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Surname: ROSS
Forename(s): Angus
Place of Birth: Aspatria, Cumberland
Service No: 267819
Rank: Pioneer
Regiment / Corps / Service: Royal Engineers
Battalion / Unit: Base Signal Depot
Division: ---
Age: 32
Date of Death: 1917-10-19
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: 3. G. 6.
CWGC Cemetery: DAR ES SALAAM WAR CEMETERY
CWGC Memorial: ---
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: HELLIFIELD, YORKSHIRE
Additional Information:
Angus Ross was the son of Andrew and Margaret Ross, née Potts. Andrew was born at Tain, Ross-shire and Margaret at Bewcastle, Cumberland.
1891 Aspatria, Cumberland Census: Railway Terrace - Angus Ross, aged 6 years, born Aspatria, son of Andrew and Margaret Ross.
1901 Aspatria, Cumberland Census: Station Villa - Angus Ross, aged 16 years, born Aspatria, son of Andrew and Margaret Ross.
1911 Appleby, Westmorland Census: 14, Clifford Street - Angus Ross, aged 27 years, born Aspatria, Cumberland. [Angus was boarding with William and Sarah Jane Wilson.]
Angus was married to Mona Cussons in 1911.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pnr Angus Ross, 267819, R.E.
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pnr Angus Ross, 267819, Royal Engineers.
Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte Angus Ross, 267819, R.E. Date and Place of Death: 19.10.17. In Action [sic] German East Africa. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Widow Sole Legatee - Mona. £7 7s. 4d.
UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: card(s) exist for Angus. Name(s) on card(s): Widow: Mona, born 17.12.90. Address: 7, Boroughgate, Appleby, Westmoreland [sic]. Children: Connie, born 14.12.11.
Angus is commemorated on the Appleby Roll of Honour; Aspatria War Memorial Recreation Ground and Midland Railway War Memorial at Derby.
Data Source: Craven’s Part in the Great War - original CPGW book entry
View Entry in CPGW BookEntry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record:
ROSS, Angus, [Hellifield], aged 32, Pioneer R.E., died East Africa, Oct. 16, 1918.
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Pioneer Angus ROSS
Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Royal Engineers
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Unveiling and Dedication of Hellifield War Memorial, Sunday, 5 June 1921
Courtesy of John Pearcy, Hellifield
Order of Service for the Unveiling and Dedication of Hellifield War Memorial, Sunday, 5 June 1921
Courtesy of John Pearcy, Hellifield
Order of Service for the Unveiling and Dedication of Hellifield War Memorial, Sunday, 5 June 1921
Courtesy of John Pearcy, Hellifield
Order of Service for the Unveiling and Dedication of Hellifield War Memorial, Sunday, 5 June 1921
Courtesy of John Pearcy, Hellifield
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16 November 1917
HELLIFIELD – Death of Pioneer Angus Ross
Mrs. A. Ross, who is residing with her parents at Boroughgate, Appleby, has received news of the death of her husband, Pioneer Angus Ross, R.E. A telegram stated that he died at Sagenhop, Dar-es-Salaam, East Africa, on October 19th from dysentery. Pioneer Ross, who was 32 years of age, was a railway telegraphist, and prior to joining the army had been employed by the Midland Railway Company for about 16 years. After serving at Carlisle and Appleby he was transferred to Hellifield seven years ago. He joined the Engineers in March last, and sailed for East Africa in August. From dates of letters written to Mrs. Ross during the voyage out, it is thought that he had only been in East Africa about three weeks. Previous to enlisting, Pioneer Ross resided at Thorndale Street, Hellifield. He leaves a widow and one daughter.
31 May 1918
HELLIFIELD – Memorial Service
On Sunday evening, at St. Aidan’s Church, a memorial service was held coupled with names of Corporal Percy Barton, Pioneer Angus Ross, Privates Matthew Lund, Walker Parker and Albert Hailwood. The Vicar (Rev. A. Whyte), in an impressive sermon, made touching references to the lives of the fallen heroes Special hymns were sung, and the organist (Miss D. Wilson) played the Dead March at the close of the service.
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16 November 1917
ROSS – Oct. 19th, at Sagenhop, Dar-es-Salaam, East Africa, Pioneer Angus Ross, R.E., of Hellifield, aged 32.
16 November 1917
HELLIFIELD
DEATH OF PIONEER ANGUS ROSS
Information was received last week from Mrs. A. Ross, who is at present residing with her parents at Boroughgate, Appleby, of the death of her husband, Pioneer Angus Ross, R.E. The news was conveyed to Mrs. Ross by telegram, which stated that her husband died at Sagenhop, Dar-es-Salaam, East Africa, on Oct. 19th, from dysentery. Pioneer Ross, who was 32 years of age, was a railway telegraphist, and prior to enlisting he had been in the employ of the Midland Railway Co. for about 16 years. After serving at Carlisle and Appleby, he was transferred to Hellifield seven years ago. He joined the Engineers in March last and sailed for East Africa in August. From dates of letters written to Mrs. Ross during the voyage out, it is thought that he had only been in East Africa about three weeks. Previous to enlisting Pioneer Ross resided at Thorndale Street, Hellifield.
31 May 1918
HELLIFIELD
MEMORIAL SERVICE – On Sunday evening, at St. Aidan’s Church, a service was held in memory of Corpl. Percy Barton, Pioneer Angus Ross, Privates Matthew Lund, Walker Parker, and Albert Hailwood. The Vicar (Rev. A. J. Whyte), in an impressive sermon, made touching references to the lives of the fallen heroes. Special hymns were sung and the organist (Miss D. Wilson) played the ‘Dead march’ at the close of the service.
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