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WORLD WAR I
 

ABBOTT, George Frederick
Private, 144212,
6th Bn., Hampshire Regiment
Died: 12 November 1916. Age 51.
Husband of Maria Abbott, of 28, East St., Southsea, Hants.
Served in the Burma Expedition and in the South African Campaign.
Born at Portsmouth.
Grave Ref. Gardiner's. 10A. 10 1/2.

ABURROW, William
Pioneer, 124824,
13th Labour Bn., Royal Engineers.
Died: 23 January 1916. Age 47.
Husband of Ellen Aburrow, of 7, Stanmere Terrace, Beckenham, Kent.
Grave Ref. Pink's. 8. 20.


ADAMS, Frederick
Private, M/205934,
59th Div. Supply Col., Army Service Corps.
Died of anaemia 10 November 1917. Age 39.
Husband of Jeannette Thompson (formerly Adams), of 50, Belmont St., Southsea, Hants.
Grave Ref. Timpson's. 1. 28.

ALLEN, Richard John
Private, 19526,
7th Bn., Royal Berkshire Regiment.
Died of wounds 26 August 1918. Age 19.
Son of Joseph and Georgina Allen. Born at Portsea.
Grave Ref. Taylor's. 2. 29.


AMSDEN J.H.
Leading Boatman, 209733,
Eastcliff Coastguard Station, H.M. Coastguard.
Died: 10 February 1918.
Grave Ref. Porter's. 5. 14.

ANDERSON, John Alexander
Signalman, J/11253,
H.M.S. "Odin", Royal Navy
Died of meningitis 3 August 1920. Age 25.
Son of Alexander and Harriet Anderson, of 47, Froddington Rd., Southsea,
Served in Somaliland.
Grave Ref. Colinburn's. 1.25.


ANDREW R.W.
Private, 14056,
14th Bn., Hampshire Regiment.
Died: 16 February 1917. Age 27.
Son of Mrs. Annie E. Andrew, of 51, Hertford St., Landport, Portsmouth.
Grave Ref. Scadden's. 4. 40.

ANDREWS, Alfred Walter
Driver, 2985,
3rd/3rd Wessex Field Coy., Royal Engineers.
Died: 16 December 1915. Age 32.
Son of Charles Andrews;
husband of L. J. Nickels (formerly Andrews), of William St., Woodend, Ipswich.
Born at Cosham, Hants.
Grave Ref Pink's. 6. 28.


ARNOLD W.
Gunner, RMA/15115,
H.M.S. "Minotaur", Royal Marine Artillery.
Died: 9 May 1918.
Grave Ref. Andrew's. 13. 31.

ASHFORD W.J.S.
Boatswain,
H.M.S. "Repulse", Royal Navy.
Died: 16 April 1919.
Grave Ref Aylwin's. 13. 21.


ATKINS W.H.C.
Chief Engine Room Artificer 1st Class, 145696,
H.M.S. "Victory", Royal Navy.
Died of sickness 14 March 1915. Age 49.
Son of John and Jane Cooper.
Born at Little Wittenham, Berks.
Grave Ref. Rand's. 6. 12 1/2.

ATKINSON, Charles Henry
Petty Officer Stoker, 308044,
H.M. Drifter "Iridescence", Royal Navy.
Died: 31 January 1921. Age 38.
Husband of Ellen Lydia Atkinson, of 11, Moorland Rd., Kingston, Portsmouth.
Grave Ref. Stanley's. 4. 6.


AUSTIN E.
Leading Seaman, 152254,
H.M.S. "Emperor of India", Royal Navy.
Died of pneumonia 7 July 1918. Age 44.
Son of Mark and Mary Austin;
husband of Elizabeth K. Austin, of 9, Mills Rd., Kingston Crescent, Portsmouth. Born at Portsmouth.
Grave Ref. Billing's. 10. 13.

AYLING H.F.
Petty Officer Stoker, 295749,
Mentioned in Despatches,
H.M.S. "Glatton", Royal Navy.
Died of injuries received in explosion on 16th Sept 25 September 1918. Age 36.
Awarded Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.
Husband of Rosina Ayling, of 82, Boulton Rd., Southsea, Hants.
Grave Ref. Billing's. 2. 21.


BAILEY H.
Leading Seaman, 188809,
H.M.S. "Sandfly", Royal Navy.
Died: 28 January 1919. Age 38.
Husband of Mrs. S.M. Bailey, of 42, Highfield Street, Fratton, Portsmouth.
Grave Ref. Scadden's. 12. 35.

BALLANTYNE K.
Gunner (Act.)
H.M.S. "Viknor.", Royal Navy.
Died: 13 January 1915.
Grave Ref. Taylor's. 8. 1.


BARBER F.W.
Petty Officer 1st Class, 171736,
(R.F.R. PO B/2148).
H.M.S. "Zulu", Royal Navy.
Died: 3 May 1917.
Grave Ref. Pink's. 12. 4.

BARRETT, Arthur Vincent
Petty Officer, 239198,
H.M.S. "Nimrod", Royal Navy.
Died: 13 October 1918. Age 28.
Husband of Annie M. Dennark (formerly Barrett), of 34, Lower Derby Rd., Stamshaw, Portsmouth.
Grave Ref. Billing's. 11. 20.


BARRY W.M.
Chief Petty Officer, 157657,
H.M.S. "Excellent", Royal Navy.
Died: 25 February 1918. Age 43.
Medaille Militaire (France).
Husband of Sarah Eliza Barry, of 52, Burlington Rd., Portsmouth.
Born at Clacton-on-Sea.
Grave Ref. Perkin's. 7. 48.

BARTER, Henry Robert
Able Seaman, 197746,
H.M.S. "Invincible", Royal Navy.
Died: 22 December 1916. Age 34.
Son of Frank and Bessie Barter;
husband of Caroline Barter (nee Sully).
Born at Lymington, Hants.
Grave Ref. Couzen's. 12. 10 1/2.


BASTABLE F.
Lance Corporal, RME/793,
Royal Marine Engineers.
Died: 12 October 1918. Age 39.
Husband of Mary Bastable, of 43, Finsbury St., Buckland, Portsmouth.
Grave Ref. Sharman's. 9. 6.

BASTIN T.
Petty Officer, 182571,
H.M.S. "Fawn", Royal Navy.
Drowned 30 November 1915. Age 35.
Son of Elizabeth A. and the late James Bastin;
husband of the late Amy Elizabeth Bastin.
Grave Ref. Pink's. 9. 15.


BAULF A.C.
Chief Stoker, 167129,
(R.F.R. P.O. A/4101).
H.M.S. "Victory", Royal Navy.
Died: 21 November 1917.
Grave Ref. Grove's. 2. 42.

BEAZLEY F.
Private, 21758,
16th Bn., Hampshire Regiment.
Died: 30 June 1918.
Grave Ref. Craven's. 14. 3.


BELL, Francis
Chief Petty Officer (Torpedo Instructor) 183269,
H.M.S. "Meynell", Royal Navy.
Died: 4 September 1918. Age 40.
Husband of M. E. Bell, of 10, Byerley Rd., Kingston, Portsmouth.
Grave Ref. Scadden's. 11. 41.

BENCKE J.A.
Engineer Sub-Lieutenant,
Cable Ship "John Pender", Royal Naval Reserve.
Died: 14 February 1919.
Grave Ref. Young's. 2. 36a.


BERRY, Edward Charles
Private, 16198,
4th Bn., East Surrey Regiment.
Died of phthisis 16 February 1917. Age 19.
Son of Mary Ann Berry, of 13, Netley St., Arundel St., Portsmouth, and the late Frederick George Berry.
Grave Ref. Timpson's. 10. 28.

BERRY T.A.
Corporal, WR/289908,
266th Railway Coy., Royal Engineers.
Died: 26 April 1919. Age 33.
Husband of F. Marshall (formerly Berry), of 88, Irsha St., Appledore, Devon.
Grave Ref. Billing's. 2. 41.


BEST E.
Private, 13991,
ALIAS. 15 January 1920. "See" CRAVEN, the true family name.

BETSWORTH, Albert
Master at Arms, 159054,
H.M.S. "Albemarle", Royal Navy.
Died: 6 October 1920. Age 45.
Husband of Edith Blanche Betsworth, of 71, Highgate Rd., Copnor, Portsmouth.
Grave Ref. Billing's. 15. 18.


BILLING R.H.
Driver, 64773,
"C" Bty. 123rd Bde., Royal Field Artillery.
Died of sickness 24 April 1918. Age 24.
Son of Rebecca Ann Billing, of 8, Meadow St., Landport, and the late Timothy Billing.
Grave Ref. Dashwood's. 6. 57.

BIRD, David Samuel
Petty Officer 1st Class, 115186,
H.M. Trawler "Whoopee", Royal Navy.
Died: 30 June 1916. Age 51.
Born Great Wakering, Essex.
Grave Ref. Spriggin's. 2. 50.


BISHOP H.S.
Petty Officer 1st Class, 179900,
H.M.S. "Victory", Royal Navy.
Drowned 19 October 1915. Age 39.
Son of Mrs. Mary Ann Bishop; husband of Flossie Bishop, of 21, Inverness Rd., Buckland, Portsmouth. Born at Bath.
Grave Ref. Pink's. 9. 10.

BLACK W.
Private, 14590,
9th Bn., Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers.
Died of wounds 11 August 1916. Age 33.
Son of George and Catherine Black, of Ardstraw, Newtownstewart, Co. Tyrone.
Grave Ref. Windsor's. 9. 19 1/2.


BLAKE H.
Private, 47026,
25th (Tyneside Irish) Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers.
Died: 22 November 1917.
Grave Ref. Scadden's. 2. 48.

BOLTON, Joseph Ernest
Petty Officer Stoker, 278551,
H.M. Yacht "Victoria and Albert", Royal Navy.
Died: 14 May 1921. Age 47.
Husband of Henrietta Jane Bolton, of 5, Bettesworth Rd., New Rd., Buckland, Portsmouth.
Grave Ref. McTavish. 6. 11.


BRADSHAW A.E.
Gunner, 10907,
5th Reserve Bde., Royal Field Artillery.
Died: 23 October 1918.
Grave Ref. Timpson's. 20. 32.

BRAMBLE, Stephen
Private, 20933,
15th Bn., Hampshire Regiment.
Died of wounds 12 March 1917. Age 30.
Son of John and Mary Jane Bramble, of 61, Lord Derby Rd, Stamshaw, Portsmouth.
Grave Ref. Harman's. 9. 5.


BRAMLEY G,
Petty Officer Stoker, 284744,
H.M.S. "Victory", Royal Navy.
Died: 29 October 1916.
Grave Ref. Grove's. 7. 6.

BRAY, Henry James J.
Able Seaman, 9935,
H.M.S. "Ajax", Royal Navy.
Killed in action at Zeebrugge 23 April 1918. Age 23.
Son of William George Bray, of 35, Hampshire St., Buckland, Portsmouth, and the late Emma Bray.
Grave Ref. Perkins. 4. 44.
[H.J. Bray on headstone]


BRISTER F.C.
Private, 281252,
Hampshire Regiment.
Died: 10 January 1921.
Grave Ref. Billing's. 15. 22.

BRISTOW S.
Petty Officer, 147342,
H.M.S. "Excellent", Royal Navy.
Died: 12 March 1918.
Grave Ref. Billing's. 10. 5.


BROWN, James
Engine Room Artificer 1st Class, 269056,
H.M.S. "Sparrowhawk", Royal Navy.
Died: 22 December 1920. Age 50.
Son of the late William Brown; husband of Louisa Brown, of 10, Dickens Rd., Mile End, Portsmouth.
Grave Ref. Billing's. 12. 41.

BROWN, Leonard Andrew
Shipwright 3rd Class, M/8900,
H.M.S. "Victory", Royal Navy.
Died: 8 October 1918. Age 19.
Son of Andrew and Jane Brown, of 178, Shearer Rd., Portsmouth.
Grave Ref. McTavish. 14. 2.


BRYANT, Henry John
Private, R4/068755,
Remounts Depot, Army Service Corps.
Died: Died of pneumonia 7 February 1916. Age 34.
Husband of Mrs. Hollins (formerly Bryant), of 7, Baker St.; Landport, Portsmouth. Born at Portsmouth.
Grave Ref. Dashwood's. 2. 64.

BUCKLE, Harry James
Engineer Lieutenant,
H.M.S. "Excellent", Royal Navy.
Died: 17 August 1919. Age 50.
Son of William Anthony and Jane Buckle;
husband of Edith Frances Buckle, of 2, Balfour Rd., North End, Portsmouth. Born at Portsmouth.
Grave Ref. Light's. 1 12.


BUDDEN, Sidney John Walter
Driver, 1357,
5th "C" Reserve Bde., Royal Field Artillery.
Died: 26 December 1916. Age 22.
Son of James Budden, of 103, Crasswell St., Portsmouth.
Grave Ref. Gillett's. 6. 13.

BURGESS A.
Driver, 131068,
Royal Engineers.
Died: 27 August 1919.
Grave Ref. Couzen's. 4. 8.


BURN, Harry Edward
Captain (Quartermaster)
Royal Army Medical Corps.
Died: 31 January 1921.
Grave Ref. Taylor's. 15. 16.

BURNS, John Frederick
Staff Serjeant, A/2379,
Royal Army Ordnance Corps.
Died: 1 February 1920. Age 23.
Depot Son of Mrs. E. Burns, of 21, Timpson Rd., Portsmouth, and the late Mr. Burns.
Grave Ref. Tremble's. 12. 15.


BUTT, Ernest Leopold
Serjeant, 12729, "A" Coy.
14th Bn., Hampshire Regiment.
Died of wounds received in France 29 September 1916. Age 35.
Son of William Butt, of Portsmouth;
husband of Alice Butt, of 49, St. Stephen's Rd., Portsmouth.
Grave Ref. Piddell's. 2. 6 1/2.

BUTTERWORTH T.
Driver, 29965,
15th Reserve Bty., Royal Field Artillery.
Died: 30 November 1917.
Grave Ref. Catholic. 27. 35.


WORLD WAR II
 

ABBOTT, Albert Charles
Stoker 1st Class, P/KX 105388,
H.M.S. Manners., Royal Navy.
Died: 26 January 1945. Age 27.
Son of Albert Abner and Alice Ellenor Abbott, of Portsmouth;
husband of Renee Linda Abbott, of Peckham, London.
Grave Ref. Plot 46. (Rake). Row 19. Grave 19.

ABURROW, Walter Henry
Warrant Officer Class II (B.S.M.) 763053,
Royal Artillery.
Died: 2 May 1947. Age 39.
Son of Edward Aburrow, and of Emma Riley Aburrow, of Fratton, Portsmouth.
Grave Ref. Plot 106. (Perkins). Row 9. Grave 36.


ALLEN, James Mervin
Assistant Storekeeper,
S.S. Empress of Britain. (London)., Merchant Navy.
Died: 26 October 1940. Age 55.
Grave Ref. Plot 63. (Parks). Row 6. Grave 3.5.

ALLEN, Sidney Frederick
Chief Officer, R D,
S.S. Beaver Dale (London)., Merchant Navy.
Died: 18 December 1939. Age 54.
Son of Charles Edward and Frances Elizabeth Allen of Portsmouth;
husband of Piercy Rose Alban Allen, of West Brompton, London. Formerly Comdr. R.N.R. Master Mariner.
Grave Ref. Plot 41 (Bullers). Row 2. Grave 11. 55


ALLEN, Thomas
Private, 13106727,
Pioneer Corps.
Died: 29 April 1944.
Grave Ref. Plot 112. (Jewish). Row 7. Grave 7.

ANCELL, Alfred L.
Sapper, 14524248,
602 Rly. Constr. Coy., Royal Engineers.
Died: 10 February 1944. Age 43.
Son of John William and Sarah Ann Ancell, of Portsmouth.
Grave Ref. Plot 105 (Kimber). Row 5. Grave 11.


ATKINS, George Charles
Leading Stoker, P/KX 87495,
H.M.S. Windsor., Royal Navy.
Died: 1 February 1940. Age 47.
Son of Henry Edward and Harriett Sophia Atkins, of Portsmouth:
husband of Ellen Mary Ann Atkins, of Portsmouth.
Also served in the 1914-1918 War.
Grave Ref. Plot 52. (Harmans). Row 10. Grave 6.

ATTRILL, Cecil William
Petty Officer, P/J 112919,
H.M.S. Argonaut., Royal Navy.
Died: 3 May 1944. Age 34.
Son of Cecil Richard and Lily Louisa Attrill, of Portsmouth;
husband of Winifred Mary Attrill, of Gosport.
Grave Ref. Plot 49 (Freeman). Row 8. Grave 31.


BAILEY, Harold Ernest
Battery Quartermaster Serjeant, 5491442,
273 Bty., 69 Anti-Tank Regt., Royal Artillery.
Died: 2 December 1939. Age 37.
Son of George and Adeline Jane Bailey, of Portsmouth;
husband of Winifred Bailey, of Buckland, Portsmouth.
Grave Ref. Plot 52 (Harmans). Row 5. Grave 43.

BARKER, George Edward
Private, 142743,
Royal Army Service Corps.
Died: 28 July 1947. Age 29.
Son of George and Ivy Kate Barker; husband of Mabel Violet Barker, of Cobham, Surrey.
Grave Ref. Plot 106. (Perkins). Row 12. Grave 28.


BARLEY, Walter Charles
Lance Corporal, 3968977,
22nd Dragoons, Royal Armoured Corps.
Died: 18 June 1944.
Grave Ref. Plot 78 (R.C.). Row 4. Grave 27.

BEATON, Frederick George
Craftsman, 14511211,
Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.
Died: 2 September 1943.
Grave Ref. Plot 107 (PalM). Row 12. Grave 38.


BEST, John Joseph
Corporal, 2033649,
577 Field Coy., Royal Engineers.
Died: 17 May 1941. Age 25.
Son of Norman W. J. Best and Agnes M. Best, of Portsmouth; husband of Margaret Rosina Best, of Eastney.
Grave Ref. Plot 79 (Tremble). Row 2. Grave 5.

BIRT, Alexander Arthur
Flight Sergeant (Pilot) 1319830,
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
Died: 22 July 1944. Age 21.
Son of Ernest John Henry and Henrietta Elizabeth Birt; husband of Betty Rose Birt, of Copnor.
Grave Ref. Plot 97. (Scadden). Row 15. Grave 33.


BLAKE, William Albert
Able Seaman, P/J 42753, ALIAS.
Died: 24 June 1945.
see STARR, William Albert, the true family name.

BOLTON, George
Private, 5724489,
Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment.
Died: 15 March 1940.
Grave Ref. Plot 95 (Power), Row 10. Grave 52.
[Bolton G.E. on headstone]


BOUDREAU, Napolean
Private, E/46901,
Le Regiment de Maisonneuve, R.C.I.C.
Died 23 July 1944. Age 23.
Son of Alphonse and Louise Boudreau, of Petit Rocher, New Brunswick, Canada.
Grave Ref. Plot 78 (R.C.). Row 4. Grave 26.

BOURTON, Herbert Reginald
Electrical Artificer 1st Class, P/MX 45804,
H.M.S. "Puckeridge", Royal Navy.
Died: 13 December 1941. Age 38.
Son of John and Alice Elizabeth Bourton; husband of Kathleen Lillian Bourton, of Hilsea, Portsmouth.
Grave Ref. Plot 54 (Evans), Row 16. Grave 21.


BRAILEY, Stanley Ronald
Private, 5498364,
2nd Bn., Royal Hampshire Regiment.
Died: 10 July 1947. Age 27.
Son of F. T. S. Brailey and Maud Brailey, of Bedhampton.
Grave Ref. Plot 105 (Kimber), Row 8. Grave 39.

BRAY, Albert Ernest
Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class, C/M 38749,
H.M.S.Boadicea., Royal Navy.
Died: 11 June 1940.
Grave Ref. Plot 56 (Haskell). Row 8. Grave 3.


BROMBY, William George
Gunner, 1515167,
Royal Artillery.
Died: 15 February 1940.
Grave Ref. Plot 53 (Porter). Row 5. Grave 34.

BROOKBANKS, Alfred William
Chief Petty Officer, D/J 107093,
H.M.S. Drake., Royal Navy.
Died: 16 July 1947. Age 40.
Son of Alfred William and Annie Brookbanks; husband of Alice Brookbanks, of Portsmouth.
Grave Ref. Plot 98 (Billing). Row 8. Grave 59.


BUDDEN, Alfred Edward
Private, 7576871,
Royal Army Ordnance Corps.
Died: 26 June 1940. Age 43.
Son of Richard Louis and Sara Ann Budden, of Portsmouth; husband of Kate Amelia Budden, of Landport, Portsmouth.
Grave Ref. Plot 94 (Aylwin). Row 5. Grave 26.

BUDDEN, Frank Leslie Charles
Leading Seaman, P/J 96247,
H.M.S. Iron Duke., Royal Navy.
Died: 26 December 1940. Age 36.
Son of Henry Leslie and Rosina Budden, of Portsmouth; husband of Edith Florence Budden, of Maidstone, Kent.
Grave Ref. Plot 52 (Harmans), Row 14. Grave 28.


BURGE, Henry Southcott
Shipwright Lieut. Commander,
H.M.S. Victory., Royal Navy.
Died: 6 July 1944. Age 59.
Son of Walter and Ellen Burge, of Portsmouth; husband of Clarice Caroline, Burge, of Bath, Somerset.
Grave Ref. Plot 1. (Coppersmith). Row 8. Grave 4.5.

BURGESS, Frederick Samuel
Gunner, 1736110, 151 Bty., 51 Lt. A.A. Regt., Royal Artillery.
Died: 3 March 1947. Age 37.
Husband of Annie Burgess, of Stamshaw, Portsmouth.
Grave Ref. Plot 106 (Perkins). Row 9. Grave 14.


BURTON, William Frederick Charles
Chief Petty Officer, P/J114588,
H.M.S. Nelson., Royal Navy.
Died: 19 December 1947. Age 38.
Son of William Edward and Lucy Anne Burton; husband of Anne Burton, of North End, Portsmouth.
Grave Ref. Plot 30. (Wests). Row 8. Grave 20.

BUTLER, Teddy
Private, 5348020,
5th Bn., Royal Berkshire Regiment.
Died: 7 June 1944. Age 32.
Son of David and Emily Sarah Butler; husband of Jessie Butler, of Laindon, Essex.
Grave Ref. Plot 38A. Row 2. Grave 5.


BUTTERLEY, Thomas
Sergeant (Nay.) 1336746,
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
Died: 30 January 1943. Age 36.
Son of Percy and Harriet Amelia Butterley; husband of Marjorie Grace Butterley, of North End, Portsmouth.
Grave Ref. Plot 56 (Haskell). Row 8. Grave 6.

 
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