Caddington

Sergeant Wallace William Gazeley

Details imported from Luton Absent Voters list and the National Roll of the Great War (Section V).

The National Roll (mostly submitted by families) describes his service as follows: Volunteering in August 1915 he was engaged on special duties with his unit until January 1918 when he was sent to Mesopotamia. He did valuable work in this theatre of war at Basra, Baghdad and Tekrit and remained overseas until the cessation of hostilities. Returning to England he was demobilised in June 1919 and holds the General Service and Victory Medals.

Gunner Thomas Dudley

Details imported from Luton Absent Voters list and the National Roll of the Great War (Section V)

The National Roll (mostly submitted by families) describes his service as follows: He joined in October 1916 and in the following February was sent to France. He did excellent work as a Gunner in various engagements on the Somme but owing to illness contracted whilst on active service he was invalided home in November 1917. He was finally demobilised in February 1919 and holds the General Service and Victory Medals.

Private Arthur William Day

Details imported from Luton Absent Voters list and the National Roll of the Great War (Section V)

The National Roll (mostly submitted by families) describes his service as follows: He joined in April 1918 but owing to physical unfitness was unable to secure his transfer overseas. He was engaged on important transport duties at various stations and rendered valuable services until his demobilisation, which took place in March 1919.

Private Frederick Allen Vernon Cripps

Details imported from Luton Absent Voters list and the National Roll of the Great War (Section V)

The National Roll (mostly submitted by families) describes his service as follows: He joined (the Royal Fusiliers) in December 1916 and in the following February was sent to France. He took part in much heavy fighting, and was wounded at Ypres. He also served at Arras, Vimy Ridge. Passchendaele Ridge and Cambrai. He was demobilised in March 1919 after his return home and holds the General service and Victory Medals.

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