Joan and Bill BAMFORD, Charfield

Joan Bamford served in the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS), proudly receiving her service badge — and wearing it with such pride. Her daughter shared: “My Mum, Joan Bamford, served in the ATS, she received her ATS service badge and…
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Black and white wedding picture of a man in military uniform and a bride in a white dress with an bunch of flower, they are both smiling.

Robert Paul LESTER D-Day Glider Veteran & Keeper of Wotton’s Time 1920–2018

“He was a charming and good-looking man who made everyone feel welcome.” Robert Paul Lester — known to most as Paul — was a beloved figure in Wotton-under-Edge and a true war hero. As a young man, he served in the Royal Engineers…
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Sepia image of Arthur Fowler in his military uniform

Pte Arthur FOWLER – Charfield

Arthur Thomas Fowler Arthur Thomas Fowler was born in Charfield in April 1896, the youngest child of Thomas and Emily Fowler (née Workman). He grew up with four siblings—George, Albert, Mabel and Leah—and a stepsister, Ellen…
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