Ramsey Commissioners ,in conjunction with Ramsey branch of the Royal British Legion, continue to honour the fallen of the Great War 1914 - 1918.

Simple ceremonies will be held at the town’s war memorial during September on the anniversary of the losses, which occurred 100 years ago.

September 7 marks the loss of Private James Alfred Corlett, 1st/5th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers.

The youngest son of John and Margaret Corlett of Glascoe, Bride, he died of wounds sustained in battle in France. He was awarded the DCM for gallantry in the field. He left a widow and two children.

September 22 - Captain John Bell Nelson, 125th Napier’s Rifles. He was the youngest son of Charles and Lucy Nelson of St Olave’s, Ramsey.

He was a student at law with Ring and Moore of Douglas when war broke out.

He served with the Napier’s Rifles, an infantry regiment of the British Army, which fought from France to Mesopotamia. In August 1918 he was awarded the Military Cross for bravery.

Six weeks later, he was mortally wounded in the battle of Samaria at Beit Lid in Palestine. He was 24 years old.

September 28 - Sergeant Thomas Henry Crellin, 52nd Battalion, Canadian Infantry.

He lived at The Quay, Ramsey. Records indicate that he left the island and wasliving in Winnipeg, Canada.

Prior to enlisting he was a fireman.

He was serving in France when a shell burst close by, killing him instantly.

He was 35 and left a widow, Annie.

Sergeant Crellin’s mother, Frances, lost her husband and three sons in the war.

September 29 - Private Walter Allen Corlett, 1st Battalion, Norfolk Regiment. He was the son of Catherine Ann Corlett of Bowring Road, Ramsey.

Little is known of his active service. However, it was reported in the Isle of Man Times that he had been missing, presumed to have been killed in action on September 29, aged 23.

He is commemorated on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial, Pas de Calais, France.

September 30 - Stoker 1st Class Thomas Parry McCormick, HMS Seagull, Royal Navy. He was the son of Thomas and Annie McCormick of College Street, Ramsey. Prior to joining the Navy he was employed at the Courier office.

The vessel on which he was serving was lost in a collision with a merchant vessel in the Firth of Clyde. Seaman McCormick had just turned 22.

At 6.30pm on each of the above dates, a cross will be placed at the Ramsey War Memorial and a minute’s silence observed.

Any relatives who wish to attend are asked to contact Gemma Kelly at the town hall on 810100.

Members of the public are also welcome to attend.