Balleine family members who served in World War 1

Balleine family members who served in the Great War

The Military Cross and other medals won by Robert Wilfred Balleine during the conflict

Two members of the family lost their lives while serving in the armed forces and a further six saw active service in World War 1.

The dates shown are often birth or baptism dates from our database, not necessarily those shown on service records, and parishes shown are parish of birth, where known, not the parish in which individuals were living when they joined up.

Notes on our list, abbreviations used etc

• Alan Cyril Balleine (1898-1917) son of John Alfred and Martha Louisa, of St Peter, Private, Canadian Infantry, killed in action

Sons of George Orange Balleine and Florence Gardiner

• Cuthbert Francis Balleine (1883-1917) Captain, Rifle Brigade, killed in action
• Austin Humphrey Balleine OBE (1885-1953)(St H) Chaplain, Royal Army Chaplains' Department
• Robert Wilfred Balleine MC (1881-1951) Chaplain, Royal Army Chaplains' Department

• Arthur James Balleine (1900- ) (St My) son of Albert Edward and Helena Mary, Private, Canadian Infantry (did not serve in France)
• John Alfred Balleine (1896-1960) son of John Alfred and Martha Biard, husband of Marie Bourdon, Private, Hampshire Regiment
• Eric James Balleine (1900- ) (St P) son of George and Arabella, Private, Royal Field Artillery
• John Albert Balston (1886- ) (St P), Driver, Royal Horse Artillery, ex-Militia, wounded