The Long, Long Trail

Remembering L/Cpl Arthur Joshua MARTINS of the 12th Btn AIF. According to records he was wounded on the 25th April, 1915 at the Gallipoli landing - a very important day for Australia and died the next day. I have in my possession an old travelling trunk bearing his name, which I inherited from my grandmother. Through various means I have been able to locate his military history, and have also made contact with relatives in the UK. He apparently emigrated to Australia in about 1911, and enlisted with the Australian Infantry.He was originally from Lakenham, Norwich.
I think of him often, when I pass the trunk on the landing in my house. May he rest in peace.

In memory of my Great Uncle Joseph HIND, son of Joseph Taylor & Esther HIND (nee Jenkinson) originally from Ropsley, Lincolnshire. Uncle Joe emigrated to Australia in about 1907 and joined the AIF when War broke out. He was in the 28th Btn and was believed killed at Bullecourt in France on the 3rd May, 1917. He is remembered at the Memorial at Villers Bretonneux. No one from our family has ever been there to honour him, in fact many don't even know he existed, but hopefully, next year I will make the journey. May he rest peacefully.

at last we are finding out more about you.
IN rememberance of my great great uncle, JOHN RIPLEY victoria cross winner, battle in france, 1915, who was a brave man and survived the war, only to die in a tragic accident, doing his job as a slater. glad we have found out all about you. He lies in the largo cemetry scotland.

John died on 14th august 1933, aged 66.
anyone have anything on John Ripley please get in touch, or if you are related, get in touch, would love to communicate

In memory of Private Herbert Smart Service No 58002. Volunteered in the Royal Engineers in August 1915 subsequently transferred to the 15th and 16th Cheshire Regiments (Bantams) Whilst overseas he fought in the Battles of Arras and Ypres and other notable engagements, but was unhappily killed in action at Ypres on October 20th 1918 "Whilst we remember, the sacrifice is not in vain"

In Memory of my husband's Great Uncle George William COOK 11861 a Corporal in the 8th Btn the Lincolnshire Regiment who lost his life at Loos on the 26th September 1916. He left a wife and two small sons, Sydney and Denis.

In Memory of my husband's Great Uncle George Henry PARKER a private in the Leicestershire Regiment. Who died in a German Prisoner of War Camp in July 1918 The following appeared in the local newspaper: The wife of Private G H Parker has been notified that he died from amputation of the leg in Germany. Private Parker was the second son of Mr J Parker of 66 Stamford Street, Grantham. He joined the army for home defence soon after the war broke out, but was sent to France in December 1917. Previous to the war he was employed as a fireman on the Great Northern Railway at Retford and was greatly esteemed by his fellow workers in that town.

In Memory of my Grandmother's brother Arthur Edward BRADFORD. Enlisted into the Lincolnshire Regiment No. 16845. Later transferred to the North Staffordshire Regiment. Arthur was promoted to Corporal in 1918, died at Bethune on 21st August 1918 aged 21, buried at Sandpits British Cemetery, Fouquereuil, Pas de Calais.

Military record of admission to hospital for the period 23/11/1916 to 17/2/1917 following a gun shot wound to the left shoulder. There followed a further two months in Edinburgh War Hospital. Spent some months with his regiment in Ireland before going back to France on Easter Day 1918.

In memory of my great grandfather John William Paylor Pte 21457 West Yorkshire Regiment. He was born on the 23 May 1879 and died 1 July 1916 at Flanders age 37. He left a wife Isabella and 5 children the last of whom was only 3 weeks old when John died.
Lets hope that these brave men are never forgoten!

In memory of my uncle who I never knew Dvr Charles Evans, Army Service Corps,Number T3/029532 Died 17th Aug 1916 in the Persian Gulf. Born in Battersea London c1888. Enlisted Newport Mon. Residence Blackwood. He lost two other brothers in the 14-18 conflict all brothers of my Father Ernest Albert Evans who survived despite being wounded twice at Arras and Ypres. I would like to know why he was living at Blackwood and if he was married in the area and if he had any family living there. All remembered with great pride wish I had known them. R I P

In Memory of my great grandfather

Company Serjeant Major ERNEST MILLER WATTS

9549, 10th Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers who died aged 54 on 20 September 1917
An Army Pensioner since 1902, but voluntarily re-enlisted on 3 October 1914.

Remembered with honour at the Tyne Cot Memorial

In Loving memory of my Grandfather Pte frederick Jesse Coster Mills born on 9th Nov 1889 in Twickenham Middlesex - joined the Army and enlisted in Ealing (time as yet unknown). Served with the 54th Div Army Cyclist Corps, his Number was 21469. Buried in Hiefa Cemetary - Palastine (Now Isreal). F J Coster Mills was killed on the 30th October 1918, 11 days before the war ended aged 28.
While you are remembered - You are still here

My Grandfather Pte.17348 Francis Edward Fitzpatrick 7 Platoon"B" Company The 20th Manchesters. Was one who came home.Anybody describing him would use the word content,as I have got older myself I have realised why, every day was a bonus to him.

He joined up in November 1914 and was demobbed in Feb 1919. At basic training in Morcambe four of them palled on together.

Pte.17475 Harry Rowland. ( last heard from in Southport )
Pte 17524 Bert Worland. ( Manchester area poss )
Pte.17356 Billy Gorton ( Salford Area )
& my Grandfather. (all Survived )

I would love to hear from any of their families. Also I have a collection of photos they may be interested in.

In memory of my grandfather Pte. Neville Oswald Sutton CLARK Dorset Regiment 20133 and A S C 149527, discharged 2-11-1919 after driving out many troops from around Europe. He kept his counsel and its only now that I am understanding what he did. Thankfully his injuries didn't leave him blind and 27 grandchildren were able to smile at the twinkle in his eyes..... He gave so much, to the war, and to us.

In Memory of those members of our joint families who Died in the Great War for their King and Country: grand-uncles - CSM Leonard BURT Chevalier d'Ordre de Leopold II, 2/KRRC, KIA 18 October 1918, Artois, France; L/Bombadier Arthur Henry GROOM, 10 Siege Batty, RGA, KIA 29 February 1916, Ypres, Belgium; Prive Alfred W R Figg, 2/1 London Regiment (Royal Fusileers), KIA, 16 June 1917, Arras, France; and cousin, William Edward HAYWARD, Farrier/Driver, RHA, died in the Influenza epidemic, 26 July 1918, Gezaincourt, Somme, France.

Remembering 73233 Pte John William Jones 24th (Denbighshire Yeomanry)Bn Royal Wesh Fusiliers died 7 September 1918 ,Messines, son of 2308 Pte James Jones 2nd/4th bn Royal Welsh Fusiliers who died 25 December 1915.