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     Elizabeth Katurah Smith was born circa 1892. She married Henry Thomas Gillen, son of Henry Gillen and Agnes Ellen Booker, on 30 March 1918 in St Mary the Virgin, Frensham, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Jennie Smith and John Hudson White. Henry was a Corporal RGA from Frensham, his father was a carter. Elizabeth lived in Kilburn and her father Thomas William a printer.¹ When Henry signed up into the army in 1921 he gave his home address with his wife as Furze Hill Cottage, Churt.² Her husband Henry died in 1962 in Surrey, England.³ She died on 4 September 1963 in Trimmers Hospital, Farnham, Surrey, England.^4,5 Her estate was probated on 23 October 1963 in Orchard Cottage, Green Lane, Churt, Surrey, England, in Oxford to Miss Alice Maud Smith. Her effects were valued at £213 18s 0d. Elizabeth's home address was Orchard Cottage, Green Lane , Churt.⁴

     Edith Ellen Gillen was born on 11 April 1894 in Wonersh, Surrey, England, she was the twin of Henry Thomas.^1,2 She was the daughter of Henry Gillen and Agnes Ellen Booker. She was baptised on 1 July 1894 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, with her twin brother Henry.² She was the daughter of Henry Gillen and Agnes Ellen Gillen in the 1901 census in Binsted Street, Binsted, Hampshire, England.³ She married Percy Thicke Stevens on 3 December 1921 in St Mary the Virgin, Frensham, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Arthur Privett and Rose Amy Gillen. Percy was a gardener from Kingsmead in Alton, his deceased father William was a painter.^4,5 Her husband Percy died in 1952 in Alton, Hampshire, England.⁶ She died in 1970 in Alton, Hampshire, England.⁷

     Rose Amy Gillen was born in 1898 in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England, she was the twin of Arthur.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Gillen and Agnes Ellen Booker. She was the daughter of Henry Gillen and Agnes Ellen Gillen in the 1901 census in Binsted Street, Binsted, Hampshire, England.² She was the daughter of Henry Gillen and Agnes Ellen Gillen in the 1911 census in Netham Hill, Alton, Hampshire, England.³

     Dorothy Gillen was born in 1901 in Binsted, Hampshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Gillen and Agnes Ellen Booker. She was the daughter of Henry Gillen and Agnes Ellen Gillen in the 1911 census in Netham Hill, Alton, Hampshire, England.²

     Harold George Gillen was born in 1904 in Binsted, Hampshire, England.¹ He was the son of Henry Gillen and Agnes Ellen Booker. He was the son of Henry Gillen and Agnes Ellen Gillen in the 1911 census in Netham Hill, Alton, Hampshire, England.²

     Marjorie Jane Gillen was born in 1906 in Binsted, Hampshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Gillen and Agnes Ellen Booker. She was the daughter of Henry Gillen and Agnes Ellen Gillen in the 1911 census in Netham Hill, Alton, Hampshire, England.²

     William Frank Gillen was born in 1897 in Addlestone, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Henry Gillen and Agnes Ellen Booker. He was the son of Henry Gillen and Agnes Ellen Gillen in the 1901 census in Binsted Street, Binsted, Hampshire, England.²

     Ellen Hawkins was born in 1873 in Colchester, Essex, England.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Edward Hawkins and Elizabeth J Reeve. She was the daughter of Joseph Edward Hawkins and Elizabeth J Hawkins in the 1881 census in 5 Arthur Terrace, Arthur Street, Colchester, Essex, England.² She was the daughter of James Edward Hawkins and Elizabeth J Hawkins in the 1891 census 6 Diamond Cottages, Barnett Lane, Wonersh, Surrey, England.³ She was the daughter of James Edward Hawkins and Elizabeth J Reeve in the 1901 census in 6 Diamond Cottages, Barnett Lane, Wonersh, Surrey, England. Ellen was a dressmaker.⁴ She was the daughter of Elizabeth J Hawkins in the 1911 census in 6 Diamond Cottages, Barnett Lane, Wonersh, Surrey, England. Ellen was a dressmaker.⁵ Ellen received notification of her brother Sapper Edward Hawkin's death on 30 July 1916. She was living in 6 Diamond Cottages, Wonersh at the time.⁶ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Ellen was listed as living at 6 Diamond Cottages, Barnett Lane, Wonersh, Surrey, England, Ellen was an upholstress living with Grace Duckworth and her children George, Herbert and Mary. Millicent Johnson completed the household.⁷ She died on 20 March 1962 in 43 The Broadway, Knaphill, Surrey, England.^8,9 She was buried on 26 March 1962 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹⁰ She estate was probated on 28 June 1962 in Winchester with a will to Alice Mary Wise, wife of Harry Wise. Her effects were valued at £1,526 1s 11d.⁹

     Wilfred Charles Gillen was born in 1887 in Alton, Hampshire, England.¹ He was the son of Henry Gillen and Agnes Ellen Booker. He was the son of Henry Gillen and Agnes Ellen Gillen in the 1891 census in 5 Worldham Hill, Alton, Hampshire, England.² He was the son of Henry Gillen and Agnes Ellen Gillen in the 1901 census in Binsted Street, Binsted, Hampshire, England. Charles was a carter on a farm.³

     Maggie Gillen was born in 1890 in Alton, Hampshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Gillen and Agnes Ellen Booker. She was the daughter of Henry Gillen and Agnes Ellen Gillen in the 1891 census 5 Worldham Hill, Alton, Hampshire, England.²

     Percy Thicke Stevens was born in 1899 in Alton, Hampshire, England.^1,2 He married Edith Ellen Gillen, daughter of Henry Gillen and Agnes Ellen Booker, on 3 December 1921 in St Mary the Virgin, Frensham, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Arthur Privett and Rose Amy Gillen. Percy was a gardener from Kingsmead in Alton, his deceased father William was a painter.^1,3 He died in 1952 in Alton, Hampshire, England.⁴

     Frederick Frank Hayward was born in 1890 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Sidney Hayward and Mercy Rose Porter. He was baptised on 4 March 1890 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.² He was the son of Sidney Hayward and Mercy Rose Hayward in the 1891 census in 5 Mitchell Cottages, Blackheath, Surrey, England.³ He was the son of Mercy Rose Hayward in the 1901 census in 5 Mitchell Cottages, Blackheath, Surrey, England.⁴ Frank joined the Army in 1907 at Stoughton Barracks enlisting into the Queens Royal West Surrey Regiment no 9152. He was listed as having a mole and scar on shoulder blade. He was 5 foot 6½ inches tall with a chest measurement of 34 inches. His complexion was freckled, blue eyes and dark brown hair. He was sent with his Battalion for the State visit of the Emperor and Empress of Germany. In 1909 he qualified as an infantryman grade one and in January 1910, sailed on the Braemar Castle for Gibraltar, where on 9 May he was part of the guard of honour, at Government House for King George V. Between 12 and 16 October 1910 he was also part of the guard for the Portugese Royal family. Whilst on Gibraltar on 11 June 1911, Frank's Regiment Trooped the Colour, on the occasion of the Coronation of George V. On 3 January1912, 'The Queens' embarked on the SS Soudan for Bermuda. Whilst there, Frank experienced a spell in hospital, for a not uncommon soldiers complaint, and re-qualified in 1912 as an infantryman second class. He was listed as being sober man, clean, hardworking and reliable. He always did his work well and was trustworthy. Whilst in Bermuda he worked as a groom, as part of the Garrison Fire Brigade, and also worked for transport for nine months. On 21 January 1914 he embarked on the SS Somali for Durban via St Vincent, then onto Cape Town, Pretoria and Roberts Heights. On 27 April he was promoted to Lance Corporal.⁵ The Regiment were informed that War had been declared on 4 August and they returned to Southampton on 19 September 1914, where they disembarked and marched to Lyndhurst to join the 22nd Brigade (part of 7th Division).On 4 October the Battalion were ordered to march to Southampton where they embarked on SS Turkoman for Zeebrugge. Once there, they were located in Ypres and eventually became entrenched in and around Zonnebeke, where they assisted with improving defense works, in spite of heavy shelling and gunfire. They also sucessfully recaptured the trenches, from the enemy, at Kruiseecke in late October.⁵ There is some confusion on the fate of Frank. His name appears on Commonwealth Graves as dying on 7 November, although no body was ever found. However in a book belonging to Mrs Cristobel Elias Morgan, the Commanding Officers wife at Stoughton Barracks, she listed all the Queens Royal West Surrey Soldiers that became prisoners of war. Frederick Frank Hayward, Military Number 9152 was one of the names listed. It states he was held in Gottingen in Germany.⁵ On 7 November 1914 on a misty morning at 6:15am precisely, the battalion charged the German trenches and despite being under heavy machine gun attack, held them until being relieved by the French troops that evening. That day, sixty five men had died, sixty were wounded and nineteen were missing. Frank was reported missing, presumed dead.^6,5 He is remembered on panel 11-13 and 14 of½the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres in Belgium.

Sadly Mercy, his mother was unable to attend the opening as she could not afford to go.⁷ He is also remembered on Blackheath War Memorial. He also appears on plaque in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England. Mercy received her son Frank's medals on 6 January 1922.^8,9

     Henry James Hayward was born on 17 July 1894 in 5 Mitchell Cottages, Blackheath, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Sidney Hayward and Mercy Rose Porter. He was baptised on 2 December 1894 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.² He was the son of Mercy Rose Hayward in the 1901 census in 5 Mitchell Cottages, Blackheath, Surrey, England.³ He was the son of Walter Leigh and Mercy Rose Leigh in the 1911 census in 5 Mitchell Cottages, Blackheath, Surrey, England. Henry was a warehouseman.⁴ Henry enlisted into the Queens Royal West Surrey Regiment at Stoughton Barracks in Guildford in 3 September 1914 and was placed in 6th Battalion. He spent 10 months intensive training. The Regiment sailed on Invicta for Bologne in May 1915. Henry became a Queen's runner, always being in a very vulnerable position delivering messages between various units. He was wounded in his foot and in late 1915 was in Base Hospital in France. He was wounded twice and survived these rejoining his regiment.^5,6 However in the summer of 1917 after delivering a message he was hit by shell shrapnel and contracted septicaemia whilst waiting to be sent home. He died of his wounds on 24 August 1917. Like so many of the Blackheath lads he was a member of the choir.^7,5 He was buried in The Windmill British Cemetery which is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission burial ground for the dead of World War I located near to the commune of Monchy-le-Preux on the main Arras to Cambrai road in the département of Pas-de-Calais, France.⁷ He is also remembered on Blackheath War Memorial. He also appears on the plaque in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.

     Sidney Hayward was born in 1860 in Bath, Somerset, England.¹ He married Mercy Rose Porter, daughter of James Porter and Sarah Lemon, in 1886 in Guildford, Surrey, England.² He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in 5 Mitchell Cottages, Blackheath, Surrey, England. Sidney was a gunpowder maker living with his wife and family.³ He died in November 1895 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁴ He was buried on 13 November 1895 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁴

     Mercy Rose Porter was born in 1863 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of James Porter and Sarah Lemon. She was a daughter of Sarah Porter in the 1871 census in Shamley Green, Surrey, England.² She was baptised on 5 July 1878 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, her parents were James and Sarah Porter and her father was a bricklayer.³ She married Sidney Hayward in 1886 in Guildford, Surrey, England.⁴ She was the wife of Sidney Hayward in the 1891 census in 5 Mitchell Cottages, Blackheath, Surrey, England. Sidney was a gunpowder maker living with his wife and family.⁵ Her husband Sidney died in November 1895 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁶ She was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in 5 Mitchell Cottages, Blackheath, Surrey, England. Mercy worked in the gunpowder works in Chilworth and lived with her children.⁷ She married Walter Leigh on 3 August 1901 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by James Edwards and Lizzie Edwards. Walter was a powder maker and his father Henry was listed as a labourer. Mercy's father James was deceased.⁸ She was the wife of Walter Leigh in the 1911 census in 5 Mitchell Cottages, Blackheath, Surrey, England. Walter was a lorry motor driver living with his wife and three children in their four roomed home.⁹ Mercy received her son Frank's medals on 6 January 1922.^10,11 She died in 1945 in Blackheath, Surrey, England.^6,12 She was buried on 20 March 1945 in Wonersh and Blackheath Cemetery, Wonersh, Surrey, England, plot 602 after a service in St John the Baptist, Wonersh.⁶

     Sidney Albert Hayward was born on 10 July 1888 in Diamond Cottages, Barnett Lane, Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Sidney Hayward and Mercy Rose Porter. He was the son of Sidney Hayward and Mercy Rose Hayward in the 1891 census in 5 Mitchell Cottages, Blackheath, Surrey, England.² He was the son of Mercy Rose Hayward in the 1901 census in 5 Mitchell Cottages, Blackheath, Surrey, England. Sidney was a wood splitter.³ He married Sarah Ann Jones on 27 May 1912 in Llangurig, Powys, Wales.^4,5 Sidney worked in the Gunpowder Factory and although enlisted in 1915 he was listed as being involved in civilian work of importance and therefore not conscripted until 1917. He served th 3rd Battalion of the Queens Royal West Surrey Regiment and Machine Gun Corps returning home in 1919 where he transferred to the Reserves.⁵ In 1918 Sydney was listed on his brother Franks war record as being 30 years old and living in Woodside, Blackheath.⁶ Sidney and Sarah and the children moved ot Peartree Cottage in Blackheath in 1923. Alfred Shephard owned a coal and haulage business in Chilworth Station started in 1888, he moved it to Railway Goods yard in 1892. A private narrow gauge railway carrying coal to the gunpowder factory ran along the siding adjoining the main road. Alfred died in 1916 and when Sidney was demobilised in 1919 he went into partnership with his widow. In 1924 Sidney purchased Mrs Shephard's share and the new company was called Shephard and Hayward.⁵ During WW2 he was a member of B Company 5th Battalion Surrey Home Guard and a Sergeant in the Home Guard. Sdney loved his allotment and was a keen archaeologist.⁵ On 2 September 1939 in the National Register Sidney was listed as living at Pear Tree Cottage, Blackheath, Surrey, England, with his wife Sarah. Sidney was listed as a railway delivery and coal merchant, Sarah was a petrol pump attendant.⁷ Sidney served on Wonersh Parish Council where for several years he served as chairman. He also played bowls for Wonersh and Albury Bowling clubs.⁵ His wife Sarah died in 1952 in Pear Tree Cottage, Blackheath, Surrey, England.⁸ He died on 23 June 1958 in Surrey, England, at age 69.⁹ He was buried in Wonersh and Blackheath Cemetery, Wonersh, Surrey, England.

     Edth Alice Hayward was born on 10 June 1891 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Sidney Hayward and Mercy Rose Porter. She was baptised on 12 July 1891 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, her father was a general labourer.³ She was the daughter of Mercy Rose Hayward in the 1901 census in 5 Mitchell Cottages, Blackheath, Surrey, England.⁴ She married William H Barry in 1914 in Farnham, Surrey, England.⁵ Edith was listed as being 28 in 1918 and living in 5 Mitchell Cottages, Blackheath with her mother and sister.⁶ She died in 1972 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England.⁷

     Elsie Kate Hayward was born in 1892 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Sidney Hayward and Mercy Rose Porter. She was baptised on 20 February 1893 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of Mercy Rose Hayward in the 1901 census in 5 Mitchell Cottages, Blackheath, Surrey, England.³ She married Francis Read in 1915 in Chippenham, Wiltshire, England.⁴ Elsie was listed as being 26 years of age and living in 105 Windsor Road, Gillingham in 1918.⁵

     Clara Maria Hayward was born in 1887 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Sidney Hayward and Mercy Rose Porter. She was baptised on 9 March 1887 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of Sidney Hayward and Mercy Rose Hayward in the 1891 census 5 Mitchell Cottages, Blackheath, Surrey, England.³ She married James Carter in 1912 in Marylebone, London, England.⁴ Clara was listed as being 32 years old and living in 1918 in 53 Coulsdon Road, Caterham.⁵

     Edward Shrubb was born in 1899 in Shamley Green, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Edward Shrubb and Maria Annie Andrews. He was the son of Edward Shrubb and Maria Annie Shrubb in the 1901 census in Lordshill, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.² He was the son of Edward Shrubb and Maria Annie Shrubb in the 1911 census in 1 Oakgate Cottages, Eastwood Road, Bramley, Surrey, England. Edward was a school newsboy.³ Edward signed on in Guildford into the 9th Battalion of the Norfolk Regiment 71 Brigade 6th Division with his Regimental number 32894.⁴ He died on 21 March 1918 in France he was killed in the battle of St Quentin.⁴ He was buried in Departement du Pas-de-Calais, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France, he is remembered on the Arras Memorial.^5,6 His name appears in Bramley War Memorial, Bramley, Surrey, England.

     Edward Shrubb was born in 1859 in Headley, Hampshire, England.¹ He was baptised on 17 June 1860 in Elstead, Surrey, England, his parents were listed as Daniel and Mary Shrubb. He married Maria Annie Andrews on 14 November 1887 in Elstead, Surrey, England, after a licence had been issued. The ceremony was witnessed by Charles Andrews and Emily M Andrews. Edward was a bricklayer. Maria's father, Charles was a coachman. Edward's father was called Daniel and he was a farmer.² He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in Lordshill, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. Edward was a bricklayer living with his wife and family.³ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in 1 Oakgate Cottages, Eastwood Road, Bramley, Surrey, England. Edward was a bricklayer living with his wife and surviving three children.⁴ His wife Maria died in 1927 in Bramley, Surrey, England.⁵ He died on 30 December 1939 in Eastwood Road, Bramley, Surrey, England.^6,7 He was buried on 3 January 1940 in Holy Trinity, Bramley, Surrey, England.⁸ His estate was probated on 27 June 1940 to his daughter Ethel in Surrey and administration papers issued. His estate was valued at £868 15s 4d.⁷

     Maria Annie Andrews was born on 17 April 1861 in Shoreditch, London, England.¹ She married Edward Shrubb on 14 November 1887 in Elstead, Surrey, England, after a licence had been issued. The ceremony was witnessed by Charles Andrews and Emily M Andrews. Edward was a bricklayer. Maria's father, Charles was a coachman. Edward's father was called Daniel and he was a farmer.² She was the wife of Edward Shrubb in the 1901 census in Lordshill, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. Edward was a bricklayer living with his wife and family.³ She was the wife of Edward Shrubb in the 1911 census in 1 Oakgate Cottages, Eastwood Road, Bramley, Surrey, England. Edward was a bricklayer living with his wife and surviving three children.⁴ She died in 1927 in Bramley, Surrey, England.⁵ She was buried on 27 December 1927 in Holy Trinity, Bramley, Surrey, England.⁶

     Herbert Charles Shrubb was born in 1888 in Aldershot, Hampshire, England.¹ He was the son of Edward Shrubb and Maria Annie Andrews. He was baptised on 7 April 1889 in Holy Trinity, Aldershot, Hampshire, England, his father was a bricklayer and the family lived at 34 Sysons Road.² He was the son of Edward Shrubb and Maria Annie Shrubb in the 1901 census in Lordshill, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.³ He was the son of Edward Shrubb and Maria Annie Shrubb in the 1911 census in 1 Oakgate Cottages, Eastwood Road, Bramley, Surrey, England. Herbert was a bricklayer.⁴ He married Edith Florence Johnson in 1913 in Colchester, Essex, England.⁵ He died on 19 September 1918 while serving with C Company, 7th Battalion, The Queen's Royal West Surrey Regiment, 55 Brigade, 18th Division with a service number 30192. His home address with his wife was 44 New Road, Chilworth in Surrey.⁶ He was buried in Templeux-le-Guerard, France, in grave II B 39.⁷ Herbert is remembered on plaque in St Thomas, Chilworth, Surrey, England. Herbert is also remembered on Shalford War Memorial. In Bramley War Memorial, Bramley, Surrey, England.

     Ethel Marion Shrubb was born in 1891 in Cranleigh, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Edward Shrubb and Maria Annie Andrews. She was the daughter of Edward Shrubb and Maria Annie Shrubb in the 1901 census in Lordshill, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of Edward Shrubb and Maria Annie Shrubb in the 1911 census in 1 Oakgate Cottages, Eastwood Road, Bramley, Surrey, England.³ She died in 1981 in Surrey, England.⁴

     Alfred Ernest Shrubb was born on 28 March 1895 in Bramley, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of Edward Shrubb and Maria Annie Andrews. He was baptised on 9 May 1895 in Holy Trinity, Bramley, Surrey, England.² He died in 1901 in Bramley, Surrey, England.³ He was buried on 27 December 1902 in St John, Busbridge, Surrey, England, the family lived at Crown pits.⁴