(Click on centered page titles/numbers to view photos of pagesand on casualty names to view their detailed records)
(Italicised names indicate that, since the book was
written, research has revealed errors ranging from missing
initials to incorrect names or other details, as explained
in notes appended to the detailed records)
Title Page
The Central Council
Memorial Book
of
Church Bell Ringers
of the British Isles
who were killed by
enemy action during
the War of 1939-1945
Page 1
"Following the Name of each man will be found
that of the Parish or Township in which he gave most of his service
as a Church Bell-Ringer previous to joining the Forces,
and also that of the Society, Guild, or Association
to which he more especially belonged."
| Adams, RA | Bristol (St Ambrose) | Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan |
| Allan, JCO | Alresford | Winchester & Portsmouth Diocesan Guild |
| Allen, AE | East Hagbourne | Oxford Diocesan |
| Allen, GH | Wonersh | Guildford Diocesan Guild |
| Allen, J | Teynham | Kent County Association |
| Allen, RG | Unknown | Cambridge University |
| Allfrey, FWJ | Billingshurst | Sussex County Association |
| Ambrose, GR | Milton next Gravesend | Kent County Association |
| Appleby, W | Morpeth | Morpeth Association |
| Armstrong, K | Morpeth | Morpeth Association |
Page 2
| Arnold, DP | Childe Oakford | Salisbury Diocesan Guild |
| Ashford, GR | Battersea (St Mary) | London County |
| Atkinson, A | Hexham | Durham & Newcastle Diocesan |
| Attwood, LG | Sutton (St Nicholas) | Hereford Diocesan |
| Ayres, GR | Oxford (St Ebbe) | Oxford Diocesan |
| Baatz, GAF | Bath (St Mark) | Bath & Wells Diocesan |
| Bacon, AE | Fincham | Ely Diocesan |
| Balaam, D | Wootton (St Lawrence) | Winchester & Portsmouth Diocesan Guild |
| Barker, A | Brasted | Kent County Association |
| Barker, EJ | Bentley | Guildford Diocesan Guild |
| Barrett, CH | Monmouth | Llandaff & Monmouth Diocesan |
| Barrett, EJ | Penge | Kent County Association |
| Bassett, FJ | Leominster | Hereford Diocesan |
| Batten, C | Aldrington | Sussex County Association |
Page 3
| Batten, ERE | Yate | Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan |
| Beach, WV | Biddenden | Kent County Association |
| Belsey, F | Chatham | Kent County Association |
| Betts, LR | Amersham | Oxford Diocesan |
| Biggs, DA | Fownhope | Hereford Diocesan |
| Biggs, TW | Fownhope | Hereford Diocesan |
| Bishop, EL | Hawkhurst | Kent County Association |
| Blackman, A | Arundel | Sussex County Association |
| Blackwell, FC | Woburn | Bedfordshire Association |
| Blake, LF | Hampstead Norreys | Oxford Diocesan |
| Blench, R | Macclesfield (Christ Church) | Chester Diocesan |
| Bloxham, JL | Cadoxton | Swansea & Brecon Diocesan Guild |
| Booth, L | Stone | North Staffordshire Association |
| Bowden, C | New Mills | Chester Diocesan |
Page 4
| Brainch, NR | Marlow | Oxford Diocesan |
| Branch, DRW | Shipham | Bath & Wells Diocesan |
| Brawn, PH | Ross | Hereford Diocesan |
| Braybrooke, FHA | Ruislip | Middlesex County Association |
| Briggs, RN | Whalley | Lancashire Association |
| Brimble, WS | Bristol (St Werburgh) | Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan |
| Brothwell, G | Whiston (St Mary Magdelene) | Yorkshire |
| Buckell, PGH | Stanmore | Hertford County Association |
| Buggey, EA | Wendover | Oxford Diocesan |
| Burns, T | North Shields (Christ Church) | Durham & Newcastle Diocesan |
| Bushell, SC | Wickhambreaux | Kent County Association |
| Butler, E | Northfleet | Kent County Association |
| Butler, SC | Aldershot | Guildford Diocesan Guild |
| Campbell, DE | Upper Clapton | Middlesex County Association |
Page 5
| Carlin, CV | Bushey | Hertford County Association |
| Carter, W | Battersea (St Mary) | London County |
| Castle, RV | Dover | Kent County Association |
| Chandler, H | Hereford | Lancashire Association |
| Chandler, HT | Plymouth | Guild of Devonshire Ringers |
| Chandler, HT | Lyonshall | Hereford Diocesan |
| Cheeseman, CS | Lydd | Kent County Association |
| Cheeseman, EV | Cranbrook | Kent County Association |
| Chester, HJ | Stafford (St Mary) | Stafford Archdeaconry |
| Chittenden, JA | Wye | Kent County Association |
| Clarke, R | Bristol (St Stephen) | Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan |
| Cockings, DL | Harrold | Bedfordshire Association |
| Coe, F | Reigate | Surrey Association |
| Collier, WG | Wedmore | Bath & Wells Diocesan |
Page 6
| Collis, RW | Croft | Leicester Diocesan Guild |
| Cook, E | Edmonton | Middlesex County Association |
| Coombe, AWJ | Phillack | Truro Diocesan Guild |
| Cordwell, BP | Woodchester | Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan |
| Couch, WT | | Truro Diocesan Guild |
| Coupe, F | Rawtenstall | Lancashire Association |
| Cousins, SW | Warminster | Salisbury Diocesan Guild |
| Court, SP | Exeter (St Thomas) | Guild of Devonshire Ringers |
| Crayston, GH | Burton in Kendal | Lancashire Association |
| Cresswell, DJ | Bishop's Cleeve | Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan |
| Crosskey, FV | Penge | Kent County Association |
| Dabinett, RJ | Drayton | Bath & Wells Diocesan |
| Dale, CD | Sutton (St Nicholas) | Hereford Diocesan |
| Darvill, M (J) | Waltham St Lawrence | Oxford Diocesan |
Page 7
| Davey, WJW | Hillingdon | Middlesex County Association |
| Davis, JW | Newark | Midland Counties Association |
| Deacon, A | Little Houghton | Peterborough Diocesan Guild |
| Deacon, WJ | St Mellion | Truro Diocesan Guild |
| Deacon, WR | Yattendon | Oxford Diocesan |
| Duckett, I | Bromborough | Chester Diocesan |
| Dunstan, HW | Towednack | Truro Diocesan Guild |
| Durrant, EJ | Thorpe le Soken | Essex Association |
| Eades, AE | Charlton Mackrell | Bath & Wells Diocesan |
| Eady, B | Lavenham | Suffolk Guild |
| Earle, FJ | Willesborough | Kent County Association |
| East, E | Walden (St Paul) | Hertford County Association |
| Edwards, RG | Rainham | Kent County Association |
| Elliott, VG | Guildford (Cathedral) | Guildford Diocesan Guild |
Page 8
| Elton, S | Guildford (St Nicholas) | Guildford Diocesan Guild |
| Essery, W | Chelsea (St Luke) | London County |
| Eustace, CH | Oxford (St Ebbe) | Oxford Diocesan |
| Fell, JR | Breadsall | Derby Diocesan Association |
| Filler, O | Heyford | Peterborough Diocesan Guild |
| Firth, AH | Kirton in Holland | Lincoln Diocesan Guild |
| Footman, FB | Wychbold | Worcestershire and District Association |
| Fowler, RC | Cookham | Oxford Diocesan |
| Fox, G | Ducklington | Oxford Diocesan |
| Fox, S | Sandy | Bedfordshire |
| Francis, JC | Elm | Ely Diocesan |
| Freeman, PJ | Henfield | Sussex County Association |
| Fry, HHC | Weedon | Peterborough Diocesan Guild |
| Fuller, GA | Moulton | Lincoln Diocesan Guild |
Page 9
| Gard, J | | Truro Diocesan Guild |
| Gardiner, RH | Huntingfield | Suffolk Guild |
| Gardner, JW | Halewood | Lancashire Association |
| Gasson, KCJ | Rainham | Kent County Association |
| Gilbert, HK | Leighton Buzzard | Bedfordshire Association |
| Girling, D | Ewhurst | Guildford Diocesan Guild |
| Glaysher, BF | Bromley | Kent County Association |
| Goddard, JW | Barton upon Humber | Lincoln Diocesan Guild |
| Godwin, JE | Cirencester | Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan |
| Goldsmith, BJ | Wootton (St Lawrence) | Winchester & Portsmouth Diocesan Guild |
| Goodwin, SH | Cambridge | Ely Diocesan |
| Goodyear, AJ | Ottershaw | Guildford Diocesan Guild |
| Gould, LJ | Hascombe | Guildford Diocesan Guild |
| Graham, FA | Belgrave | Leicester Diocesan Guild |
Page 10
| Grant, D | Prittlewell | Essex Association |
| Green, WE | Hazelbury Bryan | Salisbury Diocesan Guild |
| Greenacre, GCG | Wroxham | Norwich Diocesan |
| Griffiths, EA | Harlestone | Peterborough Diocesan Guild |
| Gumm, DG | Bratton | Salisbury Diocesan Guild |
| Hadley, RC | Almeley | Hereford Diocesan |
| Hall, R | Hatfield | Hertford County Association |
| Halliday, GRS | Newcastle (Cathedral) | Durham & Newcastle Diocesan |
| Hamshire, F | Dorking | Guildford Diocesan Guild |
| Hands, RGH | Croft | Leicester Diocesan Guild |
| Harnden, CL | Woodchester | Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan |
| Hassall, J | Bowdon | Chester Diocesan Guild |
| Hawkins, MW | Winslow | Oxford Diocesan Guild |
| Hay, EF | Chilham | Kent County Association |
Page 11
| Hayward, W | Reading (St Mary) | Oxford Diocesan |
| Hazlehurst, J | West Kirby | Chester Diocesan |
| Hearmon, EB | Yateley | Winchester & Portsmouth Diocesan Guild |
| Hicks, HF | South Petherwin | Truro Diocesan Guild |
| Hill, EW | Exeter (St Thomas) | Guild of Devonshire Ringers |
| Hill, FW | Sawley | Derby Diocesan Association |
| Hill, LJ | Colaton Raleigh | Guild of Devonshire Ringers |
| Hocking, D | St Ewe | Truro Diocesan Guild |
| Hogg, GA | Unknown | Cambridge University |
| Holdstock, FB | Bigby | Lincoln Diocesan Guild |
| Holland, LG | Nottingham (St Mary) | Midland Counties Association |
| Holmes, AN | Navenby | Lincoln Diocesan Guild |
| Homewood , DN | Egerton | Kent County Association |
| Howell, HG | Walsall (St Matthew) | Stafford Archdeaconry |
Page 12
| Hubball, AF | Blakenhall (St Luke) | Stafford Archdeaconry |
| Humphrey, AG | Helmdon | Peterborough Diocesan Guild |
| Ingle, AS | Leverington | Ely Diocesan |
| Ireland, HS | Edmonton | Middlesex County Association |
| Jaggard, RGD | Farnborough | Guildford Diocesan Guild |
| Jaine, LJ | Marden | Hereford Diocesan |
| Jeffery, TJ | Cuckfield | Sussex County Association |
| Jeffs, FG | Linslade | Bedfordshire Association |
| Jenkins, GG | Canterbury (Cathedral) | Kent County Association |
| Jewell, MW | Broadhembury | Guild of Devonshire Ringers |
| Jones, AW | South Croydon (St Peter) | Surrey Association |
| Jones, PH | Ombersley | Worcestershire and District Association |
| Jordan, DA | Hampton | Worcestershire and District Association |
| Jordan, KFA | Arlesey | Bedfordshire Association |
Page 13
| Kemp, RR | Winfarthing | Norwich Diocesan |
| King, ET | Surfleet | Lincoln Diocesan Guild |
| Kingham, RF | Basingstoke (St Michael) | Winchester & Portsmouth Diocesan Guild |
| Kingsnorth, DJ | Selling | Kent County Association |
| Knight, TB | Macclesfield (Christ Church) | Chester Diocesan |
| Lawrence, CR | Unknown | Cambridge University |
| Lawrence, R | Hatfield | Hertford County Association |
| Leggett, BF | Wormingford | Essex Association |
| Leighton, J | Blaydon on Tyne | Durham & Newcastle Diocesan |
| Leighton, JE | Wyke Regis | Salisbury Diocesan Guild |
| Lewis, GR | Brenchley | Kent County Association |
| Littlefair, J | Oswaldtwistle | Lancashire Association |
| Lloyd, J | Pontesbury | Shropshire Association |
| Lobb, L | Lingfield | East Grinstead and District Guild |
Page 14
| Loder, DH | Burnley (St Peter) | Lancashire Association |
| Long, S | Hollingbourne | Kent County Association |
| Longhurst, BS | Shere | Guildford Diocesan Guild |
| Lord, RBF | St Budock | Truro Diocesan Guild |
| Mabyn, H | Bodmin | Truro Diocesan Guild |
| Manfield, (Miss) CD | Ash | Guildford Diocesan Guild |
| Madgwick, WR | Unknown | Middlesex County Association |
| Mansell, SF | Twyford | Winchester & Portsmouth Diocesan Guild |
| Marmont, AL | Minchinhampton | Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan |
| Matthews, RH | Southwell Minster | Southwell Diocesan Guild |
| Maunders, TV | Milverton | Bath & Wells Diocesan |
| McCaughan, DH | Hersham | Guildford Diocesan Guild |
| McColl, A | Paisley (St James) | Scottish Association |
| McKee, J | Bootle | Lancashire Association |
Page 15
| Mewton, G | Bodmin | Truro Diocesan Guild |
| Minney, EG(R) | Yardley Hastings | Peterborough Diocesan Guild |
| Morgan, GE | Dinder | Bath & Wells Diocesan |
| Morris, H | Rainham | Kent County Association |
| Morton, AS | Irchester | Peterborough Diocesan Guild |
| Moseley, AE | Alsager | Chester Diocesan |
| Murphy, P | Clapham (St Mary) | London County |
| Nash, DWH | Basingstoke (St Michael) | Winchester & Portsmouth Diocesan Guild |
| Newman, KC | Watlington | Ely Diocesan |
| Norman, P | Oswaldtwistle | Lancashire Association |
| Oliver, D | Benfieldside | Durham & Newcastle Diocesan |
| Opperman, PF | Rowde | Salisbury Diocesan Guild |
| Page, SP | Breadsall | Derby Diocesan Association |
| Parfitt, AWC | Compton | Oxford Diocesan |
Page 16
| Paul, AR | Chatteris | Ely Diocesan |
| Payne, R | Rotherham (All Saints) | Yorkshire |
| Payne, JT | Upton Bishop | Hereford Diocesan |
| Pearce, P | Edmonton | Middlesex County Association |
| Pearce, R | Lugwardine | Hereford Diocesan |
| Pearson, AF | Waltham St Lawrence | Oxford Diocesan |
| Paterson, J | Portsea (St Mary) | Winchester & Portsmouth Diocesan Guild |
| Playford, G | Dover | Kent County Association |
| Pollard, SC | Probus | Truro Diocesan Guild |
| Poole, HD | Aylesford | Kent County Association |
| Powell, EW | Ashford | Kent County Association |
| Preece, WJ | Staunton on Arrow | Hereford Diocesan |
| Pryor, Rev AS | Unknown | Cambridge University |
| Quigley, C | Chester le Street | Durham & Newcastle Diocesan |
Page 17
| Rainey, PNG | Marston Magna | Bath & Wells Diocesan |
| Rayson, CE | | Coventry Diocesan Guild |
| Reay, DE | Fenham | Durham & Newcastle Diocesan |
| Reeve, H | Tunbridge Wells | Kent County Association |
| Rewcastle, A | South Shields | Durham & Newcastle Diocesan |
| Richards, JM | Towednack | Truro Diocesan Guild |
| Richardson, J | Middleton | Lancashire Association |
| Richmond, JE | Benwell | Durham & Newcastle Diocesan |
| Robinson, SA | Husborne Crawley | Bedfordshire Association |
| Robinson, SC | Gosberton | Lincoln Diocesan Guild |
| Rose, DA | Swansea (St Mary) | Swansea & Brecon Diocesan Guild |
| Rossiter, FC | Bristol (St Werburgh) | Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan |
| Royall, LA | Pinner | Middlesex County Association |
| Rutter, J | Bolton (All Saints) | Lancashire Association |
Page 18
| Seaman, LA | Buckden | Ely Diocesan |
| Senior, LR | Harrow (St Mary) | Middlesex County Association |
| Shackleton, HD | Westhoughton | Lancashire Association |
| Sharp, DM | Crayford | Kent County Association |
| Shemming, HW | Ipswich | Suffolk Guild |
| Shepherd, R | Hatfield | Hertford County Association |
| Sibley, B | Ilminster | Bath & Wells Diocesan |
| Slade, LG | Minehead (St Michael) | Bath & Wells Diocesan |
| Slade, SC | Preston, Dorset | Salisbury Diocesan Guild |
| Smart, RJ | Wollaston | Peterborough Diocesan Guild |
| Smith, A | Battersea (St Mary) | London County |
| Smith, RSW | Anstey | Leicester Diocesan Guild |
| Smoothy, D | Prittlewell | (unknown) |
| Spiers, KH | Ripple | Worcestershire and District Association |
Page 19
| Spisby, H | Kempston | Bedfordshire Association |
| Strickland, W | Blackpool | Lancashire Association |
| Summerfield, WJ | Cardington | Bedfordshire Association |
| Swaffield, BW | Wyke Regis | Salisbury Diocesan Guild |
| Sykes, EB | Oldham | Lancashire Association |
| Taylor, VS | Biddenden | Kent County Association |
| Thomas, VI | Phillack | Truro Diocesan Guild |
| Thompson, H | Brierley Hill | Worcestershire and District Association |
| Tinsley, RG | Hadley | Middlesex County Association |
| Townley, WE | Kendal | Lancashire Association |
| Trevor, A | Unknown | National Guild of Police Ringers |
| Trinder, HC | Walmer | Kent County Association |
| Trump, EG | Leicester Cathedral | Midland Counties Association |
| Tucker, FHJ | Hungerford | Oxford Diocesan |
Page 20
| Tyrrell, A | Arklow | Irish Association |
| Valentine, GA | Buckingham | Oxford Diocesan |
| Varey, TW | Burton in Kendal | Lancashire Association |
| Vaughan, GS | Woolton | Lancashire Association |
| Vernalls, GHW | Worthen | Shropshire Association |
| Vizor, FH | Painswick | Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan |
| Wadsworth, HE | Turvey | Bedfordshire Association |
| Walker, S | Fenham | Durham & Newcastle Diocesan |
| Walpole, TH | Cork (St Finbarre's Cathedral) | Irish Association |
| Ward, E | Baldock | Hertford County Association |
| Waters, F | Cranbrook | Kent County Association |
| Watkins, FJ | Clifford | Hereford Diocesan |
| Watts, SG | Probus | Truro Diocesan Guild |
| Watts, R | Prittlewell | Essex Association |
Page 21
| Wayman, AJB | Honiton Clyst | Guild of Devonshire Ringers |
| Webber, LF | Chelsfield | (unknown) |
| Welling, AW | Old Windsor | Oxford Diocesan |
| White, TWD | Steeple Claydon | Oxford Diocesan |
| Whiting, F | Aldeburgh | Suffolk Guild |
| Wightman, R | Earl Shilton | Leicester Diocesan Guild |
| Williams, A | Swansea (St Mary) | Swansea & Brecon Diocesan Guild |
| Willis, CE | Blakenhall (St Luke) | Stafford Archdeaconry |
| Wilmot, DG | Shere | Guildford Diocesan Guild |
| Wilson, GAG | Egerton | Kent County Association |
| Wilson, L | Battersea (St Mary) | London County |
| Wilton, L | Henlow | Bedfordshire Association |
| Wood, SH | Clifton (St Andrew) | Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan |
| Wrintmore, AO | Calne | Salisbury Diocesan Guild |
Page 22
| Barker, RC | Bournemouth | Winchester & Portsmouth Diocesan Guild |
| Barratt, C | Romsey | Winchester & Portsmouth Diocesan Guild |
| Batten, PSC | Eling, Southampton | Winchester & Portsmouth Diocesan Guild |
| Clarke, HE | Bishopstoke | Winchester & Portsmouth Diocesan Guild |
| Harris , JL | Lyndhurst | Winchester & Portsmouth Diocesan Guild |
| Luke, DR | Eling, Southampton | Winchester & Portsmouth Diocesan Guild |
| Mogg, B | Milford on Sea | Winchester & Portsmouth Diocesan Guild |
| Nicholls, AL | St Gluvias | Truro Diocesan Guild |
| Pearce, R | Romsey | Winchester & Portsmouth Diocesan Guild |
| Young, C | Milford on Sea | Winchester & Portsmouth Diocesan Guild |
