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Eldest son of Henry and Mary Ayers Born 4th June 1896 1901 Census aged 5 living at The Three Crutches Public House, Crutches Lane Strood … Read more

Second son of Thomas and Charlotte Maria Anderson. Recorded as Willie on census records 1901 Census aged 4 living at 1 Taylor’s Lane (off High … Read more

The younger brother of Joseph Phillips, George was also born in Strood, probably on 14 March 1899.  [For details of the rest of the family … Read more

Private George Frederick Godden, was a private in the 11th Battalion, Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment (Regimental Number: G/10279). He had enlisted in Chatham on … Read more

Alfred Parris (known as Jim) was born in Borstal on 13 December 1890, to his parents Mark and Isabella.  He was baptised at St Matthew’s … Read more

This project uses the Books of Remembrance, Cenotaphs and memorial boards of Rochester and Borstal as a gateway for current residents to explore the experience … Read more