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George Sewell
British Army Royal Horse Artillery
I am in the process of constructing my family tree. My mother when she was alive told me that my Grandad George Sewell was a long-serving member of the Royal Horse Artillery. He was killed in a road accident in Sheffield, around 1930 and the Royal Horse Artillert supplied a horse drawn gun carriage and a guard of honour. My mother used to have a cutting about his funeral from the Sheffield Newspaper.
I would like to know more about him and if possible find a copy of the paper.
Pte. Gilbert Sewell
British Army 1st Btn. Border Regiment
from:Keswick
(d.2nd Apr 1918)
Gnr. James Sewell
British Army 102nd Brigade Royal Field Artillery
from:Forest Gate
(d.24th Sep 1917)
Pte Robert Sewell
British Army 2nd Btn, Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
from:36, James St, Gateshead-on-Tyne.
(d.5th May 1918)
Sewell, Robert. Private, 32824. Killed in action on 5th May 1918. Aged 23 years.
Buried in Warlincourt Halte British Cemetery, Saulty, Pas de de Calais, in grave XII. B. 3.
Son of William and Martha Sewell, of 36, James St, Gateshead-on-Tyne.
Was originally in the 19th Btn Northumberland Fusiliers with service number 19/499, Transferred or attached to the 2nd Garrison Btn of K.O.Y.L.I. where he had service Number 32824.
From the 19th Btn Northumberland Fusiliers Roll of Honour.
Pte. William Sewell
British Army 21st Btn Durham Light Infantry
Served with 18th DLI
Pte. Christopher Sexton
British Army Army Service Corps
from:Cork
(d.24th October 1918)
Private Sexton was the son of Mrs Bridget Sexton, of 9, Moyland Place, Cork.
He is buried in the north west part of the Donoughmore Catholic Churchyard, Co. Cork, Ireland.
Spr. John Sexton
British Army 11th Divisional Signal Coy Royal Engineers
from:Sussex
John Sexton was a great uncle of my mother and was from Newcastle West in Limerick, Ireland. He died on 4th March 1919 whilst serving with the 11th Divisional Postal Section and is buried in Valenciennes (St. Roch) Communal Cemetery. I'm trying to find out why and how he died after the war was over.
Burgher Willem Jacobus Seyffert
South African Forces Potchefstroom Commando Mounted Commandos,
from:Klerksdorp., North West
(d.20th March 1915)
Burgher Seyffert was the Son of Johan E. and Maria E. Seyffert; husband of Susanna A Coetzee (formerly Seyffert), of Goedgevonden, Klerksdorp., North West
He was 29 and is buried in the Goedgevonden Farm Burial Ground, Klerksdorp, South Africa
Sgm. Alfred John Seymour
British Army Royal Engineers (Signals)
from:Lambeth, London
My grandfather Alfred Seymour was an "old Contemptible" and was in the Signals. I have a copy of his war records but sadly not his medals.
He worked his way up to Sgt Major but had a stripe taken away for a period of time for smoking in the barracks in bed. He married in 1917 but was widowed in 1919 whilst he was stationed on the Rhine. He met and married his second wife (my grandmother) in 1921 and they married in the Garrison Church in Cologne in 1922. I have photos of the wedding and I have donated lots of photos of the WW1 battlefields and his battalion photos to the Royal Signals Museum. He went on to be stationed in Hong Kong and left the Signals when stationed back at Bulford Camp (36 Sling Cottages)
Pte. Charles Thomas Seymour
British Army 192nd Company Machine Gun Corps
from:Harlow, Essex
Charles Seymour was captured on 21st of March 1918 in France and spent time at POW camps at Parchim and Friedrichsfeld in Germany. He was repatriated in December 1918, discharged on 26 March 1919. He re-enlisted on 27th March 1919 and continued to serve in the Army until 1921. He died in England in 1957.
Pte. John Seymour
British Army 2nd Btn. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
from:Ireland
(d.24th Jan 1918)
John Seymour served with the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers 2nd Battalion. He was executed for desertion on 24th January 1918, and is buried in Duhallow Advanced Dressing Station Cemetery, Belgium.
Cpl. Thomas J Seymour
British Army Machine Gun Corps
from:Ireland
(d.August 1915)
Great Grandfather Thomas Seymour served in WW1. He was killed in action in August 1915. He left a widow Margaret Bailey Seymour and daughter Margaret.
Pte. Ralph Ronald Shackell
British Army 21st Battalion Middlesex Regiment
from:Ealing, London
Ralph Shackell signed up for the Army on 27 February 1915, he was 15 years old. His records show that he was 5ft 4 in tall, with a 34 inch chest. His unit seems to have remained in England until 1918.
He then took part in the Battle of Lys, where the German forces broke through the front lines and punched a 30 mile hole. The following is a summary taken from the unit diary.
German Offensive on 9th April smashes the Portuguese held line. The offensive over runs British lines. Ralph's unit was sitting just behind the 2nd Portuguese Division, south-east of Estaires. They were quickly moved up to help stop the offensive.
9 April
- 09:30 am. Message received that enemy had penetrated our front system of trenches.
- 10:30 am. Two companies reinforced the machine gun line. Enemy has broken through the Portuguese front and were advancing on Battalion HQ.
- 11:00. 2nd in Command killed; Adjutant wounded. HQ moved back.
- 16:00. Enemy takes Sailly. Remnants of Battalion withdraw across the River Lys and occupy Steenwerck Switch. Remaining stores blown up. Enemy encountered on left flank.
10-11 April
- Steenwerck Switch heavily shelled during the morning, then enfiladed with machine gun fire.
- Later that day the Battalion withdraws again to Le Petit Mortier, so that it can be more easily defended.
- 11 April - 08:00 am. Enemy pressure very great. Commanding Officer Lt. Col. Metcalfe wounded. Battalion withdrew in stages throughout the day. Position taken up with the rest of the front line in front of Le Verrier.
- 12 April orders received to withdraw. New defensive positions dug.
- 13 April new defences heavily shelled in the morning. Orders given to withdraw to North of Pradelles and from there march to Hondegen. Hot meal given and at 18:00 marched to East of Staple.
- 14 April marched to Tilques. Stopped for lunch at Arques.
- 15 April rest.
- 16 April Ralph's 19th birthday and the legal age for going overseas. Unit had physical drill, inspection in the morning and rest in the afternoon.
Ralph Shackell contracted a viral infection of his kidneys and was invalided out following this action (date unsure). He survived the war and lived until 1976, marrying and fathering two children.
Cpl. Arthur Shakeshaft
British Army 6th Btn Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
from:Heswall, Wirral, Cheshire
(d.16th Sept 1916)
Arthur Shakeshaft came from Heswall, Wirral, Cheshire and was a green grocer's assistant. His mother was Alice Jane Shakeshaft. He is buried at Thiepval. He began in the Royal Field Artillery but was transferred to the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry. He was 23 years old when he died. He was related to my father, Samuel Williams.
Pte. Jerry Shakespeare
British Army 2nd Btn. York and Lancaster Regiment
from:Thurnsco
(d.11th May 1916)
Pte. Victor Reginald Shalders MM.
Australian Imperial Forces 33rd Btn.
from:Dangarsleigh, nr Armidale, NSW
Victor Shalders was a farm labourer from Dangarsleigh near Armidale NSW, he was born in Northam, nr Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on the 13th December 1915 aged 19. he is described as being 5' 6&1/2" weighting 8st 10lb with fair hair and blue eyes.
During training he had several spells in Bulford Hospital and was also admitted to hospital in France after joining his unit.
He saw action in the Battle of Messines and was awarded the Military Medal. His citation reads: "For conspicuos bravery and devotion to duty during the Battle of Messines from June 7th to June 11th 1917. private Victor Reginald Shalders was a runner attached to Company Headquarters and by his thoughtfulness and initiative he was the greatest assistance in the collection and prompt dispatch of information throughout the action. Largely through his efforts contact was maintained with Australian HQ and the flank companies. He continually conveyed messages across the captured area under heavy shell fire. This he did always with great cheerfulness. During the latter stages of the attack he suffered severely with blistered feet, but this did not deter him from carrying on his work with the same efficiency. During the 96 hours of the occupation, he greatly assisted with the evacuation by promptly warning stretcher bearers in the area".
Pte. Shalders had further spells in hospital in France and in Feb 1918 was admitted to Boscombe Military Hospital in Hampshire, England having been treated at 53rd CCS and 54th General Hospital, suffering from Trench Fever. He rejoined the 33rd Battalion in France in August, returning to Australia in June 1919 aboard the Somali.
His two brothers, also served with the AIF, William with the 32nd Btn and Clarence with the 10th Light Horse.
Pte. William Northam Shalders
Australian Imperial Forces 5th Pioneer Battalion
from:Northam, nr Perth, Western Australia
William enlisted aged 21, he is described as being 5' 10", weighing 130 lbs with dark brown hair, grey eyes and a fair complexion. He embarked from Australia in November 1915 and joined the 32nd Btn, and went to the Suez. He was transferred to the 5th Pioneer Battalion on the 4th May 1916 and embarked from Alexandria to Marsailles aboard the Canada to join the BEF. was wounded in action, a gun shot wound to the left hand on the 19th Sept 1917. He was treated by 67th Field Ambulance and evacuated via 3CCS to Hospital at Etaples was then transferred to the 5th ADBD at Le Harve. He returned to his unit in October.
William transferred to the 5th Machine Gun Battalion on the 18th May 1918 and was wounded in action with a gun shot wound for a second time on the 18th of September 1918. William returned to Australia in April 1919.
His two brothers, also served with the AIF, Victor with the 33rd Btn and Clarence with the 10th Light Horse.
Rfmn. Henry Charles Shall
British Army 14th Btn. Royal Irish Rifles
(d.6th May 1917)
My ancestor, Henry Charles Shall served with 14th Battalion Royal Irish Rifles. I am trying to research him. Are there any records of either his service, or Battalion diaries that I can research please?
Rflmn. Joseph James Shall
British Army 16th Btn. Kings Royal Rifle Corps
from:54 Guiness Bldg, Lever St, London
(d.8th October 1918)
My great uncle was Joseph Shall (my maternal great Uncle). He may have been captured during The Defence for Neuve Eligais in April 1918. His sister (my grandmother) lost two brothers, Joseph who died 8th of October 1918 in Lizbark Heilsberg 39 POW camp and Henry Charles Shall killed in action in 1917.
I would love to find any more information about either Joseph, or his 16th Btn (Church Lads Brigade) or the Heilsberg Prisoner of war camp.
2nd Lt. John James Fraser Shand
British Army 185th Heavy Brigade Royal Garrison Artillery
(d.6th Aug 1917)
I have researched two large candle holders in our local church both of which have memorial plaques on their bases. These candle holders were given to our church when the navy moved out of Portland, Dorset and closed the Naval chapel. I could not understand why the two men on the memorial plaques did not appear on the village memorial tablet in the church. Upon researching the two men I found their fathers were high ranking officers in the Royal Navy who must have had the plaques made in memory of their lost sons.
John James Fraser Shand R.G.A 185th Heavy Battery was killed at the battle of Salonika on the 6th August 1917 at the age of 19, he was the son of Surgeon Rear-Admiral J. Shand (R.N.) of Royal Naval Hospital, Malta.
The other memorial plaque is to another 2nd Lieutenant John William Wellesley Sutton was killed at the battle of Vimy Ridge on the 29th June 1917 where he was killed by poison gas.
Pte. John Shand
British Army 10th/11th Btn. Highland Light Infantry
from:Townhead, Glasgow
(d.11th Apr 1917)
John Shand served with the 10th/11th Battalion, Highland Light Infantry.
Pte. Roderick Shand
British Army 4th Btn. Cameron Highlanders
from:2 Duff Street, Inverness
My father Roddy Shand, along with his brother Murdo and several friends, enlisted in the Cameron Highlanders on the Sunday that World War II broke out. My father was a piper and stretcher bearer. They were taken prisoner at St Valery and taken in cattle wagons by rail to Poland. The camp was Stalag XXA near Gdansk. My father kept a dairy for 5 years. I only kept the last diary from January 1945 until he arrived home in Inverness on 14th May 1945. My mother had asked us to burn his diaries without reading them when she died. We honoured her wish. The last diary is about the March - he always referred to it as The March.
He often talked about when they received their Red Cross parcels. These parcels contained rice, bully beef, cigarettes and chocolate. My mother was allowed to send him some things via the Red Cross but never food. She sent him a razor, blades, shaving stick and soap and underwear. The Germans didn't have real soap and this was highly prized. He said the German guards were "just like us". But in January 1945 the SS moved in. They were cruel. One prisoner was shot because he refused to put out a cigarette when told to.
The March started in January in freezing conditions. These men were not in good health and Dad said many gave up and died on the March. They were starved, ill-shod and ill-clothed. Eventually they were liberated by the Americans. My father said within half an hour the Yanks had them all fed. This contrasted with their treatment when they got back to England. They had to stand for two hours and when they were fed the food was too rich and greasy and made them ill.
My mother adored him and they had a good life together after the war. One of his friends from that time, named his son after my father, Roderick Alexander. We once visited them in Davison Mains outside Edinburgh. He had played in the British Legin Pipe Band, but I think he had had enough of uniforms and his hobbies were cycling, Scottish country dancing and helping to run the Amateur Swimming club. He was a really good man.
Pte. Russell Hardy Shand
British Army 19th Btn. Northumberland Fusiliers
from:12 Percy Street, Tynemouth, Northumberland.
(d.21st Oct 1917)
Russell Shand died of pneumonia aged 25. He is buried at Arneke British Cemetery, Northern France. He was the eldest son of George and Annie Shand.
J. Shankie
British Army 18th Btn. Durham Light Infantry
served as a signaller with 18th DLI
Pte. Alexander Shanks
British Army 6th Btn. Gordon Highlanders
from:Kildrummy
Alexander Shanks was my father. He joined the army whilst under age. He arrived in France on 5th of September 1915 and spent around 290 days in various places in Northern France. He occupied the French trenches at Neuville St Vaast near Vimy Ridge after the French troops moved out to defend Verdun. There he was wounded by shellfire, just before the Battle of the Somme. He was found in no man's land by stretcher bearers who gave him a cigarette. He inhaled deeply but no smoke was exhaled. A look at his back revealed where the smoke was going. There was a huge hole in his back where one of his lungs used to be. He was invalided out. He remembered lying on the beach at Boulogne when a medic walked up the line selecting those wounded who would be returned to the UK. He made a great effort to moan pretty loudly to show that he was going to live. He was repatriated and survived. He was discharged from the army on 16th of December 1916. He was awarded the British War Medal, Victory Medal and the 1914-1915 Star.
Alexander seldom if ever mentioned the war and most of this brief history had to be researched, but once, in his cups, he recalled the lice, and how, in the trenches, he and his fellows held races chasing them along the pleats of their kilts by placing lighted candles at the hems. He worked as a chauffeur and later mechanic, married and had 7 children of whom I am the youngest of three surviving. His medals were sold to put food on the table during the Great Depression in the 1930s. He died in the Insch, Aberdeenshire, War Memorial Hospital in 1972.
Ronald Earnest Shanks
British Army 7th Btn. Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
from:Withersfield, Suffolk
(d.15th Jun 1917)
Ronald Shanks joined up with Bedford Regiment at Bury St. Edmunds. He was killed on the 15th of June 1917, his body was not recovered and his name is recorded on the Menin Gate in Ieper.
Pte William Percy Shanks
British Army 12th (Bermondsey) Battalion East Surrey Regiment
from:Bermondsey, London
(d.15th September 1916)
Pte. John Shannon
British Army 7/8th Btn., D Coy. Royal Irish Fusiliers
from:Wigan, Lancs
(d.10th Aug 1917)
Pte. John Shannon
British Army 7/8th Btn., "D" Coy. Royal Irish Fusiliers
from:Wigan, Lancs
(d.10th August 1917)
Gnr. Leonard Shannon
British Army 3rd Bde Royal Field Artillery
from:Lichfield, Staffordshire
My Grandfather, Leonard Shannon enlisted by lying about his age as he was not yet 17. He served until he was terribly wounded by being blown out of a gun pit in about May of 1918. His first vague memory was waking up being placed in a line up of soldiers who had died. The next time he awoke he was in a hospital in Rouen in the psychiatric ward. He had two pieces of shrapnel hit him in the head. One piece took his right eye and one lodged in his skull above and behind his right ear.
In a letter some nine years later he described his injuries as follows: "I was badly wounded in the war. I had eleven shrapnel wounds, one in the left arm, 2 in the right leg, one in the left hip, 2 in the right arm, 5 in the stomach and one in the head. I still carry the one in the head and it gives me considerable trouble." He failed to mention that the shrapnel that hit his head also took his right eye. He was just 22 years old when he was injured. He did recover, married, immigrated to Canada and had three children. He always was and always will be my hero!
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