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YearWarSurnameForenamesNationalityRankService No
1917WW IGRENFELLFrederick JohnUKMasterOpen
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CFHS Ref9969
WarWW I
SurnameGRENFELL
ForenamesFrederick John
NationalityUK
RankMaster
Service No
Section Company Battery
Unit / VesselSV Hannah Croasdell
ServiceMerchant Navy
Awards
Citations
Enlisted
Residence
Date Of Death26-Feb-17
Will
CauseKIA when "Hannah Crossdell" struck a mine
Theatre
Interred
Parish War MemorialPenzance WM. Penzance (Chapel Street) Meth
Role of Honor
Remembered On Memorial
Other MemorialTower Hill Memorial WW1
County/CountryLondon.
County/Country (Cemetery)
Age42
Year Born1876
Place Of BirthPenance
ParentsRichard Trenoweth and Constance (nee WILLIAMS) GRENFELL
Parents ResidencePenzance
SpousePhoebe (nee SHAW) GRENFELL
Spouse ResidenceConnah Quay, Flintshire
RemarksInitiated 31 Aug 1909 into the St Sampsons Lodge, Lodge No 2598

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War Memorial - Penzance War MemorialPenzance War MemorialWar Memorial FACE - Penzance War MemorialPenzance War Memorial - FaceWar Memorial - Tower Hill Memorial WW 1Tower Hill Memorial WW 1War Memorial FACE - 9cTower Hill Memorial WW 1 - Face 9c
1917WW IHALLETTGeorge AlfredUKCorporal61001Open
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CFHS Ref4492
WarWW I
SurnameHALLETT
ForenamesGeorge Alfred
NationalityUK
RankCorporal
Service No61001
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel7th (Extra Reserve) Battalion
ServiceRoyal (London Regiment) Fusiliers
Awards
Victory Medal WW IVictory Medal WW I
Citations
EnlistedLondon
ResidenceLondon
Date Of Death26-Feb-17
Will
CauseKilled in action
TheatreFrance and Flanders
Interred
Parish War MemorialBude WM
Role of Honor
Remembered On Memorial
Other MemorialThiepval Memorial
County/CountryFrance.
County/Country (Cemetery)
Age26
Year Born1890
Place Of BirthBude
ParentsGeorge Henry and Louisa (nee PEARCE) HALLETT
Parents Residence8 Down View, Bude
Spouse
Spouse Residence
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War Memorial - Bude War MemorialBude War MemorialWar Memorial FACE - Bude War MemorialBude War Memorial - FaceWar Memorial - Thiepval MemorialThiepval Memorial
1917WW IJASPERErnest AlbertUKPrivateAug-64Open
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CFHS Ref947
WarWW I
SurnameJASPER
ForenamesErnest Albert
NationalityUK
RankPrivate
Service NoAug-64
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel13th (Reserve) Battalion
ServiceHampshire Regiment
Awards
Citations
EnlistedLaunceston
ResidenceLezant
Date Of Death26-Feb-17
Will
CauseBronchopneumonia
TheatreHome
InterredCoad's Green Wesleyan Chapelyard
Parish War MemorialLezant WM. South Petherwin WM.
Role of HonorLezant RoH.
Remembered On Memorial
Other Memorial
County/Country
County/Country (Cemetery)Cornwall
Age24
Year Born1892
Place Of BirthLezant
ParentsJohn Barber and Mary Maria (nee CORNISH) JASPER
Parents ResidenceTrecarrell Mill, Lezant
Spouse
Spouse Residence
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War Grave - Ernest Albert JASPERWar Grave - Ernest Albert JASPERWar Memorial - Lezant War MemorialLezant War MemorialWar Memorial - South Petherwin War MemorialSouth Petherwin War MemorialWar Memorial FACE - Lezant War MemorialLezant War Memorial - FaceRoll of Honour - Lezant Roll of HonourLezant Roll of Honour
1918WW IKITTJames MartinUKPrivate17098Open
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CFHS Ref5718
WarWW I
SurnameKITT
ForenamesJames Martin
NationalityUK
RankPrivate
Service No17098
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel13th (Home Service) Battalion
ServiceRoyal Sussex Regiment
Awards
British War Medal WW IBritish War Medal WW I
Victory Medal WW IVictory Medal WW I
Citations
EnlistedSaltash
Residence
Date Of Death26-Feb-18
Will
CauseKilled in action
TheatreBritish Expeditionary Force
InterredVillers Hill British Cemetery
Parish War MemorialSt Stephens by Saltash WM
Role of Honor
Remembered On Memorial
Other Memorial
County/Country
County/Country (Cemetery)France
Age20
Year Born1898
Place Of BirthSt Stephens by Saltash
ParentsJames and Harriet Kate (nee KINSMAN) KITT
Parents Residence
Spouse
Spouse Residence
RemarksCWGC and SOGW show name as Martin James KITT.

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War Memorial - St Stephen by Saltash War MemorialSt Stephen by Saltash War MemorialWar Memorial FACE - St Stephen by Saltash War MemorialSt Stephen by Saltash War Memorial - Face
1918WW IPOPEWilliam JohnUKBosunOpen
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CFHS Ref3263
WarWW I
SurnamePOPE
ForenamesWilliam John
NationalityUK
RankBosun
Service No
Section Company Battery
Unit / VesselHM Hospital Ship Glenart Castle
ServiceMerchant Navy
Awards
Citations
Enlisted
ResidenceLondon
Date Of Death26-Feb-18
Will
CauseShip torpedoed
Theatre
Interred
Parish War MemorialGerrans PC
Role of Honor
Remembered On Memorial
Other MemorialTower Hill Memorial WW1
County/CountryLondon.
County/Country (Cemetery)
Age47
Year Born1871
Place Of BirthEastbourne, Sussex
ParentsThomas Kenney and Sopha Charlotte POPE
Parents Residence
SpouseThe late Gertrude (nee SAWLE) POPE
Spouse Residence
Remarks

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War Memorial - Tower Hill Memorial WW 1Tower Hill Memorial WW 1War Memorial FACE - 24aTower Hill Memorial WW 1 - Face 24a
1918WW ISINNOTTMichael PeterUKWireless OperatorOpen
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CFHS Ref1842
WarWW I
SurnameSINNOTT
ForenamesMichael Peter
NationalityUK
RankWireless Operator
Service No
Section Company Battery
Unit / VesselHM Hospital Ship Glenart Castle
ServiceMerchant Navy
Awards
British War Medal WW IBritish War Medal WW I
Mercantile Marine War MedalMercantile Marine War Medal
Citations
Enlisted
ResidenceWexford, Eire
Date Of Death26-Feb-18
Will
CauseShip torpedoed
Theatre
InterredPenzance Cemetery
Parish War Memorial
Role of Honor
Remembered On Memorial
Other Memorial
County/Country
County/Country (Cemetery)Cornwall
Age23
Year Born1895
Place Of BirthMorriscastel, County Wexford, Eire
ParentsJulia Anne and the late Peter SINNOTT
Parents ResidenceCahore, Gorey, County Wexford, Eire
Spouse
Spouse Residence
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War Grave - Michael Peter SINNOTTWar Grave - Michael Peter SINNOTT
1919WW IARNOLDEdwin LewisUKPrivateS4/161623Open
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CFHS Ref5755
WarWW I
SurnameARNOLD
ForenamesEdwin Lewis
NationalityUK
RankPrivate
Service NoS4/161623
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel
ServiceArmy Service Corps
Awards
British War Medal WW IBritish War Medal WW I
Victory Medal WW IVictory Medal WW I
Citations
Enlisted
Residence
Date Of Death26-Feb-19
Will
Cause
Theatre
InterredTournai Communal Cemetery Allied Extension
Parish War MemorialLiskeard WM.
Role of Honor
Remembered On Memorial
Other Memorial
County/Country
County/Country (Cemetery)Belgium
Age28
Year Born1890
Place Of BirthLiskeard RD
ParentsJohn and Ann ARNOLD
Parents Residence
Spouse
Spouse Residence
RemarksAttached 3rd Cavalry Brigade, HQ.

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War Grave - Edwin Lewis ARNOLDWar Grave - Edwin Lewis ARNOLDWar Memorial - Liskeard War MemorialLiskeard War MemorialWar Memorial FACE - Liskeard War MemorialLiskeard War Memorial - Face
1919WW ITREGONINGWilliam JamesUKPrivate4/34633Open
Full Record
CFHS Ref2059
WarWW I
SurnameTREGONING
ForenamesWilliam James
NationalityUK
RankPrivate
Service No4/34633
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel
Service20th Hussars
Awards
British War Medal WW IBritish War Medal WW I
Victory Medal WW IVictory Medal WW I
Citations
Enlisted
Residence
Date Of Death26-Feb-19
Will
Cause
Theatre
InterredTheux Communal Cemetery
Parish War MemorialRedruth WM
Role of Honor
Remembered On Memorial
Other Memorial
County/Country
County/Country (Cemetery)Belgium
Age23
Year Born1896
Place Of BirthSouth Africa
ParentsFanny Martin and the late Joel TREGONING
Parents Residence
Spouse
Spouse Residence
Remarks

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War Memorial - Redruth War MemorialRedruth War MemorialWar Memorial FACE - Redruth War MemorialRedruth War Memorial - Face
1943WW IIDUNLAPWilliam LUSATechnical Sergeant7026677Open
Full Record
CFHS Ref8376
WarWW II
SurnameDUNLAP
ForenamesWilliam L
NationalityUSA
RankTechnical Sergeant
Service No7026677
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel1 Anti-Submarine Squadron
ServiceUnited States Air Corps
Awards
United States Purple HeartUnited States Purple Heart
US Victory Medal WW 2US Victory Medal WW 2
Citations
Enlisted
Residence
Date Of Death26-Feb-43
Will
Cause
Theatre
Interred
Parish War MemorialCoastal Command WM.
Role of HonorSt Eval BoR
Remembered On Memorial
Other MemorialBrittany American Cemetery Tablet
County/CountryBritanny.
County/Country (Cemetery)
Age0
Year Born0
Place Of Birth
Parents
Parents Residence
Spouse
Spouse Residence
Remarks

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War Memorial - Coastal Command War MemorialCoastal Command War MemorialWar Memorial FACE - Coastal Command War MemorialCoastal Command War Memorial - Face
1943WW IIEVANSCharles HopeUKFlight Sergeant1379807Open
Full Record
CFHS Ref8402
WarWW II
SurnameEVANS
ForenamesCharles Hope
NationalityUK
RankFlight Sergeant
Service No1379807
Section Company Battery543 Squadron
Unit / VesselPhotographic Reconnaissance Unit
ServiceRoyal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Awards
Citations
Enlisted
Residence
Date Of Death28-Feb-43
Will
Cause
Theatre
Interred
Parish War Memorial
Role of HonorSt Eval BoR
Remembered On Memorial
Other MemorialRunnymede Memorial. RAF Memorial.
County/CountrySurrey. London.
County/Country (Cemetery)
Age20
Year Born1923
Place Of Birth
ParentsFrederick George and Marion Bruce (nee ALLISTER) EVANS
Parents Residence
Spouse
Spouse Residence
Remarks

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War Memorial - Runnymede MemorialRunnymede MemorialWar Memorial FACE - 136Runnymede Memorial - Face 136
1943WW IIHARADERWilfred ClarkUSASergeant37233613Open
Full Record
CFHS Ref8501
WarWW II
SurnameHARADER
ForenamesWilfred Clark
NationalityUSA
RankSergeant
Service No37233613
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel1 Anti-Submarine Squadron
ServiceUnited States Air Corps
Awards
United States Purple HeartUnited States Purple Heart
US Victory Medal WW 2US Victory Medal WW 2
Citations
Enlisted
Residence
Date Of Death26-Feb-43
Will
Cause
Theatre
Interred
Parish War MemorialCoastal Command WM
Role of HonorSt Eval BoR
Remembered On Memorial
Other MemorialBrittany American Cemetery Tablet
County/CountryBritanny.
County/Country (Cemetery)
Age0
Year Born1922
Place Of BirthCassoday, Kansas, USA
Parents
Parents Residence
Spouse
Spouse Residence
Remarks

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War Memorial - Coastal Command War MemorialCoastal Command War MemorialWar Memorial FACE - Coastal Command War MemorialCoastal Command War Memorial - Face
1943WW IIHOLMEGeorge SelwynUKSergeant1436517Open
Full Record
CFHS Ref7242
WarWW II
SurnameHOLME
ForenamesGeorge Selwyn
NationalityUK
RankSergeant
Service No1436517
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel602 Squadron
ServiceRoyal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Awards
Citations
Enlisted
Residence
Date Of Death26-Feb-43
Will
CauseAcft crashed into the sea during a convoy patrol due to an engine failure
Theatre
Interred
Parish War Memorial
Role of HonorPerranporth Airfield RoH
Remembered On Memorial
Other MemorialRunnymede Memorial. RAF Memorial.
County/CountrySurrey. London.
County/Country (Cemetery)
Age22
Year Born1921
Place Of Birth
ParentsWilliam Bradley and Sara (nee MURRAY) HOLME
Parents Residence
Spouse
Spouse Residence
Remarks

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War Memorial - Runnymede MemorialRunnymede MemorialWar Memorial FACE - 153Runnymede Memorial - Face 153
1943WW IIKNEZOVITCHRobertUSATechnical Sergeant7032310Open
Full Record
CFHS Ref8604
WarWW II
SurnameKNEZOVITCH
ForenamesRobert
NationalityUSA
RankTechnical Sergeant
Service No7032310
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel1 Anti-Submarine Squadron
ServiceUnited States Air Corps
Awards
United States Purple HeartUnited States Purple Heart
US Victory Medal WW 2US Victory Medal WW 2
Citations
Enlisted
Residence
Date Of Death26-Feb-43
Will
Cause
Theatre
InterredBritanny American Cemetery Tablet
Parish War MemorialCoastal Command WM
Role of HonorSt Eval BoR
Remembered On Memorial
Other Memorial
County/Country
County/Country (Cemetery)France.
Age0
Year Born0
Place Of Birth
Parents
Parents Residence
Spouse
Spouse Residence
Remarks

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War Memorial - Coastal Command War MemorialCoastal Command War MemorialWar Memorial FACE - Coastal Command War MemorialCoastal Command War Memorial - Face
1943WW IIMcCURLEYJesse JamesUSASergeant18041281Open
Full Record
CFHS Ref8675
WarWW II
SurnameMcCURLEY
ForenamesJesse James
NationalityUSA
RankSergeant
Service No18041281
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel1 Anti-Submarine Squadron
ServiceUnited States Air Corps
Awards
United States Purple HeartUnited States Purple Heart
US Victory Medal WW 2US Victory Medal WW 2
Citations
EnlistedTexas, USA
ResidenceTexas, USA
Date Of Death26-Feb-43
Will
Cause
Theatre
Interred
Parish War MemorialCoastal Command WM
Role of HonorSt Eval BoR
Remembered On Memorial
Other MemorialBrittany American Cemetery Tablet
County/CountryBritanny.
County/Country (Cemetery)
Age21
Year Born1922
Place Of BirthTexas, USA
Parents
Parents Residence
Spouse
Spouse Residence
Remarks

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War Memorial - Coastal Command War MemorialCoastal Command War MemorialWar Memorial FACE - Coastal Command War MemorialCoastal Command War Memorial - Face
1943WW IIOLIVERClifford RUSA1st Lieutenant424290Open
Full Record
CFHS Ref8766
WarWW II
SurnameOLIVER
ForenamesClifford R
NationalityUSA
Rank1st Lieutenant
Service No424290
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel1 Anti-Submarine Squadron
ServiceUnited States Air Corps
Awards
United States Purple HeartUnited States Purple Heart
United States Air MedalUnited States Air Medal
US Victory Medal WW 2US Victory Medal WW 2
Citations
EnlistedMassachusettes, USA
ResidenceMassachusettes, USA
Date Of Death26-Feb-43
Will
Cause
Theatre
Interred
Parish War MemorialCoastal Command WM
Role of HonorSt Eval BoR
Remembered On Memorial
Other MemorialBrittany American Cemetery Tablet
County/CountryBritanny.
County/Country (Cemetery)
Age28
Year Born1915
Place Of BirthMassachusettes, USA
Parents
Parents Residence
Spouse
Spouse Residence
Remarks

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War Memorial - Coastal Command War MemorialCoastal Command War MemorialWar Memorial FACE - Coastal Command War MemorialCoastal Command War Memorial - Face
1943WW IIPARKSSamuel JacsonUSA1st Lieutenant389563Open
Full Record
CFHS Ref8779
WarWW II
SurnamePARKS
ForenamesSamuel Jacson
NationalityUSA
Rank1st Lieutenant
Service No389563
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel1 Anti-Submarine Squadron
ServiceUnited States Air Corps
Awards
United States Purple HeartUnited States Purple Heart
United States Air MedalUnited States Air Medal
US Victory Medal WW 2US Victory Medal WW 2
Citations
Enlisted
Residence
Date Of Death26-Feb-43
Will
Cause
Theatre
Interred
Parish War MemorialCoastal Command WM
Role of HonorSt Eval BoR
Remembered On Memorial
Other MemorialBrittany American Cemetery Tablet
County/CountryBritanny.
County/Country (Cemetery)
Age0
Year Born0
Place Of Birth
Parents
Parents Residence
Spouse
Spouse Residence
Remarks

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War Memorial - Coastal Command War MemorialCoastal Command War MemorialWar Memorial FACE - Coastal Command War MemorialCoastal Command War Memorial - Face
1943WW IIPECKLeRoy HUSASergeant7024941Open
Full Record
CFHS Ref8787
WarWW II
SurnamePECK
ForenamesLeRoy H
NationalityUSA
RankSergeant
Service No7024941
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel1 Anti-Submarine Squadron
ServiceUnited States Air Corps
Awards
Citations
Enlisted
Residence
Date Of Death26-Feb-43
Will
Cause
Theatre
Interred
Parish War MemorialCoastal Command WM
Role of HonorSt Eval BoR
Remembered On Memorial
Other Memorial
County/Country
County/Country (Cemetery)
Age0
Year Born1916
Place Of BirthScranton, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Parents Residence
Spouse
Spouse Residence
Remarks

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War Memorial - Coastal Command War MemorialCoastal Command War MemorialWar Memorial FACE - Coastal Command War MemorialCoastal Command War Memorial - Face
1943WW IISAVLENECarlUSATechnical Sergeant31005505Open
Full Record
CFHS Ref8878
WarWW II
SurnameSAVLENE
ForenamesCarl
NationalityUSA
RankTechnical Sergeant
Service No31005505
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel1 Anti-Submarine Squadron
ServiceUnited States Air Corps
Awards
United States Purple HeartUnited States Purple Heart
US Victory Medal WW 2US Victory Medal WW 2
Citations
EnlistedMassachusettes, USA
ResidenceMassachusettes, USA
Date Of Death26-Feb-43
Will
Cause
Theatre
Interred
Parish War MemorialCoastal Command WM.
Role of HonorSt Eval BoR
Remembered On Memorial
Other MemorialBrittany American Cemetery Tablet
County/CountryBritanny.
County/Country (Cemetery)
Age34
Year Born1909
Place Of BirthMassachusettes, USA
Parents
Parents Residence
Spouse
Spouse Residence
Remarks

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War Memorial - Coastal Command War MemorialCoastal Command War MemorialWar Memorial FACE - Coastal Command War MemorialCoastal Command War Memorial - Face
1943WW IISTEYNELucian HUSA1st Lieutenant425199Open
Full Record
CFHS Ref8937
WarWW II
SurnameSTEYNE
ForenamesLucian H
NationalityUSA
Rank1st Lieutenant
Service No425199
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel1 Anti-Submarine Squadron
ServiceUnited States Air Corps
Awards
United States Purple HeartUnited States Purple Heart
United States Air MedalUnited States Air Medal
US Victory Medal WW 2US Victory Medal WW 2
Citations
EnlistedNew York, USA
ResidenceNew York, USA
Date Of Death26-Feb-43
Will
Cause
Theatre
Interred
Parish War MemorialCoastal Command WM
Role of HonorSt Eval BoR
Remembered On Memorial
Other MemorialBrittany American Cemetery Tablet
County/CountryBritanny.
County/Country (Cemetery)
Age25
Year Born1918
Place Of BirthNew York, USA
ParentsHerbert and Mariam STEYNE
Parents Residence
Spouse
Spouse Residence
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War Memorial - Coastal Command War MemorialCoastal Command War MemorialWar Memorial FACE - Coastal Command War MemorialCoastal Command War Memorial - Face
1943WW IITOMLINSONCharles AUSA1st Lieutenant4239970Open
Full Record
CFHS Ref8988
WarWW II
SurnameTOMLINSON
ForenamesCharles A
NationalityUSA
Rank1st Lieutenant
Service No4239970
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel1 Anti-Submarine Squadron
ServiceUnited States Air Corps
Awards
United States Purple HeartUnited States Purple Heart
United States Air MedalUnited States Air Medal
Citations
Enlisted
Residence
Date Of Death26-Feb-43
Will
Cause
Theatre
Interred
Parish War MemorialCoastal Command WM
Role of HonorSt Eval BoR
Remembered On Memorial
Other MemorialBrittany American Cemetery Tablet
County/CountryBritanny.
County/Country (Cemetery)
Age0
Year Born0
Place Of Birth
Parents
Parents Residence
Spouse
Spouse Residence
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War Memorial - Coastal Command War MemorialCoastal Command War MemorialWar Memorial FACE - Coastal Command War MemorialCoastal Command War Memorial - Face
1944WW IICLIFTONJohn LowreyUKFlying Officer136320Open
Full Record
CFHS Ref10354
WarWW II
SurnameCLIFTON
ForenamesJohn Lowrey
NationalityUK
RankFlying Officer
Service No136320
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel157 Squadron
ServiceRoyal Air Force
Awards
Citations
Enlisted
Residence18, Sterry Drive.Surrey
Date Of Death26-Feb-44
Will1
CauseAcft crashed on approach due to engine failure when returning from an air-to-air firing exercise
Theatre
InterredHelston Cemetery
Parish War Memorial
Role of Honor
Remembered On Memorial
Other MemorialRAF Memorial.
County/CountryLondon.
County/Country (Cemetery)Cornwall
Age31
Year Born1913
Place Of Birth
ParentsJohn and Elizabeth Atkinson Lowrey CLIFTON
Parents Residence
SpouseFlorence Mary CLIFTON
Spouse ResidenceEwell, Surrey
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War Grave - John Lowrey CLIFTONWar Grave - John Lowrey CLIFTONWar Memorial - Royal Air Force Memorial LondonRoyal Air Force Memorial London
1944WW IIMATTHEWSWilliam HenryUKPrivate5445016Open
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CFHS Ref10660
WarWW II
SurnameMATTHEWS
ForenamesWilliam Henry
NationalityUK
RankPrivate
Service No5445016
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel2nd Battalion
ServiceStaffordshire Regiment
Awards
Citations
Enlisted
Residence
Date Of Death26-Feb-44
Will
Cause
Theatre
InterredBeach Head War Cemetery
Parish War MemorialStithians WM
Role of Honor
Remembered On Memorial
Other Memorial
County/Country
County/Country (Cemetery)Italy.
Age31
Year Born1913
Place Of Birth
ParentsHenry James and Elizabeth Jane MATTHEWS
Parents ResidenceLittle Herniss, Longdowns, Penryn
Spouse
Spouse Residence
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War Memorial - Stithians War MemorialStithians War MemorialWar Memorial FACE - Stithians War MemorialStithians War Memorial - Face
1944WW IIPEACHGwendolineUKLeading Aircraftwoman2069400Open
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CFHS Ref9181
WarWW II
SurnamePEACH
ForenamesGwendoline
NationalityUK
RankLeading Aircraftwoman
Service No2069400
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel105 Squadron
ServiceWomen's Auxiliary Air Force
Awards
Citations
Enlisted
Residence
Date Of Death26-Feb-44
Will
CauseTuberculosis and meningitis
Theatre
InterredLoose (All Saints) Churchyard Extension
Parish War MemorialPort Isaac WM.
Role of Honor
Remembered On Memorial
Other MemorialWomen of WW2 Memorial.
County/CountryLondon.
County/Country (Cemetery)Kent
Age22
Year Born1922
Place Of Birth
ParentsGarfield John and Emily (nee ROWE) HANCOCK
Parents Residence
SpouseJohn Kenneth PEACH
Spouse ResidenceLoose, Kent
RemarksDied at Ashford Isolation Hospital, Kent.

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War Memorial - Port Isaac and St Endellion War MemorialPort Isaac and St Endellion War MemorialWar Memorial FACE - Port Isaac and St Endellion War MemorialPort Isaac and St Endellion War Memorial - Face
1944WW IIQUICKEdwinUKChief OfficerOpen
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CFHS Ref7521
WarWW II
SurnameQUICK
ForenamesEdwin
NationalityUK
RankChief Officer
Service No
Section Company Battery
Unit / VesselMV Sutlej
ServiceMerchant Navy
Awards
King's Commendation for Brave ConductKing's Commendation for Brave Conduct
CitationsKCfBC - For brave conduct when his ships encountered enemy ship, aircraft, submarines or mines
Enlisted
Residence2 Richmond Terrace, St Ives
Date Of Death26-Feb-44
Will
Cause
Theatre
Interred
Parish War Memorial
Role of Honor
Remembered On Memorial
Other MemorialTower Hill Memorial WW2
County/CountryLondon.
County/Country (Cemetery)
Age39
Year Born1905
Place Of BirthSt Ives
Parents
Parents Residence
SpouseHilda Rose QUICK
Spouse Residence2 Richmond Terrace, St Ives
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War Memorial - Tower Hill Memorial WW 2Tower Hill Memorial WW 2
1945WW IIHAWKEYGeorge HenryUKPilot Officer191097Open
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CFHS Ref7156
WarWW II
SurnameHAWKEY
ForenamesGeorge Henry
NationalityUK
RankPilot Officer
Service No191097
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel
ServiceRoyal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Awards
Citations
Enlisted
Residence
Date Of Death26-Feb-45
Will
Cause
Theatre
InterredDely Ibrahim War Cemetery
Parish War MemorialSt Columb Major WM. Truro School WM-2.
Role of Honor.
Remembered On Memorial
Other MemorialRAF Memorial.
County/CountryLondon.
County/Country (Cemetery)Algeria
Age21
Year Born1924
Place Of Birth
ParentsThomas Worden and Mildred (nee VERCOE) HAWKEY
Parents ResidenceTresithney, St Columb
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Spouse Residence
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War Memorial - St Columb Major War MemorialSt Columb Major War MemorialWar Memorial - Truro School War Memorial WW 2Truro School War Memorial WW 2War Memorial FACE - St Columb Major War MemorialSt Columb Major War Memorial - FaceWar Memorial - Royal Air Force Memorial LondonRoyal Air Force Memorial London
1945WW IISEDGMANAlfred ThomasCANLance CorporalA49582Open
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CFHS Ref12491
WarWW II
SurnameSEDGMAN
ForenamesAlfred Thomas
NationalityCAN
RankLance Corporal
Service NoA49582
Section Company Battery
Unit / Vessel
ServiceArgyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Awards
1939-1945 Star1939-1945 Star
France and Germany StarFrance and Germany Star
British War Medal WW 2British War Medal WW 2
Canadian Silver Memorial Cross WW2Canadian Silver Memorial Cross WW2
Citations
EnlistedChatham, Ontario, CAN
Residence186 Forest Street, Chatham
Date Of Death26-Feb-45
Will
Cause
Theatre
InterredGroesbeek Canadian War Cemetery
Parish War Memorial
Role of Honor
Remembered On Memorial
Other MemorialCBR2. Canadian Memorial - London.
County/CountryCanada
County/Country (Cemetery)Netherlands
Age25
Year Born1920
Place Of BirthTruro
ParentsThomas John and Florence May (nee MANSELL) SEDGMAN
Parents Residence
SpouseFlorence Jean (nee COLEMAN) SEDGMAN
Spouse ResidenceCroton, Ontario, CAN
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WarAfghanistan
SurnameFOX
ForenamesPaul Maurice
NationalityUK
RankSergeant
Service No
Section Company BatteryReconnaissance Troop
Unit / Vessel28 Engineer Regiment
Service
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Enlisted
ResidenceSt Ives
Date Of Death26-Feb-10
Will
CauseKilled by Improvised Explosive Device
Theatre
InterredTowednack Churchyard
Parish War Memorial
Role of Honor
Remembered On Memorial
Other MemorialArmed Forces Memorial.
County/CountryStaffordshire.
County/Country (Cemetery)Cornwall
Age34
Year Born1976
Place Of BirthManchester, Lancashire
ParentsMaurice and Alex FOX
Parents ResidenceSt Ives
SpouseCharlotte FOX
Spouse ResidenceSt Ives
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