William James Mack, 96687, was born on 19th June 1882, at 4 Brompton Road, Eastbury, in Hampshire, to John Henry Mack, a slater, and his wife Edith, nee Wilkinson. The family moved to Dover, where William followed his father's trade. In December, 1903, when he was 21 and living at 26 Templar Street, Dover, he married Florence Beatrice Castle at the Primitive Methodist Church, London Road.  She was 20, from 14 Churchill Street, Dover, and was the daughter of Thomas Castle, a carpenter.

During the Great War William enlisted in Dover and served as a Private in the Royal Army Medical Corps, 21st General Hospital. He was 36 when he died from yellow fever on 25 April 1918, and is buried at the Alexandria Hadra War Cemetery, Egypt.

In the early 1920s his mother lived at 9 De Burgh Street, Dover, while his wife's home was at 3 Granville Cottages, Tower Hamlets Street.  William's father John had predeceased him.

with thanks to Kevin Toulson

Mackenzie, C. A. C.
Charles Alexander Chandos Mackenzie was the son of A. B. Mackenzie of Godwyne House, 10 Godwyne Road, Dover and the late Brigade Surgeon John Mackenzie, MD. He was a Captain in the 20th Deccan Horse, and he died at the age of 30 on 21 December 1914. He is commemorated on the Neuve Chappelle Memorial in France.

MacWalter, C. C.
Charles Christopher MacWalter was a Second Lieutenant in the 1st battalion of the King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment).   He died in action on 1st July 1916, and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial in France.

Magub, J. J.
Joseph Jarvis Magub was an Assistant Steward in the Merchant Navy on the SS Ancona, registered in London. He was presumed drowned on 27 May 1917, when he was just 16. He is commemorated on the Chatham Naval memorial in the United Kingdom.

He was the son of Herbert and Ida Elizabeth Magub (nee Utting), of 71 Barton Road, Dover, Kent.  They had both come from Suffolk, and Herbert Magub was a Trinity Pilot, as had his father George been before him.

Marbrook, A. R.
Alfred Richard Marbrook, 5777, was in the 4th Regiment of the South African Infantry. He was 34 when he died on 24 March 1918. He is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial in France.

He was the son of Abraham Butler Marbrook and Elizabeth Marbrook, who lived at 55 Bulwark Street, Dover.

Marsh, A. J.
Albert James Marsh, 10377, was a Private in the 2nd battalion of the Irish Guards. He was born in Dublin and enlisted there, but lived in Dover. He was killed in action on 13 April 1918.

He is buried at the Aval Wood Military Cemetery, Vieux-Berquin in France.

*Marsh, C.
Charles Henry Marsh, G/376, was a Private in 6th battalion of The Buffs. He was reported "missing, believed killed" on 13 October 1915, and was thought to have fallen in action at Vermelles. He was 19. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial in France.

Before enlisting in Dover in August 1914 he had been employed by the Dover Standard, and was held in high esteem.  He lived in Dover and was the son of Mr Marsh of 32 Devonshire Road, born in Charlton, Dover, and brother- in-law of Driver W. Austen.

He was the son of Mrs Emily Jane Marsh, of 4 South Road, River, Dover, living there, and was born and enlisted in Dover.

*Marsh, G. A.
George Arthur Marsh, 9263, was a Private in the 2nd/8th battalion of the Worcestershire Regiment. He died on 25th April 1918, and is buried at the St Venant-Robecq Road British Cemetery, Robecq, France, III E 17.

He was the husband of A. Marsh of 16 Lyon Street, Caledonian Road, London. He lived in Barnsbury, London, but was born in Folkestone and enlisted in Dover. 

This may be the person pictured, who was wounded three times, and was the son of Mrs Murphy of 41 Chapel Place, Dover. His brothers are below.

		for the family tree  see Dave Dixon's
Herbert  Marsh - Suffolk Regiment	PO William B Marsh	faded genes

His name was read out at a memorial service held at Buckland church in September 1915.

Marsh, P.
Percy Marsh, 49100, was a Driver in the Royal Field Artillery. He served in France for two and a half years, and in Egypt. He died at Fulham Hospital on 4 March 1919, aged 27. He was buried with full military honours at Buckland Cemetery, Dover in the United Kinbgdom, grave reference D 2159. At the foot of his headstone are the words, "Rest in Peace".

He was born in Wingham and was the husband of Mrs E Marsh, and the son of John and Fanny Marsh of 2 Victoria Street, Union Road, Buckland, Dover. His brother, John Thomas Marsh also lost his life.  

The view, right, shows the area of his grave at Buckland - other CWGC graves can also be seen

 He was the husband of Emily E. Marshall; of 7, Market St., Dover.

Martell, B. S. 
Brice Selwyn Martell, 138918, was a Serjeant in the Royal Garrison Artillery, 308th Battery (formerly 655 of the Sussex Royal Garrison Artillery (T)). He was 21 when he died in action on 31 October 1917, and is buried in the Menin Road South Military cemetery in Belgium.

His parents were H J and C Martell, of 32 Ashburnham Road, Hastings, Sussex, where he lived. He enlisted in Brighton.   

Martin, G. S.
George Stiles (Styles) Martin was a Lieutenant in the 5th battalion (Territorial), attached to the 18th battalion, of the Manchester Regiment. He had been in the East Kent Yeomanry at the outbreak of war, and received his commission in the Manchester Regiment in October 1915. He was 26 when he was listed as missing on 23rd April 1917, and a year later, on 14th March 1918, as presumed killed. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial in France.

He had attended St Mary's school, and been a member of that school's Mission Choir, led by Miss Boyton. Music was in his family, as he was the son of George Munson Martin and A M Martin, who lived at 33 Bartholomew Road, and formerly at 36 Odo Road, Dover, and his father was a member of the orchestra at the Royal Hippodrome in Dover. He endeavoured to discover more of his son's fate. He received two communications from men who had served with him. Private J Upton said, "I saw Second Lieutenant Martin lying near the German wire at Neiuville Street, Vaast. He was very badly wounded in the left side and did not reply when I spoke to him." He added that he feared Mr Martin could not have lived.

Second Lieutenant C. Lawrence said that Mr Martin was acting Captain in his company. "I saw him as we went over the top in the attack on Cherisey on 23rd April 1917. I never saw him again. We reached a small German trench in front of our objective, and were attacked strongly on our right and left. I was severely wounded myself. So far as I know no prisoners were taken on that day, and in my opinion there cannot be any doubt that Mr Martin was killed."    

Martin, J. 
John Martin, 121684, was a Gunner in the 41st Anti-Aircraft company of the Royal Garrison Artillery. He died on 22nd March 1918, when he was 26. He was buried at Charlton cemetery, Dover in the United Kingdom.

He was the only son of John and Harriett Martin, who lived at 28 Dickson Road, Tower Hamlets, while John's address at his death was given as 42 Tower Hamlets. He had been married fewer than three years, having wed Florence Spendiff on 10th July 1915 at the Congregational church. It had been a double wedding ceremony, as Florence's sister, Olive, had married Mr Richard Standen at the same time.

Family and comrades attended the funeral; the coffin was borne by six gunners from the 41st, Messrs Hart, Durrant, Parker, Butcher, Smee, and Hills, with more following, while the band of the East Surrey Regiment attended to play Chopin's funeral march. Mrs Florence Martin, his wife, was there, and laid a wreath bearing the note, "from his loving wife and little Doris", while Mrs Martin senior's wreath bore the card, "from his heart-broken mother". His sister, Mrs Ingram, his sister-in-law, Mrs Craven, and his parents-in-law, Mr and Mrs Spendiff, were among others who attended, and many flowers were laid.

1919 - We saw him suffer day by day, It caused us bitter grief, To see him slowly pine away, And could not give relief. Not dead to us; we loved him dear, Not lost, but gone before. He lives with us in memory still, And will for evermore. From his sorrowing Mother and sister.

He was killed in action on 11th September 1916. 

Masters, N. D.  
Norman Douglas Masters died at the age of 18 on 25th January 1920 at 1 Hillside Villas, Folkestone Road, Dover. He was the third son of Mr and Mrs H Masters, from Folkestone Road. Dover. He is buried at St James, J L 1. Amongst the mourners at his funeral were his father, his sister, and his brothers Ronald and Cecil.  

He had been an apprentice during the war in the Mercantile Marine, on HMT "War Stag", commissioned in Salonika and Russia. His schooling had been at St Martin's, and he was always interested in all school sports, especially the Scout movement.

His two elder brothers were officers in the Mercantile Marine, and the youngest was still an apprentice.

with thanks to Joyce Banks

Matcham, J. R.  
John Ray Matcham, G/40886, was a Private in the 1st/8th battalion (T) of the Duke of Cambridge's Own Middlesex Regiment (formerly G/15726 Royal West Kent Regiment). He died on 16th August 1917 at the age of 31. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot memorial in Belgium.

He was the son of John and Eliza Matcham, and the husband of Louise Edith Brown (formerly Matcham) of 9 Avenue Terrace, Barton Road, Dover.

Matthews, H. S.  
Henry (Harry) Stanley Matthews, 2(6?)70321, served in the 1st/6th battalion of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment as a Private (formerly 2594 The Buffs). He was 18 when he died on  4 October 1917. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot memorial in Belgium.

Born at St Mary's, Dover and enlisting in Dover, he was the son of Mr and Mrs Matthews, of 27 Albany Place, Dover. (Article)

Maxted, P. J.
Percy John Maxted, K/5685. He was a stoker on the HMS "Arrogant", and, at 25, he was accidentally killed on 14th October 1916. He was the son of Mr and the late Mrs Maxted, and the husband of Lilian Fulbrook (formerly Maxted) of 14 Paul's Place, Charlton, Dover. He is buried at Charlton cemetery in Dover, United Kingdom, next to Edward Gatehouse.

Percy Maxted died when a lathe fell upon him. At Sheerness dockyard, he and others had gone into a workshop, which was more cosy than their quarters, and had slung their hammocks round a lathe. It weighed three quarters of a ton but nevertheless was dislodged by their weight, and it fell upon his head. nd his body was brought home to Paul's Place. The Naval Chaplain, Rev F. Poole conducted the funeral service at the graveside, while the Rev C S M Playfair conducted the service in Charlton church. His widow, parents, and in-laws, named Turner, were present, along with three brothers and a sister, and many relatives and comrades. Among the flowers laid were those from his wife, "To my darling husband, from his broken-hearted wife, Lil" and his little son, "To dear Daddy, from his little Sonny".

The gravestone reads:

In loving memory of my dear husband Percy John Maxted late H.M submarine flotillia accidentally killed 14th Oct 1916 aged 25 years "Grant Oh Lord Eternal Rest, and Let Light Perpetual Shine Upon Him

also of William C. Maxted brother of the above who passed away 10th March 1944 aged 59 years R I P

also of Arthur Maxted brother of the above died 2nd February 1963 aged 58(?)years

	Percy Maxted and his four brothers, all of whom were serving. Their parents lived at 15 Paul's Place.
Corporal A Maxted, RAMC		Richard H. Maxted, HM Submarine
Driver L Maxted, RFA (T)	Percy Maxted	Arthur F Maxted, HMS Yarmouth

Maxted, W. J. G.  
William John George Richard Maxted, 327235, was killed in action when he was 21 years and 11 months on 15 November 1917 at Gheluvelt near Ypres.  He served in the 1st battalion of the Cambridgeshire Regiment as a Private (formerly 9688 The Buffs), and is buried at Hooge Crater cemetery, Belgium, IV J 17. 

Born and enlisting in Dover, he was the eldest son of George Shrewsbury Maxted and Kate Elizabeth (nee Epps), his wife, who lived at 5 Old Park Road, and who had, by 1917, moved to Canterbury, to 10 Cross Street. They had also lived at 47 Dour Street, Dover. 
 

November 1939

with thanks to Brian Maxted
cemetery - Hooge Crater; William Maxted's grave is central (the right-hand end of the front row ) 

McCarthy, D. J.  
Daniel Jeremiah McCarthy, G/5060,joined the 6th battalion of The Buffs as a Private. He died on 5th April 1918, when he was 38. He is buried at Hedauville Communal Cemetery Extension in France.

He was the "beloved son" of Mr and Mrs McCarthy, of 111 Snargate Street. He was born in Dover but enlisted and lived in Canning Town in Essex.

1919 - The shock was great, the blow severe, We little thought his death so near. Only those that have lost are able to tell, The pain that is felt at not saying farewell. His cheerful smile and loving face, Are pleasant to recall. He always had a kindly word, And died beloved by all. From his Wife and Son, Father and Mother, Sisters and Brothers, and his Sister and Brother in London.

McKay, A. J.  
Alexander J. R. McKay, 23285, was born in Dover, and was the son of the late Corporal McKay and Mrs McKay. They lived at 14 Prospect Road.

He died when he was 19 years old, while serving as a Private in the 2nd battalion of the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), having enlisted in Dover. He was reported as killed around 30th July 1916, and is commemorated on the Loos Memorial in France.

McLoughlin, F. 
Frederick McLoughlin, 38273, served in the 16th battalion of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment as a Private. Born and living in Dover, he enlisted in Canterbury.

He was 19 when he died of wounds on 23rd August 1918. He is remembered in the Lebucquiere Communcal Cemetery Extension, France, in the Bertincourt German section.

McMahon, J. P.  
James Patrick McMahon, 60554, enlisted in Dover and was a Private in the 70th General Hospital of the Royal Army Medical Corps. He died at the age of 23 on 30th September 1918. He is buried in the Cairo War cemetery in Egypt.

He was the son of the late Mr. J. P. McMahon and Mrs. E. McMahon, of Sheerness, where he was born; husband of Ethel Maud McMahon, of 17, Union Row, Military Hill, Dover.

The pictures are of Ward D, No 7, in the 70th General Hospital Cairo, taken on 24th February 1918.

Note: these pictures were found in an album of photos from a car boot sale - does anyone recognise them? Please contact us

with thanks to Stella Fryer

McNeir, G. A.  
George Alfred McNeir, L/10011, was awarded the Military Medal. he was a Serjeant in the 1st battalion of The Buffs. He died on 1st December 1917 at Gonjeancourt(?), when he was 23, and is commemorated on the Cambrai Memorial, Louverval in France. 

He was the son of Martin and Esther McNeir, of 1 Invicta Cottages, Finniss Hill, Dover, where he lived, and brother of J McNeir. He was born in Jullundur, India, and enlisted in Canterbury.