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Leading Telegraphist Alfred Herbert Christmas, C/JX 141902.
H.M.S. Candytuft.
Killed 10 September 1941, age 22.
Panel 46 of the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent, England.

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Leading Telegraphist Alfred Herbert Christmas, C/JX 141902. H.M.S. Candytuft. Killed 10 September 1941, age 22. Remembered on Panel 46 of the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent, England.
December 21, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Able Seaman John Ronald Last, C/JX 237050.
H.M.S. Snapdragon.
Killed 19 December 1942, age 27.
Panel 55 of the Chatham Naval Memorial

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Able Seaman John Ronald Last, C/JX 237050. H.M.S. Snapdragon. Killed 19 December 1942, age 27. Remembered on Panel 55 of the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent, England
December 21, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Ordinary Seaman George Ross Wham, J/70396.
M.F.A. Eleanor.
Killed 12 February 1918, age 20.
Panel 28 on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent, England.

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Ordinary Seaman George Ross Wham, J/70396. M.F.A. Eleanor. Killed 12 February 1918, age 20. Remembered on Panel 28 of the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent, England
December 21, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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The Chatham Naval Memorial in Kent, England, remembers over 18,600 naval casualties from both wars who have no known grave.

Included among the names are Wham, Last and Christmas.

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The Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent, England. Around the base of the tower are 32 panels recording the names of 8,600 naval casualties of WW1 who have no known grave. In an arc around the perimeter of the site are a further 54 panels recording the names of just over 10,000 casualties of WW2 who also have no known grave. To one side are a number of addenda panels recording the names of those who were not recorded when the original panels were made.
December 21, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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I found another photo for a CWGC gardener. This time it is Edward Patrick (Paddy) Kerstin, who is buried in Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery, Yorkshire.

His son posted details about his shocking and sad story here: www.militaryimages.net/media/edward...
The grave of Edward Patrick (Paddy) Kerstin, a CWGC gardener buried in Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery, Yorkshire.
August 3, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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Sheep pondering life, in the churchyard of St Mary's, Ticehurst, East Sussex.

Both times I've gone half the graves were fenced off. The vegetation is allowed to grow wild over winter. The sheep then feast on it in the spring!
Sheep pondering life under the shade of trees and headstones in the churchyard of St Mary's, Ticehurst, East Sussex.
July 31, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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On 8 November 1919 he married Juliette Claire Bellanger in Abbeville, Somme, France. His occupation had reverted to a carpenter and he might have been working with his new father-in-law who had the same profession.
Overseas Register of British Subjects entry showing the marriage record of Frederick William Ambrose and Juliette Claire Bellanger, on 8 November 1919 in Abbeville, Somme, France.
July 28, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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This led to his medal card and regimental roll entry. The latter indicates he was placed on the Z Reserve.

The Z Reserve was a contingent of discharged soldiers who were to be available in case of violations of the armistice by Germany. They were abolished at the end of March 1920.
Medal roll for Royal Army Ordnance Corps showing that Private Frederick W Ambrose 016837 was entitle to both the Victory and British War medals.
July 28, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Browsing through old photographs I found one for a CWGC staff member buried in Bray-sur-Somme Communal Cemetery.
The staff headstone for "F Ambrose, Commonwealth War Graves Commission, 7 January 1962, Age 66". Buried in Bray-sur-Somme Communal Cemetery, France.
July 28, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Musically, it was the best week of my life.

Now I just feel old!
Concert tickets for: ▪︎ Bruce Springsteen - 06/07/85 - Wembley Stadium ▪︎ Dire Straits - 12/07/85 - Wembley Arena ▪︎ Live Aid - 13/07/85 - Wembley Stadium
July 14, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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The burial records for this church are available. The age for Frederick is wrong, and maybe for Annie as well.

The next entry is for the burial of Ellen Funnell, which took place the following day.
An extract from the burial records for the Parish of Eltham in the County of London for 1916. The second entry is for the Allen family, showing a burial on 30 August. The following entry is for Ellen Funnell, buried the next day.
May 4, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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The Allen family were buried on 30 August in nearby St John the Baptist Churchyard. Sadly the headstone only records the name of Frederick, referring to Annie and Gladys as "his wife" and "their daughter".

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The gravestone of the Allen family in the churchyard of St John the Baptist, Eltham. "To the memory of Frederick Allen aged 37 years, his wife aged 36, and their daughter aged 11 years." "Who were killed by the explosion of a bomb from a Zeppelin on August 23rd 1916." "This memorial is erected as a token of respect by his fellow workmen at Woolwich and Erith and scholars of the Gordon School, Eltham." The headstone does not record the names of Annie or Gladys; the age for Annie may be 37 instead of 36; their date of death should be 24 August 1916.
May 4, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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An incendiary bomb from the Zeppelin destroyed their home, killing Frederick, Annie and Gladys. Also killed was their lodger, Ellen Elizabeth Funnell, 29.

The Imperial War Museum has a photograph in their collection of the damage done to their home.

www.iwm.org.uk/collections/...
Bomb damage to 210 Well Hall Road in Eltham, Kent, seen from the rear of the property following a German air raid during the First World War. Image: IWM (HO 92) from the Imperial War Museum Collection.
May 4, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Norman was the wireless operator and had reported contact with two Junkers Ju 88s, out of Bordeaux. The last message he sent was an SOS. He and the crew are remembered on the Runnymede Memorial in Surrey.

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Part of Panel 77 of the Runnymede Memorial, Surrey, showing the first few Sergeants, lost in 1942, including Sergeant Norman Jack Alecock, 1156113, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 461 Squadron. He was part of a crew of 11 that did not return from a submarine patrol over the Bay of Biscay on 1 September 1942.
April 23, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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Corporal Albert Alecock, 14348, King's Shropshire Light Infantry. Died from scarlet fever on 4 May 1916, in Chester. He was 32 years old. Buried in St. Genevieve Churchyard, Euston, Suffolk.

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The grave of Corporal Albert Alecock, 14348, King's Shropshire Light Infantry. Died of Scarlet Fever on 4 May 1916, in Chester. He was 32 years old. Buried in St. Genevieve Churchyard, Euston, Suffolk. It also includes an inscription to his brother-in-law Private Charles William Gillings, S/6258, Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). He was killed in action on 18 July 1916, aged 26. He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial.
April 23, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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This casualty has a unique story ending with the R.A.F. via the Titanic and Hollywood!

Warrant Officer Thomas Arthur Whiteley, 23247, R.A.F. Died of heart disease on 11 October 1944 aged 50, and buried in Ancona War Cemetery.

www.cwgc.org/find-records...

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The grave of Warrant Officer Thomas Arthur Whiteley, 23247, Royal Air Force. He died of heart disease on 11 October 1944 aged 50, and is buried in Ancona War Cemetery. He survived the sinking of the Titanic and acted in Hollywood.
April 14, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Serjeant Edward Skirrow, 3716265, King's Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster). Killed in action 30 July 1944, aged 28. Buried in Caserta War Cemetery, Italy.

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Serjeant Edward Skirrow, 3716265, King's Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster). Killed in action 30 July 1944, aged 28. Buried in Caserta War Cemetery, Italy.
April 13, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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Private Thomas Skirrow, 50634, The King's (Liverpool Regiment). Died 22 June 1918, aged 32.

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The grave of Private Thomas Skirrow, 50634, The King's (Liverpool Regiment). Died 22 June 1918, aged 32. Buried in Cronenbourg French National Cemetery, Strasbourg, France.
April 13, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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A further cousin, via a sister of Frances, also fell.

Private Frank Douglas Fisher, 56616, Lancashire Fusiliers.
Death assumed on 23 April 1918 as body not recovered. Commemorated on panel 46 of the Loos Memorial, France.

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The top part of panel 46 of the Loos Memorial, France, listing some casualties of the Lancashire Fusiliers including, in the middle column, Private Frank Douglas Fisher, whose death was assumed on 23 April 1918 as no body was recovered.
March 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Also in Bassingbourn cum Kneesworth Cemetery is the grave of a cousin, via a brother of Frances.

Private Frank Raymond Hall, 8257, Army Cyclist Corps.
Died of wounds at Woolwich Military Hospital, on 4 June 1918, aged 21.

www.cwgc.org/find-records...

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The grave of Private Frank Raymond Hall, 8257, Army Cyclist Corp. Died of wounds at Woolwich Military Hospital, on 4 June 1918 aged 21. Buried in Bassingbourn cum Kneesworth Cemetery, Cambridgeshire.
March 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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He is buried in Mendinghem Military Cemetery, a location I am yet to visit so no photo.

His Distinguished Conduct Medal, one level below the Victoria Cross, was published posthumously in the London Gazette in September 1918.

www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue...
The Distinguished Conduct Medal citation for Serjeant Sidney Wedd from the London Gazette, published posthumously in September 1918. 12676 Sjt S. Wedd, Linc R. (Royston) For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of a bombing block which entirely stopped the advance of the enemy. He held this block in spite of many casualties until relieved. Again, on his own initiative, he held a post of considerable tactical importance which delayed the enemy for twenty minutes, and enabled the rest of his battalion to withdraw unmolested to a new position. Later, he reorganised stragglers, incorporating them into his platoon.
March 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Lance Corporal Maurice Wedd, 25109, Bedfordshire Regiment
Killed in action on 25 October 1916, aged 20.
Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.

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A small portion of Face 2C of the Thiepval Memorial, showing the commemoration of Lance Corporal Maurice Wedd, 25109, Bedfordshire Regiment.
March 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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The 9th and 10th sons are remembered on the grave of their parents in Bassingbourn cum Kneesworth Cemetery, in the south west corner of Cambridgeshire.

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The grave of George Wedd 1854-1920 and his wife France Ann Wedd (née Hall) 1855-1920 in Bassingbourn cum Kneesworth Cemetery, in the south west corner of Cambridgeshire. Added to the headstone are memorials to their youngest 2 sons, who died in service in France and Belgium during World War One.
March 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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The grave of Lance Corporal Alan Podgurski, 14245056, Durham Light Infantry. He is buried in Sittard War Cemetery, in the province of Limburg, Netherlands. He 'Died of Wounds' on 24 January 1945, aged 21.

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The grave of Lance Corporal Alan Podgurski, 14245056, Durham Light Infantry. Died from wounds, 24 January 1945, aged 21. Buried in Sittard War Cemetery, Netherlands.
March 21, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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The grave of Private Ernest Edward Podgurski, 3058654, 1st Battalion Royal Scots lies in Le Paradis War Cemetery, Lestrem, around 30 miles SSE of Dunkirk. The exact date of death is unknown and the headstone records 26-27 May 1940. He was aged 21.

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The grave of Private Ernest Edward Podgurski, 3058654, 1st Battalion Royal Scots. Buried in Le Paradis War Cemetery, Lestrem, France. Died 26-27 May 1940, aged 21.
March 21, 2025 at 11:38 AM