The Thornhams In WW1 & 2

Thornham Magna War Memorial

The Thornham Magna War Memorial was unveiled on 21st August 1921. It was dedicated by Rev. Canon C D Lawrence and unveiled by Col. Lord Henniker, who was also the Sponsor.  It is sited in the Churchyard of St. Mary Magdalene, the Parish Church.

It is described as a "Celtic Cross on Stepped Base" and is made of Portland Stone. It has a height of 10 feet, the base is 39 inches and has a depth of 29 inches.¹  The Builder was Mr. J. Cooley.

Thornham Magna War Memorial Names

Name On The War Memorial	Date Of Death	Regiment	War Grave
Abbott, Samuel	14 August 1916	From 24 December 1907 to 14 August 1916 Samuel Abbott was a Lance Corporal, Serial Number 8642 and served in the 2nd Battalion, Suffolk Regiment.	Vermelles British Cemetery, Pas De Calais, France
		Circa 1920 Samuel was awarded the Victory Medal.
		Circa 1920 Samuel was awarded the British War Medal.
		Circa 1920 Samuel was awarded the 1914 Star.
Gooderham, Frederick William	24 August 1918	On 24 August 1918 Frederick William Gooderham was a Private, Serial Number 30576 and served in the Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment), 6th Battalion.	Meaulte Military Cemetery, Meaulte, Somme, France
		Circa 1920 Frederick was awarded the Victory Medal.
		Circa 1920 Frederick was awarded the 1939-1945 War Medal.
Hailes, Robert	from 8 April 1918 to 16 April 1918	From 8 April 1918 to 16 April 1918 Robert Hailes was a Private, Serial Number 51361 and served in the Royal Scots, "A" Company, 16th Battalion.	The Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainault, Belgium
Hawes, Walter Frederick	31 July 1917	On 31 July 1917 Walter Frederick Hawes was a Private, Serial Number G/48190 and served in the Royal Fusiliers, 1st Battalion.	Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ypres, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Head, Albert Victor	8 May 1915	On 8 May 1915 Albert Victor Head was a Private, Serial Number 7792 and served in the Suffolk Regiment, 1st Battalion.	Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ypres, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
		In 1919 Albert was awarded the Victory Medal.
		In 1919 Albert was awarded the British War Medal.
Hubbard, Claude Albert	4 May 1916	Claude Albert Hubbard began military service after enlisting in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England.	Cairo War Memorial Cemetery, Cairo, Egypt
		On 4 May 1916 Claude Albert Hubbard was a Private, Serial Number 3182 and served in the Suffolk Regiment, 5th Battalion.
		In 1919 Claude was awarded the Victory Medal.
		In 1919 Claude was awarded the British War Medal.
Lummis, Percy Russell	26 April 1945	On 26 April 1945 Percy Russell Lummis was a Leading Aircraftman, Serial Number 1173044 and served in the 58 M. T. Squadron.	Argenta Gap War Cemetery, Argenta, Ferrara, Italy
		Circa 1946 Percy was awarded the 1939-1945 War Medal.
		Circa 1946 Percy was awarded the 1939-1945 Star.
Markwell, Arthur	8 May 1915	On 8 May 1915 Arthur Markwell was a Private, Serial Number 12926 and served in the Suffolk Regiment, 1st Battalion.	Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ypres, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Marshall, Claude Albert	12 April 1918	On 12 April 1918 Claude Albert Marshall was a Private, Serial Number 51038 and served in the Suffolk Regiment, 12th Battalion.	The Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainault, Belgium
Mayes, John William	29 December 1918	On 29 December 1918 John William Mayes was a Private, Serial Number 52351 and served in the Northamptonshire Regiment, 2nd Battalion.	Tournai Communal Cemetery Allied Extension, Hainault, Belgium
Mayes, Reginald Victor	19 September 1943	On 19 September 1943 Reginald Victor Mayes was a Private, Serial Number 5828395 and served in the 5th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment.	Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, Thailand
		Circa 1946 Reginald was awarded the 1939-1945 War Medal.
		Circa 1946 Reginald was awarded the 1939-1945 Star.
Moss, William Alfred	26 October 1917	On 26 October 1917 William Alfred Moss was a Private, Serial Number 225460 and served in the London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers), 2nd/1st Battalion. Formerly 2752, Cyclists Battalion, Suffolk Regiment.	Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Thompson, Hilary	9 August 1917	Between 1914 and 1918 Hilary Thompson was a Private, Serial Number |Essex Regiment.	Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ypres, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Wightman, Arthur Victor	30 April 1918	Arthur Victor Wightman began military service after enlisting in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England.	Heath Cemetery, Harbonniers, Somme, France
		On 30 April 1918 Arthur Victor Wightman was a Private, Serial Number G/62939 and served in the Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment, 7th Battalion. Formerly 33218, East Surrey Regiment.

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