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War Memorial Panels - Aspatria, Cumbria, England


The soldiers behind the names.


Moses Clulow
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Private
25379
abt. 1882, Gilcrux, Cumberland
16 May 1917
35
1st Bn. Border Regiment
Arras Memorial, France
Son of Samuel and Sarah Clulow, nee Nixon.
Resident of Aspatria.
husband of Betsy Clulow, nee Laidlow.

The birth of Moses Clulow was registered in Cockermouth, Cumberland, England during the third quarter of 1882. His marriage to Betsy Laidlow was registered in Cockermouth, Cumberland, England during the first quarter of 1910.

Wills and Administrations, 1917
Clulow, Moses, of 12, Station Road, Aspatria, Cumberland, grocer, a Private of 1st Border Regiment, died 16 May 1917 in France. The known children are Mary (1911-1994) and Jean (1915-2006).
Administration (with Will) Carlisle 28 September to Betsy Clulow, widow.
Effects £385 12s. 2d.

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Thomas Atkinson
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Private
1908
abt. 1884, Aspatria
29 February 1916
32
2nd/5th Bn. Border Regiment
Aspatria (St. Kentigern) Churchyard, UK
Husband of Mrs. Cuthell, nee Hall, formerly Atkinson,
of 30, Croft Terrace, Aspatria Station, Carlisle.
Embodied 5th August 1914 and discharged (Cardiac Disease) 6th May 1915.
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George Barbour
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Company Sergeant Major
240388
abt. 1884, Mungrisdale, Cumberland
23 April 1917
32
5th Bn. Border Regiment
Wancourt British Cemetery, France
Son of Francis Penrice Barbour and Mary Jane Barbour, nee Young,
husband of Ellen Barbour, nee Yeowart, now wife of James Lamb.
Resided at Bulgill, Cumberland, England.

The birth of George Barbour was registered in Munchisdall, Cumberland, England in 1885 and was baptised in Mungrisdale, Cumberland, England on 20 January 1885.

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Frederick Barton
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Private
2189
abt. 1891, Aspatria
26 May 1916
25
5th Bn. Border Regiment
Bailleul Communal Cemetery, France
Son of the late Joseph and Ann Barton, nee Hodgson,
of Aspatria, Cumberland.

The birth of Frederick "Fred" Barton was registered in Wigton, Cumberland, England during the second quarter of 1891.

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George Bell
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Private
1914
abt. 1888, Aspatria
25 May 1915
27
5th Bn. Border Regiment
Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium
Son of George and Hannah Bell, nee Martin,
of Aspatria, Cumberland,
husband of Jane Eleanor Jones, formerly Bell,
of 23, Cemetery Rd., Aspatria, Cumberland.
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Henry Bell
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Captain

abt. 1890, Aspatria
25 January 1917
27
5th Bn. Border Regiment
Dernancourt Communal Cemetery, France
Son of George and Elizabeth Isabella Bell, nee Wilson,
of Walmer House, Bothel, Aspatria, Cumberland.
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William Berwick
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Lieutenant (Quartermaster)

Territorial Decoration
abt. 1871, Aspatria
11 September 1918
47
5th Bn. Border Regiment
Peronne Communal Cemetery, France
Son of James and Hannah Berwick, nee Gill,
of Aspatria, Cumberland.
Territorial Decoration

The birth of William Berwick was registered in Wigton, Cumberland, England during the first quarter of 1871.

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John George Birney
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Private
2128
abt. 1884, Aspatria
10 January 1916
31
5th Bn. Border Regiment
Perth Cemetery (China Wall), Belgium
Son of Margaret Birney, nee Hillary,
and the late James Birney, of Harriston,
husband of Ann Birney, nee Paisley,
of 9, Bell's Place, Nelson St., Maryport, Cumberland.

The birth of John George Birney was registered in Wigton, Cumberland, England during the forth quarter of 1884. His marriage to Ann Paisley was registered in Wigton, Cumberland, England during the first quarter of 1914.

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Joseph Blair
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Lance Corporal
1918
abt. 1888, Aspatria
19 January 1916
28
5th Bn. Border Regiment
Perth Cemetery (China Wall), Belgium
Son of Mary Blair, now wife of Thomas Frederick Horncastle.
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William Dixon (Probably)
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Private
1752
abt. 1893, Newlands
14 June 1915
22
5th Bn. Border Regiment
Bedford House Cemetery, Belgium
Son of William and Elizabeth Dixon, nee Hodgson,
of 27, Water St., Wigton, Cumberland.
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William Dixon (Probably)
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Private
19922
Lamplugh, Cumberland
05 July 1916

8th Bn. Border Regiment
Thiepval Memorial, France
Resident of Harriston, Cumberland.
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William James Elliott
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Lance Corporal (Private on memorial)
1340
abt. 1895, Aspatria
25 September 1915
20
5th Bn. Border Regiment
Houplines Communal Cemetery, France

The birth of William James Elliott was registered in Wigton, Cumberland, England during the first quarter of 1895. His mother was Jane Elliott, single, and he resided at Aspatria, Cumberland (1911 England Census).

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Cyril Graham
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Lieutenant

08 September 1895, Aspatria
27 May 1915
19
"A" Coy. 5th Bn. Border Regiment
Potijze Grounds Cemetery, Belgium
Son of Capt. John and Mrs. Allie Graham, nee Barnes,<
of 69, Lowther Street, Whitehaven, Cumberland.

De Ruvignys Roll of Honour
Graham, Cyril, Lieutenant, 5th Battn. Border Regiment (T. F.), eldest son of Captain John Graham, manager of the London Joint Stock Bank, at Whitehaven, by his wife, Allie, daughter of Joseph Saudert Barnes; born Bank House, Aspatria, Cumberland, 08 September 1895; educated St. Bee's School; obtained a commission in the 5th (Cumberlans) Battn. of the Border Regiment (T. F.), 13 June 1913; volunteered on the outbreak of the war for Imperial Service; went to France 01 November 1914; was promoted Lieutenant April 1915; took part in the Second Battle of Ypres in Whitsun week and was shot by a sniper, 27 May 1915, the day his Battn. was relieved. He was buried in the grounds of a chateau at Potyje; unm.
His commanding officer wrote: "Your son was a most promising young officer and is a very great loss to us all. He was a great favourite with his brother officers and his men had implicit trust in him."

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Malcolm McKenzie Greenwood
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Private
2185
abt. 1886
12 July 1915
29
"D" Coy. 5th Bn. Border Regiment
Bailleul Communal Cemetery, Nord, France
Son of Alexander and Annie Greenwood, nee Hodgson,
of 24, Croft Terrace, Aspatria, Carlisle.

The birth of William James Elliott was registered in Cockermouth, Cumberland, England during the second quarter of 1886.

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Robert Hewitt
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Private (Lance Corporal on memorial)
1929
abt. 1894, Hayton, Cumberland
01 October 1916
22
1st/5th Bn. Border Regiment
Warlencourt British Cemetery, France
Son of Mary Ann Hewitt, now wife of Thomas Maugham,
of 30, Bedford Square, Queen Street, Aspatria, Carlisle.
Thomas Hewitt
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Lance Corporal
1559
abt. 1896, Hayton, Cumberland
03 February 1916
20
5th Bn. Border Regiment
Railway Dugouts Burial Ground (Transport Farm), Belgium
Son of Mary Ann Hewitt, now wife of Thomas Maugham,
of 30, Bedford Square, Queen Street, Aspatria, Carlisle.
England Census 1901 about Robert and Thomas Hewitt and family
Residence: Plumbland, Cumberland, England
Name Relation Marital
status:
Age Birth Place of Birth
Mary A. Hewitt
Sarah J. Hewitt
Thomas Hewitt
Robert Hewitt
Mabel Hewitt
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Single
Single
Single
26
9
7
5
2
abt. 1875
abt. 1892
abt. 1894
abt. 1896
abt. 1899
Dalston, Cumberland
Wigton, Cumberland
Hayton, Cumberland
Hayton, Cumberland
Hayton, Cumberland

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Joseph Smith Johnston
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Private
2122
abt. 1895, Aspatria
01 October 1916
21
5th Bn. Border Regiment
Thiepval Memorial, France
Son of James and Isabella Johnston, nee Smith,
of 41, Harriston, Aspatria, Cumberland.

The birth of Joseph Smith Johnston was registered in Wigton, Cumberland, England during the third quarter of 1895.

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Thomas Maxwell
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Lance Corporal (Private on memorial)
240492
abt. 1894, Aspatria
23 March 1918
23
5th Bn. Border Regiment
Templeux-le-Guerard Communal Cemetery, France
Son of Thomas and Mary Maxwell, nee Harker.
Resident of Aspatria.
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Richard Jackson Miller
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Private
240442
abt. 1889, Aspatria
08 June 1917
28
6th Bn. Border Regiment (5th Bn. on Memorial)
Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium
Son of William and Mary Miller, believed nee Reynolds but unverified.
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Ernest Edwin Moffat
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Private
202780
abt. 1897, Aspatria
20 November 1917
20
1st Bn. Border Regiment (5th Bn. on Memorial)
Cambrai Memorial, Louveral, France
Son of Margaret Ann Moffatt, nee Brown,
of 30, Croft Terrace, Aspatria, Cumberland.
Husband of Eliza Jane Moffat, nee Hughes.
Henry Herbert Moffat (CWGC: Moffatt)
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Company Sergeant Major
240441
abt. 1887 (1884, 1911 Census)
01 October 1918
31
5th Bn. Border Regiment
Vis-en-Artois Memorial, France
Son of Margaret Ann Moffatt, nee Brown,
of 30, Croft Terrace, Aspatria, Cumberland.
Husband of of Margaret Moffat, nee Maxwell.
John William Moffat
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Private
240110
abt. 1895
18 September 1918
23
7th (West. and Cumb. Yeomanry) Bn. Border regiment (5th Bn. on Memorial)
Gauche Wood Cemetery, Villers-Guislain, France
Son of Margaret Ann Moffatt, nee Brown,
of 30, Croft Terrace, Aspatria, Cumberland.
England Census 1911 about the Moffat family
Residence: Aspatria, Cumberland, England
Name Relation Marital
status:
Age Birth Place of Birth
George Moffat
Margret Ann Moffat
Henry Herbet Moffat
Annie Mary Moffat
George Moffat
John William Moffat
Ernest Edwin Moffat
Woodburn Moffat
Jonathan Moffat
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Wife
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Daughter
Son
Son
Son
Son
Son
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Single
Single
Single
Single
Single
Single
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46
27
22
19
16
15
12
7
abt. 1863
abt. 1865
abt. 1884
abt. 1889
abt. 1892
abt. 1895
abt. 1896
abt. 1899
abt. 1904
Bolton, Cumberland
Brampton, Cumberland
Broadfield, Cumberland
Orton, Cumberland
Gretna, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
Reay, Cumberland
Aspatria, Cumberland
Aspatria, Cumberland
Aspatria, Cumberland

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Charles Eric Pass
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Second Lieutenant

abt. 1894
01 April 1917
22
5th Bn. Border Regiment
Savy British Cemetery, France
Son of Charles Kallie and Margaret Ellen Pass, nee Charnley,
of 64, Crosland Park, Barrow in Furness, Lancashire
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James Alexander Thompson
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Private
1904
abt. 1897, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire
16 September 1916
19
5th Bn. Border Regiment
ADANAC Military Cemetery, Miraumont, France
Son of Thomas and Ellen Thompson, appears as Helen and Nellie, believed nee Foster but unverified.
Resident of Aspatria (1911 Censaus).
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John Watson Tinnion
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Private
1926
abt. 1894, Dearham, Cumberland
25 September 1915
21
5th Bn. Border Regiment
Houplines Communal Cemetery, France
Son of Thomas and Lucy Tinnion, nee Blaylock.
Resident of 5, Florence Terrace, Netherton, Maryport (1911 Census).

The birth of John Watson Tinnion was registered in Cockermouth, Cumberland, England during the third quarter of 1894.

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Thomas William Ward
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Private
203637
abt. 1893, Bromfield
30 August 1918
25
5th Bn. Border Regiment
Vis-en-Artois Memorial, France
Son of Joseph and Mary Ann Ward, nee Bell,
of 5, Colliery, Aspatria, Cumberland.

The birth of Thomas William Ward was registered in Wigton, Cumberland, England during the first quarter of 1893.

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Henry Carlyle Webb
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Captain

abt. 1891, Aspatria
19 September 1916
25
5th Bn. Border Regiment
Flatiron Copse Cemetery, Mametz, France
Son of Mrs. Ann Hill, nee Todd, now wife of John Smith Hill,
of Aspatria, Cumberland,
and the late Dr. Henry John Webb.

The birth of Henry Carlyle Webb was registered in Wigton, Cumberland, England during the second quarter of 1891.

Wills and Administrations, 1916
Webb, Henry Carlyle, of Aspatria, Cumberland, Captain, 5th Battalion Border Regiment, died 19 September 1916 in France.
Probate London 09 December to Ann Hill (wife of John Smith Hill).
Effects £7274 10s. 2d.

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William Dixon
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Private
19922

05 July 1916

8th Bn. Border Regiment (7th Bn. on memorial)
Thiepval Memorial, France
Soldiers Effects notes mother: Eleanor, but family untraced.
Born Lamplugh, enlisted Aspatria and resident of Harriston.
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John William Holliday
Gravestone of John William Holliday
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Private
50742
abt. 1889, Oughterside
20 October 1918
29
7th (Westmorland and Cumberland Yeomanry) Bn. Border Regiment
Amerval Communal Cemetery, Solesmes, France
Son of John and Betsy Holliday, nee Jopson,
husband of Evelyn Holliday, nee Scaife,
of 32, St. Mungo's Park, Aspatria, Cumberland.
Native of Prospect, resident of Arkleby.

The birth of John William Holliday was registered in Cockermouth, Cumberland, England during the second quarter of 1889.

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Joseph William Lawman (CWGC: Lowman)
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Lance Corporal
19564
abt. 1894, Wigton
23 April 1917
23
7th Bn. Border Regiment
Arras Memorial, France
Son of Thomas and Elizabeth Lawman, nee Lightfoot.

The birth of Joseph William Lawman was registered in Wigton, Cumberland, England during the third quarter of 1894.

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John George Strong
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Lance Corporal
24792
abt. 1893, Wigton
21 October 1918

7th Bn. Border Regiment
Montay-Neuvilly Roasd Cemetery, Montay, France
Son of Isaac and Mary Jane Strong, nee Cowman.
Husband of Ann Strong, nee Hodgson, now wife of George M. Ferguson,
of Drill Hall Cottage, Aspatria, Carlisle.
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Gilfrid Elliott Brown (Various forename spellings other records)
Gilfrid Elliott Brown
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Gravestone of Gilfrid Elliott Brown
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Lieutenant

abt. 1894, Aspatria
18 November 1916
22
11th Bn. Border Regiment (8th Bn. on memorial)
Ten Three Alley Cemetery, Puisieux, France
Son of George Todd and Gertrude Brown, nee Elliott,
of Bishop's Close, Aspatria, Cumberland (1901 Census).

The birth of Gilfrid Elliott Brown was registered in Wigton, Cumberland, England during the second quarter of 1894.

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Nicholas Moore
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Private
32554
Aspatria
16 August 1917

1st Bn. Border Regiment (8th Bn. on memorial)
Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium
Soldiers Effects notes sister: Annie Newby, but untraced.
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Henry Lowther Holliday
Henry Lowther Holliday Gravestone of Henry Lowther Holliday Rank:
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Second Lieutenant

07 May 1893, Aspatria
15 December 1917
24
3rd Bn. Border Regiment attached 9th Battalion.
Doiran Military Cemetery, Greece
Son of John and Harriett Holliday, nee Lowther,
of Fairfax, West Street, Aspatria, Cumberland.
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David Johnstone Allison
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Private (Lance Corporal on memorial)
17523
abt. 1895, Prospect, Cumberland
05 June 1916
21
11th Bn. Border Regiment
Authuile Military Cemetery, Authuille, France
Son of Walter and Elizabeth Allison, nee Dixon.
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William Eland
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Corporal
17580
abt. 1889, Egremont, Cumberland
11 February 1917

11th Bn. Border Regiment
Ancre British Cemetery, Beaumont-Hamel, France
Son of John and Mary Elizabeth Eland, nee Wilkinson.
Husband of Martha Jane Eland, nee Miller.

The birth of William Eland was registered in Whitehaven, Cumberland, England during the first quarter of 1889. His marriage to Martha J. Miller was registered in Wigton, Cumberland, England during the third quarter of 1910.

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Alexander Watters Holliday
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Lance Corporal
23286
abt. 1893, Aspatria
18 November 1916

11th Bn. Border Regiment
Waggon Road Cemetery, Beaumont-Hamel, France
Son of Thomas and Helen Holliday, nee Watters,
of Commercial House, Aspatria, Cumberland.
Jonathan Holliday
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Private
30163
abt. 1888, Aspatria
18 November 1916
28
11th Bn. Border Regiment
Thiepval Memorial, France
Son of Thomas and Helen Holliday, nee Watters,
of Commercial House, Aspatria, Cumberland.


England Census 1901 about Alexander and Jonathan Holliday and family
Residence: 2, Castle Terrace, Aspatria, Cumberland, England
Name Relation Marital
status:
Age Birth Place of Birth
Thomas Holliday
Helen Holliday
Annie J. Holliday
Jonathan Holliday
Alfred Holliday
Alexander Holliday
Thomas E. Holliday
Head
Wife
Daughter
Son
Son
Son
Son
Married
Married
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Single
Single
Single
Single
43
40
14
12
10
7
2
abt. 1858
abt. 1861
abt. 1887
abt. 1889
abt. 1891
abt. 1894
abt. 1899
Aspatria, Cumberland
Aspatria, Cumberland
Aspatria, Cumberland
Aspatria, Cumberland
Aspatria, Cumberland
Aspatria, Cumberland
Aspatria, Cumberland

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Joseph William Rumney
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Private
17437
abt. 1891, Westnewton
01 July 1916
25
11th Bn. Border Regiment
Blighty Valley Cemetery, Authuille Wood, France
Son of Thomas and Mary Jane Rumney, nee Wilson,
of "Mill House", Blemlerhasset, Carlisle,
husband of Esther Rumney, nee Stoddart,
of Fletchertown, Aspatria, Carlisle, Cumberland.
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James Bell
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Lance Corporal
15645
abt. 1895, Aspatria, Cumberland
09 October 1917
22
1st Bn. Coldstream Guards
Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium
Son of George and Elizabeth Isabella Bell, nee Wilson,
of Walmer House, Bothel, Aspatria, Cumberland.
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John William Smith
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Private
16427
abt. 1891, Plumbland, Cumberland
03 November 1918
27
4th Bn. Coldstream Guards
Plumbland (St. Cuthbert) Churchyard, UK
Son of John and Elizabeth Smith, nee Maloy,
of 2 R, Arkleby Road, Aspatria, Cumberland.
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Joseph Rayson
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Corporal
102544
22 August 1886, Aspatria, Cumberland
15 November 1917
31
54th Bn Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment)
Tyne Cot Cemetery, Belgium
Son of John and Mary Jane, nee Scoon (As birth record, Scone as other records).

Joseph Rayson emigrated to Canada. He was passenger on the ship "Empress of Britain" and arrived Quebec on 15 September 1910. He resided at Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada in 1911.

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William Troughton
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Lance Corporal
275226
abt. 1890, Millom, Cumberland
02 November 1917
27
1st/7th Bn. Durham Light Infantry
Medingham Military Cemetery, Belgium
Son of John and Sarah Troughton, nee Lewthwaite,
of Millom, Cumberland,
husband of Ellen Troughton, nee Wilkinson,
of East Bank, Prospect, Bullgill, Cumberland.
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Thomas George Blenkinsopp
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Private
51433
abt. 1895, Tallentire, Cumberland (1911 Census)
11 September 1918
23
7th Bn. East Yorkshire Regiment
formerly 39537 Border Regiment
Bancourt British Cemetery, France
Son of William and Mary Blenkinsopp, nee Downey,
of 37, Harriston, Aspatria, Cumberland.

The birth of Thomas George Blenkinsopp was registered in Cockermouth, Cumberland, England during the third quarter of 1895.

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Richard Fell
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Private
50529
abt. 1890, Aspatria, Cumberland
04 November 1918
28
7th (West. and Cumb. Yeomanry) Bn. Border Regiment (East Yorkshire Regiment on memorial)
Englefontaine British Cemetery, France
Son of Richard and Mary Ann Fell, nee Graham,
of 57, Park Road, Aspatria, Cumberland.

The birth of Richard Fell was registered in Wigton, Cumberland, England during the second quarter of 1890.

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Alfred Glaister
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Private
51401
abt. 1896, Aspatria, Cumberland
18 September 1918
22
7th Bn. East Yorkshire Regimentt
formerly 39598 Border Regiment
Vis-en-Artois Memorial, France
Son of Isabella Glaister, now wife of William Buchanan.

The birth of Alfred Glaister was registered in Wigton, Cumberland, England during the second quarter of 1896.

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John George Barton
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Private
S/14858
abt. 1898, Wigton, Cumberland
29 July 1918
Battle of The Marne, attack on Buzancy, 28 July 1918
20
9th Bn. Gordon Highlanders
Vauxbuin French National Cemetery, France
Son of John Joseph and Eleanor Barton, nee Lamb.

The birth of John George Barton was registered in Wigton, Cumberland, England during the second quarter of 1898.

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George Wilson
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Rifleman
88276
abt. 1899
17 September 1918
19
1st/6th Bn. Kings (Liverpool Regiment)
Houchin British Cemetery, France
Son of Joseph and Fanny Wilson, nee Ward,
of 4A, Brough Street, Aspatria, Cumberland.
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Ernest Cooper
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Private
94890
07 May 1899, Carlisle
30 September 1918
19
9th Bn. Kings (Liverpool Regiment)
Vis-en-Artois Memorial, France
Son of Frederick Henry and Margaret Ann Cooper, nee Dowthwaite,
of Aspatria, Cumberland.
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Robert Fisher
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Private
38558
abt. 1899, Aspatria, Cumberland
17 September 1918
19
7th Bn. Kings Shropshire Light Infantry
Vis-en-Artois Memorial, France
Only child of George and Elizabeth Jane Fisher, nee Allison.
Resident of Harriston.

The birth of Robert Fisher was registered in Wigton, Cumberland, England during the fourth quarter of 1899.

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Tom Barton
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Private
25/94
28 April 1878, Aspatria, Cumberland
01 July 1916
37
25th (Tyneside Irish) Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers
Thiepval Memorial, France
Son of Joseph and Annie Barton, nee Hodgson,
husband of Margaret Ann Barton, nee Frizzle,
of 67, John Street, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Co. Durham.

The marriage of Tom Barton to Margaret Ann Frizzle was registered in Wigton, Cumberland, England during the first quarter of 1903. Following children are known: Mary Lattimer Barton (1903-1904), Joseph Frizzle Barton (1904-1967), Amy Barton (1906-1980), Annie Barton (1908-1977), and Thomas Barton (1914-1986).

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Stanley Gordon Brown
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Able Seaman
London Z/719
01 November 1891, Maryport, Cumberland
19 June 1915
23
Hawke Bn. R. N. Div. Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Helles Memorial, Turkey (including Gallipoli)
Son of George Todd and Gertrude Brown, nee Elliott,
of Brandraw House, Aspatria, Cumberland.
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Joseph Newton
Grave of Joseph Newton
© Geoff Burgess
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Lance Corporal
T4/092050
abt. 1883, Aspatria, Cumberland.
bapt. 06 May 1883
17 February 1919
36
17th Army Aux. H. T. Coy. Royal Army Service Corps
Cologne Southern Cemetery, Germany
Son of John and Sarah Newton, nee Varty,
husband of Rebecca Martin Newton, nee Carruthers.

The known children of Joseph and Rebecca Martin Newton are: Alice Ann (b. 1902), Sarah Jane (1904-1997), Peter (b. 1906), and Philip Eward (1909-1994)

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Joseph Hodgson
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Sapper
143590
abt. 1886, Flimby, Cumberland
08 October 1916
30
87th Field Coy. Royal Engineers
A. I. F. Burial Ground, Flers, France
Son of James and Mary Jane Hodgson, nee Skelton,
husband of Elizabeth Hodgson, nee Johnstone.

The marriage of Joseph Hodgson to Elizabeth Johnstone was registered in Wigton, Cumberland, England during the first quarter of 1907. Following children are known: John William (b. 1908) and Ada (b. 1909).

Remark: The burial ground in other records is St. Kentigern Churchyard in Aspatria.

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Angus Ross
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Pioneer
267819
abt. 1884, Aspatria, Cumberland
19 October 1917
32
Base Signal Depot Royal Engineers
Dar Es Salaam Cemetery, Tanzania
Son of the late Andrew and Margaret Ross, nee Potts,
of Aspatria, Cumberland, England,
husband of Mona Ross, nee Cussons,
of 7, Boroughgate, Appleby, Westmorland, England.

The marriage of Angus Ross to Mona Cussons took place in St. Lawrence' Parish Church in Appleby, Westmorland on 04 July 1911. One daughter is known: Connie (1911-1986)

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John Henry Tolson
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Gunner
840877
abt. 1897
17 April 1918
21
"D" Bty. 307th Bde. Royal Field Artillery
Namps-au-Val British Cemetery, France
Son of Henry and Esther Tolson, nee Hillary,
of 17, Brough Street, Aspatria, Carlisle, Cumberland.

The birth of John Henry Tolson was registered in Cockermouth, Cumberland, England during the second quarter of 1897. Probably born in Eaglesfield. Cumberland, England.

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Joseph Young
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Gunner
188689
abt. 1895, Aspatria, Cumberland
07 August 1917
22
"B" Bty. 153rd Bde. Royal Field Artillery
White House Cemetery, St. Jean-les-Ypres, Belgium
Son of Richard and Elizabeth Young, nee Edgar.
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Henry Ridley (Air Mechanic on memorial but unable to identify.)
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William Blair
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Private (Lance Corporal on memorial)
71945
abt. 1896
08 October 1918
22
2nd Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Guizancourt Farm Cemetery, Gouy, France
Son of JohnJohn and Bridget B. Blair, nee Skelton,
of 51, Park Road, Aspatria, Cumberland.
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William Tate
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Able Seaman
Z/2721
22 March 1887
22 April 1917
30
Hood Bn. R. N. Div. Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Duisans British Cemetery, Etrun, France
Son of John and Mary Jane Tate, nee Reay,
of 5, Park Road, Aspatria, Cumberland.
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James McCullock (Probably: James McCulloch)
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Private
315379
Carlisle, Cumberland
17 October 1918

13th (Scottish Horse) Bn. Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Highland Cemetery, Cateau, France
Husband of Rachel McCulloch (as 'Soldiers Effects', believed nee Miller, but unverified).
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John Albert Wilson
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Private
S/8697
abt. 1897, Oughterside, Cumberland
08 January 1916
18
"D" Coy. 1st Bn. Seaforth Highlanders
Basra Memorial, Iraq
Son of Thomas Sawyer Wilson and Margaret Ann Wilson, nee Walby,
of 4, Brown Houses, Prospect, Maryport, Cumberland.

The birth of John Albert Wilson was registered in Cockermouth, Cumberland, England during the third quarter of 1897.

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John Bowes
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Private
S/8604
abt. 1897, Usworth, Durham
11 April 1917
20
2nd Bn. Seaforth Highlanders
Brown's Copse Cemetery, Roeux, France
Son of John and Ellen Bowes, nee Higgins, now wife of James Rogan.
Resident of Aspatria, Cumberland.

Remark:
Another John Bowes was born in Ireby, Carlisle, Cumberland, England in 1897. His parents were Isaac and Elizabeth Bowes.

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Richard Dixon
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Lance Corporal
S/8790
abt. 1888, Aspatria, Cumberland
11 April 1917
29
2nd Bn. Seaforth Highlanders
Brown's Copse Cemetery, Roeux, France
Son of Thomas Dixon,
of West View, Pringle, Aspatria, Cumberland,
and the late Jane Dixon, nee Varty.

The birth of Richard Dixon was registered in Wigton, Cumberland, England during the second quarter of 1888.

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James Birney
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Private
S/8964
abt. 1890, Harrington, Cumberland
22 September 1916
25
8th Bn. Seaforth Highlanders (7th Battalion on memorial)
Etaples Military Cemetery, France
Son of James and Margaret Birney, nee Hillary,
of Aspatria, Cumberland.

The birth of James Birney was registered in Wigton, Cumberland, England during the second quarter of 1890.

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Joseph Law
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Private
S/8788
abt. 1887, Dearham, Cumberland
14 July 1916
26
7th Bn. Seaforth Highlanders
Thiepval Memorial, France
Son of Robert and Hannah Law, nee Ritson,
husband of Sarah Ann Law, nee Longcake, now wife of John Hope,
of 36 Springhill, Aspatria, Cumberland.
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John Murray
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Private
202413
abt. 1878, Carlisle
bapt. 29 December 1878, Upperby, Cumberland
22 August 1917
39
8th Bn. Seaforth Highlanders
formerly 26118 Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium
Son of the late Robert and Jane Murray,
of Llama Cottage, Aspatria, Cumberland,
husband of the late Mary Anne Murray, nee Irving,
of 7, Rosevale St., Langholm, Dumfriesshire.
Manager at the South Queensferry Co-operative Stores.
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Pearson Peile (Johnathan Pearson Peel on records)
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Private
S/8787
abt. 1890, Aspatria, Cumberland
14 September 1918
28
8th Bn. Seaforth Highlanders
attd. 15th Div. Signal Coy. Royal Engineers
St. Pol British Cemetery, St. Pol-sur-Ternoise, France
Son of John and Frances A. Osborne, formerly Peel,
of 49, Harriston, Aspatria, Cumberland.

The birth of Johnathan Pearson Peel was registered in Wigton, Cumberland, England during the second quarter of 1890.

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George Bulman
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Private
109683
abt. 1897, Aspatria, Cumberland
28 April 1918
20
4th Bn. Tank Corps
formerly 30465 Royal Field Artillery
Morbecque British Cemetery, France
Son of George and Maria Bulman, nee Blair,
of 70, Lawson St., Aspatria, Cumberland.

The birth of George Bulman was registered in Wigton, Cumberland, England during the third quarter of 1897.

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Thomas James Richardson
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Private
291471
abt. 1896, Bromfield
08 September 1917

10th Bn. Welsh Regiment
Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium
Son of James N. and Mary Hannah Richardson,
husband of Isabella Richardson, nee Thompson, now wife of Joseph Ackerley.
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Daniel Yeowart (David Yeowart on military records)
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Private
242773
abt. 1891
25 April 1918
27
1st/6th Bn. West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own)
formerly 30465 17th Bn. Durham Light Infantry
Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium
Son of Daniel and Ann Yeowart,
of 28, Springkell, Aspatria, Cumberland.
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Richard W. Miller
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Corporal (Sergeant on memorial)
10869
abt. 1890, Aspatria, Cumberland
17 November 1915
26
10th Bn. West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own)
Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton, UK
Son of Richard and and Mary Jane Miller, nee Jackson,
of 65, Lawton Street, Aspatria, Cumberland,
husband of Kate Miller, nee Stobbs,
of 44, Wylam Road, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
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Jonathan Holliday Allen (CWGC: Allan)
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Private
4859205
abt. 1921
28 November 1943
22
5th Bn. Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment
Sangro River War Cemetery, Italy
Son of Isaac Allan and Annie J. Allan, nee Holliday,
of Aspatria, Cumberland.
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Davidson Bell Barnes
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Able Seaman
C/SSX 15020
16 February 1916, Cockermouth, Cumberland
12 December 1939
23
Royal Navy, H. M. S. "Duchess"
Chatham Naval Memorial, UK
Son of Dan and Evelyn Barnes, nee Stamper.
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Richard Stanley Baty
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Private
3183638
abt. 1906, Isel, Cumberland
bapt. 08 July 1906
17 June 1940
34
King's Own Scottish Borderers
Dunkirk Memorial, France
Son of Joseph and Sarah Isabel Baty, nee Waugh.
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Joseph Davidson Beattie
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Sergeant (Wireless Operator/Air Gunner)
987379
abt. 1921
25 March 1942
21
50 Sqdn. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Runnymede Memorial, UK
Son of James Davidson Beattie and Mary Beattie, nee Reay,
of Aspatria, Cumberland.
Crewing Handley Page Hampden AT151 and shot down by a night fighter
into the North Sea off Isle of Vlieland during a raid on Essen.
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Joseph Blackburn
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Private
3597936
abt. 1912
17 August 1942
30
Border Regiment
attd. 10th Indian Div. Provost Unit
Alamein Memorial, Egypt
Son of Dobinson and Rhoda E. Blackburn, nee Rumney.
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Robert Horace Brough
Grave of Robert Horace Brough
© DCB
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Sergeant (Navigator)
1544100
08 November 1910, Aspatria, Cumberland
07 June 1944
34
578 Sqdn. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Villeneuve-St. Georges New Communal Cemetery, France
Son of Robert and Mary Eleanor Brough, nee Yeowart,
husband of Mary C. Brough, nee Ellis.

The marriage of Robert Horace Brough to Mary C. Ellis took place in the church of St. Luke in Heywood, Lancashire, England on 11 October 1940.

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Roger Connelly
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Sergeant
2696251
abt. 1920
06 September 1943
23
2nd Bn. Scots Guards
Tripoli War Cemetery, Libya
Son of John M. and Annie J. Connelly, nee Blenkinsop,
of Carlisle.
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Thomas Cooper (Unable to identify and no further information.)
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George William Hedworth Demand
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Lieutenant
250965
abt. 1922
29 March 1945
23
General List
attd. Special Operations Executive
Brookwood 1939-1945 Memorial, UK
Son of Rene and Annie Demand, nee Young,
husband of Freda Demand, nee Ashworth, now wife of Herbert R. Johnston,
of Aspatria, Cumberland.
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George Barbour Douglas
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Private
3598439
abt. 1914
26 October 1945
31
2nd Bn. Border Regiment
Brookwood 1939-1945 Memorial, UK
Son of Thomas and Mary Elizabeth Douglas, nee Barbour,
of Aspatria, Cumberland.
Harry Douglas
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Lance Corporal
3605650
abt. 1911
11 November 1941
30
7th Bn. Border Regiment
Aspatria (St. Kentigern) Churchyard, UK
Son of Thomas and Mary Elizabeth Douglas, nee Barbour,
husband of Nina Douglas, nee Monkhouse,
of Aspatria, Cumberland.
The Douglas family resided at 39, West Street in Aspatria, Cumberland (Census 1911).

The birth of Harry Douglas was registered in Wigton, Cumberland, England during the first quarter of 1911. His marrige to Nina Monkhouse was registered in Wigton, Cumberland, England during the fourth quarter of 1934.

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John George Douglas
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Flight Lieutenant (Pilot)
146139
abt. 1918, Aspatria, Cumberland
22 October 1944
26
1435 Sqdn. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Tirana Park Memorial Cemetery, Albania
Son of John and Mary Ann Douglas, nee Stoddart,
husband of Winifred Cawdell Douglas, nee Smith, now wife of Harry Gregory,
of Bridlington, Yorkshire.
Piloting a Supermarine Spitfire MH647 on fighter-bomber duties,
believed shot down by anti-aircraft fire.
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Henry Glencross
Grave of Henry Glencross
© Chris Nelson
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Able Seaman
P/JX 296665
14 July 1922, Aspatria, Cumberland
26 November 1945
23
Royal Navy, H. M. S. "Berry Head"
Hong Kong Cemetery, China
Son of William John and Sarah Ann Glencross, nee Varty,
of Aspatria, Cumberland.
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Kenneth Costall Graves
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Lieutenant
190619
abt. 1913
15 January 1943
29
Nottinghamshire Yeomanry Royal Armoured Corps
Tripoli War Cemetery, Libya
Son of John W. and Lottie Graves, nee Costall,
of Morecambe, Lancashire.
B. A. (Manchester).

The birth of Kenneth Costall Graves was registered in Wigton, Cumberland, England during the second quarter of 1913.

Wills and Administrations, 1943
Garves, Kenneth Costall, of 34, Burlington-avenue, Morecambe and Heysham, Lancashire, died 15 January 1943 on war service.
Administration Lancaster 02 October to John William Graves, retired station master.    Effects £640 0s. 2d.

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Donald Hodgson
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Corporal
950068
abt. 1919
27 March 1947 (Tuberculosis)
28
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Aspatria (St. Kentigern) Churchyard, UK
Son of Joseph William and Mary Ann Hodgson,
of Aspatria, Cumberland.
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Leonard Hodgson
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Private
3717681
abt. 1911
28 August 1944
34
1st Bn. King's Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster)
Arezzo War Cemetery, Italy
Son of John W. and Emma Hodgson,
of Aspatria, Cumberland.

The birth of Leonard Hodgson was registered in Wigton, Cumberland, England during the fourth quarter of 1911.

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Arthur Little
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Aircraftman 2nd Class
1024612
abt. 1914
06 March 1941
27
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Aspatria (St. Kentigern) Churchyard, UK
Son of Thomas and Frances Little, nee Johnston,
husband of Jane P. Little, nee Yeowart,
of Aspatria, Cumberland.

The marriage of Arthur Little to Jane P. Yeowart was registered in Wigton, Cumberland, England during the third quarter of 1938.

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Robert Henry Monkhouse
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Fusilier
3460177
abt. 1910, Harriston, Cumberland
29 December 1942
32
10th Bn. Lancashire Fusiliers
Rangoon Memorial, Myanmar
Son of Riston and Frances Alice Monkhouse, nee Stoddart,
husband of Mary Monkhouse, nee Watson,
of Aspatria, Cumberland.

The birth of Robert Henry Monkhouse was registered in Wigton, Cumberland, England during the second quarter of 1910. His marriage to Mary Watsen was registered in Wigton, Cumberland, England during the third quarter of 1935.

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James Pattinson
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Warrant Officer (Navigator)
1130078
abt. 1922
29 December 1944
22
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Aspatria (St. Kentigern) Churchyard, UK
Son of James and Jessie Pattinson, nee Dixon, of Aspatria,
husband of Eleanor Pattinson, nee Richardson, of Aspatria.
Crewing an Avro Anson LT431 on low level cross country exercise,
hit tree and crashed.

The birth of James Pattinson was registered in Wigton, Cumberland, England during the fourth quarter of 1922. His marriage to Eleanor Richardson was registered in Wigton, Cumberland, England during the fourth quarter of 1944.

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Robert Gordon Reay
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Sergeant (Navigator)
1543666
abt. 1921
23 August 1943
22
100 Sqdn. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Runnymede Memorial, UK
Son of Robert Henry Reay and Daisy Constance Reay, nee Wakefield,
of Aspatria, Cumberland.
Crewing an Avro Lancaster ED774,
believed hit by anti-aircraft fire and exploded. No survivors.
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John Thomas Richardson
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Lance Sergeant
3598110
abt. 1921
10 February 1942
21
85 Anti-Tank Regt. Royal Artillery
Singapore Memorial, Singapore
Son of Albert and Annie Eveline Richardson, nee Tweddle,
of Aspatria, Cumberland.
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Alexander Arthur Robin
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Lieutenant
185926
19 August 1906, Glasgow
18 January 1943
36
Royal Engineers
Aspatria (St. Kentigern) Churchyard, UK
Son of Mathew and Mabel Mylius Robin, nee Don,
husband of Eva Robin, nee Nelson,
of Aspatria. Cumberland.
A. R. I. B. A.

The marriage of Alexander Arthur Robin to Eva Nelson was registered in Carlisle, Cumberland, England during the second quarter of 1942.

Wills and Administrations, 1943
Robin, Alexander Arthur, of Lanfine, 7, Melfort-avenue, Dumbreck, Glasgow S.1, died 18 January 1943 on war service.
Confirmation of James King Walker, writer, Gerard Don Robin and Eva Nelson or Robin, widow.    Sealed Llandudno 11 March.

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Robert Salmon
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Lance Corporal
4859991
abt. 1919
16 August 1944
25
1st Bn. Leicestershire Regiment
Sai Wan War Cemetery, China (including Hong Kong)
Son of Joseph Thomas Salmon and Sarah Salmon, nee Thompson,
of Aspatria, Cumberland.
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Robert Skelton
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Sergeant (Air Gunner)
954437
08 December 1915, Aspatria, Cumberland
08 December 1942
27
15 Sqdn. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Runnymede Memorial, UK
Son of William and Eleanor Skelton, nee Bland,
of Aspatria, Cumberland.
Crewing a Short Stirling W7635 and was lost over the North Sea
during a mine laying sortie to the Sweet Peas area.
Probably shot down by a night fighter.
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Gordon Steele
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Telegraphist
P/JX 578551
abt. 1925
28 November 1944
19
Royal Navy, H. M. S. "Odyssey" (Shore Establishment)
Oostende New Communal Cemetery, Belgium
Son of William and Isabella Steele, nee Armstrong,
of Aspatria, Cumberland.
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John Thomas Stoddart
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Fusilier
3460144
abt. 1910, Aspatria, Cumberland
09 January 1943
32
10th Bn. Lancashire Fusiliers
Taukkyan War Cemetery, Myanmar
Son of Robert and Isabella Stoddart, nee Chambers,
husband of Ethel Stoddart, nee Scott, now wife of William O'Neil,
of Wigton, Cumberland.

The birth of John Thomas Stoddart was registered in Wigton, Cumberland, England during the first quarter of 1910. His marriage to Ethel Scott was registered in Cumberland, England during the second quarter of 1934.

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Lewis Benjamin Tunstall
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Flight Sergeant (Wireless Operator)
938890
09 June 1920, Aspatria, Cumberland
26 June 1941
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Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Aspatria (St. Kentigern) Churchyard, UK
Son of Thomas and Jane Anne Tunstall, nee Jones,
of Aspatria, Cumberland.
Crewing an Armstrong Whitworth Whitley N1379 on training flight.
Crashed shortly after take off for unknown reason. No survivors.
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Thomas Tunstall
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Sergeant
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31 October 1910, Harriston, Cumberland
26 December 1943
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Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Kohima War Cemetery, India
Son of Richard and Agnes Tunstall, nee Ridley,
husband of Ethel Tunstall, nee Plummer,
of Carlisle.

The marriage of Thomas Tunstall to Ethel Plummer was registered in Wigton, Cumberland, England during the second quarter of 1936.

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