OUTWELL
WAR MEMORIAL
World
War 1 and 2 - Roll of Honour with detailed information
Compiled and copyright © 2000 Cliff Brown
RNVR information courtesy of Jack Clegg
additional information and photographs W. P. Smith
The
Outwell memorial is to be found in the grounds of St Clements Church.
It takes the form of a cross mounted on a tall, rough-hewn stone. On
the front of the stone is a plaque with a raised crown and allied flags.
To the right and left of of the stone are two smaller tablets. The whole
is sourrounded by a rough, hewn, bollards with a chain link. There are
35 names for World War 1 and 12 names for World War 2. The memorial
was paid for by the parishioners collecting funding for the feature
and was unveiled 5 December 1920 by Captain Colin Coote, D.S.O., M.P.
Extract
from Lynn Advertiser - Friday 10 December 1920, page 7:
OUTWELL.
WAR MEMORIAL UNVEILED.— On Sunday the public
war memorial was unveiled by Captain Colin Coote, D.S.O., M.P. for the
Isle of Ely Division, in the presence of about 800 parishioners. The
memorial, which has been erected in the churchyard by Mr. Miller, of
Wisbech, to a design by Mr. Bert Ward, of Wisbech, takes the form of
a grey granite pillar surmounted by a red granite cross, and on a plate
affixed are engraved the following names: Walter Bridges, R. F. Buck,
Chas. Daniels, Wm. Daniels, Alfred Chas. Doubleday, Percy S. Doubleday,
H. Eggett, G.H. Feetham, H. Feetham, Geo. Fisher, G. H. Gee, H. Goodale,
Albert Hall, Geo. Wm. Harvey, Bernard Heading, P. W. Hempson, W. Hempson,
A. W. Hobbs, H. Horn, Wm. Jackson, J. H. Lake, Tom Lake, Geo. Laws,
T. Moulton, B. Murfitt, E. A. Newling, S. Newling, T. Robb, G. H. Rodwell,
C. F. Smithie, H. Venni, W. Venni, H. Watts, A. Wight and H. Wright.
The unveiling ceremony was preceded by a special service, well attended,
in St.Clement’s church. The choir was augmented by the chapel
choirs in Outwell, led by Mr. Harry Bond, and Mr. Coe was at the organ.
The lesson from Revelations vi. was read by Rev. Walter Scott, of the
Methodist circuit, Wisbech and Rev. Mowbray Smith, ex. chaplain to H.M.
Forces, delivered an impressive address on the words, “He saved
others, Himself he cannot save” (Mark xv., 31). An Anthem by the
combined choirs, “Who are they whose robes are white?” was
impressively rendered, and the solos given with fine effect. The Dead
March from “Saul” was played at the conclusion of the service.
In the churchyard the hymn “When I survey” was sung, after
which Captain Coote drew aside the Union Jack on the memorial. The rector
(Rev. J. B. Harte) then uttered the dedicatory prayers, and Captain
Coote delivered an address. The hymn, “On the Resurrection morning”
was impressively sung, and the ceremony ended with prayer from the Rev.
James Bryant, of Wisbech. A muffled peal was rung on the bells, and
a number of floral tributes were placed at the base of the monument:
these included a large Welsh harp in yellow bloom bearing the inscription,
"In grateful remembrance of the 35 brave men of Outwell who gave
their lives in the Great War, from the Rector and Mrs. B. Harte."
Mr. Allsopp officiated as hon. secretary to the committee of which the
rector of Outwell was chairman.
Extract
from Bill Smith's book "Outwell in a Nutshell" whose
sources include Parish Council Minute book, newspaper clippings and
from the War memorial fund register held by Mrs Lillian Heanes, wife
of a committee member.
The
(WWII) War Memorial Committee was formed, Mr Bowers and Mr Calvert were
voted joint Chairmen and Mr Palmer was secretary and treasurer.
Following a joint meeting of the parishioners from Outwell Isle and
Outwell and Norfolk at Beaupré School 11 th Jan 1947, it was
decided a plaque for the fallen should be added to the war memorial.
Committee members present were: A Calvert, J Bowers, W Murfitt, D Boyce,
W Heanes, R Palmer, C Wilson, H Wright, F Conway, and the Rev F Ingle.
Mr Cox was asked to provide the names of those to be mentioned on the
plaque. The secretary was empowered to obtain a price for the work.
Investigations at that time revealed the memorial and WWI plaques were
supplied by J.S. Miller. At the meeting of 18th Feb 1947, it was agreed
the dates 1939 45 should be added to the present plaque but this proved
to be impractical so a separate plaque was inserted underneath the original.
The quotation received from JS Miller was £80 18s. 6d. for the
work to be undertaken, this was later increased to £82 16s. 3d.
It was decided to raise money by means of collection tins, each tin
to bear the inscription the Outwell Parish War Memorial Fund . Mr L
(Kelly) Hite volunteered to distribute the tins around the village.
An appeal was also made in the local newspapers. The sum of £35-16s
was collected and a further £5 was donated by Mr F W Rayner (Freddy
Snr).
It was decided to carry out a house to house collection which realised
£86 8s. 3d., this brought the total money collected and received
to £127 4s. 3d. This included money donated by Mr Blunt and Mr
P Hite, both of whom lost sons in the war.
The Rev Duckworth and Rev Cartwright were invited to carry out the unveiling;
Mr Heanes proposed the unveiling could be done on the 11th, 18th or
25 th April 1948.
It is not entirely clear of the exact date of the unveiling but according
to the Outwell Parish War Memorial Fund minutes book, in June 1948 a
letter of thanks was sent to the Rev Duckworth, Rev Cartwright and the
British Legion Band thanking them for their services.
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Photograph
Copyright © W. P. Smith 2000 |
1914-1918 |
BRIDGES |
William
|
[The
memorial incorrectly lists him as Walter] Private 200461, 1/5th
Battalion, East Surrey Regiment attached to 2nd Battalion, Norfolk
Regiment. Taken Prisoner of War at the fall of Kut and died, at
Tarsus, of malarial poisoning 21 September 1916. Aged 23. Born and
enlisted Wimbledon, Surrey. Son of James and Maria Bridges, of 2,
Seaford Villas, Upwell. Buried in Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery,
Iraq. Plot XXI. Row P. Grave 42. |
BUCK |
Ralph
Frederick |
Private 326709, 1st/1st Battalion, Cambridgeshire Regiment. Killed
in action 31 July 1917. Aged 20. Son of Mrs. Maria Edwards, of Primrose
House, Outwell, Wisbech, and the late Charles Edwards; husband of
Florence May Buck, of "Olive Dene", Outwell, Wisbech,
Cambridgeshire. No known grave. Commemorated on Ypres (Menin Gate)
Memorial, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 50. |
DANIELS |
Charles
|
Private 36556, 6th Battalion, Royal Berkshire Regiment (Princess
Charlotte of Wales) formerly 4769 Cambridgeshire Regiment. Killed
in action 12 October 1917. Aged 27. Enlisted Cambridge, resident
Outwell, Isle of Ely, Cambridgeshire. Son of William and Mary Ann
Daniels, Outwell, Isle of Ely. Brother listed below. No known grave.
Commemorated on Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.
Panel 105 to 106. |
DANIELS |
William
|
Private 31347 [listed as 31317 on SDGW], 1st Battalion, Lancashire
Fusiliers formerly 154364 Royal Field Artillery. Killed in action
1 October 1918. Aged 27. Born Outwell, resident Wisbech, enlisted
Norwich. Son of William and Mary Ann Daniels, of Outwell, Isle of
Ely. Brother listed above. Buried in Dadizele New British Cemetery,
Belgium. |
DOUBLEDAY |
Alfred
Charles |
Private 41321, 13th Battalion, Essex Regiment formerly 5712, Norfolk
Regiment. Killed in action on Thursday, 19 April 1917. Aged 23.
Born and resident Outwell, Cambridgeshire, enlisted Norwich. Son
of Mrs. G. D. Payne (formerly Doubleday), of South View, Deerfield
Road, March, Cambridgeshire, and the late Alfred Doubleday. (Brother
listed below). Buried in Orchard Dump Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France.
Plot VI. Row A. Grave 28. See also March.
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DOUBLEDAY |
Percy
Sidney |
Private 44459, 11th Battalion, Essex Regiment formerly 38451 Leicester
Regiment. Killed in action on Tuesday, 17 September 1918. Aged 19.
Son of Mrs. G. D. Payne (formerly Doubleday), of South View, Deerfield
Road, March, Cambridgeshire, and the late Alfred Doubleday. Born
Upwell, cambs, enlisted Melton Mowbray, resident Frisby, Leicestershire.
(Brother listed above). No known grave. Commemorated on the Vis-en-Artois
Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 7. See also March.
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EGGETT |
Harold
|
Private 40301, 'D' Company, 9th Battalion, Norfolk Regiment. Wounded
4 January 1917, died of those wounds 11 January 1917. Aged 25. Son
of John and Harriet Eggett, Church Road, Outwell. Buried in Longuenesse
(St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. Plot IV. Row
A. Grave 85. |
FEETHAM |
[George]
(Harry) Henry |
Private 32979, 1st Battalion, Essex Regiment formerly 15483, Norfolk
Regiment. Taken prisoner of war Saturday, 14 April 1917, died in
captivity on Tuesday, 24 April 1917 at Douai. Born Outwell, Norfolk,
enlisted Norwich, resident Upwell, Norfolk. Lived in Seaford Villas.
(Brother listed below.) Buried in Cabaret Rouge British Cemetery,
Souchez, France. Plot XIV. Row F. Grave 19. See also Upwell
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FEETHAM |
Herbert
|
Lance Corporal 32597, 5th Battalion, Oxford and Buckinghamshire
Light Infantry formerly 5325 Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire
and Derbyshire Regiment). Killed in action 23 March 1918. Born Outwell,
resident Upwell, enlisted Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk. Lived in Seaford
Villas. (Brother listed above.) No known grave. Commemorated on
Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France. Panel 50 and 51. See also Upwell
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FISHER |
George
Henry |
Private 16586, 'A' Company, 2nd Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed
in action 30 August 1918. Aged 23. Son of Charles William and Harriet
Fisher, of Outwell, Wisbech. Buried in Ecoust-St Mein British Cemetery,
Pas de Calais, France. Row A. Grave 22. |
GEE |
George
Harry |
Private 104145, Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) formerly 36354, Suffolk
Regiment. Killed in action 12 August 1917. Aged 19. Born Stowbardolph,
Norfolk. Resident Outwell, Norfolk. Son of Ernest Mark Gee, of Pincushion
Drove, Outwell, Norfolk. Joined Great Eastern Railway circa 1915.
Enlisted March 1917 in Newmarket. Employed by Great Eastern railway
as a Goods Porter, at Shippea Hill. No known grave. Commemorated
on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel
56. See also Liverpool
Street Station, London |
GOODALE |
Hugh
|
Private 22386, 'C' Company, 8th Battalion, Norfolk Regiment. Died
of wounds 22 May 1917. Aged 20. Born Outwell, enlisted King's Lynn,
Norfolk. Son of Mrs. Annie Goodale, of Downham Rd., Outwell, Wisbech.
Lived Gills Bridge. No known grave. Commemorated on Arras Memorial,
Pas de Calais, France. Bay 3. |
HALL |
Albert
|
Private 17658, 11th (Cambridgeshire) Battalion, Suffolk Regiment.
Killed in action 1 July 1916. Aged 19. Son of Harry and Annie Hall,
Hall Road, Outwell. No known grave. Commemorated on Thiepval Memorial,
Somme, France. Pier and Face 1 C and 2 A. |
HARVEY |
George
William |
Private 26723, 14th (1st Portsmouth) (Service) Battalion, Hampshire
Regiment formerly 24617, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 20 October
1916. Born and resident Outwell, Norfolk, enlisted Wisbech, Cambridgeshire.
Son of Harry and Annie Hall, of Hundred Drove, Norwoodside, March,
Cambridgeshire. Buried in Connaught Cemetery, Thiepval, Somme, France.
Plot XI. Row D. Grave 2. |
HEADING |
Bernard
|
Able Seaman R/1327, Drake Battalion, Royal Naval
Division, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. Died from Gas Poisoning
in a field hospital at Thurn St. Martin 25 March 1918 while a Prisoner
of War. Born 13 May 1890 in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire. Son of the
late George and Sarah Jane Heading; husband of Florence Emma Heading,
of Excelsior House, Langhorn's Lane, Outwell, Wisbech, Cambs. In
Army Reserve 24 June 1916, entered Royal Naval Division 30 April
1917. Religious denomination Church of England. In the 1901 census
he was aged 9, born Wood Green, Middlesex, grandson of George and
Jane Heading, resident High Street, Chatteris, Chatteris (Isle of
Ely), North Witchford, Cambridgeshire. In the 1911 census he was
aged 19, born Edmonton, London, a Labourer on Farm, grandson of
George and Jane Sarah Heading, resident High Street, Chatteris,
Cambridgeshire. Buried in Iwuy Communal Cemetery, Nord, France.
Row B. Grave 22.
Reported
Wounded and Missing, later reported Died of Wounds whilst Prisoner
of War in a Field Hospital at Thurn, St. Martin from Gas-Poisoning.
Husband of Florence E. Heading, of Excelsior House, Langhorn's Lane,
Outwell, Wisbech. Joined Nelson Bn. B.E.F. 27 September 1917. 17
December 1917 to Hospital, Shell wound. Penis (mild). Rejoined Nelson
from Hospital 14 January 1918. Transferred to Drake Bn. 7 February
1918. According to RND Roll of Honour he died from wounds (gas).
Home town Outwell.
Extract
from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index
1919:
HEADING
Bernard of Langhorn-lane Outwell Norfolk died
25 March 1918 at Thurnfeld Hospital Belgium Probate London
11 March to Florence Emma Heading widow. Effects £102 15s.
2d.
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HEMPSON |
Percy
Walter |
Private 59526, 6th Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment. Killed
in action 28/29 September 1918. Born Outwell, Wisbech, enlisted
Norwich, Norfolk. In the 1901 census he was aged 1, born Outwell,
Norfolk, son of Walter and Louisa Hempson, resident Downham Road,
Outwell, Outwell (Norfolk), Wisbech, Norfolk & Cambridgeshire.
In the 1911 census he was aged 11, born Outwell, Norfolk, son of
Walter and Louisa Hempson, resident Outwell Norfolk. Buried in Unicorn
Cemetery, Vendhuile, Aisne, France. Plot I. Row A. Grave 3. |
HEMPSON |
Walter
|
Ordinary Seaman R/749, 3rd Reserve Battalion, Royal Naval Division,
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. Died from Malignjant Scarlet Fever
8 March 1917. Aged 27. Born 13 October 1890 in Outwell, Cambridgeshire,
resident Three Holes, Wisbech. Son of William Hempson, of "Oatwell,"
Downham Road, Downham, Norfolk. In the 1901 census he was aged 10,
born Outwell, Norfolk, a school boy, son of William and Ann Hempson,
resident Wisbech Road, Outwell, Outwell (Norfolk), Wisbech, Norfolk
& Cambridgeshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 10, born Emneth,
Norfolk, a Farm Labourer, son of William and Anne Hempson, resident
Outwell, Norfolk. Height 5 feet 4 inches, chest 36½ inches,
fresh complexion, brown hair, grey eyes, civil occupation Horseman,
religious denomination Church of England. Buried in Poole Cemetery,
Parkstone, Dorset. Grave reference 10. "C." 10201. |
HOBBS |
Arthur
William |
[Listed as Thomas William HOBBS on CWGC and SDGW but Arthur William
on memorial, Royal Fusiliers, died 26 October 1917 - more information
required] Private 245044, 2nd/2nd (City of London) Battalion (Royal
Fusiliers), London Regiment formerly 634242, 20th Battalion, London
Regiment. Killed in action 26 October 1917. Aged 25. Born, resident
and enlisted Camberwell. Husband of Johanna Morey (formerly Hobbs),
of 61, Levey Street, Tower Bridge Road, London. No known grave.
Commemorated on Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel
148 to 150.
Photographs
Copyright © Bill Smith 2023
Below
is an obituary card; these cards were sent to the families of
those killed in action. This copy of an obituary card was given
by Alan Russell of Christchurch. It was sent to his Grandmother
who was heavily pregnant at the time. Alan has mentioned his mother
Elsie, was born 29 October 1917, a mere three days after the death
of her father a little over one year before the war ended.
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HORN |
Herbert
|
Private 21069, 2nd Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action
20 July 1916. Born Outwell, Cambridgeshire, enlisted Wisbech. In
the 1901 census he was aged 3, born Outwell, Norfolk, son of Robert
and Charlotte Horn, resident Village, Outwell (Norfolk), Wisbech,
Norfolk and Cambridgeshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 13, born
Outwell, Norfolk, a Farm Labourer, son of Charlotte Horn (a widow),
resident Outwell, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire. No known grave. Commemorated
on Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 1 C and 2 A. |
JACKSON |
William
aka Willie |
Private 6077, 23rd Battalion, Australian Imperial Force. Killed
in action 20 September 1917. Aged 28. Born Outwell. Son of James
and Hannah Jackson, of Outwell, Cambridgeshire; brother of Emily
Lily Jackson, of Outwell Basin, Wisbech. Enlisted Coolaman, New
South Wales 9 October 1916. Farm Labourer by trade. Educated Outwell
National School. Emigrated 1914, aged 24. Resident Post Office,
Coolaman, New South Wales. Religious denomination Church of England.
In the 1891 census he was aged 1, born Outwell, Norfolk, son of
James and Hannah jackson, resident Wisbech Road, Outwell, Wisbech,
Norfolk and Cambridgeshire. In the 1901 census he was aged 11, born
Outwell, Norfolk, at school, son of James and Hannah Jackson, resident
P S, Outwell Isle, Village, Outwell (Isle of Ely), Wisbech, Norfolk
& Cambridgeshire. No known grave. Commemorated on Ypres (Menin
Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 23. Australian
Circular and Australian
War Memorial |
LAKE |
John
Henry |
Private
G/11951, 7th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment. Died as a Prisoner
of War 18 March 1918. Born Outwell, enlisted Norwich. In the 1901
census he was aged 3, born Outwell, son of Ambrose and Ann Lake,
brother of Clara Lake, resident Wisbech Road, Outwell, Outwell
(Norfolk), Wisbech, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire. Buried in Cologne
Southern Cemetery, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Plot XV. Row
B. Grave 25.
Extract
from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1922:
LAKE
John Henry of Outwell Norfolk died 18 March 1918
in GermanyAdministration (with Will) London 9
November to Clara Lake spinster. Effects £259 12s. 5d.
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LAKE |
Tom
aka Thomas |
Private 2823, 1st/1st Battalion, Cambridgeshire Regiment. Died of
wounds 24 January 1917. Born Outwell, Cambridgeshire, enlisted Wisbech,
Cambridgeshire. Lived Sidney House. In the 1901 census he was aged
3, born Outwell, Norfolk, son of Job and Hannah Lake, resident Church
Field, Village, Outwell (Norfolk), Wisbech, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire.
In the 1911 census he was aged 14, born Upwell, Assisting on Farm,
brother of Walter Lake, resident Outwell, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire.
Buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.
Plot X. Row D. Grave 32. |
LAWS |
George
|
Private 29033, 1st Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in action
22 August 1918. Aged 26. Born Upwell, Norfolk, resident Outwell,
Norfolk, enlisted Norwich. Son of Robert and Fanny Laws, of Sunny
House, Outwell Basin, Wisbech. In the 1901 census he was aged 8,
born Upwell, Cambridgeshire, son of Robet and Fanny Laws, resident
Langhorns Lane, Outwell, Outwell (Norfolk), Wisbech, Norfolk and
Cambridgeshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 18, born Upwell,
Norfolk, a Farm Labourer, servant to Charles Henry Smart, resident
Venni Farm, Outwell, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire. Buried in Gommecourt
British Cemetery No. 2, Pas de Calais, France. Plot IV. Row G. Grave
6. |
MOULTON |
Theodore
|
Private G/41736, 20th Battalion, Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex
Regiment). Killed in action 4 January 1917. Aged 32. Born Fincham,
Norfolk, resident Downham Market, Norfolk, enlisted Waterford, Ireland.
Christened 6 January 1884 in Fincham, Norfolk, son of Robert and
Jessie Moulton. Son of Robert Moulton, Pimlico, London. In the 1891
census he was aged 7, born Fincham, Norfolk, a scholar, son of Robert
and Jessie Moulton, resident The Common, Fincham, Downham, Norfolk.
In the 1901 census he was a servant, aged 17, born Fincham, Norfolk,
a Page Boy, resident Castle Hotel, Downham Market, Downham, Norfolk.
In the 1911 census he was aged 27, born Fincham, a Briclayer's Labourer,
born Fincham, Norfolk, son of Jessie Moulton (a widow), resident
Lynn Road, Downham Market, Norfolk. No known grave. Commemorated
on Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 12 D and 13 B. |
MURFITT |
Bert
|
Private 16048, 2nd Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment. Killed
in action 14 March 1915. Aged 19. Born Littleport, Cambridgeshire,
enlisted Peterborough, Northamptonshire. Son of John Robert and
Louisa Murfitt, Crooked Chimney, Outwell. No known grave. Commemorated
on Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 28 to 30. |
NEWLING |
Edward
Anton |
Private 137374, 63rd Battalion, Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) formerly
20657, Norfolk Regiment. Died on service 28 August 1918. Born Outwell,
Norfolk, resident Dersingham, enlisted King's Lynn. In the 1901
census he was aged 2, born Outwell, Norfolk, son of Perry and Elida
Newling, resident Beaupre Farm, Outwell, Outwell (Norfolk), Wisbech,
Norfolk and Cambridgeshire. Buried in Terlincthun British Cemetery,
Wimille, France. Plot II. Row E. Grave 34. |
NEWLING |
Sydney
Ward Beecher |
Acting Corporal 9284, 7th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Died of wounds,
received in Battle of Loos, 8 October 1915. Aged 28. Born Paddington,
Middlesex, enlisted Bury St. Edmunds. Son of S. B. and M. E. Newling,
of Outwell, Wisbech. In the 1901 census he was aged 14, born Paddington,
Middlesex, a scholar, son of Samuel B (a Baptist Minister) and Mary
E Newling, resident Church Street, Isleham, Newmarket, Cambridgeshire.
In the 1911 census he was aged 24, born Paddington, London, a Carpentrer,
son of Samuel Boyce (a Baptist Minister) and Mary Elizabeth Newling,
resident The Manse, Isleham, Soham, Cambridgeshire. Buried in Le
Treport Military Cemetery, Seine-Maritime, France. Plot 1. Row K.
Grave 6. |
ROBB |
Thomas
|
Private
32399, 1st/4th 7th Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment. Died
on service 25 October 1918, Egypt. Aged 33. Born Emneth, Norfolk,
enlisted Norwich. Son of Samuel and Emily Robb, of Emneth. In
the 1891 census he was aged 5, born Emneth, Norfolk, a scholar,
son of Samuel and Emily Robb, resident High Road, Emneth, Wisbech,
Norfolk. In the 1901 census he was aged 15, born Emneth, Norfolk,
a Gardener's Labourer, son of Emily Robb (a widow), resident Well
Hirn, Emneth, Wisbech, Norfolk. Buried in Alexandria (Hadra) War
Memorial Cemetery, Egypt. Section E. Grave 73.
Extract
from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index
1919:
ROBB
Thomas of Emneth Norfolk private 1/4th battalion
Northamptonshire regiment died 25 October 1918 in Mesopotamia
Administration (with Will) London 17 October
to Edward Robb manager of fruit farm and Walter Robb farmer and
fruit grower. Effects £1555 15s. 9d.
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RODWELL |
George
[Henry] |
Photograph
Courtesy and Copyright
© Peter Hunter 2004 |
Private
G/35373, Royal Fusiliers. Died on service 23 November 1918.
Husband of J. Welbourn (formerly Rodwell), of Westerby Farm,
Outwell. Appeared in the Absent Voters List 1918 resident
of Great Sandy Field, Outwell. Buried in East part of Outwell
Cemetery, Norfolk.
Photograph
Courtesy and
Copyright © W.
P. Smith 2000
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Photograph
Courtesy and Copyright © W.
P. Smith 2000
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SMITHEE |
Charles
Frederick |
Trooper 2089, Hunstanton Troop, 'C' Squadron, 1st Battalion, Norfolk
Yeomanry. Killed in action 5 December 1915, at Gallipoli. Aged 23.
Resident Outwell, Wisbech, enlisted Melton Constable, Norfolk. Son
of Robert and Miriam Smithee, of Up-to-Date Cottage, Outwell. In
the 1901 census he was aged 8, born Outwell, son of Robert and Miriam,
resident Cottage, Outwell Isle, Village, Outwell (Isle of Ely),
Wisbech, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire. In the 1911 census he was aged
18, born Outwell, Norfolk, a Labourer, son of Robert and Miriam
Smithee, resident Uptodate Cottage, Outwell, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire.
No known grave. Commemorated on Helles Memorial, Turkey (including
Gallipoli). Panel 21. |
VENNI |
Harry
|
TF/4002 Private, 5th Battalion, attached 13th Battalion, Royal Sussex
Regiment. Died of wounds 31 July 1916. Aged 22. Son of William and
Eliza Venni, of The Common, Upwell. Brother of below. Lived Aquaduct.
In the 1901 census he was aged 5, born Outwell, Norfolk, son of
William and Eliza Venni, resident Stow Fen, Stow Bardolph, Downham,
Norfolk. In the 1911 census he was aged 16, born Outwell, Norfolk,
a Labourer on Farm, son of William and Eliza Venni, resident Aqueduct,
Outwell, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire. Buried in La Touret Military
Cemetery, Richebourgh-L'Avoue, Pas de Calais, France. Plot III.
Row K. Grave 15. |
VENNI |
Walter
|
Private 25070, 6th Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment. Killed
in action 3 May 1917. Aged 20. Born Outwell, Wisbech, enlisted
Norwich, Norfolk. Lived Aquaduct. Son of William and Eliza Venni,
The Common, Upwell. Brother of above. In the 1901 census he was
aged 4, born Outwell, Norfolk, son of William and Eliza Venni,
resident Stow Fen, Stow Bardolph, Downham, Norfolk. In the 1911
census he was aged 14, born Outwell, Norfolk, at school, son of
William and Eliza Venni, resident Aqueduct, Outwell, Norfolk and
Cambridgeshire. No known grave. Commemorated on Arras Memorial,
Pas de Calais, France. Bay 7.
Photograph
Courtesy and Copyright © W.
P. Smith 2000
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WATTS |
Harry
|
Private 326533, 1st/1st Battalion, Cambridgeshire Regiment formerly
3935, Cambridgeshire Regiment. Killed in action 10 October 1916.
Aged 21. Son of George and Hannah Watts, of Rectory Road, Outwell.
In the 1901 census he was aged 6, born Outwell, Cambridgeshire,
son of George and Hannah Watts, resident Outwell Isle, Providence
Place, Village, Outwell (Isle of Ely), Wisbech, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire.
In the 1911 census he was aged 17, born Outwell, Cambridgeshire,
an Apprentice, son of George and Hannah Watts, resident Outwell
Isle, Wisbech, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire. No known grave. Commemorated
on Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 16 B. |
WRIGHT |
Arthur
|
[Originally researched as Archibald] Private 29371, 1st Battalion,
Norfolk Regiment. Killed in action 7 August 1917. Aged 24. Born
Outwell, Norfolk, resident Great Yarmouth, enlisted Wisbech, Cambridgeshire.
Lived The Saddlery. Brother of below. In the 1901 census he was
aged 9, born Outwell, Norfolk, a school boy, son of Robert T S and
Rebecca Wright, resident Wisbech Road, Outwell, Outwell (Norfolk),
Wisbech, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire. In the 1911 census he was aged
19, born Outwell, a Saddler and Harness Maker, resident Outwell,
Norfolk and Cambridgeshire. Attested 21 February 1916 in Wisbech,
aged 24 years 4 months, for service in the 5th Battalion, Norfolk
Regiment, a Harness Maker, single, height 5 feet 8½ inches,
weight 7 stone 12 lbs, chest 35-37½ inches. Served in France
from 26 October 1916 to 4 March 1917 and 15 June 1917 until his
death, his next of kin is listed as his sister Elsie Taylor, of
Middle Drove, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. Embarked at Folkestone and
disembarked Boulogne 15 June 1917, joined 1st Battalion 8 July 1917.
Buried in Roclincourt Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France.
Plot II. Row D. Grave 9. |
WRIGHT |
Herbert
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Private T/203205, 6th Battalion, Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment).
Died of wounds 18 October 1918. Born and resident Outwell, Norfolk,
enlisted Attleborough, Norfolk. Lived The Saddlery. Brother of above.
In the 1901 census he was aged 17, born Outwell, Norfolk, a Stitcher,
son of Robert T S and Rebecca Wright, resident Wisbech Road, Outwell,
Outwell (Norfolk), Wisbech, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire. In the 1911
census he was aged 25, born Outwell, a Saddler and Harness Maker,
resident Outwell, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire. Buried in Houchin
British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. Plot III. Row A. Grave
16.
Extract
from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index
1919:
WRIGHT
Herbert of Outwell Norfolk private
Royal West Surrey regiment died 18 October 1918 in France Administration
Norwich 28 June to Elsie Wright spinster.
Effects £102. 4s. 1d.
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1939-45
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ARNOLD |
Alfred
Stewart |
Warrant Officer (Pilot) 915438, Royal Air Force. Died 5 February
1944. Aged 25. Son of George Henry and Rose Porteous Arnold; husband
of Ivy May (nee Wallis) Arnold, of Outwell, Norfolk, married April
to June Quarter 1941 in Downham Registration District, Norfolk.
Buried in Upwell Cemetery, Norfolk. Grave 141. |
BIDWELL |
Bernard
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Private
14722302, 2nd Battalion, Highland Light Infantry (City of
Glasgow Regiment). Killed in action 10 November 1944. Aged
19. Born 2 November 1925 in Cambridgeshire, resident Cambridgeshire.
Son of John Robert and Grace Lucy Bidwell, of Outwell, Cambridgeshire.
In the 1939 Register he was at school, resident with his parents,
John R and Grave L Bidwell, at Clarwell House, Wisbech, Wisbech
R.D., Cambridgeshire. Buried in Mierlo War Cemetery, Netherlands.
Plot VII. Row F. Grave 13.
Photograph
Courtesy and Copyright © Patrick Raaijmakers 2007
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BLUNT |
Ernest
James |
Corporal
5773904, 5th Battalion, Royal Norfolk Regiment. Died as a Japanese
Prisoner of War 1 April 1942, captured at the fall of Singapore
15 February 1942. Aged 23. Born 20 February 1919 in Lincolnshire,
resident Cambridgeshire. Son of Frederick James and Beatrice Blunt,
of Outwell, Cambridgeshire. In the 1921 census he was aged 2,
born Lincolnshire, son of Frederick and Bessie Blunt, resident
Harold Bdge, Newton, Cambridgeshire. In the 1939 Register he was
a Horticultural Labourer, resident with his parents, Frederick
J and Betsy Blunt, resident Chalk Road, Outwell, Marshland R.D.,
Norfolk. Buried in Kranji War Cemetery, Singapore. Plot 9. Row
A. Grave 17.
Extract
from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index
1946:
BLUNT
Ernest James of Outwell Norfolk died on or since
1 April 1942 on war service Administration Norwich
7 May to Frederick James Blunt smallholder. Effects £223
17s. 8d.
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BROWN |
Reginald
George |
Suffolk Regiment. Died in United Kingdom 25 June 1941. Aged 28.
Buried 30 June 1941 in Outwell (St. Clement) Churchyard, Norfolk.
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COOPER |
Eric
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Flight Lieutenant 111769, 65 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer
Reserve, 2 Tactical Air Force, based B 7/Martragny, France, flying
Mustang IIIs. Killed in action when his aircraft, a Mustang III,
serial number FZ135, dived into the ground near Evreux soon after
dive bombing a target 12 July 1944. In the 1921 census he was aged
4, born Outwell, Norfolk, son of Herbert John and Grace Lizzie Cooper,
resident Post Office, Church Drove, Outwell, Cambridgeshire. Buried
in Dreux Communal Cemetery, Eure-et-Loire, France. Row 2. Grave
3. |
COOPER |
Raymond
aka Ray
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Photograph
Courtesy and Copyright
© Peter Hunter 2004 |
Corporal
632705, 1488 (Fighter) Gunnery Flight, Royal Air Force, Fighter
Command. Flying in a Martinet TTI, serial number HP269, flying out
of Hutton Cranswick, Yorkshire, he was killed whilst flying when
the aircraft crashed near Hutton Cranswick when control was lost
during a steep turn at low level while on a weather check flight
11 July 1943. Aged 25. Son of Thomas and Ethel Cooper; husband of
Phyllis Irene (nee Leet) Cooper, of Outwell, married July to August
Quarter 1941 in Downham Registration District, Norfolk. Buried 14
July 1943 in Outwell Cemetery, Norfolk. Row 5. Grave 13. |
HITE |
Thomas
Payne |
Sapper
2091748, 287 Field Company, Royal Engineers. Died as a Japanese
Prisoner of War during the invasion of Malaysia and Singapore
28 January 1942. Aged 22. Born 15 October 1919 in Brandon, Norfolk,
resident Cambridgeshire., enlisted 14 June 1939 in Wisbech. Son
of Mr. and Mrs. P. Hite, of Outwell, Norfolk; husband of J. M.
Hite, of 121 Mill Road, Cromer, Norfolk. In the 1921 census he
was aged 1, born Lakenheath, Suffolk, son of Percy and Florence
Hite, resident Downham Road, Outwell, Cambridgeshire. No known
grave. Commemorated on Singapore Memorial, Singapore. Column 40.
Extract
from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index
1946:
HITE
Thomas Payne of Church Drove Outwell Cambridgeshire
died 28 January 1942 on war service Probate Norwich
13 August to Flo Hite (wife of Percy Hite).
Effects £194 13s. 6d.
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HORNIGOLD |
John
Cephas |
Ordinary Seaman P/JX 19054, French Ship Branlebas (torpedo boat),
Royal Navy. Lost with his ship during a storm 25 miles south-south-west
off Eddystone while she was serving in the Royal Navy 14 December
1940. Born 13 March 1920. Son of William and F. Hornigold, of Upwell.
In the 1939 Register he was a Milkman, resident with his parents,
William and Florence Hornigold, at 112 Pius Drove, Upwell, Wisbech
R.D., Cambridgeshire,. No known grave. Commemorated on Portsmouth
Naval Memorial, Hampshire. Panel 40, Column 1. |
MEE |
Herbert
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Leading Stoker C/KX 108312, H.M.S. Pembroke, Royal Navy. Died from
Carcinoma of Stomach and Metastasis of Pleura and Peritoneum in
Mount Vernon Hospital, Northwood, Mioddlesex, 6 August 1945. Aged
42. Born 9 December 1903 in Wisbech, Norfolk. Husband of Gladys
May Mee, of West Ealing. Height 5 feet 6½ inches, chest 34
inches, brown hair, brown eyes, fresh complexion, orginally enlisted
9 December 1921 for 12 years. In the 1921 census, prior to his enlistment,
he was aged 17, born Upwell, Cambridgeshire, a Horse Man working
for Mr Geo Betts (a Farmer), boarding at Model Farm, Walpole St
Peter, Cambridgeshire. Buried in Ealing and Old Brentford Cemetery,
Middlesex. Section A. Row E. Grave 5. |
SPRIGGS |
George
Ernest |
Private
14655824, 6th Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers. Died 8 August
1944. Aged 19. Born and resident Cambridgeshire. Son of Alfred Edward
and Rose Spriggs, of Outwell, Cambridgeshire. Buried in Bayeux War
Cemetery, Calvados, France. Plot XXV. Row A. Grave 6. |
SOPER |
Arthur
John Charles |
Lieutenant 277728, 59 Medium Regiment, Royal Artillery. Killed in
action 10 July 1944. Aged 30. Born London E., resident Cambridgeshire.
Son of Arthur and Rose Annie Soper, of Hornchurch, Essex. Buried
in St Manvieu War Cemetery, Cheux, Calvados, France. Plot IX. Row
B. Grave 14. |
WILSON |
Kenneth
George |
Flight Sergeant (Air Gunner) 1603668, 76 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Volunteer Reserve, based Holme-on-Spalding Moor, flying Halifax
bombers. Killed when his aircraft crashed at Celles sur Plaine,
France, 2 March 1944. Aged 21. Son of Zachariah and Ada Wilson,
of Outwell, Cambridgeshire. Buried in Choloy War Cemetery, Meuthe-et-Moselle,
France. Plot 1A. Row B. Collection Grave 19-22. |
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17 April, 2024
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