Odiham War Memorial
WW1 ¦ WW2
To the Glorious Memory of the Men & women of the Parish of Odiham who gave their lives for Their King and Country in the Great War 1914 - 1919 Proud and Grateful their Fellow Parishers have recorded their names |
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| E Adair | Pte | R Highlrs | Elliott Adair, born in 1885 in Odiham, was the son of Robert and Mary Ann who lived at Chapel Cottages, North Warnborough, Odiham. In the census of 1911 Elliott was serving in the Manchester Regt., and in barracks at Kamptee, India. The previous census of 1901 saw a 14 year old Elliot working as a boot boy in the George Hotel on the High Street. The earlier census of 1891 sees Elliot with his parents and siblings living at Tylney Park Cottages where Robert was a 'house carpenter'. Richard was a native of Scotland and his wife hailed from Ireland. Elliot during WW1 served as a S/10768, LCpl in the Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). He enlisted in Edinburgh and DOW on 9 June 1918 and rests in Ramleh War Cemetery, Israel along with over 4,500 other identified casualties of war. |
| F Andrews | Steward | R Navy | Frederick George Andrews was born on 26 January 1894, the son of William and Mary Andrews of Chapel Hill, Odiham. In the census of 1901 Frederick was with his parents and siblings at Mapledurwell - where William was a Coachman. By the census 10 years later Frederick was a Footman for the Sclater Family of The Priory, Odiham. Philip Lutley Sclater was a Barrister at Law and his son Arthur Lutley Sclater was a Farmer in Rhodesia. All in all, 9 people (incl. servants) living in a 21 roomed house. Frederick joined the Royal Navy and became Off Std 1st L.5829. He was killed or died on 26 November 1914 whilst serving on HMS Bulwark. HMS Bulwark, as I have mentioned in other transcriptions, was, in 1914 destroyed by an internal explosion on 26 November 1914 - out of her 750 complement only 14 sailors survived, two of whom died within days. Frederick, as with many others who served at sea and whose final resting place is the watery depths, is remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial |
| S F Baker | Sergt | Hamps Rgt | |
| R Beckingham | Pte | Hamps Rgt | Reginald was born in Odiham in 1898, the son of Benjamin and Sarah who in 1901lived on King Street where Benjamin was a blacksmith. By the time of the 1911 cenus Sarah Jane was a widow and working as a Charwoman, as was her daughter Elizabeth Frances. Reginald was now aged 13 and an Apprentice Cycle Maker and still living with his family on King Street. This census also tells that Sarah gave birth to 5 children and was lucky enough to have all 5 alive, but not all living at home. Back to Reginald, he enlisted in Odiham, joining, as we know, the Hampshire Regt., and becoming Pte 3358. He was serving in India when on the 25 September 1916 he died and is remembered on the Delhi (India Gate) Memorial. There are over 13,300 Commonwealth servicemen remembered by name on the memorial, but the memorial also stands as a National Memorial to over 70,000 soldiers of undivided India who served in WW1 - the majority of whom are remembered by name in other parts of the world. |
| E Benwell | Cpl | O & BLI | Edward was born in 1897, the son of Frank and Emma. Now, as to his place of birth, that differs in differant sources from Alton to North Warnborough. Anyway, in the 1901 census Frank and his family lived at Grove Road, Alton where he worked as a House Painter. The census of 1911 sees the family at 15 Lower Grove Road, Alton and there were now 7 children in the family aged from 3 months to our Edward aged 14. Emma had given birth to 8 children but only 7 had lived to census time. Edward served as Cpl 16735 and was KIA on 15 September 1916 and is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing. |
| A Binstead | L Cpl | R Sussex R | Arthur was the son of Walter and Sarah Ann of Church Street, Odiham and was born in 1894 1 of 3 children. In 1911 the family were living on Church Street, Odiham. Walter worked as a Grocer's Manager and Arthur was a Baker's Journeyman. Arthur enlisted in Hastings and became G/810. He was KIA on 26 September 1917 aged 23 and is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial. |
| J Bird | Pte | Hamps Rgt | James was the son of James and Ann, born in 1896 in Odiham and was 1 of 7 children living at Hillside, Odiham. James snr was a general labour in the building trade while his son aged 15 was a cow boy on a farm. James enlisted in Winchester and became 10620. He was KIA on 3 July 1916 aged 20 and is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial |
| G Blake | Pte | Hamps Rgt | George, born in Guildford was the son of Henry and Alice who in 1911 were living at Horsedean Common, Odiham, where Henry and his son George worked as a farm labourers. George enlisted in Basingstoke, joining the Hampshire Regt., as Pte 3/2734 . He was KIA on 1 July 1916 along with many others on the First Day of the First Battle of the Somme and he rests in Serre Road Cemetery No.2. |
| H J Blake | Pte | Dorset Rgt | Henry (Harry) James Blake was the son of Harry and Alice and possibly the brother of George (above). He enlisted in winchfield, Hampshirem joining the Dorsetshire Regt., as Pte 8120. He Died on 13 September 1916 aged 26 and rests in Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery along with over 4600 other identified casualties. |
| W Blake | Pte | Hamps Rgt | William, born in 1894, again the brother of George and Henry. In the census of 1911 he was a boarder in the Patey family home at Rye Common, Odiham, where he worked as a Waggoner On Farm. He enlisted in Winchester, joining the Gloucestershire Regt., and becoming Pte., 4980. He was KIA on 15 August 1915 aged 22 and is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing along with many others whose final resting place is known only unto Their God |
| A Bond | Pte | R Marines | |
| A E Bone | Pte | R Berks R | Albert Edward Bone was born in Odiham in 1876, the son of Richard and Elizabeth. He enlisted in Winchester, joining the Somerset LI as 25256, later being transferred to the Royal Berkshire Regiment as 36748. He was KIA on 30 December 1916 and is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing. |
| Arthur Bone | Pte | Hamps R | Arthur was the son of Reuben and Edith Emma who in 1911 lived n North Warnborough, Odiham. One source has transcribed Reuben as Aruben. Arthur enlisted in Winchester, joining the Hampshire Regt., as Pte 201348. He Died of Wounds on 24 Feb 1917 and is remembered on the Basra Memorial |
| Albert Bone | Pte | R Berks R | |
| E D Bone | Pte | Royal I R | Ernest Douglas Bone was born in Odiham and enlisted in Hartley Witney, joining the Royal Dublin Fusiliers as 10590, later being transferred to the Royal Irish Rifles as Pte 18241. He was KIA on 22 March 1918 and is remembered on the Pozieres Memorial |
| H Bracknell | H Bracknell cannot be identified on CWGC and on other sources | ||
| C Briar | Pte | Glouc Rgt | |
| H Brown | Pte | Hamps Rgt | |
| F Butler | Pte | Hamps Rgt | |
| A Carter | Pte | Hamps Rgt | |
| A J Clark | Pte | RASC | |
| W Clark | Mat A | R Navy | |
| H G Clinker | Pte | MG Corps | Harry George Clinker was the son of Samuel and Mary Madeline Clinker who in 1901 lived on the High Street, Odiham where Samuel was a Journeyman Printer. Harry enlisted in Hartley Wintney, joining the Royal Fusilers as G/18798, later being transferred to the MGC and becoming Pte 27232. He Died on 28 October 1918 aged 28 and rests in Cremona Town Cemetery, Italy with 82 other casualties. |
| A Crocker | Cpl | R W Surrys | |
| G Draper | Gnr | RFA | |
| T Eads | Pte | Hamps Rgt | Thomas Eads or Eades was born in Elvetham and enlisted in Winchester. He served as Pte 31474 in the Hampshire Regt., and was KIA on 31 July 1917, being remembered on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres. |
| J Ferguson | Pte | RASC | Jesse was the son of Edmund and Lucy Ferguson nee Porter of Alton Road, Odiham. He enlisted in London, joining the RASC as M1/08188. He died on 29 May 1917 aged 36 and rests in Bucquoy Road Cemetery, Ficheux. |
| A C Fulbrook | Csm | Hamps Rgt | Alfred Charles was the son of Mr & Mrs J Fulbrook of Broad Oak, Odiham. He enlisted in Aldershot, joining the Hampshire Regt., and becoming Pte 9396. He was KIA on 28 April 1915 aged only 18 and he is remembered on the Helles Memorial. |
| S Fulbrook | Pte | Hamps Rgt | |
| W Futcher | Sergt | Royal D | William Futcher was the son of Cantilo F and Louisa Futcher of Warnborough. William enlisted in Winchester, joining the Royal Dragoons and becoming Sgt., 1635. He was KIA on 12 January 1916 aged 27, being remembered on the Loos Memorial. William left a widow, Lydia Maria nee Scully, who later remarried and became Mrs Wright. |
| W C H Gibbs | Pte | Colds Gds | W H Gibbs was born in Odiham and enlisted in Hartley Witney. He joined the Coldstream Guards and served as Pte 19412. He Died of Wounds on 18 January 1918 and rests in Duisans British Cemetery, Etrun. His parents are not noted on the CWGC website but it is stated he is the grandson of Sarah Therbeld of Broad Oak, Odiham. |
| G Goddard | Pte | R Scots Fsrs | |
| G H Gotelee | Lieut | S W Bords
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Geoffrey Harris Gotelee was the son of Arthur and Esther F Gotelee of The Old House, Odiham. The 1911 census sees Geoffrey a boarder at school St Albans School, stating he was born in Odiham in 1893. His parents were at the Post Office, Odiham with 4 children and 2 servants - Arthur gave his occupation as that of Stationer and Bookseller. He enlisted in the Artists' Rifles in 1914 but later served in the South Wales Borderers as a Captain. He died on 18 September 1918 aged 25 and is remembered on the Doiran Memorial, Greece. |
| G P Grey | A B | R Navy | Gerald Percy was the son of Stephen and Elizabeth Grey of Broad Oak, Odiham according to the CWGC. Gerald was, in 1911, living with his widowed father and working as a Coal Carman. He joined the Royal Navy and served as SS/100998. In 1914 he was serving onboard HMS Good Hope which was sunk by the German cruisers Scharnhorst and Gneisenau under the Command of Admiral Graf Maximilian Von Spee. The vessel went down with the loss of her entire complement of 900 men in the Battle of Coronel on 1 November 1918. Gerald and his fellow men are remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial |
| R E H Healey | Lieut | R W Kent R | Richard Elkanah Hownam Healey was the son of Randolph E and Alice M Healey of Hownam Lodge, Odiham. The London Gazette published his promotion to 2nd Lieut., on probation had his rank confirmed on the 7 May 1915. In the census of 1911 the family were living at the Rectory, Tibberton near Gloucester. Randolph was the endumbant, resigning in 1915. Richard, however, was living at 11 Kensington Hall Gardens, West Kensington in the home of Jessie J C I Miller (Artist and writer for fashion magazines) and working as a Reporter for a Daily Newspaper. He was KIA on 22 July 1916 aged 31 and is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing. |
| W G Hill | Pte | Som L Ify | Guy William Hill was born in Hook, lived in North Warnborough and enlisted in Hartley Witney. He joined the West Somerset Yeomanry as 43321, later transferring to the Somerset LI as Pte 31351. Guy was KIA on 21 October 1918 and rests in Orcq Communal Cemetery, Belgium along with 15 other casualties. |
| H Kersley | Pte | Hamps Rgt | Harry was the son of Richard and Ellen, who in 1911 were living at Andwell, Basingstoke - Richard being a farmer. SWDTGW states that Harry was born in Odiham and enlisted in Winchester, joining the Hampshire Regt, as Pte 10871. He was KIA on 11 May 1916 and is remembered on the Loos Memorial. |
| W Kersley | Pte | Hamps Rgt | William was the son of Willam and Rosina of Farnham Road, Odiham. In the 1911 census William was aged 18 and working as a Grocer's Apprentice. He enlisted in Hartley Witney, joining the Hampshire Regt., and becoming L/Cpl 14902. He was KIA on 12 October 1916 and is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial. |
| J McAvoy | Pte | Hamps Rgt | John was in the 1901 census living with his grandparents, James and Eliza Wooldridge in Odiham. He enlisted in Basingstoke, joining the Hampshire Regt, as Pte 7157. He was KIA on 1 November 1914 and is remembered on the Ploegsteert Memorial along with many others whose final resting place is known only unto their God. |
| A E Moody | Sergt | Border Rgt | Albert Edward was the son of Charles George and Ellen Moody of Church St, Odiham. Charles worked as a Whitesmith. He enlisted in North Warnborough, joining the Border Regiment and becoming L/Sgt., 9030. He Died of Wounds on 17 August 1917 aged 26 and rests in Dozinghem Military Cemetery. |
| R J Moody | Sergt | RAF | Reginald James was also the son of Charles George and Ellen and brother to Albert Edward. Reginald served as Sergeant 626 in the Royal Flying Corps and died on 4 March 1917 aged 22 and rests in Warlincourt Halte British Cemetery, Saulty. Reginald was flying with Eric Edmund Horn who was also killed and rests in the same cemetery |
| A G Offer | Pte | Hamps Rgt | Ambrose George was the son of George and Keturah of King Street, Odiham. Ambrose in 1911 was living with his mother and step-father - Alfred and Keturah Keel. Ambrose was now 20 years old and working as a moter and cycle repairer. He enlisted in Salisbury, joining the Hampshire Regt., and becoming Pte 3105. He died on 8 January 1916 aged 25 and is remembered on the Kirkee 1914-1918 Memorial, India |
| C Paine | Am | RAF | |
| R Peel | L Cpl | Hamps Rgt | Roger Edward Peel was the brother of Mrs G M Bellamy of Wymering, Pretoria Road, High Wycombe. He enlisted in Winchester, stating tht he resided in Ontaro, Canada. Roger served as L/Cpl 2443 or 3443, sources differ in recording his number and died on 21 May 1916 aged 26. Roger is remembered on the Basra Memorial |
| A Pither | Pte | Winnipeg Rifl. | Arthur Henry Pither was the son of Stephen and Sophia of North Warnborough, Odiham. On 7 July 1908 Arthur Pither was arriving in Quebec where he was to work as a mechanic but by the 1911 census Arthur was aged 26 and working as a carman in a local iron foundry and living in North Warnborough, Odiham with his parents and siblings. His Canadian enlistment papers tell us that he was born on 29 January 1884 in North Warnbrough (as spelt), and that his brother Edward was his next of kin. Arthur had previously served in the Militia and also served for 2 years in the 19th Hussars, Hants Volunteer Regt. He duly signed his Attestation Papers on 23 September 1914 in a good hand. But, what did Arthur look like ? Would we recognise him ? Maybe, with the following description - he was 5' 6¾" tall with a fully expanded girth of 39". He had a dark complection, dark brown eyes and brown hair, with a scar on his left knee and also vaccination scars on both arms and was of the Church of England faith. Arthur served as 21936 in the Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regt.,) but his regiment on this memorial differs. Arthur died on 25 May 1915 aged 31 and rests in Bethune Town Cemetery along with over 3000 other identified casualties including French and German casualties from WWII |
| L Pither | Pte | Hamps Rgt | |
| C L Porter | Cpl | MG Corps | Charles was the son of Mr & Mrs Arthur Porter of The Bury, Odiham. Charles enlisted in Hertley, Wintney, joining the Hampshire Regt., as 30082, later becoming 82672 in the MGC. Charles was KIA on 6 June 1918 aged 21 and is remembered on the Soissons Memorial |
| F Porter | Pte | Hamps Rgt | F Porter, possibly, Frederick who was in 1911 living with his parents James and Kate and siblings at Wilks Water, Odiham where he worked as a farm labourer. He enlisted in Winchester, joining the Hampshire Regt., as Pte 204845. He Died of Wounds on 23 October 1918 and rests in Moorseele Military Cemetery. |
| G E Porter | Sergt | Rifle Bde | George Eyra Porter was the son of Arthur and Lynnie Porter of The Bury, Odiham. In the 1911 census George was serving in the Rifle Brigade and living at Winchester Barracks. George served as 4092 and was KIA on 24 October 1916 aged 24 and is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing. |
| Fredk Porter | Pte | Hamps Rgt | Frederick was the son of William Rochard and Rebecca Porter of Tunnel Cottages Odiham where in 1911 Frederick was a Platelayer. He enlisted in Winchester, joining the Hampshire Regt., as Pte 7288 and was KIA on 26 August 1914 aged 25. Frederick is remembered on La Ferte-sous-Jouarre Memorial |
| G Potter | S Maj | RFA | George was born in Holme, Norfolk but by 1911 was married to Louisa and living at 64 Bradford Road, Southsea, where he was a Bombardier in the RGA. By 1918 Louisa can be found at King Street, Odiham. George served as 5408 and was KIA on 29 April 1918 aged 42 and rests in Brandhoek New Military Cemetery No. 3 with over 970 other identified casualties. |
| T Reddings | Pte | Hamps Rgt | |
| A G Sainsbury | Pte | Hamps Rgt | Albert George Sainsbury was the son of William and Eliza of The Bury, Odiham. In the census of 1911 Albet was aged 13 and still at school and was 1 of 3 children still living at home - Eliza had given birth to 9 children of which only 7 were alive in the census. Albert enlisted in Odiham, joining the Hampshire Regt., and becoming Pte 200404. He Died of Wounds on 4 December 1917 aged 21 and rests in Gaza War Cemetery, Isreal along with over 2700 other identified casualties from both World Wars. |
| A L Sainsbury | Pte | Rifle Bde | Arthur Lewis Sainsbury was the brother of Albert, above. He was born in 1899 and like his brother was a scholar in the census of 1911. Arthur enlisted in Basingstoke, joining the Rifle Brigade and becoming Rifleman 6158. He was KIA on 15 September 1916 aged only 18 years of age and he rests with over 3100 other casualties in Guards' Cemetery, Lesboeufs |
| G L Sclater | Capt | Royal Navy | Guy Lutley Sclater was born on 15 August 1868, the son of Philip Lutley Sclater and Jane Ann Eliza Hunter Blair. He married Evelym Muriel Chappell the daughter of Edward Chappel on 2 September 1907 and had 3 children : Claude Edward Lutley Sclater (Commander), Elizabeth Flora Lutley Sclater and Susan Muriel Sclater. On the night of the 1911 census Guy was the Captain of HMS St George docked in Grimsby. Guy served as a Captain on HMS Bulward, and while moored off Sheerness died along with all the Officers on 26 November 1914 when the vessel exploded. Many of the crew were washed up on Kent shores - only some being identified. The Coroner could not be positive if the explosion was from internal sources or a result of enemy action. Only 12 men survived. Guy was identified and rests in Odiham churchyard where his memorial is a simple cross mounted on 2 tiers. ' Guy Lutley Sclater, Captain R.N. Who died for his Country Nov 26 1914. They that go down to the sea in ships and occupy their business in the great waters. These men see the works of the Lord and his wonders in the deep' |
| G Silver | Pte | Worcs Rgt | George was the son of widowed Mary Silver and in the census of 1911 was working as a Gravedigger, living at The Bury, Odiham. He enlisted in Basingstoke, joining the Worcestershire Regt., as Pte 31773. George was KIA on 21 May 1917 and is remembered on the Arras Memorial |
| J Staples | Pte | Hamps Rgt | James was the son of Jane Staples and in 1911 lived at Cemetery Hill, Odiham, where he worked as a Farm Labourer. He enlisted in Winchester, joining the Hampshire Regt., and becoming Pte 3/3463 and was KIA on 7 June 1917, resting in Bus House Cemetery. |
| C J Stocker | Pte | Hamps Rgt | Charles John Stocker was the son of Charles and Sarah and husband to Florence Annie. Charles was born in Basingstoke and enlisted in Winchester, joining the Hampshire Regt., and becoming L/Cpl 6427. He Died of Wounds on 17 October 1917 aged 33 and is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial. |
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| W Varndell | Pte | Hamps rgt | William was the son of John and Caroline Varndell of Lower Preshaw, Hampshire. He was born in Corhampton and lived, according to SWDTGW, in Bishops Waltham. William enlisted in Winchester, joining, like many other local lads, the Hampshire Regt., and became Pte 29847 or as found in some sources 20847. He Died of Wounds on 2 June 1917 aged 39 and rests in Vlamertinghe Military Cemetery, some 5km west of Ieper, along with over 1100 other identified casualties. |
| S Watts | Pte | R Berks R | Stanley was the son of George and Maude Watts of Cemetery Hill, Odiham. In the census of 1911 George, a meal miller, and Maude had had 10 children, with 6 of them still living at home in a 6 roomed house. Stanley, the eldest child living at home in 1911 enlisted in Hartley Witney, joining the Royal Berkshire Regt., and becoming Pte 38620. He was KIA on 2 September 1918 and is remembered on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial |
| W Watts | Pte | R Lancs R | Walter was the son of James and Patience Watts of Chalk Pit, Odiham. In 1901 James was a Bill Poster working on his own account and his son Walter aged 14 was a Baker. By the census 10 years later Patience was a widow and Walter was a Grocer's Porter. Patience had given birth to 9 children with 7 surviving to the census - 4 of which were still living at home in a 6 roomed house. Walter enlisted in Hartley Witney, joining the RASC as 093512, later being transferred to the Prince of Wales's Volunteers as Pte 32271. He was KIA on 12 April 918 and is remembered on the Ploegsteert Memorial - a beautiful round memorial guarded by two beautifully carved male lions. |
| W J White | Pte | Worcs R | Possibly, Walter James White who was born in Aston Magna, Worcestershire and who enlisted i Evesham, joining the Worcestershire Regt., as Pte 9970 and was KIA on 6 August 1918 and is remembered on the Helles Memorial |
| A P Williams | Major | Light Ify | |
| P Willis | Pte | Devon Rgt | Philip Willis was the son of Levi and Sarah Willis of The Cottage, Broad Oak, Odiham. In the census of 1911 the family were living at Wheelers Farm, Hillside, Odiham, where Levi worked as a Waggoner and Philip, born in 1900 was a scholar. Philip enlisted in Southampton, joining the Devonshire Regt., and becoming te 8/11646. He Died 'At Home' on 25 January 1918 aged 18 and rests in Odiham Cemetery along with 6 other casualties of war. |
| W G Wooldridge | Am | RAF | William George Wooldridge was the son of David and Martha Anne of Broad Oak, Odiham. In the 1911 census David worked as a Milk Man on a local farm and a 20 year old William worked in a cycle business. According to the CWGC there is no W G Wooldridge recorded BUT a search for W G Wooldrige comes up with W G Woolridge who served as 837 Airman 1st Class in the RFC and who died on 9 September 1914 and rests in Longeunesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery along with over 3430 other identified casualties from both World Wars |
| W A Wright | Sergt | Royal Fsrs | William Albert Wright, possibly William Albert the husband of Annie Eliza. William was born in Winchfield and in the census of 1911 was the father to 2 young boys and worked as a Rural Postman. He enlisted in Odiham, joinint the Royal Fusiliers and became Sergeant G/818. He was KIA on 3 December 1917 and is remembered on the Cambrai Memorial, Louverval |
| Mary C Brooks | V A D | ||
| Ellen Scarrott | Munitions | ||
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