Arthur George Clowes (1896) – World War 1

Arthur George Clowes (1896) was born in Churchover, Warwickshire, the son of Alfred Clowes (1857) and Elizabeth Fox Stretton. Enlisted into the British Army in 1916, serving for two years. He was subsequently discharged in 1918 as being unfit for…

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Frederick Close (1803) – British Army

Frederick Close (1803) was born in Manchester, Lancashire, the son of John Close (1762) and Mary Rylance. He enlisted into His Majesty's 86th or Royal County of Down Regiment of Infantry, but perished in the River Suir near Clonmel, County…

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Enoch Close (1838) – British Army

Enoch Close (1838) was born in Leeds, England, the son of John Close (1797) and Zela Buckley. He enlisted into the British Army in 1858, serving in Canada.

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