Thomas James Kidston WW1

Early Life Thomas James Kidston was born in Bishopsteignton on the 28th March 1876 to John and Louisa Kidston. According to the 1881 census he was living with his mother Louisa  (shown as a sailors wife) and his elder brother William and his grandmother Sarah Morritt...

Stephen George Ridgeway WW1

Early Life 44301 Private Stephen George Ridgeway of the 2/4th Battalion, the Royal Berkshire Regiment was the son of Charles and Minnie Amelia Ridgeway, of Mount Radford, Bishopsteignton. He was born in Bishopsteignton in the June Quarter of 1899.[1] According to the...

Charles Henry Payne WW1

Early Life 25581 Lance Corporal Charles Henry Payne of the 6th Battalion, the Somerset Light Infantry was the son of John and Ellen Louise Payne, of Cockhaven Road, Bishopsteignton. Charles was born in Shaldon in 1889. At the age of 1 year old  he was living at...
Clifford E Wallis WW1

Clifford E Wallis WW1

Early Life Clifford Edward was the beloved eldest son of the Wallis family and had 8 siblings, Fannie Mildred (Fannie), Nellie Christine (Teenie), Gladys Lilian, Francis Noel (Francie), Elsa Mary (Murlie), Kenneth Arthur (Kennie), Monica Joan (Joan) and Donald...