Swepstone World War 1 Casualties - researched and reported by Michael Hull - please click on the link to open the document.

Swepstone's War Memorial plaque can be found on the interior rear (Western) wall of St Peter's Church. Photo copyright: LSH.

PRIVATE WALTER “ DICK” BENTLEY
SER NO. 76381- 2Oth Bn. MANCHESTER REGIMENT

Born Swepstone 1889, youngest son of Joseph & Sarah Bentley. Became a farm boy after leaving Swepstone School. In 1915 was a miner at Measham Colliery. Called up on May 22nd 1918. Landed in France October 5th and was killed in action on October 23rd, age 29. Buried at Pommereeuil British Cemetery, France.

SERGEANT ARTHUR GEORGE COMPTON
SER NO 6/871 -2nd Bn. CANTERBURY REGT.
NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE

Born Newton Burgoland 1893, son of Edward & Katherine Compton.
Emigrated to New Zealand, enlisted 1914 and went with Battalion to Egypt.
Killed in action at Battle of Somme September 21st 1916, age 23. His grave/ memorial is at Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Longueval, France.

PRIVATE RICHARD HUGHES
SER NO. 5012 -1st/6th Bn. ROYAL WARWICKSHIRE REGT.

Born 1888 at Wasperton, Warwickshire, second son of Mr & Mrs A Hughes of Newton Burgoland. Went into farm work before joining Coventry Corporation. He enlisted at Nuneaton in February 1916. Landed in France in July 1916 and was killed in action on August 17th 1916, age 28. His grave/memorial is at Pozieres British Cemetary, Ovillers-La Boisselle, France

PRIVATE THOMAS HENRY HUGHES
SER NO. 235090 -2nd/ 4th Bn. EAST LANCASHIRE REGT.

Born 1897 at Newton Burgoland. Son of Arthur and Mary Hughes.
He died March 21st 1918, age 21. His memorial is at Pozieres

PRIVATE JOHN HENRY “ HARRY” PEPPER
SER NO. 15060 -9th Bn. LEICESTERSHIRE REGT.

Born 1895 at Newton Burgoland, son of Albert and Jane Pepper. Left school at 13 to work at Ibstock Colliery. Played for Swepstone Football and Cricket Clubs. Enlisted September 3rd 1914. Died of wounds on September 23rd 1915, age 20. Buried at Humbercamps Communal Cemetery, France.