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     William G Pates was born circa 1905.¹ He married Ethel May L Buddin, daughter of Robert Edward Buddin and Ellen Sophia Cornwell, in 1929; and their marriage was recorded at Croydon Registration office in the June quarter 1929.¹

      Her married name was Buddin.¹ Ellen Taylor was born on 11 March 1896.^1,2 She married John Richard Buddin, son of Joseph Buddin and Mary Jane Pumford, in 1919; and their marriage was recorded at Sedgefield Registration office in the June quarter 1919.¹ Ellen Taylor died in 1981 at Tyne & Wear England; and her death was recorded at Newcastle Upon Tyne Registration office in the March quarter 1981.²

     John Buddin was born on 19 January 1920 at England; and his birth was recorded at Sedgefield Registration office in the March quarter 1920.^1,2 He was the son of John Richard Buddin and Ellen Taylor.¹ John Buddin died in January 1996 at England; and his death was recorded at Durham Western Registration office in January 1996 at age 76.²

      Her married name was Davison.² Mary J Buddin was born in 1922 at England; and her birth was recorded at Sedgefield Registration office in the September quarter 1922.¹ She was the daughter of John Richard Buddin and Ellen Taylor.¹

     William Steel was born circa 1886.¹ He married Hannah Maria Buddin, daughter of Joseph Buddin and Mary Jane Pumford, in 1912; and their marriage was recorded at Sedgefield Registration office in the March quarter 1912.¹

     Edith M Steel was born in 1912 at England; and her birth was recorded at Sunderland Registry office in the September quarter 1912.¹ She was the daughter of William Steel and Hannah Maria Buddin.¹

     Joseph W Steel was born in 1914 at England; and his birth was recorded at Sedgefield Registry office in the December quarter 1914.¹ He was the son of William Steel and Hannah Maria Buddin.¹ Joseph W Steel died in 1918 at England; and his death was recorded at Sedgefield Registration office in the March quarter 1918.²

      Her married name was Buddin.¹ Sophia W Wildey was born circa 1903.¹ She married Arthur Cecil Buddin, son of James Buddin and Alice Salter, in 1926 at England; and their marriage was recorded at Kingston Registration office in the December quarter 1926.¹ Sophia W Wildey died in 1957 at Surrey England; and her death was recorded at Surrey North Eastern Registration office in the June quarter 1957.²

     Barbara Buddin was born in 1930 at Surrey England; and her birth was recorded at Kingston Registration office in the December quarter 1930.¹ She was the daughter of Arthur Cecil Buddin and Sophia W Wildey.¹ Barbara Buddin died in 1930 at Surrey England; and her death was recorded at Kingston Registration office in the December quarter 1930.²

     Sidney Walter Duncombe was born in 1888 at Wiltshire England; and his birth was recorded at Alderbury Registration office in the March quarter 1888.¹ He married Adelaide Kate Buddin, daughter of James Buddin and Alice Salter, in 1915; and their marriage was recorded at Kingston Registration office in the September quarter 1915.¹ Sidney Walter Duncombe died in 1950 at Surrey England; and his death was recorded at Surrey North Eastern Registration office in the September quarter 1950.²

     Ethel A Duncombe was born in 1916 at England; and her birth was recorded at Wandsworth Registry office in the June quarter 1916.¹ She was the daughter of Sidney Walter Duncombe and Adelaide Kate Buddin.¹ As of 1941, her married name was Orpin.² Ethel A Duncombe married Cyril C K Orpin in 1941 at Surrey England; and their marriage was recorded at Surrey Mid Eastern Registation office in the December quarter 1941.²

     Walter S J Duncombe was born in 1918 at England; and his birth was recorded at Wandsworth Registry office in the March quarter 1918.¹ He was the son of Sidney Walter Duncombe and Adelaide Kate Buddin.¹

     Hilda L Duncombe was born in 1920 at England; and her birth was recorded at Wandsworth Registry office in the March quarter 1920.¹ She was the daughter of Sidney Walter Duncombe and Adelaide Kate Buddin.¹

     Charles James was born circa 1890.¹ He married Dorothy May Buddin, daughter of James Buddin and Alice Salter, in 1914 at England; and their marriage was recorded at Kingston Registration office in the December quarter 1914.¹

     Marjorie M James was born in 1916 at England; and her birth was recorded at Kingston Registration office in the March quarter 1916.¹ She was the daughter of Charles James and Dorothy May Buddin.¹ Marjorie M James died in 1917 at Surrey England; and her death was recorded at Kingston registration office in the March quarter 1917.²

      Her married name was Buddin.¹ Elizabeth Henderson was born circa 1891.¹ She married Joseph William Buddin, son of Joseph Buddin and Mary Jane Pumford, in 1916 at Durham England; and their marriage was recorded at Sedgefield Registration district in the June quarter 1916.¹

      Her married name was Roffey.² Alice Olive Buddin was born on 18 August 1907 at England; and her birth was recorded at Kingston Registration office in the September quarter 1907.^1,3,4 She was the daughter of James Buddin and Alice Salter.¹ Alice Olive Buddin married John E Roffey in 1930 at England; and their marriage was recorded at Kingston Record office in the September quarter 1930.² Alice Olive Buddin died in February 2003 at Berkshire England at age 95; and her death was recorded at Bracknel Forest Registration office in the February 2003.⁴

     John E Roffey was born circa 1908.¹ He married Alice Olive Buddin, daughter of James Buddin and Alice Salter, in 1930 at England; and their marriage was recorded at Kingston Record office in the September quarter 1930.¹

      Her married name was Buddin.¹ Kathleen M Searle was born circa 1890.¹ She married Henry James Buddin, son of Richard Thomas Buddin and Emily Langsdon, in 1922; and their marriage was recorded at Croydon Registration district in the June quarter 1922.¹

      Her married name was Buddin.¹ Gertrude E Crockford was born circa 1892.¹ She married William Charles Buddin, son of Richard Thomas Buddin and Emily Langsdon, in 1918 at Surrey England; and their marriage was recorded at Guildford Registration district in the June quarter 1918.¹ Gertrude E Crockford died after 14 February 1919 at Surrey England; and her death was recorded at Guildford Registration office in the March quarter 1919.²

     Ronald William Buddin was born on 14 February 1919 at Surrey England; and his birth was recorded at Guildford Registration office in the March quarter 1919.^1,2 He was the son of William Charles Buddin and Gertrude E Crockford.¹ Ronald William Buddin married Winifred L M Wells in 1951; and their marriage was recorded at Petersfield Registration office in the March quarter 1951.³ Ronald William Buddin died in 1998 at Sussex England; and his death was recorded at Chichester Registration office in November 1998.²

      Her married name was Buddin.¹ Winifred L M Wells was born on 21 July 1911 at England.^1,2 She married Ronald William Buddin, son of William Charles Buddin and Gertrude E Crockford, in 1951; and their marriage was recorded at Petersfield Registration office in the March quarter 1951.¹ Winifred L M Wells died in January 1991 at age 79; and her death was recorded at Surrey-Southwestern Registration office in January 1991 at age 79.²

      Her married name was Buddin.¹ Ella M Fricker was born circa 1894.¹ She married Robert Harvey Buddin, son of Richard Thomas Buddin and Emily Langsdon, in 1918 at Surrey England; and their marriage was recorded at Guildford Registration office in the December quarter 1918.¹ Ella M Fricker died in June 1989 at Surrey England; and her death was recorded at Surrey South-Western Registration office in June 1989 at age 94.²

      Her married name was Buddin.¹ Eva R S Thompson was born on 17 December 1907 at England.^1,2 She married Ernest Richard Buddin, son of Richard Thomas Buddin and Emily Langsdon, in 1933 at Surrey England; and their marriage was recorded at Guildford Registration office in the June quarter 1933.¹ Eva R S Thompson died in September 1993 at England at age 85; and her death was recorded at Surrey-Southwestern Registration office in September 1993 at age 85.²

      Her married name was Buddin.¹ Blanche Maud Bowman was born on 4 April 1902.^1,2 She married Harry Buddin, son of Joseph Buddin and Mary Jane Pumford, in 1927 at Durham England; and their marriage was recorded at Durham Registration office in the June quarter 1927.¹ Blanche Maud Bowman died in November 1992 at England at age 90; and her death was recorded at Durham Western Registration office in November 1992 at age 90.²

      Her married name was Buddin.¹ Elizabeth Poulson was born circa 1890.¹ She married Maurice Buddin, son of James Buddin and Deborah Saunders, in 1913 at Surrey England; and their marriage was recorded at Kingston Registration office in the June quarter 1913.¹

     Dorothy R Buddin was born in 1913 at Surrey England; and her birth was recorded at Croydon Registration office in the December quarter 1913.¹ He was the son of Maurice Buddin and Elizabeth Poulson.¹

      Her married name was Saunders.¹ Mary Ann (?) was born circa 1846 at Southwark, Surrey England.¹ She married William James Saunders, son of William Saunders and Martha Dewey, circa 1868.¹ Mary Ann (?) appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Edmonton, Middlesex England, as wife, age 35, birthplace Southwark, Middlesex.¹ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Edmonton, New Southgate, Middlesex England, as wife, age 45, birthplace London.² She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at New Southgate, London England, as head, age 53, birthplace Southwark, London.³

     Martha Maria Saunders was born in 1869 at Tooting, Surrey England; and her birth was recorded at Wandsworth Registration office in the December quarter 1869.^1,2 She was the daughter of William James Saunders and Mary Ann (?).¹ Martha Maria Saunders appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Edmonton, Middlesex England, as daughter, age 11, birthplace Tooting, Surrey.¹ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Walthamstow, Essex England, as Sister-in-Law, age 30, birthplace Tooting, Surrey.³

      Her married name was Smith.² Alice Mary Saunders was born in 1872 at Tooting, Surrey England; and her birth was recorded at Wandsworth Registration office in the March quarter 1872.^1,3 She was the daughter of William James Saunders and Mary Ann (?).¹ Alice Mary Saunders appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Edmonton, Middlesex England, as daughter, age 9, birthplace Tooting, Surrey.¹ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Frien Barnet, New Southgate, Middlesex England, as servant, age 19, birthplace Tooling, Surrey.⁴ She married Sydney Smith in 1898; and their marriage was recorded at Edmonton Registration office in the September quarter 1898.² Alice Mary Saunders appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Walthamstow, Essex England, as wife, age 28, birthplace Tooting, Surrey.⁵

     Henry Mourice Saunders was born in 1875 at Wimbledon, Surrey England; and his birth was recorded at Kingston Registration office in the September quarter 1875.^1,2 He was the son of William James Saunders and Mary Ann (?).¹ Henry Mourice Saunders appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Edmonton, Middlesex England, as son, age 5, birthplace Wimbledon, Surrey.¹ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Edmonton, New Southgate, Middlesex England, as son, age 15, birthplace Wimbledon.³ He married Alice Mary Abbey in 1897 at Middlesex England; and their marriage was recorded at Edmonton Record office in the March quarter 1897.⁴

     William Thomas Saunders was born in 1875 at Wimbledon, Surrey England; and his birth was recorded at Kingston Registration office in the September quarter 1875.^1,2 He was the son of William James Saunders and Mary Ann (?).¹ William Thomas Saunders appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Edmonton, Middlesex England, as son, age 5, birthplace Wimbledon, Surrey.¹ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Edmonton, New Southgate, Middlesex England, as son, age 15, birthplace Wimbledon.³ He married Maud Agnes Stritland in 1898; and their marriage was recorded at Edmonton Registration office in the December quarter 1898.⁴ William Thomas Saunders appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Southgate, New Southgate, Middlesex England, as head, married, age 25, birthplace Wimbledon, Surrey.⁵

     Frederick Charles Saunders was born in 1877 at Wimbledon, Surrey England; and his birth was recorded at Kingston Registration office in the December quarter 1877.^1,2 He was the son of William James Saunders and Mary Ann (?).¹ Frederick Charles Saunders appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Edmonton, Middlesex England, as son, age 3, birthplace Wimbledon, Surrey.¹ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Edmonton, New Southgate, Middlesex England, as son, age 13, birthplace Wimbledon.³ He married Julia Maud Gray in 1900.⁴ Frederick Charles Saunders appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Friern Barnet, Middlesex England, as head, married, age 23, birthplace Wimbledon, Surrey.⁵

      Her married name was Horne.² Harriet Maria Saunders was born in 1880 at Wimbledon, Surrey England; and her birth was recorded at Kingston Registration office in the June quarter 1880.^1,3 She was the daughter of William James Saunders and Mary Ann (?).¹ Harriet Maria Saunders appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Edmonton, Middlesex England, as Daughter, age 1, birthplace Wimbledon, Surrey.¹ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Edmonton, New Southgate, Middlesex England, as daughter, age 11, birthplace Wimbledon.⁴ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Friern Barnet, Middlesex England, as Servant, age 21, birthplace Wimbledon, Surrey.⁵ She married Albert George Horne in 1903 at England; and their marriage was recorded at Edmonton Record office in the June quarter 1903.²

      Her married name was Saunders.¹ Lucy Ann Betts was born in 1840 at Wandsworth, Surrey England; and her birth was recorded at Wandsworth registation office in the September quarter 1840.¹ She married Thomas William Saunders, son of William Saunders and Martha Dewey, in 1862 at Surrey England; and their marriage was recorded at Guildford registration office in the September quarter 1862.^1,2 Lucy Ann Betts appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Lambeth, Surrey England, as wife, age 30, birthplace Wandsworth, Surrey.¹ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Battersea, Surrey England, as wife, age 40, birthplace Wandsworth, Surrey.³ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Battersea, London England, as wife, age 50, birthplace Wandsworth, Surrey.⁴ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Fulham, London England, as wife, age 60, birthplace Wandsworth, Surrey, England.⁵ She died in 1919 at Fulham, London England; and her death was recorded at Fulham registation office in the December quarter 1919.⁶

     Reuben Thomas Saunders was born in 1863 at Pirbright, Surrey England; and his birth was recorded at Guildford Registration office in the September quarter 1863.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas William Saunders and Lucy Ann Betts.¹ Reuben Thomas Saunders appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Lambeth, Surrey England, as son, age 7, birthplace Pirbright, Surrery.¹ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Battersea, Surrey England, as son, age 17, birthplace Pirbright, Surrey (transcribed as Robert Saunders).³ He married Elizabeth Kate Giles in 1884; and their marriage was recorded at Bromley Record office in the September quarter 1884.⁴ Reuben Thomas Saunders appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Wakefield, Yorkshire England, as head, married, age 27, birthplace Pirbright, Surrey.⁵ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Swindon, Wiltshire England, as head, married, age 37, birthplace Pirbright, Surrey.⁶ He died in 1949 at Yorkshire England; and his death was recorded at Lower Agbrigg registration office in the June quarter 1949.⁷

     Maurice James Saunders was born in 1868 at Battersea, Surrey England; and his birth was recorded at Wandsworth Registration office in the March quarter 1868.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas William Saunders and Lucy Ann Betts.¹ Maurice James Saunders appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Lambeth, Surrey England, as son, age 3, birthplace Battersea, Surrery.¹ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Battersea, Surrey England, as son, age 13, birthplace Battersea, Surrey (transcribed as Matthew Saunders).³ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Battersea, London England, as son, age 23, birthplace Battersea, Surrey.⁴ He married Alice Henrietta Lee in 1895; and their marriage was recorded at Wandsworth Record office in the June quarter 1895.⁵ Maurice James Saunders appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Hammersmith, London England, as head, married, age 33, birthplace Battersea, Surrey.⁶

      Her married name was Saunders.¹ Elizabeth Kate Giles was born circa 1864 at Sandhurst, Berkshire England.¹ She married Reuben Thomas Saunders, son of Thomas William Saunders and Lucy Ann Betts, in 1884; and their marriage was recorded at Bromley Record office in the September quarter 1884.¹ Elizabeth Kate Giles appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Wakefield, Yorkshire England, as wife, age 27, birthplace Sandhurst, Berkshire.² She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Swindon, Wiltshire England, as wife, age 37, birthplace Sandhurst, Berkshire.³

     Harold Macleod Saunders was born in 1897 at Stretford, Lancashire England; and his birth was recorded at Barton I Registration office in the September quarter 1897.^1,2 He was the son of Reuben Thomas Saunders and Elizabeth Kate Giles.¹ Harold Macleod Saunders appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Swindon, Wiltshire England, as son, age 3, birthplace Stretford, Lancashire.¹ He died on 25 June 1918 at France; the Commonwealth War Grave Commision give the following information:-Name: SAUNDERS, HAROLD MACLEOD Initials: H M Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Second Lieutenant Regiment/Service: East Lancashire Regiment Unit Text: 11th Bn. Age: 20 Date of Death: 25/06/1918 Additional information: Only son of Reuben Thomas and Elizabeth Kate Saunders, of 5, Woodville Grove, Leeds. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: Plot 1. Row A. Grave 2. Cemetery: LE GRAND HASARD MILITARY CEMETERY, MORBECQUE
Cemetery: LE GRAND HASARD MILITARY CEMETERY, MORBECQUE Country: France Locality: Nord Visiting Information: Wheelchair access to this site is possible, but maybe by alternative entrance. For further information regarding wheelchair access, please contact our enquiries dept. on 01628 634221. Location Information: Morebecque is a small village in the Department of the Nord, 3 kilometres south-west of Hazebrouck. Leave the church in Morebecque and head north on the D916 towards Hazebrouck. After approximately 1 kilometre there is a Plant Nursery on the left hand side. Take the small road which goes through the nursery and the cemetery will be found on the right hand side in amongst farm land. Historical Information: Le Grand Hasard Military Cemetery, begun by the 31st Division at the end of June 1918, was also used by the 40th Division. On its closure at the end of August the cemetery comprised Plots I and II, but after the Armistice Plots III and IV were added when scattered graves were brought into the cemetery from a wide area around Hazebrouck. The earliest of these graves dates from May 1915, but the majority were from the fighting of April 1918. There are now 300 Commonwealth burials of the First World War in the cemetery. Two further plots of 138 burials were added to the cemetery during the Second World War. Among these later burials, all dating from May and June 1940, are special memorials to a number of casualties known to be buried within the cemetery whose graves could not be precisely located. 58 of the graves are unidentified. The original cemetery was designed by Sir Herbert Baker. No. of Identified Casualties: 377.³

      Her married name was Saunders.¹ Alice Henrietta Lee was born circa 1869 at Battersea, Surrey England.¹ She married Maurice James Saunders, son of Thomas William Saunders and Lucy Ann Betts, in 1895; and their marriage was recorded at Wandsworth Record office in the June quarter 1895.¹ Alice Henrietta Lee appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Hammersmith, London England, as wife, age 32, birthplace Battersea, Surrey.²

     James Pullen was born circa 1831 at Kirdford, Sussex England.¹ He married Martha Saunders, daughter of William Saunders and Martha Dewey, in 1855 at Surrey England; and their marriage was recorded at Guildford Record office in the June quarter 1855.¹ James Pullen appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Petworth, Sussex England, as head, married, age 30, birthplace Northchapel, Sussex.² He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Petworth, Sussex England, as head, married, age 40, birthplace Kirdford, Sussex.³ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Tilling Road, Petworth, Sussex England, as head, married, age 50, birthplace Northchapel, Sussex.⁴ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Tillington, West Sussex England, as head, married, age 61, birthplace Northchapel, Sussex.⁵ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Tillington, West Sussex England, as head, married, age 70, birthplace Northchapel, Sussex.⁶

     Harriett Debroah Pullen was born in 1856 at Pirbright, Surrey England; and her birth was recorded at Guildford Registration office in the March quarter 1856.^1,2 She was the daughter of James Pullen and Martha Saunders.¹ Harriett Debroah Pullen appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Kirdford, Sussex England, as daughter, age 5, birthplace, Pirbright, Surrey.¹

     William Pullen was born in 1860 at Petworth, Sussex England; and his birth was recorded at Petworth Registration office in the June quarter 1860.^1,2 He was the son of James Pullen and Martha Saunders.¹ William Pullen appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Petworth, Sussex England, as son, age 1, birthplace Petworth, Sussex.¹ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Tilling Road, Petworth, Sussex England, as son, age 14, birthplace Kirdford, Sussex.³ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Tillington, West Sussex England, as son, age 30, birthplace Kirdford, Sussex.⁴ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Tillington, West Sussex England, as son, age 41, birthplace Kirdford, Sussex.⁵

     Harry Pullen was born in 1867 at Kirdford, Sussex England; and his birth was recorded at Petworth Registration office in the June quarter 1867.^1,2 He was the son of James Pullen and Martha Saunders.¹ Harry Pullen appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Petworth, Sussex England, as son, age 3, birthplace Kirdford, Sussex.¹ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Petworth, Sussex England, as son, age 21, birthplace Petworth, Sussex.³ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Tillington, West Sussex England, as son, age 28, birthplace Petworth, Sussex.⁴ He married Harriett Blunden in 1899; and their marriage was recorded at Midhurst Registration office in the December quarter 1899.⁵ Harry Pullen appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Tillington, Sussex England, as head, married, age 32, birthplace Petworth, Sussex.⁶

     Harvey James Pullen was born in 1870 at Petworth, Sussex England; and his birth was recorded at Petworth Registration office in the June quarter 1870.^1,2 He was the son of James Pullen and Martha Saunders.¹ Harvey James Pullen appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Petworth, Sussex England, as son, age 10 months, birthplace Petworth, Sussex.¹ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Petworth, Sussex England, as son, age 11, birthplace Petworth, Sussex.³ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Tillington, West Sussex England, as servant. age 20, birthplace Petworth, Sussex.⁴ He married Edith Mary Bendall in 1908; and their marriage was recorded at Steyning Registration office in the March quarter 1908.⁵

     Alice A Pullen was born in 1873 at Petworth, Sussex England.¹ She was the daughter of James Pullen and Martha Saunders.¹ Alice A Pullen appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Tilling Road, Petworth, Sussex England, as daughter, age 8, birthplace Petworth, Sussex.¹ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Tillington, West Sussex England, as daughter, age 18, birthplace Petworth, Sussex.² She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Tillington, West Sussex England, as daughter, age 28, birthplace Petworth, Sussex.³

     Agnes Kate Pullen was born in 1879 at Petworth, Sussex England; and her birth was recorded at Petworth Registration office in the March quarter 1879.^1,2 She was the daughter of James Pullen and Martha Saunders.¹ Agnes Kate Pullen appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Tilling Road, Petworth, Sussex England, as daughter, age 1, birthplace Petworth, Sussex.¹ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Tillington, West Sussex England, as daughter, age 12, birthplace Petworth, Sussex.³ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Cambridge, Cambridgeshire England, as Servant, age 22, birthplace, Petworth, Sussex.⁴

      Farquhar Collins Shaw was also known as Frank Shaw.^4,5 He was born on 30 July 1868 at Kentish Town, London England; and his birth was recorded at Pancras Registration district in the September quarter 1868.^1,2 He was the son of John Shaw and Catharine Mardell.³ Farquhar Collins Shaw was baptized on 25 August 1868 at Saint Pancras Parish Church, Camden, London England; and his parents were John and Catherine Shaw of Clarence Road; John was an Engraver.⁶

He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 25 Rodney Residences, Clerkenwell, London England, as Son, age 15, birthplace Kentish Town, and he was a Scholar.⁷ He married Florence Ann Howell, daughter of Henry Howell and Sophia Butler, on 18 November 1897 at Saint Mark, Victoria Park, Bow, London England; and their marriage was recorded at Poplar Registration district in the December quarter 1897.^8,2,9,10,11 As of 14 September 1899, Farquhar Collins Shaw and Florence Ann Howell lived at 154 Odessa Road, Forest Gate, London England; and Farquhar Collins occupation at the time of his son John Farquhar's christening was 'Gentleman.¹²' Farquhar Collins Shaw appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 8 Rosaville Road, Fulham, London England, as Frank Shaw, Head, married, age 29, birthplace London, and he worked as a Bus Conductor.⁴

He was an Omnibus Conductor when the birth of his Daughter Doris was registered by her mother on 11 January 1905.¹³ He and Florence Ann Howell lived circa 16 April 1907 at 35 Thackeray Road, West Ham, Essex England.¹⁴ Farquhar Collins Shaw appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 51 Seymour Road, East Ham, Essex England, as Frank Shaw, Head, married 15 years, age 42, and he was a Motor Omnibus Conductor. Of the six children born alive of the marriage, one child had already died.⁵

He emigrated to Canada with his Wife and children sailing in steerage from Liverpool, England, aboard the Lake Manitoba, arriving at the Port of Montreal on 29 June 1913 at Quebec Canada.^15,14 He and Florence Ann Howell arrived on 1 July 1913 at London, Middlesex, Ontario Canada.¹⁴ Farquhar Collins Shaw lived after 1 July 1913 at 33 Garfield Avenue, London, Middlesex, Ontario Canada.¹⁴ He was a Sportswriter.¹⁶ He died on 26 June 1945 at Victoria Hospital, London, Middlesex, Ontario Canada, at age 76.^2,17 He was buried at Woodland Cemetery, London, Middlesex, Ontario Canada.¹⁶

      John Farquhar Shaw also went by the name of Jack Shaw.¹ He was born on 2 August 1898 at Forest Gate, Essex England; and his birth was recorded at West Ham Registration district in the March quarter 1899.^2,3,4 He was the son of Farquhar Collins Shaw and Florence Ann Howell.² John Farquhar Shaw was christened on 14 September 1899 at Saint Matthew, Essex Road, Islington, London England; at which time his family resided at 154 Odessa Road, Forest Gate.⁵

He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 8 Rosaville Road, Fulham, London England, as Son, age 2, birthplace Forest Gate, Essex.² He lived circa 16 April 1907 at 35 Thackeray Road, West Ham, Essex England.⁴ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 51 Seymour Road, East Ham, Essex England, as Son, age 12, birthplace Forest Gate, Essex.⁶

He emigrated to Canada in streerage aboard the Lake Manitoba with his parents and siblings sailing from Liverpool, England, arriving at the Port of Montreal on 29th June 1913 and then on to London Ontario, arriving on 1 July 1913. 'The family resided shortly thereafter at 33 Garfield Avenue, London, Ontario.^7,4'

He has been researched by his Great nephew who writes: 'Falsifying his age by adding one year, he joined the Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force on August 28, 1915. Medical records show he was 5’4” in height, fair complexion, hazel eyes and brown hair, with a mole on his left elbow and a scar on his right forearm. He was assigned to the 34^th Battalion with service #603137. His military file indicates he assigned half his monthly pay of $30 to his mother, Florence Ann Shaw.

'He left Canada for England aboard the S.S. California 23 October, 1915, arriving 1 November, 1915. He spent the winter in England and was transferred to the 23^rd Battalion on 3 February, 1916, and transferred once more to the 13^th Battalion, Canadian Infantry (Quebec Regiment) on 1 May, 1916. He arrived in France the next day and joined his unit in the field 22 May, 1916.

'On 11 June, 1916 he was injured in the field, suffering multiple contusions and was admitted the next day to the hospital at #1 Division Rest Station and subsequently returned to duty on 14 June, 1916.⁴

He died on 27 June 1916 at age 17; as 'Less than 2 weeks later, Private John Shaw was killed in action in France on 27 June, 1916. He was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Medal, which were delivered to his father along with a plaque and scroll. His mother was presented with a silver Memorial Cross'.

'With no known grave, John Shaw is listed on the Menin Gate Memorial, situated at the eastern side of the town of Ypres (now Ieper) in the Province of West Flanders, on the road to Menin and Courtrai. It bears the names of 55,000 men who were lost without trace during the defense of the Ypres Salient in the First World War.

'His name is also listed on page 161 of the (Canadian) First World War Book of Remembrance. This page is displayed for public viewing on April 12 each year in the Memorial Chamber of the Parliament of Canada.'

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission provide the following Certificate and information:

'In Memory of Private J SHAW
603137, 13th Bn., Canadian Infantry (Quebec Regiment)
who died
on 27 June 1916
Remembered with honour
YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL'


'The Menin Gate is one of four memorials to the missing in Belgian Flanders which cover the area known as the Ypres Salient. Broadly speaking, the Salient stretched from Langemarck in the north to the northern edge in Ploegsteert Wood in the south, but it varied in area and shape throughout the war. The Salient was formed during the First Battle of Ypres in October and November 1914, when a small British Expeditionary Force succeeded in securing the town before the onset of winter, pushing the German forces back to the Passchendaele Ridge. The Second Battle of Ypres began in April 1915 when the Germans released poison gas into the Allied lines north of Ypres. This was the first time gas had been used by either side and the violence of the attack forced an Allied withdrawal and a shortening of the line of defence. There was little more significant activity on this front until 1917, when in the Third Battle of Ypres an offensive was mounted by Commonwealth forces to divert German attention from a weakened French front further south. The initial attempt in June to dislodge the Germans from the Messines Ridge was a complete success, but the main assault north-eastward, which began at the end of July, quickly became a dogged struggle against determined opposition and the rapidly deteriorating weather. The campaign finally came to a close in November with the capture of Passchendaele. The German offensive of March 1918 met with some initial success, but was eventually checked and repulsed in a combined effort by the Allies in September. The battles of the Ypres Salient claimed many lives on both sides and it quickly became clear that the commemoration of members of the Commonwealth forces with no known grave would have to be divided between several different sites. The site of the Menin Gate was chosen because of the hundreds of thousands of men who passed through it on their way to the battlefields. It commemorates those of all Commonwealth nations, except New Zealand, who died in the Salient, in the case of United Kingdom casualties before 16 August 1917 (with some exceptions). Those United Kingdom and New Zealand servicemen who died after that date are named on the memorial at Tyne Cot, a site which marks the furthest point reached by Commonwealth forces in Belgium until nearly the end of the war. Other New Zealand casualties are commemorated on memorials at Buttes New British Cemetery and Messines Ridge British Cemetery. The YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL now bears the names of more than 54,000 officers and men whose graves are not known. The memorial, designed by Sir Reginald Blomfield with sculpture by Sir William Reid-Dick, was unveiled by Lord Plumer 24 July 1927.^4,8'

     Richard Frank Shaw was born on 2 July 1901 at 8 Rosaville Road, North West Fulham, London England; and his birth was recorded at Fulham Registration district in the September quarter 1901 (see Camera Icon 2).^1,2,3,4,5 He was the son of Farquhar Collins Shaw and Florence Ann Howell.¹ Richard Frank Shaw lived circa 16 April 1907 at 35 Thackeray Road, West Ham, Essex England.³

He died on 6 April 1910 at 35 Thackeray Road, West Ham, Essex England, at age 8; and the cause of death was listed as “tubercular peritonitis, heart failure”. His mother was present at the time and his death was recorded at Fulham Registration district in the September quarter 1910.^6,7,3