Wotton-under-Edge Historical Society

World War 1 & 2

This section contains information relating to the role men of Wotton-under-Edge played in the conflicts

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WWI Recruitment Ledgers for the men of Wotton-under-Edge August 1914 to November 1915

Twenty three days after the declaration of WW1 the first Ledger was opened on 27th August 1914 with the last entry being on 30th November 1915, prior to conscription in January 1916. There are 465 men listed with 167 believed to have served their King and Country. Twenty four of those listed are known to have died during the conflict, being listed on the Wotton-under-Edge War Memorial, the Roll of...

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