Major, Royal Warwickshire Regiment, Aide de Camp Canadian Corps H.Q. Died of wounds 17 May 1917 at Oakfield, Atherstone, Warwickshire. Baptised 19 March 1870 in Wybunbury, Cheshire, son of David Longfield and Catherine Edith (nee Chaine) Neatty. Married Lucy Alice Langlands in Guilsfield, Montgomeryshire 31 January 1905. Served in the Anglo-Boer War 1899-1902 as a Major, 6 Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment attached to Mounted Infantry on Brigade HQ Staff. In the 1881 census he was aged 11, born Malpas, Cheshire, a scholar, pupil at St Thomas College, 8, Plastirion Terrace, Rhuddlan, St Asaph, Flintshire, Wales. In the 1911 census he was aged 41, born Horwich, Natwich, Cheshire, a Captain and Brevet Major (late RL War: Pugh) Race Horse Trainer, married to Lucy Alice Beatty for 6 years, resident Bedford House, Newmarket, Exning, Suffolk. During the Great War he was admitted to Queen Alexandra's Military Hospital at Millbank 5 May 1916 as a Major, H.Q. Canadian Corps, general shrapnel wounds to the arm causing amputation, discharged 24 May 1916 to Lady Ridley's Hospital for Officers at 10 Carlton House Terrace, London. Buried in ATHERSTONE CEMETERY, Warwickshire. Old Ground, Grave 1952. Also listed on Newmarket War Memorial and Atherstone War Memorial, Warwickshire.

Extract from The Distinguished Service Order - Volume II - 1886-1915:

BEATTY, CHARLES HAROLD LONGFIELD, Capt, was born 16 Jan. 1870, eldest son of Capt. David Beatty, formerly in the 4th Hussars, of Borodale, County Wexford, who for many years lived at The Moat, Rugby. Capt. Beatty's other sons are Admiral Sir David Beatty, G.C.B, K.C.V.O, D.S.O, C.C. The Grand Fleet ; Capt. Vandeleur Beatty, who now trains at Newmarket, and Capt. George Beatty, 1st Lancers, Indian Army (died in India in 1915). Charles Beatty was educated at Cheltenham, and at Trinity College, Stratford-on-Avon, and joined the 6th Battn. of the Warwickshire Regiment. In 1892 he won his first steeplechase on a horse named Radical, owned by Mr. Ralli, in the Dunmore Plate at Rugby. He won the Hunt Cup at Warwick. In one afternoon at Towcester, in 1894, he won four races, and was only beaten by a neck in a fifth. In 1895 Mr. Beatty steered Kestrel to 'victory in the Grand Inter- national Steeplechase at Sandown Park. In the same year he won several races with the Nun, though he did not always ride the mare himself. In 1897 Mr. Beatty was second in the Grand National on Filbert, and in the following year he again had the mount of Filbert, and finished fourth. In 1898 Capt. Beatty gave up riding races, and went to Newmarket, where he superintended the training of horses owned by the late Colonel McCalmont. Shortly afterwards he left with his Regiment for South Africa, and served in the Boer War of 1899-1902. He remained in South Africa for two years, serving in the Mounted Infantry and on the Staff of General Alderson; operations in the Transvaal in May and June, 1900; operations in Natal, March and April, 1900 ; operations in the Transvaal, west of Pretoria, July to 29 Nov. 1900, including actions at Frederickstad (17 to 25 Oct.); operations in Cape Colony, north of Orange River, including action at Ruidam. He served with mounted Infantry ; operations in the Transvaal 30 Nov. to Dec. 1901 ; operations in the Orange River Colony, Jan. to March, 1902 ; operations in the Transvaal, March to 31 May, 1902 (Queen's Medal with three clasps ; King's Medal with two clasps). For his services in this campaign Capt. Beatty was also twice mentioned in Despatches, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 27 Sept. 1901] : "Charles Harold Longfield Beatty, Capt, 6th Royal Warwickshire Regiment. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa." He was invested by the King 29 Oct. 1901. In 1901 Capt. Beatty returned to Newmarket, and in 1903, after the death of Colonel McCalmont, he took over the lease of the Stables and began to train on his own account. Shortly afterwards he took over the horses of Lord Howard de Walden. St. Maclou, who won the Lincolnshire Handicap in 1902, and beat Sceptre by a head, was trained by Capt. Beatty. In the same year St. Maclou won a Biennial at, Newmarket. ; was beaten by a neck by Ballantrae, in the Cambridgeshire, to whom he was giving 31 lbs, and won the Manchester November Handicap. A year later he won the October Plate at Kempton Park, and the Select Stakes at Newmarket. In this same year, Zinfandel, also trained by Major Beatty, won five out of the six races in which he took part. His single glorious defeat was in the Cesarewitch, carrying 8 stones 4 lbs, and giving Grey Tick, the winner, three years and 23 lbs. The five races in which he came in first were the Manchester Cup, the Gold Vase at Ascot, the Gordon Stakes at Goodwood, the Brighton Cup and the Scarborough Stakes at Newmarket. In the following year Zinfandel again won five out of the six races in which he ran, in the last of which he took his revenge on Throw- away. As a five-year old Zinfandel ran twice; was beaten by Pretty Polly in the Coronation Cup, and won the Ascot Gold Cup. Capt. Beatty won he Jockey Club Stakes with Rising Glass. Major Beatty served in the European War from 1914-15, as A.D.C. to General Sir Edwin Alderson, while commanding the Canadian Expeditionary Force ; was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, June, 1915] ; while serving with Mounted Infantry was severely wounded at St. Eloi, April, 1916 (left, arm amputated), and died of wounds 17 May, 1917. Major Beatty was buried at Atherstone with full military honours. The band of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment, to which Major Beatty was attached, attended. Among the mourners were the widow and Major Vandeleur Beatty. Admiral Sir David Beatty was unable to be present. A memorial service was held at St. Agnes's Church, Newmarket, at the same time as the funeral at Atherstone. The Rev. — Colvil-Wallis, Rural Dean, officiated, and a number of racing folk were present. Capt. Beatty married, in 1905, Lucy Alice, eldest daughter of the late Edward Beck, Esq, of Gippsland, Victoria, widow of J. S. Langlands, Major, 43rd Oxfordshire Light Infantry, and there is one son, Charles Robert Longfield, born 24 Oct. 1910.

Second Lieutenant, 1st Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps. Killed in action 3 October 1915. Aged 18. Son of Edmund Ernest and Maude Alice Bentall, of The Towers, Heybridge, Essex. Buried in VERMELLES BRITISH CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France. Plot I. Row J. Grave 18.

Extract from De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914-1918, Volume 2, page 27:

BENTALL, ERNEST HAMMOND, 2nd Lieut., 1st Battn. (60th Foot) The King's Royal Rifle Corps, 2nd s. of Edmund Ernest Bentall, of The Towers, Heybridge, Engineer, by his wife, Maud Alice, dau. of William Charles Miller; b. Heybridge, co. Essex, 13 Jan. 1897; educ. Preparatory School (the Rev. W. H. Churchill, Stone House, Broadstairs); Eton (Mr. H. de Havilland's House), and the Royal Military College, Sandhurst; was gazetted 2nd Lieut. King's Royal Rifles, 12 May, 1915; went to France 30 June, and was killed in action near Hulluch 3 Oct. following; when he very gallantly left his shelter to go and find out how some of his platoon were doing, and, if possible, to get help for a badly wounded man. Buried in Vermelles British Cemetery. A senior officer wrote: "His death was a great loss to us; he was always so cheerful and full of spirits—full of pluck, and he had no fear." Unm.

Lieutenant, 2nd Dragoon Guards (Queen's Bays). Killed in action 1 September 1914. Aged 26. Son of Baronet Claude Champion de Crespigny, and Georgiana Louisa Margaret Champion de Crespigny; husband of Olive Clara Rose Champion de Crespigny, of Champion Lodge, Maldon, Essex. Mentioned in Despatches (MiD). Buried in HATFIELD PEVEREL (ST. ANDREW) CHURCHYARD, Essex.

Extract from De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914-1918, Volume 1, page 109:

CHAMPION DE CRESPIGNY, CLAUDE NORMAN, Lieut., 2nd (Queen's Bays) Dragoon Guards, 5th and yst. s. of Sir Claude Champion de Crespigny, of Champion Lodge, Maldon, co. Essex, 4th Bart., by his wife, Georgians Louisa Margaret, dau. of the late Robert McKerrell, Cadet of Hillhouse; b. Southsea, 14 June, 1888; educ. Hawtry's, Westgate-on-Sea, and Cheltenham; gazetted 2nd Lieut. 1st Dragoon Guards, 2 Feb. 1907; promoted Lieut. 1 Jan. 1908, and transferred to the Queen's Bays, 12 Nov. 1910. He acted as A.D.C. to General Allenby during the Army Manoeuvres of 1913, and on the outbreak of war went to France with the Expeditionary Force. He was killed in action at Nèry, near Compiegne, France, 1 Sept. 1914. "The Brigade was hotly engaged, and on the Bays fell the brunt of the fighting on 1 Sept. Norman, with a few men, was holding an important tactical point, and he held it till every man was killed or wounded. No man could have done more, few would have done so much," wrote General Allenby. He was mentioned in F.M. Sir John (now Lord) French's Despatch of 4 Dec. 1914, for gallant and distinguished service in the field. A brilliant horseman and polo player, and a former Master of the Aldershot Beagles; he was very handy with the gloves. having boxed in the Army Championships both at home and in India. While at Sandhurst he won that much coveted trophy "The Saddle," and was champion swimmer at Hawtrey's. Lieut. de Crespigny m. in London, 7 Sept. 1913, Rose Olive, only dau. of Capt. Albert Edward Gordon, Roberts' Horse, and a grandniece of General Gordon, of Khartoum ; s.p.

Leading Seaman 218970, H.M.S. "Pathfinder," Royal Navy. Lost with his ship when it was torpedoed and sunk by U-21 5 September 1914. Aged 30. Born 19 May 1885 in Maldon, Essex. Son of Frederick and Phoebe Scott, of Maldon, Essex; brother of Frederick Scott, of 54, Victoria Rd., Maldon, Essex. Prior to enlistment he was a labourer. Enlisted 19 May 1903 for 12 years, height 5 feet 4½ inches, dark hair, brown eyes, fresh complexion. No known grave. Commemorated on CHATHAM MEMORIAL, Kent. Panel 1.

Note: H.M.S. Pathfinder was the lead ship of the Pathfinder class of scout cruisers, and was the first ship ever to be sunk by a locomotive torpedo fired by submarine. She was built by Cammell Laird, Birkenhead, launched on 16 July 1904, and commissioned on 18 July 1905.

Sub-Lieutenant, H.M.S. "Queen Mary," Royal Navy. Killed in action when his ship was sunk at the Battle of Jutland 31 May 1916. Born 3 January 1896. Transferred from Royal Naval Reserve. No known grave. Commemorated on PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Hampshire. Panel 11.

Extract from Chelmsford Chronicle - Friday 9 June 1916, page 5:

ESSEX VICAR'S SON. Acting Sub-Lieut. Neville Seymour, who went down with the Queen Marv, was 20 years of age, and the eldest son of tho Rev. I. L. Seymour and Mrs. Seymour, of St. Thomas's Vicarage, West Ham. He was educated at Chigwell and St. John's School, Leatherhead, and after his training in H.M.S. Conway joined the Queon Mary in September. 1913, when the ship was first commissioned. He excelled in sport, and possessed numerous cups and other prizes. He was gazetted to be transferred to H.M.S. Cordelia on the day after his death.

Lieutenant, H.M.S. "Arethusa," Royal Navy. Died 28 August 1914. Buried in HEYBRIDGE CEMETERY, Essex. Row D. Grave 60.

Extract from De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914-1918, Volum1, page 374:

WESTMACOTT, ERIC WALTER POYNTZ, Lieut., Royal Navy, H.M.S. Arethusa, yr. s. of Edgell Edward Westmacott, of Udney Place, Teddington, by his wife, Marian Charlotte Isabel, dau. of Inns Colin Munro, of Poyntzfleld, late Capt. His Majesty's 12th Regt.; b. Teddington, co. Middlesex, 23 June, 1887; educ. J. Williams-White's School for the Navy, Bognor, and H.M.S. Britannia; became Midshipman, 30 Jan. 1904 ; promoted Sub-Lieut. 30 March, 1907, and Lieut. 30 Jan. 1909, went to India in H.M.S. Argyll, one of the cruisers which escorted the King Emperor on the occasion of his visit to India after his Coronation; served as signal Lieut. to Commodore Lt. Y. Tyrwhitt, CB., of the 1st Destroyer Flotilla, on the outbreak of war, and accompanied him when he transferred his flag to the Arethusa two days before the Battle off the Bight of Heligoland, 28 Aug. 1914, in which engagement he was killed. Commodore Tyrwhitt in his Despatch, said: "Lieut. Eric W. P. Westmacott (Signal Officer) was killed at my side during this action. I cannot refrain from adding that he carried out his duties calmly and collectedly, and was of the greatest assistance to me." And he wrote to Mrs. Westmacott "I can't tell you how sorry I am and how splendid he was. He was standing next me on the bridge, and was so jolly and cheerful under a terrific fire. He had just said, 'By Jove, they have got our range,' which was true as we were in a regular inferno at the time, when he was hit . . . his death being instantaneous." Capt. Cecil Lambert, Fourth Sea Lord, wrote "By the death of your husband the Service has lost a very gallant and valuable officer, and I have lost a personal friend, for whom I had a sincere admiration and affection." Lieut. Westmacott was a fine hockey player, and in three successive years represented the Navy in their annual match with the Army. He m. at St. Andrew's Church, Heybridge, Essex, 8 Aug. 1912, Dorothy, eldest dau. of Edmund Ernest Bentall, of The Towers, Heybridge, and had a son, Innes Bentall, b. 20 Sept. 1913. His brother, Richard Innes Edgell Westmacott, Sergt. 1st Scots Guards, was killed in action in France, 25 Jan.1915.

1939-1945
(Corrected Alphabetical List)

Civlian War Dead. Aged 47. Wife of Charles William Bailey, of Heybridge Basin. Died at Heybridge Basin 11 January 1943.

Extract from Chelmsford Chronicle - Friday 22 January 1943, page 5:

RAID VICTIMS BURIED

The funerals of the five victims of a recent enemy raid on a small country district, reported last week, took place amid many signs of sorrow.

On one afternoon Mrs. Ida May Bailey, 48, and Miss Elizabeth Ann Jones, 70, were buried, following service in the Parish Church, the Vicar officiating, and next day Mr. Frederick Everett, 64; his wife, Mrs. Sarah Everett, 72; and Mrs. Rose Wisbsy, 56, were laid to rest, after service at the Congregational Church. The three coffins were draped with the Union Jack. The hymns. "Blest be the tie that binds " and O Love that wilt not let me go," were sung.

The minister, in a brief address, said the homes of good living and God-fearing folk had been stricken down, but they must give thanks to God for so many miraculous escapes.

In addition to the family mourners there were present the Mayor and Mayoress of the neighbouring town, the Town Clerk, and other Council members, Capt. M. Holdon, Mr. T. J. Howson Russell, Mr. Berridge, Mr. A. J. Eavery, Mr. H. Knightbridge, Mrs. H. E. Jones, W.V.S., Mrs. A. Gepp, W.V.S., Mrs. H. L. Hunt (Red Cross), specials and police, Mr. B. S. Muggleston (billeting officer), Mr. F. Barbrook, Mr. V. Bodley, Mr. R. Carr, Mrs. A. C. Butcher, Miss Barrells, Mrs. Gill, Mr. W. E. Adams, Mr. C. Bush, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Bowles, Mrs. E. F. Gower, Mrs. F. W. Loveday, the Misses Loveday, Mr. S. Bell, Miss M. Guymer, Miss Cook. At the Cemetery were Lt.-Col. Sir Henry Champion de Crespigny, M.C.. and 50 wardens, who formed a guard of honour. At the Town Council meeting the Mayor made sympathetic reference to the sad incident.

Lance Corporal 6011684, 1st/5th Battalion, Essex Regiment. Died 21 September 1940. Aged 19. Son of Frank G. Bentley and Kate E. Bentley, of Maldon. Buried in MALDON CEMETERY, Essex. Row 56. Grave 38.

Extract from Essex Newsman - Saturday 5 October 1940, page 4:

SAD LOSS OF A SON. — Much sympathy is expressed to Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Bentley, of 13 Mundon Road, in the sad loss of their second son, LCe.-Cpl. Ivan Jack Bentley, under tragic circumstances. Deceased, who was 19, joined D Coy., 5th Essex Regt., at the age of 15, then stating his age as 17. He had been serving for four years, and was called up at the outbreak of war. He was stationed in the North of England, and came home on Sept. 14th for seven days' leave. With others from the town he was returning on Sept. 20th, and when in A cafe in London he was severely injured in an air raid, and was removed to hospital, passing away next morning. He attended All Saints' C. of E. and the Council Senior Schools, and prior to joining up was employed as a dairyman by Cr. W. Binder, at Stud Farm. The funeral was on Sunday, the first part of the service being held in St. Mary's Church, followed by the committal at the cemetery, conducted by the Rcctor, the Rev. A. J. Short. The mourners were: Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Bentley, father andmother; Messrs. Ronald, Kenneth, and Norman Bentley brothers; the Misses Phyllis and Muriel Bentley, sisters; Mr. and Mrs. F. Coe, (Southend), uncle and aunt; Mrs. K. Taylor, cousin; Miss Olive Shelley, friend. There were numerous floral tributes, including those from friends and neighbours in Mill Road; Cr. and Mrs. W. Binder; the staff of Marks and Spencer; Mr. C. H. Cloughton (Town Clerk) and family; Four old friends of the local Home Guard.

[Transcribed as BEVERES but BEVERS on CWGC and in newspapers] Civilian War Dead. Aged 38. Son of Eliza Bruce Bevers, of 22 King Street, Maldon, and of the late George James Bevers; husband of Mabel Martha Bevers, of 60 King Street, Maldon. Died at Marconi Works 9 May 1941.

Extract from Chelmsford Chronicle - Friday 23 May 1941, page 4:

DEATH OF MR. H. W. BEVERS. The funeral of Mr. Harold W. Bevers, of 60 King Street. Maldon.,who lost his life by enemy action, took place at the cemetery, following service at All Saints' Church, conducted Canon I. L. Seymour. The Rev. A. Goudge read the lesson. The hymn,"How sweet the sound," was sung. with Miss Andrews at the organ. The following members of the Promenade Lodge. R.A.O.B. lined the entrance to the church: Brothers Hayward. R.O.H.. Sampson, K.O.M.. Trollope, K.O.M., Waldock, C.P., Layzell, C.P., Brady, C.P., Cobbin, C.P., Dawkes, and Morton. The Pride of Heybridge Lodge were represented by Sir F. G. Harvey, P.P.G.R., P C.R.. and Bro. Yuill, C.P. Others present were Messrs. A. Sach, C. N. Rule, J. Westripp, R. Hemmings, S Jones, D. Lee, and T. Smith, fellow employees; Miss Tuthill, Mrs. Flack, Mrs. W. J. Hatley, Mr. and Mrs R. Allen, Messrs. D. Ketcher, H Gozzett, Brewster, Nicholls, and Cole, Mr. and Mrs. L. Morton, Mrs. F. Morton, Mrs. Baxter. Mr. and Mrs. L. Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Robinson, Mrs Shuttleworth. The mourners were: The widow and mother: Mrs. Hatley, Mrs. Morrison, aunts; Mr. J. Hatley, Mr. L Morrison, cousins : Mr. D. Meavay stepson; Mrs. Quy, mother-in-law; and Mr. S Quy. brother-inlaw. At the grave the R.A.O.B. funeral service was conducted by Bro. C. F. Woodyard, C.P.P.G. Secretary, and the Brethren formed a broken link and sang "Spirit of Truth." Among the floral tributes were those from the Night Owls Dance Band; friends at the Jolly Sailor; Promenade Lodge. R.A.O.B.; friends at Sadd's; fellow 'bus travellers; and the Company.

Cadet, S.S. San Gerardo (London), Merchant Navy. Died 31 March 1942. Aged 17. Son of Mrs. D. A. Buck, of Heybridge, Essex. No known grave. Commemorated on TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, London. Panel 92.

Extract from Chelmsford Chronicle - Friday 11 September 1942 - page 12:

ON ACTIVE SERVICE

DAVID BUCK, Cadet, only son of Mrs. Jarvis. Blackwater Terrace, Hall Road, Heybridge, Maldon, killed through enemy action while serving with the Merchant Navy.

Driver 14227188, 868 Mechanical Equipment Company, Royal Engineers. Died 30 December 1944. Aged 34. Son of John James Clark, and of Rosetta Clark, of Maldon, Essex. Buried in LEOPOLDSBURG WAR CEMETERY, Limburg (Belgium), Belgium. Plot I. Row A. Grave 13.

Extract from Chelmsford Chronicle - Friday 27 December 1946, page 11:

CLARKE. —In loving memory of our dear brother, Driver Albert Edward Clarke killed in Belgium on Dec. 30th, 1944 '"Sweet is his memory of those who loved him."—Mum, Sisters. Brothers and Ivy, 24 The Hythe. Maldon.

Flight Sergeant (Air Gunner) 625932, 59 Squadron, Royal Air Force. Killed on active service 17 January 1942. Buried in BONE WAR CEMETERY, ANNABA, Algeria. Plot II. Row E. Graven 5.

Extract from Essex Newsman - Saturday 28 February 1942, page 3:

MALDON AND HEYBRIDGE AIRMAN KILLED. Flight-Sgt. Richard Collins, of 151 Holloway Road, Heybridge, has been killed on active service.

Guardsman 2692855, 1st Battalion, Scots Guards. Died of wounds 6 July 1944. Aged 34. Son of Joshua and Emma Harriet Corby; husband of Hilda Iris May Corby, of Maldon, Essex. Buried in AREZZO WAR CEMETERY, Italy. Plot I. Row C. Grave 3.

Extract from Chelmsford Chronicle - Friday 12 July 1946, page 12:

CORBY. —In proud and loving memory of a dear brother and uncle, John Alexander (Scots Guards), died in Italy July 6th. 1944. —Always remembered by Annie, Arthur. Christine and Tony, 12, Mill Road. Maldon. "Rest in Peace."

CORBY. In loving memory of my dear husband, Gds. J. A. Corby, Scots Guards, died of wounds in Italy. July 6th, 1944. Sadly missed by us all. wheresoever he may lie. In foreign lands across the sea. Within our hearts he cannot die. While there is love and memory." From his loving Wife and Children, 122 Fitch's Crescent, Maldon Essex.

Civilian War Dead. Aged 64, of Heybridge Basin. Husband of Sarah Everett (below). Died at Heybridge Basin 11 January 1943.

Extract from Chelmsford Chronicle - Friday 22 January 1943, page 5:

RAID VICTIMS BURIED

The funerals of the five victims of a recent enemy raid on a small country district, reported last week, took place amid many signs of sorrow.

On one afternoon Mrs. Ida May Bailey, 48, and Miss Elizabeth Ann Jones, 70, were buried, following service in the Parish Church, the Vicar officiating, and next day Mr. Frederick Everett, 64; his wife, Mrs. Sarah Everett, 72; and Mrs. Rose Wisbsy, 56, were laid to rest, after service at the Congregational Church. The three coffins were draped with the Union Jack. The hymns. "Blest be the tie that binds " and O Love that wilt not let me go," were sung.

The minister, in a brief address, said the homes of good living and God-fearing folk had been stricken down, but they must give thanks to God for so many miraculous escapes.

In addition to the family mourners there were present the Mayor and Mayoress of the neighbouring town, the Town Clerk, and other Council members, Capt. M. Holdon, Mr. T. J. Howson Russell, Mr. Berridge, Mr. A. J. Eavery, Mr. H. Knightbridge, Mrs. H. E. Jones, W.V.S., Mrs. A. Gepp, W.V.S., Mrs. H. L. Hunt (Red Cross), specials and police, Mr. B. S. Muggleston (billeting officer), Mr. F. Barbrook, Mr. V. Bodley, Mr. R. Carr, Mrs. A. C. Butcher, Miss Barrells, Mrs. Gill, Mr. W. E. Adams, Mr. C. Bush, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Bowles, Mrs. E. F. Gower, Mrs. F. W. Loveday, the Misses Loveday, Mr. S. Bell, Miss M. Guymer, Miss Cook. At the Cemetery were Lt.-Col. Sir Henry Champion de Crespigny, M.C.. and 50 wardens, who formed a guard of honour. At the Town Council meeting the Mayor made sympathetic reference to the sad incident.

Civilian War Dead. Aged 72, of Heybridge Basin. Wife of Fred Everett (above). Died at Heybridge Basin 11 January 1943.

Extract from Chelmsford Chronicle - Friday 22 January 1943, page 5:

RAID VICTIMS BURIED

The funerals of the five victims of a recent enemy raid on a small country district, reported last week, took place amid many signs of sorrow.

On one afternoon Mrs. Ida May Bailey, 48, and Miss Elizabeth Ann Jones, 70, were buried, following service in the Parish Church, the Vicar officiating, and next day Mr. Frederick Everett, 64; his wife, Mrs. Sarah Everett, 72; and Mrs. Rose Wisbsy, 56, were laid to rest, after service at the Congregational Church. The three coffins were draped with the Union Jack. The hymns. "Blest be the tie that binds " and O Love that wilt not let me go," were sung.

The minister, in a brief address, said the homes of good living and God-fearing folk had been stricken down, but they must give thanks to God for so many miraculous escapes.

In addition to the family mourners there were present the Mayor and Mayoress of the neighbouring town, the Town Clerk, and other Council members, Capt. M. Holdon, Mr. T. J. Howson Russell, Mr. Berridge, Mr. A. J. Eavery, Mr. H. Knightbridge, Mrs. H. E. Jones, W.V.S., Mrs. A. Gepp, W.V.S., Mrs. H. L. Hunt (Red Cross), specials and police, Mr. B. S. Muggleston (billeting officer), Mr. F. Barbrook, Mr. V. Bodley, Mr. R. Carr, Mrs. A. C. Butcher, Miss Barrells, Mrs. Gill, Mr. W. E. Adams, Mr. C. Bush, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Bowles, Mrs. E. F. Gower, Mrs. F. W. Loveday, the Misses Loveday, Mr. S. Bell, Miss M. Guymer, Miss Cook. At the Cemetery were Lt.-Col. Sir Henry Champion de Crespigny, M.C.. and 50 wardens, who formed a guard of honour. At the Town Council meeting the Mayor made sympathetic reference to the sad incident.

Corporal 6016555, 10th Battalion, Royal berkshire Regiment. Died 30 October 1943. Aged 22. Son of Louis and Emma Firmin, of Maldon, Essex. Buried in MINTURNO WAR CEMETERY, Italy. Plot VIII. Row J. Grave 18.

Extract from Chelmsford Chronicle - Friday 03 December 1943, page 12:

ON ACTIVE SERVICE

FIRMAN. At the end of October, 1943, in Italy, Corporal Alan Jack. Royal Berks, killed in action, aged 22 years. Dearly-loved youngest son of Mr and Mrs. Firmin, 69 Mount Pleasant, Maldon.

Lance Corporal 2313455, 59 Railway Construction Company, Royal Engineers. Died 17 June 1940. Aged 37. Husband of E. V. Frostick, of Maldon, Essex. No known grave. Commemorated on DUNKIRK MEMROIAL, Nord, France. Column 22.

Extract from Essex Newsman - Saturday 12 July 1941, page 3:

KILLED IN ACTION. - L/Cpl. Walter Frostick was reported missing on active service on June 17, 1940. Thie family, who reside at 51 Fitch's Crescent, are now notified that he was killed in action.

Sergeant (Wireless Op./Air Gunner) 1252428, 106 Squadron, Royal Air Force. Died 5 July 1941. Aged 20. Son of Reginald and Margaret Gilbert, of Maldon. Buried in MALDON CEMETERY, Essex. Row 52. Grave 86.

Extract from Essex Newsman - Saturday 12 July 1941, page 3:

AIR SERGEANTS DEATH. Sgt. Reginald Aubrey Gilbert, R.A.F., aged 20 years, only son Mr. and Mrs. R. Gilbert, oF Fambridge Road, Maldon, has met his death while on active service. He joined the Air Force a year ago, and was rear gunner of a bomber. He had been over Germany several times. Before liis military service he was in the Town Clerk's office at Maldon.

Flight Sergeant (Pilot) 1333747, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Died 3 April 1945. Buried in MALDON CEMETERY, Essex. Row 53. Grave 62.

Extract from Chelmsford Chronicle - Friday 08 April 1949, page 9:

ON ACTIVE SERVICE

GILL. In memory of Ken (Pilot, R.A.F.), killed April 3rd. 1945.—From all at Wantz Rd., Maldon.

Private 6004568, 2nd Battalion, Essex Regiment. Died 29 May 1940. Aged 35. Husband of Edna Florence Gridley, of Maldon, Essex. No known grave. Commemorated on DUNKIRK MEMROIAL, Nord, France. Column 94.

Extract from Chelmsford Chronicle - Friday 30 May 1941, page 1:

GRIDLEY. In loving memory of a dear son and brother, Altred Claude, called Home May 29th, 1940, killed in action. —Always remembered by his Mum, Perce, Bert, Stan, Cliff, and Blanchc, 99 Wantz Road, Maldon.

Corporal 5835804, 49th (West Riding) Regiment, Reconnaissance Corps, R.A.C.. Died 28 October 1944. Aged 22. Son of Gertrude Maud Hurst, of Great Kimble, Buckinghamshire. Buried in BERGEN-OP-ZOOM WAR CEMETERY, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands. Plot 7. Row C. Grave 20.

Extract from Chelmsford Chronicle - Friday 22 October 1948, page 3:

HURST.—In loving memory of Cpl. S. Hurst, killed in Holland, October 26th, 1944. Always in our thoughts Grandmother, Granddad, and all the Family. 26 Cross Road. Maldon
HURST. To the proud memory Stanley, my beloved son killed in action. Oct. 28th. 1944. 49th Recce. Regt. His face is ever before me. His voice I shall never forget; His smile still lingers for ever. In my heart he is living yet." Always in my thoughts, darling.—Mum.

Civilian War Dead. Aged 78, of Heybridge Basin. Widow of Ernest Henry Hume. Injured 11 January 1943, at Heybridge Basin; died at St. Peter's Hospital 8 February 1943.

Extract from Chelmsford Chronicle - Friday 22 January 1943, page 5:

RAID VICTIMS BURIED

The funerals of the five victims of a recent enemy raid on a small country district, reported last week, took place amid many signs of sorrow.

On one afternoon Mrs. Ida May Bailey, 48, and Miss Elizabeth Ann Jones, 70, were buried, following service in the Parish Church, the Vicar officiating, and next day Mr. Frederick Everett, 64; his wife, Mrs. Sarah Everett, 72; and Mrs. Rose Wisbsy, 56, were laid to rest, after service at the Congregational Church. The three coffins were draped with the Union Jack. The hymns. "Blest be the tie that binds " and O Love that wilt not let me go," were sung.

The minister, in a brief address, said the homes of good living and God-fearing folk had been stricken down, but they must give thanks to God for so many miraculous escapes.

In addition to the family mourners there were present the Mayor and Mayoress of the neighbouring town, the Town Clerk, and other Council members, Capt. M. Holdon, Mr. T. J. Howson Russell, Mr. Berridge, Mr. A. J. Eavery, Mr. H. Knightbridge, Mrs. H. E. Jones, W.V.S., Mrs. A. Gepp, W.V.S., Mrs. H. L. Hunt (Red Cross), specials and police, Mr. B. S. Muggleston (billeting officer), Mr. F. Barbrook, Mr. V. Bodley, Mr. R. Carr, Mrs. A. C. Butcher, Miss Barrells, Mrs. Gill, Mr. W. E. Adams, Mr. C. Bush, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Bowles, Mrs. E. F. Gower, Mrs. F. W. Loveday, the Misses Loveday, Mr. S. Bell, Miss M. Guymer, Miss Cook. At the Cemetery were Lt.-Col. Sir Henry Champion de Crespigny, M.C.. and 50 wardens, who formed a guard of honour. At the Town Council meeting the Mayor made sympathetic reference to the sad incident.

Flying Officer 181510, 20 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Died 6 April 1945. Aged 21. Son of Alfred Edward and Doris Emily Ife, of Maldon, Essex. Buried in TAUKKYAN WAR CEMETERY, Myanmar (Burma). Plot 28. Row G. Grave 15.

Extract from Chelmsford Chronicle - Friday 08 April 1949, page 9:

IFE.—In loving memory of my dear son, Alan G. Ife. Killed in action in Burma, April 6th. 1945. " Dear to my memory sweet is his name. Dear to my thoughts he will always remain."

Civilian War Dead. Aged 70, of Limetrees, Heybridge Basin. Daughter of the late William and Margaret Jones. Died at Limetrees, Heybridge Basin 11 January 1943.

Extract from Chelmsford Chronicle - Friday 22 January 1943, page 5:

RAID VICTIMS BURIED

The funerals of the five victims of a recent enemy raid on a small country district, reported last week, took place amid many signs of sorrow.

On one afternoon Mrs. Ida May Bailey, 48, and Miss Elizabeth Ann Jones, 70, were buried, following service in the Parish Church, the Vicar officiating, and next day Mr. Frederick Everett, 64; his wife, Mrs. Sarah Everett, 72; and Mrs. Rose Wisbsy, 56, were laid to rest, after service at the Congregational Church. The three coffins were draped with the Union Jack. The hymns. "Blest be the tie that binds " and O Love that wilt not let me go," were sung.

The minister, in a brief address, said the homes of good living and God-fearing folk had been stricken down, but they must give thanks to God for so many miraculous escapes.

In addition to the family mourners there were present the Mayor and Mayoress of the neighbouring town, the Town Clerk, and other Council members, Capt. M. Holdon, Mr. T. J. Howson Russell, Mr. Berridge, Mr. A. J. Eavery, Mr. H. Knightbridge, Mrs. H. E. Jones, W.V.S., Mrs. A. Gepp, W.V.S., Mrs. H. L. Hunt (Red Cross), specials and police, Mr. B. S. Muggleston (billeting officer), Mr. F. Barbrook, Mr. V. Bodley, Mr. R. Carr, Mrs. A. C. Butcher, Miss Barrells, Mrs. Gill, Mr. W. E. Adams, Mr. C. Bush, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Bowles, Mrs. E. F. Gower, Mrs. F. W. Loveday, the Misses Loveday, Mr. S. Bell, Miss M. Guymer, Miss Cook. At the Cemetery were Lt.-Col. Sir Henry Champion de Crespigny, M.C.. and 50 wardens, who formed a guard of honour. At the Town Council meeting the Mayor made sympathetic reference to the sad incident.

[Memorial lists as JOSCEYLINE] Civilian War Dead. Aged 28, of 37 Washington Road. Wife of Harold Sydney Joscelyne (below). Daughter of Mrs. E. Brewster, of Carlyon Road, Alperton, Middlesex, and of the late S. W. Brewster. Killed by enemy action 29 May 1942, injured at 37 Washington Road; died same day at St. Peter's Hospital.. There is an article describing the bomb raid on Maldon

Extract from Essex Newsman - Saturday 29 May 1943, page 4:

JOSCELYNE, Harold Sydney, and Eunice Vera, his wife, both killed by enemy action May 30th. 1942.

Extract from Chelmsford Chronicle - Friday 26 May 1944, page 1:

JOSCELYNE. —In ever-loving memory of our dear son. Harold Sydney Joscelyne. also his wife, Eunice Vera, both killed enemy action May 30th. 1942. Ever in our thoughts." From his loving Mum. Dad, and Sisters, Dorothy and Joan, 55 Mount Pleasant, Maldon. Essex.

[Memorial lists as JOSCEYLINE] Civilian War Dead. Aged 31, of 37 Washington Road. Husband of Eunice Vera Joscelyne (above). Son of Alice Matthews (formerly Joscelyne), of 55 Mount Pleasant, and of the late F. J. Joscelyne. Clerk in Maldon post office. Killed by enemy action 29 May 1942, injured at 37 Washington Road; died same day at St. Peter's Hospital. There is an article describing the bomb raid on Maldon

Extract from Essex Newsman - Saturday 29 May 1943, page 4:

JOSCELYNE, Harold Sydney, and Eunice Vera, his wife, both killed by enemy action May 30th. 1942.

Extract from Chelmsford Chronicle - Friday 26 May 1944, page 1:

JOSCELYNE. —In ever-loving memory of our dear son. Harold Sydney Joscelyne. also his wife, Eunice Vera, both killed enemy action May 30th. 1942. Ever in our thoughts." From his loving Mum. Dad, and Sisters, Dorothy and Joan, 55 Mount Pleasant, Maldon. Essex.

Private 6026317, East Yorkshire Regiment. Died 18 June 1944. Aged 32. Son of Stephen and Rose Knights; husband of Winifred Alice Knights, of Pilgrim's Hatch, Essex. Buried in HOTTOT-LES-BAGUES WAR CEMETERY, Calvados, France. Plot IX. Row A. Grave 4.

Extract from Chelmsford Chronicle - Friday 18 June 1948, page 3:

KNIGHTS, In proud and loving memory of Stephen Douglas Knights, East Yorks, killed in action in Normandy, June 16th, 1944. "Forever in our thoughts." From his Brother, Sisters and Sister-in-law, 104 Fitchcs Crescent, Maldon.

Aircraftman 2nd Class 1632910, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Died 19 June 1943/ Aged 20. Son of Frederick William and Maude Louise Motts, of Maldon, Essex. Buried in CHITTAGONG WAR CEMETERY, Bangladesh. Plot 1. Row G. Grave 12.

Extract from Chelmsford Chronicle - Friday 13 June 1947, page 12:

MOTTS. In loving memory of our dear son, Frederick James (Jimmy), who died in India on June 19th, 1943. Every day in silence, we remember." —His loving Mum and Dad (late of Washington Road), Church Walk, Maldon. c 587

The Rev. Civilian War Dead. Aged 33. Of Maldon, Essex. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Sadd, of Mount View, Maldon, Essex. B.A. Died at Betio, Tarawa, Gilbert Islands 15 October 1942.

Extract from Essex Newsman - Friday 28 January 1944, page 3:

His many friends and in Maldon and District will be sorry to hear that the Rev. Alfred Sadd, B.A., is reported missing, believed killed.

A few weeks ago we heard that the Americans had reached the Gilbert Islands in the Central Pacific. We hoped their occupation would bring good news of Mr. Sadd. For ten years he had been in charge of the London Missionary Society's post on Beru, an island in the Gilbert Group.

He was last heard of in April, 1942, when, in reply to a radio message from the Colonial Office asking if he was all right, he radioed back: "Many thanks."

He was 35 this year. He taught 200 Gilbertese boys and girls at the only school on Beru. The island is a coral reef, eight miles by eight and a half. Its highest Point is only some eight feet above sea level.

All the missionaries were able to escape before the Japanese got there in December, 1941. But Mr Sadd he would not leave the people he loves under any circumstances.

Mr. Sadd's relatives at Maldon — many of whom are connected with John Sadd and Sons—will not believe Alfred is dead. They still expect to hear from him.

Able Seaman, S.S. Fort Mumford, Merchant Navy, Died 20 March 1943. Aged 22. Son of Mrs. L. Taber, of Maldon, Essex. No known grave. Commemorated on TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, London. Panel 51.

Wren 46294, H.M.S. "Midge," Women's Royal Naval Service. Died 5 April 1943. Aged 19. Daughter of Isaac David and Rosetta Maud Turner, of Maldon. Buried in MALDON CEMETERY, Essex. Row 47. Grave 79.

Extract from Chelmsford Chronicle - Friday 08 April 1949, page 9:

TURNER. — In loving memory of my dear Daughter, Rita Turner, W.R.N.S., killed through enemy action while serving in H.M.S. Midge at Yarmouth. April 5th, 1943, and laid to rest in Maldon Cemetery, April 11th, 1943. —Sadly missed by her Dad. Mr. Isaac Turner, 1 Victoria Road, Maldon, Essex.

Civilian War Dead. Aged 56, of Heybridge Basin. Wife of Harry Theodore Wisbey. Killed by enemy action at Heybridge Basin 11 January 1943 when Maldon was bombed.

Extract from Chelmsford Chronicle - Friday 22 January 1943, page 5:

RAID VICTIMS BURIED

The funerals of the five victims of a recent enemy raid on a small country district, reported last week, took place amid many signs of sorrow.

On one afternoon Mrs. Ida May Bailey, 48, and Miss Elizabeth Ann Jones, 70, were buried, following service in the Parish Church, the Vicar officiating, and next day Mr. Frederick Everett, 64; his wife, Mrs. Sarah Everett, 72; and Mrs. Rose Wisbsy, 56, were laid to rest, after service at the Congregational Church. The three coffins were draped with the Union Jack. The hymns. "Blest be the tie that binds " and O Love that wilt not let me go," were sung.

The minister, in a brief address, said the homes of good living and God-fearing folk had been stricken down, but they must give thanks to God for so many miraculous escapes.

In addition to the family mourners there were present the Mayor and Mayoress of the neighbouring town, the Town Clerk, and other Council members, Capt. M. Holdon, Mr. T. J. Howson Russell, Mr. Berridge, Mr. A. J. Eavery, Mr. H. Knightbridge, Mrs. H. E. Jones, W.V.S., Mrs. A. Gepp, W.V.S., Mrs. H. L. Hunt (Red Cross), specials and police, Mr. B. S. Muggleston (billeting officer), Mr. F. Barbrook, Mr. V. Bodley, Mr. R. Carr, Mrs. A. C. Butcher, Miss Barrells, Mrs. Gill, Mr. W. E. Adams, Mr. C. Bush, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Bowles, Mrs. E. F. Gower, Mrs. F. W. Loveday, the Misses Loveday, Mr. S. Bell, Miss M. Guymer, Miss Cook. At the Cemetery were Lt.-Col. Sir Henry Champion de Crespigny, M.C.. and 50 wardens, who formed a guard of honour. At the Town Council meeting the Mayor made sympathetic reference to the sad incident.

Civilian War Dead. Air Raid Warden. Aged 40, of 33 Washington Road. Killed by enemy action 29 May 1942 at 33 Washington Road. Husband of Gertrude Wright (above). Son of Mrs. W. Wright, of 58 Mill Road. There is an article describing the bomb raid on Maldon

Extract from Chelmsford Chronicle - Friday 1 June 1945, page 12:

WRIGHT.—In loving memory of our son and brother, Harry Clifford, killed by enemy action May 30, 1942. "Today is day of remembrance. With many sad regrets, A day we shall always remember, When the rest of the world forgets." — From his Mother. Brothers, and Sisters, Ted and Shirley, Maldon, Essex

Trooper 6028385, 153rd (8th Battalion, The Essex Regiment) Regiment, Royal Armoured Corps. Died 17 July 1944. Aged 29. Son of Jethro and Sarah Young, of Maldon, Essex. Buried in BAYEUX WAR CEMETERY, Calvados, France. Plot I. Row B. Grave 20.

Extract from Chelmsford Chronicle - Friday 13 July 1945, page 1:

YOUNG. — Fondest memories of dear son and brother. Gordon Francis, who died of wounds July 17th, 1944. Laid to rest at Bayenx, France.—From Mum. Dad. and Sisters. Maldon : Ccdric, C.M.F.