BARRETT

G

In the 1911 census George Barrett was aged 23, born Duloe, Cornwall, a Butcher's Assistant, nephew of John and Jane Ann Barrett, resident Coombes, Polperro, Talland, Cornwall.

BETTS

Henry Lee

Lieutenant, 26th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers. Killed in action 20 September 1917. Aged 32. Born in London. Son of the Rev. John Arthur and Annie S. Betts; husband of Elsie Margaret Betts, of 87, Fellows Rd., Hampstead, London. Buried in HOOGE CRATER CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot XX. Row D. Grave 17.

BETTS, MC

John Hamilton

Captain, 12th Battalion, Manchester Regiment. Killed in action 7 July 1916. Aged 28. Son of Annie S. Betts, of Hillside, Polperro, Cornwall, and the late Rev. J. A. Betts. Awarde the Military Cross (M.C.). Buried in GORDON DUMP CEMETERY, OVILLERS-LA BOISSELLE, Somme, France. Plot III. Row J. Grave 5.

BLATCHFORD

William [Thomas]

Sapper 177075, 104th Field Coy. Royal Engineers . Killed in action 5 August 1917. Born 19 April 1883 Talland, Cornwall, resident Polperro, Cornwall, enlisted Liskeard, Cornwall. Son of William Stick Blachford and Priscilla Blatchford (nee Jolliff) (maybe related to J. Jolliff mentioned later in the memorial records). Married to Florence Curtis (21 April 1906) (again a surname appearing in the records) and having two sons Jack Raymond Blatchford (1907-1967) and William Norman Blatchford (1915-2011). CWGC certificate for LARCH WOOD (Railway Cutting) Cemetery.

BRADDON

Fred

Private 28489, 8th (Service) Battalion. Devonshire Regiment. Killed in action 9 May 1917. Born Polperro, enlisted at Plymouth. No known grave. Commemorated on ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. BAy 4.

CAPLE

Walter William

Serjeant 314905, Royal Air Force. Died 22 December 1918. Aged 28. Son of James Capel, of Bristol; husband of Roma Collings (nee Jolliff, formerly Capel), of Green Bank, Polperro, listed as William W Caple on marriage record, married October to December Quarter 1916 in Porsmouth Registration District, Hampshire. Buried in POLPERRO CEMETERY, Cornwall.

COCKING

J

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COLLINGS

G

Gunner 224212, Royal Garrison Artillery. Died 27 December 1918. Aged 30. Son of the late George and Bertha Collings, of Crumplehorn, Polperro. His brother John Thomas also died. Buried in POLPERRO CEMETERY, Cornwall.

COLLINGS

John Thomas

Private 16767, 1st Battalion, Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry. Born and enlisted Lansallas Cornwall. Died of wounds at home 16 August 1916 . Son of the late George and Bertha Collings, of Crumplehorn, Polperro. His brother G Collings also fell. Buried in POLPERRO CEMETERY, Cornwall.

COLLINGS

Percy

Able Seaman 180045, H.M.S. ‘Tiger’ Royal Navy. Killed in action 31 May 1916. Aged 38 during the battle of Jutland. H.M.S ‘Tiger’ was hit by 15, 11 inch shells killing 24 of the crew and wounding another 46. Husband of Emma Jane Collings, of Lansallos, Polperro, Cornwall. No known grave. Commemorated on PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Devon. Panel 11.

CURTIS

Albert

Private M2/203130, Army Service Corp attached to ‘G’ Siege Park, VII Corps. Died of wounds 10 June 1917. Aged 33. Born Lansallos, Cornwall, resident and enlisted Liskeard. Husband of Nellie P. Curtis, of Barn St., Liskeard, Cornwall. Buried in MAPLE LEAF CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Row N. Grave 6.

CURTIS

Arthur

No further information currently

CURTIS

Edmund

Seaman 7134/A (Dev), H.M.S ‘Vivid,’ Royal Naval Reserve. Died from disease 29 September 1918. Born 24 April 1891 in Polperro, Cornwall. Husband of Kate Curtis, of Talland Street, Polperro, Cornwall. In the 1901 census he was aged 9, born Polperro, Cornwall, son of William and Catherine Curtis, resident Warren Road, Polperro, Talland, Liskeard, Cornwall. In the 1911 census he was aged 19, born Polperro, Cornwall, a Fisherman, son of William and Catherine Curtis, resident Talland Street, Polperro, Talland, Cornwall. Buried in TALLAND CEMETERY, POLPERRO CEMETERY, Cornwall. North East. Grave 79.

CURTIS

R

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GEDYE

Richard Batten

[Memorial records his name as GEDGE] Petty Officer 178765, H.M.S. ‘Vivid,’ Royal Navy. Died from disease in Royal Naval Hospital, Edinburgh, 27 April 1917. Aged 41. Born 6 April 1874 in Polperro, Cornwall. Son of the late Rachel Gedye and Joseph Willima Gedye; brother of Mrs Elizabeth Jane Oliver, of The Retreat, Polperro, Cornwall. In the 1881 census he was aged 4, born Lansallos, Cornwall, a scholar, son of Joseph W and Rachel Gedye, resident Three Pilchards, Lansallos Street, Lansallos, Liskeard, Cornwall. IN the 1891 census he was aged 16, born Polperro, Cornwall, a Fisherman, son of Joseph William Gedye (a widower), resident Three Pitchards, Quay, Lansallos, Liskeard, Cornwall,. Buried in TALLAND (ST. TALLAN) CHURCHYARD, Cornwall.

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1917:

GEDYE Richard Batten of Polperro Cornwall petty officer R.N. died 28 April 1917 at the Royal Naval Hospital Granton Edinburgh Probate Bodmln 27 July to Nicholas James Rodd Gedye farm labourer. Effects £567 19s. 6d.

GILES

James Edward

[SDGW lists him as Rifleman, Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own)] Private 41176, 1/28th Battalion, London Regiment formerly 8/20467, 34th Training Reserve. Died on service 14 April 1918. Aged 18. Born and resident Polperro, Cornwall, enlisted Liskeard, Cornwall. Son of Francis Treseder Giles and Kate Rendle Giles, of Polperro, Cornwall. Buried in DOULLENS COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION NO.1, Somme, France. Plot VI. Row C. Grave 34.

HAMBLY

John

Petty Officer 2nd Class (Leading Boatman Coast Guard) 159145. (DEV), H.M.S. 'Monmouth,' Royal Navy. Died 1 November 1914. Born 14 February 1875 in Duloe, Cornwall. In the 1881 census he was aged 6, born Duloe, Cornwall, a scholar, son of John and Ann Hambly, resident Shallowpool, Duloe, Liskeard, Cornwall. Husband of Louisa Hambly, of Crumplehorne, Lansallos, Polperro, Cornwall. In the 1911 census he was aged 36, born Duloe, Cornwall, a H.M. Coastgaurd, resident North Tresco Scilly Isles, Tresco, Cornwall. No known grave. Commemorated on PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Devon. Panel 1.

HOCKEN

William

JAY

John Edward

Lance Corporal 6/4071, 2nd Battalion, Canterbury Regiment, New Zealand E.F. Killed in action 12 October 1917. Aged 32. Born 14 December 1884 in Cornwall, England. Son of John Edward and Eliza Jay, of Wayland. Looe, Cornwall; husband of Mabel Annie Jay, of Clifden Terrace, Liskeard, Cornwall, England. No known grave. Commemorated on TYNE COT MEMORIAL, West-V laanderen, Belgium. N.Z. Apse, Panel 2. See Auckland Museum War memorial Details

JOLLIFF

John

Seaman 2928C (CH), H.M.S. "Hogue," Royal Naval Reserve. Lost in action in the North Sea 22 September 1914. Born 25 April 1877 in Polperror, Cornwall. Son of Ben Jolliff, of 91, Corporation Rd., West Marsh, Grimsby. In the 1891 census he was aged 14, born Polperro, Cornwall, son of Ben and Elizabeth Joli/ff, resident Warren Road, Talland, Liskeard, Cornwall. In the 1901 census he was aged 23, born Polperro, Cornwall, a Fisherman, married too Emma with one son, resident Warren Road, Polperro, Talland, Liskeard, Cornwall. In the 1911 census he was aged 33, born Polperro, Cornwall, a Fisherman, married to Amamma (sic) Joilliff with one son, resident Warren Road Polperro, Talland, Cornwall. No known grave. Commemorated on CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL, Devon. Panel 8.

JONES

N W

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LEWIS

W H

No further information currently

LIBBY

Richard

Private 200496, 1st/4th Battalion, Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry. Killed in action in Palestine 22 November 1917. Aged 27. Born Talland, Cornwall, resident Polperro, Cornwall, enlisted Bugle, Cornwall. Buried in JERUSALEM WAR CEMETERY, Israel and Palestine (including Gaza). Section G. Grave 48.

LIBBY

William Henry

Private 29999, 8th Battalion, Prince Albert's (Somerset Light Infantry) formerly 2087, Devonshire Regiment. Killed in action 31 July 1917. Aged 20. Born Polperro, Cornwall, enlisted Polruan, Cornwall. Son of Ernest and Bertha Libby, of Little Green. Polperro, Cornwall. No known grave. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 21.

O’LEARY

M

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OLIVER

Archelaus

Trimmer 6907TS, H.M. Trawler ‘Morococala’, Royal Naval Reserve. Died 19 November 1917. Aged 24. Son of William Henry and Mary Jane Oliver, of Bridge End House, Polperro, Cornwall. No known grave. Commemorated on PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Devon. Panel 24.

OLIVER

Moses

Lieutenant, 44th Overseas Battalion, Canadian Infantry (New Brunswick Regiment). Died 11 May 1917. Aged 34. Born 29 March 1883. Son of the late Thomas and Sarah Oliver; husband of Mary Oliver, of Hazel Grove, Polperro, Cornwall, England. No known grave. Commemorated on VIMY MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France. National Archives of Canada Accession Reference: Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF), RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 7453 - 37

OLIVER

R

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PEAKE

A

There was an Alfred Peak born in Polperro 1890 (with or without the final “E” as shown in some of the documents.) Son of John and Sarah Peak and husband of Florence Mary Peak. Leading Stoker 311443 H.M.S. “Monmouth” Royal Navy who died on 1st November 1914 aged 24. H.M.S Monmouth was sunk in action off the Chilian coast. CWGC certificate for PPLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Devon. Panel 3

PEARN

Archibald Stanley

Private 242052, 7th Battalion, Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) formerly 9142, Hertfordshire Regiment. Died on service 15 May 1918. Born and resident Lansallos, Cornwall, enlisted Liskeard, Cornwall. Buried in ANNOIS COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Aisne, France. Plot II. Row A. Grave 1.

PUCKEY

Frank

Lance Corporal 31778, 1st Battalion, Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry formerly 3477, Royal Devon yeomanry. Killed in action 6 November 1917. Born Lansallas, Cornwall, resident Polruan, Fowey, Cornwall, enlisted Plymouth. Buried in HOOGE CRATER CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot XII. Row D. Grave 18.

SAUNDERS

H

There was a Henry Sanders (ie no “U” and shown as “Harry” in the 1901 census) born 1889 in Polperro. Son of Henry and Harriet Sanders. Not been able to obtain war details.

SAUNDERS

H C

There was a Horace Charles Sanders (ie no “U”) born in 1888 Menheniot, lived in Lostwithiel,Cornwall. Son of John and Mahala Kezia Sanders (nee Tuckett). Private 345356, 16th (Royal Devon and R.North Devon Yeomanry) Battalion, Devonshire Regiment, who died on 6th November 1917. CWGC certificate for Jerusalem War Cemetery

SEARLE

Thomas Gordon

Deck Hand 16253DA, H.M. Paddle Minesweeper ‘Glencross,’ Royal Naval Reserve. Killed or died by means other than disease, accident or enemy action 23 February 1918. Aged 19. Born 4 November 1898 in Polperro, Cornwall. Son of Richard and Cordillia Searle, of Lansallos St., Polperro, Cornwall. No known grave. Commemorated on PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Devon. Panel 29.

TAYLOR

Hugo Mascie

Major, 6th Battalion formerly 1st Battalion, Royal Irish Fusiliers. Killed in action 9 August 1915. Aged 45. Son of Mrs. Mascie Taylor, of Polperro, Cornwall; husband of Josephine De Courcy Robinson (formerly Taylor, nee McCalmont), of 1, Willowbrook, Eton College, Bucks. Served in the South African Campaign. No known grave. Commemorated on HELLES MEMORIAL, Turkey (including Gallipoli). Panel 179 to 182.

TOMS

Frederick

Private 2535, 2nd/4th Battalion, Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry. Died on service in Mesopotamia 20 January 1916. Aged 20. Resident Polperro, Cornwall, enlisted Bodmin. Cornwall. Son of Jonathan and Celia Toms, of Lansallos St., Polperro, Cornwall. Buried in KUT WAR CEMETERY, Iraq. Section E. Grave 13.

VAGUE

Bertram Preston

Cooks Mate M/4029, H.M.S. ‘Orion,’ Royal Navy. Died at home 23 August 1916. Aged 20. Son of John and Mary Vague, of Watergate, Polperro. In the 1901 census he was aged 5, born Talland, Cornwall, son of John and Mary Ann Vague, resident Rotterdam, Polperro, Talland, Liskeard, Cornwall. In the 1911 census he was aged 15, born Totterdam, Looe, Cornwall, an assistant on farm, son of John and Mary Vague, resident West Watergate, Polperro, Talland, Cornwall. Buried in TALLAND (ST. TALLAN) CHURCHYARD, Cornwall.

VOWDEN

Fred

Sapper WR/208094, R.C.T.D. Royal Engineers. Died 13 November 1918. Aged 28. Born at Egloshayle. Son of Thomas D. and Emma J. Vowden, of Slades Bridge, Wadebridge; husband of Doris Vowden, of Polperro. In the 1911 census he was aged 22, born Wadebridge, Cornwall, a Farm labourer, son of Thomas Down and Emma Jane Vowden, resident Trigamellion, Lansallos Polperro, Cornwall. Buried in EGLOSHAYLE CHURCH CEMETERY, Cornwall. Grave 1185.

1939-1945

A’LEE

Thomas John

Driver 107028, 1 Advanced M.T. Maintenance Depot, Royal Army Service Corps. Died on service in the Middle East 11 January 1942. Aged 29. Born 3 August 1912 in Cornwall, resident Cornwall. Son of Philip and Lilian A'Lee; husband of M. A'Lee, of Gravesend, Kent. In the 1921 census he was aged 8, born Talland, Cornwall, son of Philip and Lillian A'Lee, resident Summer Lane, Pelynt, Cornwall. In the 1939 Register he was married, a Bus Driver, resident 3 Hendergulling, Talland, Liskeard R.D., Cornwall. In the 1939 Register he waas resident with his parents at Orchardleigh, Cliftonville, Polperro, Liskeard R.D., Cornwall. No known grave. Commemorated on ALAMEIN MEMORIAL, Egypt. Column 74.

CLOKE

Rundle

Petty Officer, D/JX 152020, H.M.S. Illustrious Royal Navy. Died at sea 29 January 1945. Aged 25. Born 3 November 1920 in Liskeard, Cornwall. Son of James Henry Rundle Cloke and Eve Cloke, of Polperro, Cornwall. In the 1921 census he was newborn, born Polperro, Cornwall, son of James R (a Fisherman) and Eva Cloke, unmarried, Royal Navy, resident Lansallos Street, Polperro, Lansallos, Cornwall. No known grave. Commemorated on PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Devon. Panel 93, Column 3.

CRAGIE

J

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DENSHAM

Stanley Jack

Gunner 1073089, 75 (Shropshire Yeomanry) Medium Regiment, Royal Artillery. Died of wounds in Italy 23 October 1944. Aged 36. Born St. John's, Devonport, Devon, resident Bodmin, Cornwall. Son of John and Alice Densham; husband of Margaret Jean Densham. Rejoined from Army Reserve. In the 1921 census he was aged 13, born Devonport, Devon, son of Emma Alice Densham, resident Coast Guard Station, Portwrinkle near St Germans, Sheviock, Cornwall. In the 1930 and 1931 Absent Voters List he is recerded of being from Sheviock Polling District, resident at the Coastguard Station, Port Wrinkle, serving as 1073089, Lance Bombardier, "W" Field battery, Royal Artillery. Buried in FAENZA WAR CEMETERY, Italy. Plot III. Row F. Grave 21.

LANGMAID

Joseph

Stoker 1st Class, D/K11172, H.M.S. Courageous Royal Navy. Died at sea 17 September 1939; U-boat U29 torpedoed and sank HMS Courageous, southwest of Ireland. The carrier went down in only twenty minutes and 518 of her 1,200 compliment went with her. Aged 47. Born 23 December 1891 in Looe, Cornwall. Son of Joseph and Elizabeth Langmaid, of Polperro, Cornwall. Original enlisted 6 May 1911 for 12 years, formerly a Farm Labourer, height 5 feet 2½ inches, chest 39 inches, auburn hair, brown eyes, fair complexion. In the 1921 census he was aged 29 years 7 months, single, a Stoker, Royal Navy, born Lansallos, Cornwall, serving aboard H.M.S. Sesame (a Destroyer), berthed at Portsmouth. No known grave. Commemorated on PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Devon. Panel 34, Column 3.

LIBBY

John

Private 5438397, 5th Battalion, Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry. Killed in action in Western Europe 19 November 1944. Aged 24. Son of John Edward and Amy Libby, of Polperro, Cornwall. In the 1921 census he was newborn, born Launceston, son of John E and Emma Jane Libby, resident Trewcars Cottage, Polperro, Lansallos, Cornwall. Buried in BRUNSSUM WAR CEMETERY, Limburg, Netherlands. Plot II. Grave 50.

LIBBY

Samuel

Second Hand LT/JX 225658, H.M. Yacht Torrent, Royal Naval Patrol Service. Died at sea when the ship hit a mine 6 April 1941. Born 12 April 1906 in Polperro, Cornwall, and resident Cornwall. In the 1911 census he was aged 4, born Polperro, Cornwall, son of Richard and Philippa Libby, resident Warren Road, Polperro, Talland, Cornwall. In the 1921 census he was aged 15, born Polperro, Cornwall, a Share Fisherman, son of Philipppa Libby, resident Warren Road, Polperro, Talland, Cornwall. No known grave. Commemorated on LOWESTOFT NAVAL MEMORIAL, Suffolk. Panel 5, Column 1.

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1941:

LIBBY Samuel of Warren-road Polperro Cornwall died 6 April 1941 on war service Probate Bodmin 16 July to Clarence Libby yacht hand. Effects £1026 2s. 4d.

LIGHTFOOT

Albert Julian

Able Seaman D/SSX 20226, H.M.S. "Broke," Royal Navy. Died on board H.M.S. Broke due to shock and harmorrhage due to acidental explosion of a hand grenade 16 January 1941. Born 22 Aug 1919 in Liskeard, Cornwall. In the 1921 census he was aged 1, born Lanteglos, Cornwall. son of Albert and Jane Lightfoot, Colguite Farm, Lanteglos, Cornwall. In the 1939 Register he was a Royal Navy Seaman, resident with his parents at Killigrath Farm, West Watergate, Talland, Liskeard R.D., Cornwall. Buried in BELFAST CITY CEMETERY, Northern Ireland. Glenalina Extension. Section D. Grave 119.

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1941:

LIGHTFOOT Albert Julian of Killigarth Polperro Cornwall died 16 January 1941 on war service Administration Bodmin 12 July to Albert Lightfoot farmer. Effects £288 8s. 2d.

LIGHTFOOT

Frances

Private W/127819, Auxiliary Territorial Service. Died 14 June 1944. Aged 19. Born 5 August 1925 in Cornwall and resident Cornwall. In the 1939 Register she was at school, resident Killiegarth Farm Porthallow, Talland, Liskeard R.D., Cornwall. Daughter of Albert and Janie Lightfoot, of Killigarth. Buried in POLPERRO CEMETERY, Cornwall. Section A. Row E. Grave 149.

Obituary from Western Morning News 17 June 1944, page 1:

LIGHTFOOT.—At the City general Hospital Leicester, Frances, A.T.S., dearl-loved and affectionate youngeswt daughter of Albert and the late Janie Lightfoot, of Killigarth, Polperro, aged 19 years and 10 months. Funeral leavinf the house 2.30p.m. Sunday for the Wesleyan Chapel. Interment at the Cemetery. The chain once more broken. A Terrible blow.

Extract from Cornish Guardian - Thursday 22 June 1944, page 6:

OBITUARY

Pte. Frances Lightfoot, A.T.S., Polperro

The funeral took place at the Wesley Church, Polperro, on Sunday of Pte. Frances Lightfoot. A.T.S., youngest daughter of Mr. Albert and the late Mrs Janie Lightfoot, Killigarth, Polperro. The service was conducted by the Rev. W. Dixon with Mrs. Cloke at the organ. A large congregation assembled at the church and cemetery to pay their last respects to one who was held in very high esteem and was a scholar in the Sunday School. Four members of the A.T.S. carried the large floral tribute from her unit at Leicester.

Mourners were: The father: Joan and Christine, sisters; John, David. Roger, Jakie and Anthony, brothers: Misses B. and M. Lightfoot, sisters; Mr. and Mrs. J. Lightfoot, Mr. and Mrs. R. Lightfoot. Mr. and Mrs. E. Lightfoot, and Mrs. F. Julian, Mr. and Mrs. L. Julian. Mrs. L. Davis, Miss D. Julian, Mrs. Algar, uncles and aunts; Mrs. S. Stephens, Mrs. L. Julian, Messrs. M. and G. Julian and Miss Rosemary Lightfoot; cousins: Mrs. Panter, Mrs. Turpie, Mrs. Pearce, Mrs. J. Fryman. jun., Mrs. Ashworth, L.A.C. Lloyd Oliver, Mr. E. and Miss Joyce Venning (Fowey), friends.

Bearers were deceased's cousins: Messrs. John Algar, Peter Davis, Ronald Frank and Lewis Julian.

Floral tributes were received from: Father, Sisters, Brothers and Brother-in--law Bill: All ranks A.T.S., Leicester: Uncle Frank. Auntie Elsie and Cousins: All at Tratford: All at Forge, Kent and Tredinnick: All at Penkelly: Uncle Jim and Auntie Annie: Uncle Dick and Auntie Minnie; Aunties Maud and Bessie: Grannie, Aunties Dorothy, Lizzie and Mary: Annie and Sydney: Carrie and Nora: Mr. and Mrs. Fryman and Peter; Rossie; Stan and Dorothy; All at Menadue House: Mr. and Mrs. Venning; Edward, Mary and Joyce: Margaret: Mr. and Mrs. W. Turner: Elvira: Mr. and Mrs H. Oliver and Lloyd: Miss Harbord: Beryl and Beth: Mrs. Panter and Marion: Mr. and Mrs. Baker and Joan: Mr. and Mrs. Rinker: Mr. and Mrs. H. Libby and family: Mrs. Nash: Mrs. Hall: Maud and Children: Mr. and Mrs. Matthews: Mrs. Jeffrey: Gillian: Nancy and Jim: Mr. and Mrs. Murdock: Mrs. Pearkes: Mr. and Mrs. Moody: Winkle and Henry.

O’MEARA

Arthur Joseph

Died 23 March 1947.

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1947:

O'MEARA Arthur Joseph of Quay Cottage Polperro Cornwall died 23 March 1947 Probate Bodmin 26 September to Myrtle Linda O'Meara widow. Effects £315 18s. 3d.

OLIVER

Leslie

Leading Stoker D/KX 82148, H.M.S. Matabele, Royal Navy. Died at sea 17 January 1942. Aged 27. Born 23 July 1914 in Liskeard, Cornwall. Son of Thomas and Edith Oliver, of Polperro, Cornwall. No known grave. Commemorated on PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Devon. Panel 69, Column 3.

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1942:

OLIVER Leslie of Barfleur House Polperro Cornwall died 17 January 1942 on war service Administration Bodmin 17 April to Thomas Oliver retired fisherman. Effects £175 7s. 11d.

SKENTELBERY

John Leslie

Shipwright 3rd Class D/MX 53339 H.M.S. Neptune Royal Navy. Died when the Cruiser H.M.S. Neptune ran into an uncharted minefield in the Mediterranean off Tripoli, and sank with the loss of 764 officers and men 19 December 1941. Just one man was rescued by an Italian torpedo boat, after 5 days in the water. Born 16 June 1911 in Liskeard, Cornwall. Married Florence E Trethake April to June Quarter 1933 in Liskeard Registration District, Cornwall. No known grave. Commemorated on PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Devon. Panel 54, Column 2.

SKENTELBERY

Lawrence

Private 5438369, 1st Battalion, Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment. Died in Italy 16 May 1944. Aged 23. Son of Albert and Minnie Skentelbery; husband of Edith Evelyn (nee McReedy) Skentelbery, of West Looe, Cornwall, married July to September Quarter 1942 in Liskeard Registration District, Cornwall. Buried in CASSINO WAR CEMETERY, Italy. Plot XII. Row B. Grave 1.

SMITH

W J

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TAMBLIN

Reginald Augustus

Corporal (Air Gunner) 515204, 4 Squadron, Royal Air Force. Flying in a Laysanderr II, serial number N1298, crashed at Bruyelle 4 miles southeast of Tournai, believed to have been shot down by a BF109 during a recce sortie, killed in action 21 May 1940. Buried in BRUYELLE WAR CEMETERY, Hainaut, Belgium. Plot I. Row C. Grave 16.

WELLINGTON

Thomas Courtney

Private 5438104, Army Catering Corps formerly The Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry. Died on service in United Kingdom 21 October 1944. Aged 27. Born and resident Cornwall. Son of Thomas Uren Wellington, and of Margaretta Bath Wellington, of Polperro. In the 1921 census he was aged 4, born Redruth, Cornwall, son of Thiomas uren and Margaretta Bath Wellington, resident East Charles Street, Camborne, Cornwall. Buried in POLPERRO CEMETERY, Cornwall. Sec. C. Row N. Grave 125.

FALKLANDS - 1982

NUNN, DFC

Richard James

Lieutenant, Pilot, 3 Commando Brigade, Air Squadron, Royal Marines. He was flying his scout helicopter in support of 2 Para’s Action at Goose Green, enemy aircraft were known to be in the area, and despite the risk he and his crewman flew for most of the day. When a call came in to evacuate casualties from the battle area he did not hesitate to go in. Sadly he was jumped by a powerful Argentine Pucara ground attack aircraft and shot down and killed, near Goose Green 28th May 1982, his wounded crewman survived. For his Bravery he was awarded a posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross (D.F.C.).

MONDAY, 11th OCTOBER 1982
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
HONOURS AND AWARDS
NAVY DEPARTMENT

The QUEEN has been graciously pleased to approve the Posthumous award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to the undermentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during the operations in the South Atlantic:

Distinguished Flying Cross

Lieutenant Richard James NUNN, Royal Marines

On Friday 28th May 1982 the 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment was engaged in fierce fighting to take enemy positions in the area of Port Darwin. From dawn, Lieutenant Nunn, a Scout helicopter pilot, had supported the Battalion flying vital ammunition forward to the front line and had evacuated casualties heedless of enemy ground fire.

After flying continuously for three and a half hours, it was learnt that the Commanding Officer and others in Battalion Tactical Headquarters forward had been severely wounded. Lieutenant Nunn was tasked to evacuate these casualties collecting the Battalion Second in Command en route. However, five minutes after take off, suddenly and without prior warning, two Pucara aircraft appeared from the South and attacked the Scout with rockets and cannon fire. By great skill Lieutenant Nunn evaded the first attack but on the second his aircraft was hit and destroyed. Lieutenant Nunn was killed instantly and his aircrewman Sergeant Belcher was grieviously wounded.

Lieutenant Nunn displayed exceptional courage, flying skill and complete devotion to duty in the face of the enemy. His achievements that day, supporting the Battalion, were exceptional and were instrumental in the eventual victory.

From the Teaberry Express, Falkland Isles.

Lt. Richard Nunn Remembered

October 27, 2005
by J. Brock (FINN)

LT. RICHARD NUNN REMEMBERED

By J. Brock (FINN)

A memorial to the late Lt. Richard Nunn RM, who was shot down in his helicopter by two Pucara Aircraft during the 1982 Conflict near Goose Green was unveiled in a moving ceremony on the afternoon of Wednesday, 26 October 2005.

Fr. Peter Norris from St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Stanley and the Padre from Mount Pleasant, Rev. Wakeham-Dawson officiated at the brief ceremony, which was attended by approximately 30 Military and civilians.

The memorial consists of a cairn with two brass plaques. One plaque gives details of the action in which Lt. Nunn was killed and the other commemorates the man.