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Pte. Robert James Walker
British Army 8th Btn. Royal Berkshire Regiment
Robert Walker served with the 8th Btn. Royal Berkshire Regiment
L/Cpl. Robert Nicol Walker
British Army 2nd Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers
from:Aberdeen
(d.30th July 1916)
Pte. Roland Alex Walker
British Army 8th Btn. Royal Berkshire Regiment
from:Stanstead Abbots
(d.8th Aug 1918)
Roland Walker of the 8th Battalion, Royal Berkshire Regiment. was killed in action on the 8th of August 1918 aged 24
He joined the army in 1915, and went from home to Reading and joined Princess Charlotte of Wales Regiment, better known as the Royal Berkshire Regiment. He was posted to the 8th Battalion.
After training he was sent to France and his unit was attached to No 1 Brigade of the 1st Division, later becoming part of the 18th (Eastern) Division.
His unit went to France in August 1915 and fought at the battle of Loos in that year. In 1916 at the Somme campaign they fought at Delville Wood, Thiepval and Ancre. The following year they were at Passchendaele and Scarpe. In the final year of the war they were involved in the German Spring offensive, Operation Michael.
Then in August 1918 Roland's Battalion took part in a number of battles that became known as the 100 days, as the German forces were driven back towards the final positions they occupied when the armistice was announced. His unit was stationed near the city of Amiens, at a small village called Lempire.
On 8th August his unit was ordered to attack enemy positions at 11.00, which they did successfully in thick fog, clearing the enemy positions by the evening. Seven Allied divisions, aided by tanks had attacked the German positions taking them by surprise, and it is believed it was at this time that Roland was killed. His body was never recovered and he was one of 12 men who were reported as missing. He is commemorated on the memorial at Vis-en-Artois cemetery which bears the names of over 9000 men who fell in the period 8th August to 11th November and have no known grave. Medals Awarded: British War Medal, Victory Medal, 1915 Star
Rflmn. S. H. Walker
British Army 11th Btn. Royal Irish Rifles
(d.29th May 1917)
Rifleman Walker died on 29th May 1917 and is buried in Pond Farm Cemetery, Grave O.18. He was aged 29.
He was the son of William and Agnes Jane Walker of Rough Fort, Mallusk, Co. Antrim.
Samuel Howard Walker
British Army 107th Trench Mortar Battery
from:Bangor, Co.Down
Pte Saville Walker MM.
British Army 8th Field Ambulance Royal Army Medical Corps
from:Upper Brear, Northowram, Halifax
(d.1st October 1918)
Saville Walker served with the 8th Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps, being awarded the Military Medal for his bravery in action.
On the night of 1st October 1918 while carrying wounded from the line while under heavy shelling, a shell burst overhead and he received a fatal chest wound from the shrapnel. His name lives on in his nephew, Arthur Saville Walker.
Tptr. Sydney Charles Walker
British Army 541 Battery Royal Field Artillery
from:Bridport, Dorset
I would like to know more about my father's time in India from 1914 - 1917, he was Trumpeter Sydney Walker.
T. W. Walker
Army 8th Btn. Durham Light Infantry
T. H. Walker
British Army 6rd Gun Station Royal Garrison Artillery
I have in my possession a bible given to T H Walker, dated 4th June 1918 and on active service 1917. I am trying to trace the gentleman in question and find out any more info, with having had his bible given to him during his service in my possession for a number of years now, I'd be grateful of any help.
Pte. Thomas Walker
Australian Imperial Force "D" Coy. 6th Btn.
from:Victoria, Australia
(d.8th May 1915)
Thomas Walker was killed in action during 2nd Battle of Krithia aged 20. He was the much loved son of Katie Walker and the late Robert Walker, brother of Agnes, William and Alexander. Born on the 10th of July 1894 at Korumburra, Victoria, Australia. He had been employed by Victorian Railways in Newport. Thomas enlisted on the 17th Aug 1914 at Macclesfield, Victoria and embarked Melbourne on 19 October 1914 for Cairo, Egypt. He is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli, Turkey.
Pte. Thomas Walker
British Army 11th Btn. Cheshire Regiment
(d.3rd July 1916)
Thomas Walker was my Grandfather's brother, my mother's uncle and so he is my great uncle. Thomas died on the third day of the Battle of the Somme. His name is engraved on the Thiepval Monument.
Pte. Thomas Walker
British Army 5th Btn. King's Own Scottish Borderers
from:Annan
(d.6th Sep 1915)
Thomas Walker from Annan was treated at Netley Hospital in 1915, for wounds received in action at the Dardanelles on 12th July but later died from his wounds. He served alongside his brother James who died at Cairo. They both died within days of one another, which would have been difficult for the family. I knew their nephew Jock Walker who fought in the Home Guard in WW2. Jock told me of their gallantry during WW1, and his families loss.
2nd Lt. Vernon Lee Walker
British Army 8th Btn. East Lancashire Regiment
from:Cottesloe Western Australia
(d.29th May 1917)
Vernon Walker was born in Cottesloe Western Australia had and been taken back to Penn Fields, Wolverhampton for his Christening by his Grandmother and family. It was decided that he should enlist in the U.K. rather than Australia. His family had a brass plate inscribed and installed in St Philip PennFields 'In memory of Vernon Lee Walker, Second Lieutenant 8th East Lancashires, of Cottesloe Western Australia, who fell near Arras France in 1917, aged 21 Years.
Cpl. Walter Walker
British Army Lancashire Heavy Brigade Royal Garrison Artillery
from:Wavertree, Liverpool
(d.28th Mar 1918 )
Walter Walker served with the Lancashire Heavy Brigade, Royal Garrison Artillery.
BQSM. William Henry Walker
British Army Royal Field Artillery
from:Sheffield
William Henry Walker was born in 1871 - he served in the RFA from 1892 to 1906, during which time he served in India from 10 Oct 1894 to 8 April 1900. He married in 1894 before he left and his bride waited at home for 6 years. Her father was also in the Army and they had met at the church in the Barracks in Woolwich. Their first four children were born in Ireland, two in Fermoy and two in Cork. In 1906 he left the army and returned back to Sheffield, where he and his wife raised another three children.
When WW1 broke out he was called up as a special reservist - the family say he said he would rejoin if he could get his old rank back and the authorities agreed if he passed fit. He was 48 years 169 days old when he reenlisted. He was in England with the 1st Division RFA until 29th of August 1914 and during that time he was made up from driver to corporal on the same day he enlisted. By the end of August 1914 he was promoted to sargent.
On the 24th of October 1914 he was then transferred to the 13th Division then attached to the 209 Bh(?) on the 26th. On the 9th of Feb 1915 he was promoted to BQMS with the 66th Bde. On the 14 June 1915 his record says he was serving in Mesopotamia but the statement of service says posted 9th Sept 1916 so I am a little confused here? He left Mesopotamia on the 26th Jan 1916 and was sent to Egypt where he stayed until 5 Nov 1916.
On the 5 Nov 1916 they were sent to Salonika where he stayed until 25 March 1919 and was serving back in England between 26 March 1919 and 24 April 1919 (But the military history sheet says he embarked for England on the 11 March 1919 - so once more I am confused?) It would also seem that he was transferred to the Labour Corps on the 12 Jan 1918 and there is a note before this saying classified PB 25th Oct 1917 - (I have no idea what this means?)
He had served with the Royal Artillary a total of 14 years 12 days which of course qualified him for a pension. I find it amazing that he survied the complete WW1 and returned to his family, obviously well and fit as he went on to father two more children.
He died on the 13 Sept 1944 - I am currently trying to put together a family history book for him and am investigating what battles were fought and gathering illustrations when and where I can.
John alfred henry, William Henry, Jane Alice, Jane Alice Elizabeth. Taken in Ireland possibly Fermoy prior to leaving in 1906
This was taken between 1915 (when he was promoted to Sargent) and 1917 when the girl to the far right died.
Pte. William Walker
British Army 18th Btn. Durham Light Infantry
Pte. William Metcalf Walker
British Army 21st Btn Durham Light Infantry
Served with 18th DLI
Cpl. William Walker
British Army 6th Btn. Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
from:Perth
(d.20th November 1917)
Pte. William Walker
British Army 2nd Btn Highland Light Infantry
from:Broxburn
(d.25th August 1918)
Pte. Ernest Wall
British Army 7th Btn. East Yorkshire Regiment
(d.1st July 1916)
All we really know about Ernest Wall is the day he died and that his two brothers also died in the war. The only thing we have is the picture postcard of the memorial cross for him and eight others.
- Pte T Macaulay - 11119
- Lce Cpl A Hodgson - 15123
- Pte B Whitworth - 17334
- Pte E A Stewart - 3/6356
- Cpl J B Parker - 11459
- Pte T Ferrell - 111621
- Pte E Wall - 11880
- Pte W Hicken - 16952
- Pte A J Brett - 3/6738
Lt.Col. Frederick Lawrence Wall MC, CdeG.
Australian Imperial Force Australian Army Medical Corps
from:Australia
Frederick Lawrence Wall, born in 1892, was a medical practitioner from Adelaide who joined the war effort as a captain in the Australian Army Medical Corps on 25 May 1915. He departed Melbourne aboard HMAT Wandilla on 17 June 1915. After arriving in Egypt, he was seconded to the 9th Field Ambulance at Gallipoli. He was in charge of a forward aid post at Lone Pine in August 1915 and then joined the 6th Infantry Battalion as a medical officer.
After serving at Gallipoli, Wall was transferred with his unit to France and earned a Military Cross for his constant devotion to duty at Pozières in mid-1916. By 1918, Wall had risen to the rank of major and was serving with the 7th Field Ambulance when he was awarded the Croix de Guerre for continuous bravery throughout his service in France. Wall returned to Australia in March 1919.
Frederick Wall also served as a lieutenant colonel at the 110th Casualty Clearing Station in Tarakan, Borneo during the Second World War.
Cpl. Frederick Wall
British Army 8th Div. Train. 4th Coy. Army Service Corps
from:Yeovil
(d.7th Nov 1918)
Frederick Wall died on 7th of November 1918, aged 40 and is buried in the Etaples Military Cemetery.
The Western Gazette - 29 November 1918 published the following:- "Mrs F Wall, of 108 Park Street, Yeovil, received the sad news on 11th November, that her husband Corporal Frederick Wall, of the A.S.C., was taken to hospital suffering from Bronchial pneumonia on 5th, and died on the 7th at the 7th Canadian General Hospital, France, and was buried with full military honours in a cemetery at Etaples. Corpl. Wall, who joined up at the outbreak of war had been in France for four years, and in a letter to Mrs Wall his captain says;
'I should like to tell you what a great loss it has been to us all, as your husband was one of the most popular men in the Company. Since I have had the honour to command this Company, I always found him a good, willing and cheerful worker. On many trying occasions that we have all been through together, he has always set a splendid example to all of us in showing absolute fearlessness in the face of danger, and by doing so has rendered very valuable service in helping the Company out of many tight corners.'
Mrs Wall has also received two letters from the matron and nurse at the hospital, and a message of sympathy from the King and Queen. The deceased leaves a widow and two children, for whom much sympathy is felt. Mrs Wall wishes to thank the very kind friends who have expressed sympathy with her in her sad bereavement".
Cpl. George Wall
British Army 1st Btn. Monmouthshire Regiment
from:New Tredegar, Mon. Wales
(d.28th April 1915)
George Wall died on the 28th of April 1915, aged 39. Buried in the Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension in France, he was the husband of M. E. Williams (formerly Wall), of 95 Lower Rd., Cwmsyfiog, New Tredegar, Mon.
George Thomas Wall
Australian Imperial Force 48th Btn.
Pte George Wall
British Army 11th Btn. Border Regiment
(d.28th February 1917)
Pte. Herbert John Proudfoot Wall
British Army 9th Btn. Durham Light Infanty
from:Salthouse, Holt, Norfolk
(d.21st July 1918)
Herbert Wall was the son of James and Mary Wall of Cley, Norfolk; husband of H. S. May Wall, of Salthouse, Holt, Norfolk.
Pte. Hubert Henry Wall
British Army 53rd coy Machine Gun Corps
from:Brimfield
(d.22nd October 1917)
Sgt. James Victor Wall
British Army 1st Btn. Royal Scots
(d.25th Feb 1915)
James Victor Wall, Sgt. 9473, was killed at the age of 28. He was the son of James Wall and had been born in 2nd Bn. Royal Scots, Maryhill Barracks, Glasgow. He is remembered on the Ypres Menin Gate Memorial.
Pte. John Benjamin Wall
British Army 46th Remount Squadron Army Service Corps
from:55 Merridale Road, Wolverhampton
John Wall enlisted 14th May 1915 aged 38 yrs 11 mths at Romsey, Hampshire, after operations for a hernia and varicose veins. After basic training heembarked the 'Caledonia' at Avonmouth, 19th January 1916 and disembarked Alexandria 7th February 1916. He embarked Alexandria 20th June 1919 for homeward journey and demobilisation and was demobbed at North Ripon, Yorkshire, 5th August 1919.
Pte. John Henry Wall
British Army 12th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers
from:West Ham, Essex
(d.3rd July 1916)
After Ypres and Neuve Chappelle John Wall was again wounded as St Eloi. He returned to the front to receive other wounds, and his last.
His widow received the following tribute from an officer of the regiment.: "Your husband, Private J Wall was killed on 3rd July in attack on a wood near Fricrort. He was the bravest man on the spot and did wonderful work. He volunteered to come with me and was wounded three times before he was killed. When I tell you that he carried on after he was wounded and was at the front at each rush and the work he did was specially mentioned you will understand your husband died a hero indeed. Unfortunatly the D.C.M is not awarded after death or he would have had it. He was the pride of his comrades and was carried back and was buried behind the line of fighting.In the great advance private J. Wall was caught in a dugout, tackled Germans one after the other and finally fell dead before them."
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