All information is provided in good faith but, on occasions errors may occur. Should this be the case, if new information can be verified please supply it to the author and corrections will then be made. This memorial has been compiled with additional information by kind permission of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, and from Ancestry.co.uk
This memorial is in the Knutsford War Memorial Cottage Hospital, Knutsford.
KNUTSFORD AND DISTRICT
PRO PATRIA 1939 - 1945 AND SINCE
ASHBY Herbert. Lieutenant. On the family memorial is inscribed the following, died in India from Malaria on the 13th April 1945 aged 23. Wills and Admin, Ancestry have the following. Herbert ASHBY of 17, Manchester Road, Knutsford died 28th April 1944 on war service. He effects went to his widowed mother Edith Jane Ashby.
CWGC have, Sergeant Herbert Ashby 10538067, Royal Army Ordnance Corps died 28th April 1944 aged 23. He was the son of Henry and Edith of Knutsford, Cheshire. He is commemorated on a family memorial in Knutsford Cemetery, Cheshire and is at rest in Chittagong War Cemetery, India
BALLANTYNE. (Memorial has BALLANTINE) Robert. Sergeant 580780, 149 Squadron Royal Air Force died 2nd January 1940 aged 20 English Channel. Son of Reginald and Jessie May Ballantyne nee Nash formerly Fisher of Knutsford Cheshire. Commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial, Surrey.
Credit.
http://www.epibreren.com/ww2/raf/149_squadron.html
He was part of a crew in a Wellington I on a reconnaissance mission which took off from Mildenhall when it was shot down by a Me 110 in position 54°27' N 05°47' E. The Wellington was seen to be on fire as it hit the sea. The crew of six all perished. The average aged of the crew were in their 20s
BELLAERS (Memorial has BELLARS) Eric. Rifleman 4128370 1st London Irish Rifles, Royal Ulster Rifles died 19th September 1944 aged 25. Son of Reginald Walker Bellaers and Ada Bellaers, nee Cooper of New Mills, Derbyshire. His mother was born and died at Knutsford Cheshire.
At rest in Coriano Ridge War Cemetery, Italy.
BROOKES Sydney. Lance Corporal 3391580, 1/6th East Surrey Regiment was killed in action in Italy on the 1st March 1944 aged 31. He was the youngest son of William Henry and Mary Jane of Knutsford and was the husband of Margaret of Knutsford. He is commemorated on a family memorial in Knutsford Cemetery, Cheshire and is at rest in Minturno War Cemetery, Italy.
BROOKS William Arthur. Lieutenant 269374 Lancashire Fusiliers attached to 4th Royal Welch Fusiliers died 1st March 1945 aged 31. Son of William Henry and Lily Brooks husband of Eva Violet Brooks nee Murray, of Knutsford, Cheshire. At rest in Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Germany.
BROWNRIGG John Wilson. Lance Sergeant 983417, 338 Coastal Battery, Royal Artillery died 19th March 1941 aged 24. He was the son of William and Sarah Agnes and he was the husband of Rene of Knutsford, Cheshire He is at rest in Knutsford Cemetery, Cheshire.
BUCKLEY A (Unable to find the correct record listed with the CWGC )
BUCKLEY Horace. Private 10549737, Royal Army Ordnance Corps died 22nd May 1942 aged 20. Son of Horace and Jessie Evelyn, nee Jones of Knutsford. Duty called. He answered. At rest in Knutsford Cemetery, Cheshire.
BUCKLEY, Kenneth. Private 14735752, Worcestershire Regiment died in a Military Hospital on the 11th November 1946 aged 20. Son of John and Annie of Knutsford. At rest in Knutsford Cemetery, Cheshire.
BUCKLEY Samuel Lee. Private 4128645, 1st Durham Light Infantry died 25th November 1944. Native of Cheshire. At rest in Cesena War Cemetery, Italy
BURKE William Maurice. (Cadet Officer) Leading Airman FAA/FX705451 753 Squadron Fleet Air Arm, Royal Navy on H.M.S. Condor died as the result of an Condor air crash on the 31st July 1945 aged 19. There were two others that also perished at the same time. Son of William M and Alice M Burke of Knutsford. Commemorated on the Lee-on-Solent Memorial, Hampshire.
CAVENEY Thomas James. (Memorial has J) Sergeant 1130075 15th Squadron Royal Air Force VR died 3rd March 1943 aged 20. Son of Thomas and Martha Amy Caveney, of Knutsford, Cheshire. Commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial, Surrey.
CHORLTON B (No B is listed with the CWGC) however it may be this person) James William. Able Seaman C/JX154506 Royal Navy on H.M.S. Galatea died at sea 15th December 1941 aged 20. The ship was sunk by U-Boat U-557 not to far from Alexandria, Egypt. Son of Fred and Edith Chorlton nee Groom, of Knutsford, Cheshire. Commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent.
There may have been a B Chorlton from Knutsford area who was in the forces but died a civilian from the effects of war service. Having no christian name he remains a mystery.
Listed with the CWGC is only one J Coggins. The following information may be him.
COGGINS John. M.B.E. D.F.M. Pilot Officer 44458, 235 Squadron, Royal Air Force died 16th December 1940 aged 27. Son of John Austin Coggins and Florence C Coggins nee Cook husband of Ivy Gladys Coggins, nee Durrant of Nacton, Suffolk. Commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial, Surrey
His widow died on the 17th August 2010 aged 93.
London Gazette 14 April 1039.
Air Ministry,14th April, 1939. ROYAL AIR FORCE.
The KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the undermentioned rewards for gallant and distinguished services rendered in Palestine. Bar to the Distinguished Flying Medal. Sergeant 563631 John COGGINS, D.F.M.
London Gazette supplement dated 21 January 1941.
CENTRAL CHANCERY OF THE ORDERS
OF KNIGHTHOOD.
St. James's Palace, S.W.I.
2ist January, 1941.
The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following appointments to the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.
To be Additional Members of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order
Flying Officer John Hamilton LAUGHLIN (39995) Pilot Officer John COGGINS (44458). In September, 1940, an aircraft carrying a full load of bombs, crashed among other aircraft and burst into flames. Flying Officer Laughlin, Pilot Officer Coggins and another officer immediately ran to these aircraft,
started the engines and taxied them away. During this time two bombs on the burning plane had exploded. The action showed complete disregard for personal safety in the face of the greatest danger and owing to the officers' promptness three aircraft were taken to safety without damage and a fourth with only minor damage
http://www.bbm.org.uk/airmen/Coggins.htm
CONNOR Albert. Private 4128398, 2nd Manchester Regiment died 12th May 1944 aged 24. Son of Thomas and Margaret Connor, of Knutsford, Cheshire. At rest in Kohima War Cemetery, India.
CURBISHLEY Albert Henry. Able Seaman C/JX 168702, Royal Navy on H.M.S. Dainty. Died 12th March 1941 aged 22. Son of John W.Curbishley and Louisa Curbishley, nee Bucklow, of Knutsford, Cheshire. Commemorated on the Cairo War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt.
CAULFIELD Joseph Peter. Private 3594824, 9th King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment died 27th August 1940 aged 34. He was the son of Daniel and Sarah Jane and he was the husband of Emmie of Knutsford. In 1911 he was living with his parents at 12, Old Market Place, Knutsford. His father was killed in action in 1915 in France. He is at rest in Knutsford Cemetery, Cheshire.
DANIEL Harry. Sergeant 3011016 Wireless Operator, Air Gunner, Royal Air Force (VR), died 24th November 1944 aged 19. He was the son of John and Mrs Daniel of Knutsford. He is at rest in Knutsford Cemetery, Cheshire.
DOBSON Frank Arthur. Guardsman 2723804, 3rd Irish Guards died 28th September 1944 in Operation Market Garden Holland aged 19. Native of Cheshire. He may have been the son of John and Ann nee Manley. At rest in Oosterbeek War Cemetery, Arnhem, Netherland.
ELLIS Robin James Newman. Lieutenant 245307 Kings Royal Rifle Corps attached to 8/2nd London Rifle Brigade died 10th September 1944 aged 21. Son of John Newman Ellis, and Rosamond Corisande Ellis, of Lower Peover, Cheshire. At rest in Leopoldsburg War Cemetery, Limburg, Belgium.
http://radleyarchives.co.uk/people/7887-robin-james-newman-ellis
EDWARDS John. Gunner, Royal Navy H.M.Trawler Ouse died 20th February 1941 aged 29.(Credit
http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?150593 ) HMS Ouse (T 80) was mined off Tobruk, Lybia on the 20th February 1941.( Lt W V Fitzmaurice, RNVR) The commanding officer survived the sinking however 12 were killed and only 9 survived. Son of John and Florence Edwards, of Knutsford, Cheshire. Commemorated on the Plymouth Naval Memorial, Devon
FOY E Unable to find the correct record for him listed with the CWGC.
HAMMAN George Albert. Pilot Officer 130437, 172 Squadron Royal Air Force VR died 8th February 1942 aged 28. Son of James William and Mary Ann Hamman nee Jones, of Knutsford, Cheshire, brother of John Oswald who also fell. Husband of Elsie nee Reedy of Cheadle Heath, Cheshire. They had one child, Christine E born 1941.
His father served in the army in the Great War as Private 16578, Cheshire Regiment. He joined up at Knutsford on the 11th September 1914 aged 32 and 7 months occupation Labourer. He was medically discharged suffering from Bronchitis and Asthma on the 27th July 1915 to his home and family at 4 Coronation Square, Knutsford. He was married on the 11th May 1903, which was crossed out and initialled. (correct date 9th May 1904, as on a family tree on ancestry). He married Mary Ann Jones at Baynels Parish Church, North Wales. They hade the following children. James Edward born 1 June 1904 at Knutsford, Amy Alexandria 29th December 1906, born at Knutsford, John Oswald 21st May 1908 born at Knutsford, twins, William and Ernest born 18th December 1910 born at Knutsford and George Albert born 30th October 1914 at Bucklow, Cheshire
HAMMAN John Oswald. Sergeant 4128730, 2nd Cheshire Regiment died 23rd July 1943 aged 36. Son of James William and Mary Ann Hamman nee Jones, of Knutsford, Cheshire, brother of George Albert who also fell. Husband of Gladys Margaret Hamman, nee Dewhurst, of Shaw Heath, Knutsford Cheshire. They had three children, John S born 1935, Colin D born 1937 and Coral R born 1942. At rest in Catania War Cemetery, Sicily, Italy
His father served in the army in the Great War as Private 16578, Cheshire Regiment. He joined up at Knutsford on the 11th September 1914 aged 32 and 7 months occupation Labourer. He was medically discharged suffering from Bronchitis and Asthma on the 27th July 1915 to his home and family at 4 Coronation Square, Knutsford. He was married on the 11th May 1903, which was crossed out and initialled. (correct date 9th May 1904, as on a family tree on ancestry). He married Mary Ann Jones at Baynels Parish Church, North Wales. They hade the following children. James Edward born 1 June 1904 at Knutsford, Amy Alexandria 29th December 1906, born at Knutsford, John Oswald 21st May 1908 born at Knutsford, twins, William and Ernest born 18th December 1910 born at Knutsford and George Albert born 30th October 1914 at Bucklow, Cheshire
HATTON Harry Garft Sergeant 541499 Royal Air Force died 20th September 1944 aged 29. Son of Charles and Elsie Hatton nee Garft husband of Muriel Hatton nee Murney, of Moston, Manchester. ( Wills and Admin, Ancestry.co.uk). He lived at 46 Blue Bell Avenue Manchester and died on war service. His widow Muriel received his effects. At rest in Jakarta War Cemetery, Indonesia.
His father had served with the 5th Cheshire Regiment joining up on the 1st September 1908 aged 17 and 6 months at Hale as private 1017. He was living at 20 Bath Street, Altrincham, Greater Manchester and was by occupation a labourer. He served 4 years on a home posting and was discharged on the termination of his engagement with the colours on the 31st August 1912.
On the 30th October 1941 he father died at Knutsford, Cheshire. He was living with his wife at 24 Heathfield Square, Knutsford.
HESKETH Louis Milsom. Flying Officer 147672, 77 Squadron Royal Air Force died 6th December 1944 aged 40. Son of Thomas Baron Hesketh and Louisa Hesketh, of Knutsford, Cheshire. (Wills and Admin, Ancestry.co.uk) He lived at 5 St Johns Road Knutsford and died on war service. His effects went to Thomas Baron Hesketh, cotton manufacturer. Commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial, Surrey.
HIGGINSON Joseph. Private 4205968, 6th Cheshire Regiment died 28th February 1944 aged 20. Son of Thomas and Ethel Higginson, of Knutsford, Cheshire. At rest in Beach Head War Cemetery, Anzio, Italy
HILL John Arthur. Captain 201853, 65 (The Norfolk Yeomanry) Anti-Tank Regt Royal Artillery died 13th October 1944 aged 32. Son of Arthur and Elizabeth Eleanor Hill husband of Joan Hill, of Hale, Cheshire. His brother, Christopher Grimwade Hill, also died on Service (Wills and Admin, Ancestry.co.uk) He lived at 21 Palatine Road, Withington, Manchester died on war service. His effects went to his wife, Joan. At rest in Jonkerbos War Cemetery, Gelderland, Netherlands.
IKIN Lewis Alfred. Sergeant 4128420 2/7th Middlesex Regiment. Born 2nd June 1908 died 3rd March 1944 aged 36. Son of Alfred and Jessie Ann Ikin, of Knutsford, Cheshire husband of Harriet Adelaide Ikin, nee Toombs of Knutsford. At rest in Naple War Cemetery, Italy
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JARVIS Joseph Peter. Able Seaman D/JX151615 Royal Navy on HMS Glorious died 6th June 1940 aged 19. Son of Henry Theodore and Fanny Jarvis, of Knutsford, Cheshire. Commemorated on the Plymouth Naval Memorial, Devon
JACKSON Thomas William. Private 7624263 Base Ordnance Depot Royal Army Ordnance Coy died 19th June 1940 aged 28. Son of John and Margaret of Knutsford, Cheshire.
JONES Arthur. (Military Medal) Company Sergeant Major 4116416 Cheshire Regiment died 16th April 1942 aged 48. and he was the husband of Annie of Knutsford. At rest in Knutsford Cemetery, Cheshire.
LAMB Charles. (M.M.) Private 324287 1st Parachute Regiment. Army Air Corps, died 1st January 1946 aged 30. (Wills and Admin, Ancestry) He lived at 16, Sandleigh Avenue, Knutsford and died at the Military Hospital, Liverpool Road, Chester. His effects went to William Lamb, engine driver. He was the son of Frederick and Ada and he was the husband of Margaret Ann of Knutsford. He is at rest in Knutsford Cemetery, Cheshire.
LEA Roland William. Sergeant, Flight Engineer 577749, 57th Squadron Royal Air Force died 2nd April 1943 aged 20. He was part of a crew in a Lancaster which was shot down after attacking the St Nazaire U-Boat pens on 2 April 1943. It crashed near the village of St Pere en Retz. All the crew sadly perished.
Born in the registration district of Buckover near Knutsford to Edgar and Kathleen Mabel Lea nee Buckworth, (birth name Kate Mabel) of Romford, Essex. At rest in Pont-Du-Cens Communal Cemetery, Nantes, Loire-Atlantique France.
http://www.pprune.org/where-they-now/511988-lancaster-w4257-57-sqn-scampton.html
LEACH George. Trooper 3864317, 1st Northamptonshire Yeomanry, Royal Armoured Corps died 23rd October 1944 aged 33. Son of Patrick and Elizabeth Leach husband of Florrie Leach. At rest in Nederweert War Cemetery, Limburg, Netherlands.
PENNINGTON-LEGH John Alan DFC, Wing Commander 37687, 11 Squadron Royal Air Force died 13th October 1944 aged 29. Son of Tom and Marsie Pennington-Legh husband of Mary Edwina Pennington-Legh, of Fontwell, Sussex. Commemorated on the Singapore Memorial,
OLLIER Thomas. Gunner 14350967, 142 Field Regiment, Royal Artillery. Royal Devon Yeomanry died 22nd July 1944 aged 21. Son of Thomas Ernest and Charlotte Ollier, of Knutsford, Cheshire. It appears from record seen that his mother is not called Charlotte but Sarah Hannah. At rest in Florence War Cemetery, Italy.
PATTERSON John Robert. Leading Steward C/LX 21537 Royal Navy on HMS Wakeful died at sea 29th May 1940. In 1923 there was a John R Patterson born in the registration district of Northwich, Cheshire. He is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent. Listed with the CWGC are four J R Patterson The others were born. One in Essex, another in Northumberland and last in Yorkshire.
SIMCOCK John Ernest. Leading Aircraftman 629022, Royal Air Force Died on active service 7th October 1945 aged 24. He was the son of Ernest and Beatrice of Knutsford. He is commemorated on a family memorial at Knutsford Cemetery, Cheshire and is at rest in Rennes Eastern Communal Cemetery, Ille-et-Vilaine, France
SIMON Michael Horsfall Henry. Captain 187216 133 Field Regiment Royal Artillery died 20th April 1945 aged 33. He was born in 1912 in the registration district of Bucklow, Cheshire to At rest in Becklingen War Cemetery, Niedersachsen, Germany
SNOW David Jack. Boy 1st Class P/JX163207, Royal Navy on HMS Hood died 24th May 1941 aged 17. Son of Henry Thomas Snow and Lilian Snow nee Cooper, of Knutsford, Cheshire. Commemorated on the Porstmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire.
TICKLE Albert. Private 14583537, 4th Kings Own Scottish Borderers died 18th June 1945 aged 19. Son of Arthur and Edith Tickle, of Knutsford, Cheshire. At rest in Mook War Cemetery, Limburg , Netherlands.
TROWELL Noreen. Private W/141311 Auxiliary Territorial Service died 12th March 1944 aged 21. Native of Bury. At rest in Shrewsbury General Cemetery, Shropshire.
WALKER William Edward (Bill). Private 14203151 6th Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment, killed in action, at central front, Italy on the 25th October 1944 aged 21. He is interred at Santerno Valley Cemetery.
Only those who have loved and lost, know the price of war's bitter cost. May the noble sacrifice of their young lives not be in vain. He was the son of James and Annie. He is commemorated on his parents memorial in Knutsford Cemetery, Cheshire.
WALSH James. Private 4128036, 7th Cheshire Regiment died 12th May 1940 aged 25. Son of James and Esther Ann Walsh j husband of Vera Walsh, of Altrincham, Cheshire. At rest in (O-L-V) Onze-Lieve-Vrouw ,Lombeek Churchyard, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium.
WARBURTON, Geoffrey. Gunner 957288, The Hertfordshire Yeomanry, 135th Regiment, Royal Artillery. Died on active service on the1st March 1942 aged 23. He was the son of William and Florence and husband of Charlotte of Annan, Dumfriesshire. He is commemorated on a family memorial in Knutsford Cemetery, Cheshire and is at rest Kranji War Cemetery, Singapore
WARBURTON James. Private 11263127, 37 Coy, Pioneer Corps died 16th September 1943 aged 43. Son of Francis and Mary Jane Warburton nee Bathers, of Knutsford, Cheshire husband of Florence Warburton, nee Lee of Knutsford. In 1911 aged 10 he was living with his parents and siblings at 125 Mobberley Road, Knutsford, Cheshire. At rest in Bone War Cemetery, Annaba, Algeria.
WILLIAMS John Alfred Edward. Private 419863, 4th Welch Regiment died 19th September 1943 aged 26. Son of Florence Williams husband of Mary J, nee Gittins. Williams, of Hulme, Manchester. At rest in Bergen-Op-Zoom War Cemetery, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.
SINCE 1945
(1975)
HADDEN David Andrew. Guardsman 24164809 Grenadier Guards died of natural causes in England on the 19th September 1975 aged 21. At rest in Holy Cross Churchyard, Mobberley Road, Knutsford, Cheshire.
LOWER PEOVER 1939-1945
BUCKLEY Joseph. Gunner 981599, 76th Medium Regiment Royal Artillery Shropshire Yeomanry died 9th July 1944. Son of Richard and Annie Buckley, of Lower Peover, Cheshire. At rest in Foiana Della Chiana War Cemetery, Italy.
HOWARTH James Hubert (Bert). Private 4128252, 7th Cheshire Regiment, killed in Italy 11th October 1943 aged 26. He was the son of James Herbert and Edith of Knutsford and was the husband of Violet also of Knutsford. He is commemorated on a family memorial in Knutsford Cemetery, Cheshire and he is at rest in Sangro River War Cemetery, Italy.
MOBBERLEY 1939-1945
BAILEY James William. Leading Aircraftman 1825458 Royal Air Force VR died 26th July 1946 aged 21. Son of James William and Gladys Bailey, of Mobberley, Cheshire. At rest in Delhi War Cemetery, India.
GROVES Alfred William. DFM Pilot Officer, Observer 1090063, 105 Squadron Royal Air Force VR died 15th August 1942 aged 28 . Son of Samuel and Frances Groves, of Mobberley, Cheshire. (Wills and Admin, Ancestry.co.uk) He live at 10 Bucklow Avenue, Mobberley and his effects were left to Samuel Groves, Paper coater. At rest in Gent City Cemetery, Oost-Vlaanderen Belgium
HOLDEN Raymond De Lannoy Flying Officer 103784, Royal Air Force VR died 13th August 1943 aged 34. Son of Percy Holden and of Arabella Holden (nee Leather); husband of Monica A. Holden, of Mobberley, Cheshire. (Wills and Admin, Ancestry.co.uk) He lived at Hillcrest Warford Lane Bobberley and died on war service. He effects went to Charles Edwin Moreton, bank official. Commemorated on the Alamein Mamorial, Egypt.
LONGRIDGE Christopher Leigh-Mallory. Leading Airman FAA/FX. 80564, Fleet Air Arm, Royal Navy on HMS Daedalus died 17th January 1941 aged 20. Son of Harry Morgan Longridge and Ann Victoria Longridge, of Mobberley, Cheshire. (Wills and Admin, Ancestry.co.uk) He lived at Rathlin Church Lane Mobberley died on war service. His effects went to Harry Morgan Longridge, engineer. Commemorated on the Lee-On- Solent Memorial, Hampshire.
ROBERTS Joseph Edward. Sergeant 2211675, 166 Squadron Royal Air Force died 23rd September 1944 aged 23. Son of Joseph and Alice Mary Roberts, of Ashley, Cheshire. Commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial, Surrey
SOUTHERN Ernest George. Petty Officer C/J94090, Royal Navy on HMS Barham died 25th November 1941 aged 39. Son of Charles Henry and Sarah Southern husband of Gladys Mary Southern nee Goodhew, of Putney, London. Commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent.
I could find no connection to Mobberley or the County of Cheshire.
There is a Mobberley war memorial which indicates that his first name was Ernest. On the CWGC there is only one Ernest Southern for WW2.
TAYLOR Frank Ordinary Seaman P/JX 258659 Royal Navy on HMS Neptune died 19th December 1941 aged 27. Son of John Henry and Mary Taylor, of Mobberley, Cheshire. (Wills and Admin, Ancestry.co.uk) He lived at Small Lane, Mobberley and died on war service. His effects went to his mother Mary Taylor. Commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire.
TOMLINSON D (Ronald) Major 97345 Ronald Tomlinson Lancashire Fusiliers died 10th July 1941 aged 37. (Wills and Admin Ancestry.co.uk) Ronald Tomlinson of West Bank, Richmond Road, Bowden, Cheshire died 10 July 1941 on war service. His effects went to Christine Lydia Tomlinson, widow and Frederick William Tomlinson. Commemorated on the Ismailia War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt.
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WARBURTON William (Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC)
YEARSLEY Thomas Ronald. Private 14573502, 1st Gordon Highlanders died 18th November 1944 aged 20. Son of William Gibson Yearsley and Ada Yearsley, of Mobberley, Cheshire. At rest in Venray War Cemetery, Limburg Netherlands.
ROSTHERNE 1939-1945 Names are also on the War Memorial in St Marys's Church Rostherne.
DUNKERLEY William Donald. Lieutenant Commander. Royal Navy on H.M.Submarine Thames died 3rd August 1940 aged 32. Son of William and Amy Constance Dunkerley; husband of Jena Dunkerley, of Mere, Cheshire. Commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire.
HENSHALL Arnold Nebo. Driver T/224939 258 General Transport Coy, Royal Army Service Corps died 16th March 1943 aged 30. Native of Bucklow, Cheshire. Husband of Margaret A Henshall nee Hill, of Sale, Cheshire. At rest in Tripoli War Cemetery, Libya.
KELLY Derek Godfrey. Flight Sergeant 553913 Royal Air Force died 30th October 1942 aged 20. Son of William and Isobel Kelly, of Highliegh, Cheshire. Commemorated on the Alamein Memorial, Egypt.
LOMAS John William. Able Seaman D/JX311216 Royal Navy on HMS President II. Born 31 August 1907 died 10th October 1942 aged 35. Son of James and Gertrude Lomas, of Broomedge, Lymm, Cheshire. In 1911 he was living with his parents aged 3 at Holmes Chapel, Cheshire. His father had served with the Cheshire Regiment in the great war. Commemorated on the Plymouth Naval Memorial, Devon
Some notes from what remains of his father James Lomas, army record.
He joined up at Chester on the 18th December 1914 aged 34 years occupation labourer and was posted to the Cheshire Regiment as private 18790. He lived with his wife and family at 7 Market Street, Northwich, Cheshire. On the 10th December 1915 he was medically discharged unfit for further war service after 4 days service. He was married on the 10th January 1906 at St Barnabas Church Crewe Cheshire he married Miss Gertrude Williams. (FreeBDM shows Millward which is correct) They had the following children all born at Congleton, Cheshire. Gerty born 31st May 1906, John William born 31st August 1907, James Ernest born 10th May 1909, Harry born 3rd July 1911 and Marjorie born 2nd December 1912.
PEERS Ernest Abel. Lance Corporal 4458525, 11th Durham Light Infantry died 27th June 1944 aged 25. Son of Arthur and Dorothy Peers, of Hoylake, Cheshire. At rest in Fonteney-Le-Pesnel War Cemetery, Tessel, France.
PICKERING Robert Anthony Pickering Telegraphist C/JX271296 Royal Navy of HMS Nile died at sea 9th December 1944 aged 23. Son of Henry William and Gladys Annette Pickering, of Worthing, Sussex. Commemorated on the Rostherne War Memorial in St Mary's Church and also on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent
REYNOLDS George William (This memorial has J W and St Mary's War Memorial, Rosthern has G W Reynolds.) Stoker 1st Class P/SR222 Royal Navy on HMS Barnham died at sea 25th November 1941. She ship was torpedoed U-Boat U-331 and a fire ensued. As the ship started to take on water it listed to port and it was at this point that ships magazines exploded. It sank within four minutes . Commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire.
SHAW Walter. Corporal 3197031, 2nd Seaforth Highlanders died 10th February 1945 aged 35. Son of James Edward and Annie Shaw, of High Legh, Cheshire. In 1911 he was living with his parents aged 3 at High Legh near Knutsford, Cheshire. At rest in Mook War Cemetery, Limburg, Netherlands.
GADDUM George Alfred (Memorial has YODDAM G A) Major 130982 15th (Scottish) Regt. Reconnaissance Corps, Royal Armoured Corps died 24th October 1944 aged 34. Son of Henry Edwin and Phyllis Mary Gaddum, of Bowdon, Cheshire. (Wills and Admin, Ancestry.co.uk) He lived at The Prior, Bowden, Cheshire and died on war service. His effects went Phyllis Joan Gaddum, spinster. At rest in Woensel General Cemetery, Eindoven,
Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.
TABLEY 1939-1945
BECKE John. Lieutenant 245318 Kings Royal Rifle Corps, 12th Queen's Westminster Battalion died 26th June 1944 aged 22. Son of Maj. Sir Jack Becke, C.B.E., and of Lady Becke (nee Jones), of Over Tabley, Cheshire. His brother Michael also fell. At rest in St. Manvieu War Cemetery, Cheux, France.
BECKE Michael. Lieutenant 296736 Kings Royal Rifle Corps attached to the 8th (2nd Bn. The London Rifle Brigade) Bn. Rifle Brigade died 30th November 1944 aged 21 Son of Maj. Sir Jack Becke, Kt., C.B.E., and Lady Becke (nee Jones), of Over Tabley, Cheshire. Scholar of Oriel College, Oxford; 2nd Class Honours in History. His brother John also fell. At rest in Venray War Cemetery, Limburg, Netherlands.
CRAVEN Arthur Fred. Private 3193707, 5th Kings Own Scottish Borderers died 18th June 1940 aged 20. Born in 1919 in the registration district of Northwich, Cheshire. His mother's maiden name was Craven At rest in Cherbourg Old Communal Cemetery, Manche, France.
WALTON, Sydney Stringer. Private 3656971, 8th Parachute Regiment killed in action on the 6th June, D.Day, 1944 aged 26. He was the son of Cyril and Hettie of Knutsford and was the grandson of Emma Walton also of Knutsford. He is commemorated on a memorial on a family plot at Knutsford Cemetery, Cheshire and is at rest Herouvillett Cemetery, France.
WHITEHEAD George J. Gunner 935591 6th Medium Regiment, Royal Artillery died 3rd December 1945 aged 27. Son of Fred and Martha Whitehead, of Wolstanton, Staffordshire husband of Dorothy Whitehead nee Ravensdale of Wolstanton. At rest in Rochefort-Sur-Mer Naval Cemetery, Charente-Maritime, France.
Fallen, but not listed on the WW 2 War Memorial. They have a connection with Knutsford and other villages inscribed on this memorial and townlands close to them.
Cook Herbert McHUGH, Merchant Navy on S.S. Fabian, London. Died 28th August 1942 aged 21. Son of Herbert and Florence McHugh; husband of Edith Mary McHugh, of Allostock, Cheshire. Commemorated on the Tower Hill Memorial, London.
Flying Officer, Wireless Operator 178511 George Mason EDEN, Royal Air Force VR died 20th June 1945 aged 26. Son of George Henry and Edith Eden, of Marthall. At rest in All Saints Churchyard, Marthall, Cheshire.
Private 3536726 Joe HOUGH 7th Manchester Regiment died 8th April 1945 aged 22. Son of Charles and B. Hough, of High Legh, Cheshire. At rest in Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
Engine Room Artificer 4th Class C/MX77165 John Giles PARTINGTON, Royal Navy on HMS Sultan died 16th February 1942 aged 24. Son of Giles and Lucy J. Partington, of High Legh, Cheshire. Commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent.
Driver T/3661442 George SMALLWOOD, Royal Army Service Corps died 7th June 1944. Husband of Ruth Smallwood, of Knutsford, Cheshire. At rest in Minturno War Cemetery, Italy.
Sapper 4116794 George Edgar ROYLE, Royal Engineers died 24th December 1940 aged 40. Husband of Agnes Royle, of Knutsford. At rest in Knutsford Cemetery, Cheshire.
Corporal 4128461 George Hector WORRALL, 5th Cheshire Regiment died 31st January 1943 aged 31. Son of Mr. and Mrs. William Worrall, of Knutsford, Cheshire husband of Ethel Maud Worrall, of Knutsford. At rest in Kirkee War Cemetery, India.
Leading Aircraftman 632488 Robert BOND Royal Air Force died 4th May 1942 aged 21. Son of William and Martha Bond, of Knutsford, Cheshire, England. At rest in Fawkner Memorial Park Cemetery, Victoria, Australia.
Trooper 7912735 George Reginald WAKEFIELD, 4th Royal Tank Regiment, Royal Armoured Corps died 4th December 1941 aged 21. Son of Reginald and Sarah Ann Wakefield, of Knutsford, Cheshire. At rest in Knightsbridge War Cemetery, Acroma, Libya.
Flying Officer, Air Bomber 151636 John Kidston Law PATERSON Royal Air Force VR died 10th November 1943 aged 21. Son of Robert and Elizabeth Anne Kidston Paterson, of Knutsford. At rest in Knutsford Cemetery, Cheshire.
Sergeant Wireless Operator, Air Gunner 1116213 Daniel SUTHERLAND, 36th Squadron Royal Air Force VR died 24th February 1943 aged 24. Son of Daniel and Emily Sutherland. of Knutsford, Cheshire. At rest in St. Michele Communal Cemetery, Cagliari, Italy.
Private 14550660 Joseph BETHELL, 1st Loyal Regiment, North Lancashire died 28th August 1944 aged 19. Son of Joseph and Lily Bethell, of Knutsford, Cheshire. At rest in Florence War Cemetery, Italy.
Civilian, Clement SIEVE died whilst on Steam Ship Gloucester Castle of the Coast of Angola on the 16th July 1942 aged 2 years Son of Leonard Sieve, of Hallside, Knutsford, Cheshire, and of Joan Sieve.
Joan SIEVE aged 21. Wife of Leonard and mother of Clement Sieve, of Hallside, Knutsford, Cheshire.
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On 15 July 1942, off the coast of Angola, she was intercepted by the German auxiliary cruiser Michel. Michel's commander KzS Helmuth von Ruckteschell chose to attack after dark without warning; The first shells from Michel destroyed the bridge and radio room and consequently no S.O.S. was transmitted. The ship sank with 93 killed, including the Master, Herbert H. Rose, six woman passengers and two children. The remaining 61 survivors were picked up by the Michel and interned at Yokohama, Japan. After repatriation the survivors reported the conditions under which they were forced to work and live.
Civilian Edith WRENCH aged 58, Margaret WRENCH died aged 64 of Grotto Side Farm, Over Peover, Knutsford. Died at Grotto Side Farm, Over Peover on the 23rd December 1940 . At rest in Bucklow Cemetery, Cheshire.
Civillian (Home Guard) Sidney Colin WRENCH, Home Guard; of Grotto Side Farm, Over Peover, Knutsford. Son of Mr. W. H. Wrench. Died at Grotto Side Farm. At rest in Bucklow Cemetery, Cheshire.
Able Seaman P/J111110 Royal Navy on HMS Dolphin died 11th January 1941 aged 33. Son of Daniel James Ferbrache, and of Mary Elizabeth Ferbrache, of Knutsford, Cheshire. At rest in Haslar Royal Naval Cemetery, Hampshire.
Pilot Officer William Rupert ELLIS, 944 Balloon Squadron, Royal Air Force VR died 20th January 1942 aged 38. Son of Charles William and Louise Theodora Ellis, husband of Joan Ellis, of Knutsford. At rest in Dunham Massey Church Burial Ground Cheshire.
Private 982288 Leonard HAYSELDEN, 1st Parachute Regiment Army Air Corps died 30th March 1943 aged 27. Son of Percy and Lily Hayselden; husband of Maud Hayselden, of Knutsford, Cheshire. Commemorated on the Medjez-El-Bab Memorial, Tunisia.
Lance Corporal 1492907 Owen TRAYNOR, 6th Royal West Kent Regiment died 18th April 1945 aged 25. Son of John J. and Mary Ellen Traynor, of Knutsford, Cheshire. At rest in Argenta Gap War Cemetery, Italy.
Captain 176556 Peter HIGGINS Royal Engineers attached to 77th Field Coy, Indian Engineers died 8th February 1944 aged 27. Son of Sidney and Margaret Mabel Higgins, of Knutsford, Cheshire. M.A. (Cantab). He may well have been a POW. (Wills and Admin, Ancestry.co.uk) He lived at Somerford Leycester Road Knutsford, Cheshire and died on war service. His effects went to Sidney Higgins, and Sidney Greville Higgins, brick manufacturers. At rest in Taukkyan War Cemetery, Burma
Signalman 2593240 Victor Alan SEED, 5th Divisional Signals Royal Corps of Signals died 10th July 1943 aged 27. Mentioned in Despatches. Son of Albert Ernest and Annie Seed; husband of Eileen Betty Seed (nee Winkworth), of Knutsford, Cheshire. At rest in Syracuse War Cemetery, Sicily, Italy.
Civilian, Peter SANDERS of 43 Moss Lane. Son of Peter Sanders, of Mere Heath Lane, Mere, Knutsford; husband of Gladys Sanders. Died at 43 Moss Lane on the 23rd December 1940 aged 32. At rest in Altrincham Cemetery, Cheshire.
Captain 65428 Howel Joseph MOORE-GWYN, Welsh Guards died 20th September 1947 aged 32. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Moore-Gwyn; husband of the Hon. Anne Rachel Pearl Moore-Gwyn (nee Douglas-Scott-Montagu), of Knutsford, Cheshire. B.A. (Oxon). At rest in St Matthew Churchyard, Dyffryn, Glamorganshire, South Wales.
Sergeant 856024 Arthur TOMKINSON 5014 Airfield Construction Squadron, Royal Air Force (Auxiliary Air Force) died 21st May 1944 aged 42. Son of Edith Tomkinson, of Over Peover husband of Ethel Tomkinson, of Snelson. At rest in St Lawrence Churchyard, Over Peover, Cheshire.
Chief Steward John HALE, Merchant Navy on M.V. Lassell Liverpool died 13th May 1941 aged 51. Son of John Hale, and of M. Hale, of Over Peover, Cheshire. Commemorated on the Tower Hill Memorial, London.
Sergeant 2209405 John MANNION, 576 Squadron, Royal Air Force VR died 25th June 1944 aged 19. Son of John Henry Mannion, and of Lily Mannion, of Over Peover, Cheshire. Commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial, Surrey.
