Harry Jenner (1868-1930) – seconded to the Greek navy!
Harry JENNER (1868-1930) - Harry joined the navy after doing a boilermaker's apprenticeship at Chatham dockyard, and achieved the same rank - chief engine room artificer. He was seconded to…
Alfred Hopper (1910-1990) – World War II veteran
Alfred George HOPPER (1910-1990) - During World War Two Alf was conscripted into the army, the Royal Artillery, and after the invasion of Europe in 1944 he served in France…
WW2 Naval losses – Boatswain William Shepherd and Stoker John Hogben
At least two of those men in my family tree killed in action during World War Two died at sea... but not necessarily by enemy fire. These are their stories.y...
Tom Flight – Two Halves of a Life
Imagine a pile of clothing on a sea shore. A middle-aged man enters the water and swims out to sea until he disappears. Alternatively, the same man is in a…
George & Edwin Pile – brothers showing bravery for King and Country…
A number of men in The Willis Tree fought 'for King and Country' during the Great War (1914-1918) and World War 2 (1939-1945). Two brothers - George and Edwin Pile - are recorded as showing exceptional bravery in the line of duty...