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Public Works – Street Cleaning Staff BC/C/48/2/6

Page Adams, Victor Albert 3

Ailes, Albert Edward Redvers 4

Alderman, William Henry 5

Alderman, Youth 6

Bale, Frank 7

Begg, James 8

Best, Samuel John 9

Bolter, Charles 10

Boyle, John 11

Brookman, William George 12

Brinford, Ernest 13

Bull, William James 14

Coleman, Albert 16

Counsell, Frank 17

Coutanche, Charles Phillip 18

Cox, Frederick John 19

Criddle, Arthur Ernest R 20

Criddle, William Henry 21

Crwys, William Henry 22

Dando, Watkin William 23

Davey, Henry James 24

Derrett, Thomas Guest 25

Down, John 26

Edbrooke, Albert 27

Edbrooke, Frederick James 28

Evans, Tola 29

Furze, Thomas Henry 30

Grabham, John 31

Grey, John 32

Hall, Albert Pearson 33

Hall, Thomas Vincent 34

Hardacre, Edward 35

Hay, Henry C 36

Hayes, James 37

Hayward, W 38

Hicks, Charles 39

Hines, William James 40

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Hollister, Alfred 41

Hooper, Walter William 42

Howells, Eli 44

Howells, James 46

Howells, John 47

Hurden, James 48

Jacques, Charles William 49

James, William Henry 51

Leach, Walter 52

Lewis, Charles Ivor 53

Martin, George 54

May, Alfred John 55

Minchinton, Ernest Charles 56

Moore, John 57

Morgan, Samuel George 58

Morse, Frederick George 59

Nurse, Thomas Richard 60

Parsons, Francis John 61

Paul, Thomas William 62

Pope, Frank 63

Prince, Albert 64

Pring, Henry John 65

Pring, Herbert 66

Reakes, William Henry 67

Saunders, Alfred John 69

Sturgess, Alfred 70

Tarr, Charles William 71

Tarr, George Henry 73

Thomas, William Charles 74

Trigg, Henry 75

Virgin, Thomas Jasper 76

Waterman, Sidney 77

Waterman, Thomas 78

Webber, Frank 79

Webber, Herbert John 80

Webber, Wenford Walter 81

Wilcox, Herbert J 82

Woodman, Frederick George 83

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Victor Albert ADAMS Born: 1892 Cardiff Educated: Severn Road School Lived: 22 Atlas Place, Canton Occupation: Haulier Married: JAS 1914 Cardiff – Annie G Grimsdale or Eliza J Williams Regiment: Gunner Royal Garrison Artillery Joined: 10 Nov 1915 Parents:

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1901 Census @ 56 Albert Street, Canton Frank Adams (36) Road Labourer Ellen (37) Bessie (15) b Somerset – Tailoress Harry (11) Victor (8) Ernest (2) 1911 Census @ 22 Atlas Place Frank Adams (45) b Somerset – Carter, Corporation Ellen (46) b Somerset Harry (21) b Somerset – Coachman, Corporation Victor (18) b Cardiff – Labourer, Corporation Ernest (12) b Cardiff – School Mabel (6) b Cardiff [m = 27 years 4 children] Died: Mar 1952 Cardiff Medal Rolls Index Cards Victor Adams Cpl 106191 RGA British War & Victory Medals Service Medal & Awards Rolls Victor Adams Cpl 106191 286 Siege Battery, RGA British War & Victory Medals Dover 24 Dec 1919

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Albert Edward Redvers AILES BC/C/48/2/6/1

No Photo Born: 31 May 1900 Cardiff Educated: Lived: 7 Arthur Street, Cardiff Occupation: Labourer Single Regiment: Not given 2nd South Wales Borderers Joined: 27 Jun 1018 Awards: 15 Jan 1919 Parents: 1901 Census @ 225 Moorland Road, Roath, Cardiff William Ailes (51) b Bideford, Devon – Labourer Caroline (54) Caroline (27) Eliza Long A (23) Elizabeth (21) Annie (16) b Cardiff William (10mths) b Cardiff 1911 Census @ 84 Pearl Street William Ailes (66) b Devon – Labourer Caroline (58) Edward (11) [m = 39 years 13 children 4 alive/9 died] No military found

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William Henry ALDERMAN Born: 2 Dec 1882 Thruxton, Andover, Hampshire Cardiff: 11 years Educated: Thruxton Village School Lived: 54 Aldsworth Road, Canton Occupation: Motor Driver Married: AMJ 1908 Pontypridd – Alice Harriet Coombes Regiment: Private Royal Army Service Corps (MT) Joined: 16 Aug 1916 Parents: Mrs Alderman, Inay Tree Cottage, Thruxton

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1891 Census @ The Village, Thruxton Charles Alderman (4 Jane (33) Frederick E (11) William Hy (9) Ernest Edwin (6) Lauretta Jane (5) Herbert Victor (3) Youth (2) Ruth (1) 1901 Census @ Thruxton, Andover, Hampshire Charles W Alderman (52) b Tyfield, Hants – Labourer on roads Jane (42) b Amport, Hants William Hy (20) b Thruxton, Hants – Navvy on Gov. Works Edwin E (19) b Thruxton – Navvy on Gov. Works Herbert V (14) b Thruxton – under Carter on Farm Youth (12) b Thruxton Ruth (11) b Thruxton Frances (9) b Thruxton Beatrice M (8) b Thruxton 1911 Census @ 54 Aldsworth Road, Canton William Henry Alderman (28) b Andover, Hants – Platelayer, Railway Company Alice (29) b Exeter, Devon Charles William (1) b Llandaff, Cardiff Youth Alderman (22) Sweeper Town Council [m = 3 years 1 child] Died: Mar 1951 (68) Cardiff Medal Rolls Index Cards William Henry Alderman Pte M/341544 Royal Army Service Corps Enlisted: 4 Sep 1917 Discharge: 8 Mar 1918 Para 392 (xvi) K R – A O 29/9 Badge/Medal – 7 Mar 1919

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Youth ALDERMAN Born: 1893 Thuxton, Andover, Hampshire Cardiff: 1909 Educated: Thuxton Lived: 54 Aldsworth Road Occupation: Corporation Sweeper Single Regiment: Private 8082 1st Dorsetshire Regt Joined: 4 Sep 1914 (25) Died: Hill 60 5 May 1915 Parents: A Alderman (sister in law)

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1891 Census @ The Village, Thruxton Charles Alderman (4 Jane (33) Frederick E (11) William Hy (9) Ernest Edwin (6) Lauretta Jane (5) Herbert Victor (3) Youth (2) Ruth (1) 1901 Census @ Thruxton, Andover, Hampshire Charles W Alderman (52) b Tyfield, Hants – Labourer on roads Jane (42) b Amport, Hants William Hy (20) b Thruxton, Hants – Navvy on Gov. Works Edwin E (19) b Thruxton – Navvy on Gov. Works Herbert V (14) b Thruxton – under Carter on Farm Youth (12) b Thruxton Ruth (11) b Thruxton Frances (9) b Thruxton Beatrice M (8) b Thruxton 1911 Census @ 54 Aldsworth Road, Canton William Henry Alderman (28) b Andover, Hants – Platelayer, Railway Company Alice (29) b Exeter, Devon Charles William (1) b Llandaff, Cardiff Youth Alderman (22) Sweeper Town Council [m = 3 years 1 child] Soldier Died in the Great War Youth Alderman b Thruxton Enlist: Cardiff Pte 3/8082 1st Dorsetshire Regt. KIA: 5 May 1915 France & Flaunders Western European Theatre Service Medal & Award Rolls Youth Alderman Pte 3/8082 1st Dorsetshire Regt. British War & Victory Medals Exeter 23 Apr 1920 Y Alderman Pte 3/8082 1st Dorsetshire Regt 1914-15 Star Disembarked: 8 Apr 1915 Exeter 28 Oct 1919

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Frank BALE Born: Devon Cardiff: 10 years Educated: Pilleigh Lived: 34 Court Road Occupation: Horse Driver Single Regiment: Private Dorset Regt Joined: 4 Sep 1914 Wounded: 3 times Parents: Dead Present Info: Frederick Bale, 55 Hereford Street, Grangetown

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1901 Census @ Farthinglake, Pilleigh, South Morton, Devon Henry Bale (60) b Loxham, Devon Mary (53) b West Buckland, Devon Charles (24) b Pilleigh Hettie (16) b Pilleigh Frank (14) b Pilleigh John (10) b Pilleigh 1911 Census @ 58 Hereford Street, Grangetown, Cardiff with Henry J & Alice Storke & 4 children Frank Bale (24) b Devon – Boarder – Haulier, Corporation Medal Rolls Index Cards Frank Bale Pte 3/8088 Dorsetshire Regt ’15 Star France 17 Mar 1915 British War & Victory Medals Class Z 19 Mar 1919 Services Medal & Awards Rolls Frank Bale Pte 3/8088 1st/5th Dorsetshire Regt British War & Victory Medals Exeter 31 May 1920 1914-15 Star 7 Mar 1915 Exeter 28 Oct 1919 Forces War Records Frank Bale (30) Pte 3/8088 5th (Service) Dorsetshire Regt C of E Readmission: 20471 Service: 2 years Field Force: 3 mths Ailment: Pyrexia of unknown origin (trench fever) France Admission: 26 Oct 1916 Sick Convoy: 27 Oct 1916 Hospital Ship: Carisbrook Castle

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James BEGG Born: 26 Dec 1885 Cardiff Educated: Court Road Board School Lived: 29 Penhill Road, Canton Occupation: Labourer Married: JAS 1908 Cardiff – Annie Victoria Morgan Regiment: Private 9/8th Lancashire Fusiliers Joined: 3 Aug 196 Parents: 29 Stockland Street, Grangetown

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1891 Census @ 12 Bishops Street, Canton David Begg (37) Haulier Cart Ann (37) David (16) Haulier Cart Ann (12) John (10) George (5) James (4) Martha (2) 1901 Census @ 5 Penarth Road, Canton David Begg (46) b Scotland – Wood & Coke Timber Seller Anne (46) b Abergavenny Anne (22) b Cardiff John (20) b Cardiff – Gen. Carter George (17) b Cardiff James (15) b Cardiff Martha (13) b Cardiff Richard (5) b Cardiff 1911 Census @ 20 Pontcanna Place, Cardiff James Begg (24) b Cardiff – Horse Driver Journeyman Annie (28) Freddy (2) b Cardiff Doris (10mths) b Cardiff [m = 3yrs 2 children] Died: Sep 1970 Cardiff Medal Rolls Index Cards James Begg Pte 307299 Lancashire Fusiliers British War & Victory Medals Service Medal & Award Rolls James Begg Pte 307299 2/8th Lancashire Fusiliers British War & Victory Medals Medal Section Infantry Records Office, Fulwood Barracks, Preston 18 Mar 1921

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Samuel John BEST Born: 15 Feb 1887 Cardiff Educated: Severn Road School Lived: 30 Egerton Street Occupation: Driver Married: OND 1912 Cardiff – Rose E Stephenson Regiment: Pte 5/6th Royal Welsh Fusiliers Joined: 30 Nov 1916 Parents:

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1891 Census @ 32 Glynne Street, Canton Daniel Best (40) b Somerset – Gardener Sarah A (41) b Somerset Susan (11) b Somerset – Scholar Ellen (6) b Cardiff John (4) b Cardiff William (2) b Cardiff Hannah (5mths) b Cardiff 1901 Census @ 32 Glynne Street, Canton Daniel Best (53) Practical Gardener Sarah (51) Ellen (16) b Cardiff Samuel (14) b Cardiff – Drapers Errand Boy William (12) b Cardiff Daniel (19) b Cardiff Alice (6) b Cardiff Frederick (4) b Cardiff Railway Employment Records Samuel John Best b 23 Feb 1887 Date: July 1902 (15) Great Western, Cardiff Messenger Boy Neglect of Duty: April 1903 Resigned: Sept 1903 1911 Census @ 32 Glynne Street Daniel (63) Gardener Ann (59) Samuel (24) Labourer James (19) Baker Alice (16) Girl Nurse Frederick (14) Errand Boy [m = 30 years 10 children 6 alive/4 dead] Died: Jun 1929 (42) Cardiff Medal Rolls Index Cards Best, Samuel J Pte 59949 Royal Welsh Fusiliers British War & Victory Medals Service Medal & Award Rolls Samuel John Best Pte 59949 5/6th Royal Welsh Fusiliers British War & Victory Medals

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Charles BOLTER Born: 5 Nov 1896 Cardiff Educated: Lansdown Road Lived: 57 Leckwith Road, Canton Occupation: Motor Driver Single Regiment: Private Royal Army Service Corps (MT) Joined: 20 Apr 1914 Died: 26 Dec 1917 Dysentery in Hospital @ Dares Salaam, German East Africa Parents:

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1901 Census @ 1911 Census @ 55 Leckwith Road, Canton George Bolter (4) b Wiltshire – Horse Driver Sewageman Corporation Eliza (36) b Cardiff Harry (16) b Cardiff – Errand Boy Grocer Co-operative Charles (14) Milk Boy Alfred (11) b Cardiff George (8) b Cardiff James (6) b Cardiff William (4) b Cardiff Frank (2) b Cardiff Thomas (4mths) b Cardiff Soldiers Died in the Great War Charles Bolter Pte M/334921 ASC b Cardiff Died: 26 Dec 1917 East Africa African Theatre Grave – Dares Salaam War Cemetery, Tanzania Registers of Soldier’s Effects Charles Bolter Pte M/334921 648 MT Company ASC Died: 26 Dec 1917 @ No 2 African General Hospital £6 9s to father George Bolter

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John BOYLE BC/C/48/2/6/10

No Photo Born: 11 Jan 1887 Cardiff Educated: St Patrick’s Grangetown Lived: 52 Pearl Street, Roath Occupation: Horse Driver, Corporation Married: 1908 Cardiff – Florence Emily Retter , 76 Tu _____ Street Regiment: Gunner 113 Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery Joined: 19 July 1914 Died: 20 Aug 1916 Somme Parents: 31 King Street, Roath 1891 Census @58 Howell Street, Canton James Boyle (48) b Londonderry – General Labourer Rachel (43) b Cardiff Sarah (12) Florence (9) John (4) Edwin (2) 1901 Census @ 7 Earl Street, Canton Rachel Boyle (54) Widow James (30) b Cardiff - Stone Mason’s Labourer Florence (20) John (14) Alice (5) 1911 Census @ 71 Clive Street, Grangetown John Boyle (24) b Cardiff – Horse Driver Borough Council Emily (21) b Cardiff William (2) Rachel (under 1mth) - Dead [m = 2 years – 2 children / 1 alive/1 dead] Soldiers Died in the Great War John Boyle Gunner 312 Glamorgan [RGA TF], Royal Garrison Artillery Enlisted: Penarth KIA: 30 Aug 1916 France & Flaunders Western European Theatre Medal Rolls Index Cards John Boyle Gunner 312 Glamorgan [RGA TF], Royal Garrison Artillery British War & Victory Medals Service Medals & Award Rolls John Boyle Gunner 312 Glamorgan [RGA TF], Royal Garrison Artillery Previous RGA Territorial Force British War & Victory Medals RGA Records, Dover 24 Mar 1920 John Boyle Gunner 312 113 Siege Battery, RGA (TF) Territorial Force War Medal RGA Records, Dover 18 Aug 1922 KIA: 30 Aug 1916

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William George BROOKMAN Born: 23 Jun 1895 Cardiff Educated: Severn Road School Lived: 18 Littleton Street Occupation: Cleansing Dept. Single Regiment: Private Kings Liverpool Regt Joined: 3 Mar 1916 Parents:

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1901 Census @ 18 Littleton Street William Brookman (36) b Cardiff – Labourer Mary (32) Amy (13) Annie (11) William (6) Thomas (2) Joseph (1mth) 1911 Census @ 18 Littleton Street, Canton William (46) Corporation Labourer Mary (43) William (16) Labourer Thomas (12) School Joseph (10) School Polly (8) Louise (2) Died: Dec 1942 Cardiff Medal Rolls Index Cards William G Brookman Pte 44232 Liverpool Regt. British War & Victory Medals Pte 47456 Labour Corps Service Medals & Award Rolls William George Brookman Pte 47456 previous 44232 British War & Victory Medals Labour Corps Nottingham 1 Feb 1920

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Ernest BRINFORD BRUFORD Born: 27 Jan 1887 Cardiff Educated: Court Road Board School Lived: 9 St Fagan’s Street, Cardiff Occupation: Carman, Health Dept. Married: AMJ 1913 Cardiff – Edith M Greenwood Regiment: Driver 1st Glamorgan Field Company, Royal Engineers Joined: 10 Nov 1915 Parents: 11 Lucknow Street, Grangetown Other info: 24 Stockland Street, Grangetown

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1891 Census @17 Lucknow Street, Canton William Bruford (38) b Wilton, Somerset – Dry Dock Labourer Charlotte (38) b Oakhampton, Somerset John (14) b Watchet, Somerset Ellen (12) b Watchet Arthur (10) b Watchet William H (8) b Watchet George (6) b Taunton Ernest (4) b Cardiff 1901 Census @ 17 Lucknow Street, Canton William Bruford (48) b Wilton, Somerset – General Labourer Charlotte (48) b Oakhampton, Somerset Arthur (20) b Watchet – Labourer William H (18) b Watchet – General Labourer George (16) b Taunton – Errand Boy Ernest (14) b Cardiff – Errand Boy Alfred (8) b Cardiff Francis (7) b Cardiff 1911 Census @ 11 Lucknow Street, Grange, Cardiff William Bruford (57) Charlotte (57) Arthur (30) Alfred (19) Francis (17) @ 12 Manmount Street, Grange George Bruford (26) b Taunton - Visitor Mary Elizabeth (24) b Cardiff - Visitor [m = under 1 year No Military found

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William James BULL BC/C/48/2/6/12

No Photo Born: Apr 1881 Cardiff Educated: Lived: 14 Merthyr Street Occupation: Labourer Married: OND 1902 Cardiff – Kate Jury Regiment: Sapper 454032 Royal Engineers Joined: Aug 1914 Parents: 26 Cr_oys Road 1891 Census @ Ethel Street, Canton James Bull (34) b Cardiff – Builders Merchant Salesman Mary E (32) William J (9) b Cardiff Albert (3) b Cardiff 1901 Census @ 14 Morgan Street, Adamsdown James Bull (47) Mary E (42) William J (19) Haulier Albert (17) Frederick G (9) Mabel (7) Winifred (4) 1911 Census @ 37 Wedmere Street, Saltmead, Cardiff William James Bull (29) b Cardiff – Carter, Cardiff Corporation Catherine Ann ( ) b Bridgend Lilian (5) b Cardiff Gladys (2) b Cardiff [m = 8 years 3 children 2 alive/1 Dead] Service Records William James Bull b 1882 (30) @ 31 Poburn Street 1912 – 514 Royal Engineers Occupation: Telegraph Wireman, Cardiff Corporation Served: 3rd V B Welsh – Time Expired – 10 Jun 1912 454032 Sapper Bull, W J 29 Aug 1917 – 2/4th Devon Company, Royal Engineers Demobbed: 25 July 1919 Chatham – 27 Cathays Terrace, Cardiff 31 Mar 1920 – Para 392 (xxviii) K R Re-enlisted into Royal Corps of Signals (TA) – 28 Mar 1921 Service = 7 years 295 days Wife: Catherin L Bull – m 20 Dec 1902 Children: Gladys b 7 Jan 1901 / Lilian May b 30 Oct 1905 Private: 22 Sep 1902 Sapper: 30 Nov 1903 Barry Island Camp 20 Jul 1912 – 3 Aug 1912 Broomhill Camp 12 Jul 1913 – 26 Jul 1913 Straddon Camp 12 Jul 1914 – 26 Jul 1914 Joined from R E 2 Oct 1918 Embedded Service Glam (T) Milford Haven Sapper 5 Aug 1914 Trans. To R E 1st Res Posted Sapper 5 Dec 1914 2/3 Transferred Sapper 17 Apr 1915 514 Sapper Bull, W J Volunteered to serve overseas 30 Aug 1915 9 Oct 1916 – (37) @ Fort Picklecombe, Plymouth Enlisted – 10 Jul 1912 @ Cardiff Glamorgan (Fortress) R E @ Plymouth 2/4 Devons ELC RE – 25 Apr 1917 – 454032 5th Reserve Battn., Royal Engineers Qualification Report: as an Electrician [Fortress] at Plymouth – Defence Lights & telephone 206th Fd. Company (Glasgow) Royal Engineers - France

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Casualty Form – 2/3 Glamorgan (EL) Company, Royal Engineers Sapper Bull, WJ Enlisted: 10 Jun 1912 Terms of Service: 4 years Re-engagement: 9 Jul 1917 Transferred to 2/4 Devon Company (E L) Royal Engineers – 25 Apr 1917 Retained under Military Service Act 1916. Bounty £5 paid. Plymouth 10 Jul 1919 Catherine Bull @ 27 Cathays Terrace, Cardiff ‘C’ Company, 5th Reserve Battalion, Royal Engineers – 17 Sep 1918 Joined unit from RE BD – 5 Oct 1918 Demob – 10 May 1919 Offence – 30 ___ 1916 Whilst on active service – Neglect of duty 1 Dec 1916 = 3 days C B- 2/4 Devon Company (EL) Royal Engineers Service Medal & Award Rolls William James Bull Sapper 454032 Royal Engineers (514 Spr. RE (T) British War & Victory Medals R E Records Office, Chatham

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Albert COLEMAN Born: 25 Dec 1887 Horton, Devon Cardiff: 25 years Educated: Radnor Road Board School Lived: 52 Glamorgan Street, Canton Occupation: Sweeper Married: Regiment: Gunner Glamorgan, Royal Garrison Artillery Joined: 11 May 1909 Parents: William Coleman, 52 Glamorgan Street, Canton Other info: A Coleman, 5 Salop Place, Penarth

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1911 Census @ 52 Glamorgan Street, Canton William Coleman (49) b Horton, Devon – Horse Driver, Cardiff Corporation Blanche (43) b Colhill, Dorset Albert (23) b Horton, Devon – Sweeper, Cardiff Corporation Harry (17) b Cardiff – Picture Frame Assistant Ernest (60 b Cardiff Alice (2) b Cardiff [m = 24 years 6 children 5 alive/1 died] Died: Mar 1957 Cardiff Service Medal & Award Rolls Albert Coleman Gunner 348012 Royal Garrison Artillery British War & Victory Medals Silver War Badge – B53796 Glamorgan [RG (TF)]

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Frank COUNSELL Born: 2 Dec 1876 / 9 Dec 1877 Monmouth Cardiff: 22 years Educated: Chepstow Lived: 43 Llandaff Road Occupation: Labourer Married: AMJ 1902 Cardiff – Ada Thomas Regiment: Private 6th Garrison, Royal Welsh Fusiliers Joined: 9 Nov 1917 Parents:

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1881 Census @ Portmellome Cottage, Monmouth George Counsell (46) b Herefordshire – Gardener Susana (49) b Herefordshire Agnes (25) b Herefordshire Henry (22) b Herefordshire – Agent Charles (19) b Gloucestershire George (17) b Gloucestershire William (14) b Gloucestershire Frank (4) b Monmouth 1891 Census @ 1901 Census @ 78 Llandaff Road, Canton William Counsell (33) b Monmouth – Mason’s Labourer Eliza (30) Jane (12), Henry (11), May (9), George (8), Charles (60, Doris (5) Frank Counsell (23) b Monmouth – Mason’s Labourer [Brother] 1911 Census @ 34 Springfield, Cardiff Frank Counsell (34) b Hereford Labourer (general) Ada (34) b Monmouth George (8) b Hereford Rose (5) b Cardiff Reggie (4) b Cardiff Thomas (2) b Cardiff Frank (1) b Cardiff [m= 9 years 5 children 4 alive/1 died] Died: Jun 1971 Cardiff Service Medal & Award Rolls Frank Counsell Pte 242383 5th Royal Welsh Fusiliers British War & Victory Medals Shrewsbury 17 Dec 1921

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Charles Phillip COUTANCHE BC/C/48/2/6/15

No Photo Born: 1879 Belfast [5 July 1919] (42) Cardiff: 24 years Educated: Severn Road Canton Lived: 67 Saltmead Road, Cardiff Occupation: Cleaning Dept., Corporation Married: JAS 1899 Cardiff – Alice Phoebe Parsons Regiment: Not given Royal Berkshire Regt Joined: Not given 2 Boar War Medals [Kings & Queens] Parents: Austen James Ward (1859-1924) & Louise Jane Coutanche (1863-1942), Belfast 1891 Census @ St Helier, Jersey? 1901 Census @ 36 Tredmore Road, Canton Charles Coutanche (21) b Belfast Alice (20) b Taunton, Somerset 1911 Census @ 97 Saltmead Road, Grangetown Charles Coutanche (32) b Belfast – Corporation Haulier Alice (29) b Taunton, Somerset Phillip (9) b Cardiff George (8) b Cardiff Mary (7) b Cardiff Thomas (5) b Cardiff Alice (2) b Cardiff James Parsons (24) Brother in law – Mason’s Lab – b Taunton, Somerset [m = Died: Sept 1957 East Glam (79) No Military

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Frederick John COX Born: 21 July 1883 Congresbury, Somerset Cardiff: 14 years Educated: Congresbury, Somerset Lived: 96 Severn Road, Canton Occupation: Cleaning Dept. Married: Regiment: Private 6th Royal Welsh Fusiliers Joined: 12 Apr 1916 Parents: Dead Present Info: 117 Cowbridge Road, Canton

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1891 Census @ Station Cottages, Congresbury, Somerset John Cox (37) b Somerset – Plate Layer Sarah (37) b Somerset Ada L (10) Sarah (8) Ellen (7) Frederick J (5) Richard (3) Sidney (1) 1901 Census @ 1911 Census @ 96 Severn Road, Canton Walter Porter & family – Police Constable Frederick Cox (25) b Congresbury, Somerset – Haulier - Boarder Medal Rolls Index Cards Cox, Frederick J Pte 241800 Royal Welsh Fusiliers British War & Victory Medals Cox, Frederick J Pte 21984 Royal Welsh Fusiliers British War & Victory Medals ’15 Star France 2 Dec 1915

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Arthur Ernest R CRIDDLE Born: 1887 Bridgewater, Somerset Cardiff: 28 years Educated: Splott Road School Lived: 17 Augusta Street, Cardiff Occupation: Horse Driver Married: JAS 1909 Cardiff – Lucy Rees Regiment: Private (1st Class) Royal Air Force Joined: 18 Jan 1916 Parents: 63 Pearl Street, Roath

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1891 Census @ 39 Theiger Street, Cathays, Cardiff David Criddle (35) b Brompton Ralf, Somerset Alice (25) b Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire Arthur (3) b Somerset Charles (1) b Somerset 1901 Census @ 60 Clifton Street, Roath David Criddle (46) Gen Labourer Alice (36) Arthur (13) b Bridgewater Charles (11) b Bridgewater Frank (8) b Cardiff Willie (6) b Cardiff Fred (4) b Cardiff 1911 Census @ 6 Moira Place, Adamsdown, Cardiff Arthur Ernest Criddle (23) b Bridgewater – General Labourer, Boro. Council Lucy (23) b Cardiff Alice (4mths) b Cardiff [m= 1yr 1 child] Died: Mar 1960 Cardiff Service Medal & Award Rolls A E Criddle 197430 R E 1914-15 Star Previous: Gunner 1598 RFA

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William Henry CRIDDLE Born: 21 Apr 1894 Cardiff Educated: Splott Road Lived: 63 Pearl Street, Cardiff Occupation: Labourer Single m: OND 1924 Cardiff – Mary H Evans Regiment: L/Sgt Devonshire Regt Joined: 5 Sep 1914 Parents:

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1901 Census @ 60 Clifton Street, Roath David Criddle (46) Gen Labourer Alice (36) Arthur (13) b Bridgewater Charles (11) b Bridgewater Frank (8) b Cardiff Willie (6) b Cardiff Fred (4) b Cardiff 1911 Census @ 63 Pearl Street, Cardiff David Criddle (55) Alice (44) Frank (18) Assistant Butcher William (16) Apprentice Pawnbroker Fred (14) Printers Errand Boy Died: 7 Oct 1957 Cardiff Probate: Criddle, William Henry of 3 Tweedsmuir Road, Cardiff died 7 October 1959 on the way to The Royal Infirmary, Cardiff. Llandaff: 29 October to Mary Hannah Criddle, widow £2114 8s. Medal Roll Index Cards William H Criddle Pte – L/Cpl 13832 Devonshire Regt ’15 Star France: 22 Sep 1915 British War & Victory Medals ‘Z’ Res: 28 Mar 1919 Service Medal & Award Rolls William Henry Criddle L/Cpl 13832 Devonshire Regt 1914-15 Star Exeter: 4 Nov 1919 Wm Henry Criddle L/Cpl 13832 10th Devonshire Regt British War & Victory Medals Exeter: 6 July 1920 (Fred George Criddle – 8th Devons)

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Wil liam Henry CRWYS Born: 17 May 1891 Cardiff Educated: Splotlands Board School Lived: 9 Ann Street, Canton Occupation: Cleansing Haulier Married: OND 1914 Cardiff – Elizabeth Edwards Regiment: 2nd Cpl 1/1st (Glamorgan) Field Company, Royal Engineers Joined: 10 Nov 1915 Parents: Roath, Cardiff

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1901 Census @ 45 Blanche Street, Roath Robert Cruwys (31) b Milverton, Somerset Elizabeth (26) b Clatworthy, Somerset William H (9) b Barry Honor (6) b Cardiff Ida (4) b Cardiff 1911 Census @ 159 Pearl Street, Cardiff Robert Cruwys (41) b Milverton, Somerset – Carter, Municipal Elizabeth (36) b Clatworthy, Somerset William Henry (19) b Barry – Carter, Municipal Honor (16) b Cardiff – General Servant Domestic Ida (14) b Cardiff George Edward (6) b Cardiff – School [m = 22 years 4 children] Died: Jun 1951 (60) Cardiff Medal Roll Index Cards William H Crew Sapper 495059 / (T) 4251 Royal Engineers British War & Victory Medals William H Crew Sapper 150727 / WR502220 Royal Engineers British War & Victory Medals Service Medal & Award Rolls William H Crew Sapper 495059 / (T) 4251 Royal Engineers British War & Victory Medals Chatham William H Crew Sapper 150727 / WR502220 RE, Inland Water Transport British War & Victory Medals Chatham

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Walter William DANDO Born: 26 Sep 1882 Penarth Cardiff: 36 years Educated: St Mary’s School, Wyndham Crescent Lived: 151 Pearl Street Occupation: Stone mason Married: 24 December 1905 – Hester Summers Regiment: Sapper Royal Engineers Joined: 2 Aug 1915 Parents: 12 Atlas Road, Canton, Cardiff

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1891 Census @ 46 Wyndham Crescent, Canton Watkin Dando (32) b Brecon – Stonemason Henrietta M (35) b Bristol Watkin W (8) b Penarth Catherine (4) b Cardiff Albert E (2) b Cardiff Ernest F (7mths) b Cardiff 1901 Census @ 12 ___________ Road, Canton Watkin _ Dando (45) b Brecon - Stonemason Henrietta Matilda (45) b Bristol Watkin William (18) b Penarth – Carter Catherine (14) b Cardiff Albert Edward (12) b Cardiff Emily Francis (10) b Cardiff Henrietta Matilda (7) b Cardiff Alice Ellen (5) b Cardiff Mary Ann (3) b Cardiff 1911 Census @ 4 Atlas Road, Canton Watkin W Dando (28) b Penarth – Carter, Cardiff City Council Hester (29) b Cardiff Violet (4) b Cardiff Hilda F (3) b Cardiff Elsie M (1) b Cardiff [m = 5 years 3 children] Died: 29 October 1941 (59) Cardiff Medal Roll Index Cards Watkin W Dando Sapper (T) 1378 / 454557 Royal Engineers British War & Victory Medals Service Medal & Award Rolls Watkin W Dando Sapper (T) 1378 / 454557 Royal Engineers British War & Victory Medals Records Office, Chatham

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No Photo Born: 5 July 1882 Netherbury, Dorset Cardiff: 16 years Educated: Netherbury, Dorset Lived: 2 Loftus Street, Canton Occupation: Horse Driver (Street Cleaning Section) Married: 25 Dec 1912 Bedwellty, Monmouthshire – Mary Ann (Polly) Sanders Regiment: Private A Company, 52nd Manchester Regt [Newton, Yalmouth] Joined: 10 Aug 1916 Parents: Holly Lodge, Netherbury, Dorset Dorset Church of England Parish Registers Henry James Davey – baptised: 20 August 1992 @ Pilsden, Dorset James & Sarah Davey 1901 Census @ Norton Lane, Netherbury, Dorset James Davey (42) b Stoke Abbott, Dorset – Labourer on Farm Sarah (40) Asherswell, Dorset Henry J (18) b Pilsden – Carter on Farm Ernest (17) b Pilsden – Drapers Assistant Samuel H (15) b Pilsden – Shepherd Boy Frederick T (14) b Pilsden – Dairy Boy Elizabeth E (12) b Pilsden – At Home Florence E (10) b Pilsden Alice M (9) b Pilsden Reginald F (6) b Netherbury Hilda M (3) b Stoke Abbott Dorothy M (1) b Netherbury 1911 Census @ Wooth Farm, Wooth nr Bridgeport, Dorset James Davey (52) Carter on Farm Sarah (50) Henry James (28) Labourer on Farm Samuel Herbert (25) Carter on Farm Alice May (19) Reginald Frank (16) Labourer on Farm Hilda Margaret (13) School Dorothy Mary (11) School Samuel Gregory (79) F in law Widower b Asherswell [m = 29 years 12 children / 9 alive / 3 died] Probate: Davey, Henry James of 2 Castle Street, Newcastle Emlyn, Carmarthenshire died 16 March 1958. Chester: 14 May to Agnes May Hurley married woman. Effects: £257 14s Military – not in Manchester Regt Dorset Regt – 203963 / York & Lanc Regt – 33951 / Rifle Brigade & London Regt – 978 & 424308 /

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Thomas Guest DERRETT Born: 17 Mar 1893 Cardiff Educated: St Mary’s Church School Lived: 70 Pearl Street Occupation: Sweeper (Public Works Dept.) Married: Mar 1916 Cardiff – Sarah Stewart Regiment: Driver Royal Engineers / 53rd Welsh Division Joined: 30 Mar 1914 joined Territorial Forces, mobilised from camp 1914) Parents: 38 Blanche Street, Cardiff Wife: 10 Planet Street, Cardiff

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1901 Census @ 22 Margaret Street, Cardiff Thomas G Derrett (34) b Newport – Coal Trimmer Ada (32) b Cardiff Ada (8) b Cardiff Thomas G (7) b Cardiff George J (3) b Cardiff Laura M (1) b Cardiff 1911 Census @ 9 Ferry Road, Grangetown Thomas Guest Derrett (45) b Newport – Coal Trimmer Ada (42) b Cardiff Ada (18) b Cardiff – Domestic Servant Thomas Guest (17) b Cardiff – Drapers Porter George James (13) b Cardiff - School Laura Martha (11) b Cardiff - School Irene Emma (6) b Cardiff – School Herbert Morgan (4) b Cardiff Clifford (1) b Cardiff [m = 20 years 9 children / 7 alive / 2 died] Probate: Derrett, Thomas Guest of 15 Hill Snook Road, Ely Cardiff died 21 February 1916. Llandaff: 20 March to Sarah Derrett widow. Effects: £411 12s Medal Roll Index Cards Thomas G Derrett Pte 590 / 20193 Welsh Regt / 275543 Royal Engineers British War & Victory Medals Service Medal & Award Rolls Thomas G Derrett Drv 273343 Royal Engineers / Pte 590 7th Welsh / 20193 Welsh Regt British War & Victory Medals Record Office, Chatham

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John DOWN Born: 1 July 1893 @ Penypeel Road, Canton Educated: Stacey Road School Lived: 2 Diamond Street, Cardiff Occupation: Ashman Married: Rosina Down, 2 Diamond Street Regiment: Private 2nd Lancashire Fusiliers Joined: 3 Aug 1916 Parents: 43 Pearl Street

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1901 Census @ 6 Bradley Street, Roath, Cardiff James Down (37) b Minehead, Somerset – Foreman, Local Public Health Dept. Emma (38) b Cutcombe, Somerset Sarah A (16) b Cardiff – Domestic Servant Elizabeth A (10) b Cardiff John (8) b Cardiff Amy (6) b Cardiff William (5) b Cardiff 1911 Census @ Married: Apr 1914 Cardiff – Rosina Edwards Probate: Down, John of 36 Milton Street, Roath Cardiff died 23 February 1957 at St David’s Hospital Cardiff. Llandaff: 8 March to Mary Newbury widow. Effect: £50 16s 6d Medal Roll Index Cards John Down Pte 307301 Lancashire Fusiliers British War & Victory Medals Service Medal & Award Rolls John Down Pte 307301 2/8th & 2nd Lancashire Fusiliers British War & Victory Medals Fulwood Barracks, Preston 18 Mar 1921

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Albert EDBROOKE Born: 24 Jun 1896 Cardiff Educated: Stacey Road School Lived: 61 Elm Street Occupation: Cardiff City Council Single Regiment: Devonshire Regt Joined: 7 Nov 1917 Parents: William Edbrooke, 61 Elm Street, Cardiff

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Albert Edbrooke b: abt 1897 d: Jun 1967 Cardiff m: Sept 1957 Cardiff – Doris Pengelly (possible) Medal Roll Index Cards Albert J Edbrooke Pte 2801 / Sgt 201075 Devonshire Regt British War & Victory Medals & Territorial Force War Medal Service Medal & Award Rolls Albert John Edbrooke Sgt 201075 Devonshire Regt Territorial Force War Medal [Pte 2801 4th Devon’s when first proceeding overseas] Albert John Edbrooke Sgt 201075 Devonshire Regt British War & Victory Medals Record Office, Exeter 12 Jul 1920 [2/4th Devon’s – 2801 / 1/4th Devon’s – 201075 Disembodied: 22 May 1919]

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Frederick James EDBROOK Born: West Ashford, Devon Cardiff: Educated: Stacey Road School Lived: 61 Elm Street Occupation: Cardiff City Council Single Regiment: Private Royal Berkshire Regt Joined: 7 Feb 1916 Parents:

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Born: Jan 1890 South Molton, Devon – Frederick James EDBROOK 1891 Census @ 5 Hays__ Cottage, Bishop Nympton, South Molton, Devon John Edbrook (27) b Withycombe, Devon – Agricultural Labourer Emma [Peagram] (21) b Bishops Nympton Frederick (1) b Bishops Nympton 1901 Census @ Cottage, Mariansleigh, South Molton John Edbrooke (38) b Withycombe – Agricultural Labourer Emma (31) b Bishops Nympton Frederick James (11) b Bishops Nympton Hellene A Smith (10) b Bishops Nympton Francis Mary (7) b Bishops Nympton John Henry (5) b Mariansleigh Francis William (1) b Mariansleigh 1911 Census @ East Wellard, Bishop Nympton, Devon Frederick James Edbrook (21) b Bishop Nympton – Servant. Horseman on Farm Marriage: JAS 1924 Keynsham, Somerset – Elizabeth J W Wood Died: Sep 1955 (65) Wells, Somerset Medal Roll Index Cards Frederick J Edbrook Pte 2831 / 266144 Devonshire Regt British War & Victory Medals Service Medal & Award Rolls Frederick James Edbrook L/Cpl 2831 / 266144 1/6th Devonshire Regt British War & Victory Medals Record Office, Exeter 12 July 1920 Disembodied: 30 Dec 1919 Need to check re: Royal Berkshire Regt - No West Ashford, Devon is near Barnstaple Bishop Nympton is 3 miles East of South Molton, which is east of Barnstaple

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Tola EVANS Born: 7 July 1885 Torquay Cardiff: 20 year Educated: Moorland Road School Lived: 36 Wimborne Street, Cardiff Occupation: Labourer Married: Regiment: L/Cpl 15th Welsh Regt Joined: 14 Jul 1915 Died: 18 Sep 1918 - France Parents: Mrs J Evans, 34 Wimborne Street

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1891 Census @ 11 Victoria Park, Tormsham. Torquay Edmund Evans (32) b St Mary Church, Devon – Carter for Local Board Alice (31) b Ellacombe, Devon Evelyn A (9) St Mary Church Edmund H (7) b Ellacombe Tola (5) b St Mary Church Gertrude C (1) b St Mary Church 1901 Census @ 1911 Census @ Soldier Died in the Great War Tola Evans L/Cpl 242141 15th Welsh Regt Enlisted: Cardiff KIA: 18 Sept 1918 France & Flanders Western European Theatre Register of Soldiers Effects Tola Evans Pte 242141 15th Welsh Regt 5s 10d to widow Millie Iola Evans Pte 242141 15th Welsh Regt £28 19s 4d to widow Nellie M Grave: L/Cpl Tola Evans Died: 18 Sep 1918 Gouzeaucourt New British Cemetery Medal Roll Index Cards Tola Evans Pte 242141 Welsh Regt British War & Victory Medals Service Medal & Award Rolls Tola Evans L/Cpl 242141 15th Welsh Regt British War & Victory Medals Infantry Records, Shrewsbury 16 Dec 1921

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Thomas Henry FURZE Born: 30 Dec 1890 Cardiff Educated: Radnor Road Board School Lived: 19 Carmarthen Street, Canton Occupation: Labourer Single Regiment: Private Devonshire Regt Joined: 3 Sep 1914 Awards: 1915 Star Parents: Mrs Furze, 19 Carmarthen Street Present Info: Pte T H Furze, D Company, 3rd Devons, North Raglan Barracks, Devonport

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1891 Census @ 7 Carmarthen Street, Canton Cardiff Thomas Furze (35) b Plymouth, Devon – Boilermaker Catherine (34) b Llandaff John (13) b Llandaff Albert (11) b Llandaff Mary (9) b Llandaff Bessie (7) b Llandaff Beatrice (3) b Llandaff Thomas H (3mths) b Cardiff 1901 Census @ 19 Carmarthen Street, Canton William Furze (45) b Cardiff – Boilermaker Helper Catherine (44) b Caerphilly Albert (22) b Cardiff – Railway Porter Jessie (16) b Cardiff Beatrice (12) b Cardiff Thomas (10) b Cardiff Mabel (5) b Cardiff Walter (3) b Cardiff 1911 Census @ 19 Carmarthen Street, Canton William Furze (45) b Cardiff – Boilermaker Catherine (44) b Cardiff John (33) b Cardiff - Boilerman Albert (22) b Cardiff - Collier (Married) Mary (28) b Cardiff - widow Jessie (26) b Cardiff - Married Beatrice (22) b Cardiff – Domestic Servant Thomas (20) b Cardiff – Corporation Employed Mabel (15) b Cardiff – Domestic Servant Walter (13) b Cardiff - School Sarah (11) b Cardiff – School [m = 34 years 9 Children / 8 alive / 1 died] Medal Roll Index Cards Thomas Furze Pte L/Cpl 13711 10th Devonshire Regt ’15 Star France: 22 Sep 1915 British War & Victory Medals Class Z: 21 Feb 1919 Service Medal & Award Rolls Thomas Furze L/Cpl 13711 Devonshire Regt 1914-15 Star Thomas Furze Pte 13711 10th Devons British War & Victory Medals

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John GRABHAM Born: 19 May 1880 “Woodlands”, Ver__ Cross, Wiverlscombe Cardiff: 5½ years Educated: Shillingford School, Clayhanger nr Brampton Lived: 3 Crawley Street Occupation: Horse Driver Married: Harriet Grabham, 51 Pentrebank Street, Grange Gardens, Cardiff Regiment: Private Royal Army Veterinary Corps Joined: 30 Oct 1915 Parents: Francis Grabham, Brampton, Devon

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1891 Census @ Lower Burscombe, Raddington, Somerset Frank Grabham (29) b Ashbrittle, Somerset – Agricultural Labourer Elizabeth (19) b Brampton, Devon John (1) b Clayhanger, Devon 1901 Census @ Leighs Cottage, Clayhanger, Devon Francis Grabham (38) b Ashbrittle - Shepherd Elizabeth Ann (29) b Brampton John (11) b Clayhanger Bessie (9) b Raddington Charles (7) b Clayhanger Fred (4) b Clayhanger Arthur James (2) b Clayhanger Albert (8mths) b Clayhanger 1911 Census @ Lees Farm, Petton, Brampton Francis Grabham (48) b Ashbrittle - Shepherd Elizabeth Ann (39) b Brampton Arthur James (12) b Clayhanger Albert (10) b Clayhanger William (8) b Clayhanger Eva (5) b Clayhanger Sidney (3) b Clayhanger Annie (10mths) b Clayhanger [m = 22 years 11 children / 10 alive / 1 died] Medal Roll Index Cards John Grabham Pte SE/12759 Royal Army Veterinary Corps ’15 Star II: 11 Dec 1915 British War & Victory Medals Service Medal & Award Rolls John Grabham Pte SE/12759 Royal Army Veterinary Corps British War & Victory Medals Woolwich 26 Nov 1920

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John GREY Born: 16 Aug 1879 @ Bertram Street Cardiff: 42 years Educated: Radnor Road School, Canton Lived: 4 Fern Street Occupation: Helper & Sweeper, Cleaning Dept., Corporation Married: E M Grey, 4 Fern Street Regiment: Private 16th Welsh Regt Joined: 27 Dec 1914 Transferred to: K.S.L.I. Jan 1918 - 27417 D Company Parents: James Grey, 9 Egerton Street, Canton

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1901 Census @ HMS Defiance, Devonport John Grey (21) b Cardiff – Pte Royal Marine Light Infantry – Single @ 21 Egerton Street, Canton James Grey (45) b Wiltshire – Labourer (Scavenger) Anna (43) b Ireland James (13) b Cardiff Annie (11) b Cardiff Mary J (9) b Cardiff Married: OND 1909 Cardiff – Ethel May Woods 1911 Census @ 63 Minny Street, Cathays Cardiff John Grey (31) b Cardiff – Dustman, Cardiff Corporation Ethel Mary (22) b Cardiff [m = 18mths] @ 21 Egerton Street, Canton James Grey (56) b Warminster, Wilts - Foreman, Cardiff Corporation Bridget (52) b Done?ile, Ireland Jack (32) married b Cardiff – Sweeper on Corporation Harry (27) b Cardiff - Stoker in Navy [295895 1900-1922] Lilian (26) b Cardiff - Domestic Servant, Southampton James (22) b Cardiff - Soldier in Army, India Annie Winifred (21) b Cardiff - Laundress Mary Jane (18) b Cardiff - Laundress Medal Roll Index Cards John Grey Pte 23580 Welsh Regt / 27417 Shropshire Light Infantry ’15 Star France: 5 Dec 1915 British War & Victory Medals Class z: 3 Mar 1919 Service Medal & Award Rolls John Grey Pte 27417 1st King’s Shropshire Light Infantry British War & Victory Medals 18 Dec 1920 Pte 23580 16th Welsh Regt – 1st Entrenching Battn. Att: 177 Tunnelling Company, Royal Engineers Att: 173 Tunnelling Company, Royal Engineers

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Albert Pearson HALL Born: 1 Apr 1897 Cardiff Educated: Lived: 49 Augusta Street Occupation: Labourer Single Regiment: Private 15th Welsh Regt Joined: 4 Nov 1915 Parents: Thomas Hall, 49 Augusta Street

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1901 Census @ 49 Augusta Street, Cardiff Thomas Hall (35) b Somerset - Scavenger Sarah (34) b Cardiff Vincent (6) b Cardiff Albert (4) b Cardiff Jane (1) b Cardiff 1911 Census @ 49 Augusta Street, Cardiff Thomas Hall (42) b Crowcaston, Somerset Sarah (44) b Cardiff Thomas Vincent (16) b Cardiff – Labourer, Cardiff Corporation Albert Pearson (14) b Cardiff - School Hilda Jane (11) b Cardiff - School Laura Louisa (9) b Cardiff Ewda Gladys (3) b Cardiff [m = 19 years 6 children / 5 alive / 1 died] Medal Roll Index Cards Albert P Hall Pte 35169 Welsh Regt / 306569 & WR23151 Royal Engineers British War & Victory Medals Service Medal & Award Rolls Albert P Hall Pioneer WR23151 / 306569 Roads & Quarries, Royal Engineers British War & Victory Medals RE Chatham Pte 35169 Welsh Regt

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Thomas Vincent HALL Born: 12 Mar 1895 Cardiff Educated: Tredegarville School Lived: 49 Augusta Street Occupation: Cleansing Dept. Married: Dec 1916 Cardiff – Caroline Palmer Regiment: Gunner Royal Garrison Artillery Joined: 15 Nov 1915 Parents:

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1901 Census @ 49 Augusta Street, Cardiff Thomas Hall (35) b Somerset - Scavenger Sarah (34) b Cardiff Vincent (6) b Cardiff Albert (4) b Cardiff Jane (1) b Cardiff 1911 Census @ 49 Augusta Street, Cardiff Thomas Hall (42) b Crowcaston, Somerset Sarah (44) b Cardiff Thomas Vincent (16) b Cardiff – Labourer, Cardiff Corporation Albert Pearson (14) b Cardiff - School Hilda Jane (11) b Cardiff - School Laura Louisa (9) b Cardiff Ewda Gladys (3) b Cardiff [m = 19 years 6 children / 5 alive / 1 died] Died: Sept 1972 (77) Cardiff Medal Roll Index Cards Thomas V Hall Gunner 348677 Royal Garrison Artillery / 450296 Royal Engineers British War & Victory Medals Service Medal & Award Rolls Thomas V Hall Gunner 348677 RGA (Glamorgan RGA TF) / 450296 RE British War & Victory Medals Dover 21 Feb 1920

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Edward HARDACRE Born: 3 Mar 1875 Chipstable, Somerset Cardiff: 28 years Educated: Chipstable Lived: 10 Edmunds Buildings, Cardiff Occupation: Lavatory Assistant Married: OND 1902 Cardiff – Mary Jane Vile Regiment: 2nd Private Royal Air Force Joined: 16 May 1918 Parents:

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Somerset, England Church of England Baptisms: 25 April 1875 Chipstable 1881 Census @ Severidge Cottage, Chipstable James Hardacre (51) b Old Cleeve, Somerset – Agricultural Labourer Mary A (49) b Slogumber, Somerset Selina (21) b Slogumber James (13) b Wiveliscombe Alice M (11) b Brampton, Devon Elizabeth (8) b Wiveliscombe Edward (6) b Chipstable Joseph Sully (80) b Slogumber Widower – Ag Lab 1891 Census @ Reivs Cottage, Kiltisford Mary Hardacre (54) Selina (31) General Servant Domestic James (23) Ag Lab Alice (21) Dressmaker Elizabeth (18) Edward (15) Agricultural Worker 1901 Census @ 33 Chancery Lane, Canton Mary Ann Hardacre (64) b Somerset Selina (40) b Somerset Edward (26) b Somerset – Labourer, Iron Foundry F (24) Boarder – Mason’s Helper F (28) Boarder – Carter, Corporation 1911 Census @ 21 Nesta Road, Cardiff Edward Hardacre (36) b Chipstable – Labourer/Carter, Cardiff Corporation Mary (33) b Langport, Somerset Mary Ann (83) b Slogumber - Mother, Widow Selina (51) b Elworthy – Sister Died: Jun 1961 (86) Cardiff No military recorded

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Henry C HAY BC/C/48/2/6/33

No Photo Born: 24 Mar 1877 (40) Bristol Cardiff: Educated: Radnor Road, Cardiff Lived: 36 Ethel Street Occupation: Driver Married: AMJ 1907 Cardiff – Alma Kate Long Regiment: Driver C Battery, 71st Brigade, 15th Division, Royal Field Artillery Joined: 17 May 1916 Wife: Alma Hay, 36 Ethel Street 1911 Census @ 14 Ethel Street, Cardiff Henry C Hay (31) b Bristol - Haulier Alma K (25) b Cardiff [m = 4 years] Medal Roll Index Cards Henry Hay Gunner 121402 RFA / 197574 RGA British War & Victory Medals

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James HAYES BC/C/48/2/6/35

No Photo Born: Ireland Cardiff: Educated: Lived: 13 Mundy Place Occupation: Labourer Married: Regiment: Sapper Royal Engineers Joined: 17 Aug 1916 Parents: Born: OND 1881 Cork, Ireland Married: OND 1906 Cardiff – Mary McCarthy 1911 Census @ 123 Bedford Street, Roath, Cardiff James Hayes (30) b Co. Cork – Labourer, Corporation Mary (37) Mary A (4) b Cardiff Julia (2) b Cardiff [m = 6 years 3 children / 2 alive / 1 died] Military – Too many James Hayes, Royal Engineers

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Walter William HAYWARD No form only letter Born: 19 Jun 1893 [JAS 1893] Cardiff Educated: Lived: 8 Chester Street, Grangetown, Cardiff Occupation: Single Regiment: Private Welsh Regt Joined: 10 Feb 1915 Parents: Mrs W Hayward

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1901 Census @ 40 Glynne Street, Canton, Cardiff William Hayward (40) b Bruton, Somerset – Labourer Albertina (39) b Bruton, Somerset Ellen (16) b Bruton – Domestic Servant Lizzie (15) b Bruton Bessie (12) b Bruton Walter (7) b Cardiff Alice (5) b Cardiff Beatrice (3) b Cardiff UK, Railway Employment Records Walter William Hayward (15) b: 19 Jun 1893 Residence date: 9 Jan 1909 Boiler Washers Mate 1/8d Cardiff Station, GWR Left own accord: 6 May 1911 1911 Census @ 40 Glynne Street, Canton William Hayward (50) b Bruton – Driver, Cardiff Corporation Albertina (49) b Tintinhull, Somerset Bessie (20) b Bruton – Domestic Servant Walter William (17) b Cardiff – Boiler Washers Mate, GWR Alice (15) b Cardiff – Apprentice Dressmaker Beatie (13) b Cardiff – School Henry (9) b Cardiff – School Willie (5) b Cardiff – School [m = 28 years 9 children] 1937 Western Mail Directory - Walter William Hayward – 8 Chester Street, Grange Married: OND 1915 St Asaph, Denbighshire – Gladys E Williams Died: Mar 1979 (85) South Glamorgan [4 Jan 1979 Llantwit Major] WW1 Service Records – 1915 Walter William Hayward (21) 40 Glynne Street, Canton Labourer 30626 Welsh Regt Father: William Hayward, 40 Glynne Street Wife: 8 Chester Street – m: 16 Oct 1915 @ Parish Church, Boddeydd Welsh Regt – Attested 10 Feb 1915 20th Posted Pte 19 Jun 1915 19th Posted Pte 14 Nov 1915 BEF 19th Posted Pte 5 Dec 1915 Embarked: Folkstone RE Transferred: 319 Road Construction Company 18 Jul 1917 No: 313453 Class Z: 27 Feb 1919 Medal Roll Index Cards Walter W Hayward Pte 30626 Welsh Regt / Pnr 313453, WR.23688 Royal Engineers ’15 Star France: 6 Dec 1915 British War & Victory Medals Service Medal & Award Rolls Walter W Hayward Pioneer WR.23682 Roads & Quarries, Royal Engineers BW & V Pte 30626 19th Welsh Regt, Pnr 31353 Royal Engineers

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Charles HICKS Born: 24 May 1885 Bryngwyn, Monmouth Cardiff: 9 years Educated: Raglan, Monmouth Lived: 28 Conybeare Road, Canton Occupation: Sweeper Single Regiment: Private 126233 251 Employment Company, 61st Division, Labour Corps Joined: 18 May 1917 Parents: Thomas & Susan Hicks, Raglan, Monmouth Brother: N Hicks, 29 Conybeare Road

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Thomas & Susan’s other children: Hurriah b 1868 Monmouth; Sarah b: 1870 Wolves Newton; Arthur b: 1872 Trelleck; William b: 1874 Trelleck; Albert b: 1876 Bryngwyn 1891 Census @ Lunman Cottage, Bryngwyn, Monmouth Thomas Hicks (46) b Newchurch East, Monmouthshire – Agricultural Labourer Susannah (44) b Trelleck, Monmouthshire Edith (9) b Bryngwyn Charles (5) b Bryngwyn Lily (3) 1901 Census @ Shewoyan, Llandenny, Monmouth Charles Hicks (16) b Bryngwyn – Cattleman on Farm – Servant – Single @ Lower Trynuinich, Bryngwyn Thomas Hicks (60) Shepherd on Farm @ Crown Square Susan Hicks (50) b Trelleck – Charwoman Lucy (13) b Trelleck 1911 Census @ Usk Road, Raglan, Monmouthshire Susan Hicks (62) b Trelleck – Charwoman [m = 40 years 8 children] Died: Jun 1925 (39) Monmouth Medal Roll Index Cards Charles Hicks Pte 126233 Labour Corps British War & Victory Medals Service Medal & Award Rolls Charles Hicks Pte 126233 Labour Corps British War & Victory Medals Nottingham 13 May 1920

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William James HINES Born: 12 Aug 1885 Canton, Cardiff Educated: Radnor Road Board School Lived: 39 Glamorgan Street, Canton Occupation: Driver Health Dept., Cardiff Corporation Married: AMJ 1911 Cardiff – Harriet C Dyke or Rosina Poole Regiment: 3rd Air Mechanic Royal Air Force Joined: 14 Jan 1918 Parents: Mr & Mrs Hines, 31 Glamorgan Street

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1891 Census @ 28 Loftus Street, Canton George Haines (39) b Somersetshire – General Labourer Sarah (37) b Devonshire Robert J (14) b Cardiff – Apprentice Upholsterer George H (12) b Cardiff – Paper Boy Georgina (9) b Cardiff – Scholar William J (6) b Cardiff – Scholar Mary Ann (3) b Cardiff Albert J (2mths) b Cardiff 1901 Census @ 31 Glamorgan Street, Canton George Hines (49) b Kingston, Somersetshire – Foreman, Scavenger Sarah (47) b Devonshire George H (22) b Cardiff – Railway Signalman William J (15) b Cardiff – Polisher Apprentice Mary Ann (13) b Cardiff Albert J (10) b Cardiff Sarah J (7) b Cardiff Ellen (2) b Cardiff 1911 Census @ 31 Glamorgan Street, Canton George Hines (59) b Kingston, Somersetshire – Foreman, Health Dept., C C Sarah (57) b Sandford, Devonshire William James (25) b Cardiff – Labourer, Health Dept., City Council Mary Ann (23) b Cardiff - Paper Bag Maker, Printing Works Albert John (20) b Cardiff - Hairdresser Jane (17) b Cardiff – Upholsteress, Carriage Works Ellen (12) b Cardiff [m = 36 years 9 children / 8 alive / 1 died] Died: Jun 1961 (75) Cardiff No record found of Military

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Alfred HOLLISTER BC/C/48/2/6/38

No Photo Born: 19 July 1889 Cardiff Educated: Radnor Road Board School Lived: 23 Robert Street, Ely Occupation: Labourer Married: OND 1911 Cardiff - Gladys Clark Regiment: Private 12th Hampshire Regt Joined: 3 May 1915 Died: 20 Sep 1918 Salonica – wounded head & body Parents: 6 Harvey Street, Canton 1891 Census @ 37 Loftus Street, Canton Alfred Hollister (28) b Bristol – General Labourer Alice Maud (24) b Taunton Alfred W (1) b Cardiff 1901 Census @ 6 Harvey Street, Canton Alfred (38) b Bristol – Corporation Labourer Alice (36) b Taunton Alice (9) b Cardiff [d: 1904] John (7) b Cardiff Ellen (6) b Cardiff Edith (2) b Cardiff @ 1911 Census @ 6 Harvey Street, Canton Alfred Hollister (50) b Bristol – Labourer, Cardiff Corporation Alice (47) b Taunton Alfred (23) b Cardiff – Labourer, Cardiff Corporation John (17) b Cardiff – Labourer, BJ Oil Company Ellen (15) b Cardiff Edith (13) b Cardiff Florence (9) b Cardiff Willie (7) b Cardiff Harry (2) b Cardiff [m = 25 years 10 children / 7 alive / 3 died] Died: 20 Sep 1918 Soldier Died in the Great War Alfred Hollister Pte 32006 12th Hampshire Regt / 14523 Dorsetshire Regt b: Cardiff Residence: Ely Enlisted: Cardiff DoW: 20 Sep 1918 Balkans Balkan Theatre Register of Soldier’s Effects Alfred Hollister Pte 32006 Hampshire Regt Died: 20 Sept 1918 28th Casualty Clearing Station, Greece £3 3s 5d to widow Gladys & £10 6s 8d to son Gordon on 28 Oct 1912? £5 3s 4d to widow Gladys & £10 6s 8d to son Gordon on 28 Oct 1918 [Gordon Leonard Hollister b: 28 Oct 1912 d: 1977] Grave: Pte A Hollister Died: 20 Sep 1918 Karasuli Military Cemetery Polykastro Regional unit of Kilkis, Central Macedonia, Greece Medal Roll Index Cards Alfred Hollister Pte 14523 Dorsetshire Regt / 32006 Hampshire Regt British War & Victory Medals Service Medal & Award Rolls Alfred Hollister Pte 32006 12th Hampshire Regt / 14523 1st Dorsetshire Regt British War & Victory Medals Exeter 27 May 1920

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Walter William HOOPER BC/C/48/2/6/39

No Photo Born: 25 Sep 1890 Beer, Devon [Axminster, Devon] Cardiff: when 6 mths old Educated: Cardiff Lived: 12 Sussex Street Occupation: Haulier Single Regiment: Private 8178 1st Dorsetshire Regt Joined: 3 Sep 1914 Died: 5 May 1915 Hill 60 Parents: H Hooper, 12 Sussex Street, Cardiff 1891 Census @ 72 Hewell Street, Canton Hugh Hooper (22) b Seaton, Devon – Visitor - Fireman May (19) b Beer, Devon Walter (6mths) b Beer, Devon 1901 Census @ 49 Wenvoe Road, Canton Hugh W (31) b Seaton, Devon – Council Haulier Mary S (28) b Beer, Devon Walter W (10) b Beer, Devon Francis A (8) b Cardiff Katurah E (3) b Cardiff Gladys M (1) b Cardiff 1911 Census @ 12 Sussex Street, Cardiff Hugh Walter Hooper (42) b Seaton, Devon – Horse Driver, City Council Mary Searward (38) b Beer, Devon Walter William (20) b Beer, Devon – Sweeper, City Council Frances Annie (18) b Cardiff – Library Attendant K____ Emily (13) b Cardiff – School Beatrice Mary (9) b Cardiff – School Frances Elizabeth Hooper (81) mother / widow b Seaton, Devon [m = 20 years 6 children / 4 alive / 2 died] De Ruvigny’s Roll of Honour HOOPER, Walter William, Private 8178 1st Dorsetshire Regt., only son of Hugh Walter Hooper of 12 Sussex Street, Grangetown Cardiff, Haulier, by his wife Mary Goshing; born Beer, Devon on 25 September 1890; educated Cardiff Elementary School; was an employee in the Health Dept. of Cardiff Council; volunteered after the outbreak of war and enlisted in the Somerset Light Infantry 3 Sept 1914; transferred to 1st Dorsetshire Regt.; went to France in February and was killed in action in the fighting at Hill 60, near Ypres 5 May 1915. Soldier Died in the Great War Walter William Hooper Pte 8178 1st Dorsetshire Regt b: Cardiff Enlisted: Cardiff KIA: 5 May 1915 France & Flanders Western European Theatre Register of Soldier’s Effects Walter William Hooper Pte 8178 1st Dorsetshire Regt £2 15s 9d & £3 to father Hugh W Grave: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial WW! Service Record – 1914 Walter William Hooper (23) Haulier 13759 Somerset Light Infantry Joined: 3 Sept 1914 Wyke Regis Posted: 4 Sep 1914 Dorsetshire Regt.

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20 Feb 1915 Forfeited 5 day’s pay under Para 493 K.R. – not complying with an order given by a NCO 7 Mar 1915 Posted on Active Service 5 May 1915 Killed in Action with BEF, France 5 Oct 1920 1914-15 Star signed for by H W Hooper 6 Aug 1921 British War & Victory Medals signed for by H W Hooper Medal Roll Index Cards Wm W Hooper Pte 3/8178 1st Dorsetshire Regt ’15 Star France: 7 Mar 1915 British War & Victory Medals KIA: 5 May 1915 Service Medal & Award Rolls W W Hooper Pte 3/8178 1st Dorsetshire Regt 1914-15 Star France: 7 Mar 1915 KIA: 5 May 1915 Exeter 28 Oct 1919 Wm W Hooper Pte 3/8178 1st Dorsetshire Regt British War & Victory Medals Exeter 8 Aug 1920

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Eli HOWELLS BC/C/48/2/6/42

No Photo Born: 11 Apr 1846 Trellech, Mon [25 Apr 1868] Cardiff: Educated: Lived: 30 Craddock Street, Canton Occupation: Driver Married: AMJ 1896 Pontypool – Lydia Price Regiment: Private 10th Devonshire Regt Joined: 4 Sept 1914 Award: 1915 Star - overseas Parents: 4 Loftus Street 1871 Census @ Ann Howells (70) widow b Usk – Farmer of 15 acres Jane Howells (39) dau/unm – Domestic Duties Eli Howells (3) Grandson b Gwehellog, Usk 1881 Census @ Lodge Farm, Penyclawdd Eli Howells (13) Farm Servant Indoor 1891 Census @ Stoke Damerel, Devonport, Devon Eli Howells (22) b Usk Singe – Soldier Gunner Royal Artillery (Old Granby Barracks, Sierra Leone Detachment R. A.) 1901 Census @ 3 Clifton Square, Griffithstown, Monmouth Eli Howells (32) Railway Engine Stoker Lydia (30) Lillian (4) b Brecon William (2) b Brecon 1911 Census @ Butchers Arms, Ystradgynlais Eli Howells (43) b Gwehellog – Licensed Vintner Lydia (41) b Pontypool Gillian (14) b Brecon William (12) b Brecon - School John (9) b Senghenyttd – School Dorothy (6) b Senghenyttd - School Violet (10mths) b Ystradgynlais [m = 15 years 5 children] Andrews Newspaper Index Cards, 1790-1976 Eli Howells b: 25 Apr 1868 Gwehellog, Trostrey, Usk Monmouthshire (F) William Howells (M) Sarah Ledaway Eli Howells (28) labourer of Kilgeddin, son of William Howells deemed woodsman, married 18 May 1896 at the Parish Church Trevethin, Monmouth to Lydia Price (25) spinster of Trevethin, dau. of William Price, Engine Driver. Eli Howells of 3 Glanley Street, Ystradgynlais Breconshire died 29 March 1935. Proved: Oxford 30 Jun 1926 by Charles Albert Cobley licenced victualler and David Ellis miner - £2034 9s 4d. Appoints son in law Charles Albert Cobley. Probate: HOWELLS, Eli of 3 Glanley Street (otherwise called 3 Smithfield) Ystradgynlais Breconshire died 29 March 1935. Oxford: 30 June to Charles Albert Cobley licenced victualler and David Ellis miner. Effects: £2034 9s 6d

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Medal Roll Index Cards Eli Howells Pte 13712 10th Devonshire Regt / 94963 Royal Defence Corps ’15 Star France: 23 Sep 1915 British War & Victory Medals Service Medal & Award Rolls Eli Howells Pte 94963 Royal Defence Corps / 13712 10th Devonshire Regt British War & Victory Medals London 23 Feb 1921 Theatres Served: France 1 (a) 22 Sep 1915 – 13 Nov 1915 Egypt 4 (a) 14 Nov 1915 – 18 May 1916 Egypt 4 (b) 19 Mar 1916 – 12 Nov 1916 Greek Macedonia 2 (a) 13 Nov 1916 – 17 Oct 1918

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James HOWELLS BC/C/48/2/6/40

No Photo Born: 10 Aug 1882 Whitelye, Chepstow, Monmouth Cardiff: Educated: Lived: 67 Llandaff Road, Canton Occupation: Haulier Single Regiment: Driver 2/2 Welsh / Royal Field Artillery Joined: 1 Nov 1915 Parents: Monmouth Born: James Edgar Howells – OND 1882 Chepstow 1891 Census @ Cecily Ford, Trelleck, Monmouth Reuben Haydon (51) b Trelleck – Labourer Mary Howells (44) b Trelleck James Howells (9) b Trelleck Elizabeth A Howells (7) b Trelleck Florence M Howells (3) b Trelleck 1901 Census @ Leckwith Farm, Penarth Cardiff James Howells (19) b Newport, Monmouth – single – Agricultural Labourer 1911 Census @ 2 Preswylfa Street, Cardiff James Howells (29) b Tullick, Monmouthshire – single – Farm Labourer Medal Roll Index Cards James Howells Pte 18437 Welsh Regt ’15 Star France: 2 Dec 1915 British War & Victory Medals Class Z: 4 Feb 1919 Service Medal & Award Rolls James Howells Pte 18437 13th /14th /2nd Welsh Regiment British War & Victory Medals Shrewsbury 24 Dec 1920 Possible James Howells Cardiff - 188664 RGA 14 Feb 1918 Fort Brockhurst Posted on 9 Feb 1918 / RGA 2nd Depot formed 11 Feb 1918 – Gunner 4th Coast Defences / 21 Company [Trehkeith] – 2 April 1918 Mother – Mary Howells

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John HOWELLS BC/C/48/2/6/41

No Photo Born: 21 Feb 1886 Cardiff Educated: Lived: 55 Ethel Street, Cardiff Occupation: General Labourer Married: OND 1907 Cardiff – Albinia A_scott Regiment: Private Royal Army Service Corps (MT) Joined: 1 Sep 1914 Parents: 35 Harry Street 1901 Census @ 35 Harvey Street, Canton, Cardiff William Howells (42) b Cardiff – General Labourer Mary J (38) b Cardiff Cornelius (20) b Cardiff John (14) b Cardiff Mary (13) b Cardiff Elizabeth (10) b Cardiff Johanna (8) b Cardiff William (6) b Cardiff Ellen (4) b Cardiff Timothy (2) b Cardiff Arthur Howells (23) brother b Cardiff – General Labourer 1911 Census @ 21 Ethel Street, Cardiff John Howells (24) b Cardiff – General Labourer Albinia (29) b Cardiff William (2) b Cardiff Leonardo (9mths) b Cardiff Died: Sept 1954 (68) Cardiff or Mar 1944 (57) Cardiff Medal Roll Index Cards John Howells Dvr. T1/1422 Army Service Corps British War & Victory Medals Service Medal & Award Rolls John Howells Dvr. T1/1422 Army Service Corps British War & Victory Medals Woolwich Dockyard 23 Dec 1919

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James HURDEN Born: 3 Sept 1897 Bruton, Somerset Cardiff: Educated: Lived: 46 Wimborne Street, Splott Occupation: Cardiff Corporation Married: JAS 1908 Cardiff – Bessie Sweetman Regiment: Cpl 2nd Coldstream Guards Joined: 4 Aug 1914 Died: 31 Oct 1914 La Bassiee – Netley Hospital Parents:

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1881 Census @ High Street(Southside) Bruton, Wincanton, Somerset Arabella Hurden (58) b Nunney, Somerset – Widow – Domestic Servant Sarah Hurden (32) b Nunney – Dau - unm. William Hurden (9) b Wincanton - grandson James Hurden (2) b Bruton – grandson 1891 Census @ Alfo Steps Cottage, Brewham Street, South Brewham, Wincanton Arabella Hurden(ing) (74) b Nunney Widow – Parish Relief James Hurding (30) son b Nunney – Cattle Drover William (18) b Burton – Farm Labourer [bap: 13 Aug 1874] James (13) b Burton – Farm Labourer Albert (3) b Burton Mary (3) b Burton 1901 Census @ 1911 Census @ 46 Wimborne Street, East Moors, Cardiff James Hurden (31) b Burton – Sweeper (Road), Cardiff Corporation Bessie (29) b Cardiff Louise (2) b Cardiff [m = 3 years 1 Child] Soldier Died in the Great War James Hurden L/Cpl 1051 Coldstream Guards b: Bruton, Somerset Residence: Cardiff Enlisted: Frome d: 30 Oct 1914 Home Theatre (died of wounds) Register of Soldiers Effects James Hurden L/Cpl 1051 1st Batt. Coldstream Guards d: 30 Oct 1914 at Royal Victoria Hospital, Netley of wounds received in action b: Bruton, Somerset - 3 September 1897 - Labourer Will in favour of wife Bessie - £5 War Gratuity De Ruvigny’s Roll of Honour HURDEN, James L/Cpl 1051 1st Batt. Coldstream Guards; served with the Expeditionary Force; died of wounds received in action 30 October 1914; married Grave: Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff Medal Roll Index Cards James Hurden L/Cpl 1051 Coldstream Guards ’14 Star France: 7 Oct 1914 British War & Victory Medals Died of Wounds

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Charles William JACQUES Born: 5 Jun 1882 Broughton [Kettering, Northamptonshire] Cardiff: Educated: Bute Terrace School, Cardiff Lived: 41 Albert Street, Canton Occupation: Carman, Cardiff City Council Married: JAS 1905 Cardiff – Harriet Ellen Tredwen Regiment: Gunner Royal Garrison Artillery Joined: 15 May 1916 Parents: Barry Docks

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1891 Census @ 15 Herbert Yard (Street), St Mary’s, Cardiff William Jacques (36) b Northamptonshire – Haulier Mary J (31) b Northamptonshire Elizabeth J (10) b Northamptonshire – Scholar Amy (8) b Northamptonshire Charles (7) b Northamptonshire Ruth M A (5) b Northamptonshire George W (3) b Northamptonshire 1901 Census @ 37 Eisteddford, St Mary’s, Cardiff William Jacques (48) b Kettering, Northampton – Horse Driver, Iron & Morse Locks Mary J (41) b Kettering, Northampton Charles (18) b Kettering – Horse Driver for Timber Merchant Mary A (17) b Kettering Walter (14) b Kettering – Errand Boy (Port) Albert (8) b Cardiff Laura (7) b Cardiff Gertrude (5mths) b Lovethorpe, Leicestershire Amy Egger (20) dau. m b Kettering 1911 Census @ 96 Albert Street, Canton Charles W Jacques (28) b Broughton, Northamptonshire – Horse Driver Harriet E (29) b Louisa May (3) b Cardiff Edith Jane (1) b Cardiff [m = 5 years 2 children] Died: June 1972 (90) Cardiff WW1 Service Record – 1915 Charles William Jacques (33) Gunner 149359 Royal Garrison Artillery Carman / Horse Driver Live: 41 Albert Street, Cardiff m: 6 Aug 1905 Cardiff – Harriet Ellen Tredwen Louisa May b: 28 June 1907 Cardiff Edith Jane b: 22 July 1909 Cardiff Rose _____ b: 17 ____ 1913 Cardiff Lylian ____ b: 19 Oct 1914 Cardiff British War & Victory Medals Attested: 10 Dec 1915 16900 Royal Engineers, Inland Water Transport Section – Waterman Mobilised: 16 May 1916 Sapper Appointed: 26 May 1917 Acting L/Cpl IW&T, RE transferred to Depot, RGA Derby – 20 Nov 1917 4th Battery I S A R B – Gunner – 29 Dec 1917 B E F – Gunner – 2 Jan 1918

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24th Siege Battery Posted – Gunner 194359 – 13 Mar 1919 [16900 transferred to RGA – 3 Jan 1918 – 24th Siege Battery 194359 Gunner C W Jacques (36) on 5 June 1918 – date first joined 16 May 1916 Cardiff – Demob 28 May 1919]

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William Henry JAMES Born: 2 Nov ____ Saltmead, Cardiff Educated: Court Road School Lived: 202 Clive Street, Grange Occupation: Sweeper Married: Regiment: Driver Royal Engineers Joined: 10 Nov 19__ Parents: Mrs James, 31 Hereford Street

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No confirmed information found but one of the following maybe William – 1901 Census @ 22 Harold Street, Roath Henry James (34) b Cardiff - Sawyer Nellie (33) b Cardiff William H (9) b 1892 Cardiff Agnes M (6) b Cardiff Frederick C (3) b Cardiff 1911 Census @ Calcutta, India William Henry James (25) b 1886 Cardiff 3rd SCO Middlesex Regt William Henry James – 1881 – 1962 Blacksmith MRIC and SM&AR William H James Dvr 510456 / 4594 (T) Royal Engineers BW&V Dvr 450186 / 190 (T) Royal Engineers BW&V

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Walter LEACH Born: 18 Aug 1891 Cardiff Educated: Virgil Street Board School Lived: 27 Roll Street, Canton Occupation: Refuse Tipping Married: 6 Oct 1910 Register Office, Cardiff – Ellen J Crocker Regiment: Driver Royal Army Service Corps Joined: 23 Apr 1917 Parents: Present Info: Driver W Leach 328531, 548 Company, RASC, Cavalry Barracks, Colchester

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1901 Census @ 94 Wellington Street, Canton Walter Leach (36) b Devon - Electrical _____man Ellen (36) b Cardiff Fred (13) b Cardiff Walter (10) b Cardiff Mable (7) b Cardiff Ellen (3) b Cardiff Edwin (1) b Cardiff 1911 Census @ 81 Albert Street, Canton Cardiff Walter Leach (19) b Cardiff – General Labourer Ellen Jane (18) b Cardiff Alma Ellen (2mths) b Cardiff [m = 1 year 1 child] Died: 3 Mar 1955 (63) East Glamorgan Probate : Leach, Walter of 2 Harvey Street, Canton Cardiff died 3 March 1955 at Whitchurch Hospital, Whitchurch, Cardiff. Llandaff: 4 April to Walter James Leach transport driver. Effects: £110 WW1 Service Records – 1917 Walter Leach (25) b 1892 328531 Army Service Corps (Horse Transport) 27 Rolls Street, Cardiff Refuse Tipman m: 6 Oct 1910 Register Office, Cardiff – Jenny Crocker Alma Ellen b 1911 Cardiff Walter James b 1913 Cardiff Beatrice Maud b 1914 Cardiff [d: 18 Aug 1918 (4) Pneumonia] 9 June 1919 – 83 Albert Street, Canton Cpl W Leach T/328531 Unit: 548 (HT) Company, RASC, Western Theatre Deemed to have enlisted – 24 June 1916 Called up & posted ASC (HT) – 23 April 1917 Joined ASC (HT) Woolwich – 24 April 1917 12 Nov 1917 17 Mar 1919 Appointed (paid) A/Cpl – 548 Coy RASC – Chatham 1 Feb 1919 548 Coy RASC – Colchester 6 June 1919 To Dispersal station for Demobilisation – Chatham 14 May 1918 Colchester – Pte – Disobeying an order given by a NCO – 4 days F P No 2 T/328531 Cpl Leach, Walter (27) 548 (HT) Company, RASC Date joined: 24 Apr 1917 at Woolwich Chatham 5 June 1919

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Charles Ivor LEWIS Born: 28 Dec 1890 Cardiff Educated: Severn Road & Court Road Board Schools Lived: 111 Richards Street, Cathays Occupation: Ashman, Cardiff City Council Single Regiment: L/Cpl 1095 Divisional Cycle Company, Egypt Joined: 4 Aug 1914 Parents: Oliver Lewis, 11 Richards Street

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1901 Census @ 79 Clare Road, St Mary’s, Cardiff Oliver Lewis (45) b Winterbourne, Gloucestershire – Forman of Corp. Public Works Eliz (48) b Tetbury, Gloucestershire Alfred H (14) b Pilning, Gloucestershire Charles I (10) b Cardiff 1911 Census @ Possible m : Dec 1919 Cardiff – Vera Hawkins Possible - Medal Roll Index Cards Charles Lewis Pte 7589, 15300 Army Cyclist Corps / Queens (Royal West Surrey) Regt ’15 Star France: 20 Oct 1915 SWB British War & Victory Medals Discharged: 6 May 1919 Service Medal & Award Rolls Charles Lewis Pte 7589 ACC / 15300 Royal West Surrey Regt 1914-15 Star France: 20 Oct 1915 Discharged: 6 May 1919 Hanwell 18 Oct 1919 Charles Lewis Pte G/15300 8th RWS / 7589 ACC British War & Victory Medals Hanwell 16 Sep 1920

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George MARTIN Born: 5 Feb 1874 Wolverhampton Cardiff: 35 years Educated: Cardiff Lived: 12 Smeaton Street Occupation: Horse Driver Single Regiment: Driver Royal Army Service Corps Joined: 10 Apr 1916 Parents:

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Births: JAM 1873 Wolverhampton – George Arthur Martin Apr 1874 Bristol – George W Martin 1891 Census @ 20 Cumrae Street, Roath, Cardiff Benjamin Martin (55) Corporation Labourer (Road) Jane (52) b Bristol George (18) b Bristol – Dock Labourer Francis (12) b Bristol 1901 Census @ 6 Devon Street, Canton Jane Martin (61) b Bristol widow George A (27) b Wolverhampton – Corporation Haulier 1911 Census @ 10 Eldon Road, Cardiff George Martin (36) b Bristol – Carter, Borough Council – Single Frank Martin (32) b Bristol – Platelayer, Railway Company – Single Not enough information to go on regarding RASC

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Alfred John MAY (Crossed out on list) Born: 30 Dec 1888 Cardiff Educated: Radnor Road School Lived: 9 Fern Street Occupation: Labourer Single Regiment: L/Cpl Welsh Regt Joined: 4 Jan 1915 Parents: 9 Fern Street, Canton

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1891 Census @ 28 Daisy Street, Canton William Henry May (28) b Cornwall - Labourer Mary Ann [Waite] (27) b Cardiff Samuel (6) b Cardiff Alfred J (4) b Cardiff Jane (6mths) b Cardiff 1901 Census @ 4 Ethel Street, Canton William May (38) b Cornwall – General Labourer Mary (37) b Cardiff Samuel (16) b Cardiff Alfred (12) b Cardiff Jane (10) b Cardiff Beatrice (8) b Cardiff Clara (6) b Cardiff Emily (2) b Cardiff 1911 Census @ Married: Jul 1923 Cardiff – Mary Lewis Died: Jun 1953 (64) Cardiff Pension Records – 1915 Alfred John May (26) b 1889 Labourer Single 9 Fern Street, Cardiff 25801 Welsh Regt, Bantam Batt. Father: William Henry May, 9 Fern Street, Cardiff Joined: Porthcawl 5 Jan 1915 Welsh Regt: Appointed Pd L/Cpl 13 Aug 1915 B E F Posted Pte 2 Jun 1916 Posted Pte 6 Jan 1917 Posted Pte 6 Mar 1917 Welsh Regt: Discharged L/Cpl 7 Aug 1917 – No longer physically fit for War Service Medal Roll Index Cards Alfred John May Pte 25801 Welsh Regt British War & Victory Medals Service Medal & Award Rolls Alfred John May L/Cpl 25801 17th Welsh Regt British War & Victory Medals

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Ernest Charles MINCHINTON Born: 12 Sep 1888 Cardiff Educated: Wood Street Board School Lived: 6 Harpur Street Occupation: Horse Driver, Cardiff Council Married: JFM 1910 Cardiff – Bessie Warren Regiment: Private Royal Army Veterinary Corps Joined: 17 Feb 1915 Parents: Mr & Mrs C Minchinton, 24 Penarth Road, Cardiff

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1901 Census @ 24 Penarth Road, Cardiff Chas. Minchinton (50) b Devon – Grocer/Shopkeeper [Charles Aubrey] Rebecca (50) b Swansea [R. Jane Aubrey] Edith (22) b Cardiff – Dressmaker Ellen (20) b Cardiff – Chemist Assistant Matilda (19) b Cardiff Ernest (12) b Cardiff 1911 Census @ 6 Harpur Street, Cardiff John Warren (54) b Somerset – Widower – Foreman, Horse Keeper Ernest Charles Minchinton b Cardiff – son in law – Horse Driver Bessie Minchinton b Cardiff – dau. Edna Eliza (3mths) b Cardiff [d: 1968 Cardiff] [m = 1 year 1 child] [Ernest John Minchinton 1912 – 20 May 1944] [Major 121106 RWF – Burma] Died: Dec 1977 (89) South Glamorgan Medal Rolls Index Cards Ernest Minchinton A/Sgt SE/4793 RAVC British War & Victory Medals Service Medal & Award Rolls Ernest Minchinton Cpl SE/4793 RAVC (A/Sgt) British War & Victory Medals Woolwich 4 Jun 1920

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John MOORE Born: 8 Jul 1872 Taunton, Somerset Cardiff: 29 years Educated: Taunton, Somerset Lived: 55 Cathays Terrace, Cardiff Occupation: Haulier Married: JFM 1898 Cardiff – Rebecca Davey Regiment: L/Cpl Royal Defence Corps Joined: 29 Jun 1915 Parents:

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1871 Census @ Blagden Hill, Pitminster, Taunton, Somerset William Moore (46) b Pitminster - Labourer Mary (44) b Pitminster George (15) b Pitminster - Labourer Ellen (13) b Pitminster - Scholar James (10) b Pitminster - Scholar Robert (8) b Pitminster - Scholar Mary A (5) b Pitminster 1881 Census @ Pitminster, Taunton Somerset William Moore (55) b Pitminster – Agricultural Labourer Mary (54) b Pitminster Mary Anne (14) b Pitminster – Scholar John (9) b Pitminster – Scholar Sarah Govier (79) m in law / widow – Pauper b Pitminster 1891 Census @ Crwys Place, Cardiff Robert Moore (27) b Pitminster – Labourer Sarah (29) b Cardiff John Moore (19) brother b Pitminster – Labourer 1901 Census @ 9 Fitzroy Street, Cardiff John Moore (29) b Taunton – General Labourer Rebecca (22) b Cardiff William J (2) b Cardiff Ethel M (10mths) b Cardiff 1911 Census @ 9 Fitzroy Street, Cathays Cardiff John Moore (39) b Pitminster, Somerset – Haulier, Urban District Council Rebecca (32) b Cardiff William John (12) b Cardiff Ethel May (10) b Cardiff Adeline Maud (8) b Cardiff Clifford George (3) b Cardiff [m = 13 years 6 children / 4 alive / 2 died Died: No clear information Medal Roll Index Cards John Moore A/Sgt 23419 Royal Defence Corps - SWB

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Samuel George MORGAN BC/C/48/2/6/52

No Photo Born: 21 Dec 1896 Cardiff [b: 6 Jan 1894 Cardiff] Educated: Landstown Road, Canton Lived: 9 Albert Street Occupation: Sweeper Single Regiment: L/Cpl 5th Royal Fusiliers Joined: 2 Sep 1914 Parents: Sarah Ann Morgan, 9 Albert Street, Cardiff 1901 Census @ 24 Albert Street, Canton Cardiff Sarah Ann Morgan (50) b Brecon [m Richard] William John (23) b Cardiff – Farm Labourer Henry Thomas (21) b Cardiff – Farm Labourer Margaret Ann (26) b Cardiff – Wash/Ironer Catherine Eliz (18) b Cardiff – Dryer/Ironer Samuel George (7) b Cardiff 1911 Census @ 24 Albert Street, Canton Sarah Ann Morgan (60) b Brecon – Widow [37yrs 8/6/2] Samuel George (17) b Cardiff – Sawyers Helper, Saw Mills Margaret Ann Royle (36) dau. m b Cardiff [4yrs 2 children] George Morgan Bone (36) s in law b Cardiff – Newsagent Catherine Eliz Bone (28) dau. m b Cardiff [8yrs] George William Royle (3) g son b Barry William Charles Royle (2) g on b Barry Poss. m: JFM 1921 Cardiff – Dorothy F Elias Poss. d: Jun 1963 (69) Cardiff [Poss. Probate 25/3/29 – 58 Beaucamp St – widow Elizabeth] Service Medal & Award Rolls Samuel George Morgan Pte G/65877 13th Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regt.) British War & Victory Medals 19b Tavistock Sq., London 5 Feb 1921 Army Service Corps T2/11413 France: 29 May 1915 – 30 Nov 1915 Northampton Regt 46695 France: 20 May 1917 – 13 Jun 1917 Royal Fusiliers G/65877 France: 14 Jun 1917 – 5 Oct 1917

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Frederick George MORSE BC/C/48/2/6/53

No Photo Born: 12 Feb 1870 Williton, Somerset Cardiff: 26 years Educated: Lived: 16 Court Road, Grange Occupation: Horse Driver Married: JFM 1894 Cardiff – Annie Dibble Regiment: Driver Home Force, Royal Army Service Corps Joined: 9 Aug 1918 Parents: Baptised: 20 Mar 1870 at Sampford Brett, Somerset – William Morse & Mary Anne 1871 Census @ Farm Cottages, Slogumber, Somerset William Morse (36) b Slogumber – Agricultural Labourer Mary Ann [Bulpin] (26) b Plymouth Albert J (5) b Slogumber – Scholar William H (3) b Slogumber Fred (1) b Slogumber 1881 Census @ Half Acre, Williton, Somerset William Morse (45) Widower b Sampford – Farm Labourer Albert John (15) b Sampford – Farm Labourer William Henry (13) b Sampford Frederick (11) b Sampford - Scholar Walter (9) b Slogumber – Scholar Mary Ann (4) b Sampford 1891 Census @ Half Acre, Williton William Morse (53) Widower b Sampford Brett – Agricultural Labourer Fredk. George (21) b Sampford Brett – Agricultural Labourer Walter (19) b Slogumber – General Labourer 1901 Census @ 1911 Census @ 31 Rutland Street, Grangetown, Cardiff Frederick Morse (41) b Williton – Haulier Annie (42) b Odcomber, Somerset Walter (16) b Cardiff – Errand Boy Dorothy (11) b Cardiff – Scholar [m = 17 years 2 children] Died: Mar 1956 (86) Bridgewater, Somerset No military records found

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Thomas Richard NURSE Born: 6 Sep 1889 Pontyclun [OND 1889 Pontypridd] Cardiff: 24 years Educated: Severn Road School Lived: 19 Lewis Street Occupation: Attendant Married: 1914 Cardiff – Bridger Router [1891-1968] Regiment: Private Royal Army Medical Corps Joined: 6 April 1918 Brecon Barracks Parents:

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1891 Census @ Saintwell, Caerau, Cardiff George Nurse (35) b North Woolton, Somerset Mary (33) b Queen Camell, Somerset Mary (7) b Llantrisant Minnie (5) b Llantrisant William (3) b Llantrisant Thomas (1) b Llantrisant 1901 Census @ 22 Wellington Street, Canton, Cardiff George Nurse (42) b North Woolton – Haulier, Cardiff Corporation Mary (61) b Somerset Minnie (15) b Brynsadler William (13) b Brynsadler Thomas (11) b Brynsadler Ellen (6) b Cardiff 1911 Census @ 22 Wellington Street, Canton George Nurse (53) Horse Driver, Corporation Mary (51) b Somerset William (23) m b Llantrisant – Railway Engine Stoker Thomas (21) b Llantrisant – Weeper, Corporation Beatrice (16) b Cardiff Eva (21) d in law m [1] b Dartmouth, Devon [m = 28 years 7 children / 5 alive / 2 died] Died: Mar 1947 (57) Cardiff No Military

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Francis John PARSONS BC/C/48/2/6/35

No Photo Born: 12 Feb 1895 [JFM 1894 Cardiff] Cardiff: Educated: Lived: 31 Flora Street, Cardiff Occupation: Single Regiment: 9th Royal Welsh Fusiliers Joined: 20 Oct 1915 Parents: J & M Parsons 1901 Census @ 51 Havuet Street, Cardiff James Parsons (37) b Somerset – General Labourer Mary (45) b Somerset Celia M (11) b Cardiff Francis J (7) b Cardiff 1911 Census @ 31 Flora Street, Cathays Cardiff James H Parsons (47) b Somerset – General Labourer, Municipal Mary (54) b Somerset - Midwife Lily May (21) b Cardiff Francis J (17) b Cardiff – Steam Roller Flag Boy, Municipal [m = 25 years 4 children / 2 alive / 2 died] Married: JAS 1917 Cardiff – Mary J Carless Died: Mar 1956 (61) Cardiff Medial Roll Index Cards Francis J Parsons Sgt 315456 Royal Welsh Fusiliers British War & Victory Medals Service Medal & Award Rolls Francis John Parsons Sgt 315456 1st & 9th Royal Welsh Fusiliers British War & Victory Medals Shrewsbury 11 Feb 1922

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Thomas William PAUL Born: 12 July 1875 Cardiff Educated: Severn Road School Lived: 35 Glamorgan Street, Canton Occupation: Cardiff Council Married: OND 1901 Cardiff – Emily Elizabeth Eley Regiment: Private 3rd Welsh Regt Joined: 4 Apr 1917 Parents: 21 Ponteamma Place, Cardiff

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1881 Census @ 1 Chapel Court, Llandaff John Paul (29) Labourer Ann (32) Elizabeth A (10) Scholar Emma (7) Thos. W (5) Ellen (3) Alice R (1) 1891 Census @ 96 Albert Street, Canton John Paul (39) b Isle Abbotts, Somerset – Builder’s Labourer Anna (42) b Stocklinch, Somerset Thomas W (15) b Cardiff - Scholar Ellen L (13) b Cardiff - Scholar Alice R (11) b Cardiff - Scholar Lydia H (9) b Cardiff – Scholar Lily A (7) b Cardiff – Scholar Amelia (3) b Cardiff Alfred J Brown (4) g son b Cardiff 1901 Census @ 116 Wellington Street, Canton John Paul (50) Mason’s Labourer Anna (52) Thomas W (25) Mason’s Labourer Lillie A (17) General Servant (Domestic) Amelia (13) 1911 Census @ 35 Glamorgan Street, Canton Thomas William Paul (35) b Cardiff – Relayer, Railway Company Emily Elizabeth (34) b Wickham, Oxfordshire Gladys May (8) b Cardiff Stuart Basil (5) b Cardiff [m = 9 years 2 children] Died: Mar 1969 (93) Cardiff Medal Rolls Index Cards Thomas W Paul Pte 49689 Welsh Regt British War & Victory Medals Service Medal & Award Rolls Thomas William Paul Pte 49689 14th Welsh Regt British War & Victory Medals Shrewsbury 27 Mary 1921

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Frank POPE Born: 29 Jan 1900 Cardiff Educated: Lansdown Road Lived: 95 Leckwith Road, Canton Occupation: Health Dept. (Farmer) Single Regiment: 1st Stoker Royal Navy Joined: 31 Aug 1916 Parents: Frank Pope, Pentrevow Cottage, Welsh St Donats, Cowbridge

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1901 Census @ 119 Reppoch Street, Roath Cardiff Charles Pope (39) b Cardiff – Walling Mason Emma (35) b Cardiff Fred (13) b Cardiff Ethel (9) b Cardiff Frank (1) b Cardiff 1911 Census @ 153 Cyfarthfa Street, Cardiff Charles Pope (47) b Danster, Somerset – Bricklayer Emma (45) b Swansea Frank (11) b Cardiff William (9) b Cardiff [m = 15 years 5 children] Royal Naval Register of Seaman’s Services Frank Pope b: 1 Oct 1897 Cardiff K35966 31 Aug 1916 – 12 Feb 1919 Vivid II Stoker II 31 Aug 1916 – 11 Nov 1916 Carnarvon “ 12 Nov 1916 – 18 May 1917 “ “ 26 May 1917 (7 days leave) “ Stoker I 24 May 1917 – 21 Feb 1918 Vivid II “ 22 Feb 1918 – 12 July 1918 Active “ 13 July 1918 – 12 Feb 1919 Naval Medal & Award Rolls Frank Pope K35966 Stoker 1 WW1 - Europe

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Albert PRINCE BC/C/48/2/6/58

No Photo Born: 27 Mar 1873 Frome, Somerset Cardiff: 34 years Educated: Frome Lived: 65 Pontypridd Street, Splott Occupation: Driver Cardiff Council Health Dept. Married: OND 1904 Cardiff – Sarah Ann Hewlett Regiment: Sapper E L Company, Royal Engineers Joined: 21 Jan 1915 Parents: Mr & Mrs George Prince, 3 Bethal Close, Frome 1881 Census @ Church Lane, Woodlands, Frome Somerset George Prince (42) b Maiden Biddley, Wiltshire Lydia [Blackmore] (35) b Frome Walter Edward (9) b Frome - Scholar Albert (8) b Frome - Scholar Louisa (6) b Frome – Scholar Eliza (2) b Frome 1891 Census @ New Chapel Cottages, Frome George Prince (52) General Labourer Lydia (44) b Frome Walter E (19) b Frome – General Labourer Eliza (12) b Frome – Scholar Mary A (9) b Frome – Scholar Ellen (5) b Frome 1901 Census @ 30 Craddock Street, Canton Cardiff Mary Ann Blackmore (47) Albert Prince (27) nephew b Frome – Telephone Wireman 1911 Census @ 65 Pontypridd Street, Cardiff Albert Prince (37) b Frome, Somerset – Sweeper, Cardiff Corporation Sarah Ann (27) b Carmarthen Albert George (6) b Cardiff Walter Edward (4) b Cardiff Ivy Irene (2) b Cardiff Nellie (8mths) b Cardiff [m = 6 years 4 children] Died: Dec 1938 Cardiff Medal Roll Index Cards Albert Prince

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Henry John PRING BC/C/48/2/6/59

No Photo Born: 17 Feb 1878 Bathoalton, Somerset Cardiff: 27 years Educated: Lived: 8 Romilly Road West Occupation: Haulier Single Regiment: Driver Royal Field Artillery Joined: 31 Oct 1915 Died: 11 Aug 1917 of Dysentery @ Ismailia, Egypt Parents: Baptised: 22 Mar 1878 Chipstable, Somerset – Henry & Ellen Pring 1881 Census @ Severidge Cottages Henry J Pring (2) b Chipstable – Boarder/Visitor (James & Mary Hardacre) 1891 Census @ Kittisford Henry J Pring (13) b Chipstable - Servant, Cow Boy 1901 Census @ 9 Romilly Road West, Canton Cardiff Henry Pring (41) b Somerset – General Labourer Ellen (44) b Somerset Henry (23) b Chipstable – General Labourer Selina (21) b Chipstable Herbert (18) b Chipstable – General Labourer Louisa (16) b Milverton James (12) b Milverton Sydney (10) b Milverton Mabel (8) b Cardiff 1911 Census @ 8 Romilly Road West, Canton Henry (54) b Milverton – Corporation Labourer Ellen (54) b Stogumber, Somerset Henry (33) b Chipstable – General Labourer Selina Jane (31) b Chipstable – Charwoman Louisa (26) b Milverton – Housemaid Joseph James (22) b Milverton – Railway Clerk Sidney (20) b Milverton – Police Constable Mabel (18) b Cardiff – Drapers Assistant Soldier Died in the Great War Henry John Pring Driver 745750 RHA/RFA (TF) b: Cardiff Enlisted: Cardiff d: 11 Aug 1917 Egypt Egyptian Theatre Register of Soldier’s Effects Henry John Pring Driver 745758, 172nd Brigade, Royal Field Artillery D: Alexandria £8 7s 4d & £8 (War Gratuity) father Henry UK, Commonwealth Graves Commission Henry John Pring (39) Henry & Ellen Pring d: 11 Aug 1917 Ismailia War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt PRING, Driver Henry John, 745758, 390th Battery, 172nd Brigade, RFA. Died of dysentery 11 Aug 1917. Age 39. Son of Henry & Ellen Pring of 8 Romilly Road West, Canton, Cardiff [A.60]

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Herbert PRING BC/C/48/2/6/60

No Photo Born: 10 May 1882 Milverton, Somerset Cardiff: 27 years Educated: Radnor Road Boys Lived: 43 Daisy Street Occupation: Dustman Married: JAS 1907 Cardiff – Lily Collis Regiment: Gunner Royal Garrison Artillery Joined: 10 Aug 1916 Parents: 8 Romilly Road West 1891 Census @ Manworthy, Milverton, Somerset Henry Pring (34) b Milverton – Agricultural Labourer Ellen (34) b Milverton Selina (11) b Chipstable Herbert (8) b Milverton Ernest (7) b Milverton Louisa (6) b Milverton Joseph J (2) b Milverton Sidney (10mths) b Milverton 1901 Census @ 9 Romilly Road West, Canton Cardiff Henry Pring (41) b Somerset – General Labourer Ellen (44) b Somerset Henry (23) b Chipstable – General Labourer Selina (21) b Chipstable Herbert (18) b Chipstable – General Labourer Louisa (16) b Milverton James (12) b Milverton Sydney (10) b Milverton Mabel (8) b Cardiff 1911 Census @ 6 Daisy Street, Canton Herbert Pring (28) b 1883 – Corporation Labourer Lily (23) Joseph Henry (3) Winifred Mary (2) [m = 3yrs] Died: Mar 1958 Cardiff Medal Roll Index Cards Herbert Pring Gunner 114405 Royal Garrison Artillery British War & Victory Medals Service Medals & Award Rolls Herbert Pring Gunner 114405 Royal Garrison Artillery British War & Victory Medals

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William Henry REAKES Born: 1876 Evercreech, Somerset Cardiff: 26 years Educated: Somerset Lived: 6 Severn Road, Canton Occupation: Labourer Married: AMJ 1897 Pontypridd – Minnie Andrews Regiment: L/Cpl Inland Water Transport, Royal Engineers Joined: 9 Jan 1917 Parents:

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1881 Census @ Evercreech, Somerset John Reakes (37) b Evercreech – General Labourer Jane [Johnson] (35) b Devonport, Devon [d: 1889] Thomas (14) b Devonport – Bakers Boy John (8) b Evercreech - Scholar Sarah J (6) b Evercreech – Scholar William H (4) b Evercreech – Scholar Walter G (2) b Evercreech Mary A (5mths) b Evercreech 1891 Census @ Mill House, Evercreech, Shepton Mallet, Somerset John Reakes (44) widower – Agricultural Labourer John E (19) Agricultural Labourer Sarah J (16) William H (13) Agricultural Labourer Walter G (12) Agricultural Labourer Mary A (10) Scholar Alice M (9) Scholar Albert J (7) Scholar 1901 Census @ 27 Glynne Street, Canton Cardiff Henry Reakes (24) b Somerset – Corporation Labourer Minnie (26) b Barford, Oxfordshire Willie (2) b Cardiff Doris (3mths) b Cardiff 1911 Census @ 6 Severn Road, Canton Cardiff W H Reakes (35) b Evercreech – Scavenger, Borough Council Minnie (37) b Barford William (11) b Cardiff Doris M (10) b Cardiff Arthur A (8) b Cardiff Irene A (7) b Cardiff Herbert G (5) b Cardiff John (68) father widower b Evercreech [m = 14 years 6 children / 5 alive / 1 died] Died: 29 Aug 1969 Riverwood, New South Wales WW1 Service Records - 1915 William Henry Reakes (39) Labourer Residence: 6 Severn Road, Canton, Cardiff 228538 / WR.504705 Inland Water Transport, Royal Engineers Home: 9 Jan 1917 – 2 Feb 1917 BEF: 2 Feb 1917 – 15 Feb 1919 m: 7 June 1897 Register Office, Pontypridd – Minnie Andrews William Henry b: 13 July 1899 Cardiff Doris May b: 14 Dec 1900 Cardiff Arthur Andrew b: 6 Aug 1902 Cardiff Irene A b: 8 ____ 1904 Cardiff Herbert George b: 16 Sep 1905 Cardiff Robert Harvey b: 9 May 1911 Cardiff

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Dennis Stanley b: 14 July 1913 Cardiff Attested: 11 Dec 1915 Mobilised: 9 Jan 1917 Posted: I. W. T. RE, Pioneer 9 Jan 1917 Embarked: BEF France 2 Feb 1917 11 Feb 1917 – Joined unit from England 26 Feb 1917 – Obtained liquor contrary to General Routine Orders 10 Aug 1917 – 10 days leave to UK 9 Jan 1918 – Remustered Sapper – Waterman Proficiency 13 July 1918 – Raised to ‘Skilled’ rate – 1/- 7 Jan 1919 – 14 days leave – Retained in UK whilst on leave for demob – 15 Feb 1919 Medal Roll Index Cards William H Reakes Sapper 228538 / WR.504705 Royal Engineers British War & Victory Medals Service Medal & Award Rolls William H Reakes Sapper WR.504705 / 228538 Inland Water Transport, Royal Engineers British War & Victory Medals

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Alfred John SAUNDERS BC/C/48/2/6/62

No Photo Born: 20 Mar 1894 Cardiff Educated: Severn Road Council School Lived: 34 Wyndham Street, Canton Occupation: Road Sweeper Married: OND 1918 Cardiff – Rosalind A Huelin Regiment: Private 13th Welsh Joined: 29 Nov 1915 Parents: 15 Egerton Street, Canton, Cardiff 1901 Census @ 52 Wellington Street, Canton Cardiff Francis Richard Saunders (30) b Bunden Hill, Somerset – Haulier, Corporation Fanny Jane (36) b Clatworthy, Somerset Alfred John (7) b Cardiff Elsie Louisa (30 b Cardiff Herbert George (1) b Cardiff John Dunn (73) f in law / widower b Somerset – Haulier, Corporation Lewis John Saunders (24) brother b Somerset – Haulier, Builder 1911 Census @ 53 Theobald Road, Canton Cardiff Francis Richard Saunders (40) widower b Somerset – Horse Driver for Corporation Alfred John (17) b Cardiff – Labourer, Municipal Elsie Louisa (13) b Cardiff Hubert George (11) b Cardiff Sarah Saunders (72) mother / widow b Somerset [m = 15 years 5 children / 3 alive / 2 died] Probate: Saunders, Alfred John of 100 Wilson Road Ely Cardiff died 4 February 1958 at Royal Hamadryad Hospital Cardiff. Llandaff: 24 February to Rosalind Amanda Saunders widow. Effects: £234 15s 11d Medal Roll Index Cards Alfred J Saunders Pte 2269 / 57247 Welsh Regt British War & Victory Medals SWB Service Medal & Award Rolls Alfred John Saunders Pte 57247 13th Welsh Regt British War & Victory Medals Shrewsbury 15 July 1921

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Alfred STURGESS BC/C/48/2/6/63

No Photo Born: 26 Jun 1878 Shombrocke, Bedfordshire Cardiff: 17 years Educated: Bedfordshire Lived: 28 Dorset Street, Grange Occupation: Driver Married: OND 1902 Lutterworth, Leicestershire – Mary Annie Falkner Regiment: Gunner Royal Field Artillery Joined: 21 Aug 1916 Parents: 1881 Census @ Halsey Farm Cottage, Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire Eli Sturgess (36) b Sharnbrook – Horse Keeper (Agricultural Labourer) Hannah (35) b Sharnbrook Sarah (11) b Sharnbrook Joseph (8) b Sharnbrook Mary (5) b Sharnbrook Alfred (2) b Sharnbrook 1891 Census @ Halsey Farm, Sharnbrook Eli Sturgess (46) b Sharnbrook - Stockman Hannah (46) b Sharnbrook Joseph (18) b Sharnbrook – Under Gardener Mary (15) b Sharnbrook Alfred (12) b Sharnbrook – Agricultural Labourer Fanny Elizabeth (7) b Sharnbrook - Scholar Arthur James (4) b Sharnbrook 1901 Census @ Bitterwell Road, Lutterworth, Leicestershire Alfred Sturgess (23) b Sharnbrook – Platelayer Living with Samuel & Louisa Dawes [wife’s brother] 1911 Census @ 28 Dorset Street, Cardiff Alfred Sturgess (33) b Sharnbrook – Horse Driver, City Corporation Mary Annie (34) b Lutterworth, Leicestershire Frederick (7) b Cardiff Annie (2) b Cardiff [m = 8 years 2 children] Died: Dec 1960 (82) Cardiff Probate: Sturgess, Alfred of 46 Virgil Street, Cardiff died 26 October 1960. Llandaff: 10 November to Annie Elizabeth Newton married woman. Effects: £1236 Medal Roll Index Cards Alfred Sturgess Gunner 159710 Royal Field Artillery British War & Victory Medals Service Medal & Award Rolls Alfred Sturgess Gunner 159710 Royal Field Artillery British War & Victory Medals

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Charles William TARR BC/C/48/2/6/64

No Photo Born: 29 Jan 1893 Canton, Cardiff Educated: Severn Road Board School Lived: 7 Lyndhurst Street Occupation: Labourer Single Regiment: Private Devonshire Regt Joined: 4 Sep 1914 Parents: W H Tarr 1901 Census @ 28 Glynne Street, Canton William Tarr (36) b Bampton, Devon – Road Labourer Eliza (37) b Somerset George (13) b Cardiff Rose (9) b Cardiff Charles (8) b Cardiff Florence (6) b Cardiff Fred (3) b Cardiff Albert (10mths) b Cardiff 1911 Census @ 28 Glynne Street, Canton William Henry Tarr (46) b Devon – Labourer, Corp. Highway Dept. Eliza (47) b Somerset George Henry Tarr (23) b Cardiff – Labourer, Corp. Highway Dept. Rose Ellen (19) b Cardiff Charles William (17) b Cardiff – Labourer, Corp. Highway Dept. Fred Ernest (13) b Cardiff Albert Edward (10) b Cardiff Sidney (8) b Cardiff [m = 25 years 8 children / 6 alive / 2 died] Married: JAS 1920 Cardiff – Flora M Greet Died: Sep 1972 (79) Cardiff Charles enlisted as a private in the Devonshire Regiment and embarked from Marseilles on 13th November 1915 disembarking at Salonika on 23 November. He was wounded in action on 24 April 1917 receiving a shotgun wound to the thigh. He transferred to the 819 Employment Company of the Labour Corps on 4 October 1917. Charles survived the war and returned to Cardiff where he married Flora M Geet during the summer of 1920. He died in Cardiff in September 1972 Service Records - 1914 Charles William Tarr (22) b 1892 Cardiff – Wagoner 13714 Devonshire Regt Attested: 4 Sep 1914 – Somerset Light Infantry Posted: Devonshire Regt 26 Sep 1914 Forfeits 3 day’s pay for absence from Tattoo 22-24 May 1915 – 25 May 1915 Transferred: & Posted: 4 Oct 1917 Posted: 20 Feb 1919 – 384341 Labour Corps Sutton Veny Military Hospital – 9 – 21 July 1915 Tonsillitis 20 Feb 1919 - 7 Lyndhurst Street, Canton (27) Embarked at Marseilles – HMT Ivernia 13 Nov 1915 Disembarked Salonika – 23 Nov 1915 12 Feb 1917 – wounded in the field, admitted to 28th General Hospital, Salonika 14 Feb 1917 – to 1st Company Depot 3 Mar 1917 – Discharged to 36th I B D 10 Mar 1917 – Rejoined unit in the field 2 May 1917 – wounded in action 6 May 1917 – admitted to 78th Field Hospital – GSW Thigh

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1 Aug 1917 – to 5th Company Depot, Salonika 30 Sep 1917 – to 1 Base Depot, Salonika – Classified P B I 30 Oct 1917 – Transferred to the Labour Cops and posted for duty to 819 (Div) Employment Company with effect from 4 Oct 1917 in accordance with Act 87 of 1917. Allocated new Regt No - 389341 Home: 4 Sep 1914 – 21 Sep 1915 France: 22 Sep 1915 – 13 Nov 1915 Salonika: 23 Nov 1915 – Wounded: 10 Feb 1917 GSW Face & L Thigh £16,669 24 Apr 1917 GSW L Thigh £19,040 Medal Roll Index Cards Charles W Tarr Pte 13714 Devonshire Regt / 389341 Labour Corps ’15 Star France: 26 Sept 1915 British War & Victory Medals Class Z: 26 Mar 1919 Service Medal & Award Rolls Charles W Tarr Pte 389341 Labour Corps / 13714 10th Devonshire Regt 1914-15 Star France: 26 Sep 1915 Class Z: 26 Mar 1919 Nottingham: 10 Dec 1919 British War & Victory Medals Nottingham: 21 July 1920

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George Henry TARR BC/C/48/2/6/65

No Photo Born: 20 Dec 1887 Canton, Cardiff Educated: Severn Road Board School Lived: 7 Lyndhurst Street Occupation: Labourer Single Regiment: Private 16th Welsh Joined: 6 Jan 1915 KIA: 7 July 1916 Mametz Wood Parents: W H Tarr 1901 Census @ 28 Glynne Street, Canton William Tarr (36) b Bampton, Devon – Road Labourer Eliza (37) b Somerset George (13) b Cardiff Rose (9) b Cardiff Charles (8) b Cardiff Florence (6) b Cardiff Fred (3) b Cardiff Albert (10mths) b Cardiff 1911 Census @ 28 Glynne Street, Canton William Henry Tarr (46) b Devon – Labourer, Corp. Highway Dept. Eliza (47) b Somerset George Henry Tarr (23) b Cardiff – Labourer, Corp. Highway Dept. Rose Ellen (19) b Cardiff Charles William (17) b Cardiff – Labourer, Corp. Highway Dept. Fred Ernest (13) b Cardiff Albert Edward (10) b Cardiff Sidney (8) b Cardiff [m = 25 years 8 children / 6 alive / 2 died] George followed in his father’s footsteps becoming a road labourer with Cardiff Corporation’s Highways Department. He enlisted in Cardiff becoming a private in the 16th Welsh Regiment. He was killed in action at Mametz Wood on 7th July 1916. Medal Roll Index Cards George H Tarr Pte 23718 Welsh Regt ’15 Star France: 4 Dec 1915 British War & Victory Medals KIA: 7 July 1916 Service Medal & Award Rolls George Henry Tarr Pte 23718 16th Welsh Disembarked: 4 Dec 1915 KIA: 7 July 1916 Mametz Wood British War & Victory Medals Record Office, Shrewsbury – 3 Jan 1920

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William Charles THOMAS Born: 13 Nov 1890 Cardiff Educated: Severn Road Board School Lived: 26 Glamorgan Street, Canton Occupation: Cleansing Dept. Married: Regiment: Private 16th Welsh Regt Joined: 15 Apr 1915 Parents: 27 Market Road

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1891 Census @ 29 Severn Road, Canton Alfred W Thomas (24) b Cardiff – Cabman? Elizabeth (21) b Cardiff William C (4mths) b Cardiff 1901 Census @ 156 Elden Street, Canton Albert Thomas (34) b Cardiff – Engine Fitter Elizabeth (31) b Cardiff Charles (10) b Cardiff Percy (8) b Cardiff Albert (5) b Cardiff Gwenie (2) b Cardiff 1911 Census @ 27 Market Road, Canton, Cardiff Albert William Thomas (45) b Cardiff – Machinist, Flour mill Elizabeth (42) b Cardiff Percy (19) b Cardiff – Labourer, Flour Mill Albert (16) b Cardiff - Gardener Gwenie (13) b Cardiff - School Thomas (8) b Cardiff – School Charlotte (6) b Cardiff Edwin Thomas (44) brother b Cardiff – Miller, Flour Mill Ernest Thomas (22) brother b Cardiff – Machinist, Paper Mill [m = 21 years 6 children] @ India William Thomas (21) b Cardiff – Private - Infantry Medal Roll Index Cards William Charles Thomas Pte 32610 Welsh Regt Enlisted: 19 Apr 1915 Discharged: 17 Apr 1919 – 392 (xvi) K R Service Medal & Award Rolls William Charles Thomas Pte 32610 16th & 15th Welsh Regt British War & Victory Medals

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Henry TRIGG BC/C/48/2/6/67

No Photo Born: 15 Dec 1889 Cardiff Educated: Canton Lived: 9 Bedwas Street, Grangetown Occupation: Corporation Married: Regiment: Driver Royal Army Service Corps Joined: 13 Nov 1915 Parents: Medal Roll Index Cards Henry Triggs Dvr T/370468 Army Service Corps / Pte 89176 Liverpool Regt British War & Victory Medals Service Medal & Award Rolls Henry Triggs Dvr T/370468 ASC / Pte 89176 1/10th Kings, Liverpool Regt British War & Victory Medals Woolwich Dockyard 7 May 1921 Re-trans TRASC: 4 Apr 1919

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Thomas Jasper VIRGIN BC/C/48/2/6/68

No Photo Born: 4 Feb 1890 Cardiff Educated: Canton Lived: 20 Rolls Street, Canton Occupation: Corporation Driver Married: AMJ 1911 Cardiff – Annie M Best Regiment: Driver 369372 Royal Army Service Corps Joined: Not given – Marmount, France Parents: Mrs Virgin, 33 Rolls Street 1901 Census @ 33 Rolls Street, Canton Simeon Virgin (33) Florence (25) Thomas (10) b Cardiff George (9) b Cardiff William (7) b Cardiff Martha (4) b Cardiff Simeon (2) b Cardiff 1911 Census @ 33 Rolls Street, Canton Simeon Virgin (42) b Middleton, Glamorgan Florence (38) b London Thomas Jasper (20) b Cardiff - Gardener George Simeon (19) b Cardiff – Labourer William Charles (18) b Cardiff – Labourer Martha (14) b Cardiff Simeon (12) b Cardiff Florence (8) b Cardiff Walter (5) b Cardiff Kate/Cate (1) b Cardiff [m = 21 years 11 children / 8 alive / 3 died] Died: Mar 1971 Cardiff 369372 not recognised, no ASC as TJV, only below found Pension Records – 1916 Thomas Jasper Virgin (25) Labourer 33 Rolls Street, Cardiff 2207 Gunner 212 Welsh RFA Brigade (TF) 2/2nd Welsh Ammo Col, RFA Discharge: 15 May 1916 Bedford – being no longer physically fit for war service para 392, sub para (xvi) K R – muscular wastage R shoulder, originated in childhood, inability to perform any full duty since enlistment Service Record – 1915 Thomas Jasper Virgin Age 24 yrs 9 mths 20 Rose Street, Cardiff 2207 RFA Attested: 31 Oct 1915 Posted: 7 Feb 1916 28 Feb 1916 Gunner – overstaying leave from 10:30am 28th until 10am on 29 Feb 1916 – 7 days CB Medal Rolls Index Cards Thomas Jester Virgin Gunner 2207 RFA, 2/2nd Welsh A C - SWB

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Sidney WATERMAN BC/C/48/2/6/69

No Photo Born: 1890 Wiveliscombe, Somerset Cardiff: Educated: Lived: 44 Forrest Street Occupation: Health Dept. Married: OND 1914 Cardiff – Florence Tucker Regiment: Private Labour Corps Joined: Nov 1915 Parents: F Waterman, 44 Forrest Street, Canton 1891 Census @ Richmond, Wiveliscombe, Chipstable John Waterman (32) b Wiveliscombe – Agricultural Labourer Sarah J (31) b Wiveliscombe Maud (10) b Wiveliscombe William T (9) b Wiveliscombe Kate E (6) b Wiveliscombe George (4) b Wiveliscombe Thomas (3) b Wiveliscombe Sydney J (7mths) b Wiveliscombe 1901 Census @ Richmond, Wiveliscombe John Waterman (42) b Wiveliscombe – Farm Labourer Sarah Jane (42) b Wiveliscombe Maud Mary (21) b Wiveliscombe – General Domestic Servant Sidney James (10) b Wiveliscombe Annie (7) b Wiveliscombe Benjamin (5) b Wiveliscombe Mary (3) b Wiveliscombe 1911 Census @ East Bovey Cottage, Chipstable Sarah Jane Waterman (51) widow b Wiveliscombe Sydney (20) b Wiveliscombe – Farm Labourer Benjamin (15) b Wiveliscombe May (13) b Wiveliscombe Minnie (9) b Wiveliscombe Died: June 1944 Cardiff – Sidney J Waterman Medal Roll Index Cards Sidney James Waterman Sgt 50410 A/Sgt The Queens Regt / 80406 Labour Corps British War & Victory Medals Service Medal & Award Rolls Sidney James Waterman Sgt 80406 Labour Corps / 50410 A/Sgt Surrey Regt British War & Victory Medals

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Thomas WATERMAN Born: 14 Feb 1881 W, Somerset Cardiff: 12 years Educated: Somerset Lived: 46 Albert Street Occupation: Driver, Cardiff City Council Married: JFM 1912 Cardiff – Florence A Short Regiment: Shoeing Smith (G F Company), Royal Engineers Joined: 10 Nov 1915 Parents: 42 Ferndale Street

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b: JFM 1888 Wellington, Somerset bap: 23 Mar 1888 Wiveliscombe, Somerset – John & Sarah Jane Waterman 1891 Census @ Richmond (Farm), Wiveliscombe, Somerset John Waterman (32) b Wiveliscombe – Agricultural Labourer Sarah J (31) b Wiveliscombe Maude (10) b Wiveliscombe William J (9) b Wiveliscombe Kate E (6) b Wiveliscombe George (4) b Wiveliscombe Thomas (3) b Wiveliscombe Sydney J (7mths) b Wiveliscombe 1901 Census @ Richmond (Farm), Wiveliscombe John Waterman (42) b Wiveliscombe – Agricultural Labourer Sarah J (41) b Wiveliscombe Maude Mary (21) b Wiveliscombe – Domestic Servant Sydney James (10) b Wiveliscombe – School Annie (7) Benjamin (5) Mary (3) William J (20) b Wiveliscombe - Married Kate E (16) b Wiveliscombe - Servant in Taunton George (15) b Wiveliscombe – Servant in Croford Thomas (13) b Wiveliscombe - Cannot find 1911 Census no trace Died: Sept 1948 (60) Bristol – unable to confirm Medal Roll index Cards and Service Medal & Award Ro lls Thomas Waterman Sapper 463251 / 2738 (T) Royal Engineers BW&V Sapper 148028 Royal Engineers BW&V

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Frank WEBBER Born: 2 Aug 1894 Canton, Cardiff Educated: Severn Road School Lived: 32 Llandaff Road, Canton Occupation: Cleaning, Corporation Single Regiment: Private 2nd Leicestershire Regt Joined: 17 Aug 1914 Died: 14 Mar 1917 Persian Gulf – Died of wounds Parents:

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1901 Census @ 32 Llandaff Road, Canton Henry Webber (33) b Wiveliscombe – Road Foreman, Corporation Maria (31) b Cardiff Frank (6) b Cardiff Ernest (3) b Cardiff 1911 Census @ 32 Llandaff Road, Canton Henry John Webber (43) b Wiveliscombe – Corporation Foreman Maria (41) b Cardiff Frank (16) b Cardiff – Apprentice Hairdressing Ernest (13) b Cardiff – School [m = 18 years 5 children /2/alive / 3 died} Soldier Died in the Great War Frank Webber Pte 19465 2nd Leicestershire Regt b: Cardiff Enlisted: Cardiff Formally: 14843 Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Died of Wounds: 14 Mar 1917Mesopotamia, Asiatic Theatre Register of Soldier’s Effects Frank Webber Pte 19465 2nd Leicestershire Regt £2 10s 9d to mother Maria £2 10s 8d to brother Ernest £11 10s to mother Maria (War Gratuity) Grave : Al Basrah, Basra Memorial, Iraq Medal Roll Index Cards Webber, Frank Pte 19465 2nd Leicestershire Regt British War & Victory Medals Service Medal & Award Rolls Frank Webber Pte 19465 2nd Leicestershire Regt British War & Victory Medals Lichfield 4 Aug 1920

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Herbert John WEBBER Born: 26 Jan 1892 Canton, Cardiff Educated: Lived: 22 Robert Street, Cathays Occupation: Sweeper Married: OND 1913 Cardiff – Violet M J Baldwin Regiment: Private Royal Army Medical Corps Joined: 26 Nov 1915 Parents: Walter [1855-1942] & Rachel [1863-1920] Webber, 71 Willington Street, Canton

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1901 Census @ 8 Alexander Street, Roath, Cardiff Wenford W Webber (45) b Stoke Abbott – Foreman of Health Dept. Corporation Rachel [Williams] (42) b Upper Boat Annie M (21) b Cardiff – Outdoor Servant Winford W (13) b Cardiff – Corporation Labourer Herbert J (9) b Cardiff Reginald (5) b Cardiff 1911 Census @ Died: Dec 1970 (78) Cardiff Medal Roll Index Cards Herbert John Webber Pte 78246 Royal Army Medical Corps British War & Victory Medals Service Medal & Award Rolls Herbert John Webber Pte 78246 RAMC British War & Victory Medals Woking 5 Jan 1920

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Wenford Walter WEBBER Born: 3 Aug 1887 Cardiff Educated: Roath Park School Lived: 17 Devon Street, Grangetown Occupation: Driver Married: AMJ 1908 Cardiff – Margaret Janet Shellan Regiment: Driver 213883 Royal Horse Artillery Joined: 6 Feb 1917 – Attested: 23 Nov 1915 Parents:

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1891 Census @ 35 Loftus Street, Canton Cardiff Walter Webber (36) b Dorset – Labourer Rachel (34) b Upper Boat, Glamorgan Elizabeth (14) Rose (13) Ann (11) Catherine (10) Evans (9) Walter (3) 1901 Census @ 8 Alexander Street, Roath, Cardiff Wenford W Webber (45) b Stoke Abbott – Foreman of Health Dept. Corporation Rachel [Williams] (42) b Upper Boat Annie M (21) b Cardiff – Outdoor Servant Winford W (13) b Cardiff – Corporation Labourer Herbert J (9) b Cardiff Reginald (5) b Cardiff 1911 Census @ 2 Florentia Street, Cathays Wenford Walter Webber (23) b Cardiff – Labourer, City Council Margaret Janet (26) b Cardiff Frances Evelyn (11mths) b Cardiff [m = 2 years 1 child] Died: Mar 1941 (53) East Glamorgan Probate: Webber, Wenford Walter of 3 Trade Street, Cardiff died 30 March 1941 at Llandough Hospital, Penarth Glamorgan. Llandaff: 30 May 1941 to Margaret Janet Webber widow. Effects: £711 10s 9d Medal Roll Index Cards Wenford W Webber Driver 213883 Royal Field Artillery British War & Victory Medals SWB Service Medal & Award Rolls Wenford Walter Webber Driver 213883 RFA British War & Victory Medals Woolwich 8 May 1920 Discharged: 1 Mar 1919

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Herbert J WILCOX Born: Westwood [Oct 1874 Bradford-on-Avon, Wilts] Educated: Lived: 67 Beda Road Occupation: City Corporation Single Regiment: Cpl Unknown Joined: Died: 29 Mar 1916 – Dyspnoea, Le Havre, France Parents: Wiltshire Park Farm. Farleigh Castle, Bath

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1881 Census @ Lower Westwood, Westwood, Bradford, Wilts George Tadd (36) b Bradford, Wilts - Gardener Grace (30) b Easter__, Wilts Emma J Wilcox (12) niece b Westwood - Scholar Herbert Wilcox (6) nephew b Westwood - Scholar 1891 Census @ Iford Manor Lodge, Westwood, Bradford Wilts Henry Wilcox (48) b Westwood – Agricultural Labourer Elizth (36) b Combe Down, Somerset Herbert (16) b Westwood – Gig runner at Cloth factory Alice M (7) b Westwood - Scholar Frank (5) b Westwood – Scholar Ernest W (2) b Westwood Alfred H (10mths) b Westwood 1901 Census @ 1911 Census @ Verne Citadel, Verne, Portland, Weymouth Dorset Hubert Wilcox (34) b Bradford-on-Avon, Wilts – Single – Waiter, Sergeants Mess, Somerset L I Soldier Died in the Great War Herbert Wilcox L/Cpl 39699 2nd Welsh Regt b: Bradford-on-Avon, Wilts Residence: Bradford-on-Avon Enlisted: Cardiff d: 29 March 1916 France & Flanders Western European Theatre Register of Soldiers Effects Herbert Wilcox L/Cpl A/39699 Welsh Regt d: 29 March 1916 No 6 Sly Hospital, Havre, France - Bronchitis £4 3s 11d & £3 War Gratuity to father Henry UK, Commonwealth War Graves WILCOX, L/Cpl Herbert 39699 2nd Batt., Welsh Regt died 29 Mar 1916 aged 45, son of Henry & Ann Wilcox of Westwood, Wilts Grave: Sainte Marie Cemetery, La Havre, Dept. de la Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France Medal Roll Index Cards Herbert Wilcox Pte 39699 Welsh Regt British War & Victory Medals Service Medal & Award Rolls Herbert Wilcox Pte 39699 Welsh Regt British War & Victory Medals Shrewsbury 15 Apr 1921

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Frederick George WOODMAN BC/C/48/2/6/75

No Photo Born: 13 Jun 1882 Biddleston, Wiltshire Cardiff: Educated: National School, Biddleston Lived: 20 Railway Street, Cardiff Occupation: Fodder man Single Regiment: Private 15th Welsh Regt Joined: 29 Nov 1915 Parents: 20 Railway Street, Cardiff Bap: 13 Aug 1882 Biddleston – George & Rhoda Woodman 1891 Census @ High Street, Biddleston, Chippenham Wilts George Woodman (51) b Biddleston – Farm Labourer Rhoda (46) b Biddleston Mary Jane M (11) b London Fred Geo (8) b Biddleston 1901 Census @ Biddleston Geo Woodman (61) b Biddleston – Shepherd Rhoda (56) b Biddleston Fred (18) b Biddleston – occupation unclear 1911 Census @ Biddleston Rhoda Woodman (66) widow b Biddleston Frederick George (28) b Biddleston - Bricklayer Medal Rolls Index Cards Frederick G Woodman Pte 40215 Welsh Regt British War & Victory Medals Service Medals & Award Rolls Frederick George Woodman Pte 40215 Welsh Regt

- Welch Regt Infantry Base Depot - 19th Welsh Regt - Attached 225 Company, Royal Engineers - Welch Regt Infantry Base Depot - 19th Welsh Regt - 15th Welsh Regt

British War & Victory Medals – Infantry Base, Shrewsbury 15 Apr 1921