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ALDRIDGE CROFT WAR MEMORIAL THE GREEN, ALDRIDGE, STAFFORDSHIRE
To the Glory of God and in memory of the
ALDRIDGE MEN
who gave their lives for
HONOUR and FREEDOM in the
GREAT WAR
"Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life"
William BOWLES. Private 1960, 1st Gloucestershire Regiment died 30th January 1915. He is at rest in Guards Cemetery, Windy Corner, Cuinchy, France.
William PLANT. Private 9089, 2nd South Staffordshire Regiment died 10th March 1915. He is at rest in Guards Cemetery, Windy Corner, Cuinchy, France.
Sidney Harold DANKS, died 26th April 1915
The only military record found for a person with the same name is for Private 027087, Royal Army Ordnance Corps who died 20th February 1952. His army record shows that he enlisted on the 11th December 1915 aged 31 years and 9 months. He lived with his wife Florence at 27, Thornhill Road, Sparkhill, Birmingham. He was mobilised on the 12th February 1917 and posted to Chiseldon Camp the same day. He embarked Folkstone on the 3rd May 1917 and disembarked at Boulogne the same day. On the 3rd October 1918 he was posted to Arquata Scrivia, Italy from Boulogne. He arrived in Italy on the 17th October 1918. On the 10th May 1919 he was transferred to Class Z (Demob) to his home at 27, Thornhill Road.
This person may be the correct one. The BMD and Harold Sidney H Danks born 1890 and his birth registered at Walsall, His army record details have his name as Sydney Danks. Born 28th February 1890 and died on the 24th April 1915 which nearly corresponds the with above death date. He was Private 27327, 15th Canadian Infantry . He was the son of Samson and Eliza who in 1901 were living at Lichfield Road, Walsall. In 1911 his parents were living at Station Road, Aldridge
He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.
Joseph Peter BIRCH. Private 17343, No 3 Company, 2nd Grenadier Guards died 19th May 1915 aged 25. he was the son of Mr and Mrs Birch of Station Road, Aldridge, Walsall, Staffordshire. He is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial, France.
William BROOKHOUSE. Private 9536, 1/5th South Staffordshire Regiment died 13th October 1915. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France.
Samuel Henry ROUND. Private 9593, 1/5th South Staffordshire Regiment died 13th October 1915 aged 22. He was the son of Mrs Harriet Round of Anchor Buildings, Walsall Wood Road, Aldridge, Staffordshire. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France.
Sidney Alfred HILL Private 9734, 1/5th South Staffordshire Regiment died 1st November 1915 aged 16. He was the son of Charles John and Mary of Station Road, Aldridge, Walsall, Staffordshire. He is at rest in St Sever Cemetery, Rouen, France.
Thomas BOWLES. Private 23899, 9th Royal Welsh Fusiliers died 7th February 1916. He is at rest in Merville Communal Cemetery, France.
Joseph Henry HOLT. Sergeant 6801, 1st North Staffordshire Regiment died 16th March 1916. he is at rest in Menin Road South Military Cemetery, Belgium.
Arthur William BATES. 2nd Lieutenant, 1st Norfolk Regiment died 30th March 1916 aged 35. He was the son of Henry and Annie of Aldridge, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Faubourg D'Amiens Cemetery, Arras, France.
Ellis DAVIES. Private 264, 1/5th South Staffordshire Regiment died 22nd June 1916. He is at rest in Foncquevillers Military Cemetery, France.
Joseph SELVEY. Private 9735, A Company, 1/5th South Staffordshire Regiment died 12th July 1916 aged 24. He was the son of E Selvey of Stubbers Green, Rushall near Walsall , Staffordshire. He is at rest in Le Treport Military Cemetery, France.
Wesley GILL. Private 10655, 1st South Staffordshire Regiment died 15th July 1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.
Edward DARBY. Lance Corporal 25559, 14th Gloucestershire Regiment died 19th July 1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.
William Charlton MARTIN. Private 1720, 14th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 23rd July 1916 aged 24. He was the son of John and Annie M of Woolpack Cottages, Walsall Wood Road, Aldridge, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Longueval, Somme, France.
John LOVE. Private 20430, 2nd South Staffordshire Regiment died 29th July 1916 aged 21. He was the son of James and Louisa of Aldridge, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Serre Road Cemetery No2, Somme, France.
Walter BURTON. Private 8422, 10th Royal Warwickshire regiment died 30th July 1916 aged 18. He was the son of Mrs Clara Hazelwood of 123, College Road, Saltley, Birmingham. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.
James Pryce ROBINSON. Farrier Se/4822, 17th Veterinary Hospital, Army Veterinary Corps, died 9th August 1916 aged 46. He was the son John and Mary of Aldridge and was the husband of Elizabeth Annie of 15, Montpelier Street, Brighton. he served in the Tirah Campaign 1897-8. He is commemorated on the Chatby Memorial, Egypt.
Frederick John HAWTHORN. Lance Corporal 9541, 1/5th South Staffordshire Regiment died 11th August 1916 aged 22. He was born in 1895 to Moses and Selina. In 1911 he was living with his parents and siblings at Wharfe Row, Aldridge, Staffordshire and he was working as brickyard labourer. He is at rest in Warlincourt Halte British Cemetery, Saulty, France
Cornelius John HARTSHORN. Private 35318, 59th Company, Machine Gune Corps (Infantry) died 26th August 1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.
Fred BROOKES. Corporal 1036, Derbyshire Yeomanry died 28th September 1915 aged 35. He was the husband of Annie Millicent of 3, Slade Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire. He is at rest in Green Hill Cemetery, Turkey.
Albert MELLOR, Acting Bombardier 20934, "Q" Battery, 5th Brigade, Royal Horse Artillery died 19th July 1916. He was the husband of L G Mellor of Prehorin Villas, Station Road, Aldridge, Walsall, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Laventie Military Cemetery, La Gorgue, France
George SMITH. Driver T/36247, No 4 Company, 4th Divisional Train, Royal Army Service Corps died 1st December 1918 (Memorial has death date as 3rd December 1918). He is at rest in St Roch Communal Cemetery, Valenciennes, France
Albert Edward CLARKE. Rifleman S/13759, 3rd Rifle Brigade killed in action 18th August 1916. He was born in Birmingham and lived at King's Norton, Warwickshire. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France
Some notes from what remains of his army record.
He enlisted on the 28th August 1915 at Winchester aged 18. He lived at his parents address, 212 Franklin Road, King's Norton, Worcestershire with his wife Florence Elizabeth nee Edwards who he married on the 8th November 1914 at St Paul's ?? (Marriage registered at Walsall) His parents were called John Rone and Betsy nee Village of the same address.
He was posted to the B.E.F. France on the 13th April 1916 for the 3rd Battalion, posted to the Front on the 24th May 1916 and was killed in action on the 18th August 1916.
Wilfred EVANS. Private 25496, 2nd Grenadier Guards died 25th September 1916 aged 23. He was the son of Samuel and Elizabeth of Coppy Hall Villas, Leighswood Road, Aldridge, Staffordshire. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.
William LOTE. Private 40129, 2nd King's Own Scottish Borderers died 6th October 1916 aged 29. He was the son of William and Eliza of Stubber Green, Rushall, Staffordshire. He is at rest in St Sever Cemetery, Rouen, France.
James Robert DAVIES. Private 31370, 7th South Lancashire Regiment died 18th November 1916 aged 34. He was the son of James and Jessie Eliza of Whetstone Lane, Aldridge and he was the husband of Mary Jane of 7, New Road, Aldridge. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.
Albert BURTON. Private 9076, 4th Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps died 29th December 1916 aged 26. He was the son of Israel and Elizabeth of station Road, Aldridge and was the husband of Rachel E Burton of 105, Church Road, Altofts, Normanton, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Guillemont Road Cemetery, Guillemont, Somme, France.
Samuel Henry DAVIES. Sergeant (Musketry Instructor) 200742, (9557) 2/5th South Staffordshire Regiment died 11th March 1917 aged 22. He was the son of James and jessie Eliza of Birch House, Paddock Lane, Aldridge, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Assevillers New British Cemetery, Somme, France.
Ernest Arthur THOMPSON. Private 23671, 8th Lincolnshire Regiment killed in action 28th April 1917. He was the son of Arthur and Mary Catherine of New Road, Aldridge. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He enlisted aged 22 years on the 15th November 1915. and was a Clerk by occupation. He gave his address as New Road, Aldridge and his father, Arthur as his next of kin. He was posted to the army reserve the same day. On the 10th April 1916 he was mobilised and posted at Private 2414 with the South Staffordshire Regiment. He was later transferred to the Lincolnshire Regiment on the 22nd May 1916. On the 13th September he embarked Folkestone for France and the next day he disembarked at Calais. He joind his unity in the field on the 19th September 1916 and was killed in action on the 28th April 1917. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.
Robert JONES. Private 17331, 2nd South Staffordshire Regiment died 28th April 1917. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.
Daniel ROUND. Private (SDGW have Lance Corporal) 200973, 1/5th South Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 4th May 1917. He is at rest in Loos British Cemetery, France.
Sidney HEATH. Died 11th July 1917 (The CWGC do not a HEATH listed for a death on the 11th July 1917).
Frank BEVINGTON. Corporal 17287, 7th South Staffordshire Regiment died 25th July 1917. He is at rest in Le Belle Alliance Cemetery, Belgium.
Clement John Thomas HATHAWAY. Acting Bombardier 49434, 214th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery died 31st July 1917. He was the son of John and Emma Louise of High Street, Aldridge. In 1911 he was employed a grocers porter aged 15. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium. (His commemoration is in doubt, see extracts from his army record, 'His Burial' This sheet has been saved and uploaded to accompany this entry )
Some notes from what remains of his army record.
He joined up on the 4th November 1914 aged 19 years at Fort Rowner, Gosport, Hampshire . Occupation given as a baker and he lived with his parents at Lynn, Staffordshire. On the 11th December 1914 he was posted to Plymouth. On the 5th October 1915 he embarked from Southampton and arrived in Boulogne the following morning. At some stage while in France or Belgium he made an application for compassionate grounds. The War Office refused his application on the 8th February 1916. He was admitted to No.8 Casualty Clearing Station on the 3rd of August 1916 with shell shock and was later transferred on the 5th August to 35th General Hospital, Calais. He was discharged fit for duty and on the 15th August rejoined his from Boulgone at Le Havre. 15th February 1917 he was once again admitted to hospital suffering from concussion, few days later he returned to his unit. He was Mentioned in Despatches. London Gazette No30077, dated 18th May 1917. He was killed in action, then reported as died form wounds on or shortly after the 31st July 1917. He was buried at Vlamertinghe New Military Cemetery. Two and half miles, west of Ypres. The burial was reported by the Reverend R A Thomas, attached to 5 Corps Siege Park, Royal Garrison Artillery. His mother was now living at Laburnum Cottage, Bar Common, near Walsall.
For some reason his name was put forward for inclusion on the Menin Gate Memorial and not for the cemetery.
William Henry BROWN. Gunner 67363, 109th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery died 6th August 1917 aged 21. He was the son of Allen and Caroline of Pool Terrace, Aldridge, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Assevillers New British Cemetery, Somme, France.
John Emmanuel HADEN. Private 241846, 1/6th South Staffordshire Regiment died 13th August 1917 aged 28. He was the son of William and Mary Ann of Forge Lane, Aldridge, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Philosophe British Cemetery, Mazingarbe, France.
David Henry THOMPSON. Private G/52370, 13th Middlesex Regiment died 14th August 1917. He is at rest in Voormezeele Enclosure No. 1 and No. 2, West Vallanderen, Belgium.
Matthew OVERTON. Private 773051, 1st Canadian Infantry died 17th August 1917 aged 39. He was the son of Arthur J of Marchmead, Aldridge, Staffordshire. He is commemorated on the Vimy Memorial, France.
Bernard Victor WALKER. Private 925430, 28th Canadian Infantry died 22nd August 1917 aged 27. He was the son of Alice G Walker of Portland Road, Aldridge, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Bruay Communal Cemetery Extension, France.
Sydney SMITH. Private 9580, 1st South Staffordshire Regiment died 7th September 1917 aged 23. He was the son of George and Maria of Mill Green, Aldridge and was the husband of Elizabeth Hardwick formerly Smith of 8, Milbourne Terrace, Seaton Delaval, Newcastle on Tyne. He is at rest in Lodge Hill Cemetery, Birmingham, Warwickshire.
George Samuel MARTIN. Corporal, 1st Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 5th October 1917. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.
Howard HATHAWAY. Gunner 40269, 22nd Siege Battery, Royal garrison Artillery died 23rd October 1917 aged 22. He was the son of William and Nesscessa of Station Road, Aldridge, Staffordshire anf the brother of Bertie who also fell. He is at rest in The Huts, Cemetery, Belgium.
Bertie HATHAWAY. Able Seaman, Bristol Z/3417, Anson Battalion, Royal Naval Division, Royal Navy (VR) died 26th October 1917 aged 27. He was the son of William and Nesscessa of station Road, Aldridge and brother of Howard who also fell. He was the husband of Elsie of Myrtle Cottages, Albuts Road, Brownhills, Walsall, Staffordshire. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.
William SWAN. Private 40129, 4th Worcestershire Regiment died of wounds 21st December 1917. He was born at Aldridge and was the husband of Florence Lily of Caldmore, Walsall, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Etaples Military Cemetery, France.
Percy George BEASLEY. Able Seaman R/3855, Howe Battalion, Royal Navy Division, Royal Navy died from disease on the 13th January 1918. He was born on the 19th August 1889 in the parish of St Mary, Aldridge to William and Emma. His parents was now living at Birchfield Cottage, Aldridge. He was the husband of Clara Maria of Station Road, Northfield, Birmingham. He was employed as a railway clerk in 1911. He is at rest in Fifteen Ravine British Cemetery, Villers-Plouich, France.
Ernest William HUSSEY. Private 46486, 13th York and Lancaster Regiment. Died 12th March 1918 (The CWGC have the 12th April 1918) He is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium
Some notes from what remains of his first army record. The army record that refers to the above regiment did not survive the fire during the blitz on London in WW2 This record however is interesting. He joined up on the 15th May 1915 and was posted into as Gunner 2207, 2/3rd North Midland Brigade, Royal Field Artillery His home was 'Tynwye', Aldridge On the 28th May 1915 transferred to the Ammunition Column. On the 13th October 1915 again transferred from the ammunition column to the 8th Divisional Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Letter dated stamped 28th December 1915 from his father in which he stated that his son was only 16 years old and not 19 years and 119 days. (A copy of this letter has been saved and will be uploaded to accompany this entry) On the 7th February 1916 he was discharged for the army under Para 392 (6) King's Regulations.
Geoffrey Ernest STEPHENS. (Military Medal) Private 201827, 2nd Tank Corps killed in action 22nd March 1918. He was born at Aldridge and enlisted at Bisley, Surrey and was the son of Frank Weaver and Fannie of Whitestone Lane, Aldridge. He is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France
Walter Edward TRUEMAN. Private 40059, 10th Worcestershire Regiment died 24th March 1918 aged 23. He was the son of Mary Jane Trueman of Rookery Lane, Aldridge, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France.
Cyril Bernard JUKES. Gunner 111570, D Battery, 88th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery died 11th April 1918 aged 20. He was the son of Elijah and Emily Jane of Coppy Hall Villas, Aldridge, Staffordshire. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.
Harry EDWARDS. Private 66032, 2nd Royal Fusiliers, formerly TR/6/5411, 12th Training Battalion died 13th June 1918. He is at rest in Cinq Rues British Cemetery, Hazebrouck, France
Richard PAGE. died 31st July 1918. (CWGC have his death 1st August 1918) Private 25860, 2nd South Staffordshire Regiment died 1st August 1918. He was the son of William and Elizabeth of Paddock Lane, Aldridge, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Bienvillers Military Cemetery, France
Samuel James PARKES. 2nd Lieutenant, 205th Squadron, Royal Air Force died 13th August 1918 aged 21. He was the son of Mrs Ruth Parkes of Walsall Road, Aldridge, Staffordshire. He is commemorated on the Arras Flying Service Memorial, France.
Percy George William COX. Private 42198, 7th Norfolk Regiment died 5th September 1918. he is commemorated on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial, France
Alfred Ernest HUMPHRIES. Private 39455, 2/4th King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, formerly Private 6/7029, 12th Training reserve Battalion died 13th September 1918. He is at rest in Ruyalcourt Military Cemetery, France
Albert John TOWNSEND. Private 6150, 10th Australian Infantry, died 18th September 1918 aged 21. He was the son of Alexander and Marion of Renmark, South Australia. he was born at Aldridge, Satffordshire. He is commemorated on the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, Somme, France
Thomas Richard MANFORD. Private 42054, 1st West Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 17th September 1918 aged 20. He was the son of Richard and Mary Amelia of Hardwick Cottages, Hardwick Road, Streetly, Birmingham. He is at rest in Chapelle British Cemetery, Holnon, France
John BRUMBILL. Private 203213, 1/7th Duke of Wellingtons West Riding Regiment died 11th October 1918. He is at rest in Wellington Cemetery, Rieux-En-Cambresis, France
Walter DAYMAN. Private 203763, 4th Lincolnshire Regiment died 2nd November 1918 aged 37. He was the son of Henry and Eliza of Mill Green, Aldridge, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Cologne Southern Cemetery, Germany.
James Ernest FROST. Private 54854, 9th Manchester Regiment died 11th November 1918 aged 26. He was the son of Eli and Clara Leah of Mill Lane, Mill Green, Aldridge, Staffordshire. His at rest near the middle of Sivry Communal Cemetery, Belgium.
The following service men fell in the Great War, but they are not commemorated on the war memorial. All have a connection with Aldridge.
Arthur William BATES. 2nd Lieutenant, 1st Norfolk Regiment killed in action 30th March 1916 aged 35. He was the son of Henry and Annie of Aldridge, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Faubourg D'Amiens Cemetery, Arras, France
Frank STREET. Private 9809, 7th South Staffordshire Regiment died 6th September 1916 aged 19. He was the son of Harriet Elizabeth Berry, formerly Street, of Station Road, Aldridge. He is at rest in Ovillers Military Cemetery, Somme, France.
Sidney WILKINSON. Sergeant 29568 Yorkshire Hussars, formerly 29877 Sherwood Foresters, killed in action 11th July 1917. He was born in Aldridge, Staffordshire . he is at rest in Fins New British Cemetery, Sorel-Le-Grand, Somme, France.
John HARVEY. Private 19206, 7th North Staffordshire Regiment died 25th January 1917 aged 32. He was the son of Mrs Elizabeth Harvey of 84, Newcastle Road, Stone, Staffordshire and he was the husband of Annie Elizabeth Nee Doby of Aldridge, Staffordshire. He is commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq.
Harold Victor HENDEN. Private 43293, 8th Lincolnshire Regiment died 20th April 1917 aged 18. He was the son of Joseph George and Amelia of Northwood Cottage, Aldridge Colliery, Staffordshire He was born at Coal Pool. He is at rest in Chili Trench Cemetery, Gavrelle France.
William Henry JILLINGS. Private 43787, 4th Lincolnshire Regiment died 15th April 1918 aged 19. He was the son of Harry and Alice of Bourne Vale, Aldridge, Staffordshire. he is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium.
George ROGERS. Lance Corporal 16764, 2nd South Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 14th June 1918. He was the son of Mrs A Rogers of The Beeches, Aldridge, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Bienvillers Military Cemetery, France.
Howard Edward LONG. Shipwright 2nd Class M/31587, H.M.S. Achilles, Royal Navy died of a disease on the 21st October 1918 aged 33. He was the son of William Edward and Charlotte Eliza of the Isle of Wight and he was the husband of Dorothy Emily Gwendoline Long of the of the Post Office, Aldridge, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Northwood Cemetery, Cowes, Isle of Wight.
George William BENNETT. Private 457232, 505th Agricultural Company, Labour Corps, formerly Private 47612 Yorkshire Regiment died 23rd November 1918 aged 36. He was the son of William and Elizabeth and was the husband of Lucy Alice of High Street, Aldridge. He was a native of Warwickshire. He is at rest in St Mary's Churchyard Extension, Aldridge, Staffordshire.
John Thomas PRICE. Private 61088, Royal Army Medical Corps died 5th December 1918 aged 28. He was the husband of Eliza of Paddock Lane, Aldridge, Staffordshire. He is at rest in St Mary's Churchyard Extension, Aldridge, Staffordshire.
Joseph PHILLIPSON. Private 16926, South Staffordshire Regiment Depot, died 11th November 1919 aged32. He was the son of Francis of Aldridge, Walsall and was the husband of Maud Penn formerly Phillipson of 3, Lichfield Road, Walsall Wood, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Walsall Wood Cemetery, Staffordshire.
