World War I (often abbreviated as WWI or WW1), also known as the First World War, the Great War, the Seminal Catastrophe, and initially in North America as the European War, was a global war originating in Europe that lasted from 28 July 1914 to 11 November 1918. Contemporaneously described as “the war to end all wars”, it led to the mobilisation of more than 70 million military personnel, including 60 million Europeans, making it one of the largest wars in history. It is also one of the deadliest conflicts in history, with an estimated nine million combatants and seven million civilian deaths as a direct result of the war, while resulting genocides and the resulting 1918 influenza pandemic caused another 50 to 100 million deaths worldwide.
James Close (1896) was born in Weston under Penyard, Herefordshire, the son of William Close (1854) and Elizabeth Maria Davies. Joined the Border Regiment (formerly the Herefordshire Regiment), 11th Battalion during the first World War. Was killed in action in…
Hubert Close (1891) was born in Weston under Penyard, Herefordshire, the son of William Close (1854) and Elizabeth Maria Davies. Enlisted into the Royal Air Force in 1914.
Thomas Close (1882) was born in Lea, Herefordshire, the son of James Close (1852) and Sarah Ann Smith. Joined the Gloucestershire Regiment during the first World War as a Private, subsequently discharged as Sergeant. Regiment number: 37832. Received the British…
William Henry Close (1893) was born in Barry, Glamorganshire, the son of William Henry Close (1867) and Emma Holloway. He enlisted into the King's Royal Rifles in 1914 at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire. He was discharged in 1920.
Edwin Stanley Close (1890) was born in Roath, Glamorganshire, the son of Benjamin Close (1869) and Margaret Ann James. He enlisted into the Royal Army Service Corps, and subsequently received the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
Charles Henry Close (1878) was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of Charles Close (1854) and Margaret Hemphill. He was drafted into the US Armed Forces in 1918 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Alton Newcombe Close (1882) was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of William Close (1852) and Alice Emma Colebrook. He was drafted into the US Armed Forces in 1918 at Cleveland, Ohio.
Percy William Close (1884) was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of William Close (1852) and Alice Emma Colebrook. He was drafted into the US Armed Forces in 1918 at Cleveland Heights, Ohio.
Bertram Close (1878) was born in Lottisham, Somerset, the son of George Close (1832) and Eliza Hole. He enlisted into the Devonshire Regiment and served in the Labour Corps during World War 1.
Reginald Charles Close (1895) was born in Baltonsborough, Somerset, the son of Frank Close (1870) and Lucy Elizabeth Wilkins. He served in the Machine Gun Corps during World War 1. He was subsequently awarded the British War Medal and Victory…
Joseph George Close (1893) was born in Baltonsborough, Somerset, the son of Frank Close (1870) and Lucy Elizabeth Wilkins. He served in the Hampshire Regiment during World War 1. He was subsequently awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal…
Herbert George Close (1877) was born in Weston-in-Gardano, Somerset, the son of James Close (1851) and Martha Bessant. He served as a Gunner in the Royal Field Artillery during World War 1. He was subsequently awarded the 1914-1915 Star.
Job William Close (1876) was born in Portishead, Somerset, the son of James Close (1851) and Martha Bessant. He enlisted into the Royal Navy in 1896 and served on a number of ships before and through World War 1. He…
Remembrance Day (also known as Poppy Day or Armistice Day) is a Memorial Day observed in Commonwealth countries since the end of World War I to remember the members of their armed forces who have died in the line of…
Remembrance Day (also known as Poppy Day or Armistice Day) is a Memorial Day observed in Commonwealth countries since the end of World War I to remember the members of their armed forces who have died in the line of…
Remembrance Day (also known as Poppy Day or Armistice Day) is a Memorial Day observed in Commonwealth countries since the end of World War I to remember the members of their armed forces who have died in the line of…
Electra Jeanette Amelia Close (1888) was born in Bedminster, Somerset, the daughter of Andrew Frederick Close (1858) and Amelia Emily Pope. She enlisted into the Women's Royal Naval Service in 1918.
Dorothy Gwendoline Close (1895) was born in Christchurch, Hampshire, the daughter of Andrew Frederick Close (1858) and Amelia Emily Pope. She enlisted into the Women's Royal Air Force in 1918.
Frederick William James Close (1881) was born in Bedminster, Somerset, the son of Andrew Frederick Close (1858) and Elizabeth Ann Oldfield. He was a member of the Royal Army Medical Corps during World War 1, being awarded the Victory Medal…
Ernest Oliver Waltz (1886) was born in Medina, Ohio, the son of Nelson R Waltz (1860) and Cordelia A Vigar. He was drafted into the US Armed Forces in 1918 at Wadsworth, Ohio.
Forrest Oliver Dailey (1883) was born in Medina County, Ohio, the son of Calvin William Dailey (1861) and Ellen (Nellie) Vigar. He was drafted into the US Armed Forces in 1918 at Wadsworth, Ohio. Recorded as having an artificial right…
James Garfield Vigar (1882) was born in Greeley, Colorado, the son of Lemuel Thomas Vigar (1852) and Elizabeth Gristock Whistler Spencer. He was drafted into the US Armed Forces in 1918 at Fort Collins, Colorado.
George Oliver Vigar (1876) was born in Greeley, Colorado, the son of Lemuel Thomas Vigar (1852) and Elizabeth Gristock Whistler Spencer. He was drafted into the US Armed Forces in 1918 at Denver, Colorado.
Charles Edward Clowes (1899) was born in Chadderton, Lancashire, the son of Eli Clowes (1876) and Florence Elizabeth Macklin. Enlisted into the Royal Air Force in 1917, pretty much as soon as he was 18.
John William Clowes (1873) was born in Oldham, Lancashire, the son of Charles Clowes (1841) and Amy Proctor. Enlisted into the Royal Army Service Corps in 1915. Served as a Blacksmith in France from 1915 to 1919. Sustained burns to…
Frederick Clowes (1882) was born in Great Glenn, Leicestershire, the son of Alfred Clowes (1851) and Ruth Coleman. Enlisted into A S C Yorkshire Regiment during the first World War as a Private. Demobilzed in 1919. Received the British War…
Joseph Clowes (1885) was born in Great Glenn, Leicestershire, the son of Alfred Clowes (1851) and Ruth Coleman. Enlisted into the 4th Batallion Worcester Regiment as a Private. Regimental Number: 25340 Died of Wounds in France and Flanders in 1916.
George Cecil Clowes (1889) was born in Great Glenn, Leicestershire, the son of Alfred Clowes (1851) and Ruth Coleman. Enlisted into the South Staffordshire Regiment in the First World War as a Private. Wounded in action, but survived. Awarded the…
William Frederick Clowes (1892) was born in Seleston, Nottinghamshire, the son of Frederick Clowes (1864) and Emma Ball. Joined the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment during the first World War as a Private. Regiment number: 118476. Received the British War Medal…
John Wakley Clowes (1894) was born in Leicester, England, the son of Walter Beale Clowes (1867) and Ada Emily Wakley. Joined the Royal Army Service Corps during the first World War as a Private. Regiment number: M2/105622. Received the British…
