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LAMBERT Edward (Photo)
Private. PLY/16885.
Royal Marine Light Infantry
Killed in action 13th November 1916.
Private Edward Lambert, formerly of Mells, Frome. Has no known grave, and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 1. A. His name appears on the Frome War Memorial. His brother Herbert Lambert was also killed in action.
LAMBERT Herbert (Photo)
Private. 68445.
1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment
Killed in action 15th April 1918. Age: 18
Private Herbert Lambert was born at Leigh-on-Mendip, Somerset, and was the youngest son of Charles and Lucy Lambert, of 10, Baker Street, and formerly of Paul Street, Frome. Employed at the “Picture Palace”, Frome, where he was very popular. He had an older brother, Edward Lambert who was killed in the Autumn of 1917. (see Lambert E) Private Herbert Lambert is buried at Aval Wood Military Cemetery, Vieux Berquin, Nord, France. Grave Ref: I. BB. 55. His name appears on the frome War Memorial.
LAMBERT W
Unknown rank. service number.
Regiment/ship
Unknown date and cause of death
No Lambert W. can be found in “Soldiers Died”, or the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, associated with Beckington or Frome. His name appears on Beckington War Memorial.
LAPHAM Charles Richard
Lance Corporal. 1448.
1st Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Killed in action 25th April 1915. Age: 32
Lance Corporal Charles Richard Lapham was born at Chantry, near Frome, and was the son of William James and Mary Ann Lapham; and husband of Jennie Lapham, of 23, Premier Street, Nechells, Birmingham. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ieper, Belgium. Panel 8. His name does not appear on the Frome war Memorial.
LAPHAM Ernest George
Private. 201675.
1st/4th Battalion Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry)
Died Mesopotamia 29th June 1918
Private Ernest George Lambert was on active service in Mesopotamia, and was harvesting local crops. He went for an early morning bathe in the river, and was carried away out of his depth and drowned. The officer in charge did all he could to find him, to no avail. Three days later his body was found afloat and recovered. He was identified, and buried at Baghdad (North Gate) Military Cemetery, Iraq. His name appears on the Nunney War Memorial.
LARCOMBE Archibold Herbert
Second Lieutenant.
2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding Regt)
Died as a prisoner of war 26th October 1918. Age: 28
Eldest son of Edward Cornish Larcombe and Annie H. Larcombe; and husband of Phyllis M.C. Larcombe, of 2, Hazel Villa’s, Butts Hill, Frome. Second Lieutenant Archibold Herbert Larcombe was assistant works manager at Butler and Tanner printing works in Frome. In February 1916, he was successful in obtaining admission to the Inns of Court OTC (Officer Training Corps), where he was transferred to the Cadet School at Cambridge. He qualified for a commission in November 1916 to the Duke of Wellington’s West Riding Regiment. He went out to the Western Front in January 1917, being involved in several heavy engagements. In a letter to his wife from a Lt. Colonel of the regiment it stated, “…Your husband had been wounded early in the attack, but was still leading his men.... His company did some magnificent work; they went clean through the German positions.... There is a chance that your husband may be a prisoner, as we know he was wounded. On May the 3rd 1917, he had, indeed, been captured and taken prisoner of war. He had been in various POW camps in Germany, before being admitted to hospital from a camp at Bad-Coburg, suffering from the effects of exposure and deprivation. He is buried at Niederzwehren Cemetery, Germany. Grave Ref: IV.G.7. His name appears on the War Memorial, and Christ Church, Frome.
LEACH Ernest John (Photo)
Sergeant. 89447.
Royal Army Medical Corps
Died 9th February 1919. Age: 25
Sergeant Ernest John Leach was the son of Mr and Mrs W. H. Leach, of 24, Alexandra Road, Frome. He was an apprentice at Wickendens, Market Place, Frome, before joining the Royal Army Medical Corps in April 1915. He was on active service in France, and afterwards in Italy, where he won eleven medals for athletics. In Frome he was well known as a goal keeper for the Frome Town Football Club, and was the winner of the Urban District Councils shield for swimming in water polo. Ernest was a regular player in the Frome and Weston Super Mare water polo teams. In other branches of sport he was well known as an all round athlete. He was attached to the Ambulance Train Section. He died of double pneumonia following influenza, and is buried at St. Germain-au-Mont-D’or Communal Cemetery, Rhone, France. His name appears on the Frome War Memorial.
LEDBURY William Frank (Photo)
Private. 49771.
2nd Battalion Northamptonshire Regiment
Died of wounds 27th April 1918. Age: 19
Private William Frank Ledbury (Willie) was the son of George and Sarah Ledbury, of 36, The Butts, Frome. He was an apprentice with a “Mr Giddings”, grocer, of Badcox, Frome, before enlisting into the army. He was wounded on April 26th 1918, his 19th birthday, dying the following day. He is buried at Crouy British Cemetery, Crouy-Sur-Somme, Somme, France. Grave Ref: II. A. 15. His name appears on the Frome War Memorial.
LEE Charles (Photo)
Private. unknown number.
1st Battalion Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry)
Killed in action 1st July 1916.
Son of Mrs Lee, of Vicarage Street, Frome. Mrs Lee, had a letter from one of Private Charles Lee’s comrades, telling her of her son’s death, although she was not notified officially until the 18th July 1916. An extract from a letter received by Mrs Lee, from a Private W. Poleykett, of the 1st Somerset’s said, “...I was a
great chum of Charlie’s and we asked each other that if anything happened, to write and tell you such news. He was killed on Saturday morning, and I am very sorry as he was one of my best chums...”. All the information was found in the Somerset Standard, dated 21st July 1916. The 1st of July 1916, was a Saturday, so can confirm he was killed on the 1st of July 1916. He is not recorded with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, so no trace of where he is buried or commemorated can be found. The 1st Battalion Somerset Light Infantry were involved with fighting around the Somme area of France on the 1st of July 1916, being the first day of the “Battle of the Somme”. One can only presume that Private Charlie Lee, is buried around the Somme area of France. His name appears on the St. John’s Memorial in Frome. His name does not appear on the Frome War Memorial. New " Charles Lee and Charles Gamble may be one and the same person, but this can't be proved at the moment" new
LEWER Edwin Thomas (Photo)
Lance Corporal. 10261.
1st Battalion Duke of Edinburgh’s (Wiltshire Regiment)
Killed in action 2nd September 1915. Age: 27
Lance Corporal Edwin Thomas Lewer was born in Horningsham, Wiltshire, and was the son of Mr W. H. Lewer, of “The Hollies”, East Woodlands, Frome. Edwin joined the army in September 1914, and went to France in December 1914, where he was wounded in the leg on February 21st 1915, and came home for convalescence rest. Rejoining his regiment at Devizes in April 1915, and returning to The Front Line in May, where he was promoted to Lance Corporal in July, and wounded again in the head, with a piece of shrapnel in August. After a few days in the ambulance camp Edwin was back in the trenches again, and was killed in action on the 2nd of September 1915. Before enlisting he was a wheelwright and worked at Kingston Deverill, Wiltshire. He has no known grave, and is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ieper, Belgium. Panel 53. His name appears on the Frome War Memorial. Possibly brother to John Lewer.
LEWER John
Lance Corporal. 14755.
8th Battalion Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry)
Killed in action 1st July 1916.
Lance Corporal John Lewer was born in Horningsham, Wiltshire, and according To the Somerset War Memorial, lived in Frome. He was killed in action on the first day of the “Battle of the Somme”, and has no known grave and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and face 2A. His name appears on the Frome War Memorial. Possibly brother to Edwin Thomas Lewer.
LEWIS Herbert George
Private. G/68406.
4th Battalion Royal Fusiliers
Killed in action 19th July 1918. Age: 38
Private Herbert George Lewis was born in Frome, and was the son of Samuel John and Margaret Annie Lewis, of Frome, and lived at Weymouth Road, Frome. Herbert was a partner in the firm of “Lewis & Son’s”, butchers, of Catherine Hill, Frome, having been in the buisness all his working life, with his father who died in 1913, so became, with his brother, partners in the firm. He was an office bearer at Wesley Chapel, Frome, and joined the army around January 1917, in the Army Service Corps Motor Transport Company. Herbert also served with the Royal Fusiliers, the Air Force and Infantry Reserve, and was wounded and invalided home, after five to six months he was sent to Ireland, and again to France after recovering. He is buried at Sandpits British Military Cemetery, Labeuvriere, Pas de Calais, France. grave Ref: III. C. 5. His name appears on the Frome War Memorial.
LITTLE Albert
Private. 7078.
1st Battalion Duke of Edinburgh’s (Wiltshire Regiment)
Killed in action 13th October 1914
Private Albert Little was born in Semington, Wiltshire, enlisted in Devizes, Wiltshire, and lived in Frome. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 33 and 34. His name does not appear on the Frome War Memorial.
LLOYD Albert Victor
Corporal. 27677.
124th Company Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)
Killed in action 20th September 1917. Age: 21
Corporal Albert Victor Lloyd was born in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, and was the son of Mary Lloyd, of 32, Catherine Street, Frome. Formerly 20155 Somerset Light Infantry, transferred to the Machine Gun Corps. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Passchendael, Belgium. panels 154 to 159, and 163A. His name appears on the Frome War Memorial. Possibly brother to Edwin LLoyd (see LLoyd E)
LLOYD Edwin
Sergeant. 19225.
5th Battalion Dorsetshire Regiment
Died 25th February 1919. Age: 34
Sergeant Edwin Lloyd was the son of Mary Ann Lloyd, of The Butts, Frome, and the late Henry Francis Lloyd; and husband of Florence Emily Lloyd, of Culver Cottage, Corsley, Wiltshire. Prior to joining the army he was employed at J. W. Singers of Frome, and had served four years with the forces. On his way home from France he was suddenly taken ill, but arrived home at Frome, three days later he died. He is buried at Frome (Vallis Road) Cemetery, Somerset. Grave Ref: F. 45. His name appears on the Frome War Memorial. His Epitaph read, “He did his duty right nobly, fought for his country long and well, but God has seen fit to take him with him in Heaven to dwell.”. Possibly brother to Albert Victor LLoyd (see LLoyd A V)
LONG Arthur James (Photo)
Corporal. 1425.
North Somerset Yeomanry
Killed in action 13th May 1915
Husband to Mrs Long of Mells, Frome, Corporal Arthur Long was killed in the trenches near Ypres, now Ieper, Belgium. According to a letter from Captain A.B. Mitchell, of “A” Squadron of the North Somerset Yeomanry, he states the date of death as the 14th of May. Captain Mitchell goes on to say, “... Your husband was killed instantaneously by a shell. He suffered no pain. The regiment went into some trenches on the night of the 13th and were shelled continuously from a quarter to four on the following morning till nine o’clock at night. The losses were very heavy, and your husband died a brave man’s death. I knew your husband well, and we shall all miss him in the regiment. He was respected by everyone. We buried him with the other officers and men on the battlefield.” In a letter to Mrs Long from a Trooper Litman, who was with Corporal Long when he was killed wrote, “...at the time of your husbands death, which was about 5 am on the 13th of May, I was away from him about three traverses, I don’t suppose you will hardly understand what I mean by that, but the distance would be about 20 yards and we should be out of sight of each other, so I did not actually see it, although I saw him just before and just after. When I saw him before it happened he was encouraging the fellows with him to build up the trench so as to afford more protection from the shell fire, which at the time was very fierce, and it is certain that he met his death while doing this. You have the consolation of knowing that his end was quite painless, the injuries being in the head, and he never spoke or gave any sign after. He was doing his duty nobly at the time, and by his example was putting heart into the men under him.” A memorial service was held at St. Andrews Church Mells for Corporal Long and Captain S.G. Bates, which was attended by most of the village of Mells. He left a widow and three small children, he also fought in the Boar war with the North Somerset Yeomanry, and was one of the men who rode into Pretoria with Lord Roberts. He has no known grave. Commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ieper, Belgium. Panel 5. His name appears on the Mells War Memorial.
LYNCH Harold Adolphus
Corporal. 6675. 2nd Bn.
Prince of Wales’s Leinster Regiment (Royal Canadians)
Killed in action 20th October 1914.
Corporal Harold Adolphus Lynch was born in Frome, and was the son of Mrs Lynch of Gentle Street, Frome. having completed eight years service and was on the Reserve when he was called up. It was his intention to have been married on the following Wednesday. He had come from a military background, his Grandfather, two Great Uncles, his Father, two Uncles, and his Brother, the late Martin Lynch, all served in the 28th Foot or Gloucestershire Regiment. His Grandfathers and Great Uncles, were at Waterloo. Corporal Lynch was an accomplished musician. There were originally four brothers in the family. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Comines, Warneton, Hainaut, Belgium. Part V. His name appears on the Frome War Memorial, and St. John’s Memorial in Frome.
MACEY P G
Sergeant. 241676.
Devonshire Regiment Labour Corps
Died 15th March 1921. Age: 31
Sergeant P G Macey was the son of Arthur and Susan Macey; and husband of Winifred Elsie Lucy Macey, of 19, Wine Street, Frome. He is buried at Frome (Vallis Road) Cemetery, Somerset. Grave Ref: O 70. His name appears on the Frome War Memorial.
MACKLIN Harry Ernest
Officers Cook 3rd Class. L/6316.
H.M.S. “Canada” Royal Navy
Died 23rd September 1915. Age: 22
Son of Harry E. and Elizabeth Macklin, of the Lodge, East Hill, Frome. Officers Cook Harry Ernest Macklin died in hospital at Newcastle, from septic poisoning. He was liked by all who knew him, and had been a member of Witham Friary Church Choir from boyhood. His body was returned from Newcastle to Witham Friary Church, where it stayed until the funeral. He is buried at Witham Friary (St. Mary’s) Churchyard, Somerset. Grave Ref: N.W.5.5. His name appears on the Frome War Memorial, and Witham Friary Memorial.
MAGGS Frank Percy
Lance Corporal. 13116.
4th Battalion South Wales Borderers
Killed in action 15th February 1917. Age: 22
Lance Corporal Frank Percy Maggs was born at Lullington, Frome, and lived in Cwmfelinfach, Monmouthshire, South Wales. Son of A. L. Maggs, of 18, William Street, Cwmfelinfach, Newport, Monmouthshire, and the late William Maggs. He is buried at Amara War Cemetery, Iraq. Grave Ref: XXIX. B. 41/51.
MAIDMENT Henry James
Private. 12708.
1st Battalion Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry)
Died of wounds 23rd July 1915. Age: 26
Private Henry James Maidment was born in Penarth, Glamorgan, and lived in Frome; husband of Annie Alice Stent (formerly Maidment) of 15, Keyford Place, Frome. He had lived in Frome for about two years and worked for Mr W. J. Udell, haulier and contractor, and enlisted into the 1st Somerset Light Infantry the first week in August 1914, going out to The Front Line on the 4th of May 1915. Henry was wounded by gunshot, which had penetrated the lung and back, and was brought from Portsmouth and taken to Graylingwell Hospital at Chichester where he laid seriously ill. A telegram from the hospital to his wife was received informing her he was seriously ill, shortly after receiving the first telegram, she received a second telling her that her husband had died. the body was brought back to Frome, and interred at Frome (Christchurch) Churchyard. Grave Ref: III. 135. His name appears on the War Memorial, St. John’, and Christ Church, Frome.
MALCOLM Alfred Ashby
Engine Room Artificer
3rd Class. M/1332. H.M.S “Invincible” Royal Navy
Killed in action 31st May 1916. Age: 28
Son of Mr Robert Malcolm, of Frome, and Mrs Malcolm of Yeovil, Somerset; and husband of Vera Malcolm, of 48, St. James Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire. Engine Room Artificer Alfred Ashby Malcolm, was for some years a member of St. John’s Choir in Frome. He was on board H.M.S. “Invincible” when she was taking part in the “Battle of Jutland”. H.M.S “Invincible” was with the 3rd British battle cruiser squadron, advance of the Grand Fleet. As she entered the battle the “Invincible” opened fire on an enemy battle cruiser of the Derfflinger type, more than her match in guns, and greatly her superior in displacement, armour and modernity. The mist cleared and revealed her clearly to the Derfflinger and the König, who fired several salvos on her thinly armoured sides. In a minute the “Invincible” was nothing but a flaming mass; in another a terrific explosion burst her apart, and as her following ships drove through the smoke only the bows and stern could be seen. Over a thousand officers and crew, including Admiral Hood perished. Alfred Ashby Malcolm is commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire. His name appears on the Frome War Memorial.
MARKEY William
Private. G/53250.
4th Battalion Royal Fusiliers
Killed in action 17th April 1918. Age: 32
Private William Markey was born in Frome, and was the son of Charlotte Markey, of 25, Christchurch Street East, Frome. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Panel 25 to 27. His name appears on the Frome War Memorial.
MARSH Raymond William
Sergeant. G/658.
6th Battalion Queen’s Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)
Killed in action 17th July 1917.
Sergeant Raymond William Marsh was born in Mells, Frome, and lived in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 3. his name does not appear on any Frome Memorial.
MARTIN Percival Thomas (Photo)
Private. 3/4747.
1st Battalion Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry
Killed in action 23rd July 1916.
Private Percival Thomas Martin was born in Pretoria, South Africa, and lived at Rode, Frome, according to the Somerset War Memorial. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 6B. His name appears on the Rode War Memorial.
MATTHEWS William Henry
Private. 7514.
6th Battalion Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry)
Killed in action 16th September 1916. Age: 29
Private William Henry Matthews was born at Downhead, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, and was the son of the late Mr and Mrs William Matthews; husband of Mary Margaret Rosa Matthews, of 52, Butts Hill, Frome. His wife received news on the 3rd of October 1916, that her husband had been wounded, and on the 14th of October, she was notified that enquiries were being made respecting him at the base. On the 27th of October 1916, she was informed that her husband had been missing since the 16th of September 1916. A comrade of Private Mathews, wrote to his wife on the 5th of November 1916, stating that her husband was seen walking to the base wounded in the arm, but nothing had been seen or heard of him since. Mrs Matthews, who had two children had received no notification that her husband was dead, but she had received papers to fill out to obtain a pension. Private Matthews was a Reservist and was called up at the beginning of the war. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 2A. His name appears on the Frome War Memorial, and Christ Church, Frome.
MATTICK Frank Simeon (Photo)
Private. 18288.
5th Battalion Duke of Edinburgh’s (Wiltshire Regiment)
Killed in action 18th April 1916. Age: 29
Private Frank Simeon Mattick was born in Ringwood, and was the son of John Phippen Mattick, of Rode, Frome, Somerset. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq. His name appears on the Rode War Memorial.
MAY Cyril
Private. 20127.
6th Battalion Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry)
Died 16th September 1916.
Private Cyril May was born at Witham Friary, Frome, and lived at Shepton Mallet, Somerset. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 2A. His name does not appear on the Witham Friary Memorial.
MAY Alfred Leonard (Photo)
Private. 15487.
3rd (King’s Own) Hussars
Killed in action 23rd May 1917. Age: 20
Private Alfred Leonard May was born in Frome, and was the son of Mr and Mrs Alfred George May, of 176, The Butts, Frome. Prior to joining the army he was employed by “Matthew’s” butchers of Butts Hill, Frome. He was in France about eight months when he was killed instantly by a shell. He is buried at Unicorn Cemetery, Vend’huile, Aisne, France. Grave Ref: II. F. 8. His name appears on the Frome War Memorial, and Christ Church, Frome.
MAY William (Photo)
Private. 6634.
1st Battalion Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry)
Killed in action 9th August 1916.
Private William May was born in Frome, and was the son of Mrs May, of Trinity Row, Frome. he had fallen victim to a gas attack and never regained consciousness, after being admitted to a Canadian Casualty Clearing Station. A letter from a Captain W. L. Archer, Church of England chaplain read, “... he was brought in early this morning very ill from the effects of gas, and he passed away very soon after his arrival. He had, I think been practically unconscious ever since the attack during the night, and there was nothing we could do to save him. We have laid his body away to rest in our cemetery on the Poperinghe Boeschepe road, and a cross will mark his grave...”. He is buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Poperinge, West Vlaanderen, Belgium. Grave Ref: VII. D. 33A. His name appears on the Frome War Memorial. Three other Frome men lie at rest in this cemetery. (see Bradbury GC, Cox WH, Smith ER)
MEAD William Henry
Private. 6329.
2nd Battalion Duke of Edinburgh’s (Wiltshire Regiment)
Died. unknown cause. 27th April 1919. Age: 33
Private William Henry Mead was the son of Henry and Eliza Mead, of Frome. He is buried at Warminster (Christ Church) Churchyard, Wiltshire. Grave Ref: New part 6. His name does not appear on the Frome War Memorial.
MEARS George
Lance Corporal. 201252.
2nd/4th Bn. Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry)
Killed in action 9th April 1918.
Son of Mr and Mrs R. Mears, of 68, The Butts, Frome. Lance Corporal George Mears was killed in action in Palestine. He was in a platoon who was attacking a hill held by the enemy. His platoon commander wrote, “...all the time in charge of his section, they had nearly reached their objective when an enemy machine gun opened fire. Mears was struck by a bullet, and death was instantaneous. He and several of his comrades were buried the same day. The officer speaks of Lance Corporal Mears as a good and sound non commissioned officer, loved and respected by his section. His men would do anything for him, and he will be much missed by the whole company. he was a good fellow, always very cheerful and looking on the bright side of things...”. he is buried at Ramleh War Cemetery, Israel. Grave Ref: T. 19. His name appears on the Frome War Memorial.
MILLER Henry Charles
Private. 3/7330.
1st Battalion Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry)
Died of wounds 19th January 1915. Age: 24
Private Henry Charles Miller was born on the 9th of May 1890 in Christchurch, Frome, and was the eldest son of Henry Charles and Emma Miller, of 149, The Butts, Frome. Henry served in the local company of Territorials and joined the National Reserve, working at Selwood Printing Works in Frome. At the outbreak of war he volunteered for active service and joined the 1st Somerset Light Infantry. In a letter from a Private Newport, he stated, “...Harry was wounded in the stomach this morning. I was one of the stretcher bearers who brought him in. The doctor attended him, then we took him to our dressing station and from there he was moved to hospital... Harry was quite conscious and bearing up well and asked me if I would write to you. My sympathy is with you in this added trouble. May God give you strength to bear it. He promises us “ As thy burden, so shall thy strength be”, with kind regards...Herbert H Newport (one of Harry’s comrades)...”. A letter from the casualty clearing station, stated, “...I am sorry to inform you the death of your son, 7330, Private Miller, Somerset Light Infantry. He was brought in here yesterday, January 18th, very severely wounded, everything possible has been done for his comfort by the surgeons and nurses, but there was no hope for his recovery and he died soon after he was admitted. He was conscious until shortly before he passed away and he asked me to write and tell you that he had been wounded and to give you his love. He was feeling to ill to talk much. He was visited by the chaplain. Your son will be buried in the churchyard here. I am sorry I cannot tell you the name of the place, but it is against the army regulations to do so. All your son’s personal belongings will be forwarded through headquarters, believe me, yours truly. K Mathews (sister)...”. He is buried at Bailleul Communal Cemetery, Nord, France. Grave Ref: E 14. His name appears on the Frome War Memorial, and Christ Church, Frome. He had a younger brother, Herbert Frank Miller, also in the 1st Somerset Light Infantry, who was killed in action. (see Miller H F)
MILLER Herbert Frank (Photo)
Private. 3/6691.
1st Battalion Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry)
Killed in action 19th December 1914. Age: 18
Private Herbert (Bert) Frank Miller was born in Christchurch, Frome, and was the son of Henry Charles and Emma Miller, of 149, The Butts, Frome. He joined the special reserve, and was called up at the beginning of the war, completing his training at Devonport, then sent to The Western Front, sailing on the same day as Lord Roberts. A letter from him, was contained in a letter from his brother, Private Henry Charles Miller, of the 1st Somerset’s, which said, “...We have been in the trenches about two weeks. We had to face an attack last Saturday, and I can tell you we had a hot time of it for about four hours. We lost all our officers and about 100 men out of 170. I was laying in one place for about two hours. Bert. was in the same charge, and I don’t know how he got on. F. Crook is in the same company, and he said he had not seen him since. I hope he was not killed. When he (Crook) told me I could have dropped. He may be wounded and taken back to hospital. We are having a rest from the 22nd to the 27th December. We received Princess Mary’s gift to-day, and it was a very nice one. We have had a poor Christmas, but we must make up for it when we come home”. On Friday, January 8th 1915, came the fateful post card from Private Henry Charles Miller, which stated, “...I am sorry to tell you, that Bert, was killed, and was buried on Christmas Day, by H. Newport and W. May with 17 others. I understand that he had to walk into certain death. Those against us were three times our number, and I am lucky to be alive myself”. Private Henry Charles Miller, brother, died of wounds one month later on the 19th of January 1915, at the age of 24 years old (see Miller H.C). Private Herbert Frank Miller is buried at Ploegsteert Wood Military Cemetery, Comines-Warneton, Hainaut, Belgium. Grave Ref: R. 29. His name appears on the Frome War Memorial, and Christ Church, Frome.
MILLET Edward
Private. 35225.
13th Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment
Died 8th December 1918
Private Edward Millet was born in Frome. He is buried at Niederzwehren Cemetery, Germany. Grave Ref: VI. K. 15. His name appears on the Beckington War Memorial.
MINES Thomas Henry
Private. 2948.
49th Battalion Australian Infantry A.I.F
Killed in action 7th June 1917. Age: 33
Private Thomas Henry Mines was born in Rodden, Frome, and was the second son of William and Mary Mines, of Lodge Hill, Rodden, Frome. He left the U. K in 1911, settling down in Queensland Australia farming. He served with the Australian Infantry for more then one period of service, formerly 511, and 1739. A miner by trade, he joined at the outbreak of war on the 8th August 1914. Embarked at Cairns, Queensland, Australia, on 14th August 1914 for Thursday Island (war station), on garrison duty. Reembarked at Thursday Island 16th August 1914, on the troopship “Kanowna”, to take part in the capture of German New Guinea. He returned to Townsville on 18th September 1914, on account of some trouble caused by firemen on the troopship, and did not participate in the capture of German New Guinea. Thomas was discharged on the 18th of September 1914, records state that 44 days time had expired. He rejoined as army number 511, and was promoted to Lance Corporal, whilst doing duty with the Matupi Battery, in Rabaul. He was again discharged on the 31st January 1916, again his records show that time had expired. Thomas joined again on March 26th 1916, army number 2948. He embarked Brisbane, Australia 27th October 1916, disembarking at Plymouth on the 9th January 1917, and after training with the 13th Training Battalion at Codford, was sent to France on the 9th May 1917. He was killed in action in Belgium on the 7th June 1917. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Menin Gate, Ieper, Belgium. Panel 7. 17. 23. 25. His name appears on the Frome War Memorial.
MIZEN Charles Thomas
Petty Officer. Royal Navy
Unknown cause and date of death
According to the Somerset War Memorial, Charles Thomas Mizen was a Petty Officer in the Royal Navy. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission do not list him. His name appears on the Frome War Memorial.
MOLDRAM Clarence Andrew
Private. DM2/189719.
M. T. Royal Army Service Corps
Died 21st February 1919. Age: 36
Private Clarence Andrew Moldram was the youngest son of Mr A. and Mrs M. Moldram, of 15, Sunnyside, Frome; and husband of Mrs M Prudder (formerly Moldram) of 119, Wakeman Road, Kensal Rise, London. He died of double pneumonia at an Ipswich hospital, after a few days illness. He was formerly the regimental barber. He is buried at Chorley Wood (Christ Church) Churchyard, Hertforshire. His name appears on St. John’s Memorial, in Frome.
MOODY Reginald Sidney Victor (Photo)
Lance Corporal. C/9876.
20th Battalion King’s Royal Rifle Corps
Killed in action 18th March 1917. Age: 25
Lance Corporal Moody was born in Queenborough, Kent, and was the only son of Sidney and Annie Emma Moody, of 81, Selwood Road, Frome. He joined up just before Christmas 1915, and left home on the 8th of January 1916 for training, and was sent out to France two months later. Extracts of a letter from a Rifleman C.P. March, (both had been pals in the same platoon for twelve months out in France, the two having mutually agreed to write home in case anything happened to either, but Corporal Moody was transferred to another platoon). The letter states....” He was one of the nicest little fellows going, and always cheerful. The death, followed a severe wound in the leg...” . Reginald was in France for about twelve months before he met his death, and was buried at the back of the town where he was stationed, a number of Frome boys attended the funeral. Well known and highly popular, a successful footballer, the winner of a number of medals, and a victory in an important tournament fell to his kick. He is buried at Faubourg D’Amiens Cemetery, Arras, Pas de Calais, France Grave Ref: III. H.17. His name appears on the Frome War Memorial and St. John’s Memorial.
MOORE Arthur
Private. 1990.
5th Battalion Australian Infantry. A.I.F
Died of wounds 29th February 1916. Age: 36
Private Arthur Moore was born in Warminster, Wiltshire, and was the son of Henry Albert and Thurzia E. Moore of Whatley, Frome. Private Arthur Moore left Whatley about 14 years before war broke out for Australia, where he lived until 1915. When war broke out he was one of the first in Australia to respond to the call for volunteers. After training he was sent to the Dardanelles, where he was wounded, being shot in the head in August 1915 by a Turkish sniper. He was taken to King George’s Hospital, London, where he remained for some time, after being sent to a convalescent home at Isleworth. Arthur was sent back to hospital to undergo a second operation, due to the wound not healing. The second operation took place on February 28th 1916, but was not successful, as he never regained consciousness. He died the next day and his body was sent to Frome by the Australian military authorities, where it was interned at Chantry Holy Trinity Churchyard, where his father and other members of his family are buried.
MOORE John (Photo)
Private. 30066.
5th Battalion Oxford & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry
Killed in action 23rd March 1918.
Private John Moore was born, and lived in Rode, near Frome. He has no known grave and is commemorated
on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France. Panel 50 and 51. His name appears on the Rode War Memorial.
MOORE R W
No R. W. Moore can be found associated with Frome, although the name appears on the War Memorial in Frome. It may be, that an error occured when the memorial was made with the initials. It could be that of Moore R. G, as his name does not appear on the memorial, and he was a Frome man (see Moore R.G).
MOORE Reginald George
Private. 68362.
1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment
Killed in action 20th October 1918. Age: 19
Private Reginald George Moore was born in Frome, and was the son of Hubert Walter and Annie Amelia Moore, of 5, Welshmill Road, Frome. He is buried at Bethencourt Communal Cemetery, Nord, France. Grave Ref: B. 13. His name appears on Trinity Church Memorial, Frome (see Moore R.W).
MOORE William George
Private. Labour Corps
Unknown cause and date of death
No trace can be found on “Soldiers Died” or with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission of a Private William George Moore, of a Labour Corps, to Frome, as the Somerset War Memorial states.
MORGAN Fred (Photo)
Private. 17003.
1st Battalion Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry)
Killed in action 8th August 1916.
Private Fred Morgan was born in Meare, Wiltshire, and was the son of Mrs Morgan, of Moon’s Yard, Frome. He had retired, after serving sixteen years in the Coldstream Guards, six years before war broke out, living in Radstock, Somerset. He moved to Frome, and was employed at the electricity works. Soon after the war started he joined the National Reserve at Radstock, and volunteered for active service, but soon after starting his training, he had a recurrence of an old leg problem that he received after a severe kick from a horse that prevented him going to South Africa, and was in hospital for some time. He trained at Plymouth, and before going out to the Front Line, he visited his wife and child on the 16th of July 1916. He is buried at Essex Farm Cemetery, Boezinge, Ieper, Belgium. Grave Ref: III. D. 23. His name does not appear on the Frome War Memorial.
MORRIS Arthur James
Private. 28765.
15th (Hampshire Yeomanry) Bn. Hampshire Regiment
Killed in action 14th October 1918. Age: 19
Private Arthur James Morris was born in Bristol, and was the son of James and Eliza Morris, of 6, Keyford Terrace, Frome. He is buried at Dadizeele New British cemetery, Moorslede, West Vlaanderen, Belgium. Grave Ref: IV. E. 24. His name appears on Frome War Memorial.
MORTIMER William Lionel Gueritz
Second Lieutenant.
6th Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers
Died of wounds 10th August 1915. Age: 20
Second Lieutenant William Lionel Gueritz Mortimer was the son of the Reverend R. A. and Mary L. Mortimer, of St. Mary’s Vicarage, Frome. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey Panel 190 to 196. His name appears on the Frome War Memorial, and St John’s Church Memorial in Frome.
MUNDY Edward Percy
Private. 22275.
4th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment
Died 26th November 1916.
Private Edward Percy Mundy was born in Aust, Gloucestershire. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey. Panel 104 to 113. His name appears on the Beckington War Memorial.
MUSSELL William
Private. 29262.
6th Battalion Prince Albert’s (Somerset Light Infantry)
Killed in action 21st March 1918. Age: 19
Private William Mussell was born in Woodlands, Frome, and was the son of Mary Ann and the late Frederick Mussell, of East Woodlands, Frome. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France. Panel 25 and 26. His name appears on the Frome War Memorial.