Roll of Honour SIDNEY JUKES


Born Mar 1899 East Knoyle Son of Mr Joseph Jukes (native to East Knoyle) and Mrs Elizabeth Jukes of Milton East Knoyle. Brother of Frederick, Janet, Alice, Emma, Beatrice and Ellen Memorial plaque St Mary’s Church; War Memorial in Village; Salisbury Cathedral Book of Remembrance Royal Air Force (Training Depot Squadron) Rank: Lieutenant Died Aged 19 (flying accident Cheshire) on 27 November 1918 ST MARY THE VIRGIN CHURCHYARD EXTENSION EAST KNOYLE


Sydney was an outstanding student at the village school and then went to study at night school to further his eduction. He was also an active member of the church and is pictured left with Mrs Neville the Rector’s wife in her scout uniform. When WW1 came he volunteered for active service and eventually qualified as a pilot in the Royal Flying Corps. This was dangerous work as aviation was still in its infancy. As a bomber pilot, Sydney flew operational sorties in France in 1918 and also became a pilot instructor. He was Tragically killed in a flying accident in dense fog in Cheshire on 27th November 1918 just after the armistice. At his funeral the RAF provided a miltary band and there were many mourners.


REGINALD GEORGE LITTLECOTT


Born June 1898 West Cholderton Wilts- at school in 1911 Census Son of Mr Harry and Mrs Mary Jane Littlecott (both native to Downton Wilts) of Compton Casey Gloucestershire Brother of Albert, Ernest, Frank, Beatrice and Reginald Memorial plaque St Mary’s church; War Memorial in village; Salisbury Cathedral Book of Remembrance 2nd Battalion Duke of Edinburgh’s (Wiltshire) Regiment Service No: 24612 Rank: Lance Corporal Killed in action Age 20 on 31 May 1918 Theatre of War: Western European CHAMBRECY BRITISH CEMETERY FRANCE Ref: 11.D.6


Mr and Mrs Littlecott have officially been informed that their son Reginald who was reported missing since May 31st is now confirmed to be dead. Corporal Littlecott, who was an intelligent lad, was an employee on Clouds Estate. He was Assistant Scout master of the local troop of Boy Scouts having enlisted in the Wiltshire Regiment over two years ago and had been in France twelve months. Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved. Western Gazette Friday October 25, 1918


ROBERT STANLEY TANSWELL


Born December 1894 East Knoyle - General Labourer in 1911 Census Son of Mr John and Mrs Louisa Tanswell (both native to East Knoyle) of Holloway East KnoyleBrother of Eleanor, Leonard, Herbert, Charlie, Oliver, Rose, Henry, Blanche & Daniel Memorial plaque St Mary’s church; War Memorial in village; Salisbury Cathedral Book of Remembrance Royal Army Service Corps 303rd Mechanical Transport Coy. Service No: DM2/168978. Rank: Private Died Age 22 on 10 May 1917 Theatre of War: Egypt. KANTARA WAR CEMETERY EGYPTGrave Ref: A.145 ROLL OF HONOUR May 10 1917 – Accidentally killed in Alexandria Egypt, Private Robert Stanley Tanswell, A.S.C. Motor Transport, while on active service, fourth son of Mr and Mrs John Tanswell of Holloway East Knoyle, age 22. Western Gazette, Friday June 15, 1917


OLIVER SNOOK


Born Dec 1892 East Knoyle- Stable Help in 1911 Census Son of Mr Edward Wilberforce Snook (native to East Knoyle) and Mrs Alice Mary Snook (native to Wookey Somerset) of East Knoyle. Brother of Dick and Anne Memorial plaque in St Mary’s Church; War Memorial in Village 12th Battalion Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment)- Service No: 5150 Rank: Sergeant Killed in action Age 24 on 6 December 1916 Theatre of War: Western European- PHILOSOPHE BRITISH CEMETERY FRANCE Grave Ref: 1.K.36


ERNEST TANSWELL


Born March 1881 Rockbourne Hants - General Labourer in 1911 Census Husband of Sarah Jane Tanswell (nee Small, native to East Knoyle) of Upton Road East Knoyle. Father of Alfred and Elizabeth Memorial plaque St Mary’s church; War Memorial in village; Salisbury Cathedral Book of Remembrance 1/6th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment (Formerly 31612 Worcestershire Regiment) Service No: 30509 Rank: Private Died of wounds Age 36 on 13 October 1917 Theatre of War: France & Flanders. BOULOGNE EASTERN CEMETERY FRANCE Memorial Ref: V111.1.52


IN MEMORIAM


In loving memory of my dear husband Pte E Tanswell, Warwick Regiment, of East Knoyle, died of wounds October 13, 1917 age 36. Buried at Boulogne Eastern Cemetery. Love cannot die, although we miss his hand clasp, miss his loving smile, our hearts are broken, yet a little while and we shall be within the pearly gate. God strengthen us, God help us, while we wait. Western Gazette, Friday October 11, 1918


Commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Remembered with Honour


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