Private 327898, 1st Battalion, Cambridgeshire Regiment. Died of wounds 4 September 1918. Aged 38. Born Cheddington, Buckinghamshire, enlisted Cambridge. Son of Joseph and Sophia Blogg, of Grantchester, Cambs.; husband of Rose Blogg, of 56, Catharine St., Cambridge. Awarded the Military Medal (M.M.). Formerly 6235, Cambridgeshire Regiment. Buried in DAOURS COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Somme, France. Plot IV. Row E. Grave 12. See also Granchester and also Cambridge Guildhall

From a roll compiled by Caroline Burkitt that can be found in Cambridge Library, reference section:

Jo Blogg was born in Cheddington, Buckinghamshire on 25th September 1881. Why his parents were living there is a mystery. His father Joseph Nicholas Blogg, came from Southrepps, near Cromer, on the Norfolk Coast, and although it has not been possible to trace his ancestry with complete certainty, there are records of Bloggs having lived around the Cromer area from 1750. At the turn of the century Joseph and his wife, Sophia, came to live in Metron house cottage, Grantchester, and Joseph was a gardener, first to Mr. William Bateson, the great exponent of Mendelism, and, after 1911 to Mr. Lister. Jo came with them and took a job as college shoe black at Downing. There he met Rose Squires, the widow of a hairdresser in East Road, and a bedder at the colege, and they married in 1907. For a while they lived in Broad Street and later moved to 56, Catherine Street. Their children, Gladys and Percy were born in 1907 and 1910. After the outbreak of war, Jo was called up into the 1/1st Cambridgeshire Regiment as a stetcher bearer and was sent to France. On 25th April 1918 he won the Military Medal at Voormezeele, for gallantry in the field. His twin brother William was also in France, and although not serving together, on the morning of 28th August 1918, they were both wounded within half an hour of each other. William survived after his leg was amputated, but Jo died of his wounds on 4th September. His son vividly remembers that day , his mother was cleaning a gas lamp at their home in Catherine Street when the telegram arrived. Jo is buried in Daours Communal Cemetery Extension in France, and as well as being remembered in Grantchester, his name is on the war memorial in St.Philips church, Thoday Street. On 24th November 1918, a memorial service was held in Grantchester church for Jo Blogg, Joseph Greygoose and William Wilson.

Private 235156, 8th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. Killed in action Tuesday 31st July 1917 in France & Flanders. Age 19. Son of Alfred John and Mary Ann Casey, of 223, Mill Rd., Cambridge. Formerly 4524, Cambridgeshire Regiment. Enlisted Cambridge. No known grave. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 21. See also Cambridge Gas Company and also Cambridge Guildhall

Lance Corporal 34941, 9th Battalion, Loyal Noth Lancashire Regiment. Killed in action 10 April 1918. Born and enlisted Cambridge. Formerly 4538, Suffolk Regiment. Brother-in-law of Edward Charles Aves who also fell. Buried in CROIX-DU-BAC BRITISH CEMETERY, STEENWERCK. Nord, France. Grave lost. Special Memorial. H. 6. See also Cambridge Post Office and Cambridge St Matthew's and also Cambridge Guildhall

Private 5334m 2nd Battalion, Suffolk Regiment. Killed in action 26 September 1917. Aged 36. Born and enlisted Cambridge. Son of Walter Dickerson; husband of Rose Dickerson, of 138, Thoday St., Cambridge. No known grave. Commemorated on TYNE COT MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 40 to 41 and 162 to 162A. See also Cambridge Guildhall

Private 1280, 1st Battalion, Cambridgeshire Regiment. Killed in action 31 October 1916. Born Romsey Town, Cambridge, enlisted Cambridge. In the 1911 census he is aged 23, married to Beatrice Annie Matilda Gladwell, a Blacksmith Striker, born Cambridge, resident 41 Lucy Road, Mill Road, Cambridge. In the 1901 census he was the son of Elizabeth Gladwell, aged 13, Errand Boy, born Cambridgeshire, resident 2, Mill Road, Marmora Road, Cambridge. In the 1901 census he was the son of William Harvery and Elizabeth Rebecca Gladwell, aged 4, born Cambridge, resident Cyprus Road, Cambridge. Buried in LONSDALE CEMETERY, AUTHUILLE, Somme, France. Grave lost. Special memorial Row B. Grave 10. See also Cambridge Guildhall

Extract from Cambridge Independent Press - Friday 1 December 1916, page 4 [note that it was not possible to translate parts of this extract due to the print quality]:

CAMBS. ROLL OF HONOUR.

Mrs. Gladwell, of 41, Lucy-road, Cambridge, has received official intimation that her husband, Pte. W. T. Gladwell, of the Cambridgeshire Regt., was killed in action on October 31st. A letter from the officer of the Company states: “He was struck in the head by a piece of shrapnel and died immediately. He was attended to at once by a doctor who was just near him, but states that his death was instantaneous. I am afraid that no Ietter of mine can offer you consolation in your great loss, but please accept my sincere sympathy with you and your family. He was a soldier in a thousand and a very faithful servant to me, and as you know. I had a verv high opinion of him. . . He will be buried to-morrow morning in a cemetery just near here, a few graves away from my great friend, Lieutenant Bradford.” Pte. Fred Atkin, of the Herts. Regt., a friend of Pte. Gladwell, says in a letter: "Dear Mrs. Gladwell, I wish you to accept the joint sympathy of all the men attached to the headquarters, together with my own, in the recent death of your husband, Bill. That he was popular with all goes without saying, it would not be otherwise and though his death is a keen pe..al to… to each of us, I expect ………… in our work. He had a fitting funeral as could be … and was spared suffering of pain, which will afford you some comfort to know, as it did us. In this time of great trial to you as to many like you. We kindly hope you will meet with the strength and bravery of a good British woman, and God will bless you and the little ones for enduring much for His sake. We know and feel you will … this trial bravely, it is just what Bill would himself wish you to do." Pte. Gladwell, who was 29 years of age, was in the Territorial Force when war broke out, and went out with the first detachment. He had been twice wounded. Before the War he was employed for about eight years at the Saxon Cement Works.

Private 9087, 2nd Battalion, Cheshire Regiment. Died of wounds received in action 24 March 1915 in 15 Field Ambulance. Aged 21. Born Romsey Town, Cambridge, 1 May 1883 enlisted Bedford, resident Cambridge. Son of Alice Goddard, of 124, Catherine St., Mill Rd., Cambridge and the late James Goddard; brother of Sidney James Goddard (below). Admitted to Romsey Junior Middle School, Cambridge, in 1905, son of James Goddard. Attested as a boy soldier 9087, 2nd Battalion, Cheshire Regiment, and passed fit 29 September 1908, aged 15 years 6 months, height 4 feet 103/10 inches, weight 83lbs, chest 27½ inches, fresh complxion, blue eyes, light brown hair, religious denomination Church of England. Posted as a boy 1 October 1908 at Bordon, 2nd posting 3 February 1909, appointed Bandsman 3 November 1909, attained the age of 18 29 June 1911, reverted to Private 17 August 1911. Served in India 3 February 1909 to 18 January 1914, served in France 16 January 1915 until his death. Buried at DRANOUTER CHURCHYARD, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot II. Row B. Grave 15. See also Cambridge Guildhall

Mrs. Goddard, of 124, Catherine-street, Cambridge, has received intimation from the War Office that her son, Private David James Goddard, died March 24th from wounds received at the front. Private Goddard, or Bandsman Goddard, as he was better known, had served six years in India. He came home last January, and after being stationed at Winchester for a time went to France as a stretcher-bearer with the 2nd Cheshires. Mrs. Goddard has three more sons serving with the colours, two in the Army and one iu the Navy.

Second Lieutenant, 1st/4th Battalion, London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers). Died 27 May 1918. Aged 29. Son of William James and Mary Elizabeth Humphrey, of Chesham, Bucks Born September 1888. Admitted to Royston British School (Girls and Infants), Royston, Hertfordshire, 1891. In the 1901 census he was aged 12, born Royston, resident with his parents, William James and Mary Elizabeth Humphrey, at 6, Wentworth Place, Waterside, Chesham, Amersham, Buckinghamshire. Member of the Cambridge Branch of the Typographical Association. Married Winifred A Clark in Cambridge in 1918. Buried in DAINVILLE BRITISH CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot I. Row C. Grave 12. See also Cambridge Guildhall

Extract from Trade Union Members, Service & Casualties 1914-1918 - Typographical Circular, page 7:

SEC.-LIEUT. W. P. HUMPHREY, CAMBRIDGE
We learn with extreme regret of the death of Sec.-Lieut. W. Pryor Humphrey, of the London Regiment, which occurred on May 28. He joined the Cambs. Regiment in 1914, and went to France in February, 1915, where he was for more than two years. He afterwards gained a commission in the London Regiment, and returned to France on April 19 of this year. Lieutenant Humphrey was 29 years of age and married. The local Press say of him: "Lieut. Humphrey's fine character and lovable personality had won him many friends in the town." This was especially true in regard to the T.A. Coming from Watford (Chesham section), he helped in the formation of the Cambridge Branch, and always took a keen interest in its doings. He will be sadly missed by his fellow members, by whom he was held in the greatest esteem and respect, his upright, honourable character and conduct being recognised by all. He was truly "one of the best."

Corporal L/2583, 16th Lancers (The Queen's). Killed in action 8 September 1914. Aged 24. Born, resident and enlisted Cambridge. Embarked France 17 August 1914. Son of Edward and Elizabeth Kerry, of 55, Arbury Rd., Cambridge. His birth was registered in the April to June Quarter 1890 in the Cambridge Registration District. Buried in PERREUSE CHATEAU FRANCO BRITISH NATIONAL CEMETERY, Seine-et-Marne, France. Plot 1. Row B. Grave 43. See also Cambridge Hills Road Wesleyan Methodist and Cambridge Short Street Wesleyan Methodist and also Cambridge Guildhall

Extract from a local paper (unknown paper and date):

"DIED LIKE A MAN."
Cambridge Lancer Killed In
Action.

Mr. and Mrs. Kerry of 275, Mill-road. Cambridge, have received news of the death of their son, Corporal Walter Birbeck Kerry, of the 16th Lancers, who was mortally wounded in action at Le Glairet. The sad news conveyed to them in the following letter from Squadron-Sergeant A. V. Cobb. of the same regiment:

“Just a few lines to let you know that poor Walter passed away on the 8th, the day before yesterday. I was with him on patrol when he was shot, and fetched him back. Poor young Horlock, of Cambridge, was thrown from his horse and hurt at the same time, but he is not seriously injured. Walter was shot about one o'clock, and died about 4.30 p.m. He was conscious up to the finish I was not with him when he died but the two fellows who were with him told me he had a very respectable funeral. He was buried by the side of Lieut. Gough, of the R.A. He was shot and buried at a place called Le Glairet. When I left him he told me to tell you all at home and his young lady that his last thoughts were of you all, and that he died like a man. I cannot explain all to you in this letter, but if I should live to return to Cambridge to see you and let you know all. I daresay you heard Walter speak of me. I live at Palgrave, just outside, Diss, and I know your brother well who lives at Diss. I cannot explain any more now, but will see you if I should be spared. I will close with deepest sympathy, remaining yours respectfully, A. V. Cobb.

[Listed as Fred on SDGW] Lance Corporal 1145, 1st Battalion, Cambridgeshire Regiment. Killed in action Wednesday 12 May 1915 in France & Flanders. Age 20. Born and enlisted Cambridge. Son of Noah Kimmence, of 17, Romsey Rd., Cambridge. Buried in POELCAPELLE BRITISH CEMETERY, Langemark-Poelkapelle, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot LV. Row E. Grave 15. See also Cambridge Gas Company and also Cambridge Guildhall

No further information currently available. See also Cambridge Guildhall

No further information currently available. See also Cambridge Guildhall

Leading Seaman 180373, HMS Vanguard, Royal Navy. Lost when the dreadnought blew up at anchor in Scapa Flow 9 July 1917. No known grave. Commemorated on CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL, Kent, Panel 21. Also listed on Milton Memorial and Cambridge St Paul's and also Cambridge Guildhall

No further information currently available. See also Cambridge Guildhall

Pioneer 37818, 30th Signal/Special Company, Royal Engineers. Died of wounds 18 October 1916. Aged 26. Born Cambridge, resident Bishop's Stortford, Herts., enlisted Bedford. Brother of Mrs. A. Johnson, of 1, Mill St., South Mill Rd., Bishop's Stortford. Formerly 9228, Bedfordshire Regiment. In the 1901 census he was aged 11, born Cambridgeshire, resident with his parents, Bennett and Amelia Ann Lenney, at 98, Argyle Street, Cambridge. In the 1911 census he was serving in H.M. Forces, Private, Bedfordshire Regiment, aged 22, born Cambridge, unmarried, billeted at St George. Buried in HEILLY STATION CEMETERY, MERICOURT-L'ABBE, Somme, France. Plot V. Row C. Grave 22. See also Cambridge Guildhall

Gunner 115515, 11th Mountain Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. Died 11 September 1918. IN the 1901 census he was the son of Alfred and Sarah Linsey, aged 11, born Cherry Hinton, resident with his family in the High Street, Cherry Hinton. Buried in ALEXANDRIA (HADRA) WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY, Egypt. Section F. Grave 203. See also Cherry Hinton and also Cambridge Guildhall

Corporal 473173, 88th (1st East Anglian) Field Ambulance (Territorial Force.), Royal Army Medical Corps. Killed in action 21 August 1917. Aged 38. Born Cambridge, St. Matthews, enlisted Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, resident Cambridge. Husband of Eliza Maria Livermore (nee Brown), of 2, Cockburn St., Cambridge; married 1902 in Cambridge, St Barnabas, banns read 2 November 1902. Buried in BLEUET FARM CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot I. Row F. Grave 26. See also Cambridge Guildhall

Private 27480, 8th Battalion, Norfolk Regiment. Killed in action 26 March 1918. Born March, Cambs., enlisted Cambridge. In the 1891 census he was new born, resident with his parents, John and Fanny A Livermore, in Station Road, March, North Witchford, Cambridgeshire. In the 1911 census he was aged 20, born March, Cambs., resident with his parents, John and Fanny Ann Livermore, at 5, Thoday Street, Cambridge. No known grave. Commemorated on POZIERES MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Panel 23. See also Cambridge Guildhall

Lance Serjeant 11414, 1st Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment). Died of wounds 1st January 1916. Aged 24. Born and enlisted Cambridge. Son of Walter and Annie Lowings, of 161 Mill Road, Cambridge; brother of Arthur, Harry and Wallter, all of whom also died. Buried in ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot VI. Row B. Grave 18. See also Cambridge Guildhall and Romsey Methodist and also Cambridge St Philips

Private 235312, 13th Battalion, King's (Liverpool Regiment). Died of wounds 10 September 1918. Aged 30. Born, resident and enlisted Cambridge. Son of Henry Robert and Louisa Miller; brother of Stanley Bertram (below); husband of Kate Emily Miller (nee Harding), of 15, Ross St., Mill Road, Cambridge, married 13 April 1914 at Cambridge, St. Paul. Compositor by trade. Formerly 242930, Yorkshire Regiment. Member of the Cambridge Branch of the Typographical Association. In the 1891 census he was aged 2, resident with his parents, Henry and Louisa Miller, in Gwydir Street, Cambridge. In the 1901 census he was aged 12, resident with his parents, Henry and Louisa Miller, at Cormack House, Romsey Road, Cambridge. In the 1911 census he was aged 22, born Cambridge, a Compositor in Printing, resident with his parents, Henry Robert and Louisa Miller, at 19, Romsey Road, Cambridge. Buried in ABBEVILLE COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Somme, France. Plot IV. Row F. Grave 23. See also Cambridge Guildhall

Extract from Trade Union Members, Service & Casualties 1914-1918 - Typographical Circular, page 11:

PRIVATE L. L. MILLER, CAMBRIDGE.
It is with deep regret that we have to announce the death of Private L. L. Miller (Liverpool Regiment), a prominent member of the Cambridge Branch, who died of wounds in the 3rd General Australian Hospital, Abbeville, on September 30. Private Miller (who was 30 years of age, and leaves a widow and one child) was one of the original few who joined the Cambridge Branch on its inception nine years ago. He had always been one of its most respected and enthusiastic members and held office both as president and vice-president. He was home on leave only a few weeks before his death, and was looking forward eagerly to renew his acquaintance with the branch and its activities. Private Miller was employed as a compositor at Messrs. W. Heifer and Sons, and he will be greatly missed by all the members of the staff, with whom he was deservedly popular. He joined the colours under the Derby scheme in September, 1916, and had been in France about 15 months at the time of his death.

[Listed as RONTLEY on the memorial] Private 1958, "C" Company, 38th Battalion, Australian Infantry. Killed in action by machine gun bullet on the road from Curlu to Hem during the operations at Curlu 28 August 1918. Aged 36. Son of Frederick and Isabella Routley; husband of E.S. Routley of 28 Brookfields [listed as 48 Brookifleds in his military papers], Mill Road, Cambridge; husband of Emma Susan Routley, of 48 Brookfields, Mill Road, Cambridge (she is his next of kin). Born at Lake Boga, Victoria, Australia. Buried in HEM FARM MILITARY CEMETERY, HEM-MONACU, Somme, France. Plot II. Row C. Grave 4. National Archives of Australia Military Documents: Series B2455 - Barcode 8038696 See also Cambridge Guildhall

His attesation list him as a British national born a British Subject in Donald, Victoria. Aged 34, A farmer, unmarried at attestation. Attested 1 April 1916 at Mildura, Victoria, aged 34, height 5 feet 6 inches, weight 158 lbs, girth 37-40 inches, complexion fair, hair brown, eyes grey-brown, religious denomination Prebyterian. Sailed on the RMS orontes ro Plymouth, departed 16 August 1916, disembarked 2 October 1916. Suffered from pneumonia during November 1916 through January 1917. First went to France 14 October 1917.

Main extract from his will:

W I L L
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This is the last Will and testament of me Charles Thomas Routley of Murrayville Victoria Now of his Majesty’s Forces 38th Battalion A.I.F.
1. I give the sum of £200 pounds to be equally divided between Frederick Edwin Routley of 17 Soudan St Malvern Elizabeth Margret Doughton of Modella John Joseph Poutley of Lake Boga Arthur Rueben Routley of Lake Boga Grace Ellen Gillespie of Lake Boga Isabella Gillies Of Beverley West Australia Andrew Portuce McBride of Beverley West Australia.
2. The remainder of my real and personal estate I give a life interest to my wife Emma Susan Routley of 40 Brookfields Mill Rd Cambridge England On her death to become the property of any child born of the marriage.
3. In the event of my dying childless the property, on the death of my wife is to go to my nephew Charles Routley son of John Joseph Routley of Lake Boga.
4. I appoint as executors to my will Frederick Edwin Routley, 17 Soudan St. Malvern John Joseph Routley of Lake Boga.

Private 156666, 25th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. Died of wounds 31 May 1918. Aged 25. Born Warboys, Huntingdon, enlisted Cambridge. Son of George Thomas and Mary Ann Stearn, of 154, Mill Rd., Cambridge. He was a Porter Guard with the Cambridge Department of the Great Eastern Railway, worked for the Great Eastern Railway for 9 years, mostly at Cambridge where he had begun as a parcels cart lad and eventually rose to be a porter-guard. Enlisted in April 1917. Buried at CROUY BRITISH CEMETERY, CROUY-SUR-SOMME, Somme, France. Plot II. Row E. Grave 14. See also Cambridge Guildhall and also Liverpool Street Station, London

[Listed as J R C WOODLEY on memorial and as in Newspaper] Acting Bombardier 38032, 71st Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. Died of wounds 5 February 1916. Aged 21. Born Elsenham, Essex, enlisted Cambridge. Son of George and Ada Woodley, of 96, Thoday St., Mill Rd., Cambridge. Buried at BEDFORD HOUSE CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Enclosure No. 2. Plot IV. Row C. Grave 23. See also Cambridge Guildhall

Article from Cambridge Independent Press - Friday 24 March 1916, page 6: