Family History, Stemp Chart 0456 Henry (Harry) William Stemp and Maud Mary Taylor

1881 Census - Grove Road, Ealing, Middlesex 1891 Census - 1 & 3 The Grove, Ealing, Middlesex 1901 13 Berrymead Gardens, Acton, Middlesex 1902 5 Eastmid? Northfields, Ealing, Middlesex (baptism of Florence Rosina Maud) 1905 10 Alford Road, Ealing, Middlesex (baptism of William Henry) 1909 10 Alford Road, Ealing, Middlesex (baptism of Reginald Stanley) 1911 13 Connaught Road, West Ealing W 1901 13 Berrymead Gardens, Acton, Middlesex 1902 5 Eastmid? Northfields, Ealing, Middlesex (baptism of Florence Rosina Maud) 1905 10 Alford Road, Ealing, Middlesex (baptism of William Henry) 1909 10 Alford Road, Ealing, Middlesex (baptism of Reginald Stanley) 1911 13 Connaught Road, West Ealing W. Maud is down as having been married 10 years and having had 3 children all of whom survive at the date of this Census. 1939 53 Station Road , Ealing M.B., Middlesex as a widow (transcribed as STAMP) Maud M STEMP (born 21 August 1879) Domestic Duties Unpaid (PWC 316/39696), Reginald S STEMP (born 15 November 1908) Highways Labourer (Cycling(?) B C Highways Repairs), Jack GRAHAM (transcribed as SNAKHAM) (born 25 August 1911) single and Albert MIDDLETON (bon 8 March 1902) Moulder single 1902 5 Eastmid? Northfields, Ealing, Middlesex (baptism of Florence Rosina Maud) 1911 13 Connaught Road, West Ealing W 1920 35 Felix Road, Northfields, Ealing, Middlesex (at marriage) 1939 35 Felix Road , Ealing M.B., Middlesex, Frederick J PAINES (born 24 September 1899) Bricklayer Heavy Worker, Florence R M PAINES (born 19 October 1901) House Duties and Marion PAINES (born 2 January 1934) At School 1905 10 Alford Road, Ealing, Middlesex (baptism of William Henry) (down as Henry William) 1911 13 Connaught Road, West Ealing W 1934 15 Station Road, Hanwell, Ealing, Middlesex (London Electoral Roll) At this address James HONSON, Lillian Ada Charlotte Stemp and William Henry Frederick STEMP 1936 53 Percival Road, Spelthorne, Feltham, Surrey (London Electoral Roll) At this address Lilian Ada Charlotte STEMP and William Henry Frederick STEMP 1939 72 Half Acre Road , Ealing M.B., Middlesex. William H STEMP (born 10 January 1905) Furniture Remover Parlour Heavy Worker, Lilian A C STEMP (born 16 September 1900) Unpaid Domestic Duties, 1 Record Officially Closed entry (probably a ROOKE child) and George E ROOKE (born 12 November 1921) Rly Loco Cleaner 1952 72 Half Acre Road, Hanwell, Southall, Ealing, Middlesex (London Electoral Roll) At this address Edna M ROOKE, Bernard F STEMP, Lilian A STEMP and William H F STEMP 1954 72 Half Acre Road, Hanwell, Southall, Ealing, Middlesex (London Electoral Roll) At this address Edna M ROOKE, Bernard F STEMP, Lilian A STEMP and William H F STEMP 1961 72 Half Acre Road, Hanwell, Southall, Ealing, Middlesex (London Electoral Roll) At this address Edna M ROOKE, Gordon R STEMP, Lilian A STEMP and William H F STEMP 1909 10 Alford Road, Ealing, Middlesex (baptism of Reginald Stanley) 1911 13 Connaught Road, West Ealing W 1939 53 Station Road , Ealing M.B., Middlesex (transcribed as STAMP) Maud M STEMP (born 21 August 1879) Domestic Duties Unpaid (PWC 316/39696), Reginald S STEMP (born 15 November 1908) Highways Labourer (Cycling(?) B C Highways Repairs), Jack GRAHAM (transcribed as SNAKHAM) (born 25 August 1911) single and Albert MIDDLETON (bon 8 March 1902) Moulder single 1946 8 Kings avenue, Greenford, Middlesex (address given at probate) Probate says died on or since 1 October 1942 on war service, but assume it is the address of his wife as he died in a Prisoner of War Camp) Information from Forces War Records sent by John TERRY 3/11/2014 First Name: Reginald Stanley Initials: R S Surname: STEMP DOB: Circa 1909 Age: 33 Birth Town: London Nationality: British Resided County: Middlesex. Date of Death: 01/10/1942 - 02/10/1942 Information: Parents: William Henry and Maud Stemp; husband of Freda Marion Stemp, of West Ealing, Middlesex, England. Rank: Gunner Service Number: 1712269 Campaign Medals: War Medal 1939-1945 As with most Armed Forces Serving Personal during the conflict of World War Two, Reginald Stanley STEMP was entitled to the War Medal 1939-1945. This medal was awarded to all full time service personnel who had completed 28 days service between 3rd September 1939 and the 2nd September 1945. Eligible personnel who had been “Mentioned In Dispatches” during the War were entitled to wear a bronze oak leaf emblem on the ribbon. Those eligible for a campaign star, yet who had their service cut short by death, wounds or capture by the enemy, still qualified for this medal. 1939-45 Star Given the information available to us it is likely that Reginald Stanley STEMP was awarded the 1939-45 Star for operational Service in the Second World War between 3rd September 1939, and 2nd September 1945. Reginald Stanley STEMP would have been awarded this star if their service period was terminated by their death or disability due to service. Also the award of a gallantry medal or “Mention In Dispatches” also produced the award of this medal, regardless of their service duration. Fighter Aircraft Crew who took part in the Battle of Britain (10 July to 31 October 1940) were awarded the "Battle of Britain" bar to this medal. In undress uniform, a silver-gilt rosette was worn on the medal ribbon to denote the award of this clasp. Service: British Army Regiment: Royal Artillery Royal Artillery during World War 2 More information about Royal Artillery Formed: 1716 The first recorded use of cannon on the battlefield was by Edward III at the Battle of Crecy in 1346 during the Hundred Years' War. Up to the eighteenth century, artillery ‘traynes’ were raised by Royal Warrant for specific campaigns and disbanded again on their conclusion. This changed on 26 May 1716, when by the Royal Warrant of George I two regular companies of field artillery, each 100 men strong, were raised at Woolwich, leading to the title "Royal Artillery" (RA) which was first used in 1720. On 1 April 1722 these companies were expanded to four, and grouped with independent artillery companies in Gibraltar and Minorca to form the Royal Regiment of Artillery, commanded by Colonel Albert Bogard. In 1741 the Royal Military Academy formed in the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich (RWA). The regiment expanded rapidly and by 1757 there were 24 companies divided into two battalions, as well as a Cadet Company formed in 1741. During 1748 the Presidential Artilleries of Bengal, Madras and Bombay, India were formed and then in 1756 saw the creation of the Royal Irish Regiment of Artillery. The Regiment grew to 32 companies by 1771 organised into four battalions, as well as two Invalid Companies comprising older and unfit men employed in garrison duties. 1782 brought the move of the Royal Artillery to RA Barracks (front parade) on Woolwich Common. The Napoleonic Wars saw the need to provide fire-support for the cavalry so a formation of Horse Artillery was created in 1793 with two troops of Royal Horse Artillery (RHA) being raised, joined by two more in November 1793. The Royal Irish Artillery was absorbed into the Royal Artillery in 1801 to produce twelve RHA troops and a hundred RA companies in 10 battalions. Before 1825 batteries had been called after their commander's name this was to cease and RA batteries known by a number and RHA batteries a letter. During 1805 RWA moved to Woolwich Common for all RA and RE officers. The Crimean War saw the increase of the Royal Artillery to 199 batteries and in 1855 the abolition of the Board Ordnance, which had until then controlled the Royal Artillery. Thereafter the regiment came under the War Office along with the rest of the army. A School of Gunnery was established in Shoeburyness, Essex in 1859. In 1862 the regiment absorbed the artillery of the British East India Company – 21 horse batteries and 48 field batteries – which brought its strength up to 29 horse batteries, 73 field batteries and 88 heavy batteries. On 1 July 1899, the Royal Artillery was divided into three groups: the Royal Horse Artillery and Royal Field Artillery comprised one group, while the Coastal Defence, Mountain, Siege and Heavy artillery were split off into another group named the Royal Garrison Artillery. The third group continued to be titled simply Royal Artillery, and was responsible for ammunition storage and supply. The RFA and RHA both dressed as mounted soldiers, whereas the RGA dressed like foot soldiers. The First World War brought with it a massive expanse of the Royal Artillery By 1917 there were 1,769 batteries in over 400 brigades totalling 548,000 men. In 1920 the rank of Bombardier was instituted in the Royal Artillery. The three sections effectively functioned as separate corps. This arrangement lasted until 1924, when the three amalgamated once more to became one regiment. The Royal Horse Artillery, which has always had separate traditions, uniforms and insignia, still retains a separate identity within the regiment, however, and is considered, by its members at least, to be an élite. Before the Second World War, Royal Artillery recruits were required to be at least 5 feet 4 inches tall and men in mechanised units had to be at least 5 feet 8 inches tall. In 1938, the Royal Artillery Brigades were renamed Regiments. In the Second World War over a million men were serving in over 960 Gunner regiments. With the coming of peace the Gunners reduced to 250,000 men and 365 batteries in 106 regiments. At the beginning of 1939 the regular and TA strength of the Royal Artillery totalled about 105,000. In mid 1943 the RA reached its peak strength, some 700,000 strong (about 26% of total British Army strength and about the same size as the Royal Navy), including about 5% officers, in some 630 regiments, 65 training regiments and six officer cadet training units. These included 130 regiments converted from TA infantry and yeomanry often retaining their previous regimental title as part of their artillery unit designation as well as badges and other accoutrements. However, the strength of the field branch (including anti-tank) in mid 1943 was about 232,000. The Regiment suffered some 31,000 killed during the course of the war. Of the 630 or so regiments about 240 were field artillery, excluding about 60 anti-tank. At the end of the Second World War, the RA was larger than the Royal Navy. In 1947 the Riding Troop RHA was renamed The King's Troop RHA, and in 1951 the appointment of regiment’s Colonel-in-Chief became Captain General. Following the end of National Service and the Cold War, the Royal Artillery fell further to its lowest strength since the 1820s; 14 Regular and 7 Territorial Artillery Regiments. The Royal Artillery Prayer O Lord Jesus Christ, Who dost everywhere lead thy people in the way of righteousness, Vouchsafe so as to lead the Royal Regiment of Artillery, That wherever we serve, on land or sea or in the air, We may win the glory of doing thy will Amen Battalion: 8 Coast Regiment Archive Reference: WO 304/6 Commemorated: Britain Place of Death: Far East Collections: UK, Army Roll of Honour, 1939-1945 The IWGC/CWGC Registers Collection More About Reginald Stanley STEMP: A Chart Number: STEMP 04?? Memorial: Sai Wan Memorial Military service: Gunner Royal Artillery 8 Coast Guard Regiment No. 171 2269 UK Army Roll of Honour 1939 - 1945 Name: Reginald Stemp Given Initials: R S Rank: Gunner Death Date: 2 Oct 1942 Number: 1712269 Birth Place: London (not otherwise specified) Residence: Middlesex Branch at Enlistment: Royal Artillery Theatre of War: Far East (other than places specified) Regiment at Death: Royal Artillery Branch at Death: Royal Artillery Information for Freda Marion BROWN 1945 West Ealing, Middlesex (Forces War Records for medals of husband Reginald Stanley) 1946 8 Kings avenue, Greenford, Middlesex (address given for husband at probate) Probate says died on or since 1 October 1942 on war service, but as he died in a prisoner of war camp assume this was the address of his wife in 1946.

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