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Wibberley William Albert
British
Sergeant
1st/6th Bn. Sherwood Foresters
(Notts and Derby Regiment)

30 september 1915

Mentioned in dispatches on 22 september 19155 for leading patrols at Kemmel and Sanctuary Wood
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* June 1911 Enlisted
* 28 february 1915 Arrived in France

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Wickham John Dobree Durell
British
Captain
1st Bn. Lincolnshire Regiment
30
17 september 1884
22 june 1915
Son of Dobree Charles and Madelaine A. C. Wickham, of "Wynscote," Crowborough, Sussex.

Educated at Brighton College
Entered the Junior House, Brighton College, in September 1891, passing on to the School House

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1905

August 1914

May 1915
1 june 1915
22 june 1915

He obtained his Commission through the Lincolnshire Militia, and joined the 2nd Battalion of the Lincolnshire Regiment at Shorncliffe
In the Autumn of that year he went to the 1st Battalion, then in India, where he remained till 1910, when he was seconded to the Western African Frontier Force for service in Southern Nigeria.
On the outbreak of war he was sent to the Cameroons with the Northern Force where he fought until he contracted black water fever, and was invalided home.
Rejoined his regiment at Grimsby
Sailed for the West Front to join the 1st Battalion
Killed in action

One of the senior officers writes:-
"His loss is a great one, not only to us in the Regiment, but to the Army."

Another:
"His loss to the Regiment is irreparable.
He was quite one of the best officers we had - always the same - popular to a degree with all of us, officers and men.
I can say of him, as was said to another brave man, 'He was a very gallant gentleman. God rest his soul.' "

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Wickham Montagu Hill Clephane
British
Captain
"B" Coy. 2nd Bn. Connaught Rangers
36

9 may 1915
Son of Lt. Col. Edmund Hill Wickham, RA, and The Princess Eugenie Paleologue, of 34, Charleville Rd., West Kensington, London

Mentioned in despatches
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* May 1898 Commissioned in the 5th Bn. Connaught
Rangers
* Served in South Africa 1900, and with the West African
Frontier Force 1908 to 1914.

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Wickham W.J.
British
Captain
1st Bn. Scots Guards
39

31 october 1914
Son of Capt. H. L. Wickham and the Hon. Mrs Wickham, of Down Grange, Basingstoke

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Wilder Reginald Connor Phillips
British
Second Lieutenant
3rd Bn. attd. 2nd Bn. Suffolk Regiment
19

18 november 1914
Son of the Rev. William Burnard Chichester Wilder and Mabel Elizabeth Wilder, of Great Bradley Rectory, Newmarket, Suffolk

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Wildgoose George
Scottish
Private
8th/10th Bn. Gordon Highlanders
26

1 august 1917
Son of William and Annie Wildgoose, of Backhill, Clackriach, Maud, Aberdeenshire

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Wilkinson Charles Richard
British
Private
1st Bn. East Lancashire Regiment
27

4 august 1916
Son of David and Mary Ellen Wilkinson, of 9, Oak Terrace, Brierfield
Husband of Mary Wilkinson, of 28, Woodfield Terrace, Brierfield, Lancs

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Williams David Griffith
Welsh
Private
17th Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers
30

3 september 1916
Brother of Mr. G. J. Williams, of Uwchlawffynon, Trawsfynydd, Merioneth

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Williams Edmund Styant
Welsh
Major
1st Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment
39

8 may 1915
Son of the late George Waters Williams, of Llysbrechfa, Monmouthshire

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Williams Robin Arthur Walton
British
Lieutenant
2nd Bn. King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
22

18 april 1915
Son of Gerald Walton Williams and Annie Jane Williams, of Aboyne Lodge, St. Albans, Herts

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Williams Thomas James
Welsh
Private
2nd Bn. attached 1st Bn. Welsh Regiment
20
15 november 1894 , Ffrontywann
15 may 1915
Son of George Williams and Hannah Evans, of 2, Gilwen Terrace, Velindre, Hewllan, Cardiganshire
Single
Educated at Velindre National School
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December 1913
August 1914

15 may 1915

Enlisted in the Welsh Regiment
Was in training with the 2nd Bn. in Hampshire when the war broke out and was soon afterwards sent out to France.
He was a driver in the transport section of his Regiment, till he contracted rheumatic fever, lying for some weeks in hospital at Le Havre,and then returning to England on three week's leave.
At the appointed time he reported himself at Cardiff Barracks , and was in a few days on his way back to France again , to join the 1st Battalion.
He served with them for three months.
Killed in action , being shot in a bayonet charge , at Zillebeke

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Williams Thomas John
Welsh
Private
14th Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers
20

4 august 1917
Son of Thomas and the late Elizabeth Williams, of Pen-y-Bryn, Sychtyn, Mold, Flints.

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Williamson George
Scottish
Lance Corporal
4th Bn. Gordon Highlanders

25 september 1915

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Williamson John Needham
British
Private
Leicestershire Yeomanry
18
Market Harborough
13 may 1915
Eldest son of Alfred and Edith Maria Williamson, of 65, Leicester Rd., Syston, Leicester.
Single

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Williamson William
Scottish
Private
6th/ 7th Bn. Royal Scots Fusiliers
20

31 july 1917
Younger son of the late Peter Williamson , Roesound , Muckle Roe

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Wills Robert Bruce Melville
British
Captain
2nd (Wessex) Field Coy. Royal Engineers
24

15 february 1915
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Melville Wills, of Bracken Hill, Leigh Woods, Bristol, and of "Killilan," Ross-shire Husband of Beryl (Daisy) E. Wills, of Birdcombe Court, Wraxall, Somerset
Educated at Charterhouse and Trinity College , Cambridge
Mentioned in despatches
Recommended for the Victoria Cross
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Charterhouse

Trinity College , Cambridge

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Wilson David Rex
British
Lieutenant
2nd Bn. The Queen's -Royal West Surrey Regiment
23
5 february 1891 , Pensbury , Darlington
30 october 1914
Son of George David Wilson.
Single

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Came up to Jesus College from Clifton College in January 1910 took Natural Sciences Part I and was allowed a BA in June 1912.
Despite joining College in Lent Term he apparently became “a leading spirit in the College, where he was much liked and looked up to” (Jesus College Cambridge Society Annual Report 1915, p. 28).
There are references to Wilson in several editions of Chanticlere (the student-produced magazine) as he was a memeber of the College Rifle Club and a Captain in the Officer Training Corps.
He was obviously a top marksman as he attained a Blue, “shooting for the ‘Varsity” and in 1911 was 38th in the King’s Hundred at Bisley.
Wilson was obviously something of a College character!
In a section entitled “Heard in the Chimney” in Chanticlere Wilson is congratulated on his prompt action at the Lents bonfire when there were two casualties and he delivered “Fursht aid to the sinjured” (Chanticlere, Lent Term 1912, p. 17).
A flavour of his personality can be gleaned from the Easter Term edition of Chanticlere, where the editors proposed an alternative entertainment in the absence of a College Ball and any “harmonic refreshment” from the Music Society.
One feature of this hypothetical show was to be a “Humerous Turn” of “Natural History Sketches by DRW”. (Chanticlere, Easter Term 1912, p 30).
It is perhaps a good thing this was only a suggested programme as it is clear that Wilson was studying hard at this point as the report from the Rifle Clubshows.
The J.C.R.C hopes would “again grow brighter when it is rumoured that their captain D.R. Wilson, once released from the toils of a Tripos, will turn his mind to the personal cultivation of a Half-Blue.” (Chanticlere, Easter Term 1912, p. 30).

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March 1913
30 october 1914

Received his commission
Killed in action

A newspaper report claims that he was killed in the trenches “which he and his platoon had taken earlier in the day from the enemy”.

Clifton College

Jesus College , Cambridge

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Wilson Edward Henry
British
Rifleman
1st/9th Bn. London Regiment -Queen Victoria's Rifles
19
17 may 1895 , Tufnell Park , London N.
24 april 1915
Only son of Henry Edward Wilson and Alice Pritty, of 45, Durham Rd., East Finchley, London
Single
Educated at Owen's School, Islington
Entered the employ of the Head Office of the London City and Midland Bank
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* A member of Blackheath Harriers (London).

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August 1914
4 november 1914

24 april 1915

Volunteered in the outbreak of war and joined the Queen Victoria's Rifles
Proceeded to France being attached to the machine-gun section of his Battalion
He took part in the capture of Hill 60, when the machine-gun section rendered excellent service.
Killed in action by shell fire near Wieltje and originally buried in the garden of a cottage 200 yards southeast of Battalion HQ , Wieltje

His officer Lieutenant Brian Fargus , who himself was killed on New Year's Day wrote December 1914:
'Wilson accompanies me volutarily whenever I go out on a prowl round the lines or up to some dangerous point.
He knows no fear and has turned himself into my bodyguard.
He's a splendid fellow and I think no end of him'

And the Sergeant in charge of the machine-gun section wrote of fearlessness of danger and conscientious attention to duty, and the very good work he had done at Hill 60.

Owen's School , Islington

London City and Midland Bank

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Wilson Raymond Ernest
British
Second Lieutenant
3rd Bn. attd. 7th Bn. The Queen's
Royal West Surrey Regiment
19

10 august 1917
Son of Ernest Edward and Mary Ethel Wilson, of 1, The Sycamores, Wimbledon Common, London
Single

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Wilson Thomas
British
Lieutenant
"C" Coy. 6th Bn. The King's Liverpool Regiment
23

5 may 1915
Son of Col. George Adshead Wilson, and Sarah Milne Wilson, of 6, Riversdale Rd., Aigburth, Liverpool
Single

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Windeler Charles Francis
British
Lieutenant
4th Bn. Royal Warwickshire Regiment attd.
2nd Bn. King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment
25

10 may 1915
Youngest son of the late C.B. Windeler of Droxford Manor , Hants.
Single
Educated at Marlborough College 1906-09
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* He played hockey for Surrey and with an international
team in Munich

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November 1914
March 1915
27 april 1915
9 may 1915

On the outbreak of war he joined the Prince of Wales's Civil Service Rifles
Received a commission in the 4th Royal Warwicks
Proceeded to France attached to the 2nd King's Own.
Slightly wounded near Ypres
Officially reported wounded and missing but presumed dead on May 10th.

Marlborough College

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Wingate Thomas Paterson
Scottish
Captain
2nd Bn. King's Own Scottish Borderers
39

18 april 1915
Son of Paterson and Jessie Crawford Wingate, of Finglen, Campsie Glen, Stirlingshire

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Winterson George
British
Private
2nd Bn. Coldstream Guards
20
8 october 1894 , Chirton , Wilthsire
5 november 1914
Son of Thomas and Annie Winterson, of Weir Cottage, Chirton, Devizes, Wilts.
Husband of Minnie Jane Brooks (formerly Winterson, nee Collyer), of Decoy Cottage, Aldermaston, Reading
Married at Holy Trinity Church , Windsor , 7 july 1914 and had one son .
- Frederick William , born 12 july 1915
Educated at Patney School

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1910
6 december 1912
12 august 1914
5 november 1914

Enlisted in the 3rd Bn. Wiltshire Regiment
Transferred to the Coldsteam Guards
Proceeded to France
Killed in action at Reutel and originally buried there.

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Winton John
British
Lance Corporal
2nd Bn. East Yorkshire Regiment
29
25 february 1886 , Sutton , Sussex
22 may 1915
Eldest son of John Winton and Charlotte Pelham, of Ferring, Worthing
Single
Educated at Ferring Church of England School
Barman and Nurseryman
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December 1909
1912-1914

17 january 1915
22 may 1915

Enlisted
Served in India
Recalled with his Regiment to England after the outbreak of war , arriving on Christmas Eve
Proceeded to France and promoted Lance Corporal
Killed in action

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Wishart Albert
Scottish
Private
9th Bn. Black Watch
19

31 july 1917
Son of Jessie Kidd Wishart, of 16, Panmure St., Arbroath, Forfarshire, and the late Alexander Wishart
Single

Apprentice fitter with Messrs. Alex. Shanks & Son Ltd at Dens Iron Works
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August 1914

31 july 1917

Having joined the Territorial Force was mobilised
He served for three years , during which time he was twice wounded
Posted as missing and later reported as presumed to have died on that date.