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Pte. Phillip Edward Charles Watts
British Army York and Lancaster Regiment
(d.17th Aug 1918)
Pte. Thomas W. Watts
British Army 7th Btn. East Yorkshire Regiment
(d.30th Aug 1917)
Thomas Watts served with the 7th Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment. He was executed for desertion on30th August1917 aged 21 and is buried in Ste. Catherine British Cemetery, Ste. Catherine, France.
Pte. Thomas Henry Watts
British Army 2nd Btn. Yorkshire Regiment
from:Stockton On Tees
My grandfather, Thomas Watts, was born in Thornaby, Stockton On Tees in 1894 and was of mixed Welsh and English parentage. On leaving school he worked in the shipyards and also the iron foundries. It was a hard life with little reward. In July 1913, at the age of 19, he enlisted in the army, perhaps seeing it as a way to better his lot in life. Work was getting scarcer at that point in the North East of England and joining the army would at least ensure shelter and food. He served with the 2nd Battalion, Yorkshire Regiment, then known as Alexandra, Princess of Wales Own Yorkshire Regiment. He saw active service in France between 1914 and 1917. In April 1917 he suffered gunshot wounds and was sent to the pioneering 1st Eastern General Hospital in Cambridge for treatment. He was considered unfit for further war service and was discharged from the army in July 1917. As well as gunshot wounds he was also exposed to toxic gas. He suffered thereafter with lung and heart problems and died from related disease in 1928 at the age of 34.
L/Cpl Victor H Watts
British Army 8th Battalion, 12th Division Royal Fusiliers
from:Hove
(d.9th April 1917)
W. L. Watts
Royal Naval Division Nelson Btn
(d.13th Jul 1915)
Pte. William Watts
British Army 1st Btn. Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
from:Liverpool
(d.5th May 1916)
William Watts was executed for desertion on 5th May 1916 aged 29 and isburied in Maroc British Cemetery, Grenay, France. He was born in the parish of St Vincent, Liverpool.
He was married to Mary Ann, they lived at 144, Upper Frederick Street, Liverpool. They had a daughter named Elizabeth. On 29th September 1908, William enlisted in the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment at Old Haymarket, Liverpool. He had previous experience in the Militia (Volunteers, 8th Irish), and now signed up for 6 years Special Reserve service. He was given the service number 1214. At his enlistment medical it was noted that he was 5ft 4in tall, weighed 114lbs and had grey eyes with fair hair. On 3rd July 1910, William absented himself from the annual training camp that he as a reserve soldier was obliged to attend; he was apprehended on 1st June 1911 in Liverpool whilst then attempting to enlist in the Regular Army. In 1912 William then again failed to turn up to the annual training camp. On 2nd August 1913 the Regiment received notification that William had been arrested for drunkenness in Liverpool. He was sentenced to, and served 14 days in prison.
In June 1914, having completed his six years engagement, William elected to re-engage for a further four years. This was approved by his CO. William sailed to France on 22nd September 1914 to join the 1st Battalion. In November 1914, his wife registered the death of their child, Elizabeth. She had died of measles and pneumonia at Liverpool workhouse infirmary. Elizabeth was just 21 months old. William was reported as missing on 24th December 1914 (two days after the Battle of Givenchy), his wife Mary was informed that this was the case. On this occasion William made it back to his lines, rejoining on 29th December. Here followed a series of periods of unauthorised absences; each time he would appear days later and accept his punished of being confined to barracks. On 20th November 1915, William deserted. On 28th March 1916 he rejoined the Battalion and was awaiting trial for desertion. The trial happened on 4th April 1916 at Les Brebis. William pleaded not guilty. William was found guilty by court martial, and was sentenced ‘to suffer death by being shot’. On 5th May 1916, at 04:40hrs, William was executed. His medals were forfeited, and his wife was not entitled to a pension.
Pte. James Waugh
British Army Seaforth Highlanders
from:Colinton, Midlothian, Scotland
James Waugh served with the Seaforth Highlanders and the Labour Corps. He was awarded the Victory medal and British medal.
Pte. R. H. Waugh
British Army 24th (Tyneside Irish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers
Capt. Thomas Hall Waugh MC.
British Army 22nd Tyneside Scottish Northumberland Fusilliers
from:Gosforth
(d.6th June 1917)
Thomas Waugh served with the Tyneside Scottish. I own his Military Cross and during my research but cannot find any information about him, his cause of death and why he received his medal.
Maj. Arthur John Byng Wavell MC.
British Army Welsh Regiment
from:7 Egerton Gardens, South Kensington
(d.9th Jan 1916)
Arthur Wavell was killed in action on 9th January 1916 near Mwele, British East Africa defending a position guarding the Uganda Railway while in command of the Arab Rifles a force raised to protect Mombasa. He is buried in the Mwele Ndogo Military Graveyard in Kenya.
L/Cpl. Marshall Western Moore Way
Australian Imperial Force 16th Infantry Battalion
from:Australia
(d.31st Aug 1916)
Lance Corporal Marshall Western Moore Way was born to parents James Moore Way and Lauren Way in Willunga, South Australia in 1896. Prior to his enlistment, Way was a surveyor and had been active in the Cadets, becoming a senior cadet in the 74th Infantry in Unley, South Australia.
He enlisted at Keswick Barracks, Adelaide on 29 April 1915 and was drafted into the 9th Reinforcements for the 16th Infantry Battalion. On 21 September 1915, Way embarked from Adelaide aboard HMAT Star of England, and arrived in Egypt during November. He was immediately sent to the fighting at Gallipoli, though his first action was short, with the campaign ending a little under a month later.
In June 1916, Way joined the forces fighting in France and participated in the battle of Mouquet Farm. This was to be his last action, as Way was reported missing on 31 August 1916, and his death confirmed not long after. Marshall Way is commemorated on the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, France.
Pte. William Richard Way
British Army 7th Btn. Somerset Light Infantry
from:Dawlish, Devon
(d.14th Feb 1918)
William Way is shown as having enlisted at Torquay, first with the Devonshire Regiment and then the 7th Battalion, Somerset Light Infantry. He was killed in action on 14 February 1918, aged 37. A Death Grant and War Gratuity were paid to his brother Frederick.
The Way family has been recorded in some detail from Peter Way (1754-1836) and Patience Bishop with eight children, including Francis Way (1778-1854) who married Elizabeth Baker in 1800. The line then passed via Mary Ann Way (1809-1893) to Francis Way (1827-1910) who married Grace Baker in 1849. Francis Way was an agricultural labourer and had been born in Bow, between North Tawton and Copplestone. Their family in 1861 was living at Hills Buildings, Bow Village with their first six children, including William Way who was born in the Oct-Dec quarter of 1858 and married Jane Brown (born in Bridport in 1856) in the July - Sept quarter of 1880 . In 1881 they were living at back of 5 Queen Street, Dawlish and William was an agricultural labourer. There is a birth reference for William Richard B Way in the April-June quarter of 1881. By 1901 William had died and his widow Jane was still living in Tormorhan, this time at 4 Spring Steps, Spring Place, Pimlico with William, now 20, and Frederick, 13. Jane Way is shown as a general hawker, William as a general porter and Frederick as a paper boy/hawker.
Dvr. Edwin Bertie Waylen
British Army 169th Battery Royal Field Artillery
from:Tewkesbury, Glos
Sgt. Henry Weale VC.
British Army 14th Btn. Royal Welch Fusiliers
from:Wales
L/Cpl. Joseph Weale
British Army 12th Btn. Cheshire Regiment
from:Plymyard Cottage, Bromborough, Cheshire
Joseph Weale was born in March 1889 in Shipton, Shropshire. He moved to Bromborough, Cheshire in the early 1900s.
He enlisted on 1st of September 1914 in Chester. He was appointed Lance Corporal 15th of July 1915 sent to France 6th of September 1915. He was badly wounded by shrapnel on 14th of May 1918 and discharged 10th of June 1919 and died in 1948.
He lost his younger brother Thomas Weale on 5th of September 1916 who was serving with the Shropshire Yeomanry who were attached to the Cheshires at the time, he is remembered on the Cenotaph in Eastham.
Pte. Harry Wealleans
British Army 12th Btn. Durham Light Infantry
from:Guisborough, Yorkshire
(d.18th Oct 1917)
Harry Wealleans was born in Guisborough, Yorkshire and enlisted in Middlesbrough. He died in France or Flanders on 18th October 1917 from wounds.
Sgt. Arthur Wear
British Army 18th Btn. Durham Light Infantry
commissioned York & Lancs
Pte. G. Wear
British Army Seaforth Highlanders
I have been handed down a group of medals, photos and other items of three brothers that served in WW1 from my mother's side. I know that two of the brothers had been killed in action because I have their death plaques, etc. I would like to find out as much as I can about these family members because I would like to hand them down to my kids and keep the story of their lives alive.
The three brothers are: Pte. G. Wear, S-9698 Seaforth Highlanders, Pte. A. Wear, S-4209 Royal Highlanders and Pte. J. Wear, 19115 Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Can anyone provide any information?
L/Cpl Edward Raymond Weare
Army Service Corps
from:Hitchin
Pte. Frank Morton Weare
British Army 1/24th Btn. London Regiment
(d.7th Jun 1917)
2nd Lt. Frederick John Weare
British Army 4th Battalion Royal Fusiliers
from:Tondu, Bridgend, Glamorgan.
(d.9th Oct 1918)
Pte. Frederick Watson Wearmouth
British Army 18th Btn. Durham Light Infantry
Pte. John Robert Wearmouth
British Army 18th Btn. Durham Light Infantry
Lt. Arthur Wearne MID.
Australian Flying Corps 68 Squadron
from:Melbourne, Australia
2nd Lt. Frank Bernard Wearne VC.
British Army 3rd Btn. Essex Regiment
(d.28th June 1917)
Frank Wearne served with the 3rd Bn. attached 10th Bn. Essex Regiment. He died of wounds on the 28th of June 1917, aged 23 and is commemorated on the Loos Memorial in France.
An extract from The London Gazette dated 31st July, 1917, records the following:- "For most conspicuous bravery when in command of a small party on the left of a raid on the enemy's trenches. He gained his objective in the face of much opposition and by his magnificent example and daring was able to maintain this position for a considerable time, according to instructions. During this period 2nd Lt. Wearne and his small party were repeatedly counter-attacked. Grasping the fact that if the left flank was lost his men would have to give way, 2nd Lt. Wearne, at a moment when the enemy's attack was being heavily pressed and when matters were most critical, leapt on the parapet and, followed by his left section, ran along the top of the trench, firing and throwing bombs. This unexpected and daring manoeuvre threw the enemy off his guard and back in disorder. Whilst on the top of the trench 2nd Lt. Wearne was severely wounded, but refused to leave his men. Afterwards he remained in the trench directing operations, consolidating his position and encouraging all ranks. Just before the order to withdraw was given, this gallant officer was again severely hit for the second time, and while being carried away was mortally wounded. By his tenacity in remaining at his post though severely wounded, and his magnificent fighting spirit, he was enabled to hold on to the flank."
Pte. Robert Stockport Wears
British Army 18th Btn. Durham Light Infantry
A/Sgt. Robert Weatherall
British Army 18th Btn. Durham Light Infantry
served with 18th DLI & 16 West Yorks & att 11th East Lancs & 15-17th West Yorks
Pte. Walter Weatherell
British Army 18th Btn. Durham Light Infantry
Rflmn. Henry Kenneth Weatherhead
British Army 16th Btn. C Company. London Regiment
from:Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
(d.10th Sept 1916)
Henry Weatherhead was the son of Henry (a bank manager for Barclays) and Florence Esther Weatherhead, of 'Naunton', Holland Rd, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, He was born in Colchester on 10th Sept 1892. He attended Felsted School May 1906 to Dec 1907 and then worked in the Bank of England as a clerk. He was granted war leave from 6th Jan 1916 and enlisted in the 16th (Queen's Westminster Rifles) Battalion, London Regiment, serving in C Company.
On the 10th September 1916 after 7am D Company 16th Londons closed on its left and C Company was formed on the right of D each attacking in waves of Platoons in line. D Companys leading Platoon were ordered to swing to their left to attack the sunken road trench on the N. side of the Combles - Leuze Wood Road and half the H.Q. Bombers were also given to Officer Commander D Company for the purpose of helping in the attack on this trench. 2nd Lieut Johnston and a patrol from C Company reconnoitered the direction of the attack for C Companys attack. The casualties during the night were heavy. 2nd Lieuts Aspergis and Johnston being killed and some 40 soldiers of C and D being killed or wounded. This could be the moment when Henry Weatherhead was killed though initially reported as missing and presumed as killed in action 10th September 1916. He is buried at Combles Communal Cemetery Extension, and also remembered by the Bank of England War Memorial bronze plaque.
Pte. James Weatherhead
British Army 20th Btn. Northumberland Fusiliers
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