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  • Badsey Brook flood work to begin sooner than thought

    WORK which could protect 250 homes in Worcestershire from flooding is to begin sooner than planned, it has been announced. Plans have been in place for a flood alleviation scheme at Badsey Brook south of Evesham, since last year’s floods, but today

  • Who hasn't claimed their £50,000 lottery prize?

    SOMEONE in the Wychavon district has missed out on the chance to win more than £50,000 after failing to claim their Lotto prize in time. Camelot UK Lotteries Limited, operator of The National Lottery, has announced that the £51,678 prize from the

  • Five things we learned from today's Budget

    1. If you drink in pubs, go to work or drive a car the chances are you'll be better off Chancellor George Osborne decided to perform a hat-trick of cuts to beer duty today, once again slashing 1p off a pint. Like an old dog who knows the best

  • Hospital fundraisers donate £6,000 for breast cancer machine

    FUNDRAISERS donated £6,000 to Kidderminster Hospital to buy a new piece of equipment to help people recovering from breast cancer.A group of residents of Cleobury Mortimer, near Kidderminster raised the cash for the fat transfer machine through a series

  • No cases of driving test lookalike fraud in Worcester

    RISING numbers of learner drivers are being caught trying to cheat their tests by hiring lookalikes – but there have been no such incidents in Worcester. The Worcester News can now reveal there were no impersonation cases recorded at the Worcester

  • Heroes ambassador visits Worcester

    SCHOOL managers presented thousands of pounds raised for Help for Heroes to an injured former soldier and ambassador for the charity. Craig Gadd visited the Worcestershire Association of School Businesses Management conference at the Worcester Warriors

  • Woman takes leap of faith for relationship charity

    A DARE devil has taken a leap of faith and raised £500 for charity.Nikki Stearman, who is a champion for Relate Worcestershire, collected sponsorship for the relationship charity by completing a sky dive, despite being scared of heights.She said: “I have

  • County strikers Smith and Lolley make grade in Championship

    HERE’S a pub quiz question for all you football aficionados. Which two former Littleton players scored in the Championship at the weekend? To save you scratching your heads, the answer is Matt Smith and Joe Lolley. Smith salvaged a point

  • Be alert for the signs of child sexual exploitation

    PEOPLE in Worcestershire are being asked to remain vigilant to spot the signs of child sexual exploitation. As part of today's National Child Sexual Exploitation Day West Mercia Police has issued a range of advice on how to spot the signs of the

  • Mothers' Union fair raises more than £240

    A SPRING fair run by a Worcester branch of the Mothers’ Union raised £251.58 for a range of worthy causes.A range of handmade presents, cakes and flower bouquets – just in time for Mother’s Day – were on offer at the event at St George’s CE Church Hall

  • Man who died in Redditch crash named as James McGeown

    THE man who died in a crash in Redditch yesterday afternoon has been named as James McGeown from Bromsgrove. The 46-year-old died when the blue Nissan Almera he was driving went across the central reservation on the A441 Alvechurch Highway and

  • Artists and photographers wanted for Artrix exhibition

    ARTISTS and photographers working in a contemporary style are invited to submit work for an exhibition at Artrix Arts Centre in Bromsgrove.It is the second year of the Summer Exhibition which saw over 100 submissions last year and exhibited over 40 artists

  • TV, alcohol and ornaments stolen in Holt Heath

    A TELEVISION, alcohol and ornaments were taken from a holiday bungalow in Holt Heath, near Droitwich, some time in the first two weeks of March.Any information call 101 quoting incident 0452-s-140315.

  • Building materials stolen near Droitwich

    BUILDING materials were stolen from a railway track in Oddingley, near Droitwich, at about 3am on Wednesday, March 11. Any information call police on 101 quoting incident 0022-s-110315.

  • Ukulele fundraising success

    Worcester Ukulele Club has raised £2500 for the Stroke Association.The presentation of the cheque to the charity will be celebrated with a performance for the residents and visitors of Stanfield Nursing Home at Rushwick, in Saturday April 11, from 2.30pm

  • Motocross bike and an air rifle stolen near Droitwich

    AN ORANGE KTM 125cc motocross bike and an air rifle were stolen from a shed at the rear of a house in Broughton Green, near Droitwich, overnight between Thursday, March 12 and the following day.Any information call police on 101 quoting incident 0164-

  • Vandals attempt to break into car in Droitwich

    VANDALS attempted to break into a vehicle parked in a car park in St Andrew’s Road, Droitwich, between 10.30am on Saturday, March 7 and 1.30pm on Friday, March 13 by forcing the driver’s window, but failed.Any information call 101 quoting incident 0226

  • Causing a buzz at The Hive with touring exhibition

    THERE is a buzz around a touring exhibition that will be at The Hive until Wednesday, March 25. Outrider features the work of nine visual artists commissioned to respond to the historic Watkins collection of bee keeping publications and photographs which

  • Bar taking stolen from Ombersley pub

    BAR takings left on the bar at a pub in Uphampton Lane in Ombersley, near Droitwich, were stolen while staff were not present between 12.30am and 12.45am on Saturday, March 14.Any information call police on 101 quoting incident 0196-s-150315.

  • Buggy and cash stolen from car in Droitwich

    A ZETA Stroller child’s buggy and cash were stolen from a car parked on a driveway in Leigh Grove, Droitwich, between 10am on Wednesday, March 11 and 9.30am the following day. Any information call police on 1010 quoting incident 0381-s-120315.

  • Sat nav, necklace and cash stolen from car in Droitwich

    A TOMTOM sat nav, a silver necklace and charm, cash, a cheque book and an empty Acorns Children’s Hospice charity box were stolen from a vehicle parked in a driveway in Leigh Road, Droitwich, between 5.45pm on Wednesday, March 11 and 8.30am the following

  • Hairdressing equipment stolen in Droitwich

    A BAG of hairdressing equipment was taken from the boot of a car parked in Impney Way, Droitwich, between 7pm on Wednesday, March 11 and 7am the following day.The bag was later found lying outside a nearby house.Any information call police on 101 quoting

  • Why shoppers are going dotty about Kate's £35 Asos dress

    THE Duchess of Cambridge sent online shoppers into a frenzy after being spotted in an Asos dress. Kate chose the black polka dot number, teamed with a black clutch bag and matching suede heels, for her visit to Brookhill Children's Centre in south-east

  • Lion's share of awards for housing developer

    WORCESTER-based housing developer has been rated one of the best in the UKLioncourt Homes, which is headquartered in Wainwright Road, Warndon, has been awarded a five star quality rating in the annual Home Builders Federation customer satisfaction survey

  • Easter bunny at Bishops Wood

    FAMILIES can explore parts of a beauty spot not often seen by visitors, during an Easter trail challenge.Even the Easter bunny may put in an appearance at the Bishops Wood Centre, Stourport, on Sunday March 29, from 2pm to 4pm. Those taking part will

  • John Parkes

    Private 263126 John Parkes   2/8th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died of wounds France and Flanders 19/08/1917

  • Supicious car seen near race horse training farm

    A SUPICIOUS Silver Volkswagen Golf was seen in Claines, Worcester, at about 10am this morning. The driver was seen looking at each of the horses in a field belonging to Linacres Farm, a race horse training farm. The registration of the car

  • West Mercia Police Sergeant fired for drink-driving

    A WEST Mercia Police Sergeant has been dismissed after being found guilty of drink-driving.On Friday, January 30 Stephen Saunders, who has served with the force for the past 13 years, was convicted of driving with excess alcohol in Bromsgrove on Monday

  • Unemployment in Worcester at highest level for five months

    UNEMPLOYMENT in Worcester increased slightly in February, reaching its highest level for five months.Official figures show 1,257 people in the city – 873 men and 384 women – were claiming jobseeker’s allowance last month, or 1.9 per cent of working-age

  • Witness rare solar eclipse with specialist telescopes

    TOMORROW morning (Friday) will bring an unmissable astronomical spectacle to Worcester – so don’t forget to set the alarm clock. A near-total solar eclipse – an event that will not be repeated for another decade – will start at 8.25am before reaching

  • Will Glasto let Kanye finish?

    KANYE West aka Yeezus. The name either makes you recoil in disgust or break out a rap, "I ain't saying she a gold-digger".... ahem. For the majority of Glastonbury goers though it seems to be the earlier option. That became very clear when

  • Injured Moeen misses out on West Indies Test tour

    WORCESTERSHIRE all-rounder Moeen Ali has been omitted from the England squad for the upcoming Test tour of the West Indies. Moeen does not feature in the 16-man party for the three-Test tour in April and May after suffering a grade one abdominal

  • Cecil Howard Palmer

    T/Lieutenant-Colonel Cecil Howard Palmer   att. Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died Gallipoli 27/07/1915

  • New addition to Fort Royal Primary will boost outdoor learning

    PUPILS and staff at Fort Royal Community Primary school have welcomed a new addition to their outdoor learning.Thanks to generous donations from local charities, the Friends of Fort Royal School have been able to purchase a polytunnel to allow the children

  • Want to go back to the 1950s? Vote UKIP

    Sir - Much as it grieves me, I simply have to recommend a vote for UKIP - to my old mate George Cowley (Letters, 12.3.'15), who wants a return to the 1950s, which is exactly where UKIP's attitudes and policies would take us.Unfortunately, in the real

  • Works begins on new county leisure centre

    WORK has started on a new leisure centre site in Worcestershire.Construction machinery has moved on to the land at Silverwoods, the former British Sugar factory, in Stourport Road, Kidderminster to begin levelling the ground in preparation for the build

  • Budget Day 2015 Live coverage

    1:45pm That's all from our live coverage, thanks for joining us - detailed coverage of the announcements today and all the Worcestershire reaction will follow on our site shortly. 1:44pm

  • Intrepid couple's talk raises £1,180 for charity

    A TALK by an intrepid couple from Worcestershire has raised £1,180 for two charities.Adventurers Manuel and Jill Queiroz, of Pirton, entertained an “enthusiastic” audience with talks of their epic journey driving 28,000 miles from Alaska to Argentina.The

  • Training specialist helps homeless charity

    AN employment and training specialist has nominated a facility attached to St Paul's Hostel in Worcester for charity aid.St Paul's in Tallow Hill helps with a multitude of homeless issues and uses innovative methods to fund its services, including profits

  • I hope Skywalk isn't Pie in the Sky

    Sir - I think the Sky walkway planned for Worcester is a fantastic idea and wish the planners & developers every success, I hope it's not a pie in the sky dream and wish to see it built in my own lifetime (I am only 68).This shorter route should increase

  • Just ban vehicles from the city centre after the shops open

    Sir - What a pity that the wheels of local government do not move as efficiently as the vehicles that are still allowed to compromise the 'pedestrian' zones of Worcester city centre.It is currently a blatant and potentially dangerous contradiction to

  • Too many unsavoury characters in the city

    Sir - Having just witnessed yet more daytime anti-social behaviour, I am genuinely worried and concerned with regard to the apparent proliferation of unsavoury characters in the city.The discernible absence of visible policing does not help the problem

  • Students use business skills to help good causes

    STUDENTS at Worcester Business School have used their skills to raise more than £7,000 for seven local good causes.This is the second year the University of Worcester has offered its fundraising business challenge module, which is designed to give first

  • Inspirational student midwife nominated for award

    A STUDENT from the University of Worcester has been honoured for her work with bereaved families, with a British Journal of Midwifery Practice Award nomination.Debbie Taylor, from Down Hatherley in Gloucestershire, has been shortlisted for the Student

  • Jason Byrne headlines night of comedy at Chateau Impney

    JASON Byrne will headline a comedy night featuring big name comedians held at the landmark Chateau Impney near Droitwich.Four of the nation’s top comedians will descend on Droitwich in May to perform at the The Impney Comedy Night, a major new comedy

  • Fabulous pictures of the northern lights over Worcestershire

    PHOTOGRAPHER Mihály Tomka captured some astonishing pictures of the northern lights over Worcestershire last night. Meanwhile, another county photographer, Dave Grubb, from Claines, was in Finland to see the spectacular natural phenomenon at its

  • England cricket selectors must decide on Moeen Ali's fitness

    MOEEN Ali’s fitness will be high on the agenda when the England cricket selectors meet to finalise the squad for the three-Test series against the West Indies in the Caribbean next month which is due to be announced later today. The Worcestershire

  • Accountants add up their cherries to bake for business event

    STAFF at CB, Chartered Accountants proved they could add up their recipe figures when they baked homemade cakes for Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Business Expo.Held on Malvern's Three Counties showground, the Expo attracted more

  • Rubbish on fire in Barbourne

    FIREFIGHTERS extinguished a pile of rubbish which was alight in Barbourne in the early hours of this morning.A fire crew from Worcester was sent to Lower Barbourne Terrace at just after 12.30am.They found a pile of rubbish on fire and used a hose reel

  • Five things you need to know Wednesday

    1. Top story: Northern lights could be visible from Worcestershire tonight Manage to picture it last night? Send photos to cp@worcesternews.co.uk. PEOPLE in Worcestershire MIGHT have a chance of catching sight of the northern lights tonight

  • Charles Percy Patchett

    Private 240396 Charles Percy Patchett   1/8th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 05/10/1918

  • William Passmore

    Private 9325 William Passmore   2nd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 16/05/1915

  • Percy Passey

    Private 53025 Percy Passey   1/8th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died of wounds home 15/11/1918

  • James Pass

    Private 5434 James Pass   3/7th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died home 12/11/1916

  • Herbert George Pass

    Private 8640 Herbert George Pass   2nd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders  20/09/1914

  • William Partridge

    Private 16537 William Partridge   10th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died of wounds France and Flanders 01/08/1916

  • Rupert Partridge

    Private 31259 Rupert Partridge   1st Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 10/03/1917

  • Matthew Partridge

    Private 8714 Matthew Partridge   2nd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 26/09/1915

  • Joseph Ernest Partridge

    Colour Sergeant 6183 Joseph Ernest Partridge   4th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died Gallipoli 06/05/1915

  • Joseph Partridge

    Private 40082 Joseph Partridge   10th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 18/11/1916

  • John Partridge

    Private 2038 John Partridge   1/7th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 18/07/1916

  • George Partridge

    Private 8792 George Partridge   4th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 24/09/1917

  • Abel Partridge

    Private 8923 Abel Partridge   1st Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died of wounds France and Flanders 22/01/1915

  • Samuel William Parton

    Private 21599 Samuel William Parton   4th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 19/05/1917

  • Joseph Francis Partington

    Corporal 27153 Joseph Francis Partington   2nd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 17/04/1918

  • Tidal Parsons

    Private 9646 Tidal Parsons   3rd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 12/03/1915

  • Joseph Parsons

    Sergeant 39642 Joseph Parsons   10th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 06/02/1917

  • Heman Parsons

    Private 13057 Heman Parsons   4th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 14/04/1917

  • George Parsons

    Private 8995 George Parsons   3rd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died of wounds France and Flanders 28/05/1915

  • Frank Parsons

    Private 263011 Frank Parsons   2/8th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died of wounds France and Flanders 28/08/1917

  • Edgar Vincent Peter Parsons

    Captain Edgar Vincent Peter Parsons   3rd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died of wounds France and Flanders 26/04/1918

  • Frederick Hurst Parry

    Private 23705 Frederick Hurst Parry   1st Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 04/03/1917

  • Emlyn William Parry

    Private 6278 Emlyn William Parry   2/8th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 01/12/1916

  • Edward Parry

    Private 14426 Edward Parry   9th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died Gallipoli 10/08/1915

  • William Henry Parkes

    Corporal 21194 William Henry Parkes   3rd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died of wounds France and Flanders 11/04/1918   Corporal William Henry Parkes (21194) - 3rd Battalion Worcestershire Regiment Died of wounds on

  • William Ernest Parkes

    Sergeant 1162 William Ernest Parkes   1/7th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 19/05/1915

  • Samuel Parkes

    Lance Corporal 13965 Samuel Parkes   9th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died Mesopotamia 09/04/1916

  • Samuel Parkes

    Private 13627 Samuel Parkes   4th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died of wounds Gallipoli 07/08/1915

  • Samuel Parkes

    Private 9339 Samuel Parkes   9th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died of wounds Mesopotamia 30/04/1916

  • Richmond Parkes

    Private 22752 Richmond Parkes   3rd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 17/04/1918

  • Joseph Parkes

    Private 200443 Joseph Parkes   3rd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 17/04/1918

  • John Parkes

    Private 9578 John Parkes   2nd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died of wounds home 28/05/1915

  • Henry William Parkes

    Lance Corporal 7787 Henry William Parkes   3rd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 12/03/1915

  • George Parkes

    Private 8069 George Parkes   2nd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 16/05/1915

  • Francis Parkes

    Private 9678 Francis Parkes   4th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died Gallipoli 06/08/1915

  • Edward Parkes

    Private 201719 Edward Parkes   1/7th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 25/04/1917

  • Daniel Parkes

    Private 201858 Daniel Parkes   2/7th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died of wounds France and Flanders 13/09/1917

  • Tom Cohn Parker

    Private 57476 Tom Cohn Parker   10th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 18/06/1918

  • Noah Parker

    Private 14947 Noah Parker   4th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died Gallipoli 06/08/1915

  • John Henry Parker

    Private 21951 John Henry Parker   4th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died Gallipoli 06/08/1915

  • James Abner Parker

    Private 13894 James Abner Parker   2nd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 15/07/1916

  • George Henry Parker

    Private 57258 George Henry Parker   3rd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 26/04/1918

  • George Parker

    Private 8977 George Parker   4th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 21/02/1917

  • Frederick Stephen Parker

    Lance Sergeant 11758 Frederick Stephen Parker   1st Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 26/01/1915

  • Eli Parker

    Private 26627 Eli Parker   1st Gn. Bn Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died home 03/05/1916

  • Edgar Charles Parker

    Private 13398 Edgar Charles Parker   3rd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 21/09/1914

  • Benjamin Parker

    Lance Corporal 8009 Benjamin Parker   4th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died Gallipoli 06/08/1915

  • Joseph Robert Pardy

    Private 13167 Joseph Robert Pardy   4th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died Mudros 16/12/1915

  • Walter Pardoe

    Drummer 9799 Walter Pardoe   2nd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died of wounds France and Flanders 20/10/1917

  • John Palmer

    Private 201094 John Palmer   1/7th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 21/08/1916

  • Harry Palmer

    Private 1897 Harry Palmer   2/7th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died of wounds France and Flanders 06/08/1916

  • George Edward Palmer

    Private 27189 George Edward Palmer   9th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died Mesopotamia 27/08/1916

  • Frank James Palmer

    Private 44451 Frank James Palmer   1st Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died of wounds France and Flanders 02/08/1918

  • Ernest Palmer

    Private 45213 Ernest Palmer   14th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died of wounds France and Flanders 31/01/1918

  • Albert Victor Palmer

    Private 22042 Albert Victor Palmer   11th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died Salonica 25/04/1917

  • George Edward Passey

    Private 17845 George Edward Passey   1st Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 09/05/1915

  • Walter Partridge

    Private 18942 Walter Partridge   9th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died Gallipoli 20/11/1915   Private Walter PARTRIDGE (18942), 9th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment Killed in action 20th November 1915 (age 21) at

  • Thomas Partridge

    Private 235047 Thomas Partridge   1st Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 22/11/1917

  • Thomas Partridge

    Sergeant 13188 Thomas Partridge   3rd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died of wounds home 29/10/1915

  • James Partridge

    Private 24965 James Partridge   14th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 26/10/1917

  • Howard Partridge

    Private 263054 Howard Partridge   2/8th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died of wounds France and Flanders 06/04/1917

  • George Edward Partridge

    Private 12607 George Edward Partridge   4th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died of wounds home 01/09/1917

  • Frederick William Partridge

    Private 16228 Frederick William Partridge   10th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 03/07/1916

  • Ernest Frank Partridge

    Lance Corporal 19043 Ernest Frank Partridge   3rd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 03/09/1916

  • Benjamin Partridge

    Lance Corporal 11419 Benjamin Partridge   1st Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 06/12/1914

  • Norman Arthur Parton

    Private 39869 Norman Arthur Parton   10th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 18/11/1916

  • John Wallis Parton

    Sergeant 200679 John Wallis Parton   1/7th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 01/04/1917

  • Arthur Parton

    Private 35703 Arthur Parton   9th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died at sea 18/06/1918

  • John Partington

    Private 23930 John Partington   10th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 30/07/1916

  • Lawrence Parsons

    Corporal 200596 Lawrence Parsons   1/7th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died of wounds France and Flanders 25/04/1917

  • Harry Parsons

    Private 7266 Harry Parsons   2nd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders  22/10/1914   Private Harry Parsons (7266) 2nd Battalion Worcestershire Regiment He was killed in action 22nd October 1914 (age

  • Fred Francis Parsons

    Corporal 8677 Fred Francis Parsons   4th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 23/04/1917

  • Clifford Parsons

    Private 30135 Clifford Parsons   1/7th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 09/10/1917

  • Clement Frederick Parsons

    Private 45112 Clement Frederick Parsons   4th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 01/06/1917

  • Fred Waldensian Parsonage

    Private 15667 Fred Waldensian Parsonage   3rd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died of wounds home 08/07/1916

  • William James Parry

    Private 13457 William James Parry   6th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died home 24/09/1914

  • Walter Parry

    Private 240408 Walter Parry   2/8th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died of wounds home 15/11/1917   Private Walter Parry (240408), 2/8th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment Died of wounds 15th November 1917 (age 20)

  • Thomas Parry

    Private 38206 Thomas Parry   2nd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 29/09/1918

  • Sidney Parry

    Private 30222 Sidney Parry   4th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 23/04/1917

  • Joseph William Parry

    Sergeant 201169 Joseph William Parry   1/7th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 25/04/1917

  • Frederick Parry

    Private 2779 Frederick Parry   1/8th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 14/12/1916

  • Alfred William Parry

    Private 14201 Alfred William Parry   9th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died Gallipoli 10/08/1915

  • George Henry Parr

    Private 30939 George Henry Parr   10th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 22/07/1917

  • Henry Parnell

    Private 48483 Henry Parnell   3rd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 18/10/1918

  • John Parkinson

    Private 16475 John Parkinson   9th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died Gallipoli 11/08/1915

  • Harold Parkins

    Private 15529 Harold Parkins   10th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died of wounds France and Flanders 18/02/1917

  • Herbert Percival Parkin

    Sergeant 39652 Herbert Percival Parkin   3rd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 28/05/1918

  • Frederick George William Parkin

    Private 51286 Frederick George William Parkin   10th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 28/05/1918

  • Ronald Bertie Parkhouse

    Private 40246 Ronald Bertie Parkhouse   2nd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 05/11/1916

  • William Parkes

    Private 201838 William Parkes   10th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died of wounds France and Flanders 06/10/1917

  • Samuel Parkes

    Private  19973 Samuel Parkes   2nd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 16/05/1915

  • Henry Gordon Parkes

    Second Lieutenant Henry Gordon Parkes   4th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died Gallipoli 04/06/1915

  • Arthur Parkes

    Private 22346 Arthur Parkes   2nd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 29/12/1917

  • Allen Parkes

    Private 25801 Allen Parkes   14th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 13/11/1916

  • William Harold Parker

    Lieutenant William Harold Parker   3rd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 26/04/1918   Military Cross

  • William Parker

    Private 9230 William Parker   1st Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died of wounds France and Flanders 13/05/1915

  • Thomas Tomkins Parker

    Private 42643 Thomas Tomkins Parker   2/8th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 31/03/1918

  • James Parker

    Private 19776 James Parker   10th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 03/07/1916

  • Harold James Parker

    Second Lieutenant Harold James Parker   2/8th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 15/04/1918

  • Enoch Parker

    Private 35095 Enoch Parker   2nd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died of wounds France and Flanders 27/05/1917

  • Andrew Parker

    Private 25107 Andrew Parker   4th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 17/04/1918

  • Rudolph Pardoe

    Lance Corporal 200098 Rudolph Pardoe   1/7th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 25/04/1917

  • Joseph Pardoe

    Company Sergeant Major 8314 Joseph Pardoe   11th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died of wounds Salonica 04/09/1918   Distinguished Conduct Medal

  • George Pardoe

    Private 24079 George Pardoe   1st Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 18/04/1917

  • Frederick George Pardoe

    Private 31231 Frederick George Pardoe   11th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died Salonica 24/04/1917

  • William Godridge Pandfield

    Second Lieutenant William Godridge Pandfield   2nd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 21/08/1916   Distinguished Conduct Medal

  • William Palmer

    Private 46090 William Palmer   2nd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 26/11/1918

  • Tom Palmer

    Private 13528 Tom Palmer   1st Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 13/03/1915

  • Richard Joseph Palmer

    Private 40659 Richard Joseph Palmer   4th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died of wounds France and Flanders 08/07/1917

  • Joseph Palmer

    Lance Corporal 11241 Joseph Palmer   1st Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 03/01/1915

  • John Edward Palmer

    Private 8305 John Edward Palmer   1st Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 13/03/1915

  • Esau Palmer

    Private 36313 Esau Palmer   2nd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment Died France and Flanders 13/04/1918

  • Edward Anderson Palmer

    Second Lieutenant Edward Anderson Palmer   1st Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 14/10/1918

  • Charles Percival Willis Palmer

    Private 242424 Charles Percival Willis Palmer   1/8th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died France and Flanders 27/08/1917

  • Arthur Palmer

    Private 8866 Arthur Palmer   2nd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment   Died of wounds France and Flanders 08/03/1915

  • Daily Diary, March 18, 1915

    LOCAL CASUALTIES: 6 Lance Corporal William Reginald John Eden, Private Sidney Foxall, Company Sergeant Major William Henry Whitehouse & Private Joseph Whyle - First Battalion. Private John Whittern - 2/8th. Private William Heritage - Third Battalion