Parks Staff BC/C/48/2/14 Page

Adams, Harry 3 Baker, Frederick 4 Batten, William Thomas 5 Bell, Francis Murray 7 Bennett, Arthur Sidney 8 Cole, Gilbert John Llewellyn 9 Cullen, Arthur 10 Dando, William Henry 12 Edwards, Alfred William 13 Edwards, Daniel 14 Escott, Ernest Montague 15 Evans, Richard Charles 16 Gough, Thomas Horatio 17 Gully, William James 18 Hart, James 19 Hays, Patrick 20 Horne, William Thomas 21 James, Ivor Joseph 22 Jones, R G 23 Lawrence, Arthur 24 Matthews, Walter 25 Mayo, Alfred John 26 Peglar, Robert 27 Pepperwell, Joseph Henry 29 Perry, Albert Milburn 30 Perry, Llewellyn Isaac 31 Phillips, Albert Edward 32 Pooler, Thomas Edward 33 Rees, Claude 34 Stoker, Cecil Arthur 35 Talbot, Henry G 36 Thorburn, Percy Langhorne De Trafford 37 Trantir, David John 38 Trevarthen, Robert Stewart 39 Thomas, William Roland 40 Wadley, William 41 Webber, George Edwin 42

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Wilkinson, Sydney 43 Williams, George 44 Young, Ernest John 45

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Harry ADAMS BC/C/48/2/14/1 (sitting)

Born: 14 Feb 1890 Somerset Cardiff: 26 years Educated: Severn Road School Lived: 22 Atlas Place, Canton Occupation: Haulier Married: 1915 Cardiff – Gertrude Mary Brimmell Regiment: Pte Royal Army Service Corps Joined: 18 Feb 1915 Parents: 22 Atlas Place Present Info:

1901 Census @ 56 Albert Street, Cardiff Frank Adams (36) b Fivehead, Somerset – Road Labourer, Corporation Ellen (37) b Fivehead, Somerset Bessie (15) b Fivehead, Somerset Harry (11) b Fivehead, Somerset Victor (8) b Cardiff Ernest (2) b Cardiff

1911 Census @ 22 Atlas Place, Cardiff Frank (45) Carter, Cardiff Corporation Ellen (46) Harry (21) Coachman, Cardiff Parks Victor (18) Labourer, Cardiff Corporation Ernest (12) Mabel (6) b Cardiff [m = 27 years / 4 children]

Died: June 1960 Cardiff

[other war photos plus later family ones – Transport Corps ww1 horses]

Too many Harry Adams in RFA to know correct one]

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Frederick BAKER BC/C/48/2/14/2

Born: 27 Feb 1885 Mathern, Chepstow Cardiff: 8 years Educated: Mathern Lived: 20 Cwmdarl Street, Cardiff Occupation: Gardener Married: AMJ 1912 – Phoebe A Lovell [S E Baker] Regiment: Gunner 283 Siege Battery, RGA/RFA (BEF) Joined: July 1916 Parents: J Baker, Mathern Present Info:

1891 Census @ Newton Green, Mathern, Chepstow James Baker (75) b Mathern – Widower - Gardener Julia A (44) b Newchurch, Mon – Dau-in-law Widow - Laundress Emily J (16) b Mathern – Domestic Servant William G (14) b Mathern – Gardeners Boy Edwin C (12) b Mathern – Gardeners Boy Thomas E (9) b Mathern - Scholar Ernest (7) b Mathern - Scholar Frederick (5) b Mathern - Scholar

1901 Census @ Newton Green, Mathern Julia Baker (53) Widow - Midwife Thomas (19) Platelayer GWR Worker Frederick (15) Gardeners Boy – domestic worker

1911 Census @ Mathern Julie Baker (63) Frederick (25) Gardener – domestic [m = 9 years 7 children / 3 died]

Died: Jun 1933 (47) Cardiff [Fred]

No military

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William Thomas BATTEN BC/C/48/2/2/3

Born: 1 Mar 1876 Ilminster, Somerset Cardiff: 42 years Educated: Canton National School Lived: 22 Westmorland Street, Canton Occupation: Gardiner Married: 9 Dec 1895 Cardiff – Elizabeth Pike Regiment: Driver Royal Army Service Corps Joined: Nov 1914 Parents: Geo Batten, 15 Glynne Street, Canton Present Info:

1881 Census @ 58 Llandaff Road, Llandaff George Batten (26) Coachman Alma (25) William (5) Frederick (3)

1891 Census @ 18 Glynne Street, Canton George Batten (37) b Ilminster, Somerset - Labourer Alma [Grimster] (36) b Ilminster, Somerset William T (15) b Ilminster - Labourer Frederick J (13) b Cardiff – Errand Boy Hannah M (9) b Cardiff – Scholar Oliver (7) b Cardiff Jesse (4) b Cardiff Albert E (2) b Cardiff Thomas Grimster (61) b Ilminster – Father in law – Widower - Shoemaker Frederick G Grimster (40) b Ilminster – Goods Porter Edwin Grimster (28) b Ilminster - Labourer

1901 Census @

1911 Census @ 74 Alexander Road, Canton William Thomas Batten (35) Gardener Public Park, Cardiff Corporation Elizabeth (37) b Blackweir, Glamorgan William George (14) b Cardiff – Grocer’s Errand Boy Albert Sydney (12) b Cardiff - School Henry Arthur (6) b Cardiff [m = 15 years 3 children]

Died: 1962 Cardiff

Service Record – 1914 William Thomas Batten ASC 01717 served in 3 rd Welsh (Vol) 10 years – time expired 2nd New Army – ASC attested Driver 4 Nov 1914 Cardiff Aldershot 7 Nov 1914 App. Acting L/Cpl in 1918 Deprived of Lance rank – misconduct 28 Oct 1918 Transferred to ‘Class Z’ Army Reserve on Demobilization – 10 Mar 1919 @ Woolwich Dockyard Home – 22 Westmorland Street, Canton, Cardiff (24071)

Home 4 Nov 1914 – 18 Jan 1915 76 days Ex. Force France 19 Jan 1915 – 8 Feb 1919 4 years 21 days Home 9 Feb 1919 – 10 Mar 1919 30 days Furlo from Ex. Force 10 Oct 1918 – 24 Oct 1918 15 days

1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medals

Next of Kin: Mrs Elizabeth Batten [Pike] 9 Dec 1895 Cardiff Henry Arthur Batten b: 4 May 1904 Cardiff

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Embarked SS ‘City of Chester’ 19 Jan 1915 Disembarked 20 Jan 1915 No 3 Company, 28 th Divisional Train. 19 Dec 1914 Admitted 28 Feb 1915 Discharged 2 Mar 1915 28 th Div. Train. – Admitted Hospital – 9 Apr 1915 Trans. from No 1 Ambulance Train 12 Apr 1915 Joined form No 2 Gen P 22 Apr 1915 Leave 3 – 11 Jan 1916 Granted Leave 3 – 12 Nov 1916 Awarded 1 st G S Badge 4 Nov 1916 20 Aug 1917 Havre Leave 18 Nov – 2 Dec 1917 21 Mar 1918 Appointed acting L/Cpl unpaid 23 Oct 1918 Leave 10 – 24 Oct 1918 5 Nov 1918 Deprived of Acting Lance Rank – Absent off leave to England from 6:30 am 24/10/18 until reporting at Victoria 6:30 25/10/18 27 Nov 1918 Granted 4d per day war pay

Absent from midday stables – 30 Dec 1914 – fined 1 day’s pay

Medal Roll Index Cards William T Batten T2SR/01717 Army Service Corps ’15 Star 20 Jan 1915 France British War & Victory Medals

Service Medals & Award Rolls William Thomas Batten T2/SR/01717 Army Service Corps British War & Victory Medals Woolwich Dockyard 23 Oct 1920

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Franc is Murray BE LL BC/C/48/2/14/4 No Photo

Born: 15 Oct 1875 Cardiff Educated: Collegate School, Bridgewater Lived: 78 Colum Road Occupation: Clerk Single Regiment: Bombardier 133 Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery Joined: 10 Apr 1916 Parents: (Robert Bell ) Present Info:

1881 Census @ Stratford Villa, Newport Road, Cardiff Sarah Bell (36) Charles S (6) Frank M (4)

1891 Census @ Blanch Villa, Wembdon, Bridgewater William Cornish (35) b Bathpool, Somerset Sarah (45) b Bridgewater, Somerset Charles S Bell (16) b Cardiff – Stepson - Clerk Francis M Bell (14) b Cardiff – Stepson – Scholar Clifford P Cornish (3) b Enmore, Somerset

1901 Census @

1911 Census @ 78 Colum Road William Albert Cornish (53) b Somerset – Storekeeper, Municipal Sarah (60) b Bridgewater - Housewife Christina Jane Bell (37) b Cardiff Charles Stuart Bell (36) b Cardiff – Assistant Overseer, Municipal Francis Murray Bell (34) b Cardiff – Clerk & Storekeeper, Municipal Clifford Percival Cornish (23) b Somerset – Clerk, Builders Merchants [m = 24 years / 1 child]

Died: Mar 1956 (80) Cardiff

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Arthur Sidney BENNETT BC/C/48/2/14/5 No Photo

Born: 24 Feb 1893 Taunton Cardiff: 23 years 9 mths Educated: Church Schools, Maindy Lived: 35 Quentin Street, Gabalfa Occupation: Gardener Single Regiment: Pte Royal Welsh Fusiliers Joined: 28 Dec 1916 Died: 15 Apr 1917 Mediterranean Sea – Drowned when torpedoed on the Areadian Sea Parents: 5 Small Holdings, Llanedarne Present Info:

1901 Census @ Red Ho. Farm William Bennett (38) Roadman Anna M [Milton] (40) William F (12) b Cannington, Somerset John (10) b Kingsdon, Somerset Arthur (8) b Huish, Somerset Susan (6) b Cardiff Annie (5) b Cardiff James (1) b Cardiff

1911 Census @ 156 Whitchurch Road, Cardiff William Bennett (49) b Dorset – Roadman, District Council Anna (50) b Axminster, Devon John (20) b Somerset – Lamplighter, Gas Company Arthur (19) b Somerset – Gardener, Corporation Annie (15) b Cardiff – Drapers Assistant James (11) b Cardiff – School Ellen Gertrude (5) b Cardiff – School [m = 23 years / 8 children / 7 alive / 1 died]

Soldiers Died in the Great War Arthur Bennett b: Thornton, Somerset Enlisted: Cardiff Pte 63701 24 th Royal Welsh Fusiliers d: 15 Apr 1917 at Sea

Soldiers Effects Arthur Bennett 15 Apr 1917 At Sea – drowned ‘Arcadian’ £2 6s 9d and £3 to father William

Commonwealth Graves Cemetery: Mikra Memorial, Salonika, Greece

Bennett, Pte Arthur, 63791 24 th (Denbighshire Yeomanry) Batt., Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Drowned at Sea (from HT Arcadian) 15 April 1917. Son of Mrs A Bennett of 5 Holdings, Llanedarne, Cardiff.

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Gilbert John Llewellyn COLE BC/C/48/2/14/6

Born: 11 Jun 1896 Llandarne, nr Cardiff Cardiff: 6 years Educated: Cardiff Council School Lived: 84 Alfred Street, Roath Occupation: Gardener Single Regiment: Pte Cheshire Regt Joined: 20 Jan 1916 Parents: Present Info: JPT Evans, 11 Forrest Street, Grange – giving info

No details found either in census or military

Medal Roll Index Cards John Cole Pte 60075 Cheshire Regt / 38467 Labour Corps British War & Victory Medals

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Arthur CULLEN BC/C/48/2/14/7

Born: 5 Jan 1884 Pitney, Somerset Cardiff: 17 years Educated: Pitney National School Lived: 6 Lyndhurst Street, Canton Occupation: Animal Attendant Married: Sep 1903 Cardiff – Fanny Elizabeth Cuss Regiment: L/Cpl Royal Army Service Corps Joined: 21 Nov 1914 Parents: Mrs Cullen, Pitney nr Langport Present Info: T3/029940, 25 D H Q, BEF, France

1891 Census @ Twinpike, Pitney, Langport, Somerset James Cullen (50) b Pitney – Farm Labourer Ann (40) b Pitney George (11) b Pitney – Farm Labourer Arthur (7) b Pitney - Scholar Charles (5) b Pitney

1901 Census @ Pitney, Langport James Cullen (60) b Pitney – Ordinary Agricultural Labourer Ann (50) b Pitney Agnes (23) b Pitney Arthur (17) b Pitney – Ordinary Agricultural Labourer Charles (15) b Pitney = Mason’s Stone Cutter Ada (7) b Pitney

1911 Census @ 3 Ann Street, Canton, Cardiff Arthur Cullen (27) b Pitney – Garden Labourer, Corporation Elizabeth (26) b Pentrabane, Glamorgan John James (7) b Cardiff Phillis Ada (3) b Cardiff [m = 8 years / 4 children / 2 alive / 2 died]

Died: Sep 1948 (64) Cardiff

Service Record – 1914 Arthur Cullen (30) 6 Lyndhurst Street, Canton Horse Driver m: 19 Sept 1903, Reg. Office, Cardiff – Fanny Cuss children: John James b: 21 Jan 1904 Cardiff; Phyllis Ada b: 17 Feb 1907 Cardiff; William Reginald b: 20 Jun 1910 Cardiff

Army Service Corps attested Driver 029940 21 Nov 1914 KQ 25 th Div. appointed acting L/Cpl 26 Apr 1917

Home 21 Nov 1914 – 23 Sep 1915 France 24 Sep 1915 – 9 Mar 1918 Furlo 10 Mar 1918 – 24 Mar 1918 France 25 Mar 1918 – 12 Jun 1919 Home 13 Jun 1919 – 11 July 1919

1914/15 Star, British War & Victory Medals Transferred to ‘Class Z’ Army Reserve on Demobilisation – 12 July 1919 – A. L/Cpl unpaid

In the Field 7 Apr 1918 (L/Cpl Driver) – that when on active service hesitating to obey an order – forfeit of day’s pay – 9 Apr 1918. 198 Company, 25th Divisional Train. ASC

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Service Medal & Award Rolls Arthur Cullen Driver T3/029940 Army Service Corps British War & Victory Medals Woolwich Dockyard 27 Feb 1920

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William Henry DANDO BC/C/48/2/14/8

Born: 29 Sep 1878 Broadway, Cardiff Educated: Stacey Road School Lived: Bedford Place, Cardiff Occupation: Labourer Married: JFM 1913 Cardiff – Hannah E Parkman Regiment: Pte 2nd East Lancashire Regt Joined: 11 Nov 1915 Parents: Cardiff Present Info:

Free bmd – b: Oct 1881 Cardiff

1891 Census @ 192 Broadway, Roath, Cardiff John Joshua Dando (43) b Breconshire – Mason Mary (41) b Monmouthshire Alfred M (16) b Cardiff – Mason’s Apprentice Thomas (14) b Cardiff William (14) b Cardiff William H (9) b Cardiff Sarah Elizabeth (7) b Cardiff [Imbacille from childhood] Clara (4) b Cardiff Charles B (2) b Cardiff Rosa (4mths) b Cardiff

1901 Census @ 298 Newport Road, Roath John J Dando (54) b Brecon – Mason Mary [Edwards] (51) b Usk, Monmouthshire Tom (24) b Cardiff – Railway Labourer William (19) b Cardiff – General Labourer Sarah (17) b Cardiff Clara (15) b Cardiff Barty (12) b Cardiff Rosa (10) b Cardiff Maud (8) b Cardiff

1911 Census @ 41 Bertram Street, Cardiff John Dando (66) Mason Mary (63) William (29) Labourer, Dowlais Works [m = 43 years / 16 children / 8 alive / 8 died]

Died: Sep 1957 (75) Cardiff

Medal Rolls Index Cards William H Dando Pte 202918 East Lancashire Regt British War & Victory Medals Pte 84683 Royal Defence Corps

Service Medal & Award Rolls William Henry Dando Pte 87683 Royal Defence Corps British War & Victory Medals Pte 202918 4th East Lancashire Regt 1 Mar 1917 – 9 Jan 1918 France Tavistock Sq., WC1 – 22 Dec 1920

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Alfred William EDWARDS BC/C/48/2/14/9

Born: 10 Mar 1872 Llanedarne Cardiff: 25 years Educated: Llanedarne Parish School Lived: 165 Pearl Street, Roath Occupation: Foreman, Park Dept. Married: JFM 1896 Cardiff – Mary Ann Cocks Regiment: Pte 3rd Western General Hospital, Royal Army Medical Corps (I) Joined: 12 Jul 1915 Parents: Present Info:

1891 Census @ Yew Tree Cottage, Rudey, Cardiff Alfred W Edward (19) b Llanedarne – Labourer – Boarder

1901 Census @ 14 Seymour Street, Roath Sylvester Barilton (51) Sarah (49) Alfred W Edwards (24) b Llanedarne – Nephew – Gardener domestic Mary A Edwards (30) b Llanedarne – Nephew’s Wife Lewis Edwards (4) b Cardiff Annie E Edwards (4) b Cardiff Dorothy M Edwards (2mths) b Cardiff

1911 Census @ 165 Pearl Street, Roath Alfred Edwards (39) b Llanedarne – Gardener, City Council Mary (39) b Cardiff Lewis (14) b Cardiff - School Annie (12) b Cardiff – School Dorothy (10) b Cardiff – School Ann Burgess (73) b Carmarthenshire – Widow [m = 15 years / 3 children]

Died: Dec 1944 (72) Cardiff

[ASC – T4/037519 / Army Pay Corps 20763 – no RAMC]

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Daniel EDWARDS BC/C/48/2/14/10

Born: 20 Apr 1872 Tregaron Cardiff: 30 years Educated: Blaenearon & Tregaron Board Schools Lived: 15 May Street, Cathays Occupation: Park Keeper Married: Regiment: Pte 2/5 th Welsh Regt & Royal Defence Corps Joined: 23 Jul 1915 Parents: Deceased Present Info:

1881 Census @ Tychwith, Blaencaron, Tregaron Jane Edwards (48) b Cardiganshire – Farmer 5 Acres Margaret (23) b Tregaron David (12) b Tregaron Daniel (8) b Tregaron Evan (5) b Tregaron

1891 Census @ Albion House, Carouisclawdd Daniel Edwards (25) Draper’s Assistant – Boarder Jane Edwards (51) Servant

1901 Census @ 17 George Street, Ystradyfodwg, Rhondda Daniel Edwards (34) b Tregaron – Coal Hewer Sarah (35) b Tregaron Sarah Jones (5) b Blaencaron Margaret Mary (2) b Blaenllcheu Myfanwy (1mth) b Blaenllcheu

1911 Census @

No military found

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Ernest Montague ESCOTT BC/C/48/2/14/11

Born: 28 Nov 1885 West Hampstead, London Cardiff: 30 years Educated: Tredarville School, Cardiff Lived: 18 Meteor Street, Adamsdown Occupation: Gardener Single Regiment: Pte 3rd West General Hospital, RAMC (TF) Joined: 4 Aug 1914 Promoted full Cpl - 1915 Parents: Ernest Edgar Escott & Ann Davey Selway 18 Meteor Street Present Info:

1891 Census @ 40 Topay Street, Roath Ernest E Escott (32) b Somerset – Milk Carrier Annie D (29) b Somerset William Ernest (6) b Middlesex Ernest Montague (5) b Middlesex Annie A M (4) b Middlesex Albert A Escott (27) b Somerset - Domestic Butler

1901 Census @ 1 Comet Street, Roath Ernest E Escott (42) Baker Annie D (29) William E (16) Baker Ernest M (15) Shop Porter Annie A M (13) Jack (7) b Cardiff Lucy (1) b Cardiff

[William Ernest – b Jul 1884 / m Jul 1908 – pictures of William & Ernest]

1911 Census @ 18 Meteor Street, Adamsdown Ernest Edgar Escott (52) b Somerset – Baker Annie Davey (49) b Somerset Montague (25) b London – Gardener Annie (29) b London Jack (17) b Cardiff – Painter/Decorator Lucy (11) b Cardiff [m = 26 years / 6 children / 5 alive / 1 died]

Died: Mar 1962 (76) Cardiff

Medal Rolls Index Cards Ernest Montague Escott Cpl 372019 RAMC (TF) British War & Victory Medals 2 Jun 1913 – 21 May 1919 KR Para 392 (xvia)

Silver War Badge Records Ernest Montague Escott Cpl 372019 RAMC (TF) Badge No: B325664 Served Overseas: No

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Richard Charles EVANS BC/C/48/2/14/12

Born: 20 Aug 1883 Cardiff (1881/2) Educated: Metal Street School Lived: 14 Tin Street, Adamsdown Occupation: Swimming Expert & Physical Instructor Married: Oct 1911 Cardiff – Annie Theresa Gay Regiment: Sgt Instr. Royal Field Artillery Joined: 31 Dec 1914 Parents: Deceased – Charles Evans & Annie Jane Rogers Present Info: Mrs Evans, 82 Treharris Street, Roath

1891 Census @ 56 Cairus Street Annie Jane Evans (45) b Jamaica (British Subject) – Charwoman Louisa M (15) b Cardiff Thomas W (12) b Cardiff Richard C (10) b Cardiff Harry G (5) b Cardiff Thomas C Moore (43) b Jamaica – Brother – Post Office Pensioner

1901 Census @ 10 East Ferry, St John the Baptist, Cardiff Charles Evans (54) b Cardiff – House Painter Annie J (55) b Jamaica Richard C (19) Mill Labourer Henry A (15) Office Boy (Ports) Mary J Williams (26) b Cardiff – daughter Louisa M Hollingshead (24) b Cardiff – daughter Agnes W Davies (18mths) b Cardiff – g. daughter

1911 Census @ 27 Adeline Street, Moors, Cardiff Annie Jane Evans (64) b Jamaica Richard Charles (29) b Cardiff – Dock Labourer Henry Albert (25) b Cardiff – Printers Assistant Agnes Maud (11) b Cardiff – School [m = 41 years / 6 children / 5 alive /1 died]

Died: Sep 1973 Cardiff

Medal Rolls Index Cards Richard C Evans Sgt W/203 Royal Field Artillery British War & Victory Medals

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Thomas Horatio GOUGH BC/C/48/2/14/13

Born: 28 Jul 1862 Sedgley, Staffs Cardiff: 28 years Educated: Sedgley School Lived: 13 Romely Road (West), Cardiff Occupation: Gardener Married: 1894 Cardiff – Laura Jane Lodge Regiment: Sgt Royal Defence Corps Joined: Nov 1914 Parents: Sedgley Present Info: L Gough

1871 Census @ 31 Tipton Street, Sedgley, Wolverhampton, Staffs Thomas Gough (37) b Sedgley – Labourer in Ironworks Rose (31) b Sedgley Mary C (12) b Sedgley – Scholar Thomas H (8) b Sedgley David (2) b Sedgley Hannah (8mths) b Sedgley

1881 Census @ 5 Tipton Street, Sedgley Thomas Gough (46) b Bilstow, Staffs – Labourer at Railway Station Rose (42) b Sedgley – Tailoress Mary C (22) b Sedgley – Sewing Machinist Thomas H (18) b Sedgley – Iron Safe Maker (Apprentice) David (12) b Sedgley – Scholar Elizabeth (8) b Sedgley – Scholar Frederick (6) b Sedgley – Scholar Martha (4) b Sedgley – Scholar Samuel (2) b Sedgley – Scholar

1891 Census @

Railway Employment Records 1833 – 1956 Thomas Horatio Gough (28) b: 23 Jul 1862 Residence Date: Feb 1891 Great Western, Cardiff Porter, Cardiff Goods 17/- May 18/- Resigned: May 1892 Testimonial Ref: 16795

1901 Census @

1911 Census @ 13 Romilly Road West, Canton Thomas Horatio Gough (48) Gardener, Cardiff City Corporation Laura Jane (46) b Alderney, Channel Islands Rose Jane (15) b Cardiff Gertrude (12) b Cardiff Mary Elizabeth (8) b Cardiff Edward Hadley (6) b Cardiff – Adopted [m = 16 years / 3 children]

Died: Jun 1941 Cardiff

Medal Rolls Index Cards Thomas Horatio Gough Sgt SS/19234 Army Service Corps British War & Victory Medals

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William James GULLY BC/C/48/2/14/14

Born: 4 Mar 1871 Plymouth [Stonehouse] Cardiff: 23 years Educated: Admiralty School, Plymouth Lived: 42 Planet Street, Cardiff Occupation: Gardener’s Labourer Married: JAS 1899 Cardiff - Francis Amelia Goding Regiment: Pte 2 Royal Air Force Joined: 27 Jul 1918 Parents: Plymouth Present Info:

1881 Census @ 79 East Street, East Stoneham, Devon Sarah J Gully (43) b Devon Annie (16) b Devon - Tailoress Amelia (14) b Plymouth – General Servant Thos. (11) b Stonehouse - Scholar Wm. (9) b Stonehouse - Scholar

1891 Census @ 3 Parkfield Terrace, Charles, Plymouth, Devon Thomas Gully (49) b Devon – Labourer Sarah J (53) b Devon Amelia (24) b Plymouth Thomas (21) b Stonehouse – Labourer William (19) b Stonehouse – Labourer

1901 Census @ 33 Bradley Street, Roath, Cardiff William J Gully (29) b Stonehouse – Gardener’s Labourer Francis A (25) b Banwell, Somerset

1911 Census @ 42 Planet Street, Cardiff William James Gully (39) b Stonehouse – Garden Labourer, Corporation Francis Amelia (33) b Banwell, Somerset

Died: Dec 1939 (67) Cardiff

Royal Navy Register of Seaman’s Service William James Gully b: 4 Mar 1872 Plymouth Grocer 169635 24 Oct 1892 Cambridge - 1 Jun 1896 Cambridge 31 Mar 1920 London

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James HART BC/C/48/2/14/15

Born: 23 Sep 1875 Somerset Cardiff: 14 years Educated: Somerset Lived: Wyndham Terrace, Llanishan Occupation: Gardener Married: AMJ 1910 Cardiff – Fannie Reynolds Regiment: Pte Royal Army Service Corps (MT) Joined: 26 Oct 1915 Parents: Somerset Present Info:

1911 Census @ 1 Wyndham Terrace, Llanishen, Cardiff James H Reynolds (70) f in law widower [38 years – 7/4/3] James Hart (35) b Ilminster, Somerset – Gardener, Corporation Fanny (30) b Aberdare [m = under 1 year]

Died: possible 1958 – photo on ancestry

Too many ASC

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Patrick HAYS BC/C/48/2/14/16 No Photo

Born: 1 May 1889 Cardiff Educated: St Peter’s School Lived: 4 St Peter’s Street Occupation: Smith Stoker Single Regiment: Pte Royal Army Medical Corps (Welsh) Joined: 9 Jan 1915 Parents:

1891 Census @ 14 Russel Street, Roath Cardiff William Hays (36) b Ireland – Dock Labourer Mary (30) b Ireland Eugene (12) b Cardiff – Scholar John (8) b Cardiff – Scholar Margaret (6) b Cardiff – Scholar Mary A (4) b Cardiff – Scholar Patrick (1) b Cardiff

1901 Census @ 14 Russel Street, Roath Cardiff William Hays (42) b Ireland – Dock Labourer Mary (39) b Ireland Eugene (21) b Cardiff – Furnace ___ John (17) b Cardiff – Errand Boy Margaret (15) b Cardiff – Domestic Servant Mary Ann (13) b Cardiff Patrick (12) b Cardiff William (9) b Cardiff Jeremiah (6) b Cardiff Daniel (3) b Cardiff Kathleen (11mths) b Cardiff

1911 Census @ 42 Russell Street, Roath Mary Hays (50) widow b Ireland John (27) b Cardiff – Electric Trolley Rep., City Corporation Patrick (22) b Cardiff – Blacksmith Helper, City Corporation William (20) b Cardiff – Mason’s Labourer, Builder Jeremiah (16) b Cardiff – Errand Boy Daniel (14) b Cardiff – School boy Kathleen (11) b Cardiff – School girl [m = 22 years 12 children / 8 alive / 4 died]

Died: Dec 1952 (63) Cardiff

Probate: Hays, Patrick of 19 Wyndham Place, Canton, Cardiff died 25 October 1952. Llandaff: 14 November to Mary Ann James (wife of John Edward James). Effects: £728 8s 9d

Medal Roll Index Cards Patrick Hays Pte 12739 Welsh Regt / 142017 RAMC ’15 Star & BW&V (2b) 7 July 1915 Pte 5503 R Munster Fusiliers / 205744 RAMC / 293017 Labour Corps ’15 Star & BW&V (1) 23 Mar 1915

Service Medal & Award Rolls Patrick Hays Pte 142017 RAMC / 12739 Welsh Regt BW & V Woking 7 Jun 1920 Pte 205744 RAMC / 5503 R Munster Fusiliers / 293017 Lab Corps BW&V Woking 7 Mar 1921

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William Thomas HORNE BC/C/48/2/14/17

Born: 29 Jul 1895 Deri Farm Cottages, Whitchurch Cardiff: Educated: Llanishan National School Lived: 7 Wyndham Terrace, Llanishan Occupation: Gardener Single Regiment: Driver Royal Army Service Corps Joined: 4 Sep 1914 Parents: Hannah Horne, 7 Wyndham Terrace Present Info:

1901 Census @ Station Road, Whitchurch Cardiff Henry T Horne (30) b Oxford – Waggoner on Farm Hannah (29) b Glamorgan Edith (7) b Whitchurch Willie T (5) b Whitchurch

1911 Census @ Birchgrove, Whitchurch Cardiff Thomas Horne (40) b Oxford – Coal Merchant Hannah (40) b Glamorgan Edith (16) b Whitchurch William (15) b Whitchurch – Garden Labourer [Beatrice (4) / Albert (16 days) / James (9 days)] [m = 20 years 5 children / 2 alive / 3 died]

Medal Roll Index Card William T Horne Pte M/338769 ASC British War & Victory Medals

Service Medal & Award Rolls William Thomas Horne Pte M/328769 ASC British War & Victory Medals Woolwich Dockyard 12 Mar 1921

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Ivor Joseph JAMES BC/C/48/2/14/18

Born: 31 Aug 1888 Llandaff Cardiff: Educated: Llandaff C of E School Lived: 2 Andrews Road, Llandaff Occupation: Carpenter Married: OND 1910 Cardiff – Sarah J Greenslade Regiment: Gunner Royal Garrison Artillery Joined: 7 Jul 1916 Attested: 27 Nov 1915 Parents: Sarah James Present Info:

1901 Census @ 20 Ely Road, Llandaff Cardiff David James (40) b Cardiff - Carpenter Annie (36) b Worcester David H (15) b Somerset – Carpenter (learning) Ivor J (13) b Llandaff Edith M (11) b Llandaff Amelia (5) b Llandaff

1911 Census @ Llandaff, Cardiff Ivor James (22) b Llandaff - Carpenter Sarah (21) b Llandaff [m = under 1 year]

Probate: James, Ivor Joseph of 4 Andres Road, Cardiff died 10 Jun 1962. Llandaff: 26 September to Sara Jane James widow. Effects: £761 19s

Medal Roll Index Cards Ivor J James Gunner 334622 Royal Garrison Artillery British War & Victory Medals

Service Medal & Award Rolls Ivor J James Gunner 334622 RGA / Dorsetshire [RGA – (TF)] British War & victory Medals Dover 7 Feb 1920

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R G JONES BC/C/48/2/14/19

Born: 1885 Caernarvonshire Cardiff: 2 years 2 mths Educated: National School Lived: Troedyl ______, nr Merthyr Tydfil Occupation: Labourer Married: Regiment: Sapper Royal Engineers Joined: 21 May 1915 Parents: High Field, Rumney, Cardiff Present Info:

1891 Census @

1901 Census @ 8 Crescent Square, Crescent Road, Rhyl R G Jones (58) b Salford, Lancs. – Tailor Jane (57) b Carnarvon R G (20) b Carnarvon – Fishmonger D G (18) b Carnarvon - Tailor Jane (13) b Llanwrst, Denbigh

1911 Census @

Medal Roll Index Cards R G Jones Sapper 135661 Inland Water Transport, RE

Service Medal & Award Rolls R G Jones Sapper 135661 RE / WR552127 RE IWD 1914-15 Star Disembarked: 16 Dec 1915 (1) Chatham 7 Aug 1920

R G Jones Sapper 44432 RE 1914-15 Star Disembarked: 18 July 1915 (1a) To Class Z: 21 Feb 1919

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Arthur LAWRENCE BC/C/48/2/14/20

Born: 26 Sep 1896 Cardiff Educated: Wood Street School Lived: 3 Craddock Street, Cardiff Occupation: Labourer Single Regiment: Pte Royal Welsh Fusiliers Joined: 27 Sep 1915 Parents: Present Info:

1901 Census @ 70 Conway Road, Canton Cardiff Edwin Lawrence (34) b Kingswood, Gloucs. – Coach Builder Sarah (38) b Bristol Nellie (14) b Bristol Olive(6) b Cardiff Arthur (5) b Cardiff

1911 Census @ 5 Craddock Street, Cardiff Edwin Lawrence (45) b Kingswood, Somerset – Tram Car Repairer, Corporation Sarah (49) b Bristol Olive (16) b Cardiff Arthur (14) b Cardiff Ruby (9) b Cardiff [27 years 11 children / 4 alive / 7 died]

Marriage: JAS 1929 Cardiff – Lily B Roberts

Died: Sep 1950 (53) Cardiff – Arthur Howard Lawrence

Probate: Lawrence, Arthur Howard of 81 Diana Street, Cardiff died 20 July 1950 @ St David’s Hospital, Cardiff. Llandaff: 14 September to Lily Beatrice Lawrence widow. Effects: £1159 14s 10d

Medal Roll Index Cards Arthur Lawrence Pte 39081 Welsh Regt / 56633 RWF British War & Victory Medals

Arthur Lawrence Pte 17837 East Surrey Regt / 100254 RWF British War & Victory Medals

Service Medal & Award Rolls Arthur Lawrence Pte 56633 1 st RWF / 39081 Welsh Regt British War & Victory Medals Shrewsbury 23 Apr 1921

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Walter MATTHEWS BC/C/48/2/14/21 No Photo

Born: 28 Feb 1887 Llangibby Cardiff: 8 years Educated: Llangibby Lived: 109 Moy Road, Roath Park Occupation: Gardener Married: Regiment: Driver Royal Field Artillery Joined: 16 Oct 1916 Parents: Present Info:

1891 Census @ Coedyfern, Llangibby Ann Matthews (49) widow Charwoman Albert (15) b Llanbaddre – Under Gardener Edgar (13) b Llanbaddre – Scholar Mary J (11) b Llanbaddre Maud (9) b Llangibby William J (6) b Llangibby Walter (4) b Llangibby

1901 Census @ Coedyfern Cottage, Llangibby Ann Matthews (58) b Llandegreth, Mon Albert Edward (25) b Llanbaddre – Assistant Gardener Mary Jane (20) b Llanbaddre – Charwoman Domestic Walter (14) b Llangibby - Farmer

1911 Census @ Coedyfern, Llanbaddoc, Usk John Matthews (26) b Llangibby – Farm Labourer Walter Matthews (23) b Llangibby – Farm Labourer

Died: Jun 1974 (87) South Glamorgan (b: 25 Feb 1887)

Too many Walter Matthews in RFA

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Alfred John MAYO BC/C/48/2/14/22

Born: 4 Sep 1883 Bassalleg, Monmouth Cardiff: 18 years Educated: Bassalleg National School Lived: 42 Horantia Street, Cathays Occupation: Allotment Clerk Married: AMJ 1908 Cardiff – Susannah Pooler Regiment: Sgt 16 th Welsh Regt Joined: 28 Dec 1914 Parents: H O Mayo, 35 Preston Avenue, Newport Present Info: 23 Bruce Street, Cathays

1891 Census @ 159 Railway Cottages (Pycorner), Rogerstone, Newport Henry C Mayo (41) b Bridgenorth, Dorset – Railway Signalman Martha (30) b Swansea Beatrice M (12) b Bassalleg, Mon Alfred John (8) b Bassalleg Ernest Alex (5) b Bassalleg Sydney Ivor (1) b Bassalleg

1901 Census @ 23 Predon Avenue, Newport Harry C Mayo (51) b Broadway, Devon Martha (44) b Swansea Alfred John (18) b Bassalleg – Res_____ Ernest A (15) b Bassalleg – Railway Port Messenger Sydney J (11) b Bassalleg Violet (2) b Newport

1911 Census @ 23 Bruce Street, Cathays, Cardiff Alfred John Mayo (28) b Newport – Colliery Rider (below ground) Susannah (30) b Wolverhampton, Staffs Alfred Chas. (1yr 8mths) b Ogmore Vale [m = 4 years 1 child]

Died: Mar 1946 (63) Cardiff

WW1 Service Record – 1915 Alfred John Mayo (32) 24057 Cardiff City Batt., 16th Welsh Regt m: Susannah Home: 15 Jan 1915 – 3 Dec 1915 France: 4 Dec 1915 – 7 Sep 1917 Wounded: 28 Aug 1917 France Home: 5 Sept 1917 – 27 Nov 1917 Home from Hospital to await Discharge Form 24057 Sgt A J Mayo, 16 th Welsh – 10 Nov 1917 23 Bruce Street, Cardiff Discharged: 27 Nov 1917 – GSW to Left hand ring finger – Myalgia Pension: 32/6 for 13 weeks then 16/3 to review in 26 weeks

WW1 Pension Records – 1915 Alfred John Mayo (32) 24057 24057 Cardiff City Batt. – previous Cpl 2 nd S W B 42 Florentia Street, Cardiff – Park Constable Discharge: 27 Nov 1917 Shrewsbury

Medal Roll Index Cards Alfred J Mayo Cpl / Sgt 24057 Welsh Regt ’15 Star France: 4 Dec 1915 SWB British War & Victory Medals Discharged: 27 Nov 1917

Service Medal & Award Rolls Alfred John Mayo Sgt 24057 16 th Welsh Regt British War & Victory Medals Shrewsbury 28 Jan 1921

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Robert PEGLAR BC/C/48/2/14/23 (1890’s)

Born: 28 Mar 1864 Bridgewater Cardiff: 50 years Educated: Cardiff Lived: Cardiff Occupation: Swimming Expert Single Regiment: Navy Dec 1880 Joined: 4 Aug 1914 Medals: Egypt Medal & Star 1882 / West African Medals, Gambia 1894 / Pacific 1895 Parents: Deceased Present Info:

1871 Census @ Tray Street, Cannington, Somerset Robert Peglar (8) b Stowey, Somerset – Scholar with James & Caroline Paddon

1881 Census @ HMS Impregnable, Vessels, Stoke Dameral, Devon Robert Peglar (17) b Bridgewater, Somerset – Boy 1Cl.

1891 Census @

1901 Census @ Royal Naval Hospital, Alverstoke, Hampshire Robert Peglar (37) b Bridgewater - Patient

1911 Census @ 59 Elm Street, Cardiff Robert John Peglar (45) b Bridgewater – Naval Pensioner – Boarder – Single

Probate: Peglar, Robert John of 20 Bradley Street, Cardiff died 21 March 1929 at the City Lodge Hospital, Cardiff. Llandaff: 8 Mary to Florence May Morgan widow. Effects: £986 2s 7d

Royal Naval Register of Seaman’s Service Robert Peglar b: 4 Mar 1864 Bridgewater 111672 Portsmouth 26 Jan 1889 Impregnable – 25 Sept 1917 Victory I Boy 1 st Class Impregnable 26 Jan 1880 16 Feb 1881 – 12 Sept 1881 Minotaur 13 Sept 1881 – 30 Nov 1881 Northumberland 1 Dec 1881 Ord. Seaman 4 Mar 1882 Able Seaman 1 Apr 1883 – 22 May 1884 Royal Adelaide 23 Mary 1884 – 24 Jun 1884 Excellent 25 Jun 1884 – 23 Oct 1885 Enchantress 24 Oct 1885 – 22 Mar 1887 Excellent 23 Mar 1887 – 27 Apr 1887 Vernon 28 Apr 1887 – 15 Feb 1888 Excellent 16 Feb 1888 – 29 Feb 1888 Fearless 1 Mar 1888 Leading Seaman 8 Oct 1888 PO 2 nd Class 20 Mar 1890 – 23 Jun 1891 Victory 24 Jun 1891 – 1 Sept 1891 Excellent 2 Sept 1891 – 30 Jan 1892 Vernon 31 Jan 1892 – 12 Mar 1892 Victory I 13 Mar 1892 – 31 Mar 1892 Northampton 1 Apr 1892 – 1 Dec 1892 PO 1 st Class Wildfire 2 Dec 1892 – 3 Jan 1894 Pembroke 4 Jan 1894 – 8 Jan 1894

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Satellite 9 Jan 1984 PO 2 nd Class 5 Nov 1894 PO 1 st Class 5 Feb 1895 – 6 Aug 1897 Victory 7 Aug 1897 – 9 Oct 1897 Alexandra 10 Oct 1897 – 21 May 1900 Duke of Wellington 22 May 1900 – 9 Jun 1900 Excellent 10 Jun 1900 – 27 Oct 1900 Vernon 28 Oct 1900 – 24 Nov 1900 Duke of Wellington 25 Nov 1900 – 10 Apr 1901 Clyde 4 May 1901 – 25 Feb 1902 Duke of Wellington 26 Feb 1902 – 31 Mar 1902 Shore Pensioner Victory I 2 Aug 1914 – 25 Sep 1914

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Joseph Henry PEPPERWELL BC/C/48/2/14/24 No Photo

Born: 30 Sep 1894 Cardiff Educated: Alban Road School Lived: 102 Cyfarthfa Drive Occupation: Blacksmith Single Regiment: L/Cpl 2nd Royal Warwickshire Regt Joined: 18 Mar 1914 Parents: Mrs J Pepperwell, 102 Cyfarthfa Drive Present Info:

1901 Census @ 41 Elm Street, Roath, Cardiff Harriet Pepperwell (29) b Cardiff Gladys M (8) b Cardiff Joseph H (6) b Cardiff Thos. W (3) b Cardiff

1911 Census @ 102 Cyfarthfa Street, Cardiff Harriet Hester Pepperwell (38) b Cardiff Gladys Maud (18) b Cardiff – Domestic Servant Joseph Henry (16) b Cardiff – Engine cleaner Thomas William (13) b Cardiff – School Percy Southwood (9) b Cardiff - School Gertrude (7) b Cardiff - School Violet Hester (4) b Cardiff - School Lillian (1) b Cardiff

Marriage: Dec 1921 Cardiff – Florence M Caines

Died: Dec 1961 (68) Haverfordwest, Pembroke

Medal Roll Index Cards Joseph H Pepperwell Pte 23538 Royal Warwickshire Regt British War & Victory Medals

Service Medal & Award Rolls Joseph H Pepperwell Pte 23538 Royal Warwickshire Regt British War & Victory Medals Warwick 2 Dec 1920

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Albert Milburn PERRY BC/C/48/2/14/25

Born: 2 Jun 1878 St Millions Cardiff: 20 years Educated: St Millions School Lived: 1 Augusta Street, Adamsdown Occupation: Gardener Married: JFM 1903 Newport – Elizabeth Maria James Regiment: Pte Royal Army Service Corps (MT) Joined: Oct 1917 Parents: Father – 1 Augusta Street Present Info:

1881 Census @ Lodge, St Mellons, Cardiff Samuel Perry (37) b Somerset – Gardener Mary Jane (34) b Somerset Alfred James (10) b St Mellons – Scholar Llewellyn (9) b St Mellons - Scholar Walter John (6) b St Mellons – Scholar Albert Melbourne (4) b St Mellons – Scholar Ellen Jane (4) niece b St Mellons

1891 Census @ St Mellons Mary Jane Perry (44) b Somerset Albert M (14) b St Mellons – Gardener Gilbert T (8) b St Mellons – Scholar Clifford (6) b St Mellons – Scholar

1901 Census @ 144 Glenroy Street, Roath Alfred J Perry (30) b St Mellons – Flour Mill Mary J (31) wife b Peterstone Albert M (24) brother b St Mellons – Gardiner

1911 Census @ 1 Augusta Street, Cardiff Albert Perry (34) b St Mellons – Garden Labourer, City Council Elizabeth (37) b Aberdulais – Dealer in Sweets & Tobacco Samuel (68) father widower b Langford, Somerset – Gardener Domestic [m = 8 years]

Died: Sept 1939 (63) Cardiff

Probate: Perry, Albert Melbourne of 1 Augusta Street, Cardiff died 8 September 1939. Llandaff: 26 October to Elizabeth Maria Perry widow. Effects: £287 8s 11d

Medal Roll Index Cards Albert Melbourne Perry Pte M/346331 Army Service Corps British War & Victory Medals

Service Medal & Award Rolls Albert Melbourne Perry Pte M/346331 Army Service Corps British War & Victory Medals Woolwich Dockyard 19 Mar 1921

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Llewellyn Isaac PERRY BC/C/48/2/14/26

Born: 30 Dec 1870 [JFM 1872 Cardiff] Cardiff: Educated: St Mellons National School, Monmouthshire Lived: Arundel Villa, Llanishan Occupation: Married: 21 June 1892 Newport – Amy James Regiment: Pte Royal Army Medical Corps Joined: 3 May 1915 Parents: Rose Cottage, St Mellons, Cardiff Present Info:

1881 Census @ Lodge, St Mellons, Monmouthshire Samuel Perry (37) Gardener Mary Jane (34) Alfred James (10) b St Mellons – Scholar Llewellyn (9) b St Mellons – Scholar Walter John (6) b St Mellons – Scholar Albert Melbourne (4) b St Mellons – Scholar Ellen Jane (4) niece b St Mellons

1891 Census @ 26 Arthur Street, Roath Llewellyn Perry (19) b St Mellons – Gardener – Single Alfred Perry (21) b St Mellons – Millwright Walter Perry (17) b St Mellons

1901 Census @ 182 Inverness Place, Roath Cardiff Llewellyn I Perry (29) b St Mellons – Gardener Amy (31) b Newport Charles W C (7) b Newport Mabel C V (6) b Cardiff Albert E (4) b Cardiff Hilda M (2) b Cardiff

1911 Census @ Arundel Villa, Cardiff Road, Llanishen Llewellyn Isaac Perry (39) b St Mellons – Gardener, Park Foreman, City Corp. Amy (40) b Newport Charles Wm Clifford (17) b Cardiff – Assistant Grocery Albert Evan Lewis (14) b Cardiff – Shop Porter, Clothier Harold Norman (4) b Llanishen [m = 18 years 6 children / 4 alive / 2 died]

Died: Dec 1960 (88) Hailsham, Surrey

Probate: Perry, Llewellyn Isaac of 187 London Road, Hailsham, Sussex died 14 October 1960. London: 10 February to Mable Violet Clara Butler (wife of John Butler). Effects: £473 16s 1d

Medal Roll Index Cards Isaac Perry Pte 11599 RAMC ’15 Star France: 20 Jun 1915 British War & Victory Medals

Service Medal & Award Roll Isaac Perry Pte 11599 RAMC 1914-15 Star Woking 3 Nov 1919 British War & Victory Medals Woking 3 May 1920

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Albert Edward PHILLIPS BC/C/48/2/14/27

Born: 12 Nov 1879 Caerphilly [Pontypridd] Cardiff: 35 years Educated: Crwys Board School Lived: 21 Crwys Place, Roath Occupation: Labourer Married: 8 March 1904 Cardiff – Abigail Mary Wright Regiment: Pte Royal Army Service Corps Joined: 31 Oct 1915 Parents: 93 Mackintosh Place Present Info:

1881 Census @ Cardiff Road, Eglwysilan, Caerphilly John Phillips (33) b Bideford, Devon – Railway Carter Eliza (31) b Appledore, Devon Emma J T (11) b Appledore, Devon Alfred G L (9) b Barnstable, Devon Laurina (7) b Appledore, Devon Elia (5) b Caerphilly Sidney J (3) b Caerphilly Albert E (1) b Caerphilly

1891 Census @

1901 Census @ 41 Damel Street, Roath Cardiff John Phillips (54) Plate Layer Albert (21) b Caerphilly – Colliery Labourer Walter (15) b Caerphilly – Navvy Hilda (13) Ivor (11) b Cardiff

1911 Census @ 21 Crwys Place, Roath Albert Phillips (31) b Caerphilly – Gardener, Cardiff Corporation Abigail (26) b Holmer, Herefordshire Winnie (6) b Cardiff Reggie (5) b Cardiff Phyllis (4) b Cardiff Hilda (3mths) b Cardiff [m = 7 years 5 children / 4 alive /1 died]

Died: Mar 1946 (66) Cardiff

Probate: Phillips, Albert Edward of Lynwood, College Road, Llandaff North died 3 February 1946. Llandaff: 12 April to Abigail Mary Phillips widow. Effects: £400

WW1 Service Records & WW1 Pension Records Albert Edward Phillips (34) Labourer T/4/036080 ASC Joined: 11 Nov 1914 Discharged: 13 Nov 1914 Para 392 (iii) KR Wife: Abigail Mary (Wright) m: 8 Mar 1904 21 Crwys Place, Roath, Cardiff Winifred b: 20 July 1904 Albert b: 7 Sept 1905 Phyllis b: 8 Sept 1906 Hilda b: 5 Jan 1911 William b: 13 Oct 1912 Mary b: 16 Sep 1914

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Thomas Edward POOLER BC/C/48/2/14/28 No Photo

Born: 12 Oct 1879 Wolverhampton Cardiff: 30 years Educated: Albany Road School Lived: 4 Bruce Street, Cathays Occupation: Blacksmith Married: 3 Aug 1903 Cardiff – Elizabeth Jones Regiment: Sgt Royal Army Service Corps (MT) Joined: 13 Aug 1916 Parents: 23 Bruce Street, Cathays Present Info:

1881 Census @ 51 Duke Street, Wolverhampton Charles Pooler (25) Labourer Harriet (21) Thomas (1) Susannah (2mths)

1891 Census 151 (Cavin) Street, Cathays, Cardiff Charles Pooler (36) b Wolverhampton Harriet (32) b Wolverhampton Thomas (11) b Wolverhampton Susannah (10) b Wolverhampton Elizabeth (8) b Wolverhampton

1901 Census @ 32 Dogfield Street, Roath Charles Pooler (43) b Heath Farm, Wolverhampton – Blacksmith Harriet (41) b Heath Farm, Wolverhampton Thomas (21) b Heath Farm, Wolverhampton - Blacksmith Susannah (20) b Heath Farm, Wolverhampton – Paper Bag Maker Elizabeth (18) b Heath Farm, Wolverhampton

1911 Census @ 4 Bruce Street, Cathays Cardiff Thomas Pooler (31) b Wolverhampton – Blacksmith, Cardiff Corporation Lizzie (29) b Ogmore Vale Edward (6) b Cardiff Louise (5) b Cardiff William Jones (20) b in law b Ogmore Vale – Gen. Labourer, Cardiff Corp. Harry Blyth (24) boarder b Ashford, Kent – Dom. Gardener, Cardiff Corp [m = 8 years 2 children]

Died: Jun 1973 (93) Ely, Cambridgeshire.

WW1 Service Record – 1915 Thomas Edward Pooler (35) 4 Bruce Street, Cardiff Blacksmith 117215 ASC (MT) m: 3 Aug 1903 Cardiff – Elizabeth Jones Edward Charles James b: 31 Mary 1904 Louise Elizabeth b: 13 Oct 1905 Enid Doreen b: 1 Oct 1914 d: 22 Apr 1916 Joined: Grove Park – 15 Aug 1915 MT ASC – A/Cpl with pay – 15 Dec 1915 France (931 Coy) – 12 Apr 1917 – 20 Feb 1919 Home: 21 Feb 1919 – 21 Mar 1919 Discharge: 22 Mar 1919 (38) Disability: Chronic Conjunctutis

Medal Roll Index Cards / Service Medal & Award Rolls Thomas E Pooler Sgt M2/117215 Army Service Corps British War & Victory Medals Woolwich Dockyard 9 July 1920

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Claude REES BC/C/48/2/14/29 No Photo

Born: 10 May 1892 Cardiff Educated: Marlborough Road School Lived: 40 Canada Road Occupation: Gardener Single Regiment: Pte Royal Army Medical Corps (T) Joined: 8 Jun 1915 Parents: 45 Pentyrch Street Present Info:

1901 Census @ 7 Marlborough Road, Roath, Cardiff John Rees (39) widower b Cardiff - Railway Clerk Gladys M (12) b Radyr Claude (8) b Cardiff William J (10) b Cardiff Violet M (9mths) b Trealaw

1911 Census @ 40 Canada Road, Cardiff John Rees (49) widower b Cardiff – Railway Clerk Claude (18) b Cardiff – Railway Clerk Gertrude Annie (14) b Cardiff

Died: Sept 1925 Cardiff

Probate: Rees, Claude of 45 Pentyrch Street, Cathays Cardiff died 10 August 1925. Llandaff: 21 August to John Rees retired railway clerk. Effects: £615 17s

Medal Roll Index Cards Claude Rees Pte 372136 3rd Western General Hospital, RAMC Enlisted: 8 June 1915 Discharged: 10 Dec 1918 Para 392 (xvi) K R 45 Pentyrch Street, Cardiff

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Cecil Arthur STOKER BC/C/48/2/14/30

Born: 23 May 1897 Hammersmith, London Cardiff: 18 years Educated: Landsdown Road School Lived: 27 Wedmore Road, Saltmead Occupation: Park Gardener Single Regiment: Pte Welsh Guards Joined: 26 Feb 1916 Parents: Florence M Stoker, 27 Wedmore Road Present Info:

Bap: 27 April 1897 St Mark, Marylebone – Arthur & Florence Stoker

1901 Census @ 52 Hartland Road, St Pancras. London Arthur Stoker (36) b Bow, London – Hairdressers Assistant Florence M (25) b West Ham, London Cecil A (3) b Marylebone Gwendoline B H (1) b St Pancras Florence L (4mths) b St Pancras

1911 Census @ 21 Lincoln Street, Cardiff Arthur Stoker (36) b Bow – Hairdresser Florence (36) b Canning Town Cecil A (13) b Marylebone Gwendoline (11) b Hammersmith Florence L (10) b Hammersmith Albert E (8) b Cardiff Kathleen M (5) b Cardiff Clifford J (2) b Cardiff [m = 15 years 7 children / 6 alive / 1 died]

Died: Mar 1980 South Glamorgan

Probate: Stoker, Cecil Arthur of 21 Letterston Road, Rumney Cardiff died 15 January 1980. Llandaff: 17 March £3,464

Medal Roll Index Cards Arthur Stoker Pte 54143 Royal Welsh Fusiliers / 4438 Welsh Guards British War & Victory Medals

Service Medal & Award Rolls Arthur Stoker Guardsman 4438 Welsh Guards / Pte 54143 3 rd Royal Welsh Fusiliers British War & Victory Medals Buckingham Gate 10 Jun 1920

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Henry G TALBOT BC/C/48/2/14/31

Born: 1880 Cardiff Educated: Lived: 144 Arabella Street Occupation: Driver Married: 28 Aug 1905 Gloucestershire – Annie James Regiment: Shoe Smith Royal Army Service Corps Joined: 24 Sep 1917 Parents: 39 Thesiger Street Present Info:

1881 Census @ 11 Williams Court, St John, Cardiff Eli Talbot (40) b Langport, Somerset - Labourer Frances (26) b Chepstow, Monmouthshire Henry (11mths) b Cowbridge, Glamorganshire

1891 Census @ 48 Emerald Street, Roath, Cardiff Eli Talbot (41) b South Petherton, Somerset – Labourer Fanny (36) b Chepstow Henry G (10) b Cowbridge

1901 Census @12 Arabella Street, Roath, Cardiff Eli Talbot (57) b South Petherton, Somerset – Corporation Labourer Frances (46) b Chepstow, Mon Henry G (20) b Cowbridge – Corporation Labourer

1911 Census @

Died: Sept 1956 Cardiff

????? Henry George Talbot Sgt / A.CQMS T/15212 Cavalry DSC, Army Service Corps ’14 Star 12 Aug 1914 BW & V

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Percy Langhorne De Trafford THORBURN BC/C/48/2/2/32 No Photo

Born: 25 Mar 1877 Wakefield, Yorks Cardiff: 32 years Educated: Llandaff National Board School Lived: 48 Llantrisant Street, Cathays Occupation: Gardener Married: OND 1902 Blandford, Dorset – Lydia Caroline Robbetts Regiment: Pte Monmouth Regt & Royal Warwickshire Regt Joined: 24 Aug 1916 Enlisted: 23 Nov 1915 Parents: Amy Thorburn, 8 Severn Grove, Canton Present Info:

Bap: 18 Apr 1877 Sandal Magna, St Helen, W Yorkshire [Harry H & Amy Thorburn

1891 Census @ Ty Canol, Llandaff, Cardiff Harry Holdsworth Thorburn (38) b Bradford, W Yorks. – Clerk, Probate Courts Amy (36) b Litchfield, Staffordshire Tom H L (16) b Litchfield, Staffs. – Clerk Percy L De T (14) b Sandal, Yorks. - Gardener Harry H (11) b Alverthorpe, Yorks. - Scholar Eli C (9) b Wakefield, Yorks. - Scholar Jas A (6) b Lancs. - School Chas S (4) b Cardiff Amy (1) b Cardiff

1901 Census @

@ 43 Beda Road, Canton, Cardiff Harry H Thorburn (47) b Bradford – Probate Clerk Amy (45) b Litchfield, Staffs. Tom H (26) b Litchfield, Staffs. – Solicitors Clerk Harry H (21) b Alverthorpe, Yorks. – School Board Clerk Charles Selwyn (14) b Cardiff – Errand Boy Amy (11) b Cardiff Alice (9) b Cardiff William Hall (2) b Cardiff

1911 Census @ 15 Dewhurst Road, Cheshunt, Herts. Percy Langhorne De Trafford Thorburn (34) b Wakefield – Gardener Domestic Lydia Caroline (33) b Shroton, Dorset Doris Amy (1) b Goffs Oak, Herts [m = 8 years 1 child]

Died: Sept 1940 (63) Cardiff

Medal Roll Index Cards Percy L Thorburn Pte 235025 Royal Warwickshire Regt British War & Victory Medals SWB No 303870

Service Medal & Award Rolls Percy L Thorburn Pte 235025 2/5 th Royal Warwickshire Regt British War & Victory Medals Warwick 30 Dec 1920

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David John TRANTIR BC/C/48/2/14/33

Born: 21 Nov 1897 Blaenavon Cardiff: 12 years Educated: St Monica School, Cardiff Lived: 14 Merthyr Street, Cathays Occupation: Park Gardener Single Regiment: L/Cpl Welsh Joined: 28 Dec 1914 Parents: Present Info:

1901 Census @ 2 Chapel Road, Abergavenny Albert Jas Tranter (28) b Abergavenny – Railway Platelayer Mary Jane (24) b Hereford Anne Ada (6) b Abergavenny David Jno (4) b Abergavenny Wm Chas (3mths) b Abergavenny

1911 Census @ 14 Merthyr Street, Cathays, Cardiff Albert John Tranter (38) b Abergavenny – Labourer, City Council Mary Jane (34) b Hereford Annie Ada (15) b Abergavenny David John (14) b Blaenavon – Labourer, City Council Gertrude May (8) b Abergavenny - School Albert Edward (6) b Abergavenny Gladys Jane (1) b Cardiff [m = 16 years 9 children / 5 alive / 4 died]

Medal Roll Index Cards David J Tranter Pte 25390 Welsh Regiment British War & Victory Medals

Service Medal & Award Rolls David John Tranter Pte 25390 17 th Welsh Regt – Att: 40 th Div. HQ & Cycle Company 18 th Welsh Regt British War & Victory Medals Shrewsbury 4 Feb 1921

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Robert Stewart TREVARTHEN BC/C/48/2/14/34 No Photo

Born: 14 Nov 1878 Rotherhithe, London [St Olave, Southwark] Cardiff: 30 years Educated: Splott School Lived: 19 Violet Place, Whitchurch Occupation: Park Keeper Married: 20 Jan 1904 Walford, Herefordshire – Ellen Edith Pudge Regiment: Cpl 1st Western General Hospital Tagal , Royal Army Medical Corps Joined: 9 Jan 1915 Parents: 76 Wievern Road, Cardiff Present Info:

Baptised: 15 Dec 1878 St Mary, Rotherhithe – William Richard & Annabella Trevarthen

1881 Census @

1891 Census @ 5 Habershon Street, Roath Cardiff William Trevarthen (45) b London – Cook on Board Ship Anabella (47) b Margret P (14) b London Robert (12) b London Edward W (9) b Cardiff Mary A (7) b Cardiff Francis P (4) b Cardiff

1901 Census @

1911 Census @ 32 Gwennyth Street, Cathays Cardiff Robert Stewart Trevarthen (32) b London – Park Keeper, Cardiff City Council Ellen Edith (32) b Stewart Pudge (5) b Cardiff [m = 7 years 1 child]

Western Mail Directory of Cardiff 1937 Robert S Trevarthen, Court Farm, Llandaff Fields

Died: June 1950 (71) Cardiff

Probate: Trevarthen, Robert Stewart of 12 Holly Road, Fairwater Cardiff died 22 Apr 1950. Llandaff: 24 May to Stewart Pudge Trevarthen chartered shipbroker. Effects: £1947 17s 1d

Medal Roll Index Cards Robert S Trevarthen Cpl 48245 Royal Army Medical Corps ’15 Star France: 2 Dec 1915 British War & Victory Medals

Service Medal & Award Rolls Robert Stewart Trevarthen Cpl 48245 RAMC 1914-15 Star Worthing 5 Apr 1920 British War & Victory Medals Worthing 3 Nov 1919

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William Roland THOMAS BC/C/48/2/2/35 (2 photos)

Born: 6 Mar 1878 Newport Cardiff: 16 years Educated: St Mellons Lived: Pontyprenny ____ Home Occupation: Gardener Single Regiment: Army Service Corps – trans. to Royal Sussex Regt Joined: 28 Apr 1916 Parents: M A Thomas, Pontyprenny Farm, Llanedarne Present Info:

1891 Census @ Pontyprenny, Llanedarne nr Cardiff William Thomas (36) b Llanedarne, Glamorgan – Salesman Mary Ann (33) b Rumney, Monmouth Willie R (13) b Newport, Monmouth Kate A (9) b Rumney, Monmouth

1901 Census @ Pontyprenny, Llanedarne nr Cardiff William Thomas (47) b Cardiff – Market Gardener Mary Ann (43) b Monmouthshire William R (23) b Newport – Park Gardener Kate A (19) b Rumney Ethel M (3) b Cardiff

1911 Census @ Pontyprenny, Llanedarne nr Cardiff William Thomas (56) b Cardiff - Farmer Mary Ann (53) b Newport William R (33) b Newport – Gardener, Cardiff Corporation Ethel May (13) b Cardiff - School [m = 34 years 5 children]

Marriage: JAS 1921 Cardiff – Edith G H M Moss

Died: Sept 1951 (73) Cardiff or Sept 1953 (75) W. Glamorgan

Medal Roll Index Cards William R Thomas Pte M2/046010 Army Service Corps ’15 Star France: 7 July 1915 British War & Victory Medals Class Z: 15 Jun 1919

Service Medal & Award Rolls William Roland Thomas Pte M2/046010 ASC British War & Victory Medals Woolwich Dockyard 26 Mar 1920

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William WADLEY BC/C/48/2/14/36

Born: 3 Sep 1877 Gorsley, Weston under Pennard, Herefordshire Cardiff: 30 years Educated: Weston under Pennard Lived: 124 Cottrell Road, Roath Occupation: Gardener Married: OND 1903 Cardiff – Ellen Winter Regiment: Pte 2/5 Welsh Regt Joined: 7 Nov 1916 Parents: 32 Givenmyth Street, Cathays Present Info: (also has 2 sons in photo)

1881 Census @ Cottage, Linton in Newant, Herefordshire Henry Wadley (36) b Ashton Ingham, Herefordshire Sarah A (39) b Weston on _____, Herefordshire Matilda (11) b Linton, Herefordshire – Scholar Alfred H (9) b Linton, Herefordshire – Scholar Francis S (5) b Linton, Herefordshire – Scholar William (3) b Linton, Herefordshire Emily (1) b Linton, Herefordshire

1891 Census @ 135 Cairns Street, Cathays Cardiff Henry Wadley (46) b Herefordshire Sarah A (50) b Herefordshire Alfred H (19) b Linton Francis S (16) b Linton William (14) b Linton Emily (10) b Linton

1901 Census @ 18 Bruce Street, Roath Cardiff Henry Wadley (56) b Herefordshire – Foreman Gardener Sarah A (60) b Herefordshire William (23) b Linton – Garden Labourer Emily (20) b Linton – Dressmaker

1911 Census @ 5 Crown Court, Duke Street, Cardiff William Wadley (33) b Gorsley, Herefordshire – Garden Labourer, Corporation Ellen (32) b Withington, Gloucestershire Herbert (6) b Cardiff Eric (1) b Cardiff [m = 7 years 3 children / 2 alive / 1 died]

Died: Dec 1955 (78) Cardiff

No Wadley in Welsh Regt found

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George Edwin WEBBER BC/C/48/2/14/37 No Photo

Born: 5 Feb 1871 Wivelscombe, Somerset Cardiff: 30 years Educated: Somerset Lived: 4 Edmunds Buildings, Cowbridge Road Occupation: Horse Driver Married: 18 June 1896 Canton, Cardiff – Jane Bufton Regiment: Pte 3rd West General Hospital, Royal Army Medical Corps Joined: 12 Jul 1915 Parents: Severn Ash, Bagborough nr Taunton, Somerset Present Info:

Baptised: 5 Oct 1871 Wiveliscombe – George & Mary Jane Webber

1871 Census @ West Street, Wiveliscombe, Somerset George Webber (25) b Stogumber, Somerset - Labourer Mary Ann (21) b Charampton, Somerset George Edwin (2mths) b Wiveliscombe

1881 Census @ Kingswood, Stogumber, Williton Somerset George Webber (35) b Stogumber - Labourer Mary Ann (30) b Charampton George Edwin (10) b Wiveliscombe Walter John (9) b Wiveliscombe Emily (7) b Stogumber Alice (6) b Stogumber Sarah Jane (4) b Stogumber Herbert (1) b Stogumber

1891 Census @ 1 Smeaton Street, Canton Cardiff George E Webber (20) b Stogumber, Somerset – Brewers Drayman – Boarder

1901 Census @ 4 Edmunds Buildings, Canton Cardiff George Edwin Webber (30) b Wiveliscombe – Park Keeper Jane (31) b Llanbister, Radnorshire Edwin John (2) b Cardiff

1911 Census @ 4 Edmunds Buildings, Canton Cardiff George Edwin Webber (40) b Wiveliscombe – Horse Driver, Cardiff Corporation Jane (41) b Llanbister Edwin John (12) b Cardiff Ellen Jane (8) b Cardiff George (5) b Cardiff [m = 14 years 3 children]

Died: Sept 1954 Cardiff

Probate: Webber, George Edwin of 56 Cae Gwyn Road, Whitchurch Glamorgan died 12 September 194 at the Llandough Hospital, Penarth. Llandaff: 19 October to Eleanor Jane Webber spinster. Effects: £1195 4s

No trace under RAMC – enlisted 1915, discharged 1919, no overseas service

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Sydney WILKINSON BC/C/48/2/14/38 No Photo

Born: 4 Sep 1890 Bristol Cardiff: 1 Mar 1891 Educated: Severn Road Board School Lived: 4 Victoria Park Road East Occupation: Gardener Single Regiment: attached: 3 rd Boarder Regt Joined: 26 Oct 1916 Parents: John O Wilkinson, 4 Victoria Park Road East Present Info:

1901 Census @ 19 Llanfair Road, Canton Cardiff John O Wilkinson (56) b Sunderland – Retired Master Mariner Frances E (36) b Sunderland John O (10) b Bristol Sydney (9) b Bristol Gordon R (6) b Cardiff Edgar V (3) b Cardiff

1911 Census @ 445 Cowbridge Road, Cardiff John Oliver Wilkinson (65) b Sunderland – Master Mariner Frances Ellen (45) b Sunderland Sydney (19) b Bristol – Gardener, Nursery Gordon Ria (16) b Cardiff – Sea Apprentice Edgar Victor (13) b Cardiff – School Boy [m = 22 years 9 children / 5 alive / 4 died]

Only Sydney Wilkinson found was 19190 7 th Border Regt 1915

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George WILLIAMS BC/C/48/2/14/39

Born: (12 Feb) 1878 Hartland, Devon Cardiff: 6 years Educated: Devon Lived: 153 Pearl Street, Cardiff Occupation: Married: Regiment: Pte Royal Field Artillery Joined: 10 Jul 1910 Parents: Deceased Present Info:

Mother: Elizabeth [Cook] b: 1844 d: 20 May 1880 m: Henry in 1859 Father: Henry 2 nd m = 1881 d: 1901

1881 Census @ Hartland Crofts, Hartland, Bideford Devon Henry Williams (45) b Hartland – Labourer on highway Hannah [Colwell] (48) b Devon William (12) b Hartland Ann (11) b Hartland Louisa (8) b Hartland Thomas (6) b Hartland George (4) b Hartland

1891 Census @ Lower Rosedown, Hartland, Bideford, Devon George Williams (14) b Hartland – Farm Servant

1901 Census @ 17 East Street, Wolborough Newton Abbot, Devon George Williams (24) b Hartland – Pork Butcher & Poulterer Edith A [Tarr] (28) b Ilsington, Devon

1911 Census @ White Hart, Newton Abbot, Devon George Williams (32) widower b Hartland – Bar Assistant (b in law to Florence Annie Williams widow – Head)

Died: Mar 1950 (72) W. Glamorgan or Mar 1959 (81) Cardiff

Cannot confirm George Williams RFA

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Ernest John YOUNG BC/C/48/2/14/40

Born: 16 Jun 1896 Rumney, Cardiff Educated: Rumney Council School Lived: The Ball, Rumney Occupation: Labourer Single Regiment: Pte 2nd Monmouthshire Regt Joined: 27 Nov 1915 Parents: Dan & Mary Young, The Ball, Rumney Present Info:

1901 Census @ Ball Cottage, Rumney, Monmouth Daniel Young (38) b North Bradly, Wiltshire – Carter on farm Mary (28) b Beverston, Gloucestershire Alfred (7) b Rumney John (4) b Rumney Albert (3) b Rumney Catherine (2) b Rumney Daniel (9mths) b Rumney

1911 Census @ Ball Hill Cottage, Rumney, Monmouth Dan Young (48) b Bradly, Wiltshire – Waggoner on Farm Mary (39) b Beverston, Gloucestershire Alfred Thomas (17) b Rumney – Farm Labourer Ernest John (14) b Rumney – Cowman on Farm Albert Edward (13) b Rumney – School Catherine Annie (12) b Rumney – School Daniel George (10) b Rumney - School Alice May (9) b Rumney Frederick Henry (7) b Rumney William James (3) b Rumney Dan (2) b Rumney [m = 17 years 10 children / 9 alive / 1 died]

Married: Mar 1920 Cardiff – Florence E Bennett / Frances E Bennett

Died: unable to confirm

WW1 Pension Records – 1915 Ernest John Young (19) b 1896 Ball Cottage, Rumney Cowman on Farm 267823 General Service Infantry BEF: 1916 GSW Abdomen, Arm – 27 Nov 1916 Attested: 27 Nov 1915 Army Reserve: 28 Nov 1915 Mobilised: 19 Apr 1916 3rd Mons. Posted: 19 Apr 1916 Base Depot France: 2 Aug 1916 1/2 nd Mons. Posted for duty: 15 Sep 1916 Home: 19 Apr 1916 – 2 Aug 1916 234 Depot Posted: 17 Dec 1916 France: 3 Aug 1916 – 15 Dec 1915 11 Depot Discharged: 12 Sep 1917 Home: 16 Dec 1916 – 12 Sep 1917

Medal Roll Index Cards Ernest J Young Pte 3906 / 15944 / 267823 Monmouthshire Regt British War & Victory Medals

Service Medal & Award Rolls Ernest John Young Pte 3906 / 15944 / 267823 2nd Monmouthshire Regt British War & Victory Medals Shrewsbury: 27 May 1921

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