Sandwich in the Great War
Welcome to the town page for Sandwich. Explore your town map to discover people who lived in your town during the First World War.
Sandwich is one of the original Cinque Ports, and although the sea had receded and the port silted up long before the beginning of the First World War this historical association of the town with the defence of Britain was maintained by the development of a port at nearby Richborough.
Development of the Q port at the Richborough site started mid-1916. It was situated on the site now known as Discovery Park (formerly Pfizer), and there are very few indications of the port visible today. The port was primarily designed to improve the movement of munitions – but also to assist with the movement of men – to the Western Front. It was a secret port and evidence of its activities is scarce. The River Stour was dredged and the railway link and port were mainly built by the Royal Engineers. Up to 5,000 men were stationed in three camps and a military hospital was based at Richborough Camp.
An important innovation which took place at the port was the development of roll-on-roll-off ferries that enabled the loading of trains directly onto the ships. This speeded up loading and unloading and allowed the movement of munitions and men by railway, rather than by heavily congested roads, to the Western Front.
Even before the development of Richborough, civilians in Sandwich would have seen the presence of the military as several battalions were stationed in and near the town before they went overseas.
Men from Sandwich served in all the forces and in all theatres of the First World War.
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1. Charles Chapman
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Woodnesborough
Charles Chapman
Rank: Private
Service Number: 8312
Age: 26
Date of Death: 01 May 1915
Home Town: Woodnesborough
Unit: 2nd Battalion, Canaadian Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment)
Memorial Location: Menin Gate, Ypres, Belgium (10)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
2. Charles Drayson Burch
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Woodnesborough
Charles Drayson Burch
Rank: Sergeant
Service Number: XH/13982
Age: 28
Date of Death: 13 November 1916
Home Town: Woodnesborough
Unit: 1st Royal Marine Battalion, 63rd Royal Naval Division
Memorial Location: Thievpal, France (Pier and Face 1A)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
3. Lewis John Wanstall
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Woodnesborough
Lewis John Wanstall
Rank: Lance Corporal
Service Number: G/24760
Age: 33
Date of Death: 21 March 1918
Home Town: Woodnesborough
Unit: 7th (Service) Battalion, The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment)
Memorial Location: Pozieres, France (15)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
4. Arthur Charles Wanstall
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Woodnesborough
Arthur Charles Wanstall
Rank: Private
Service Number: G/42787
Date of Death: 10 August 1917
Home Town: Woodnesborough
Unit: 16th (Reserve) Battalion (Public Schools), The Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment)
Memorial Location: Menin Gate, Ypres, Belgium (5i)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
5. Albert Thorpe
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Woodnesborough
Albert Thorpe
Rank: Private
Service Number: 200614
Age: 26
Date of Death: 09 April 1918
Home Town: Woodnesborough
Unit: 1/4th (Territorial Force) Battalion, The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Memorial Location: Vielle-Chapelle New, France (III.E.15)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
6. William John Thomas
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Woodnesborough
William John Thomas
Rank: Private
Service Number: 48855
Age: 24
Date of Death: 17 April 1918
Home Town: Woodnesborough
Unit: 2nd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment
Memorial Location: Ploegsteert, Belgium (5)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
7. William Thomas
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Woodnesborough
William Thomas
Rank: Lance Corporal
Service Number: G/4567
Date of Death: 28 September 1915
Home Town: Woodnesborough
Unit: 2nd Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
Memorial Location: Loos, France (15-19)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
8. Harold James Taylor
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Woodnesborough
Harold James Taylor
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Age: 20
Date of Death: 17 October 1918
Home Town: Woodnesborough
Unit: 1st Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry
Memorial Location: Vis-en-Artois, France (3)
School: Sir Roger Manwood's School
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
9. Edward Simmons
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Woodnesborough
Edward Simmons
Rank: Private
Service Number: 65504
Age: 19
Date of Death: 21 September 1916
Home Town: Woodnesborough
Unit: 66 Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corp
Memorial Location: Salonika (Lembet Road), Thessalonika, Greece (440)
School: Woodnesborough School
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
10. William Thomas Rogers
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Woodnesborough
William Thomas Rogers
Rank: Private
Service Number: 5922
Age: 29
Date of Death: 20 November 1914
Home Town: Woodnesborough
Unit: 12th (Prince of Wales) Royal Regiment of Lancers
Memorial Location: Menin Gate, Ypres, Belgium (5)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
11. Frank Ovenden
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Woodnesborough
Frank Ovenden
Rank: Able Seaman
Age: 56
Date of Death: 18 October 1917
Home Town: Woodnesborough
Unit: SS Amsteldam
Memorial Location: Tower Hill, London
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
12. William Isaac Moore
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Woodnesborough
William Isaac Moore
Rank: Private
Service Number: G/18672
Date of Death: 03 May 1917
Home Town: Woodnesborough
Unit: 7th (Service) Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
13. Henry John Miles
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Woodnesborough
Henry John Miles
Rank: Corporal
Service Number: 39082
Date of Death: 27 October 1918
Home Town: Woodnesborough
Unit: 211 Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery
Memorial Location: Tourgeville Military, France (IV.F.1)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
14. Henry Lee
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Woodnesborough
Henry Lee
Rank: Driver
Service Number: T4/238990
Date of Death: 17 June 1917
Home Town: Woodnesborough
Unit: 1 Company (Southport), Army Sevice Corps
Memorial Location: St Mary, Woodnesborough (East Part)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
15. William Thomas Knight
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Woodnesborough
William Thomas Knight
Rank: Sapper
Service Number: 79816
Age: 26
Date of Death: 01 October 1916
Home Town: Woodnesborough
Unit: 171 Tunnelling Company, Royal Engineers
Memorial Location: Bailleul Communal, France (II.F.238)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
16. Alfred Humphrey
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Woodnesborough
Alfred Humphrey
Home Town: Woodnesborough
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
17. Henry Walter Hollibone
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Woodnesborough
Henry Walter Hollibone
Rank: Ordinary Seaman
Service Number: J/57195
Date of Death: 23 March 1917
Home Town: Woodnesborough
Unit: HMS Laforey
Memorial Location: Chatham Naval (22)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
18. Thomas David Hart
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Woodnesborough
Thomas David Hart
Rank: Gunner
Service Number: 12891
Date of Death: 02 October 1917
Home Town: Woodnesborough
Unit: 149 Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery
Memorial Location: Mendinghem Military, Belgium (VII.B.6)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
19. Stanley George Gisby
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Woodnesborough
Stanley George Gisby
Rank: Private
Service Number: 30368
Age: 20
Date of Death: 09 April 1918
Home Town: Woodnesborough
Unit: 1/4th (Territorial Force) Battalion, The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Memorial Location: Loos, France (89-91)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
20. Harold Edward Foster
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Woodnesborough
Harold Edward Foster
Rank: Private
Service Number: 5138
Age: 19
Date of Death: 19 July 1916
Home Town: Woodnesborough
Unit: 8th (Service) Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
Memorial Location: Dranoutre Military, Belgium (I.G.11)
School: Deal Central School
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
21. Richard Henry Fagg
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Woodnesborough
Richard Henry Fagg
Rank: Private
Service Number: T/2809
Date of Death: 19 April 1917
Home Town: Woodnesborough
Unit: 2nd/4th (Territorial) Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
Memorial Location: St Mary, Woodnesborough (South West Part)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
22. John Thomas Fagg
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Woodnesborough
John Thomas Fagg
Rank: Lance Corporal
Service Number: L/9861
Date of Death: 23 April 1916
Home Town: Woodnesborough
Unit: 6th (Service, Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
Memorial Location: Vermelles British, France (II.H.26)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
23. William Charles Drayson
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Woodnesborough
William Charles Drayson
Rank: Corporal
Service Number: G/3969
Date of Death: 18 March 1916
Home Town: Woodnesborough
Unit: 6th (Service) Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
Memorial Location: Loos, France (15-19)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
24. Ernest Dilnot-Smith
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Woodnesborough
Ernest Dilnot-Smith
Rank: Driver
Service Number: 57186
Date of Death: 27 January 1916
Home Town: Woodnesborough
Unit: 82 Battery, 104 Brigade, Royal Artillery
Memorial Location: Kut, Iraq (P.4)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
25. Richard Arnold Dilnot
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Woodnesborough
Richard Arnold Dilnot
Rank: Lance Corporal
Service Number: 2376
Age: 28
Date of Death: 11 May 1917
Home Town: Woodnesborough
Unit: 1st Battalion, The Rifle Brigade
Memorial Location: Roeux, France (Special Memorial C.4)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
26. E. F. Davison
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Woodnesborough
E. F. Davison
Rank: Private
Date of Death: 26 October 1917
Home Town: Woodnesborough
Memorial Location: No CWGC Trace
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
27. Ernest Edward Collard
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Woodnesborough
Ernest Edward Collard
Rank: Corporal
Service Number: 85864
Age: 24
Date of Death: 08 August 1917
Home Town: Woodnesborough
Unit: A Battery, 165 Brigade, Royal Field Artillery
Memorial Location: La Targette British, France (II.F.6)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
28. William Burden
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Woodnesborough
William Burden
Rank: Private
Service Number: G/5163
Age: 43
Date of Death: 03 July 1916
Home Town: Woodnesborough
Unit: 6th (Service) Battalion, Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)
Memorial Location: Thievpal, France (Pier and Face 11C)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
29. Albert Frank Burden
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Woodnesborough
Albert Frank Burden
Rank: Private
Service Number: 69569
Date of Death: 03 May 1918
Home Town: Woodnesborough
Unit: 17th (County of London) Battalion (Poplar and Stepney Rifles), London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers)
Memorial Location: Caberet-Rouge, Souchez, France (XIII.P.2)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
30. Arthur Thomas Burch
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Woodnesborough
Arthur Thomas Burch
Rank: Private
Service Number: 27
Age: 27
Date of Death: 24 April 1915
Home Town: Woodnesborough
Unit: 8th (90th Rifles) Battalion, Canadian Infantry
Memorial Location: Menin Gate, Ypres, Belgium (24)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
31. Joseph Thomas Bax
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Woodnesborough
Joseph Thomas Bax
Rank: Private
Service Number: PLY/11753
Age: 30
Date of Death: 21 May 1915
Home Town: Woodnesborough
Unit: Plymouth Battalion, Royal Naval Division / RMLI
Memorial Location: Alexandria (Chatby), Egypt (M.146)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
32. Ernest George Ashman
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Woodnesborough
Ernest George Ashman
Rank: Sergeant
Service Number: 593390
Age: 28
Date of Death: 30 August 1918
Home Town: Woodnesborough
Unit: 18th (County of London) Battalion (London Irish Rifles), London Regiment
Memorial Location: Vis-en-Artois, France (10)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
33. John Marmaduke Ramsay
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Tilmanstone
John Marmaduke Ramsay
Rank: Captain
Age: 19
Date of Death: 13 April 1917
Home Town: Tilmanstone
Unit: 10th (Service) Battalion, Rifle Brigade
Memorial Location: Bray Military, France (II.G.52)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
34. Charles Henry Neves
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Tilmanstone
Charles Henry Neves
Rank: Private
Service Number: G/8280
Age: 19
Date of Death: 07 October 1916
Home Town: Tilmanstone
Unit: 6th (Service) Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
Memorial Location: Thievpal, France (Pier and Face 5D)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
35. Arthur William Edwin Dixon
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Tilmanstone
Arthur William Edwin Dixon
Rank: Private
Service Number: 205297
Age: 32
Date of Death: 03 August 1917
Home Town: Tilmanstone
Unit: 8th (Service) Battalion, The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment)
Memorial Location: Lijssenthoek Military, Belgium (XVII.E.11)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
36. Thomas William Beerling
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Staple
Thomas William Beerling
Rank: Able Seaman
Service Number: J/6394
Age: 21
Date of Death: 22 September 1914
Home Town: Staple
Unit: HMS Cressy
Memorial Location: Chatham Naval (2)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
37. George Alfred Beerling
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Staple
George Alfred Beerling
Rank: Private
Service Number: G/5297
Age: 20
Date of Death: 13 July 1916
Home Town: Staple
Unit: 7th (Service) Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
Memorial Location: Thievpal, France (Pier and Face 5D)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
38. Frank Gimber
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Sholden
Frank Gimber
Rank: Sapper
Service Number: 207971
Date of Death: 01 April 1918
Home Town: Sholden
Unit: 248 Field Company, Royal Engineers
Memorial Location: Hedauville Communal, France (C.3)
School: Parochial School
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
39. Ernest Baston
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Sholden
Ernest Baston
Rank: Private
Service Number: G/24688
Date of Death: 18 November 1916
Home Town: Sholden
Unit: 7th (Service) Battalion, The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment)
Memorial Location: Stump Road, France (A.79)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
40. Alfred Holden Wilson Waithman
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Ham
Alfred Holden Wilson Waithman
Rank: Gunner
Service Number: 314397
Age: 22
Date of Death: 21 May 1917
Home Town: Ham
Unit: South Midland (Warwickshire) Battery, Royal Artillery
Memorial Location: Achiet-Le-Grand Communal, France (II.M.1)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
41. Frank Setterfield
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Ham
Frank Setterfield
Rank: Able Seaman (Gunner)
Service Number: 184292
Age: 34
Date of Death: 22 September 1914
Home Town: Ham
Unit: HMS Cressy
Memorial Location: Chatham Naval (3)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
42. John Johnson
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Ham
John Johnson
Rank: Private
Service Number: G/5560
Age: 35
Place of Death: 03 May 1917
Home Town: Ham
Unit: 6th (Service) Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
Memorial Location: Arras, France (2)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
43. Arthur George Holie
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Ham
Arthur George Holie
Rank: Lance Corporal
Service Number: 10769
Age: 24
Place of Death: 06 November 1918
Home Town: Ham
Unit: 4th Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps
Memorial Location: Busigny Communal, France (VIII.A.4)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
44. Stephen Cox
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Ham
Stephen Cox
Rank: Private Discharged
Home Town: Ham
Unit: The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
45. Walter Attwod
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Ham
Walter Attwod
Rank: Able Seaman
Service Number: J/16786
Date of Death: 09 July 1917
Place of Birth: Ham
Regiment: HMS Vanguard
Memorial Location: Chatham Naval (21)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
46. Ernest Sapper Whitehead
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Ash
Ernest Sapper Whitehead
Service Number: 65314
Age: 19
Date of Death: 04 July 1916
Place of Birth: Ash
Regiment: 126 Company, Royal Engineers
Memorial Location: Norfolk, France (I.C.90)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
47. A. J. Spratt
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Ash
A. J. Spratt
Rank: Private
Service Number: CH/8646
Age: 43
Date of Death: 30 June 1915
Place of Birth: Ash
Regiment: Deal Battalion, Royal Naval Division/RMLI
Memorial Location: Redoubt, Helles, Turkey (Special Memorial B.147)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
48. W. C. Smith
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Ash
W. C. Smith
Rank: Private
Service Number: 74986
Age: 19
Date of Death: 14 October 1918
Place of Birth: Ash
Regiment: 1/2nd (City of London) Battalion, London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers)
Memorial Location: Dadizeele New British, Belgium (V.D.15)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
49. H. C. Smith
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Ash
H. C. Smith
Rank: Driver
Place of Birth: Ash
Regiment: Royal Engineers
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
50. H. Sandwell
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Ash
H. Sandwell
Rank: Driver
Service Number: 12207
Age: 22
Date of Death: 26 June 1917
Place of Birth: Ash
Regiment: 72 Brigade Ammunition Column, Royal Field Artillery
Memorial Location: Etaples Military, France (XXII.L.13A)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
51. Albert B. Sandwell
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Ash
Albert B. Sandwell
Rank: Gunner
Service Number: 33739
Age: 26
Date of Death: 23 October 1918
Place of Birth: Ash
Regiment: 60 Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery
Memorial Location: Bucquoy Road, France (III.H.18)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
52. F. Russell
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Ash
F. Russell
Rank: Private
Service Number: 282892
Age: 29
Date of Death: 09 April 1917
Place of Birth: Ash
Regiment: 1/4th (City of London) Battalion, London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers)
Memorial Location: London, Neuville-Vitasse, France (I.A.21)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
53. Ernest Alfred Philpott
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Ash
Ernest Alfred Philpott
Rank: Corporal
Service Number: CH/10354
Age: 33
Date of Death: 14 November 1916
Place of Birth: Ash
Regiment: 1st Royal Marine Battalion, 63rd Royal Naval Division
Memorial Location: Varennes Military, France (I.E.77)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
54. Charles Olive
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Ash
Charles Olive
Rank: Private
Service Number: L/9186
Date of Death: 07 October 1916
Place of Birth: Ash
Regiment: 6th (Service) Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
Memorial Location: Thievpal, France (Pier and Face 5D)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
55. Arthur Edward Morris
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Ash
Arthur Edward Morris
Rank: Private
Service Number: L/10133
Date of Death: 03 June 1915
Place of Birth: Ash
Regiment: 2nd Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
Memorial Location: Bolougne Eastern, France (VIII.A.66)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
56. Edward Arthur Miles
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Ash
Edward Arthur Miles
Rank: Sergeant
Service Number: 85866
Age: 26
Date of Death: 10 November 1918
Place of Birth: Ash
Regiment: C Battery, 23 Brigade, Royal Field Artillery
Memorial Location: Ste. Marie, Le Havre, France (Div.62.II.N.4)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
57. H. W. Martin
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Ash
H. W. Martin
Rank: Petty Officer (1st Class)
Service Number: 183313
Age: 40
Date of Death: 10 May 1918
Place of Birth: Ash
Regiment: HMS Marshall Soult
Memorial Location: Oostende New Communal, Belgium (A.15)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
58. William Henry Marsh
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Ash
William Henry Marsh
Rank: Pioneer
Service Number: 251232
Age: 35
Date of Death: 09 November 1917
Place of Birth: Ash
Regiment: 317 Railway Company, Royal Engineers
Memorial Location: Dunhallow Advanced Dressing Station, Belgium (II.B.23)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
59. George Thomas Marsh
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Ash
George Thomas Marsh
Rank: Private
Service Number: 21180
Age: 20
Date of Death: 03 July 1918
Place of Birth: Ash
Regiment: 7th (Service) Battalion, The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment)
Memorial Location: Niederzwehren, Germany (X.E.9)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
60. William Thomas Maple
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Ash
William Thomas Maple
Rank: Gunner
Service Number: 134549
Date of Death: 19 October 1917
Place of Birth: Ash
Regiment: 115 Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery
Memorial Location: Tyne Cot, Belgium (6-7, 162)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
61. W. Love
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Ash
W. Love
Rank: Private
Place of Birth: Ash
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
62. Victor Amos Letchford
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Ash
Victor Amos Letchford
Rank: Private
Service Number: L/9479
Age: 28
Date of Death: 14 September 1914
Place of Birth: Ash
Regiment: 2nd Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment
Memorial Location: La-Forte-Sous-Jouarre, France (Panels Replaced during 2014)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
63. W. Laker
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Ash
W. Laker
Rank: Private
Service Number: G/21476
Age: 26
Date of Death: 13 January 1917
Place of Birth: Ash
Regiment: 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
Memorial Location: Etaples Military, France (XXI.A.2A)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
64. Alfred Kemp
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Ash
Alfred Kemp
Rank: Private
Service Number: G/12278
Age: 21
Date of Death: 21 March 1918
Place of Birth: Ash
Regiment: 7th (Service) Battalion, The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment)
Memorial Location: Pozieres, France (14-15)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
65. H. Johnson
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Ash
H. Johnson
Place of Birth: Ash
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
66. Albert Jarrett
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Ash
Albert Jarrett
Rank: Private
Service Number: G/197
Age: 33
Date of Death: 30 November 1917
Place of Birth: Ash
Regiment: 6th (Service, Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
Memorial Location: Cambrai, France (3)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
67. H. E. Holeness
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Ash
H. E. Holeness
Rank: Private
Service Number: 307285
Date of Death: 07 April 1917
Place of Birth: Ash
Regiment: 2/8th (Territorial Force) Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby) Regiment
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
68. M. M. Ernest Wilfred Holman
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Ash
M. M. Ernest Wilfred Holman
Rank: Company Sergeant Major
Service Number: G/206
Date of Death: 07 October 1916
Place of Birth: Ash
Regiment: 6th (Service) Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
Memorial Location: Thievpal, France (Pier and Face 5D)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
69. Albert Philip Holman
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Ash
Albert Philip Holman
Rank: Private
Service Number: 2133
Age: 25
Date of Death: 27 August 1915
Place of Birth: Ash
Regiment: Australian Infantry, Australian Imperial Force
Memorial Location: Lone Pine, Turkey (38)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
70. George John Harlow
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Ash
George John Harlow
Rank: Private
Service Number: L/9238
Date of Death: 18 March 1916
Place of Birth: Ash
Regiment: 6th (Service) Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
Memorial Location: Loos, France (15-19)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
71. William G Gore
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Ash
William G Gore
Rank: Private
Service Number: 593421
Date of Death: 21 March 1918
Place of Birth: Ash
Regiment: 18th (County of London) Battalion (London Irish Rifles), London Regiment
Memorial Location: Arras, France (10)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
72. W. J. Godfrey
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Ash
W. J. Godfrey
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Date of Death: 03 September 1916
Place of Birth: Ash
Regiment: 1st Battalion, Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Memorial Location: Thievpal, France (Pier and Face 10A)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
73. M. M. William James Garlinge
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Ash
M. M. William James Garlinge
Rank: Private
Service Number: G/5196
Age: 31
Date of Death: 17 July 1916
Place of Birth: Ash
Regiment: 8th (Service) Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
Memorial Location: Bailleul Communal, France (II.E.6)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
74. Cecil Frederick Garlinge
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Ash
Cecil Frederick Garlinge
Rank: Private
Service Number: G/445
Age: 22
Date of Death: 20 November 1917
Place of Birth: Ash
Regiment: 6th (Service, Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
Memorial Location: Cambrai, France (3)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
75. Henry Dutnall
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Ash
Henry Dutnall
Rank: Lance Corporal
Service Number: G/19274
Date of Death: 26 July 1917
Place of Birth: Ash
Regiment: 11th (Service) Battalion (Lewisham), Queens Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)
Memorial Location: Menin Gate, Ypres, Belgium (45&47)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
76. Percy Victor Dines
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Ash
Percy Victor Dines
Rank: Private
Service Number: 265816
Date of Death: 09 July 1918
Place of Birth: Ash
Regiment: 1/1st Kent Cyclist Battalion, Army Cyclist Corps
Memorial Location: Ferozepore Military, India
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
77. John Gunner Dennett
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Ash
John Gunner Dennett
Service Number: 194248
Age: 35
Date of Death: 03 August 1918
Place of Birth: Ash
Regiment: 350 Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery
Memorial Location: Solferino Farm, Belgium (II.D.10)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
78. Barton Fells Dadd
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Ash
Barton Fells Dadd
Rank: Private
Service Number: 42575
Age: 38
Date of Death: 24 July 1917
Place of Birth: Ash
Regiment: 11th (Service) Battalion, The Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment)
Memorial Location: Moncy British, France (I.B.34)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
79. H. E. Cozens
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Ash
H. E. Cozens
Rank: Sergeant
Service Number: 77724
Date of Death: 09 April 1918
Place of Birth: Ash
Regiment: 10 Battery, Royal Field Artillery
Memorial Location: Browns Road Military, France (V.F.8)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
80. A Collard
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Ash
A Collard
Rank: Private
Service Number: G/18406
Age: 21
Date of Death: 21 October 1918
Place of Birth: Ash
Regiment: 8th (Service) Battalion, Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)
Memorial Location: Delsaux Farm, France (II.D.23)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
81. Charles Henry Chapman
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Ash
Charles Henry Chapman
Rank: Private
Service Number: 6302
Age: 21
Date of Death: 20 January 1917
Place of Birth: Ash
Regiment: 18th (County of London) Battalion (London Irish Rifles), London Regiment
Memorial Location: Lijssenthoek Military, Belgium (X.D.27)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
82. Walter James Chandler
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Ash
Walter James Chandler
Rank: Sapper
Service Number: 208098
Age: 39
Date of Death: 04 May 1917
Place of Birth: Ash
Regiment: Royal Engineers
Memorial Location: Duisans British, France (IV.K.12)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
83. James Edward Browning
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Ash
James Edward Browning
Rank: Private
Service Number: G/87487
Age: 30
Date of Death: 30 November 1917
Place of Birth: Ash
Regiment: 11th (Service) Battalion, The Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment)
Memorial Location: Cambrai, Louveral, France (9)
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
84. William Albert Andrews
Sandwich and District “The Fallen” (1914 – 1919) – Ash
William Albert Andrews
Rank: Sergeant
Service Number: S/718
Age: 24
Date Of Death: 26 September 1915
Place of Birth: Ash
Regiment: 4th (Territorial Force) Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
Memorial Location: Loos, France (15-18)
School: Sir Roger Manwood's School
Research courtesy of Adrian Wilkinson
85. Frank Jezzard
This is the story of Frank Burrows Grandfather, F/Lt Frank Jezzard MBE. The picture below was taken in November 1913:
‘I believe Frank was born in 39 Cattle Market, Sandwich.
I don't know the reason, but I am aware that he traveled to Calais when he was 13 for some kind of training, this would have been around 1904. I know he started in the Royal Navy, but it was his work in deciphering German morse code in about 1916 that earned him the MBE from King George V:
Also seen here are my Grandfather’s medals, a large and small set:
Frank married in May 1916 and then progressed to the Royal Flying Corps. a precursor to the RAF where he stayed until his untimely death in March 1928 studying for his night flying license. He graduated to the rank of Flight Lieutenant and he used to fly over his wife's (my Grandmother) house and stop and start his aircraft to the Morse of 'F' ! He also did the loop the loop!
Below is an image of my Grandfather's electrical wiring of an aircraft certificate which was issued a month before his untimely death in 1928.
Frank flew an Avro 504N single engine plane which I believe he was killed in.'
Frank died in Bedford in 1928 as a result of injuries from a plane crash.
Information and image courtesy of Frank Burrows
86. Percy Phillips
This is another story featuring the Brewery Farmhouse from Marion Boyce.
Marion supplied the photos and story below and tells me her grandfather, Percy Phillips, was in the photos. She was unable to supply details of any of the others.
A searchlight was set up in a field in the village, and was manned by local Home defence soldiers. Percy is the one standing at the very end on the right.
If my history serves me, searchlights were under the control of the Sappers. My Grandfather served during WWI at Richborough as a member of the Royal Artillery.
‘When I was about 4 or 5, my grandfather, Percy told me a humorous memory of his. The story occurred in World War I. Some men from the group were on watch by night for fires, aeroplanes, Zeppelins etc. They were based in the top storey Brewey Farmhouse. They heard a droning sound and went on the alert for planes coming over--only to realise that it was the farmer sleeping on the first floor up, below them, snoring! The farmer was Mr Solley.’
The picture above shows Percy again this time sitting at the front third from left. He has a moustache. The round cap badge is for the Sappers (Royal Engineers) and those with the royal coat of arms cap badge are GS/LC (General Service/Labour Corps); both Corps would have been at Port Richborough in large numbers.
Courtesy of the Great Mongeham Society
87. The Old House Sandwich posted in 1917
From our ‘Family histories’ section: The Whitehead Family: ‘Len To His Mother’: Courtesy of D Price
"The Old House, Sandwich", posted in 1917 by Len Whitehead to his mother in St Mary’s near New Romney. The Old House was situated by the river, but whether Len Whitehead chose the postcard because he was billeted at the Old House is unclear. However, the postcard demonstrates that Sandwich was used for billeting soldiers who were attending firing courses locally.
(See also 72ROM for more information)
The transcribed text reads:
'Dear Mother, Just a line to let you know I have shifted again. I'm shall only be here for a week or ten days for a course of firing and then going into Canterbury, had fourteen miles to march today. You can send letter to same address as before. Love from Len.'
'Mrs B Whitehead, Geneva Cottages, St Mary’s, Nr New Romney, Kent'
(To see another postcard from the same family see 214ROM)
From the collection of D.Price
88. Richborough Port showing the dock area with barge construction
This photo shows Richborough Port looking towards the sea and gives some idea of the size of the installation. Of particular interest is the barge being built on the slipway on the left of the picture- Richborough Port had workshops and a smithy to facilitate the construction of vessels.
Image and text: Royal Engineers - Courtesy of Robert Holden
89. Richborough Port showing the quay
Richborough Port showing the quay
Image and text: Royal Engineers - Courtesy of Robert Holden
90. Richborough Port showing Gantry Crane
This was probably taken in 1918 as the Port is very developed, the large Gantry Crane was one of a pair. Also note in the foreground the rails which enabled trains to be transported straight onto the ferries.
Image and text: Royal Engineers - Courtesy of Robert Holden
91. Ro-Ro ferry at Richborough Port
Ro-Ro ferry at Richborough Port, note the rails visible at the stern of the ship.
Image and text: Royal Engineers - Courtesy of Robert Holden
92. Dredging Richborough Port
This picture shows the very early stage of construction at Richborough Port looking towards land, probably taken in 1916. Before the port could become operational extensive dredging had to take place as shown here also the railway had to extend down to the Port and there are rails visible in the left of the picture. Some of the camp buildings are visible but ultimately there were three separate camps at the facility.
Image and text: Royal Engineers - Courtesy of Robert Holden
93. Boats on an exercise at Richborough Port
The photograph here shows boats on an exercise at Richborough Port. The date is unknown but it is post 1916
Image and text: Royal Engineers - Courtesy of Robert Holden
94. Early example of a roll on roll off ferry
Richborough Port was a Q (secret) port developed during the First World War to increase the capacity to move men,ordinance and supplies to the Western Front. This photo shows an early example of a roll on roll off ferry- these ro-ro ferries were first developed at Richborough Port and were capable of taking trains- this picture shows a laden vessel leaving the port and probably dates from 1917.
Image and text: Royal Engineers - Courtesy of Robert Holden