Marlesford WW1

Marlesford WW1 Marlesford WW1 documents the stories of the men from Marlesford, Suffolk, who fought in the Great War, especially those who gave their lives.

While we haven't been able to visit Belgium and France, we're still working on the stories of those who fought and died ...
14/11/2021

While we haven't been able to visit Belgium and France, we're still working on the stories of those who fought and died from Marlesford.
Today, Sally was Honoured and proud to have represented Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service with Cindy, from their business support team, at the Ipswich cenotaph.

We keep coming back to Harry, Harry Beeden, buried in Larch Wood Railway Cutting cemetery. Harry died on the 24th Septe...
25/10/2019

We keep coming back to Harry, Harry Beeden, buried in Larch Wood Railway Cutting cemetery. Harry died on the 24th September 1917 whilst at a field ambulance station.
RIP Harry, until we visit again.

Ellis Gray is commemorated at Tyne Cot cemetery, his body was never identified. It's possible that he has a grave as an ...
25/10/2019

Ellis Gray is commemorated at Tyne Cot cemetery, his body was never identified. It's possible that he has a grave as an unknown soldier or as shown, as an unknown Royal Fusilier.
Tyne Cot is the largest military cemetery in Europe.

Harry Howell is commemorated at Thiepval Memorial. Harry was born in Marlesford but moved to Ipswich at the start of the...
22/10/2019

Harry Howell is commemorated at Thiepval Memorial. Harry was born in Marlesford but moved to Ipswich at the start of the war. He was a territorial soldier before the war and when he died he was a Lance Sergeant, killed at the battle of Bezentin ridge as part of the Somme offensive. He has no known grave which is why his name is inscribed at Thiepval.

James Fisk was killed near Gueudecourt but has no known grave. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial along with 72...
22/10/2019

James Fisk was killed near Gueudecourt but has no known grave.
He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial along with 72,000 others who gave their lives but have no known grave.
RIP James Fisk

James Hatcher is buried in Albert Cemetery. Once we had paid our respects, we visited the trench line where he was kille...
22/10/2019

James Hatcher is buried in Albert Cemetery. Once we had paid our respects, we visited the trench line where he was killed (in red running along the road).
Today the area is peaceful fields alongside a very quiet road.

Today we visited Vadencourt, France to pay our respects to Arthur Stollery, from Marlesford, who died on the 20th Novemb...
20/10/2019

Today we visited Vadencourt, France to pay our respects to Arthur Stollery, from Marlesford, who died on the 20th November 1917.
Arthur Stollery was the great uncle of Shirley Stone, who now lives in Canada.

Today we visited the grave of Company Sergeant Major Christopher Chambers who died on the 18th September 1918, just 54 d...
20/10/2019

Today we visited the grave of Company Sergeant Major Christopher Chambers who died on the 18th September 1918, just 54 days before the end of the war.
He was the last man from Marlesford to die and the oldest at just 38 years of age. His grave is in Templeux-le-guerard, France. He is also remembered on the headstone of his parents grave in Marlesford churchyard.

Our second day of exhibiting at Marlesford. Meeting the relatives of the men from Marlesford who lost their lives is ver...
11/11/2018

Our second day of exhibiting at Marlesford. Meeting the relatives of the men from Marlesford who lost their lives is very humbling.
It's been lovely to be so appreciated in a small community.
Thank you to everyone who came and shared their stories. Lest we forget.

We had 80 visitors today, all interested in the men from Marlesford that fought in the Great War. As well as the exhibit...
10/11/2018

We had 80 visitors today, all interested in the men from Marlesford that fought in the Great War. As well as the exhibits, we also have 2 'There but not There', silhouettes to see.
Thanks for coming everyone - we will be there again tomorrow if you missed us today.

A reminder, MarlesfordWW1 invites you to an exhibition in St Andrews Church, Marlesford, over the Armistice weekend to r...
04/11/2018

A reminder, MarlesfordWW1 invites you to an exhibition in St Andrews Church, Marlesford, over the Armistice weekend to read the stories and see some of the faces belonging to the names listed on the 'roll of honour' but especially those on the memorial plaque that gave their lives during the Great War. There will also be a display of items related to the war to end all wars.

The exhibition will run over two days:
Saturday 10th November 11:00 to 16:00. This day only will be in association with the Marlesford Church group who will be selling tea and cake during the day.
On Sunday 11th November the church remembrance service will take place from 10:30. The exhibition will continue after the service from approximately 12:00 to 16:00.
We look forward to seeing you there.

If you have a connection to any of the Marlesford men and have any photos, letters or memorabilia please bring them along, it would be great to see it.

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