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Surname: BUSHBY
Forename(s): Fred Teesdale
Place of Birth: Sedbergh, Yorkshire
Service No: 126586
Rank: Pioneer
Regiment / Corps / Service: Royal Engineers
Battalion / Unit: Wireless Telegraph Centre (Worcester)
Division: ---
Age: 18
Date of Death: 1916-10-26
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: IV. 7.
CWGC Cemetery: SEDBERGH CEMETERY
CWGC Memorial: ---
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: SEDBERGH, YORKSHIRE
Additional Information:
Fred Teesdale Bushby was the son of William and Sarah Elizabeth Bushby, née Whitehead. William was born at Kirkoswald, Cumberland and Sarah at Sedbergh, Yorkshire.
1901 Sedbergh, Yorkshire Census: Jackson Row, Soolbank - Fred Bushby, aged 3 years, born Sedbergh, son of William and Elizabeth Bushby.
1911 Sedbergh, Yorkshire Census: Jackson Row, Mortar Pits - Fred Bushby, aged 13 years, born Sedbergh, son of William and Elizabeth Bushby.
The British Army Service Record for Fred Teesdale Bushby exists but may be incomplete.
Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pioneer Fred Teesdale Bushby, 126586, R.E. Date and Place of Death: 26.10.16. Worcester General Infirmary. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Mother Sarah E. £0 15s. 6d. War Gratuity: Not admissible. [Under 6 months service.]
UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: Pnr Fredk. Teesdale Bushley [sic], 126586, R.E. Date and cause of death: 26.10.16. Died (intestinal obstruction). Name(s) on card(s): Dependant: Mrs Sarah Elizabeth Bushley. Relationship to soldier: Mother. Address: Mortor [sic] Pits, Sedbergh, Yorks. [On a second card the surname has been amended to Bushby.]
Fred is commemorated in the Memorial Books of the Post Office Fellowship of Remembrance.
A short biography of Fred is included in: ‘Sedbergh and District 1914-1918 – But who shall return the children?’ Compiled by Sedbergh and District History Society. Edited by Diane Elphick (2016).
Data Source: Craven’s Part in the Great War - original CPGW book entry
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Pioneer Fred Teesdale BUSHBY
Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Royal Engineers
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The Sedbergh men who gave their lives
Centre panel - Top row (l-r): Corporal John Charles Leighton, Private Edwin Storey, Private Miles Capstick, Pioneer Fred Teesdale Bushby. Second row (l-r): Sergeant Harry Lyddington Mason, Gunner George Armstrong Thompson, Private Harold Hardy Pearson, Private Noel Bennett. Third row (l-r): Private Albert Brookes, Private John Giles Stainton, Private Henry James Clemmet, L/Corporal Thomas William Clemmet. Fourth row (l-r): Private Thomas Leighton Hall, Private Joseph Charles Bateman
Three-panel oil-painting, courtesy of the artist, David Hartnup
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03 November 1916
SEDBERGH - DEATH OF SAPPER FRED T. BUSHBY
On Friday last the death of Sapper Fred T. Bushby, son of the late Mr. William Bushby and Mrs. Bushby, of Mortarpitts, occurred in hospital at Worcester from intestinal trouble. Deceased was well known in Sedbergh. As a boy he was employed as messenger at Sedbergh Post Office, and was promoted to sorting clerk and telegraphist, in which position he gained the respect and regard of the public by his genial and obliging manner. In spite of a serious illness, necessitating a severe operation a year or two ago, he was most eager to serve his country, and was highly delighted when he succeeded in passing the Medical Board at Halifax. Six weeks ago he joined the Wireless Section of the Royal Engineers, and after training at Birmingham was drafted to Worcester, but unfortunately he had a recurrence of his old trouble and he died as stated at the early age of 18. For some time he worked at the Kendal Post Office, where he was a general favourite. In a letter to the deceased's mother, Major Handley, R.E., of Worcester, says:- "I should like to express my deepest regret at the loss you have sustained in the death of your son whilst serving in my unit. I am sorry that the boy's military career was of such short duration, as from the reports I received he was a very promising recruit, and appeared very anxious to serve his country to the best of his ability."
There was also a telegram from the postmaster of Kendal and staff expressing their sympathy, and a letter of condolence from the postmistress and staff at Sedbergh. The funeral took place at St. Andrew's Church, Sedbergh, on Tuesday when a large number of sympathising friends were present, including Messrs. Bell and Wallace, postmaster and clerk of Kendal and the local Post Office staff. The service was conducted by Rev. A. H. Walker, vicar. The hymn 'On the Resurrection morning' was sung, and appropriate funeral music was played at the beginning and end of the service by the organist, Mr. A. E. Thorne. The bearers were Messrs. H. W. Farrow, W. Wilson, jnr., L. C. Burton, and H. P. Whittaker, colleagues of the deceased during the time he worked at Sedbergh Post Office. Among the many beautiful wreaths was one of chrysanthemums, lilies, orchids, &c., " With deepest sympathy from officers, N.C.O.s and men of the Wireless Training Centre, Royal Engineers, at Worcester."
It is only a few months ago since the death of Mrs. Bushby's husband, and much sympathy is felt for her and her family.
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03 November 1916
BUSHBY - October 27th, at Worcester, Sapper Fred T. Bushby, of the wireless section of the Royal Engineers, son of Mrs. Bushby of Mortarpitts, Sedbergh, aged 18.
03 November 1916
SEDBERGH
DEATH OF SAPPER FRED T. BUSHBY - On Friday last the death of Sapper Fred T. Bushby, son of the late Mr. William Bushby and Mrs. Bushby, of Mortarpitts, occurred in hospital at Worcester from intestinal trouble. Deceased was well known in Sedbergh. As a boy he was employed as messenger at Sedbergh Post Office, and was promoted to sorting clerk and telegraphist, in which position he gained the respect and regard of the public by his genial and obliging manner. In spite of a serious illness, necessitating a severe operation a year or two ago, he was most eager to serve his country, and was highly delighted when he succeeded in passing the Medical Board at Halifax. Six weeks ago he joined the Wireless Section of the Royal Engineers, and after training at Birmingham was drafted to Worcester, but unfortunately he had a recurrence of his old trouble and he died as stated at the early age of 18. For some time he worked at the Kendal Post Office, where he was a general favourite. In a letter to the deceased's mother, Major Handley, R.E., of Worcester, says:- "I should like to express my deepest regret at the loss you have sustained in the death of your son whilst serving in my unit. I am sorry that the boy's military career was of such short duration, as from the reports I received he was a very promising recruit, and appeared very anxious to serve his country to the best of his ability." There was also a telegram from the postmaster of Kendal and staff expressing their sympathy, and a letter of condolence from the postmistress and staff at Sedbergh. The funeral took place at St. Andrew's Church, Sedbergh, on Tuesday when a large number of sympathising friends were present, including Messrs. Bell and Wallace, postmaster and clerk of Kendal and the local Post Office staff. The service was conducted by Rev. A. H. Walker, vicar. The hymn 'On the Resurrection morning' was sung, and appropriate funeral music was played at the beginning and end of the service by the organist, Mr. A. E. Thorne. The bearers were Messrs. H. W. Farrow, W. Wilson, jun., L. C. Burton, and H. P. Whittaker, colleagues of the deceased during the time he worked at Sedbergh Post Office. Among the many beautiful wreaths was one of chrysanthemums, lilies, orchids, etc., 'With deepest sympathy from officers, N.C.O.s and men of the Wireless Training Centre, Royal Engineers, at Worcester.' It is only a few months ago since the death of Mrs. Bushby's husband, and much sympathy is felt for her and her family.
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