Captain, "A" Company, 8th Battalion, Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own). Killed in action 2 July 1915. Aged 32. Son of the Very Rev. G. O. Balleine, Dean of Jersey, and Mrs. Balleine. Fellow and Sub-Rector of Exeter College, Oxford. Formerly Scoutmaster of 5th Oxford Troop. Afterwards commanded for five years a large Scout camp each summer drawn from Oxford, South London, Pulborough and Sevenoaks Troops. In the 1891 census he was the son of George Orange Balleine and Florence Balleine, aged 8, born Oxfordshire, a scholar, resident Deanery, David Place, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands. In the 1901 census he was the son of George O Balleine (a widower), aged 18, resident born England, resident 8, David Place (The Deanry), St Heliers, Jersey, Channel Islands. Ex-sub rector of Exeter College, Oxford 1902. Buried in BEDFORD HOUSE CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Enclosure No.2 Plot VI. Row A. Grave 30. Also listed on the Exeter College WW1 Memorial, Oxford.

Extract from Hampshire Chronicle 10 July 1915, page 5:

DEATHS.
KILLED IN ACTION.

BALLEINE. —Killed in action on the 3rd July, Cuthbert Francis Balleine, Captain 8th Rifle Brigade, Fellow and Sub-Rector of Exeter College, Oxford, third son of the late Dean of Jersey

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1915:

BALLEINE Cuthbert Francis of Exeter College Oxford captain His Majesty s army died 2 July 1915 in Flanders on active service Probate London 10 August to the reverend George Reginald Balleine clerk the reverend Robert Wilfred Balleine clerk chaplain to His Majsty's [sic] Forces. Effects £8227.

Lance Corporal 4068, 7th Battalionh, Royal Irish Rifles. Killed in action 16 June 1918. Born and enlisted Jersey, Channel Islands. Born 3 January 1892, baptised 13 March 1892 in St Luke, Jersey, son of Charles and Justine Bartlett. Married Ethel Boivin 9 November 1911 in St Helier, Jersey. In the 1901 census he was the son of Charles and Justine Bartlett, aged 9, born St Clement, Jersey, Channel Islands, at school. resident Providence Cottage, 7, Wesley Street, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands. Buried in ST. PATRICK'S CEMETERY, LOOS, Pas de Calais, France. Plot III. Row B. Grave 27. See also Jersey National School Memorial

Private PO/19184, 3rd Royal Marine Battalion. Royal Naval Division, Royal Marine Light Infantry. Died from a Lobar disease in hospital 4 December 1918. Aged 20. Born 25 October 1898 in St Heliers, Jersey, baptised 4 December 1898 in St Mary, Jersey, Channel Islands. Son of James Thomas and Annie Catelinet, of 1, D'Auvergne Cottages, Aquila Rd., St. Helier, Jersey, formerly 9, Seaton Place, St Heliers, Jersey. In the 1901 census he was the son of James T and Anne M Catelinet, aged 2, born Jersey, Channel Islands, resident House Buildings, St Lawrence, Jersey, Channel Islands. In the 1911 census he was the son of James and Annie Catelinet, aged 12, born Jerswey St Mary's, at schol, resident 2 Dumaresq Lane, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands. Prior to enlistement he was a Basket Labourer, religious denomination Church of England, enlisted 11 January 1916 in Southampton. height 5 feet 3½ inches, fresh complexion, grey eyes, brown hair. Buried in EAST MUDROS MILITARY CEMETERY, Greece. Plot V. Row A. Grave 7. See also Jersey National School Memorial

Leading Seaman 229936, H.M. S/M "E3," Royal Navy. Killed when a single torpedo was fired by the German submarine U-27, and the detonation followed shortly after, and E3 sank immediately, 18 October 1914. Aged 26. Born 5 January 1888 in St Helier, Jersey, baptised 29 January 18888 in St helier, Jersey. Son of Francis John and Susan Mary Coutanche (nee Purchase), of 1, Langley Cottage, Poonah Rd., Jersey, formerly 24, Dorset Street, St Helier, Jersey. In the 1901 census he was the son of Francis J Coutanche, aged 13, born Jersey, Channel Islands, a scholar, resident Parade Place, 15, Payn Street, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands. Prior to enlistment he as a House Porter, enlisted 5 January 1906 for 12 years, height 5 feet 3¼ inches, auburn hair, hazel eyes, fresh complexion. No known grave, Commemorated on PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Hampshire. Panel 1. See also Jersey National School Memorial

Rifleman 4902, 4th Battalion, Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own). Killed in action 5 May 1915. Aged 20. Born 17 May 1896, baptised 21 June 1896 in St Helier, Jersey. Born and resident St. Helier's, Jersey, enlisted Jersey. Son of John Arthur and Marie Francoise Gaudion, of 17, Castle St., St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands. In the 1901 census he was the son of John A and Francoise Gaudion, aged 4, born St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands. resident St Andrew's H, 9, Commercial Street, St Helier's, St Heliers, Jersey, Channel Islands. In the 1911 census he had a new stepmother, son of John and Marie Gaudion, aged 14, born St helier, Jersey, a Labourer, resident 31 Commercial S Jersey, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands. No known grave. Commemorated on YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 48.

Second Lieutenant, 2nd/7th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers. Killed in action 26 March 1918. Aged 19. Born 28 April 1898, baptised 18 May 1898 in St Hellier, Jersey, Channel Islands. Son of Albert Francis Grellier and Mabel Grellier, of 3, Bond St., St. Helier, Jersey. Educated at Victoria College, Jersey. A premium apprentice at Swindon Works (G.W.R.). In the 1901 census he was the son of Albert F and Mabel Grellier, aged 2, born St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands, resident Ordanance Yard, 3, Bond Street, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands. In the 1911 census he was the son of Albert Francis and Mabel Grellier, aged 12, born St Helier, Jersey, a scholar, resident 3 Bond St Jersey, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands. No known grave. Commemorated on POZIERES MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Panel 32 to 34.

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1919:

GRELLIER Arthur Berteau of 3 Bond-street St. Helier Jersey died 26 March 1918 in France or Belgium Administration London 18 June to Albert Francis Grellier grocer.
Effects £207 9s. 10d.

Gunner 114852, 346th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. Killed in action 23 July 1917. Born St. John's, Jersey, enlisted Jersey, embarked Southampton 31 May 1917. In the 1901 census he was the son of Yves and Victorie Herve, aged 1, born Jersey, Channel Islands, resident St Johns Main Road, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands. Resident Warren Farm, St Peter, Jersey at the time of attestation, aged 18 years 9 months, a Labourer, previously served in the 2nd Battalion, Royal Jrsey Malitia, single. Attested 28 September 1916 in Jersey. Height 5 feet 8½ inches, chest 31-34 inches, religious denomination Church of England. Buried in BULLY-GRENAY COMMUNAL CEMETERY, BRITISH EXTENSION, Pas de Calais, France. Plot IV. Row C. Grave 55.

NOTES ON OFFICERS.

Second-Lieut, Donald Franklyn Hubert, Indian infantry, killed, was the eldest son of Mr. S. J. Hubert, of Victoria Crescent, Jersey, and was born in 1895. He was educated at Victoria College, Jersey, and Sandhurat, which he entered in September, 1913, as a prise cadet. At the outbreak of war he joined the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers in Ulster, being transferred later to the let Royal Irish Rides, with whom he went to Francs, where be was wounded at the battle of Neuve Chapelle. He returned to Ireland in July, 1915, and, having originally passed out of Sandhurst for the Indian Army in September, he was ordered to India and attached to a infantry regiment. In the autumn of 1916 he went with the regiment to Burmah, and, volunteering for active service, was ordered to the front, where he fell on March 14.

Gunner 300918, 10th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery. Died of wounds 31 October 1917. Aged 28. Born 28 January 1890, baptised 16 february 1890 in St. Saviour, Jersey, Channel islands. Son of George Philip and Alice Jeune, of 95 St. Saviours Road, Jersey, C.I. In the 1891 census he was the son of George P and Alice Jeune, aged 1, born Jersey, Channel Islands, resident Rock Cottage, St Saviours Road, St Saviour, Jersey, Channel Islands. In the 1901 census he was the son of George and Lice Jeune, aged 11, born St Saviour, Jersey, Channel Islands, resident Maunoury's Cottages, St Saviour, Jersey, Channel Islands. In the 1911 census he was the son of George and Alice Jeune, age 21, born St Saviours, Jersey, single, a Shop Assitant, resident St Saviours School House, St Saviour, Jersey, Channel Islands. Attested 5 October 1915 in Valcartier, Quebec, Canada, aged 25 years 7 months, height 5 feet 8 inche, chest 34-37 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair, religious denomination Church of England, Clerk by trade, previously served with Royal Jersey Artillery. Emigrated to Canada 1912. Buried in NINE ELMS BRITISH CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot VIII. Row D. Grave 12. National Archives of Canada Accession Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 4834 - 5

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Private 19779, 25th Company, Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) formerly R/5693, King's Royal Rifle Corps. Killed in action 26 April 1918. Aged 26. Born 27 March 1892 in St. Martin's, Jersey, baptised 17 April 1892 in St Martin, Jersey, Channel Islands. Enlisted Jersey. Son of Alexander Philip and Alice Mary Le Monnier, of 76A, St. Saviour's Rd., St. Heliers, Jersey. In the 1901 census he was the son of A P and A M Le Monnier, aged 9, born St Martin, Jersey, Channel Islands, a scholar, resident 9, James Street, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands. In the 1911 census he was the son of Alexander Philip and Alice Mary Le Monnier, single, aged 19. born St Martin Jersey, a Grocer, resident 3 Clairvale Villas, Clairvale Road, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands. No known grave. Commemorated on TYNE COT MEMORIAL, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel 154 to 159.

[Not listed on SDGW] Corporal S4/060175, XIX Corps Field Butchery, Army Service Corps. Dead on admission to 28th General Hospital from Cardiac Failure 6 March 1917. Aged 27. Born 21 September 1890, baptised 12 October 1890 in St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands. Son of Albert Philip Le and Ellen Frances (nee Le Feuvre) Sauvage, of 8, Royal Crescent, St. Helier, Jersey. In the 1891 census he was the son of Albert and Ellen Le Sauvage, aged 6 months, born Jersey, Channel Islands, resident 32, Burrard Street, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands. In the 1901 census he was the son of Albert P and Ellen F Le Sauvage, aged 10, born St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands, resident Sidon Place, 2, Marett Lane, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands. Buried in SALONIKA (LEMBET ROAD) MILITARY CEMETERY, Greece. Grave 990.

Lieutenant (Pilot), 243rd Squadron (Cherbourg), Royal Air Force. Killed while flying in Wight "Converted" Seaplane, a Fairey Flycatcher, 9859, when the aircraft crashed due to structural failure 13 August 1918. Aged 20. Native of Millbrook, Jersey. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mossop, of "Cambray," Millbrook, Jersey, Channel Islands. Awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (D.S.C.). Buried in TOURLAVILLE COMMUNAL CEMETERY AND EXTENSION, Manche, France. Row A. Grave 1.

[Not listed on SDGW] Gunner 199053, Royal Field Artillery. Died from broncho-pnuemonia 24 December 1918. Aged 19. Born 1 February 1899, baptised 21 February 1899 in St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands, son of Walter and Adeliza Jane (nee Dallain) Orange. In the 1901 census he was the son of Walter and Adeliza J Orange, aged 2, born Jersey, Channel Isalnds, resident Beau Sejour, 3, Queens Road, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands. In the 1911 census he was the son of Adeliza Jane Orange (a widow), aged 12, born St Helier, Jersey, at school, resident Beau Sejour, Queens Road, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands. Single. Previously served with Victoria College Contingent Officer's Training Corps. Attested from school 10 January 1917 in Jersey, aged 18 years 1 month, height 5 feet 8 inches, weight 125 lbs, chest 30-34 inches. Discharged 17 October 1917 as being physically unfit under Para 392 (XVI) King's Regulations due to Chronic Bronchitis. Buried 27 December 1918 in ST. HELIER (MONT-A-L'ABBE) NEW CEMETERY, JERSEY, Channel Islands. Block V/Plot 4. South 2.

Sergeant P/125, 8th Div. Military Mounted Police, Military Police Corps. Died of wounds 25 September 1915. Born Devonport, resident St. Heliers, enlisted Jersey. In the 1911 census he was married to Eliza Osmand with four sons, aged 37, born Devonport, a Coachman Cab, resident 8 Wesley Jersey, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands. Previously enlisted in the Royal Artillery at Jersey 2 May 1892, born Stonehouse, Devonport, Devon, aged 18 years 6 months, a Groom by trade, unmarried, height 5 feet 9¾ inches, weight 135 lbs, chest 34-35 inches, sallow complexion, brown eyes, brown hair, religious denomination Church of England, discharged at Aldershot as medically unfit 17 December 1892 due to Hernia problems caused by an accident on duty. Buried in BAILLEUL COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, NORD, Nord, France. Plot II. Row A. Grave 29. See also Jersey National School Memorial

Private TF/293272, 21st Battalion, Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment). Killed in action 9 April 1918. Aged 28. Born Jersey, Channel Islands, resident London, enlisted Whitehall. Son of Thomas Edward and Jane Susan Penney, of 3, Trinity Rd., St. Helier, Jersey. In the 1891 census he was the son of Thomas Edward and Jane Susan Penney, aged 9 months, born St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands, resident 20, Don Street, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands formerly 3 Trinity Road, St Helier. In the 1901 census he was the son of Thomas and Jane Penney, aged 10, born St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands, resident Kensington Place, 38, Kensington Villas, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands. Attested 12 February 1917 at Central London Recruiting Depot, Whitehall, London S.W., resident Orphan Working School, Tavistock Hill, a Teacher, aged 25 years 6 months, single, height 5 feet 7¾ inches, chest 34-36½ inches, embarked/disembarked 4 April 1918. No known grave. Commemorated on PLOEGSTEERT MEMORIAL, Hainaut, Belgium. Panel 8. See also Jersey National School Memorial

Gunner 184240, "C" Battery, 47th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Died 21 May 1919. Aged 20. Son of Alfred and Elizabeth Preston, of 30, Belmont Rd., St. Helier, Jersey. Buried in COLOGNE SOUTHERN CEMETERY, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Plot XII. Row B. Grave 18.

Private 3381, "B" Company. 1st/4th Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. Died on service in Mesopotamia 1 September 1916. Aged 25. Born 7 February 1891, baptised 22 February 1891 in St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands. REsident Jersey, C.I., enlisted Winchester. Son of Harry John and Alice Mary Purkis (nee Medder), of 75, Stormont Rd., Garston, Liverpool. In the 1891 census he was the son of Hnery J and Alice M Pukis, aged 2 months, born Jersey, Channel Islands, resident Lebruns Cottages, 1, Mount Pleasant, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands. In the 1901 census he was the son of Harry J and Alice M Purkis, aged 10, born St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands, resident French Catholic School, 6, Windsor Road, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands. In the 1911 census he was aged 20, born Jersey First Tower, a student boarder at The Training College, Winchester, Hampshire. No known grave. Commemorated on BASRA MEMORIAL, Iraq. Panel 21 and 63. See also Jersey National School Memorial

Sergeant 4187, 7th Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles. Killed in action 6 September 1916. Aged 25. Born Jersey, Channel Islands, enlisted St. Helier's, Jersey, Channel Islands. Son of Frederick and Ellen Eliza Reynolds, of 3, Monkton Farleigh, Trinity Hill, Jersey. In the 1901 census he was the son of Frederick and Ellen Reynolds, aged 9, born St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands, resident Cambrai House, Gorey, Grouville, Jersey, Channel Islands. In the 1911 census he was the son of Ellen Reynolds (a widow), aged 19, born St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands, resident Trinity Road, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands. No known grave. Commemorated on THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France. Pier and Face 15 A and 15 B.

Lance Corporal 203331, 1st/4th Battalion, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry formerly 3363, Queen's Own Oxfordshire Hussars (Q.O.O.H.) Killed in action in Italy 15 June 1918. Born Kingston, Surrey, resident Jersey, enlisted Piccadilly, Middlesex. Buried in BOSCON BRITISH CEMETERY, Italy. Plot 2. Row A. Grave 15.

Company Sergeant Major 5811, "C" Company, 1st Battalion, King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment). Killed in action 26 August 1914. Aged 36. Born Greenock, Scotland, enlisted Lancaster. Son of William and Margaret Sharp, of Greenock; husband of Lydia Maud Rowe (formerly Sharp, nee Jolin), of 2, Torque Villas, Lewis St., St. Helier, Jersey. In the 1911 census he was an Army Colour Sergeant, 2nd Battalion, King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment, aged 38, born East Rouse, Greenock, Scotland, resident Fort Regent, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands. Buried in HAUCOURT COMMUNAL CEMETERY, NORD, Nord, France. Row E. Grave 1.

Private 39336, 1st Battalion, Hampshire Regiment formerly 191, Royal Jersey Garrison Battalion. Killed in action 4 October 1917. Aged 20. Born 17 February 1897, baptised 7 March 1897 in St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands. Resident St. Helier's, Jersey, Channel Islands, enlisted Fort Regent, Jersey, Channel Islands. Son of Charles and Ann Esther (nee de la Haye) Simon, of 3, Journeaux St., St. Heliers, Jersey. In the 1911 census he was the son of Cahrles and Ann E Simon, aged 14, born St Helier, Jersey, Channel Island, a Commerical Clerk, resident 13 Royal Crescent, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands. Buried in CEMENT HOUSE CEMETERY, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot III. Row B. Grave 2.

Gunner 128468, "D" Battery, 88th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Killed in action 1 October 1917. Aged 35. Resident and enlisted Jersey, Channel Island. Son of Richard and Elizabeth Stokes, of Glastonbury, Somerset. Buried in VOORMEZEELE ENCLOSURES NO.1 AND NO.2, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Plot I. Row K. Grave 22.

Extract from England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1917:

STOKES Richard .of Glastonbury Somersetshire gunner R.F.A. died 1 October 1917 in France killed in action Probate Wells 26 November to Robert Biggin Stokes bombardier R.G.A. and Elsie Agnes Stokes spinster.
Effects £360 6s.

Corporal 54318, 10th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers formerly 21135, Duke of Edinburgh's (Wiltshire Regiment). Died on service 10 November 1918. Aged 20. Born 10 June 1898 in St Helier, Jersey, baptised 3 July 1898 in St Saviour, Jersey, Channel Islands, enlisted Jersey, Channel Islands. Son of Levi Henry and Jane Amy Warren, of 71, New St., St. Heliers, Jersey. Native of Jersey. In the 1901 census he was the son of Levi Henry and Jane A Warren, aged 2, born Jersey, Channel Islands, resident Cottage, 4, Payn Street, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands. IN the 1911 census he was the son of Levi and Jane Warren, aged 12, born St Saviours, Jersey, Channel Islands, at school, resident 2 Craig Street, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands. Buried in ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY, Pas de calais, France. Plot L. Row A. Grave 3. See also Jersey National School Memorial