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          | SHARNBROOK 
              WAR MEMORIALWorld War 1 & 2 - Roll of Honour with detailed 
              informationCompiled and copyright © 2000 Martin Edwards
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        The 
          Sharnbrook Memorial is to be found in the grounds of St Peter's Church, 
          Church Lane, Sharnbrook. It takes the form of an Eleanor cross with 
          tabernacle and canopy on a rectangular plinth and an octagonal base 
          with the faces of the tabernacle decorated with rose, leek, thistle 
          and shamrock. The memorial was dedicated and unveiled 5 September 1921, 
          made by Messrs. Talbot, Brown & Fisher. The memorial lists 22 men 
          for World War 1 and 13 men for World War 2. Extract 
          from Bedfordshire Times and Independent - Friday 16 April 1920, 
          page 3: SHARNBROOK 
          WAR MEMORIAL  At 
          the War adjourned meeting being the third public meeting—held 
          in the Council Schools, Monday evening, definite agreement was arrived 
          at as to the site for the war memorial. Further complications have arisen 
          owing to Mrs. John Newell withdrawing her offer of a piece land in the 
          centre of the village. At the previous public meeting there was an even 
          vote—28 each side—for the respective sites, the cross-roads 
          and the churchyard, and then Mr. L. G. Stileman-Gibbard and Lieut.-Colouel 
          Talbot Jarvis were deputed to interview the County Council to ascertain 
          whether they would widen the road at the "Cross," because 
          some present considered the sixteen feet from the point offered by Mrs. 
          Newell was not sufficient upon which to erect the monument, which has 
          an eleven feet octagonal base, and at the same time to remove the danger 
          which has long existed at this point. In the meantime. Mis. Newell withdrew 
          her offer, owing she stated. to there not being unanimity amongst the 
          parishioner. However, the County Council, following the interview of 
          the two gentlemen named, inspected the garden site, and Mr. Smart, the 
          County Surveyor, informed the Committee that twenty feet would be needed 
          from the boldest point of the wall, which would allow of a pathway at 
          the back. The Council would do all the spade work, take the wall down, 
          and remove all the earth. Alter the Chairman (Mr W. Hipwell) had read 
          Mrs. Newell's letter, and the result of the County Council interview 
          and visit had been communicated to the meeting. Mr. L. G. Stileman-Gibbard 
          proposed that a small deputation wait on Mrs. Newell and her to reconsider 
          her withdrawal. The Rev. W. W. Kenny seconded. As an amendment, Mr. 
          W. J. Hales proposed that the site for the memorial be in the churchyard. 
          F. Darnell seconded. Nineteen voted for the amendment and 42 gainst. 
          Amongst those voting against were Mr Gibbard, Dr. W. K Parbury, Mr. 
          A. R. Alston, Mr J. K. Prince Evans, the Rev. W. W. Kenny and Mr. Gowen. 
          The Vicar, the Rev. Canon Coate, again appealed for unanimity, and said 
          he felt sure that those who wanted the memorial in the Churchyard would 
          waive that wish, as he had already done, and agreed with the majority 
          who wanted it elsewhere. Though he didn't wish to take sides, he would 
          move, if it would help to bring them all of the same mind, that this 
          small deputation Lieut. Colonel Talbot Jarvis and Major W. K. Parbury 
          interview Mrs. Newell tp ask her to reconsider her withdrawal, and offer 
          the piece ground gift or for purchase. MrGibbard seconded. The voting 
          was 43 to 13 in favour of this course. Extract 
          from Northampton Chronicle and Echo - Tuesday 6 September 1921, 
          page 8: Sharnbrook's 
          war memorial—a dignified stone column in the churchyard—was 
          unveiled on Sunday by a local soldier, Sergeant Roland Newell, of the 
          Bedfordshire Yeomanry.   
         The Memorial stands in the churchyard of St Peter's; it 
        is hard to read through weather erosion. TO 
        THE GLORY OF GODAND THE MEMORY OF THE BRAVE
 MEN OF SHARNBROOK WHO GAVE
 THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918
 
 
         
          | BARCOCK | Harry William | Private 
              TR10/25922 31st, Training Reserve, Royal Fusiliers who died at home 
              on Friday, 6th April 1917. Age 18. Born and resident Sharnbrook, 
              enlisted Bedford. Son of Albert John and Frances Barcock, of High 
              St., Sharnbrook. Educated Bedford Modern School (1912-13). Buried 
              in DOVER (ST. JAMES'S) CEMETERY, Kent. Grave L. H. 12. See also 
              Bedford Modern School 
              Extract 
                from NATIONAL ROLL OF THE GREAT WAR - SECTION XII - BEDFORD 
                & NORTHAMPTON 
                 
                  | BARCOCK, 
                      H. W., Pte., 31st Training Reserve Bn. |   
                  | He 
                      joined in March 1917, and underwent a period of training 
                      at Dover. After only four weeks’ service with the 
                      Colours, he unfortunately died on April 6th, 1917, of spotted 
                      fever, contracted whilst in the Army.  
                      “Thinking that remembrance, though unspoken, may reach him where he sleeps.”
 |   
                  | High 
                      Street, Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire.  |  | Z1172. |  |   
          | BARCOCK | Herbert Reginald | Sapper 
              705, 1st (East Anglian) Field Company, Royal Engineers who died of 
              wounds on Saturday, 20th February 1915. Age 25. Son of Herbert George 
              Barcock, of 1, The Grove, Bedford, and the late Emma Ellen Barcock. 
              Born and enlisted Bedford. Buried in BETHUNE TOWN CEMETERY, Pas 
              de Calais, France. Grave IV. A. 25.  |   
          | BELL | Ernest Alfred | Private 
              16209 1st Bn., Royal Berkshire Regiment killed in action on Tuesday, 
              28th September 1915. Born Sharnborough, Beds (sic), enlisted Wokingham, 
              Berks. Commemorated on LOOS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 
              93 to 95. |   
          | BONE | Alfred Edward |  
              Gunner 
                22425 "A" Bty. 70th Bde., Royal Field Artillery who died of wounds 
                on Monday, 21st August 1916. Age 32. Born Bedford, enlisted Hendon, 
                Middlesex. Son of Edward Bone, of High St., Sharnbrook. Buried 
                in HEILLY STATION CEMETERY, MERICOURT-L'ABBE, Somme, France. Grave 
                III. F. 24. Extract 
                from NATIONAL ROLL OF THE GREAT WAR - SECTION XII - BEDFORD 
                & NORTHAMPTON 
                 
                  | BONE, 
                      A. E., Gunner, Royal Field Artillery. |   
                  | Mobilised 
                      in August 1914 he proceeded to the Western Front in time 
                      to fight in the Retreat from Mons, and took part also in 
                      the Battle of Festubert and many other important engagements. 
                      He died gloriously on the Field of Battle on August 21st, 
                      1915. He was entitled to the Mons Star, and the General 
                      Service and Victory Medals.  “Whilst 
                      we remember, the sacrifice is not in van.”  |   
                  | Chapel 
                      Lane, Sharnbrook, Bedford. |  | Z1362. |  |   
          | DARNELL | Fritz Prewett |  
              Serjeant 
                TT/03432 East Anglian Div Vet. Hosp. (Huntingdon)., Army Veterinary 
                Corps who died at in Cambridge Military Hospital on Sunday, 3rd 
                November 1918. Age 27. Born Sharnbrook, enlisted Bedford. Son 
                of Frederick and Agnes Eliza Darnell, of Upper Farm, Sharnbrook. 
                Buried in St Peter's churchayrd, Sharnbrook, east of the church. Extract 
                from NATIONAL ROLL OF THE GREAT WAR - SECTION XII - BEDFORD 
                & NORTHAMPTON 
                 
                  | DARNELL, 
                      F. P., Sergeant, R.A.V.C. |   
                  | He 
                      volunteered in September 1914, and was drafted early in 
                      1915 to the Western Front. In this theatre of war he served 
                      at Hill 60, Loos, on the Somme front and at Albert, and 
                      did consistently good work whilst engaged on veterinary 
                      duties. He was later invalided home with pneumonia, from 
                      which he unhappily died in Cambridge Military Hospital on 
                      November 3rd, 1918. He was entitled to the 1914-15 Star, 
                      and the General Service and Victory Medals.  
                      “Honour to the immortal dead, who gave their youth 
                      that theworld might grow old in peace.”
 |   
                  | High 
                      Street, Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire. |  | Z1918/A. |  |   
          | DUNCOMBE | W G |  
              
                 
                  |  |  
                      Serjeant TT/03434 Highland Mobile Vet. Sect., Army Veterinary 
                      Corps who died on Thursday, 8th April 1920. Buried in St. 
                      Peter's churchyard, Sharnbrook, in South-West part. TT/03434 
                      SERGEANTW G DUNCOMBE
 ROYAL ARMY VET CORPS
 8th APRIL 1920
 
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          | EVANS | William Prince |  
              Corporal 23328, 4th Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. Killed in 
              action Sunday 11 February 1917, on the Somme. Aged 26. Born 11 August 
              1891 in Podington, enlisted Ampthill, resident Sharnbrook. Son of 
              John E. Prince Evans and Mary Eliza Prince Evans, of Moat Cottage, 
              Sharnbrook, Bedford. Educate Bedford Modern School (1905-06). In 
              the 1901 census he was aged 9, born Bedfordshire, resident with 
              his parents at Church Farm, Podington Bedfordshire. In the 1911 
              census he was aged 19, born Podington, a carpenter and joiner, resident 
              with his parents at School House, Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire. No known 
              grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and 
              Face 2 C. See also Bedford 
              Modern School. |   
          | GOODES | Harry |  
              
                 
                  |  | Private 
                      60162 5th Bn., Royal Fusiliers who died on Tuesday, 17th 
                      December 1918. Age 32. Son of Alfred and Mary Goodes, of 
                      Sharnbrook. Buried in St. Peter's churchyard, Sharnbrook, 
                      near South boundary. 60162 
                      PRIVATEH GOODES
 ROYAL FUSILIERS
 17th DECEMBER 1918
 AGE 32
 |  Extract 
                from NATIONAL ROLL OF THE GREAT WAR - SECTION XII - BEDFORD 
                & NORTHAMPTON 
                 
                  | GOODES, 
                      H., Private, Royal Fusiliers. |   
                  | Volunteering 
                      in he was drafted to France in 1916, but after taking part 
                      in the Battles of Albert, Vimy Ridge and the Sonune, was 
                      badly wounded in nine places and invalided home. On his 
                      recovery he returned to the Western Front, was severely 
                      gassed in action, and again sent to England, where he unhappily 
                      died on December 18th, 1917. He was entitled to the General 
                      Service and Victory Medals.  
                      “ His memory is cherished with pride.”  
                       |   
                  | Park 
                      Lane, Sharnbrook, Bedford.  |  | Z2629/A. 
                       |  |   
          | GOOSEMAN | Charlie |  
              
                 
                  |  | Private 
                      TR9/8073 27th Training Reserve Bn, Bedfordshire Regiment 
                      who died on Monday, 25th February 1918. Age 21. Son of Mr. 
                      G. W. Gooseman, of Coffle End, Sharnbrook. Buried in St. 
                      Peter's churchyard, Sharnbrook, in South-West part. TR 
                      9/8073 PRIVATEC GOOSEMAN
 BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT
 25th FEBRUARY 1918
 AGE 21
 
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          | HILL | W | Private. 
              No further information currently |   
          | LINE | Francis William |  
              Private 
                267090 2nd/1st Bucks Bn., Oxford. and Bucks Light Infantry killed 
                in action on Wednesday, 19th July 1916. Age 26. Enlisted Bedford, 
                resident Sharnbrook. Son of William Line, of Albert Terrace, Sharnbrook, 
                Bedford, and the late Lavinia Line. Commemorated on LOOS MEMORIAL, 
                Pas de Calais, France. Panel 83 to 85 Extract 
                from NATIONAL ROLL OF THE GREAT WAR - SECTION XII - BEDFORD 
                & NORTHAMPTON 
                 
                  | LINE, 
                      F. W., Private, Oxford. and Bucks. L.I. |   
                  | He 
                      volunteered three months after the declaration of war, and 
                      in the following year proceeded to France, where he saw 
                      much fighting. On July 19th, 1916, he was reported missing 
                      after a heavy engagement on the Somme, and was later presumed 
                      killed. He was entitled to the 1914-15 Star, and the General 
                      Service and Victory Medals.  “Honour 
                      to the immortal dead, who gave their youth that the world might grow old in peace.”
 |   
                  | High 
                      Street, Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire.  |  | Z3351/B. |  |   
          | ODELL | Walter |  
              Private 23140 7th Bn., Bedfordshire Regiment who died on Monday, 
              13th August 1917. Born and resident Sharnbrook, enlisted Bedford. 
              Buried in COLOGNE SOUTHERN CEMETERY, Germany. Grave X. G. 5.  |   
          | PACEY | Thomas Alfred | Private 
              145233 Machine Gun Corps (Inf) who died of wounds on Saturday, 12th 
              October 1918. Age 19. Born and resident Sharnbrook, enlisted Bedford. 
              Son of Alfred James and Ruth Pacey, of Sharnbrook. Buried in St. 
              Peter's churchyard, Sharnbrook, in South-West part. |   
          | PAGE | W |  
              
                 
                  |  | Staff 
                      Serjeant H/22 Farrier Army Veterinary Corps who died on 
                      Sunday, 10th September 1916. Buried in St. Peter's churchyard, 
                      Sharnbrook, South-East of church. H/22 
                      STAFF SERGTW PAGE
 ROYAL ARMY VET CORPS
 10th SEPTEMBER 1916
 
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          | PEACOCK | Harold James | Private 
              268076 No. 1 Company, 1st Bn., Hertfordshire Regiment killed in action 
              on Friday, 23rd August 1918. Age 22. Born and resident Sharnbrook, 
              enlisted Bedford. Son of Charles and Fanny Peacock, of High St., 
              Sharnbrook. Buried in ADANAC MILITARY CEMETERY, MIRAUMONT, Somme, 
              France. Grave III. E. 26.  |   
          | PEPPER | Bertram Leopold |  
               
                Private G/7224 1st Bn, Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) 
                killed in action on Monday, 11th September 1916. Age 25. Born 
                Steeple Morden, Cambs, enlisted Piccadilly, Lodon, resident Orpington, 
                Kent. Son of Walter Pepper, of Sharnbrook; husband of Minnie Pepper, 
                of 7, Aynscomb Angle, Orpington. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, 
                Somme, France. Pier and Face 11 C. Extract 
                from NATIONAL ROLL OF THE GREAT WAR - SECTION XII - BEDFORD 
                & NORTHAMPTON 
                 
                  | PEPPER, 
                      B., Private, Queen’s Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). |   
                  | He 
                      joined in May 1916, and, completing his training a few weeks 
                      later, proceeded to France. where he took part in engagements 
                      at Vimy Ridge and the Somme. He made the supreme sacrifice, 
                      being killed in action at Beaucourt on September 11th, 1916. 
                      He was entitled to the General Service and Victory Medals.  “A 
                      valiant Soldier, with undaunted heart he breasted life’s 
                      last hill.” |   
                  | High 
                      Street, Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire.  |  | Z3816/A. 
                       |  |   
          | ROBINS | Frederick E |  
              
                 
                  |  | Amt/S/Sergeant 
                      674 Royal Army Ordnance Corps attached 30th Siege Bty., 
                      Royal Garrison Artillery who died on Friday, 21st July 1916. 
                      Age 23. Born Sharnbrook, enlisted Woolwich, Kent. S/son 
                      of Alfred and Margaret Robins, of Church Lane, Sharnbrook. 
                      Buried in Carnoy Cemetery, Somme, France. Grave P. 21.  IN 
                      LOVING MEMORY OFALFRED ROBINS
 WHO PASSED AWAY
 JUNE 29th 1929
 AGED 80 YEARS
 ALSO OF FREDERICK ROBINS, SON
 KILLED IN ACTION
 JULY 21ST 1916,
 AGED 23 YEARS
 INTERRED IN CARNOY
 CEMETERY, FRANCE
 
 |  Extract 
                from NATIONAL ROLL OF THE GREAT WAR - SECTION XII - BEDFORD 
                & NORTHAMPTON 
                 
                  | ROBINS, 
                      F. E, Staff-Sergeant, R.A.O.C. |   
                  | He 
                      volunteered early in 1915, and was quickly drafted to France, 
                      where he served with distinction at the Battles of Festubert, 
                      Loos and Albert. He laid down his life for King and Country 
                      at the Battle of the Sornme on July 21st, 1916, and was 
                      entitled to the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and 
                      Victory Medals.  “A 
                      costly sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.” 
                       |   
                  | Church 
                      Street, Sharnbrook, Bedford.  |  | Z4000/A. |  |   
          | SHAMBROOK | William Joseph |  
              Private 22523 7th Bn., Bedfordshire Regiment killed in action on 
              Wednesday, 19th July 1916. Born Ware, Herts, enlisted Bedford, resident 
              Sharnbrook. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier 
              and Face 2 C  |   
          | SAWFORD | Harold George | Private 
              26270 6th Bn., Bedfordshire Regiment who died of wounds on Monday, 
              4th September 1916. Age 23. Born Riseley, enlisted Ampthill, resident 
              Sharnbrook. Son of William Henry and Sarah Sawford, of Pippin Wood, 
              Sharnbrook. Buried in ST. SEVER CEMETERY, ROUEN, Seine-Maritime, 
              France. Grave B. 24. 8.  |   
          | SAWFORD | Leonard James | Private 
              20476 2nd Bn., Bedfordshire Regiment killed in action on Saturday, 
              23rd March 1918. Born Riseley, enlisted Bedford, resident Sharnbrook. 
              Commemorated on POZIERES MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Panel 28 and 29. 
               |   
          | WILLOUGHBY | J L | Private 
              30146 Bedfordshire Yeomanry who died of wounds on Wednesday, 30th 
              January 1918. Age 22. Born and resident Sharnbrook, enlisted Bedford. 
              Son of John and Annie Willoughby, of Sharnbrook. Buried in TINCOURT 
              NEW BRITISH CEMETERY, Somme, France. Grave IV. D. 17.  |   
          |  Not 
              on memorial but in churchyard |   
          | DUKE | W H |  
              
                 
                  |  | Private 
                      290971 11th Bn., Norfolk Regiment transferred to (429257), 
                      Labour Corps who died on Sunday, 16th February 1919. Age 
                      35. Son of John and Hannah R. Duke, of 57, Eastnor Rd., 
                      South Park, Reigate. Buried in St. Peter's churchyard, Sharnbrook, 
                      North of Church.  290971 
                      PRIVATEW H DUKE
 NORFOLK REGIMENT
 16th FEBRUARY 1919
 AGE 35
 
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          | STANTON | Victor George |  
              
                 
                  |  | Second 
                      Lieutenant Royal Flying Corps who died on Friday, 29th March 
                      1918. Age 25. Son of Mr. N. F. Stanton, of Ravensden, Bedfordshire. 
                      Buried in PERONNE COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Somme, France. 
                      Grave IV. H. 18.  IN 
                      REMEMBERANCE OFFANNY ANNIS
 BELOVED WIFE OF NOAH STANTON
 DIED JULY 21st 1950 AGED 87
 IN LOVING MEMORY OF
 NOAH STANTON
 14th SEPTEMBER 1942
 LT. VICTOR GEORGE R.A.F. YOUNGEST SON
 FELL IN ACTION IN FRANCE
 29th MARCH 1918 AGED 25 YEARS
 
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          | 1939-1945IN MEMORY OF THOSE
 CONNECTED WITH THIS
 PARISH WHO DIED FOR
 FREEDOM
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          | BANCE | William James | Private 
              6025232 5th Bn., Essex Regiment who died on Tuesday, 23rd November 
              1943. Age 30. Buried in SANGRO RIVER WAR CEMETERY, Italy. Grave 
              XVII. D. 4. |   
          | BEALE | Frederick Allen |  
              Sergeant 741185 Pilot 51 Sqdn., Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 
              who died on Saturday, 17th August 1940. Age 25. Son of Joseph Allen 
              Beale and Eliza Beale, of Clapham. Buried in HANOVER WAR CEMETERY, 
              Germany. Grave 5. G. 9.  |   
          | BOYLES | Frank Charles | 
               
                |  | Private 4036606 10th Bn., Durham Light Infantry 
                    who died on Tuesday, 12th May 1942. Age 25. Son of Charles 
                    Frank and Ellen Mary Boyles, of Sharnbrook; husband of Joan 
                    Boyles, of Rugby, Warwickshire. Buried in St. Peter's churchyard, 
                    Sharnbrook, South of Church, East of path. 4036606 PRIVATEF C BOYLES
 THE DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY
 12th MAY 1942
 AGE 25
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          | CROSS | W H | Private. 
              possibly William Henry CROSS, Private 962936 The Queen's Royal Regt 
              (West Surrey) who died on Friday, 20th April 1945. Age 28. Buried 
              in ARGENTA GAP WAR CEMETERY, Italy. Grave IV. B. 11.  |   
          | ELLIS | H T |  
              Sergeant Pilot. possibly Henry Turnell ELLIS, Sergeant 1253992 Pilot 
              40 Sqdn., Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve who died on Thursday, 
              24th July 1941. Age 25. Son of Thomas Barnes Ellis and Armie Turnell 
              Ellis, of Ewell, Surrey. Buried in BREST (KERFAUTRAS) CEMETERY, 
              Finistere, France. Plot 40. Row 2. Grave 11.  |   
          | FOUNTAIN | David Geoffrey | Signalman 
              19065489 Royal Corps of Signals who died on Thursday, 10th April 
              1947. Age 19. Son of Geoffrey George Laughton Fountain and Dorothy 
              Cilla Fountain, of Sharnbrook. Buried in St. Peter's churchyard, 
              Sharnbrook, South East corner. |   
          | HAYMAN | Richard Edwards | Sergeant 
              1262068 115 Sqdn., Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve who died on 
              Sunday, 6th December 1942. Age 20. Son of Frank Keith Hayman, and 
              of Mary Coslet Hayman (nee Edwards), of Sharnbrook. Buried in RHEINBERG 
              WAR CEMETERY, Germany. Grave 8. A. 18.  |   
          | MOND | (the Hon) Derek John Henry | 
               
                |  | Lieutenant 
                    H.M.S. "Philante", Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve 
                    who died on Monday, 30th April 1945. Commemorated on PLYMOUTH 
                    NAVAL MEMORIAL, Devon. Panel 95, Column 3.  |  |   
          | PAYNE | William Henry Bertram |  
              Aircraftman 1st Class 1101426 Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 
              who died on Sunday, 9th July 1944. Buried in AMBON WAR CEMETERY, 
              Indonesia. Grave 13. A. 16.  |   
          | SYMONDS | Frederick George | 
               
                |  Photograph 
                    Copyright © Richard E hinkle 2002
 | Sapper 
                    2017830 288 Field Company, Royal Engineers who died on Friday, 
                    29th June 1945. Age 25. Son of Herbert William and Mary Ann 
                    Symonds, of Sharnbrook. Buried in SAI WAN WAR CEMETERY, China, 
                    (including Hong Kong). Grave V. G. 9.  |  |   
          | TAYLOR | O? S | Pilot 
              Officer. No further information currently |   
          | WELLS | Charles Ian Ballantyne | 
               
                |  
  | Major 62941 89 Bty., 23 Field Regt., Royal 
                    Artillery who died of wounds on Friday, 29th May 1942. Age 
                    29. Born 14th July 1912. Son of the late Major Charles Ernest 
                    and Jessie Crawford Seymour Wells. Resident Tofte Manor, Sharnbrook. 
                    Buried in St. Peter's churchyard, Sharnbrook. See also Cambridge 
                    University Trinity College WW2 memorial CHARLES ERNEST WELLSTURVEY ABBEY, MAJOR LATE 7th ROYAL FUSLIERS.
 BORN ST LEONARDS 19th APRIL 1875.
 DIED FRINTON-ON-SEA 11th SEPT 1932
 CHARLES IAN BALLANTYNE WELLS
 MAJOR, ROYAL ARTILLERY
 OF TOFTE MANOR, SHARNBROOK
 SON OF CHARLES & JESSIE C.S. WELLS
 BORN 14th JULY 1912.
 DIED ON ACTIVE SERVICE 29th MAY 1942
 IN LOVING MEMORY OF
 JESSIE CRAWFORD SEYMOUR WELLS
 OF TOFTE MANOR, WIFE OF MAJOR C E WELLS
 BORN 19th JUNE 1871
 DIED 25th NOV 1959
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                |  |  |   
          | WILDMAN | Maurice Arthur | Private 
              5951421 5th Bn., Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regt who died on 
              Tuesday, 21st September 1943. Age 25. Son of Henry and Ursula Wildman, 
              of Sharnbrook. Buried in CHUNGKAI WAR CEMETERY, Thailand. Grave 
              1. N. 3.  |   
          | Not 
              on memorial but in churchyard |   
          | MAGNIAC | Anthony Charles Oswald | 
               
                |  | Second Lieutenant 132221 3rd Bn., Coldstream 
                    Guards who died of wounds on Wednesday, 28th May 1941. Age 
                    22. Son of Oswald Cecil and Florence Alice Magniac, of Nursling, 
                    Hampshire. Buried at Halfaya Sollum War Cemetery. Grave 11. 
                    E. 1.  |  |   
          | Not 
              on memorial  |   
          | DES 
            GRAZ | Edward 
            Percy Aymer | Lieutenant 
              Colonel, 20275, Rifle Brigade, commanding 50th (4th Bn. The Royal 
              Northumberland Fusiliers) Regiment, Reconnaissance Corps who died 
              on Saturday, 6th June 1942. Son of Maurice des Graz, D.L., J.P., 
              and the Hon. Mrs. des Graz; husband of Mrs. Edward des Graz, of 
              Sharnbrook. Member of Army Revolver Shooting Eight; winner of Championship 
              Cup and Gold Medal at Bisley. Buried in Knightsbridge War Cemetery, 
              Acroma, Libya. Grave 11. B. 22. |  30 December 
        2005 |