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No.29 Casualty Clearing Station



   No.29 Casualty Clearing Station opened at Gezaincourt in September 1915 and made a number of moves ending the war at Delsaux Farm. The wounded, having already had their wounds dressed at a Dressing Station would be brought to the tented hospital behind the lines, which also dealt with the sick referred to them by the Medical Officer of the man's battalion. The CCS was equipped with an operating theatre and tented wards. Those who needed further treatment would be transferred to one of the hospitals, though some were able to return to their unit after a stay at the CCS

19th Feb 1916 Nurses Required

21st of December 1916 Divisional Sports

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Those known to have worked or been treated at

No.29 Casualty Clearing Station

during the Great War 1914-1918.

  • Athroll A. S.. Ldg. Sea. (d.9th October 1918)
  • Bradley R.. Pte. (d.6th October 1918)
  • Bridger Frank. Gnr. (d.21st March 1918)
  • Brooks Ernest Francis. Pte. (d.11th November 1918)
  • Brotherton W.. Pte. (d.21st March 1918)
  • Brown J.. Pte. (d.21st March 1918)
  • Capper T.. Pte. (d.21st March 1918)
  • Carroll Francis. Dvr. (d.20th Oct 1918)
  • Carver Wilford Henry. Pte. (d.11th November 1918)
  • Chamberlain Edward William. Able Seaman (d.28th August 1918)
  • Clark J. G.. Able Sea. (d.9th October 1918)
  • Coleman Duncan Reginald. Pioneer (d.11th November 1918)
  • Cornes William. Gnr. (d.22nd March 1918)
  • Cotton H.. Able Sea. (d.10th October 1918)
  • Crook J.. Pte. (d.9th October 1918)
  • Dickie George McCrovie. Pte. (d.24th April 1918)
  • Gardner F. C.. Ldg. Sea. (d.9th October 1918)
  • Gemmel G.. Pte. (d.23rd March 1918)
  • Gillingham M.. Pte. (d.21st March 1918)
  • Harris DSO. Joseph Orlando. Sub-Lt. (d.10th October 1918)
  • Howes R. A.. 2nd Cpl. (d.21st March 1918)
  • Hurdman MM. John Sanderson. Pte. (d.22nd March 1918)
  • Johnston John Bruce. PO (d.9th October 1918)
  • Kennedy M.. Pte. (d.31st March 1918)
  • Kilvert H.. Pte. (d.21st March 1918)
  • Laird A. C.. Able Sea. (d.9th October 1918)
  • Lawrenson John W.. Pte. (d.27th August 1918)
  • Lu Hsien T'Ing. Lab. (d.23rd September 1918)
  • Mansfield R. N.. Pte. (d.1st April 1918)
  • Millington J.. Pte. (d.11th November 1918)
  • Morley Jack Clifford. Sub-Lt. (d.10th October 1918)
  • Nicolle Clarence Durell. L/Cpl. (d.9th October 1918)
  • Richards Lindsay Gordon Millwood. Pte. (d.1st April 1918)
  • Ritchie John. Pte. (d.21st March 1918)
  • Russell DCM. R.. PO (d.9th October 1918)
  • Scurfield Sidney. L/Cpl (d.25th August 1918)
  • Smart Frederick Harry. Pte. (d.4th April 1918)
  • Thomson Alexander John. Gnr. (d.21st March 1918)
  • Ward Thomas Cornelius. Cpl. (d.21st March 1918)
  • Wood E.. Pte. (d.21st March 1918)

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251851

L/Cpl Sidney Scurfield 15th Battalion Durham Light Infantry (d.25th August 1918)

My Great Uncle Sidney Scurfield enlisted on the 14th of September 1914, he volunteered as conscription did not start until 1916. He was thrice wounded and died of wounds.

On 21st of August 1918 his battalion moved forward in preparation to take part in an offensive operation that is officially known as the Battle of Albert and is a phase of the Second Battle of the Somme, 1918. Sid was wounded in this battle somewhere near Beaucort on high ground south of Miraumont and died of wounds on 25th of August 1918 at 29 Clearing Station, just 21 years old and is buried at Bagneux British Cemetery

Colin Looker




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Pte. John W. Lawrenson 15th Btn. Durham Light Infantry (d.27th August 1918)

John Lawrenson served with 15th Btn. Durham Light Infantry. I found paperwork addressed to John Lawrenson's sister Mrs Greenwell, that he had died of wounds on 27th of August 1918 in the 29th Casualty Clearing Station.

There is also a letter from Sister Former that says "Dear Mrs Greenwell, In answer to your letter your brother was brought to us wounded in the buttock and extremely ill. We did all we could for him but he died soon after he came to us on 27th of August 1918 quite peacefully. Try(?) this is any comfort to you he suffered no pain, he was too ill to talk to us. He is buried in the British Cemetery in Grezaincourt, near Poullens. With much sympathy Sister Former(?)'.

There is also another letter from Rev. Hoff dated 15th of Novemeber 1918 that says "Dear Mrs Greenwell, Your letter reached me about three weeks ago as I had changed my address several times in the meanwhile. I have been so busy till now that I have been unable to answer it before now. I saw your brother 81605 J W Lawrenson immediately on his admission to 29 CCS. I heard his confession and gave him the last sacraments. He was --- to God's will when I told him that he was in danger of death and was in the last dispositions. I saw him once again before he died and I am glad to say he was in no pain. You make take comfort in thoughts that he died fighting in a just cause and that his reward will be --- to his sacrifice. I pray that god may --- you and his mother that consolation in your sorrow which only he can --- Yours sincerely, J G Hoff C7"

There's also a small slip from Buckingham Palace stating there's a small memorial sent, this was probably the death penny I am yet to have come across this.

Pam




240140

Pte. Frederick Harry Smart 2/4th Btn. Leicestershire Regiment (d.4th April 1918)

Private Frederick Smart was the husband of S.A. Smart of 32 Samuel Street, Leicester. He died, aged 26, on 4th April 1918 at 29 Casualty Clearing Station, Grevillers and is buried in Grave XI.E.11 at Grevillers British Cemetery.





240139

Pte. J. Brown 25th (Tyneside Irish) Btn. Northumberland Fusiliers (d.21st March 1918)

Private J. Brown died at 29 Casualty Clearing Station, Grevillers on 21st March 1918. He is buried in Grevillers British Cemetery, Grave XI.E.12.





240138

Cpl. Thomas Cornelius Ward 95th Seige Bty. Royal Garrison Artillery (d.21st March 1918)

Corporal Thomas Ward was the son of Henry Edward and Jane Ward. He died, aged 28, at 29 Casualty Clearing Station, Grevillers on 21st March 1918. He is buried in Grevillers British Cemetery, Grave XI.E.14.





240137

Pte. G. Gemmel 4th Btn. Seaforth Highlanders (d.23rd March 1918)

Private Gemmel died of gunshot wounds to his head on 23rd March 1918 at 29 Casualty Clearing Station, Grevillers. He is buried in Grave XI.E.5 at Grevillers British Cemetery.





240136

Pte. H. Kilvert 1st Btn. King's Shropshire Light Infantry (d.21st March 1918)

Private Kilvert died at 29 Casualty Clearing Station, Grevillers on 21st March 1918. He is buried in Grevillers British Cemetery, Grave XI.E.6.





240135

Gnr. William Cornes 6th Trench Mortar Bty, "Z" Royal Field Artillery (d.22nd March 1918)

William Cornes was the son of the late Mr and Mrs Thomas Cornes of Kirkby Lonsdale, Yorkshire. William died at 29 Casualty Clearing Station, Grevillers on 22nd March 1918, aged 27. He is buried at Grevillers British Cemetery, Grave XI.E.17.





240134

Pte. E. Wood 51st Btn. Machine Gun Corps (d.21st March 1918)

Private E. Wood died at 29 Casualty Clearing Station, Grevillers on 21st March 1918. He is buried in Grave XI.E.3. at Grevillers British Cemetery.





240133

Pte. M. Gillingham King's Liverpool Regiment (d.21st March 1918)

Private Gillingham had transferred from the King's Liverpool Regiment to the 87th Company Labour Corps (Service No. 51765). He died on 21st March 1918 at 29 Casualty Clearing Station, Grevillers and is buried in Grevillers British Cemetery, Grave XI.E.2.





240131

Pte. John Sanderson Hurdman MM 2nd Btn. Durham Light Infantry (d.22nd March 1918)

John Hurdman was the son of Mrs Rebecca Hurdman of 14 Zion Street, Sunderland. He died at 29 Casualty Clearing Station, Grevillers on 22nd March 1918 and is buried in Grevillers British Cemetery, Grave XI.E.8.





240130

Gnr. Frank Bridger 131 Seige Bty. Royal Garrison Artillery (d.21st March 1918)

Gunner Frank Bridger died at 29 Casualty Clearing Station, Grevillers on 21st March 1918, aged 21. He was the son of Joseph and Eva E. Bridger who lived at Chorley Road, West Wycombe. Frank is buried in Grevillers British Cemetery, Grave XI.E.9.





240129

2nd Cpl. R. A. Howes 509th Field Coy. Royal Engineers (d.21st March 1918)

Second Corporal Howes was the son of William and Caroline Howes and the husband of A.E. Howes of 47 Hunsden Road, New Cross, London. He was aged 33 when he died at 29 Casualty Clearing Station, Grevillers on 21st March 1918. He is buried in Grave XI.E.10 at Grevillers British Cemetery.





240128

Pte. T. Capper 17th Btn. Cheshire Regiment (d.21st March 1918)

Private T Capper had transferred from the 17th Btn. Cheshire Regiment to the 87th Company Labour Corps (Service No. 51694). He died at 29 Casualty Clearing Station, Grevillers on 21st March 1918 and is buried in Grevillers British Cemetery, Grave XI.E.15.





240127

Pte. John Ritchie 51st Btn. Machine Gun Corps (d.21st March 1918)

John Ritchie was the son of David and Mary Kennedy Ritchie of Belvedere, Redgorton, Perthshire. John was 20 years old when he died at 29 Casualty Clearing Station, Grevillers on 21st March 1918. He is buried in Grevillers British Cemetery, Grave XI.E.16.





240126

Gnr. Alexander John Thomson 113th Bgde. Royal Field Artillery (d.21st March 1918)

Alexander Thomson was the son of John and Mary Thomson of Strath Campfield, Glassel, Aberdeenshire. He was 21 when he died at 29 Casualty Clearing Station, Grevillers on 21st March 1918. Alexander is buried in Grevillers British Cemetery, Graive XI.E.18.





240125

Pte. W. Brotherton 51st Btn. Machine Gun Corps (d.21st March 1918)

Private Brotherton died at 29 Casualty Clearing Station, Grevillers on 21st March 1918. He is buried in Grevillers British Cemetery, Grave XI.E.13.





240124

Lab. Hsien T'Ing Lu Chinese Labour Corps (d.23rd September 1918)

Hsien T'Ing Lu, a labourer with the Chinese Labour Corps, died of accidental abdominal injuries at 29 Casualty Clearing Station, Gezaincourt on 23rd September 1918. He is buried in the Chinese Plot at Gezaincourt Communal Cemetery Extension, Grave 3.





240123

Pte. R. N. Mansfield 110th Seige Bty. Royal Garrison Artillery (d.1st April 1918)

Private Mansfield was the son of Stafford and Annie Kate Mansfield of Queniborough, Syston, Leicestershire. He was 23 when he died at 29 Casualty Clearing Station, Gezaincourt on 1st April 1918. He is buried in Gezaincourt Communal Cemetery Extension, Grave II.H.15.





240122

Pte. Lindsay Gordon Millwood Richards 42nd Btn. Infantry (d.1st April 1918)

Private Lindsay Richards died at 29 Casualty Clearing Station, aged 20, on 1st April 1918. He was the son of Martin and Susannah Richards of Watson Street, Charleville, Queensland, Australia. Lindsay is buried in Gezaincourt Communal Cemetery Extension, Grave II.4.13.





240121

Pte. M. Kennedy 20th Btn. Durham Light Infantry (d.31st March 1918)

Private Kennedy was aged 36 when he died at 29 Casualty Clearing Station, Gezaincourt on 31st March 1918. He was born in Halifax, Yorkshire, the son of James and Ellen Kennedy who lived at 5 Halifax Lane Fold, Luddenden, Yorkshire.

Private Kennedy is buried in Gezaincourt Communal Cemetery Extension, Grave II.H.11.





240120

Pte. George McCrovie Dickie 13th Btn. Royal Welch Fusiliers (d.24th April 1918)

Private George Dickie was the son of Matthew and Agnes Campbell Dickie of 115 Oran Street, Maryhill, Glasgow. George died of gunshot wounds, aged 20, at 29 Casualty Clearing Station, Gezaincourt on 24th April 1918. He is buried in Bagneux British Cemetery, Gezaincourt in Grave I.C.29.





240119

Sub-Lt. Jack Clifford Morley Hood Btn. Royal Naval Div. (d.10th October 1918)

Sub-Lieutenant Jack Morley was 21 years old when he died of wounds at 29 Casualty Clearing Station, Delsaux on 10th October 1918. He was the son of William and Mary Morley of Holly Bank, Woodley, Stockport. Jack Morley is buried in Delsaux Farm Cemetery, Beugny in Grave I.C.3.





240118

Sub-Lt. Joseph Orlando Harris DSO Hawke Btn. Royal Naval Div. (d.10th October 1918)

Sub-Lieutenant Joseph Harris DSO was aged 31 when he died at 29 Casualty Clearing Station, Delsaux.

He was the son of Augusta Harris of Tottenham and the late William Haris and the husband of Ada Healy (formerly Harris) of Bartlett House, Rockmount Road, Plumstead.

He is buried in Delsaux Farm Cemtery, Beugny in Grave I.C.17.





240117

PO John Bruce Johnston Hawke Btn. Royal Naval Div. (d.9th October 1918)

Petty Officer Johnston was the son of the late William G. and M.B. Johnston of Glasgow. He died at 29 Casualty Clearing Station, Delsaux on 9th October 1918 and is buried in Delsaux Farm Cemetery, Beugny, Grave I.D.24.





240116

PO R. Russell DCM Hawke Btn. Royal Naval Div. (d.9th October 1918)

Petty Officer Russell died aged 25 at 29 Casualty Clearing Station, Delsaux on 9th October 1918. He was the son of Robert and Martha Russell of 7 East View, Bolden Colliery, Co. Durham. He is buried in Delsaux Farm Cemetery, Beugny in Grave I.D.11.





240115

Ldg. Sea. A. S. Athroll Hawke Btn. Royal Naval Div. (d.9th October 1918)

Leading Seaman Athroll died at 29 Casualty Clearing Station, Delsaux on 9th October 1918. He is buried in Delsaux Farm Cemetery, Beugny in Grave I.D.15.





240114

Ldg. Sea. F. C. Gardner Hawke Btn. Royal Naval Div. (d.9th October 1918)

Leading Seaman Gardner was the son of James Gardner of 143 Wellington Bldgs, Ebury Bridge Road, Pimlico, London. He was 23 when he died at 29 Casualty Clearing Station, Delsaux. He is buried in grave I.D.5 at Delsaux Farm Cemetery, Beugny.





240113

Able Sea. J. G. Clark Hawke Btn. Royal Naval Div. (d.9th October 1918)

Able Seaman Clark was the son of Joseph and Annie Clark of 7 Tenches Bldgs, California, Winlaton, Co. Durham. He was 21 when he died at 29 Casualty Clearing Station, Delsaux on 9th October 1918. He is buried in Delsaux Farm Cemetery, Beugny, Grave I.B.16.





240112

Able Sea. H. Cotton Hawke Btn. Royal Naval Div. (d.10th October 1918)

Able Seaman Cotton died at 29 Casualty Clearing Station, Delsaux on 10th October 1918. He is buried in grave I.C.5 at Delsaux Farm Cemetery, Beugny.





240111

Pte. J. Crook 1st Btn. Royal Marine Light Infantry (d.9th October 1918)

Private Crook is buried in Grave I.B.11 at Delsaux Farm Cemetery, Beugny. He died at 29 Casualty Clearing Station, Delsaux on 9th October 1918.





240110

Able Sea. A. C. Laird Hawke Btn. Royal Naval Div. (d.9th October 1918)

Able Seaman Laird died at 29 Casualty Clearing Station, Delsaux on 9th October 1918. He is buried in Delsaux Farm Cemetery, Beugny, Grave I.B.28.





240102

L/Cpl. Clarence Durell Nicolle 1st Btn. Royal Marine Light Infantry (d.9th October 1918)

Clarence Nicolle died, aged 27, at 29 Casualty Clearing Station, Delsaux on 9th October 1918. He was the son of Elias and Jane Nicolle of Jersey, and the husband of Lilian E Nicolle, 15 Devonshire Lane, St Helier, Jersey.





240101

Pte. Ernest Francis Brooks 2/6th Btn. Warwickshire Regiment (d.11th November 1918)

Ernest Brooks was the son of Mr and Mrs Brooks, 38 Ashton Gate Road, Coronation Road, Bristol. He was aged 19 when he died in 29 Casualty Clearing Station, Delsaux. He is buried in Grave III.A.14 at Delsaux Farm Cemetery, Beugny.





240100

Pte. Wilford Henry Carver 7th Btn. Somerset Light Infantry (d.11th November 1918)

Wilford Carver was the son of Albert and Mary Jane Carver, Chesterblade, Shepton Mallet, Somerset. He was 21 years old when he died at 29 Casualty Clearing Station, Delsaux. He is buried in Grave III.A.11 at Delsaux Farm Cemetery, Beugny.





240099

Pioneer Duncan Reginald Coleman 234th Lt. Railway Coy. Royal Engineers (d.11th November 1918)

Pioneer Coleman was born in Wardington, Oxfordshire. He was the son of George and Emily Coleman, 102 Dunsmore Terrace, Lawford Road, Rugby. Duncan Coleman died, aged 25, in 29 Casualty Clearing Station at Delsaux on 11th November 1918. He is buried in Delsaux Farm Cemetery, Beugny, Grave III.A.17.





240098

Pte. J. Millington 9th Btn. King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry (d.11th November 1918)

Private Millington died on 11th November 1918 at 29 Casualty Clearing Station, Delsaux Farm. He is buried in Grave III.A.12 in Delsaux Farm Cemetery, Beugny.





240097

Pte. R. Bradley 9th Btn. King's Liverpool Regiment (d.6th October 1918)

Private Bradley died at 29 Casualty Clearing Station on 6th October 1918. He is buried in Grevillers British Cemetery, Grave XVI.C.5.





231128

Dvr. Francis Carroll 307th Brigade Royal Field Artillery (d.20th Oct 1918)

Frank Carroll was born on 18th August 1885 at 12 Court 4 House, in the slums on Brearley Street, Birmingham. His parents, James, aged 40, and Ellen Carroll (nee Reading), aged 37, had two children beforehand, Richard and Annie. Frank was baptised on 12th September 1885, at 25 days old. In 1889, his mother gave birth to two twins, a boy and a girl, who both sadly did not survive infancy. By the age of 6, he and his family had moved to 14 Court 18 House, New Summer Street, and, a few months later, in 1892, Frank's father died at the age of 46. In another 6 years for his mother to die along with her husband, at the age of 50. These tragic losses would cause Frank and his brother to move in with their sister's family at 26 Court 1 House, New John Street; Annie having married Walter Hicks the very same year her mother died.

By the age of 14, Frank was working as a pottery bottler, as he had left school, and would continue to do so for the next 16 years. However; on 17th of October 1900, he enlisted with the 6th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment. He lied about his age, telling the Captain that he was 17 years old. He was accepted, underwent training during 1901, and was embodied on 9th December 1901 as 6077 Private Frank Carroll. He was shipped off to South Africa with the rest of his regiment and served there mainly manning blockhouses in Cape Colony, from 21st December 1901 to the 9th October 1902.

The year after, at the young age of 17, he married Nellie Gertrude Bunford at St Stephen's Church on 3rd August 1903; coincidentally, Nellie lived on New Summer Street at the time. Given that every street Frank had lived on were close in proximity of each other as well as Nellie's, it is possible that he knew her as a neighbour beforehand. By 1905, the pair had moved to 45 Witton Street and had their first child, Albert William Carroll, on 10th January 1905. A few months beforehand, Frank was discharged from the army after being declared medically unfit. Two years later, on 25th May 1907, they had their second and final child, named after his father, Frank. In about 1908, Albert and Frank were abandoned on the steps of an orphanage by their mother. During their time at the orphanage, the two brothers were beaten and whipped and made to do labourious tasks.

On 15th March 1915, Frank re-enlisted with the army, this time with 3rd Brigade, South Midland Division at Stoney Lane, Birmingham. He was embodied the same day, as 2124 Driver Frank Carroll, and was soon transferred to the 3rd Brigade of the second line. Months later, he was appointed the role of Shoeing Smith and continued training. In May 1916, he and his division, now named the 307th Brigade were shipped off to France. In 1917, he was assigned a new regimental number, 835979.

During the Battle of the Selle on 20th October 1918, a shell landed near Frank as German artillery bombarded the town of Haussy. He was wounded in the left arm and buttocks by shrapnel and was evacuated to 29th Casualty Clearing Station, which had set up at Delsaux Farm near Beugny, by a motor ambulance of the 59th Field Ambulance corps. Although he survived the 30 mile journey there, he did not survive the stay and died of his injuries.

He is buried at Delsaux Farm Cemetery, built on the site on which 29th CCS set up. His surname is misspelt and his appointed role is given, rather than his rank, on his headstone. CWGC are currently working on rectifying the mistakes.

His military career awarded him 3 medals; the Queen's South Africa Medal, for which he also received the Cape Colony and South Africa 1902 clasps; the British War Medal and the Victory Medal.

In 1919, his wife, Nellie, married William Fisher, having 3 children together. In 1921, at the age of 16, his eldest son, Albert, now known by his middle name, William, was sent to Ireland by his orphanage, working as a doctors chauffeur. His brother stayed behind in Birmingham. In Ireland, William met Nora Margaret Duffy and had 12 children together. Sadly, only half survived infancy. In 1973, William and his brother were reunited after 52 years apart, through the Salvation Army. 4 years later, however, Frank passed away at the age of 70.

Luke Stephenson




193537

Able Seaman Edward William Chamberlain Hawke Btn. (d.28th August 1918)

died at 29th clearing station age 21

Helen Moye






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