Memorial
Souvenir Booklet 1939-45
Tow Law
Memorial Name: Souvenir Booklet 1939-45 (T57.09)
NEWMP Ref No.: T57.09
Parish: Tow Law
1939-45
Tow Law Welcome Home Committee: Cllr. D. Baldwin (Chair); G.A. Garraway (Treasurer); Cllr. J.E. Bell (Secretary)
£100 from Social Services Committee; £200 from Smokers’ Fund; donations from Modern Dance Club and individuals.
Souvenir Tribute
to the Men and Women of
Tow Law
Satley Village
Thornley Village
in recognition of services rendered
during the Second World War
1939-1945
Souvenir booklet of 50 pages.
It contains contemporary photographs of some of the 1939 – 1945 casualties from the three villages of Tow Law, Satley and Thornley.
474 names, ranks, regiments, honours.
See transcript.
Photos: Tony Harding; James Pasby
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T57.09 Booklet Photos of All Pages
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Mr. R. Storey, Tow Law Local History Group
Tony Harding
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SOUVENIR TRIBUTE
To the Men and Women of
TOW LAW
Satley Village
Thornley Village
in recognition of services rendered during
the Second World War
1939 – 1945
Presented by the Tow Law and District Welcome Home Committee
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Tow Law and District Welcome Home Committee
This Booklet is intended to be a permanent memorial to the men and women of Tow
Law and District who have laid down their lives in the cause of freedom during the war,
1939-1945, and also a record of all who served in His Majesty’s Service. 42 of those who
served have died as a result of the war, 12 have been awarded decorations, and one awarded
a civil decoration for services rendered.
474 names are recorded in this book: 419 men and 55 women.
The book is presented by the Tow Law and District Welcome Home Committee. The
Committee was formed on April 15th, 1943. Councillor D. Baldwin was appointed Chairman,
Mr. G.A. Garraway, Treasurer, and Councillor J.E. Bell, J.P., Secretary and Organiser.
Thanks are due to the members of the Committee and the people of Tow Law and District
for their support.
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We have to acknowledge a gift of £100 from the Social Service Committee per Councillor
Baldwin, and a sum of over £200 from the Committee of the Smokers’ Fund per Councillor
J.E. Bell, and Messrs. J.W. Davies, C. Armstrong, and M. Hall, and the War Savings
Committee per Mr. D. Cockburn; also donations from the Modern Dance Club, and from
G. Blair, Esq., and Father Smith.
In deciding to publish this record the Committee were moved only by their affection and
pride in the activities of their fellow townsmen and women who took part in the fight for freedom,
and by a desire to have a permanent record of the devotion and loyalty of those who served.
On behalf of the Committee,
Councillor D. Baldwin, Chairman.
G.A. Garraway, Treasurer.
Councillor J.E. Bell, J.P., Secretary and Organiser.
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“Lest We Forget”
The following men made the supreme sacrifice during the Second World War, 1939-1945
TOW LAW
Bates, Norman, Pte., D.L.I. Kirby, T.R., Capt., Merchant Navy
Bell, Charles, Sgt./Pilot, R.A.F. Kirby, Tom, R.N.
Boal, William, L.A/c, R.A.F. McMillon, D., Cpl., M.M., Cheshire Regiment
Brydon, J.L., Sgt./Obs., R.A.F. Moody, J., Pte., Pioneer Corps
Carrigan, J.L., Pte., D.L.I. McKenzie, G.W., Pte., Sherwood Foresters
Dixon, J., L.A/c, R.A.F. Milner, W., Pte., D.L.I.
Fawcett, J.W., Pte., Oxford and Bucks. Regiment Morson, A., Pte.
Gill, Fairless, Pte., H.L.I. Moffitt, T., Pte., Black Watch
Gowland, T., L.A/c, R.A.F. Moses, Frank V., Tel., R.N.
Graham, J.A.W., Ldg./Smn., R.N. Nash, H., Cpl., K.O.S.B.
Green, J.G., Pte., C.M.P. Portrey, Lloyd, Sgt., R.A.F.
Hildreth, J.A., Pte., D.L.I. Robson, J., Sgt. Flt./Eng., R.A.F.
Hildreth, T.E., L/Cpl., Robson, Arnold, Pilot/Officer, R.A.F.
Argyle and Sutherland Regiment Rees, J.R., Bdr., R.A.
Hildreth, H., Mne., Royal Marines Rudkin, Leslie, Stwd, R.N.
Holden, F., L.A/Mec., Fleet Air Arm Small, David, Pte.,
Humphries, R., Cfn., R.E.M.E. Oxford and Bucks. Regiment
Hobson, H., Flt./Sgt., R.A.F. Trevor, Guy, Flt./Lieut., R.A.F.
Lawson, W.R., Tpr., Vitty, T., Pte., Sherwood Foresters
8th King’s Royal Irish Hussars Wheatley, R.M., P.O., R.N.
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Photos: Pte. Norman Bates, D.L.I.
Sgt. Pilot Charles Bell, R.A.F.
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“Lest We Forget”
The following men made the supreme sacrifice during the Second World War, 1939-1945
Satley Village
Turner, Mark, Gnr., R.A. Williamson, W.H., Major
Wall, Douglas, L/Bdr., R.A. Northumberland Hussars
Thornley Village
Johnston, R.Q.F., Major, D.L.I.
Vickers, T.H., Lieut., D.L.I.
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Photos: L.A/c William Boal, R.A.F.
Sgt. Obs. J.L. Brydon, R.A.F.
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Decorations
Tow Law
Charlton, J.W., Sgt., M.M., Tank Corps McAninly, Jos., Cpl., R.A.S.C.
(Mentioned in Despatches)
Coates, H., Sqdn./Ldr. D.F.C., R.A.F. Ward, J.A., Major, C.B.T.C.
(Mentioned in Despatches)
Cowton, G.W., Sgt., M.M., Dragoon Guards
Dixon, J., Bandmaster, Royal Marines
Davison, Jean, L.A.C.W., W.A.A.F.
Elliott, G., Cpl., B.E.M., Pioneer Corps (Mentioned in Despatches)
Hall, C.F., Spr., M.M., R.E. Rawes, Alice, Matron, D.B.E. (Civil)
Satley Village
Lambton, E., Q.M.S., B.E.M., R.T.C.
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Photos: Pte. J.L. Carrigan, D.L.I.
L.A/c Jack Dixon, R.A.F.
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Roll of Honour
Tow Law
Addison, A.H., Pte., Manchester Regiment Burrows, H., Gnr., R.A.
Aldworth, W.A., Cpl., R.A.F. Brown, D., S.O.S., Merchant Navy
Anderson, Leslie, Cpl., R.A.O.C. Brown, H., L/Cpl.
Anderson, A., Gnr., R.H.A. Brown, R.D., Cfn., R.E.M.E.
Anderson, W., L.A/c, R.A.F. Brown, P., L/Cpl., R.E.
Anderson, R., L.A/c, R.A.F. Brown, T., Pte., Royal Berks.
Armstrong, K., Gnr., R.A. Brownbridge, T.W., Pte., G.S.C.
Armstrong, K., Cpl., R.A.F. Bell, D.F., Pte., Green Howards
Armstrong, J., Gnr., R.A. Bell, C., Cpl., R.A.F.
Armstrong, T., L/Cpl., D.L.I. Bell, Charles, Sgt., R.A.F.
Armstrong, J., Pte., P.T. Blackmore, S.A., Spr., R.E.
Armstrong, C., Dvr., T.P.S. Burns, J.K., Pte., A.C.C.
Atkinson, J.H., L.A/c, R.A.F. Burns, G.H., Pte., D.L.I.
Atkinson, T., Sgt., O.C.T.U. Burns, R.H., Pte., D.L.I.
Ayton, F.D., Flt./Lieut., R.A.F. Butters, Lyal, Gnr., R.N.
Best, F., Pte., Wilts. Regiment Baldwin, Stanley, Cpl., Middlesex Regiment
Boal, Wm. M., L.A/c, R.A.F. Bradley, W.O., Pte., P.C.
Boal, Jas., Stwd., R.N. Barron, A.L., L.A/c, R.A.F.
Boal, T., Gnr., R.A. Brydon, John L., Sgt., R.A.F.
Bond, J.R., Gnr., R.A. Bates, Norman, Pte., D.L.I.
Burrows, D.T., Gnr., R.A.
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Photos: Pte. J.W. Fawcett, Oxford & Bucks Regt.
Pte. Fairless Gill, H.L.I.
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Roll of Honour – Tow Law (continued)
Beattie, J.V., Pte., A. and S.H. Campbell, J., Sgt., R.A.
Brian, W., A/c, R.A.F. Crook, W.H., R.S.M., Armoured Corps
Bainbridge, J., P.O., R.N. Conner, R., Spr., R.E.
Bailes, J., Pte., R.A.S.C. Conner, E., C.S.M., Pioneer Corps
Bailey, F., C.Q.M.S., Scots Guards Carless, E., Gnr., R.A.
Bell, J.A., L.A/c, R.A.F. Charlton, J., Sgt., M.M., Dragoon Guards
Burdon, T., Spr., R.E. Crowe, G., Pte., R.A.M.C.
Corr, Wm., Gnr., R.A. Crummie, F., Craftsman, R.E.M.E.
Corr, G.D., Pte., South Staffs. Regiment Davison, W., Pte., R.A.S.C.
Carr, E., Pte., T.C. Davison, G.L., Bdr., R.A.
Carrigan, John L., Pte., D.L.I. Davison, W., Pte., R.N.F.
Carr, S.R., Pte., Lincolnshire Regiment Dixon, H., Tpr., R.A.C.
Calland, B., L.A/c, R.A.F. Dixon, C., Gnr., R.H.A.
Collingwood, Nathan, Pte., Border Regiment Dixon, A., Gnr., R.A.
Chambers, S., L.A/c, R.A.F. Dixon, G., Sgt., R.A.F.
Collins, Geo., Stoker, Merchant Navy Dixon, J., Bandmaster, Royal Marines
Collingwood, J., P.O., R.N. Dixon, J., Sgt., R.A.F.
Cairns, T.P., Sgt., D.L.I. Dixon, J.J., L.A/c, R.A.F.
Carter, F., Gnr., R.A. Duggan, F., Spr., R.E.
Cowton, G.W., Sgt., M.M., R.H.U. Duggan, T., Spr., R.E.
Cain, T., L.A/c, R.A.F. Dunn, R.R., L/Cpl., R.A.S.C.
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Photos: Pte. J.G. Green, C.M.P.
L/Ac. T. Gowland, R.A.F.
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Roll of Honour – Tow Law (continued)
Devlin, John, Pte., Pioneer Corps Frazer, R., Sig., Wireless Section
Dinsdale, R., A.B., R.N. Fenton, Lewis, L/Bdr., R.A.
Dyer, R., L.A/c, R.A.F. Fleming, J., A.B., R.N.
Dodds, N., Cpl., R.A.F. Frain, James, Gnr., R.A.
Dodds, W., Cpl., R.A.F. Frain, Walter, Gnr., R.A.
Duffy, J., Gnr., R.A. Frain, D., Pte., D.L.I.
Dowson, W., L/Bdr., R.A. Fawcett, J.W., Pte.
Dale, R., S.A.S. Regiment Oxford and Bucks. Regiment
Dale, E., Stwd., Merchant Navy Fletcher, E., Pte., Rifle Brigade
Ellison, C., L.A/c, R.A.F. Forman, M., Cpl., D.L.I.
Ellison, J.T.R., Dvr., R.E. Fairbain, T., Pte., B.B.R.C.
Ellison, W., L.A/c, R.A.F. Fell, J., Gnr., R.A.
Elliott, W., L.A/c, R.A.F. French, H.L., L.A/c, R.A.F.
Elliott, Leslie, Lieut. Glass, O., C.S.M., Pioneer Corps
Elliott, G., Cpl., Pioneer Corps Graham, G.W., Sgt., R.A.O.C.
Elliott, L.A/c, R.A.F. Graham, D.H., Cpl.,
Eldred, J.L., Gnr., R.A. Oxford and Bucks. Regiment
Evans, J., Bdr., R.A. Graham, A., C/Sgt., Cameronians
Fineran, John, A.B., R.N. Graham, J.J., Spr., R.E.
Fineran, G., A.B., R.N. Graham, W., Pte., Royal Berks. Regiment
Fowler, Hugh, Dvr., R.A. Graham, R., Pte., D.L.I.
Fowler, R., Dvr., R.A. Graham, T.W., Pte., D.L.I.
Graham, D.W., P.O./M.M., R.N.
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Photos: Ldg. Smn. J.A.W. Graham, R.N.
L.A.M. F. Holden, Fleet Air Arm.
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Roll of Honour – Tow Law (continued)
Graham, E.W., Gnr., R.A. Harvey, A., Fus., R.N.F.
Gent, H., A.B., R.N. Hall, G.C., Pte., Pioneer Corps
Gibson, C., Pte., R.A.M.C. Hall, W.J., Cpl., A.A.C.
Green, J., Pte., C.M.P. Hall, F.C., Sgt., R.A.S.C.
Grant, P., Sgt., R.A.F. Hall, R., Pte., R.A.F. Regiment
Gowland, T., L.A/c, R.A.F. Hall, J.K., Sgt., P.M. Force
Gowland, N., Lieut., D.L.I. Hall, J.S., Mne., R.N.
Gowland, R., L.A/c, R.A.F. Hall, F., Sgt., N.A.F.F.I,
Garraway, J., Pte., D.L.I. Hodgson, Robert, Stoker, R.N.
Garthwaite, E.L., Pte., Border Regiment Hodgson, Harry, Gnr., R.A.
Garraway, Roy, Gnr., R.H.U. Hodgson, John R., L.A/c, R.A.F.
Gill, Fairless, Pte., H.L.I. Hail, Fred, Cpl., Oxford and Bucks. Regiment
Gallaway, J.H., Gnr., R.N. Hail, Cuthbert, Cpl., D.L.I.
Galley, H., Spr., R.E. Hail, G.W., Pte., D.L.I.
Galley, W., Pte., R.A.S.C. Hail, J.H., Pte., R.A.O.C.
Gregory, F., Cpl., R.A.F. Heslop, P., Cpl., Loyal Regiment
Gray, R.H., L.A/c, R.A.F. Hildreth, George, W/m, R.N.
Harle, T.W., Cpl., R.A.F. Hildreth, J.B., Dvr., R.A.S.C.
Hobson, J., Sgt., R.A.F. Hildreth, T.C., L/Cpl.,
Hobson, B., Tel., R.N. Argyle and Sutherland Regiment
Hobson, R., Pte., T.C. Hildreth, John A., Pte., D.L.I.
Hobson, J., L.A/c, R.A.F. Hildreth, Harry, Royal Marines
Hobson, A.B., Pte., R.A.O.C.
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Photos: Pte. J.A. Hildreth, D.L.I.
L/Cpl. T.E. Hildreth, Argyle & Sutherland Highlanders.
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Roll of Honour – Tow Law (continued)
Howe, Thomas, Sig., Coast Regiment Hawkshaw, W.A., Gnr., R.A.
Hayton, F.J., Gnr., R.A. Hellyn, A., Seaman, R.N.
Heseltyne, R., Gnr., R.A. Haygarth, Arthur, Pte., R.A.S.C.
Hindmoor, W., L.A/c, R.A.F. Hale, Fred, Gnr., R.A.
Hindmoor, Jack, Pte., D.L.I. Heppell, T.E., Sgt., East Yorks.
Hudson, T.H., Gnr., R.A. Heppell, W.J., Pte., D.L.I.
Harrison, J.L., Pte., Pioneer Corps Hardy, Andrew, Pte., C.M.P.
Hughes, Arthur, L.A/c, R.A.F. Hoggarth, Fred., L/Cpl., Green Howards
Hope, G.H., A.B., R.N. Hoggarth, J.W., Sgt., R.A.O.C.
Hope, J., Gnr., R.A. Holland, D.G., R.S.M., R.A.S.C.
Howes, A.W., C.N.F., R.E.M.E. Henderson, R., Gnr., R.A.
Harle, Kenneth, L/Bdr., A.T. Corps Henderson, J., L.A/c, R.A.F.
Harle, T., Ldg./Stoker, R.N. Humes, Harry, A.B., R.N.
Harle, Charles, Gnr., R.A. Hunter, O., Pte., D.L.I.
Herdman, J.E., Gnr., R.A. Hillaby, S., Pte., R.A.C.
Harvey, A., Fus., R.N.F. Humphreys, A., L.A/c, R.A.F.
Hutton, David, L.A/c, R.A.F. Humphreys, R., Cfn., Tank Corps
Hutton, J.W., Pte., R.E.M.E. Holden, Fred., L.A/c, F.A.A.
Hemmingway, George, Pte., Hanlon, John, Pte., D.L.I.
Buckingham Regiment Irvine, J.J., Sgt., Signallers
Hemmingway, R., Gnr., R.A. Irvine, R., Seaforth Highlanders
Holliday, A., Bdr., R.A. Irvine, Sam, L.A/c, R.A.F.
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Photos: Cfn. R. Humphries, R.E.M.E.
Flt.Sgt. Harry Hobson, R.A.F.
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Roll of Honour – Tow Law (continued)
Johnson, M., Cpl., Tank Corps Liddle, J., Stoker, R.N.
Joyce, M., Spr., R.E. Lowson, G.E.E., L.A/c, R.A.F.
Joyce, Thomas W., Dvr., R.A.S.C. Lumsdon, J., L.A/c, R.A.F.
Jackson, J.N., Sgt., Cameronians McKenzie, G.W., Pte., Sherwood Foresters
Jones, J., Gnr., R.A. Morson, A., Pte.
Jones, W., Pte., R.A.O.C. Milner, W., Pte., D.L.I.
Kerr, D.G., L.A/c, R.A.F. Moses, Wilfred, Pte., Border Regiment
Kerr, Hugh, Cpl., R.A.S.C. McGough, G., L.A/c, R.A.F.
Kerr, J.H., Sgt., R.A.F. Moody, J.T., Pte., Pioneer Corps
Kirk, Jos., R.C. Signals Moody, J., Gnr., R.A.
Kirk, William, L/Cpl., R.E. McGurk, Charles, Gnr., R.A.
Kerridge, J.W., Gnr., R.A. McGurk, J., Sig., R.A.
Kerridge, J.G., Pte., Pioneer Corps McAninly, William, Pte., D.L.I.
Lucas, G., A.B., R.N. McAninly, J., O.L.E., Cpl., R.A.S.C.
Lucas, R., Stoker, R.N. McAninly, Charles, L.A/c, R.A.F.
Littlewood, T.E., Dvr., R.A.S.C. McDermott, E., A.B., R.N.
Littlewood, G., Dvr., R.A. Morgan, John, Dvr., R.A.
Lough, W., Gnr., R.A. Morgan, Fred., Gnr., R.A.
Lough, N., Dvr., R.A. Main, Arthur, A.B., R.N.
Lose, G., Pte., R.A.M.C. Main, M., Gnr., R.A.
Lee, Stanley, A.B., R.N. McKay, J., Gnr., R.A.
Leadbitter, R.W., Dvr., R.A.
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Photos: Capt. T.R. Kirby, M.N.
Mne. Harry Hildreth, R.M.
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Roll of Honour – Tow Law (continued)
Murphy, B., Pte., Royal Scots Mattinson, J.B., Fus., R.N.F.
Murphy, E., Spr., R.E. Moffitt, J., Pte., Devons
Murphy, P.J., Gnr., R.A. Moffitt, Thomas, Pte., Black Watch
McMahon, M., Pte., P.T.C. McNultey, William, Cpl., C.M.P.
McKenna, J.V., Dvr., R.A.S.C. McCarthy, S., Rfn., Rifle Brigade
Maughan, D., Sgt., R.A. Minto, E., Cpl., R.A.F.
Maughan, B., Dvr., R.A. Mellas, A., Pte., D.L.I.
Maughan, J.G., Pte., O.C. Muse, A., Sgt., R.A.S.C.
McCluskey, T., Pte., C.M.P. Milner, John W., Dvr., R.A.S.C.
McWilliam, Cpl., M.M., Cheshire Regiment Morris, George, Pte., D.L.I.
Murray, D., Pte., Pioneer Corps Nesbitt, S.H., B.S.M., R.A.
Moore, J.G., Sgt., Coldstream Guards Neil, William, Tpr., R.T.R.
Moore, C.E., Pte., R.A.M.C. Nash, H., Cpl., K.O.S.B.
Moore, A., Cfn., R.E.M.E. Nattrass, C.R., Bdr., R.A.
McFarlane, W., Spr., R.E. Pattison, J.G., L.A/c, R.A.F.
McMinn, Donald, L.A/c, R.A.F. Proud, Fred., Pte., D.L.I.
McMinn, T.H., L.A/c, R.A.F. Proud, G., Pte., D.L.I.
Meikle, W., Gnr., R.A. Proud, J.E., Spr, R.E.
Moralee, J., Gnr., R.A. Pye, James, Pte., Essex Regiment
Moralee, T.F., Pte., R.N.F. Plews, J.W., Gnr., R.A.
McComb, E., Gnr., R.A. Puckering, C.R., Pte., R.E.
McComb, P., Ldg./Stoker, R.N. Peacock, B., Sgt., R.A.
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Photos: Tpr. W.R. Lawson, 8th K.R.I.H.
Cpl. D. McMillon, M.M., Cheshire Regt.
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Roll of Honour – Tow Law (continued)
Perry, R., A.B., R.N. Robertshaw, George, F./O., R.A.F.
Pilkington, J.G., L/Bdr., R.A. Rutter, Ronald, L.A/c, R.A.F.
Rees, J.R., Bdr., R.A. Rutter, T., L.A/c, R.A.F.
Ross, James, Pte., R.A.O.C. Richmond, R.C., Sgt., R.A.S.C.
Peart, J., Spr., R.E. Richmond, T.W., Cpl., R.A.F.
Richardson, George, Cpl., R.E.M.E. Raine, J.P., Fus., R.E.M.E.
Richardson, Albert, Tpr., R.A.C. Robinson, T., Gdsmn., Coldstream Guards
Richardson, Bert., Pte., D.L.I. Robinson, Stanley, Ldg./Smn., R.N.
Richards, J., R.S.M., D.L.I. Robinson, Fred., L.A/c, R.A.F.
Ross, Sydney, Dvr., R.A.S.C. Robinson, A., Pte., West Yorks.
Rayner, T.W., Pte., Pioneer Corps Small, David, W., Pte., Ox. and Bucks. Regiment
Ridley, J., Cpl., R.A.S.C. Smith, L.H., Dvr., R.A.
Ridley, Jos., L/Cpl., C.M.P. Smith, A., Sgt., M.P.S.C.
Robson, J., Sgt., R.A.F. Smith, J.G., Cpl., D.L.I.
Robson, Sydney, Ldg./Smn., R.N. Smith, G., A.B., R.N.
Robson, W.T., L.A/c, R.A.F. Spencer, T., L.A/c, R.A.F.
Robson, D., Tpr., R.A.C. Spencer, E., L.A/c, R.A.F.
Roberts, Thomas, Gnr., R.A. Slee, S., A.B., R.N.
Rudkin, Leslie, G.S., R.N. Slack, W., Gnr., R.A.
Russell, J., Ldg./Smn., R.N. Stephenson, T., Pte., Parachute Regiment
Russell, Harry, S.B.A., R.N. Scotson, A. Donald, Lieut., D.L.I.
Russell, William, Sgt., R.A.F. Scott, T.W., Gnr., R.A.
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Photos: Pte. J. Moody, Pioneer Corps.
Pte. G.W. McKenzie, Sherwood Foresters
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Roll of Honour – Tow Law (continued)
Sones, R., L.A/c, R.A.F. Waters, W., L.A/c, R.A.F.
Storey, J.E., L.A/c, R.A.F. Waters, D., Sgt., R.A.F.
Sanderson, T., A.B., R.N. Walker, S., Pte., D.L.I.
Southern, S., Gnr., R.A. Walsh, J., L.A/c, R.A.F.
Tomlinson, T.W., Gnr., R.A. Watkins, J.H., Bdr., R.A.
Tomlinson, S., Dvr., R.A.S.C. White, Harry, L.A/c, R.A.F.
Tomlinson, E., Pte., R.A.M.C. White, M.D., Dvr., R.E.
Todd, R.H., Cpl., R.A.F. Wood, R., L.A/c, R.A.F.
Taylor, J.W., C.S.M., A.P.T.C. Wood, J.E.T., L/Bdr., R.A.
Trelford, Tpr., R.A.C. Willey, G.V., Sgt., R.A.S.C.
Twiddy, J., L/Cpl., Black Watch Waggett, J.T., L.A/c, R.A.F.
Umpleby, C.E., Cpl., R.A.F. Wright,, J.T., Gnr., R.A.
Vasey, W.H., Pte., O.F.C. Watson, William, A.Q.S.M., R.E.M.E.
Vitty, T., Pte., Sherwood Foresters Whittle, G.T., F./O., R.A.F.
Wilkinson, J., Pte., C.R.S. Ward, J.A., Capt., C.B.T.C.
Wilson, G., Gnr., R.A. Wheatley, Roy, P./O., R.N.
Wilson, J.W., Dvr., R.A.S.C. Wilson, James, Cpl., M.G.T.C.
Wilson, John T., Dvr., R.A.C. Wood, J.G.H., L.A/c, R.A.F.
Willis, John W., Pte., Royal Berks. Regiment Ward, Frank, Bdr., R.A.
Willis, J., L.A/c, R.A.F. Walker, G.H., Sgt., Reconnoitring Regiment
Ward, William, Pte., Pioneer Corps Young, Ernest, Pte., Gloucester Regiment
Ward, Fred., Dvr., R.A.S.C. Young, Robert, Pte., D.L.I.
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Photos: Pte. William Milner, D.L.I.
Pte. Arnold Morson
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Roll of Honour, Women – Tow Law
Anderson, Nora, Pte., A.T.S. Ellison, A., Sgt., W.A.A.F.
Boal, Brenda, N.A.A.F.I. Elders, N.M., L.A/cw, W.A.A.F.
Burrows, Ivy, Pte., A.T.S. Fowler, M., N.A.A.F.I.
Brown, M. (Rand), Pte., A.T.S. Gill, E., Pte., A.T.S.
Calvert, Nyra, N.A.A.F.I. Gill, Janet, Sister, T.A.N.S.
Calvert, Irene, N.A.A.F.I. Hall, Margaret, W.R.E.N.
Calvert, Pte., A.T.S. Howe, A., Pte., A.T.S.
Carr, Olga, L/Cpl., A.T.S. Howe, I., L.A/cw, W.A.A.F.
Carr, M., L.A/cw, W.A.A.F. Hoggarth, Mary, L.A/cw, W.A.A.F.
Clare, Jessie (Gregory), N.A.A.F.I. Hansome, Marie, N.A.A.F.I.
Calland, Hilda, L.A/cw, W.A.A.F. Hansome, Rita, N.A.A.F.I.
Collingwood, Gwen, N.A.A.F.I. Jones, E., L.A/cw, W.A.A.F.
Charlton, A., L.A/cw, W.A.A.F. Kirk, Lily, L.A/cw, W.A.A.F.
Davison, Jean, O.L.E., L.A/cw, W.A.A.F. McGurk, Betty, Pte., A.T.S.
Donnelly, M. (Collingwood), N.A.A.F.I. Morgan, M., Pte., A.T.S.
Dumper, N. (Craggs), Pte., A.T.S. Marley, Irene, Pte., R.O.C.
Duncan, L. (Craggs), L.A/cw, W.A.A.F. Lee, Hilda (Pope), L.A/cw, W.A.A.F.
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Photos: Pte. T. Moffitt, Black Watch
Tel. Frank V. Moses, R.N.
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Roll of Honour, Women – Tow Law (continued)
Marriett, D., Pte., A.T.S. Spencer, L. (Strong), Cpl., A.T.S.
Moffitt, D., N.A.A.F.I. Stevens, M., L.A/cw, W.A.A.F.
Prescott, A. (Craggs), L.A/cw, W.A.A.F. Snowball, J., N.A.A.F.I.
Pattison, J.E., L.A/cw, W.A.A.F. Scriven, R., Pte., A.T.S.
Raine, N., Pte., A.T.S. Twiddy, M., Pte., A.T.S.
Rawes, A., Matron, D.B.E., M.C. Wilkinson, C., L.A/cw, W.A.A.F.
Rand, E., Cpl., W.A.A.F. Wilkinson, Cpl., A.T.S.
Robinson, N., N.A.A.F.I. Wood, M., Nurse, W.A.A.F.
Small, E.M., N.A.A.F.I. Watson, Muriel, L.A/cw, W.A.A.F.
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Photos: Col. H. Nash, K.O.S.B.
Sgt. Lloyd Portrey, R.A.F.
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Roll of Honour
Satley Village
Allan, C.D., Pte., D.L.I. Smailes, L., W.M., R.N.
Butterfield, T.E., A.B., R.N. Turner, Mark, Gnr., R.A.
Davison, W., A.B., R.N. Tyers, A., Pte., D.L.I.
Dent, C.H., L.A/c, R.A.F. Wall, D., L/Bdr., R.A.
Edwards, A.J., L.A/c, R.A.F. Walton, T., Sgt., R.A.F.
Hall, G.V., Gnr., R.A. Whelpton, G.H., Pte., R.A.O.C.
Harris, W., Tpr., Airborne R.E.C.C.E. Regiment Williamson, W.H., Major,
Northumberland Hussars
Johnson, C., F./O., R.A.F. Wood, W., Tpr., N.H.
Johnson, G., Cpl., Pioneer Corps
Lambton, E., M.Q.M.S., B.E.M., R.T.C.
Robson, W., L.A/c, R.A.F.
Scaife, K., L.A/c, R.A.F. Davison, H., L.A/cw, W.A.A.F.
Scaife, T.D., Gnr., R.A. Wall, G.L., Sister, Q.A.I.M.N.S.R.
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Photos: Sgt. Flt/Eng. J. Robson, R.A.F.
Pilot/Officer Arnold Robson, R.A.F.
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Roll of Honour
Thornley Village
Charlton, George, Spr., R.E. Vickers, G.P. Spr., R.E.
Johnston, R.Q.F., Major, D.L.I. Vickers, T.H., Lieut., D.L.I.
Lawton, William, Pte., H.L.I. Wilkinson, W.R., Cpl., R.A.F.
Pattison, F., Cpl., R.A.F. Wilkinson, Geo., Pte., A.C.C.
Pattison, J., Gnr., R.A. Wilson, S., Pte., Pioneer Corps
Pattison, J.E., Sgt., R.A.O.C.
Stobart, Lt.-Colonel, D.L.I.
Todd, J.S., Cpl., R.A.S.C.
Vickers, M.H., Lieut., D.L.I. Hodgson, Jean, Pte., A.T.S.
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Photos: Bdr. J.R. Rees, R.A.
Stwd. Leslie Rudkin, R.N.
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Photos: Pte. David Small, Oxford and Bucks. Regiment
Flt. Lieut. Guy Trevoe, R.A.F.
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Photos: Pte. T. Vitty, Sherwood Foresters
P.O. R.M. Wheatley, R.N.
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Photos: P.O. Tom Kirby, R.N.
Gnr. Mark Turner, R.A.
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Photos: L/Bdr. Douglas Wall, R.A.
Major W.H. Williamson, Northumberland Hussars.
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Photos: Major R.Q.F. Johnston, D.L.I.
Lieut. T.H. Vickers, D.L.I.
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Photos: Sgt. J.W. Charlton (M.M.) Tank Corps
Sqdn.Ldr. Harry Coates (D.F.C.) R.A.F.
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Photos: Sgt. G.W. Cowton (M.M.) Dragoon Guards
Bandmaster J. Dixon, R.M.
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Photos: Cpl. G. Elliott, B.E.M., Pioneer Corps.
Spr. C.F. Hall, M.M., R.E.
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Photos: Cpl. Jos. McAninly (Mentioned in Despatches) R.A.S.C.
Major J.A. Ward (Mentioned in Despatches) C.B.T.C.
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Photos: L.A.C.W. Jean Davison (Mentioned in Despatches) W.A.A.F.
Matron Alice Rawes, D.B.E. (Civil)
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Photos: Sgt. Sydney Tomlinson (Mentioned in Despatches) R.A.S.C.
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Photos: Pte. C.D. Allan (D.L.I.
Q.M.S. E. Lambton, R.E.M., R.T.C.
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“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them”
Laurence Binyon
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Tow Law and District Welcome Home Committee
Officials
Councillor D. Baldwin, Chairman (Photo)
Mr. G.A. Garraway, Treasurer
Councillor J.E. Bell, J.P., Secretary
and Organiser
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Photos: Mr. G.A. Garraway
Councillor J.E. Bell, J.P.
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