This memorial which was on display at the Cloisters at the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas, Staffordshire has been removed due to the centre being rebuilt, location not known.
In memory of the Staff who gave their lives for Liberty and Justice in the Great War 1914-1919.
Arthur Ormonde George LEPPARD. Private 1611, 1/23 London Regiment.
Born 1896 to Arthur William and Rose Leppard, nee Simmons 1901 with his parents and siblings at 34 Esmond Street, Willesden, Middlesex. 1911 with his parents and siblings at 22 Victoria Terrace Queen’s Road, Battersea London, occupation aged 15 telephone operator. At the time of his death his parents were residing at 58 Mallinson Road Wandsworth Common, London.
Killed in action 26 May 1915 aged 19 years. His father was granted a war gratuity 5 October 1915 revised 9 August 1919. Commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial, France
Percy WADSWORTH. Rifleman 301903. D Coy 1/5th London Regiment, London Rifle Brigade.
Born 1893 to Thomas Arthur and Fanny Eveline Wadsworth, nee Jackson. 1901 with his parents and sibling at 30 Allison Road, Hornsey, Middlesex. 1911 with his parents and sibling at 42 Fox Lane Palmers Green Middlesex, occupation insurance clerk.
At the time of his death his parents were residing at 16, Woodland Way, Palmer's Green, London.
Killed in action 1 July 1916 aged 23 at the battle of the Somme. His father was granted a war gratuity 18 June 1917 revised 10 October 1919.
Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme France.
Charles Roydon BROWN M.C. M.i.D. Captain Z Coy, 1st Essex Regiment formerly 9th and 13th Battalions
Born 1892 to Charles Francis and Ann Sophia Brown. 1901 with his parents and siblings at 2 St Pauls Road, Croydon Surrey. 1911 with his parents and siblings at 175 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, occupation, student (civil service) At the time of his death his parents were residing at 120 (now 296), Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey.
Commissioned from University of London O.T.C., (Officers Training Corps) Aug., 1914. Previously wounded in Oct. 1915.
Missing believed killed 14 April 1917 aged 25 years near Monchy-le-Preux France
At rest in Brown’s Copse Cemetery, Roeux Pas de Calais France
MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES.
The following officers have been mentioned in Despatches for distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty
BROWN, Temp. Capt. Charles Roydon, Essex R. French's Despatch of 30 November 1915
MILITARY CROSS
London Gazette 17 January 1917.
BROWN, Temp. Lt. Charles Roydon, Essex R. (S. Bn.). ? For distinguished service in the Field, with effect from 1st January 1916, inclusive. — Gazette, 14 January 1916.
Wilfred LOWE. Private 424128, 1/10th London Regiment.
Born 1877 to James and Sarah Lowe, of Dorchester, Wallingford, Berkshire. 1881 with his parents and siblings at Day’s Lock, Dorchester. His father was a lock keeper. 1891 boarder at the home of the Hull family at The College, Weston Super Mare, Somerset. He married Edith Wright 20 August 1900 aged 23 years at St Mark Church Notting Hill London, occupation, insurance clerk. 1901 with his wife Edith at Shaftesbury Road, Hammersmith, London, same occupation. 1911 with his wife and son, Stanley, at 143 Russthall Avenue, Bedford Park, Chiswick, Midddlesex, same occupation. At the time of his death his widow and family were at the same address.
Killed in action at Syria 2 November 1917 aged 40 years. His widow was granted a war gratuity 29 January 1919 revised 2 December 1919.
Commemorated on the Jerusalem Memorial and Palestine (including Gaza)
Richard Theodore CULLIMORE. Rifleman 324198, 1/6th London Regiment, City of London Rifles.
Born 1891 to Richard and Caroline Cullimore, nee Sparrow. 1901-1911 with parents and siblings of 64, Wilberforce Road Finsbury Park, London. 1911 occupation insurance clerk.
The 4 September 1914 he married Elsie Hill aged 22 at St Dunstan in the West, London. Residence at the time of marriage, 114 Chancery Lane, Farringdon Without London, occupation clerk. His widow remarried to Mr Glover and resided at 13 Chalfont Avenue Monk's Park, Wembley, London.
Killed in action 30 November 1917 aged 26 years. His widow was granted a war gratuity 29 June 1918 revised 8 August 1918 revised 22 November 1919.
Commemorated on the Cambrai Memorial Louverval France
Stuart Herbert RICHARDSON. Second Lieutenant 99995, Pilot, 3rd Squadron Royal Air Force.
Born 28 September 1899 at Dunedin New Zealand to Herbert John (born in London) and Grace (born New Zealand) Richardson. 1911 aged 11 years with his parents and siblings at 33 Leigham Vale Streatham London S.W. His parents later moved to 30A, Grass Street, Wellington, New Zealand.
Enlisted 14 October 1917 aged 17.
Killed in action whilst flying a Sopwith F.1. Camel, F6029 23 September 1918 aged 18 years. He was seen to crash and burn near Boursies after an engagement. At rest in Quarry Wood Cemetery Sains-Les-Marquion France.
Wills and Admin Ancestry.
Stuart Herbert RICHARDSON of 14 Drewstead Road Streatham Surrey died on date stated, His effects went to John Richardson journalist.
William Robert Cyril KEEPFER. Second Lieutenant, 3rd attached to 2nd Royal Welsh Fusiliers.
Formerly 3rd Dragoon Guards (Prince of Wales' Own)
Born 1894 to William Leopold and Elizabeth Keepfer, nee Lloyd of Derwenfa, Denbigh. 1911 with his parents and siblings at Derwenfa Denbighshire
Died 4 November 1918 aged 24 years. His father was granted a war gratuity 18 March 1920.
At rest in Montay-Neuvilly Road Cemetery, Montay France.
Wills and Admin Ancestry.
William Robert Cyril KEEPFER of Derwenfa, Denbighshire 2nd Lieutenant 3rd battalion attached to 2nd battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers died 4 November 1918 in France on active military service. His effects went to his father.
Note UK, Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929, Ancestry have KEEPFED
