Rochester and Borstal in the First World War
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Jesshope, Herbert Leonard (1897-1917)

By twocenturies | 22 February 2017

Herbert Leonard Jesshope was born in Strood, Kent on 22 February 1897 to parents William Jesshope and Louisa Ann Stockbridge.  He has six siblings.  In … Read more

Martin, Richard Charles (1896-1915)

By twocenturies | 21 December 2016

Richard Charles Martin was born in Strood in the first quarter of 1896. He was the son of Charles and Mary Martin and brother to … Read more

Mason, Stanley Hopkins (1895-1916)

By twocenturies | 04 November 2016

Stanley Hopkins was born in April 1895 in Medway. The first Census he was mentioned in was the 1901, which listed him at 6 along … Read more

Martindale, Henry William (1893-1915)

By twocenturies | 17 October 2016

Henry Martindale was born in Worcester in 1893 and moved to 4 Bank Terrace in Thomas Street, Rochester, sometime before his 18th birthday. In 1911, … Read more

Moorey, Henry (1890-1915)

By twocenturies | 14 October 2016

Henry Moorey was one of two brothers to serve and die for the King’s Royal Rifle Corps – the other was Jesse Moorey. Around the … Read more

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