The birth of Leonard Williams was registered in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales during the fourth quarter of 1894.

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Williams, Leonard, Lieutenant, lst Battalion (24th Foot) The South Wales Borderers, 6th and youngest son of Alfred Williams, of The Mount, Caerleon, county Monmouthshire, J. P., by his wife, Amy, daughter of Captain (-) Newall, 92nd Highlanders (who served in the Crimean War and died on his way home); and brother to Major O. M. Williams (q. v.); born The Mount aforesaid, 03 November 1895; educated Arnpleforth College, where he was Dux. and New College, Oxford, but on the outbreak of war applied for permission to go to Sundhurst, and entered the Royal Military College in September 1914, being gazetted 2nd Lieutenant South Wales Borderers 11 November following, and later promoted Licutenant; scrved with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders from June, and died in No. 22 Field Ambulance, Vermelles, 11 September 1915, from wounds received in action while in charge of a platoon making an advanced trench. Buried there.
The Rev. Francis Gleeson wrote: "The party was digging a new communication trench, and Willie (as I called him) was in charge. lt is dangerous work, as bullets constantly whizz about, coming from the German parapets. Your son, having to supervise the work and men, had necessity to get out of the trench and walk from one portion to another. It was while thus walking in the open that a stray bullet caught him. It penetrated his left jaw and emerged at the left side of his skull. It then continued its course and entered the body of a private near by. The private was not killed and the wound is not very serious, but the bullet lodged in his flesh. Poor Willie was at once placed on a stretcher and borne to the advanced Ambulance Station - No. 22 Field Ambulance. This was a journey entailing about half an hour, or 40 minutes. It was about midnight (Sat.-Sun., 11-12th). Having been placed in the Field Hospital, a motor ambulance arrived. Whilst being placed therein the poor boy died. . . . He was intensely loved by his battalion, and the men of his platoon are in deepest sorrow after him." Unm.

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Stewart, William Victor, 2nd Lieutenant 1st Battalion Monmouthshire Regiment (T. F.), only son of William Stewart, of Brodawel, Caerleon, county Montmouthshire, Mining Engineer, President of the South Wales Institute of Engineers, and late Chairman of the South Wales Coal Owner's Association, by his wife, Margaret, daughter of Hopkin John, of Tonypandy, Glamorgan; born Abertillery, county Monmouthshire, 10 January 1897; educated Blundell's School, Tiverton; enlisted 28 August 1914, and was killed in action at Festubert, near Ypres, 08 May 1915; unm.
On the previous evening the 1st Monmouths had been moved up into thje trenches, in which it was found there was little shelter. The battalion was thereupon engaged throughout the whole of the night in improving the trenches. At daybreak the enemy commenced fiercely bombarding the 1st Monmouths, and continued doing so all the morning until about midday, when they broke through our lines to the right of Mons, and it was then that Lieutenant Stewart was killed by a bullet wound in the forehead. An incident which occured on the day of the charge at Neuve Chapelle (12 March 1915) is thus related in a letter which appeared in the "South Wales Argus" of 13 April 1915:
"Our time at the redoubt was 24 hours, and our next 24 hours was spent at a farm about half a mile from the line. It was at this point that I essayed my most dangerous exploit. Our Captain asked for volunteers to carry ammunition to the trenches as their stock was getting exhausted. No sooner had the words been spoken than the volunteers were ready and I am pleased to say I was one of them. First we had to get back to headquarters to obtain the ammunition. Well, our party, under the direction of Lieutenant Stewart, safely fulfilled this part of our duty. Then our task began in earnest, and slowly we approached the danger area alomg the road. On arriving at a certain point our officer, Lieutenant Stewart, ordered us to open the boxes and carry 10 bandoliers each. Truly this was far more favourable for moving about, and at this junction we crept on to the side of the road and then right into the ditch. What with the heavy going, the excitement of being spotted, I can tell you it was far from pleasant. Step by step we advanced until we got to the communication trench, which was also knee deep in water. Still keeping up heart and receiving encouragement from our officer, we plotted on. With our goal in sight we were spotted, and didn't the lead fly! Still, there were no hits and we arrived safely, every man completely exhausted. After a brief spell we soon revived, only to stop with damp pants for some eight or nine hours, until darkness set in, when we marched back to our billets."

The birth of Percy Baulch was registered in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales during the first quarter of 1887 and was baptised in Llangattock-Juxta-Caerleon, Monmouthshire, Wales on 20 February 1887.

Wills and Administrations, 1916
Baulch, Percy, of Farnham House, Caerleon, Monmouthshire, died 21 March 1916 at Prees Heath Military Hospital, Whitchurch, Shropshire. Probate London 03 April to Jessie Baulch, spinster.    Effects £285 2s.

The birth of Alfred James Bolton was registered in Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales during the third quarter of 1889 and was baptised in Caerwent, Monmouthshire, Wales on 11 September 1889.

The birth of Mervin Edwin A. Defries was registered in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales during the fourth quarter of 1898 and was baptised in Llangattock-Juxta-Caerleon, Monmouthshire, Wales on 10 July 1903.

S. S. "Adriatic": Owned by Cockerline, Hull. Employed as a collier in Admiralty charter. Reported missing in October 1916 between Newport and Marseilles, presumed war loss.

The birth of Albert Horton was registered in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales during the fourth quarter of 1887. His marriage to Mary Ann Davies was registered in Pontypool, Monmouthshire, Wales during the second quarter of 1908.

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England Census 1891: John Norris, pauper, aged 6 years, born Grosmont, Monmouthshire, resided at the Workhouse, Abbey Dore, Herefordshire, England. No other Norris listed.
England Census 1901: John Norris, Cattleman on Farm, aged 15 years, born Dore Union, Herefordshire, resided at Black Bush, Abbey Dore, Herefordshire, England. He was a servant of a Watkins family.

The birth of Lewis Phillips was registered in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales during the second quarter of 1873.

The birth of Frederick Orlando Richards was registered in Pontypool, Monmouthshire, Wales during the fourth quarter of 1890.

Harold George Stretton was born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England on 29 January 1888 and was baptised in the Church of All Saints in Hockley, Warwickshire, England on 28 February 1888. His parents were Thomas and Ellen Stretton.

The birth of Horace Bastin White was registered in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales during the fourth quarter of 1896 and was baptised in the Church of Christ in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales on 18 December 1896.

Orbituary Horace Bastin White

White - In ever loving memory of Horace Bastin White, the dearly loved son of John and Caroline White, of Caerleon, who was killed in action, France, Oct. 9, 1917. Sadly missed by mother, dad, sisters and brothers.
"Thy will be done,"

White, - On October 9, in France, Pte. Horace Bastin White, dearly loved second son of Mr. and Mrs. John White, Gold Croft Common, Caerleon.

Wills and Administrations, 1919
White, Horace Bastin, of 16, Goldcroft-common, Caerleon near Newport, Monmouthshire, private, 5th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers, died 09 October 1917 in France. Administration (with Will) London 12 March to Caroline White (wife of John White).    Effects £187 16s. 4d.

The birth of Arthur John Williams was registered in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales during the second quarter of 1899 and was baptised in Llangattock-Juxta-Caerleon, Monmouthshire, Wales on 23 June 1899.

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Phillips, Leslie, Captain, 1st Battalion (41st Foot) The Welsh Regiment, 2nd son of Edward Phillips, of Ffrwd Vale, Newport, county Monmouth, M. F. H., by his wife, Elizabeth, daughter of J. S. Stone, of Newport, Monmouthshire, J. P.; and brother to Lieutenant E. S. Phillips (q. v.); born Newport aforesaid, 24 March, 1887; educated Malvern Link, Marlborough, and the Royal Military College, Sandhurst; gazetted 2nd Lieutenant Welsh Regiment 08 February 1908; promoted Lieutenant 01 January 1911, and Captain 15 November 1914; served with his regiment in Egypt from 1909; proceeded to India in 1913; returned to England after the outbroak of the European War; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders from January 1915; was wounded at Ypres in February, but returned to the firing line in May, and was killed in action near Ypres 24 May, 1915. Buried there on the Menin Road.
He was a good all-round athlete, being well known as a cricketer in Monmouthshire; was a keen golfer and polo player, and a good rider to hounds; unm.

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Phillips, Edward Stone, Lieutenant, 1st Battalion The Monmonthshire Regiment (T. F.), eldest son of Edward Phillips, of Ffrwd Vale, Newport, county Monmouth, M. F. H., by his wife, Elizabeth, daughter of J. S. Stone, of Newport, county Monmouth, J. P.; and brother to Captain L. Phillips (q. v.); born Newport aforesaid, 18 January 1883; educated Malvern Link; Marlborough, and Pembroke College, Cambridge; subsequently became a Director of Messrs. Phillips & Sons, Ltd., Brewers at Newport, of which firm his father was Senior Director; obtained a commission as 2nd Lieutenant in the Monmouthshire Territorlals August 1914, being promoted Lieutenant 02 October following; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders from February 1915, and was killed in action at Ypres 08 May. 1915. Buried near St. Julien. He was a well known cricketer, winning his Blue at Cambridge in 1904, and played against Oxford in 1904; unm.

Thomas Stanley Spittle was born in Llanhennock, Monmouthshire, Wales on 16 May 1884 and was baptised in Llanhennock, Monmouthshire, Wales on 28 August 1884. He was married to Hilda Margaret Alison Smith in the Church of St. Mary in Cuddington, Worcester Park, Surrey, England on 16 April 1914.

Wills and Administrations, 1918
Spittle, Thomas Stanley, of The Hill, Caerleon, Monmouthshire, Captain in the 1st Monmouthshire Regiment, died 02 October 1917 in France, killed in action. Probate Llandaff 29 January to John Trevor Spittle, fellow of Pembroke College, Cambridge, Hilda Margaret Alison Spittle, widow, and Cecil Acomb, solicitor.    Effects £5084 13s. 2d.

The birth of Benjamin Frederick Danks was registered in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales during the fourth quarter of 1896 and was baptised in Llangattock-Juxta-Caerleon, Monmouthshire, Wales on 11 December 1896.

The birth of William Clifford Dyment was registered in Cardiff, Monmouthshire, Wales during the third quarter of 1888 and was baptised in Llancarfan, Glamorganshire, Wales on 21 October 1888. His parents were Walter Henry Dyment and Sarah Ann Wescombe-Dyment

Wills and Administrations 1918
Dyment, William Clifford, of 1, Ashwell-terrace, Caerleon near Newport, Monmouthshire, Private, 17th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers, 22 May 1918 in France, killed in action. Probate Llandaff 19 September to Bessie Dyment, widow, and Charles Grundy, railway clerk.    Effects £196 19s. 9d.

The birth of Albert George Griffiths was registered in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales during the third quarter of 1895 and was baptised in Newport Christchurch, Monmouthshire, Wales on 09 August 1895.

The birth (16 December 1893) of Wilfrid Reginald Jeffries was registered in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales during the first quarter of 1894 and was baptised in Newport Christchurch, Monmouthshire, Wales on 21 March 1910. His marriage to Audrey Grace Dinan was registered in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales during the first quarter of 1914.

The birth of Frederick William Pattemore was registered in Chard, Somerset, England during the first quarter of 1873 and was baptised in Crewkerne, Somerset, England on 19 July 1874. His mother was Dorcas Pattemore. His marriage (25 October 1902) to Selina Ellen Collins was registered in Chard, Somerset, England during the fourth quarter of 1902.

The birth of Albert Edward Rawlings was registered in Hereford, Herefordshire, England during the second quarter of 1889. His parents were Enock H. Rawling and Edith A. Rawlings. His marriage to Violet M. Pope was registered in Bridgend, Glamorganshire, Wales during the first quarter of 1912. His death was registered in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales during the fourth quarter of 1918.

The birth (12 July 1900) of Arthur Harold Tooze was registered in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales during the third quarter of 1900 and was baptised in Newport Christchurch, Monmouthshire, Wales on 05 August 1900.

The birth (01 January 1892) of Albert White was registered in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales during the first quarter of 1892 and was baptised in Newport Christchurch, Monmouthshire, Wales on 16 March 1894.

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Major Edmund Styant Williams, 1st Battalion The Monmouthshire Regiment (T. F.), only son of George Waters Williams, J. P., Llanfrechfa, Monmouthshire, was born on the 13th July, 1875, at Gold Tops, Newport, Monmouthshire. He was related to Major-General Sir Edmund Keynton Williams, K. C. B., who at one time commanded the 41st (The Welsh) Regiment, and fought under Wellington in the Peninsula, being wounded five times, and mentioned in Depatches for his services.
Major Williams was educated at King's School, Warwick, where he won all the principal prizes in the School Sports, and was prominent in Rugby Football. He joined the School Cadet Corps, attended to the 2nd Warwick Volunteers, and subsequently became an officer in the Monmouthshire Volunteers, later changed into a unit of the Territorial Force, in which he was promoted Lieutenant in May 1901, and Captain in September, 1906. While serving he passed through a course of musketry at Hythe, and also qualified at a School of Instruction for the rasnk of Field Officer. On the outbreak of the War, having undertaken Imperial Service obligations, he was stationed at Northampton after mobilisation, and at other Training Stations, leaving Cambridge for the front in February, 1915. He had joined the Special Reserve of Officers and was promoted Major in his Regiment in September, 1914. Major Williams was killed in the first line of trenches while repulsing an attack in force in Flanders on the 8th May, 1915, the Battalion losing very heavily, both in officers and men.
He had for many years taken an active interest in organising and training Boy Scouts, and was a regular follower of the Llangibby hounds.

Wills and Administrations, 1915
Williams, Edmund Styant, of Llysfrechfa, Llanfrechfa, Monmouthshire, died 08 May 1915 in Flanders, killed in action.
Probate London 20 September to George Waters Williams, gentleman, and James Edward Garnous Lawrence, solicitor.
Effects £2954 3s.

The birth of Rupert Colerick L. Pilliner was registered in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales during the second quarter of 1891. His parents were Alfred Massy Pilliner and Edith Margaret Elizabeth Pilliner, nee Laybourne.

A newspaper reported on the death of Rupert Colerick Leybourne Pilliner:
News has been received of the brave deeds done by two young officers, Lieutenant Colin A. Jardine, son of Sir John Jardine, of Godalming, M. P. for Roxburghshire, and Lieutenant R. C. Laybourne Pillinor, son of Mr. and Mrs. Pillinor, of Llan-yr-avon, Newport, (Mon.), and great-grandson of Mr. Jacob Laybourne, of Nafferton, and of Mr. James Harrison, of Driffield.
They are both officers in the 127th Battery, R. F. A., and were stationed for a short time at Knavesmire, and at Strensall. Both have been mentioned in despatches for coolness, gallantry, and resourcefulness in the now historic retreat from Mons, and have been recommended the French Cross of the Legion of Honour. Lieutenant Jardine has been slightly wounded, and is in hospital, but is well on the road to recovery.

Wills and Administrations, 1934
Pilliner, Rupert Colerick Laybourne, of Llanyravon, Llanfrechfa Lower, Monmouthshire, died 04 November 1914 in France. Administration London 15 February to Alister Victor Laybourne Pilliner, engineer, and Mostyn Cleeves Llewellin, solicitor.
Effects £3097 11s. 1d.    Former Grant P. R. February 1915.

The birth of Albert Cording was registered in Pontypool, Monmouthshire, Wales during the second quarter of 1889. He was married to Daisy Florence Collins in Llangattock-Juxta-Caerleon, Monmouthshire, Wales on 03 June 1912. One child of the couple is known: Constance Winifred Cording (1916-1999).

The birth of Arthur Cording was registered in Pontypool, Monmouthshire, Wales during the second quarter of 1891. He was married to Florence Ellen Williams in Llandegveth, Monmouthshire, Wales on 25 August 1917. One child of the couple is known: Arthur Lawrence Coeding (1919-2005).

The birth of Ernest Sidney Daleymount was registered in Bath, Somerset, England during the second quarter of 1897.

The marriage (01 January 1916, Llanfrechfa, Monmouthshire, Wales) of Edwin George John to Emily Williams was registered in Pontypool, Monmouthshire, Wales during the first quarter of 1916.

The birth of George Maxwell Jarrett was registered in Pontypool, Monmouthshire, Wales during the fourth quarter of 1892.

The birth of Philip Ivor Lester was registered in Pontypool, Monmouthshire, Wales during the fourth quarter of 1896 and was baptised in Llanfrechfa, Monmouthshire, Wales on 08 August 1901.

The marriage of Thomas E. Nicholls to Sadie Richards was registered in Bedwellty, Monmouthshire, Wales during the second quarter of 1912.

The birth of Glyn Rowlands was registered in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales during the second quarter of 1895.

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Mackworth, Francis Julian Audley, Major, Royal Artillery, 3rd son of the late Colonel Sir Arthur William Mackworth, 6th Bart., R. E., C. B., D. L., J. P., by his wife, Alice, daughter of Joseph Cubitt, of Park Street, Westminster, C. E.; born Clifton, Bristol, 15 September 1876; educated Cathedral School, Llandaff, Malvern College (scholar) and Selwyn CoIlege, Cambridge (scholar, Mathematical Tripos, 1398); gazetted 2nd Lieutenant 24 June, 1898; promoted Lieutenant 16 February 1901, Captain 15 April, 1906, and Major 30 October 1914; was employed with the West African Frontier Force from 2 April, 1904, to 25 June, 1908; passed into the Staff College in 1909; was Adjutant, 26th Brigade, R. F. A., from February 1912 to September 1913, and Brigade Major, R. A., 3rd Division, October 19l3 to the time of his death; went to France, 16 August 1914, and was killed in action near La Couture, Pas de Calais, 01 November 1914. Buried at Fosse, Pas de Calais. He was mentioned in F. M. Sir John (now Lord) French's Despatch of 08 October [London Gazette, 19 October], 1914. He married at Llantilio, Pertholey, co. Monmouth, 04 August, 1910, Dorothy Conran Lascelles (The Mardy, Abergavenny), only daughter of Arthur Hastings-Lascelles, and had two daughters: Cecily Joan, born 15 August 1911; and Helen Margaret, born 18 February 19l4. His eldest brother, Captain Digby Mackworth, was killed in action at Ladysmith in January 1900. His younger brother, Captain Harry Llewelyn Mackworth, D. S. 0., is now (1916) at the Front with the Australian troops. Another, Commander Geoffrey Mackworth is in the R. N.; and Captain John Mackworth is (1916) on active service with the Royal Flying Corps.

The birth (24 January 1886) of Arthur C. P. Mackworth was registered in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales during the first quarter of 1886 and was baptised in Llanhennock, Monmouthshire, Wales on 14 March 1886.

Wills and Administrations, 1918
Mackworth, Arthur Christopher Paul, of Magdalen College, University of Oxford, fellow of the said college, Lieutenant in His Majesty's Army, died 25 November 1917 at 6, Albemarle-street, London, on active service. Probate Oxford 19 January to Gilbert Edward Wakefield, Captain, in His Majesty' Army.    Effects £42259 19s. 5d.

Metropolitan Police, Confidential Report
Report for the information of the General Officer Commanding, London District,
respecting Lieutenant A. C. Mackworth, attached to the War Office (Rifle Brigade)
I beg to report that at 12.10 a.m., 26th November 1917, I was called to No. 6, Albemarle Street, where I saw on the landing of the staircase of the 2nd floor, Lieutenant Mackworth, lying on the floor, with a bullet wound in the roof of his mouth, and at the back of his head. I called Dr. Dunn, of 37, Piccadilly, who attended at 12.20 a.m. and pronounced life extinct.
On a table close by was a note, in the handwriting of the above Lieutenant, which was as follows: "I have committed suicide because I cannot sleep, and for no other reason. (Telephone to my brother, Lt. Col. Mackworth, 17, Devonshire Street, Mayfair 4927)" which was done and the brother attended.
An inquest was held at the Coroners Court Horseferry Road, Westminster, (S. S. Oddie, Esquire, Coroner) at 3 p.m. 27th, when a verdict of "Suicide while temporarily insane" was returned by the jury.

The birth (25 November 1919) of James Edwin Bevan was registered in Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales during the fourth quarter of 1919 and was baptised in Newport, Christchurch, Monmouthshire, Wales on 07 January 1920. He resided at 123, Moy Road in Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales in 1939. He was an "Improven Gardener". His marriage to Edith W. Williams was registered in Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales during the third quarter of 1943.

The birth (12 May 1922) of Arthur D. Bevan was registered in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales during the second quarter of 1922. He resided at Yew Tree Gardens in Caerleon, Monmouthshire, Wales in 1939. He was an "Assistant Groundsman". His marriage to Mary T. Faulkner was registered in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales during the first quarter of 1944.

The birth (16 October 1909) of William Henry T. Blunt was registered in Pontypool, Monmouthshire, England during the fourth quarter of 1909.

The birth of Reginald C. S. Coles was registered in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales during the third quarter of 1915. The maiden name of his mother was King. His marriage to Edna Christine Shorney was registered in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales during the third quarter of 1939.

Wills and Administrations, 1943
Coles, Reginald Clifford Stanley, of 144, Durham Road, Newport, Monmouthshire, died 08 March 1943 at sea. Administration Llandaff 17 November to Edna Christine Coles, widow.    Effects £502 7s. 1d.

The birth (24 June 1914) of Clifford Danks was registered in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales during the third quarter of 1914 and was baptised in Newport Christchurch, Monmouthshire, Wales on 30 September 1914.

The birth of John Oswald Dean was registered in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales during the fourth quarter of 1906. His marriage (Bann: 29 January 1933) to Ena D. J. Evans was registered in Newcastle in Emlyn, Cardiganshire, Wales during the first quarter of 1933.

Wills and Administrations, 1946
Dean, the Reverend John Oswald, of Easton Vicarage, Easton, Norfolk, died 18 April 1942 on war service. Probate Norwich 04 January to Ena Dorothea Jane Dean, widow.    Effects £1160 3s. 9d.

The birth (15 February 1909) of Wilfred Henry Dean was registered in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales during the first quarter of 1909. His marriage (20 September 1935) to Doris A Carlson was registered in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England during the third quarter of 1935.

Wilfred Henry Dean (1909-1940), younger brother to Rev. John Oswald Dean. Born in Caerleon, Wales he joined the Royal Navy and served on the HMS Triton, a submarine. In the early years of WW II around 18 December 1940 the submarine was off the coast of Italy in a place called Taranto, Puglia, Italy. It is recorded that the submarine was in a mine field at the time. The Triton was never heard from and believed to have sunk with all crew members aboard. He was married to Doris Carlson Dean and had two sons.