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Despite many enquiries to establish the identity of the men whose names appear on the War Memorial it is sometimes difficult to identify them with 100% certainty. Many enquiries have been made but ninety years after the end of the Great War there are still doubts about whether some of the named men below who made the ultimate sacrifice had a Claygate connection.
Where there is any doubt about their local connection then the entry is marked with an asterisk. '*'
When further information is received the relevant entry will be updated.
Much of the information has been provided by John Salter and his late wife Gilian (Jilly) of Common Road, Claygate. A sincere thanks to them for providing the material and allowing it to be published in this form.
A.R. BARTON
In Memory of
Albert Richard Barton
Gunner 3471 "C" Bty. 63rd Bde., Royal Field Artillery who died on Monday 30th April 1917. Age 21, son of Walter and Sarah Barton, of 13 Mathew's Terrace, Claygate, Esher, Surrey
The Surrey Comet May 12 1917 stated "Gunner R. Barton a young Claygate man has died in hospital in France after suffering shrapnel wounds in the shoulder and in the chest."
June 30th 1917. Gunner Albert R. Barton eldest son of Mr & Mrs W.S. Barton was serving with the Royal Field Artillery when he received wounds from which he died at a casualty clearing station. He was 20 years old and previous to enlisting in August 1914 he was employed by Mr.E. Napper of Claygate. His father who is serving in the Royal Engineers has been at the front for 22 months.
Gunner A. Etheridge a chum of Gunner Barton's writing to his mother says; "As one who has known him since the days we were recruits together, I will say he was one of the best. During our first 18 months in France, I worked on the same gun as him and I must say he was the best gunner in the battery. He is sadly missed, not only for his good work, but for his pleasant and jolly ways. He could make friends with anyone, and every man in the battery who knew him always spoke well of him."
W. BENGE.
In Memory of
Walter Raleigh Benge
Private 241435 1st/5th Bn., The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regt.)who died on Sunday 22nd July 1917. Age 17, son of William Richard and Fanny Benge, of 22 Bucharest Road, Earlsfield, Wandsworth, London. Born at Ash Cottages, Mathew's Terrace, Claygate, Esher, Surrey
The Surrey Comet Casualty List 25th August 1917 stated Queens - killed Benge W.R. 241435.
J. BISWELL
In Memory of
Jack Biswell
Sergeant 727 7th Bn., East Surrey Regiment who died on Wednesday 19th July 1916. Age 22, son of Annie Biswell, of 8 Elm Road, Claygate, Surrey, and the late Thomas Biswell. Enlisted August 1914; proceeded to France June 1915. Previously wounded.
The Surrey Comet July 26th 1916 - A Claygate Sergeant.
An esteemed and popular young soldier Sergeant Jack Biswell of the East Surrey Regiment laid down his life in the great advance on Wednesday July 19th last, and deepest sympathy with his parents, who reside at 8 Elm Road, Claygate, Mr & Mrs Thomas Biswell is expressed in the village.
The sad news came in the following letter from the deceased's officer Second Lieutenant J. Gordon Wright:- July 19th Dear Mrs Biswell, I very much regret to inform you that your son was killed by a shell while on a working party this morning. He was my platoon sergeant and was in every way a perfect model of what a platoon sergeant should be. He will be very much missed in the platoon, where he was both loved and respected. I have not only lost an efficient soldier but a personal friend. Please accept my very sincere sympathy with you all in your trouble. For your comfort I may say that eyewitnesses say the death was quite instantaneous and painless.
Sergeant Biswell who was 22 years of age was a native of Claygate and prominently connected to the local troop of Boy Scouts, of which he had been a member since inception. As a patrol leader he had won fourteen badges and in addition had the honour of being a First Class Kings Scout. He enlisted in the East Surrey Regiment at the beginning of the war.
July 19th 1919
Biswell - In loving memory of our dearly loved son Sgt Jack Biswell killed in France July 19th 1916, "We miss him most who loved him best" Mother, Father, Sisters and Brother.
July 17th 1920
Biswell - In loving memory of our dear son Sgt J. Biswell (Jack) killed July 19th 1916. Sadly missed - Mother & Dad.
In Memory of
G Britnell
Private 22788 6th Bn., Border Regiment who died on Thursday 20th September 1917.
M.G. BURMESTER
In Memory of
Maurice George Burmester
Lieutenant 1st Battalion Essex Regiment, died of wounds 25th August 1915. Memorial at Helles Memorial.
Surrey Comet December 5th 1914 - Serving in Europe
M.G Burmester second son of Mr F.G. Burmester of Carberry, Claygate has recently arrived in England from California and has been granted a Commission in the Essex Regiment. Lt Burmester formerly served in the Essex Regiment and fought through the Boer War with the Imperial Yeomanry Gloster Squadron in which he held a commission.
Another of Mr F.G. Burmester's sons Captain R.M Burmester RN is at present in command of HMS Euryalus flagship of the twelfth cruiser Squadron.
P. CARTER
In Memory of
R/432057, Rifleman, Peter John Carter
11th Battalion King's Royal Corps, died France and Flanders 30th November 1917. Born in Byfleet enlisted in Woolwich, Kent and lived in Claygate, Surrey.
Memorial: Cambrai Memorial, Louverval
Research continues to obtain information to positively identify.
In Memory of
William Crees
Lance Corporal S/6362, 12th Bn., Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own), who died on 12th February 1916. Age 36. Son of William Crees, husband of Louisa Crees of 1, Mimosa Cottages, Vale Road, Claygate, Surrey. Born in Overton in Hants and enlisted in Kingston-upon-Thames
Surrey Comet Saturday 8th April 1916 - Claygate
Killed in Action
News has been received in the village of the death whilst in action of Private W. Crees of the Rifle Brigade. The deceased soldier enlisted shortly after the outbreak of the war and had been at the front for about 12 months. Prior to enlisting he was employed by Mr Brice at Green Farm of whose daughter he married. He leaves a widow and three children for whom the deepest sympathy is felt.
Surrey Advertiser 18th July 1916 page 5
6362 Acting Corporal W. Crees Rifle Brigade of Claygate (previously reported missing) now reported by the German Government as killed or died of wounds.
In Memory of
James Frederick Culham
Lance Corporal 3285 1st/23rd Bn., London Regiment who died on Saturday 16th September 1916. Age 21 years.
Surrey Comet December 18th 1916 - On Service
Previously reported missing now officially reported killed in action in France on September 15th 1916, Lance Corporal James F. Culham, London Regiment dearly loved son of Mr & Mrs Culham of Ruxley Lodge, Claygate, age 21 years.
Surrey Comet November 22nd 1919
Death of Mr J. Culham (father of above)
For over 20 years Butler in Service to the Foley family. Mr James Culham passed away peacefully on Friday morning from pneumonia after only a few days illness. Deceased was in his 59th year and was held in high esteem in the village. He leaves a widow and several children for whom much sympathy is felt. Buried in Long Ditton.
In Memory of
Alfred Devonshire
Driver 181067 462nd Bty. 179th Bde., Royal Field Artillery who died on Thursday 21st March 1918. Age 20. Son of Alfred John and Annie Sarah Devonshire, of Bonesgate Brickfield, Chessington, Surrey.
In Memory of
George Henry Dysart
Private 826901 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles (British Columbia Regt.) who died on Friday 24th August 1917.
Surrey Comet Saturday September 8th 1917 and also Surrey Advertiser September 8th 1917
Brothers Killed in Action
Mr William Dysart of Rose Cottage, Station Road, Claygate has received news this week of the death at the front of two of his sons. Information reaching him on Tuesday that Frederick had been killed by a shell whilst he was on guard duty and the following day that George Henry private in the 2nd Canadian M.R. had been killed in action. Much sympathy is extended to Mr Dysart and the family in their bereavement.
Reference not available
DYSART. George Henry, 1 Rose Cottages, Claygate, Surrey. Private 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles died 24th August 1917 in France. Administration (with will) London 12th December to William John Dysart, agricultural labourer. Effects £133-15.
In Memory of
Charles Ernest Elworthy
Private G/5349 2nd., Royal Sussex Regiment who died on Thursday 14th October 1915. Age 23. Son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Elworthy. Native of Claygate, Surrey.
Surrey Comet November 25th 1915
Died of Wounds
Much sympathy will be felt with Mr Joseph Elworthy whose youngest son has died of wounds received at the Battle of Loos. The deceased returned from Canada to fight for his country.
In Memory of
William Herbert Elworthy
Private 33760 1st Bn., East Surrey Regiment who died on Wednesday 10th October 1917. Age 35. Husband of Minnie M Elworthy of 1, Fair View Cottages, Vale Road, Claygate, Surrey.
In Memory of
Fred Grimshaw
Private 9535 8th Bn., East Surrey Regiment who died on Thursday 3rd May 1917. Age 21. Enlisted Kingston-on Thames, Surrey. Son of William and Fanny Grimshaw of 2, Prince's Cottages, Coverts Road, Claygate, Surrey.
Surrey Comet September 15th 1917
Private Fred Grimshaw
Pte Frederick Grimshaw (No 9535) of B Company 8th Btn East Surrey Regiment was reported missing on May 3rd this year. Any information will be gratefully received by his parents at 2 Prince's Cottages, Coverts Road, Claygate.
Suurey Advertiser May 4th 1918
Presumed Killed - Grimshaw Pte F.E. Claygate, Surrey
Pte F. Grimshaw, East Surrey Regiment previously reported missing on May 3rd 1917 is now presumed killed. He was the eldest son of Mr & Mrs Grimshaw Coverts Road, Claygate and aged 21 years. He was formerly in the employ of Mr E. Napper of Claygate and later of E. Moss of Bookham and joined the East Surrey's in June 1915. He was wounded in March 1916 and spent 3 months at a base hospital before rejoining his regiment with which he saw much heavy fighting. His Commanding officer has written to his bereaved parents. "He was a good soldier and much liked by all in his platoon." A younger brother is now serving.
Surrey Comet May 3rd 1919
Grimshaw - In loving memory of Private F. Grimshaw reported missing 3rd May 1917 now presumed to have been killed, dearly loved eldest son of Mr & Mrs G Grimshaw of Claygate.
Duty called but love said may
Duty triumphed he could not stay
For his Country cause his life laid down
From his Saviours land he received his crown.
Father, Mother, Brothers and Sisters.
Surrey Comet May 1st 1920
Grimshaw - In ever loving memory of our dear son and brother Pte. F. Grimshaw reported missing May 3rd 1917 in France later presumed killed in action.
T'is lonesome here without him,
And sad our weary way;
This world is not the same to us
Since he was called away.
Mum, Dad, Sisters and Brothers.
In Memory of
George Lawrence Harris
Private M2/181408 Royal Army Service Corps. 688th M.T. Coy. Died, Balkans, 4th November 1918. Born Teddington. Enlisted; Kingston-on-Thames. Residence: Claygate, Surrey.
Surrey Comet 23rd November 1918 - Soldiers Death in Salonica
The sad news has been received of the death of Private Lawrence Harris from pneumonia in hospital in Salonica on 4th November. Pte Harris who went out with the A.S.C MT two and a half years ago was 36 years of age. He was the son-in-law of Mr & Mrs H. Street, Slough Farm, Claygate, and leaves a widow and three sons with who deepest sympathy is expressed.
In Memory of
William Haydon
Private 203946 1st Bn., The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) who died on Thursday 30th August 1917. Age 29. Son of George and Sarah Haydon, late of Mitcham, Surrey; husband of Mrs Haydon, of "Caradoc," Balmoral Road, Kingston, Surrey.
Surrey Comet Saturday September 13th 1917
Death from Wounds
News has been received by Mrs Haydon of 11 Aston Road Claygate that her husband Wilfred Haydon of the Buffs died on August 30th in a casualty clearing station from wounds received the same day from the bursting of an enemy shell just as he was leaving the trenches. Private Haydon was before joining the Army, not a year ago, confectioner to Messrs Nappers Bakers and confectioners, Claygate.
In Memory of
Louis Bonville Hillier
Sapper 311658 attd. 14th Bde. Sub-Signal Sect., Royal Garrison Artillery who died on Saturday 26 October 1918. Age 30. Husband of Mrs E G Hillier of 42 Rockliffe Road, Bath. Born In Bath. Enlisted Hartley Whitney, Hants.
In Memory of
W G Hogsden
Private 24537 2nd Bn., Grenadier Guards who died on Monday, 25th September 1916. Born in Chessington, Surrey.
Surrey Comet October 11th 1916
Killed in Action
Mrs Hogsden of The Forge, Claygate has received unofficial news of the death of her son. Private W Hogsden, Grenadier Guards who it is stated in a letter from his chums was killed in action on 25th September. Private Hogsden who was 26 years of age formerly worked at Cobham and had been at the Front for only 5 weeks.
Surrey Comet October 21st 1916
Mrs Hogsden of the Forge, Claygate received on Wednesday official confirmation of the news of the death of her son Private William Hogsden who fell in action 25th September age 26, A letter from one of his chums states that he had only just lept over the parapet at the beginning of a victorious charge on the German line when he was shot down by machine gun fire, being killed instantaneously.
Surrey Comet 23rd September 1917
In Memoriam
HOGSDEN - In loving memory of William George Hogsden, Grenadier Guards killed in action on the Somme September 25th 1916, the dearly loved second son of Mrs Hogsden, The Forge, Claygate. Remembered by Mother, Sisters and Brothers.
In Memory of
John Henry Sneyd Hunt
Second Lieutenant 23rd Bn., London Regiment formerly, London Regt (Prince of Wales'Own Civil Service Rifles) who died on Saturday 16 September 1916. Age 42. Son of the late R.P. Carew Hunt, of 56 Queen's Gardens, London. Served from August 1914. A clerk in the Probate and Divorce Registry.
HUNT - John Henry Sneyd of Claygate, Surrey. Second Lieutenant London Regiment died on or since 16 September 1916 in France. Probate London 12 October to Gerald Pousonkey Sneyd Hunt temporary Lieut-Colonel H.M.Army. Roland Cecil Sneyd Hunt Commander R.N. and the public trustee.
Effects £7,754 16s 11d.
In Memory of
Godfrey Jackson Hunter
Second Lieutenant 5th (Royal Irish) Lancers who died on Wednesday 26 April 1916. Age 26.
In Memory of
James Whitaker Hunter
Second Lieutenant 5th Bn., Northamptonshire Regiment who died on Saturday 8 July 1916. Age 28.
My Dear Mother
In reference to the matter of disposing of my bank balance in the event of my being killed out here I want you to act as follows. To pay all outstanding debts & expenses incurred up to & incident upon my death. To pay to Aunt Julia £52 being the amount she advanced me during the past year the remainder if any to be handed over to Uncle Sidney for young Dick. I have told Aunt Julia & Uncle Sidney of this & if I were you I should keep this letter which though not a legal document in any way is a written testament to my wishes which I know you will carry out if anything happens to me. Your loving son, James W. Hunter.
British Expeditionary Force France November 25th 1915.
My Dear Mother
Auntie Ju has written to say that the money she gave me during the year is mine to do what I like with so that the whole of my bank balance will go to Dick in the event of my death. I write this to qualify my other letter of about a fortnight ago.
Your loving son, James W. Hunter.
Affidavits of handwriting and that Testator made his Will and Codicil while a Soldier in actual Military Service. On 28th day of November Probate of this Will and Codicil was granted to Lydia Hunter the Executrix.
Gross Value of his estate £232 14s 0d left to his widow Mother Lydia Hunter.
In Memory of
L. J. Lavington
Lieutenant Royal Air Force 12th Squadron who died on 22 August 1918. Son of Mr. A. J. Lavington of "Maesmer", Gordon Road, Claygate, Surrey
In Memory of
James Edgar Matthews
Private 58226 The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) transfered to (82467) 138th Company. Labour Corps who died on Wednesday 10 April 1918. Age 37. Husband of Alice E. Matthews of 7 Sims Cottages, Claygate, Surrey.
In Memory of
Thomas Hector Molesworth Maurice, Commander H.M.S. "Princess Irene", Royal Navy who died on Thursday 27th May 1915.
Surrey Comet June 5th 1915
Commander Maurice Killed
Much regret is felt in Claygate at the news that Commander Thomas H. Maurice was on board HMS Princess Irene which was blown up in Sheerness Harbour on May 27th.
Previous to the outbreak of war Commander Maurice resided with his wife and three young children at Greystones, Red Lane, Claygate and was well known and esteemed by many friends. He entered the Service in January 1891 and attained the rank of Commander in December 1908. Previous to going to HMS Princess Irene he was engaged on board a minesweeper in the North Sea. Much sympathy is felt for the Widow and children.
In Memory of
John Cecil Morgan Captain 6th Bn., Yorkshire Regiment who died on Saturday 7 August 1915. Age 39. Son of J.H. Morgan, C.V.O. husband of Truda Morgan of Fearn, Hare Lane, Claygate, Surrey. M.A. Trinity College, Oxford. Served in the South African War.
Surrey Comet August 14th 1915
Claygate - Killed in Action
Much regret is felt in Claygate and Esher at the news of the death of John Cecil Morgan of Fearn, Hare Lane, Claygate who was killed in the Dardenelles with the 6th Bn., Yorkshire Regiment. Captain Morgan was the only son of John Hammond Morgan of 3, Connaught Square, London and was gazetted temporary Captain in the battalion with which he served in October last year. Deep sympathy is felt for Mrs Morgan in her bereavement.
Wills
Morgan John Cecil of Fearn, Claygate, Surrey. Captain Yorkshire Regiment died 7th August 1915 at Gallipoli on active service. Probate London 28th October to Gertrude Lilian Heath Morgan widow and Richard Edward Bruce solicitor. Effects £495.0.10.
In Memory of
Cecil John Mutimer
22951 Private 6th Bn.,Border Regiment. Killed in action France & Flanders 17th September 1916. Born in Claygate, Surrey. Enlisted in Kingston-on-Thames. Residence: Telegraph Lane, Claygate.
Surrey Comet October 4th 1916
Claygate - Killed in recent fighting
Two Claygate soldier lads are reported to have been killed in the heavy fighting of mid-September. Private C. Mutimer of the Border Regiment who was only 17 years of age, the son of Mrs Smith of Telegraph Lane, fell on the 17th of the month, and Rifleman F. Wiltshire of the Rifle Brigade son of Mr & Mrs Wiltshire, Station Road on the 19th. Rifleman Wiltshire was about 19.
In Memory of
Lieutenant The Hon. Maurice Henry Nelson-Hood
Hood Bn., R.N. Div., Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve who died age 34 on Monday 7th June 1915. Lieutenant Hood, only son of the late 2nd Viscount Bridport and Viscountess Bridport), of 28, Norfolk Square, Hyde Park, London.
Kellys - 1915
HOOD - Hon. Maurice Henry Nelson. The Cottage, Beaconsfield Road, Claygate, Surrey.
In Memory of
Walter Edmund Randall
Private 16438 8th Bn., Oxford. and Bucks Light Infantry who died on Friday 6 December 1918. Age 24. Son of Mr and Mrs G.A. Randall of 4, Ash Cottages, Claygate, Surrey.
Surrey Comet January 11th 1919
Private W. Randall Ox. and Bucks Light Infantry third son of Mr & Mrs G. Randall 4, Ash Cottages, Claygate who died from pneumonia on December 6th at Salonica where he had been serving for over three years.
In Memory of
William Henry Russell
21896 Private 12th Battalion attached 122nd Trench Mortar Bty., East Surrey Regiment. Killed in action, France & Flanders Monday 6th May 1918. Born in Surbiton, Surrey. Enlisted in Kingston, Surrey. Husband of Jane Russell of 22, Caversham Road, Kingston-on-Thames.
Surrey Comet May 25th 1918
Russell - On May 6th killed in action near Ypres. Private William Henry Russell attached T.M.B East Surrey Regiment beloved husband of Jane Russell 22, Caversham Road, Kingston.
Surrey Comet May 10th 1919
Russell - In loving memory of my dear husband William H Russell 12th Btn., East Surrey Regiment killed in action Ypres May 6th 1918.
Russell - In loving memory of William Henry Russell East Surrey Regiment killed in action near Ypres May 6th 1918.
Father and Sisters.
In Memory of
William Walter Russell
Private 4504 13th Bn., Royal Fusiliers who died on Wednesday 11th April 1917. Born in Esher, Surrey. Enlisted in Battersea. Residence in Claygate, Surrey.
Surrey Comet June 16th 1917
Claygate On Service
Russell - Killed in action in France April 10th. William Walter much loved younger son of William Russell, Ruxley Lodge, Claygate, Surrey; also in loving memory of Harry, third son who lost his life in HMS Good Hope in the Naval Battle off the Chile Coast November 1st 1914.
Surrey Comet April 13th 1918
Russell - To the dear memory of William Walter killed in action in France April 10th 1917; also of Harry lost on HMS Good Hope November 1st 1914. Much loved sons of William Russell, Ruxley Lodge, Claygate, Surrey.
In Memory of
R. C. Scott
Acting Bombardier 45261 "D" Bty. 5th Bde., Royal Horse Artillery who died on Wednesday 15th November 1916. Age 28. Son of Ernest Elias and Alice Scott, 4 Orchard Cottage, Telegraph Lane, Claygate, Surrey.
In Memory of
Lieutenant B. Scott-Holmes
attached Machine Gun Corps (Inf) who died on Tuesday 24th October 1916.
Surrey Advertiser October 28th 1916
Sad death of Lieut. Scott-Holmes
Great regret is felt in the district at the death of Lieut. Scott-Holmes of Laudacre, The Avenue, Claygate who succumbed in hospital at Wandsworth during Tuesday night to injuries received in an accident in that neighbourhood a few hours previously. It appears that he was standing behind his motor car in the road way, attending to the rear light, when a motor bus came along and knocked him down, inflicting such injuries as to render his condition hopeless. Lieut. Scott-Holmes, who leaves a widow and two children, had resided at Claygate about three years.
In Memory of
John Shepherd Scotland
Lance Corporal S/14541 13th Bn., Rifle Brigade who died on Wednesday 8th May 1918 in Bucquoy, France missing presumed killed. Age 41. Son of John Shepherd Scotland and Eliza S. Scotland.
Surrey Comet May 10th 1919
Scotland - In ever loving memory of our dearest John 13th Rifle Brigade, youngest son of Mrs Scotland, Claygate. Killed in action May 8th 1918. Ever in our thoughts.
Kellys - 1915
Scotland Henry Shephers, Milnathort , Gordon Road, Claygate.
In Memory of
George Bertie Stickland
Private 65734 102nd Field Amb, Royal Army Medical Corps who died on Monday 30th October 1916. Age 38. Buried at Claygate (Holy Trinity) Churchyard, Surrey.
Surrey Comet November 1st 1916
A soldiers death
The death took place in a military hospital at Colchester on Monday of private G.B.Stickland of the R.A.M.C. He enlisted in September 1915 not having any previous military training, and at the end of the year proceeded to France where he saw much fighting until taken ill in early Autumn 1916. He was sent to Colchester on October 10th 1916. Private Stickland who was aged 40 had resided in Claygate for 22 years and took an active interest in matters connected to the village. He was a former secretary of the flower show, and for some years was a verger of the Parish Church. It was his desire to do something for his Country at a time when recruiting appeared to be falling off that led to his enlistment. Much sympathy has been extended in their loss to his wife and four children, the eldest son being in the Navy. The funeral takes place on Saturday.
In Memory of
Thomas Henry Stone
Private 5880 3rd Bn., Coldstream Guards who died on Monday 14th September 1914. Born and lived in Claygate, Surrey. Enlisted in Kingston-on-Thames. Killed in action in France & Flanders.
In Memory of
George Stovold
Lance Corporal 3444 1st Bn., Middlesex Regiment who died on Wednesday 6th November 1918. Age 33. Son of William and Clementina Stovold, of Claygate; husband of Susan Ann Stovold, of 8 Ash Cottages, Woodstock Road, Claygate, Surrey.
Surrey Comet November 23rd 1918
Lance Corporal George Stovold late Middlesex regiment was the third son of Mr & Mrs William Stovold of Ash Cottages, Woodstock Road, Claygate and leaves a widow and one son residing at Cobham. He was killed in action in France two days before the signing of the Armistice. He was 33 years of age and formerly employed by J and B Marsh corn chandlers of Esher, joining the Regiment early in the war. His Mother has received a sympathetic letter from the Regiment saying he was killed by a shell on November 9th and that his comrades by who he was held in high esteem and affection greatly regret his death.
Surrey Comet November 8th 1919
Stovold - In loving memory of our dear son Lance Corporal George Stovold 1st Middlesex Regiment killed in France November 6th 1918. "The beloved of the Lord shall dwell in safety by him." Ever in our thoughts. Father, Mother, Brothers and Sisters.
Surrey Comet - November 13th 1920
Stovold - In loving memory of my dear husband George (and Daddy) killed in action in France November 6th 1918 - Always in our thoughts - Sue and Howard.
In Memory of
Frank James Tugwell
Private 7081 7th Bn., East Surrey Regiment who died on Friday 30th November 1917. Age 22. Son of Mary Tugwell of 2, Foley Cottages, Claygate, Surrey; and the late George Tugwell.
Surrey Comet October 12th 1918
Presumed killed - Mr & Mrs Tugwell of Foley Cottages, Claygate have received official intimation this week that no further news having been received of their son Private F.J.Tugwell 7th East Surrey Regiment, since he was reported missing on November 30th 1917. The Army Council regretfully concluded that he was killed on that date. This is the second son Mr & Mrs Tugwell have lost in the war, another son is still serving.
In Memory of
Walter Tugwell
Private 31453 1st Bn., East Surrey regiment who died on Thursday 4th October 1917. Age 20. Son of George and Mary Tugwell of 2 Foley Cottages, Claygate.
Surrey Comet November 10th 1917
Killed in Action - Official intimation was received on Wednesday by his parents, who reside at Foley Cottages, Claygate of the death in action in France of Pte Walter Tugwell, East Surrey Regiment at the age of 20. A youth of sterling character, well known and esteemed throughout the village. Pte Tugwell was a patrol leader in the Claygate troop of boy scouts. At the time of his enlistment he was in the employ of Mr A.T. Pannell, ironmongers etc., Station Parade, Claygate.
In Memory of
Alfred Whetstone
Private 83824 50th Coy., Machine Gun Corps (Inf) who died on Tuesday 26th March 1918. Born in Epsom. Enlisted in Kingston. Residence Claygate. Formerly 30397, E.Surrey Regiment.
In Memory of
Charles Walter Whetstone MM
Gunner 2749 "B" Bty. 58th Bde., Royal Field Artillery who died on Saturday 22nd September 1917. Age 23. Son of James and Eliza M. Whetstone of 1 Mathew's Terrace, Claygate.
Surrey Comet Saturday October 13th 1917
Only last month Pte Whetstone serving in the Royal Field Artillery was awarded the Military Medal and he was killed in action on September 23rd. The sad news was sent home by his brother who was with him at the time and attended the funeral. The fourth son of Mrs Whetstone of 1 Mathew's Terrace, Claygate, he was about 20 years of age and previous to joining was employed by Mr Horlick of Arbrook Farm, Claygate. Mrs Whetstone has three other sons still serving.
In Memory of
Walter George Whetstone
Private 50031 1st Bn., Royal Irish Fusiliers who died on Monday 21st October 1918. Age 19. Son of James and Maria Whetstone of 1, Mathew's Terrace, Claygate, Surrey.
In Memory of
Frederick John Wiltshire
Rifleman S/12939 9th Bn., Rifle Brigade who died on Friday 15th September 1916. Born in Claygate. Enlisted in Kingston-on-Thames, Surrey. Killed in action in France & Flanders.
Surrey Comet October 4th 1916
Killed in recent fighting - Two Claygate soldier lads are reported to have been killed in heavy fighting of mid-September. Private C.Mutimer of the Border regiment who was only 17 years of age, the son of Mrs Smith of Telegraph Lane, fell on the 17th of the month and Rifleman F. Wiltshire son of Mr & Mrs Wiltshire, Station Road on the 19th. Rifleman Wiltshire was about 19 years of age.
In Memory of
Frank Worsfold
Surrey Comet 12th May 1917
Postman's Death
The death occurred on Saturday of Mr Frank Worsfold, who since he was discharged from the Army after a short period of Active Service in France early in the war, has been employed as village postman at Claygate. He had been a member of Claygate Parish Church choir since boyhood and was well known and popular in the village. His age was 27 years. Sympathy is offered to his widow and child in their bereavement.
T.J. WILLIAMS *
In Memory of
T.J. Williams
Private 7119 7th Bn., London Regiment who died on Saturday 7th October 1916. Son of Mr T.J. and Mrs K.G. Williams of Manygate Lane, Shepperton, Middlesex.