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2nd Lt. Frank Doswell MC
British Army 6th Btn. Royal West Surrey Queen's Regt.
from:Coulsdon, Surrey
My Great Uncle Frank Doswell, MC, 2nd Lt with the 6th Btn Queen's Regt, died of gas 1919, he was buried at Bandon Hill, Croydon, with full military honours. A Purley/Coulsdon boy, who died aged 27 years, and single. Frank won the MC at Hill 60, during the 3rd Battle of Ypres.
Spr. James Thomas Doucette MM
Canadian Expeditionary Force. 1st Canadian Tunnelling Company
from:New Waterford, Nova Scotia
"For conspicuous gallantry in the preparation and explosion of a large Camouflet against enemy mine galleries in the Ypres salient. After the explosion of the Camouflet, at great personal risk, he assisted in digging down into enemy galleries from a point in No Man's Land and in the capture of 700 ft of enemy galleries of valuable mining apparatus, and of the bodies of dead enemy sappers from which valuable information was obtained. By this operation our trenches were rendered safe from enemy mines, and during it Sapper Doucett was cut off from our own lines for 12 hours. (A.F.W. 3121)"
An extract from 10th Corps Routine Orders of 26/12/16. "under authority granted by His Majesty the King, the Army Commander has awarded the Military Medal to the undermentioned N.C.Os. & men for Gallantry in the Field on the dates shown:
From War Diary or Intelligence Summary
- 5011112/Cpl. Millar, H. 1st Cdn. Tunn. Coy.
- 11/12/16 501104 A/2/Cpl. Allan, T.S.
- 67497 Pte. Lynch, A.J.
- 471083 Spr. Doucette, J.
Pte, Horace William Douch
British Army 14th Field Ambulance Royal Army Medical Corps
from:Ore, Hastings
Mjr. Eric Stuart Dougall VC MC.
British Army A Battery, 88th Brigade Royal Field Artillery
from:London
(d.14th April 1918)
Eric Dougall was killed in action 14/04/1918, aged 32. He is commemorated on Special Memorial 1 in the utre British Cemetery in Belgium. Son of the late Andrew Dougall, of Tunbridge Wells, and of Emily Elizabeth Dougall, of 16A, Loudoun Rd. St. John's Wood, Londonm he was born at Tunbridge Wells.
An extract from "The London Gazette," dated 31st May, 1918, records the following:- "For most conspicuous bravery and skilful leadership in the field when in command of his battery. Capt. Dougall maintained his guns in action from early morning throughout a heavy concentration of gas and high-explosive shell. Finding that he could not clear the crest owing to the withdrawal of our line, Captain Dougall ran his guns on to the top of the ridge to fire over open sights. By this time our infantry had been pressed back in line with the guns. Captain Dougall at once assumed command of the situation, rallied and organised the infantry, supplied them with Lewis guns, and armed as many gunners as he could spare with rifles. With these he formed a line in front of his battery which during this period was harassing the advancing enemy with a rapid rate of fire. Although exposed to both rifle and machine gun fire this officer fearlessly walked about as though on parade, calmly giving orders and encouraging everybody. He inspired the infantry with his assurance that "So long as you stick to your trenches I will keep my guns here". This line was maintained throughout the day, thereby delaying the enemy's advance for over twelve hours. In the evening, having expended all ammunition, the battery received orders to withdraw. This was done by man-handling the guns over a distance of about 800 yards of shell-cratered country, an almost impossible feat considering the ground and the intense machine gun fire. Owing to Captain Dougall's personality and skilful leadership throughout this trying day there is no doubt that a serious breach in our line was averted. This gallant officer was killed four days later whilst directing the fire of his battery."
Pte. Robert James Dougan
British Army 8th Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
from:Lurgan
(d.8th Oct 1916)
Robert James Dougan was my great grandfather. I have tracked down info that he is commemorated at Epsom Crematorium. He left behind a wife, Ellen, daughter, May (Mary, May) and son, William, John. They misspelt his name on the memorial Duggan instead of Dougan.
Pte. William Dougan
British Army 1st Btn. Royal Scots
from:Edinburgh
(d.17th Feb 1915)
William Dougan, Private 10218, lost his life aged 25. He was the son of William and Charlotte Dougan of Edinburgh and his remembered on the Ypres Menin Gate Memorial.
Pte. Anth. Dougherty
British Army 24th (Tyneside Irish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers
Pte. James Dougherty
British Army 24th (Tyneside Irish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers
from:Walbottle
Pte. Alfred John Doughty
British Army 2nd Btn Royal Fusiliers
from:52 Wenlock Rd. London
Alfred Doughty was known as Jack and served with the 2nd Btn Royal Fusiliers
L/Cpl Christopher Doughty
British Army 2/20th Btn. London Regiment
from:Liverpool
(d.29th Nov 1917)
Sgt. Frank Doughty
British Army 24th Bde, 107 Bty. Royal Field Artillery
(d.8th Aug 1915)
My grandfather, Frank Doughty left an overcrowded home and lied about his age to join the army as a cadet at 15. Frank was the son of Mr W.H and Elizabeth Doughty of Kingston-on-Thames. He had completed his full service just 12 days prior to his death, having served 17 of his 21 years in India. He went to France early in August 1914 and was in the retreat from Mons. He remained at the front until February 1915, when he obtained leave and came home to marry Harriett Emily, the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Clement Taylor Russell of Ashdown Cottage, Loose, Kent ( my father was conceived at this time). He returned to the front and was killed by shrapnel at Ypres on August 8th 1915 aged 39 years. His men buried him in situ and created a beautiful grave of which I have photos. One comrade removed his wedding ring and hid it in the sole of his shoe so he could return it to my grandmother, which he did. My grandfather was subsequently moved to a cemetery in Voormezeele.
George Frederick Doughty
Army Warwickshire Yeomanry
My Great Grand Father was enlisted into the Warwickshire Yeomanry in 1916. The picture included is of him George Frederick Doughty. He never made it into battle, during his training he was kicked in the head by his horse. He was medically discharged "unfit for duty". Seven years later he died of Brain paralysis. He fathered six children, three after his accident. The distress he must have felt knowing all his mates and colleagues were suffering those conditions. I often think of the horse, although my Great Grandad never entered battle, did the horse? Did the horse get through the ordeal or was it one of the many that got slaughtered? I feel that George.F.Doughty was still a casualty of that Bloody conflict.
Cpl James Doughty
British Army King's Royal Irish Hussars
James Doughty served with the Kings Royal Irish Hussars in WW1.
Lt.Col. Charles Hotham Montague Doughty-Wylie VC, CB, CMG
British Army Royal Welsh Fusiliers
from:Suffolk
(d.26th April 1915)
Charles Doughty-Wylie died on the 26th of April 1915 and is buried in an isolated grave, marked by a standard Gallipoli marker on the top of Hill 141, also known as Doughty Wylie or Fort Hill. The site is situated on the road from Seddulbahir to W Beach. He was the son of H. M. Doughty, of Theberton Hall, Suffolk, and Edith, his wife (nee Cameron); husband of Lilian O. Doughty-Wylie.
An extract from The London Gazette, No 29202, dated 23rd June 1915, records the following: - "On 26th of April 1915 subsequent to a landing having been effected on the beach at a point on the Gallipoli Peninsula, during which both Brigadier- General and Brigade Major had been killed, Lieutenant-Colonel Doughty-Wylie and Captain Walford organised and led an attack through and on both sides of the village of Sedd el Bahr on the Old Castle at the top of the hill inland. The enemy`s position was very strongly held and entrenched, and defended with concealed machine-guns and pom-poms. It was mainly due to the initiative, skill and great gallantry of these two officers that the attack was a complete success. Both were killed in the moment of victory."
Lt.Col. Charles Hotham Montagu Doughty-Wylie V C, C B, C M G, MID
British Army Royal Welsh Fusiliers
from:Suffolk
(d.26th April 1915)
Lieutenant Colonel Doughty-Wylie attd. as G.S.O.2 to H.Q. Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.
He was the Son of H. M. Doughty, of Theberton Hall, Suffolk, and Edith, his wife (nee Cameron); husband of Lilian O. Doughty-Wylie. Second Class of the Imperial Ottoman Order of the Medjidieh.
He is buried in the Seddel-Bahr Military Grave in Turkey.
Pte. Arthur Douglas
British Army 56th MT Company Army Service Corps
from:West Hartlepool
(d.10th Oct 1918)
Arthur Douglas was my Great Great Grandfather. He came home on leave, conceived my Great Grandmother and returned to France and was killed before ever meeting his daughter. We found him through the CWGC and took my Great Grandma out to his grave shortly before she passed away.
He was a driver in the ASC and was badly wounded when his truck laden with ammunition exploded when it was hit by shellfire. He subsequently died in a Canadian casualty clearing station at Duisans. We have visited it several times and have taken our children there to keep his memory alive.
Pte Cecil Leonard Douglas
British Army 24th Btn. London Regiment
from:Arnelf Street, Bellingham, London
Pte. Dennis H. Douglas
British Army 8th Btn. Norfolk Regiment
from:Cawston, Norfolk
(d.11th Aug 1917)
Dennis Douglas served with the 8th Btn. Norfolk Regiment
Pte. Dugald Douglas M.M.
British Army Cameron Highlanders
(d.21st September 1917)
Skr. Frank D. Douglas
Royal Navy HMS Africa
from:Standlake, Oxon
Frank Douglas served in HMS Africa and HMS Aboukir, where he survived the sinking. He also served aboard the HMS Cressy and HMS Hogue and survived these sinkings. Then aboard HMS Cornwallis and again survived the sinking. He was transferred to a western front artillery battery and survived.
Pte. George Dennis Douglas
British Army 9th Btn. Norfolk Regiment
from:Cawston, Norfolk
(d.15th Sept 1916)
George Douglas served with the 9th Btn. Norfolk Regiment
L/Cpl. Herbert Douglas
British Army 4th Btn. Royal Irish Fusiliers
from:Ballybay, Co. Monaghan
Lance Corporal Douglas was the son of Mrs Louise Douglas, of Shantonagh, Ballybay.
He was 19 when he died on the 29th March 1919 and is buried in the north east part of the Derryvally Presbyterian Churchyard, Co. Monaghan, Ireland.
J. W. Douglas
J. W. Douglas is commemorated on the Triptych in St. Paul's Church, Jarrow. Can anyone provide more details?
Pte James Douglas
British Army 6th Battalion Manchester Regiment
from:Manchester
Pte. John James Wilton Douglas
British Army 5th Btn King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
from:Jarrow
(d.4th Nov 1918)
John James Wilton Douglas died aged 29. The son of Annie Diana Douglas of 11 Seaford Road, Hove Sussex, he was born in Southwick Sussex and lived in and enlisted at Jarrow. On the 1911 census, John James Wilton Douglas age 17 Apprentice Ship Painter in Shipyard is recorded as living with his parents John and Elizabeth Bond and family at 48 York Street, Jarrow. He was the husband of Lydia Turner (late Douglas nee Fromhold) of 47 Clayton Street Jarrow.
John is commemorated on the Triptych in St. Paul's Church Jarrow, he buried in Ruesnes Communal Cemetery.
Pte. John Douglas
British Army 20th Btn. Northumberland Fusiliers
from:Hanwell, London
My grandfather, Private John Douglas, was presented with a "Card of Honour - 34th Division" which stated: "Your Brigadier has reported that during the operations E. of Hargicourt 27th to 31st August 1917 you showed great devotion to duty whilst acting as a Company Runner delivering messages with promptitude between the front line and Battalion Headquarters, frequently under heavy artillery and rifle fire and I hereby award you a Card of Honour. Signed, Major General Nicholson. Commanding 34th Division. Card No. 221"
John Douglas was severely wounded and gassed, had a metal plate inserted into his fractured skull, and lost a knee cap; he had to wear iron supports on his leg. In 1919, John resumed work as a Buyer for Marshall & Snelgrove. He passed away in 1936.
Pte. John J. Douglas
British Army 24th (Tyneside Irish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers
from:Gateshead
John Douglas was wounded in June and December 1917
John Alexander Douglas
British Army 10th Btn. Inniskilling Fusiliers
Cpl. John Alexander Douglas
British Army 10th Btn. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
from:Limavady
I just recently discovered my Uncle John Douglas originally was part of the 10th (Derry) Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, formed in Omagh, September 1914 from the Derry Volunteers, they were then attached and renamed 109th Brigade 36th (Ulster) Division. The men trained at Dufferin and Ava Estate at Clandeboye, County Down and in July 1915 the Division moved to Seaford, in Sussex, England and then deployed to France in early October 1915. Over the winter of 1915/16 the Brigades were attached to the Line Divisions in The Somme Area. The 36th Ulster Division are most famous for their action on the 1st of July 1916, when they were one of the few Divisions to reach their objective. However, the casualties suffered by the 36th Division on the day was over 5,000 in total.
John survived the war. My memory as a 5 year old niece he suffered with lung decease. I have a photo of him and Obituary from the Belfast Telegraph he passed away at the age of 58. Per the Obituary prior to the end of the war he was returned to England for his commission and at the end of the war was demobilized from the Cadet battalion. Back in civilian life he joined the Ministry of Pensions. After a number of years he joined the Belfast Corporation City Hall Staff where he remained for 15 years. He was then appointed clerk in the Ministry of Education, where he remained until his retirement for health reasons. I understand from records he was a corporal and training with the Cadet Battalion for a military commission. I also have 2 medals that he received.
Sgt. John Douglas DCM
British Army 13th Btn. King's Liverpool Regiment
from:Manchester
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