Tyne Cot Cemetery Memorial by Paul Chapman

Author:Paul Chapman [Chapman, Paul]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: History, Military, World War I, Reference, Atlases; Gazetteers & Maps
ISBN: 9781473850842
Google: jTu4DAAAQBAJ
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Published: 2016-10-31T03:17:45+00:00

PANEL 66 BEGINS: PTE. J.W. EDMONDS – SOUTH WALES BORDERERS

(Panel 66) Pte. 28283, John Wynne Evans, ‘B’ Coy., 2nd Bn. (24th Foot) The South Wales Borderers: s. of the late David Evans, of Caegwyn, Llangeitho, Farmer, by his wife Elizabeth, dau. of the late John Edwards: b. Caegwyn, Llangeitho, co. Cardigan, 29 April 1879: educ. Council School, Llangeitho; County School, Aberystwyth, and University College of Wales, Aberystwyth: went to Canada, June 1913; settled at Ontario: returned to England December 1915: enlisted 11 July 1916: served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders from the following November, and was killed in action at Langemarck, 16 August 1917. Buried near the ruins of Montemial Farm, over the Steenbeke River. The Chaplain wrote, “In the company the loss is very keenly felt of a thoroughly good soldier, and a well-liked and trustworthy comrade.”: Age 36. unm.

(Panel 66) Pte. 40296, William John Holmes, 10th (Service) Bn. The South Wales Borderers: 2nd s. of George Edward Holmes, of Lodsworth, Petworth, co. Sussex, Gamekeeper to Col. W. Kenyon Mitford, by his wife Kate, dau. of John William Inglefield, of High Cliff, Winchester, co. Hants: b. Crendall, near Farnham, co. Surrey, 31 March 1898: educ. Lurgashall Schools, near Petworth: Occupation – Assistant Gamekeeper on the estate of Col. Barkley, Midhurst, co. Sussex: enlisted Royal Sussex Regt., 9 November 1914, subsequently transf’d. South Wales Borderers: served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders, and was killed in action during the Battle of Langemarck, 24 August 1917. Buried at the northeastern ridge of the village of Langemarck. The Rev. W.T. Havard, Chaplain, wrote, “He went into action with his battalion, and, taking shelter for a moment under cover of a house, during the intense hostile bombardment, he was instantly killed by shell fire; the shell striking and exploding, bringing down most of the ruined house. We recovered his body next day;” and Lieut. C.A. Lundy, “Every officer and man in D Coy. loved and respected him, and all feel his loss keenly. I do especially, as he was in my platoon.” Sergt. G. Parsons also wrote, “Your son was one of the very best boys in my platoon; a strong, fearless and gallant lad was he, and respected by all. I am sure it will be a great loss to his platoon and to the company.” And Corpl. J. Mathews, “I lost a good little chum in him…He was a good boy, always ready to do any one of us a good turn. I may say Sergt. Parsons would never allow a man to speak rough of him, as he thought so much of him.” He won a Silver Medal in a competition for bayonet fighting while on service in France, which he sent home to his parents only a few days before his death.: Age 19.

(Panel 66) Pte. 44629, Walter Kissack Looney, 1st Bn. (24th Foot) The South Wales Borderers: only s. of James Looney, of 22, Cleveland Street, Birkenhead, Dock Board Employee, by his wife Annie S.

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