The battles and campaigns that reached that number of deaths in the field are so far limited to the American Civil War, World War I, World War II, Korean War, and one campaign during the Vietnam War (the Tet Offensive from January 30 to September 23, 1968). His father also appears on the Blandford War Memorial, see next entry. He enlisted for the Great War in Bournemouth too. Bernard was born and resided in Blandford. He enlisted for the Great War at Blandford in September 1914. In 1911 he was living at Downs Cottage, Kings Road. He enlisted for the Great War in Blandford too. His brother also appears on the Blandford War Memorial, see next entry. Charles was Killed aged 28 on the 31st January 1918 when Submarine K4 sunk attempted to avoid a collision. During the Battle of Ctesiphon he was wounded with a gun shot wound to the right forearm. His next of kin was his mother Alice, who resided at 3 Alexandra Street, Blandford. William was born and resided in Blandford. He had first come to the attention of the Regimental Police the previous month (October 1914), When he was drunk in camp and caught using obscene language towards an NCO. He had served on campaign in the North West Frontier of India and during the Boer War in South Africa. Sign up to receive the latest information on the American Battlefield Trust's efforts to blaze The Liberty Trail in South Carolina. In August 1909 whilst at Parkhouse Camp, Harold got himself into a bit of trouble. He was a pre war regular soldier having enlisted at Dorchester in January 1914. 8090 Cpl William Daniel Nobbs 1 Bn Dorset Regiment. He was a pre war Sailor in the Royal Navy, having enlisted in May 1913. WebFort Battleford was the sixth North-West Mounted Police fort to be established in the North-West Territories of Canada, and played a central role in the events of the North-West Rebellion of 1885. He was evacuated to Kut onboard the SS Mosul. 8089 Pte Ernest Hibbs 2 Bn Dorset Regiment. 10872 Pte James John Andrews 5 Bn Dorset Regiment. Stanley was born and resided in Blandford. His father resided at Dale House, Blandford. His body was recovered after the war and was identified by his damaged ID disc, sergeant chevrons and a boot stamped with his regimental number 7646. He enlisted for the Great War in Dorchester. The CWGC lists Son of Frederick and Elizabeth Ann Parsons, of 5, White Cliff, Mill St., Blandford. He was then mobilised in February 1916. Battle of Blandford - Unionpedia, the concept map He enlisted for the Great War in Sherborne. K/19140 Sto 1 Cl Frederick Bertie Stickley (Bert) HMS Queen Mary. John was born in Corton Denham. During the siege, Union soldiers who were killed in battle were hastily buried near where the fighting took place, some in single shallow pits, others in mass graves. He is buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery. 10732 Pte Harry Bellows 6 Bn Dorset Regiment. He had previously been an Engine Driver. Unionpedia is a concept map or semantic network organized like an encyclopedia dictionary. He resided at Orchard Street, Blandford. WebDate of Birth - Death c. 1731 - May 13, 1781. Ecker, Richard E. (2005). He is now commemorated on the Plymouth Naval Memorial. John was Killed in Action on the 13th October 1914 aged 30. The government's belief was that the presence of the NWMP would act as a civilizing influence on the First Nations in the area and help them to transition from their nomadic lifestyle to a more stationary one, modelled on European societies. [35] Cornwallis ordered Arnold back to New York, and then fruitlessly chased Lafayette for a time through central Virginia before making his way back to Williamsburg. The difficulties that had plagued Native Americangovernment relations in the United States, along with the high Aboriginal population in the Battleford area, further prompted the federal government to establish a strong NWMP presence. He enlisted for the Great War in Blandford too. WebThe Battle of Blandford (or Blanford), also called the Battle of Petersburg, took place near Petersburg, Virginia on 25 April 1781, late in the American War of Independence. This was one of the worst moments in the history of the British Army with around 68,000 casualties that day alone. When he was young, he worked for the British Postal Service as a Boy Clerk in the Savings Bank Department.He enlisted for the Great War in London. 2994 A/Cpl George Lewis Gould 2/4 Bn Dorset Regiment. The Ukrainian military said in a regular update Sunday morning that during the last 24 hours Russia had carried out 43 airstrikes, four missile strikes and 51 attacks from multiple rocket launchers. He has no known grave and is now commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial to the missing on the Somme. 966657 Gnr William John Bond 8 London Brigade Royal Field Artillery. He Died of Wounds received from enemy artillery on the 4th March 1916 aged 41. He left behind a widow Lilian. [9] After another day of raiding, he returned to his boats and sailed to Portsmouth, which he then proceeded to fortify. George was born in Blandford and resided in Southampton. List of battles by casualties - Wikipedia He has no known grave and is now commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial to the missing in Ypres. He is now buried in Gordon Dump Cemetery, Ovillers-La Boisselle. It's free to use and each article or document can be downloaded. The following day he broke out of camp whilst a defaulter and was caught at 10pm by the Civil Powers in Romsey. 632791 Pte Ernest William Montague Bozie 2/20 Bn London Regiment, Formerly 80361 Pte Royal Army Medical Corps. Southern Command defence area. He is buried in Dozinghem Military Cemetery. 2013. p. 238, Archer, Christon (2002). Reginald was Killed in Action on the 18th September 1918 aged 25. The deadliest single-day battle in American history, if all engaged armies are considered, is the Battle of Antietam with 3,675 killed, including both United States and Confederate soldiers (total casualties for both sides was 22,717 dead, wounded, or missing Union and Confederate soldiers September 17, 1862). The CWGC lists Husband of S. Sweet (formerly Fricker), of 69, Cwmdare St., Cathays, Cardiff. [22] The second line, which was to form the main line of defense after the first one fell back, consisted of Ralph Faulkner's regiment on the left, and John Slaughter's on the right. Sidney was born and resided in Blandford. Subscribe to the American Battlefield Trust's quarterly email series of curated stories for the curious-minded sort! Sadly, only 2,139 bodies were positively identified. Arthurs mother resided at Hardys Yard, East Street, Blandford. He is now buried in Harlebeke New British Cemetery. WebAt Cornwallis's request for a diversion in Virginia to draw attention and resources from Greene, General Clinton in December 1780 despatched Brigadier General Benedict Arnold (who had changed sides the previous September) with 1,600 men to Virginia. Charles was born in Blandford. McFarland. This time it was for quitting barracks whilst attending hospital, creating a disturbance on the Belton Road and being drunk. He was again wounded on the first day of the Battle of the Somme, 1st July 1916 with a gun shot wound to the right heel. He is buried in Valenciennes (St. Roch) Communal Cemetery. A casualty is only a soldier who is no longer available for the immediate battle or campaign, the major consideration in combat, and the number of casualties is simply the number of members of a unit who are not available for duty. The original Canadian Pacific Railway route was also to pass through Battleford, along the Qu'Appelle route, but it was eventually built on a more southerly route, which resulted in the moving of the capital of the North-West Territories from Battleford to Regina, then known as Pile o' Bones. This was for creating a disturbance in the company bungalow, and refusing to obey an order. No further details are known at present. He enlisted for the Great War at Blandford in August 1914. The line was positioned to maximize the exposure of British troops to gunfire as they approached. This tract of land had been the campground for the 50th New York Volunteer Engineers. Federal Identification Number (EIN): 54-1426643. 29220 Pte Charles Robert Barnett 1 Bn Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry, Formerly 16297 Pte Dorset Regiment. Reginald was born on the 11th March 1895 in Blandford. Maurice Died at 32 Casualty Clearing Station from accidental wounds to the scalp on the 10th December 1918. A full day is required to experience the entire battlefield park. 35212 Pte Percival Edward Shave 6 Bn Wiltshire Regiment. The CWGC lists Son of Joseph and Emma Cox, of Blandford. In November 1914 whilst the Battalion were at Grantham, Tom was sentenced to 10 days Field Punishment No.2. [21] As morning dawned the next day, four regiments of Muhlenberg's Virginia militia infantry formed two lines of defense and awaited the British force. In February 1915 Walter was given 3 days confined to camp for being absent from parading with sick. The bloodiest single day in the history of the United States military was June 6, 1944, with 2,500 soldiers killed during the Invasion of Normandy on D-Day. The Battle of Blandford (or Blanford), also called the Justus was born in Blandford. He resided at Efford House Farm, Lymington. He was a pre war marine having enlisted in September 1912. Alfred married Edith Rose Arnold at Blandford in May 1905. For instance, the Battle of Spotsylvania lasted 14 days, but the main part was fought on a small field (less than three kilometers on a side), and in this way being more in the nature of a siege (a military action typically of long duration but in covering a relatively small area). James was Killed in Action (Presumed Dead) at Gallipoli on the 21st August 1915 aged 18. Buford's Massacre Site - SC Picture Project Frederick was Killed in Action at the Battle of Jutland on the 31st May 1916 aged 24. WebThis WWII Registry website is comprised of an official database of names of Americans listed on War and Navy Department Killed in Service rosters held by the National Archives and Records Administration, and an unofficial and developing compilation of public acknowledgements honoring U.S. citizens who helped to win the Second World War.