We have uploaded to the World War One Roll of Honour a biography of William Henry Anstee, known sometimes as ‘William Junior’, of the Potsgrove Anstees, who was a Corporal with the 2/4th Leicestershire Regiment (Service Number: 30482), mobilising with them for war and landing in France on 24 February 1917. He fought in the Battle of MeninContinue reading “William Henry Anstee World War One Hero”
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Henry Edward Anstee World War One Hero
We have uploaded to the World War One Roll of Honour a biography of Henry Edward Anstee, known sometimes as Edward and sometimes as Henry, of the Potsgrove Anstees, who signed up for active service in December 1915 and served in France with the 3rd Battalion of the Somerset Light Infantry (Service Number: 25423). Anybody who has informationContinue reading “Henry Edward Anstee World War One Hero”
Harry Russell Anstee World War One Hero
We have uploaded to the World War One Roll of Honour a biography of Harry Russell Anstee of the Potsgrove Anstees, who was on active service with the 14th Hussars in 1918 and continued to serve in the Army until around 1930. Anybody who has information they would like to add to this biography please contact us at research@theansteystory.com. AnybodyContinue reading “Harry Russell Anstee World War One Hero”
Arthur Richard Anstee World War One Hero
We have uploaded to the World War One Roll of Honour a biography of Arthur Richard Anstee, sometimes known as Richard, of the Potsgrove Anstees, who volunteered for service very early on in the conflict, probably in late 1914, enlisting (as Richard) with the Leicestershire Regiment as a Private (Service Numbers: 3666 and 200925), and was still serving withContinue reading “Arthur Richard Anstee World War One Hero”
Samuel Sydney James Anstey World War One Hero
We have uploaded to the World War One Roll of Honour a biography of Samuel Sydney James Anstee of the Houghton Regis Anstees, who served with the 4th London Regiment as a Private (Service Numbers: 7329 and 283684) and received a gunshot wound in the early days of the Battle of Arras in April 1917. Anybody who hasContinue reading “Samuel Sydney James Anstey World War One Hero”
Samuel Anstee (b 1871) World War One Hero
We have uploaded to the World War One Roll of Honour a biography of Samuel Anstee of the Houghton Regis Anstees, who enlisted for active service in July 1915 with the 6th Battalion Middlesex Regiment (Service Number: G/12640 or 13640), remaining with them until he deserted a few months later. Anybody who has information they would like to addContinue reading “Samuel Anstee (b 1871) World War One Hero”
Alfred Henry Anstee World War One Hero
We have uploaded to the World War One Roll of Honour a biography of Alfred Henry Anstee of the Houghton Regis Anstees, who signed up for active service with the Kent Cyclist’s Battalion Territorial Force in June 1915 and later served in Mesopotamia and India with the 1/5th Royal West Kent Regiment (Service Number: 266066). Anybody who hasContinue reading “Alfred Henry Anstee World War One Hero”
William Stephen John Anstee World War One Hero
We have uploaded to the World War One Roll of Honour a biography of William Stephen John Anstee of the Houghton Regis Anstees, who served with the 1st Battalion Middlesex Regiment as a Private (Service Number: L/16149) during the war and then attested for the Royal Regiment of Artillery (Royal Field Artillery) as a Gunner (Service Number: 729732)Continue reading “William Stephen John Anstee World War One Hero”
John Alexander Anstee World War One Hero
We have uploaded to the World War One Roll of Honour a biography of John Alexander Anstee of the Potsgrove Anstees, who volunteered for service right at the outset of war, serving with the 7th Battalion (Territorial Force) of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment as a Private (Service Number: 2629). Anybody who has information they would like to addContinue reading “John Alexander Anstee World War One Hero”
John Anstee (b 1887) World War One Hero
We have uploaded to the World War One Roll of Honour a biography of John Anstee of the Houghton Regis Anstees, who joined the Royal Navy in 1903 and was still serving with them during the war as an Able Seaman (Service Number: 225075). Anybody who has information they would like to add to this biography please contactContinue reading “John Anstee (b 1887) World War One Hero”
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