TIPTON - WEST MIDLANDS
The Memorial in Tipton is an obelisk with no names however the local library has a Roll of Honour.
Tipton is an industrial town in the West Midlands, England
Tipton is an industrial town in the West Midlands, England
Private Arthur BARNETT 3691
Born: Albury, Worcestershire, England Enlisted: 31-8-1915, Holdsworthy, New South Wales Occupation prior to Enlistment: Clerk 3rd Battalion Australian Infantry Force Departed Australia from Sydney, N.S.W. 30-12-1915 Killed in Action 18-6-1916, France Son of Samuel Barnett, Orchard Tipton, Staffordshire, England Resting: Rue-David Military Cemetery, Fleurbaix, Bethune, Nord Pas de Calais, France Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 35 |
Tipton Herald 24th June 1916
ANOTHER LOCAL MAN FALLS IN ACTION.
A large circle of friends will hear with much regret of the death of Private Arthur Barnett, son of Mr and Mrs S Barnett, of "The Orchards", Burnt Tree. Intimation of his death came to his parents on Thursday from the Army Chaplain. Private Barnett, it appears, who was attached to the Australian Imperial Forces, had attended Church parade, and had got back into the trenches when he was fatally wounded by a shell. Private Barnett went to Australia some months before the war, and soon after that took place he joined the Expeditionary Force and had for some time been in the fighting line. While in Dudley, Private Barnett was a prominent member of the Cricket Club, and was one of the best bats of the Second XI. Much sympathy is felt for his parents and family in their sad bereavement.
ANOTHER LOCAL MAN FALLS IN ACTION.
A large circle of friends will hear with much regret of the death of Private Arthur Barnett, son of Mr and Mrs S Barnett, of "The Orchards", Burnt Tree. Intimation of his death came to his parents on Thursday from the Army Chaplain. Private Barnett, it appears, who was attached to the Australian Imperial Forces, had attended Church parade, and had got back into the trenches when he was fatally wounded by a shell. Private Barnett went to Australia some months before the war, and soon after that took place he joined the Expeditionary Force and had for some time been in the fighting line. While in Dudley, Private Barnett was a prominent member of the Cricket Club, and was one of the best bats of the Second XI. Much sympathy is felt for his parents and family in their sad bereavement.
Private William JUKES 4525
Born: Burnt Tree, Tipton, Staffordshire, England Enlisted: 25 Nov 1915, Casula, New South Wales Occupation prior to Enlistment: Fireman 4th Battalion Australian Infantry Force Departed Australia from Sydney, N.S.W. 3-2-1916 Died of Wounds 10-11-1917, Belgium aged 28years Son of William and Elizabeth Jukes, of 23, Martin Rd., Park Estate, Tipton, Staffs, England. Resting: Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Lijssenthoek, Flanders, Belgium Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 40 |
Tipton Herald 15th December 1917
TIPTON MAN DIES OF WOUNDS.
The many people who know Mrs E. Jukes, of 23 Martin Road, Park Estate, Tipton, regretted to hear that her eldest son, Private W. Jukes, had died of wounds received in the great campaign on November 10th, at a Casualty Clearing Station in France (actually Belgium). He was buried at a military cemetery.
The late Private W. Jukes was born at Burnt Tree and six years ago, when 21 years of age, proceeded to Australia. When the war broke out he joined the 4th Battalion Australian Engineers, and was one of the first to land in Salonica (actually Egypt).
The mother received the following letter dated 20th November from the Lieutenant of the deceased's Company:- "I am very sorry to have to inform you that your son, Private W. Jukes, has died of wounds. On the morning of November 9th, a shell landed in the dugout occupied by your son and five others. Both his legs were badly injured, but he was quite conscious when we sent him off to the dressing station. I have never seen a man bear his wounds so bravely, for he never even uttered a word about his pain, but spoke to us quite cheerfully.
TIPTON MAN DIES OF WOUNDS.
The many people who know Mrs E. Jukes, of 23 Martin Road, Park Estate, Tipton, regretted to hear that her eldest son, Private W. Jukes, had died of wounds received in the great campaign on November 10th, at a Casualty Clearing Station in France (actually Belgium). He was buried at a military cemetery.
The late Private W. Jukes was born at Burnt Tree and six years ago, when 21 years of age, proceeded to Australia. When the war broke out he joined the 4th Battalion Australian Engineers, and was one of the first to land in Salonica (actually Egypt).
The mother received the following letter dated 20th November from the Lieutenant of the deceased's Company:- "I am very sorry to have to inform you that your son, Private W. Jukes, has died of wounds. On the morning of November 9th, a shell landed in the dugout occupied by your son and five others. Both his legs were badly injured, but he was quite conscious when we sent him off to the dressing station. I have never seen a man bear his wounds so bravely, for he never even uttered a word about his pain, but spoke to us quite cheerfully.
Sergeant Herbert MORRIS 356
Born: Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire Enlisted: 2-6-1915, Blackboy Hill, Western Australia Occupation prior to Enlistment: Brick Layer 28th Battalion Australian Infantry Force Departed Australia from Fremantle, West Aust. 9-6-1915 Killed in Action 1-6-1918, France aged 31years Husband of Rose A. Morris, of "Lyndhurst," 62, Park Lane, East Tipton, England. Resting: Franvillers Communal Cemetery Extension, Franvillers, Picardie, France Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 114 |
Tipton Herald 13 July 1918
OVERSEAS SERGEANT KILLED BY A BOMB
FIGHTING FROM THE OUTBREAK OF WAR
The circumstances of the death of Sergeant Herbert Morris (who married last year Miss Rose Warren; of Park Lane East, Tipton), are particularly sad. He was in Australia when the war broke out, and immediately answered the call of the Motherland. He was drafted to Egypt in 1915, and from there he went to Gallipoli, where he had dysentery and was in hospital for several weeks. On recovery he went to France, and did his share of fighting on the Somme and at Ypres. He was wounded in the latter engagement, and came to hospital in England. He returned to France in April last (1918), and on the 1st June was 5 miles behind the fighting line, he was killed by an aeroplane bomb.
A letter from the officer commanding to the Rev. Wilson de Vine (Vicar of Tipton), states "Dear Sir, I regret to have to tell you that Sergeant Morris was killed on June 1st, and wish you to convey to his widow the sympathy of the officers, NCOs and men of his company. I have only just taken over 'B' company, so I do not know Sgt Morris excepting by sight. Sergeant Morris was killed along with some more men of the company at 1.45am on the morning of June 1st. The company had just returned from the line and were moving into the reserve position some five miles back, when a Hun plane dropped bombs. One of three dropped right on his platoon, practically wiping it out. It was a bad affair as in ordinary circumstances, men that far back are what we call safe. Sergeant Morris is buried in the military burial ground at Franvillers, just off the Albert-Amiens road. A cross has been erected marking the spot."
A comrade of the late Sergeant Morris writes to the letter's wife:- "Dear Madam, No doubt you will be much surprised on the receipt of this letter from a stranger, but I must write to you to express my deepest sympathy with you in your recent loss. May I say that I knew your husband, Sergeant Morris, long before the need came for us to don khaki, and since then we have continued our acquaintance.as comrades in this battalion. I and my friends, who were your late husband's friends, realise what a blow this has been to you, but we all sincerely trust that we will derive benefit and solace from the proud knowledge that he died as he lived, a soldier and a man. We all knew him to be a good fellow, staunch and reliable, as his advanced position proves. Therefore we realise that we have lost a good solid comrade, and you will miss a good husband. Sergeant Morris was very popular with the men in his platoon; also with other fellows of the battalion who knew him, and we all desire to express our deep sympathy with you in this time of trial, and trust you will not take your loss too much to heart, as we feel sure that our late comrade would wish you to retain a brave heart, even in such circumstances. May the proud memory of your late husband, Sergeant Morris, a soldier and a man, help you to carry on, as he himself would wish, and as is the sincere hope of all his fellow soldiers."
OVERSEAS SERGEANT KILLED BY A BOMB
FIGHTING FROM THE OUTBREAK OF WAR
The circumstances of the death of Sergeant Herbert Morris (who married last year Miss Rose Warren; of Park Lane East, Tipton), are particularly sad. He was in Australia when the war broke out, and immediately answered the call of the Motherland. He was drafted to Egypt in 1915, and from there he went to Gallipoli, where he had dysentery and was in hospital for several weeks. On recovery he went to France, and did his share of fighting on the Somme and at Ypres. He was wounded in the latter engagement, and came to hospital in England. He returned to France in April last (1918), and on the 1st June was 5 miles behind the fighting line, he was killed by an aeroplane bomb.
A letter from the officer commanding to the Rev. Wilson de Vine (Vicar of Tipton), states "Dear Sir, I regret to have to tell you that Sergeant Morris was killed on June 1st, and wish you to convey to his widow the sympathy of the officers, NCOs and men of his company. I have only just taken over 'B' company, so I do not know Sgt Morris excepting by sight. Sergeant Morris was killed along with some more men of the company at 1.45am on the morning of June 1st. The company had just returned from the line and were moving into the reserve position some five miles back, when a Hun plane dropped bombs. One of three dropped right on his platoon, practically wiping it out. It was a bad affair as in ordinary circumstances, men that far back are what we call safe. Sergeant Morris is buried in the military burial ground at Franvillers, just off the Albert-Amiens road. A cross has been erected marking the spot."
A comrade of the late Sergeant Morris writes to the letter's wife:- "Dear Madam, No doubt you will be much surprised on the receipt of this letter from a stranger, but I must write to you to express my deepest sympathy with you in your recent loss. May I say that I knew your husband, Sergeant Morris, long before the need came for us to don khaki, and since then we have continued our acquaintance.as comrades in this battalion. I and my friends, who were your late husband's friends, realise what a blow this has been to you, but we all sincerely trust that we will derive benefit and solace from the proud knowledge that he died as he lived, a soldier and a man. We all knew him to be a good fellow, staunch and reliable, as his advanced position proves. Therefore we realise that we have lost a good solid comrade, and you will miss a good husband. Sergeant Morris was very popular with the men in his platoon; also with other fellows of the battalion who knew him, and we all desire to express our deep sympathy with you in this time of trial, and trust you will not take your loss too much to heart, as we feel sure that our late comrade would wish you to retain a brave heart, even in such circumstances. May the proud memory of your late husband, Sergeant Morris, a soldier and a man, help you to carry on, as he himself would wish, and as is the sincere hope of all his fellow soldiers."
Private Arthur Frederick WOODMAN 86
Born: Tipton, Birmingham, Staffordshire Enlisted: 22-3-1915, Melbourne, Victoria Occupation prior to Enlistment: Baker 2nd Australian Machine Gun Battalion Departed Australia from Melbourne, Victoria 8-5-1915 Killed in Action 31-8-1918, France aged 23years Son of Frederick Joseph and Alice Maud Woodman, of 25, Clarinda St., Caulfield, Victoria, Australia. Resting: Peronne Communal Cemetery Extension, Peronne, Picardie, France Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 176 |
Tipton Herald 7th December 1918
ROLL OF HONOUR.
Woodman: Killed in action, August 31st. Private Arthur Woodman, Australian Forces, eldest son of Alice and Frederick Woodman, of Elsternwick, Australia, and the grandson of Mr and Mrs Millinson, of Hall Street, Tipton.
ROLL OF HONOUR.
Woodman: Killed in action, August 31st. Private Arthur Woodman, Australian Forces, eldest son of Alice and Frederick Woodman, of Elsternwick, Australia, and the grandson of Mr and Mrs Millinson, of Hall Street, Tipton.