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1401	Service no. 3973311	Way, William Robert (I59036)
1402	Service no. 46127	Horler, Ernest (I34438)
1403	Service no. 46577	Shellard, Walter Thomas (I77521)
1404	Service no. 5419	Way, Robert William (I59038)
1405	Service no. C/X 19559	Orchard, Frederick James (I104973)
1406	Service no. L9388 Wireless Operator / Air Gunner 17 Operational Training Unit	Harrison, Jeffrey Frederick (I2530)
1407	Service No. LT/KX 105223 https://www.rememberingthejewsofww2.com/navy/phillips-john-jonas/ https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/2896776/john-jonas-phillips/	Phillips, Joseph (I23276)
1408	Service No. R/99921	Witcomb, Alfred John (I9233)
1409	Service number - 1030622	Portrey, Thomas Lloyd (I74103)
1410	Service Number 155736	Yelling, Herbert William (I15784)
1411	Service Number 17471	Yelling, John Thomas (I15776)
1412	Service Number 544806	Simmonds, Bryn Llewellyn (I86674)
1413	Service Number: 64876	Parfitt, Arthur Fred (I86902)
1414	Service Number: 129945 Shot down over Keent, Netherlands	Hodgson, William McKellar (I79717)
1415	Service number: 25228	Bowen, Evan (I81701)
1416	Service Number: S/152598	Mills, Kenneth Cyril James (I86769)
1417	SERVICES SATURDAY FOR MRS. EMMA MCCONNELL Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Lasbury McConnell, the last of a prominent Griggsville family, passed away on July 10 in Detroit, Michigan, at the home of her niece, Mrs. Elizabeth Baxendale. The remains were brought to Griggsville, and funeral services were held at the Skinner Funeral Home at 2 o'clock Saturday Afternoon, The Rev. J.K. Putt officiating. Interment was in the Griggsville Cemetery. The daughter of Thomas and Emma White Lasbury, she was born in Griggsville, January 8, 1869. She was married to C.H. McConnell who preceded her in death in 1932. She was one of five children all of whom have preceded her in death. Namely, Thomas, Mrs. Mary H. Rodway, M.M. (Twin) and Marmaduke. After living most of her married life in Peoria, she moved to Griggsville after her husbands death to live with her brother Twin. In 1948 she went to Detroit to live with her niece. She has been bedfast for the past two yeas. Mrs. McConnell was a member of the Easter Star, The Cree Missionary Society, and the Griggsville Congregational Church. ===================================== EMMA (LASBURY) McCONNELL - Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Lasbury McConnell, the last of a prominent Griggsville family, passed away on July 10 in Detroit, Michigan, at the home of her niece, Mrs. Elizabeth Baxendale. The remains were brought to Griggsville, and funeral services were held at the Skinner Funeral Home at 2 o'clock Saturday Afternoon, The Rev. J.K. Putt officiating. Interment was in the Griggsville Cemetery. The daughter of Thomas and Emma White Lasbury, she was born in Griggsville, January 8, 1869. She was married to C.H. McConnell who preceded her in death in 1932. She was one of five children all of whom have preceded her in death. Namely, Thomas, Mrs. Mary H. Rodway, M.M. (Twin) and Marmaduke. After living most of her married life in Peoria, she moved to Griggsville after her husbands death to live with her brother Twin. In 1948 she went to Detroit to live with her niece. She has been bedfast for the past two yeas. Mrs. McConnell was a member of the Easter Star, The Cree Missionary Society, and the Griggsville Congregational Church.	Lasbury, Emma E. (I427)
1418	Severely wounded in the left thigh after close action with the enemy.	Woodland, Thomas (I18484)
1419	Sgt. Alfred John Wood 1158339 RAFVR - age 27. The son of Harold and Mabel Wood of Gurney Slade and husband of Vera Wood of Shepton Mallett, Somerset, England. Father to Graham who was two years old when his father was killed. Sgt. Wood and his wife rented premises at Weston Super Mare when he was training at RAF Locking and when on leave, stayed with relations at Wells and Shepton Mallett. Worked at the Mendip Golf Club prior to enlisting. Grave inscription reads: "In Loving Memory Of "Jack", Killed On Active Service. He Died That We May Live". Killed during a training flight with 1653 Heavy Conversion Unit on Stirling III LJ455 H4-C - crashed at Hargrave Hall near Chedburgh - all 9 crew killed	Wood, Alfred John (I16567)
1420	She died at her home on June 19, 1963 after a short illness. The funeral service was at Binegar Parish Church on Saturday June 22, 1963 conducted by Reverend Martin Langley, the Rector of the church. Miss Marjorie Hill was at the organ. When Binegar Church School celebrated its centenary in 1962, Ada was the earliest surviving pupil the managers were able to trace, and she helped considerably in contributing to the published history of the school. She was a life-long member of the Parish Church, and at her death, she made a bequest so the church could erect a glass screen in the tower arch of Binegar church to eliminate draughts at the West end of the nave. The screen was erected in August 1964 by Messrs John Hall of Bristol.	Emery, Ada Mary (I96716)
1421	She lived at Gurney Slade and had been ill for some considerable time. The funeral took place at Binegar Parish Church. The Reverend M. K. Warren officiated and the chief mourners were: Mr and Mrs B. James (sister and brother-in-law), Mr and Mrs L. Emery, Mr and Mrs H. Stock. ?	Emery, Ada Irene (I96845)
1422	She lived at The Sandpits, Dursley, as the "housekeeper" for George Paradise, retired farmer. She was charged with with drunkenness in Cam, Gloucestershire on October 31, 1916. She did not appear in court, but was represented by Mr. W. Langley-Smith. P.C. Lawrence and Mrs. Hill found her lying in the road, helplessly drunk and smelling of spirits. Mr. Langley-Smith said defendant, had been on a railway journey, and having to wait through missing a train, had partaken of brandy. She left the train at Cam and gave her ticket; her explanation was that she fell off the curb. The Bench imposed a fine of 8 shillings, including costs. Embarrassed and depressed about the court case she took her own life, swallowing strychnine, on November 14, 1916. An inquest was held and the proceedings shone a light on the dreadful character of George Paradise. The inquest was resumed by Mr. Edwin Watts, Deputy Coroner, at the Police Station, on the evening of November 21, 1916. At the hearing in the previous week, Dr. Brewis, who made a postmortem, was unable to find the cause of death. The evidence given by other witnesses pointed to self-destruction, having been upset about having been prosecuted and fined for drunkenness. She was a respectable old lady, and apparently felt the exposure of her fall very much. The inquest was adjourned to allow the contents of the stomach to be analysed. Dr. Brewis now told the jury that from the County Analyst's report he had no hesitation in stating that death was due to strychnine poisoning. The Coroner referred to the statement by a chemist that she had purchased a vermin-killer from him on the day of her death, and that the 3d. packet contained enough strychnine to kill several people. The Coroner questioned deceased's employer (Mr. George Paradise) at some length as to the relationship of the girl Lilian Wyndham, who lived in the house as the supposed niece of deceased. After much pressing, witness admitted that the girl might be the daughter of deceased, and that he (witness) might be the father, "but he did not know". The Coroner in the course of further questions, severely rebuked the witness for keeping the girl Lilian (21 years of age) in his house like a slave, paying her no wages, and not telling her who her mother and father were. Later, Mr. Watts told witness believed he had told him downright lies, and that he gave untrue answers to questions in order to hide something. "Don't say that", appealed witness, "I've nothing to hide, bless you". "Then you give everyone the impression that you have", commented the Coroner. Answering more questions, Mr. Paradise said he might carry out deceased's wishes and make provision for Lilian, but he supposed he could please himself. If Miss Perry had remained with him he would have left her a thousand or two. The Coroner observed that Mr. Paradise had himself to thank for certain things being made known. Doubtless in order to avoid publicity, he made most evasive answers, and although it was not altogether their duty to go into those unsavoury matters in order to ascertain the cause of the woman's death, yet he was bound to drag out of him just what the witness did not desire to say, owing to his apparent attempt to conceal something. The jury found that she committed suicide by taking vermin-killer which contained strychnine whilst of unsound mind. The fees of the jurymen were given to Standish Red Cross Hospital.	Perry, Sarah Ann (I96406)
1423	She passed away after a very short illness. She had been in constant attendance upon her husband, who for some months has been confined to his bed through failing health. At an early hour on Friday, November 16, 1906, whilst in the act of dressing, she was seized with illness, never regained consciousness, and died on Thursday November 22, 1906. She was the oldest daughter of the late Luke Emery, an old inhabitant of the village, and had lived in Gurney Slade all her life. She celebrated her golden wedding two years before she died. Her husband and seven children were left to mourn her loss. The interment took place at the Binegar churchyard on Wednesday November 28, 1906. The mourners included a number of members of the family, and the coffin was preceded by a great many inhabitants of the village.	Emery, Lydia (I95027)
1424	She was a native of Gurney Slade and had lived in the village for over 60, running "Emery's Store". For the last 12 years of her life, she had been living with her sister, Mrs. D. C. Biggs, at Bristol. She died after a short illness and the funeral took place at Binegar Parish Church, on the afternoon of Monday June 26, 1950. The service was conducted by the vicar, and the hymn "Abide with me" was sung. The mourners were: Mr. D. C. Biggs (brother-in-law) also representing Mrs. A. K. Biggs (sister), Mrs. H. Peaty, Mrs. P. Stewart and Mrs. A. Rimell (nieces), Messrs. J. S. Biggs, H. Peaty, P. Stewart and A. Rimell (nephews). Floral tributes were sent as follows: Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Biggs (Bristol), and Doris (London); Mr. and Mrs. W. Dickens (West Ealing); Mr. and Mrs. H.Peaty (Bath); Mr. and Mrs. C. Stewart (Clifton, Bristol); Mr. and Mrs. A. Rimell (Bristol); Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Biggs and Mrs. Higgins (Bristol): Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Childs (Lincoln); Mr. and Mrs. E. Fudge (Weston, Bath); Mrs. G. Davis (Weston-super-Mare); Miss Joan Green (Bristol); Miss Mildred Hardy (Bristol); Miss Jenkins (Clifton) ; Mrs. Rosser, Rene and Sid (Filton); Mrs. Arnold and children (Bristol) ; Friends and neighbours (Ruby Street, Bristol).	Emery, Marianne Sabina (I96819)
1425	Shearn, Frederick C. Found peace on May 20, 2008, at the age of 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Doreen. Loving dad of Lynda. Dear brother of Ronald (Dusty). Devoted companion of Princess. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Funeral service Friday 1 PM at the MAX A. SASS & SONS FUNERAL HOME. Visitation Friday 11 AM - 1 PM. Interment Arlington Park Cemetery. Frederick was a cosmetology instructor in the Milwaukee area for many years and a member of the Milwaukee and Wilson Park Camera Clubs. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the appreciated. MAX A. SASS & SONS Funeral & Cremation Service 1515 W. Oklahoma Ave. 645-4992 www.maxsass.com Published in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on May 21, 2008	Shearn, Frederick Clarence (I78004)
1426	Shepton Mallet journal 27 January 1888 George Dando coal miner of Clutton was summoned to show cause why an order should not made on him to maintain his wife who he had deserted. The defendant did not appear. Maria Dando, a young woman, deposed that she married the defendant about 12 months ago, and a month or two after the marriage they separated. She took proceedings against the defendant for assault and applied for an order of separation but he complaint was dismissed on their promising to make up their differences and live together. They were living in lodgings next door to each other and she had repeatedly asked him for assistance and offered to go back and live with him but he had refused to have her or to pay her anything for her maintenance. He was earning 15s a week as a miner and she had one child, an infant. The Court ordered him to pay 7s 6d a week and costs.	Dando, George Henry (I10340)
1427	Shepton Mallet Journal 9 March 1888 George Dando 19 was summoned for not having obeyed the order of the court to pay 7s 6d in support of his wife. The amount owing is ?2 7s 6d. The defendant said he could not pay 7s 6d to his wife and keep himself. He was a collier and earned 2s 3d a day. Colonel Scobell believed the defendant could earn more money if he liked. The defendant was sent to prison for 3 weeks.	Dando, George Henry (I10340)
1428	Shepton Mallet Journal for 1885. A small paragraph under Paulton reported that a Mr Craddock, The Coroner, held an inquest into the death of Henry Dando of High Littleton. He died in an accident at Grayfield Colleries and the jury returned a verdict of accidental death. Royal Commission website states 20 July 1885 Henry Dando injured by a tram which had become uncoupled running into him on the incline. He died on the 23rd.	Dando, Henry (I8054)
1429	Ship Name: Sardinian Years in service: 1875- Funnels: 1 Masts: 3 Shipping Line: Allan Ship Description: Built by Robert Steele & Co., Greenock, Scotland. Tonnage: 4,376. Dimensions: 400' x 42'. Single-screw, 13 1/2 knots. Compound engines. Three masts and one funnel. Iron hull. History: Passengers: 120 first and 850 third. Maiden voyage: Liverpool-Quebec-Montreal, July 29, 1875. After the tragic fire of this vessel on May 10, 1878, which cost many lives, she was salved, refitted and returned to trans-Atlantic service. Triple expansion engines installed in 1897. Reduced to two masts. Served in various North Atlantic routes. Sold to Spanish owners in 1920, and used as a hulk at Vigo. Sister ship: Polynesian.	Portrey, Albert John (I5884)
1430	Ship Name: Sardinian Years in service: 1875- Funnels: 1 Masts: 3 Shipping Line: Allan Ship Description: Built by Robert Steele & Co., Greenock, Scotland. Tonnage: 4,376. Dimensions: 400' x 42'. Single-screw, 13 1/2 knots. Compound engines. Three masts and one funnel. Iron hull. History: Passengers: 120 first and 850 third. Maiden voyage: Liverpool-Quebec-Montreal, July 29, 1875. After the tragic fire of this vessel on May 10, 1878, which cost many lives, she was salved, refitted and returned to trans-Atlantic service. Triple expansion engines installed in 1897. Reduced to two masts. Served in various North Atlantic routes. Sold to Spanish owners in 1920, and used as a hulk at Vigo. Sister ship: Polynesian.	Portrey, William Isaac (I5883)
1431	Ship Name: Sardinian Years in service: 1875- Funnels: 1 Masts: 3 Shipping Line: Allan Ship Description: Built by Robert Steele & Co., Greenock, Scotland. Tonnage: 4,376. Dimensions: 400' x 42'. Single-screw, 13 1/2 knots. Compound engines. Three masts and one funnel. Iron hull. History: Passengers: 120 first and 850 third. Maiden voyage: Liverpool-Quebec-Montreal, July 29, 1875. After the tragic fire of this vessel on May 10, 1878, which cost many lives, she was salved, refitted and returned to trans-Atlantic service. Triple expansion engines installed in 1897. Reduced to two masts. Served in various North Atlantic routes. Sold to Spanish owners in 1920, and used as a hulk at Vigo. Sister ship: Polynesian.	Purdell, Louisa Amelia (I5851)
1432	Ship Name: Sardinian Years in service: 1875- Funnels: 1 Masts: 3 Shipping Line: Allan Ship Description: Built by Robert Steele & Co., Greenock, Scotland. Tonnage: 4,376. Dimensions: 400' x 42'. Single-screw, 13 1/2 knots. Compound engines. Three masts and one funnel. Iron hull. History: Passengers: 120 first and 850 third. Maiden voyage: Liverpool-Quebec-Montreal, July 29, 1875. After the tragic fire of this vessel on May 10, 1878, which cost many lives, she was salved, refitted and returned to trans-Atlantic service. Triple expansion engines installed in 1897. Reduced to two masts. Served in various North Atlantic routes. Sold to Spanish owners in 1920, and used as a hulk at Vigo. Sister ship: Polynesian.	Portrey, George Edward (I5850)
1433	Ship: Ionic Official Number: 115337 Master's name: E.C. Roberts Steamship Line: Shaw Savill & Albion Co. Ltd Where bound: New Zealand Square feet: 10927 Registered tonnage: 7825 Passengers on voyage: 597	Pitt, James Paradise (I83)
1434	SHOCKING PIT ACCIDENT On Monday morning, at the Whedale Hotel, Major Arundall held an inquest touching the death of Edward Henry Lockyer, of William Street, Wheldale Lane, who had lost his life at the Wheldale Colliery. Last night week deceased was at work, in the Warren House Pit, when he was buried under a fall of roof, and before he could be extricated, his life was extinct. Lockyer was, in every relationship of life, an admirable character. Though occupying a comparatively humble position, he had, by his blameless walk and conversation, his kindness as a neighbour, his affection as a husband and father, his diligence and conscientiousness as a workman and his self-denying services in the vineyard of the church come to be regarded with genuine and general respect, and his death, especially under such circumstances, is deeply mourned by all who were personally acquainted with him. Among the latter were the people attending the Primitive Methodist Chapel in Duke Street, where, along with Mr Dando, he was superintendent of the Sunday School, and in other ways strove to make himself useful. Mr. Lockyer leaves a wife and family, and the former, we regret to learn, is in a very delicate state of health. At the inquest, Mr. Wilson, assistant mine inspector, of Leeds, who had previously visited the scene of the accident, was present, and so was Mr Arundell, the manager of the Colliery, who explained a plan of the workings which he had had prepared. The first witness called was William Lockyer, who said: I live at 19, Queen Street, Castleford, and am a coal miner. The body just viewed by the jury is that of my late brother, Edward Henry Lockyer. He, too, was a coal miner and forty nine years old. He and l were working together in the Warren House Pit of the Wheldale Colliery on Friday evening when a fall of coal and roof took place about half past seven o'clock. More than a ton fell on to the deceased and covered him. I helped to get him out but about hour elapsed before we could do so. He was then dead. I cannot account for the fall of roof. He and I were both practical miners, and worked as mates. We had been at work since half-past two o'clock in the afternoon. The deputy (John Smith) visited the place about a quarter to seven and sounded the roof; he made no complaint in any way. From my own knowledge I considered the place safe. The place was properly timbered and plenty of loose timber was at hand. After the fall I noticed that there were two slips but we could not see them before the fall took place. EH Jeffrey said: I live at Bridge Foot, Lock Lane and am a coal miner, I had known the deceased for twenty years. He was an experienced and careful miner. I went to where the fall was albout ten minutes past eight on Friday night, and assisted to get, deceased out. I first got hold of his hand, and by the feel of it, I know that life was extinct. I saw a break or slip running from the face of the coal. John Smith said: I live at 91, Nicholson Street, Half Acres, Castleford, and am a deputy at Whe1dale Colliery. I visited the Lockyers' working place at Warren House Pit on Friday evening last, at a quarter to seven o'clock. I sounded the roof, and it appeared quite safe. The place seemed to be properly timbered. Deceased did not make any complaint. I saw the place after the fall, and noticed a slip running across the face. That slip could not be seen before the fall took place., It was that slip which caused the coal to break away. Deceased was a particularly careful man. This was all the evidence, to which Mr Arundell added his testimony that the deceased was one of the smartest men they had about the colliery. After the Coroner had summed up the evidence the jury immediately returned a verdict of 'Accidental death.' On Tuesday the remainder of the deceased were interred at the Castleford Cemetery and the ceremony seemed to excite a mournful interest among the people who live in the Wheldale-lane district. Many of them attend the Duke-Street Primitive Methodist Chapel where, as stated above, Mr Lockyer was one of the superintendents of the Sunday school. In the chapel the first part of the burial service was conducted by the Rev. J. Jopling and Mr Hide in the presence of a very large congregation, and Mr Schofleld played the Dead March at the close. As the funeral procession - a very long one - took its way to the cemetery, several hymns were sung at intervals. There were crowds of people on each slide of the streets, and deep sympathy was expressed for the widow and family in their sad bereavement. At the Cemetery we noticed, amongst others, Crs Hanson, Garratt, and Latchem, and Messrs Gabriel Dando and Milton Monk. The service having been concluded at the grave-side by the Rev. T. Jopling, the company slowly dispersed, many of them feeling that in the death of Mr Lockyer they had lost a true friend and a bright example of manly living.	Lockyer, Edward Henry (I14105)
1435	Shop Fitters	Hayward, Edward Charles (I4390)
1436	Shown on her death registration	Hancock, Nellie (I59035)
1437	Shown on her school leaving report in 1929	Hancock, Nellie (I59035)
1438	Shown on her school leaving report in 1929	Hancock, Nellie (I59035)
1439	Sidney Alfred Lasbury was one of 439 miners killed on 14th October 1913 in Britain's worst coal mining disaster at Universal Colliery, Senghenydd in the South Wales Valleys. The explosion was believed to have been caused by firedamp (methane) ignited by electrical signalling equipment. Sidney Alfred Lasbury, 26 and his brother William Henry Lasbury, 23 were both working underground at the time of the explosion. They were rescued from the pit but were both believed to be dead so their bodies were laid out side by side amongst the numerous other victims at the pit head. Sidney Alfred had indeed perished but his brother William Henry suddenly showed signs of life and received immediate medical attention. Their father Walter Alfred Lasbury was returning from holiday when he heard news of the disaster and immediately travelled to South Wales to be with his sons. Sidney Alfred Lasbury was buried in a cemetery close to the colliery in Senghenydd. William Henry Lasbury later moved to Doncaster in Yorkshire with his wife Alice Jane Canter. They had two children, William Leslie and Mildred. William died in 1972 at the age of 82. http://www.healeyhero.co.uk/rescue/pits/Universal/Universal4.htm	Lasbury, Sidney Alfred (I189)
1440	Sidney William Lasbury 47 Etheldene Road Stroud, Gloucestershire GL5 4RS UK	Lasbury, Sidney Joseph William (I219)
1441	Signed up for 20 years	Carver, William James (I86585)
1442	Sir Reginald Fleming Johnston 1874 - 1938 Academic, diplomat and tutor to the last Emperor of China. Johnston was born in the Morningside district of Edinburgh, the son of a lawyer. He entered the University of Edinburgh, but discontinued his studies there to take up a place at Magdalen College, Oxford (1894). In 1898 Johnston joined the Colonial Office and was posted to Hong Kong, becoming a District Officer in China. Johnston became famous as the tutor to Pu Yi, the Last Emperor of China and as the first foreigner to enter the Forbidden City of Beijing. In 1919, Johnston elected to take on the teaching of the 13 year old, having a great influence on the emperor, whose trust and friendship he gained. As Chinese Nationalism swept through the country in 1924, Johnston was forced to flee. He returned to Britain, becoming the Professor of Chinese at the University of London. In 1934, Johnston looked for a residence in Scotland to retire to. He found a house on Eilean Righ, a small island in Loch Craignish, some 9 miles (15 km) NW of Lochgilphead. He moved there with his enormous library, which included a Chinese Encyclopaedia in 1734 volumes and a complete collection of Buddhist scriptures in 1500 volumes. Johnston died in Edinburgh and was quietly cremated at Warriston Crematorium, with his ashes scattered on his beloved Eilean Righ. http://www.scottish-places.info/people/famousfirst513.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reginald_Johnston ======================================= Sir Reginald Fleming Johnston is not an extremely well known figure but many have heard of him thanks to two sources; his memoir "Twilight in the Forbidden City" and the award-winning film "The Last Emperor" in which he was portrayed by Peter O'Toole. He was a committed monarchist and endured much because of this, particularly because of his staunch loyalty to his pupil and friend HIM Emperor Xuantong aka "Henry PuYi". Johnston was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and in 1898 entered the British colonial service working in Hong Kong and Weihaiwei, China. A noted scholar he was known for his extensive studies of China; the language, history, culture and customs. In 1919, as part of an effort to build ties with the British by the Imperial Household Department, Johnston was employed as tutor to the 13-year-old Manchu Emperor. Johnston and his pupil soon became fast friends and Johnston was one of only 2 foreigners to live so closely to the Emperor in the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace. He was given a number of honors and could be seen wearing a Chinese gown and being carried in a sedan chair like a Qing dynasty official. The Emperor appreciated his candor and his extensive knowledge of the outside world he knew so little about. He also saw him as a true friend, devoted to him personally and not trying to use him to advance himself as so many others clearly were. Johnston appreciated the Emperor's idealism, curiosity and desire to enact reforms and become a modern monarch. Both of them maintained hope that the Qing monarchy could be restored. The two remained very close until the Emperor was expelled from the Forbidden City in 1924. A few years later Johnston was assigned as Commissioner of Weihaiwei which post he held until the Republic of China took control of the region in 1930. The following year he became Professor of Chinese at the University of London but still kept in touch with his old pupil and was hopeful that the move to Manchuria and the creation of the Empire of Manchukuo would be the dawn of a new era for the Qing monarch. The last Emperor wrote the forward for his book "Twilight in the Forbidden City" and Johnston wrote of the move to Manchuria,"in the earnest hope that, after the passing of the twilight and the long night, the dawn of a new and happier day for himself, and also for his people on both sides of the Great Wall, is now breaking." Johnston retired from teaching in 1937 and moved to the island of Eilean Righ which he had purchased and where he built a Chinese garden and kept his Chinese robes, honors, documents and artifacts in a special Chinese-style room. He attracted quite a bit of criticism during the days after the oubreak of World War II in Asia for continuing to fly the Manchukuo flag over his island, a display not of any political approval of Japanese actions but of his unfailing loyalty to his friend the Emperor and his continued belief in his potential to be a good monarch for China. He never married but was engaged at the time of his death the following year in 1938. http://madmonarchist.blogspot.com/2009/09/monarchist-profile-sir-reginald-f.html	Johnston, Sir Reginald A. Fleming KCMG, CBE (I5222)
1443	Sir William Henry Diamond KBE of 168 Newport Road, Cardiff died 3 November 1941 at the age of 76 at the Royal Infirmary, Cardiff giving probate to Hilda Rosa Diamond a spinster and George Labbett Diamond retired ship repairer. His personal effects came to over ?20,000.	Diamond, Sir William Henry KBE JP (I11897)
1444	Soldier no. 9998 Prince Albert's 6th Somerset Light Infantry Killed in action 18th August 1916 Delville Wood Longueval Somme France	Chedgy, Mark (I13180)
1445	Soldier Number: 88727 Rank: Private Corps: Royal Welsh Fusiliers	Way, Sidney Keefe (I59092)
1446	Soldier Number: D/8078, Rank: Private, Corps: Southern Rifles	Sparks, Sydney Walter (I17597)
1447	Soldier Number: PS/2531, Rank: Private, Corps: 21st Royal Fusiliers	Cowlishaw, Frederic John Fossey (I66221)
1448	Somerset & Dorset Railway.	Jones, James William A. (I19404)
1449	Somerset Assizes - found guilty of violent and riotous conduct - 3 months	Gregory, Abraham (I60353)
1450	Somerset Assizes - found guilty with others of participating in an election riot - 6 months	Gregory, Abraham (I60353)