Croxley Green War Memorial
Mark Walkling's mother was raised in Rickmansworth and her father, Frank Henry Onslow was killed in Singapore. His name is on the Croxley Green war memorial. He looked through old photos and found the one above of his Uncle, Michael Onslow who unveiled the War Memorial on Sunday 18th April 1948. Frank was married to Joan Dart Onslow and they had 3 children and lived in Durrants Drive.
World War 2
* Represents names that appear on the War Memorial
* ALLAWAY Arthur Edward
Private 11259113
4th Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers
Died 24th January 1945 aged 34
Son of William and Annie Edith Allaway; husband of Hilda Allaway, of Croxley Green
Buried in SITTARD WAR CEMETERY, Limbard, Netherlands. Row C Grave 16
Private 11259113
4th Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers
Died 24th January 1945 aged 34
Son of William and Annie Edith Allaway; husband of Hilda Allaway, of Croxley Green
Buried in SITTARD WAR CEMETERY, Limbard, Netherlands. Row C Grave 16
* ARMITAGE Neville Rhodes
Lieutenant
H.M.S. Drake IV., Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Died on 20 March 1941
Remembered with Honour
PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL Panel 61,Column 2.
Lieutenant
H.M.S. Drake IV., Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Died on 20 March 1941
Remembered with Honour
PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL Panel 61,Column 2.
* ASPREY W Peter
Corporal 7951967
A Squadron, North Irish Horse, Royal Armoured Corps
Died 18th September 1944 aged 22
Son of Ernest William and Edith Asprey, of Croxley Green
Buried in GRADARA WAR CEMETERY, Italy. Plot II. Row A. Grave 22
Corporal 7951967
A Squadron, North Irish Horse, Royal Armoured Corps
Died 18th September 1944 aged 22
Son of Ernest William and Edith Asprey, of Croxley Green
Buried in GRADARA WAR CEMETERY, Italy. Plot II. Row A. Grave 22
* AVEY Eric Leslie
Lance Corporal 5951963
5th Battalion, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment
Died 19th September 1943 as a P.O.W. of the Japanese aged 26
Son of Philip Henry Avey, D.C.M., and Amelia Harriet Avey of Croxley Green
Buried in CHUNGKAI WAR CEMETERY, Thailand. Plot 1. Row O. Grave 3
Lance Corporal 5951963
5th Battalion, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment
Died 19th September 1943 as a P.O.W. of the Japanese aged 26
Son of Philip Henry Avey, D.C.M., and Amelia Harriet Avey of Croxley Green
Buried in CHUNGKAI WAR CEMETERY, Thailand. Plot 1. Row O. Grave 3
* BARNETT Charles Richard
Lieutenant Commander
H.M.S. Gloucester, Royal Navy
Died 22nd May 1941
Son of Walter Edward and Mary Cecilia Barnett, of Chandlers Cross, Hertfordshire; husband of Audrey Wickham Barnett, of Hoylake.
PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL Panel 44, Column 2.
Lieutenant Commander
H.M.S. Gloucester, Royal Navy
Died 22nd May 1941
Son of Walter Edward and Mary Cecilia Barnett, of Chandlers Cross, Hertfordshire; husband of Audrey Wickham Barnett, of Hoylake.
PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL Panel 44, Column 2.
* BEAMENT Jesse
Private 5777670
6th Battalion, Royal Norfolk Regiment
Died 26th January 1942 during the Japanese invasion of Singapore aged 26
Son of Horace and Hilda Beament, of Croxley Green, Hertfordshire; husband of Mary Beament, of Birr, Offaly, Irish Republic. Nephew of S W Beament who is listed on the 1914-18 memorial
Commemorated on the SINGAPORE MEMORIAL, Kranji War Cemetery, Singapore. Coluimn 49
Private 5777670
6th Battalion, Royal Norfolk Regiment
Died 26th January 1942 during the Japanese invasion of Singapore aged 26
Son of Horace and Hilda Beament, of Croxley Green, Hertfordshire; husband of Mary Beament, of Birr, Offaly, Irish Republic. Nephew of S W Beament who is listed on the 1914-18 memorial
Commemorated on the SINGAPORE MEMORIAL, Kranji War Cemetery, Singapore. Coluimn 49
* BELL Anthony Hugh Windsor
Driver T/92303
Royal Army Service Corps
Died 11th February 1945
Son of Dr. Hugh Windsor Bell and of Henrietta Constance Bell of St. Pancras
Driver T/92303
Royal Army Service Corps
Died 11th February 1945
Son of Dr. Hugh Windsor Bell and of Henrietta Constance Bell of St. Pancras
* BENNY John Henry
Flight Sergeant 1338480
15 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Died on 27th September 1943
Remembered with Honour
HANOVER WAR CEMETERY Coll. grave 3.D. 7-10.
Flight Sergeant 1338480
15 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Died on 27th September 1943
Remembered with Honour
HANOVER WAR CEMETERY Coll. grave 3.D. 7-10.
* BLAKE Peter
Ordinary Telegraphist LT/JX613732
Died 12th March 1945
Son of Leonard and Zillah Blake, 32 The Crescent Bricket Wood
BEIRUT WAR CEMETERY 4. A. 11. Lebanese Republic
Ordinary Telegraphist LT/JX613732
Died 12th March 1945
Son of Leonard and Zillah Blake, 32 The Crescent Bricket Wood
BEIRUT WAR CEMETERY 4. A. 11. Lebanese Republic
* BRAIN John Edward Charles
Petty Officer Cook (S) P/MX 52467
Royal Navy H.M.S. Hythe
Died 11th October 1943
Son of Charles and Laura Brain; husband of Poppy Brain, of Croxley Green
Commemorated on PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL Panel 79, Column 1
Petty Officer Cook (S) P/MX 52467
Royal Navy H.M.S. Hythe
Died 11th October 1943
Son of Charles and Laura Brain; husband of Poppy Brain, of Croxley Green
Commemorated on PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL Panel 79, Column 1
* BUNDY Arthur William Samuel
Sergeant 1333018
58 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Died on 16 August 1943
Son of Reginald Arthur and Florence Maud Bundy, of Northolt, Middlesex.
RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL Panel 144.
Sergeant 1333018
58 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Died on 16 August 1943
Son of Reginald Arthur and Florence Maud Bundy, of Northolt, Middlesex.
RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL Panel 144.
* BEAVIS Alan Sidney George
Gunner 1531846
104 H.A.A. Regiment, Royal Artillery
Died 26th December 1943 aged 25
Son of Sidney and Winifred Nellie Beavis, of Croxley Green
Buried in CATANIA WAR CEMETERY, SICILY, Italy. Plot II. Row E. Grave 12
Gunner 1531846
104 H.A.A. Regiment, Royal Artillery
Died 26th December 1943 aged 25
Son of Sidney and Winifred Nellie Beavis, of Croxley Green
Buried in CATANIA WAR CEMETERY, SICILY, Italy. Plot II. Row E. Grave 12
* CAMERON Edwin Taylor
Signalman 2318290
Royal Corps of Signals 4 L. of C. Signals
Died 14th November 1942 aged 36
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Love Cameron; husband of Vera May Cameron, of Croxley Green
ALAMEIN MEMORIAL Column 51. Egypt
Signalman 2318290
Royal Corps of Signals 4 L. of C. Signals
Died 14th November 1942 aged 36
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Love Cameron; husband of Vera May Cameron, of Croxley Green
ALAMEIN MEMORIAL Column 51. Egypt
* CLARKE David William
Ordinary Seaman P/JX 237281
Royal Navy H.M.S. Hood
Died 24th May 1941 aged 25
Son of Albert Frederic and Jessie Clarke, of Croxley Green
Commemorated on PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL Panel 50, Column 2
Ordinary Seaman P/JX 237281
Royal Navy H.M.S. Hood
Died 24th May 1941 aged 25
Son of Albert Frederic and Jessie Clarke, of Croxley Green
Commemorated on PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL Panel 50, Column 2
* CLAYTON Michael James
Sergeant 1293639
26 O.T.U., Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Died on 16 September 1942
Son of Arthur Baynard King Clayton and Constance Clayton, of Rickmansworth
RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL Panel 80.
Sergeant 1293639
26 O.T.U., Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Died on 16 September 1942
Son of Arthur Baynard King Clayton and Constance Clayton, of Rickmansworth
RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL Panel 80.
* CLEGG Henry Charles
Gunner 11419046
Royal Artillery
Died 22nd May 1942 aged 40
Son of William George and Alice Esther Clegg; husband of Margaret Alice Clegg, of Croxley Green
Buried in RICKMANSWORTH (CHORLEYWOOD ROAD) CEMETERY Section D. Row 6. Grave 5
Gunner 11419046
Royal Artillery
Died 22nd May 1942 aged 40
Son of William George and Alice Esther Clegg; husband of Margaret Alice Clegg, of Croxley Green
Buried in RICKMANSWORTH (CHORLEYWOOD ROAD) CEMETERY Section D. Row 6. Grave 5
* CLUTTERBUCK Giles Bill
Lieutenant 63971
1st Battalion, Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry
Remembered with Honour
BAS-WARNETON (NEERWAASTEN) COMMUNAL CEMETERY Grave 32.
Lieutenant 63971
1st Battalion, Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry
Remembered with Honour
BAS-WARNETON (NEERWAASTEN) COMMUNAL CEMETERY Grave 32.
* CODD Derek Ernest
Gunner 980799
88th Field Regiment Royal Artillery
Died 30th September 1943
Remembered with Honour
THANBYUZAYAT WAR CEMETERY B6. M. 12.
Gunner 980799
88th Field Regiment Royal Artillery
Died 30th September 1943
Remembered with Honour
THANBYUZAYAT WAR CEMETERY B6. M. 12.
* CONDLIFFE Ronald
Sapper 161287
Royal Engineers
Died 4th July 1941 aged 25
Son of Harold and Kate Condliffe; husband of Beryl Christina Condliffe, of Croxley Green
Buried in TEL EL KEBIR WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY, Egypt. Plot 3. Row O. grave 11
Sapper 161287
Royal Engineers
Died 4th July 1941 aged 25
Son of Harold and Kate Condliffe; husband of Beryl Christina Condliffe, of Croxley Green
Buried in TEL EL KEBIR WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY, Egypt. Plot 3. Row O. grave 11
* COOLEY John C.
Aircraftman 2nd Class1028218
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Died 16th January 1942 aged 29
Son of Albert Charles and Ethel Cooley; husband of Eileen Cooley, of Rickmansworth
No known grave. Commemorated on RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL, Surrey. Panel 98.
Aircraftman 2nd Class1028218
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Died 16th January 1942 aged 29
Son of Albert Charles and Ethel Cooley; husband of Eileen Cooley, of Rickmansworth
No known grave. Commemorated on RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL, Surrey. Panel 98.
* COOK William Thomas
Gunner 956465
Royal Artillery 86 (The Hertfordshire Yeomenry) Field Regiment
Died 20th June 1940 aged 20
Son of Charles William and Emily Cook, of Croxley Green
LONGHORSLEY (ST. HELEN) CHURCHYARD Grave 629
Gunner 956465
Royal Artillery 86 (The Hertfordshire Yeomenry) Field Regiment
Died 20th June 1940 aged 20
Son of Charles William and Emily Cook, of Croxley Green
LONGHORSLEY (ST. HELEN) CHURCHYARD Grave 629
* COLES Olive Ruth
Leading Aircraftwoman (LACW) 2030586
Women's Auxiliary Air Force. Contracted Tuberculosis (TB) through poor living conditions and lack of proper medical care at RAF Skellingthorpe and RAF Stargate, Lincolnshire (Bomber Command). She was Motor Transport Driver on aircrew buses etc.
Died on active service 17th March 1946 aged 27
Daughter of Henry Arthur and Edith Nellie Coles, of Croxley Green, Rickmansworth
Buried with her mother and father in CHORLEYWOOD ROAD CEMETERY, Hertfordshire. Section B. Row 4. Grave 9
Leading Aircraftwoman (LACW) 2030586
Women's Auxiliary Air Force. Contracted Tuberculosis (TB) through poor living conditions and lack of proper medical care at RAF Skellingthorpe and RAF Stargate, Lincolnshire (Bomber Command). She was Motor Transport Driver on aircrew buses etc.
Died on active service 17th March 1946 aged 27
Daughter of Henry Arthur and Edith Nellie Coles, of Croxley Green, Rickmansworth
Buried with her mother and father in CHORLEYWOOD ROAD CEMETERY, Hertfordshire. Section B. Row 4. Grave 9
* CORFIELD Leslie John
Flight Sergeant (Navigator) 928686
117 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Died 5th February 1943 aged 22
Son of Jack and Ethel Mary Corfield, of Croxley Green
Buried in TOBRUK WAR CEMETERY, Libya. Plot 10. Row C. Grave 14
Flight Sergeant (Navigator) 928686
117 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Died 5th February 1943 aged 22
Son of Jack and Ethel Mary Corfield, of Croxley Green
Buried in TOBRUK WAR CEMETERY, Libya. Plot 10. Row C. Grave 14
* COX Kenneth Norman
Air Mechanic (E) 2nd Class FX.108085
H.M.S. Ukussa, Royal Navy
Died 19th July 1944 aged 19
Son of Winifred Cox, and stepson of William Saunders, of Croxley Green
COLOMBO (LIVERAMENTU) CEMETERY, Sri Lanka. Plot 2.Row G. Grave 14
Air Mechanic (E) 2nd Class FX.108085
H.M.S. Ukussa, Royal Navy
Died 19th July 1944 aged 19
Son of Winifred Cox, and stepson of William Saunders, of Croxley Green
COLOMBO (LIVERAMENTU) CEMETERY, Sri Lanka. Plot 2.Row G. Grave 14
* CRAWSHAW William
Private 2650333
4 Base Ordnance Depot, Royal Army ordnance Corps
Died 28th May 1942 aged 37
Son of James and Anna Crawshaw; husband of Emiline Annie Crawshaw, of Slough, Buckinghamshire
No known grave. Commemorated on ALAMEIN MEMORIAL, Egypt. Column 84
Private 2650333
4 Base Ordnance Depot, Royal Army ordnance Corps
Died 28th May 1942 aged 37
Son of James and Anna Crawshaw; husband of Emiline Annie Crawshaw, of Slough, Buckinghamshire
No known grave. Commemorated on ALAMEIN MEMORIAL, Egypt. Column 84
* CRITCHER Peter
Ordinary Seaman P/JX 337873
H.M.S. Tweed, Royal Navy
Died 7th January 1944 aged 20
Son of Arthur and Minnie Hill Critcher, of Croxley Green
No known grave. Commemorated on PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Hampshire. Panel 83, Column 3
Ordinary Seaman P/JX 337873
H.M.S. Tweed, Royal Navy
Died 7th January 1944 aged 20
Son of Arthur and Minnie Hill Critcher, of Croxley Green
No known grave. Commemorated on PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Hampshire. Panel 83, Column 3
* CROUCH John Lowes
Sergeant (Air Gunner) 1437428
460 (R.A.A.F.) Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Died 9th April 1944 aged 20
Son of William Vincent and Frances Grace Mary Crouch, of Croxley Green
CAMBRIDGE CITY CEMETERY, Cambridge. Grave 13960
Sergeant (Air Gunner) 1437428
460 (R.A.A.F.) Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Died 9th April 1944 aged 20
Son of William Vincent and Frances Grace Mary Crouch, of Croxley Green
CAMBRIDGE CITY CEMETERY, Cambridge. Grave 13960
* CYSTER Kenneth John
Leading Aircraftman 751792
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Died on active service at Chesil Bank, Weymouth, 22nd April 1940 aged 21. Born 2nd April 1919
Stationed at RAF Warmwell, Dorset. Son of Frederick and Dora Lilian Cyster, 12 Dickinson Avenue, Croxley Green. Husband of Sylvia (married 20th April 1940). Commemorated on a memorial tablet in St Luke’s Church, Watford. Buried in the family grave, Rickmansworth, R4 no 19. Commemorated on RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL, Surrey. Panel 22
Leading Aircraftman 751792
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Died on active service at Chesil Bank, Weymouth, 22nd April 1940 aged 21. Born 2nd April 1919
Stationed at RAF Warmwell, Dorset. Son of Frederick and Dora Lilian Cyster, 12 Dickinson Avenue, Croxley Green. Husband of Sylvia (married 20th April 1940). Commemorated on a memorial tablet in St Luke’s Church, Watford. Buried in the family grave, Rickmansworth, R4 no 19. Commemorated on RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL, Surrey. Panel 22
* DAMES Geoffrey Lawrence
Pilot Officer 100550
2nd Pilot Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Died 5th September 1941
Son of Wilfrid Ernest Dames and Caroline Beatrice Dames, of Croxley Green.
BROOKWOOD MILITARY CEMETERY 25. B. 10.
Pilot Officer 100550
2nd Pilot Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Died 5th September 1941
Son of Wilfrid Ernest Dames and Caroline Beatrice Dames, of Croxley Green.
BROOKWOOD MILITARY CEMETERY 25. B. 10.
* DENTON Arthur Rhondda
Lance Bombardier 935341
56 Heavy Regiment, Royal Artillery.
Died 10th April 1943 aged 31
Son of T. and Rose Denton, of Croxley Green
MEDJEZ-EL-BAB WAR CEMETERY, Tunisia. Plot 4. Row H. Grave 8
Lance Bombardier 935341
56 Heavy Regiment, Royal Artillery.
Died 10th April 1943 aged 31
Son of T. and Rose Denton, of Croxley Green
MEDJEZ-EL-BAB WAR CEMETERY, Tunisia. Plot 4. Row H. Grave 8
* EAST Leonard
Able Seaman C/JX 311930
S.S. Cape Corso, Royal Navy
Died 2nd May 1942 aged 19
Son of William J. and Diana Eliza East, of Croxley Green
No known grave. Commemorated on CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL, Kent. Panel 53, Column 3
Able Seaman C/JX 311930
S.S. Cape Corso, Royal Navy
Died 2nd May 1942 aged 19
Son of William J. and Diana Eliza East, of Croxley Green
No known grave. Commemorated on CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL, Kent. Panel 53, Column 3
* EDE Kenneth Frederick
Gunner 861150
21st Anti Tank Regiment Royal Artillery
Died 24th April 1945
Son of Sidney William George and Annie Charlotte Ede; husband of Elizabeth Rosemary Ede, of Fulham.
BECKLINGEN WAR CEMETERY 10. H. 1. Germany
Gunner 861150
21st Anti Tank Regiment Royal Artillery
Died 24th April 1945
Son of Sidney William George and Annie Charlotte Ede; husband of Elizabeth Rosemary Ede, of Fulham.
BECKLINGEN WAR CEMETERY 10. H. 1. Germany
* ENGLISH Stanley William Jack
Sergeant 958277
47 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Son of Arthur William and Edith English, of Sandiway,Cheshire.
KEREN WAR CEMETERY 1.D. 15
Sergeant 958277
47 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Son of Arthur William and Edith English, of Sandiway,Cheshire.
KEREN WAR CEMETERY 1.D. 15
* FRANCIES William Charles
Sergeant 5950833
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment
Died 10th June 1944 aged 26
Born Norfolk, resident Hertfordshire. Son of Thomas William and Hilda Mary Francies, of Croxley Green
NAKURU NORTH CEMETERY, Kenya. Grave 494
Sergeant 5950833
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment
Died 10th June 1944 aged 26
Born Norfolk, resident Hertfordshire. Son of Thomas William and Hilda Mary Francies, of Croxley Green
NAKURU NORTH CEMETERY, Kenya. Grave 494
* FRENCH Richard Elwyd
Sergeant 975469
59 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Died on 24 October 1941
Remembered with Honour
CHERBOURG OLD COMMUNAL CEMETERY Plot 6, Row B, Grave 9.
Sergeant 975469
59 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Died on 24 October 1941
Remembered with Honour
CHERBOURG OLD COMMUNAL CEMETERY Plot 6, Row B, Grave 9.
* GILES Joseph Horace
Leading Aircraftman 1257946
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Died 19th April 1941 aged 20
Son of Joseph and Helena Giles, of Croxley Green
BRANDON CEMETERY, Manitoba, Canada. Lot 113. Block A. Section 27
Leading Aircraftman 1257946
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Died 19th April 1941 aged 20
Son of Joseph and Helena Giles, of Croxley Green
BRANDON CEMETERY, Manitoba, Canada. Lot 113. Block A. Section 27
* GLANVILLE John William
Private 5437587
2nd Battalion, Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
Died 21st May 1940 aged 20
Son of Frank and Mary Elizabeth Glanville, of Croxley Green
AVELGEM COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Avelgem, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Row D. Grave 3
Private 5437587
2nd Battalion, Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
Died 21st May 1940 aged 20
Son of Frank and Mary Elizabeth Glanville, of Croxley Green
AVELGEM COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Avelgem, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Row D. Grave 3
* GRIFFITHS Henry
Able Seaman D/JX 190487
Royal Navy H.M.S. President III
Died 23rd December 1941 aged 27
Son of Henry and Isabella Griffiths, of Croxley Green
PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL Panel 47, Column 1
Able Seaman D/JX 190487
Royal Navy H.M.S. President III
Died 23rd December 1941 aged 27
Son of Henry and Isabella Griffiths, of Croxley Green
PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL Panel 47, Column 1
* GOMME John Edward
Private 5956283
5th Battalion, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment
Died 18th August 1945 aged 32
Son of John Hollier Gomme and Maria Gomme; husband of Eileen May Gomme, of Bricket Wood
KANCHANABURI WAR CEMETERY, Thailand. Plot 6. Row F. Grave 33
Also commemorated on Abbots Langley memorial
Private 5956283
5th Battalion, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment
Died 18th August 1945 aged 32
Son of John Hollier Gomme and Maria Gomme; husband of Eileen May Gomme, of Bricket Wood
KANCHANABURI WAR CEMETERY, Thailand. Plot 6. Row F. Grave 33
Also commemorated on Abbots Langley memorial
* HARROWELL Leslie Fredrick
Sergeant, Wireless Operator 1325270
114 Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Son of Samuel and Kate Harrowell, of Croxley Green
WATFORD CEMETERY Section D. Uncons. Row 1. Grave 377
Sergeant, Wireless Operator 1325270
114 Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Son of Samuel and Kate Harrowell, of Croxley Green
WATFORD CEMETERY Section D. Uncons. Row 1. Grave 377
* HENNIN (Sister) Frances Edith
Sister 208504
54 General Hospital, Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service
Died 28th January 1945 aged 42
Daughter of William Joseph and Kathrine Ellen Hennin
CORIANO RIDGE WAR CEMETERY, Italy. Plot XV. Row G. Grave 4
Sister 208504
54 General Hospital, Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service
Died 28th January 1945 aged 42
Daughter of William Joseph and Kathrine Ellen Hennin
CORIANO RIDGE WAR CEMETERY, Italy. Plot XV. Row G. Grave 4
* HODGSON Eric Stewart
Captain 75234
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment
Died 28th March 1942 aged 23
Son of Gerald Hodgson, and of Marjorie Hodgson, of Croxley Green
BROOKWOOD 1939-1945 MEMORIAL Panel 10. Column 2
Captain 75234
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment
Died 28th March 1942 aged 23
Son of Gerald Hodgson, and of Marjorie Hodgson, of Croxley Green
BROOKWOOD 1939-1945 MEMORIAL Panel 10. Column 2
* HORNE Arthur Stanley
Lance Corporal 4981056
14th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment)
Died 27th May 1944
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Horne; husband of Mary Horne, of Croxley Green, Hertfordshire
BEACH HEAD WAR CEMETERY, ANZIO, Italy. Plot XV. Row D. Grave 1
Lance Corporal 4981056
14th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment)
Died 27th May 1944
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Horne; husband of Mary Horne, of Croxley Green, Hertfordshire
BEACH HEAD WAR CEMETERY, ANZIO, Italy. Plot XV. Row D. Grave 1
* HORNSBY Harold (Harry)
Lance Corporal 5833591
2nd Battalion Cambridgeshire Regiment
Died 27 August 1943
CHUNGKAI WAR CEMETERY 5. H. 6. Thailand
Lance Corporal 5833591
2nd Battalion Cambridgeshire Regiment
Died 27 August 1943
CHUNGKAI WAR CEMETERY 5. H. 6. Thailand
* HUGHES George
Petty Officer D/JX 134933
Royal Navy H.M.S. Jaguar
Son of George Thomas Hughes and Ellen Hall Hughes, of Croxley Green
Commemorated on PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL Panel 63, Column 3
Petty Officer D/JX 134933
Royal Navy H.M.S. Jaguar
Son of George Thomas Hughes and Ellen Hall Hughes, of Croxley Green
Commemorated on PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL Panel 63, Column 3
* JONAS Adrian Conway
Flight Lieutenant 125528
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 83 Group Support Unit (2nd Tactical Airforce)
Died 28th August 1944 aged 26
Son of Edward and Conway Florence Jonas (nee Hoole) of Southwold, Suffolk
Buried in RICKMANSWORTH (CHORLEYWOOD ROAD) CEMETERY Section D.D. Row 2. Grave 20
Flight Lieutenant 125528
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 83 Group Support Unit (2nd Tactical Airforce)
Died 28th August 1944 aged 26
Son of Edward and Conway Florence Jonas (nee Hoole) of Southwold, Suffolk
Buried in RICKMANSWORTH (CHORLEYWOOD ROAD) CEMETERY Section D.D. Row 2. Grave 20
* KING Douglas Roi
Serjeant 4749871
The Parachute Regiment, A.A.C. 6th (10th Battalion. The Royal Welch Fusiliers) Battalion
Died 28 February 1944
Son of William Charles and Louisa Alice King of 12 Springfield Close, Croxley Green. Husband of Lilian Doris King, of Finsbury Park, Middlesex.
SANGRO RIVER WAR CEMETERY, XI. A. 18. Italy
Serjeant 4749871
The Parachute Regiment, A.A.C. 6th (10th Battalion. The Royal Welch Fusiliers) Battalion
Died 28 February 1944
Son of William Charles and Louisa Alice King of 12 Springfield Close, Croxley Green. Husband of Lilian Doris King, of Finsbury Park, Middlesex.
SANGRO RIVER WAR CEMETERY, XI. A. 18. Italy
* LEWIS Haydon Victor
Private 5956316
1st Battalion Parachute Regiment
Died 23rd July 1943
Parents: David Lewis, and of Mabel S. Lewis, of Rickmansworth
BROOKWOOD 1939-1945 MEMORIAL, Panel 15. Column 1.
Private 5956316
1st Battalion Parachute Regiment
Died 23rd July 1943
Parents: David Lewis, and of Mabel S. Lewis, of Rickmansworth
BROOKWOOD 1939-1945 MEMORIAL, Panel 15. Column 1.
* LOWES John
Private 3322835
2nd Battalion, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Died 21st December 1941
Remembered with Honour
SINGAPORE MEMORIAL Column 82
Private 3322835
2nd Battalion, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Died 21st December 1941
Remembered with Honour
SINGAPORE MEMORIAL Column 82
* MARTIN Alfred
No further information currently
No further information currently
* MILLARD Leslie Victor
Petty Officer D/J 109047
H.M.S. Bonaventure, Royal Navy
Died 31st March 1941 aged 33
Son of Albert Victor and Mary Millard; husband of Dorothy L. Millard, of Rickmansworth
Commemorated on PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Devon. Panel 45, Column 3
Additional Information: Killed in action when HMS Bonaventure was by being torpedoed and sunk on 31st March 1941 in Hong Kong harbour
Petty Officer D/J 109047
H.M.S. Bonaventure, Royal Navy
Died 31st March 1941 aged 33
Son of Albert Victor and Mary Millard; husband of Dorothy L. Millard, of Rickmansworth
Commemorated on PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Devon. Panel 45, Column 3
Additional Information: Killed in action when HMS Bonaventure was by being torpedoed and sunk on 31st March 1941 in Hong Kong harbour
* MATHESON Donald Louttit
Lieutenant 130502
6th Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders
Died on 6th May 1942
Father of Julia Matheson of Croxley Green
DIEGO SUAREZ WAR CEMETERY 4. L. 3.
Lieutenant 130502
6th Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders
Died on 6th May 1942
Father of Julia Matheson of Croxley Green
DIEGO SUAREZ WAR CEMETERY 4. L. 3.
* ONSLOW Frank Henry
Private 7392656
198 Field Ambulance; Royal Army Medical Corps
Died Between 14 February 1942 and 15 February 1942 Aged 30 years old
Son of Frank and Jane Onslow; husband of Joan Dart Onslow, of Croxley Green.
Commemorated at SINGAPORE MEMORIAL Column 106. Singapore
Private 7392656
198 Field Ambulance; Royal Army Medical Corps
Died Between 14 February 1942 and 15 February 1942 Aged 30 years old
Son of Frank and Jane Onslow; husband of Joan Dart Onslow, of Croxley Green.
Commemorated at SINGAPORE MEMORIAL Column 106. Singapore
* OWENS David
Lance Corporal 6847275
King's Royal Rifle Corps 2nd Battalion Queen Victoria's Rifles
Died 13th December 1943
Son of David and Elizabeth Owens; husband of Mary Owens, of Croxley Green
Buried in RICKMANSWORTH (CHORLEYWOOD ROAD) CEMETERY Section T. Row 5. Grave 4
Lance Corporal 6847275
King's Royal Rifle Corps 2nd Battalion Queen Victoria's Rifles
Died 13th December 1943
Son of David and Elizabeth Owens; husband of Mary Owens, of Croxley Green
Buried in RICKMANSWORTH (CHORLEYWOOD ROAD) CEMETERY Section T. Row 5. Grave 4
* PERKINS Ronald
Fusilier 5955830
6th Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers
Died 28th August 1944
Son of John Henry and Lily Perkins; husband of Margaret Perkins, of Upper Norwood, Surrey.
Chorleywood Road Cemetery, Rickmansworth, Section A.A. Row 3. Grave 6.
Fusilier 5955830
6th Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers
Died 28th August 1944
Son of John Henry and Lily Perkins; husband of Margaret Perkins, of Upper Norwood, Surrey.
Chorleywood Road Cemetery, Rickmansworth, Section A.A. Row 3. Grave 6.
* POPE James Henry
Private 5833628
4th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment
Died as a prisoner of war while working on the Burma-Siam Railway 8th October 1943 aged 31
Son of James and Alice Pope; husband of Eveline (Eve) Florence Pope, of Croxley Green
Buried in KANCHANABURI WAR CEMETERY, Thailand. Plot 8. Row B. Grave 9
Private 5833628
4th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment
Died as a prisoner of war while working on the Burma-Siam Railway 8th October 1943 aged 31
Son of James and Alice Pope; husband of Eveline (Eve) Florence Pope, of Croxley Green
Buried in KANCHANABURI WAR CEMETERY, Thailand. Plot 8. Row B. Grave 9
* PAGE William Thomas
Civilian War Dead
Died 19th November 1940 aged 61. Died at Gas Works, Wharf Lane Rickmansworth
Husband of Emma Georgina Page, of 84 Barton Way, Croxley Green.
Civilian War Dead
Died 19th November 1940 aged 61. Died at Gas Works, Wharf Lane Rickmansworth
Husband of Emma Georgina Page, of 84 Barton Way, Croxley Green.
* PREVETT Victor Ronald
Corporal 7649981
Royal Army Ordnance Corps
Died 17th June 1943 aged 28
Son of Private Sidney Arthur Prevett, The Queen's, missing 29th August, 1915, and Annie Prevett; husband of Doris Prevett, of Croxley Green
Commemorated on BROOKWOOD 1939-1945 MEMORIAL Panel 19. Column 1
Corporal 7649981
Royal Army Ordnance Corps
Died 17th June 1943 aged 28
Son of Private Sidney Arthur Prevett, The Queen's, missing 29th August, 1915, and Annie Prevett; husband of Doris Prevett, of Croxley Green
Commemorated on BROOKWOOD 1939-1945 MEMORIAL Panel 19. Column 1
* READING William Haig
Corporal 5952499
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment 2nd Battalion
Died 21st November 1944 aged 25
Commemorated on CASSINO MEMORIAL Panel 5. Italy
Corporal 5952499
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment 2nd Battalion
Died 21st November 1944 aged 25
Commemorated on CASSINO MEMORIAL Panel 5. Italy
* ROGERS William Thomas
Trooper 14423878
Royal Tank Regiment R.A.C. "A" Squadron. 3rd
Son of Albert and Edith Mary Rogers, of 101 Watford Road Croxley Green
SCHOONSELHOF CEMETERY V. C. 6. Belgium
Trooper 14423878
Royal Tank Regiment R.A.C. "A" Squadron. 3rd
Son of Albert and Edith Mary Rogers, of 101 Watford Road Croxley Green
SCHOONSELHOF CEMETERY V. C. 6. Belgium
* REES Daniel
Lance Corporal 858050
Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Died 9th June 1944 aged 34
Lance Corporal 858050
Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Died 9th June 1944 aged 34
* REEVE Donald Frederick
Sergeant 1380986
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 242 Squadron
Died 9th June 1944 aged 20
Son of Frederick A Reeve, and of Alice Reeve, of Croxley Green
Commemorated on MALTA MEMORIAL Panel 4, Column 2. Malta
Sergeant 1380986
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 242 Squadron
Died 9th June 1944 aged 20
Son of Frederick A Reeve, and of Alice Reeve, of Croxley Green
Commemorated on MALTA MEMORIAL Panel 4, Column 2. Malta
* SIMPKINS Earnest William
Lance Bombardier 983182
Royal Artillery 53 (The Worcestershire Yeomanry) Airlanding Lt. Regiment
Died 24th March 1945 aged 25
REICHSWALD FOREST WAR CEMETERY 38. E. 6. Germany
Lance Bombardier 983182
Royal Artillery 53 (The Worcestershire Yeomanry) Airlanding Lt. Regiment
Died 24th March 1945 aged 25
REICHSWALD FOREST WAR CEMETERY 38. E. 6. Germany
* SMEETON Bryan John
Lieutenant
803 Squadron Fleet Air Arm, HMS Sparrowhawk, Royal Navy
Died 10th April 1940
LEE-ON-SOLENT MEMORIAL Hampshire, Bay 1, Panel 2
Lieutenant
803 Squadron Fleet Air Arm, HMS Sparrowhawk, Royal Navy
Died 10th April 1940
LEE-ON-SOLENT MEMORIAL Hampshire, Bay 1, Panel 2
* SOUTHERN John William
Gunner 14491824
Royal Artillery 141 (The Queen's Own Dorset Yeomanry) Field Regiment
Died 15th December 1945 aged 19
Son of Robert and Isabel Southern, of Croxley Green
PHALERON WAR CEMETERY 21. E. 10. Greece
Gunner 14491824
Royal Artillery 141 (The Queen's Own Dorset Yeomanry) Field Regiment
Died 15th December 1945 aged 19
Son of Robert and Isabel Southern, of Croxley Green
PHALERON WAR CEMETERY 21. E. 10. Greece
* STOWER Walter Harry
Marine CH/X 2315
Royal Marines H.M.S. Barham
25th November 1941 aged 21
Son of Walter Harry and Helen Frances Stower, of Croxley Green
Commemorated on CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL 49, 3
Marine CH/X 2315
Royal Marines H.M.S. Barham
25th November 1941 aged 21
Son of Walter Harry and Helen Frances Stower, of Croxley Green
Commemorated on CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL 49, 3
* SWAN Douglas Frederick
Corporal 5116975
1st Battalion Oxfordshire And Buckinghamshire Light Infantry
Died 24th February 1944
Son of Lewin Frederick and Clara Venvell Swan of Penarth Glamorgan
FAVERSHAM BOROUGH CEMETERY Section E. Grave 29.
Corporal 5116975
1st Battalion Oxfordshire And Buckinghamshire Light Infantry
Died 24th February 1944
Son of Lewin Frederick and Clara Venvell Swan of Penarth Glamorgan
FAVERSHAM BOROUGH CEMETERY Section E. Grave 29.
* THEOBALD Robert James
Petty Officer C/J 103645
Royal Navy H.M. Submarine Triumph
Died 20th January 1942 aged 36
Son of Frank and Rose Theobald; husband of Ivy Theobald, of Croxley Green
Commemorated on CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL 52, 1
Petty Officer C/J 103645
Royal Navy H.M. Submarine Triumph
Died 20th January 1942 aged 36
Son of Frank and Rose Theobald; husband of Ivy Theobald, of Croxley Green
Commemorated on CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL 52, 1
* THOMAS Frank Seeley
Sergeant 1253304
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 115 Squadron
Died 15th November 1941 aged 29
Commemorated on RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL Panel 53
Sergeant 1253304
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 115 Squadron
Died 15th November 1941 aged 29
Commemorated on RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL Panel 53
* TIMMONS Stephen J
Sergeant 318876
Royal Armoured Corps 12th Royal Lancers
Died 5th May 1942
Son of John and Mary Timmons; husband of Irene Louisa Nancy Timmons (nee Dimmock), of Send, Surrey.
TEL EL KEBIR WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY 3. C. 3. Egypt
Sergeant 318876
Royal Armoured Corps 12th Royal Lancers
Died 5th May 1942
Son of John and Mary Timmons; husband of Irene Louisa Nancy Timmons (nee Dimmock), of Send, Surrey.
TEL EL KEBIR WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY 3. C. 3. Egypt
* TIPPING Edward Stanley
Private 14729910
Highland Light Infantry (City of Glasgow Regiment) 2nd Battalion The Glasgow Highlanders
Died 14th February 1945 aged 19
REICHSWALD FOREST WAR CEMETERY 58. H. 10. Germany
Private 14729910
Highland Light Infantry (City of Glasgow Regiment) 2nd Battalion The Glasgow Highlanders
Died 14th February 1945 aged 19
REICHSWALD FOREST WAR CEMETERY 58. H. 10. Germany
* WARRELL Ronald Henry
Sergeant Wireless Operator / Air Gunner 1291689
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 15 Squadron
Died 4th July 1943 aged 21
Son of Henry and Maud A. Warrell, of Croxley Green
RHEINBERG WAR CEMETERY Coll. grave 14. A. 2-7. Germany
Sergeant Wireless Operator / Air Gunner 1291689
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 15 Squadron
Died 4th July 1943 aged 21
Son of Henry and Maud A. Warrell, of Croxley Green
RHEINBERG WAR CEMETERY Coll. grave 14. A. 2-7. Germany
* WARN Leslie
Acting Sub Lieutenant (E)
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve S.S. Registan
Died 28th May 1941 aged 28
Commemorated on LIVERPOOL NAVAL MEMORIAL Panel 4, Column 2
Acting Sub Lieutenant (E)
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve S.S. Registan
Died 28th May 1941 aged 28
Commemorated on LIVERPOOL NAVAL MEMORIAL Panel 4, Column 2
* WEATHERLEY Eric Vernon Frederick
Flight Sergeant Navigator 1172593
5 Mets Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Died 8th July 1943 aged 21
Son of Charles and Lilian Maud Weatherley, of Croxley Green
TRIPOLI WAR CEMETERY 11. A. 9. Libya
Flight Sergeant Navigator 1172593
5 Mets Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Died 8th July 1943 aged 21
Son of Charles and Lilian Maud Weatherley, of Croxley Green
TRIPOLI WAR CEMETERY 11. A. 9. Libya
* WEBB Dennis Anthony
Sergeant 1324450
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 12 Squadron
Died 27th August 1944
Son of Ethel Webb, of 42 Frankland Close Croxley Green
Commemorated on RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL Panel 240
Sergeant 1324450
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 12 Squadron
Died 27th August 1944
Son of Ethel Webb, of 42 Frankland Close Croxley Green
Commemorated on RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL Panel 240
* WHITE Morris John Alfred
Flight Lieutenant 12088935 Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Died 17th August 1943
Son of Daniel Morris White and Alice White of 5 Canterbury Way. Husband of Alice Maud White, of Croxley Green
MILAN WAR CEMETERY I. B. 12. Italy
Flight Lieutenant 12088935 Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Died 17th August 1943
Son of Daniel Morris White and Alice White of 5 Canterbury Way. Husband of Alice Maud White, of Croxley Green
MILAN WAR CEMETERY I. B. 12. Italy
* WHITE Maurice Charles
Warrant Officer / Wireless Operator 1166191
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 214 Squadron
Died 15th March 1945 aged 25
Son of Charles and Lilian White of Whippendell Road, Watford. Husband of Doreen Hilda Helen White, of Croxley Green
CHOLOY WAR CEMETERY 2. C. 4. France
Warrant Officer / Wireless Operator 1166191
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 214 Squadron
Died 15th March 1945 aged 25
Son of Charles and Lilian White of Whippendell Road, Watford. Husband of Doreen Hilda Helen White, of Croxley Green
CHOLOY WAR CEMETERY 2. C. 4. France
NOTE: Whilst there is only one M. White on the Croxley Green War Memorial, our searches have shown that there were two people called M. White from Croxley Green who sadly gave their lives in World War 2 and we feel they should both be recognised.
* WILLIAMS Albert Walter
Private 5952302
5th Battalion, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment
Died on 21 July 1943 Age 24
Remembered with Honour
KANCHANABURI WAR CEMETERY 8.G. 9.
Private 5952302
5th Battalion, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment
Died on 21 July 1943 Age 24
Remembered with Honour
KANCHANABURI WAR CEMETERY 8.G. 9.
* WILLIAMS Henry Ronald
Flight Sergeant 1613184
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 218 Squadron
Died 24th April 1945 aged 22
Son of Henry Frederick and Elizabeth Maria Williams, of Croxley Green
Buried in RICKMANSWORTH (CHORLEYWOOD ROAD) CEMETERY Section A.A. Row 4. Joint grave 23
Flight Sergeant 1613184
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 218 Squadron
Died 24th April 1945 aged 22
Son of Henry Frederick and Elizabeth Maria Williams, of Croxley Green
Buried in RICKMANSWORTH (CHORLEYWOOD ROAD) CEMETERY Section A.A. Row 4. Joint grave 23
* WILLIAMS Joseph Leonard
Warrant Officer / Pilot 1388308
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Died 19th January 1945 aged 26
Son of Henry Frederick and Elizabeth Maria Williams, of Croxley Green
Buried in RICKMANSWORTH (CHORLEYWOOD ROAD) CEMETERY Section A.A. Row 4. Joint grave 23
Warrant Officer / Pilot 1388308
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Died 19th January 1945 aged 26
Son of Henry Frederick and Elizabeth Maria Williams, of Croxley Green
Buried in RICKMANSWORTH (CHORLEYWOOD ROAD) CEMETERY Section A.A. Row 4. Joint grave 23
* YORK Alfred Raymond
Sergeant 1318051
12OTU Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Died 19th February 1943 aged 19
Son of Alfred and Ethel York, of Croxley Green
Commemorated on RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL Panel 170
Sergeant 1318051
12OTU Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Died 19th February 1943 aged 19
Son of Alfred and Ethel York, of Croxley Green
Commemorated on RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL Panel 170
BRITISH KOREAN VETERANS ASSOCIATION
HERTFORDSHIRE AND DISTRICT No1 BRANCH
9 OCTOBER 1994
REMEMBER THE BRITISH ARMED SERVICES AND
CIVILIANS WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN DEFENCE
OF FREEDOM. UNDER THE CHARTER OF THE
UNITED NATIONS. DURING AND SINCE THE KOREAN WAR
1950 - 1952
BURIED BENEATH THIS STONE, CAPSULE CONTAINING SOIL
FROM OOSTERBEEK, ARNHEM, NETHERLANDS AND PUSAN
U.N. CEMETERY KOREA. PRESENTED BY V.O.K.S. DUTCH KOREAN
VETERANS ASSOCIATION SOUTH HOLLAND DISTRICT. (1989)
HERTFORDSHIRE AND DISTRICT No1 BRANCH
9 OCTOBER 1994
REMEMBER THE BRITISH ARMED SERVICES AND
CIVILIANS WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN DEFENCE
OF FREEDOM. UNDER THE CHARTER OF THE
UNITED NATIONS. DURING AND SINCE THE KOREAN WAR
1950 - 1952
BURIED BENEATH THIS STONE, CAPSULE CONTAINING SOIL
FROM OOSTERBEEK, ARNHEM, NETHERLANDS AND PUSAN
U.N. CEMETERY KOREA. PRESENTED BY V.O.K.S. DUTCH KOREAN
VETERANS ASSOCIATION SOUTH HOLLAND DISTRICT. (1989)