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John Burgar (1868-1928) and his family in the First World War
This family can certainly be said to have done their bit for the war effort. Jack, his wife and three daughters and son Wally (Joseph Walter) are all recorded in the National Roll of the Great War.114
(Personally, I think that it is lovely that the four females in this family received national recognition for their work during the war).
See details of Wally, who died in the battle of Ypres in 1915
John Burgar (1868-1928) is
recorded as follows:
Burgar, J.F. Private, RASC114
He volunteered in May 1915 and in June of that year was sent overseas to the
Western Front. He was engaged in the transport of food supplies and served at
Loos, St Eloi, Albert, Vimy Ridge, Ploegssteert, St Quentin, Armentieres, Arras,
Bullecourt, Passchendale and Baupaume, and at Cambrai in the Advance of 1918.
He was demobilised in February 1919, and holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General
Service and Victory Medals.
27 Langford Dtreet, Fulham, S.W.6 X21358C
It would seem that Jack was 47 years old when he joined up and 51 years when he was demobbed. He was present at many of the major battles that claimed the lives of millions of soldiers. Fortunately for Jack he was probably not in the front line for most of the action, possibly because of his age.
Elizabeth Sarah (Tucker) Burgar (1872-1962)
The National Roll of
the Great War
Burgar E.S. (Mrs) Special War Worker114
This lady offered her services early in the war, and was engaged in general
domestic work for nearly five years at the Belgian Refugee Camp at Earls court.
She rendered valuable services and her perseverance and regularity throughout
these years was highly appreciated.
She relinquished her duties in July 1919.
27 Langford Road, Fulham, S.W.6 X21358B
Jane Elizabeth (Ginny) Burgar (1898- )
The National Roll of
the Great War
Burgar J.E. (Miss) Special War Worker114
During a period of three years this lady worked indefatigably at the Belgian
Refugee Camp at Earls court. The assistance she rendered was greatly appreciated
and her services were of the utmost value.
27 Langford Road, Fulham, S.W.6 X21359/A
Elizabeth Pretoria Burgar (1900 - )114
The National Roll of
the Great War
Burgar E.P. (Miss) Special War Worker
From 1916 until after the conclusion of hostilities this lady devoted her time
to assisiting at the Belgian Refugee Camp at Earls court. Her services proved of
the utmost value and she carried out her duties in a most commendable manner.
She relinquished her duties in July 1919.
27 Langford Road, Fulham, S.W.6 X21359/B
Mary Louise (Polly) Burgar (1901- )
The National Roll of
the Great War
Burgar M.L. (Miss) Special War Worker114
During the war this lady held an important position at Messrs Tomlinson,
Marylebone, where she was engaged on responsible work in connection with the
manufacture of shells. Later she rendered valuable services, until after the
conclusion of hostilities.
27 Langford Road, Fulham, S.W.6 X21359/C