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Burial Information
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John William Moss |
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37 |
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17 March 1883 |
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Newbury |
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1868 |
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270 |
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E W Shalders |
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Obituaries and Newspaper announcements
John William Moss |
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Newbury Weekly News |
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22 March 1883 |
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JOHN WILLIAM MOSS
The military funeral which took place on Saturday last was mournfully imposing. Being many years since a similar event occurred in Newbury, it was only to be expected that it would draw together a large number of spectators. The occasion was the decease and internment of Private J. W. Moss, of the E Company, Berks. Volunteers, whose comrades in arms used the opportunity of paying respect to their late colleague, by giving him a soldier’s funeral. The members of the Corps assembled in the Corn Exchange at three o’clock, the firing party half-an-hour previously. Shortly after three o’clock the Volunteers, under the command of Capt. Simonds, proceeded to the house of the deceased in Bartholomew-street, where a large concourse had assembled. The coffin was carried to the hearse on the shoulders of four of his late comrades. The procession then started, headed by the firing party, consisting of Sergt. Higgs, Corp. Salisbury, Privates Cave, Welch, Ferris, G. J. Cox, F. Stone, G. J. Watts, Giles, Applegate, J. Higgs, J. D. Smith, and Turk, all of whom carried their rifles reversed. The band of the regiment came next, immediately preceding the hearse, which was followed by the remainder of the Company carrying side arms only. The street was thronged with people, who moved with procession, as it slowly proceeded towards the Cemetery, to the solemn strains of the band playing the “Dead March” in Saul. Several blinds were drawn and shutters closed along the route. About half-an-hour had elapsed before the Cemetery was reached, at the centre gate of which the firing party and band divided, and the coffin was carried through their ranks. The Union Jack was used as a pall, and on the top were the helmet, belt, and rifle of the deceased volunteer. The Rev. E. W. Shalders met the body, which was taken to the chapel, where the first part of the Burial Service was read. The corpse was then conveyed to the grave, where the firing party had meanwhile been resting on their arms reversed. The coffin was lowered into its last resting place by the four Volunteers, who then took their stand at each corner, while the concluding portion of the service was read, many of the spectators being affected at the solemnity of the scene. The firing party now presented arms, and at the word of command loaded with blank cartridge, and fired three volleys into the air. The Volunteers then fell in to the word “Foursdeep,” the firing party shouldering arms with fixed bayonets, and proceeding to the road, the band headed them, and led the way to the Market-place via Market-street, playing a quick march. A large number of persons followed in the rear to the Market-place, where the Volunteers were dismissed. Pte. H. J. Lucas had charge of the funeral arrangements. The severe strain on the band caused one one of their number to faint on arriving at the Cemetery
Newbury Weekly News 22 March 1883
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John William Moss buried 17 March 1883 aged 37. |
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John William Moss |
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Reading Mercury |
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17 March 1883 |
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JOHN WILLIAM MOSS
Volunteer Funeral.
The funeral of Private Moss, of the Newbury Company of Rifle Volunteers, who died on Monday at his residence in Bartholomew-street, after a somewhat lingering illness, and who has been member of the corps for some years, will take place at the Cemetery this (Saturday) afternoon, with military honours, when the band of the regiment will attend. The firing patrty will assemble in the Corn Exchange, at half-past two, and the remainder of the corps at three o'clock.
Deceased has left a widow and six children. |
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John William Moss |
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Reading Mercury |
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24 March 1883 |
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JOHN WILLIAM MOSS
Military Funeral.
The funeral of Private Moss, member of the E Company the lst Volunteer Battalion Berks Regiment, took place Saturday afternoon, in the Newbury Cemetery. The members of the corps paraded in large numbers in the Corn Exchange, the fine band of the regiment, under the direction Bandmaster Roberts, attending. The whole having been formed up, marched to the deceased's residence in Bartholomew-street, where the funeral cortege was formed, and in a short time slowly wended its way to the Cemetery, the band playing the " Dead March " in Saul with great solemnity.
The proceedings were very impressive, and as the procession passed up the street the thoroughfare was crowded. On the cemetery being reached, the firing party halted, and lined the approach, resting on their arms reversed. The corpse was then taken into the Mortuary Chapel, where the usual service was read, and an impressive address was delivered to the deceased's comrades by the officiating minister, the Rev. E. W. Shalders.
The corpse was then borne to the grave, and at the close of the service, the firing party, which was in charge of Lance-Sergt. Higgs, fired three volleys; after this they fixed bayonets and marched homewards, the band playing a German march the corps passed through Bartholomew-street to Cattle Market-street, and into the Market-place, where they were dismissed.
Captain James Simonds was present. Sergeant-Instructor Cooper made all the arrangements for the mournful ceremony. Much sympathy was expressed for the deceased's widow and six children. |
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Berkshire Chronicle |
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24 March 1883 |
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JOHN WILLIAM MOSS
Volunteer Funeral.
On Saturday last the funeral of Private Moss, of the Newbury Company Berks Volunteers, took place at the Cemetery. The company, under the command of Capt. J. Simonds, paraded in the Corn Exchange at three o’clock. Shortly afterwards they marched to the residence of their deceased comrade in Bartholomew Street. Headed by the band of the battalion, the company and the firing party preceded the corpse. The Dead March in Saul ” was played en route to the Cemetery.
The funeral service was conducted by the Rev. E.W. Shalders, Congregational minister. At the termination of the service the firing party fired three volleys over the grave.
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