TO THE GLORY OF GOD, AND IN HONOURED MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR.
This plaque, to the men who perished in the Great War, is located in St Wilfrids Church. It is of white marble tablet with scrolled pediment, and the dates 1914 and 1918 set in raised numbers either side of a carved wreath in relief. Inscription is surrounded by a border of dark marble, matching the backing tablet. A small white marble tablet has been added directly underneath with one additional name (George Wright). It measures 1050mm height x 1800mm width. The total names on memorial: 33 - Served and returned: 0 - Died: 33.
The Fallen (In memorial order)
Joseph Ainger
DOB: Circa 1896 Age: 21 Birth Town: Calverton, Nottinghamshire Resided Town: Arnold Nationality: British Date of Death: 08/05/1917 Fate: Died of Wounds Information: Parents: Isaiah and Mary Ainger, of East Lodge, Sherwood Lodge, Arnold, Notts. Rank: Private Service Number: 27473 Duty Location: France And Flanders
Service: British Army Regiment: Royal Warwickshire Regiment Battalion: 10th Battalion It is likely that Joseph Ainger was entitled to the Victory medal, also called the Inter Allied Victory Medal. This medal was awarded to all who received the 1914 Star or 1914-15 Star and, with certain exceptions, to those who received the British War Medal. It was never awarded alone. These three medals were sometimes irreverently referred to as Pip, Squeak and Wilfred.
Eligibility for this award consisted of having been mobilised, fighting, having served in any of the theatres of operations, or at sea, between midnight 4th/5th August, 1914, and midnight, 11th/12th November, 1918. Women who served in any of the various military organisations in a theatre of operations were also eligible.
It is very possible that Joseph Ainger was entitled to the British War Medal for service in World War One. This British Empire campaign medal was issued for services between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918. The medal was automatically awarded in the event of death on active service before the completion of this period.
Actions and Troop Movements for Royal Warwickshire Regiment, 10th Battalion
Albert Leslie Bardill
DOB: Circa 1893 Age: 25 Birth Town: Calverton, Nottinghamshire Resided Town: Calverton Nationality: British Date of Death: 27/05/1918 Fate: Killed in Action Information: Parents: J. T. and Kate Bardill, of Georges Lane, Calverton, Notts. Rank: Lance Corporal Service Number: 12592 Duty Location: France And Flanders Service: British Army Regiment: Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire And Derbyshire Regiment) Battalion: 1st Battalion It is likely that Albert Bardill was entitled to the Victory medal, also called the Inter Allied Victory Medal. This medal was awarded to all who received the 1914 Star or 1914-15 Star and, with certain exceptions, to those who received the British War Medal. It was never awarded alone. These three medals were sometimes irreverently referred to as Pip, Squeak and Wilfred.
Eligibility for this award consisted of having been mobilised, fighting, having served in any of the theatres of operations, or at sea, between midnight 4th/5th August, 1914, and midnight, 11th/12th November, 1918. Women who served in any of the various military organisations in a theatre of operations were also eligible.
It is very possible that Albert Bardill was entitled to the British War Medal for service in World War One. This British Empire campaign medal was issued for services between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918. The medal was automatically awarded in the event of death on active service before the completion of this period.
Robert Ainger
DOB: Circa 1884 Age: 32 Birth Town: Calverton, Nottinghamshire Resided Town: 89 Devonshire Arms Yard, South Normanton, Derbyshire
Nationality: British Date of Death: 01/07/1916 Fate: Killed in Action Information: Parents: Isaiah and Mary Ainger, of East Lodge, Sherwood Lodge, Arnold, Notts. Rank: Private Service Number: 201366 Duty Location: France And Flanders
Service: British Army Regiment: Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire And Derbyshire Regiment) Battalion: 1st/5th Battalion It is likely that Robert Ainger was entitled to the Victory medal, also called the Inter Allied Victory Medal. This medal was awarded to all who received the 1914 Star or 1914-15 Star and, with certain exceptions, to those who received the British War Medal. It was never awarded alone. These three medals were sometimes irreverently referred to as Pip, Squeak and Wilfred.
Eligibility for this award consisted of having been mobilised, fighting, having served in any of the theatres of operations, or at sea, between midnight 4th/5th August, 1914, and midnight, 11th/12th November, 1918. Women who served in any of the various military organisations in a theatre of operations were also eligible.
It is very possible that Robert Ainger was entitled to the British War Medal for service in World War One. This British Empire campaign medal was issued for services between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918. The medal was automatically awarded in the event of death on active service before the completion of this period.
Fate: Missing Incident Date: 03/09/1916 Information: British Expeditionary Force Renewed Enquiry Rank (2nd): Unknown Service Number: 31999
Service: British Army Regiment: Sherwood Foresters Battalion: 17th Battalion It is likely that Percy Bardill was entitled to the Victory medal, also called the Inter Allied Victory Medal. This medal was awarded to all who received the 1914 Star or 1914-15 Star and, with certain exceptions, to those who received the British War Medal. It was never awarded alone. These three medals were sometimes irreverently referred to as Pip, Squeak and Wilfred.
Eligibility for this award consisted of having been mobilised, fighting, having served in any of the theatres of operations, or at sea, between midnight 4th/5th August, 1914, and midnight, 11th/12th November, 1918. Women who served in any of the various military organisations in a theatre of operations were also eligible.
It is very possible that Percy Bardill was entitled to the British War Medal for service in World War One. This British Empire campaign medal was issued for services between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918. The medal was automatically awarded in the event of death on active service before the completion of this period.
David Binch
DOB: Circa 1885
Birth Town: Calverton, Nottinghamshire Resided Town: Calverton, Nottinghamshire Nationality: British Date of Death: 23/07/1916 Fate: Died of Wounds Rank: Private Service Number: 28198
Service: British Army Regiment: Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire And Derbyshire Regiment) Battalion: 17th Battalion Duty Location: France And Flanders It is likely that D Binch was entitled to the Victory medal, also called the Inter Allied Victory Medal. This medal was awarded to all who received the 1914 Star or 1914-15 Star and, with certain exceptions, to those who received the British War Medal. It was never awarded alone. These three medals were sometimes irreverently referred to as Pip, Squeak and Wilfred.
Eligibility for this award consisted of having been mobilised, fighting, having served in any of the theatres of operations, or at sea, between midnight 4th/5th August, 1914, and midnight, 11th/12th November, 1918. Women who served in any of the various military organisations in a theatre of operations were also eligible.
It is very possible that D Binch was entitled to the British War Medal for service in World War One. This British Empire campaign medal was issued for services between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918. The medal was automatically awarded in the event of death on active service before the completion of this period.
Actions and Troop Movements for Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment), 17th Battalion
F. Ernest Birch
DOB: 1898
Birth Town: Calverton, Nottinghamshire Resided Town: Mansfield Nationality: British Date of Death: 21/07/1918 Fate: Killed in Action Rank: Private Service Number: 154674
Service: British Army Regiment: Machine Gun Corps Battalion: 9th Battalion Duty Location: France And Flanders It is likely that F. Ernest Binch was entitled to the Victory medal, also called the Inter Allied Victory Medal. This medal was awarded to all who received the 1914 Star or 1914-15 Star and, with certain exceptions, to those who received the British War Medal. It was never awarded alone. These three medals were sometimes irreverently referred to as Pip, Squeak and Wilfred.
Eligibility for this award consisted of having been mobilised, fighting, having served in any of the theatres of operations, or at sea, between midnight 4th/5th August, 1914, and midnight, 11th/12th November, 1918. Women who served in any of the various military organisations in a theatre of operations were also eligible.
It is very possible that F. Ernest Binch was entitled to the British War Medal for service in World War One. This British Empire campaign medal was issued for services between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918. The medal was automatically awarded in the event of death on active service before the completion of this period.
Joseph Hugh H. Binch
DOB: Circa 1898 Age: 20 Birth Town: Calverton, Nottinghamshore Resided Town: Calverton, Nottinghamshire Nationality: British Date of Death: 20/08/1918 Fate: Died of Wounds Information: Parents: James and Mary Binch, of South Terrace, Calverton, Notts. Rank: Private Service Number: 46151
Service: British Army Regiment: Durham Light Infantry Battalion: Depot Regiment 2: Labour Corps Battalion 2: transferred to 84th Coy
Duty Location: France And Flanders Gallantry Awards: Military Medal This Level 3 Gallantry Medal was established during the First World War on the 25th March 1916 and introduced in the London Gazette issue 29535, (back dated to 1914) to personnel of the British Army and other services, and personnel of Commonwealth countries, below commissioned rank. It was the other ranks' equivalent to the Military Cross (M.C.), (which was awarded to Commissioned Officers and, rarely, to Warrant Officers, who could also be awarded the M.M.).
The military decoration was awarded to Hugh Binch for acts of gallantry and devotion to duty under fire or for individual or associated acts of bravery which were insufficient to merit the Distinguished Conduct Medal. Conferment of the medal was announced in the London Gazette and Hugh Binch earned the right to add the letters M.M. to his name.
It is likely that Hugh Binch was entitled to the Victory medal, also called the Inter Allied Victory Medal. This medal was awarded to all who received the 1914 Star or 1914-15 Star and, with certain exceptions, to those who received the British War Medal. It was never awarded alone. These three medals were sometimes irreverently referred to as Pip, Squeak and Wilfred.
Eligibility for this award consisted of having been mobilised, fighting, having served in any of the theatres of operations, or at sea, between midnight 4th/5th August, 1914, and midnight, 11th/12th November, 1918. Women who served in any of the various military organisations in a theatre of operations were also eligible.
It is very possible that Hugh Binch was entitled to the British War Medal for service in World War One. This British Empire campaign medal was issued for services between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918. The medal was automatically awarded in the event of death on active service before the completion of this period.
Walter Binch
DOB: 1899
Birth Town: Calverton, Nottinhamshire Resided Town: Calverton, Nottinhamshire Nationality: British Date of Death: 17/04/1918 Fate: Died of Wounds Rank: Private Service Number: 202804
Service: British Army Regiment: Highland Light Infantry Duty Location: France And Flanders It is likely that Walter Binch was entitled to the Victory medal, also called the Inter Allied Victory Medal. This medal was awarded to all who received the 1914 Star or 1914-15 Star and, with certain exceptions, to those who received the British War Medal. It was never awarded alone. These three medals were sometimes irreverently referred to as Pip, Squeak and Wilfred.
Eligibility for this award consisted of having been mobilised, fighting, having served in any of the theatres of operations, or at sea, between midnight 4th/5th August, 1914, and midnight, 11th/12th November, 1918. Women who served in any of the various military organisations in a theatre of operations were also eligible.
It is very possible that Walter Binch was entitled to the British War Medal for service in World War One. This British Empire campaign medal was issued for services between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918. The medal was automatically awarded in the event of death on active service before the completion of this period.
Nelson Brown
DOB: 1898
Birth Town: Woodborough, Nottinghamshire Resided Town: Hucknall, Nottinghamshire Nationality: British Date of Death: 10/10/1917 Fate: Killed in Action Rank: Private Service Number: 267957
Service: British Army Regiment: Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire And Derbyshire Regiment) Battalion: 10th Battalion Duty Location: France And Flanders It is likely that Nelson Brown was entitled to the Victory medal, also called the Inter Allied Victory Medal. This medal was awarded to all who received the 1914 Star or 1914-15 Star and, with certain exceptions, to those who received the British War Medal. It was never awarded alone. These three medals were sometimes irreverently referred to as Pip, Squeak and Wilfred.
Eligibility for this award consisted of having been mobilised, fighting, having served in any of the theatres of operations, or at sea, between midnight 4th/5th August, 1914, and midnight, 11th/12th November, 1918. Women who served in any of the various military organisations in a theatre of operations were also eligible.
It is very possible that Nelson Brown was entitled to the British War Medal for service in World War One. This British Empire campaign medal was issued for services between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918. The medal was automatically awarded in the event of death on active service before the completion of this period.
Harry Cooper
DOB: Circa 1886 Age: 30 Birth Town: Calverton, Nottinghamshire Resided Town: Calverton, Nottinghamshire Nationality: British Date of Death: 26/09/1916 Fate: Killed in Action Information: Parent: John James Cooper. Rank: Private Service Number: 15619
Service: British Army Regiment: Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire And Derbyshire Regiment) Battalion: 11th Battalion Duty Location: France And Flanders It is likely that Harry Cooper was entitled to the Victory medal, also called the Inter Allied Victory Medal. This medal was awarded to all who received the 1914 Star or 1914-15 Star and, with certain exceptions, to those who received the British War Medal. It was never awarded alone. These three medals were sometimes irreverently referred to as Pip, Squeak and Wilfred.
Eligibility for this award consisted of having been mobilised, fighting, having served in any of the theatres of operations, or at sea, between midnight 4th/5th August, 1914, and midnight, 11th/12th November, 1918. Women who served in any of the various military organisations in a theatre of operations were also eligible.
It is very possible that Harry Cooper was entitled to the British War Medal for service in World War One. This British Empire campaign medal was issued for services between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918. The medal was automatically awarded in the event of death on active service before the completion of this period.
Henry Cooper
DOB: Circa 1899 Age: 19
Birth Town: Calverton, Nottinghamshire Nationality: British Date of Death: 25/08/1918 Information: Parent: Mrs. Sarah Ann Binch, of Main St., Calverton, Notts. Rank: Private Service Number: 34523
Service: British Army Regiment: Duke Of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) Battalion: 5th Battalion It is likely that Henry Cooper was entitled to the Victory medal, also called the Inter Allied Victory Medal. This medal was awarded to all who received the 1914 Star or 1914-15 Star and, with certain exceptions, to those who received the British War Medal. It was never awarded alone. These three medals were sometimes irreverently referred to as Pip, Squeak and Wilfred.
Eligibility for this award consisted of having been mobilised, fighting, having served in any of the theatres of operations, or at sea, between midnight 4th/5th August, 1914, and midnight, 11th/12th November, 1918. Women who served in any of the various military organisations in a theatre of operations were also eligible.
It is very possible that Henry Cooper was entitled to the British War Medal for service in World War One. This British Empire campaign medal was issued for services between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918. The medal was automatically awarded in the event of death on active service before the completion of this period.
Actions and Troop Movements for Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment), 5th Battalion
Charles Alfred Fox
DOB: 1898 Birth Town: Calverton, Nottinghamshire Nationality: British Date of Death: 28/03/1918 Rank: Private Service Number: 123234 Service: British Army Regiment: Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) Battalion: 42nd Battalion It is likely that Charles Alfred Fox was entitled to the Victory medal, also called the Inter Allied Victory Medal. This medal was awarded to all who received the 1914 Star or 1914-15 Star and, with certain exceptions, to those who received the British War Medal. It was never awarded alone. These three medals were sometimes irreverently referred to as Pip, Squeak and Wilfred. Actions and Troop Movements for Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment), 5th Battalion Eligibility for this award consisted of having been mobilised, fighting, having served in any of the theatres of operations, or at sea, between midnight 4th/5th August, 1914, and midnight, 11th/12th November, 1918. Women who served in any of the various military organisations in a theatre of operations were also eligible.
It is very possible that Charles Alfred Fox was entitled to the British War Medal for service in World War One. This British Empire campaign medal was issued for services between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918. The medal was automatically awarded in the event of death on active service before the completion of this period.
Charles Brewster Harrsion
DOB: Circa 1881 Age: 33
Birth Town: Calverton, Nottinghamshire Nationality: British Date of Death: 01/11/1914 Fate: Ship sunk whilst in Action off Chiliean Coast (Battle of Coronel) Information: Son of Robert and Hannah Harrison, of Calverton; Husband of Sarah Harrison, of Calverton, Nottingham Rank: Able Seaman Service Number: 200443
Service: Navy Ship: HMS Good Hope Royal Fleet Reserve Number: (RFR/PO/B/2275) Duty Location: Chilean Coast Campaign Medals: 1914 Star The 1914 Star was instituted in 1917 for service ashore in France and Flanders between 5 August and 22 November 1914. In 1919 a clasp bearing the above dates was authorised and given to those individuals who had actually been under fire between the prescribed dates, popularly known as the 'Mons star' there were 378,000 awarded in total.
The 1914/15 Star was instituted in 1918 and awarded to those individuals who saw service in France and Flanders from 23 November 1914 to 31 December 1915, and to those individuals who saw service in any other operational theatre from 5 August 1914 to 31 December 1915.
A person who served during the period of 05/08/1914 and 31/12/1915 would have been awarded one or the other of the 'stars' (ie either the 1914 star which has '1914' on the scroll OR the 1914-15 star which has '1914-15' on the scroll, NOT both. 2,366,000 awarded in total.
It is likely that Charles Brewster Harrison was entitled to the Victory medal, also called the Inter Allied Victory Medal. This medal was awarded to all who received the 1914 Star or 1914-15 Star and, with certain exceptions, to those who received the British War Medal. It was never awarded alone. These three medals were sometimes irreverently referred to as Pip, Squeak and Wilfred.
Eligibility for this award consisted of having been mobilised, fighting, having served in any of the theatres of operations, or at sea, between midnight 4th/5th August, 1914, and midnight, 11th/12th November, 1918. Women who served in any of the various military organisations in a theatre of operations were also eligible.
It is very possible that Charles Brewster Harrison was entitled to the British War Medal for service in World War One. This British Empire campaign medal was issued for services between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918. The medal was automatically awarded in the event of death on active service before the completion of this period.
Horace Hind
DOB: Circa 1884 Age: 33 Birth Town: Calverton, Nottinghamshire
Resided Town: Hammersmith, Middlesex Nationality: British Date of Death: 15/09/1916 Fate: Killed in Action Rank: Private Service Number: F/1635
Service: British Army Regiment: Middlesex Regiment Battalion: 23rd Battalion Duty Location: France And Flanders
Before the war he played for Surrey County Cricket Club. It is likely that Horace Hind was entitled to the Victory medal, also called the Inter Allied Victory Medal. This medal was awarded to all who received the 1914 Star or 1914-15 Star and, with certain exceptions, to those who received the British War Medal. It was never awarded alone. These three medals were sometimes irreverently referred to as Pip, Squeak and Wilfred.
Eligibility for this award consisted of having been mobilised, fighting, having served in any of the theatres of operations, or at sea, between midnight 4th/5th August, 1914, and midnight, 11th/12th November, 1918. Women who served in any of the various military organisations in a theatre of operations were also eligible.
It is very possible that Horace Hind was entitled to the British War Medal for service in World War One. This British Empire campaign medal was issued for services between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918. The medal was automatically awarded in the event of death on active service before the completion of this period.
Harry Hind
DOB: Circa 1885 Age: 33
Birth Town: Calverton, Nottinghamshire
Resided Town: The Pottery, Calverton, Nottinghamshire Nationality: British Date of Death: 22/03/1918 Information: Son of Francis and Elizabeth Hind, of Main Street, Calverton; Husband of Alice Maud Pinchbeck (formerly Hind), of The Pottery, Calverton, Nottingham. Rank: Private Service Number: 330552 It is likely that Harry Hind was entitled to the Victory medal, also called the Inter Allied Victory Medal. This medal was awarded to all who received the 1914 Star or 1914-15 Star and, with certain exceptions, to those who received the British War Medal. It was never awarded alone. These three medals were sometimes irreverently referred to as Pip, Squeak and Wilfred.
Eligibility for this award consisted of having been mobilised, fighting, having served in any of the theatres of operations, or at sea, between midnight 4th/5th August, 1914, and midnight, 11th/12th November, 1918. Women who served in any of the various military organisations in a theatre of operations were also eligible.
It is very possible that Harry Hind was entitled to the British War Medal for service in World War One. This British Empire campaign medal was issued for services between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918. The medal was automatically awarded in the event of death on active service before the completion of this period.
Resided Town: Calverton, Nottinghamshire Nationality: British Date of Death: 31/03/1918 Fate: Killed in Action Information: Husband of Mrs. D. Harpham (formerly Jeffrey). Rank: Private Service Number: 204710
Service: British Army Regiment: Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire And Derbyshire Regiment) Battalion: 1st/5th Battalion Duty Location: France And Flanders It is likely that Frederick Samuel Jeffrey was entitled to the Victory medal, also called the Inter Allied Victory Medal. This medal was awarded to all who received the 1914 Star or 1914-15 Star and, with certain exceptions, to those who received the British War Medal. It was never awarded alone. These three medals were sometimes irreverently referred to as Pip, Squeak and Wilfred.
Eligibility for this award consisted of having been mobilised, fighting, having served in any of the theatres of operations, or at sea, between midnight 4th/5th August, 1914, and midnight, 11th/12th November, 1918. Women who served in any of the various military organisations in a theatre of operations were also eligible.
It is very possible that Frederick Samuel Jeffrey was entitled to the British War Medal for service in World War One. This British Empire campaign medal was issued for services between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918. The medal was automatically awarded in the event of death on active service before the completion of this period.
George James Kirkham
DOB: Circa 1890 Age: 28 Birth Town: Burton Joyce, Nottinghamshire Resided Town: Calverton, Nottinghamshire Nationality: British Date of Death: 09/12/1918 Fate: Died of pneumonia Information: Parents: George and Elinor Kirkham, of Main St., Calverton, Nottingham. Rank: Private Service Number: 11015
Service: British Army Regiment: Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire And Derbyshire Regiment) Battalion: 2nd Battalion Duty Location: France And Flanders It is likely that George James Kirkham was entitled to the Victory medal, also called the Inter Allied Victory Medal. This medal was awarded to all who received the 1914 Star or 1914-15 Star and, with certain exceptions, to those who received the British War Medal. It was never awarded alone. These three medals were sometimes irreverently referred to as Pip, Squeak and Wilfred.
Eligibility for this award consisted of having been mobilised, fighting, having served in any of the theatres of operations, or at sea, between midnight 4th/5th August, 1914, and midnight, 11th/12th November, 1918. Women who served in any of the various military organisations in a theatre of operations were also eligible.
It is very possible that George James Kirkham was entitled to the British War Medal for service in World War One. This British Empire campaign medal was issued for services between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918. The medal was automatically awarded in the event of death on active service before the completion of this period.
Charles Clayton Kirkham
DOB: Circa 1893 Age: 25 Birth Town: Burton Joice, Nottinghamshire. Resided Town: Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. Nationality: British Date of Death: 18/09/1918 Fate: Killed in Action Information: Son of George and Elinor Kirkham, of Main Street, Calverton, Nottingham. Rank: Private Service Number: 43756
Service: British Army Regiment: Norfolk Regiment Battalion: 7th Battalion Duty Location: France And Flanders It is likely that Charles Clayton Kirkham was entitled to the Victory medal, also called the Inter Allied Victory Medal. This medal was awarded to all who received the 1914 Star or 1914-15 Star and, with certain exceptions, to those who received the British War Medal. It was never awarded alone. These three medals were sometimes irreverently referred to as Pip, Squeak and Wilfred.
Eligibility for this award consisted of having been mobilised, fighting, having served in any of the theatres of operations, or at sea, between midnight 4th/5th August, 1914, and midnight, 11th/12th November, 1918. Women who served in any of the various military organisations in a theatre of operations were also eligible.
It is very possible that Charles Clayton Kirkham was entitled to the British War Medal for service in World War One. This British Empire campaign medal was issued for services between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918. The medal was automatically awarded in the event of death on active service before the completion of this period.
Nicholas Lee
DOB: Circa 1885 Age: 33 Birth Town: Calverton, Nottinghamshire.
Resided Town: Arnold, Nottingham Nationality: British Date of Death: 19/04/1918 Fate: Killed in Action Rank: Private Service Number: 242604
Service: British Army Regiment: York And Lancaster Regiment Battalion: 1st/5th Battalion Duty Location: France And Flanders It is likely that Nicholas Lee was entitled to the Victory medal, also called the Inter Allied Victory Medal. This medal was awarded to all who received the 1914 Star or 1914-15 Star and, with certain exceptions, to those who received the British War Medal. It was never awarded alone. These three medals were sometimes irreverently referred to as Pip, Squeak and Wilfred.
Eligibility for this award consisted of having been mobilised, fighting, having served in any of the theatres of operations, or at sea, between midnight 4th/5th August, 1914, and midnight, 11th/12th November, 1918. Women who served in any of the various military organisations in a theatre of operations were also eligible.
It is very possible that Nicholas Lee was entitled to the British War Medal for service in World War One. This British Empire campaign medal was issued for services between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918. The medal was automatically awarded in the event of death on active service before the completion of this period.
Ephraim Meads
DOB: Circa 1889 Age: 28 Birth Town: Calverton, Nottinghamshire Resided Town: Nottingham Nationality: British Date of Death: 11/05/1917 Fate: Died of Wounds Information: Eldest son of George and Mary Meads, of Burnor Pool, Calverton, Nottingham. Rank: Gunner Service Number: 63687
Service: British Army Regiment: Royal Field Artillery Battalion: "A" Battery 94th Brigade Gallantry Awards: Military Medal and Bar Duty Location: France And Flanders It is likely that Ephraim Meads was entitled to the Victory medal, also called the Inter Allied Victory Medal. This medal was awarded to all who received the 1914 Star or 1914-15 Star and, with certain exceptions, to those who received the British War Medal. It was never awarded alone. These three medals were sometimes irreverently referred to as Pip, Squeak and Wilfred.
Eligibility for this award consisted of having been mobilised, fighting, having served in any of the theatres of operations, or at sea, between midnight 4th/5th August, 1914, and midnight, 11th/12th November, 1918. Women who served in any of the various military organisations in a theatre of operations were also eligible.
It is very possible that Ephraim Meads was entitled to the British War Medal for service in World War One. This British Empire campaign medal was issued for services between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918. The medal was automatically awarded in the event of death on active service before the completion of this period.
Samuel Morley
DOB: Circa 1894
Age: 23
Birth Town: Calverton, Nottinghamshire Resided Town: Burrows Yard, Calverton, Nottinghamshire Nationality: British Date of Death: 30/05/1917 Fate: Killed in Action Rank: Private Service Number: 305188
Service: British Army Regiment: Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire And Derbyshire Regiment) Battalion: 1st/8th Battalion Duty Location: France And Flanders It is likely that Samuel Morley was entitled to the Victory medal, also called the Inter Allied Victory Medal. This medal was awarded to all who received the 1914 Star or 1914-15 Star and, with certain exceptions, to those who received the British War Medal. It was never awarded alone. These three medals were sometimes irreverently referred to as Pip, Squeak and Wilfred.
Eligibility for this award consisted of having been mobilised, fighting, having served in any of the theatres of operations, or at sea, between midnight 4th/5th August, 1914, and midnight, 11th/12th November, 1918. Women who served in any of the various military organisations in a theatre of operations were also eligible.
It is very possible that Samuel Morley was entitled to the British War Medal for service in World War One. This British Empire campaign medal was issued for services between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918. The medal was automatically awarded in the event of death on active service before the completion of this period.
Wilfred Ranjitoinbyi Morley
DOB: Circa 1899 Age: 19 Birth Town: Calverton, Nottinghamshire Resided Town: Burrows Yard, Calverton, Nottinghamshire Nationality: British Date of Death: 23/08/1918 Fate: Killed in Action Information: Parents: Nathan and Hannah Morley, of Grocock's Yard, Calverton, Nottingham. Rank: Private Service Number: 41127 Service: British Army Regiment: King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) Battalion: 8th Battalion Duty Location: France And Flanders It is likely that Wilfred Morley was entitled to the Victory medal, also called the Inter Allied Victory Medal. This medal was awarded to all who received the 1914 Star or 1914-15 Star and, with certain exceptions, to those who received the British War Medal. It was never awarded alone. These three medals were sometimes irreverently referred to as Pip, Squeak and Wilfred.
Eligibility for this award consisted of having been mobilised, fighting, having served in any of the theatres of operations, or at sea, between midnight 4th/5th August, 1914, and midnight, 11th/12th November, 1918. Women who served in any of the various military organisations in a theatre of operations were also eligible.
It is very possible that Wilfred Morley was entitled to the British War Medal for service in World War One. This British Empire campaign medal was issued for services between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918. The medal was automatically awarded in the event of death on active service before the completion of this period.
Actions and Troop Movements for King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment), 8th Battalion
Wilfrid Ernest Parker
DOB: 1895 Age: 22 Birth Town: Calverton, Nottinghamshire Nationality: British Date of Death: 08/05/1917 Rank: Second Lieutenant Service: British Army Regiment: Royal Warwickshire Regiment Battalion: 15th Battalion It is likely that Wilfrid Ernest Parker was entitled to the Victory medal, also called the Inter Allied Victory Medal. This medal was awarded to all who received the 1914 Star or 1914-15 Star and, with certain exceptions, to those who received the British War Medal. It was never awarded alone. These three medals were sometimes irreverently referred to as Pip, Squeak and Wilfred.
Eligibility for this award consisted of having been mobilised, fighting, having served in any of the theatres of operations, or at sea, between midnight 4th/5th August, 1914, and midnight, 11th/12th November, 1918. Women who served in any of the various military organisations in a theatre of operations were also eligible.
It is very possible that Wilfrid Ernest Parker was entitled to the British War Medal for service in World War One. This British Empire campaign medal was issued for services between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918. The medal was automatically awarded in the event of death on active service before the completion of this period.
Actions and Troop Movements for Royal Warwickshire Regiment, 15th Battalion
George Richardson
DOB: 1894 Age: 21 Birth Town: Calverton, Nottinghamshire Resided Town: Calverton, Nottinghamshire Nationality: British Date of Death: 16/06/1915 Fate: Died of Wounds Rank: Private Service Number: 1743 Service: British Army Regiment: Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire And Derbyshire Regiment) Battalion: 8th Battalion Duty Location: France And Flanders It is very possible that G Richardson was was awarded the 1914-15 star campaign medal of the British Empire for his service in World War One. This Star is identical to the 1914 Star in every respect except that the centre scroll bears the dates “1914- 15” and the two small scrolls bearing “Aug” and “Nov” are omitted.
He would also have received the British War Medal and Victory Medal, as it was not awarded singularly. These three medals were sometimes irreverently referred to as Pip, Squeak and Wilfred. With Pip representing either this medal or the 1914 Star, only one of which could be awarded to a soldier, Squeak represented the British War Medal and Wilfred represented the Victory Medal.
It is likely that G Richardson was entitled to the Victory medal, also called the Inter Allied Victory Medal. This medal was awarded to all who received the 1914 Star or 1914-15 Star and, with certain exceptions, to those who received the British War Medal. It was never awarded alone. These three medals were sometimes irreverently referred to as Pip, Squeak and Wilfred.
Eligibility for this award consisted of having been mobilised, fighting, having served in any of the theatres of operations, or at sea, between midnight 4th/5th August, 1914, and midnight, 11th/12th November, 1918. Women who served in any of the various military organisations in a theatre of operations were also eligible.
It is very possible that G Richardson was entitled to the British War Medal for service in World War One. This British Empire campaign medal was issued for services between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918. The medal was automatically awarded in the event of death on active service before the completion of this period.
Frank Cyril Richardson
DOB: Circa 1892 Age: 24 Birth Town: Calverton, Nottingham Resided Town: Nottingham Nationality: British Date of Death: 02/07/1916 Fate: Killed in Action Information: Parents: Arthur and Jane Richardson, of Terry Nook, Calverton, Nottingham. Rank: Serjeant Service Number: A/3608 Service: British Army Regiment: King's Royal Rifle Corps Battalion: 8th Battalion Duty Location: France And Flanders It is likely that Frank Cyril Richardson was entitled to the Victory medal, also called the Inter Allied Victory Medal. This medal was awarded to all who received the 1914 Star or 1914-15 Star and, with certain exceptions, to those who received the British War Medal. It was never awarded alone. These three medals were sometimes irreverently referred to as Pip, Squeak and Wilfred.
Eligibility for this award consisted of having been mobilised, fighting, having served in any of the theatres of operations, or at sea, between midnight 4th/5th August, 1914, and midnight, 11th/12th November, 1918. Women who served in any of the various military organisations in a theatre of operations were also eligible.
It is very possible that Frank Cyril Richardson was entitled to the British War Medal for service in World War One. This British Empire campaign medal was issued for services between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918. The medal was automatically awarded in the event of death on active service before the completion of this period.
Actions and Troop Movements for King's Royal Rife Corps Regiment, 8th Battalion
George Frank Rose
DOB: 1893 Birth Town: Calverton, Nottinghamshire Resided Town: Hucknall, Nottinghamshire Nationality: British Date of Death: 01/10/1918 Fate: Died of Wounds Rank: Gunner Service Number: 185508 Service: British Army Regiment: Royal Field Artillery Battalion: 110th Battery 24th Brigade Duty Location: France And Flanders It is likely that George Frank Rose was entitled to the Victory medal, also called the Inter Allied Victory Medal. This medal was awarded to all who received the 1914 Star or 1914-15 Star and, with certain exceptions, to those who received the British War Medal. It was never awarded alone. These three medals were sometimes irreverently referred to as Pip, Squeak and Wilfred.
Eligibility for this award consisted of having been mobilised, fighting, having served in any of the theatres of operations, or at sea, between midnight 4th/5th August, 1914, and midnight, 11th/12th November, 1918. Women who served in any of the various military organisations in a theatre of operations were also eligible.
It is very possible that George Frank Rose was entitled to the British War Medal for service in World War One. This British Empire campaign medal was issued for services between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918. The medal was automatically awarded in the event of death on active service before the completion of this period.
Actions and Troop Movements for Royal Field Artillery Regiment, 110th Battery 24th Brigade
Walter Rose
DOB: 1898 Birth Town: Calverton, Nottinghamshire Resided Town: Claverton, Nottinghamshire Nationality: British Date of Death: 03/09/1916 Fate: Killed in Action Rank: Private Service Number: 31424 Service: British Army Regiment: Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire And Derbyshire Regiment) Battalion: 17th Battalion Duty Location: France And Flanders It is likely that Walter Rose was entitled to the Victory medal, also called the Inter Allied Victory Medal. This medal was awarded to all who received the 1914 Star or 1914-15 Star and, with certain exceptions, to those who received the British War Medal. It was never awarded alone. These three medals were sometimes irreverently referred to as Pip, Squeak and Wilfred.
Eligibility for this award consisted of having been mobilised, fighting, having served in any of the theatres of operations, or at sea, between midnight 4th/5th August, 1914, and midnight, 11th/12th November, 1918. Women who served in any of the various military organisations in a theatre of operations were also eligible.
It is very possible that Walter Rose was entitled to the British War Medal for service in World War One. This British Empire campaign medal was issued for services between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918. The medal was automatically awarded in the event of death on active service before the completion of this period.
Actions and Troop Movements for Sherwood Foresters Regiment, 17th Battalion
Arthur Turton
DOB: Circa 1886 Age: 29 Birth Town: Calverton, Nottinghamshire Resided Town: Nottingham Nationality: British Date of Death: 10/03/1915 Fate: Killed in Action Information: Husband of the late Elizabeth Turton (nee Burton). Rank: Private Service Number: 13253 Service: British Army Regiment: Grenadier Guards Battalion: 1st Battalion Duty Location: France And Flanders It is very possible that Arthur Turton was was awarded the 1914-15 star campaign medal of the British Empire for his service in World War One.
This Star is identical to the 1914 Star in every respect except that the centre scroll bears the dates “1914- 15” and the two small scrolls bearing “Aug” and “Nov” are omitted.
He would also have received the British War Medal and Victory Medal, as it was not awarded singularly. These three medals were sometimes irreverently referred to as Pip, Squeak and Wilfred. With Pip representing either this medal or the 1914 Star, only one of which could be awarded to a soldier, Squeak represented the British War Medal and Wilfred represented the Victory Medal.
It is likely that Arthur Turton was entitled to the Victory medal, also called the Inter Allied Victory Medal. This medal was awarded to all who received the 1914 Star or 1914-15 Star and, with certain exceptions, to those who received the British War Medal. It was never awarded alone. These three medals were sometimes irreverently referred to as Pip, Squeak and Wilfred.
Eligibility for this award consisted of having been mobilised, fighting, having served in any of the theatres of operations, or at sea, between midnight 4th/5th August, 1914, and midnight, 11th/12th November, 1918. Women who served in any of the various military organisations in a theatre of operations were also eligible.
It is very possible that Arthur Turton was entitled to the British War Medal for service in World War One. This British Empire campaign medal was issued for services between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918. The medal was automatically awarded in the event of death on active service before the completion of this period.
Actions and Troop Movements for Grenadier Guards Regiment, 1st Battalion
Herbert Turton
DOB: 1885 Birth Town: Calverton, Nottinghamshire Resided Town: Calverton, Nottinghamshire Nationality: British Date of Death: 15/08/1917 Fate: Killed in Action Rank: Private Service Number: 19571 Service: British Army Regiment: Lincolnshire Regiment Battalion: 2nd Battalion Duty Location: France And Flanders It is likely that Herbert Turton was entitled to the Victory medal, also called the Inter Allied Victory Medal. This medal was awarded to all who received the 1914 Star or 1914-15 Star and, with certain exceptions, to those who received the British War Medal. It was never awarded alone. These three medals were sometimes irreverently referred to as Pip, Squeak and Wilfred.
Eligibility for this award consisted of having been mobilised, fighting, having served in any of the theatres of operations, or at sea, between midnight 4th/5th August, 1914, and midnight, 11th/12th November, 1918. Women who served in any of the various military organisations in a theatre of operations were also eligible.
It is very possible that Herbert Turton was entitled to the British War Medal for service in World War One. This British Empire campaign medal was issued for services between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918. The medal was automatically awarded in the event of death on active service before the completion of this period.
Actions and Troop Movements for Lincolnshire Regiment Regiment, 2nd Battalion
Lewis Victor Wiggett
DOB: 1897 Birth Town: Calverton, Nottinghamshire Resided Town: Nottingham Nationality: British Date of Death: 28/03/1918 Fate: Killed in Action Rank: Private Service Number: 25078 Service: British Army Regiment: Grenadier Guards Battalion: 3rd Battalion Duty Location: France And Flanders It is likely that Lewis Victor Wiggett was entitled to the Victory medal, also called the Inter Allied Victory Medal. This medal was awarded to all who received the 1914 Star or 1914-15 Star and, with certain exceptions, to those who received the British War Medal. It was never awarded alone. These three medals were sometimes irreverently referred to as Pip, Squeak and Wilfred.
Eligibility for this award consisted of having been mobilised, fighting, having served in any of the theatres of operations, or at sea, between midnight 4th/5th August, 1914, and midnight, 11th/12th November, 1918. Women who served in any of the various military organisations in a theatre of operations were also eligible.
It is very possible that Lewis Victor Wiggett was entitled to the British War Medal for service in World War One. This British Empire campaign medal was issued for services between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918. The medal was automatically awarded in the event of death on active service before the completion of this period.
Actions and Troop Movements for Grenadier Guards Regiment, 3rd Battalion
John Thomas Wright
DOB: Circa 1891 Age: 26 Birth Town: Calverton, Nottinghamshire Resided Town: Warsop, Nottinghamshire Nationality: British Date of Death: 10/08/1917 Fate: Killed in Action Information: Husband of Lucy Barks (formerly Wright), of 1, Cauldwells Yard, Sherwood St., Warsop, Mansfield. Rank: Private Service Number: 32752 Service: British Army Regiment: Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire And Derbyshire Regiment) Battalion: 12th Battalion Duty Location: France And Flanders It is likely that John Thomas Wright was entitled to the Victory medal, also called the Inter Allied Victory Medal. This medal was awarded to all who received the 1914 Star or 1914-15 Star and, with certain exceptions, to those who received the British War Medal. It was never awarded alone. These three medals were sometimes irreverently referred to as Pip, Squeak and Wilfred.
Eligibility for this award consisted of having been mobilised, fighting, having served in any of the theatres of operations, or at sea, between midnight 4th/5th August, 1914, and midnight, 11th/12th November, 1918. Women who served in any of the various military organisations in a theatre of operations were also eligible.
It is very possible that John Thomas Wright was entitled to the British War Medal for service in World War One. This British Empire campaign medal was issued for services between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918. The medal was automatically awarded in the event of death on active service before the completion of this period.
Harry Wright
DOB: 1897 Age: 20 Birth Town: Calverton, Nottinghamshire Resided Town: Sneinton, Nottinghamshire Nationality: British Date of Death: 30/08/1917 Fate: Killed in Action Rank: Corporal Service Number: 307044 Service: British Army Regiment: Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire And Derbyshire Regiment) Battalion: 1st/8th Battalion Duty Location: France And Flanders It is likely that Harry Wright was entitled to the Victory medal, also called the Inter Allied Victory Medal. This medal was awarded to all who received the 1914 Star or 1914-15 Star and, with certain exceptions, to those who received the British War Medal. It was never awarded alone. These three medals were sometimes irreverently referred to as Pip, Squeak and Wilfred.
Eligibility for this award consisted of having been mobilised, fighting, having served in any of the theatres of operations, or at sea, between midnight 4th/5th August, 1914, and midnight, 11th/12th November, 1918. Women who served in any of the various military organisations in a theatre of operations were also eligible.
It is very possible that Harry Wright was entitled to the British War Medal for service in World War One. This British Empire campaign medal was issued for services between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918. The medal was automatically awarded in the event of death on active service before the completion of this period.
George Henry Wright
DOB: Circa 1892 Age: 26 Birth Town: Calverton, Nottinghamshire Nationality: British Date of Death: 24/11/1918 Information: HUSBAND OF GLADYS EVELYN WRIGHT, OF 187, MANSFIELD RD., DAYBROOK. Rank: Private Service Number: 17444 Service: British Army Regiment: Leicestershire Regiment Battalion: 3rd Battalion It is likely that G H Wright was entitled to the Victory medal, also called the Inter Allied Victory Medal. This medal was awarded to all who received the 1914 Star or 1914-15 Star and, with certain exceptions, to those who received the British War Medal. It was never awarded alone. These three medals were sometimes irreverently referred to as Pip, Squeak and Wilfred.
Eligibility for this award consisted of having been mobilised, fighting, having served in any of the theatres of operations, or at sea, between midnight 4th/5th August, 1914, and midnight, 11th/12th November, 1918. Women who served in any of the various military organisations in a theatre of operations were also eligible.
It is very possible that G H Wright was entitled to the British War Medal for service in World War One. This British Empire campaign medal was issued for services between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918. The medal was automatically awarded in the event of death on active service before the completion of this period.
Also killed, during World War I, but not commemorated on any memorial.
John Richardson
DOB: Circa 1881 Age: 35 Birth Town: Calverton, Nottinghamshire Resided Town: Chesterfield, Derby Nationality: British Date of Death: 21/10/1916 Fate: Killed in Action Information: Parents: Joseph and Annie Richardson, of Calverton, Nottingham. Rank: Private Service Number: 21383 Service: British Army Regiment: Cheshire Regiment Battalion: 16th Battalion Duty Location: France And Flanders It is likely that John Richardson was entitled to the Victory medal, also called the Inter Allied Victory Medal. This medal was awarded to all who received the 1914 Star or 1914-15 Star and, with certain exceptions, to those who received the British War Medal. It was never awarded alone. These three medals were sometimes irreverently referred to as Pip, Squeak and Wilfred.
Eligibility for this award consisted of having been mobilised, fighting, having served in any of the theatres of operations, or at sea, between midnight 4th/5th August, 1914, and midnight, 11th/12th November, 1918. Women who served in any of the various military organisations in a theatre of operations were also eligible.
It is very possible that John Richardson was entitled to the British War Medal for service in World War One. This British Empire campaign medal was issued for services between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918. The medal was automatically awarded in the event of death on active service before the completion of this period.
Actions and Troop Movements for Cheshire Regiment, 16th Battalion
Herbert Allwood
DOB: Circa 1896 Age: 21 Birth Town: Calverton, Nottinghamshire Resided Town: Mansfield Nationality: British Date of Death: 04/10/1917 Fate: Killed in Action Information: Parents: the late John and Margaret Allwood. Rank: Private Service Number: 21477 Service: British Army Regiment: Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire And Derbyshire Regiment) Battalion: 9th Battalion Duty Location: France And Flanders It is likely that Herbert Allwood was entitled to the Victory medal, also called the Inter Allied Victory Medal. This medal was awarded to all who received the 1914 Star or 1914-15 Star and, with certain exceptions, to those who received the British War Medal. It was never awarded alone. These three medals were sometimes irreverently referred to as Pip, Squeak and Wilfred.
Eligibility for this award consisted of having been mobilised, fighting, having served in any of the theatres of operations, or at sea, between midnight 4th/5th August, 1914, and midnight, 11th/12th November, 1918. Women who served in any of the various military organisations in a theatre of operations were also eligible.
It is very possible that Herbert Allwood was entitled to the British War Medal for service in World War One. This British Empire campaign medal was issued for services between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918. The medal was automatically awarded in the event of death on active service before the completion of this period.
Bertie Binch
DOB: Circa 1895 Age: 23 Birth Town: Calverton, Nottinghamshire Resided Town: Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Nationality: British Date of Death: 27/03/1918 Fate: Died of Wounds Rank: Private Service Number: 30816 Service: British Army Regiment: Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire And Derbyshire Regiment) Battalion: 15th Battalion Duty Location: France And Flanders It is likely that Bertie Binch was entitled to the Victory medal, also called the Inter Allied Victory Medal. This medal was awarded to all who received the 1914 Star or 1914-15 Star and, with certain exceptions, to those who received the British War Medal. It was never awarded alone. These three medals were sometimes irreverently referred to as Pip, Squeak and Wilfred.
Eligibility for this award consisted of having been mobilised, fighting, having served in any of the theatres of operations, or at sea, between midnight 4th/5th August, 1914, and midnight, 11th/12th November, 1918. Women who served in any of the various military organisations in a theatre of operations were also eligible.
It is very possible that Bertie Binch was entitled to the British War Medal for service in World War One. This British Empire campaign medal was issued for services between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918. The medal was automatically awarded in the event of death on active service before the completion of this period.
Situated in Mansfield Lane Cemetery, you will find the main commemorative memorial for all soldiers who sadly never returned from their stint at war.