We have uploaded to the World War One Roll of Honour a biography of Alfred Frederick Anstey of the Washfield Ansteys, who signed up for service very early in the conflict, in around February 1915, joining the Gloucestershire Regiment as a Private (Service Number: 20357) and suffered a “gunshot wound to the buttocks and neck” during the CaptureContinue reading “Alfred Frederick Anstey World War One Hero”
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Herbert Bertie Anstey World War One Hero
We have uploaded to the World War One Roll of Honour a biography of Herbert Bertie Anstey, known as Bertie, of the Washfield Ansteys, who was “killed in action” on 18 August 1918 in Northern France whilst serving as Lance Corporal with ‘D’ Company, 2nd Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment. Anybody who has information they would like to addContinue reading “Herbert Bertie Anstey World War One Hero”
Charles Rich Anstey World War One Hero
We have uploaded to the World War One Roll of Honour a biography of Charles Rich Anstey, also known as Charles Richard Anstey, of the Washfield Ansteys, who joined the ‘Post Office Rifles’ as a Rifleman, serving with them in France in 1917 and likely being wounded during the Capture of Wurst Farm on 20 September 1917, partContinue reading “Charles Rich Anstey World War One Hero”
John Edwin Anstey World War One Hero
We have uploaded to the World War One Roll of Honour a biography of John Edwin Anstey of the Washfield Ansteys, who joined the Army Pay Corps as a Private (Service Number: 23979), having received his call up from the Ministry of National Service on 6 September 1918, and served briefly in the ‘Southern’ Theatre of WarContinue reading “John Edwin Anstey World War One Hero”
Isaac Alfred Anstey World War One Hero
We have uploaded to the World War One Roll of Honour a biography of Isaac Alfred Anstey, known as Alfred, of the Washfield Ansteys, who volunteered for active service in May 1915, and served with the 99th Anti Aircraft Reserve Brigade as a Gunner throughout the latter part of the conflict. Anybody who has information they would like to addContinue reading “Isaac Alfred Anstey World War One Hero”
Henry Anstey World War One Hero
We have uploaded to the World War One Roll of Honour a biography of Henry Anstey of the Washfield Ansteys, who signed up for active service right at the outset of war and participated in the Battle of Le-Transloy (amongst others), before he was discharged “suffering with shell shock and trench fever“. Anybody who has information they wouldContinue reading “Henry Anstey World War One Hero”
Portland, Oregon Anstey Page Commenced
We have begun to map the pedigree of the Portland, Oregon Ansteys of America, a sub-branch of the Washfield Ansteys of Devon, who arrived in Portland, Oregon via Toronto, Canada. We are actively on the lookout for anybody who is willing to add their specialist knowledge of the Portland, Oregon Ansteys to this Anstey story project. Anybody with suchContinue reading “Portland, Oregon Anstey Page Commenced”
Washfield, Devon Anstey Page Commenced
The Washfield Ansteys of Devon are a major sub-branch of the Dulverton Ansteys, hence forming part of the South West Peninsula Ansteys. We have begun to map the pedigree of this sub-branch and are actively on the lookout for anybody who is willing to add their specialist knowledge of the Washfield Ansteys to this Anstey story project. Anybody with such inclination and expertise,Continue reading “Washfield, Devon Anstey Page Commenced”
The Complete Anstey Story - From 1143 to Modern Times 