Category Archives: Carshalton
The Tragedy of War
My research into the men named on Carshalton war memorial uncovered some sad stories, but one particularly tragic one in my eyes is that of Frederick Baldwin. Frederick was born in Carshalton and lived with his parents on Stanley Road. … Continue reading
An Arras Mystery
Today marks the centenary of the death of Private Harold William Baker, 20th Royal Fusiliers, one of the men commemorated on Carshalton war memorial and who I wrote about in my book. Harold lived locally and attended St. Olave’s school … Continue reading
Sutton’s Somme campaign casualties
In my last post I listed the 38 men from Sutton and the surrounding area who lost their lives on 1st July 1916. On Remembrance Day, as the centenary of the end of the Somme campaign approaches, I thought it … Continue reading
Posted in 1916, Carshalton, Centenary, Remembrance, Somme, War memorials, WW1
Tagged Carshalton, Cheam, Remembrance, Somme, Sutton, Wallington, WW1
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Mapping Carshalton’s First World War casualties
Recently I have been ‘mapping’ the men named on Carshalton war memorial to show where they lived in the area. My research into the men has really focused on them as individuals rather than looking at how the community was … Continue reading
Posted in Carshalton, Research, Surrey Regiments, War memorials, WW1
Tagged Carshalton, Carshalton casualties, Surrey, WW1
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