Bard Cottage Cemetery
Roll of Honour
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44313 Private
Bertie Wallace James
14th Bn. Welsh Regiment
19th February 1917.
Plot II. C. 20.
Bertie Wallace James
14th Bn. Welsh Regiment
19th February 1917.
Plot II. C. 20.
Second Lieutenant
Evan James 15th Bn. Welsh Regiment 27th July 1917. Plot III. G. 32. |
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55440 Private
George James
16th Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers
30th July 1917, aged 23.
Plot III. G. 6.
Son of Mrs. Phoebe James, of Gotty, Maenclochog, Clynderwen, Pembrokeshire.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Rest In Peace; Till Dawn Of The Morning."
George James
16th Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers
30th July 1917, aged 23.
Plot III. G. 6.
Son of Mrs. Phoebe James, of Gotty, Maenclochog, Clynderwen, Pembrokeshire.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Rest In Peace; Till Dawn Of The Morning."
285237 Private
Frederick Jones
13th Bn. Welsh Regiment
21st July 1917.
Plot III. B. 5.
Frederick Jones
13th Bn. Welsh Regiment
21st July 1917.
Plot III. B. 5.
17094 Private
Richard Jones
13th Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers
1st April 1917, aged 24.
Plot II. A. 7.
Son of David Jones, of 151, Dumfries St., Treorchy, Glam.
Richard Jones
13th Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers
1st April 1917, aged 24.
Plot II. A. 7.
Son of David Jones, of 151, Dumfries St., Treorchy, Glam.
24707 Private
Robert Griffith Jones
16th Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers
27th February 1917.
Plot II. D. 23.
Robert Griffith Jones
16th Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers
27th February 1917.
Plot II. D. 23.
Lieutenant
Stanley Jones
14th Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers
25th February 1917, aged 29.
Plot II. A. 1.
Son of Margaret Jane Jones, of 3, Barnhill Rd., Wavertree, Liverpool, and the late Thomas George Jones.
His headstone bears the inscription; "At Rest."
Stanley Jones
14th Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers
25th February 1917, aged 29.
Plot II. A. 1.
Son of Margaret Jane Jones, of 3, Barnhill Rd., Wavertree, Liverpool, and the late Thomas George Jones.
His headstone bears the inscription; "At Rest."
Second Lieutenant
George McFarquhar Kelly-Lawson
5th Siege Bty. Royal Garrison Artillery
9th August 1917, aged 20.
Plot IV. B. 5.
Son of Dermot Owen Kelly-Lawson and Charlotte M. Kelly-Lawson, of Hampden, Jamaica, British West Indies.
His headstone bears the inscription; "In Loving Memory."
George McFarquhar Kelly-Lawson
5th Siege Bty. Royal Garrison Artillery
9th August 1917, aged 20.
Plot IV. B. 5.
Son of Dermot Owen Kelly-Lawson and Charlotte M. Kelly-Lawson, of Hampden, Jamaica, British West Indies.
His headstone bears the inscription; "In Loving Memory."
17317 Private
George Ernest Kilburn
7th Bn. King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
14th March 1916, aged 40.
Plot I. B. 4.
Husband of Eva Kilburn, of Harrison's Buildings, Post Office Lane, Outwood, Wakefield.
Picture courtesy of grandson, Peter Limer
George Ernest Kilburn
7th Bn. King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
14th March 1916, aged 40.
Plot I. B. 4.
Husband of Eva Kilburn, of Harrison's Buildings, Post Office Lane, Outwood, Wakefield.
Picture courtesy of grandson, Peter Limer
40391 Private
William Kirby
6th (Pioneer) Bn. East Yorkshire Regiment
3rd October 1917.
Plot IV. I. 46.
William Kirby
6th (Pioneer) Bn. East Yorkshire Regiment
3rd October 1917.
Plot IV. I. 46.
34821 Lance Corporal
George Leach
15th Bn. Lancashire Fusiliers
2nd February 1918, aged 24.
Plot VI. C. 1.
Son of Robert and Alice Ann Leach, of Burnley, Lancs.; husband of Mary Elizabeth Leach, of 29, Kensington Rd., St. Annes-on-the-Sea, Lancs.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Greater Love Hath No Man Than This. M.E.L."
George Leach
15th Bn. Lancashire Fusiliers
2nd February 1918, aged 24.
Plot VI. C. 1.
Son of Robert and Alice Ann Leach, of Burnley, Lancs.; husband of Mary Elizabeth Leach, of 29, Kensington Rd., St. Annes-on-the-Sea, Lancs.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Greater Love Hath No Man Than This. M.E.L."
Captain
Francis Harold Lewin, M C, Twice Mentioned in Despatches
7th Bn. Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)
12th October 1917, aged 22.
Plot V. A. 40.
Son of Harold Chaloner Lewin and Frances Elizabeth Lewin, of Birchdale, Bromley, Kent. Educated at Marlborough College. His brother Lieut. E.C. Lewin also fell and is commemorated at Gouzeaucourt New British Cemetery.
His headstone bears the inscription; "I Have Fought A Good Fight I Have Kept The Faith."
Francis Harold Lewin, M C, Twice Mentioned in Despatches
7th Bn. Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)
12th October 1917, aged 22.
Plot V. A. 40.
Son of Harold Chaloner Lewin and Frances Elizabeth Lewin, of Birchdale, Bromley, Kent. Educated at Marlborough College. His brother Lieut. E.C. Lewin also fell and is commemorated at Gouzeaucourt New British Cemetery.
His headstone bears the inscription; "I Have Fought A Good Fight I Have Kept The Faith."
44781 Private
Raymond Victor Ling
21st Labour Coy. The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment)
transf. to (77031), 129th Coy. Labour Corps
30th August 1917, aged 24.
Plot IV. E. 22.
Son of Abraham and Ellen Ling, of 21, Wellington Rd., Hastings.
Raymond Victor Ling
21st Labour Coy. The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment)
transf. to (77031), 129th Coy. Labour Corps
30th August 1917, aged 24.
Plot IV. E. 22.
Son of Abraham and Ellen Ling, of 21, Wellington Rd., Hastings.
20188 Corporal
John Lloyd
14th Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers
1st September 1917.
Plot IV. F. 5.
John Lloyd
14th Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers
1st September 1917.
Plot IV. F. 5.
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17052 Private
Harry Manders
5th Bn. King's Shropshire Light Infantry
22nd January 1916, aged 16.
Plot I. B. 17.
Son of George and Sarah Elizabeth Manders, of 15, Newcastle St., Burnley.
Harry Manders
5th Bn. King's Shropshire Light Infantry
22nd January 1916, aged 16.
Plot I. B. 17.
Son of George and Sarah Elizabeth Manders, of 15, Newcastle St., Burnley.
Sixteen Year Old Killed
Sad News From Another Youth
Last May there left Burnley three youths of 16 who entered the Shropshire Light Infantry together. One has been killed, another wounded and the third had the unpleasant duty of informing the parents of their misfortune. They were fine strapping lads and seemed older than they were. In fact, it was the well built appearance of the Burnley youth that led to his entering the army, no one believing he was so young.
A fortnight ago we mentioned that Pte. Bland, of Hapton, had been wounded, and yesterday morning a letter from Pte. G Duffy, of Oswaldtwistle, of the 5th Battalion of the Shropshire Regt., was received by Mr Manders, railway passenger guard, of 15 Newcastle Street, Burnley notifying that his son Harry had been killed.
Under the date January 22nd, Pte. Duffy wrote:-
“I am writing to break the sad news that your son, Harry, died of wounds on the 21st inst. He was shot in the back and did not live very long after. I thought it was my duty to let you know as he was my best pal. The men of the company send their deepest sympathy in your sad loss.”
Pte. Manders who was six feet one inch in height and attained his 16th birthday on March 29th last had worked as a weaver at Brierley’s Calder Vale Mill. An uncle, Harry Manders who was equally tall, succumbed during the siege of Ladysmith, he being in the Royal Engineers.
Young Burnley Hero
Killed Whilst Rescuing A Comrade
In our issue of January 29th we published a photograph of Pte. Harry Manders, of the Shropshire Light Infantry, who has been killed in France. The news came from a comrade, and on Saturday this was officially confirmed by the War Office. The soldier, who was only 16 years of age, having been killed on the 21st inst.
The parents have this week received a letter from Ptes. Scholes and Moss, and this shows that their son met his death whilst trying to rescue a wounded comrade. The soldiers wrote:-
“We are friends of your son and are writing on behalf of the company. We are sorry to say that he was killed the last time we were in the trenches. We are grieved to lose him as he was a hero of whom we are all proud. He met his death bravely whilst carrying a wounded comrade. Your son volunteered to go for him notwithstanding the machine gun fire and rifle fire of the enemy. Two stretcher bearers and your son carried the wounded man to the trench , and as your son was getting over he was hit in the back. He lived about an hour and was conscious all the time. He said he had no pain. All the company send you their sympathy, as your son was a good soldier and a hero. We have ascertained that he was buried in a small village about two miles from the trench.
Sad News From Another Youth
Last May there left Burnley three youths of 16 who entered the Shropshire Light Infantry together. One has been killed, another wounded and the third had the unpleasant duty of informing the parents of their misfortune. They were fine strapping lads and seemed older than they were. In fact, it was the well built appearance of the Burnley youth that led to his entering the army, no one believing he was so young.
A fortnight ago we mentioned that Pte. Bland, of Hapton, had been wounded, and yesterday morning a letter from Pte. G Duffy, of Oswaldtwistle, of the 5th Battalion of the Shropshire Regt., was received by Mr Manders, railway passenger guard, of 15 Newcastle Street, Burnley notifying that his son Harry had been killed.
Under the date January 22nd, Pte. Duffy wrote:-
“I am writing to break the sad news that your son, Harry, died of wounds on the 21st inst. He was shot in the back and did not live very long after. I thought it was my duty to let you know as he was my best pal. The men of the company send their deepest sympathy in your sad loss.”
Pte. Manders who was six feet one inch in height and attained his 16th birthday on March 29th last had worked as a weaver at Brierley’s Calder Vale Mill. An uncle, Harry Manders who was equally tall, succumbed during the siege of Ladysmith, he being in the Royal Engineers.
Young Burnley Hero
Killed Whilst Rescuing A Comrade
In our issue of January 29th we published a photograph of Pte. Harry Manders, of the Shropshire Light Infantry, who has been killed in France. The news came from a comrade, and on Saturday this was officially confirmed by the War Office. The soldier, who was only 16 years of age, having been killed on the 21st inst.
The parents have this week received a letter from Ptes. Scholes and Moss, and this shows that their son met his death whilst trying to rescue a wounded comrade. The soldiers wrote:-
“We are friends of your son and are writing on behalf of the company. We are sorry to say that he was killed the last time we were in the trenches. We are grieved to lose him as he was a hero of whom we are all proud. He met his death bravely whilst carrying a wounded comrade. Your son volunteered to go for him notwithstanding the machine gun fire and rifle fire of the enemy. Two stretcher bearers and your son carried the wounded man to the trench , and as your son was getting over he was hit in the back. He lived about an hour and was conscious all the time. He said he had no pain. All the company send you their sympathy, as your son was a good soldier and a hero. We have ascertained that he was buried in a small village about two miles from the trench.
292080 Gunner
Harry Moon
125th Bty. Royal Garrison Artillery
27th September 1917.
Plot III. H. 41.
Harry Moon
125th Bty. Royal Garrison Artillery
27th September 1917.
Plot III. H. 41.
1043017 Sapper
Kerby Melbourne Mooney
7th Bn. Canadian Railway Troops
27th October 1917.
Plot V. B. 17.
Kerby Melbourne Mooney
7th Bn. Canadian Railway Troops
27th October 1917.
Plot V. B. 17.
21128 Private
Michael Morris
"A" Coy. 14th Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers
31st January 1917, aged 23.
Plot II. C. 9.
Son of Henry and Laura Morris, of Bryn Awelon, Cwm-y-Glo, Carnarvonshire.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Gostyngodd Efe Fy Nerth Ar Y Ffordd Byrhaodd Fy Nyddiau."
Michael Morris
"A" Coy. 14th Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers
31st January 1917, aged 23.
Plot II. C. 9.
Son of Henry and Laura Morris, of Bryn Awelon, Cwm-y-Glo, Carnarvonshire.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Gostyngodd Efe Fy Nerth Ar Y Ffordd Byrhaodd Fy Nyddiau."
54510 Private
Richard Edward Morris
"B" Coy. 16th Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers
17th June 1917, aged 20.
Plot II. F. 17.
Son of Thomas Charles and Jane Morris (nee Jones), of Bodfari, Trefnant, Denbighshire.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Yr Aberth Uchaf Mewn Angof, Ni Chant Fod"
Richard Edward Morris
"B" Coy. 16th Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers
17th June 1917, aged 20.
Plot II. F. 17.
Son of Thomas Charles and Jane Morris (nee Jones), of Bodfari, Trefnant, Denbighshire.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Yr Aberth Uchaf Mewn Angof, Ni Chant Fod"
Second Lieutenant
Walter Wynne Nicholas
7th Bn. Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
29th March 1916.
Plot I. F. 11.
Walter Wynne Nicholas
7th Bn. Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
29th March 1916.
Plot I. F. 11.
21633 Lance Corporal
William Noble
2nd Bn. Lancashire Fusiliers
1st October 1917, aged 19.
Plot IV. I. 32.
Son of George and Ellen Noble, of Droylsden, Manchester.
William was an orphan, his parents died when he was 7 and he enlisted when he was 16. He was injured on The Somme in 1916 and killed in action on the 1st October, 1917 during preparations for the Battle of Poelcapelle.
Picture courtesy of great, great nephew Les Croft
William Noble
2nd Bn. Lancashire Fusiliers
1st October 1917, aged 19.
Plot IV. I. 32.
Son of George and Ellen Noble, of Droylsden, Manchester.
William was an orphan, his parents died when he was 7 and he enlisted when he was 16. He was injured on The Somme in 1916 and killed in action on the 1st October, 1917 during preparations for the Battle of Poelcapelle.
Picture courtesy of great, great nephew Les Croft
201957 Lance Corporal
John Noblet
2nd/4th Bn. The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment.
26th October 1917, aged 23.
Plot V. B. 20.
Son of Charles and Elizabeth Noblet, of "Holly Bank," Addison Rd., Preston.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Rest In Peace."
Picture courtesy of John Garlington
John Noblet
2nd/4th Bn. The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment.
26th October 1917, aged 23.
Plot V. B. 20.
Son of Charles and Elizabeth Noblet, of "Holly Bank," Addison Rd., Preston.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Rest In Peace."
Picture courtesy of John Garlington
3174 Private
Patrick Alexander Noftell
1st Bn. Newfoundland Regiment
7th July 1917, aged 19.
Plot II. K. 5.
Son of Michael and Elizabeth Noftell, of Fleur-de-Lys, St. Barbe, Newfoundland.
Patrick Alexander Noftell
1st Bn. Newfoundland Regiment
7th July 1917, aged 19.
Plot II. K. 5.
Son of Michael and Elizabeth Noftell, of Fleur-de-Lys, St. Barbe, Newfoundland.
