mother in Lavender Place, St George. Fred initially went to Egypt/Gallipoli on 24.8.1915.  He probably left Gallipol in January 1916 and moved to France.  The Bn. arrived in the front line on 27 June and over the next few days experienced an enemy barrage, heavy shelling and machine gun fire.  On 1 July 1916, Fred was in trenches at Hebuterne and at 7:30am (after putting down a barrage on the enemy) the Bn. began its advance.  The Bn. suffered heavily and by the end of the day had lost more than half its Officers and ORS.  This event was known as the Battle of Gommecourt.
Mortimer, R.E. Richard Edwin	1 Jul 1916 age 37	Private G/7639 2nd Bn. Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middx)	Ovillers Military Cemetery, France Plox XI.A.1 Inscription: Rest In Peace	Killed in action. Richard was born in Whitechapel on 25 November 1879 to Richard & Martha Mortimer.  Richard was admitted to Berner Street School on 27 August 1883.  In 1901 Richard married Lily Curtis and went on to have 4 daughters.  On the 1911c, Richard is living with Lily in South Grove Buildings, Mile End. Richard arrived in France on 7.4.1915.  On 1 July 1916 Richard was in trenches near Millencourt and went over the top with his Bn., which suffered heavy casualties from machine gun fire.  Of the 650 NCO and men who took part in the assault a bare 50 answered their names in the early hours of 2nd July.
Myers (no initial) Harry	27 May 1918 age 20	Private 42418 6th Bn. South Wales Borderers formerly Pte. 782102, 29th London R.	Soissons Memorial, France	Killed in action.  Harry was born in St. George's in 1898 to Alfred & Jane Myers.  On the 1911c, Harry is living with his parents in Lower Chapman Street, St. George's. On 26 May 1918 Harry was with his Battalion at Magneux, when they were ordered to march to Vaux-Varennes (taking 5 hours).  They arrived at 3am on 27 May and soon after arrival were ordered into the front line. NEED TO RE-READ DIARY  Harry's brother,  Pte. 10483 Joseph Myers, ASC, also served.
Newbold (no initial) Alfred Oliver	22 May 1918 age 22	Gunner 155311 RFA X19th Trench Mortar Bty	Longuenesse Souvenir Cemetery, France Plot V.B.27	Died of wounds at 17th CCS at St. Omer Alfred was born in Wapping on 24 November 1895 to Oliver & Margaret Emily Newbold.  On the 1911c, Alfred was living with his parents in Cable Street, St Georges and working as a 'shorthand typist'.  Alfred's father was the Verger & Parish Clerk of St. George in the East Church. It's impossible to know when or where Alfred was wounded, but he may have died during an air-raid on St. Omer in May 1918. Alfred's brother, Arthur, also died (27.5.1915).
Payne Ashley	25 Jul 1917 age 23	Private 423056 2/10th Bn. London Regiment	Thiepval Memorial, France Pier&Face 9D, 9C, 13C&12C	Killed in action.  Ashley was born St. George's on 24 May 1894 to Jacob & Sarah Payne.  On 17 October 1900 Ashley was admitted to Berners Street School.  On the 1911c, Ashley is living with his parents in Cannon St Road, St. George.  Ashley arrived in France on 5.2.1917.  In July Ashley was in the front line near Albert.  confusingly, Ashley's MIC states that he was a Prisoner !
Percy Harry	25 Sep 1915 age 19	Cpl. 17217 1st Bn. Royal Scots Fusiliers	Ypres Memorial, Belgium Panel 19&33	Killed in action.  Harry was born in Shadwell on 12 August 1896 to William & Elizabeth Percy.  Harry was admitted to Highway School on 27.8.1900.  On the 1911c, Harry is living with his parents in 21 Settle Cottage, Shadwell.. On 25 September 1915 at 4:20am, Harry was in trenches in the Sanctuary Wood area when he went 'over the top'.  His Bn. encountered shelling and machine gun fire.
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Rivers, R.S. Robert Samuel	18 Aug 1916 age 34	Private G/4024 8th Bn. The Buffs (East Kent) Regiment	Thiepval Memorial, France Pier&Face 5D	Killed in action. Robert was born in St. George's on 30 April 1881 to Samuel & Rebecca Rivers.  In 1900 Robert married Eliza Freeman at St Phillip Stepney.  On the 1911c, Robert & Rebecca are living Beachey Road, Old Ford with 6 children; they had a further child in 1912. Robert arrived in France on 7.10.1915.  On 18 August 1916, Robert was in the trenches at Carnoy, near Albert.  At 2:45pm Robert's Battalion attacked MG House and ZZ Trench.  The Bn. lost 38 ORs and 297 were wounded.
Roberts, V.H. John Henry	19 Jul 1919 age 37	Private 118887 Royal Army Medical Corp	City of London & Tower Hamlets Cemetery Screen Wall. R. 1599	?sickness or wounded? John was born in Warrington, Cheshire on 11 October 1880 to John & Selina Roberts.  On the 1911c, Henry is a boarder at 115-114 The Red House, Commercial Rd, Mile End and is working as a hairdresser at the Workhouse Infirmary.  In 1914 Henry married Daisy Wells at St. George in the East and gave his address as Chapman Street, St. George's.
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Roffey, T.F. Thomas	25 Dec 1917 age 32	Rifleman S/19724 11th Corp. 'A' Company Rifle Brigade	Etaples Military Cemetery, France Plot XXXI.E.24A	Died of wounds at No. 26 General Hospital.  Thomas was born Wapping on 16 November 1885 St George to James & Caroline Roffey.  In 1913 Thomas married Maria O'Donnell at St. Thomas Stepney.  Service Record: Thomas enlisted on 10.12.1915, giving his occupation as 'labourer' (1901c says he was a City orderly boy).  Thomas living in Mercer Street, Shadwell on enlistment.  The record also says that he was wounded on 8.12.1917 (GSW buttocks) and treated at No. 5 CCS
Rosenberg, D. Barnett probably	31 Jul 1917 age 23	Rifleman  S/28547 2nd Bn. Rifle Brigade	Ypres Memorial, Belgium Panel 46-48 & 50	Killed in action. Barnett was born Whitechapel c1894 to Morris & Sarah/Milly.  On the 1911c Barnett was living with his parents in Umberston Street, Commercial Road, St. George's and working as a tailor presser. On 31 July 1917, Barnett was near Reningelst-Poperinge and went 'over the top'.  The Bn. War Diary states that a record was not made for this day under orders.
Shapiro, S. Solomon (Jack) (served as Brown)	14 Aug 1918 ?age 24?	Private 8255 1st (7th Bn. Royal Fusiliers	Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Ext., France Plot I.C.20	Died of wounds. Solomon (Solly) was born in Whitechapel c1894 to Hyman & Annie Shapiro.  On the 1911c, Solomon is living Princes Square, St George's and working as an assistant butcher.  His parents both came from Russia. Bn. War Diary not on Ancestry
Slattery, J. possibly Pte. 2509 Robert Bailey (Alias) Essex Regt.				??? No military records found to confirm identification but there is a John Slattery born c1890 living Wellclose Square, St. George's on the 1911c
Smith, A.H.
Spearing, S. Samuel	31 May 1916 age 26	Stoker K/18675 HMS Black Prince	Portsmouth Naval Memorial	Killed in action. Samuel was born Whitechapel on 13 September 1890 to Samuel & Margaret Spearing.  Samuel enlisted on 10 April 1913.  HMS Black Prince was an armoured cruiser which formed part of the ill-fated 1st Cruiser Squadron at Jutland.
Stander, D. Benjamin	10 May 1915 age 22	Sapper 20831 23rd Field Coy. Royal Engineers	Lillers Communal Cemetery, France Plot III.A.30 Inscription: Deeply Mourned By His Loving Parents Sisters & Relations	Died of wounds.  Daniel was born1893 in Riga, Russia (today’s Latvia), the only son of Harris & Jane Stander.   Daniel was admitted to Betts Street School on 22.10.1900. Daniel was a Regular soldier; on the 1911c he's in Chattenden Barracks, Nr. Rochester.  His parents at that time were living in Denmark Street, Cable St., St. George's. Probably mortally wounded at the Battle of Aubers on 9 May 1915.
Stevens, I probably Joseph Henry	24 Aug 1918 age 22	Private 10161 6th Bn. Northamptonshire Regiment	Meaulte Military Cemetery, France Plot E.13	Killed in action.  Joseph was born in St. George's on 9 August 1896 , the only son of Henry & Mary Ann Stevens.  He was admitted to Berner Street School on 2.7.1900.  On the 1911c, Joseph is living with his parents at 49 Settle Street, Commercial Road, St. George's and working as a packer. Joseph enlisted 19.8.1914 aged 18.  He was admitted to Warrington Hospital on 11.7.1916 suffering from a GSW.  He was given leave back to England from 29.1.1918-12.2.1918. He was awarded the Military Medal (Gazette 21.10.1918).  The Bn. Wary diary for August 1918 is not on Ancestry.  In January 1918 the Bn. was in the front line at Boesinghe; when Joseph returned from he leave his Bn. had just arrived at Noyon.
Sullivan, M. probably Henry	12 Mar 1918 age 30	Pioneer WR/35536 (280858) Royal Engineer Port Directorate & Inland Water Transport	Basra War Cemetery, Iraq Plot I.H.17	accidentally drowned Henry was born in St. George's in c1886 to John & Elizabeth Sullivan.  In 1908 Henry married Jessie Atkinson.  On the 1911c, Henry is living with his wife & 2 daughters at 30 Tillman St, St Georges; they went on to have 2 more children.  Henry's parents were nearby in Cable Street. Henry's Service Record states that he enlisted 12.12.1915 and embarked for Basra on 26.5.1917.  He was posted to Port Directorate 10 days before his death on 1.3.1918.  A court of enquiry was held into his death.  There were 4 witnesses.  On the day he died Pioneer Sullivan (a stevedore discharging cargo in the port) was posted to H.T. ‘Shansi’ which was discharging coal in the Harbour. The role of the Inland Water Transport section of the RE, was to deliver supplies to the British Army in Mesopotamia (Iraq) who were fighting Turkish Forces.
Syrett (Alias) Alfred John von Hofen	5 Oct 1917 age 20	Private 5766 1st. Bn. Australian Infantry	Ypres Memorial, Belgium (Panel 7-17-23-25-27-29-31)	Killed in action.   Alfred was born in London on 17 September 1897 to Alfred & Maria von Hofen.  On the 1911c Alfred is living Richard Street, Commercial Road, St. George with his widowed grandmother, Maria Syrett.  Alfred emigrated to Australia, arriving Brisbane on 5.12.1914.  He enlisted on 2.2.1916 at Lismore, New South Wales aged 21 using the name Alfred Syrett (his mother's maiden name).  He gave his occupation as 'diary farmer'.  He was wounded (GSW) on 5.11.1916 and admitted to 45 CCS before transferring to No. 22 General Hospital at Camiers, then transferred to England on 11.11.1916.  He rejoined his unit on 8.2.1917 and was admitted to Hospital/CCS on 2.3.1917 suffering from scabies and then to 45 CCS on 30.3.917 with eczema.  On 3.5.1917 he was admitted ot 5th General Hospital at Rousen.
Taylor, J. (Alias) David Jack Schneider	1 Jan 1916 age 22	Sgt. 2764 1st/6th 'D' Company London Regiment	Loos Memorial, France Panel 130	Killed in action. David was born in Austria c1894 to Simon & Pauline Schneider.  On the 1911c David is living with his parents in Sanders Street, Berner Street, St. George's and working as a clerk in a newspaper office. Bn. War Diary not available on Ancestry
Thurston, E. Francis/Frank	13 Jul 1916 age 23	Rifleman  S/4486 13th Bn. Rifle Brigade 'C' Company	Heilly Station Cemetery, France Plot II.B.66 Inscription: May God Rest Your Soul In Peace	Died of wounds at 36 CCS. Frank was born Stepney/Mile End in 1894 to William & Amelia Thurston.  On the 1911c Frank is living with his parents in 59 Anthony Street, St. George and working as a carman (provisions). Frank arrived in France on 29 July 1915.  Frank was probably wounded at The Somme/Battle of Gommecourt. Frank's brother, William, also fell.
Thurston William	28 Apr 1917 age 25	L/Cpl. G/11221 4th Bn. Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middx)	Arras Memorial, France Bay 7	Killed in action. William was born Stepney/Mile End in 1892 to William & Amelia Thurston.  On the 1911c William is living with his parents in 59 Anthony Street, St. George and working as a carman (wholesale). On 22 April 1917, William's Bn. were in the assembly trenches at Arras at at 4:45am the next day his Bn. attacked.  They were relieved at 11pm on 24th before going into the front line again on 27th and going 'over the top' again at 4:25am on 28th where they encountered incessant hostile sniping. William's brother, Frank, also fell.
Vincent William Arthur	23 Mar 1918 age 23	Rifleman R/34524 1st Bn. Kings Royal Rifle Corp. formerly S/18490, Rifle Brig., Tr/13/18171, 20th T.R. Bn	Arras Memorial, France Bay 7	Killed in action.  Wiliam/Arthur was born Stepney c1894 to Robert & Emma Vincent.  On the 1911c, William/Arthur is living Lavender Place, Pennington St, St Georges with mother Emma and step-father Henry Page.  William is working as a mineral water bottler.  In 1915, William/Arthur married Emily Stacey and went on to have two children. Enlisted 19.10.1915 aged 20yrs.  On 20 March 1918 William/Arthur marched to Equancourt.  MORE TO ADD SEE UPDATED DIARY
Wallis (?Wallace?) couple of possibles identified inc. James Wallis	16 Aug 1917 age 33	Cpl. 42193 MIC says A/Sgt. 10th Bn. Royal Irish Rifles (KRRC) formerly R/25404, KRRC	Tyne Cot Cemetery, France Plot IV.G.22	Killed in action. James was born in St. George's in 1883 to James & Ellen.  In 1907 James married Beatrice Reynolds and they went on to have five children.  On the 1911c, James is living with his wife in Cannon Street Road, St. George and working as a dock labourer. On 16 August 1917, James was in the front line at Vlamertinghe.
Wallis (?Wallace?) couple of possibles identified inc. Edw. Albert	22 Aug 1918 age 18	Private 616015 1/19th Bn. London Regiment	Vis en Artois Memorial, France Panel 10	Killed in action.  Edward was born on 15 January 1899 to Joseph & Emily Wallace. On the 1911c Edward is living 43 New Gravel Lane, Shadwell  with his parents Joseph & Emily.
Walters possibly William Stephen	18 Aug 1917 age ?40?	Cpl. SE/17360 6th Mobile Section, Army Veterinary Corps formerly 22858 Seaf. Highrs. Pte, 118686 Lab Corps	Amara War Cemetery, Iraq Plot X11.C.2	died at 32nd British General Hospital William Waters/Walters was born St. George's c1878 to John & Mary.  In 1910 William married Mary Eliz. Bannon.  On the 1911c William is living Pigott Street, Limehouse and working has a porter at the London Metal Market.
Watkins Charles Edward	1 Jan 1915 age 35	Stoker 1880 HMS Formidable	Chatham Memorial	Killed in action.  Charles was born in Whitechapel on 8 July 1880 to Henry & Caroline Watkins.  Charles' father died when he was 10yrs old.  Charles married Kate Wise in 1911 and they had 2 sons. Charles enlisted 27.2.1899 and left/went into reserves on 26.2.1911.  HMS Formidable was stationed at Sheerness, Kent and on 30.12.1915 left to return to Portland to take part in firing exercises.  Despite reports of submarine activity, early in the morning of 1st January 1915 whilst in the Channel the ship was sunk after being hit by 2 torpedoes fired by U-24.  The crew abandoned ship but only 233 out of 780 survived.