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Pte. A. Webster
British Army 24th (Tyneside Irish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers
from:Backworth
Wounded July 1916 Thigh wounds and Shellshock
Pte. Albert Webster
British Army 1st Btn. East Yorkshire Regiment
from:Wingate, Durham
(d.22nd Oct 1918)
Albert Webster was the son of Son of the late Elizabeth Webster.
L/Cpl. Alexander Webster
British Army Gordon Highlanders
from:Govanhill, Glasgow, Scotland
(d.24th July 1916)
My grand uncle Alexander Webster enlisted in the Gordon Highlanders on 9 July, 1915. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland. Before the Great War, he lived with his parents James Webster and Clemantine Davidson Webster at 169 Calder Street, Govanhill District, Glasgow. He had a brother, James (my grandfather), and two sisters, Clementina and Jean.
Alexander was killed in action in the Battle of High Wood, the Somme, France. He was laid to rest in Flatiron Copse Cemetery, Mametz, France. His name is on a memorial at Govanhill Trinity Church at 28 Daisy Street., Govanhill District, Glasgow. His mother was from Dunnottar, Aberdeenshire. His name is on an additional memorial in Aberdeen, Mintlaw District. His parents immigrated to Canada in 1924. His brother James eventually immigrated to Kearny, New Jersey, USA and married Alexandrina Webster, who immigrated to Kearny, New Jersey from Glasgow in 1910.
Pte. Bertie William Webster
British Army 11th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment
from:North Walsham
Although Bertie Webster died in 1984 I never knew him due to family skeletons in the cupboard but despite this I was the proud recipient of his medals in the late 1970's and have kept these ever since framed with what photos I have of him. I only know what I have learnt from his service records from Ancestry. So I know he was posted to Salonika in 1917 aboard the Caledonia and his start in army life was as a reserve in the Kings Own Norfolk Royal Regiment Yeomanry in 1915.
Sgt. Brown Webster
British Army 1st Battalion Scots Guards
from:Preston,Lancs
Brown Webster was my husband's grandfather. He enlisted in the Scots Guards on 5th November 1914, lying about his age. He was actually 16. He was sent to France on 6th April 1916 and was promoted to Sergeant on 10th October 1916. He was wounded and sent home on 10th August 1917. He was treated (we believe) for shrapnel wounds in Endell St Hospital in London and was then declared unfit for further service. He was discharged from the reserve battalion in 1919. He became a draper after the war but died in 1930 aged 32.
Capt. Frederick Michael Annesley Webster
British Army 2/6th Btn. South Staffordshire Regiment
from:Harpenden, Herts
Captain Frederick Webster was the Adjutant of 6th South Staffordshire Regiment.
CSM Frederick Thomas Henry Webster DCM
British Army 2nd Btn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers
from:Aston
My Great Grandfather Frederick Webster served with C Coy. 2nd Royal Welsh Fusiliers and was wounded twice, first time was head wound in Sept 1914, possibly by own artillery in No Man's Land he returned to England and was treated at the 1st Southern General Hospital from 4th of November 1914. He returned to France in April 1915 and was wounded again on October, this time in the right elbow and was treated at the 3rd VAD Hospital in Exeter. He was awarded the DCM for his actions during a trench raid on the night of the 11th of July 1918.
Notification letter Oct 1915 advising that my GGF has been severely wounded (for the second time, first time was head wound in Sept 1914, possibly by own artillery in no-Nans land)
L/Cpl. George Webster
British Army 7th Btn. South Staffordshire Regiment
from:Birmingham
(d.9th August 1915)
George Webster landed at Beach "B" Suvla Bay on 7th August 1915 with the 7th Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment. He died of his wounds on 9th August 1915, leaving behind a wife, son and daughter.
George was the son of Frederick and Clara Webster of Birmingham, younger brother of CSM Frederick Webster DCM 2nd Bn RWF (my great grandfather) who survived the war.
It is not known if George was buried on land or at sea, but he is remembered on the Helles Memorial, Panel 135 to 137, at (what was) Gallipoli.
L/Cpl. George Webster
British Army 7th (Service) Btn. South Staffordshire Regiment
from:Aston Birmingham
(d.9th Aug 1915)
George landed at Suvla Bay on 7th August 1915 and as noted on his Soldiers Effects Record as Died of Wounds on or since 9th August 1915 aged 25, possibly during the attack on Hill 70 Chocolate Hill. George is noted on the Gallipoli Memorial as there is no known grave. I have been advised that the 9th August is noted as his date of death as this would have been the last day he would have officially been seen alive by someone in the Regiment.
George left behind a young wife Annie, and two small children. He was the younger brother of my Great Grandfather CSM Frederick George Webster DCM of 2 RWF who was one of the Old Contemtables, fought all through the war and survived.
If anyone has any further info or photos of George please let me know.
Sgt. James Webster
British Army Motor Machine Gun Corps
from:Edinburgh
(d.4th April 1918)
James Webster was deployed to France as a Sergeant in the Motor Machine Gun Corps (1136). He later became Sergeant in the Tank Corps (200262). He died of Tetanus in Glasgow in April 1918 and is buried in Edinburgh. Unfortunately, I have not managed to find any information about which battalions he served with or where he saw action.
Pte James Henry Webster
British Army D Coy. 6th Btn. York and Lancaster Regiment
from:Sheffield
(d.26th Sep 1917)
My Great Uncle Harry Webster worked as a mechanic at the Darnall Motor Company in Sheffield before enlisting. My father, Harry, was named after his uncle, as James Henry was always called Harry. I am in possession of the Great War deaths and the page where my great uncle is listed, showing his photograph, the page is dirty where the book has been opened at that page and looked at many, many times. So sad.
Pte. John William Webster
British Army 18th Battalion Manchester Regiment
from:3 Beel-Bank, Stockport Rd, Denton, Manchester UK
My Grandfather John William Webster was with the Manchester Regiment, I think in the 18th Battalion, he was born in 1886 in Salford, Manchester. He enlisted Dec 1914, and was discharged with wounds in June 1916. Cause of discharge is listed as "Para 392 XVI KR Wounds Action taken H738"
Pte. John William Webster
British Army Manchester Regiment
from:3 Beel Bank, Stockport Rd., Denton, Manchester UK
My Grandfather John William Webster who was born in 1886 served in WW1 with the Manchester Regiment and was medically discharged in June 1916. I would love to find a regimental photograph as I have never seen a photo of my Grandfather, and would be moved beyond words if someone can help me find same. I would also like to find his pension details to help me trace what happened to Grandfather after his discharge in 1916, and possibly one day some relatives.
John William Webster
British Army 18th Btn. Manchester Regiment
from:3 Beel-Bank, Stockport Road, Denton
My Grandfather John William Webster served in WW1 with the 18th Manchester Regt. My dad died here in Australia in a farming accident when I was a child. I do not have any family history to go by. I dearly dearly want to know where my Grandfather served, in which scene he was involved( List H 738 ??), what his war wounds were.( para 392 XV1 - I do not know what it means) and if anyone has a photograph as I have no idea what he looked like. It is so important to me.
Editor's Note: From his Service Records, John William Webster enlisted in Manchester on the 14th of December 1914, listing his occupation as Sawyer. Stating that he had previously served with the 7th Territorial Battalion, Manchester Regiment. He was 29 years and 11 months old, standing 5'2". He was married with three young children. John underwent training with the 18th battalion, but was transferred to the 25th Battalion on the 9th of November 1915 as he was physically unfit to proceed to France with the 18th Manchesters who sailed that week. John served with the 25th in the UK until he was discharged from the army on the 16th of June 1916 as "no longer physically for service." The records don't specify why he was no longer fit, but as he worked in a sawmill it is reasonable to assume that he may have been suffering breathing problems caused by working in a dusty environment. If you are able to locate his death certificate, his eventual cause of death may confirm if he did suffer from a lung condition.
Sgt. Joseph Webster DCM.
British Army 5th Battalion Black Watch
from:Montrose
(d.9th May 1915)
Joseph Webster served with the 5th Battalion, Black Watch.
T/Sgt Robert Webster
British Army 18th Btn. Durham Light Infantry
served with 18th & 10th DLI
W. Webster
British Army 11th Btn Royal Irish Rifles
(d.1st Jul 1916)
William Webster
Army Royal Field Artillery
My grandfather, William Webster, was a Driver, later a Bombardier, in the Royal Field Artillery. He survived the war and received the 1914/15 Star, the Victory Medal and the British War Medal. I have attached a photo of him in uniform with an unknown colleague (he is seated, on the left).
Pte. William Webster
British Army 2nd Btn. Northumberland Fusiliers
(d.18th Feb 1915)
Pte. William Webster
British Army 1st Battalion London Regiment
from:53 Napoleon Square, Cinderhill, Nottingham
(d.31st July 1917)
My uncle, Billy Webster, was killed on the first day of the Battle of Passchaendale, we know very little about him other that his name is on the Menin Gate as he has no known grave. He did once joke with his sisters (prior to him enlisting, possibly even before 1914) that after he was dead his name would be inscribed in "letters of gold". Sadly, I'm sure none of them realised how true that would become.
Spr. John Henry Wedge
British Army 262nd Railway Company Royal Engineers
from:Donington, Shropshire
Pte James Thomas Weed
British Army 9th Btn. East Surrey Regiment
from:19 Ladds Court, Southwark
(d.18th Jun 1917)
James Weed was my Great grandfather, south london born, he was aged 41 at time of death.
Editor's Note:- Private 8135 James Thomas Weed is interred in the Lussenthoek Military Cemetery. The CWGC also have his age as 41. However, his military record is still intact, and shows him as enlisting on 6th February 1915, giving his age as 28years and 11 months. He had a wife, Ellen (nee Ferrey), who he married on 1st March 1905, and had a son and 3 daughters. This age would appear to be backed up by the 1911 census which shows him as aged 25. He has given a lower age on enlistment as he would have been above the upper age limit for service at the time.
Pte. Albert Weeden
British Army East Lancashire Regiment
from:Deptford, London
Albert Weeden's war records, like many others were were destroyed by enemy action during WWII. He is known to have joined the East Lancashire Regiment and believed did so long before the commencement of WWI. This is based on him receiving service number 6210 and his brother, John b.1889, received the service number 9310 on joining the same regiment on 29-01-1907. A third brother also joined the regiment, he was Thomas b.1886, who received service number 10029.
Albert was not allowed to speak of his service due to a domineering wife but it is known he served at the Somme and in Poona, India. Sometime during his service he transferred to the Machine Gun Corps and received a service number 176623.
He was awarded the "1914-1915 Star" "British War Medal 1915-1920" and the "Victory Medal". All three bear his name, his 6210 service number and the name East Lancashire Regiment. His medal role shows the word "Disembodied 24-04-1919" but his Machine Gun Corps service sheet states "Discharged SR 14-08-1920". Does SR mean special reserve ? I could not find out what happened between 24-04-1919 and 14-08-1920.
Have photographs of the man, one is where he is "dressed up" and was wearing a kilt. Another shows him in "whites" with a Naval badge of rank on his arm. First thoughts were of "dressing up" again but the uniform appears to be a perfect fit and as he was a very small man I think it doubtful he would have found another "loaned" uniform to fit.
Pte. Arthur Edward Weeden
British Army 7th Btn. Royal West Kent Regiment
from:Chislehurst Road, Orpington, Kent
(d.2nd Jul 1916)
Arthur Weeden was my great, great Uncle. My father was born in 1921 and was named after him, as he had died at the Somme. I have no details on how he died. His name is recorded on the War Memorial in Orpington, but the spelling of his last name is incorrect.
Pte. John George Weeden
British Army East Lancashire Regiment
from:Deptford, London
John George Weeden was born 29-01-1889 and died in 1975. He joined the East Lancashire Regiment on 10-04-1907 at New Cross, London signing on for seven years as a regular and 5 years as a reserve. On 27-07-1914, a few days before WWI commenced he was serving as a reserve in South Africa. On 05-11-1914 he landed in France and was described as an honest, hard working soldier and a good horseman. On 09-04-1919 he was discharged and awarded the "1914-1915 Star with clasp" "British war Medal 1915-1920" and the "Victory Medal".
John's brothers who also served in the East Lancashire Regiment during WWI :- Thomas b.1886 served between 1914 and 1920 with the service number of 10029 and Albert b.1894 served between before 1914 to 1920 with the service number of 6210
Pte. Kenneth Weeden
British Army 8th Btn. Royal Fusiliers
from:Ickenham, Middlesex
Kenneth Weeden was my late father's younger brother who family conversations indicate he was killed within a short time of arriving at the front. He was, I believe, just 17 years old. There is a memorial to him in St Giles's Church, Ickenham, Middlesex. I have previously tried to find more details of his army service with no success. Does anyone have any information, please?
A/Sgt. William Arthur Weedon DCM/
British Army 1st Btn. Royal Fusiliers Regiment
from:Hackney
Billy Weedon was 19 years of age and on manoeuvres with the 1st Royal Fusiliers in Fermoy in Ireland when war was announced. He wrote a manuscript which I have inherited detailing incidents with the 1st Royal Fusiliers in France and Belgium from 9th September 1914 to 23rd August 1916. On 23rd August 1916 during the Battle of Guillemont he was severely injured and was returned to England and to Exeter Hospital where he had his right leg and arm amputated. In his manuscript he mentions several individuals including officers and fellow colleagues.
Billy died on 29th October 1969 in Braishfield, Nr. Romsey, Hampshire.
2nd Lt. Reginald Pentonvil Weekes
British Army 10th Squadron Royal Flying Corps
from:Modbury, Devon
(d.7th May 1917)
Reginald Weekes was killed aged 19 flying a BE2 after a bombing run. He trained with the 11th Btn, Inns of Court OTC at Pirbright.
Cpl Cyril Courtnay Weekley
British Army 2/4th Battalion Royal Fusiliers London Regiment
from:Tooting, London
Capt. F. M. Weeks
Army 8th Btn. Durham Light Infantry
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