Person Page - 73

     Francis Leonard Flake was born circa 1900. He married Alice Laura Mitchell, daughter of George Mitchell and Nellie Neller, in 1921; and their marriage was recorded at Alverstoke record office in the December quarter 1921.^1,2 Francis Leonard Flake died in 1931 at India.³

      Her married name was Allery.² Ruby Flake was born on 19 July 1924 at Gosport, Hampshire, England; and her birth was recorded at Alverstoke record office in the September quarter 1924.^1,3 She was the daughter of Francis Leonard Flake and Alice Laura Mitchell.¹ Ruby Flake died in January 1997 at age 72; and her death was recorded at Walsall record office in January 1997.⁴

     Robert David Amos was born on 12 September 1920; and his birth was recorded at Epsom record office in the September quarter 1920.^1,2 He was the son of Alfred Robert Amos and Kate Georgina Daborn.¹ Robert David Amos married Marjorie Grace Wood on 18 October 1941.¹ Robert David Amos died on 23 December 1986 at age 66.¹

      Maud Olive Daburn was also known as Maud Olive Dabourn.³ She was born in 1886 at West Molesey, Surrey, England; and her birth was recorded at Kingston registration office in the June quarter 1886.^1,4 She was the daughter of Olive Daborn.¹ Maud Olive Daburn was baptized on 9 October 1887 at West Molesey, Surrey, England; as Maud Olive Dabaer.⁵ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at East Molesey, Surrey, England, as Daughter, age 6, birthplace West Molesey, Surrey.¹ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at West Molesey, Surrey, England, as Servant, age 15, birthplace West Molesey, Surrey.² She died before 18 June 1924 at Surrey, England; and her death was recorded at Kingston registration office in the June quarter 1924.⁶ She was buried on 18 June 1924 at St Peter, West Molesey, Surrey, England.⁷

      Her married name was Spong.¹ Nellie P Wynne was born circa 1896. She married Hope Gilbert Spong, son of William Spong and Olive Beagley, on 4 August 1913 at Heston, Middlesex, England; and their marriage was recorded at Brentford record office in the September quarter 1913.^1,2

     James Burchet was born circa 1800.¹ He married Catherine Lee on 24 April 1825 at Horsell, Surrey, England.¹

      Her married name was Burchet.¹ Catherine Lee was born circa 1800.¹ She married James Burchet on 24 April 1825 at Horsell, Surrey, England.¹

     Robert Pink was born on 30 July 1879 at Hampshire, England; and his birth was recorded at Alverstoke registration office in the September quarter 1879.^2,3 He married Alice Neller, daughter of Tom Neller and Charlotte Daborn, in 1904 at Hampshire, England; and their marriage was recorded at Alverstoke registration office in the September quarter 1904.¹ Robert Pink appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Cams Alders, Gosport Road, Fareham, Hampshire, England, as head, age 31, married, birthplace Gosport, Hampshire, England.² He died in 1960 at Hampshire, England; and his death was recorded at Portsmouth registration office in the March quarter 1960.⁴

      Her married name was Ashfield.¹ Elizabeth Gomm was born circa 1902. She married Henry Herbert Ashfield, son of Albert Edward Ashfield and Fanny Jones, in 1931; and their marriage was recorded at Headington registration office in the December quarter 1931.¹

     George William Ridgeley Joyce died in 1911 at Hampshire, England; and his death was recorded at Alverstoke registration office in the September quarter 1911.² He was born in 1911 at Hampshire, England; and his birth was recorded at Alverstoke registration office in the September quarter 1911.¹ He was the son of George William Ridgley Joyce and Nellie Neller.¹

     Louis Philipe Daunton was born in 1848 at Somerset, England; and his birth was recorded at Axbridge registration office in the June quarter 1848.^2,3 He married Emma Phoebe Dollery, daughter of James Dollery and Ann Baigeant, on 27 June 1874 at St James, Weybridge, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Chertsey record office in the June quarter 1874.^1,4 Louis Philipe Daunton appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Hornsey, London, England, as Head, married, age 32, birthplace Somerset.² He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Hornsey, London, England, as Head, married, age 42, birthplace Bunton, Somerset.⁵ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 12 Salisbury Road, Lower Edmonton, Middlesex, England, as head, age 63, married, birthplace Burnham, Somerset.⁶ He died in 1927 at Middlesex, England; and his death was recorded at Edmonton registration office in the December quarter 1927.⁷

     William Louis Daunton was born on 14 July 1875 at Hornsey, London, England.² He was the son of Louis Philipe Daunton and Emma Phoebe Dollery.¹ William Louis Daunton was baptized on 15 August 1875 at St Mary, Hornsey, London, England; and his birth was recorded at Edmonton record office in the September quarter 1875.^1,3,2 He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Hornsey, London, England, as Son, age 5, birthplace Hornsey, Middlesex.¹ He married Nelly Parry on 21 May 1901 at Hornsey, London, England; and their marriage was recorded at Edmonton record office in the June quarter 1901.^4,5 William Louis Daunton died in 1933 at London, England; and his death was recorded at Lambeth Registration office in the March quarter 1933.⁶

     George Thomas Fenn was born on 7 July 1911 at Middlesex, England; and his birth was recorded at Brentford Registration district in the September quarter 1911.^1,2 He was the son of Henry George Fenn and Selina Elizabeth Hatton.¹ George Thomas Fenn married Elizabeth Emily Alice Dale in 1934; and their marriage was recorded at Kingston Registration district in the March quarter 1934.³ George Thomas Fenn died in September 2000 at Surrey, England, at age 89; and his death was recorded at Kingston Upon Thames Registration office in September 2000.²

      Her married name was Fenn.¹ Selina Elizabeth Hatton was born in 1885 at Middlesex, England; and her birth was recorded at Brentford registration office in the March quarter 1885.² She married Henry George Fenn, son of Henry Fenn and Jane Cowley, on 19 September 1910 at Holy Trinity, Twickenham, Middlesex, England; and their marriage was recorded at Brentford Registration district in the September quarter 1910.^1,3 Selina Elizabeth Hatton appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 38 Grosvenor Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, England, as wife, age 26, birthplace Twickenham, Middlesex, England.⁴ She died in 1938 at Middlesex, England; and her death was recorded at Staines registration office in the March quarter 1938.⁵

      Her married name was Smith.² Winifred Catherine Edna Beach was born in 1914; and her birth was recorded at Epsom record office in the March quarter 1914.¹ She was the daughter of Albert John Beach and Catherine Pullen.¹

      Her married name was Mepham.¹ Mary Ann Smithers was christened on 25 November 1832 at Horsell, Surrey, England.¹ She married John Mepham, son of Thomas Mepham and Ann (?), on 23 March 1861 at Horsell, Surrey, England.¹ Mary Ann Smithers appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Clear Mount, Chobham, Surrey, England, as Wife, age 50, birthplace Horsell, Surrey.² She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Chobham, Surrey, England, as Head, widow, age 60, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.³

     William James Pullen was born in 1869 at Guildford, Surrey, England.² He married Ellen Fenn, daughter of George Fenn and Eliza Matlock, on 16 April 1892 at Holy Trinity, Guildford, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Guildford Registration district in the June quarter 1892.^1,3 William James Pullen appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at West Ham, Essex, England, as head, married, age 32, birthplace Guildford, Surrey.² He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 20 Cromwell Road, Hayes End, Hayes, Middlesex, England, as head, age 42, married, birthplace Guildford, Surrey, England.⁴ He died in 1943 at Middlesex, England; and his death was recorded at Uxbridge registration office in the March quarter 1943.⁵

      Her married name was Fenn.¹ Elizabeth Emily Alice Dale was born on 28 December 1911 at Berkshire, England; and her birth was recorded at Windsor registration office in the March quarter 1912.^2,3 She married George Thomas Fenn, son of Henry George Fenn and Selina Elizabeth Hatton, in 1934; and their marriage was recorded at Kingston Registration district in the March quarter 1934.¹ Elizabeth Emily Alice Dale died in 1963 at Middlesex, England; and her death was recorded at Middlesex South Registration office in September quarter 1963.⁴

     John Edward Mann was born in 1921 at Lancashire, England; and his birth was recorded at West Derby Registration district in the December quarter 1921.¹ He was the son of John Louis Mann and Ada May Maurice.¹ John Edward Mann died on 18 December 1940; at age 19 serving during WWII as an Assistant Steward in the Merchant Navy aboard the Blue Star Line's S.S. Napier Star (London). The ship was Torpedoed '8/12/1940 and sunk by the German submarine U-100, south of Iceland in a position 58.58N 23.13W [9] . She was on a voyage from Liverpool to New Zealand with 8,200 tons of general cargo. Of her crew of 82 and 17 passengers, only 15 survived, including the three women passengers.'

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission provide 'Additional Information: Son of John Louis and Ada May Mann, of Heswall, Cheshire' and the following details on Tower Hill Memorial, London, where his death is commemorated on Panel 72:

'Location Information
The Tower Hill Memorial commemorates men and women of the Merchant Navy and Fishing Fleets who died in both World Wars and who have no known grave. It stands on the south side of the garden of Trinity Square, London, close to The Tower of London.

'The Memorial Register may be consulted at Trinity House Corporation, Trinity Square (Cooper's Row entrance), Tower Hill, London EC3N 4DH, which will be found behind the Memorial. Tel: 020 7481 6900.

'Visiting Information
Visitor Information Panels have recently been installed at the Tower Hill Memorial to provide information about the war casualties commemorated here. Panels are being erected to help raise awareness of First and Second World War casualties in the UK (May 2013).^{2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11}'

     John Evans was born before 13 April 1845 at Compton, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; and his birth was recorded at Wolverhampton Registration district in the June quarter 1845.^1,2,3 He was baptized on 13 April 1845 at Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; was the son of John Evans and Rachel Griffin, whose marriage was recorded at Wolverhampton Registration district in the December quarter 1840.^4,5 He appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Compton, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, as Son, age 6, birthplace Tettenhall, Staffordshire. His parents and two siblings completed the household.⁶ He married Caroline Carter, daughter of Charles Carter and Hannah Challenger, on 16 October 1864 at St Michael and All Angels, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; and their marriage was recorded at Wolverhampton Registration district in the December quarter 1864. John Evans was 'a minor' and the son of John, a Labourer. She was the daughter of Charles, a Labourer.^7,2 John Evans appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, as Head, married, age 26, birthplace Compton, Staffordshire, and he was a Whitesmith. His wife and three children completed the household.⁸ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Bridgenorth Road, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, as Son-in-Law of Charles Carter, age 35, birthplace Compton, Staffordshire, and he was a White Smith.¹ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Bridgenorth Road, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, as Head, married, age 46, birthplace Compton, Staffordshire, and he was employed as a 'Fire Iron Maker.⁹' He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 11 Art Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, as Head, age 55, birthplace Tettenhall, Staffordshire, and he worked as a 'Coachmaker (Blacksmith).¹⁰'

     Nellie Pullen was born in 1893 at Southsea, Hampshire, England; and her birth was recorded at Portsea registration office in the September quarter 1893.^1,2 She was the daughter of William James Pullen and Ellen Fenn.¹ Nellie Pullen appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at West Ham, Essex, England, as daughter, age 8, birthplace Southsea, Hampshire.¹ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at The Grotto, 35 Cranes Park, Surbiton, Surrey, England, as servant, age 17, birthplace Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.³

      Her married name was Shorter.¹ Alice Hack was baptized on 1 July 1877 at St Thomas, Bourne, Surrey, England; and her birth was recorded at Farnham registration office in the June quarter 1877.^1,2 She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Farnham, Surrey, England, as granddaughter, age 4, birthplace Farnham, Surrey, England.³ She married Alfred Shorter, son of John Shorter and Emily Slyfield, on 26 July 1902 at St John the Baptist, Bisley, Surrey, England.¹ Alice Hack died before 18 October 1904 at Surrey, England; and her death was recorded at Chertsey registration office in the December quarter 1904.⁴ She was buried on 18 October 1904 at St John the Baptist, Bisley, Surrey, England.⁵

     Henry Evans was born in 1865 at Compton, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; and his birth was recorded at Wolverhampton Registration district in the September quarter 1865.^1,2,3 He was the son of John Evans and Caroline Carter.¹ Henry Evans appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, as Son, age 7, birthplace Compton, Staffordshire, and he was a Scholar.⁴ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Bridgenorth Road, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, as Grandson, age 15, birthplace Compton, Staffordshire, and he was a Farm Labourer.¹ He died before 10 May 1896 at Lower Vauxhall, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; and his death was recorded at Wolverhampton Registration district in the June quarter 1896.^5,6 He was buried on 10 May 1896 at Merridale Cemetery, Jeffcock Road, Merridale, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; and he was age 32.⁶

     Her married name was Evans.² Caroline Carter was born in 1844 at Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; and her birth was recorded at Wolverhampton Registration district in the March quarter 1844.^1,3 She was the daughter of Charles Carter and Hannah Challenger.¹ Caroline Carter appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, as Daughter, age 8, birthplace Tettenhall, Staffordshire.⁴ She appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Compton, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, as Servant, age 17, birthplace Tettenhall, Staffordshire.⁵ She married John Evans on 16 October 1864 at St Michael and All Angels, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; and their marriage was recorded at Wolverhampton Registration district in the December quarter 1864. John Evans was 'a minor' and the son of John, a Labourer. She was the daughter of Charles, a Labourer.^2,6 Caroline Carter appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, as Wife, age 28, birthplace Wightwick, Staffordshire.⁷ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Bridgenorth Road, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, as Daughter, married, age 38, birthplace Wightwick, Staffordshire.⁸ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Bridgenorth Road, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, as Wife, age 49, birthplace Wightwick, Staffordshire.⁹ She appeared on the census of 31 January 1901 at 11 Art Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, as Wife, married, age 55, birthplace Tettenhall, Staffordshire.¹⁰

     Henry Osmer was born circa 1868 at Woolwich, London, England.¹ He was the son of William Osmothirly and Mary Budd.¹ Henry Osmer appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Woolwich Dockyard, Woolwich, London, England, as Son, age 3, birthplace Woolwich, Kent.¹

     Jane Carter was baptized on 5 October 1846 at Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; and her birth was recorded at Wolverhampton Registration district in the December quarter 1846.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Charles Carter and Hannah Challenger.¹ Jane Carter appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Wightwick, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, as Daughter, age 4, birthplace Tettenhall, Staffordshire.¹ She appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 as Daughter, age 15, birthplace Tettenhall, Staffordshire, and she was a Green Grocer.⁴ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Walenley, Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire, England, as General Servant to John Lees, a Hardware Merchant, age 24, unmarried, birthplace Tettenhall, Staffordshire.⁵

      Her married name was Cheeseman.¹ Sarah Ann Ellen Hockley was christened on 31 December 1882 at Bisley, Surrey, England.² She married Albert Cheeseman, son of Samuel Cheeseman and Emily Elson, on 2 November 1907 at Bisley, Surrey, England.¹ Sarah Ann Ellen Hockley appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Khartoum Cottage, West End, Chobham, Surrey, England, as wife, age 28, birthplace Bisley, Surrey, England.³ She died in 1968 at Surrey, England; and her death was recorded at Surrey North Western registration office in the March quarter 1968.⁴

     Anthony Darling was born circa 1859 at Send, Surrey, England.¹ He married Elizabeth Pullen, daughter of Thomas Pullen and Mary Giles, on 9 September 1876 at St Mary, Formerly Send with Ripley, Send, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Guildford record office in the September quarter 1876.^2,3 Anthony Darling appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Send & Ripley, Surrey, England, as Head, married, age 22, birthplace Send, Surrey.¹ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Send, Surrey, England, as Head, marreied, age 33, birthplace Send, Surrey.⁴ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Send, Surrey, England, as Head, married, age 42, birthplace Woking, Surrey.⁵ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Send Road, Send, Surrey, England, as head, age 52, married, birthplace Woking, Surrey.⁶ He lived in 1924 at 2 Sandcroft Villas, Send, Surrey, England.⁷ He died before 11 June 1932 at Surrey, England; and his death was recorded at Guildford Registration office in the June quarter 1932.⁸ He was buried on 11 June 1932 at St Mary, Formerly Send with Ripley, Send, Surrey, England.⁹

     William Darling was baptized on 28 August 1881 at St Mary, Formerly Send with Ripley, Send, Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Guildford record office in the September quarter 1881.^1,2,3 He was the son of Anthony Darling and Elizabeth Pullen.¹ William Darling appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Send, Surrey, England, as Son, age 9, birthplace Send, Surrey.¹ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Send, Surrey, England, as Son, age 19, birthplace Send, Surrey.⁴ He married Amy Elizabeth Tester on 1 September 1906 at St Mary, Formerly Send with Ripley, Send, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Guildford record office in the September quarter 1906.^5,6 William Darling appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 5 Hill Lands Cottage, Send, Surrey, England, as head, age 29, married, birthplace Send, Surrey.⁷ He died in 1939 at Surrey, England; and his death was recorded at Surrey South Western registration office in the September quarter 1939.⁸

     Arthur Young was born on 19 March 1874.³ He was baptized on 3 September 1875 at All Saints, Wandsworth, London, England.^1,4 He was the son of Arthur Thomas Young and Emily Ann Clark.² Arthur Young appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Merton Road 1 Balvernie Grove, Wandsworth, Surrey, England, as Son, age 7, birthplace Wandsworh, Surrey.² He married Beatrice Annie Daborn, daughter of John Daborn and Caroline Moore, on 5 July 1900 at St James, Shere, Surrey, England; and their marriage was registered in the September quarter 1900 at Guildford Registration district.^1,5,6 Arthur Young appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Wandsworth, London, England, as Head, married, age 27, born Wandsworth, London, and he was a House Painter.¹ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 47 Barmouth Road, Wandsworth, London, England, as head, age 37, married, birthplace WANDSWORTH, England.⁷ He lived on 29 September 1939 at 7 Stane Day, Epsom, Surrey, England.³

     Arthur Young was born in January 1901 at Wandsworth, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Arthur Young and Beatrice Annie Daborn.¹ Arthur Young appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Wandsworth, London, England, as Son, age 2 months, born Wandsworth, London.¹ He died after 31 March 1901 at Wandsworth, London, England; and his death was recorded at Wandsworth registration office in the June quarter 1901.²

     William James Pullen was born on 3 February 1895 at Tongham, Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Farnham registration office in the March quarter 1895.^1,3,4 He was the son of William James Pullen and Ellen Fenn.¹ William James Pullen appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at West Ham, Essex, England, as son, age 6, birthplace Longham, Surrey.¹ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 20 Cromwell Road, Hayes End, Hayes, Middlesex, England, as son, age 16, birthplace Tongham, Surrey, England.² He died in 1973 at London, England; and his death was recorded at Hillingdon registration office in the June quarter 1973.⁴

     Alfred Arthur Pullen was born in 1900 at Tooting, London, England; and his birth was recorded at Wandsworth record office in the September quarter 1900.^1,2 He was the son of Daniel Pullen and Alice Clara Furr.¹ Alfred Arthur Pullen appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Mitcham, Surrey, England, as Son, age 9 months, birthplace Tooting, Surrey.¹ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 108 Nelson Road, Wimbledon, Surrey, England, as son, age 10, birthplace Wimbledon, Surrey, England.³ He died in 1916 at London, England; and his death was recorded at St. Olave registration office in the March quarter 1916.⁴

      Her married name was Pullen.¹ Alice Clara Furr was born on 8 February 1877 at Bermondsey, London, England; and her birth was recorded at St. Olave registration office in the March quarter 1877.^2,3,4 She married Daniel Pullen, son of George Pullen and Mary Emma Lee, on 19 March 1899 at Christ Church, Mitcham, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Croydon record office in the March quarter 1899.^1,5 Alice Clara Furr appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Mitcham, Surrey, England, as Wife, age 24, birthplace Bermondsey, London.² She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 108 Nelson Road, Wimbledon, Surrey, England, as wife, age 34, birthplace Bermondsey, London, England.⁶ She died in 1945 at Surrey, England; and her death was recorded at Surrey North Eastern registration office in the December quarter 1945.⁷

     Sidney John Benning was born on 18 May 1878 at Banbury, Oxfordshire, England; and his birth was recorded at Banbury record office in the June quarter 1878.^1,2,3 He was the son of John Benning and Jane Eliza Bayley.¹ Sidney John Benning appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Lower Mitton, Worcestershire, England, as Visitor, age 11, birthplace Banbury, Oxfordshire.⁴ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Reading, Berkshire, England, as Son, age 22, birthplace Banbury, Oxfordshire.¹ He married Jane R Dealey in 1911 at Berkshire, England.⁵ Sidney John Benning appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Reading, Berkshire, England, as son, age 32.⁶ He died in 1945 at Berkshire, England; and his death was recorded at Reading Registration office in the September quarter 1945.⁷

     Percy William Stevens was born on 29 October 1881 at Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Chertsey registration office in the December quarter 1881.^3,4 He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Brendford Cottage, South Road, Horsell, Surrey, England, as son, age 28, single, birthplace Chobham, Surrey, England.⁵ He married May Soan, daughter of William Soan and Mary Ann Caroline Miler, on 6 November 1911 at St Mary The Virgin, Horsell, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Chertsey record office in the December quarter 1911.^1,2 Percy William Stevens lived on 29 September 1939 at 5 Littlewick Cottages, Woking, Surrey, England.⁴ He died before 20 August 1945 at 5 Littlewick Cottages, Horsell, Surrey, England; and his death was recorded at Surrey North Western registration office in the September quarter 1945.^6,7 He was buried on 20 August 1945 at St Mary The Virgin, Horsell, Surrey, England.⁷

     John Sydney Parsons was born in 1920; and his birth was recorded at Chertsey Record Office in the December quarter 1920.¹ He was the son of Arthur J Pearson and May Minnie Daborn.¹

      Her married name was Benham.¹ Gladys Evelyn Armstong was born on 28 January 1893 at Hounslow, Middlesex, England.^3,4 She married Ernest Benham, son of Frederick Walter Benham and Mary Ann Mitchell, in 1917 at Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Chertsey record office in the June quarter 1917.¹ Gladys Evelyn Armstong lived in 1933 at Coppice Wood, Chobham, Surrey, England.² She died before 24 April 1977 at Hampshire, England; and her death was recorded at Alton registration office in the June quarter 1977.³ She was buried on 24 April 1977 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey, England.⁵

     James Benning was born in 1878 at Wokingham, Berkshire, England; and his birth was recorded at Wokingham record office in the March quarter 1878.^1,2 He was the son of Edwin Benning and Ellen Applebee.¹ James Benning appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Hurst, Berkshire, England, as Son, age 3, birthplace Wokingham, Berkshire.¹ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Wokingham, Berkshire, England, as Son, age 14, birthplace Wokingham, Berkshire.³ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Wokingham, Berkshire, England, as Son, age 23, birthplace Wokingham, Berkshire.⁴ He married Alice Mary Gibbons in 1902; and their marriage was recorded at Basingstoke Registration office in the December quarter 1902.⁵ James Benning appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 22A Dartnell Road, Croydon, Surrey, England, as head, age 33, married, birthplace Wokingham, Berkshire, England.⁶

      Her married name was Punter.¹ Minnie Elizabeth Sidney was born on 12 July 1896 at Doncaster, Yorkshire, England; and her birth was recorded at Doncaster Registration district in the September quarter 1896.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of Ada Wilburn and Thomas Sidney; their marriage was recorded at Doncaster Registration district in the December quarter 1883.⁵ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 35 Waterdale, Doncaster, Yorkshire, England, as Niece, age 4, birthplace Doncaster, Yorkshire.⁶ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 45 Apley Road, Doncaster, Yorkshire, England, as Daughter of Thomas and Ada Sidney, age 14, birthplace Doncaster, Yorkshire. She was the youngest child and had three brothers. Thomas was a 'Verger and Sexton (Church of England)'. All six family members were born in Doncaster.⁷ She married Henry Richard Punter, son of Joseph Punter and Lucy May Howell, on 18 May 1918 at Christ Church, Doncaster, Yorkshire, England; and their marriage was recorded at Doncaster Registration district in the June quarter 1918.^1,8,9 Minnie Elizabeth Sidney appeared on the census of 19 June 1921 at Doncaster, Yorkshire, England, as born at Doncaster, Yorkshire, England, in 1896.¹⁰ She and Henry Richard Punter lived on 29 September 1939 at Doncaster, Yorkshire, England; where they were on the 1939 Register, when she was age 43 and he was age 40 and a 'Railway Goods Porter Incapacitated.¹¹' Minnie Elizabeth Sidney died in 1978 at Yorkshire, England; and her death was recorded at Doncaster Registration district in the June quarter 1978.¹²

      Her married name was Shorter.¹ Rosetta Hadland was born on 16 May 1875 at Bisley, Surrey, England.^1,2 She married Alfred Shorter, son of John Shorter and Emily Slyfield, on 22 May 1922 at St John the Baptist, Bisley, Surrey, England.¹ Rosetta Hadland lived in 1933 at School House, Bisley, Surrey, England.³

     Ivon Gibson Benning was born in 1880 at Banbury, Oxfordshire, England; and his birth was recorded at Banbury registration office in the June quarter 1888.^1,3 As of 1880, Ivon Gibson Benning was also known as Ivor Gibson Shefford Benning.³ He was the son of John Benning and Jane Eliza Bayley.¹ Ivon Gibson Benning appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Banbury, Oxfordshire, England, as Son, age 1, birthplace Banbury, Oxfordshire.⁴ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Reading, Berkshire, England, as Son, age 20, birthplace Banbury, Oxfordshire.¹ He married Amy Meads on 28 September 1907 at St Mark, South Farnborough, Hampshire, England; and their marriage was recorded at Hartley Wintney record office in the September quarter 1907.^5,6 Ivon Gibson Benning appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Farnborough Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, England, as head, age 31, married, birthplace Banbury, Oxfordshire, England.⁷ He emigrated on 26 July 1911 from Bristol, England; sailed from Bristol to Quebec, Canada.⁸ He appeared on the census of 1921 at 40 Gerdon Street, Brantford, Ontario, Canada, as head, age 41, married, birthplace England.⁹

      Her married name was Benning.¹ Ellen Applebee was born on 15 July 1855 at Beenham, Berkshire, England.^2,3 She married Edwin Benning, son of Henry Benning and Sarah Shefford, in 1875; and their marriage was recorded at Wokingham record office in the March quarter 1875.¹ Ellen Applebee appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Hurst, Berkshire, England, as Wife, age 26, birthplace Beenham, Berkshire.² She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Wokingham, Berkshire, England, as Wife, age 36, birthplace Beenham, Berkshire.⁴ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Wokingham, Berkshire, England, as Wife, age 46, birthplace Wokingham, Berkshire.⁵ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Wards Cross, Hurst, Twyford, Berkshire, England, as wife, age 55, birthplace Beenham, Berkshire, England.⁶ She died in 1941 at Berkshire, England; and her death was recorded at Wokingham Registration office in the June quarter 1941.⁷

     Percy Arthur Benning was born in 1885 at Banbury, Oxfordshire, England; and his birth was recorded at Banbury record office in the June quarter 1885.^1,2 He was the son of John Benning and Jane Eliza Bayley.¹ Percy Arthur Benning appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Lower Mitton, Worcestershire, England, as Visitor, age 4, birthplace Banbury, Oxfordshire.¹ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Ilford, Essex, England, as Barthol H Benning, Brother in Law, age 16, birthplace Banburty, Oxfordshire.³

He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 7 Vernon Gardens, Seven Kings, Ilford, Essex, England, as Boarder, age 25, single, birthplace Banbury, Oxfordshire, England.⁴ He married Kate Georgina Roberts in 1915 at Essex, England.⁵ Percy Arthur Benning died on 9 May 1915 at Belgium; and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission give the following information:

'Name: BENNING, PERCY ARTHUR Initials: P A Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Rifleman Regiment/Service: Rifle Brigade Unit Text: 2nd Bn. Date of Death: 09/05/1915 Service No: Z/2636 Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 10. Memorial: PLOEGSTEERT MEMORIAL.

'Cemetery: PLOEGSTEERT MEMORIAL Country: Belgium Locality: Comines-Warneton, Hainaut Visiting Information: The sounding of the Last Post takes place at the memorial on the first Friday of every month at 7 p.m. The Panel Numbers quoted at the end of each entry relate to the panels dedicated to the Regiment served with. In some instances where a casualty is recorded as attached to another Regiment, his name may alternatively appear within their Regimental Panels. Please refer to the on-site Memorial Register Introduction to determine the alternative panel numbers if you do not find the name within the quoted Panels. Location Information: The Ploegsteert Memorial stands in Berks Cemetery Extension, which is located 12.5 Kms south of Ieper town centre, on the N365 leading from Ieper to Mesen (Messines), Ploegsteert and on to Armentieres. From Ieper town centre the Rijselsestraat runs from the market square, through the Lille Gate (Rijselpoort) and directly over the crossroads with the Ieper ring road. The road name then changes to the Rijselseweg (N336). 3.5 Kms along the N336 lies a fork junction with the N365. The N365, which forms the right hand fork, leads to the town of Mesen. The Cemetery lies 3 Kms beyond Mesen on the right hand side of the N365, and opposite Hyde Park Corner Royal Berks Cemetery. Historical Information: The PLOEGSTEERT MEMORIAL commemorates more than 11,000 servicemen of the United Kingdom and South African forces who died in this sector during the First World War and have no known grave. The memorial serves the area from the line Caestre-Dranoutre-Warneton to the north, to Haverskerque-Estaires-Fournes to the south, including the towns of Hazebrouck, Merville, Bailleul and Armentieres, the Forest of Nieppe, and Ploegsteert Wood. The original intention had been to erect the memorial in Lille. Those commemorated by the memorial did not die in major offensives, such as those which took place around Ypres to the north, or Loos to the south. Most were killed in the course of the day-to-day trench warfare which characterised this part of the line, or in small scale set engagements, usually carried out in support of the major attacks taking place elsewhere. BERKS CEMETERY EXTENSION, in which the memorial stands, was begun in June 1916 and used continuously until September 1917. At the Armistice, the extension comprised Plot I only, but Plots II and III were added in 1930 when graves were brought in from Rosenberg Chateau Military Cemetery and Extension, about 1 Km to the north-west, when it was established that these sites could not be acquired in perpetuity. Rosenberg Chateau Military Cemetery was used by fighting units from November 1914 to August 1916. The extension was begun in May 1916 and used until March 1918. Together, the Rosenberg Chateau cemetery and extension were sometimes referred to as 'Red Lodge'. Berks Cemetery Extension now contains 876 First World War burials. HYDE PARK CORNER (ROYAL BERKS) CEMETERY is separated from Berks Cemetery Extension by a road. It was begun in April 1915 by the 1st/4th Royal Berkshire Regiment and was used at intervals until November 1917. Hyde Park Corner was a road junction to the north of Ploegsteert Wood. Hill 63 was to the north-west and nearby were the 'Catacombs', deep shelters capable of holding two battalions, which were used from November 1916 onwards. The cemetery contains 83 Commonwealth burials of the First World War and four German war graves The cemetery, cemetery extension and memorial were designed by Harold Chalton Bradshaw, with sculpture by Gilbert Ledward. The memorial was unveiled by the Duke of Brabant on 7 June 1931. No. of Identified Casualties: 11391.⁶'

     Alfred Elliott was born circa 1876 at City of London, London, England.² He married Agnes Louisa Benning, daughter of John Benning and Jane Eliza Bayley, in 1900; and their marriage was recorded at Reading record office in the September quarter 1900.³ Alfred Elliott appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Ilford, Essex, England, as Head, married, age 25, birthplace City of London.² He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 93 Wellwood Road, Goodmayes, Ilford, Essex, England, as head, age 35, married, birthplace City of London, England.⁴

     Jack Armstrong Benham was born in 1919 at Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Chertsey record office in the December quarter 1919.¹ He was the son of Ernest Benham and Gladys Evelyn Armstong.¹ Jack Armstrong Benham was buried on 8 October 1941 at Tehran War Cemetery, Britsh Embasy, Tehran, Iran; and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission give the following information:-

'BENHAM, JACK ARMSTRONG
Rank:Second Lieutenant. Service No:158201. Date of Death:08/10/1941. Age:22. Regiment/Service:Royal Engineers. Grave Reference: 6. B. 9. Cemetery:TEHRAN WAR CEMETERY.²' He died on 8 October 1941 at Iran.³ He was commemorated 2nd Lieutenant J. A. Benham
Royal Engineers
158201
Died of illness, 6 October 1941, Iran. Aged 22.
______________________________________________________

'Jack Armstrong Benham was born in Chobham in 1919, the eldest of three sons of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Benham of Coppice Wood. Ernest was a member of the well known firm of Messrs. F. W. Benham and Sons, owners of the Chobham Town Mill and a district and parish councillor.

'Jack attended Chobham C of E School before passing to Woking Grammar School in 1929 where he matriculated and gained his higher school certificate and inter-B.Sc.

'He left the Grammar school in 1937 and worked for a time in London as a trainee Quantity Surveyor with the firm of Widnell and Trollope, a company that still exists today. He was also Hon. Secretary of Chobham Agricultural Association.

'Jack joined the Royal Engineers as a territorial before the war and was called up for service on 25 August 1939. He rose to the rank of Sergeant before being sent to 142nd Officer Cadet Training Unit based at Aldershot. He received his commission on 23 November 1940.

'In the first week of January 1941 Jack went out east and was attached to the Indian Army.

'On 6 August 1941 Mr. and Mrs. Benham received their last letter from their son. On Sunday 12 October they received the dreaded telegram informing them that Jack had died of pneumonia the previous Wednesday (6 October). He was 22 years old.

'Jack Benham is buried in Tehran War Cemetery, Iran (grave 6.B.9). He is also remembered on the Woking County Grammar School roll of honour located in Christ Church, Woking.' on 12 November 2012.^4,5

      Her married name was Grove.¹ Fanny Maria Hesketh was born on 10 December 1864 at Collingham, Nottinghamshire, England; and her birth was recorded at Newark registration office in the December quarter 1864.^2,3,4 She married James Henry Benning Grove, son of James Grove and Jane Benning, in 1890; and their marriage was recorded at Woolwich record office in the September quarter 1890.¹ Fanny Maria Hesketh appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Reading, Berkshire, England, as Wife, age 26, birthplace Collingham, Nottinghamshire.² She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Reading, Berkshire, England, as Wife, age 36, birthplace Collingham, Nottinghamshire.⁵ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 34 The Mount, Reading, Berkshire, England, as wife, age 46, birthplace Collingham, Nottinghamshire, England.⁶ She died in 1941 at Reading, Berkshire, England; and her death was recorded at Reading registration office in the March quarter 1941.⁷

      Her married name was Benning.¹ Jane Eliza Bayley was born circa 1849 at Reading, Berkshire, England.² She married John Benning, son of Henry Benning and Sarah Shefford, in 1872; and their marriage was recorded at Eton record office in the September quarter 1872.¹ Jane Eliza Bayley appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Banbury, Oxfordshire, England, as Wife, age 30, birthplace Reading, Berkshire.³ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Lower Mitton, Worcestershire, England, as Visitor, Jani E, married, age 40, birthplace Reading, Berkshire.⁴ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Reading, Berkshire, England, as Wife, age 56, birthplace Reading, Berkshire.² She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 93 St Georges Road, Reading, Berkshire, England, as wife, age 65, birthplace Reading, Berkshire, England.⁵ She died in 1924 at Berkshire, England; and her death was recorded at Reading Registration office in the December quarter 1924.⁶

     Maud Benning was born on 3 April 1888 at Stourport, Worcestershire, England; and her birth was recorded at Kidderminster record office in the June quarter 1888.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of John Benning and Jane Eliza Bayley.¹ Maud Benning appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Lower Mitton, Worcestershire, England, as Visitor, age 3, birthplace Stourport, Worcestershire. She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Reading, Berkshire, England, as Daughter, age 14, birthplace Stourport, Worcestershire.¹ She died on 11 July 1959 at 93 St. George Road, Reading, Berkshire, England, at age 71; and her death was recorded at Wallingford Registration office in the September quarter 1959.^4,5

     Mary Benning was born circa 1878 at Reading, Berkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Benning and Jane Eliza Bayley.¹ Mary Benning appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Lower Mitton, Worcestershire, England, as Visitor, age 13, birthplace Reading, Berkshire.¹