WAR MEMORIALS. Glos, Staffs, Cheshire, Derby & other counties

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Haslington St Mathew's Church War Memorial

World War 1

Compiled with additional information by kind permission of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Second Lieutenant Joseph BOSTOCK, Second Lieutenant, 10th Cheshire Regiment. dearly loved husband of Olive May Bostock of 347, Hungerford Road Crewe and son of James and Jessie,who in 1911 were living at 19, Hungerford Terrace, Crewe. Joseph's occupation was a School teacher. he wasd killed in action near Vaulx, France March 24th 1918 aged 29 years. Buried in Vaulx Hill British Cemetery, Vaulx Vraucourt, near Bapaume. France

Lance Corporal 12193 Charles BOWDEN, 9th Cheshire Regiment, died on the 10 August 1915 aged 22. He was the son of Edward and Matilda M. Bowden of Slaughter Hill, Crewe Green, Crew. He is buried in St. Venant Communal Cemetery, France. Some information from what is left of his Army Record, He enlisted on the 31st August 1915 at Chester aged 21 years and 3 months. he gave an address as wallasley, Cheshire and occupation as Shop assistant. His father, Edward was his next of kin and contact address was the Police Station in Haslington. he embarked from Folkstone for France on the 19th July 1915, and was accidentally wounded by a bomb in the field on the 5th August1915. He died of bomb wounds in a Causality Clearing Station of 10th August 1915. A letter from the Imperial War Graves Commission (now the CWGC) to his regiment informing as to the location of his grave for record purposes. He is buried at St Venant Communal Cemetery, Plot 2, Row, A., Grave 8

Private 7350, Albert Ellis BROCK, 1st Cheshire Regiment. Sadly took his own life 11th May 1916 aged 31. He was the husband of Maud of 12, Bold Street, Haslington. He is buried in St Matthew's Churchyard, Haslington, Cheshire. On the 20th June 1900 he was working for the London and North Western Railway Co, Crewe aged 15years and 10 months as a Boy labourer earning ten shillings per week, starting at 6.am, he gave his date of birth as 31st July 1884. On the 1911 census he is stationed in India with the 2nd Cheshire Regiment. He was married on the 1st June 1912 at St Matthews church, Haslington to Maud nee Cooper . They had one issue, Vincent Arnold born 8th August 1913. Some notes from what is left of his Army record. He joined the army on the 8th January 1904 at Chester aged 19 years and 6 months and was living with his parents Vincent Henry and Harriet Ann at 54, New Street, Haslington, near Crewe, Cheshire. At some period he extended her service for the Cheshire regiment at Aldershot for a period of 8 years with the Colours. On the 7th November 1912 he was transferred into the army reserve. He was then mobilized at Chester on the 5th August 1914 and then posted on the 6th August 1914 as Private 7350, Cheshire Regiment Depot. He was in France in France on the 14th August 1914 and left for England on the 24th August 1915 arriving the next day. Whilst in Mons, France, he received a gunshot wound to his right arm on the 24th August 1914.

Army Form, B.179, Medical Report on an Invalid.

Private 7350 Albert E Brock, 1st Cheshire Regiment. He enlisted on the 8th January 1904 at Crewe, occupation, Labourer.

Disability, GSW, Right arm, at Mons, 24th August 1914. he received shrapnel bullet wound of forearm, immediately below elbow joint. Both the radius and ulna were fractured and the wound became septic and took four and half months to heal in a hospital at Wiheries, Belgium for two months, and after that a prisoner of war in Cologne, Germany for ten months. No operation has been advised. His limb is almost useless below the elbow. The report was stamped, Military Hospital, Chester, 5th November 1915 (There is no record of his repatriation). He was discharged to pension from the Cheshire Regiment depot at Chester on the 31st December 1915 as being no longer physically fit for War Service under Para 392 (XVI) King's Regulation. His home address was then given as 12, Bold Street, Haslington, home of his wife. He had served a total of 11 years and 358 days, broken down as follows. 8 years with the Colours, 2yrs and 7 months, Army reserve and 4yrs and 4 months with the Colours. he was Chelsea Pensioner 52995.

Throughout his service he had served in England 8th January 1904 to 10th September 1909. India, 20th September 1904 to 19th March 1906. England 20th March 1906 to 6th anuary 1908, back to India on the 7th January 1908 to the 30th November 1911. England from the 1st December 1911 to the 13th August 1911. The Army reserve. Mobilized for France 14th August 1914 to the 24th August 1915 and back in England from the 25th August 1915 to discharge 31st December 1915 The last entry found on his pension card was "Man died 11.5.16"

Private 12789, John CLIFF, 9th Cheshire Regiment, died at No 2 Stationary Hospital Abbeville 12 November 1918 aged 25. He was the son of Henry and Agnes Cliff of Haslington, nr. Crewe. He is buried at Abbeville Communal Cemetery, Extension, Somme, France. Some notes from what is left of his Army record. He enlisted on the 1st September 1914 at Stockport, aged 21years and 270 days, occupation, Joiner. He was born at Bishop Auckland, Durham. His father, henry of 46, new Street, Haslington was joint next of kin with his brother, Syndey Ernest of 11, Westwood Road, Stockport. on the 19th July 1915 he embarked for France from Stockport. November 1918 his parents were sent a telegraph stating that their son was dangerously ill with influenza inNo2, Stationary Hospital, Abbevill, France on the 10th November. On the 12th November he died from influenza. whilst serving with the 9th Cheshire Regiment.

Private M2/079347, William HIGGINS, Army Service Corps, attached to 72nd Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps, died on the 25 July 1917 aged 24. He was the son of Frank Higgins of Rose Farm, Alsager, Cheshire. He is buried in Dickebusch New Military Cemetery Extension, West Vlaanderen, Belgium. Some notes from what is left of his Army record. He enlisted on the 22nd March 1915 aged 22 and 40 days. Lived with his father who was his next of kin at the above address given and he was a motor mechanic by trade, and was born at Odd-Rode, Cheshire. On the 12th July 1915 he embarked Southampton on S.S. Onward ad disembarked the same day at Boulogne. The 25th July 1917 he was wounded in the head and neck from the effects of an exploding shell in the field. He was admitted to 72nd Field Ambulance and died later from his wounds. He was laid to rest on the 27th July 1917

Private 291355 Wilmot LUSCOTT, 1/7th Cheshire Regiment, and died of wounds on the 27 April 1917 aged 20 in Egypt. He was the son of John and Rachel Cooper of 14 Bold Street, Haslington, Crewe. He is buried in Gaza War Cemetery, Israel.

Private 50131 Frederick LOFKIN, 9th Cheshire Regiment, Born 21st November 1892 and died 25 June 1917 aged 24. He was born Haslington, Cheshire and was the son of John and Eliza Lofkin of 30 Sheppard Street, Crewe. He is buried in St Omer, Souvenir Cemetery, Longuenesse, Pas de Calais, France. In 1901 he was living with parents John and Eliza in Haslington and in 1911 with his widowed father at 54, Gresty Terrace, Crewe. His occupation was a railway porter at Crewe Station. His father also worked on the railways. The 7th December 1906 aged 14 he was employed as Boy worker earning 4 shillings per week starting work at 6 am for the London and North Western Railway Company and Crewe Station. He had a brother, Harold, aged 22 was also serving in France, (not able to make out the unit)

Some notes from what is left of his Army record. He enlisted into General Service as Fred on the 11th December 1915 and was put into 7th Cheshire Regiment as Private 4296. His age was 23 years and 1 month, lived at 4, Bradley Road, Haslington with his grandmother who was his next of kin. His father was now living at 30, Sheppard Street Crew, with his other children. On the 8th December 1916 he left Southampton for Rouen France where he disembarked the next day as Lance Corporal 4296, 7th Cheshire's. He was posted with no loss of pay, as Private 50131, 9th Cheshire's on the 21st December 1916. The 23rd May 1917 he was admitted to 57th Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps with influenza and forwarded to 10th Stationary Hospital St Omer. He died in a hospital on the 25th June 1917 of Tuberculosis in St Omer. Due to water damage it was not possible to see what hospital he died in, but it must have been the one stated.

Private 12033, Edward Thomas PHIPPS, 1st Cheshire Regiment, Killed in action in Belgium on the 7th January 1915. he was born at Croome, Worcestershire. He was the son of Thomas and Hannah who in 1891 were living at Aston Subedge, Worcestershire. He was then employed as a Plough Boy on a farm. In 1911 he is now married and living with his wife, Eleanor at 60 Waterloo Road, Haslington and is now working as a labourer for the London and North Western Railway Co at Crewe. Eleanor may not be correct. In 1908, he was married in the Nantwich Registration to Selina Trickett who passed away in 1916 aged 44 in the Nantwich Registration District. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.

Private 37245 Walter ALLEN, 2nd Royal Welsh Fusiliers, died on the 20 July 1916 aged 19. He was the son of Samuel and Annie Allen, nee Skerratt of 15 Henry Street, Haslington. His occupation in 1911 was given as an Apprentice Blacksmith. He is buried in Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Longueval, Somme. France. Some notes from what is left of is Army record. He enlisted at the age of 19 years and and 11 months, on the 29th November 1915 occupation fitter and gave an address of 15, Henry Street, Haslington. He was posted to the depot at Litherland, Liverpool on the 3rd December 1915. He embarked from Southampton on S.S. Copenhagan on the 26th April 1916 and disembarked at Rouen, France on the 28th April 1916. and then went to No 2 Infantry Base depot the same day and joined his unit in the field on the 7th May 1916. On the 20th July 1916 he was reported wounded and missing presumed killed. He had only served 235 days with the colours

Lance Corporal 307365 Clifford Dennis BEDSON, Lance Corporal 307365, 2nd Lancashire Fusiliers died of wounds in France October 26, 1918 aged 21. He was the son of Alfred and Theresa of 81, Primrose Avenue, Haslington, Cheshire. He is commemorated on his mother's memorial in St Matthew's Churchyard, Haslington, Cheshire and also on Haslington War Memorial. He is buried in Verchain British Cemetery, Verchain Maugre, Nord France

Private 14750 Samuel Stanley BURGESS, 2nd Scots Guards, killed in action 4th July 1917 aged, 19. He was the son of Samuel and Sarah 108 Waterloo Road, Haslington He joined the employment of London and North Western Railway Company at Crewe on the 13th May 1913 aged 15. as a Boy labourer, he gave his date of birth as 25th November 1897 starting at 9am on the 8th April 1914 he left after demanding his money of 10 shillings aged 16. That was the same day he enlisted into the army. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.

Some notes from what is left of his Army records prior to him enlisting in the Scots Guards. Records for the unit did not survive the fire which followed the air raid over London

1st Record Sam Stanley Burgess, 40712, aged 18yrs, occupation Forge Labourer enlisted on the 8th April 1914. after leaving the employ of the London and North Western Railway Co at Crewe after being discharged (sacked) He was posted to Depot of No3 Depot, Royal Garrison Artillery at the Citadel, Exmouth on the 14th April 1914. He gave his parents as Samuel and Sarah of 108 Waterloo Road, Haslington. He was discharged after serving 80 days on the 26th June 1914 for Misstatment as to age.

The 30th November 1914 he enlisted as Samuel Burgess aged 19yrs and 1 month occupation Driver, living at 108 Waterloo Road, Haslington. He joined as Gunner 54327, Royal Garrison Artillery at Great Yarmouth and was posted on the 3rd December 1914 to No4 Depot, Royal Garrison Artillery. The 10th December 1914 he was once again discharged from the army as having a misstatement as to age on enlistment. He served 11 days. Below the insertion about his discharged his date of birth has been written down as 25th November 1897.

Ordinary Seaman, J/77145(PO) George Edward CROWSON, H.M.S. Ophir, Royal Navy, (The N.A., Born 28th October 1900 at Stone, Staffordshire), died 24th February 1919. He was the son of George Edward and Annie Florence nee Harvey of 32 Waterloo Road, Haslington, near Crewe, Cheshire In 1901 he was living with his mother, Annie at her parents home at 50, Old Road, Stone and in 1911 with his parents now at Boat Inn Cottages, Stone, Staffordshire. He is buried in St Matthew's Churchyard, Haslington, Cheshire.

Sergeant 37246 William DYKES, 9th Royal Welsh Fusiliers, killed in action, France 8 April 1918 aged 20. Lived at 132 High Street, Haslington. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlannderen, Belgium. Some note from what is left of his Army record. He enlisted at Litherlands Liverpool on the 29th November 1915 into the 3rd Royal Welsh Fusiliers as Private 37246. He was aged 19 years and 4 months and lived with his parents, William and Eleanor at 132, High Street, Haslington Green, his occupation was a Farm labourer. he embarked for France from Southhampton of S.S. Copenhagen on the 26th April 1916, and disembarked at Rouen on the 28th April and went to No2 Infantry Base depot, Rouen the same day. and joined his unit in the field on the 7th May 1916. The 20th July 1916 he was shot and wounded in the chest in the region of Rouen. He was admitted to 99th Field Ambulance, trensferred on the 21st to 36th Casuality Clearing Station, then onto 12th General Hospital, Youen on the 22nd July. He recovered and rejoined his unit in the field in Rouen on the 5th August 1916. He was promoted to Sergeant in the field with the 9th Battalion on the 12th March 1917. He was killed in action between the 8th and 18 April 1918 in France. He was in France from the 24th June 1916 to 18th April 1918. He had only served 2 years and 141 days.

Pioneer 128974 George GALLIMORE, 223rd Field Coy, Royal Engineers, died of wounds on the 30 September 1916 aged 38. He was the son of Thomas and Ann of 2, Heath View, Haslington, and in 1911 he was working for an estate as a Joiner. He was the husband of Polly Gallimore of 166 High Street, Haslington. He is buried in La Kreule Military Cemetery, Hazebrouck, Nord France.

Private 32703 George Henry GIBSON, 17th King's Liverpool Regiment, died of wounds on the 2nd of August 1916 aged 20. He was the son of Arthur and Jessie of Bold Street, Haslington and in 1911 his parents were living at 9, Oakland Avenue, Haslington. He is buried in Corbie Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France

Able Seaman, R/2300, Reginald LINDOP, Hood Battalion Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, died the 7th November 1918 aged 21. He was the son of William and Rose of 13, Mere Street, Haslington, Cheshire. He is commemorated on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial, Pas de Calais, France

Lieutenant, Samuel Foden MOSS, M.M , J, Special Company, Royal Engineers. He died of wounds on the 28 March 1918 aged 44 at St John's Ambulance Brigade Hospital, France He was the son Jonathan and Sarah who in 1911 were living at The Firs, Wellesley Avenue, Haslington, and was an Assistant Elementary School Teacher. He was the husband of Ellen Moss of 47 Tamworth St, Earlestown, Newton-le-Willows, Lancs. His medal card showed that he was Sergeant 113355 and gained commission to 2nd Lieutenant on the 9th September 1917. He is buried in Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France.

Private 68751, John Charles, SNELSON Royal Army Medical Corps, attached to H,M, Hospital Ship Salta sunk by a mine (which had been laid by German submarine UC26 in the Le Havre approaches some time prior ) on the 10 April 1917 aged 39. He was the son of Charles and Elizabeth who in 1901 were living at 12, Lydgate Street, Toxeth Park, Liverpool and in 1911 his father was now living at Clayhanger Far, Haslington. He was the husband of Elizabeth Snelson of 108 Remer Street, Crew. formerly 27, Peel Street, West Street, Crewe, Cheshire. He is buried at Ste Marie Cemetery, Le. Havre, France Some notes from what is left of his Army Record. He joined the army on the 20th September 1915 at Aldershot, aged 37 years and 9 months. He gave 22, beech Grove, Crewe as his place of residence and his occupation was a labourer. He served in France from the 31st December 1915 to 10th June 1916 and on H.M. Hospital Ship Salta from the 20th July 1916 to 1916, then in England to the 4th April 1917 when he rejoined HMHS, Salta unto the sinking of the ship 10th April 1917. He was reported missing presumed drowned at sea. His body was recovered and was laid to rest at Ste, Marie.

Lance Corporal 14418 Harry STRIPP, 7th Kings Shropshire Light Infantry, killed in action on the 14th July 1916. He was the son of Silas and Emily who in 1901 were residing at No2 Block, Wormwood Scrubs Prison. His father was a Prison Officer and in 1911 he was living with his uncle William Thomas and Maria Garner, Farmer at School Street, Haslington. He was employed as a Forge worker aged 17. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

Sapper 210960, Samuel TWEMLOW, 5th Brigade, 2nd Division, Signal Company, Royal Engineers died on the 25 March 1918 aged 38, and was the son of Thomas and Sarah who in 1901 were living at Middlechurch Road, Sandbach, Cheshire. He was the husband of Agnes Twemlow of 4 Primrose Avenue, Haslington, Crewe. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France

Some notes from what is left of his Army record. He joined the army on the 11th December 1915 and put into the Army Reserve . He was aged 35 years and 10 months and was working as a Telegraphist and Post Office Sorting Clerk, and was living with his wife Agnes nee Hollows at 4, Primrose Avenue, Haslington. He was married on the 30th October 1912 at St Annes Church, Aigburth, Liverpool. He was mobilized to the Colours on the 26th October 1916 and on the 28th was Fenny Stratford Signals Depot, Bletchley He embarked for France on May 20th 1917. and was killed in action in the field on the 25th March 1918. He had served 2 years and 105 days with the colours

Sergeant 432782, Daniel WELLS, 49th Canadian Infantry, Alberta Regiment. Born on the 8th January 1879 and died on the 4th September 1917 aged 37. He was the son George Scott Wells and Alice Ball Wells of Haslington, and husband of Ellen Selina Wimble formerly Wells of Strathcona, Alberta. He is buried in Aix-Noulette Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, France

Gunner 160283, Frank William WILKINSON, "B" Battery, 330th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery, died on the 16 October 1917 aged 26. He was the son Charles and Mary Ellen Wilkinson of Homeshaw Lane, Haslington, near Crewe, Cheshire. His occupation in 1911 was a Farm Waggoner. He is buried in Hagle Dump Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium

Private 7082, Edward Samuel WOOLF, 2nd Devonshire Regiment, died on the 16 January 1915 aged 45. at Boulogne. He was the son of Edward Samuel and Mary Woolf of Abbeyfield, Sandbach, Cheshire and Haslington Hall, Crewe. He is buried in Boulogne eastern Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France

Private 19140, Frank James KEATING, 8th South Lancashire Regiment, died of wounds on the 23 February 1917. He is buried in Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, France.

Some notes from what is left of his Army record. He joined the army on the 11th May 1915 at Manchester the next day he was at Warrington, Cheshire aged 19 years, occupation Labourer and was living with his parents at 34, Waterloo Road, Haslington. His father was his next of kin. and was posted to the 8th, South Lancs Regiment. he was in France from the 29th September 1915 to 1st July 1916. In England from the 2nd July 1916 to 6th January 1917 and then back in France from the 7th January 1917.

On the 28th June 1916 while marching he fell and injured his knee in the field . He was taken to a First aid Post then to the 5th Australian Hospital, from there to Hospital Ship St Patrick bound for the Royal Liverpool Hospital, Heswell, Cheshire. He was diagnosed with have Synovitis of the knee (Arthritis). No date was found as to when he was discharged from the hospital . The 18th February 1917 he was wounded in the field and taken to 1st Canadian Casualty Clearing Station and he died from his wounds in the same station on the 23rd February 1917

His brother Sergeant 10516, Joseph Henry Keating, Cheshire Regiment survived the Great War

Lance Corporal P/8200, Frank ASBURY, Foot Police, Military Police Corps died at Aldershot 22nd May 1917 aged 26. He was the son of John and Annie of Alsager and he is buried in Christ Church Churchyard, Alsager, Cheshire with his sister.

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Soldiers that Died in the Great War (SDGW)

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NORTH CAVE WAR MEMORIAL YORKSHIRE

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In honour of the men of this parish who fought and in ever grateful remembrance of those

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in the Great War 1949-1918

BLACKER, Richard, Private 23878, 10th East Yorkshire Regiment died of wounds 30th May 1918. He was the son of Thomas and Harriet Jane of North Cave. In 1911 he was an apprentice boot maker. He was also the husband of Kitty of South Cave, Yorkshire and he is buried in Doullens Communal Cemetery Extension, No1, Somme, France. Some notes from what is left of his Army Record. He enlisted on the 29th May 1916 aged 22 years and 9 months. He gave his address as Burnthill Lane, Sussex and occupation was Boot maker. He married Frances Kathleen Noverley on the 21st July 1914 at North Cave parish church and at this time he and his wife were living at Church Street, South Cave, Yorkshire. He was posted to France on the 20th December 1916 arriving at Etaples, France. Wounded with gun shot wounds to the right leg, thigh, face, and hands, admitted to 93rd Field Ambulance at Doullens and transferred to 3rd Canadian Stationary Field Hospital where his died of his injuries the next day, 30th.

BLANCHARD, George. It may be this soldier. Private 35968, George William Blanchard, 2/4th King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, formerly 38193, East Yorkshire Regiment, killed in action 30th July 1918. He was born at Holme in Spalding, Yorkshire and was the son of George W and Jessie of 30, Hood Street, Hull and husband of Gertrude of Blucher Lane, Beckside, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Soissons Memorial, Aisne, France

BLANCHARD, Harold, Driver 755521, “C” Battery, 233rd Brigade, Royal Field Artillery, Territorial Force died of wounds 13th May 1918 aged 26. In 1901 he was visiting his grandmother, Annie Blanchard (Widowed) of Nordham Square, North Cave. Native of North Cave. Buried at St Riquier British Cemetery, Somme, France

COATES, William Robert, Private 907797, 5th Canadian Infantry, Saskatchewan Regiment. He enlisted on the 16th April 1916 at Regina Saskatchewan, Canada and he gave his occupation as a farmer. He was born 7th October 1890 at North Cave and was killed in action on the 9th April 1917 aged 26. He was the son of Arthur and Elizabeth of Westgate, North cave, Yorkshire. He is buried at Nine Elms Military Cemetery, Thelus, Pas de Calais, France

COULTOUS, Francis Frederick (known as Fred), Private 36927, 1/4th Essex Regiment, died 28th November 1918 aged 28. He was the son of Frederick and Emma of “Rosedene”, Scalhy, Gilberdyke, Yorkshire. Native of North Cave, Yorkshire. In 1911 his parents were living at North Cave . He is buried at Cairo War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt

CRISPIN, William, Private 28504, 10th East Yorkshire Regiment, killed in action 1st August 1918 aged 26. In 1911 He was living with his parents, George and Elizabeth and his siblings at West Gate, North Cave, East Yorkshire working as a farm waggoner. He is buried at Le Grand Hasard Military Cemetery, Morbecque, Nord France.

Some notes from what is left of his Army record. He enlisted on the 26th May 1913 and was mobilised on the 5th August 1914. He gave his occupation as a Schooler of horses and gave his age as 22 years. His married sister Dorothy Hatfield of 145 Park Road, Hull was his next of kin and she received his memorial scroll. On the 22nd December 1916 he embarked Folkstone for Boulogne and disembarked the same day. He joined his unit 10th East Yorkshire Regiment in the field at Etaples, France. The 1st August 1918 he was killed in action and buried at the above stated cemetery.

CURTIS, John, (Unable to find the correct record listed with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission

CURTIS, Tom. It may be this person. Squadron Quartermaster 4166, Thomas Marriott Curtis, 9th Queen’s Royal Lancers, died 29th September 1914 aged 39. He was the husband of Mary Ellen of 2, Salem Place, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is buried in Longueval Communal Cemetery, Aisne, France

DUNNING, William, Second Engineer, Mercantile Marine on S.S. “Cavallo” (Hull) On February 1st, 1918, on a voyage from Liverpool & Swansea to Odda with a cargo of coal and tinplate, was sunk by the German submarine U-46 Northwest of Trevose Head, he was aged 50 years old. He was the son of Robert and Elizabeth Dunning and husband of Mary Jane Dunning (nee Chapman), of Church Street, North Cave, East Yorkshire. Born at Hull. He is commemorated on the Tower Hill Memorial, London

FRANKISH, William, Private 3396, 1/4th Northumberland Fusiliers, died of wounds 30th October 1916 aged 23. He was the son of Aaron and Sarah Ann of Mill House, North Cave, Yorkshire. In 1911 he was working as an assistant miller to his father. He is buried at Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France

GREENWOOD, Cornelius Pearson, Private 13/776, 13th East Yorkshire Regiment, died 13th November 1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

Some notes from what is left of his Army record. He joined the army on the 24th November 1914 aged 24 years and 90 days. He was the son of Cornelius of Ash Grove Hull and husband of Gertrude Mary of 12, Lanack Street, Hull, Yorkshire and his occupation was a bricklayer’s labourer. On of his sisters, Muriel was born at North Cave. He embarked from Devonport for the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force on the 1st December 1915 and disembarked at Port Said on the 29th December 1915. He then Embarked Port Said on the 29th February 1916 for France. On the 13th November 1916 he was reported missing in action.

HEIGHT, Arthur Ernest, Private 35897, 25th Tyneside Irish, Northumberland Fusiliers died 12th October 1917 aged 20. He was the son of John and Annie Maria of Manor Farm, Shiptonthorpe, Yorkshire. Native of North Cave, Yorkshire. He is buried in Solferino Farm Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium.

HOLBORN, James Edward, Lance Corporal, R/20346, 21st King’s Royal Rifle Corps, killed in action 17th September 1916. Born in Hull and lived in North Cave, Yorkshire

KIRK, Arthur, 2nd Lieutenant, 4th East Yorkshire Regiment died 28th June 1918 aged 30. He was the son of William and Betsy Helen of Chestnut Villa, North Cave, Yorkshire. He is buried at Aval Wood Military Cemetery, Vieux-Berquin, Nord France

LEE, Frank, Private 51654, 21st Manchester Regiment, formerly 38877, Durham Light Infantry killed in action 27th October 1917. Born at North Cave, enlisted at Hull and is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium

LEE, Robert Harold, Private 27255, 46th Company Labour Corps, formerly 34833, Lincolnshire Regiment. H died of wounds 25th October 1917. Born at North Cave and lived at Newington Yorkshire. He was the son of Robert William and Hannah Mary Lee, of North Cave, East Yorkshire and husband of Amy Marwood (formerly Lee), of 23, Zetland Street, St. George's Road, Hull. he served 18 years with the Hud City Trams. He is buried at the Menin Road South Military Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium

OXTOBY, John William, Private 17/448, 17th Northumberkand Fusiliers died 15th July 1916 aged 23. He was the son of William and Edith A of North Cliffe, Hotham, Yorkshire. He was born in Market Weighton, Yorkshire. He is buried in Bouzincourt Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France

REDFERN, Wilfrid, Captain, 3rd attached to the 7th East Yorkshire Regiment died 22nd March 1918 aged 31. he was the son of Walter George and Edith of Goathland, Yorkshire. In 1911 he was living with his parents at North Cave, Yorkshire and his occupation was a business assistant. He is buried at Beaulencourt British Cemetery, Ligny-Thilloy, Pas de Calais, France

ROBINSON, Albert. It may be this soldier Private 22747, Francis Albert Robinson, 7th East Yorkshire Regiment died on the 21st December 1916 aged 27. He was the son of Robert and Mary Robinson and husband of Emma Butters formerly Robinson , of 4, Beckside, Beverley, Yorks. Native of Kilpin, Howden, near Goole, Yorks. He is buried at Dive Copse British Cemetery, Sailly-Le-Sec, Somme, France. Some notes from what is left of his Army record. He joined up on the 10th December 1915 into the Army Reserve. He was mobilized and posted to the Depot on the 8th April 1916. He was aged 26 years and 11 months, worked as a tanners labourer and was living at 118, Laig Gate, Beverley, Yorkshire. with his wife whom he married on the 29th December 1908 at Beverley, Yorkshire. her maiden name was Clubley and at the time of her marriage was living at 120 Laig Gate, Beverley. He was in France on the 13th July 1916 and died of Dropsy and Cardiac Syncope at 14th Corps Rest Station, France.

1939 – 1945

BRADLEY, Charles. It may be this soldier. Private 4752869, Charles Ernest BRADLEY, 7th, Yorkshire and Lancaster Regiment died 12th April 1845 aged 30. He was the son of Thomas and Alice, and husband of Rose of North Ferriby, Yorkshire. He is buried at Taukkyan War Cemetery, Burma

CARR, Edmund, Flight Lieutenant, Navigator Bomber, 123100, 172 Squadron, Royal Air Force, V.R., died 24th August 1943 aged 22. He was the son of Edmund and Ann Eliza of Newport, Yorkshire. he is buried in St Stephen’s churchyard, Newport, Yorkshire

DAVIS, Arthur, Driver, T/259415, 1004 Docks Operating Company, Royal Engineers, died 14th January 1944 aged 22. He was the son of Arthur and Beatrice Ann of North Cave, Yorkshire. He is buried at Port Said War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt.

FOSTER, Colin. It may be this airman. Leading Airman FAA/FX 77377, (Fleet Air Arm) on H.M.S. Gloucester died 22nd May 1941 aged 23. He was the son of John Bulmer and Alice nee Rudd. He was born in the registration district of Sculcoates, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Lee-On-Solent Memorial, Hampshire

LEAKE, Charles William, Private 3598321, 8th Parachute Regiment died 31st March 1945 aged 26. He is buried in reichswald Forest War cemetery, Nordrhein Westfalen, Germany

ROBINS, Frank Finlay, (Military Cross) Major 14887, East Yorkshire Regiment, died 26th July 1942. He was the husband of Dorothea Veronica of the Croft, North Cave, and son of Frederick Charles Finlay and Charlotte Penelope of Little Pantops, Polzeath, North Cornwall. He is buried in the El Alamein War Cemetery, Egypt

SWAIN, Wilfred, Gunner, 1789649, Royal Artillery, died 9th April 1941 aged 35. He was the son of Herbert and Mary Isabel and husband of Jean of Goole, Yorkshire. He is buried in All Saints churchyard, North Cave, Yorkshire

TAYLOR, Aubrey (Unable to find the correct record listed with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission)

TAYLOR, Charles Laurence, Able Seaman, P/JX 375512, H.M.S. Janus, Royal Navy died 23rd January 1944 aged 20. He was the son of Charles Henry and Laura Mary of North Cave, Yorkshire. He is Commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire

Malaya 1951

DAYES, George Alan, Marine RM8330, 40 Commando Royal Marines died 5th October 1951 aged 21. He is buried at Kamunting Road, Christian Cemetery, Taiping, Perak, Malaysia

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East Ayton War Memorial, Yorkshire

Located in St John the Baptist Churchyard

Compiled with additional information by kind permission of the

Commonwealth War Graves Commission

This cross is raised to the memory of the men of

East and West Ayton, who fell in the Great War

1914-1918

"O Lord these gave their lives, their souls are thine.

Grant them eternal peace"

1914 -1918

BARBER, Geoffrey Carew, Captain, 5th Yorkshire Regiment, died 25th April 1915 aged 24. he was the son of John Walter and Emmeline of West Ayton, Yorkshire. he is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, West Vlaanderen, Belgium

BARBER, John Byron, Lieutenant, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Bulldog, died 16th April 1916 aged 24. He was the son of John Walter and Emmeline and brother of Geoffrey who also fell, of West Ayton, Yorkshire. he is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent.

London gazette dated 2nd July 1912. The undermentioned Midshipmen have been promoted to the rank of Sub-Lieutenant in His Majesty's Fleet, John Byron Barber. and another. Dated 30th June, 1912

BARRACLOUGH, E (Unable to find the correct record listed with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission)

BAKER, Christopher, Private 203997. 1st Northumberland Fusiliers, died 22nd May 1918 aged 31. He was the son of Thomas J and Ann of Derwent Crossing, West Ayton, Yorkshire. He was native of Robin Hood's Bay, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France

GROVES, Joseph, Captain, 6th Duke of Wellington's West Riding Regiment died 19th October 1918 aged 42. He was the son of John and Kate and husband of A Groves of "Edencroft", West Ayton, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Janval Cemetery, Dieppe, Seine Maritime, France

HEBBLETHWAITE, Wilfred, Private 202862, 1st East Yorkshire Regiment, killed in action 26th October 1917 aged 21. He was the son of Richard and Fanny of West Ayton, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium

HALDER, Albert, Private 76469, 2nd Northumberland Fusiliers, formerly 61060, Yorkshire Regiment, killed in action 4th November 1918 aged 29. He was the son of William and Fanny of South End, Burniston, Scarborough, Yorkshire. He was native of Forge Valley, East Ayton, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Fontaine-Au-Bois Communal Cemetery, Nord France

MAINPRIZE, George, Able Seaman J/12903, Royal Navy, on HMS Prince of Wales, died at sea 21st March 1915 aged 20. He was the son of Jane Mainprize of West Ayton, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Plymouth Naval Memorial, Devon

MONKMAN, Herbert, Private 20665, 2nd Yorkshire Regiment, killed in action 18th October 1916. He was native of Brompton and lived in West Ayton, both in Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme France

NEWTON, Harry, Lance Corporal 30422, 2nd Yorkshire Regiment died 2nd April 1917 aged 33. he was the son of George and Mary of East Ayton, West Ayton, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Henin Crucifix Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France

RAINE, James, Sergeant,9210, 155th Provisional Coy, Royal Defence Corps died 4th September 1916 aged 38. He was the on of the late John and Jane Raine, of West Ayton and husband of Ethel May Raine, of 7, Lancaster Street, Scarborough. Member of Police Force (Scarborough).

He is at rest in St Matthew's Churchyard, Hutton Buscel, Yorkshire

SEDMAN, James Allison, Private 41204, 1st King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment, Killed in action 8th August 1918 aged 19. He was the son of George amd Mary of Irton, near Seamer, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Gonnehem British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France

SIMPSON, S (Unable to find the correct record listed with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission)

WATSON, John William, Private 19051, 1st East Yorkshire Regiment died of wounds 4th October 1916. He was native of East Ayton Yorkshire and the son of Harriet Ann nee Spenciley. He is a rest in Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L'Abbe, Somme, France

WILKINSON, Harry, Private, 19900, 9th West Yorkshire Regiment, killed in action 27th September 1916. Native of West Ayton. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

WHITE, Geoffrey, Private, 19881, 1st West Yorkshire Regiment, died 23rd September 1918 aged 20. He enlisted in 1915. He was the son of

William White, of "Khailami," Newby, Scarborough, and the late Emma White. He is at rest in St John the Baptist Churchyard, East Ayton, Yorkshire

1939 - 1945

ATKINSON Fred, Gunner, 1603413, 29th Battery, 3rd Heavy Anti Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillerly died 4th April 1952 aged 28. He was the son of George and Jane of West Ayton, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial,

COWTON, Alfred Henry, Private 454309, 2nd East Yorkshire Regiment died 16th June 1944 aged 21. He is at rest in Hermanville War Cemetery, Calvados, France

PEARSON, E (Unable to find the correct record listed with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission)

WEBB, Eric McKenzie, Guardsman 2622624, 5th Grenadier Guards died 21st April 1943 aged 22. he was the son of Eric and Gladys M of East Ayton, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Massicault War Cemetery, Tunisia

WILSON, D (Unable to find the correct record listed with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission)

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BEETHAM WAR MEMORIAL, WESTMORLAND, CUMBRIA

This memorial has bee compiled with additional information by kind permission of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Other source used, Ancestry.co.uk

To the unfading memory of the Men whose names are hereon inscribed and as a thank offering for the safe return of their comrades

IN MEMORIAM

MILLER, Ernest Cyril, Captain, 3rd attached to B, Coy the 1st Loyal North Lanc ashire Regiment died October 23rd 1914 in Belgium aged 36. (CWGC he was the son of late William Pitt Miller and Emilie Mary Miller, of Merlewood, Grange-over-Sands, Lancs and husband of Mrs. C. Bland (formerly Miller), of The Old Rectory, Debden, Saffron Walden, Essex. He is at rest in Poelcapelle British cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium)

HARRISON, William, Lance Corporal, 10307 2nd King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment died February 5th 1915 in France aged 24. he was the son of William and late Mrs Harrison of 6, Noreuil Road, Petersfield, Hampshire. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. (The memorial have country of death as France)

BROMLEY, Herbert Assheton, Lieutenant, 7th Canadian Infantry, British Columbia Regiment, killed in action April 24th 1915 aged 36 in Ypres Belgium. He was the son of late Sir Harry Bromley, 5th Bart, and of Ada, Lady Bromley, of Parkside, Milnthorpe, Westmorland. He joined up on the 17th December 1914 at Valcartier, Quebec . His father served as Captain in the Nottinghamshire Yeomanry Cavalry, formerly 27th Foot. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium

CLEGG, Alfred Victor, Captain, 6th Lancashire Fusiliers died August 8th 1915 aged 30 in Gallipoli. He was the son of Calder Hurst Clegg of Littleborough, Manchester and brother of Frank He is at rest in the Lancashire Landing Cemetery, Turkey including Gallipoli

CLEGG, Frank Cecil, Captain, 6th Border Regiment, killed in action August 22nd 1915 aged 27 in Gallipoli. He was the son of Calder Hurst Clegg of Littleborough, Manchester and brother of Alfred Victor. He is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey including Gallipoli

STAINTON, William, Lance Corporal 15549, 10th Royal Welsh Fusiliers, killed in action December 7th 1915 in Belgium. He was the son of Thomas and Caroline W, of Hang Bridge, Beetham He is at rest in Hedge Row Trench Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium

HUDSON, Robert, Private, 8th Border Regiment, died of wounds January 5th 1916 in France. He was born at Hexham Northumberland, lived in Milnthorpe, Westmorland In 1911 he was living with his parents , James Beck and Mary Maria at Dixies House, Sandside, Milnthorpe, He is at rest in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France

THOMPSON, William, Private 9728, 9th Royal Fusiliers, killed in action March 3rd 1916 aged 22 in France. He was the son of William and Betsy of Beetham, Westmorland. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France

WOOF, John Thomas Carr, Corporal 201107, 1/4th Essex Regiment, killed in action March 27th 1917 aged 19 in Palestine. Formerly 10925, Bedford Regiment He was the son of James and Mary Ann Woof, of Railway Cottage, Sandside, Milnthorpe, Westmorland. He is commemorated on the Jerusalem Memorial, Israel

NICKEL, George Gaston, 2nd Lieutenant, 20th King's Liverpool Regiment, died July 31st 1917 aged 34 in Flanders. He was the son of Albert Victor Rosper Nickel and Adelaide Peachey Nickel of 25, Fern Grove, Liverpool. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. He was born in Kerident France in 1884. In 1901 he was living with his widowed mother at 10, Amberley Street, Toxteth Park, Liverpool and was working as shipping office clerk, In 1911 he still with his mother at 159, Bedford Street, Liverpool now his is working as a Journalist. His medal card shows that he came up through the ranks. He was Private 22192, Liverpool Regiment the as Corporal 5348, Inns of Court Officers Training Corps and 2nd Lt, Liverpool Regiment. Theatre of war, France

His brother Oswald Victor also joined up on the 17th July 1916 aged 33 yrs and 11 months, but did not go to the front. He, like George was born in France in 1883 and lived with his parents at 25 Fern Grove, Liverpool. He also worked as a shipping clerk in Liverpool. He first gave his mother as his next of kin then it was changed to his wife, Winifred nee Glynn whom he married on the 17th February 1917 in Liverpool and now was living at "Oriel" 38 Princess Avenue, Liverpool. When he enlisted he was Gunner 2249, Royal Garrison Artillery Depot, Now Bombardier 362649 with the 1/5th Coy Lancashire and Cheshire , Royal Garrison Artillery. He was at Hipsford Battery on the 30th December 1916 and then was posted to 24th Fire Command on the 2nd November 1918 and finally posted to No 2 Royal Garrison Artillery Officers Cadet School as Cadet Bombardier. He was demobilised as Lieutenant on the 12th February 1919 to his home at 25, Fern Grove, Liverpool.

BLAIR, James, Corporal 15483, 8th Border Regiment, killed in action, August 5th 1917 in Belgium. He was the son of Thomas and Catherine of Hale, Milnthorpe, Westmorland. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. (CWGC have is rank as L/Cpl)

Some notes from what remains of his Army record. He joined up on the 3rd November 1914 aged 24 years and 300 days. He gave his occupation as a stone mason His mother Catherine of Hale, Beetham was his next of kin. He served in France from the 23rd January 1915 to 4th July 1916 and the from the 21st December 1916 to his death 5th August 1917. His rank at death was Lance Corporal. He served 2yrs and 275 days

SLINGSBY, Henry Laurence, (Military Cross) Captain, 2nd King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, attached to the 10th Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry, He was killed when a shell hit the Officers Mess on August 11th 1917 aged 24 in Belgium. He was the son of William Cecil and Alison Slingsby, of St. Anthonys, Heversham, Westmorland. Went to France 14th Aug, 1914. He is at rest in Adinkerke Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium

HOLMES, Wilfred Bertram, 2nd Lieutenant, 4th attached to the 6th Cheshire Regiment, killed in action September 20th 1917 aged 20 in Belgium. He was the son of William Casson and Eleanor of Station House, Sandside, Westmorland. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium

FIRTH, Noel Harvey, Private 514331/6th King's Liverpool Regiment, killed in action November 30th 1917 aged 19 at Cambrai, France. He was the son of James Maudsley Trueman and L ouisa Mary of Falls Cottage, Beetham and formerly of Lyndhurst, Pilford, Wimborne, Dorset. He was born on the 20th July 1898 and baptised on the 30th October 1898 at St Mark and St Michael, West Gorton, Lancaster and living at High Bank, Gorton. He is commemorated on the Cambrai Memorial, Louverval, Nord France

WILSON, Thomas Anderton, Private 3984, 12th Reinforcement, 6th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force, killed in action 16th June 1918, aged 25 at Wimille, France (Private 3984, and he is at rest in Terlinctun British Cemetery, Wimille, Pas de Calais, France

Some notes from his Army record held in Victoria, Australia but can be accessed by the internet.

He joined up on the 20th July 1915 at Broadmeadows, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia aged 22years and 9 months. He gave his mother, Mrs Dora Agnes Varley as his next of kin of 6, Old Row, Sedwick, Kendal, Westmorland and gave his occupation as a farm hand. He was posted to C Coy 10th Depot, Victoria, from the 22nd July 1915 to the 21st October 1915. He and many others embarked Melbourne for Egypt on HLM A.T. A40 "Ceramic" Whilst in Cairo he was admitted to 3rd Auxiliary Hospital, Cairo several time with Quincey. The 29th March 1916 his unit embarked Alexandria and disembarked at Marseilles, France on the 4th April 1916 and joined the the 6th Battalion in the field at Etaples. 4th June 1918 he was wounded in action at Boulogne and was cared for by the 3rd Australian Field Ambulance and on the 5th was admitted to 83rd General Hospital, at Boulogne where died from his wounds, (gunshot to the face), on the 16th June 1918.

His WILL was made and witnessed by two soldiers from his regiment on the 7th July 1917, leaving everything to his mum.

WARDLEY, Frank Houthcote, Private 60685, 23rd Northumberland Fusiliers, formerly 21501, Border Regiment died October 27th 1918 aged 30 in Germany. He was the son of John and Mary Ann of Slackhead, Beetham, Westmorland. He is at rest in Niederzwehren Cemetery, Hessen, Germany

"Make them to be numbered with Thy Saints in Glory everlasting"

1939 - 1945

IRETON, Frank Howarth, Second Radio Officer, Merchant Navy. Born 24th January 1923 and died at sea on the 12th June 1942 aged 19. on board MV Clifton Hall, (West Hartlepool) which was sunk by the Japanes submarine I-20. off Madagascar. He was the son of James (Farmer) and Eleanor Maud of Borwick, Lancaster He is commemorated on the Tower Hill Memorial, London

WAKE, Herwald Molyneux Sitwell, Lieutenant 204884 Royal Corps of Signals. Born the 10th April 1917 and died in Egypt 31st December 1942 aged 25. he was the son of Herwald and Margaret of Milnthorpe, B.A., L.L.B. (Cantb). He is at rest in Moascar War Cemetery, Egypt.

ATKINSON, Norman Alexander, Sergeant 1493614, 61st Anti Tank regiment Royal Artillery died in Sicily on the 30th July 1943 aged 25. He was the son of James and Ann of Whassett, Westmorland. He is at rest in Enfidaville War Cemetery, Tunisia

COLLINS, Jim, Aircraftman Royal Air Force (VR) died in Java October 1943

There is no "Jim" listed with the CWGC having died as stated above. There is this person Aircraftman 2nd Class 1126202, James Collins Royal Air Force (VR) died 17th July 1945 and is at rest in Jakarta War Cemetery, North West of the Island of Java, Indonesia

KELLETT, William Basil, Lieutenant Commander Royal Navy on H.M.S. Malagas. Born 29th April 1909 and died in South Africa 1st April 1944 aged 34. He was the son of William Oswald and Gertrude Elsie Kellett and husband of Audrey Evelyn Kellett, of Beetham, Westmorland. He enroled into the navy on the 15th January 1923. He is at rest in Dido Valley Cemetery, Simon's Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Disclaimer: All information is provided in good faith but, on occasions errors may occur. Should this be the case, if new information can be verified please supply it to the author and corrections will then be made.

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GRAYRIGG WAR MEMORIAL

On the base at front

"Some men have no memorial, but these are those"

The rear

" Righteousness hath not been forgotten"

AIREY William, Lance Corporal 15295, 11th Border Regiment killed in action 1st July 1916. Born at Bowness on Windermere and lived at Grayrigg both in Westmorland. He is Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Some notes from what remains of his Army record. He joined up on the 14th October 1914 at Carlisle and was posted to the Army Reserve as Private 15295. He has previously served with the 2nd Volunteer Battalion, Border Regiment. He was born at Bowness -on-Windermere, and he lived at Docker Hall, Grayrigg, Westmorland. He was aged 27 years and 186 days and working at a farm labourer. He was called to the colours on the 22nd November 1915 and posted to France the next day. he was promoted to Lance Corporal on the 28th June 1916 and was reported missing in action on the 1st July 1916 His father Adam was his next of kine and his mother, Fanny later received his medals and effects.

CROFT Harry (It may be this soldier) Lance Corporal S/7731, 2nd Seaforth Highlanders killed in action 11th April 1917 aged 19. He was the son of John Henry and Grace of Station Road, Staveley, Kendal, Westmorland. He is at rest in Browns Cops Cemetery, Roeux, Pas de Calais, France

FLINT Joseph (Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC)

HOLLIDAY Alan, Sergeant 44952, Machine Gun Corps, formerly 2926 Royal Lancashire Regiment died of wounds 4th October 1917. Born at Grayrigg and lived at Kendal both of Westmorland. In 1911 he was working at Rowell Dairy Farm, Milnthorpe, Kendal as a farm labourer. He is at rest in Bard Cottage Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium.

Some notes from what remains of his Army record.

He joined up at Ulverston, Lancashire on the 16th November 1914 as Private 2926, 4th Lancashire Regiment. He lived with his parents, Thomas Edward and Deborah at Howe Stone, Whinfell, Kendal, Cumbria aged 20yrs and 8 months. He was promoted to Lance Corporal 23rd January on the 26th January 1915 was promoted to Corporal and on the 5th January 1916 promoted to Sergeant, still with the Lancashire Regiment. 26th July 1916 he was transferred as Sergeant to the Machine Corps training centre, Grantham. He embarked Southampton on the 14th December 1916 and disembarked at Le Harve on the 16th December as Private, Acting Sergeant to 197 Coy, Machine Gun Corps in France. He was again promoted to sergeant on the 16th December 1916 whilst with 197 Coy. On the 4th October 1917 he was wounded and died the same day with (it looks like wound to head). He was in France from the 14th December 1916 to his death. (The CWGC have him buried in Belgium)

LANGHORN Frederick ( Fred). Private 25438, 8th Border Regiment died of wounds 19th June 1917 aged 30. In 1911 he was working as a farm labourer for Elizabeth Barnes (widow) Farmer at Patton Hall, Kendall. He was born at Grayrigg. His parents were William and Mary. His brothers Alfred, Harold and William Edward all survived the war. He is at rest in Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension Nord France

ROWLANDSON John. Private 260611, 7th West and Cumberland Yeomanry, Border Regiment died 19th September 1918 aged 23. He was the son of John William and Hannah Rowlandson, of Kiln Head, Lambrigg, Kendal, Westmorland. He is commemorated on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial, Pas de Calais, France

SHEPHERD Arthur Robert Tailzour Private 27577, 7th Oxford and Buckingham Light Infantry died 9th May 1917 aged 21. He was the son of H A and Mary of Shaw End, Kendal, Westmorland. He is at rest in Doiran Military Cemetery, Greece

(Index of Wills and Administrations) He died on the 9th May 1917 in Servia. His effects went to his father Henry Anthony Tailzour Shepherd, esquire of £2224 1s. 1d.

THEXTON George William Sergeant 41113 Royal Engineers died 10th April 1917. He was the son of George William and Fanny, nee Airey, who in 1901 were living at 52, Main Street, Kirkby Londsdale, Westmorland. He is at rest in Bowness Cemetery, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria

Cyprus Emergency 1955 - 1959

Marine CH/X5377 Benet Carr BLAKEWAY , Head Quarter, 3rd Commando Brigade, Royal Marines killed on active service 9th February 1956 aged 25 during the riots in Cyprus. He is at rest in Waynes Keep Military Cemetery, Nicosia, Cyprus

Compiled with additional information by kind permission of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Other source (Ancestry.co.uk)

All information is provided in good faith but, on occasions errors may occur. Should this be the case, if new information can be verified please supply it to the author and corrections will be made

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Garstang War Memorial (Memorial Garden)

at the roundabout of Park Hill and Croston Road and the edge of the town.

"We will remember them"

1914 - THE GREAT WAR - 1918

In thankful memory of those men who went forth from Garstang and Bonds

to serve and save their country and in doing so LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES

Thomas ARMSTRONG Private 22258 8th Royal Lancaster Regiment killed in action between 26th and 30th April 1917 in France . In 1891 he was living with his parents Joseph and Martha nee Houghton at Eagland Hill, Pilling, Lancashire. His mother died in 1896 aged 32 and his father remarried in 1901 to Elizabeth nee Sturzaker and they lived at Manor Cottage, Garstang. At the time of his death his parents were now at Green Lane, Garstang Lancashire. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France

Wilson BARTLETT. Private 31687 8th South Lancashire Regiment killed in action 3rd August 1917 aged 24. He was the son of Richard and Rose Ellen of Market Place, Garstang, Lancashire. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium ( I wonder why he is commemorated on the Menin Memorial?, see some notes from his army record) Some notes from what remains of his Army record.

He joined up on the 31st May 1915 into the 3rd Cheshire Yeomanry as Private 1704 and posted to the Army Reserve. He gave his home address as 2a Snowdrop Street, Kirkdale, Liverpool. On the 9th June 1915 he was called to the colours and posted to the 3/1st Cheshire's and on the 12th December 1915 posted to the 1/1st Cheshire's. he embarked Southhampton on the 11th August 1916 and disembarked Rouen on the 13th August 1916. Joined No1 Infantry Base depot at Rouen same day and transferred to 6th Infantry Base depot, Rouen on the 29th September 1916. He was compulsory transferred to the 4th Territorial Force Reserve, South Lancashire Regiment and posted to the 8th Battalion under A.O. 304 and A.C.I. 1499 of 1916 from the 29th June 1916 with new army number 31687. The 3rd of December 1916 he was admitted to 8th Casualty Clearing Station in the field with influenza, on the 8th December he was transferred to 32nd Stationary Hospital, Wimereux. and was discharged to his unit in Rouen, fit for duty. The 3rd August 1917 he was killed in action in France as a Private.

His term in France was from the 11th August 1916 to 3rd August 1917

John Bayman COWARD (memorial has John) 2nd Lieutenant, Royal Flying Corps , formerly Private 555547, 16th London Regiment killed in action 26th March 1918 aged 19. He was the son of William and Elizabeth Ellen (Cissie )Coward, of The Crown Hotel, Carstang, Preston, Lancs. formerly (1911) Kings Arms Hotel, Blackpool. Native of Nottingham. He is buried at St Pierre Cemetery, Amiens, Somme, France

Edward CROMPTON Private 48963, 3rd Royal Welsh Fusiliers died 30th July 1916 aged 33 at Litherland Camp, Liverpool whilst on active service. He was the husband of Rebecca of Moss Road, Garstang. At the time of his death he was living with his wife at 6, Brunton Road, Lancaster. He is at rest in St Thomas churchyard, Garstang, Lancashire

James CROSS Gunner 126553, G Battery, 5th Brigade, Royal Horse Artillery died 26th August 1918. He was born at Pilling Lancashire and enlisted at Garstang also of Lancashire. He was the son of Henry and Alice. In 1911 he was warking for his uncle as a farm labourer at Moss House Farm, St Michael, Upper Rawcliffe with Tarnicar Lancashire. He is at rest in St Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France

Thomas FISHER Private 30062, 8th Royal Lancaster Regiment killed in action 22nd March 1918 aged 26. He was the son of W and Ellen of Moss Road, Garstang, Lancashire. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France

Richard Albert HALL Private 203432 10th Loyal North Lancashire Regiment killed in action 28th April 1917. He was the son of Richard and Margery of Pilling, Lancaster and brother of George Allen Hall of Old Carr Farm, Pilling. He is at rest in Canadian Cemetery No2, Neuville-St. Vaast, Pas de Calais, France.

Some notes from what remains of his Army record.

He joined up on the 21st October 1916 as private 7210, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment aged 19 years and 11 months and was an apprentice joiner by trade. he lived in Pilling Village, Lancashire. he embarked Folkstone on the 1st March 1917 and arrived at Etaples on the 2nd. On the 21st March 1917 he was posted to the 10th Battalion in the field. On the 28th April 1917 he was reported missing in action.

Charles HILLS, Driver T3/030229, Army Service Corps attached to 273rd Railway Operating Coy. Royal Engineers. he died on the 19th November 1918 aged 25. He was the son of Alfred Ernest and Alice of Hawthorn Cottage, Bonds, Garstang, Lancashire. He is at rest in Mikra British Cemetery, Kalamaria, Greece. Some notes from what remains of his Army record.

He enlisted on the 1st December 1914 and posted to the Army reserve. He was aged 21 and lived with his parents at Tower Hill, Bowgrave near Garstang. He was called to the colours at Aldershot as Driver 030229 on the 3rd December 1914. He served in France from the 18th September 1915 to 9th November 1915 and the mediterranean from the 10th November 1915 to the 19th November 1918 where he died from Bronco Pneumonia at 2/1st Northumberland Field Ambulance, Salonica.

James LEA, Private 27756, 8th Royal Lancaster Regiment died 12th May 1917 aged 24. He was the son of James and Janet Lea and husband of Elizabeth Annie Lea, of School Cottage, Church St., Garstang, Preston. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Some notes from what remains of his Army record. He joined up on the 9th December 1915 and lived at Bridge Villa, Bridge Street, Garstang, occupation was horse carter. On the 29th May 1915 at Cockerham, Lancashire and they had one child called John born 16th June 1915 at Garstang. He served in France from 24th November 1916 to 12th May 1917. He was reported missing on the 12th. Death assumed by the War Office on lapse of time as having accrued on or since the 12th May 1917

Thomas Patrick LONGWORTH. Sapper 66057, 106th Field Coy, Royal Engineers died 9th April 1918 aged 35. He was the son of Robert Longworth, of 172, Watson's Rd., South Shore, Blackpool and husband of Mary Longworth, of Spring Cottage, Bonds, Garstang, Preston. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.

Some notes from what remains of his Army record. He joined up 26th January 1915 at the 104th Field Coy, Royal Engineers Dept as Sapper 66057. He gave his home address as, In Fields, Oakenclough, near Garstang and was employed as a blacksmith's striker. His next of kin was his wife, Mary nee Hindle whom he married on the 8th June 1910 at Caldervale, Garstang. They had one issue, Robert William who was born on the 7th April 1911 at Oakenclough. They at this time were living at Spring Cottage. On the 12th December 1916 he was transferred to No4 Depot Coy, Newark, Nottinghamshire.

From there he was sent to France on the 31st August 1915 to 11th December 1916. In that period he was admitted to 22nd General Hospital, Camiers on the 1st December 1916 and transferred to England (Destination and complaint not recorded) on the 12th December 1916. He rejoined his unit in France from Base, No 11 Reinforcement Coy to 106th Field Coy on the 22nd April 1917. On the 9th April 1918 he was reported missing then having died on or since the 9th April 1918.

Albert Edward MATHER Private 23550 8th Royal Lancaster Regiment died 28th March 1918 He was born in Preston Preston enlisted at Corton Manchester and is commemorated on the Arras Memorial Pas de Calais, France. In 1911 he was living with his parents Thomas and Elizabeth at 5, Tatersall Street, Calforth, Lancashire.

Arthur PARKINSON Private 2321, 1/5th Royal Lancaster Regiment killed in action on the 23rd April 1915. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium . In 1911 he was living with his parents Willam and Mary of High Street, Garstang w]and was working as an errand boy. Some notes from what remains of his Army record. He enlisted on the 7th September 1914 at Lancaster aged 18 years and 5 months and was employed at a farm labourer. He was serving with the King’s Own 5th Reserve as Private and was living at High Street, Garstang. He embarked Southampton on the 14th February 1915 and was killed in action in the field on the 23rd April 1915. He served in France from the 14th February 1915 to the 23rd April 1915. On the 22nd October 1919 Mrs Mary Davies of 33 High Street, Garstang received his medals. His effects went to his mother Mrs Mary Parkinson of High Street, Garstang

James PARKER Gunner 112947, 241st Siege Battery , Royal Garrison Artillery , died of wound on the 15th October 1917 aged 32. He was the son of Robert and Jane of Garstang and husband of Mary of Wheatfield House, Bowgreave, Garstang. He is at rest in Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. Some notes from what remains of his Army record. He joined up aged 31 years and 1 month. His wife Mary nee Almonds whom he married on the 11th February 1914 as St Mary and St Michael, Garstang and lived at Scorton, Garstang. They had a son called Joseph who was born on the 6th May 1915 at Scroton. He died in thet 1st Canadian General Hospital, Etaples from multiple gun shots to the head, right hand and both thighs.

Colin PYE Lieutenant 1st Kings Shropshire Light Infantry, died of wounds on the 8th October 1918 aged 23. He was the son of Septimus and Margaret of Greenbrae, Bowgreave (local k/a Bowgrave) near Garstang. He is at rest in Vadencourt British Cemetery, Maissemy, Aisne France. His medal card shows he was Private 18534 King’s Shropshire Light Infantry and gained his commission to 2nd Lieutenant on the 1st May 1918 and was in France from the 11th August 1915

Richard RICHARDSON Gunner 160935, 119 Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery, was killed in action 29th October 1917 aged 24. He was the son of Sylvester and Annie nee Cross of Skye House, Bonds, Garstang, Lancashire and in 1911 was living with his parents at Claughton Green, Garstang and was a farmer and was the husband of Blodwen nee Owen (whom he married in 1915) of “Bronwydd” Abersoch, Caernarvonshire. He is at rest in Nine Elms British Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium

George William RONSON, (Military Medal) Lance Corporal 14401, Coldstream Guards killed in action 27th August 1918. He was the son of Benjamin and Alice nee Swindlehurst . of Garstang. In 1911 his mother had remarried to James Hunter Reynolds of High Street, Garstang and he was a chemist errand boy. H was in France from the 10th August 1915. He is at rest in Croisilles British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France

William THOMAS. (military Medal) 2nd Lieutenant 1/2nd attached to 1/5th East Lancashire Regiment died 7th November 1918 aged 26. He was the son of Joseph and Annie of Market Place, Garstang. In 1911 he was employed as a chemist's assistant. He was married to Florence Louisa, now remarried to Hudson of Roundwood Cottage, Meliden, Prestatyn, Flints. He was born at Garstang, Lancashire. He is at rest in the Caudry British Cemetery, Nord France

Richard Hall WARD Sergeant 200984 1/4th Loyal North Lancashire Regiment died 31st July 1917 aged 26. He was the son of Thomas and Annie of Well Farm, Little Eccleston, Garstang He was killed in action in Belgium and he is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium. died at Ypres . Some notes from what remains of his Army record. He joined up on the 9th November 1914 at Preston. He gave his address as the Temperance Hotel, Garstang. He served in France from the 23rd December 1916 to the 30th July 1917 (no mentioned that he served in Belgium) The only mention of him having been killed in Belgium was from his mother when she sent a letter to the regiment requesting his medal and scroll which was promised to her. She gave his rank, number and name and that he was killed in action in Belgium on the 31st July 1917.

His brother, James of the Royal Garrison Artillery survived the war

Noel Trevor WORTHINGTON Lieutenant 6th Royal Lancaster Regiment served in Gallipoli on the 13th June 1915 and died on the 8th August 1915 aged 31. He was the son of Robert of Salmon Pool, Island Bridge, Dublin, Ireland. Probate Calendar on Ancestery .co.uk shows Noel Trevor of Salmon Pool, Island Bridge, Dublin and The Mount, Garstang who died at Gallipoli. His effects went to his sister Mollie Corena Worthington. In 1911 he was living with his widowed father at Chapelizod Road, Kilmainham, Dublin. He is as rest in Embarkation Pier Cemetery, Turkey and Gallipoli

And of those who fell in World War II 1939 - 1945

William Trevor BARNES Sergeant 1077966, 204 Squadron Royal Air Force (VR)

died 1st October 1943 aged 22. He was the son of William Henry and Frances Helen of Garstang . He is commemorated on the Air Force Memorial, Valletta, Malta

Thomas Henry BILLINGTON, Sergeant 1044838, 214 Squadron Royal Air Force (VR) died 12th September 1944 aged 22. he was the son of Leonard and Alice nee Richardson of Garstang. He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial, Surrey

Benjamin CARTMELL. Second Radio Officer, Merchant Navy on S S. Corabella (London) died at sea on the 30th April 1943 aged 22 along with eight other members of crew out of a crew of 48. The ship was on route from Takoradi for Freetown and England when it was torpedoed by U-Boat 515 and sunk. He was the son of Herbert and Agnes Ethel of Garstang. He is commemorated on the Towerhill Memorial, London

Harry COOK, Lance Bombardier 950831, 95th Anti Tank Regiment Royal Artillery

died 14th November 1942 aged 23. He was the son of Thomas and Isabella nee Foster who were married in 1910 and in 1911 lived at Victoria Cottage, Garstang. His father was a railway engine starter. He is Commemorated on the Alamein Memorial, Egypt,

Richard COOKSON, Able seaman D/JX 153141 H.M.S. Repulse, Royal navy died 10th December 1941 aged 20. He was the son of Fred and Annie nee Kay and brother of Norman who also fell. he is commemorated on the Plymouth Naval Memorial, Devon

Norman COOKSON. Able Seaman P/JX630325, H.M.S. Lundy, Royal Navy died at sea on the 5th November 1946 aged 21. He was the son Fred and Annie nee Kay and brother of Richard who also fell .He is commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire. His father was the son of Richard and Ellen. In 1911 his mother was a widow He and his siblings were all living at Bowgreave Garstang, working as a painter. Some notes from what remains of his Army Record. He joined up on the 4th June 1901 aged 18 years and 11 months. He was posted to the Royal Lancaster Regiment as Private 1095. He had to do the compulsory annual training. At Hornby from 30th July 1910-14th August 1910. Kendal from the 30th July 1911 to 13th August 1911. Kirkham Camp 30th July 1912 to 11th August 1912. and 30th July 1913 to 10th August 1913 at Denbigh. In 1913 he left the army at the termination of his engagement. At the outbreak of the war he was recalled to the colours and joined on the 5th August. His occupation was given as a Butchers assistant and his father, Richard was given as his next of kin, but was struck out. He embarked Southampton on the 14th February 1915 for France. The 3rd April 1915 he was wounded in action in the field and was admitted to 85th Field Ambulance, transferred on the 15th to No 11 Stationary Hospital, Rouen with a gun shot wound to his left forearm. On the 27th April he was invalided to England from Rouen.

Dennis Ronald DAGGER, Rifleman 3393238, 1st King's Royal Rifle Corps, died 30th April 1943 aged 23. He was the son of Harry and Ethel nee Neate of Garstang. He was born in Chapel en le Frith, Derbyshire and is at rest in Madjez-Bab War Cemetery, Tunisia

John GREEN, First Radio Officer of S.S. Tremoda (London) Merchant Navy, died at sea on the 27th august 1941 aged 22. He was the son of John Francis and Mary Gertrude of Garstang. The ship was on passage from London to Duala when she was torpedoed and sunk on the 27th by U-Boat 557 west of Achill Island. West of Ireland. Her crew of 26 and 6 gunners were lost. He is commemorated on the Tower Hill Memorial, London.

Neville Proctor Bayning GREEN, Flight Sergeant, Wireless Operator 1079710, 40 Squadron, Royal Air Force (VR) killed on the 10th May 1944 aged 21. He was the son Robert Pearson Green and Jane of Garstang. He is at rest in Mazaries War Cemetery, Marseilles, Boucher-du-Rhone, France. His father served in the army in the great war and this is some notes from what remains of his Army record.

When he joined up on the 9th December 1915 he was posted as Private 1134 in the Royal Army Ordnance Corps into the Army Reserve aged 28 years and 5 months. He gave his home address as Park Hill, Garstang, working as a house painter and his parents were George and Elizabeth. (1901 they were at Bonds) on the 10th December 1904 he married Jane Proctor and they were living at Park Hill . On the 6th February 1917 he was mobilised and was posted as Sapper 232361 Royal Engineers. On the 28th February 1917 he was transferred to 414 Lowlands Field Coy, Royal Engineers at Chatham. On the 28th December 1918 he was station at Curragh, Ireland. The 6th February 1919 he was transferred to the dispersal centry heaton Park, Curragh for demobilisation the next day at Chatham to Class Z, Army Reserve. Quite He died on the 26th May 1955 at Sharoe Green Hospital, Fulwood, and was still residing at Park Hill, Garstang

Arthur HALL, Able seaman D/JX208267, H.M.Submarine H43, Royal Navy, died on the 7th October 1941 aged 20. He was the son of William C and Mary M nee Parkinson of Garstang. He is at rest in Londonderry City Cemetery, Northern Ireland

Lionel LUND, Private 3861305, 2nd West Yorkshire Regiment died 26th May 1943 aged 29. He was the son of William and Rebecca and husband of Dorothy of Garstang. He is at rest in Ranchi War Cemetery, India

Thomas SALISBURY, Gunner 1156612, 145 Field regiment, Berkshire Yeomanry, Royal Artillery died 14th June 1945 aged 21. he was the son of Alan and Francis May of Garstang. He is at rest in Delhi War Cemetery, India. His father served in the Great War and he was the son Peter and Ellen who in 1911 were at Bond's Villa Farm near Garstang This is some notes from what remains of his Army record. On the 8th January 1915 at 8am he left Garstang railway station in civilian cloths and a Great Coat bound for Army Service Corps Depot at Aldershot as Private 041970, Royal Army Service Corps (butcher). He gave his age as 27 years and 2 months and was living with his parents at Bond's Villa. On the 5th November 1915 at 158 Depot Unit Supply he was promoted to Lance Corporal and the 16th December 1915 promoted to Acting Sergeant and Sergeant 17th June 1916. He embarked Southampton on the 7th January 1916 for Le Harve arriving the next day He served in France from the 7th January 1916 to 7th December 1917. Italy 8th December 1917 to 26th February 1919

In England on the 27th February 1919 and demob at Woolwich Dockyard to Class Z (Army reserve) on the 28th March 1919

Ernest SPENCE, Sergeant PO/X115872, 41 Royal Marine Commando, Royal Marines. He died on the 21st July 1944 aged 34 and was the son of James William and Edith Mary nee Spence of Church Town, Garstang. His father in 1911 was living at 22 Marsh Street, Barrow in Furness with his parents George and Sarah Ann nee Waite

George Pollitt TAYLOR, First Radio Officer on M.V.Corbis (London) Merchant Navy. He died at sea on the 18th April 1943 aged 32. He was the son of George Edgar and Mary Annie and in 1911 he aged 4 months was living with his parents at 14, Starkey Street, Heywood. (Wills and Probate, Ancestry.co.uk) had his home address as Rathmone, Moss Lane, Garstang and his effects went to his father a gas company manager. He is commemorated on the Tower Hill Memorial, London

James Alfred WOODS, Private 14573624, 7th South Staffordshire Regiment died 8th August 1944 aged 19. He was the son of James and Margaret of Bowgreave, Garstang. He is at rest in Banneville-La-Campagyn War Cemetery, Calvados, France

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MILINTHORPE WAR MEMORIAL

LANCASHIRE

Pro Patria Mori

To the glory of God and in proud and loving memory of

MILNTHORPE LADS

who died for God, King and Country in the

Great War for freedom 1914 - 1918

"Greater Love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends

GALLIPOLI

Christopher SCOTT June 4th 1915. Private 1955, 1/4th East Lancashire Regiment killed in action. He was the son of Christopher of "Overdale" Milnthorpe. He is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey and Gallipoli

BELGIUM

Albert GARTH October 4th 1917. Private 14763, 6th Border Regiment. He was the son of John and Emma of Field Cottage, Milnthorpe and he is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium.

Some notes from what remains of his Army record. He joined up at Carlisle on the 5th September 1914 aged 21 years and 10 months and working as a farm servant. He served in France from the 26th September 1915 to the 8th July 1916 when he was transferred on Hospital Shipp St Dennis to England then on to the 4th Northern General Hospital, Lincolnshire from the 13th General Hospital, Boulogne, France with a gun shot wound to the knee. He was wounded on the 3rd July in the field, treated at 3rd Casualty Clearing Station and the transferred to 13th General Hospital. He returned to France the 7th September 1917 and on the 4th October 1917 he was killed in action. No record could be found of him serving and being killed in Belgium.

Charles HYDE M.M. and Bar, April 10th 1918 aged 27. Sergeant 14768, 8th Border Regiment. He was the son of William Thomas and Mary Hyde, of Laburnum Cottage, Milnthorpe, Westmorland. He is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium. Some notes from what remains of his Army record. He joined up on the 5th September 1914 and transferred into the Army Reserve aged 22 years and 10 months and was employed as a mole catcher. On the 14th September 1914 he was called to the colours and joined the 8th Border Regiment as Private 14768. He was promoted to Lance Corporal on the 13th March 1915, Corporal on the 25th October 1916 and Sergeant on the 23rd March 1917. He served in France from the26th September 1915 . Wounded in action, gun shot wound to his back on the 3rd July 1916. Treated at a Casualty Clearing Station in the field the transferred to 12th General Hospital, Rouen, France. On the 5th July he was sent to England on ship Salta from Rouen and was admitted to General Hospital, Manchester. He returned to France on the 6th October 1916 to the 10th April 1918. He was reported as missing on the 10th April. In his record there is a letter from soldier called Clark not sure to his parents . The letter has been damaged by fire and water. It appears on the morning of the 10th April the Germans overran their position after a battle. This soldier was taken prisoner by the Germans and he went on to say " I am afraid your son Charles was killed on the morning of the 10th April 1918. I am almost sure it was Charles I saw lying in the trench when the German's took me prisoner. He was shot through the head but the Germans would not let me stop to help"

FRANCE

James GARTH April 24th 1916. Private 15140, 8th Border Regiment. He was the son of John and Emma of Field Cottage, Milnthorpe. He is at rest in La Chaudiere Military Cemetery, Vimy, Pad de Calais, France (The CWGC have 25th April 1916). Some note from what remains of his Army record. he joined up at Carlisle on the 5th September 1914 aged 19 years and was employed as a sawyer. He fought in France from the 26th September 1915 to the 25th April 1916 when he was killed in action.

Edward ASHBURNER May 17th 1916 aged 20. Private 8/14711, 8th Border Regiment, died of wounds . He was the son of William Robert Burrow Ashburner and Mary Ann Ashburner, of Milnthorpe. He fought in France from the 29th September 1915 to his death He is at rest in Ecoivres Military Cemetery, Mont -St.Eloi, Pas de Calais, France

Edward Crayston MASHITER July 14th 1916 aged 20 Private 14331, C Coy, 8th Border Regiment. He was the son of Edward and Alice of The Square, Milnthorpe. Prior to enlistment at the age of 19 years he was employed as an electrical engineer. He fought in France from th 26th September 1915 to his death. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

THOMPSON, Ralph William July 16th 1916. Private 14356, 8th Border Regiment . He is commemorated on the Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L'Abbe, Somme, France. Six and quarter miles S.W. of Albert (The CWGC have the 19/7/1916) Some notes from what remains of his Army record. He enlisted on the 5th September 1914 aged 20 years and 11 months and was working as a painter. and posted to the Army reserve. 15th September 1914 he was called up. He gave his next of kin as his father, John William of Beetham Road, Milnthorpe and his mother was called Elizabeth. He fought in France from the 26th September 1915 and was wounded in action, with gun shot wounds on the 13th July and treated at 103 Field ambulance and he died of his wounds on the 19th at 36, Casualty Clearing Station.

John SPEDDING July 20th 1916 aged 22. Gunner 921, 39th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. He was the son of William and Ellen Spedding, of Milnthorpe, Westmorland and husband of Sarah Elizabeth Thorp (formerly Spedding), of 1, Glasgow St., Barrow-in-Furness. He is buried the Mericourt-L'Abbe Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France

George SWINDLEHURST July 31st 1916 aged 20. Private 15823, 8th Border Regiment, killed in action. He was the son of George and Jane of Haverflats Lane, Milnthorpe. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

William KNIGHT August 26th 1916. Private 14886, 8th Border Regiment. He was the son of Christopher and Bridget Ellen of Park Road, Milnthorpe He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Some notes from what remains of his Army record. He joined up on the 5th September 1914 and posted to the Army Reserve. He was aged 21 years and 8 months and worked as grocer. The 15th September 1915 he was called to the colours. Posted to France on the 26th September 1915. His only brother Private G/58511 Norman of the Middlesex Regiment formerly 25349, Border Regiment, survived the war.

Frederick James BARNES October 21st 1916. Private 14740, 8th Border Regiment. He was the son of Jacob and Mary and in 1901 he and his siblings were living with their widowed mother at Harmony Hill, Milinthorpe and in 1911 he was living with his brother Robert William at Hill Side, Milnthorpe and was a railway porter. He is commemorated on the Pozieres British Cemetery, Ovillers-La Boisselle, Somme, France. Some notes from what remains of his Army record . He enlisted on the 9th September 1914 at Carlisle and was posted to the Army Reserve aged 31 years and was employed as a labourer. On the 14th September 1914 he was called to the colours of the 8th battalion. He was in France from the 26th September 1915 to the 21st October 1916. He was wounded in action, gun shot to the face between 27/28th July 1916 and was treated in 76th and on the 1st August 1916 was with 75th Field Ambulance. he was later discharged fit for war service and returned to his unit in the field. On the 21st September 1916 he was killed in action. His sister Margaret J Taylor of West Leigh, Park Road was his next of kin.

Jack WILKINSON October 21st 1916 aged 33. Corporal 15872, B Coy, 8th Border Regiment. He was the son James and Mary Jane Wilkinson, of Hamilton Terrace, Milnthorpe. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

Charles WILSON June 7th 1917. Private 25449, 8th Border Regiment of Kirkby Lonsdale, Westmorland. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres BELGIUM

John PARKER October 26th 1917 aged 22. Private 15773 2nd Border Regiment. He was the son of Mr J Parker of Park Road, Milnthorpe. He is commemorated on the Hooge Crater Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen BELGIUM

Edward Henry PARKER March 21st 1918 aged 21. Private 32637, Westmorland and Cumberland Yeomanry, 7th Border Regiment. He was the son of J and Edith Edith , of Park Rd., Milnthorpe. He is at rest in Hermies Hill British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France

Martin ASHBURNER April 30th 1918. Rifleman 96384, 1/5th King's Liverpool Regiment, killed in action. formerly 2544 Lancashire Hussars yeomanry. He was the son of Mrs Elizabeth Jennia of Harmony Hill, Milnthorpe. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France

Percy Wilks CLARK, May 8th 1918 aged 23. Private 90775 30th Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) formerly 32635 Border Regiment. He was the son of Edward and Alice of Chestnut Cottage, Milnthorpe. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, BELGIUM

James Septimus PUNCHARD April 2nd 1919 died at the White Lodge, Boscombe, Hampshire aged 44. Lieutenant 5th Royal Lancaster Regiment. He was the son of Frederick Burt and Mary of Kirkby Lonsdale, Westmorland. He is at rest in St Mary churchyard, Kirkby Lonsdale, Westmorland ENGLAND

TURKEY

Frederick Richardson WILKINSON January 8th 1920 aged 27. Lieutenant 1/23rd Sikh Pioneers. He was the son of Mr N and Mrs A E Wilkinson of District Bank House, Church Street, South Shore, Blackpool. He is at rest in Haidar Pasha Cemetery, Turkey and Gallipoli.

London Gazette 26th March 1918

Second Lieutenant Frederick Richardson Wilkinson, 10th Battalion, The Manchester Regiment, attached 2/12th Pioneers. Dated 15th September, 1917, but to rank from the 7th March, 1917.

(1939-1945)

James Fraser DEAN 1944 A.O.C. Khartoum. Private 13034239 Royal Army Ordnance Corps attached to the Sudan Defence Force died 20th September 1944 aged 29. He was the son of Frederick Dean, M.A., L.L.B. and Amy of Milnthorpe. He is at rest in Khartoum War Cemetery, Sudan

Richard Arthur MILES 1943 Royal Air Force, Canada. Squadron Leader, Pilot 43107, No 36 Officers Training Unit, Royal Air Force (VR) died 6th March 1943 aged 25. He was the son of Arthur John and Florence Mary Miles and husband of Dorothy Margaret Miles, of Milnthorpe. He is at rest in St Thomas Churchyard, Milnthorpe, Westmorland

Patrick Joseph McVEIGH 1944 Burma. Private 13061504, 2nd King's Own Scottish Borderers, died 27th February 1944 aged 31. He was the son James and Catherine McVeigh and husband of Caroline McVeigh, of Milnthorpe, Westmorland. He is at rest in Taukkyan War Cemetery, Burma

John WILKINSON, 1944 N France. Lance Corporal 3776876, 5th East Lancashire Regiment died 3rd August 1944 aged 28. He was the son of

Richard Garnett Wilkinson and Margaret Isabel Wilkinson and husband of Annie Elizabeth Wilkinson, of Kendal, Westmorland. He is at rest in Fontenay-Le-Pesnel War Cemetery, Tessel, Calvados, France

William Kitching HODGSON 1944 Arnhem. Captain 129359, Border Regiment

1st (Airborne) Bn. attached. 3rd. The Parachute Regiment, Army Air Corps died 26th September 1944 aged 24. He was the son of John P and Bertha Taylor Hodgson of Milnthorpe. He is at rest in Arnhem Oosterbeek War Cemetery, Gelderland, Netherlands

Duncan Taylor RICHARDS 1940. Chief Engineer Officer on S.S. Ashcrest (London) died at sea on the 9th December 1940 aged 47. He was the son of

Duncan Taylor Richards and Mary Ann Richards and husband of Margaret Richards, of South Shields, Co. Durham. He is commemorated on the Tower Hill Memorial, London

Roy WOODHEAD 1952 Egypt. Private 22479964, East Lancashire Regiment died 22nd August 1952 aged 22. he is at rest in Fayid Military Cemetery, Egypt

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This memorial has been compiled with additional information by kind permission of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission

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Albert Garth 6th Borders, 4/10/17 - The battalion along with others in 33rd brigade took part in Battle of Broodeseinde, attacking Poelcapppelle. 7th South Staffs and 9th Sherwoods attacked with 6 Borders in support. Not close support and the 6th Borders moved forward 'In their own time' Basically the 6th Borders stood ready to exploit any enemy counter-attack which the two attacking battalions could not deal with. In the event all objectives would be taken by the two leading battalions. The Borders were located between Pheasant Farm and Rose House which was heavily attacked by enemy artillery in the evening of 4th Oct.

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Ingleton War Memorial

Main Street, Yorkshire

In memory of the 41 Men of this parish who gave up their lives for their

Country and Freedom in the war 1914 - 1919

The Plaque

In memory of the Men of Ingleton

who fell in the two World Wars 1914 - 1918

ASKEW Ernest. Private 2006, 6th West Riding Regiment died 23rd July 1915. He was the son of George and Margaret of Skipton, Yorkshire He is commemorated on the Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, West Vlaanderen Belgium

Some notes from what remains of his Army record. He joined up on the 26th April 1913 aged 22 years and 3 months at Skipton, Yorkshire. He was born in Ingleton but was living at 40 Westmorland Street, Skipton and working as a weaver. On the 28th April 1913 he was at Aberystwyth Army Training camp doing his annual training with the 6th Battalion. On the outbreak of war he was enlisted into the 6th battalion. On the 14th April 1915 he embarked from Folkstone on S.S. Onward. to join his unit in France. The 20th July 1915 he received shrapnel wounds to the head in the field (theatre of war not given) and died of his wounds at 10th Casualty Clearing Station. Hazebrouck, France His next of kin was his sister Miss Ethel Askew born at Ingleton but was residing at Raiksfield, Skipton, Yorkshire when she received her brothers effects and medals.

BOLTON William Henry, Private 2501, 6th West Riding Regiment died 30th July 1915. He is at rest in Ferme-Oliver Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Some notes from what remains of his Army Record. He joined on the 4th September 1914. He lived at 6, Beach Terrace, Ingleton with his parents Robert and Alice formerly of 19, Gisburn Street, Barnoldswick, Yorkshire. In 1911 he was working as a cotton weaver. His father was his next of kin and in 1916 when he received his late sons effects he was living at 16, Ramsbottom Lane, Ramsbottom, Yorkshire. On the 14th April 1915 he embarked from Folkstone on S.S. Onward. to join his unit in France. On the 30th July 1915 he received a sun shot wound to his leg and treated at a Field Ambulance at Elverdinge, Belgium where he died. He was buried at Ypres the same day.

BRADFORD Jack Colclough, Private 20301, 9th West Riding Regiment died 25th April 1917 aged 24. He was the husband of Millicent of 50, (Model)New Village, Ingleton, Yorkshire . Native of

Little Leigh, Cheshire. and was the son of James and Sarah Ann, nee Colclough of Church Lane, Weaverham, Cheshire He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Some notes from what remains of his Army record. He joined at Halifax on the 4th May 1916 aged 23 years and 7 months. He lived at 50, Model Village, Ingleton and worked as a surface worker at the coal mine. His next of kin was given as his sister Mrs Bertha Colclough Plumney of 36 Station Road, Biddulph, Congleton, Cheshire but when he married Millicent nee Floyd on the 17th April 1916 at Huncoat near Burnley she was his next of kin. He was in France from the 2nd December 1916 and reported missing presumed killed on the 25th April 1917

BROOKES Ronald Baines, 2nd Lieutenant, 55th Squadron Royal Flying Corps died 13th March 1918 aged 22. He was the son of John of The square, Ingleton. He is buried at Neuf-Brisach Communal Cemetery Extension, Haut-Rhin, France

CLAPHAM Joseph Robert, Private 11542, 9th West Riding Regiment killed in action 7th July 1916 aged 33. He was the son of William and Betsy Ann of the Craven Heifer Inn, Ingleton. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France. The only notes from his Army record that has survived is four pages that show he joined up on the 2 January 1909 aged 26 years and 9 months. He was serving with the 6th West Riding Regiment as Private 940. He has previously served with the 3rd Volunteer Battalion West Riding Regiment. In 1909 he was living with his parents at Craven heifer, Ingleton and was employed as a labourer. He was discharged from the army on the 2nd February 1911, termination of his engagement. No records for the great war engagement.

COULSON Preston, Private 265392, 1/6th West Riding Regiment died of wounds 4th May 1918 aged 26. He was the son of Kate Coulson (now Greenwood), of 16, Langdale Road, Barnsley, and the late William Coulson. Native of Longtown, He is at rest in Esquelbecq Military Cemetery, Nord France

CREED Beaufort Henry , Able Seaman, R/4944, Drake Battalion, Royal Naval Division Royal Naval (VR) He was born on the 7th May 1892 at Armley Leed and died from disease 24th December 1918. He was the son of William Henry and Emily Ellin. In 1911 his mother was a widow and living at 122, Simpson Street, Armley, Yorkshire. He was the husband of Ruby of 3, Railway View, Ingleton. He is at rest in Hamburg Cemetery, Germany

DAWSON Edward Carr, Private 202174, 1/4th Northumberland Fusiliers died 26th October 1917 aged 24. He was the son of Edward and Elizabeth of Bleak Bank Clapham, Lancaster and in 1901 were living at Cold Cotes, Ingleton. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

FLETCHER Joseph, 2nd Corporal 129633, 1st Special Brigade, Royal Engineers. killed in action 23rd March 1918 aged 28. He was the son of James and Jane Ann of 6, Laburnum Cottages, Ingleton. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Some notes from what remains of his Army record. He enlisted on the 24th January 1916 aged 22 years and 11 months and was working as a chauffeur . He served in France from the 15th March 1916 to 5th July 1917 during which period he was gassed on the 28th June 1916. He was treated at 44 casualty Clearing Station same day and on the 5th July 1916 was transferred to England . He rejoined his unit from the depot on the 14th October 1916 to 23rd March 1918. he was promoted to Lance Corporal on the 14th July 1917 then 2nd Corporal (full corporal) on the 14th July 1917. 23rd March 1918, killed in action

FLETCHER Percy, Private 50508, 12th King's Liverpool Regiment, formerly 41840, Lancashire Regiment, killed in action 17th September 1917. He was married to Emma nee Gough of 200, Rochdale Road, Royton, Lancashire. He was the son of James and Jane Ann of 6, Laburnum Cottages, Ingleton. He is at rest in Dozinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium

GRANT Charles, Steward on S.S. Membland (West Hartlepool) died at sea 15th February 1915 aged 46. he was the on of the late Mr. and Mrs. Grant and husband of Catherine Grant (nee Campbell) of Hollin Tree Cottage, Ingleton, Yorks. Born at Nairn. He is commemorated on theTower Hill Memorial, London.

HEAPS Thomas, (Military Medal) Sergeant 43538, 3rd Divison Trench Mortar Battery, Canadian Field Artillery. He was born on the 19th September 1894 and died 30th March 1918. He was the son of Robert and Mary of Upper Gate Ingleton and worked granite quarry. He is at rest in La Targette British Cemetery, Neuville-St. Vaast, Pas de Calais, France

HILTON A (Unable to find the correct record listed with the CWGC)

HODGSON William Atkinson, Private 1970, 1/6th West Riding Regiment died of wounds 5th July 1916 aged 19. He was the son of Christopher and Annie of 3, Railway Drive, Ingleton. He is at rest in Puchevillers British Cemetery, Somme, France. Some note from what remains of his Army record. He joined up on the 7th March 1915 aged 17 and employed as a Clerk. He was at the time of enlistment living at 12 Laburnum Cottages, Ingleton. His parents lived at 3 Railway View, Upper Gate, Ingleton. He embarked from Southampton on S.S. Onward on the 4th April 1915 for France. On the 29th December 1915 he was admitted to 4th Stationary hospital at St Omer with Pyrexia. 4th January 1916 he was fit for war service and he rejoined his regiment in the field. The 5th July 1916 he was severely wounded with multiple shrapnel wounds to his complete back. He was treated at 2nd West Riding Field Ambulance and he died of his wounds in 44 Casualty Clearing Station the same day

KETTLEWELL James Lance Corporal 14555, 10th West Riding Regiment killed in action 28th July 1916 aged 24. He was the son of Thomas and Dorothy Hully Kettlewell of Thornton Cottage, Burton on Lonsdale, near Ingleton, Yorkshire. He was native of Ingleton. He is at rest in Gordon Dump Cemetery, Ovillers-La-Boisselle, Somme, France.

KIRK Gerald Lieutenant, 1/5th Royal Lancaster Regiment died of wounds in Belgium. on the 24th April 1915 at the battle of Poperinge. He was the son of Alfred Samuel and Isabella Ann, formerly Greenwood of Greenwood Leigh Ingleton and husband of Sarah Jane of Hazel Mount, Carnforth. He is at rest in Poperinghe Old Military Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium He was born 14th July 1883, played football for Bradford City and Leeds United.

MARKLEW William Brown, Private 20938, 8th Royal Lancaster Regiment died 24th July 1916 aged 24. He was the son of Abel Markham and Mary of Oakroyd, Ingleton. He is at rest in Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L'Abbe, Somme, France. His brother Charles Able also fought in the Great War as Gunner 20985, Machine Gun Corps. Joined up on the 3rd October 1915 and discharged to Class Z (Army Reserve) 5th March 1919

MATHAMS W (Only one 'Mathams' listed with the CWGC and that is Albert. Varients aslo looked at)

McLAUGHLIN Alfred, Private 205640, 5th West Riding Regiment killed in action 25th August 1918 aged 22. he was the son of Harry and Isabel of bank Top, Ingleton. Native of Cleator Moor, Cumberland. He is at rest in Gomiecourt South Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France

METCALFE James John William T, Sergeant 2329, C Coy, 1/6th West Riding Regiment died 4th September 1916 aged 23. He was the son of Sylvester and Rosanna of Ingleton. He is at rest in Forceville Communal Cemetery and Extension, Somme, France.

METCALFE William Miles, Private 38853, 2/4th Royal Berkshire Regiment died 31st March 1918 aged 19. He was the son of John and Bessie Jane of Weatheroak Road, Ingleton. He is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France.

NEWSHOLME Christopher James, Private 12136, Army Pay Corps, formerly 3796, West Riding Regiment, died in England 8th January 1918 aged 26. He was the son of Allan and Mary of Ingleton. He is at rest in Ingleton Cemetery, Yorkshire

NOBLE Anthony, Rifleman 5151, 2nd King's Royal Rifle Corps died 31st May 1915 aged 31. He was the son of Francis and the late John Noble and husband of Eleanor Tomlinson (formerly Noble), of Beech Terrace, Ingleton. Born Bampton, Penrith. He is at rest in Lillers Communal Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He enlisted on the 11th November 1902 as Private 3027 Border Regiment. The 23rd September 1903 he was Rifleman 5151 and was stationed in Cork with the 3rd Kings Royal Rifle Corps and on the 24th November 1905 at Aldershot posted to 2nd K.R.R.C as Rifleman 5151. He was aged 19 years and 7 months on enlistment and gave his home address Beach Terrace, Ingleton and was working as a farm labourer. He was stationed at Bermuda from the 16th March 1904 to 24th October 1905. 9th December 1905 he married Eleanor Taylor at the parish church of Kirkby Thore, Yorkshire. He was posted to France and died of wounds on the 31st May 1915.

REDHEAD Lawrence Edward, Private 62206, 15/17th West Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 12th April 1918 aged 19. He was the son of James Waterhouse and Grace of 5, Park View, Ingleton. He is at rest in Le Grand Beaumart British Cemetery, Steenwerck, Nord France.

ROBINSON Edward, Private 306878, 2/7th West Riding Regiment died 3rd May 1917 aged 20. He was the son of Thomas and Elizabeth Ann of 2, Storrs Cottages, Ingleton. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France

ROBINSON John William, Private 2500 1/6th West Riding Regiment killed in action 3rd September 1916 aged 24. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Some notes from what remains of his Army record. He enlisted aged 23 years and 11 months on the 2nd September 1914 and was a miner. His mother Mrs Sarah Annie Waldren of Uppergate, Ingleton was his next of kin. His father was called Charles and in 1901 the family were living at Beach Terrace, Ingleton

ROBINSON Robert, Private 66570, 1/6th Northumberland Fusiliers died 11th April 1918 aged 19. He was the son of Mr and Mrs T Robinson of 2, Storrs Cottages, Ingleton. He is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium

ROUTLEDGE Herbert Douglas, Private P/8758, Military Police Corps, died 2nd January 1919 aged 31. He was the son of William James and Jane of Hollin Treet, Ingleton. He is at rest in Ingleton Cemetery, Yorkshire. Some notes from remains of his Army record when he was with the West Riding Regiment. He was a reservist from the 31st October 1903 to the 10th April 1912. He was born at Penrith, and enlisted at York the 31st October 1903 aged 18 years and was employed as a clerk and was serving as Private 7648, 3rd West Riding Regiment. He gave his father William og Leigtham Terrace, Ingleton his next of kin. When the war broke out he was mobilised at halifax on the 5th August 1914 and for some reason he was discharged having been found no longer physically fit for war service. His total service was 10 years and278 days.

ROUTLEDGE Thomas Kirkbride, Trooper 230093, C Squadron 1/1st Dorset Yeomanry died 9th June 1918 aged 25. He was the son of William James and Jane of Hollin Treet, Ingleton. (Wills and Probate on Ancestry.co.uk He was living at The Mews, Parr Street, Parkstone, Dorsetshire (where hie worked as a groom) He was killed in action at Palestine. He effects were left to his brother Private William James. He is at rest in Jerusalem War Cemetery, Israel and Palestine.

SAUL James, Private 31286, 8th East Yorkshire Regiment, formerly 29102, Yorkshire Regiment, killed in action 9th April 1917 aged 23. He was the son of Thomas and Grace Annie of Clarrich Terrace, Ingleton. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France

SCHOFIELD J (Unable to find the correct record listed with the CWGC)

SCHOLEY George Arnold, Sergeant 305701, 1/8th West Yorkshire Regiment died of wounds 4th August 1917 aged 26.. He was the son of George and Harriet E who in 1901 were living in Maltby Village. 1911 at The Steel Barnley Moor Road, Maltby, Yorkshire, employed as a bricklayesr labourer He is at rest in Mont Huon Military Cemetery, le Treport, Seine Maritime, France

SHERWIN Alfred, Private 267050, 2/6th West Riding Regiment killed in action 3rd May 1917 aged 28. He was the son of Joseph and Mary Ann nee Sheerin of Upper Gate, Ingleton. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France

SLINGER Vincent, Private 265583, 1/6th West Riding Regiment died 22nd November 1918 aged 29. He was the son of John and Ann of Albion House, Ingleton. He is at rest in Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille, Pas de Calais, France. Some notes from what remains of his Army record. he enlisted 21st April 1904 at Ingleton as Private 1343, 6th West Riding Regiment he was previously serving with the 3rd Volunteer Battalion, West Riding Regiment. He worked as a coachman for the Ingleton Hotel, Ingleton. His full term of engagement was from the 21st April 1904 to 20th April 1914. On the 21st April 1909 he continued his engagement as private 1143 now aged 23 There are no record for the period of the great war. His medal card show a different army number as 2496 and served in France from 14th April 1915.

TOMLINSON Syril, Private 1690, 1/6th West Riding Regiment died 17th December 1915 aged 21. He was the son of Edward and Elizabeth Ann of 8, Laburnum Cottages, Ingleton. He is at rest in Talana Farm Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium. Some notes from what remains of his Army record. He enlisted on the 15th October 1911. He was living with his parents and siblings at Lemon Cottage, Ingleton and was an apprentice boot maker to Mr J Berry. His Master (Mr Berry) did not object to him enlisting into the army. He had previously served with the 6th West Riding Cadet Battalion. He was killed in action on the 17th December 1915

WADESON John Wright, private 242643, 1/5th West Riding Regiment killed in action 8th October 1917 aged 22. he was the son of James Henry and Harriet of Gilly Gate, Pontefract, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium

WALLING Ernest, M C, Twice Mentioned in Despatches. Croix de Guerre (France).

Major, 1/7th West Yorkshire Regiment . He was killed in action on the 25th April 1918 aged 32. He was the son of George and Margaret Ann of Ferncliffe, Ingleton. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium

WALKER Robert Edward, Sergeant 265035, 2/6th West Riding Regiment killed in action 3rd May 1917. He was the husband of Isabel Halliwell (formerly Walker), of The Three Horse Shoes, Ingleton, Yorkshire. he is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France

WIGNAL William Henry, Gunner 114240, 255th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery died 1st February 1917. He was the son of John and Annie of the Mason's Arms, Ingleton. In 1911 he was living with his wife and son at 15, Kensington Road, Lancaster and was working as a commercial traveller. He was a native of Ingleton and he is at rest in Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord France. Some notes from what remains of his Army record. He enlisted on the 9th August 1916 aged 40 and gave his home address as 44, Coulston Road, Lancaster and occupation as provision traveller. On the 27th October 1902 he married Margaret Amy Wrathall at Thornton in Lonsdale, Yorkshire. He embarked Southampton on the 18th January 1917 arriving at Le Havre on the 19th. The 1st February 1917 he was admitted to 113 Field Ambulance suffering from Meningitis (Pneumococcal) and died the same day. He left a wife and two children. William John born 4th February 1910 and Fran born 15th July 1911 and they were living at 20, Hastings Road, Lancaster.

WILSON William Henry Winder, Private 9097, 2nd Royal Lancaster Regiment died 17th February 1915 aged 26. He was the son of George and Barbara Wilson, of Whitton Cottage, Ingleton, Yorks. Native of Colton, Ulverston, Lancs. He is at rest in Ypres Town Cemetery Extension, Belgium.

WOODHOUSE J (Unable to find the correct record listed with the CWGC)

1939 - 1945

BERESFORD Ernest Francis, Private 2824324, 2nd Seaforth Highlanders, died 2nd November 1942. He was the son of Robert and Mary of Hill Inn, Chapel-le-dale near Ingleton. He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial, Egypt

CHIPPENDALE George, 2nd Lieutenant, 656 General Construction Company, Royal Engineers died 29th May 1940 aged 30 at sea. He was the son of Thomas and Sarah Alice Chippendale; husband of Kathleen Chippendale, of Beverley, Yorkshire., formerly of Hillside Old Pool Bank Pool-in-Wharfedale. A.M.I.Mun.C.E.. He is commemorated on the Dunkirk Memorial, Nord France

HOWSON James Storey, Aircraftman 2nd Class 1355986, Royal Air Force (VR) died in England 26th October 1940 aged 29. He was the son of James and Hannah Mary of Ingleton, formerly of 72, Liverpool Road, Skelmersdale, Ormskirk, Lancashire. He is at rest in Ingleton Cemetery

HORNE Wilfred, Corporal 7915674, Armoured Assault Regiment, Royal Armoured Corps died 14th September 1944 aged 31. He was the son of George and Ester Horn, of Ingleton, Lancashire; husband of Dorothy Horn, of Ingleton. He is at rest in Gradara War Cemetery, Italy (Surname is Horn)

HUNT William Grieves, Private 3598093, 4th Border Regiment died 6th June 1940 aged 39. he was the son of Edward and Margaret Hunt and husband of Mary of Ingleton. He is at rest in Incheville Communal Cemetery, Seine-Maritime, France.

REDHEAD Charles Harold, Sergeant 3597062, 1st West Yorkshire Regiment died 12th March 1944 in Burma aged 28. He was the son of Hubert and Isabel Redhead; husband of Isabel Redhead, of Bentham, Lancashire. He is commemorated on the Rangoon Memorial, Burma

TOMLINSON Stanley, Signalman 2590638, 1st Corps of signals, Royal Corps of Signals died 25th August 1944 aged 34. He was the son ofand Edward and Elizabeth Ann of 8, Laburnum Cottages, Ingleton and brother of Syril. He was the husband of Jessie Margaret of Ingleton. He is at rest in Bayeux War Cemetery, Valvados, France

"We will remember Them"

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Kirkby Lonsdale War Memorial Westmorland

Border Regiment.

2nd Lieutenant Arthur ARMER, 11th Border Regiment died 5th September 1917 aged 23. He was the son of Sarah Jane Armer, of 11, Fairbank, Kirkby Lonsdale, Westmorland, and the late John Armer. Husband of the late Alice Ruth Armer, who also died on service. He is at rest in Coxyde Military Cemetery, Belgium

Private 12187 Henry ASHMORE, 7th Border Regiment killed in action 6th August 1916. He was born in Bicester Oxfordshire and enlisted at Kirkby Lonsdale. He was the son of George Henry and Jane of Bicester, Oxfordshiere. In 1911 he was living at Underley Gardens, Kirkby Lonsdale and was employed as a gardener He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme France

Lance Corporal 14905 Sidney Herbert BLOWS, 7th Border Regiment killed in action 16th December 1915 aged 21. He was the son of Wilfred and Jane of Cambridge Road, Cherry Hinton, Cambridgeshire. He is at rest in the Menin Road South Military Cemetery, Belgium (Memorial has Private). Some notes from what remains of his army record. he joined up on the 2nd September 1914 at Carlisle. . Served in France from the 14th July 1915 to 16th December 1915 when he was killed in action as Lance Corporal. His parents were living at Fairbank Street, Cambridge, prior to that in 1911 Southacre Cottage, Latham Road, Trumpington Rod, Cambridge. He had a brother Sergeant Major 2017, with the 87th Field Ambulance serving with the army on the Rhine. He also served in Egypt 9th July 1915 He survived the war

Lance Corporal 14986, George CARR, 9th Border Regiment died 14th February 1919 aged 30. He was the son of Thomas and Sarah Mary of 17, Ashford Road, Scotforth, Lancaster. He is at rest in St Mary's churchyard, Kirkby Lonsdale Westmorland, Cumbria

Private 14988 George Henry DENNISON,1st Border Regiment killed 19th March 1918. He was the son of William and Jane of Kirkby Lonsdale. He is at rest in Oxford Road Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium

Private 266485 Samuel DUNNING Sr 552nd Coy Labour Corps formerly 3/6011 Border Regiment died 15th September 1917 aged 52. He was the husband of Mrs A A of 18 Fairbank, Kirkby Lonsdale and father of Samuel 26065 who also fell. He is at rest in St Mary's churchyard, Kirkby Lonsdale, Westmorland

Private 260605 Samuel UNNING Jr. 7th Border Regiment, Westmorland and Cumberland Yeomanry died 18th September 1918 aged 22. he was the son of Stanley and A A Dunning of 18, Fairbank, Kirkby Lonsdale, Westmorland. He is at rest in Gauche Wood Cemetery, Villers-Guislain, Nord France

Private 24799 Wilmot Hermon FEARN, 8th Border Regiment died 17th April 1918 aged 39. He was the son of Wilmot and Elizabeth of Kirkby Lonsdale. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium

Private 241513 Cecil GARNETT, 5th Border Regiment died 23rd April 1917. He was the son of Mrs M A Garnett of Biggins Lodge, Kirkby Lonsdale. He is at rest in Wancourt British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France

Corporal 25804 William Herbert HARTLEY, 11th Border Regiment died 26th November 1917. He was the son of Mrs L Hartley of 12, Bective Road, Kirkby Lonsdale. He is at rest in Dozinghem Military Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium (Memorial has Private)

Private 202282 William Benson LAWRENCE 1/4th Border Regiment died 24th August 1918. He is at rest in Nowshera Military Cemetery and is commemorated on the India Gate Delhi Memorial, India

Private 16851 William Henry LOWE 2nd Border Regiment died 30th November 1916 aged 34. He was the son of John Lowe, of Kirkby Lonsdale, Westmorland and husband of M. M. J. Lowe, of Stanley Villa, Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-on-Sea. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

Lance Corporal 26311 Fred MURRAY, 8th Border Regiment died 10th April 1918 aged 33. He was the son of T. Murray and husband of Beatrice Murray, of 22, Mitchelgate, Kirkby Lonsdale, Westmorland.

He is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium

Private 202990 Arthur Davies WRIGHT 8th Border Regiment died 22nd August 1917. He was the son of William and Agnes of 9, Market Square, Kirkby Lonsdale and brother of Joseph who also fell. Native of Kirkby Lonsdale and he is at rest in Calais Southern cemetery, France

Private 26284 Joseph Davies WRIGHT , 7th Border Regiment, Westmorland and Cumberland Yeomanry killed in action 23rd March 1918. He was the son of William and Agnes of 9, Market Square, Kirkby Lonsdale and brother of Arthur who also fell. Native of Kirkby Lonsdale and he is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France

King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment.

Sergeant 9155 Robert HOLMES, 2nd Royal Lancaster Regiment killed in action 8th May 1915. he was the son of Joseph and Mary Ann of Kirkby Lonsdale. 1911 he was in the army in India He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium

Lieutenant James Septimus PUNCHARD, 5th Royal Lancaster Regiment. Born 1st December 1873 and died 2nd April 1919 aged 44. He was the son of Frederick and Mary of Kirkby Lonsdale. He is at rest in St Mary's churchyard, Kirkby Lonsdale, Westmorland His is also commemorated on the Milnthorpe War Memorial, Lancashire

Corporal 9163 Arthur Harrison PROCTOR, 1st Royal Lancaster Regiment killed in action 13th October 1914 aged 26. He was the son of William and Agnes Jane of Low Biggins, Kirkby Lonsdale. In 1911 he was in the army with the 2nd Lancaster Regiment in Jersey and he was married. He is at rest in Meteren Military Cemetery, Nord France

Lancashire Fusiliers

Private 57365, John HARRISON 17th Lancashire Fusiliers, formerly 38023, Leicestershire Regiment killed inaction 28th September 1918 aged 18. He was the son of Mrs Annie Harrison of Duke Street, Burton-in-Lonsdale Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium

Private 53458 Thomas Henry MORPHET 1/8th Lancashire Fusiliers , formerly 111365 killed in action 25th March 1918 aged 19. He was the son Thomas and Jane of Moorgate Cottages, Kirkby Lonsdale. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France

Royal Field Artillery

Farrier Sergeant 267 William AIREY 10th Battery, 2nd West Lancashire Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Enlisted on the 7th April 1918 and worked as a shoeing smith. He died 11th August 1919 aged 45 from pulmonary tuberculosis. He was the husband of Agnes of Rose Cottage, Killington, Kirkby Lonsdale. He is at rest in Lancaster Cemetery, Lancashire

Driver 120800 Henry BOOTH , D Battery, 88th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery killed in action 21st March 1918. He was the son of Septimas and Mary Ann of Low Biggins Kirkby Lonsdale. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France (Memorial has Gunner)

Gunner 79175 William CORNES, "Z" 6th Trench Mortar Battery, Royal Field Artillery died of wounds 22nd March 1918 aged 27. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Cornes of Kirkby Lonsdale. He is at rest in Grevillers British Cemetery, France

Tank Corps

Private 432917 John BRUNSKILL, Head Quarters 1st Canadian Infantry Brigade died 10th September 1918 aged 27. He was the son of William and Alice of 16 Main Street, Kirkby Lonsdale. He is at rest in Bac-Du-Sud British Cemetery, Bailleulval, France

Private 310137 Christopher Scott TWITCHEN, Tank Corps who died 4th October 1918 aged 29. He was the son of John James Twitchen and husband of Florence Twitchen, of 1 , Lyncot Road., Aintree, Liverpool. Born at Penrith, Cumberland. He is at rest in St Mary's churchyard, Kirkby Lonsdale.

Royal Scots Fusiliers

Private 6374 Michael Coward WALKER, 1st Royal Scots Fusiliers. He was born 10th February 1880, baptised 28th March 1880 at Kirkby Lonsdale and died of wounds at No7 Stationary Hospital Boulogne. 24th October 1914 aged 34. Born at Kirkby Lonsdale and was the son of John Coward and Margaret Jane of 22, Mitchegate Kirkby Lonsdale and in 1911 was employed as a mason's labourer. He is at rest in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France

Hampshire Regiment

Private 280608 Alfred HOLMES, 1/4th Hampshire Regiment died at Mesopotamia 5th September 1916 aged 26. He was the son of William and Christiana of Kearstwick, Kirkby Lonsdale. He is at rest in North Gate Cemetery, Baghdad, Iraq

Private 9784 Charles Robert WRIGHT, 10th Hampshire Regiment killed in action at Gallipoli 21st August 1915. He was born in South Kensington, London, lived at Lockerbie, Scotland and enlisted at Southampton He is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey and Gallipoli

Loyal North Lancashire Regiment

Capt. Frank PEARSON, 49th Training Reserve Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment died 5th February 1918 aged 47 at Military Hospital Prees Heath Shropshire. He lived at Brant How, Kirkby Lonsdale. His effect of £36433 8s 1d went to Susanna Mary Pearson, his widow. He was the son of Francis Fenwick Pearson. He was born at Arkholme, Lancs and is at rest in St Mary's churchyard, Kirkby Lonsdale

Honourable Artillery Company

Sergeant 4246 Wilfred Henry JACKSON 2nd Honourable Artillery Company died 15th May 1917 aged 21. He was the son of John Warbrick Smith and Ruth of 4, Faribank, Kirkby Lonsdale. A civil servant. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up on the 23rd August 1915 and was posted to the Army reserve. He embarked Southampton on the 1st October 1916 and disembarked at Le Havre on the 3rd. He was appointed the rank of Sergeant on the 7th March 1917

Machine Gun Corps

Private 74716, John William BLAMIRE, 3rd Divisonal Battalion, Machine Gun Corps died 18th March 1919 aged 34. He was the son of William and Margaret Agnes nee Burns of Kirkby Lonsdale. In 1911 he was living at the Stables, Petty Pool, Land Sandwig, Cheshire as a groom. He is commemorated on the Addenda Panel at the United Kingdom 1914-1918 Memorial, Brookwood, Surrey. ( This casualty has recently been accepted for commemoration by the Commission. However, it will not be possible to add his name to this Memorial immediately. Please contact the Commission before planning a visit, for more information). Some notes from what remains of his Army Record. He joined up on the 19th August 1914 at Eaton Park aged 30 years and 2 months, working as a groom. He was the son of William Henry and Margaret Agnes of Low Bridge, Carnforth, Westmorland and then of Rose Cottage, Casterton, near Kirkby Lonsdale. He served in Egypt from the 3rd March 1916 to 8th March 1919. On the 2nd December 1918 whilst clipping a mule he was kicked in the face and received a sever fracture to his nose. On the 9th March was invalided to England and that is when he went missing. (See document relating to this period) His death has been excepted on the 18th March 1919. In brief. He was logged onto the ship but in England he was not recorded as having arrived.

Royal Engineers

Sapper 155643 William DAWSON 233rd Field Coy, Royal Engineers died of wounds 11th April 1917 aged 30. He was born at Kirkby Lonsdale and was the son of James and Alice of 12 Mitchelgate, Kirkby Lonsdale. He is at rest in Dickebusch New Military Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium

London Irish Rifles

Sergeant 590401 Alexander KIRKHAM 18th London Irish Rifles , formerly Private 1777 (same Regt) killed in action 7th April 1917. He was the son of Thomas and Jane Ann of 49, Seal Street, Liverpool. Born at Kirkby Londsale and he is at rest in Railway Cutting Cemetery, Larch Wood, West Vlaanderen, Belgium (Memorial has Private)

Royal Marine Light Infantry

Private PO/17920 John Burrow DAWSON Royal Marine Light Infantry on H.M.S. Hampshire Born 23rd April 1897 and died 5th June 1916 aged 19. He was the son of Hannah Read (formerly Dawson), of Old Manor House, Kirkby Lonsdale, Westmorland, and the late Joseph Dawson. He is at rest in Lyness Royal Naval Cemetery, Isle of Hoy, Orkney.

Manchester Regiment

Sergeant 142 William TAYLFORTH 1/6th Manchester Regiment killed in action 31st May 1915 aged 32. He was the son of William and Marion of Slapestones, Kirkby Lonsdale. In 1911 he was living at 5, The Polygon, Lower Broughton, Manchester and was and Elementary School teacher. His parents died in 1947 with in 17 days of each other still at Slapestones He is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey and Gallipoli

Durham Light Infantry

Private 43053 James HAYES 14th Durham Light Infantry formerly 3223 Derbyshire Yeomanry died of wounds died 31st March 1917 aged 30. He was the son of Samuel and Elizabeth of Sutton-on-Trent, Newark, Nottinghamshire. Born at Sutton on Trent enlisted at Kirkby Lonsdale and is at rest in Bethune Town Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France

Royal Welsh Fusiliers

Company Sergeant Major 9288, Frederick George PRICE (Mentioned in Despatches) Royal Welsh Fusiliers 12th January 1916 Born at Hanwood, Salop. He is at rest in Pieta Military Cemetery, Malta. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up on the 4th November 1907 and served six and half years with the colours. Called up on the outbreak of war on the 4th August 1914. He was born on the 17th February 1880 at Shrewsbury to Edwin and Emily nee Kemsley and was the husband of Annie nee Fraser who he married on the 1st June 1914 at Harrington, Northamptonshire. He died on the 12th January 1916 on board H.M Hospital Ship, Devanah

from wounds received in action on the Peninsula.

Rifle Brigade

Private 2430 John WILDMAN, 3rd Rifle Brigade died 18th August 1916. He was the son of Thomas and Jane who in 1891 were living at 4 Market Street, Kirkby Lonsdale. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up at Winchester 24th October 1907 into the Rifle Brigade aged 18 years and was a shop assistant. Prior to the war he served in Tipperary with the 3rd Battalion from the 3rd July 1910 and India from the 5th January 1913. On the 28th September 1915 he was with the 3rd Battalion and was posted to the front on the 1st October 1915. His mother received his medals and she was living at 106, North End Avenue, Portsmouth.

South African Infantry

Lance Corporal 9649 William Henry MAUDSLEY, 3rd Regiment, South Africian Infantry died 15th December 1916 aged 40. He was the son of John and Eleanor of Beckhead, Kirkby Lonsdale. He is at rest in Habarcq Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, France

South African Field Ambulance

Sergeant Leonard Robinson (No record for a Leonard Robinson listed with the CWGC for the above unit) It may be the following person. Corporal 201742, Leonard John ROBINSON, C Coy, 1st Border Regiment died 5th July 1917 aged 24. He was the son of Robert and Barbara Robinson, of Penrith and husband of Sarah Robinson, of Church Cottage, Casterton, Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth. He is at rest in Mendinghem Military Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium

Some notes from what remains of his Army record. he joined up on the 12th August 1915 aged 21 years. He gave his mother, Barbara of The Vicarage, Arnside, Westmorland and his occupation was a groom.

He embarked from Folkstone on the 3rd March 1917 and disembarked at Boulogne the same day and arrived at the Infantry Base depot on the 4th. The 3rd July 1917 he was received gun shot wounds at the front and died of his wounds on the 5th July at 12th casualty Clearing Station. In his records is a letter from his wife to the army requesting information about her husbands death. She states that she received official information that her husband died of wounds. She goes on to say that she received a letter from France informing her that he was not seriously wounded when taken away and was bright and cheerful on the night of the 3rd. The Army Chaplin writes to her from 12th Casualty Clearing Station saying he was admitted their at 4.10pm on the 4th unconscious and died at 7pm.

Canadian Infantry

Private A/36150 John William RICHARDSON 4th Canadian Infantry died 8th October 1916 aged 34. He was the son of John Irving and Annie of Main Street Kirkby Lonsdale In 1911 his widowed mother was now living at 35 regent Street, Lancaster. He is at rest in Adanac Military Cemetery, Miraumont, Somme, France

1939-1945

Fusilier 5952471 Daniel ANDERSON, 9th Royal Fusiliers killed in action 14th September 1944 aged 25. He was the son of George Finlay and Margaret of Kirkby Lonsdale. He is commemorated on his parents memorial in St Mary's churchyard, Kirkby Lonsdale and he is at rest in Coriano Ridge War Cemetery, Italy

Leading Aircraftman 528459 John Charles BAGLEY, 206 squadron, Royal Air Force died 6th December 1939 aged 22. He was the son of John William and Mary Ann of Leck, Lancashire

Private 218831 Ernest William COBB, 2nd Airborne Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment died 25th September 1944 aged 27. Native of Kendale he was the son of Ernest and Mary A nee Lowe and husband of Iris M, nee Jones (who he married in 1841 in Barrow-in-Furness) of Cricklewood, Middlesex. He is at rest in Arnhem Oosterbeek War Cemetery, Gelderland, Netherlands.

Sapper 2019400 Arthur Wilson DALE, Royal Engineers died 12th September 1940 aged 27. He was the son of Joseph Henry and Margaret of Kirkby Lonsdale. He is at rest in St Mary's churchyard, Kirkby Lonsdale, Westmorland

Walter Davidson (There are several Walter Davidson listed with the CWGC but none show any connection with Kirkby Lonsdale and surrounds).

Chief Officer Stewart FORBES, Merchant Navy of S.S. Oakcrest (London) died at sea on the 22nd November 1940 aged 54. On the 28th February 1922 he returned back to England from New York and docked at Liverpool. He was aged 36, a Master Mariner and gave his home address as 29, New Road, Kirkby Lonsdale. He was native of West Kirby. He was the husband of Ellen of Kirkby Lonsdale. He is commemorated on the Tower Hill Memorial, London

Pilot Officer 165549 Peter Dennison METCALFE Royal Air Force (VR) died 4th October 1944. He was the son of George Henry and Edith of Lancaster. He is at rest in Royal Oak Burial Park, Victoria, British Columbia

Sergeant 1984230 Arthur MAJOR, 994 Dock Operating Coy, Royal Engineers died 17th June 1943 aged 39. He was the son of George Thomas and Charlotte Branson and husband of Phoebe Eleanor of Hull. He is commemorated on the Brookwood Memorial, Surrey

Gunner 984235 George PROCTOR, 122nd Field Regiment, Royal Artillery died 18th august 1943 aged 27. He was the son Edward and Edith Annie of Kirkby Lonsdale. He is at rest in Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, Thailand

Lieutenant 220922 William Hugh STENT, 2nd Survey Regiment, Royal Artillery died 30th March 1944 aged 25. He was the son of Arthur James and Gertrude Sarah of Kirkby Lonsdale. He is at rest in Maynamati War Cemetery, Bangladesh

Flight Sergeant, Air Gunner 551240, Anthony George TANNER, 50 Squadron, Royal Air Force died 26th July 1943 aged 22. He was the son of Leo and Marie of Kirkby Lonsdale. He is at rest in Uden War cemetery, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands

Fusilier 6922003 William VIPONT, 2nd Northumberland Fusiliers died 15th March 1944 aged 20. He was the son of Frank Fergus and Mabel Alice of Kirkby Lonsdale. He is at rest in Minturno War Cemetery, Italy.

All information is provided in good faith but, on occasions errors may occur. Should this be the case, if new information can be verified please supply it to the author and corrections will then be made.

This memorial has been compiled with additional information by kind permission of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Also from Ancestry.co.uk

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BRINDLEY FORD WAR MEMORIAL, STAFFORDSHIRE

John BAMFORD (Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC. Additional information would be very much appreciated)

Private 7604, James BARLOW, 1st King's Liverpool Regiment died 16th November 1914 aged 32. He was the husband of Louisa Barlow, of 127, Brown Lees Rd., Brindley Ford, Stoke-on-Trent. He is at rest in Railway Chateau Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium.

Private 65097, John William BOWYER, 1st Northumberland Fusiliers died 14th April 1918 aged 20. He was the son of Francis and Emma, of Milton, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Etaples Military Cemetery, France

Private 20182 John BYRNE 2nd Wiltshire Regiment died 25th September 1915. he was born at Golden Hill, Stoke on Trent and he is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France

Private 7994 Herbert CHALSTREY, 8th Northumberland Regiment killed in action24th May 1917. In 1911 he was residing with Isaac and Elizabeth Meakin of 11, Bourne Street, Brindley Ford and was employed as a general labourer. He was the son of Richard and Emma of 23, Bourne Street, Brindley Ford. Native of Sandbach Cheshire and he is at rest in Transport Farm, Railway Dugouts Burial Ground West Vlaanderen, Belgium.

Lance Corporal 15223 Thomas FARR, 8th King's Own Scottish Borderers died 25th September 1915. He was native of Newchapel, Stoke on Trent and was the husband of Jennie of 1 Denison Square, Mitchletown Methley, Leeds. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France

Private 200664 George Ernest GRIFFIN, 1/5th North Staffordshire Regiment died 13th February 1917 aged 21. He was the son of George and Mary Jane of Office House, Brindley Ford, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Bienvillers Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. He is also commemorated on the War Memorial in St Lawrence Churchyard, Biddulph, Staffordsire. Some notes from remains of his Army record. He joined up in 1914 and had his medical on the 11th September 1914 at Biddulph as Private 3352 and then 200664 1/5 North Staffordshire Regiment. He was aged 19 and 10 months lived with his parents George and Mary at Office House, Biddulph Valley Iron Works and worked as a warehouse man On the 18th August 1915 he embarked Southampton for Rouen arriving on the 19th. The 4th December 1915 he was wounded in action , shot in the right arm and legs. and treated in 1st Field Ambulance. 5th December he was in 32nd Casualty Clearing Station, 9th December now in 2nd Canadian General Hospital, Le Treport, 22nd December transferred to England, destination not given. he was discharged fit for duty and on the 11th July 1916 he embarked Folkstone and arrived at Boulogne the same day and joined D Company of his regiment in the field on the 21st July 1916. He was again admitted to hospital on the 2nd January 1917 this time with diphtheria. he wa treated in 12th Stationary Hospital at St Pol, France and on the 7th February was discharged from hospital with light duties. On the 13th February 1917 he was killed in action.

Corporal 490414 George Arthur HALES, 465th Field Coy, Royal Engineers died 29th September 1918. He was the son of William and Elizabeth Hales, of Stoke-on-Trent and husband of Eliza Mountford (formerly Hales), of 55, Walton Vale, Aintree, Liverpool. He is at rest in Brie British Cemetery, Somme, France

Private 50591 Samuel HALL, 2nd Lincolnshire Regiment died 23rd October 1918 aged 19. He was the son of John and Melinda Henshall, of 29, Handley St., Lane Ends, Pack Moor, Stoke-on-Trent. He is commemorated on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial, France

Private 17378, Joseph JOHNSON, 1st North Staffordshire Regiment died 31st August 1916 aged 30. He was born at Packmore, Staffordshire and was the son of Henry and Hannah of 5, Lawton Street, Lane Ends, Tunstall, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France

Rifleman 88573, Charles KELLY, 2/6th Liverpool Regiment died 12th September 1918 aged 23. He was born at Brindley Ford and he is at rest in Moeuvres Communal Cemetery, Extension, Nord France

Private 10353, William MANSELL, 8th Royal Fusiliers died 3rd May 1917 aged 24. He was the son of Thomas and Mary of African House, Brindley Ford, Staffordshire. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France

Private 9706 Thomas MEIR, 11th Royal Fusiliers died 10th August 1917. he was born at Tunstall, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire and he is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium

Lance Corporal 10102, Sydney MITCHELL, 1st North Staffordshire regiment died 1st June 1915 aged 19. He was the son of Jane E. Odey (formerly Mitchell), of 10, Fan Row, Black Bull, Stoke-on-Trent, and the late Alfred Mitchell. Native of Biddulph, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Erquinghem-Lys Churchyard Extension, Nord France

Private 142997 Thomas James PERKS, 25th Machine Gun Corps, formerly 32396 North Staffordshire Regiment, died of wounds 12th April 1918 aged 25. He was the son of John and Sarah Ellen nee Harrison Perks of 15, Albert Street, Brindley Ford Staffordshire and worked as a puddler in an iron works/foundry He is at rest in Godewaersvelde British Cemetery, Nord France

Private 3/4879 William Percy ROBERTS, 14th Yorkshire and Lancaster Regiment died 30th June 1917 aged 28. He was the husband of Alice Norbury of School House, Brindley Ford, Staffordshire. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Some notes from remains of his Army record. He enlisted on the 8th September 1914 and was posted as private 1416, York and Lancs Regiment. He was aged 25 and lived at High Street, Bribdley Ford. He was promoted to Lance Sergeant on the 22nd February 1915, promoted to Sergeant with the 3rd Battalion on the 16th March 1915 and transferred as Acting Sergeant on the 29th April 1915 to the 1st Battalion. On the 26th December 1916 he deserted and at his trial was demoted to private and posted to the 14th Battalion on the 4th March 1917 and he was killed in action in the field as Private 30th June 1917. He served 2yrs and 296 days Above was a brief synopis.

On the 22nd January 1916 he was fighting at the front at Rouen with the 2nd Battalion the 21st February 1916 he was being treated in the field by 2nd Field Ambulance then 167 Field Ambulance, 1st Canadian General Hospital, Etaples and on the 25th February 1916 he was admitted to 9, Stationary Hospital, Le Havre. No information as to why he was admitted to hospital. 25th May 1916 he rejoined the 2nd battalion in Belgium. Once again he was admitted to a 16 Field Ambulance on the 19th August 1916 . The 24th August he was at 44 Casualty Clearing Station. 27th August he was at 3rd Canadian Stationary Hospital, Boulogne. The 2nd September 1916 he was transferred to England Hospital Ship, Newhaven. The only clue in his record that he was suffering from was PUO (British Expeditionary Force in France, Pyrexia [fever] of Unknown Origin) . This may have been the same symptom he had the first time in hospital.

On the 13th February 1917 he embarked Folkstone for Boulogne arriving the same day. From Bolougne port he went to Infantry Base Depot for deployment to his unit and the same day he was posted to 14th York and Lancs Regiment in the field . Whilst in action he was killed on the 30th June1917. He had formerly served with the 4th Volunteer Staffordshire Regiment at Tunstall and as Private 9921 with the 3rd North Staffordshire Regiment. His parents were William Percy and Jane of 6, Victoria Street, Brindley Ford. His wife Alice nee Webster who he married on the 12th August 1912 at St Bartholomew Church, Norton in the Moors, Staffordshire was living at School House, Brindley Ford. They had two issues, Marion, born 11th March 1913 and Harold born 25th June 1914, parents living at Brindley Ford. In 1919 his widow and children were residing in High Street, Brindley Ford

Private 42261, Daniel ROWLEY, East Surrey Regiment posted to 1/23rd London Regiment killed in action 30th August 1918 aged 21. He was the son of Daniel and Mary Louisa nee Harrison who were married in 1890 at St James Church, Newchapel, near Brindley Ford and lived at 31, Bourne Street, Brindley Ford and step son to Michael Flannigan who his mother married in 1901, in Wolstanton Registry Office. of 13, Bourne St, Brindley Ford Staffordshire. He is commemorated on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial, Pas de Calais, France

Private 38789, Thomas SNEE, 4th North Staffordshire Regiment died 1st October 1918 aged 22. He was the son of Mr M Snee of Lane Ends, Newchapel near Brindley Ford, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Zantvoorde British Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium

Lance Corporal 12244 Harry STOCKTON, 9th North Staffordshire Regiment died of wounds 22nd May 1918. He was born at Biddulph and was the grandson of David and Sarah of Congleton, Cheshire and is at rest in St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, Seine Maritime France

DIED

Private 1396 Ernest BRERETON, Machine Gun Corps died 2nd December 1915 aged 23. He was the son of Mr. T. J. W. H. and Mrs. F. Brereton, of 39 Shepherd St., Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent. Born at Brindley Ford. He is at rest in St James churchyard, Newchapel, Staffordshire

Roy BOWCOCK He was the "adopted" son of William and Louisa Jane who in 1911 were living at 35, Victoria Street, Brindley Ford. In 1901 he was living with a cousin John J Bowcock (born in Brindle Ford) of Dale Green Farm, Newchapel, Staffordshire He died about December 1920 aged 22

No military record can be found for him. His brother Arthur served and was medical discharged to pension 3rd March 1919

Private 201337 Clarence George HOLLINSHEAD, 2/5th North Staffordshire Regiment died in 2nd General Hospital, Stepping Hill, Stockport at 10pm from Pulmonary Tuberculosis on the 26th June 1918 aged 22. He was the son of George Henry and Elizabeth of Brindley Ford. Staffordshire. He is at rest in St Lawrence Churchyard, Biddulph, Staffordshire. Some notes from what remains of his Army record. He joined up on the 1st April 1915 to 3rd Army Reserve, 5th North Staffordshire Regiment. He appeared to have been mobilised on the 24th February 1917 to the 2/5th Battalion. He gave his address as 5, Fan Row, Brindley Ford. He served in France from the 25th February 1917 to 20th March 1918 (1yr and 24days) in England from the 21st March 1918 to his discharge on the 14th June 1918. He was admitted to the Military Hospital, 2nd Western General Hospital, Stepping Hill, Stockport from the Queen Mary's Hospital, Whalley, Lancs on the 20th June 1918 with all the signs of Pulmonary Tuberculosis and he did at 10 pm on the 26th June 1918.

His cause of death was, 1 Pulmonary Tuberculosis contracted on active service. 2. Exhaustion . His sister Mrs Florence Annie Young whe was living at Old Parsonage Cottage, Rectory Road, Basildon, Essex was under the impression that her brother died at Western General Hospital, Manchester after being transferred from Stepping Hill. A telegraph to her did indicate he died at Stepping Hill. She received his personal effects, Silas the brother received his Medals and Scroll

Private 202101 Harry RATCLIFFE 4th Royal Lancaster Regiment died in 1918 at the Registration District of Wolstanton, Stoke on Trent. In 1911 he was living with his family at 27 High Street, Brindley Ford his widowed mother, Eliza for the same year was living at 83, Cornwallis Street, Stoke on Trent. His father was called Frederick. Some notes from what remains of his Army record. Be warned there are some records in the file not belonging to him. (The search shows Harry Ratcliffe with the Army Service Corps, which is incorrect) He enlisted on the 21st August 1916 and posted to the Army Reserve to the25th November 1917. He gave his age his age as 36 and lived at 27, High Street, Brindley Ford with his wife Mary Ann nee Worthington who he married on the 9th August 1908 at Newchapel church, Newchapel, Staffordshire and one child Gwendoline Worthington born 1st April 1902 at Fegg Hayes, Tunstall . He was working as a grocers assistant. On the 27th November 1916 he was mobilised and sent to the 75th Training Reserve Battalion, Prees Heath. On the 6th January 1917 he was posted from the 8th Battalion from the Royal Lancaster Depot and posted to France with the 1/4th Battalion and left France on the 20th July 1917 bound for England.

He was in England for 21 July 1917 and was discharged from the army on the 2nd April 1918. No record was found as to the reason of his discharge. In is record was a printed note which stated the following. "Not to be compulsorily posted for Service under Military Service (Review of Exception) Act 1917 in accordance with A.C.I, 1105 of 1917. He died at home in 1918

Sister, Sarah Ann WIGGIN, The Military Auxiliary Hospital, Moor Park, Preston, Lancaster, spinster died 2nd November 1918 aged 30. Her effects of £51. 14s 10d went Hannah wife of Thomas William Goodwin. She was the daughter of Joseph who in 1901 was a widower and living in Brindley Ford. Her mother Lucy Emma nee Onions passed away in 1889. In 1911 Sarah was working as a domestic servant to Nathan Birbeck Storey at 54, West Bond Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire

John FLEMMING killed 1917. (it may be this person) Lance Corporal G/20207, John FLEMING, 8th The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) died 13th January 1918. He was the husband of Jane of 23, Bank Street, Tunstall, Stoke on Trent. He is at rest in Abbeville Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme France

World War 2

Aircraftman 2nd Class 2230575 Harry JACKSON, Royal Air Force Volunteer reserve died 5th April 1947 aged 25. He was the son of Mrs A Jackson of Liverpool. He is at rest in Hamburg Cemetery, Germany

Corporal 550697, Sampson BROAD, 17/21st Lancers, Royal Armoured Corps died 19th July 1944 aged 31. he was the son of Arthur and Martha Broad; husband of Lillie Broad, of Brindley Ford, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Foiano Della Chiana War Cemetery, Italy

Craftman 10562167 Gordon SLANEY, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers died 26th May 1946 aged 24. He was the son of William and Sarah Alice, nee Perks, of Packmoor, Staffordshire and husband of Margaret C. M. S. nee Whitley, of Packmoor who he married in 1945 at St Thomas, Mow Cop. He is at rest in Schoonselhof Cemetery, Antwerp, Belgium

Lance Sergeant 1130517, George Ernest KEELING, 62nd Anti Tank Regiment, Royal Artillery died 18th July 1944 aged 28. He is at rest in Hermanville War Cemetery, Calvados, France

All information is provided in good faith but, on occasions errors may occur. Should this be the case, if new information can be verified please supply it to the author and corrections will then be made.

This memorial has been compiled with additional information by kind permission of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and from Ancestry.co.uk

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HARTSHILL WAR MEMORIAL

Holy Trinty Churchyard, Hartshill Stoke-on-Trent

Staffordshire

Parish of Hartshill Roll of Honour Great War 1914-1919

Major Frank Reginald COLLIS, 2nd North Midland Brigade, Royal Field Artillery, died 27th September 1916 aged 23. He was the son of Frank and Mary Ellen Collis, of Town Hall Chambers, Stoke-on-Trent. A Solicitor of the Supreme Court. He is at rest in Peronne Road Cemetery, Maricourt, Somme, France

2nd Lieutenant Cuthbert FOSBROOKE, 22nd Durham Light Infantry, (Pioneer) died 19th July 1917 aged 25. He was the son of Arthur Middleton Fosbrooke, and Janie Fosbrooke, of Gailey Vicarage, Stafford. He is at rest in Dickebusch New Military Cemetery Extension, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium

2nd Lieutenant John Thomas IBBS, 7th Worcestershire Regiment died 20th March 1917. He is at rest in Bray Military Cemetery, Somme, France

2nd Lieutenant William JOHNSON, 8th South Staffordshire Regiment died 12th November 1916 aged 27. He was the son of son of Richard and Jessie Johnson, of The Croft, Pannal, Harrogate and husband of Agnes Julia Burn-Murdoch (formerly Johnson), of "Enderley," Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

2nd Lieutenant Arthur Sydney SPEED, 1/5th South Staffordshire Regiment died 4th June 1917 aged 29. He was the son of Herbert and Martha of "The Laurels" Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Maroc British Cemetery, Grenay, Pas de Calais, France

2nd Lieutenant, William Holloway STONE , 49th Squadron, Royal Air Force died 5th September 1918 aged 20. He was the son of Holloway and Alice H of 8, Wilfred Place, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent. He is at rest in Ligny-Sur-Canche British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France.

Sergeant 2500 Percy ATTWOOD, (D.C.M.) 8th Royal Fusiliers died 7th July 1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

Sergeant 2688 Sydney Charles JONES, 1/5th North Staffordshire Regiment died 13th October 1915 aged 32. He was the son of Charles S Jones J.P. of "Milford" St George Road, Rhos-on-Sea Denbighshire. Native of Stoke on Trent. He is commemorated on the Loos memorial, Pas de Calais, France

Lance Sergeant 13812, William SHUKER, 8th North Staffordshire Regiment died 18-19 November 1916 aged 32 He was the son of William and Sarah Ann of 17, Stoke Road, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent. He is at rest in Grandcourt Road cemetery, Grandcourt, Somme, France

(Memorial has Sergeant)

Sergeant TT/02485 William Henry WELFARE Army Veterinary Corps, attached to "B" Battery. 298th Brigade. Royal Field Artillery. He was the son of John and Elizabeth Welfare and husband of Mrs. Welfare, of 28, Coronation Road, Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent. Born Somerset. He is at rest in Lillers Communal Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France.

Lance Sergeant J C BARKER (It may be this person). Lance Sergeant 12075, Jeremiah BARKER, 8th North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 13th October 1915 aged 23. He was the husband of Annie Mill formerly Barker of 4, Jervis Street, Adderley Green, Longton, Staffordshire. In 1911 he was living with his widowed mother, Emma and his siblings at 49, Cobden Street, Dresden, near Longton, Staffordshire his father was called Thomas. He is at rest in Le Touret Military Cemetery, Richebourg-L'Avoue, France

Lance Corporal R/6762, William James ALLEN, 8th King’s Royal Rifle Corps died 24th August 1916 aged 23. he was the son of William of 29, Ashwell Road, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent. He is at rest in Delville Wood Cemetery, Longueval, Somme, France. (Memorial has Corporal)

Lance Corporal 14797 Thomas BOSTOCK, 1/6th North Staffordshire Regiment died 4th August 1918 aged 25. He was the son of James and Elizabeth of 66, Fielding Street, Stoke-on-Trent. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France (Memorial has Corporal)

Corporal 2854 John BROOKSBANK, 1/5th North Staffordshire Regiment died 12th June 1916 aged 34. He was the son of Edwin and Mary Elizabeth. He is at rest in Hartshill Cemetery, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire

Corporal 241736 Stephen DALE, 2/6th North Staffordshire Regiment died 8th May 1917 aged 23. He was the son of Robert and Charlotte of 33, Garner Street, Cliffe Vale, Stoke on Trent. he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

Corporal 2635 Joseph HAND 1/4th North Staffordshire Regiment died 13th October 1915. Native of Shelton, Stoke on Trent and he is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, Pas de calais, France

Corporal 16859, Harry NIXON, 12th Sherwood Foresters died 14th February 1916 aged 22. He was the son of Albert and Sarah of 538, Hartshill Road, Stoke on Trent. He is at rest in Menin Road South Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium

Corporal (Bombardier) 75843 Ernest Charles SMITH, 49th Battery, 40th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery died 12th October 1917. Native of Hartshill and he is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium

Corporal 12258, Frederick John TILL, A Coy, 9th North Staffordshire Regiment died 5th August 1917 aged 33. He was the husband of Henrietta of 719, Hartshill Road, Stoke on Trent. He is at rest in Messines Ridge British Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium

Lance Corporal G/1895 Sidney BLAKEMORE, 11th Royal Fusiliers died 10th August 1917 aged 35. He was the son of Harry and Alice of Stoke on Trent. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

Lance Corporal 14609, Edward BRERETON, 12th Royal Fusiliers died 15th July 1916 aged 23. He was the son of William and Clara Brereton, of 19, Cumming Street, Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent and husband of May Dawes (formerly Brereton), of 29, Coney Green Drive, Longbridge Estate, Northfield, Birmingham. He is at rest in Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L’Abbe, Somme, France.

Lance Corporal 19569 Frank GLOVER, 13th Liverpool Regiment. died 18th August 1916 Native of Stoke on Trent and he is at rest in Flatiron Copse Cemetery, Mametz, Somme, France

Corporal 82373 John Edward HEEKS, D Battery, 69yj Brigade, Royal Field Artillery died 9th March 1917. Native of Newcastle-under-Lyme , Stoke on Trent and he is commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq (Memorial has Lance Corporal)

Private 41727 Frank LAWLEY, 8th Lancaster Regiment died 27th September 1918 aged 19. He was the son of Frank and Martha Annie of 20, Allen Street, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Lowrie Cemetery, Havrincourt, Pad de Calais, France. (Memorial has Lance Corporal)

Lance Corporal, J MORGAN (Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC)

Lance Corporal 9302, Harold TITLEY, 7th North Staffordshire Regiment died 26th January 1917 aged 19. He was the son of Walter William and Esther of 27, Landsdowne Road, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent. He is at rest in Amara War Cemetery, Iraq

Lance Corporal 37998, Robert Louis DOWNS, 23rd Northumberland Fusiliers (Tyneside Scottish) died 25th May 1917 aged 25. He was the son of Mrs Harriet Downs of 49, Stoke Old Road, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Lille Southern Cemetery, Nord France

Bombardier 313023 Alfred DAKEYNE, 1/1st North Midland Brigade, Royal Garrison Artillery died 7th July 1917. He is at rest in Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord France

Private 13772, Samuel BEARDSLEY 8th North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 20th September 1917. Native of Penkhull, Staffordshire and he is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium. (Memorial has Sapper)

Sapper 492460, James BOSTON, 4th Field Survey Company, Royal Engineers died 27th May 1917 aged 23. He was the son of James and Mary A of Hartshill, Stoke on Trent. he is at rest in Fins New British Cemetery, Sorel-Le-Grand, Somme, France

Sapper 467 William MANSFIELD, 2/1st North Midland Field Company, Royal Engineers died 1st July 1916 aged 27.

Sapper W MELBOURNE

Sapper 96903, Thomas Pearson THOMPSON, (D.C.M.) 175 Coy, Royal Anglesea, Royal Engineers died 3rd March 1916 aged 30. He was the husband of Florence Leveson Thompson of 574, Hartshill Road, Stoke on Trent. He is at rest in Boulogne eastern Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. He was the son Betsy and the late Edward Mansfield andhusband of Lilian Mansfield, of 2, Chatham Street, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent. he is at rest in Foncquevillers Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France

Sapper 35819 Joseph WOODCOCK, 208th Field Coy, Royal Engineers died 10th April 1918. Native of Knutton Staffordshire and he is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium

Gunner 1332, Carl Augustine AUSTIN, 14th Brigade, Australian Field Artillery died 16th March 1917 aged 23. He was the son of Charles and Annie Marie Austin, of 4, The Avenue, Harpfield, Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs, England. Native of Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent. He is at rest in St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France

Gunner 203552 Archibald BRAITHWAITE, 235th Brigade Royal Field Artillery died of wounds 18th September 1917 aged 30. Lived in Stoke on Trent, enlisted at Newcastle on Tyne and was the husband of Ethel May of Jesmond, Queen's Ferry, Chester, Cheshire. He is at rest in Chester Farm Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium

Gunner 54992, Francis William DUDLEY, 19th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery died 16th December 1916 aged 22. He was the son of William and Matilda of “Elders” Linley Road, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent. He is at rest in Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Longueval, Somme, France

Gunner 820667 Charles MALKIN, 232nd Brigade, Royal Field Artillery died 13th September 1917. Native of Hanley and he is at rest in Belgian Battery Corner Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium

Gunner 225341 Dent POOLE, D Battery, 95th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery died 14th November 1918. Native of Stoke on Trent and he is at rest in Caudry British Cemetery, Nord France

Gunner 151854 John William ROBERTS, 250th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery died 12th October 1917. He is at rest in Aeroplane Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium

Gunner 168866 Thomas SIMMONS, 159th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery died 5th April 1918 aged 29. He was the son of John and Jemima of 75, Boundary Road, Hove, Brighton. He is at rest in Ribemont Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France

Gunner 556 Frank H SMITH, 2/1st North Midland Battery (Staffords) Heavy Brigade, Royal Garrison Artillery died 27th September 1916 aged 26. He was the son of Ambrose amd Mary Maria of 640, Hartshill Road, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent. He is at rest in Hebuterne Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France

Private 17709 Henry ADAMS, 7th North Staffordshire Regiment died 5th April 1916 aged 38. He was the son of John and Annie and husband of Margaret. Native of Hartshill, Stoke on Trent. He is commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq

Private 8749, Norman ATTWOOD, 3rd Royal Fusiliers died 14th April 1915 Native of Congleton, Staffordshire and he is at rest in Tyne Cot Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium

Private 2467, John James AVERILL, 1/5th North Staffordshire Regiment died 5th August 1915 aged 15. He was the son of Ambrose and Phoebe of 2, Cartledge Street, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium.

Private 30007 William Albert BADDELEY. 8th Royal Welsh Fusiliers died 13th April 1917. Native of Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire and he is commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq

Private 8418, Edward BAKER, 2nd North Staffordshire Regiment died 27th May 1918 aged 27. He was the son of Elizabeth Williss (formerly Baker), of 78, Stoke Old Road, Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent, and the late Samuel Baker. He is at rest in the Rawalpindi War Cemetery, Pakistan.

Private 11895 Samuel BAMFORD, 1st Sherwood Foresters died 16th March 1915 aged 23. He was the son of William and Annie of Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Wimereux Communal Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France

Private 11405, John Edmond BANKS, 1st North Staffordshire Regiment died 31st August 1916 aged 33. He was the son of William and Ettie Banks, of 22, Penkhull New Rd., Stoke-on-Trent and husband of Lilian Ethel May Banks, of 17, Cummings Street, Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

Private 200834 William BENNETT, 2/5th North Staffordshire Regiment died 27th September 1917. Native of Stoke on Trent and he is at rest in Mendinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium

Private 42667 Leonard Eardley BINNS, 4th South Staffordshire Regiment. died 26th April 1918. Native of Newcastle under Lyme and is at rest in La Clytte Military Cemetery, Belgium

Private W.E. BOULTON The CWGC only have two W E. William Ernest, Royal Navy and Private 3/9337 William Edward, Suffolk Regiment who died 27 September 1917. He was born at Wolsoken, Norfolk. It may be this person. Private 626 William BOULTON, 1/5th North Staffordshire Regiment died of wounds 11th July 1915 aged 28. He was the son of William Joseph and Sarah and husband of Elizabeth of Fenton, Stoke on Trent. he is at rest in Fenton Cemetery, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire

Private 15206 Frederick BRYAN, 8th North Staffordshire Regiment died 21st January 1916 aged 30. He was the son of Frederick Francis L and Sarah Jane nee Hall of 674 Hartshill Road, Stoke on Trent. He is at rest in St. Vaast Post Military Cemetery, Richebourg-L'Avoue, Pas de Calais, France

Private 12519 Frank CADDY, 8th North Staffordshire Regiment died 9th July 1916. Native of Hartshill, Stoke on Trent and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

Private J CARR (Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC)

Private 40121, Arthur CARTLIDGE, 1st South Staffordshire Regiment died 26th October 1917 aged 33. He was the son of Mary Ann Cartlidge, of 57, Stoke Old Road, Hartshill and husband of Mary Ann Gibson (formerly Cartlidge), of 9, Cartlidge Street, Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent. he is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium.

Private 8284 Thomas CARTLIDGE, a Company 1st North Staffordshire Regiment died 21st March 1918 aged 28. He was the son of Mrs Mary Ann Cartlidge of 57, Stoke Old Road, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent. He is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France

Private 1705 Arthur CLARKE, 1/5th North Staffordshire Regiment died 13th October 1915. Native of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire and he is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France

Private 45610, George CLIFFE, 4th North Staffordshire regiment died 2nd December 1917 aged 19. He was the son of George and Mary Emma of 29, Minton Street, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium.

Private 17340 Thomas COOMER, 7th North Staffordshire Regiment died 6th December 1915. he is commemorated on the helles Memorial, Turkey and Gallipoli

Private 71875, Robert William EABRY, 11th Sherwood Foresters died 7th June 1917 aged 20. He was the son of R G and Hannah of 13, Egerton Road, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.

Private 15682 William Edward EARDLEY,7th,North Staffordshire Regiment died 12th January 1917. He was the son William Edward and Elizabeth and in 1911 he was living with his uncle George Robert Austin Eardley now his stepfather and his mother at 744 Hartshill Road, Newcastle under Lyme. He was working as a painter His mother remarried in 1906 to her brother in law. His brother John Henry who also fell was living at the same address. He is at rest in Amara War Cemetery, Iraq

Private, 242583, John Henry EARDLEY, 1/6th North Staffordshire Regiment died 25th May 1917 aged 28 He was the son William Edward and Elizabeth and in 1911 he was living with his uncle George Robert Austin Eardley now his stepfather and his mother at 744 Hartshill Road, Newcastle under Lyme. He was working as a painter His mother remarried in 1906 to her brother in law. His brother William Edward who also fell was living at the same address. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France

Private 1935, Charles Ernest ELLISON, 8th Royal Fusiliers died 7th March 1916. He was born at Hartshill, Stoke on Trent and he is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France

Private 33834, Albert Edward EVANS, 1/7th West Riding Regiment died 11th October 1918 aged 19. He was the son of George and ANN Elizabeth of “Hillside” Riseley Road, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent. He is at rest in Wellington Cemetery, Rieux-En-Cambresis, Nord France

Private 17010, Harry FOSTER, 1st Coldstream Guards died 17th July 1917 aged 29. He was the son of Henry and Caroline of 8, Cumming Street, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent and brother of Sydney who also fell. He is at rest in Bleuet Farm Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium

Private 55026, Sydney FOSTER, 15th Lancashire Regiment died 2nd November 1918 aged 19. He was the son of Henry and Caroline of 8, Cumming Street, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent and brother of Harry who also fell. He is at rest in Landrecies British Cemetery, Nord France

Private 15748, Samuel FRITH, 7th North Staffordshire Regiment died of disease in Mesopotamia. 28th April 1916. He was born Newcastle-under-Lyme Staffordshire and he was the son of Samuel and Mary Jane of 3, King's Street, Newcastle under Lyme. There are only two pages left of his Army record. He joined up on the 1st September 1914 aged 26 and was working as a placer and posted to the depot the same day. 28th November 1914 he was posted to the 11th Battalion and then to the 7th Battalion on the 14th September 1915. He is at rest in Amara War Cemetery, Iraq

Private 66543,Harry Moreton GARNER, 22nd Durham Light Infantry died 4th June 1918 aged 22. He was the son of James Price Garner and Eva Martha Garner, of 38, Riseley Rd., Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent. Native of Woodville, Burton-on-Trent. He is at rest in Avesnes-Sur-Helpe Communal Cemetery, Nord France

Private 40352, John William GOODALL 2nd South Staffordshire Regiment died 20th July 1918 aged 21. He was the only son of William F and M A of Hartshill, Stoke on Trent. He is at rest in St. Hilaire Cemetery Extension, Frevent, Pas de Calais, France

Private 17259, George William GOODFELLOW, 17th Bedfordshire Regiment died 13th July 1916. He was the son of George Henry and Edna of 31, Ashwell Road, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent. He is at rest in La Neiville British Cemetery, Corbie, Somme, France

Private 7675, Joseph GRINDEY, 13th East Surrey Regiment died 9th April 1918 aged 20. He was the son of Mrs Elizabeth Grindley, of 17, Allen Street, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent he late father was called William and he was the brother of William who also fell. His other brother, Alfred, Gunner 23362 Royal Garrison Artillery survived the great war. Enlisted 1st August 1905 discharged 14th February 1919 to his wife Isabella nee Gill who he married on the 14th March 1912 at King's Chapel, Gibraltar and his children at No2, Hulme Street, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent. He is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium.

Private 47423, William GRINDEY, 193rd Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery killed in action17th December 1916 aged 25. He was born at Northwood, Staffordshire He was the son of Mrs Elizabeth Grindley, of 17, Allen Street, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent he late father was called William and he was the brother of Joseph who also fell. His other brother, Alfred, Gunner 23362 Royal Garrison Artillery survived the great war. Enlisted 1st August 1905 discharged 14th February 1919 to his wife Isabella nee Gill who he married on the 14th March 1912 at King's Chapel, Gibraltar and his children at No2, Hulme Street, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent. He is commemorated on the Sailly-Au-Bois Military Cemetery, France

Private 3885, Philip Shenton HACKNEY, 1/5th Cheshire Regiment died 5th September 1916 aged 28. He was the son of Annie Sophia Hobson (formerly Hackney), of 23, Allen Street, Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent, and the late Thomas Hackney. he is at rest in Delville Wood Cemetery, Longueval, Somme, France

Private 3856, Thomas William HAND of 1/5th North Staffordshire Regiment died 13th October 1915. He was born at Bucknall, Stoke on Trent. He was the son of Thomas William and Annie Marie who in 1911 were all living at 4, Evelyn Street, Cliff Vale, Stoke on Trent He is at rest in St Mary's A.D.S. Cemetery, Haisnes, France (A.D.S. Advance Dressing Station)

Private 5086, Walter HENSHALL, 1/5th North Staffordshire Regiment died of wounds on the 18th November 1915 aged 18. He was the son of Thomas and Grace, who in 1901 were living at the front of 8 & 10 Cliffe Vale Road, Hanley and in 1911 living with his grandparents George and Elizabeth at 140 Shelton New Road, Cliffe Vale, Stoke on Trent. He was working at a coal pit aged 14 as a colliery jigger. He is at rest in Merville Communal Cemetery, Nord France. Some notes from what remains of his Army record. He enlisted on the 3rd May 1915. He was transferred from the 3/5th to the 1/5th North Staffordshire Regiment. He was in France from the 28th October 1915, received a shell wound to leg on the 17th November and died of his wounds the next day 18th November 1915. His grandmother Mrs Elizabeth Henshall was his next of kin. When she had to filled in Army Form W. 5080 She stated that his father was called Thomas and the he had not seen or heard of him for 11 years when he she was left in her care. His grandmother was now living at 43, Garner Street, Cliffe Vale, Stoke on Trent His mother had died.

Private 7936 Edgar Henry HILL 1st King's Shropshire Light Infantry died 22nd October 1914 aged 27. He was the son of Charles Henry and Jane of 81, Garner Street, Cliffe Vale, Stoke on Trent. He is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium

Private 235352 William Charles HODSON, 2nd Suffolk Regiment, formerly 2563, North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 1st October 1918. He was born in Stoke on Trent and he is at rest in Ribecourt Railway Cemetery, Nord France

Private 34555, Samuel HOUGH, 6th King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry died 15th September 1916. He was born in Fenton, Stoke on Trent and is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France

Private 202360, Charles Joseph HULME, 1/5th North Staffordshire Regiment died 14th March 1917. He was born in Stoke on Trent and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

Private H INGLE (Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC)

Private 12028, Harry JOHNSON, 6th King’s Own Scottish Borderers, died 25th September 1915 aged 23. He was the son of Herbert Thomas and Hannah of 733, Hartshill Road, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France.

Private 124 Harold MITCHELL, Royal Fusiliers, Born at Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire

Private John MORAN. There are two records listed with the CWGC .One is for Private 6844, South Staffordshire Regiment born at Bilston, Staffs the other Private 14252, North Staffordshire Regiment born at Kidsgrove Staffordshire. Or it may not be either.

Private 16587, Frank MOUNTFORD, Royal Warwickshire Regiment He was born on the 25th April 1891 and was the son of Thomas and Sarah of The Lodge, Hartshill Road, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent and brother of Hartwell who also fell. He is at rest in Amara War Cemetery, Iraq

Private 232 Hartwell MOUNTFORD, 4th Machine Gun Corps, formerly 21181, Grenadier Guards died of wounds 17th September 1917. He was christened at Wolstanton on the 3rd July 1889 and he was the son of Thomas and Sarah of The Lodge, Hartshill Road, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent and brother of Frank who also fell. He is at rest in Hartshill Cemetery, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire

Private W PICKEN It may be this soldier. Private 16281 William PICKIN, 9th North Staffordshire Regiment died of wounds 14th July 1917 age 22. He was the son of George and Mary Elizabeth of 121, Oxford Street, Stoke on Trent. In 1911 he was an apprentice potters warehouseman. He is at rest in Kemmel Chateau Military Cemetery, West Vlaanderen Belgium (His brother George Frederick served as private 13843, Motor Transport, Royal Army Service Corps. Enlisted aged 22yrs and 3 months on the 9th December 1915. Discharged 29th March 1919 at Woolwich Dockyard. No record has survived the bombing in 1944 over London as to his movements.

Private 2286 William Ernest PLANT, 5th North Staffordshire Regiment died 1st July 1916. Born in Stoke on Trent and is at rest in Foncquevillers Military Cemetery, Pas de calais, France

Private A PRICE It may be this soldier. Private 15419, Alfred PRICE, 7th North Staffordshire Regiment died 27th June 1916 aged 24. He was the son of Mrs Martha Arrowsmoth of 15, Collinson Row, Goldenhill, Stoke on Trent. He is at rest in Amara War Cemetery, Iraq

Private 201648, Albert PRICE, 1/5th North Staffordshire Regiment died 10th August 1917 aged 27. He was the son of Mrs E T and M Price of 57, Stanley Road, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent. He is at rest in Chichester Cemetery, Sussex

Private 2135, Albert ROBERTS, 1/5th North Staffordshire Regiment died 17th September 1915 aged 20. He was the son of James and Mary of 755, Hartshill Road, Stoke on Trent. he is at rest in Railway Cutting Cemetery, Larch Wood, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium

Private 41199, William Frederick ROWE, West Riding Regiment died 11th April 1918 aged 19. He was the son of Mrs Sarah Bailey of 44, Gordon Street, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium

Private 2180, Joseph SHUKER, 1/5th North Staffordshire Regiment died 13th October 1915 aged 23. He was the son of William and Sarah Ann of 17, Stoke Road, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France

Private 132015, Henry SILLITOE, 7th Territorial Force Training Artillery, Royal Artillery died 16th May 1916 aged 37. He was the son of Richard and Priscilla of Hartshill, Stoke on Trent. He is at rest in West Hill Old Cemetery, Winchester, Hampshire

Private 60601, Charles STATON, 13th Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps died 25th September 1916 aged 21. He was the son of George and Sarah of 8, Stanley Road, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Guillemont Road Cemetery, Guillemont, Somme, France

Private 3738 William STEVENSON 1/5th North Staffordshire Regiment Born at Stoke on Trent died 17th November 1915. Born at Stoke on Trent, and he is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France

Private 67567, George STREET, 8th Durham Light Infantry. Born at Hartshill. In 1911 he was living at 7, Allen Street, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent the home of Mrs and Mrs Biddulph. He worked in the potteries as a tile fettler. His father was called Thomas who in 1893 remarried to Sarah A Stacey at the Holy Trinity Church, Hartshill. He is at rest in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, France

Private 40181 John STURGE, 1st Scottish Rifles (Cameronians). He died of wounds on the 17th May 1917 Born at Hartshill Stoke on Trent He was the son of James and Annie of 3, Cartlidge Street, Shelton New Road, Newcastle under Lyme. He is at rest in Bucquoy Road Cemetery , Ficheux, France

Private J TOWNSEND (Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC)

Private 201049, Harold WITHINGTON, 1/6th North Staffordshire Regiment. Born at Hartshill, Stoke on Trent. He is at rest in Busigny Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord France

Private 15911 Willis Arnold WRIGHT, 1st North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 5th September 1916. Born at Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire and he was the son of Thomas George and Mary Alice of 29, Friars Wood Road, Newcastle under Lyme. In 1911 aged 15 he was a draper's errand boy. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France. Some notes from what remains of his Army record. He joined up on the 7th May 1915 aged 18. Gave his occupation as a miners driver. He was posted to the army Reserve. He was mobilised on the 17th December 1914 . He was at Devonport from the 18th December 1914 to the 1st May 1915. Posted to France on the 2nd May 1915. He transferred to the 1st Battalion on the 30th July 1915. He was killed in action on the 5th September 1916

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The following are person who fell in the Great War and lived in Hartshill but are not on the war memorial

Private M/28974 Thomas Wellington BAYLEY, Motor Transport, Royal Army Service Corps died 29th June 1920 aged 27. He was the son of Thomas H. Bayley and Ada Louisa Bayley, of Noah's Ark Hotel, Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent. he is at rest in Newcastle-Under-Lyme Cemetery, Staffordshire

Private 200612, Herbert BELLINGHAM, 1/5th Durham Light Infantry died 27th April 1917. He was the son of Mr H Bellingham of 13, Cumming Street, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent. He is at rest in Warlincourt Halte British Cemetery, Saulty, Pas de Calais, France

Private 39950 James Cooper BENNETT, 1st Wiltshire Regiment died 23rd October 1918 aged 19. He was the son of James and Margaret of 126, Victoria Street, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire.

He is at rest in Awoingt British Cemetery, Nord France

Sapper 102215, John Wilmott BRIGGS, 179th Tunnelling Coy, Royal Engineers died 7th August 1917 aged 36. He was the husband of Olive of 6, Hulme Street, Hartshill. He is at rest in Brandhoek New Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium

Private 13977, Bertram Eric BRIGHT, C Coy, 7th North Staffordshire regiment died 10th September 1915 aged 20. He was the son of William and Annie of 31, Yoxall Avenue, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent

He is at rest in Pieta Military Cemetery, Malta

Private 14137, Percy BRINDLEY, A Company, 7th North Staffordshire Regiment died 26th July 1915 aged 20. He was the son of Charles and Rose of 119, Stoke Old Road, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent. He is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey and Gallipoli.

Gunner 217218, William BULLOCK, 379 Siege Battery, Royal Field Artillery died 16th November 1918 aged 39. He was the husband of Maud T of 55, Stanley Road, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent. He is at rest in Hartshill Cemetery, Stoke on Trent

Private 029768 Walter Lincoln CLARKE, Army Ordnance Corps died 7th November 1918 aged 25. He was the son of J. W. and E. Clarke and husband of E. C. Clarke, of 30, Longfield Road, Harpfields, Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent. Born at Burslem. He is at rest in Hanley Cemetery, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire

Guardsman 16892, William Cox COOPER, 1st Grenadier Guards died 28th February 1919 aged 26. He was the son of William and Sarah Ann Cooper, of 57, Yoxall Avenue, Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent. He is at rest in Smallthorne Cemetery, Stoke on Trent

Company Sergeant Major 5189, Ernest Harry COX, 1st Scottish Rifles (Cameronians) died 29th October 1914 aged 39. He was the son of John and Eliza Cox, of 89, Victoria Street, Basford, Stoke-on-Trent and husband of Ethel Maud Cox, of "Lalimli," Lansdowne Rd., Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent. He is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium.

Private 19018, George Harold William GOFF, 2nd Grenadier Guards died 13th September 1916 aged 28. He was the son of George and Jane S of Hartshill Cottage, Stoke on Trent. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

Private G/12573, Louis GRIMBLE, 4th Royal Fusiliers died 10th April 1915 aged 25. He was the son of son of Sarah Grimble, of Long Stratton, Norfolk, and the late Humphrey Grimble and husband of Annie Rose Gallacher (formerly Grimble), of 254, Princes Rd., Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, West Vlaanderen, Belgium.

Private 19378, William Edmund James HALL, 7th North Staffordshire Regiment died 26th February 1917 aged 28. He was the son of John and Alice Hall, of 139, Victoria Street, Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent and husband of Ethel Pitt (formerly Hall), of 760, Hartshill Rd., Stoke-on-Trent. He is commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq.

Private 13148, William HEATH, 8th North Staffordshire Regiment died 29th July 1916 aged 26. He was the son of John and Mary A of 117, Victoria Street, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

Private 14321, Thomas HEMMINGS, 8th North Staffordshire Regiment died 19th November 1916 aged 34. He was the son of George and Sarah of 9, Stoke Old Road, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

Lance Corporal 32607, Samuel Boon HILL, 10th Sherwood Foresters, died 23rd March 1918 aged 21. He was the son of William and Sarah Ann of 47, Yoxall Avenue, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France

Private 17980, Frank Crew HOROBIN, 3rd North Staffordshire Regiment died 7th September 1917 aged 44. He was husband of Annie Jane Stacey (formerly Horobin), of 18, Steel St., Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent. He is at rest in Hanley Cemetery, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire

Sapper 1892 F R KEEN, 3/2nd North Midland Field Coy, Royal Engineers died 4th September 1920 aged 30. He was the husband of Annie of 309, Hartshill Road, Stoke on Trent. He is at rest in Hartshill Cemetery, Stoke on Trent

Lieutenant Colonel John Hall KNIGHT, 7th North Staffordshire Regiment died 13th October 1915 aged 50. He was the son of Joseph Knight and Mrs. Knight (nee Holt), of Longfield, Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent; husband of Mary Luxton Knight (nee Jeffery), of The Mount, Eccleshall, Stafford. Educated at Rugby. Joined the 1st Volunteer Bn. North Staffordshire Regt. in 1883, and ultimately became Lt. Col. and Hon. Col. of the 5th Bn. North Staffordshire Regt. (T.F.). He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France

Private 41727 Frank LAWLEY, 8th Lancaster Regiment died 27th September 1918 aged 19. He was the son of Frank and Martha Annie of 20, Allen Street, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Lowrie Cemetery, Havrincourt, Pad de Calais, France

Gunner 313233, Thomas Harold MALPASS , 1/1st North Midland heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery died 14th March 1918 aged 28. He was the son of Thomas and Maria of 14, Clifton Street, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent. He is at rest in Pont-D’Achelles Military Cemetery, Nieppe, Nord France

Private 50811, Gordon Grant NEWMAN, 5th North Staffordshire Regiment died 1st September 1917 aged 29. He was the son of Henry Field Newman and Marion Newman and husband of Ellen Mary Newman, of 98, Princes Rd., Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent. He is at rest in Hartshill Cemetery, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire

Sapper WR/337545, William PRATT, Inland Waterways and Docks, Royal Engineers died 6th July 1918 aged 28. He was the son of William and Hannah Pratt and husband of Emily Pritchard (formerly Pratt), of 590, Hartshill Rd., Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent. Born at Denstone. Staffordshire. He is at rest in St Margaret’s Churchyard, Wolstanton, Staffordshire.

Lance Bombardier Harry RODGER, 1/1st North Midland Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery died 24th October 1918 aged 24. He was the son of William and Maria of 16, Cromer Road, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent. He is at rest in St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, Seine Maritime France

Private 201106, Samuel ROWLEY, 1/5th North Staffordshire Regiment died 1st July 1917 aged 19. He was the brother of Nellie of 121, Victoria Street, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France.

Private M347088 George RUSHTON, Royal Army Service Corps, died 29th August 1919 aged 38. He was the husband of Rose Armie of 2, Clifton Street, Hartshill Stoke on Trent. He is at rest at Peshawar (Right) B.C. XLV.65 and also commemorated on the India gate Delhi Memorial, India.

Lieutenant, William Holloway STONE , 49th squadron, Royal Air Force died 5th September 1918 aged 20. He was the son of Holloway and Alice H of 8, Wilfred Place, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent. He is at rest in Ligny-Sur-Canche British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France.

Private 7600, William WEATHERALL 1st North Staffordshire Regiment died 21st December 1914 aged 34. He was the husband of Alice Haylings (formerly Weatherall), of 722, Hartshill Road, Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent. He is at rest in Bailleul Communal Cemetery, Nord France

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1/4th Border Regiment

Captain Douglas Andrew SPROTT, 4th Border Regiment died 4th January 1918. He is at rest in North Gate War Cemetery, Baghdad, Iraq

Lieutenant Marshall Meredith WILSON, 1/4th Border Regiment attached to Royal Flying Corps died 29th January 1918 aged 21. He was the son of John Wright and Margaret of Burnholme, Penristh, Cumberland. He is at rest in Sarigol Military Cemetery, Kriston, Greece

Sergeant 793 James KIDD (D.C.M.) 1/4th Border Regiment died 22nd November 1915. He is commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq

Corporal 1317 Thomas CRABTREE 1/4th Border Regiment attached to the 1st/4th Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry died 3rd December 1915 aged 19. he was the son of Mrs fanny Crabtree of 6, Laws Lane Scotch Street, Carlisle. He is commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq

Lance Corporal 200528 Hugh PARK 1/4th Border Regiment died 27th November 1916. He is at rest in North Gate War Cemetery, (Angora Memorial. 128) Baghdad, Iraq

Private 1771 Joseph Albert BOUCH, 1/4th Border Regiment died 22nd November 1915. He is commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq

Private 200116 George BOWNESS 1/4th Border Regiment died 31st August 1916 aged 29. He was the son of John and Mary Ann of School Lane, Staveley, Kendal, Westmorland. He is commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq

Private 200497 Walter John CARTWRIGHT 1/4th Border Regiment died 22nd November 1915. He is commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq

Private 200562 William COATES, 1/4th Border Regiment died 28th September 1916 aged 33. He was the husband of Beatrice of 43, Foster Street, Penrith, Cumberland. He is at rest in North Gate War Cemetery, Baghdad, Iraq

Private 200771 John Cambers GARDINER 1/4th Border Regiment died of wounds 30th June 1916 aged 21. He was the son of Peter and Catherine of 32 Dalston Road, Carlisle. He is commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq.

Private 844 William GRAHAM, 1/4th Border Regiment died 28th October 1915 aged 27. He was the son of William and Jane of Carlisle Square, Blackfriars Street, Carlisle. He is commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq

Private 1716 William IVISON 1/4th Border Regiment died 22nd November 1915 aged 19. He was the son of John Henry Ivison. He is commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq.

Private 1956 Herbert Curry McCUMISKEY, 1/4th Border Regiment attached to the 1st Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry died 21st November 1915 aged 24. He was the son of Patrick and Charlotte of 136, Warwick Road, Carlisle, Cumberland. He is commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq

Private 200713 Albert NEWBOLD 1/4th Border Regiment died 23rd November 1915. He is commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq

Private 2021 Edwin NEWBOLD, 1/4th Border Regiment died 15th December 1915. He is at rest in Amara War Cemetery, Iraq

Private R ROBERTSON (The CWGC has no R Robertson serving with the Border Regiment in their data) There is a medal card for Private Robert ROBERTSON 200430 4th Border Regiment of 5, Watson Terrace Penrith Cumberland. The 1911 census shows for the same address shows a son, Robert Oswald Robertson living with widowed father, James. 1901 his mother Alice was alive.

Private 200176 Robert William STRICKLAND 1/4th Border Regiment died 31st December 1916. He was native of Steveley, Kendal, Westmorland and is at rest in North Gate War Cemetery, Baghdad, Iraq

Private 200113 Edward WILSON 1/4th Border Regiment died 10th September 1916. He is commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq

WHO DIED ON ACTIVE SERVICE

Sergeant 200356, Robert Brayfield LANGLEY

1/4th Border Regiment died 28th August 1919. He is commemorated on the Madras 1914-1918 War Memorial, Chennai, India

Sergeant 200624 Richard WALKER, 1/4th Border Regiment died 17th May 1914. He is at rest in Jubbulpore Cantonment Cemetery, India

A/Sergeant (Corporal) 200589 Richard HARPER, 1/4th Border Regiment, formerly Royal Welsh Fusiliers died 17th December 1918. he was the son of S J and bett Harper of Blackburn, Lancashire. He is at rest in Mhow New Cemetery, India

Private 201471, Frank BUTTERWORTH, Border Regiment died 3rd December 1918. He is commemorated on the Kirkee 1914-1918 memorial, India

Private 201803 Walter HANDLEY, 1/4th Border Regiment died 17th august 1918 aged 25. He was the son of John and Mary Ellen of 5, Yard, 20, Weldman Street, Kendal, Cumbria. He is at rest in Jubbulpore Cantonment Cemetery, India

Private 200238 John HAUGH, A Coy, 1/4th Border Regiment died 2nd November 1918 aged 25. He was the son of John and Mary Elizabeth of 86, Union Street, Carlisle, Cumbria. He is at rest in Jubbulpore Cantonment Cemetery, India

Private 200185, R JOHNSTON, 1/4th Border Regiment died 24th July 1918. He is at rest in Jubbulpore Cantonment Cemetery, India

Private 202431 Robert KIRKMAN 1/4th Border Regiment died 7th June 1919 aged 41. He was the son of Ellis and Mary and husband of Lavinia of 12, Rhoda Street, Tottington, Greater Manchester. He is at rest in Jubbulpore Cantonment Cemetery, India

Private 202282, William Benson LAWRENCE 1/4th Border Regiment died 24th August 1918. He is buried in Nowshera Military Cemetery I.11A and he is commemorated on the India Gate Delhi Memorial, India

Private 200765, Edward ROBERTSON, 1/4th Border Regiment died 29th April 1918. Native of Aberdeen and he is at rest in Jubbulpore Cantonment Cemetery, India

Private 201587, J B STUART, 1/4th Border Regiment died16th November 1918 aged 30. He was the son of Robert and Margaret of the Post Office, Threlkeld, Cumbria. He is at rest in Jubbulpore Cantonment Cemetery, India

Private 879 John SYMES 1/4th Border Regiment died 29th March 1915. He is commemorated on the Kirkee 1914-1918 Memorial, India

Private 1120 Herbert WILSON H Coy, 1/4th Border Regiment died 10th January 1915 aged 20. He was the son of James and Elizabeth of 44, Scotland Road, Penrith, Cumberland. He is at rest in Bhowanipore Cemetery, Kolkata, Calcutta, India

Private 1566 John FRIEND 1/4th Border Regiment died 28th October 1915 aged 21. He was the son of Mr and Mrs J Friend of 1, Pump Yard, Farr Cross Bank, Kendal, Westmorland. He is commemorated on the India Gate Delhi Memorial, India (This memorial have his death in Burma)

WHO DIED IN INDIA

Private J FRIEND died in india

Private 1397 Frederick JACKSON, 1/4th Border Regiment died 12th December 1915. He is commemorated on the Taukkyan Memorial, Burma

Private 3021 William James KENNEDY 1/4th Border Regiment died 9th September 1916. He is at rest in Taukkyan War Cemetery, Burma

Private 1789 John PENNINGTON 1/4th Border Regiment died 22nd October 1916. he was the son of William and Jane Pennington. He is at rest in Taukkyan War Cemetery, Burma

Private 2854 Isaac REAY 1/4th Border Regiment died 30th June 1916. He is at rest in Taukkyan War Cemetery, Burma

Private 1166 George TAYLOR 1/4th Border Regiment died 31st March 1915 aged 25. He was the son of George and Margaret of 54, carisle Road, Brampton, Cumberland. He is at rest in Taukkyan War Cemetery, Burma

WHO DIED IN BURMA

All information is provided in good faith but, on occasions errors may occur. Should this be the case, if new information can be verified please supply it to the author and corrections will then be made.

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This memorial is in Holy Trinity the parish church of Kendal, Cumbria

2nd 4th BATTLION THE BORDER REGIMENT

In memory of those who died whilst serving in India and Mesopotamia.

2nd Lieutenant 2460 George Henry McVITTE, C Company died on board H.M.T. Tunisian at sea on the 8th March 1915. Native of Penrith. He is commemorated on the Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton

Sergeant 2554 George PROCTOR died 30th September 1919 aged 23 He was the son of Mrs Jane Towers Proctor, of Heversham, Milnthorpe, Westmorland. (Buried Peshawar (Right) B.C. XTV. 69.). He is commemorated on the India Gate Delhi Memorial, India

Corporal 200235 John George IRVING, D Company died at Stationary Hospital, Burhan Camp on the 7th March 1918. Native of Carlisle. He is at rest in Rawalpindi War Cemetery, Pakistan

Corporal 1696 Frank PEARSON, B Company died at Stationary Hospital, Peshawar on the 20th August 1916 aged 20. He was the son of Peter and LouisaPearson, of 1, Musgrave St., Penrith, Cumberland. In 1911 he was living with his parents and siblings at 14, Brougham Street, Penrith and at the age of 14 was a hosier's errand boy. He is at rest in Peshawar (Left) B.C. VIII. 429.) and is commemorated on the India gate Delhi Memorial, India

Corporal 1665, Thomas Harvey PRICKETT, A Company died at Stationary Hospital, Wanowrie on the 9th November 1915 aged 19. He was the son of William Henry and Alice of Compston Street, Ambleside, Cumbria. He is at rest in St Sepulchre's Cemetery, Poona, India

Corporal 201806 John PROCTER (memorial has Proctor) died 12th September 1918 aged 33. He was the son of Edward and Annie of Preston Patrick, Westmorland. He is commemorated on the Karachi 1914-1918 War Memorial, Pakistan

Corporal 201252 Willie THOMPSON died of Malaria 14th September 1918 aged 24. He was the son of James and Sarah of Castle Rock Cottage, Thirlmere, Grasmere, Westmorland. he is at rest in Peshawar , Right, B.C. XLV 67 and is commemorated on the India gate Delhi Memorial, India

Lance Corporal 201793 Joseph GIBSON died 23rd September 1918 aged 24. he was the son of Robert and Ann of Finkle Street, Sedbergh, Westmorland. He is at rest in Dagshai Cemetery, India

Lance Corporal 201095 Thomas Ernest LITTLE A Company died 5th November 1918 aged 21

He was the son of Mr. J. G. and Mrs. J. E. Little, of Wragmire House, Cotehill, Carlisle. (Buried Peshawar (Right) B.C. XLV. 38.). He is commemorated on the India Gate Delhi Memorial, India

Lance Corporal 200951 Bertie Avery THOMAS, C Company 4th Battalion attached to the Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry died of wounds 22nd November 1915 aged 21 at Ctesiphon. He was the son Annie E. Thomas, of "Westwell", Millans Park, Ambleside, Westmorland, and the late Colour Sergeant . W. H. Thomas. He is commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq

Lance Corporal 202090 James WALKER died 19th November 1918. He is at rest in Cherat New Cemetery C.57 and he commemorated on the India Gate Delhi Memorial, India

Private 201445 George Waddington ATKINSON, B Company died at Stationary Hospital Murree on the 20th June 1917 died age 19. Native of Staveley. He was the son of Dennis and Emma of 47 Catherine Street Doncaster South Yorkshire. formerly of 24, Cottage Broughton Lower in Furness. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up on the 28th December 1914 aged 17 years and 4 months at Kendal. His parents Dennis and Emma were living at 47, Catherine Street, Doncaster. On the 27th July 1916 he was appointed the rank of Lance Corporal bur reverted to private on the 23rd August 1916. 28th February 1917 he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal. On the 20th June 1917 he died of dysentery in Murree, India. His medical report, part of which is missing. showed that he developed symptoms of peritonitis later (missing) inflamed. General peritonitis upper and lower (missing) ?rainge, Died. Transverse colon gangrenous (missing) places from intensity of inflammation. He had a brother serving with the Indian Arm. Cpl 6002 Edmund Dennis Atkinson (Looks like) F Coy M G De Fails, Bhurban Camp, Mussee Hills, Northern India. He is commemorated on the Karachi 1914-1918 War Memorial, Pakistan

Private 203604 Christopher Hodgson BARKER died 22nd July 1918. he is at rest in Peshawar, Right, B.C.XXV.733 and is commemorated on the India Gate Delhi Memorial, India

Private 201559 Robert George BIRKETT died 22nd October 1918 aged 35. he was the son of David and Margaret Jane. He is at rest in Peshawar, Right, B.C. XXIV.25 and he commemorated on the India Gate Delhi Memorial, India

Private R O BOND (No record for an R.O.Bond listed with the CWGC)

Private 201572 Frank BROWN, B Company, died 30th October 1918 aged 22

He was the son of Mary Jane Brown, of High Rake, Glenridding, Westmorland, and the late David Brown. Buried Peshawar, Right, B.C. XLV.23. He is commemorated on the India Gate Delhi Memorial, India

Private 2461 Richard CLARKSON, A Company died at Stationary Hospital Wanowrie on the 21st July 1915 aged 19. He was the son of Thomas and Margaret of 11, Rawes Yard, Wildman Street, Kendal, Cumbria. He is at rest in St Sepulchre's Cemetery, Poona, India

Private 202017 Robert CROSS died 14th August 1918 aged 36. He was the son of

Thomas and Hannah Elizabeth Cross and husband of the late Ellen Cross, of 30, Havelock St., Preston, Lancs. (Buried Peshawar (Right) B.C. XXI. 295.). He is at rest in the India Gate Delhi Memorial, India

Private 51475 Harry CUTHBERT died 24th June 1919 aged 36. he was the son of Alex of 164, High Street, Montrose, Forfarshire, Scotland. He is commemorated on the Rawalpindi War Cemetery, India

Private 200666 William Henry DOUTHWAITE died of influenza 26th October 1918 aged 24. He was the son of Mr. Douthwaite and Mrs. Margaret Douthwaite, of 22, Stephenson Lane, Brampton, Cumberland. (Buried Peshawar (Right) B.C. XLV. 18.). he is also commemorated on the India Gate Delhi Memorial, India

Private 202127 James ECCLES died 24th July 1919. He is at rest in Rawalpindi War Cemetery, Pakistan

Private 2909 Herbert Wilfred FORSTER, B Company died at Stationary Hospital Peshawar 8th July 1916. Native of Carlisle. He was the son of Mr. F. W. and Mrs. J. A. Forster, of 98, Harrison Street, Carlisle. (Buried Peshawar (Left) B.C. VIII. 428.). He isalso commemorated on the India Gate Delhi Memorial, India

Private 200473 John Dixon GIBSON died of Malaria on the 29th July 1918 aged 22.

He was the son of John and Isabella Gibson, of 32, Oak Street, Windermere, Westmorland. Born at Cheadle, Cheshire. He is at rest in Tehran War Cemetery, Iran

Private 2509 Frederick T K GOUDIE died 3rd June 1916. In 1911 he was living with his parents Frederick C and Mary at 69, Thompson Street, Carlisle. He is buried at Peshawar Left, B.C. VIII.426 and is commemorated on the India Gate Delhi Memorial, India

Private 201424 William Adam HETHERINGTON, a Companydied 23rd October 1918 aged 27. He was the son of Mrs. Ellen Hetherington, of 8, Metcalfe St., Carlisle. (Buried Peshawar (Right) B.C. XLV. 9.). He is commemorated on the India Gate Delhi Memorial, India

Private 2693 Robert KEDDIE died of tonsilitis on the 25th May 1916 aged 20. He was the son of William and Margaret Keddie, of How Gill, Carleton, Carlisle. (Buried Peshawar (Left) B.C. VIII. 424.). He is commemorated on the India Gate Delhi Memorial, India

Private203656 Richard James KIRK, died 1st November 1918. Born at Carlisle. He is at rest at Peshawar , Right B.C. XLV. 29 and is commemorated on the India Gate Delhi Memorial, India

Private 34481 James McGEE died 23rd May 1918. He is at rest in Peshawar Right B.C. XXI. 291 and he is commemorated on the India Gate Delhi Memorial, India

Private 203580 James McSHERRY died 13th July 1918. He is at rest in Peshawar (Right) B.C. XXI. 294 and he is commemorated on the India Gate Delhi Memorial, India.

Private 203532 Stephen MITCHELL died 19th March 1919. he is commemorated on the Karachi 1914 - 1918 War Memorial, Pakistan

Private 200928 William PARMLEY, C Company die of sickness at Mesopotamia on the 22nd June 1916 aged 24. He was the son of Mrs Mary Parmley of 10a Drovers Lane, Penrith. Cumberland. He is at rest in North Gate War Cemetery, Baghdad, Iraq

Private 202172 Albert PEARSON died 12th July 1918. He is at rest in Peshawar, Right, B.C. XLIV.22 and he is commemorated on the India Gate Delhi Memorial, India.

Private 201401 Albert Noah PRYCE, died of wounds 28th September 1919 aged 23.

He was the son of Noah and Mary Ann Pryce Of Bridge House, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumberland. He is at rest in Cherat New Cemetery C. 59. and he is commemorated on the India Gate Delhi Memorial, India

Private 201719 Robert PUGMIRE, A Company died at Stationary Hospital Peshawar 24th September 1917 aged 20. He is at rest in Peshawar, Left, B.C. VII.202 and he is commemorated on the India Gate Delhi Memorial, India.

Private 200604 Fred TEASDALE died 7th November 1918 aged 22. He was the son of

John and Mary Jane Teasdale, of Leagate, Selside, Kendal, Westmorland. He is at rest in Peshawar, Right, B.C. XLV. 30 and he is commemorated on the India Gate Delhi Memorial, India.

Private 203634 George TELFORD died 1st November 1918. He is at rest in Nowshera Military Cemetery, L.19 and he is commemorated on the India Gate Delhi Memorial, India.

Private 203517 John Thomas THOMPSON, A Company died 10th July 1917 at Stationary Hospital, Peshawar. Native of Burnley. He is at rest in Peshawar, Right, B.C. XXI. 293. 5 and he is commemorated on the India Gate Delhi Memorial, India.

Private 2963 William TINKLER, B Company died at Stationary Hospital Peshawar 28th June 1916. Native of Carlisle He is at rest in Peshawar, Left, B.C. VIII.427 and he is commemorated on the India Gate Delhi Memorial, India.

Private 2875 John L G WALKER, D Company died at Stationary Hospital Gharial Spur 27th May 1916. He was born in Roorkee India and is commemorated on the Karachi 1914-1918 War Memorial, Pakistan

Private 2244 Richard Jackson WALKER killed in action in Mesopotamia 22nd November 1915. He is commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq

Drummer 2477 John Thomas PARK died at Stationary Hospital Peshawar on the 30th May 1916. Native of Penrith. He is at rest in Peshawar, Left, B.C. VIII.425 and he is commemorated on the India Gate Delhi Memorial, India.

All information is provided in good faith but, on occasions errors may occur. Should this be the case, if new information can be verified please supply it to the author and corrections will then be made.

This memorial has been compiled with additional information by kind permission of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Also from Ancestry.co.uk

[KevinBattle]

I continue to be staggered at the effort you put in to ensure that the Names on these Memorials are fleshed out with correct attributions, and thus not forgotten...

I apologise that I often skim over updates to this thread.

Ingleton caught my eye for some unknown reason and there are these two Tomlinsons which may be relatives to the one on the Memorial..

TOMLINSON, ROBERT JOHN. Rank: Rifleman. Service No: R/20256. Date of Death: 16/09/1916.

Regiment/Service: King's Royal Rifle Corps. 8th Bn.

Grave Reference: Plot 2. Row C. Grave 82. Cemetery: CORBIE COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION

Additional Information: Son of William and Mary Tomlinson, of Ingleton, Yorkshire.

TOMLINSON, WILLIAM. Rank: Lance Corporal. Service No: 1840. Date of Death: 13/10/1917. Age: 35.

Regiment/Service: Australian Infantry, A.I.F. 45th Bn.

Grave Reference: XIV. E. 8. Cemetery: PASSCHENDAELE NEW BRITISH CEMETERY

Additional Information: Son of William and Elizabeth Tomlinson; husband of Jane Wayling (formerly Tomlinson), of 9, Cannon St., Accrington, Lancashire, England.

Born at Ingleton, Yorks., England.

Whenever you get stuck, let me know by PM and I'll see if two sets of eyes might tease out the missing info!

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Thank you very much for the additional information for the Ingleton War Memorial, It all helps to keep the fallen alive. I will Pm you when, and I often do get stuck on some names. Some times it is hard, but pleasing when you have compiled a war memorial to the best of you ability from a area that you are not familiar with. I was born and bred in Gloucestershire but now live in Staffordshire.

I have copied your post #465 and pasted to page one, below my Ingleton

[dog]

Pilling War Memorial, Lancashire

St John The Baptist Churchyard, Pilling, Lancashire

IN MEMORY OF THE MEN WHOSE NAMES ARE HEREON INSCRIBED WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR

Their name shall remain for ever and their glory shall not be blotted out

ARMER William, Private 90993, 8th Liverpool Regiment killed in action 13th September 1918 aged 19. He was the son of William and Mary Armer, of The Ship Inn, Pilling, Garstang, Lancs. He is commemorated on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial, France

BRADLEY Richard, Lieutenant 4th Royal Lancaster Regiment, killed in action 31st July 1917. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium

BUTLER Joseph Taylor Private 47620 3rd Wellingtons Regiment New Zealand Expeditionary Force killed in action 4th October 1917 at Ypres aged 34. He was the son Jeremiah and Isabella Ann Butler, of Chestnut House, Pilling, Garstang, Lancashire, He embarked Wellington, New Zealand on the 26th April 1917 bound for Plymouth on the ship Turakia with the 25th Reinforcements Wellington Infantry Regiment b Company He is buried at Tyne Cot Cemetery, Zonnebeke, Belgium

CARTER William, Private 21873, 8th Royal Lancaster Regiment died 19th May 1916 aged 38. He was the son of Thomas and Elizabeth Carter, of 17, Higher Green, Poulton-le-Fylde, Preston. He is at rest in Kemmel Chateau Military Cemetery, Heuvelland, Belgium

CROSS James Gunner 126553, G Battery, 5th Brigade, Royal Horse Artillery died 26th August 1918. Native of Nateby, Lancashire and he is at rest in St Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France

CURWEN Benjamin, Private 33076, 10th Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. died 24th May 1917. He was the son of Robert and Mary Hannah nee Clarkson. In 1911 he was living with his widowed father at Springfield Cottage, Pilling. He is at rest St John the Baptist Old Churchyard, Pilling

HALL Richard Albert, Private 203432, 10th Loyal North Lancashire Regiment died 28th April 1917. He was the son of Richard and Margery of Pilling and brother of G A Pilling of Old Carr Farm, Pilling and brother of Thomas who also fell. He is at rest in Canadian Cemetery No2, Neuville-St Vaast France

HALL Thomas Fairclough, Private 24230 Royal Lancaster Regiment died of wounds in the field on the 26th October 1918 aged 24. He was the son of Richard and Margery of Pilling and brother of G A Pilling of Old Carr Farm, Pilling and brother of Richard who also fell. and husband of Alice. She died on the 11th July 1917 aged 21 at Half Acre, Pilling Lane, Preesall, Thomas was at her bedside when she died. He is at rest in Estaires Communal Cemetery, Extension Nord France

HORNBY William, Lance Corporal 260332 7th Border Regiment and formerly 345283 Westmorland Cumberland Yeomanry, died 23rd March 1918 aged 24. He was the son of William and Grace Hornby, of Station Rd., Pilling, Garstang, Preston. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.

JENKINSON John Private 38868 , 2nd Yorkshire Regiemnt died 25th April 1917 aged 33. He was the son of Richard and Jennet Jenkinson, of May Vale, Pilling, Garstang, Preston, Lancs. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France

RONSON Fred (Military Medal) Private 241137 2/5th Royal Lancaster Regiment killed in action 28th September 1918 aged 24. He was the son of George and Agnes Ronson of Lancaster Road, Pilling, In 1911 hew as working aged 16 as a farm waggoner. He is commemorated on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial, France

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JENKINSON, John, Fusilier 3860604, 1st Royal Irish Fusiliers died 6th October 1943 aged 28. He was the son of Joseph and Elizabeth Jenkinson, of Pilling, Lancashire and husband of Jenny Jenkinson, of Pilling. He is at rest in Sangro River War cemetery, Italy.

All information is provided in good faith but, on occasions errors may occur. Should this be the case, if new information can be verified please supply it to the author and corrections will then be made.

This memorial has been compiled with additional information by kind permission of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Also from Ancestry.co.uk

[dog]

TO THE HONOURED MEMORY OF THE MEN OF MORECAMBE

WHO FELL IN WORLD WAR 1

The names on the memorial have been recorded on the below link. Any additional information will be recorded here

http://lancasterwarmemorials.org.uk/memorials/morecambe-wwi.htm

BARRASS Leonard, Sapper 31037, 468th Field Company, Royal Engineers who died of wounds 14 August 1918. he was the son of John Edward and Sarah nee Howen who in 1911 were living at 7, Alexandria Road, Morecambe. Leonard for the same year was working away from home as a builders foreman He was living with William and jane Staddon at 6, Scotgate Stamford, Lincolnshire. He is at rest in Holbeck Cemeter, Leeds, Yorkshire

BLACOW, William Birkett BLACOW

Private 11691 2nd Regiment. (Infantry.), South African Infantry who killed in action on 20 September 1917age 41 at the third battle on the Menin Road, Ypres. He was the husband of Lily nee Hustler of 14, Hanover Street, Morecambe, Lancashire and was the son of Robert and Elizabeth. he is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium. He married Lily on the 9th September 1896 aged 24, St Judes Church, Bradford. His occupation was plumber and he lived at 11 Weston Street, Morecambe.

BROCKLEBANK Thomas Edward Born in 1897 and was baptised 7th November 1897 at Poulton Le Sands, Morecambe. His parents were Adam and Sarah Florence nee Birkett and they lived at No 7 Weston Street, Morecambe. His father was a fishman. He was Private 733, 4th South Africa Infantry who died on the 27th October 1916 from wounds received in action of the 25th October. At the time of his death his parents were living at The Hermitage, Kirkby-in-Firness, Lancashire. He is at rest in St Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France (Source, South Africa War Graves Project)

BRAYSHAW, Cecil Charles, Corporal 740, 1/5th Royal Lancaster Regiment killed in action 9th May 1915 aged 23. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Brayshaw, of 2, Hampton Rd., Sandylands, Morecambe, Lancs, and husband of Elizabeth Crawshaw (formerly Brayshaw), of 3, Overton Row, Queen's Street, Thorne, Doncaster. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium

COLLINWOOD, Philip Victor, D.C.M. Sergeant 41369 18th Machine Gun Corps, died of wounds on the 2nd September 1918. He is commemorated on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial, France. He was the son of Charles and Emma and in 1911 he and his siblings were living with widowed mother at 109 Clarendon Road, Morecambe. he was a clothier's apprentice (The CWGC have Phillips Collinwood) Some notes from what remains of his Army record. He joined on the 10th August 1914 at Scarborough as Private 12005 18th Hussars aged 19yrs and 200 days stationed at Tidworth. He fought in France from the 1st June 1915 to 1st August 1916 during which time he was transferred to the 278th Machine Gun Corps in the field. On the 24th November 1917 he was sent to Grantham from Camiers on a special Muchine Gun Corse. The 1st of December 1917 he was promoted to Sergeant and the 2nd December 1917 he was at the Machine Gun School at Belton Park. On the 29th March 1918 he embarked Southampton for Havre arriving the next day. The 1st September 1918 he was shot in the abdomen at Camiers and was treated at 56th Field Ambulance were he died of his injuries on the 2nd September 1918.

CRESWELL Alfred

EVANS, Frederick William, Gunner 161853, 188th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery died 27th May 1918 age 32. He was the son of

William and Betsy Evans, of Darfield, Yorks and husband of Ethel Ada Evans, of 99, Chatsworth Road, Morecambe, Lancs. He is at rest in Brandhoek New Military Cemetery, No 3, West Vallanderen, Belgium

FRYERS, Joseph Rowland, Lance Corporal 3179, 8th Irish Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment killed in action 3rd August 1916 aged 32. He is at rest in Peronne Road Cemetery, Maricourt, Somme, France. (Note CWGC have FRYER) Some notes from what remains of his Army Record. He enlisted at the age of 22 into 8th Irish Bn, King's Liverpool Regiment. His parents were Edward and Margaret Ann of 14, Charles Street, Morecambe and he was the brother of Thomas Henry who also fell in action. He fought in France from the 3rd March 1915 to the 3rd August 1916. His sister Mrs Margaret Jeanette Cross of 42, Gorst Street, Preston, received his medals.

FRYERS, Thomas Henry, Private 22367, 1st Loyal North Lancashire Regiment killed in action on the 7th March 1917 aged 31. He was the son ofEdward and Margaret Ann of 14, Charles Street, Morecambe and he was the brother of Joseph Rowland who also fell in action. he is at rest in Assevillers New British Cemetery, Somme, France.

GARDNER, Henry, born at Carnforth, Lancashire

GOSLING, James

GREENWOOD, Henry died of wounds

GRIFFITHS, Alexander Fred

KEW John Robert. (An extensive search has been made using the internet. The following information which has been taken for the 1901 census and what remains of his Army Records, both on Ancestry may be one of the same person. In 1901 there was a John Robert Kew born about 1896/7 and was the son of John and Margaret. They all lived at 1, Lamplugh Street, Carlisle and he gave his occupation as an organ builder. He joined the army 10th November 1915 aged 20 years and 5 months and he gave the same address and occupation. He was posted to the Army Reserve as private 202931 1/5th Border Regiment until he was mobilised on the 23 January 1917. He was posted from 50th Division Depot Battalion and embarked Folkstone on the 14th October 1917 and disembarked, at Boulogne same day. He was taken to Base Depot, France on the 15th awaiting to be sent to his regiment which was on the 24th October 1917. On the 21st March 1918 he was reported wounded and missing. He was taken a prisoner of war and wounded and was held at Limburg, Germany. He was repatriated to England date not known but it was recorded in his records on the 5th December 1918. He was demobilised at Ripon on the 5th January 1919 to class Z. He was re-employed by Harrison and Harrison, Organ builders at Durham. There is a death record, registered at Kendal in1975 for a person with the same name. He was born on the 23rd July 1895.

BELLOTT, Leonard, Private 2970, 5th Reserve King's Own Lancaster Regiment. He was the son of Anthony Edward and Jane nee Gunn. In 1911 Jane, now widowed was at her brother's family home at 4, Brighton Terrace, Morcambe, leonard for the same year was living with his Aunty and Uncle (Howard) at 13, Newburn Road, Tinsley and was working aged 15 as a labourer. Some notes from what remains of his Army record. He joined up on the 10th November 1914 and gave his home address as 1, Brighton terrace, Morecambe and was employed prior to enlistment as a railway carriage builder. He was medically discharged on the 8th June 1915 after serving only 180 days On the 27th May 1915 he was on a medical board when he was deemed unfit for war service. he was suffering from birth a complaint called Idiopathis Muscular

MILLER, James Corless. was born in 1869 to James and Dorothy of Morecambe. In 1901 he was living with his brother Isaac Johnson and Elizabeth his wife. he was the Inn Keeper of the Mason's Arms, 52, Queen Street, Morecombe. in 1911 James was now married to Sarah Agnes Longmire and he was the hotel proprietor of the Clarendon Hotel, Morecambe. The 1st September 1914 James Corless Miller of The Clarendon Hotel, Morecambe, Licensed Victualler, died. His effects went to Annie Miller, spinster and William Longmire. James and Sarah had several children two being boys both named James Corless. The first was born and died in 1897 and the other was born in 1903 and died in 1907. No other James Corless Miller can be found connected to the war effort.

MILLER, John Corless. Was born in 1899 at Morecambe to Christopher Henry and Florence. In 1911 they were all living at 48, Croft Street, Morecambe

Not sure where to from here. The memorial only has MILLER.J.C.

The only other candidate could be this person. Corporal 200300 John MILLER, 1/4th Royal Lancaster Regiment who died on the 8th August 1916 in France. he was the son of David and Annie of Ulverston. He was native of Ulverston, Lancashire and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

MUCHALL, George William Stuart, 2nd Lieutenant ,2nd Royal Lancaster Regiment, Company Sergeant Major 6667 of the same regiment, killed 10th May 1915 aged 33. (Medal card has the 5th of May 1915) He was the son of William Angus and Selina nee Adams husband of Elizabeth Muchall, of 10, Grange Street, Bare, Morecambe, Lancs. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium

PARKIN, Edward, Sapper 218459, 260th Railway Troops Company, Royal Engineers died 10th December 1917 aged 28. He was the son of William and Grace Perkin, of 24, Derby Road, Skerton, Lancaster. In 1911 he was lodging at the home of his cousin Agnes Blackburn nee Perkin and her family. He is at rest in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium (Note, the CWGC have PERKIN which is correct)

RUSHWORTH, George Bertie, Sergeant 202822, 1/4th Duke of Wellington West Riding Regiment killed in action 13th April 1918 aged 36. He was the husband of Edith Rushworth, of 6, Ingham Street, Boughton, Chester. Called up from the Reserve. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium

SHUTTLEWORTH, Ernest Hebden, Lieutenant 8th West Yorkshire Regiment died 20th July 1918 aged 23. He was the son of Elizabeth Dawson (formerly Shuttleworth), now of Morecambe, Lancs, and the late John Shuttleworth, of Keighley, Yorks. He is at rest in Marfaux British Cemetery, Marne, France.

THRELFALL, James Henry, Private 2933, 5th Royal Lancaster Regiment died of wounds 19th August 1916 Native of Morecambe and he is at rest in Corbie Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme France

[elewis]

Memorialhunter this is an excellent thread, well done on the recording and research.

For anybody interested in War Memorials the following are two useful sites (both have search facilities)

http://www.glosgen.co.uk/ Gloucestershire.

Details only as per War Memorials, many with photographs, also some other records such as marriages that might be of interest to researchers.

http://www.rememberthefallen.co.uk/ Worcestershire

Most with photographs and many with extra details of the soldiers biography added.

If anybody is interested in any memorials in the north Glos (including villages not yet recorded) / south Worcs area please PM me (as might miss posts on this thread).

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CATTERICK WAR MEMORIAL World War 1

St Anne's Church, Catterick, Yorkshire

To the glory of God and

in grateful remembrance of our honoured dead who

gave their lives for their Country in the Great War

1914-1918

Lieutenant George Hanley HUTCHINSON, Y Company, 4th Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 2nd March 1918 aged 28. He was the son of Teasdale Hilton and Gertrude of Manor House, Catterick. Born in Catterick, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on St Ann's church War memorial, Catterick and he is at rest in Poperinghe New Military Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium

Sergeant 265305 Alfred BRIGHAM, 18th Yorkshire Regiment attached to the 2nd King's African Rifles. Died 6th September 1918. He is at rest in Lumbo British Cemetery, Mozambique

Sergeant 16934 William George BRIGHAM, 12th Durham Light Infantry died 24th September 1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

Corporal 200556 Ernest PEACOCK, M.M. Elder brother of John Joseph, 4th Yorkshire Regiment reported missing near Rayonel Chemomt Des-Dames, on the 27th May 1918 aged 20 He was the son of Joseph William and Mary Eliza of The Bungalow, Catterick, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on his brother's memorial in Catterick Cemetery and also on the Soissons Memorial, France

Lance Corporal 1163 John Ralph PATTISON,(Memorial has R) 4th Yorkshire Regiment died of wounds 7th October 1915 aged 21. He was the sun of John Thomas and Mary of High Green Catterick, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord France

Lance Corporal 200288 Lawrence Earl THOMPSON,1/4th Yorkshire Regiment died of wounds 3rd January 1918. Born in Rotherham in 1899, Lived in Brixton and enlisted at Catterick. He is at rest in Wimereux Communal Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France

Lance Corporal 15349 Frederick (Fred) William YOUNG, 8th Somerset Light Infantry, formerly 20132, Hussars, died 23rd April 1917 aged 23. He was the son of John Wilson and Annie He is at rest in Chili Trench Cemetery, Gavrelle, France

Sapper 471771 John MacKENZIE, 49th Division, Signal Company, Royal Engineers died 10th October 1918 aged 23. He was the son of Thomas and Annie May of Catterick, Yorkshire

Trooper 236109, John Thomas LANE, 9th West Yorkshire Regiment formerly Private 2449, Yorkshire Hussars. He was reported missing near Lens, France 10th November 1917 aged 20. He was the son of Thomas and Mary M. He is commemorated on a family memorial in Catterick Cemetery, Yorkshire and also on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France.

Gunner 81169, Francis WARIN, Royal Field Artillery, formerly Private 27266, Durham Light Infantry. He died 14th November 1916 aged 19. he was the son of Thomas and Alice of Brough Park, Catterick, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Catterick Cemetery, Yorkshire

Private 3/9484 Robert PENNOCK, 2nd Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 15th June 1915. He was born in Richmond, lived in Bedale and enlisted in Richmond, all Yorkshire. He may have been the son of Thomas and Hannah who 1901 were living with their children at Kirkby Fleetham, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial, Pas de calais, France

Private 30719 George BARKER, (Memorial has 3rd Bn) 2nd Yorkshire Regiment died 2nd April 1917 aged 41. He was the son of Austin Barker, of Stamford Bridge, York and husband of Ethel Barker, of Academy House, Catterick, York. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France

Private 33260 Ernest Alfred RANDELL, 6th Yorkshire Regiment (Memorial has 4th Bn)killed in action 30th September 1916. He was born at Branscombe, Devon and was the husband of Emily and he is commemorated on her memorial in Catterick Cemetery, Yorkshire . In 1911 he was living with his wife in Catterick and was working as a general labourer. He is at rest in Regina Trench Cemetery, Grandcourt, Somme, France

Private 1507 George Ernest STANT, 4th Yorkshire Regiment died 24th May 1915 aged 19. He was the son of George Alfred and Mary of Catterick, Yorkshire. He was born in Mossley Hill, Lancashire and he was living with his parents at, Oran, near Catterick, Yorkshire. In 1911 he was working as a nurseryman He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium

Private Frederick Hart TOPHAM, (Memorial has F) 4th Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 14th February 1916 aged 20. He was the son of Thomas Hart and Margaret Annie Topham, of 19, Vernon Gardens, Harrowgate Hill, Darlington. He is at rest in Transport Farm, Railway Dugouts Burial Ground, Belgium.

Private 59018 James STOCKELL, 1/5th West Yorkshire Regiment. Died on the 28th April 1918. He was born in born East Witton, Yorkshire and he is at rest in Pont Neueville Communal Cemetery, Toucoing, Nord France

Lance Corporal 12/871 (Memorial Pte) Walter Bertram BINDER, 12th Yorkshire and Lancaster Regiment killed in action 1st July 1916. He was born in Kimberworth, Rotherham and enlisted at Sheffield and was the son of Walter and Annie Sophia nee Ashforth. In 1911 he parents were living at the Red House, Thorpe Hesley, Rotherham, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

Private 33236 (Memorial has D and 4th Bn) John Chapman KEARTON. 4th King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry killed in action 12th April 1918 aged 34. He was the son of Richard and Mary Kearton, of 8, Sleegill, Richmond, Yorks.and husband of Eleanor Pounder (formerly Kearton), of Tunstall Rd., Catterick, Yorks. He is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium

(There in no D Kearton and variant for the regiment stated listed with the CWGC and other military records)

Private 34661 Frederick William ROBSON, 10th King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, formerly 5428 Yorkshire Regiment died 25th September 1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

Private 33026 William BARKER, 11th Durham Light Infantry died 5th October 1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

Private 241708 George MEGSON, 9th Glasgow Highlanders, Highland Light Infantry died in Polygon Wood near France on the 25th September 1917 aged 30. He was the son of John and Annie and brother to Sarah Lizzie and husband of Edith Alice Wallis formerly Megson of 14, Durham Street, East Hartlepool, Co Durham. He is commemorated on his sister, Sarah Lizzie memorial in Catterick cemetery and he is at rest in Hooge Crater Cemetery, Belgium

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This memorial has been compiled with additional information by kind permission of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission

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OSMOTHERLEY, YORKSHIRE WAR MEMORIAL

THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918 (Very faint)

Men of this parish, who gave the supreme sacrifice

2nd Lieutenant Robert GREGG Durham Light Infantry killed in action 9th August 1915 aged 31. In 1891 He and his brother Joseph aged 9 and 5 were classed as paupers, inmates in Barnard Castle, Durham. In 1901 his brother Joseph and their widowed mother Mary Ann Gregg were living at Osmotherley, Robert was in the army. In 1911 His mother was now living alone in Osmotherley. By 1905 he was married to Catherine Florence nee Fraser who he married in 1905. In 1911 he was living with his wife at 36, Darnell Street, Newcastle on Tyne and he was Sergeant in the infantry. At the time of his death his home address was 10, Wilson Street, Forest Hall, Northumberland. He was native of Startforth, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres Belgium His medal card have him KiA in France and was formerly 6792 Sergeant of the same regiment.

London Gazette dated 29th August 1914. The Durham Light Infantry. The undermentioned to be Second Lieutenants dated 30th August 1914. Quartermaster Sergeant Robert Gregg, plus one other

Lieutenant Arthur Maurice KIRBY, 5th Durham Light Infantry attached to the Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) died 25th September 1917 aged 19. He was the son of Robert and Mary Isabella of Thimbleby Grange, Northallerton, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium

Lance Corporal 204773 Reginald CHRISTON 1/5thYorkshire Regiment killed in action 30th March 1918 aged 20 He was the son of Charles and Alice Jane Christon, of Walk Mill Lodge, Osmotherley, Northallerton, Yorkshire. He was killed 30 March 1918 aged 20. He is at rest in Pargny British Cemetery, Somme, France

Sapper 155299 Allan CORNFORTH, 72nd Field Company, Royal Engineers killed in action in Mesopotamia on the 9th March 1917 aged 19. He was the son of Thomas and Elizabeth Ann of Ellerbeck, Osmotherley Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq

Private 11790 Henry Lister BEECROFT 6th Yorkshire Regiment killed in action at Gallipoli on the 21 August 1915. Commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey and Gallipoli

Private 21378 Arthur MILNER, Y Compant 12th Duke of Wellington's Regiment died of sickness 14th January 1917 aged 28. He was the son of John and Mary Ann of Osmotherley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Puchevillers British Cemetery, Somme, France. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up on the 2nd March 1915 aged 28 years and 3 month and posted to the Army Reserve His occupation was a bricklayers labourer. On the 1st April 1916 he was posted to France . On the 12th January 1917 he was admitted to No4 Casualty Clearing Station with Hemophilia (Bleeding disorder) On the 14th January he was transferred to No 44 Casuality Clearing Station with

Hemiplegia, and he died the same day. The death report from No 44 C.C.S.(which has bee damaged by water) shows that he had complained of headache and (something) in right arm and leg. The cause could not be traced. In spite of his treatment his condition progressed and he died 3 or 4 hours after being admitted. The Post Mortem revealed that he an Oedema and clotting. The cause of death, Uncertain. (unreadable) lending to clotting in the brain.

Private 2509 Walter POYNTER 2/4th Yorkshire Regiment. He was the son of John Robert and Louisa Poynter. Died 28 March 1916. Aged 23. He is at rest in Osmotherley, Cemetery, Yorkshire

Private 33270 John SAYER, 6th Yorkshire Regiment died of wounds on the 15th September 1916 aged 23. He was the brother of of Mrs. Annie Knock, of "Kirkgate," Market Place, Thirsk, Yorks. He is at rest in Blighty Valley Cemetery, Authuille Wood, Somme, France

Private 24660 Thomas Allen SIDGWICK, 2nd South Wales Borderers, died 1st July 1916 aged 24. He was the son of Mrs Alma Sidgwick of West End, Osmotherley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Y Ravine Cemetery, Beaumont-Hamel, France.

N.B.

This casualty is also commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France (pier and face 4a). His name will be removed when the panel on which it appears is next replaced.

Private 34716 James WEIGHELL, 10th King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, formerly 5435 the Yorkshire Regiment. Son of William and Lily Weighell, of Mount Lodge, Staddle Bridge, Northallerton, Yorks. died 25 September 1916 aged 21. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

Private 40152 John Thomas HUTCHINSON 9th (Northumberland Hussars) Northumberland Fusiliers, formerly 28023 the Yorkshire Regiment, died 11th April 1918 aged 20. He was the son of Thomas and Elizabeth Hutchinson, of Rocky Plain, Osmotherly, Northallerton, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium

Private 18946 George CHAPMAN 2nd Yorkshire Regiment died of wounds 29 September 1918. He was born at Nether Silton, Yorkshire and enlisted at Northallerton, Yorkshire. He was the son of Roger and Elizabeth of Manor House Farm, Nether Silton near Northallerton. In 1911 he was the husband of Emma. They were living along with their daughter, Elizabeth at Hollins Lane, Firby, Yorkshire. He was working at Horseman on a farm. He is at rest at Chapel Corner Cemetery, Sauchy-Lestree, France.

1939-1945

Chief Engineer John (CWGC 4th Engineer Officer) Patrick NICHOLSON , Merchant Navy of S.S. Alipore (Newcastle-on-Tyne) died at sea on the 29th September 1942 aged 22. He was the son of Robert Unsworth Nicholson and Lily Nicholson, of Kirby Sigston, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Tower Hill Memorial

Driver H WILSON (Unable to find the correct record listed with the CWGC for this person)

Sergeant W GROTH (It may be this person) Sapper 2016300 William Henry GROTH, 583 Army Field Company, Royal Engineers died 28th April 1941. Born in Yorkshire. He is at rest in Horson Cemetery, Torpoint, Cornwall.

(The CWGC have no Sgt, Cpl, L/Cpl or Pte W Groth listed)

N.B. Please note the prefix N.M to Sgt W Groth. M.N. stands for Merchant Navy and it relates to Chief Engineer, Patrick Nicholson

Private 3394188 Frederick POLLITT, 5th East Lancashire Regiment died 16th July 1944 aged 35. He was the son of William and Louisa of 32 Percy Street, Bury, Lancashire and husband of Dorothy Irene nee Cross of Blackburn, Lancashire. He is at rest in Fontenay-Le-Pesnel War Cemetery, Tessell, France

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Not on the memorial but a resident of Osmotherley, Yorkshire

Private 1018530, Frederick BICKERDIKE, 5th Canadian Infantry died 1st September 1918 aged 38. He was the son of William Henry and Rebecca Bickerdike and husband of the late Annie Bickerdike (nee Tate). Born at Osmotherley, Northallerton, England. He is at rest in Upton Wood Cemetery, Hendecourt-Les-Gagnicourt, Pas de Calais, France

Private 24409, John Thomas HUNTER, 8th Yorkshire Regiment died 10th July 1916 aged 19. He was the brother of Mr W HUNTER of Osmotherley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

Private 51031 Thomas William SISSON, 11th East Yorkshire Regiment died 8th September 1918 aged 19. He was the son of Mrs Charlotte Sisson of East Side, Osmotherley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium.

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WESTON WAR MEMORIAL, STAFFORDSHIRE

IN MEMORY OF THE MEN FROM THIS PARISH WHO

LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES DURING THE GREAT WAR

1914 - 1918

Howard Barlow (Memorial has R.G A) (CWGC Sergeant Major T/1069 William Howard Barlow, Royal Army Ordnance Corps died in France 2nd May 1917. He is at rest in Faubourg D'Amiens Cemetery, Arras. (Willis and Administration) Acting Sergeant Major William Howard Royal Army Ordnance Corps died in France 2nd May 1917. He lived at Weston-on-Trent Staffordshire and was son of Mary Ann. (widow) (Medal Card shows that he gained commission as 2nd Lieutenant on the 1st May 1917 and his address was given as Mrs M A Barlow (Mother) of Church Cottage, Weston near Stafford. (No Howard Barlow serving with the RGA is listed with the CWGC)

Stephen Dainty, Private 509914 Labour Corps and formerly Private 4510 North Staffordshire Regiment. He was the son of James and Mary Ann who in 1911 were living at Weston, near Stafford. He was born at Great Haywood, Staffordshire No record with the CWGC but a death has been found for a person with the same who died in 1919 aged 27 in the registration district of Stone, Staffordshire

Alfred Devey, Rifleman S/13152, 7th Rifle Brigade killed in action on the 13th August 1916 aged 27. He was the son of Edward William and Gertrude of 9, Shirleywich, Weston, Staffordshire He enlisted on the 15th June 1915 aged 25 years and was employed as a gamekeeper. He was posted to France on the 9th September 1915. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France

Sydney Fradley, Private 55758, 2nd Welsh Regiment, formerly Private 32076 North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 23rd October 1918 aged 21. He was the son of Thomas and Winnifred of Rose Cottage, Weston, Staffordshire

Albert Francis Godridge, (Memorial has K.S.L.I. King's Shropshire Light Infantry) Private 44526, 1st Somerset Light Infantry formerly Private 12626 8th Shropshire Light Infantry. He died 2nd September 1918 aged 26. He was the son of John and Agnes of Weston upon Trent and brother to Harry, Ernest, George, Reginald and Wilfred who all served their country and survived the ordeal. He is commemorated on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial, France

John (Jack) Johnson Private L/10858 Royal West Kent Regiment, formerly 9193, 17th Lancers killed in action 9th March 1916 aged 19. Born in Weston lived in Fenton and enlisted in Stafford all in Staffordshire. He was the son of John and Mary Jane of 4, Foundry Street, Stoke on Trent. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France

Harry Lee, Guardsman 18195, 4th Grenadier Guards killed in action on the 27th September 1915. Born in London and enlisted at Stafford and is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France (CWGC has Henry Lee) His full name could have been Frank Henry, see Kenneth.

Kenneth Lee, Lincs Regiment His full name was Kenneth Archibald but he was known as Kenneth. Private 86772, 58th Machine Gun Corps died of wounds on the 20th May 1918 aged 32. He was the son of John Henry and Elizabeth Mary of 107 Arthur Street, Derby and husband of Ellen of Dodsley, Leigh, Stoke on Trent. He is at rest in Contay British Cemetery, Contay, Somme, France. What remains of his army record shows that he joined up at Lichfield on the 19th April 1916 aged 29 years and 9 months and his occupation was a dairyman.

and gave his address as Weston, Stafford. His next of kine was his wife Ellen nee Adams who he married on the 21st February 1916 at Leigh parish church, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. They had one child a daughter named Ellen Lilian born 23rd November 1917 at Leigh. They were all living Dodsley, Leigh, Stoke on Trent. When he joined up he was posted as Private 22820 North Staffordshire Regiment and was mobilised with the same regiment. 27th April he was transferred to No7 Service Works Company, Lincolnshire Regiment as Private 203128. On the 26th February he was once again transferred at private 86772 4th Machine Gun Corps. On the 8th April 1917 he embarked with the 4th Machine Gun Corps to France disembarking the same day at Boulogne and joined his Company in the field on the 16th April. He was wounded in action, shot in the back on the 30th May 1918. He was treated the same day at 2/3rd Home Counties Field Ambulance but died of his wounds the same day. He had only one sibling and that was Frank Henry aged 30. I wonder if he is the same person as Harry/Henry, above.

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John Huskisson Everett who fell in the World War 1939-1945

Gunner 89442, 67th Field Regiment, Royal Artillery died 21st April 1943 aged 24. He was the son of Isaac Arthur and Eleanor of Gosforth, Newcastle-on-Tyne. He is at rest in Medjez-El-Bab War Cemetery, Tunisia

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CATTERICK WAR MEMORIAL YORKSHIRE

Low Green, Catterick

"The land they loved shall wear the fadeless crown her warriors gave her".

Lieutenant George Hanley HUTCHINSON, Y Company, 4th Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 2nd March 1918 aged 28. He was the son of Teasdale Hilton and Gertrude of Manor House, Catterick. Born in Catterick, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on St Ann's church War memorial, Catterick and he is at rest in Poperinghe New Military Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium

Sergeant B BENNISON (There is only one B BENNISON listed with the CWGC for the WW1 period and it is the following). Private 33243 Basil BENNISON, 2nd Yorkshire Regiment died of wounds on the 3rd March 1918. He was born in and enlisted Scorton, Yorkshire He is commemorated on the Houchin British Cemetery, France

Corporal 200556 Ernest PEACOCK, M.M. Elder brother of John Joseph, 4th Yorkshire Regiment reported missing near Rayonel Chemomt Des-Dames, on the 27th May 1918 aged 20 He was the son of Joseph William and Mary Eliza of The Bungalow, Catterick, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on his brother's memorial in Catterick Cemetery and also on the Soissons Memorial, France

Lance Corporal 1163 John Ralph PATTISON,(Memorial has R) 4th Yorkshire Regiment died of wounds 7th October 1915 aged 21. He was the sun of John Thomas and Mary of High Green Catterick, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord France

Lance Corporal 200288 Lawrence Earl THOMPSON,1/4th Yorkshire Regiment died of wounds 3rd January 1918. Born in Rotherham in 1899, Lived in Brixton and enlisted at Catterick. He is at rest in Wimereux Communal Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France

Sergeant 265305 Alfred BRIGHAM, 18th Yorkshire Regiment attached to the 2nd King's African Rifles. Died 6th September 1918. He is at rest in Lumbo British Cemetery, Mozambique

Private F RUST (It may be this person) Private 1830 Edward Gregson RUST. 4th Yorkshire Regiment died of wounds on the 30th April 1915. He was born at Gateshead-on-Tyne, lived at Hamsteel, County Durham and enlisted at Catterick. He was the son of Reverend Edward and Sarah Gregson Rust of the Vicarage, Hamsteels . In 1911 he was a border at a Scorton Grammer School, Scorton near Catterick, Yorkshire. He is ate rest in Hazebrouck Communal Cemetery, Nord France

Private 20195 Walter RHODES, 4th Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 21st April 1917. He was born in Knaresborough and enlisted in Catterick, Yorkshire. He was the son of Charles and Sarah Elizabeth of Brighouse, Yorkshire In 1911 he was working on a farm for Alfred Beaumont at Brompton on Swale near Catterick. He is commemorated on the Hibers Trench Cemetery, Wancourt, France

Private 33260 Ernest Alfred RANDELL, 6th Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 30th September 1916. He was born at Branscombe, Devon and was the husband of Emily and he is commemorated on her memorial in Catterick Cemetery, Yorkshire . In 1911 he was living with his wife in Catterick and was working as a general labourer. He is at rest in Regina Trench Cemetery, Grandcourt, Somme, France (Memorial has Randall)

Private 1507 George Ernest STANT, 4th Yorkshire Regiment died 24th May 1915 aged 19. He was the son of George Alfred and Mary of Catterick, Yorkshire. He was born in Mossley Hill, Lancashire and he was living with his parents at, Oran, near Catterick, Yorkshire. In 1911 he was working as a nurseryman He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium

Private Frederick Hart TOPHAM, (Memorial has F) 4th Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 14th February 1916 aged 20. He was the son of Thomas Hart and Margaret Annie Topham, of 19, Vernon Gardens, Harrowgate Hill, Darlington. He is at rest in Transport Farm, Railway Dugouts Burial Ground, Belgium.

Various units of His Majesties Forces

Sergeant 16934 William George BRIGHAM, 12th Durham Light Infantry died 24th September 1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

Lance Corporal 15349 Frederick (Fred) William YOUNG, 8th Somerset Light Infantry, formerly 20132, Hussars, died 23rd April 1917 aged 23. He was the son of John Wilson and Annie He is at rest in Chili Trench Cemetery, Gavrelle, France

Private 30719 George BARKER, (Memorial has 3rd Bn) 2nd Yorkshire Regiment died 2nd April 1917 aged 41. He was the son of Austin Barker, of Stamford Bridge, York and husband of Ethel Barker, of Academy House, Catterick, York. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France

Private 33026 William BARKER, 11th Durham Light Infantry died 5th October 1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

Lance Corporal 12/871 (Memorial Pte) Walter Bertram BINDER, 12th Yorkshire and Lancaster Regiment killed in action 1st July 1916. He was born in Kimberworth, Rotherham and enlisted at Sheffield and was the son of Walter and Annie Sophia nee Ashforth. In 1911 he parents were living at the Red House, Thorpe Hesley, Rotherham, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

Private 33236 (Memorial has D and 4th Bn) John Chapman KEARTON. 4th King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry killed in action 12th April 1918 aged 34. He was the son of Richard and Mary Kearton, of 8, Sleegill, Richmond, Yorks.and husband of Eleanor Pounder (formerly Kearton), of Tunstall Rd., Catterick, Yorks. He is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium

(There in no D Kearton and variant for the regiment stated listed with the CWGC and other military records)

Trooper 236109, John Thomas LANE, 9th West Yorkshire Regiment formerly Private 2449, Yorkshire Hussars. He was reported missing near Lens, France 10th November 1917 aged 20. He was the son of Thomas and Mary M. He is commemorated on a family memorial in Catterick Cemetery, Yorkshire and also on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France.

Sapper 471771 John MacKENZIE, 49th Division, Signal Company, Royal Engineers died 10th October 1918 aged 23. He was the son of Thomas and Annie May of Catterick, Yorkshire

Private 241708 George MEGSON, 9th Glasgow Highlanders, Highland Light Infantry died in Polygon Wood near France on the 25th September 1917 aged 30. He was the son of John and Annie and brother to Sarah Lizzie and husband of Edith Alice Wallis formerly Megson of 14, Durham Street, East Hartlepool, Co Durham. He is commemorated on his sister, Sarah Lizzie memorial in Catterick cemetery and he is at rest in Hooge Crater Cemetery, Belgium

Private 3/9484 Robert PENNOCK, 2nd Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 15th June 1915. He was born in Richmond, lived in Bedale and enlisted in Richmond, all Yorkshire. He may have been the son of Thomas and Hannah who 1901 were living with their children at Kirkby Fleetham, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial, Pas de calais, France

Private 34661 Frederick William ROBSON, 10th King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, formerly 5428 Yorkshire Regiment died 25th September 1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

Private 59018 James STOCKELL, 1/5th West Yorkshire Regiment. Died on the 28th April 1918. He was born in born East Witton, Yorkshire and he is at rest in Pont Neueville Communal Cemetery, Toucoing, Nord France

Gunner 81169, Francis WARIN, Royal Field Artillery, formerly Private 27266, Durham Light Infantry. He died 14th November 1916 aged 19. he was the son of Thomas and Alice of Brough Park, Catterick, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Catterick Cemetery, Yorkshire

1939 - 1945

WOODSEND, Hugh William, Flying Officer, Air Gunner 129042 156 Squadron, Royal Air Force (VR) died 27th July 1943 aged 20. He was the son of Robert Noel and Griselda Sarah of Catterick, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Hamburg Cemetery, Hamburg, Germany

COATES, Raymond, Sergeant Wireless Operator, Air Gunner 1111952, Royal Air Force (VR) died 25th June 1942 aged 32. He was the son of Arthur and Emily of Catterick, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Harlingen General Cemetery, Friesland, Netherland

WILES, James Sergeant, Air Gunner 1596909 279 Squadron, Royal Air Force (VR) died 7th January 1945. He is at rest in Hull Northern Cemetery, Yorkshire

BELL, Jack Percival, Gunner 11053940, Royal Artillery, died 19th November 1945 aged 41. He was the husband of Annie Louisa of Catterick. he is at rest in Catterick Cemetery, Yorkshire

GREGORY Christina, Private W/22419, Auxiliary Territorial Service died 30th March 1940. She was the daughter of William and Hannah. She is at rest in Catterick Cemetery, Yorkshire

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This memorial has been compiled with additional information by kind permission of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission

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WELL St MICHAEL CHURCH WAR MEMORIAL

FOR GOD, KING & COUNTRY

"Greater love hath no man than this"

BIRKITT (Family surname BURKITT) George was the son of Wharfe and Mary of Well, Yorkshire. In 1911 he was working and living with his father on their farm at Carter Anns, Snape, Bedale Yorkshire. Some notes from his army record. He joined up on the 4th January 1915 in Victoria, Australia into the 8/4th Reinenforcement Battalion . He gave his mother, Mary of "Fnydens" Masham, Yorkshire as his next of kin. he was called up on the 23rd March 1915 at Broadmeadows and embarked from Melbourne on ship H.M.A T A18 "Wiltshire" on the 13th April 1915 joining his unit at Anzac. he fought in Lemnoy and Helipolis and on the 26th March 1916 left Alexandira, Egypt for France and disembarked at Marseilles, France. On the 25th June 1916 he received a shrapnel wound to his buttocks and right leg. he was treated at 14th Field Ambulance and transferred the same day to 1st Canadian Casualty Clearing Station wher he died of his wounds later that day. He was laid to rest at Bailleul Cemetery, service conducted by Reverend A.T.Wilson who was attached to 1st Canadian C.C.S..

BIRKITT. T (Family surname is BURKITT) Thomas, Private 14605 , 7th King's Shropshire Light Infantry died 14th July 1916. Born and lived in Masham, Yorkshire and enlisted at Shrewsbury, Shropshire In 1901 he was living with his parents Wharfe and Mary at Well, Yorkshire. In 1911 he was working as a journeyman gardener at Lilleshall House, Lilleshall, Sheriffhales, Newport, Shropshire. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

CLARKE John Lancaster (CWGC has CLARK) Private 235874, 9th West Yorkshire Regiment, formerly 330228, Yorkshire Hussars, died 21st May 1915 aged 19. He was born at Snape, Bedale, Yorkshire and enlisted at Malton, Yorkshire and was the son of John and Ellen of Snape, Yorkshire. In 1911 he was in two place when the census was taken Firstly with his parents at Snape, occupation, groom and secondly at the home of Bartha Blance Johnstone as a visitor occupation servant, born at Snape. He is at rest in Pernes British Cemetery, France

DUMVILLE (Memorial has DURNVILLE) Fred Private 31814, 1/6th South Staffordshire Regiment died 1st February 1919 aged 20. He was the son of James and Mrs E Dumville of Yew Tree House, Snape, Bedale, Yorkshire. He is at rest in St Michael Churchyard, Well, Yorkshire

EVANS Samuel Private 20168, 6th Somerset Light Infantry died 18th August 1916 aged 24. He was the son of Jesse and Elizabeth Evans, of Thorpe Perrow, Bedale, Yorks and husband of Hannah Evans, of Cornett Ullingswick, Pencombe, Worcestershire. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France.

HAWKRIDGE Alexander Duncan, Petty Officer 209160, Royal Navy on H.M.S. Vanguard died at sea on the 9th July 1917 aged 33. He was the son of Samuel and Barbara of Snape, Bedale, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent

JOHNSON John Edward Born 1883 at Snape, near Bedale, Yorkshire. He was the son of Eli and Ann who in 1911 were living at Snape, Yorkshire. It may be this person. Private 41496, John Edward Johnson, 2nd Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers , formerly Private 5282, 83rd Training reserve Battalion, killed in action 15th October 1918, He was born in Apleton, lived in Stockton and enlisted in Richmond all in Yorkshire. He is at rest in Dadizeele New British Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium

OYSTON Josias, Private 26581, 8th Yorkshire Regiment died 31st August 1916 aged 24. He was the son of Henry and Mary Jane of Snape, Bedale, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Berks Cemetery Extension, Hainaut, Belgium

STEEL Harold Victor, (Military Medal) Lance Corporal 38500, 9th Yorkshire Regiment died 7th September 1918 aged 21. He was the son of William and Sarah Ann of Snape, Bedale, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Magnaboschi British Cemetery, Italy

SPEDDING John, Private 235063, 2/4th Gloucestershire Regiment died 27th August 1917 aged 20. He was the son of John and Mary Ann of Snape, Bedale, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium

TILLY Charles Wynn, Lieutenant Colonel, 18th Durham Light Infantry attached to the 15th West Yorkshire Regiment died 14th April 1918 aged 41. He was the son of f Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Tilly, of Seaton Carew, West Hartlepool and husband of Ruth Tilly, of 19, Lee Terrace, Blackheath, London. At the time of his death he home address was Snape Castle, Bedale Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium

WATSON Eric Thomas, Sergeant 904, 1/6th West Yorkshire Regiment died 23rd November 1916 aged 25. He was the son of John William and Rebecca Mary Watson, of Bradford and husband of Gladys Watson, of Rose Villa, Snape, Bedale, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Hannescamps New Military Cemetery, France

WINTERSGILL . J There are several possibilities of who this perso could have been. (1) Private 55755, John, Northumberland Fusiliers joined 8th December 1915 aged 22. He lived at Roskill House, Snape and was a Waggoner prior to enlistment His father Robert was his next of kin. He was demobilised on the 28th September 1919 to 12, Viner Street, Ripon

(2) Private 124347 John Henry, Royal Field Artillery. He lived at Healey, Masham, Yorkshire and his father Thomas was his next of kin. On the 2nd October 1918 he was shot in his left thigh in the field in France. He was later demobilised.

(3) It may be this person. Private 24759, Joseph Thomas Wintersgill, 7th Yorkshire Light Infantry, formerly 27245 York and Lancs Regiment. he was killed in action on the 4th April 1918. He was born in Healy and enlisted at Mexboro. He is at rest in Adelaide Cemetery, Villers-Bretonneux, Somme, France

CALVERT Henry, Private 263079, 2/4th (Hallamshire)Territorial Force, York and Lancaster Regiment, formerly 2862 West Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 13th September 1918 aged 20. He lived at Bedale and enlisted at Ripon, both in Yorkshire and was the son of George and Alice of The Grange, Nosterfield, Well, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial, France

SCURRAH Harold, private 18596, 6th King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry killed in action on the 24th September 1915 aged 23. He was the son of William and Margaret of Burghwallis, Doncaster and formerly of (1901) of Well, Yorkshire. He was born at Well, Yorkshire He is commemorated on the Menin Gate memorial, Ypres, Belgium

ROPER Mark, Private 5697, 6th Durham Light Infantry died 5th November 1916 aged 38. He was the son of Thomas Richard (Tailor). and Mary Ann nee Dale, of The Square, Masham, Yorkshire and husband of Florence Edith nee Willison, of The Schoolhouse, Well, Bedale, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Warlencourt British Cemetery, France. Some notes from what remains of his Army record. He joined up aged 37 years and 9 months on the 6th December 1915 and posted to the army reserve until mobilisation. He gave his occupation as Chauffeur and Tailor. His next of kin was his wife Florence Edith nee Willison who he married on the 17th August 1907 at Kirkby Malzeard, Yorkshire. They had two issues, Gladys Mary born 12th August 1908 and Stanley Willison born 2nd June 1915. On the 8th October 1916 he was at the front in France and on the 5th November 1916 he was killed in action after serving 337days

In 1920 the army sent his wife a letter informing her that his remains were to be exhumed along with many other (scattered) graves and relocated to one cemetery, the one named above. There is no record of his original burial location.

BINKS Harold, Private 235223, 13th Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 22nd March 1918. He was native of Well, lived at Aysgarth Yorkshire. He was the son of Thomas and Elizabeth of Well, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Arras memorial, France

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ABBOTS BROMLEY WAR MEMORIAL

STAFFORDSHIRE

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The memorial is located in the village near St Nicholas the parish church

To the eternal memory of the men of Abbots Bromley whose names are inscribed hereon who gave their lives for England in the Great War and of all those others from this parish who fought under the flag during the same period 1914-1919

1914-1918

ALLEN Henry Unable to find the correct record listed with the CWGC

ARNOLD George Henry Private 235323, North Staffordshire Regiment, killed in action 23rd September 1918. Native of Blithbury, Staffordshire Buried at Le Touret Military Cemetery, Richebourg-L’Avoue, France

BENNETT John William Private 5389, 2/6th West Yorkshire Regiment died 9th February 1917 aged 21. He was the son of Annie (single) and Grandson of possibly Daniel and Emma of Bromley Hurst, Abbots Bromley. Buried at Puchevillers British Cemetery, Somme, France

BENSON George (Agar) Trevor His correct name was George Agar Trevor, 2nd Lieutenant of the Middlesex Regiment, killed in action 28th October 1916 aged 20 Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

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BENTLEY John William Private 8186, 1st North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 31st October 1915 aged 30. He was born in 1887 at Abbots Bromley to Moses and Harriet who in 1911 were living with their children at Church Lane, Abbots Bromley. He was the husband of Constance of Uttoxeter Road, Abbots Bromley. In 1901 he was a servant to Jabez and Emily Hill at Bromley Park, Abbots Bromley and in 1911 he was stationed in India with the North Staffordshire Regiment. He is at rest in Voormezeele Enclosure No1 and No2 West-Vlaanderen Belgium

BERKELEY Christopher 2nd Lieutenant Royal Air Force 30th T.D.S. and 2nd Battalionn. Coldstream Guards died 30th January 1919 aged 22. He was the son of

late Rev. Stuart Berkeley, of Abbots Bromley Vicarage, Stafford, and of Mrs. Edith M. Berkeley. Served in France and was wounded. He is at rest in St Mary's Churchyard, Hendon, Middlesex

BROWN Walter (It could be this person for one reason only. he enlisted at Lichfield No connection with Abbots Bromley could be found for any W or Walter) Corporal 40655 12th West Yorkshire Regiment died 24th September 1917. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium. The following information could be his parents. Born in 1884 in Abbots Bromley to Reuben and Hannah in 1901 he was a servant to George J Wilson, Butcher of Bagot's Street, Abbots Bromley

BROWN William Richard Private 74918 Royal Garrison Artillery killed in action 21st August 1917 He was born in 1894 to Eli and Beatrice who in 1901 were living at Rugeley Road, Abbots Bromley and in 1911 at Rose Cottages, Blithbury near Rugeley, Staffordshire William was working as a hay dresser. He is at rest in Maple Leaf Cemetery, Hainaut, Belgium

COOPER Gilbert Edward Private A/20029 16th Canadian Infantry died 25th January 1916 aged 23. He was the son of Charles Henry and Alice Mary Cooper, of Stonewall, Manitoba. Native of Abbotts Bromley, Stafford, England. In 1901 the family were living at Bagot Street, Abbots Bromley. Gilbert his mother, father and sister Lilly all embarked at Liverpool on the 7th May 1903 for Canada on passenger ship "Tunisian" In 1906 the family were all living in Manitoba Canada and shown on the Manitoba Census. He is at rest in Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord France

FOWELL Arthur Private 12176 8th Lincolnshire Regiment died 28th September 1915 aged 25. He was the son of William and Lucy Fowell, of Bagot Street., Abbots Bromley and brother of David who also fell . He is at rest in Noeux-Les-Mines Communal Cemetery, France

FOWELL David Private 12377 8th Lincolnshire Regiment killed in action 28th April 1917. he was born at Abbots Bromley He was the son of William and Lucy Fowell, of Bagot Street., Abbots Bromley and brother of Arthur who also fell. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France

GRIMLEY John Private 85464 6th Durham Light Infantry died 11th November 1918 aged 24. he was the son of Mrs Emma Grimley of 1, High Street, Abbots Bromley, Staffordshire. he is at rest in Cologne Southern Cemetery, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

HARRIS John (It may be this soldier). Company Quartermaster Sergeant 235335 John Francis 1/1st Herefordshire Regiment killed in action 26th March 1917. (The SDGW have his death in Egypt) He was born Rugeley Staffordshire and is commemorated on the Jeresalem Memorial Israel

HARVEY Michael John Private 38010 Tyneside Scottish 23rd Northumberland Fusiliers killed in action 12th October 1916. he was born in 1887 at Hoar Cross, Staffordshire to Henry and Frances Mary who in 1911 were living at Bromley Wood, near Hoar Cross and he was working as a farm labourer. He is at rest in Ration Farm Military Cemetery, la Chapelle-D'Armentiers, Nord France

HODGKINSON Oliver William Private 2180 44th Australian Infantry A.I.F. died 4th July 1918 aged 25. He was the son of Edwin and Mary Amn Hodgkinson, of Bromley Hurst, Abbots Bromley, Rugeley, Stafffordshire. He is at rest in Crouy British Cemetery, Crouy-Sur-Somme, Somme, France. He left London on the 30th November 1911 on passenger ship, 'Kaipara' bound for Fremantle, Australia. Some notes from his army record. he enlisted on the 2nd May 1916 aged 23 years and 8 months. He embarked Fremantle Western Australia on the 7th October 1916 and disembarked at Plymouth on the 2nd December 1916. Then embarked Folkstone on the 13th March 1917 on ship Princess Victoria, disembarked at Etaples 14th March and joined his unit 44th Battalion in the field on the 19th March 1917. On the 4th July 1918 he was wounded, shot in the head and legs and he died the same day at No5 Casualty Clearing Station, France

LAWLEY John William Sergeant 34227 16th Royal Warwickshire Regiment, formerly 4412 Royal Army Veterinary Corps killed in action 23rd May 1918 aged 37. He was the son of John William and Dorothy Lawley, of Abbot's Bromley, Staffordshire and husband of Bertha Alice Lawley, of Church Street, Doveridge, Derbyshire. In 1911 he was living with his wife and family at Bagot Street, Abbots Bromley. He is at rest in Tannay British Cemetery, Thiennes, Nord France

LEASON Scott Private 28939 10th Sherwood Foresters killed in action 25th March 1918 aged 23. He was the son of Joseph and Jane Leason and husband of Alice nee Bentley who he married at St Nicholas Church Abbots Bromley in 1917, At the time of his death his wife was living at Deggs Place, Bromley Hurst, Abbots Bromley, Stafffordshire. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France

MARTIN William Private1012 7th North Staffordshire Regiment died 20th July 1917 at Mesopotamia. Born at Abbots Bromley. He may have been the son of William and Florence of Burton Road, Abbots Bromley. The 1911 census his parents have named him as William Hunt Martin, his birth name is William. He is at rest in North Gate Cemetery Baghdad, Iraq

MOTTRAM Joseph Thomas Lance Corporal S/7839 7th Rifle Brigade killed in action 3rd May 1917. He was born at Abbots Bromley in 1890 to Thomas and Emma nee Keeling of Bagot Street, Abbots Bromley. In 1911 he was working on the farm of William and Julia Phillips of Rookery Farm, Bromley Hurst, Abbots Bromley. He is commemorated on the Arras memorial, France

NASH Charles Alfred Private 886239 5th Canadian Infantry died 12th August 1918 aged 32. He was born on the17th March 1887 to George and Lydia of Bagots St., Abbots Bromley, near. Rugeley, Stafffordshire. He is at rest in Crouy British Cemetery, Crouy-Sur-Somme, Somme, France.

PREEDY Charles Thomas Private 36756 Durham Light Infantry died 30th July 1915 He was born at Bodymoor, Heath Kingsbury in 1892 to Joseph and Maria who in 1911 were living at Newton Admaston, Rugeley, Staffordshire. Charles in 1911 was working for Joseph George Morten on his farm at Pentrich, Derbyshire His army record shows that he joined up 5th September 1914 aged 22 years and 4 months and he died of Septicaemia at 2-45pm on the 30th July 1815 at Military Hospital, Frensham Hill, Farnham, Surrey His medial sheet has been damaged by water, but there is a reference to his arm. His brother George also fell He is at rest in St Nicholas Churchyard Abbots Bromley, Staffordshire.

PREEDY George Private 15113 18th Queen Mary Own Hussars killed in action 25th March 1918. He was born in 1895 at Tamworth lived at Abbots Bromley and enlisted at Hednesford all in the county of Staffordshire. He was the son of Joseph Joseph and Maria who in 1911 were living at Newton Admaston, Rugeley, Staffordshire He is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, France His brother Charles also fell

RUSHTON George Private 241761 2/6th Sherwood Foresters killed in action 27th April 1917 aged 24, He was the son of Isaac and Sarah of Yeatsall, Abbots Bromley, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Bellicourt British Cemetery, France

SAMMONS Ernest Private 31504 14th York and Lancaster regiment died 18th October 1917. He was the son of George and Elizabeth Sammons, of Bagot Street, Abbots Bromley and husband of Harriet Elizabeth Sammons, of Bagot Street, Abbots Bromley, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Duisans British Cemetery, Etrun, France

STONHAM (Memorial has StonEham) William Joseph Private G/6762 6th The Buffs, East Kent Regiment killed in action 5th March 1916 aged 20. He was born in Abbots Bromley in 1898, lived at Dapple Heath, Rugeley and enlisted at Burton-on-Trent all in the county of Staffordshire. His birth name was William Joseph m Stonham. He was the son of Joseph and Ruth of Abbots Bromley He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France

UNWIN Thomas James Sadler Air Mechanic 2nd Class 62837, Royal Flying Corps died 22nd March 1917 aged 19. He was the son of Thomas Unwin, of Little Pitchford Farm, Berrington, Cross Houses, Salop, and the late Emily Unwin. Born at Abbot's Bromley, Staffordshire. He is at rest in St. Richarius Churchyard and Extension, Aberford, Yorkshire

WEBB Charles William Sergeant 4136 18th Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) died 21st March 1918 aged 23. He was the son of Frederick Edward and Mary of Bagot Street, Abbots Bromley. He is at rest in Ribemont Communal Cemetery Extension, Aisne, France

WILLETTS (Memorial has Willett) Joseph William Private 52671 3rd North Staffordshire Regiment died 27th August 1918. In 1911 he was living by himself at Lichfield Road, Abbots Bromley and he was self employed. horse carter. He was the grandson of George and Emma Willetts of Abbots Bromley His army record shows that he enlisted on the 15th April 1918 and was stationed at Walsall, West Midlands and was discharged on the 8th August 1918 as being no longer physically fit. He was suffering from Mania Melancholia which started on the 2nd June 1918 at Walsall. He was in the cookhouse one day suddenly became pale and felt that something went wrong in his head. He had been worrying very much over the fact of leaving his horses and business to a younger inexperienced men being sent to take up similar work. He became restless and depressed. he was unable to recognised his surroundings, he refused his food. It was aggravated by military service. He was sent to an asylum, location not given. Mania Melancholia

'MELANCHOLIA' "Equates with modern diagnosis of depression" 'MANIA' "Was used for what we call schizophrenia and the manic episodes of bipolar disorder".

(Please note his birth surname is Willetts) He is at rest in St Nicholas Churchyard, Abbotts Bromley, Staffordshire. On his grave is another memorial with the name Florence May Willett wife. Her maiden name was Udall and they got married in 1915. His parents may have been John and Susanna Willetts, They are also at rest the same churchyard There is some over this memorial for Florence 1891-1957 see entry for Lewis John Willetts 1944

WILSON Alfred Private 242336 1/6th North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 20th April 1917. He was born at Abbots Bromley in 1894 to George Joseph and Emily of beacon Bank, Radmoor Wood, Abbots Bromley. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France

1939 – 1945

FENNEY George Horton Trooper 7904060 C Squadron 8th Royal Tank Regiment, Royal Armoured Corps died 21st September 1944 aged 24. He was the son of Charles and Minnie Lucy Jane of abbots Bromley. He is at rest in Gradara War Cemetery, Italy

GRIMLEY George Robert Private 1806780 5th Northamptonshire Regiment died 25th March 1945 aged 23. He was the son of Thomas and Annie Elizabeth of abbots Bromley, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Faenza War Cemetery, Italy

WILLETTS Lewis Henry Fusilier 4921721 11th Lancaster Fusiliers died 18th October 1944 aged 24. He was the son of Joseph William and Florence May Udall He is at rest in Faenza War Cemetery, Italy His parents appear to be Joseph William who died in 1918 and the other memorial on his grave for Florence May Willetts who was born in 1891 and died in 1947. It is impossible for "Joseph William" to be the father. Is the memorial for Florence on the wrong grave!!