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West Surrey Regiment (Queens)
Regular Battalions: - 1st Battalion, West Surrey Regiment (Queens)
- 2nd Battalion, West Surrey Regiment (Queens)
- 3rd Battalion, West Surrey Regiment (Queens)
Territorial Force: - 4th Battalion, West Surrey Regiment (Queens)
- 5th Battalion, West Surrey Regiment (Queens)
- 2/4th Battalion, West Surrey Regiment (Queens)
- 2/5th Battalion, West Surrey Regiment (Queens)
- 3/4th Battalion, West Surrey Regiment (Queens)
- 3/5th Battalion, West Surrey Regiment (Queens)
- 4/4th Battalion, West Surrey Regiment (Queens)
Kitchener's New Army: - 6th Battalion, West Surrey Regiment (Queens)
- 7th Battalion, West Surrey Regiment (Queens)
- 8th Battalion, West Surrey Regiment (Queens)
- 9th Battalion, West Surrey Regiment (Queens)
- 10th (Battersea) Battalion, West Surrey Regiment (Queens)
- 11th (Lambeth) Battalion, West Surrey Regiment (Queens)
- 12th Battalion, West Surrey Regiment (Queens)
- 13th Battalion, West Surrey Regiment (Queens)
- 14th Battalion, West Surrey Regiment (Queens)
- 15th Battalion, West Surrey Regiment (Queens)
- 16th Battalion, West Surrey Regiment (Queens)
- 17th Battalion, West Surrey Regiment (Queens)
- 18th Battalion, West Surrey Regiment (Queens)
- 19th Battalion, West Surrey Regiment (Queens)
- 20th Battalion, West Surrey Regiment (Queens)
- 53rd Battalion, West Surrey Regiment (Queens)
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1206641 L/Cpl. John William Sayer VC 8th Btn. Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment (d.18th April 1918)  John Sayer died of wounds on the 18th of April 1918 aged 39 and is buried in Le Cateau Military Cemetery in France.
He was the son of Samuel and Margaret Sayer, of Chadwell Heath, Essex; husband of Edith Louise Sayer, of 35, Old London Rd., Hastings, Sussex.
An extract from the London Gazette, dated 6th June, 1919, records the following:- "For most conspicuous bravery, determination and ability displayed on the 21st March, 1918, at Le Verguier, when holding for two hours, in face of incessant attacks, the flank of a small isolated post. Owing to mist the enemy approached the post from both sides to within 30 yards before being discovered. Lance-Corporal Sayer, however, on his own initiative and without assistance, beat off a succession of flank attacks and inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy. Though attacked by rifle and machine-gun fire, bayonet and bombs, he repulsed all attacks, killing many and wounding others. During the whole time he was continuously exposed to rifle and machine-gun fire, but he showed the utmost contempt of danger and his conduct was an inspiration to all. His skilful use of fire of all descriptions enabled the post to hold out till nearly all the garrison had been killed and himself wounded and captured. He subsequently died as a result of wounds at Le Cateau."
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1206594 L/cpl. George Saxby 1st Btn. The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) (d.8th Nov 1916) George Saxby enlisted with the 17th Lancers.
He died of wounds 8th November 1916, received 3rd/4th/11/1916 and is buried in the St Sever Cemetery extension in France.
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1206529 Lt Col. Christopher Bushell VC, DSO 7th Btn. The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) (d.8th August 1918)  Christopher Bushell was killed in action 8th August 1918, aged 30 and buried in the Querrieu British Cemetery in France.
He was the younger son of the late Reginald Bushell, of Hinderton Lodge, Neston, Cheshire, and of Mrs. Caroline Bushell, of Hillside, St. Margaret's-at-Cliffe, Dover; husband of Rachel Bushell, of Boughton Aluph, Kent, late of Wye Vicarage, Kent
An extract from The London Gazette No. 30667, dated 30th April 1918, records the following:- "For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty when in command of his battalion. Lt. Col. Bushell personally led C Company of his battalion, who were co-operating with an Allied regiment in a counter-attack, in face of very heavy machine gun fire. In the course of this attack he was severely wounded in the head, but he continued to carry on, walking about in front of both English and Allied troops encouraging and re-organising them. He refused even to have his wound attended to until he had placed the whole line in a sound position, and formed a defensive flank to meet a turning movement by the enemy. He then went to brigade headquarters and reported the situation, had his wound dressed, and returned to the firing line, which had come back a short distance. He visited every portion of the line, both English and Allied, in the face of terrific machine-gun and rifle fire, exhorting the troops to remain where they were, and to kill the enemy. In spite of his wounds this gallant officer refused to go to the rear, and had eventually to be removed to the dressing station in a fainting condition. To the magnificent example of energy, devotion and courage shown by their Commanding officer is attributed the fine spirit displayed and the keen fight put up by his battalion not only on the day in question but on each succeeding day of the withdrawal."
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1206456 Pte. Harry Trusler 11th Battalion, OCB Company The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) (d.30th Sep 1916) I know nothing of Harry Trusler other than my mother (his youngest daughter) said that he was killed by a sniper and he was many of the bodies not found. He is mentioned on the Memorial at Theipval.
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1206403 CSM. Walter Annis 6th Btn. The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) (d.26th July 1915) Walter Annis died of wounds on the 26th of July 1915, aged 39. Buried in the Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension in France, he was the son of Robert and Elizabeth Anniss of Isleworth, Middlesex. Born: 26 February, 1876
He Served as a Colour-Sergeant in the 1st Battalion, The Duke of Wellington’s West Riding Regiment during the Anglo-Boer War. Married Emily Annie Bolton on 4 August, 1911. They had two children Robert Walter, born 23 May, 1912 and Annie Evelyn, born 7 May, 1914.
He was entitled to the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, the Queen’s South Africa Medal (4 clasps), The King’s South Africa Medal (2 clasps), the 1914-15 Star, the British War Medal, the Victory Medal, the 1903 Delhi Durbar Medal.
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1206366 Pte. Walter Tudge Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment (d.23rd Aug 1918) We know very little about Walter Tudge who was born in 1900 in Coalville, Leicestershire. His father was Willis Tudge who joined the Leicester Regiment in 1901 but transferred later in 1901 to the Royal Horse and Royal Field Artillery and spent many years serving in India. He left the army in 1908 but was recalled to the Royal Artillery on 4th August 1914 and had his final discharge in 1920.
Walter appears to have joined the Army sometime in 1915, as the family have a shooting medal with his name on it, and is dated July 1915.
He was killed on 23rd August 1918 and is buried in Daours Communal Cemetery Extension near Amiens.
I'm attempting to research the service story of Walter Tudge for one of his relatives. The family would appreciate any information about Walter especially details of his battalion and the battle when he was killed.
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1206149 Pte. John William Worboys Queens Royal Surrey Regiment John Warboys suffered severe head injuries during the battle at Ambrines near Arras. Initially left for dead, when the dead were being moved they heard his voice & cry out in pain. He was discharged on the 31st of May 1917 as a result of the injuries. John had a silver skull plate, at times he would go upstairs to the top of their house so his seven children did not hear him crying out in pain. He never recovered from his injuries, resulting in very hard times for his wife & 7 children. He died on the 7th June 1927. His wife fought for many years to receive a pension as a result of his injuries and to get his name recorded on the War Memorial. Which was added some years later.
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1205524 Pte. Alfred G. Austin 10th Btn. D Coy. Queens Royal West Surrey Regiment (d.4th Aug 1917) Alfred was killed aged just 19. His name is inscribed on the wall of the Menin gate memorial.
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264917 Cpl. Joseph Stanley Shears 7th Btn. West Surrey Regiment (d.1st Jul 1916) Joseph Shears is buried at Dantzig Alley British Cemetery.
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263791 Pte. Arthur Dean 8th Btn. Royal West Surrey Regiment (d.28th Jul 1918 ) Born 29th July 1897 in Warlingham, Surrey, Arthur Dean was the fourth of eight children, having one older brother and two younger. His elder brother survived the war, having been in the Royal Field and Horse Artillery. His other brothers were too young to enlist.
His sisters were married to soldiers and they also survived.
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263660 2nd Lt. Thomas Crompton 1st Battalion Royal West Surrey Regiment (d.13th April 1918) Thomas Crompton served with the 1st Battalion, Royal West Surrey Regiment Read More.
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262766 Pte. Frederick Hobbs 2/4th Btn. West Surrey Regiment (d.18th Nov 1917) Frederick Hobbs signed up on 7th of September 1914 with the 2/4th Queens Royal West Surrey Regiment.
His battalion took part at Gallipoli and were evacuated to Egypt in December 1915.
Between the end of 1915 and Frederick's admission to St Marks Hospital they did not take part in any further campaigns.
He appeared on the WW1 casualty list on 26th of July 1916, and his presence at St Marks College was noted on his wife's court case on 31st of August 1916.
Frederick subsequently returned to his battalion and died of malaria in Egypt on 18th of November 1917. He is buried in the Kantara CWGC Cemetery, Egypt.
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262552 Pte. Arthur Sucklng MM. 42nd Field Ambulance Royal Army Medical Corps Arthur Sucklng enlisted on 9th of Sep 1907, he disembarked in France on 12th of September 1914, and was discharged from service on 17th of February 1919. On 17th of September 1916, he was wounded in action at Flers–Courcelette during the Battle of the Somme and invalided to England a few days later.
He was on active service for 3 years and 9 months, serving in France, Egypt and Palestine. During this period, he served with the 42nd Field Ambulance and the 17th Field Ambulance of the RAMC. After the Armistice, he also served for a time with the 2/4th Royal West Surrey (Queen's) Regiment.
For his service with the RAMC, Arthur was awarded the following, Military Medal (Gazetted on 21 Dec 1916) won in France during his posting with the 42nd Field Ambulance, 1914 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal and Silver War Badge (#B293195), which was issued on 8th of September 1919.
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262527 Pte. Charles Pope MM. 1st Battalion Queens West Surrey Regiment Charles Pope was awarded the Military Medal but I don't know what for. He ended the war in Italy and was returned home to Southall Hospital in 1919
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262409 Pte. Harry Charles Robert Byford 11th Btn. Queens West Surrey Regiment Harry Byford was injured on 17th of September 1916, losing his left leg at the Battle of Flers-Courcelette, which was part of the Battle of the Somme.
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262094 L/Cpl. Victor Galloway 6th Btn. Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment (d.3rd Jul 1916) Victor Galloway was killed on the third day of the Battle of the Somme. He was 20.
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260855 Pte. Bernard Gentle 11th Btn. West Surrey Regiment (Queen's) (d.1st Oct 1918) Bernard Gentle was my great-uncle, the son of Walter and Eliza Gentle, and he was born in Stotfold, Bedfordshire in 1899. He was 19 when he died a month before the war ended. He is listed on the Tyne Cot Memorial in West Flanders, Belgium.
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260580 2nd Lt. Frank Gordon Strawson 5th Btn. Royal Fusiliers (d.1st Oct 1918) Frank Strawson attested into the Army Service Corps on the 21st of January 1915 in Aldershot. He was Commissioned on the 31st of July 1917 into the
5th Royal Fusiliers then transferred to the West Surrey Regiment (Queen's) and went to France on the 3rd of July 1916. he was killed in action near Ypres, Belgium on 1st of October 1917
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258922 Pte. Percy Charles Rishman 53rd (Young Soldiers) Btn. Queens (Royal West Surrey) Regiment Percy Rishman served between 1917 and 1921.
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258527 Pte. William Rostron Whittaker MM & Bar. 12th (Pioneer) Btn. Sherwood Foresters William Whittaker joined the Sherwood Foresters Notts & Derby Regiment in 1915.
He arrived in France 29th Aug 1915 with the 12th (Pioneers) Battalion.
He was awarded the Military Medal in June/July 1918, Gazetted 13 Sept 1918, Later he transferred to 1/24th Battalion, Queens Royal West Surrey Regiment in August 1918.
He was awarded Bar to the MM in Sept 1918, Gazetted 23 July 1919.
William was a very quiet, gentle person who never mentioned the war but clearly had suffered and seen some unspeakable horrors.
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