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Private Frank Herbert Lewin (Lowin)

 

Pte Frank Herbert Lewin (Lowin*), 5349, 5th Bedfords, died in hospital in Egypt on June 28th, 1916, a few days after being admitted suffering from heat stroke. He was aged 35 and was familiarly known as "Larry".

Born in October 1880, he was the son of the late Solomon and Mary Ann Lowin. He married Amelia (nee Watson) in 1901, his wife and eight children - seven aged under 14 - living at 33 Brunswick Street, Luton.

Private Sidney Case

Sidney Case was the only child of John & Ellen. He was born in Deepcar, Yorkshire in June 1897.

In 1911 he is living at 205 Hitchin Road, Luton. His father John is 35 years old & a carpenter's labourer, his mother Ellen is 38 & at home & Sidney is 13 years old & working as a doctor's errand boy. His cousin Percy Whittaker is living with them, he is 15 & working as a house boy.

Mrs Mary Anne Green

Mary Anne Green, centre, flanked by her daughters who all worked at Wardown V.A.D. hospital during WW1. 

When she was 65, Mary Anne Green, wife of the Brewery Director John Willam Green, became Joint Commandant of Wardown V.A.D. hospital. She served in this role from 1915 - 1919. She is often referred to as 'Mrs J.W. Green' as per convention of the time i.e. she is the wife of John William green.

Private George Stokes

George Stokes, was one of the first Luton-born casualties of the war to be reported missing in the pages of the Luton News. He was serving on HMS Amphion, the first Royal Navy ship to be sunk in the conflict. Launched in December 1911, the cruiser hit a mine on August 6th while defending the eastern approaches of the English Channel.

Private Walter Smith

Walter enlisted into the 5th Bedfordshire Regiment in 1914, aged 32, at the outbreak of war. He died February 1917, and is buried in Rothesay Road Cemetery, Luton.

Son of John and Emily Smith of Luton, he was married to Nellie Smith, and was father to Arthur and Winnie Smith.

 

 

 

Private Horace George Preece

From The Luton News 13.7.1916.  SAVED BY HIS HELMET. Well known Luton Footballer's Experience. How the British Soldier Goes into Action.  Despite his wounds, Pte H C Preece, 2nd Battalion, Beds Regt., writes us a very cheery letter from a V.A.D. hospital at Broadstairs. Before joining the colours, Pte Preece was well known among footballers in Luton as secretary of the Ivydale F.C his home being at 207 North Street.

Private Albert Allen 34716

Albert was born in Luton in 1881 and was the eldest son of Frederick and Annie Allen.

In 1911 Albert was living with his wife of 7 years, Susan, and their adopted 6 year old daughter, Jessie May at 185 North Street. He was working as a straw hat blocker & Susan was a straw hat finisher.

 

Miss O E Wilson

Miss Wilson is listed in the National Roll of the Great War as a Special War Worker at George Kent's Munitions Factory.

From August 1916 until January 1919 this lady held an important position at Messrs George Kent's Munition Works, Luton. She was prinipally engaged in inspecting fuses and carried out he duties with great care and efficiency.

Miss M R White

Miss White is listed in the National Roll of the Great War as a Special War Worker  in Kent's Munitions Factory.

This lady was engaged at Messrs Kent's Munitions Factory, Luton on the inspection of fuses for naval shells and later in making and drilling the same at the Vauxhall Works, Luton. Her duties which were of a highly responsible nature, were carried out with great care and efficiency and she rendered valuable services during the war.

Miss A Ward

Miss Ward of Ridgway Rd, Luton is listed in the National Roll of the Great War as a Special War Worker at Kent's Munitions Factory, Luton.

During the war this lady volunteered her services for work of National Importance and was employed from 1916 until 1918 by Messrs George Kent Ltd, Luton. She was engaged on inspectinf staff in the fuse department and carried out the duties of her responsible position in a thoroughly capable and efficient manner.

Miss E ODell

Miss O'Dell of Dane Rd, Luton is listed in the National Roll of the Great War as a Special War Worker at Kent's Munitions Factory, Luton.

Volunteering in June 1915 this lady was engaged on work of National Importance at Messrs Kent's Ltd, Luton, until December 1919. Employed in the output of munitions she did valuable work as Inspector in the Fuse Department and wsa of great assistance to her firm.

Miss C ODell

Miss O'Dell of Clarendon Rd, Luton, is listed in the National Roll of the Great War as a Special War Worker at Kent's Munitions Factory, Luton.

This lady volunteered soon after the outbreak of hostilities and for the whole period of her service, which extended to the duraton of  the War, was employed in work of National Importance at Messrs Kent's Ltd, Luton. She rendered services of great value and gave complete satisfaction to her employers.

Miss B ODell

Miss O'Dell of Clarendon Rd, Luton, is listed in the National Roll of the Great War as a Special War Worker at Kent's Munitions Factory, Luton.

Soon after the outbreak of hostilities, this lady volunteered for work of National Importance and proceeded to Messrs Kent's Ltd, Luton where she was engaged on the output of munitions. Her service extended to the cessation of hostilities and she did work of a very valuable nature giving complete satisfaction to her employers.

Lieutenant Frank Stuart Shoosmith

Lieutenant Shoosmith was the son of Francis Shoosmith a Straw Hat Manufacturer of Hart Hill, Luton. He was killed on 21st August 1915, aged 21.

Lieutenant Shoosmith  arrived in Gallipoli with the 5th Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment on 29th July 1915 and survived the initial attack on 15th August at which his conduct was noted as being exceptional. 
 

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