Died On This Day

7th July

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YearWarSurnameForenamesNationalityRankService No
1916WW IBETTSJohn HamiltonUKCaptainOpen
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CFHS Ref3742
WarWW I
SurnameBETTS
ForenamesJohn Hamilton
NationalityUK
RankCaptain
Service No
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel12th (Service) Battalion
ServiceManchester Regiment
Awards
Military CrossMilitary Cross
1914-15 Star1914-15 Star
British War Medal WW IBritish War Medal WW I
Victory Medal WW IVictory Medal WW I
CitationsMC - For conspicuous gallantry during operation in repelling an enemy counter-attack

He handled his men with cool judgement during a heavy bombardment

This is the second time his name has been brought to notice.
Enlisted
Residence
Date Of Death07-Jul-16
Will
CauseKilled in action
Theatre
InterredGordon Dump Cemetery
Parish War MemorialPolperro WM.
Role of Honor
Remembered On Memorial
Other Memorial
County/Country
County/Country (Cemetery)France
Age28
Year Born1888
Place Of BirthKensington RD
ParentsAnnie Stitt (nee ROWETT) and the late Rev John Arthur BETTS
Parents ResidenceHillside, Polperro
Spouse
Spouse Residence
RemarksHis brother Henry Lee BETTS (10947) also fell.

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War Grave - John Hamilton BETTSWar Grave - John Hamilton BETTSWar Memorial - Polperro War MemorialPolperro War Memorial
1916WW IHOOPERAlfred George TUKPrivate6039Open
Full Record
CFHS Ref857
WarWW I
SurnameHOOPER
ForenamesAlfred George T
NationalityUK
RankPrivate
Service No6039
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel3rd/4th Battalion
ServiceRoyal Berkshire Regiment
Awards
Citations
Enlisted
Residence
Date Of Death07-Jul-16
Will
Cause
Theatre
InterredJacobstow United Methodist Chapelyard
Parish War Memorial
Role of HonorJacobstow RoH.
Remembered On Memorial
Other Memorial
County/Country
County/Country (Cemetery)Cornwall
Age25
Year Born1891
Place Of Birth
ParentsGeorge Thomas and E HOOPER
Parents ResidenceTitchen, Jacobstow
Spouse
Spouse Residence
RemarksElder son. Died Tidworth Hospital, Salisbury.

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Family Grave - Alfred George T HOOPERFamily Grave - Alfred George T HOOPER
1916WW IPAPPINWalter JohnNZPrivateDec-39Open
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CFHS Ref1422
WarWW I
SurnamePAPPIN
ForenamesWalter John
NationalityNZ
RankPrivate
Service NoDec-39
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel1st Battalion
ServiceAuckland Regiment
Awards
Citations
Enlisted
Residence
Date Of Death07-Jul-16
Will
Cause
Theatre
InterredCalais Southern Cemetery
Parish War Memorial
Role of Honor
Remembered On MemorialAntony Parish Churchyard, grandparents' grave
Other MemorialNZ Memorial - London.
County/CountryLondon.
County/Country (Cemetery)France
Age27
Year Born1889
Place Of Birth
ParentsJohn and Jessie A PAPPIN
Parents Residence15 Harbour Avenue, St Budeaux, Devonport
Spouse
Spouse Residence
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War Memorial - New Zealand Memorial LondonNew Zealand Memorial London
1916WW IRICHARDSJohnSASergeantT/1160Open
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CFHS Ref10911
WarWW I
SurnameRICHARDS
ForenamesJohn
NationalitySA
RankSergeant
Service NoT/1160
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel
ServiceSouth African Service Corps
Awards
Citations
Enlisted
Residence
Date Of Death07-Jul-16
Will
Cause
Theatre
InterredTaveta Military Cemetery
Parish War MemorialHayle WM.
Role of Honor
Remembered On Memorial
Other Memorial
County/Country
County/Country (Cemetery)Kenya
Age27
Year Born1889
Place Of Birth
Parents
Parents Residence
SpouseHilda RICHARDS
Spouse Residence172 Sheffield Street, Kennilworth, Johannesburg, South Africa
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War Memorial - Hayle War MemorialHayle War MemorialWar Memorial - Thiepval MemorialThiepval Memorial
1916WW IRUSSELLJohn William BinfieldUKLieutenantOpen
Full Record
CFHS Ref4925
WarWW I
SurnameRUSSELL
ForenamesJohn William Binfield
NationalityUK
RankLieutenant
Service No
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel9th (Service) Battalion
ServiceWest Riding Regiment
Awards
1914-15 Star1914-15 Star
British War Medal WW IBritish War Medal WW I
Victory Medal WW IVictory Medal WW I
Citations
Enlisted
Residence
Date Of Death07-Jul-16
Will
CauseKilled in action
Theatre
Interred
Parish War MemorialCrantock WM. Newquay WM
Role of Honor
Remembered On Memorial
Other MemorialThiepval Memorial
County/CountryFrance.
County/Country (Cemetery)
Age19
Year Born1897
Place Of Birth
ParentsWilliam and Lucy Binfield (nee NEWMAN) RUSSELL
Parents ResidenceSt Andrew's, Newquay
Spouse
Spouse Residence
Remarks
Personal - John William Binfield RUSSELLJohn William Binfield RUSSELL

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War Memorial - Crantock Memorial HallCrantock Memorial HallWar Memorial - Newquay War MemorialNewquay War MemorialWar Memorial FACE - Crantock Memorial HallCrantock Memorial Hall - FaceWar Memorial - Thiepval MemorialThiepval Memorial
1916WW IWHARTONJohn JosephUKLeading Seaman157568Open
Full Record
CFHS Ref12407
WarWW I
SurnameWHARTON
ForenamesJohn Joseph
NationalityUK
RankLeading Seaman
Service No157568
Section Company Battery
Unit / VesselHMS Vivid
ServiceRoyal Navy
Awards
1914 Star1914 Star
British War Medal WW IBritish War Medal WW I
Victory Medal WW IVictory Medal WW I
Citations
EnlistedDevonport, Devon
Residence
Date Of Death07-Jul-16
Will
CausePerforation of gastro duodenal ulcer
Theatre
InterredTruo Cemetery
Parish War Memorial
Role of Honor
Remembered On Memorial
Other Memorial
County/Country
County/Country (Cemetery)Cornwall
Age42
Year Born1874
Place Of BirthLiverpool, Lancashire
ParentsJoseph and Mary WHARTON
Parents Residence35 Pansy Street, Liverpool
Spouse
Spouse Residence
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War Grave - John Joseph WHARTONWar Grave - John Joseph WHARTON
1917WW IALLENOliverUKPrivate459174Open
Full Record
CFHS Ref2559
WarWW I
SurnameALLEN
ForenamesOliver
NationalityUK
RankPrivate
Service No459174
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel25th Field Ambulance
ServiceRoyal Army Medical Corps
Awards
1914 Star1914 Star
British War Medal WW IBritish War Medal WW I
Victory Medal WW IVictory Medal WW I
Citations
EnlistedLarkhill, Wiltshire
ResidencePorthleven
Date Of Death07-Jul-17
Will
CauseKilled in action
TheatreFrance and Flanders
InterredMenin Road South Military Cemetery
Parish War MemorialPorthleven WM.
Role of HonorPorthleven RoH.
Remembered On MemorialPorthleven Cemetery, brother's grave
Other Memorial
County/Country
County/Country (Cemetery)Belgium
Age24
Year Born1893
Place Of BirthSithney
ParentsJohn Robert and Sarah Jane (nee THOMAS) ALLEN
Parents ResidenceHigher Row, Porthleven
Spouse
Spouse Residence
RemarksHis brother William ALLEN (2560) also fell.

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1917WW IDREWFrederick GeorgeUKPrivate25811Open
Full Record
CFHS Ref3469
WarWW I
SurnameDREW
ForenamesFrederick George
NationalityUK
RankPrivate
Service No25811
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel1st Battalion
ServiceGrenadier Guards
Awards
British War Medal WW IBritish War Medal WW I
Victory Medal WW IVictory Medal WW I
Citations
Enlisted
Residence
Date Of Death07-Jul-17
Will
Cause
Theatre
InterredBleuet Farm Cemetery
Parish War MemorialPerranarworthal WM. Perranarworthal PC.
Role of Honor
Remembered On Memorial
Other Memorial
County/Country
County/Country (Cemetery)Belgium.
Age22
Year Born1895
Place Of Birth
ParentsFrederick John and Mary Ann (nee NICHOLLS) DREW
Parents ResidenceCove Farm, Perranwell
Spouse
Spouse Residence
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War Memorial - Perranarworthal War MemorialPerranarworthal War MemorialWar Memorial FACE - Perranarworthal War MemorialPerranarworthal War Memorial - Face
1917WW IELLERYEdgar EdwinUKBombardier58082Open
Full Record
CFHS Ref532
WarWW I
SurnameELLERY
ForenamesEdgar Edwin
NationalityUK
RankBombardier
Service No58082
Section Company BatteryA Battery
Unit / Vessel100th Brigade
ServiceRoyal Field Artillery
Awards
1914-15 Star1914-15 Star
British War Medal WW IBritish War Medal WW I
Victory Medal WW IVictory Medal WW I
Citations
EnlistedBodmin
ResidenceGulval
Date Of Death07-Jul-17
Will
CauseDied of wounds
TheatreSalonika
InterredKarasouli Military Cemetery
Parish War MemorialGulval WM. Gulval PC.
Role of Honor
Remembered On MemorialGulval Churchyard, parents' grave
Other MemorialRoyal Regiment of Artillery Memorial.
County/CountryLondon.
County/Country (Cemetery)Greece
Age23
Year Born1894
Place Of BirthGulval
ParentsRichard Thomas and Annie (nee ELLEN) ELLERY
Parents ResidenceTrythogga, Gulval
Spouse
Spouse Residence
Remarks

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War Grave - Edgar Edwin ELLERYWar Grave - Edgar Edwin ELLERYWar Memorial - Gulval War MemorialGulval War MemorialWar Memorial - Gulval Parish ChurchGulval Parish ChurchWar Memorial FACE - Gulval War MemorialGulval War Memorial - FaceWar Memorial - Royal Regiment of Artillery Memorial LondonRoyal Regiment of Artillery Memorial London
1917WW IGRIFFINReginald HerbertUKCaptainOpen
Full Record
CFHS Ref3472
WarWW I
SurnameGRIFFIN
ForenamesReginald Herbert
NationalityUK
RankCaptain
Service No
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel
ServiceRoyal Field Artillery
Awards
British War Medal WW IBritish War Medal WW I
Victory Medal WW IVictory Medal WW I
Citations
Enlisted
Residence
Date Of Death07-Jul-17
Will
CauseDied of wounds
Theatre
InterredMendinghem Military Cemetery
Parish War MemorialBude WM.
Role of HonorStratton Roh
Remembered On Memorial
Other MemorialRoyal Regiment of Artillery Memorial.
County/CountryLondon.
County/Country (Cemetery)Belgium
Age38
Year Born1879
Place Of BirthPell Well, Staffordshire
ParentsMarten Harcourt and Isabel Elizabeth (nee SPENCER) GRIFFIN
Parents ResidenceLanfield, Bude
Spouse
Spouse Residence
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War Memorial - Bude War MemorialBude War MemorialWar Memorial FACE - Bude War MemorialBude War Memorial - FaceWar Memorial - Royal Regiment of Artillery Memorial LondonRoyal Regiment of Artillery Memorial London
1917WW IHAYESHerbertUKSergeant36167Open
Full Record
CFHS Ref4324
WarWW I
SurnameHAYES
ForenamesHerbert
NationalityUK
RankSergeant
Service No36167
Section Company Battery178th Siege Battery
Unit / Vessel
ServiceRoyal Garrison Artillery
Awards
Military MedalMilitary Medal
British War Medal WW IBritish War Medal WW I
Victory Medal WW IVictory Medal WW I
Citations
EnlistedTruro
ResidenceMalpas, Truro
Date Of Death07-Jul-17
Will
Cause
TheatreFrance and Flanders
InterredLijssenthoek Military Cemetery
Parish War MemorialSt Clement WM. St Clement RoH.
Role of Honor
Remembered On Memorial
Other MemorialRoyal Regiment of Artillery Memorial.
County/CountryLondon.
County/Country (Cemetery)Belgium
Age22
Year Born1895
Place Of BirthLeeds, Yorkshire
ParentsLewis and Alice (nee STEVENSON) HAYES
Parents ResidenceBar Cottage, Malpas
Spouse
Spouse Residence
Remarks

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War Memorial - Royal Regiment of Artillery Memorial LondonRoyal Regiment of Artillery Memorial London
1917WW ITRETHEWEYHenry DanielUKPrivate27531Open
Full Record
CFHS Ref2499
WarWW I
SurnameTRETHEWEY
ForenamesHenry Daniel
NationalityUK
RankPrivate
Service No27531
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel10th (Service) Battalion
ServiceDuke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
Awards
British War Medal WW IBritish War Medal WW I
Victory Medal WW IVictory Medal WW I
Citations
EnlistedSt Austell
ResidenceRoche
Date Of Death07-Jul-17
Will
CauseKilled in action
TheatreFrance and Flanders
InterredRamscapelle Road Military Cemetery
Parish War MemorialRoche WM
Role of HonorRoche RoH.
Remembered On Memorial
Other Memorial
County/Country
County/Country (Cemetery)Belgium
Age20
Year Born1896
Place Of BirthRoche
ParentsKenneth Paul and Sarah Jane (nee RUNDLE) TRETHEWEY
Parents Residence
Spouse
Spouse Residence
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War Memorial - Roche War MemorialRoche War MemorialWar Memorial FACE - Roche War MemorialRoche War Memorial - FaceRoll of Honour - Roche Roll of HonourRoche Roll of Honour
1918WW IACKLANDPercy James (Jack)UKLance CorporalSP/3525Open
Full Record
CFHS Ref3401
WarWW I
SurnameACKLAND
ForenamesPercy James (Jack)
NationalityUK
RankLance Corporal
Service NoSP/3525
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel24th (Service) Batallion (2nd Sportsman)
ServiceRoyal (London Regiment) Fusiliers
Awards
1914-15 Star1914-15 Star
British War Medal WW IBritish War Medal WW I
Victory Medal WW IVictory Medal WW I
Citations
EnlistedCamborne
ResidencePlymouth, Devon
Date Of Death07-Jul-18
Will
CauseKilled in action
TheatreFrance and Flanders
InterredBienvillers Military Cemetery
Parish War MemorialCamborne PC.
Role of Honor
Remembered On Memorial
Other Memorial
County/Country
County/Country (Cemetery)France.
Age33
Year Born1886
Place Of BirthPlymouth, Devon
ParentsEdward Andrew and Mary Jane (nee FRAZIER) ACKLAND
Parents Residence
SpouseBeatrice Annie (nee VINCENT) ACKLAND
Spouse Residence4 King Street, Camborne
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War Grave - Percy James (Jack) ACKLANDWar Grave - Percy James (Jack) ACKLANDWar Memorial FACE - Camborne Parish ChurchCamborne Parish Church - Face
1918WW IHARRISLeonard CottonUKPrivate45630Open
Full Record
CFHS Ref11785
WarWW I
SurnameHARRIS
ForenamesLeonard Cotton
NationalityUK
RankPrivate
Service No45630
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel15th (Service) Battalion
ServiceHampshire Regiment
Awards
British War Medal WW IBritish War Medal WW I
Victory Medal WW IVictory Medal WW I
Citations
EnlistedPlymouth, Devon
ResidenceTavistock, Devon
Date Of Death07-Jul-18
Will
CauseKilled in action
TheatreFrance and Flanders
InterredLijssenthoek Military Cemetery
Parish War MemorialTavistock WM.
Role of Honor
Remembered On Memorial
Other Memorial
County/Country
County/Country (Cemetery)Belgium
Age19
Year Born1899
Place Of BirthCalstock
ParentsWilliam and Lydia HARRIS
Parents Residence69 West Street, Tavistock, Devon
Spouse
Spouse Residence
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1918WW IPARKINGilbert Horace HarcourtUKPrivate46048Open
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CFHS Ref4853
WarWW I
SurnamePARKIN
ForenamesGilbert Horace Harcourt
NationalityUK
RankPrivate
Service No46048
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel13th Battalion
ServiceDurham Light Infantry
Awards
British War Medal WW IBritish War Medal WW I
Victory Medal WW IVictory Medal WW I
Citations
EnlistedTruro
Residence
Date Of Death07-Jul-18
Will
CauseKilled in action
TheatreFrance and Flanders
InterredBarenthal Military Cemetery
Parish War MemorialTruro WM. Truro School WM-1.
Role of Honor
Remembered On Memorial
Other Memorial
County/Country
County/Country (Cemetery)Italy.
Age22
Year Born1896
Place Of BirthTruro
ParentsWilliam Alonzo and Eliza Bertha (nee HICK) PARKIN
Parents Residence8 Parkin Terrace, Truro
Spouse
Spouse Residence
RemarksFormerly 8831 Royal Fusiliers.

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War Grave - Gilbert Horace Harcourt PARKINWar Grave - Gilbert Horace Harcourt PARKINWar Memorial - Truro WMTruro WMWar Memorial - Truro School War Memorial WW 1Truro School War Memorial WW 1War Memorial FACE - Truro WMTruro WM - Face
1918WW IPOLLARDStanleyUKGunner128484Open
Full Record
CFHS Ref4175
WarWW I
SurnamePOLLARD
ForenamesStanley
NationalityUK
RankGunner
Service No128484
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel
ServiceRoyal Field Artillery
Awards
Citations
Enlisted
Residence
Date Of Death07-Jul-18
Will
Cause
Theatre
InterredSouthend-on-Sea (Sutton Road) Cemetery
Parish War MemorialRedruth WM
Role of Honor
Remembered On Memorial
Other MemorialRoyal Regiment of Artillery Memorial.
County/CountryLondon.
County/Country (Cemetery)Essex
Age28
Year Born1890
Place Of Birth
ParentsJessie POLLARD
Parents ResidenceKing Street, Redruth
Spouse
Spouse Residence
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War Memorial - Redruth War MemorialRedruth War MemorialWar Memorial FACE - Redruth War MemorialRedruth War Memorial - FaceWar Memorial - Royal Regiment of Artillery Memorial LondonRoyal Regiment of Artillery Memorial London
1940WW IIBLAYLOCKWilliamUKGunner1467784Open
Full Record
CFHS Ref12060
WarWW II
SurnameBLAYLOCK
ForenamesWilliam
NationalityUK
RankGunner
Service No1467784
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel58th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment
ServiceRoyal Artillery
Awards
French Dunkirk MedalFrench Dunkirk Medal
Citations
Enlisted
Residence
Date Of Death07-Jul-40
Will
CauseKilled when Penhale Camp was attacked by 4 HE bombs
Theatre
InterredGlasgow (Sandymount) Cemetery
Parish War MemorialPenhale Camp.
Role of Honor
Remembered On Memorial
Other Memorial
County/Country
County/Country (Cemetery)Glasgow
Age19
Year Born1921
Place Of Birth
ParentsWilliam and Matilda BLAYLOCK
Parents ResidenceParkhead, Glasgow, Scotland
Spouse
Spouse Residence
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War Memorial - Penhale Camp MemorialPenhale Camp Memorial
1940WW IIBRADLEYJames DonaldUKPrivate7598027Open
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CFHS Ref12061
WarWW II
SurnameBRADLEY
ForenamesJames Donald
NationalityUK
RankPrivate
Service No7598027
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel
ServiceRoyal Army Ordnance Corps
Awards
French Dunkirk MedalFrench Dunkirk Medal
Citations
Enlisted
Residence
Date Of Death07-Jul-40
Will
CauseKilled when Penhale Camp was attacked by 4 HE bombs
Theatre
InterredPerranzabuloe (St Piran) Churchyard
Parish War MemorialPenhale Camp.
Role of Honor
Remembered On Memorial
Other Memorial
County/Country
County/Country (Cemetery)Cornwall
Age19
Year Born1921
Place Of Birth
ParentsHarry and Florence (nee GASCOIGNE) BRADLEY
Parents ResidencePitsmoor, Sheffield
Spouse
Spouse Residence
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War Grave - James Donald BRADLEYWar Grave - James Donald BRADLEYWar Memorial - Penhale Camp MemorialPenhale Camp Memorial
1940WW IIEVANSThomas Edward CharlesUKPrivate4077528Open
Full Record
CFHS Ref12063
WarWW II
SurnameEVANS
ForenamesThomas Edward Charles
NationalityUK
RankPrivate
Service No4077528
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel
ServiceKing's Own Royal Regiment
Awards
French Dunkirk MedalFrench Dunkirk Medal
Citations
Enlisted
Residence
Date Of Death07-Jul-40
Will
CauseKilled when Penhale Camp was attacked by 4 HE bombs
Theatre
InterredPerranzabuloe (St Piran) Churchyard
Parish War MemorialPenhale Camp.
Role of Honor
Remembered On Memorial
Other Memorial
County/Country
County/Country (Cemetery)Cornwall
Age27
Year Born1913
Place Of Birth
ParentsThomas and Sarah Olwen EVANS
Parents ResidenceBargoed, Glamorgan, Wales
Spouse
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War Grave - Thomas Edward Charles EVANSWar Grave - Thomas Edward Charles EVANSWar Memorial - Penhale Camp MemorialPenhale Camp Memorial
1940WW IIGAULDGeorge AlexanderUKBombardier1487759Open
Full Record
CFHS Ref12064
WarWW II
SurnameGAULD
ForenamesGeorge Alexander
NationalityUK
RankBombardier
Service No1487759
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel58th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment
ServiceRoyal Artillery
Awards
French Dunkirk MedalFrench Dunkirk Medal
Citations
Enlisted
Residence
Date Of Death07-Jul-40
Will
CauseKilled when Penhale Camp attacked with 4 HE bombs
Theatre
InterredPerranzabuloe (St Piran) Churchyard
Parish War MemorialPenhale Camp.
Role of Honor
Remembered On Memorial
Other Memorial
County/Country
County/Country (Cemetery)Cornwall
Age23
Year Born1917
Place Of Birth
ParentsJames Robertson and Isobella GAULD
Parents ResidenceBridge of Allan, Stirlingshire, Scotland
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Spouse Residence
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War Grave - George Alexander GAULDWar Grave - George Alexander GAULDWar Memorial - Penhale Camp MemorialPenhale Camp Memorial
1940WW IIGILFILLANJamesUKLance Bombardier842685Open
Full Record
CFHS Ref12065
WarWW II
SurnameGILFILLAN
ForenamesJames
NationalityUK
RankLance Bombardier
Service No842685
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel58th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment
ServiceRoyal Artillery
Awards
French Dunkirk MedalFrench Dunkirk Medal
Citations
Enlisted
Residence
Date Of Death07-Jul-40
Will
CauseKilled when Penhale Camp was attacked by 4 HE bombs
Theatre
InterredPerranzabuloe (St Piran) Churchyard
Parish War MemorialPenhale Camp.
Role of Honor
Remembered On Memorial
Other Memorial
County/Country
County/Country (Cemetery)Cornwall
Age24
Year Born1916
Place Of Birth
ParentsGeorge and Sarah GILFILLAN
Parents Residence
SpouseAgnes Glen GILFILLAN
Spouse ResidencePaisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
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War Grave - James GILFILLANWar Grave - James GILFILLANWar Memorial - Penhale Camp MemorialPenhale Camp Memorial
1940WW IIHAMILTONWilliam TorranceUKGunner1478036Open
Full Record
CFHS Ref12066
WarWW II
SurnameHAMILTON
ForenamesWilliam Torrance
NationalityUK
RankGunner
Service No1478036
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel58th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment
ServiceRoyal Artillery
Awards
French Dunkirk MedalFrench Dunkirk Medal
Citations
Enlisted
Residence
Date Of Death07-Jul-40
Will
CauseKilled when Penhale Camp was attacked by 4 HE bombs
Theatre
InterredPerranzabuloe (St Piran) Churchyard
Parish War MemorialPenhale Camp
Role of Honor
Remembered On Memorial
Other Memorial
County/Country
County/Country (Cemetery)Cornwall
Age22
Year Born1918
Place Of Birth
ParentsJohn and Mary Torrance HAMILTON
Parents ResidenceHelensburgh, Dunbartonshire, Scotland
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War Grave - William Torrance HAMILTONWar Grave - William Torrance HAMILTONWar Memorial - Penhale Camp MemorialPenhale Camp Memorial
1940WW IIHARRISONClarenceUKGunner1496827Open
Full Record
CFHS Ref12067
WarWW II
SurnameHARRISON
ForenamesClarence
NationalityUK
RankGunner
Service No1496827
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel58th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment
ServiceRoyal Artillery
Awards
French Dunkirk MedalFrench Dunkirk Medal
Citations
Enlisted
Residence
Date Of Death07-Jul-40
Will
CauseKilled when Penhale Camp was attacked by 4 HE bombs
Theatre
InterredPerranzabuloe (St Piran) Churchyard
Parish War MemorialPenhale Camp
Role of Honor
Remembered On Memorial
Other Memorial
County/Country
County/Country (Cemetery)Cornwall
Age22
Year Born1918
Place Of Birth
ParentsSidney and Eliza Ellen HARRISON
Parents Residence
SpouseMarjorie Ivy (nee HOWARD) HARRISON
Spouse Residence
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War Grave - Clarence HARRISONWar Grave - Clarence HARRISONWar Memorial - Penhale Camp MemorialPenhale Camp Memorial
1940WW IIHENRYCharlesUKGunner1494119Open
Full Record
CFHS Ref12068
WarWW II
SurnameHENRY
ForenamesCharles
NationalityUK
RankGunner
Service No1494119
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel58th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment
ServiceRoyal Artillery
Awards
French Dunkirk MedalFrench Dunkirk Medal
Citations
Enlisted
Residence
Date Of Death07-Jul-40
Will
CauseKilled when Penhale Camp was attacked by 4 HE bombs
Theatre
InterredPerranzabuloe (St Piran) Churchyard
Parish War MemorialPenhale Camp
Role of Honor
Remembered On Memorial
Other Memorial
County/Country
County/Country (Cemetery)Cornwall
Age21
Year Born1919
Place Of Birth
ParentsWilliam Owen and Sarah HENRY
Parents ResidenceDingle, Liverpool
Spouse
Spouse Residence
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War Grave - Charles HENRYWar Grave - Charles HENRYWar Memorial - Penhale Camp MemorialPenhale Camp Memorial
1940WW IIJONESArthur TysilisUKSignalman2313458Open
Full Record
CFHS Ref12069
WarWW II
SurnameJONES
ForenamesArthur Tysilis
NationalityUK
RankSignalman
Service No2313458
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel
ServiceRoyal Corps of Signals
Awards
French Dunkirk MedalFrench Dunkirk Medal
Citations
Enlisted
Residence
Date Of Death07-Jul-40
Will
CauseKilled when Penhale Camp was attacked by 4 HE bombs
Theatre
InterredPerranzabuloe (St Piran) Churchyard
Parish War MemorialPenhale Camp
Role of Honor
Remembered On Memorial
Other Memorial
County/Country
County/Country (Cemetery)Cornwall
Age34
Year Born1906
Place Of Birth
ParentsOwen and Margaret JONES
Parents Residence
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1940WW IIJONESWilliam McCollUKSignalman2582142Open
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SurnameJONES
ForenamesWilliam McColl
NationalityUK
RankSignalman
Service No2582142
Section Company Battery
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ServiceRoyal Corps of Signals
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French Dunkirk MedalFrench Dunkirk Medal
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Date Of Death07-Jul-40
Will
CauseKilled when Penhale Camp was attacked by 4 HE bombs
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InterredGlasgow (Riddrie Park) Cemetery
Parish War MemorialPenhale Camp
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Year Born1917
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1940WW IIKEENANAlexanderUKGunner1489618Open
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SurnameKEENAN
ForenamesAlexander
NationalityUK
RankGunner
Service No1489618
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel58th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment
ServiceRoyal Artillery
Awards
French Dunkirk MedalFrench Dunkirk Medal
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Enlisted
Residence
Date Of Death07-Jul-40
Will
CauseKilled when Penhale Camp was attacked by 4 HE bombs
Theatre
InterredPerranzabuloe (St Piran) Churchyard
Parish War MemorialPenhale Camp
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Age19
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ParentsCatherine KEENAN
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1940WW IILITSTERJamesUKGunner1487757Open
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SurnameLITSTER
ForenamesJames
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RankGunner
Service No1487757
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel58th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment
ServiceRoyal Artillery
Awards
French Dunkirk MedalFrench Dunkirk Medal
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Enlisted
Residence
Date Of Death07-Jul-40
Will
CauseKilled when Penhale Camp was attacked by 4 HE bombs
Theatre
InterredPerranzabuloe (St Piran) Churchyard
Parish War MemorialPenhale Camp
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Remembered On Memorial
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County/Country (Cemetery)Cornwall
Age34
Year Born1906
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ParentsDavid and Barbara LITSTER
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SpouseMargaret Grant LITSTER
Spouse ResidenceKillmichael, Argyllshire, Scotland
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1940WW IIMITCHELLWilliamUKGunner1473375Open
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SurnameMITCHELL
ForenamesWilliam
NationalityUK
RankGunner
Service No1473375
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel58th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment
ServiceRoyal Artillery
Awards
French Dunkirk MedalFrench Dunkirk Medal
Citations
Enlisted
Residence
Date Of Death07-Jul-40
Will
CauseKilled when Penhale Camp was attacked by 4 HE bombs
Theatre
InterredPerranzabuloe (St Piran) Churchyard
Parish War MemorialPenhale Camp
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Age32
Year Born1908
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1940WW IIMUNRORobertUKPrivate7617771Open
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SurnameMUNRO
ForenamesRobert
NationalityUK
RankPrivate
Service No7617771
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel
ServiceRoyal Army Ordnance Corps
Awards
French Dunkirk MedalFrench Dunkirk Medal
Citations
Enlisted
Residence
Date Of Death07-Jul-40
Will
CauseKilled when Penhale Camp was attacked by 4 HE bombs
Theatre
InterredPerranzabuloe (St Piran) Churchyard
Parish War MemorialPenhale Camp
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Age35
Year Born1905
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ParentsRobert and Martha MUNRO
Parents ResidenceDundee, Scotland
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1940WW IIO'SULLIVANJohn SamuelUKGunner1494270Open
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SurnameO'SULLIVAN
ForenamesJohn Samuel
NationalityUK
RankGunner
Service No1494270
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel58th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment
ServiceRoyal Artillery
Awards
French Dunkirk MedalFrench Dunkirk Medal
Citations
Enlisted
Residence
Date Of Death07-Jul-40
Will
CauseKilled when Penhale Camp was attacked by 4 HE bombs
Theatre
InterredPerranzabuloe (St Piran) Churchyard
Parish War MemorialPenhale Camp
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Age21
Year Born1919
Place Of Birth
ParentsSamuel Michael and Elizabeth Louisa (nee ANGELL) O'SULLIVAN
Parents ResidenceGrangetown, Cardiff, Wales
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1940WW IIPANTONHowardUKPrivate7614981Open
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SurnamePANTON
ForenamesHoward
NationalityUK
RankPrivate
Service No7614981
Section Company Battery
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ServiceRoyal Army Ordnance Corps
Awards
French Dunkirk MedalFrench Dunkirk Medal
Citations
Enlisted
Residence
Date Of Death07-Jul-40
Will
CauseKilled when Penhale Camp was attacked by 4 HE bombs
Theatre
InterredPerranzabuloe (St Piran) Churchyard
Parish War MemorialPenhale Camp
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Age21
Year Born1919
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ParentsJohn anmd Margaret (nee OLIVER) PANTON
Parents ResidenceStakeford, Northumberland
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1940WW IIRICEJohnUKGunner1483973Open
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SurnameRICE
ForenamesJohn
NationalityUK
RankGunner
Service No1483973
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel58th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment
ServiceRoyal Artillery
Awards
French Dunkirk MedalFrench Dunkirk Medal
Citations
Enlisted
Residence
Date Of Death07-Jul-40
Will
CauseKilled when Penhale Camp was attacked by 4 HE bombs
Theatre
InterredPerranzabuloe (St Piran) Churchyard
Parish War MemorialPenhale Camp.
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Age39
Year Born1901
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1940WW IISMITHHerbertUKGunner1471070Open
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SurnameSMITH
ForenamesHerbert
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RankGunner
Service No1471070
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel58th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment
ServiceRoyal Artillery
Awards
French Dunkirk MedalFrench Dunkirk Medal
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Enlisted
Residence
Date Of Death07-Jul-40
Will
CauseKilled when Penhale Camp was attacked by 4 HE bombs
Theatre
InterredPerranzabuloe (St Piran) Churchyard
Parish War MemorialPenhale Camp
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Remembered On Memorial
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Age0
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ParentsChristina SMITH
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1940WW IITUMILTYDenisUKGunner1486131Open
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SurnameTUMILTY
ForenamesDenis
NationalityUK
RankGunner
Service No1486131
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel58th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment
ServiceRoyal Artillery
Awards
French Dunkirk MedalFrench Dunkirk Medal
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Enlisted
Residence
Date Of Death07-Jul-40
Will
CauseKilled when Penhale Camp was attacked by 4 HE bombs
Theatre
InterredPerranzabuloe (St Piran) Churchyard
Parish War MemorialPenhale Camp
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Remembered On Memorial
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Age24
Year Born1916
Place Of BirthCoatbridge, North Lanarkshire, Scotland
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1940WW IITYRERStanleyUKPrivate7617983Open
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SurnameTYRER
ForenamesStanley
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RankPrivate
Service No7617983
Section Company Battery
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ServiceRoyal Army Ordnance Corps
Awards
French Dunkirk MedalFrench Dunkirk Medal
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Enlisted
Residence
Date Of Death07-Jul-40
Will
CauseKilled when Penhale Camp was attacked by 4 HE bombs
Theatre
InterredPerranzabuloe (St Piran) Churchyard
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Remembered On Memorial
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Age24
Year Born1916
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ParentsRobert and Hannah (nee MILLER) TYRER
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SpouseMona (nee MASON) TYRER
Spouse ResidenceHyde, Cheshire
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1942WW IIATTWATERRobin AlfredUKSergeant126498Open
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SurnameATTWATER
ForenamesRobin Alfred
NationalityUK
RankSergeant
Service No126498
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel156 Squadron
ServiceRoyal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
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Enlisted
ResidenceLlangattock, Breckonshire
Date Of Death07-Jul-42
Will
CauseCrashed into the target area during a mine laying sortie
Theatre
InterredLorient (Kerentrech) Communal Cemetery
Parish War Memorial
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Remembered On Memorial
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County/CountryLondon.
County/Country (Cemetery)France
Age20
Year Born1922
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ParentsDonald and Dorothy ATTWATER
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1944WW IIGUNNKingsleyUKPrivate5628832Open
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SurnameGUNN
ForenamesKingsley
NationalityUK
RankPrivate
Service No5628832
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel1st Battalion
ServiceDevonshire Regiment
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ResidenceCornwall
Date Of Death07-Jul-44
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Cause
TheatreBurma
InterredImphal War Cemetery
Parish War MemorialFeock WM
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Age24
Year Born1920
Place Of BirthCornwall
ParentsHarold Kingsley and Ethel (nee HOOPER) GUNN
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