POLPERRO
WAR MEMORIAL
World War 1 &
2 -
detailed information
Compiled and copyright © Doug Lewis 2005
Further information Martin Edwards
The
Polperro War Memorial takes the form of a tablet set into the wall of
the War Memorial Institute, The Coombe, Polperro, Caradon, Cornwall.
The inscription is surrounded by a simple decorative border with an
ending quotation which is separated by its own border; there is a cross
in relief at the top of the tablet. There are 38 names listed for World
War 1 and 16 for World War 2. The names have been sorted into alphabetical
order within conflict for ease of reading and research. In 2018 a further
plaque was added that is sited next to the tablet on the wall of the
Institute. The tablet reads:
They
shall grow not old,
as we that are left grow old: . Aged shall not weary them,
nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun
and in the morning
We will remeber them.
On
the Centenary of the end of World War 1
This plaque is placed in memory of those members of
Lansallos Parish who gave their lives in the
Great War 1914-1918
WE
STILL REMEBER THEM
Polperror Community Council
11 November 2018
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Photograph
(ahove) Copyright © Doug Lewis 2005
Photographs
(below) Copyright © Gill Cannell & Andrew Dishman 2022
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TO
THE MEMORY OF
THOSE OF THIS PARISH
WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES
IN THE GREAT WAR
1914-1918
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 |
No
further information currently |
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 |
No
further information currently |
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 |
[Listed
as HOCKING on memorial] Private 54147, 12th Battalion, Durham Light
Infantry formerly 164343, Royal Field Artillery. Killed in action
16 October 1917. Aged 20. Born and resident Lansallos, enlisted
Liskeard. Son of Mr. W. and Mrs. M. Hocken, of Lansallos, Polperro,
Cornwall. No known grave. Commemorated on TYNE COT MEMORIAL, West-V
laanderen, Belgium. Panel 128 to 131. |
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 |
No
further information currently |
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 |
No
further information currently |
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 |
No
further information currently |
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 |
No
further information currently available |
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 |
No
further information currently available |
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. |
GREATER
LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS
THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS
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