WW1 men born or connected with the Poole/Bournemouth, Dorset Area

MARSHALL, Signalman, HENRY PERCY, Mersey/Z/1637. Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. Killed by mine explosion off Irish Coast 25th January 1917.
Age 24. Son of William Marshall, of 22, Sedgley Rd., Winton, Bournemouth; husband of Martha H. Watkins (formerly Marshall), of Portswood Rd., Southampton

In Memory of
Signalman HENRY PERCY MARSHALL

Mersey Z/1637, H.M.S. "Laurentic.", Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
who died age 24
on 25 January 1917
Son of William Marshall, of 22, Sedgley Rd., Winton, Bournemouth; husband of Martha H. Watkins (formerly Marshall), of Portswood Rd., Southampton.
Remembered with honour
PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

On the outbreak of World War I in 1914, the White Star liner R.M.S. Laurentic was requisitioned by the Admiralty as an armed merchant cruiser. On 25th January 1917 she struck a mine off Lough Swilly on the northern coast of County Donegal, Ireland and sank with the loss of 350 persons. H.M.S. Laurentic was travelling to New York and her cargo included a substantial amount of gold bullion that was later recovered.

The “Laurentic”, she was a White Star liner and sank off Malin Head on the 25th January, 1917. She had left Liverpool on 23rd January, 1917 bound for Halifax, Nova Scotia with a consignment of gold bullion to the value of £5OOO,OOO as payment for munitions.
At 5.55pm on 25th January, she was struck a mine on the starboard side and twenty seconds later hit another mine on the same side. The crew of 722 officers & men started to abandon ship and fifteen lifeboats cleared the sides, subsequently only seven of these were saved. 354 men were lost in this sinking. The minefield had been laid by U.80 and HMS “Laurentic” struck two mines moored twenty feet below the surface and sank in 23 fathoms of water.
Six weeks after the sinking, a salvage operation to recover the gold bullion was mounted and in a series of 5,000 dives from the salvage ship, “Racer”, experts retrieved a total of 3,186 gold bars valued at £4,958,708. The cost of the operation was just £128,000.#
# Peter Threlfall. 1998.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7377185.stm

http://www.inishowennews.com/08PhotosJanLaurentic02.htm

 

Shirley Day

Shirley Cuthbert Day , Lieutenant (Acting Captain) 10 Bn. Sherwood Foresters. Joined 5th December 1914. Wounded 29th April 1916 by a sniper at Lille Post , killed in action October 12th in the attack on Gravel Farm . Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial. Born in Bournemouth , Hampshire.

In Memory of
Captain SHIRLEY CUTHBERT DAY

M C

10th Bn., Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment)
who died
on 12 October 1917

Remembered with honour
TYNE COT MEMORIAL


DE TOLLE-SWAIN (VICOMTE DE TOLLE) Pte William James. 515203 'C' Coy 1st London Scottish. Died of injuries received in rescuing three men from drowning 13 Aug 1918 aged 19. Only son of William George and Florence L de Tolle-Swain (Comte et Comtesse de Tolle) of Bournemouth. Born at Oxford and
enlisted at Bournemouth while living there. Etaples Mil Cem, France - LXVII G 3

In Memory of
Private Vicomte de Tolle WILLIAM JAMES DE TOLLE-SWAIN

515203, "C" Coy. 1st/14th Bn., London Regiment (London Scottish)
who died age 19
on 13 August 1918
Only son of William George and Florence L. de Tolle-Swain (Comte et Comtesse de Tolle), of Bournemouth.

Remembered with honour
ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY

515203 Pte William James de Tolle-Swain (Vicomte de Tolle) joined the 3rd Battalion early 1917. He was posted to ‘C’ Company 1st Battalion on 29th March 1918. He was sent to the 7th Canadian General Hospital with ICT to finger on 8th May 1918. Then ICT to legs on 4th June 1918 and sent to C. D. Etaples. On 13th August 1918 he was sent to 26th General Hospital Etaples, where he died of injuries received whilst rescuing three men from drowning (original cause of death was said to be Oedema, due to immersion in the sea). He is buried in the Military Cemetery, Etaples, France. Age 19. He was the only son of William George and Florence L. de Tolle- Swaine (Comte et Comtesse de Tolle) of Bournemouth. Born in Oxford.

 

Thanks Annie. It's really helpful that you have found some men who served in other regiments, rather than Dorsets/Hants., as they are the ones more likely to slip through the net. I have visited J.C. Vanner's grave but didn't know about the particular website you mentioned. I've just finished reading a recently published book about WW1 Hospital Ships so the "Laurentic" casualty is timely too.

 

Using Geoff's fabulous engine ..... just type in Bornemouth in the "including " box ....... !!

http://www.hut-six.co.uk/cgi-bin/search14-21.php

And Poole .... ( but remember it could be the name of a street or a soldier also !! ) but it will give you a good start !!

 

Thanks for the tip. The actual surname of Poole has proved to be a constant distraction! Morten
P.S. May I type in Poole too? Or just Poole?

 

I found this looking for a man named Truscott ........ don't know if you have him already !

Name: HOUGHTON, FRANK MAGENS CAULFEILD
Initials: F M C
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Lieutenant
Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force
Age: 22
Date of Death: 06/05/1918
Additional information: Son of Frank Edwin Caulfeild Houghton, of 42, Truscott Avenue, Bournemouth.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: North of East end of Church.
Cemetery: DORRINGTON (ST. EDWARD THE CONFESSOR) CHURCHYARD

 

Thanks Annie. RNAS/RFC/RAF info is of great help. Regards. Morten

 

Heres some odds and ends Morten .... not sure if I've given you these already ... but they were on my desktop !!

Heres a photo for padding !!

Along the shore, wounded WW1 soldiers and civilians on the beach, Bournemouth, United Kingdom

http://nla.gov.au/nla.pic-vn3356442

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Sgt Frederick Charles Riggs

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=9713664

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British Army records

Harry MITCHELMORE
enlisted 11 Dec 1915: gunner 121031 Royal Garrison Artillery
removal contractor @ 24;11 ^ 63 Haviland Road, Bournemouth
wife Elizabeth Adey MITCHELMORE, m 6 Jun 1915 Bournemouth ^ 63 Haviland Road, Boscombe
d 12 Mar 1819, Canadian General Hospital, Etaples,from bronco-pneumonia, widow awarded pension of 44s 2d from 15 Sep 1919; awarded British War & Victory medals Medals; children Frederick Harry b 28 Jun 1916, Olive b 22 Jun 1919; parents Henry & Augusta ^ 71 Haviland Road, Boscombe; brother Percy @ 27 ^ 66 Boscombe Grove Road, Bournemouth; sisters Lilian, Mabel & Irene ^ 71 Haviland Road, Boscombe

Harry MITCHELMORE
Lance Bombardier 121031, 374th Siege Bty., Royal Garrison Artillery
12 Mar 1919
28
Son of Henry and Augusta MITCHELMORE, 71 Haviland Rd, Boscombe, Bournemouth; husband of Elizabeth MITCHELMORE, 63 Haviland Road, Boscombe Bournemouth
Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France

http://users.picknowl.com.au/~bobm/rawdata/uk/other/army.htm

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Sopwith Camel Aces of World War 1

Pg 50

http://books.google.com/books?id=7K...xfXdDg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=6

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Bournemouth's aviation history

http://www.bbc.co.uk/dorset/content/articles/2008/07/24/bournemouth_aviation_history_feature.shtml

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BOURNEMOUTH
Seaplane operations

http://daveg4otu.tripod.com/airfields/bef.html

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The 76th Brigade was allotted the district, situated ill north Bournemouth, known as Winton. The inhabitants of the neighbourhood viewed the coming of the troops with mixed feelings. The battalion under Lt.-Colonel Newell moved into Bournemouth on November 12th, 1914. Lieut. Ingrains acted as Adjutant, and Lieut. Linton, who was not fit for active service, returned to duty at the depot. Immediately after arrival in Bournemouth, all ex-soldiers (i.e. trained men) were ordered to be sent to the 3rd (Special Reserve) Battalion K.S.L.I. for drafts for overseas. There were only 50 of these all told.

Training at Bournemouth was slightly less strenuous, owing to the short days. The battalion at this period was at company training; the surrounding country affording very good facilities for this, but, being in billets, and each company being left largely to itself, the battalion, as such, did not progress as quickly as it might otherwise have done.

There were two Brigade tactical exercises early in December, consisting of a defence of the coast at Bournemouth. The number of chines along the coast to the west of Bournemouth made the exercise rather monotonous.

http://www.lightinfantry.org.uk/regiments/ksli/shrop_7thbatt.htm

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In Memory of
Able Seaman ETHELBERT THOMAS

S.S. "Arcadian" (Belfast), Mercantile Marine
who died age 35
on 15 April 1917
Son of the late Mary Tanner. Born at Bournemouth.

Remembered with honour
TOWER HILL MEMORIAL

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BOURNEMOUTH ST. STEPHEN - Roll of Honour

http://www.roll-of-honour.org/Dorset/BournemouthStStephen.html

 

Just a minute Annie... who's actually doing this research? Seriously - thanks very much I can never get enough computer time at the library to conduct searches over the internet. You must spend your whole time searching for information and posting your information on this site! P.S. The medal is in the post.

 

When people ask for help we try and give it !!

I'm done now ... nothing left ... I was just trying to clear my desktop so I can help somebody else !!

Annie

 

A clear desktop Annie? What does that look like???

 

Found this guy ... not sure if this soldier would be on your list .... do you have him already Morten ?

CAZALET, Lieutenant Clement Marshall, reported to have died of wounds, was a son of Mr William Lewis Cazalet of Dean Park Lodge, Bournemouth, merchant. Before he came to NZ two years ago with the object of farming, he was for some years in his father’s business in Moscow. While in NZ he worked on the Orari Gorge stations and in North Canterbury. As he had a knowledge of French, German and Russian, when the war broke out Lieut Cazalet offered his services to the Government as an interpreter. While in Wellington he assisted the censors in translating letters, etc. It is understood that when he was wounded he was acting as staff officer to Brigadier General JOHNSTON. [AWN 16.09.1915] p.56

In Memory of
Second Lieutenant CLEMENT MARSHALL CAZALET

15/16, Infantry Bde. Hqrs., New Zealand Infantry
who died
on 08 August 1915

Remembered with honour
LONE PINE MEMORIAL

 

As I said ... I'm not sure of this soldier .......

2nd Lieutenant Clement Marshall CAZALET, NZ Infantry Bde HQ, NZEF. Born Moscow, Russia. Single; Sheep farmer, of Terako, Waiau, North Canterbury, New Zealand. Next of kin: W.L. Cazalet / L.M. Tripp, of Care of Chapman, Skerett, Tripp and Blair, Wellington, New Zealand / Care of Robbeck Bros., Jervis Place, Bournemouth, England / Dean Park Lodge, Eastbourne, England. Died of wounds at Sea: HMHS 'Dunluce Castle', on 8 August 1915, aged 28. No Known Grave.

 

Thanks Annie. No, I have checked my list of "NZers" and he is not on it. Also, I do not have any casualties from "Dunluce Castle" either. What an interesting story you have found. Regards. Morten

 

I like to find the interesting ones !!

You probably know this already but thought I'd post in case anybody else is interested !

The Fampoux Gardens

The story of one of Bournemouth's least well known, yet most touching memorials to the dead of the First World War. It was built by the survivors in memory of their fallen comrades.

http://www.wintonforum.co.uk/fampoux.html

http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/4271287.Gardens_assured_of_tribute_to_war_dead/

Do you know anything about this Morten ?..... World War I in the Poole/Bournemouth area (in a factory ?) women were using a treadle sewing machine to sew the fabric which was then fitted onto the wings of the aeroplanes (possibly Sopwiths ?) that were being built there. So far I have not been able to find out anything about manufacture of aircraft in the Poole/Bournemouth area during WWI

 

Hello Annie. Yes I've been to Fampoux Gardens - first time I wanted to sit down there and have me sandwiches but no seats! It is tucked away at a junction and, as it is small area, can easily be overlooked. I have something in my notes about local aircraft production (but in which pile are they?) however, I do not think that any specific information was mentioned re - types of aircraft. There was a company called Poole Aviation. I will have a look when I'm going through my local paper. This is taking up most of my available time at the moment. Regards. Morten

 

Told you it was addictive didn't I ?? ...... wait till you get obsessive too !!

 

Well Annie. If you would count getting up at 0430 to check something in my notes as being obsessive then I must be at that stage NOW.

 

Yep ! ... you've got it alright !!

 

I think you probably have all of these ...... but just in case !!

Frederick Barter

Birth:
Jan. 17, 1891
Death:
May 15, 1953

World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. He served as a Captain in the 1st Battalion of The Royal Welch Fusiliers. He was awarded his medal for service at France on May 16, 1915.

Joseph John Davies

Birth:
Apr. 28, 1889
Death:
Feb. 16, 1976

World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. He served as a Staff-Sergeant in the 10th Battalion of The Royal Welch Fusiliers. He was awarded his medal for service at France on July 20, 1916.

Henry James Knight

Birth:
Nov. 5, 1878
Death:
Nov. 24, 1955

Boer War Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Corporal in The King's Leopold Regiment, British Army. On August 21, 1900, during the operations near Van Wyk's Vlei, Africa, Corporal Knight was posted in some rocks with four men to cover the right rear of his Company position. The enemy, about 50 strong, attacked and surrounded at short range, Corporal Knight's small party. He held his ground, directing his men to retire one by one to better cover, where he maintained his position for nearly an hour, covering the withdrawal. He then retired, bringing with him two wounded men, one of these he carried himself for nearly two miles. For gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal in January, 1901 and later achieved the rank of Captain

Frederick McNess

Birth:
Jan. 22, 1892
Death:
May 4, 1958

World War I Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Lance Sergeant in the 1st Battalion, Scots Guards. In actions near Ginchy, France, on September 15, 1916, Lance Sergeant McNess led his men in the face of heavy German shell and machine-gun fire. When the first line of the enemy trenches was reached, it was found that the left flank was exposed and that the enemy were bombing down the trench. He led a counter-attack, although he was very severely wounded, he continued encouraging his men and throwing bombs until exhausted by loss of blood. For leadership and courage under enemy fire, he was promoted Sergeant and awarded the Victoria Cross Medal.

Alfred Oliver Pollard

Birth:
May 4, 1893
Death:
Dec. 4, 1940

World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. He served as a Second Lieutenant in The 1st Battalion of The Honourable Artillery Company. He was awarded his medal for service at France on April 29, 1917

James Welch

Birth:
Jul. 7, 1889
Death:
Jun. 28, 1978

World War I British Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. In the First World War, he served as a Lance-Corporal in the 1st Battalion, Royal Berkshire Regiment. On April 29, 1917, his unit was in a forward advance against German lines at Oppy, France. Lance-Corporal Welch entered an enemy trench killing one man, then armed with an empty revolver, he chased four of the enemy in the open and captured them single-handed. Manning the enemy machine-gun for over five hours, he more than once went into the open, exposed to heavy fire, to collect ammunition to keep his guns in action, until wounded by a shell. For fearless devotion to duty in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal and promoted Sergeant.

Bournemouth Cemetery and Crematorium