The Men of Essex series of books
The Men of Essex is a series of books
published by the Essex Branch of the Western Front Association.
The compilers have produced a volume
for each Essex Battalion providing basic information about that
battalion's activities during World War One and then listing the
men who died during the war.
The official records as displayed on
the Commonwealth War Graves website are given added value by
linking with personal information from relatives, census and
medal records to provide more information about the casualties.
The main driver of the project up to
volume 7 was John Bailey who sadly passed away before the
completion of his vision. John quite rightly is held in the
greatest respect by his fellow members and fortunately for us
the work is being completed by the talented team that he
assembled.
To quote John from a 'Men of Essex’
book, when describing the books and in particular those held by
the British Library and other such institutions. Sometime when
we and Memorials fade away there is a good chance that our “Men
of Essex" will not be forgotten.
Volumes published to date
| Volume 1 | The Essex Yeomanry |
| Volume 2 | 4th Essex |
| Volume 3 | 5th Essex |
| Volume 4 | 6th, 15th, 16th and 17th Essex |
| Volume 5 | 7th and 8th Essex |
| Volume 6 | 3rd,4th,12th,14th,18th,19th,Depot & Garrison |
| Volume 7 | 1st Essex |
| Volume 8 | 10th Essex |
| Volume 9 | 13th Essex |
| Volume 10 | 9th Essex |
| Volume 11 | 11th Essex |
| Volume 12 | 2nd Essex |
