Croxley Green War Memorial
The memorial c1930 In the background cows are still being herded to Nabby Sears milking parlour off Scots Hill
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War Memorial with original railings
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The War Memorial pre-1939 before the railings were removed
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 H
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* 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 G
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* 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
* 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
* BELL
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* BENNY
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* BLAKE
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* 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
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* CAMERON E
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 M
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* 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
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* 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
* 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
* 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
* 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.
* 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
* DAVIES G
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* 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
* ENGLISH S
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* 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 R
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* 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
* 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
* GOOD D
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* 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
* 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 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 H
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* 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 D
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* LEWES H
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* LOWNES J
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* MARTIN A
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* MATHESON D
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* 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
* ONSLOW P
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* 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
* 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.
* PERKINS R
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* 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
* 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
* 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
* 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
* 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 B
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* 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
* SWANN D
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* 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
* 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
* 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
* 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
* 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 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; 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; husband of Doreen Hilda Helen White, of Croxley Green
CHOLOY WAR CEMETERY 2. C. 4. France
* WILLIAMS A
No further information currently
No further information currently
* 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
War Memorial on The Green
Croxley Green History Project
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)
(© Ross Humphries) Croxley Green War Memorial
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(© Ross Humphries) Croxley Green War Memorial
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(© Ross Humphries) Croxley Green War Memorial
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