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     James B Farmer was born on 8 May 1883.¹ He married Ellen Hurren, daughter of John Hurren and Margaret ..., in 1915 in Lambeth, London, England.² On 29 September 1939 in the National Register she was listed as living at Elmcot, Wonersh, Surrey, England, with his brotherin law John and his wife Ellen James was a bank accountant.¹

     Cecil Bransgrove married Alice May Hurren, daughter of John Hurren and Margaret ..., in 1921 in Lambeth, London, England.¹

     Maude Mary Hurren was born circa 1885 in Walworth, London, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Hurren and Margaret ...¹ She was the daughter of John Hurren and Margaret Hurren in the 1891 census 43 Camberwell Green, Camberwell, London, England.²

     Constance Babington Smith was born on 15 October 1912 in Puttenham, Surrey, England, she was the seventh of nine children.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Henry Babington Smith GBE CH KCB CSI and Elizabeth Mary Bruce.¹ Her mother was the daughter of the 9th Earl of Elgin, making Constance a granddaughter of a Viceroy of India and a great-great-granddaughter of the man who bought the Elgin Marbles.¹ Constance was educated at home at the family home 'Chinthurst', in Wonersh in England by a series of governesses and tutors. She finished her education in France and moved to London in adult life.^1,4 She was a trained milliner, and worked for the milliner Aage Thaarup before the war and also Vogue magazine in London, before venturing into journalism, with The Aeroplane magazine.¹ Her knowledge of aircraft took her into the WAAF in the Second World War. She served with the Central Interpretation Unit (CIU) at RAF Medmenham, reaching the rank of Flight Officer. Serving alongside was her brother, Bernard Babington Smith (1905-1993), who was also a photo interpreter (PI) at Medmenham.
Constance Babington Smith was the aerial photo interpreter who identified the first V-1 flying bomb on an aerial photograph. Here she is in her office at RAF Medmenham. The photo was taken from an excellent book called Spies in the Sky by Taylor Downing.
Section Leader Constance Babington Smith, Womens Auxiliary Air Force in WWII, was a particularly skilled interpreter of photo reconnaissance. It was she who first identified the location of German V-1 flying-bombs, enabling them to be destroyed by RAF raids.^1,5 In 1942, Constance was Mentioned in Dispatches for her work and in 1945 she was awarded the MBE. Her brother, Bernard, was also honoured for his work at the CIU, receiving the OBE.¹ After VE-Day Constance was attached to USAAF Intelligence in Washington, D.C. to continue her work on photographic interpretation, this time for the Pacific theatre. In 1946, the United States awarded her the Legion of Merit.¹ From 1946 to 1950 she was a researcher for Life Magazine. She later moved to Cambridge, England, where she converted to Greek Orthodoxy and become a writer and biographer.¹ Constance sailed on Queen Mary leaving Southampton on 6 November 1947 bound for Monteal. She was described as a Journalist.³ Constance return to the UK on board Media arriving at Liverpool on 7 October 1950.⁶ She died on 31 July 2000 in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, at age 87 she never married.^1,4,7

     Henry Babington Smith GBE CH KCB CSI was born on 29 January 1863 in Riverbank, Putney, London, England.² Educated at Eton College and Trinity College, Cambridge, where he read classics. In 1887 he joined the Department of Education as an examiner, but in 1891 became principal private secretary to the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Goschen. In 1894 he became private secretary to Lord Elgin on his appointment as Viceroy of India. He returned to Britain in 1899 and was immediately sent to Natal as Treasury representative in the South African War. In 1900 he became British representative on the Council of Administration of the Ottoman Public Debt, becoming its chairman in 1901. In 1903 he returned home to become secretary to the General Post Office, but in 1909 he returned to Constantinople as president of the National Bank of Turkey, which he was instrumental in establishing. The First World War saw him holding a variety of posts connected with finance, including deputy governor of the British Trade Corporation, and in 1918 he accompanied Lord Reading to the United States as Assistant Commissioner and Minister Plenipotentiary. After the war, he chaired the Indian Finance and Currency Committee in 1919 and the Railway Amalgamation Tribunal in 1921. He was appointed a director of the Bank of England in 1920. He was appointed a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire (GBE) in the 1920 civilian war honours for his services in the United States.² He married Elizabeth Mary Bruce on 22 September 1898 in Simla, India, He was Private Secretary to the Viceroy of India between 1894 and 1899.^1,3 Henry was a director of the Bank of England in 1920.³ He died on 29 September 1923 in Saffron Walden, Essex, England, at age 60.^1,2 He was buried in Eton Parish Cemetery, Eton, Berkshire, England, under the same gravestone.²

     Elizabeth Mary Bruce was born on 11 September 1877 in Broomhall House, Broomhall, Fife, Scotland, Elizabeth was the daughter of the 9th Earl of Elgin.^1,2 She married Henry Babington Smith GBE CH KCB CSI on 22 September 1898 in Simla, India, He was Private Secretary to the Viceroy of India between 1894 and 1899.^1,3 Her husband Henry died on 29 September 1923 in Saffron Walden, Essex, England.^1,2 She died on 13 May 1944 in London, England, at age 66.² She was buried in Eton Parish Cemetery, Eton, Berkshire, England, under the same gravestone.²

     Bernard Babington Smith was born on 25 October 1905 in Kensington, London, England.^2,3 He was the son of Henry Babington Smith GBE CH KCB CSI and Elizabeth Mary Bruce.¹ In 1942, Constance was Mentioned in Dispatches for her work and in 1945 she was awarded the MBE. Her brother, Bernard, was also honoured for his work at the CIU, receiving the OBE.¹ He died in August 1993 in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, at age 87.⁴

     Michael James Babington Smith was born on 20 March 1901.² He was the son of Henry Babington Smith GBE CH KCB CSI and Elizabeth Mary Bruce.¹ Michael sailed on board Bremen to New York leaving Southampton on 5 March 1938. He was a banker and gave his address as 10 Chester Terrace SW1.³ He married Jean Mary Meade in 1943 in Marylebone, London, England.^4,5 He died on 26 October 1984 in Kensington, London, England, at age 83.^6,7 He was buried in St Mary and St Gabriel Churchyard, Hartington, Chichester, Sussex, England.⁴

     Henry George Babington Smith was born in 1902.¹ He was the son of Henry Babington Smith GBE CH KCB CSI and Elizabeth Mary Bruce.¹

     David Babington Smith was born on 8 December 1909.² He was the son of Henry Babington Smith GBE CH KCB CSI and Elizabeth Mary Bruce.¹ He died in February 1989 in Northumberland, England, at age 79.³

     Margaret Babington Smith was born in 1907.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Babington Smith GBE CH KCB CSI and Elizabeth Mary Bruce.¹ She died in 1997.¹

     Lucy Elisabeth Babington Babington Smith was born in 1910.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Babington Smith GBE CH KCB CSI and Elizabeth Mary Bruce.¹

     Susan Babington Babington Smith was born in 1917.¹ He was the son of Henry Babington Smith GBE CH KCB CSI and Elizabeth Mary Bruce.¹ He died in 2003.¹

     Elizabeth Babington Smith was born in 1921.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Babington Smith GBE CH KCB CSI and Elizabeth Mary Bruce.¹ She died on 27 May 2008.¹

     Jean Mary Meade was born on 31 May 1917.¹ She married Michael James Babington Smith, son of Henry Babington Smith GBE CH KCB CSI and Elizabeth Mary Bruce, in 1943 in Marylebone, London, England.^1,2 Her husband Michael died on 26 October 1984 in Kensington, London, England.^3,4 She died on 22 November 2001 in Kensington, London, England, at age 84.^1,5 She was buried in St Mary and St Gabriel Churchyard, Hartington, Chichester, Sussex, England.¹

     Beatrice Mary Rees was born on 2 September 1920 in Barnes, London, England.¹ She was the daughter of Percy Montague Rees and Beatrice Tilley. On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Beatrice Mary Rees was listed as living at The Dower House, Wonersh, Surrey, England, with her parents.² The Rees family continued to live in the Dower House until about 1951 when they moved to Four Gables and renamed it Medd House in honour of the two Medd sons who had died in WW2.³ Mary was a full time VAD in Barnett Hill in the early 1940s.⁴ Dr Bell-Nicoll dressed up as the King of Norway around 1940 taking Mary Rees as his wife up to Barnett Hill for a surprise visit. A message was sent ahead to Barnett Hill to expect the King and they took it very seriously believing them to be who they said they were. The story was talked about in the village for many, many years.⁵ She married Cecil Edwyn Young, son of Cecil Morgan Young and ... ..., on 12 August 1944 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Mrs Rees and Douglas B Lott. Cecil was a Clerk in Holy Orders, his father Cecil Morgan Young was retired. Beatrice's father was a Chartered Accountant.^6,7 Cecil a Clerk in Holy Orders returned from New York with his wife Beatrice on Queen Mary arriving in Southampton on 5 October 1949. They gave their address as St Giles Vicarage, Penton N1.⁸ Her husband Cecil died on 1 March 1988 in Hove, Sussex, England.^9,10 She died in May 2001 in Haywards Heath, Sussex, England, at age 80.¹¹

     Cecil Edwyn Young was born on 29 April 1913 in Rangoon, Burma.¹ He was the son of Cecil Morgan Young and ... ... Mrs C M Young and young Cecil aged 8 months arrived in London on 18 December 1913 from Rangoon in Burma on board the ship Gloucestershire.² Cecil was brought up in Devon.¹ After preparatory school Cecil attended Radley in 1927 leaving in 1931 to go to Dorchester Missionary College.³ He was ordained in 1936 and was on the staff of St Peters, London Docks, until the end of 1941. He was Priest in Charge of St Francis, North Kensington until 1944 he became Rector of Broughton and Kings Ripton, two villages in Huntingdonshire. In 1947 he returned to London as Vicar of St Silas, Pentonville, and began his close interest in the theatre when he became chaplain to Collins Music Hall.³ He appeared on the National Register of 29 September 1939 in the household of Cecil Edwyn Young in Saint Peters Clergy House, Stepney, London, England.⁴ He married Beatrice Mary Rees, daughter of Percy Montague Rees and Beatrice Tilley, on 12 August 1944 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Mrs Rees and Douglas B Lott. Cecil was a Clerk in Holy Orders, his father Cecil Morgan Young was retired. Beatrice's father was a Chartered Accountant.^5,6 Cecil a Clerk in Holy Orders returned from New York with his wife Beatrice on Queen Mary arriving in Southampton on 5 October 1949. They gave their address as St Giles Vicarage, Penton N1.² In 1953 he moved to be Rector of Stepney, and whilst Rural Dean and later a Prebendary of St Paul's Cathedral. He also became the first chaplain to London Palladium. Then Rector of Liverpool, Rural Dean of the City, and an Honorary Canon of the Cathedral, as well as being chaplain to theatres and some night clubs.³ In 1970 his book entitled 'No fun like work' was published by Alden and Mowbray at the Alden Press in Oxford. It was dedicated 'For my wife Mary and for Nick, Juliet and Francis'. The forward was written by Harry Secombe.⁷ He died on 1 March 1988 in Hove, Sussex, England, at age 74.^8,9 A thanksgiving service for the life if Edwyn Young CVO took place on Monday 18 April 1988 at 12 noon. It took place in The Queen's Chapel of the Savoy, Chapel of the Royal Victorian Order.¹⁰

     Charles William Newert was born circa 1891 in Montreal, Canada. Charles enlisted in Brisbane on 12 January 1915 giving his age as 24 years 9 months. His height was 5 foot 7 inches tall, he weighed 128 ibs, had a chest measurment of 33 inches, a fair complexion, blue eyes ad black hair. His next of kin as Helen Newart 1072 Columbus Avenue, Montreal, Canada. Later her address was given as 1072 Columbus Avenue, New York, USA. Charles served at Gallipoli and was evacuated in December 1915 and later served on the Western Front.¹ He married Agnes Emmie Redman, daughter of Job Redman and Louisa Mary Farnfield, on 5 December 1918 in The Register Office, St Pancras, London, England, after a licence had been issued. The ceremony was witnessed by Lizzie Gertrude Parkinson and Charles R Wren. Charles was in 115 Artificier Motor Transport (Australians) and gave his address as 65 Littlle Albany Street NW. His father Curtis Newert was a Mechanical Engineer. Agnes gave the same address as Charles , her father Job was listed as deceased and foreman farmer.^2,1 Charles and Agnes emigrated to Australia shortly after their wedding.¹ Charles and Agnes went to Australia in July 1919. Charles was discharged from the army as Time Expired. He was awarded the trio of medals. They were living in Scrubby Creek in Corio, Victoria and working as Pountry Farmers.³ By 1943 they had moved from Marrickville, New South Wales to 195 Young Street in Annandale.¹ He died on 27 October 1974 in Annandale Nursing Home, Annandale, New South Wales, Australia, from Cerebral Thrombosis and Cerebral Arterlosclerosis. His usual address was 195 Young Street in Annandale.⁴ His body was cremated on 29 October 1974 in Rookwood Crematorium, Rookwood, New South Wales, Australia.⁴

     Annie M Martin was born on 10 March 1908.¹ She married Job Albert Redman, son of Job Redman and Louisa Mary Farnfield, in 1928 in Hambledon, Surrey, England.² On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Annie was listed as living at 109 Ockford Ridge, Godalming, Surrey, England, with her husband Job. Job was a Stocker living with his wife and four others.³

     Thomas Alexander Perks was born circa 1897.¹ The day the Armistice was signed 11 November 1918 Thomas unit, 9^th Squadron Machine Gun Corps Cavalry then part of 1^st Cavalry Division received orders to cross the German frontier where it stayed. The 9th Squadron Machine Gun Cavalry returned to Ireland on 9 September 1919 and disbanded.² He married Amy Louisa Mary Redman, daughter of Job Redman and Louisa Mary Farnfield, on 25 December 1919 in Farnham, Surrey, England.³ After the war Thomas decided to stay on in the Army and transferred back to the line of cavalry and was posted to 3^rd The Kings Own Hussars serving overseas initially in the Army of Occupation Turkey then followed a short spell in Egypt the regiment moved to Lucknow in India. When he retired from the army he took up a civilian occupation as a Postman at Woking in Surrey living at Coronation Cottage Hermitage Road in Woking.² His wife Amy died on 25 January 1938 in 3 The Rise, Elm Road, Kingsway, Knaphill, Surrey, England.^4,2 He died in 1965 in 2 Chobham Road, Knaphill, Surrey, England.^2,5

     Thomas Sidney James Perks was born on 7 April 1921 in 108 Queens Road, Farnham, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Thomas Alexander Perks and Amy Louisa Mary Redman. He married Lilian ...² He died in June 2004 in Pontefract, Yorkshire, England, at age 83.³

     Percy Perks was born on 21 December 1924 in Abbassaya Barracks, Cairo, Egypt.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas Alexander Perks and Amy Louisa Mary Redman.¹ Percy joined Royal Army Medical Corps
as a Boy Entrant in 1939. He was
7265486 Private Percy Perks.¹ He married Bridget O'Reilly in 1958 in St Dunstan's, Catholic Church, Woking, Surrey, England.^1,3 He died on 2 February 1979 in Surrey, England, at age 54 Percy had worked for the Gas Board.^1,4