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Arthur Phillips: The 16th (Public Schools) Battalion, Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge’s Own) was raised in London on the 1st of September 1914 by Lt-Col. J.J.Mackay. They trained at Kempton Park racecourse, moving to Warlingham in December. They joined 100th Brigade, 33rd Division at Clipstone Camp in July and moved to Perham Down for final training in August. They proceeded to France on the 17th of November, landing at Boulogne. 33rd Division concentrated near Morbecque, being strengthened by the exchange of 98th Brigade for the experienced 19th Brigade from 2nd Division. On the 25th of February 1916 they left Division and transferred to GHQ Troops then joined 86th Brigade, 29th Division on the 25th of April. In July they went into action in the Battles of the Somme. In 1917 they were in action in the The First, Second and Third Battle of the Scarpe during the Arras Offensive, then moved to Flanders and fought in the The Battle of Langemarck, The Battle of Broodseinde and The Battle of Poelcapelle. Before moving south for The Battle of Cambrai. – See more at: http://www.wartimememoriesproject.com/greatwar/allied/middlesexregiment16-gw.php#sthash.9hNUOTUV.dpuf

Arthur’s WW1 Service Papers have not survived but the Medal Index shows that he went to France on 8th December 1915.

Born: Arthur was born in Oct/Nov 1895 Fairfield to John Thomas & Emma. Arthur was christened on 21st November at St Peters Church, he started North Road School on 9th January 1900 the family address was Alma Street.
1901 Census: Aged 6yrs. Living at 1 Alma Square, Fairfield.
1911 Census: The family had moved and were living at 14 Cross Street, Fairfield, Arthur now had 5 younger sisters and a younger brother. Arthur was working as an Apprentice House Painter for Mr Amos of Lightwood Road..

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St Peters Church, Fairfield.

Born: 1896, Clifton Lancashire in O/N/D Qtr to William & Margaret Peacock. He had three older siblings, Mabel Mary, Jane Beck and John William, and three younger, Kate Annie, Tom Taylor and Dora Margaret,

1901 Census: the family were living at 69 Bolton Road, Clifton, Lancashire.

1914: Enlisted in Buxton on 6th October. Living at Brook House Farm Long Hill. Richard gave his occupation as a Bank Clerk.
1915: 4th May suffering from Rheumatic Fever & Nerve Shock fighting @ Kemmel Belgium transferred to Clearing Station 5th May then to Stationary Hospital in Rouen 8th May in France and finally home to England 14th May 1915.
1918: Death Chapel-en-le-Frith Registers Vol 7b Page 1942.
Grave: St Peter’s Churchyard Fairfield.

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Report on Reginald’s death in Buxton Advertiser 5th January 1918. It is with deep regret that we chronicle the death in action of a well known Buxton young man. Reginald Pascoe has found a soldiers grave in Palestine, and his passing will evoke the deepest sympathy of his many friends in the town. Deceased fell on the 28th November, and he was 27yrs of age. He joined up with the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry, and had been in Salonika and Egypt . Deceased’s athletic capabilities  were such as to place him in the foremost rank of this town’s young sportsmen. He was an “all-round” man, and as a long distance runner with the Buxton Harriers he carried off a series of first prizes. In business the late soldier was with Messers. A Nixon & Sons, Ltd Market Place, where he gained the reputation of an excellent salesman. With Mrs Pascoe and child the sincerest sympathy will be felt.  

1890: Reginald was born in the O/N/D Qtr 1890

1891 Census: the family were living at 33 Eastwood Street, Rotherham, Yorkshire, Reginald was the son of Henry (Builder) and Ellen (Nellie) Pascoe. He had two older sisters, Eveline and Daisy.

1901 Census: The family were living at 32 Clifton Lane, Rotherham, and another sister, Lily, had been born. Reginald’s mother died, in Buxton, in 1904
1911 Census: Lived at 42 Fairfield Road (1911 census) as a boarder with the Whitham Family, working as Pawn Brokers Assistant for Messers.  A  Nixon & Son, Market Place, Buxton.

1914: Reginald married Maud Rachel Pike , J/F/M Vol 7b Page 1263. They had one son, Harry, born in the J/A/S Qtr 1914.

Service: Household Cavalry and the Cavalry of the Line (incl. Yeomanry and Imperial Camel Corps). Notts Yeomanry (Sherwood Rangers). Service No: Pte 276205
Death: 28th November 1917 Egyptian Theatre Plot Y 57.

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Harold died only 4 days before Pte John Stenson from Fairfield, also remembered at Dud Corner Cemetery, Pte John Rawlinson,  Pte Harold Orgill and Pte Tom Brewster Horn also from Fairfield are remembered at the same memorial.

Report in the Buxton Advertiser of Harolds death 2nd September 1916. News has been received by the War Office by Mr & Mrs George Orgill, of 18 Ash Terrace, that their son has fallen in action. Originall reported missing after the great attack at Loos, about 12 months ago, there seems to be no doubt now that he has bravely laid down his life.  Pte Orgill had served for no less than eighteen years in His magestys Navy, but on the outbreak of war was transferred to the Army, much sympathy is offered to his bereaved parents, and his wife and two children, who are at present residing in Plymouth.

Harold Orgill: 8th (Service) Battalion, The Devonshire Regiment was raised at Exeter on the 19th of August 1914 as part of Kitchener’s First New Army and joined 14th (Light) Division as Divisional Troops. In May 1915 they left the Division, having completed training, but a lack of ammunition delayed them and it was not until the 26th of July that they proceeded to France, landing at Le Havre. On the 4th of August 1915 they joined 20th Brigade, 7th Division. They were in action in The Battle of Loos. – See more at: http://www.wartimememoriesproject.com/greatwar/allied/devonshirergt8-gw.php#sthash.c0wO0Jd7.dpuf

Born: Harold was born on the 21st December 1880, at 7 Tor Street, Buxton, the son of George and Emma Orgill. He had an older sister Florence & an older brother William.
1891 Census: Aged 10yrs living with parents (Dad George) in Gorton. Manchester. I am unsure when the family returned to Buxton and there is only one brief record of any of the Orgill children being at North Road School, that being Herbert who attended school from 4th October 1897 – 24th November 1897.
1901 Census: Royal Naval Barracks. Stoke, Devonport. (Dad George living at 18 Ash terrace, Fairfield).

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WW1 Enlisted in Devonport into the Army, his Medal Index Card shows that he entered France with his Battalion on the 25th July 1915, however his Service papers are no longer available.

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With thanks to Margaret Gillingwater for the Photograph of Horace’s grave at St Peters Church, Fairfield.

Also remembered on the Gravestone is Joseph William Mycock Pt 24758 RAMC brother of Horace.

Service: Enlisted 10th September 1914 – 6th February 1919. Embarked for France on SS ‘Connaught’ 24th July 1915 from Southampton arrived in Le Harve the next day

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Horace’s occupation as a Shoe-makers apprentice was put to good use, and he earned 1s per day working as a Shoemaker from the 4th September 1915 onwards. On the 12th February 1916 Horace was admitted to his own 62nd Field Ambulance suffering from Diarrhea & Vomiting remaining in hospital for 7 days. On the 4th May 1917 Horace was awarded his first Good Conduct Badge.

Born: 1893 A/M/J Qtr Caernarvonshire Wales. (Llandudno). His parents were Matthew and Frances Mycock. Horrace had three younger brothers, Frederick Arthur, and Joseph William both born in Fairfield and Charles Henry. Horace’s brother Joseph William was born on 6th November 1896, Joseph started School on 2nd December 1901 @ North Road School. When Joseph stared school the family were living at Brook House Lodge. (Joseph died in 1936 aged 39yrs from the effects of WW1 18yrs after the war had ended).  Not long after Joseph started school in 1901 the family  moved to Southwick Park Lodge, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, and were employed by John M. Gratrix.

1911 Census: Living at 7 Kings Road, Fairfield. Occupation: Shoemakers Apprentice with his family which now included two more boy’s Jack Mellor & Dick Stanley.

Horace was ill with an upset stomach from 12th – 18th February 1916. During the War he received 4 lots of ‘Leave’ 15/1/1917 10 day’s, 17 – 30/1/1918, 31/8 – 9/9/1918, last leave 28/12 – 11/1/1919 during which time he was de-mobbed. He returned home still suffering ill health, he died at home on Kings Road, Fairfield.
Death: 3rd November 1919. Probate: 13th January 1920.

Probate: Horace Mycock

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Tom Mosley: 20th (Shoreditch) Battalion, The Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge’s Own) was raised in Shoreditch on the 18th of May 1915 by the Mayor and Borough. In July 1915 they joined 118th Brigade in 39th Division and moved to Aldershot. In February 1916 they moved to Witley and transferred to 121st Brigade, 40th Division. They proceeded to France in June 1916 and the divison concentrated near Lillers. They went into the front line near Loos and were later in action in The Battle of the Ancre on the Somme. In 1917 they saw action during The German retreat to the Hindenburg Line, The capture of Fifteen Ravine, Villers Plouich, Beaucamp and La Vacquerie abd The Cambrai Operations, including the capture of Bourlon Wood in November. In 1918 they fought in The Battle of St Quentin and The Battle of Bapaume on the Somme then the The Battle of Estaires and The Battle of Hazebrouck in Flanders, suffering heavy losses – See more at: http://www.wartimememoriesproject.com/greatwar/allied/middlesexregiment20-gw.php#sthash.9x1XOTpE.dpuf

1914: Tom enlisted in Buxton into the 2/8th Battalion, Middlesex Regiment, on the 14th November 1914, on enlistment Tom gave his occupation as “Engine Cleaner” with the London and North-west Railway Company.

Born: 3rd September 1893 Fairfield to William & Elizabeth Mosley, registered Chapel-en-le-Frith Vol 7b Page 795 O/N/D. Tom was christened at St Peters 8th November 1893. Tom started at North Road School on 26th October 1897 the family were living at 17 Onward Cottages.
1901 Census: Living at Garden Farm Fairfield aged 7yrs. Tom had 2 older brothers Frank, Harry and an older sister Nellie and a younger sister Annie. When Annie Stated School in September 1901 the Address given on admission was Town End.
1911 Census: Living @ West View 2 Bench Road, with his parents.
Toms occupation is listed as Servant &Cab Proprietor, confusing as he was still only 17yrs old.

1918: The Mosley family were now living at 97 Fairfield Road.

The Buxton Advertiser 1st June 1918 in reporting Tom’s death said the following :- It will be with great regret that inhabitants will learn of the reported death in action of Pte Tom Mosley, son of Mr & Mrs Mosley of 97, Fairfield Road. After being reported missing for some weeks past further information  states the gallant young soldier has made the supreme sacrifice of his life. It is feared that the news must only too true, and will be much regretted by a large circle of relatives and friends in the town. The late Pte Tom Mosley who was 24 yrs of age, had been severely wounded on one occasion, and was over on ;leave about a year ago before joining his regiment (20th Battalion Middlesex). A very smart young fellow with a cheery word for everyone and popular wherever he went, his untimely loss in this terrible war will be deeply lamented. To his sorrowing parents and relatives much sympathy will be extended in the cruel blow that has befallen them. It is regrettable that the Roll of Honour at Fairfield is gaining lengthy dimensions. 

Service: Notts & derby Pte. G/6023 & Middlesex regt. TF/242766 .
Memorial: Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension 111.G.42.

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Notts & Derby Regimental Badge

W Mitchell: The 12th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment) was raised at Derby on the 1st of October 1914 as part of Kitchener’s Third New Army and joined 24th Division as army troops. They trained at Shoreham though the division suffered from a lack of equipment and a lack of trained officers and NCOs to command the volunteers. In April 1915 the 12th Sherwoods converted to be a Pioneer Battalion for same Division. In late June 1915 they moved to Aldershot for final training and they proceeded to France on the 29th of August. The Division concentrated in the area between Etaples and St Pol on the 4th September and a few days later marched across France into the reserve for the British assault at Loos, going into action on the 26th of September and suffering heavy losses. In 1916 they suffered in the German gas attack at Wulverghem and then moved to The Somme seeing action in The Battle of Delville Wood and The Battle of Guillemont. In 1917 they were in action at The Battle of Vimy Ridge in the Spring, The Battle of Messines in June – See more at: http://www.wartimememoriesproject.com/greatwar/allied/sherwoodforesters12.php#sthash.2jMIvfP6.dpuf

Born: 1887 Wilfred was born on the 20th February in Greetland, Yorks, his parents were William Henry & Martha Ann Mitchell. Wilfred had three older brothers Joe, Herbert and Arthur.

1891 Census: The family were living at The Crescent, Elland-by-Greetland, Yorkshire.

1901 Census: The family are still living at the same address.
1911 Census: The family are now living at 23 Haugh Street, Greetland Yorkshire. Wilfred is working as a Printer. It was from this address that Wilfred enlisted into the ‘Sherwood Foresters’, he was however by this time working for the Buxton Advertiser and must have been lodging with his new wife in Buxton.
1911: Marriage to Florence Louisa Carter in October. St. Mary’s. Elland, Yorkshire.

Obituary from The Buxton Advertiser researched 2014

Private W. Mitchell
We regret to learn that Pte. W. Mitchell, who was a member of the Linotype Staff at the “High Peak News” and “Buxton Advertiser” Offices, died in action on the morning of the 25th inst. Sergeant G. Elliott, of the Sherwood Foresters, has written to Mrs Mitchell giving particulars and stating that the men of his platoon would miss him sadly, as he was always a good, cheerful soldier. His platoon officer would have written, but he got wounded the following night. Pte. Mitchell was buried by his comrades, and the place was marked with a cross, as befitted a man who died doing his duty. Wilfred Mitchell joined the staff of this Journal about seven years ago, hailing from Halifax, and had proved a decided acquisition, being a reliable and painstaking craftsman. He answered the call to arms under the Derby scheme, and was called up on the 1st June 1916. Wilfred was an ardent sportsman, a regular attender of the Buxton Cricket ground; a member of the Conservative Club and a billiard player of no mean order. We mourn his loss, and extend heartfelt sympathy to his young widow and relatives.

Born: 12th November 1886 Grindon Staffordshire. (registered in Longnor LON/15/43). William started at North Road School on 15th November 1892 the family were then living at 13 Onward Cottages.
1901 Census: Living @ 20 Onward Cottages, Fairfield. Aged 16yrs.
Occupation: Errand Boy for a Chemist.
1904: Enlisted on 28th June @ Ashton-under-Lyne into the Manchester Regiment. Service number Pte 35, a very early recruit. Age 18yrs 3mths. Height just under 5ft 5ins, hair brown, eyes blue.
1905-06: Served in South Africa from 12th October 1905 – October 1906 June awarded I.G.C Badge.
1907: Discharged at own request on 11th November 1907. (on page in red requested for service in Royal Field Artillery, no date).

Williams parents were still living @ 20 Onward Cottages in the 1911 Census.

** There is some doubt surrounding William Millward, there was more than one William Millward in Buxton at the time of WW1 (3-4 altogether). I could not find this William on the 1911 Census. I have received some information that he may have emigrated to Canada & indeed he had on his service record expressed a desire to join the Canadian Forces. The 1921 Census of Canada has a William Millward, aged 35, dob corresponding to William, he was married to Mary, aged 36 and an 11 year old son, Jackson. They were living at 110 McCaul St., Toronto and he gave his occupation as ‘Soldier’. The census also says that he emigrated in 1907, which coincides with the date on the Attestation Papers you have when he was discharged from the Manchesters to join the Canadian RGA. (with thanks to Graham Conway for the further information).

**William Millward from Canada returned to Buxton in October 1921 aboard the ‘Empress of France’ disembarking at Liverpool with his wife Mary & son Jackson. In the occupation section it lists – Vulcaniser and where it asks for intended country of residence it says England.

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Reporting Gavin’s death Buxton advertiser 5th January 1918

Still another of our brave men have made the great sacrifice. We refer to Lance-Corporal McArthur of Midland terrace, Fairfield Road, Buxton who has been reported missing since July 31st. In a letter received this week Pte W H Stanley writes ” The Germans counter attacked us on July 1st about midday. We were standing in a ‘Pill Box’ when we had orders to advance. As soon as we got in the open Lance Corporal McArthur shouted ‘Come on, my section, then a few seconds afterwards he dropped with a bullet through his head. I can assure you he suffered no pain, and his death was instantaneous. Lance Corporal McArthur joined the Gordon Highlanders in November 1914, but was transferred to the 7th Camerons in may last.

Gavin Watson McArthur: The 7th (Service) Battalion, Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders was raised at Inverness in September 1914 and moved to Aldershot for training in November, joining 44th Brigade, 15th (Scottish) Division on the 13th of January 1915. They moved into billets at Liphook in January 1915, then to Cirencester in February, Chisledon in April, then Tidworth in May. They proceeded to France on the 9th of July 1915 and landed at Boulogne. They saw action at the The Battle of Loos in 1915, the Battles of the Somme in 1916, the Arras Offensive and the Third Battles of Ypres in 1917, – See more at: http://www.wartimememoriesproject.com/greatwar/allied/cameronhighlanders7-gw.php#sthash.ovwoNq5i.dpuf

Born: 1880 17th June Strathaven Lanarkshire the eldest son of Colin Alexander and Elizabeth McArthur.
1901 Census: Living with parents in 49 Milton Park, Lesmahagon,  Lanarkshire. He had five younger siblings 4 sisters Lizzie, Mary, Agnes, Nellie  and a brother Colin. Gavin aged 22yrs gave his occupation as an Assurance Agent.
1911 Census: Living at ‘Lesma’33 Heath Grove, Buxton as a Boarder.
with Joseph and Martha Sellers. Gavin’s occupation given as a Tailor Maker.

1913: Marriage to Edith Adams (O/N/D Qtr Chapel-en-le-Frith Volume 7b Page 1852).
1917: Address 11 Midland Terrace Fairfield Road.
Military: Service 7401 Gordon Highlanders. Tr/1/16224, 42nd T .R.Battalion.

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Born: 27th April 1884 registered Chapel-en-le-Frith A/M/J Qtr Volume 7b Page 844. The son of John Samuel  and Sarah Emily Marchington.
Baptised: 28th May 1884  at St Peters, Fairfield.
Father: John Stanley Marchington.
1881 Census: living at 75 Spring Gardens. Working as a Draper with Wife Sarah and Twin daughters Mona & Lillian aged 4mths.

1891 Census: John’s parents and brother, Reginald are living with Sarah’s father Daniel, at Mona House, Kirkmichael, Isle of Man. In January 1896 John Douglas’ mother, Sarah, died in Buxton. In the December 1896, John Samuel re-married Violet Grace Christina Lort, in Colchester, Essex.

1901 Census: The remaining family are now back in Buxton at 59 Spring Gardens.  I have been unable to find John on either the 1891 or 1901 Census, it is possible that John was serving in the military when the 1901 Census was taken as on his enlistment into the Canadian Army John said he had 3 yrs prior Military Service possibly during the 2nd Boer War.

1906: 12th June, John Sailed to Quebec on board the Lake Champlain.

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1911: John married Elsie Mildred Hawe in Wentworth, Ontario, Canada he was working as a Carpenter & Joiner.

1915: John enlisted into the 76th Battalion, Canadian Army on the 10th August 1915