William Martin Close (1832) was born in Castle Cary, Somerset, the son of Lemuel Close (1790) and Mary Anne Sealey. After emigrating to America, enlisted into the US Army at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1855. He died a few months later, probably during one of the […]
Electra Jeanette Amelia Close (1888) – World War 1
Electra Jeanette Amelia Close (1888) was born in Bedminster, Somerset, the daughter of Andrew Frederick Close (1858) and Amelia Emily Pope. She enlisted into the Women’s Royal Naval Service in 1918.
Dorothy Gwendoline Close (1895) – World War 1
Dorothy Gwendoline Close (1895) was born in Christchurch, Hampshire, the daughter of Andrew Frederick Close (1858) and Amelia Emily Pope. She enlisted into the Women’s Royal Air Force in 1918.
Frederick William James Close (1881) – World War 1
Frederick William James Close (1881) was born in Bedminster, Somerset, the son of Andrew Frederick Close (1858) and Elizabeth Ann Oldfield. He was a member of the Royal Army Medical Corps during World War 1, being awarded the Victory Medal and British War Medal for […]
Ernest Oliver Waltz (1886) – World War 1
Ernest Oliver Waltz (1886) was born in Medina, Ohio, the son of Nelson R Waltz (1860) and Cordelia A Vigar. He was drafted into the US Armed Forces in 1918 at Wadsworth, Ohio.
Frank Calvin Dailey (1917) – World War 2
Frank Calvin Dailey (1917) was born in Wadsworth, Ohio, the son of Forrest Oliver Dailey (1883) and Florence M Williams. He was drafted into the US Armed Forces at Medina, Ohio in 1940. He subsequently enlisted into the US Armed Forces in 1941 at Cleveland, […]
Howard Denton Dailey (1908) – World War 2
Howard Denton Dailey (1908) was born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, the son of Forrest Oliver Dailey (1883) and Florence M Williams. He was drafted into the US Armed Forces at Medina, Ohio in 1940. He subsequently enlisted into the US Armed Forces in 1942 at […]
Forrest Oliver Dailey (1883) – World War 2
Forrest Oliver Dailey (1883) was born in Medina County, Ohio, the son of Calvin William Dailey (1861) and Ellen (Nellie) Vigar. He was drafted into the US Armed Forces in 1942 at Medina, Ohio. Recorded as having an artificial right eye, so not sure whether […]
Forrest Oliver Dailey (1883) – World War 1
Forrest Oliver Dailey (1883) was born in Medina County, Ohio, the son of Calvin William Dailey (1861) and Ellen (Nellie) Vigar. He was drafted into the US Armed Forces in 1918 at Wadsworth, Ohio. Recorded as having an artificial right eye, so not sure whether […]
Carl Eugene Benson (1916) – World War 2
Carl Eugene Benson (1916) was born in Berthoud, Colorado, the son of Alfred Alexander Benson (1874) and Nellie Daley Vigar. He was drafted into the US Armed Forces in 1940 at Des Moines, Iowa.
Clarence Orval White (1916) – World War 2
Clarence Orval White (1916) was born in Berthoud, Colorado, the son of George Orval White (1867) and Alice Bond Vigar. He was drafted into the US Armed Forces in 1940 at Grand Junction, Colorado.
Alan Stanley White (1925) – World War 2
Alan Stanley White (1925) was born in Berthoud, Colorado, the son of Stanley Eugene White (1906) and Marie Minerva Soderberg. He was drafted into the US Armed Forces in 1944 at El Paso, Texas. Killed in action in the Pacific Area in 1944. Awarded the […]
Stanley Eugene White (1906) – World War 2
Stanley Eugene White (1906) was born in Berthoud, Colorado, the son of George Orval White (1867) and Alice Bond Vigar. He was drafted into the US Armed Forces in 1940 at Grand Junction, Colorado.
Lloyd Whistler White (1905) – World War 2
Lloyd Whistler White (1905) was born in Berthoud, Colorado, the son of George Orval White (1867) and Alice Bond Vigar. He was drafted into the US Armed Forces in 1940 at Fort Collins, Colorado.
Alvin Loyd White (1925) – World War 2
Alvin Loyd White (1925) was born in Berthoud, Colorado, the son of Lloyd Whistler White (1867) and Leah Willow Fletcher. He was drafted into the US Armed Forces in 1943 at Fort Collins, Colorado.
Wilbur Leo Hemmingar Vigar (1904) – World War 2
Wilbur Leo Hemmingar Vigar (1904) was born in Berthoud, Colorado, the son of James Garfield Vigar (1882) and Annetta Roxanna Hemminger. He was drafted into the US Armed Forces in 1940 at Fort Collins, Colorado.
James Garfield Vigar (1882) – World War 1
James Garfield Vigar (1882) was born in Greeley, Colorado, the son of Lemuel Thomas Vigar (1852) and Elizabeth Gristock Whistler Spencer. He was drafted into the US Armed Forces in 1918 at Fort Collins, Colorado.
James Garfield Vigar (1882) – World War 2
James Garfield Vigar (1882) was born in Greeley, Colorado, the son of Lemuel Thomas Vigar (1852) and Elizabeth Gristock Whistler Spencer. He was drafted into the US Armed Forces in 1942 at Fort Collins, Colorado.
George Oliver Vigar (1876) – World War 1
George Oliver Vigar (1876) was born in Greeley, Colorado, the son of Lemuel Thomas Vigar (1852) and Elizabeth Gristock Whistler Spencer. He was drafted into the US Armed Forces in 1918 at Denver, Colorado.
Joseph Clowes (1901) – World War 2
Joseph Clowes (1901) was born in Sheffield, England, the son of Arthur Clowes (1861) and Edith Reynolds. Served in the Australian forces from 1939 to 1948.
Joseph Clowes (1901) – Royal Navy
Joseph Clowes (1901) was born in Sheffield, England, the son of Arthur Clowes (1861) and Edith Reynolds. He enlisted into the Royal Navy in 1919 for a 3-year period, and served on a number of ships before his discharge in 1922.
Charles Edward Clowes (1899) – World War 1
Charles Edward Clowes (1899) was born in Chadderton, Lancashire, the son of Eli Clowes (1876) and Florence Elizabeth Macklin. Enlisted into the Royal Air Force in 1917, pretty much as soon as he was 18.
John William Clowes (1873) – World War 1
John William Clowes (1873) was born in Oldham, Lancashire, the son of Charles Clowes (1841) and Amy Proctor. Enlisted into the Royal Army Service Corps in 1915. Served as a Blacksmith in France from 1915 to 1919. Sustained burns to his hands and eyes in […]
Frederick Clowes (1882) – World War 1
Frederick Clowes (1882) was born in Great Glenn, Leicestershire, the son of Alfred Clowes (1851) and Ruth Coleman. Enlisted into A S C Yorkshire Regiment during the first World War as a Private. Demobilzed in 1919. Received the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
Joseph Clowes (1885) – World War 1
Joseph Clowes (1885) was born in Great Glenn, Leicestershire, the son of Alfred Clowes (1851) and Ruth Coleman. Enlisted into the 4th Batallion Worcester Regiment as a Private. Regimental Number: 25340 Died of Wounds in France and Flanders in 1916.
George Cecil Clowes (1889) – World War 1
George Cecil Clowes (1889) was born in Great Glenn, Leicestershire, the son of Alfred Clowes (1851) and Ruth Coleman. Enlisted into the South Staffordshire Regiment in the First World War as a Private. Wounded in action, but survived. Awarded the Silver War Badge.
William Frederick Clowes (1892) – World War 1
William Frederick Clowes (1892) was born in Seleston, Nottinghamshire, the son of Frederick Clowes (1864) and Emma Ball. Joined the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment during the first World War as a Private. Regiment number: 118476. Received the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
John Wakley Clowes (1894) – World War 1
John Wakley Clowes (1894) was born in Leicester, England, the son of Walter Beale Clowes (1867) and Ada Emily Wakley. Joined the Royal Army Service Corps during the first World War as a Private. Regiment number: M2/105622. Received the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
Frank Beale Clowes (1896) – World War 1
Frank Beale Clowes (1896) was born in Leicester, England, the son of Walter Beale Clowes (1867) and Ada Emily Wakley. Joined the Royal Army Service Corps during the first World War as a Private. Regiment number: M2/104169. Received the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
Percival Samuel Clowes (1887) – World War 1
Percival Samuel Clowes (1887) was born in Kensington, London, the son of Robert William Hubbard Fisher Clowes (1861) and Mary Rowland Gruit. Enlisted into the 53rd Remount Squadron in 1915, serving for two years. He was subsequently discharged in 1918 as being unfit for further […]