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BEVERLEY WW1 War Memorial, Yorkshire

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


ADDY T Private 1954 East Riding Yeomanry, transferred to the Labour Corps died 20th December 1918 aged 25. He was the son of Mrs Elizabeth Addy of 27, Well Lane, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in St Martin's Cemetery, Beverley, Yorkshire

ADKIN Herbert Private S/9714 9th Black Watch, Royal Highlanders died of wounds 25th August 1916 aged 27. He was the son of Thomas and Sarah of 57, Bever Road, Beverley. His brother William also served at Driver 15743, with the 32nd (Hull) Divisional Ammunition Column Royal Field Artillery in France. He was the husband of Mary nee Hollington. He joined up on the 10th May 1915 and was demobilised on the 13th April 1919. He is at rest in Millencourt Communal Cemetery, Extension, Somme, France


AGERSKOW Emil Sergeant 2512 1/4th East Yorkshire Regimentkilled in action 9th November 1916 aged 24. He was the son of Emil (Market Gardener) and Lilian of 153, Norwood, Beverley, Yorkshire In 1917 his parents were residing at 17, Chomley Street, Kingston-upon-Hull. He is at rest in Warlencourt British Cemetery, France

ANDREWS Albert Charles Private 50001 (SDGC 50601) Private 2nd Lancashire Fusiliers died of wounds 30th March 1918. He was native of Beverley and was the son of Charles and Louisa who in 1911 was a widow and was living at 16, Pasture Terrace, Beverley with her children. He is at rest in Duisans British Cemetery, Etrun, France

ASHBY Donald Jesse 2nd Lieutenant 4th East Yorkshire regiment died 17th July 1916 aged 18. He was the son of Frederick James and Harriet Anne of 33, North Bar Street, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in La Laiterie Military Cemetery, Belgium

ASHBY (Memorial has M) Maurice Grassam 2nd Lieutenant 42nd Squadron Royal Air Force died 4th July 1918 aged 19. He was the son of Fred J and Annie of 33, North Bar Street, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Aire Communal Cemetery, France.

ASHBRIDGE Percy Private 18233, 12th West Yorkshire Regiment died 14th July 1916 aged 25. He was the son of Mrs Elizabeth Ann Baildom formery Ashbridge of Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

BACKHOUSE James Private 613 1/7th Northumberland Fusiliers died 15th September 1916 aged 25. He was the son of John William and Selena of The Bar, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France

BAILEY John Bodley 2nd Lieutenant 1st East Yorkshire Regiment and attached to 7th Squadron Royal Flying Corps Killed in action 20th September 1917. He was the son of John Elford and Kate Eleanor of (1911) 37, North Bar Within, Beverley. He is at rest in Mendinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium

BAILEY James Arthur Ernest Private 292231, 1/7th Northumberland Fusiliers formerly 3381 East Yorkshire Regiment died 14th November 1916 aged 27. he was the son of Mr G S Bailey of 9, Windsor Grove, Grove Hill, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Warencourt British Cemetery, France

BAKER R (Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC)

BAKER T I may be this person BAKER Thomas, deck Hand 1798DA H.M.Trawler "City of Dundee" Royal Navy Reserve died on the 14th September 1915 aged 41. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Elizabeth Annie Baker of Middlesbrough and husband of Evangeline Baker, of 21, Flinton Street, Hessle Road, Hull, Yorkshire He is commemorated on the Plymouth Naval Memorial, Devon

BAKER William Henry Private 59442 9th Welsh Regiment died 8th June 1918 aged 26. He was the son of Henry and Clara of 29, Wood Lane, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille, France

BALL Walter John Corporal 9548 1st East Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 20th September 1914 aged 21. He was the son Sarah Ann Ball of 13, Princes Gardens, Beverley, Yorkshire. His father was called Job and in 1911 his widowed mother was living at 75, Minster Moorgate, Beverley. In 1911 he was stationed at Mcgregor Barracks, Stanhope Lines, Aldershot with the East Yorkshire Regiment
He is commemorated on the La ferte-Sous-Jouarre Memorial, France


BARNES, Charley, Private 23836, 1st East Yorkshire Regiment died 9th April 1917 aged 28. He was the son of William and Mary Barnes, of Beverley, Yorks and husband of Clarice E. Barnes, of Ellerker, Brough, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Cojeul British cemetery, St Martin-Sur-Cojeul, France

BARNEY Percy, Private 38249 10th York and Lancaster Regiment, formerly 24689, East Yorkshire Regiment. He was killed in action 5th October 1917. He was born in Felthorpe, Norfolk and enlisted at Beverley, Yorkshire and was the son of James and Grace. Three of his brothers emigrated to and joined up in the Canadian Army and all survived the war. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium

BARTON Lawrence Jesse Sergeant 450831 11th Finsbury Rifles, London Regiment died 23rd September 1917 aged 29. He was the son of Leonard and Lavina of 108 Lofting Road, Barnsbury, Islington and husband of Dorothy Mary Barton, of 24, Railway Street, Beverley, Yorks. Native of London. The SDGW have listed for the same rank, number and regiment, Sergeant RONALD Barton) He is at rest in Dochy Farm New British Cemetery, Belgium

BARR James (Military Medal) Company Sergeant Major A/2979 C Company 1st Canadian Infantry Born 22nd April 1881 killed in action 9th September 1916 aged 35. He was the son of Henry and Ann Barr, of Cottingham, Yorkshire England and husband of Laura Barr, of 1, Belgrave Villas, Cartwright Lane, Beverley, Yorkshire, England. He is at rest in Sunken Road cemetery, Contalmaison, Somme, France. Notes from his army record. He enlisted on the 11th March 1915 at Guelph, Ontario. His next of kin was his wife, Laura who was living with him at 29, John Street, Guelph, Ontario. He was working as a galvanizer
Previously served for 6 years in the Coldstream Guards and the East Yorkshire Regiment .
Death mentioned in the 1st Battalion War Diary dated September 9, 1916 as "C.S.M. J. Barr, "D" Coy killed at entrance to "D" Coy H.Q. He had won the Military Medal."

BATTAMS George Richard Private 3/6259 3rd East Yorkshire Regiment died 11th February 1916 aged 19. He was the son of Thomas and Tamar of 39, Wilbert Lane, Benerley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in St Martins Cemetery, Beverley, Yorkshire

BEAUMONT George Thomas Private 16931 1st East Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 26th September 1916. He was native of Beverley and was the son of Sarah Jane Beaumont (widowed) of Minster Moorgate, Beverley and was the husband of Eva Annie of Church Street, South Cave, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France

BELL George Private 38350 1st East Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 22nd March 1918. He is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France. His army record has almost been destroyed but for some fragments. His attestations paper shows that he lived at Hutton Cranswick, Beverley he was aged 22. At the top of this page hand written "dead". He joined up on the 20th May 1916 His wife was called Ellen Constance (nee Sissons) who he married in October 1912. Their son was called George Harold and he was born 18th November 1917 at Drifield, Yorkshire

BENTLEY Harry, Gunner 148992, 70th Battery 34th Brigade Royal Field Artillery died 15th May 1917 aged 28. He was the son of Marmaduke and Mary Hanna of Long Lane, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension France

BEST Arthur Barrett Private 50294 1/1st East Riding Yeomanry died 14th November 1917 aged 21. He was the sdon of Arthur Morley and Frances of 8, Woodlands Beverley, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Gaza War Cemetery, Israel and Palestine

BIRCH Jim private 235203 4th Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 25th April 1917 aged 35. He was the son of Riby and Mary Elizabeth nee Hornby of 19, Beckside, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France

BLANCHARD George William Private 35968 2/4th King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry who died 20th July 1918 aged 34. He was the son of George W. and Jessie Blanchard, of 30, Hood Street, Hull and husband of Gertrude Blanchard, of Blucher Lane, Beckside, Beverley, Yorks. He is commemorated on the Soissons Memorial, France

BLYTH Percy John Private 3629 C Company, 5th Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 17th September 1916 aged 22. He was the son of Robert and Mary of 3, Musgraves Yard, Toll Gavel, Beverley, Yorkshire. In 1911he and his sister were living with their widowed mother at 26, Walkergate, Beverley. He was an apprentice Joiner. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

BOLTON Joseph William (Memorial has 'J') Corporal 9505 1st East Yorkshire Regiment died 9th August 1915 aged 25. He was the son of Henry and Mary Bolton, of 33, Albert Street., Yorkan husband of Millicent Wharf (formerly Bolton), of 26, Walkergate, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium. It could also be this person BOLTON, John Fennel, Sergeant 79312, 2nd Durham Light Infantry died 29th April 1918 aged 38. He was born at Beverley, Yorkshire and was the son of Richard and Fanny of Hull and was the husband of Sarah Jane Bolton, of 7, Maye Grove, Perth Street, Hull. He is at rest in Belgian Battery Corner Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium

BOTTERILL Jack Private 44030 7th Lincolnshire Regiment, formerly 17601 East Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 18th September 1918. He was a native of Beverley He may have been the son called John born in 1889 to Snowden and Esther of Beverley. He is at rest in Gouzeaucourt New British Cemetery, Nord France

BOTTERILL James Private 9/21836 12th East Yorkshire Regiment died of wounds 15th November 1916 aged 21. He was the son of Snowden and Esther of Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Puchevillers British Cemetery, Somme, France (SDGW have his name as Jim)

BOYES Arthur Private 240727 8th Yorkshire regiment died 20th July 1917 aged 20. He was the son Alfred and Phoebe Ann of 17, Wilbert Grove, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Railway Cutting Cemetery, Larch Wood West-Vlaanderen, Belgium

BOYES Fred Rifleman R/26527 9th King's Royal Rifle Corps died of wounds 21st March 1918 aged 38. Born at Beverley, York. Son of Alfred and Phoebe Ann Boyes and was husband of Nellie Boyes, of 54, Grovehill Road, Beverley, now of 45, Stanley Street, New Clee, Grimsby. He is at rest in St. Souplet British Cemetery, Nord France

BOYES Fred Sapper 61552, 71st Field Coy, Royal Engineers died 19th February 1921 aged 41. He was the son of Thomas and Mary Boyes, of Beaver House, Grovehill, Beverley and husband of Emma Jane Boyes, of 2, Martin Street, Holme Church Lane, Beverley. He is at rest in St Nicholas Churchyard, Beverley, Yorkshire

BOYLETT Frederick Sergeant 7821 1st East Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 1st July 1916 aged 28. He was born in Woking Surrey and enlisted at Aldershot, Hampshire. In 1911 he was stationed at Beverley with the 3rd East Yorkshire Regiment as Corporal and was the husband of Mabel Trowel nee Firth who he married in 1910 at 5 Arnotts Buildings Beverley . He was the son of James and Elizabeth of Woking Surrey . He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

BRADY James Lance Corporal 203458 Hallamshire Territorial Force Battalion 1.4th York and Lancaster Regiment, formerly 2330 Yorkshire Regiment died of wounds on the 10th October 1917. He enlisted at Beverley Yorkshire and is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium

BRAITHWAITE Albert Edward Lance Sergeant 12/865 12th East Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 13th November 1916. He was born in 1887 to Christopher Gribdell and Sarah Ann nee Teagle at Beverley and in 1911 he was living with his wife, Annie Elizabeth and their children at 449, Hessle Road, Hull, Yorkshire. His occupation was a boot repairer. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

BRAITHWAITE Frank Private 225415 11th East Yorkshire Regiment died 8th September 1918 aged 20. He was the son of George and Susannah of 4, Butcher Row, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Trois Arbres Cemetery, Steenwerck, France

BRAITHWAITE T. Listed with the CWGC for WW1 there are only nine T Braithwaite's and variants of which there is no connection with Beverley or surrounds. It is possible that this person may have died after he left the services and outside the stop point for inclusion with the CWGC which is the 31st August 1921

BRETT Ernest Edward, 2nd Lieutenant 7th Border regiment killed in action 23rd April 1917. He last address was given as Rathlea Barrack, Hill Hythe, Kent. His effects went to Christina Hood Brett, his widow prior to that in 1911 he was living with his wife and daughter at Clay Buck Cottage, Little Cressington, near Watton, Norfolk. He was employed as a game keeper. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France

BRETT Arthur Sapper 3667 45th Coy Royal Engineers died 18th May 1916 aged 38 He was the son of Thomas and Jane Brett, of 96, Steynburg Street, Newbridge Road., Hull. Born at Beverley, Yorks. He is at rest in North Front Cemetery, Gibraltar.

BREWER, Frank, Private 21918, 1st East Yorkshire Regiment died 9th April 1917 aged 30. He was the son of William Richardson and Mrs S Brewer of 5, Queengate Villas, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Cojeul British cemetery, St Martin-Sur-Cojeul, France

BREWER T (Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC)

BRIGGS William Hirst Private 10/1218 10th East Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 12th April 1918 aged 21. He was the son of William Hirst Briggs (Ironmonger) of Newbegin House, Beverley, Yorkshire. His mother was called Emma He is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium

BRIGHAM Walter Private 2160 1/5th Yorkshire Regiment died of wounds 9th May 1915. He was the son of George and Ada of 15, Sparkmill Terrace, Flemingate, Beverley. He is at rest Wimereux Communal Cemetery, France

BRUCE David William (Military Medal) Gunner 77909 156th Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery died 3rd June 1917. He was the son of James and Ann Elizabeth. In 1911 his mother was now a widow, he and his siblings were all living at 2 St Andrew Street, Beverley. He is at rest in Strand Military Cemetery, Belgium. He joined up on the 15th May 1916 aged 35 years and 4 months and was employed as a gardener and was posted into the army reserve until the 3rd July 1916 when he was mobilised and sent to Heavy Artillery Depot at Aldershot. On the 25th May 1917 he was in France with 156 Heavy Artillery and he was killed in action on the 3rd June 1917.

BRUCE Harold Lance Corporal 241709 4th Yorkshire Regiment Depot died of wounds in England on the 19th November 1917. He was a native of Beverley and he enlisted at Guisborough both in Yorkshire he was the son of George and Eliza Ann of 11 St Mary's Terrace, Beverley and was an apprentice timber merchant. he is at rest in St Mary's church, Church Cemetery,Beverley, Yorkshire

BRYAN (CWGC have BRYON) Ralph Private 36047, 2nd Yorkshire Regiment died on or shortly afterward 18th October 1916. He was the son of Hodgson and Selina nee Dale of Beverley. In 1901 his mother was a widow and she was living with her two children, Ralph and Selina at Sweeps Row, Beverley . Ralph in 1911 was living with his sister Selina at 16, St John's Place, Beverley and he was a tanners labourer. Some notes from what remains of his army record. he joined up on the 10th December 1915 and posted to the army reserve. He gave his occupation as a glue burner and was living with his wife Lucy Nee Dennis who he married on the 14th February 1914 at St Nicholas Church, Beverley at 54 St Andrews Street, Beverley. They had two children. Lucy Elma born 14th August 1914 at Beverley and Eleanor Alice born 20th June 1916 at 56, St Andrews Street, Beverley. he was sent to France on the 12th July 1916 He was reported missing on the 10th October 1916 whilst serving with the 2nd Battalion. He was assumed dead on the 18th October 1916. The War Office informed to No1 Infantry Record Office, York and on the 14th February 1916 a letter was sent to his widow at 12, beaver Road, beverley informing her that her husband's remains have been found and buried at Bapaume later exhumed and re-interred at Warlencourt British Cemetery, France


BUCK Arthur Edward Lance Corporal 240495 5th Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 15th September 1916 aged 24. He was the son of William and Mary of Eastgate, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme France

BUDDLE Heze private 57010 1.6th West Yorkshire Regiment died 14th April 1918 aged 24. He was the son of George and Lucy of 2, George Street, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium

BUGG James Private 21555 12th East Yorkshire Regiment died of wounds 9th August 1916. He was the son of James and Fanny of 28, Beckside, Beverley He is at rest in St.Vaast Post Military Cemetery, Richbourg-L'Avoue, France

BURCH S (Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC)

BURGESS Fred Private 6278 1st East Yorkshire Regiment died 9th August 1915 aged 32. He was the son John and Nancy Burgess and husband of Ellen Burgess, of 42, Beaver Road, Beverley, Yorks. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium

BURR Robert Lance Sergeant 203594 6th Dorsetshire Regiment died 11th October 1918 aged 23. He was the son of William and Sarah of 15, Wood Lane, Beverley Yorkshire. He is at rest in Montay-Neuvilly Road Cemetery, Montay France

BURTON R (It may be this person) BURTON, Robert Sergeant 8255 1st Northumberland Fusiliers killed in action 27th March 1916. he was a native and enlisted at Hull, Yorkshire he is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium

BUTTON, Harry, Private 27203, 1st East Yorkshire Regiment died 9th April 1917 aged 27. He was the son of Rachel Anne Dove of 2, Well Place, Well Lane, Beverley, Yorkshire. Native of London. He is at rest in Cojeul British Cemetery, St Martin-Sur-Cojeul, France

CALVERT F (It may be this person) CALVERT, Francis, 2nd Lieutenant 2/4th King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, formerly Private 2531 Yorkshire Regiment and private 34872 Yorkshire Light Infantry died of wounds on the 19th September 1917 aged 21. He was the son of Francis Bingham and Mabel 25, Nansen Street, and formerly of 2, Nansen Street, Scarborough, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Grevillers British Cemetery, France

CAMPEY Fred Private 52605, 22nd Durham Light Infantry, formerly 26711 East Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 26th March 1918. He was the son of Thomas Frankland and Edith of Eastgate Beverley, In 1911 he was employed as a school milk boy. He is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France.

CAMPEY Tom Rifleman 6385 1st King's Royal Rifle Corps died 21st April 1915 aged 32. He was the son of Thomas and Emma Campey, of 50, Wood Lane, Beverley, Yorks and husband of Cecilia Rosalie Gwendoline Campey, of 73, Grovehill Road, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Hamburg Cemetery, Germany. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He enlisted at Winchester on the 9th February 1905 into the King's Royal Rifle Corps. He served in India from 5th October 1905 to 1st February 1910. He married Miss Cecilia Rosalie Gwendoline nee Haynes on the 22nd June 1913 at St Barnabas parish church Kingston upon Hull Yorkshire. He was in France from 1914 and on the 3rd November 1914 he was reported missing in action. The army had received information that Rifleman Tom Campey had died a prisoner of war in Gustrow prisoner of war camp, Hut Hospital, Mecklenberg, Germany of dysentery and he was buried at Camp Gustrow, Germany.

CAMPLIN John Henry Private 899 1st East Yorkshire Regiment killed in action on the 21st September 1915 for Hull. He was the son of John Henry and Eliza Jane . In 1911 he was now in the army and was living with his parents and siblings at 104, Adelaide Street, Hull, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France

CANHAM Herbert Corporal 9265 12th West Yorkshire Regiment died 14th July 1916 aged 35. He was the husband of Elizabeth of 12, Honson's Yard, North Bar Street, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

CARTER Joseph Private 4514 1/5th Northumberland Fusiliers died 15th September 1916 aged 38. He was the son of John Thomas and Annie Elizabeth Carter, of 43, Mill Lane, Beverley, Yorks and brother of William who also fell. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

CARTER J (It may be this person Sapper 474086 John Lawrence CARTER Royal Engineers died 11th August 1918 aged 22. He was the son of John and Caroline E of Slingsby, Yorkshire. He was discharged from the army on the 23rd June 1918 with T.B. of the lung after serving in France for the 17th September 1915 to 24th March 1918 when he went sick with lung problem. He was sent to a hospital in England and was admitted 26th March and was discharged from hospital 23rd June 1918. At the time of his death he was living at 138, Sharp Street, Hull. He is at rest in Hull Western Cemetery, Yorkshire

CARTER William Private 5832 1st Lincolnshire Regiment killed in action 24th February 1915. He was a native of St Nicholas, Beverley and was the son John Thomas and Annie Elizabeth Carter, of 43, Mill Lane, Beverley, Yorks and brother of Joseph who also fell. He is at rest in Hooge Crater Cemetery, Belgium

CATTLE Daniel Private 36235, 2nd Yorkshire Regiment died 18th October 1916 aged 34. He was the son of Thomas Isaac and Maria of 2, Wilbert Terrace, Wilbert Lane, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

CHAMBERS John Engine Room Artificer M16502 Royal Navy on H.M.S. "Ruby" Born on the 13th September 1884 and died 16th October 1918. He was the son of Jane of Beverley, and he was the husband of Florence Holmes formerly Chambers nee Davies of 4, Melrose Villas, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Bari War cemetery, Italy

CHAPMAN John Private 240402 5th Yorkshire Regiment died 28th October 1917 aged 22. He was the son of Samuel and Rachel of 34, Walkgate, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Dozinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium


CHAPMAN Samuel Lance Corporal 201107 1/4th East Yorkshire Regiment died 14th December 1917 aged 19. He was the son of Rachel of 34, Walkergate, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium

CHARLTON William Henry Private 35157 5th Duke of Wellington's died 16th November 1918 aged 18. He was the son of Thomas Edward and Sarah Ellen of 36, Lairgate, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in St Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France

CHERRY Ernest Private 41234 17th Highland Light Infantry died 8th February 1917 aged 21. He was the son of Mrs A Cherry of 6, Teddington Villas Holme Church Lane, Beverley Yorkshire. He is at rest in Etaples Military Cemetery, France

CLARKE P(Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC)

CLEMENTS John William Private 7794 2nd Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 30th October 1914 He was born at Hessle and lived at Beverley both in Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium

CLUBLEY William Corporal 11710 6th East Yorkshire Regiment died 9th August 1915 aged 35. He was the stepson of Mrs Ada S Clubley of 32, St Andrew Street, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey


COLLINSON Arthur, Driver 14826 32nd Divison Ammunition Column Royal Field Artillery died 10th December 1917 aged 24. He was the son of Francis and Elizabeth Jane of Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Wimereux Communal Cemetery, France

COLLINSON (Memorial has C) George Acting Bombardier 215901 26th Battery 17th Brigade Royal Field Artillery died of wounds 30th November 1917 aged 34. He was the husband of Evelyn of 71, Middle Street, North, Driffield, Yorkshire. He is ate rest in Rocquigny-Equancourt Road British Cemetery, Manacourt, Somme, France

COMPTON Charles Duncan Private 769230 18th Canadian Infantry killed in action 9th April 1917 aged 17. He is commemorated on the Vimy Memorial, France He was the son of Charles and Susannah nee Winter of 34 Lickley Street, Ripon, Yorkshire and was living with his father and brother at 696 Ashdale Avenue Toronto, Canada. He enlisted into the army on 28th December 1915. His brother Percy was Gunner 152556 Royal Field Artillery

COMPTON Harold Private 201344 60th Canadian Infantry died 26th November 1916 aged 18. He at rest in Nine Elms Military Cemetery, France. His brother Percy was Gunner 152556 Royal Field Artillery
Extract from the records of the Canadian Great War Project.
He enlisted on the 27 October 1915 at Toronto. He lived at 696 Ashdale Avenue Toronto with his father Charles and brother Charles Duncan who also fell. The family all came from Beverley, Yorkshire
Attestation papers list date of birth as 1897. Was 1898 per Susan Rutledge The family story goes that once he was over fighting, my Great-Grandmother found out and she wrote and said that he was under-age. The official letter arrived at his unit saying that he was to be sent home - but it was too late, he had been killed that morning.

CONSTABLE Albert Private 203192 5th Yorkshire Regiment died 26th June 1917 aged 24. He was the son of George and Mary of 25, Minster Moor Gate, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France

CONSTABLE Ernest Henry Private 291267 1/7th Northumberland Fusiliers died 15th September 1916. He was the son of Henry and Ellen Ann of 51 Minster Moor Gate Beverley. In 1911 he was working in a butchering works. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

COOK J E It may be this person. COOK James Charles private 10141 1st East Yorkshire Regiment died 20th January 1916 aged 24. He was the son of John Pearson and Elizabeth of 9, East Gate, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Wimereux Communal Cemetery, France

COOPER T (The following may be correct information). Tom, Private 102798 7th Sherwood Foresters attached to the 4th Lincolnshire Regiment died 15th April 1918 aged 25. He was the son of John Watts Cooper and Mary Cooper, of Arglam Lane, Holme-on-Spalding-Moor, Yorks. He is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium

COULBECK Charles private 240251 D Company 5th Yorkshire Regiment died 29th May 1918 aged 26. He was the son of William Coulbeck and husband of Gertie E. Coulbeck, of 3, Peel Place, North Bar Street, Beverley, Yorks. he is at rest in Valley British cemetery, Aisne, France

COX R (Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC)

CREIGHTON Frank Private 291269 1/7th Northumberland Fusiliers died 27th October 1917 aged 28. He was the son of Frank and Ellen of 19, Wood Lane, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Dozinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium

CRISP Walter Joseph Private 14660, c Company 8th South Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 23rd April 1917 aged 26. He was the son of Joseph and Louisa Anne Crisp, of 126, Norwood, Beverley, Yorks. A Clerk in Barclay's Bank, York. Enlisted, Sept., 1914. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France

CROSS Edward Private 3630 5th Yorkshire Regiment died of wounds on the 27th October 1916. He enlisted at Beverley, Yorkshire. He may have been the son of George and Mary Ann of Beverley. On of his siblings was called George he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

CROSS George Private 3596 1/4th Northumberland Fusiliers killed in action 15th September 1916. He was born in Beverley He may have been the son of George and Mary Ann of Beverley. On of his siblings was called Edward. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

CROSS Stephen Atkinson Corporal 6585 1st East Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 9th August 1915. He was born to Daniel and Jane who in 1911 were living at 6, Wharfe Terrace Beverley along with there children one being William who also fell. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium

CROSS William Sergeant 7484 York and Lancaster Regiment St Martin's He was born to Daniel and Jane who in 1911 were living at 6, Wharfe y Terrace Beverley along with there children one being Stephen who also fell. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up on the 11th February 1901 aged 17 years and 3 months occupation Labourer. He was in South Africa 1901-1902, India 8th September 1904 to 23rd November 1906 The to army reserve. Mobilised at the start of the Great War and embarked to France for the 2nd battalion on the 9th September 1914. He was shot in the left leg at the front on the 5th January 1917 and was treated at 16th Field Ambulance the 33rd Casualty Clearing Station and the at 11th General Hospital prior to being sent to England for treatment on the 17th January 1917. After his treatment he was discharged to fit for war service and he embarked Folkstone and Disembarked at Boulogne both on the 28th July 1917. The 21st September 1918 he was killed in action

CURRY Frederick Stanyon Bombardier 286246 32nd Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery died 9th April 1918 aged 35. he was the son of William and Mary Curry; husband of Elsie Curry, of 75, Cranbrook Avenue, Cottingham Road, Hull, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Royal Irish Rifles Graveyard, Laventie, France.

CURTIS Thomas Eli Marriott Squadron Quartermaster Sergeant 4166 9th Queen's Royal Lancers killed in action 29th September 1914 He was born at West Hartlepool, Durham lived at Cranswick, Yorkshire and enlisted at Leeds. He was the husband of Mary Ellen of Salem Place, Beverley, Yorkshire. The Index of Wills and Administrations on Ancester.co.uk have the following Curtis, Ebenezer Thomas Marriot of Mooltan Barracks, Tidworth quarter master sergeant 9th Lancers died 29th September 1914 in France killed in action. His effects went to his widow, Mary Ellen Curtis The SDGW have his name as Thomas Eli Marriott Curtis. He is at rest in Longueval Communal Cemetery, France.

CUSSONS Thomas Richard Private 1211936 1st Auckland Regiment N.Z.E.F died 22nd September 1916 aged 31, He was the son of John and Annie of 14, Jordon Road, Four Oaks, Birmingham. He was born in Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in St. Sever Cemetery, Rouen, France

CAIRD David McDonald, First Engineer,Mercantile Marine on S.S. "Salmo" (Hull) died 10th April 1917 aged 50. He was the son of David, and Jessie Eliza Caird and husband of Elizabeth Margaret Caird (nee Crowe), of 41, Wilbert Lane, Beverley, Yorks. Born at Arbroath. He is commemorated on the Tower Hill Memorial, London

DAGGITT George Henry Private 240578, 4th Yorkshire Regiment died 1st November 1918 . He was born at Therene Beverley and enlisted at Beverley and was the son Fred and Annie of 14, Beaver Road, Beverley. In 1911 he was employed at a shipyard as a rivet heater. He is at rest in Niederzwehren Cemetery, Hessen, Germany

DALE F (Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC) However it may be this person who was born at Easingwold Yorkshire. No direct link to Beverley has been found except Easingwold, is near York City. He was Private 7681 Fred Johnston DALE, 2nd King's Own Scottish Borderers who died on the 23rd August 1914 aged 30. He was the son of Joseph and Hannah Dale, of 1, Stokoe St., Newcastle-on-Tyne and husband of Annie Dale, of 5, Cemetery Road, Gateshead-on-Tyne. He is commemorated on the La Ferte-Souls-Jouarre Memorial, France

DANBY Harold Private 436353 434th Agricultural Coy. Labour Corps formerly Private 22163 East Yorkshire Regiment died 17th October 1918 aged 24. He was the son of Mrs W Danby of 11, Cherry Tree Terrace, Grovehill Road, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in St Nicholas Churchyard, Beverley, Yorkshire

DAVISON James Leightonhouse private 2028, 5th Yorkshire Regiment died 16th February 1916 aged 22. He was the son of Thomas and Eliza of 10, Trinity Lane, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium.

DAWSON Arthur Cyril Private 1348 5th Yorkshire Regiment died of wounds 20th September 1916. He was born at Beverley in 1893. In 1911 he was living with his aunt Mary Ann and her husband Fred Simpson at 4, Jackson Row, Ashby, Lincolnshire. He is at rest in Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Extension Somme, France

DAWSON James Duncan Corporal 10025 1st East Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 25th September 1916. He was the son of Mrs Eliza Betsy Dawson of 5, Ladygate, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France

DAY Edmund Holmes 1507 1/5th Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 15th September 1916. Native of Beverley and was the son of Fanny who in 1911 was living at 14 St Andrew Street, Beverley. and is at rest in Adnac Military Cemetery, Miraumont, Somme, France

DAYES (Memorial has D W) George William Private 11728 2nd West Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 1st July 1916. He was the son of Herbert and Harriet. In 1911 he and his siblings were living with the widowed mother at Gardham Yard, Lairgate, beverley. and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

DEGAUX H (It may be this person) De CAUX Harry 2nd Lieutenant c Company 29th Durham Light Infantry killed in action 15th October 1918 aged 36. He was the husband of Harriet nee Ramshaw who he married in Beverley in 1910 and in 1911 he and his wife were living at 33, Stanley Street, Norton on Tees and he was a teacher at an Elementary School. His place of birth was given as Beverley. At the time of his death his wife was living at 51, Wellington Street, Stockton-on-Tees. County Durham. His medal Card shows that he was Private 45135 Northumberland Fusiliers and private 38217 Yorkshire Light Infantry and the 2nd Lieutenant Durham Light Infantry and that he served in France on the 11th December 1916 He gained his commission on the 28th May 1918. He is at rest in Kandahar Farm Cemetery, Belgium

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

DINSDALE Fred Private 240604, 5th Yorkshire Regiment died 26th March 1918 aged 23. He was the son of William Jackson and Mary of Walkington, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France

DONOVAN W (Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC)

DREWERY Archie Private 23858, 1st East Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 22nd October 1918. He was the son of Ferdinand and Elizabeth of Grosvenor House, Cartwright Lane, Beverley, Yorkshire. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up on the 29th May 1916 aged 31 years and 6 months and posted to the army reserve. he worked as a tanner and lived at with his parents at Cartwright Lane, Beverley. He was posted to France on the 5th December 1916 and was reported missing on the 28th May 1918. It was confirmed that he was in fact a German prisoner of war and his died whilst a prisoner at P.O.W. Camp Monterne!! He was buried there with full military honours on the 23rd October 1918. No record of what happened to his body after the war. He is commemorated on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial, France


DRY Frederick William Sergeant 11892 7th East Yorkshire Regiment. He was killed in action on the 16th February 1916 aged 18.He was born at Altrincham, Cheshire and enlisted at Hull. He was the son of Fred Dry of 6, Bewdley Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire. In 1901 he was living with his grandparents George and Eliza Botterill at Flemingate, and in 1911 still with his grandparents, now at Enfield, 60 Trinity Lane, Beverley Beverley and at the age of 15 was a senior telegraph messenger. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium

DUNN Walter Stuart Lance Corporal 27251 Z Company 11th East Lancashire Regiment died 24th October 1917 aged 23. He was the son of George And Cordelia of 50, Eastgate, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Duisans British Cemetery, Etrun, France

DURKIN William Private 13773, 6th East Yorkshire Regiment killed in action at the Dardanelles on the 22nd August 1915 aged 24. He was the son of Thomas and Susanna and husband of Elizabeth of 4, Havelock Villas, Havelock Street, Hessle Road, Hull, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey and Gallipoli. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up on the 21st October 1914 at Beverley. He was posted to Belton Park Army Camp from the 23rd November 1914 to 9th April 1915 and then at Witley camp from the 10th until his posting to Turkey on the 30th June 1915.
He married Elizabeth Bruce on the 11th March 1911 at St Mary's church, Beverley and his occupation was a farm labourer, Yorkshire. His father was living at Beverley at the time of his death, no mention of his mother.

EDMUNDS Edward (Memorial has Edmonds) Lance Corporal 30097 1st Border Regiment, formerly 4184 East Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 18th November 1916. Native of Beverley and was the son of John and Elizabeth of Highgate, St Martin, Beverley . He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

EDMUND (Memorial has EDMONDS) Harold Private 12/384 12th East Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 14th May 1917. Native of Beverley and enlisted at Hull. Some notes from what remains of his army record. he joined up on the 18th September 1914 at Hull aged 19years and 8 months and he was a farm servant. His next of kin was his father John Byron of Moorgate, Beverley and then of 9, Earl Row, Withersea Street, Wilmington, Hull. His mother was called Sarah. He embarked Devonport for Port said on the 28th December 1915 and then embarked Port Said for France on the 29th February 1916. Killed in action in the field with the 3rd Battalion on the 19th May 1917. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France

ELWELL William Henry Gunner 160691 494th Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery died of wounds 8th August 1918 aged 42. He was the eldest son of William Henry and Elizabeth of Beverley who in 1901 were living at Laingate, Beverley. He was the husband of Minnie nee Boynton who he married on the 16th December 1896 at St George, Bloomsbury, Camden, Middlesex. in 1901 he was living with his wife in Beverley. In 1911 they and their children were now residing at 48, Ribblesdale Road, Streatham, London. He was employed as a Shipbrockers manager. At the tim of his death his wife was residing at 40, Conway Road, Cardiff South Wales. He is at rest in Crouy British Cemetery, Crouy-Sur-Somme, Somme, France

ENGLISH John William Private 76284 20th Manchester Regiment died 23 October 1918 aged 19, He was the son of Richard C and A B English of Beckside, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Pommereuil British Cemetery, Nord France

EVERETT (Memorial has T E) C E, Private 211010, 289th Coy, Labour Corps formerly Private 10060 East Yorkshire Regiment died 26th October 1917 aged 27. He was the son of Charles William Everett, of Topcroft, Norfolk and husband of Florence Ethel Everett, of 42, Far Grove, Norwood, Beverley. He is at rest in St Mary's Church cemetery, Beverley, Yorkshire

FINDLAY William Miller Private S/7951 8th Gordon Highlanders killed in action 25th September 1915 aged 33. He was born in Aberdeen, Scotland and was the brother of Mr A Findlay of Poynernook Road, Aberdeen. He enlisted in West Hull, There is very little of his army record. He enlisted at Hull 8th December 1914, gave his address as 21, Railway Street, Beverley and was an Inspector of Weights and Measures. He was married but had not seen his wife for 10 years and she had no claim of any of effects. His brother Alexander was his nect of kin and he lived in Aberdeen, Scotland. He was Mobilised 12th December 1914 and was sent to France later on. He was reported wounded in action between 25-27 September 1915 and then missing on the 25th September 1915 late presumed killed in action.
Yorkshire and is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France

FISHER George Ballinger Private 37396 Tyneside Scottish, 20th Northumberland Fusiliers died 7th November 1916 aged 26. He was the son of George and Rachel Fisher, of Beverley and husband of Ethel Mellor Todd (formerly Fisher), of 3, Sawn Moor Villas, Thurcroft, Rotherham. He is at rest in Trois Arbres Cemetery, Steenwerck, France

FORD Ernest Private 10044 10th formerly the 1st East Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 27th April 1918 aged 19. He was the son of John, who was an Orderly Sergeant, and Dinah in 1901 were at Victoria Barracks, Beverley, In 1911 he was living at 2 Long Lane Beverley with his father was now an army pensioner, mother and his siblings . At the time of his death his parents were at Ivy Cottage, Newbiggin, Hornsea Yorkshire, native of Beverley. He is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium

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

FORTES T No such surname , it may be FOR®EST (Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC)

FORTH John Private 3/7366 2nd East Yorkshire Regiment died 6th February 1915 aged 43. He was the son of David and Sarah Forth and husband of Gertrude May Forth, of 4, Spencer Street, Beverley, Yorks.
He is commemorated on the Menin gate Memorial, Ypres,Belgium

FOX Joseph Private 745067 19th Canadian Infantry died 17th April 1918 aged 28. He was born on the 26th January 1891 to William and Jane Hannah of Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Doullens Communal Cemetery Extension No1 Somme, France
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FOX John Thomas Gunner 294578 96th Battery 19th Brigade Royal Field Artillery died 16th February 1921 aged 20. He was the son of William and Sarah Hannah Fox, of Cherry Burton, Beverley, Yorks. Native of Lockington, Yorks. He is at rest in Basra War Cemetery, Iraq

FOX James Albert Lance Corporal 240748 5th Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 26th December 1917. He was the son of Albert Edward and Maria of 15, Priory Road, Beverley. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium


FOX R (It may be this person) FOX Robert Stanley Able Seaman J18475PO Royal Navy killed as a direct result of enemy action on the 31st May 1916 whilst on H.M.S. Queen Mary He was born on the 23rd August 1896 at Beverley to Dorothy Fox of 44 St Andrews Street, Beverley He is commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire (The UK, Royal Navy and Royal Marine War Graves Roll 1914-1919 show that his mother was Dorothy) Only one Robert Stanley Fox born C 1896 was in Beverley. The 1911 census shows this person as a child of Albert Edward and Maria and brother of James Albert who also fell

FRAMPTON John Corporal 2254 1/8th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 16th June 1916 aged 40. He was the husband of Agnes Ann Frampton, of 20, Beaver Road, Beverley. Served with East Yorkshire Regiment 12 years service in India. He is at rest in St Nicholas Churchyard, Beverley, Yorkshire

FREEBURY Henry (There is only one H Freebury listed with the CWGC) Private 52640 Royal Army Medical Corps died 21st November 1916 aged 31. He was the son of Mrs. C. Freebury, of Clarence Cottages, Misterton and husband of Miriam Bilton (formerly Freebury), of High Street, Misterton, Doncaster. He is commemorated on the Mikra Memorial, Greece (The following I believe is the correct record for the named person on this memorial) FREEBURY, Thomas Henry Private 60331 Tynside Scottish 22nd Northumberland Fusiliers died 14th April 1918 aged 41. He was the son of Henry Thomas and Hannah Freebury, of Minster Moor, Goher, Beverley, Yorks and was the husband of Gertrude Florence Freebury, of 63, Fuller Street, New Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire. he is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium

FRYER Sydney Harold Private 26009 13th East Yorkshire Regiment killed in action d 6th May 1917 aged 27. He was born at New Holland, Lincolnshire and enlisted at Beverley. He was the son of William and Sarah Jane of New Holland nr Hull. In 1911 he was employed as a railway signal lamp lighter. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France. Some notes from what remains of his army record. he joined up on the 10th October 1915 aged 26 and was living at 25 Lurk Lane, Beverley with his wife, Jane, nee Baker who he married on the 7th August 1915 at Paull on Humber. Prior to enlistment he was working as a gardener. He was mobilised on the 26th October 1915 and later posted to France were on the 6th May 1917 he was killed in action. At the time of his death his wife was now living at No1 Coastguard Station, Paull, near Hull

GALLAGHER H (Unable to find the correct record with a Beverley or surrounds for this person listed with the CWGC) I wonder if there has been a mistake with the initial. This solder has been found and he was born at Minster Beverley, Yorkshire. Private 5093 Neil GALLAGHER 2nd Coldstream Guards died of wounds 10th January 1915 aged 30. He was the son of Neil and Mary Ann of Beverley. In 1901 he and his parents were living at Sweep Row, Beverley. He is at rest in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France

GALVIN David C, Company Sergeant Major 7949, 1/4th east Yorkshire Regiment died 10th April 1918 aged 33. He was the son Mrs. Ellen Galvin, of 57, Hassett Rd., Homerton, London and husband of Rose Galvin, of 5, School Lane, Walkergate, Beverley, Yorks. He is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium

GILLYON Benjamin Private 16956 1st East Yorkshire Regiment died 14th July 1916 aged 31. He was the husband of Jane of Williams Square, Mason Street, Hull, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the T

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GIRBOW T (Memorial has T) (The CWGC have no 'T' or variant listed) It may be this person Percy Carlin Private 44231 of 27th Tyneside Irish, Northumberland Fusiliers Native of Beverley died 7th May 1917 aged 23. he was the son of Samuel and Mary Elizabeth of 13, Minster Terrace, Beverley. He is at rest in Wimereux Communal Cemetery, France

GLEADHILL James Alfred Private 205613 1st King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry died 3rd October 1918 aged 24. He was the son of James William and Elizabeth of 13, Sloe Lane, Beverley, Yorkshire. and brother of Leonard who also fell He is at rest in Guizancourt Farm Cemetery, Gouy, France

GLEADHILL Leonard Edward Private 12342 19th Manchester Regiment killed in action 23rd July 1916. He was the son of James William and Elizabeth of 13, Sloe Lane, Beverley. In 1911 aged 14 he was a printers errand boy. He was the brother of James who also fell. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

GOFORTH Charles Thomas Private 44003 18th Durham Light Infantry killed in action 28th March 1918 aged 20. He was the son of Sarah Jane Goforth, single mother and grandson William and Ellen of 6, Hind's Yard, Beverley. In 1901 he was living with mother, young sister, Nellie aged 2 weeks and Fred Berry Robinson at Lurk, Lane, Beverley. 1911 census shows that his mother had married Fred and they were now living at 115 Keldgate Beverley. What remains of his army record shows that he joined up aged 17 on the 5th January 1917. Embarked Folkstone on the 20th May 1917 and disembarked at Bologne the same day and joined his unit at Etaples on the 31st May. He died in France on the 28th March 1918. Written down, cause of death, regarded as "Dead" On another sheet the War Office has assumed that he was killed and he was stricken of the strength of the regiment.

He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France

GOODEVE (Memorial has GOODENE) Charles Alfred Private 11032 , A Company 9th West Yorkshire Regiment killed in action at Gallipoli on the 9th August 1915 aged 23. He was the husband of Eveline Ruth nee Dunkley of 124, Holme Church Lane, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey His birth surname was Goodeve.

GOODREAD John Private 5545 1st Scots Guards Killed in action 2nd November 1914 He was a native of Jersey, Channel Islands and lived at 24, Coal Depot House, Beverley (address taken of his medal card). He enlisted on the 19th August 1904 and in 1911 was stationed in Egypt. He was the husband of Elizabeth C and father of Hilda May born 13th March 1910. He was the son of Frederick and Alice of 9, Kings Street, Jersey. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium,

GOODWIN G M Please note there is only one G.M.Goodwind listed for the great war period) His army record does not show any connection to Bevereley and surrounds of Yorkshire) Private 13797 George Martin GOODWIN 13th East Surrey Regiment died 11th September 1916 aged 19. He was the son of Mr and Mrs E Goodwin of 133, Selkirk Rd., Tooting, London. He is at rest in Maroc British Cemetery, Grenay, France.

There is a medal card for Acting Lance Corporal 8420 George M GOODWIN 1st East Yorkshire Regiment who was discharged from the army, date not shown. He enlisted on the 8th September 1914 and served overseas

GORFORTH T ( There is no such surname as Gorforth in any H.M.Forces ) The surname could be either GARFORTH or GOFORTH

GRAY William Francis Gunner 8509 35th Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery died of wounds 10th May 1917 at Rouen. He was a native of Beverley and he lived at Grovehill Road, Beverley. His effects went to his wife Hilda Gray, widow. In 1911 he was living with his wife and children at fair View, Grovehill Road and he was an Elementary School Teacher 1st Class Cert Assistant. He is at rest in St.Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France

GREEN Frank Lieutenant 5th Yorkshire Regiment died 28th December 1917 aged 23. He was the son of William and Martha of Keldgate, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium

GREEN Philip 2nd Lieutenant 1/4th East Yorkshire Regiment died 38th March 1918 aged 27. He was the son of William and Martha of Keld Gate, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France

GREENSIDES C No C Greensides listed with the CWGC. It may be this soldier. Private 15318 Christopher GREENSIDE 1st Lincolnshire Regiment killed in action 3rd June 1915. No connection with Beverley or surround has been found. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium

GRICE Arthur private 150383 102nd Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) died 26th October 1918 aged 25. He was the son of Mrs Martha Alice Andrew of 40, Trinity Lane, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Auberchicourt British Cemetery, Nord France

GROMETT (Memorial has G ) It may be this person . Charles Sergeant 8713 1st East Yorkshire Regiment died 26th September 1914. he was born at Downham Market, Norfolk. On the 1st December 1914 he married Miss Edith Cobb at St Mary's Church, Beverley and lived at 2, Victoria Villas, Queens Gate Road, Beverley He is at rest in Toutes-Aides Cemetery, St Nazaire, France

HAGGITT Edward, Corporal 241909 2/6th Sherwood Foresters killed in action 2nd December 1917 aged 19. In 1911 he was living with brother, George and parents Tom and Elizabeth at 6, Empson Terrace Grabourn Lane, Beverley and he was employed at the age of 13 as a seedsman shop assistant. At the time of his death his parent were now living at Woodbine Cottage, Winkfield, Windsor. He is commemorated on the Cambrai memorial, Louverval, France

HAITH John Robert Private 18499 3rd Coldstream Guardskilled in action 13th November 1916 aged 34. He was the son of William Edward and Susan nee Collinson of Bramley Leeds and was the husband of Gertrude Mary Haith, of 6, Butt Lane, Queensgate Road., Beverley, Yorks. Served in the South African Campaign. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France

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

HALDENBY W ( Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC)

HALL E (It may be this person) Hall Ernest Creasey Private 38845 2nd Yorkshire Light Infantry, formerly 81977 Territorial Reserve Battalion killed in action 13th March 1918. Born in Hull and enlisted at Beverley. He was the son of Charles and Laura Jane Hall, of 15, Princes Sreett, Withernsea, East Yorks. He is at rest in Canada Farm Cemetery, Belgium

HALL Frank Private 242781 2/5th West Riding Regiment died 3rd May 1917 aged 19. He was the son of Charles and Helen of "Old Friary", Chantry Lane, Beverley, Yorkshire. In 1911 he was living with his parents at 3, Eastgate, Beverley. He is commemorated on the Arras memorial, France

HALL Henry Harold Private 85587, 35th Northumberland Fusiliers died 12th October 1920 aged 33. He was the son Gibson and Rebecca Hall and husband of Annie Hall, of 2, Regent St., Beverley. Born at Beverley.

He is at rest in St John Cemetery, Beverley, Yorkshire

HALL John William Private 21684 10th East Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 3rd September 1918 aged 26. He was the son of the late John W. and S. J. Hall, of 36, Norwood Grove, Beverley and husband of Ethel Hall, of Hull Bridge, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Le Grand Beaumart British Cemetery, Steenwerck, Nord France

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

HARDMAN R ( Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC)

HARDY Ernest Stanley Private 240839 5th Yorkshire Regiment died 17th September 1916 aged 34. He was the son of Edward and Mary Emily Hardy nee Binnington of 40, Keldgate, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France

HARE John Sergeant 254 D Company 5th Yorkshire Regiment died 29th April 1915 aged 25. He was the son of George and Jane Hare, of Beverley, Yorks. A member of the Volunteer and Territorial Forces from February, 1906. He is at rest in Vlamertinghe New Military Cemetery, Belgium.

HARMAN C ( Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC)

HARPER William Henry Sapper 169733 93rd Field Company, Royal Engineers, formerly 21714, East Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 29th October 1917 aged 26. He was the son of Walter W. Harper, of Driffield, East Yorks and husband of Henrietta Harper, of Westfield, Fimber, Malton, Yorks. He is at rest in Canada Farm Cemetery, Belgium

OR, William Herbert Private 14/84 East Yorkshire Regiment of Hull Yorkshire killed in action 13th November 1916. His army record show that he enlisted at the age of 29, lived at 4, Beech Grove Westrum Street, Hull and was a tram driver. He was the husband of Edith Pricilla nee Morrill who he married on the 29th September 1913 at St Peter and John Church, Hull. He was killed in action and was originally buried in John Copse, one of the four Matthew, Mark and Luke. There is no record of when his and other fallen were exhumed. He is at rest in Euston Road Cemetery, Colincamps, Somme, France.

HARRISON Ernest Edward Private 19331 8th East Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 14th July 1916 He was the son of John and Sarah of Beverley In 1911 he was living with his brothers, Arthur and Harold at 8, Keld Gate, Beverley. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France

HARROD Arthur Private 241513 5th Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 19th July 1917 aged 25. He was the son of Charles and Fanny of (in 1911) 9, Eastville Villa, Grove Hill Road, Beverley and he was working as a tanners labourer. He is at rest in Heninel Communal Cemetery Extension, France

HART, George Norman Gunner 103, 11th Howitzer Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery died 24th September 1918 aged 30. He was the son of Danvers and E. Hart, of Hessle, Yorks and husband of Florence K. Hart, of 17, Sparkmill Terrace, Beverley. He is at rest in St John Cemetery, Beverley, Yorkshire

HASELHURST William Lance Corporal 22068 2nd Coldstream Guards died of wounds on the 13th November 1918. Native of Beverley and lived at Long Benton, Northumberland. He was the son of John and Lora of Rill House, Grovehill Beverley and was an Educational Junior Draightsman. He is commemorated on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial, France

HAYTON H It may be this person. Harry Lance Corporal 4968 18th Hussars killed in action 8th February 1916 aged 26. He was born at Pocklington , Yorkshire (which is no to far from Beverley) and he enlisted at Beverley. He was the son of William and Harriet. In 1911 he was in the army 18th Hussars stationed at Aliwal Military Barracks, Aliwal Barracks, South Tidworth, Hampshire aged 21 . He is at rest in Vermelles British Cemetery, France

HEARON Thomas Lance Corporal 4/8670 11th West Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 2nd September 1916 aged 37. In 1891 he was living with his grand mother Bridget Hearon at Hind's Yard, Beverley Native of Beverley and is at rest in Berks Cemetery Extension, Belgium

HEBB John Dixon Driver T3/025004 Horse Transport Army Service Corps attached to 52nd Field Ambulance. Royal Army Medical Corps died 15th August 1918 aged 23. He was the son of Charles Thomas and Annie Adelaide Hebb, of Beverley and husband of Annie Hebb, of 1, Trinity Grove, Grove Hill Rd., Beverley, Yorks. He is at rest in Daours Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France

HEBDON (Memorial has HEBDEN) Ernest Albert Private 35865, 803rd Area Employment Company Labour Corps formerly Private 34090 1st Garrison Battalion, Liverpool Regiment died 2nd October 1918.aged 42. In 1901 living with his wife Amy nee Hulland who he married in 1896 at Beverley and their children at Sivabys Yard, Beverley In 1911 they were now at 9, Poplar Terrace Bean Street, Hull working at the docks as a labourer. His wife was a native of Beverley. He was born at Driffield in 1876 to Joseph and Jane of Driffield, Yorkshire.

He is at rest in Hadra War Memorial Cemetery, Alexandra, Egypt.

HELM Joseph Lance Corporal 9800 2nd West Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 1st July 1916 aged 27 on the Somme. He was a native of Beverley and the son of William and Jane of 1, Trinity Lane, Beverley . In 1911 he was a boarder at the home of John and Clara Girdley of 15, Flemingate, Beverley and working as a labourer. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

HELYARD Robert Sapper WR/271622, 264th Railway Company Royal Engineers died 11th November 1918 aged 26. He was the son of John Beilby and Martha of 120, Keldgate, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery, Somme, France

HELYARD Sydney Corporal 238067 7th Lincolnshire Regiment, formerly 833 East Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 18th September 1918aged 20 He was the son of Jonas Taylor and Violet Annie of 110, Keldgate, Beverley. He is at rest in Gauche Wood Cemetery, Villers-Guislan, Nord France

HOLLIDAY Frank Private 240824 4th Yorkshire Regiment died 23rd April 1917 aged 19. He was the son of Thomas and Annie of 9, Beckside, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France

HOLMES Charles Private 7289 14th Hussars died at Mesopotamia 4th May 1916 He lived at Beverley and was the son of James and Clara of Taylors Yard, Beverley In 1911 he was working on a farm at Wallis Grange, Beverley and living with his parents at 6, Beckside, Beverley. He is commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq

HOLMES Jack Edward Private 55962 18th Welsh Regiment killed in action 13th April 1918. Native of Beverley and he is at rest in Ration Farm Military Cemetery, La Chapelle-D'Armentieres, France

HOLMES, Reginald William Rigby, Lance Bombardier L/14965, 32nd Divison Ammunition Column, Royal Field Artillery died 18th September 1918 aged 27. he was the brother of Miss Edith Holmes of 58, Norwood, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Trefcon British Cemetery, Caulaincourt, France

HONEYMAN EH ( No E H, listed with the CWGC)

HOOD Alfred Gunner 82460 D Battery 18th Brigade Royal Field Artillery died 18th May 1918 aged 25. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Hood and husband of Gertrude Hancock (formerly Hood), of 20, Prince of Wales Terrace, Staniforth Place, Hessle Rd., Hull. Born at Westwood, Beverley. He is at rest in St John's Cemetery, Beverley, Yorkshire

HORNER Charles Marshal Private 37423 9th Northumberland Fusiliers died of wounds 17th May 1918 aged 34. He was the son of Charles Marshall and Elizabeth of Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France

HORNER George Private 38234 14th (2nd Barnsley) York and Lancaster Regiment, formerly 24605, East Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 2nd July 1917 He was the son of Charles Marshall and Elizabeth of Beverley . He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France

HORTON Arthur Trimmer 2929TS Royal Navy Reserve, on H.M.S. Trawler "Corientes" Born on the 19th February 1881 at Beverley He was killed by a mine explosion off the North coast of Ireland on the 23rd June 1917 aged 35. He was the son of William and Jane of Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Chatham Naval memorial, Kent

HOWARTH A (It may be this person) Albert Bombardier 27874 Charlie Battery 70th Brigade Royal Field Artillery died of wounds 28th August 1916. He was born at Hull, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Warloy-Baillon Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France

HUDSON Herbert Private 76492 2nd Manchester Regiment died 21st October 1918 aged 19. He was the son of William and Martha of Bishop Burton, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial, France

HUDSON Richard Driver 63832 D Battery 95th Brigade Royal Field Artillery died 20th November 1918 aged 25. He was the son of William and Martha of Bishop Burton, Beverley Yorkshire. He is at rest in Caudry British Cemetery, Nord France

HUGHES G A ( Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC)

HULLAND Francis, Private G/18896 Middlesex regiment Depot, died 14th June 1917 aged 29. He was the husband of Mrs S A Gray formerly Hulland of 1, Pape's Cottages Wilbert Lane, Beverley, He is at rest in St Nicholas Churchyard, Beverley, Yorkshire

HUNSLEY Herbert Driver 14901, 32nd Divisional Ammunition Column Royal Field Artillery died 17th August 1916 aged 23. He was the son of William and Sabina of 78, Norwood, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France

HUNSLEY Frank Private GS/48865, 4th London Regiment, Royal Fusiliers died 26th September 1917 aged 26. He was the son of Robert and Louisa Hunsley, of 43, Norwood Grove, Beverley, Yorks. His brothers Robert and Thomas also fell. he is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium

HUNSLEY Robert Private 3417 1/4th Northumberland Fusiliers died 15th September 1916 aged 29. He was the son of Robert and Louisa Hunsley, of 43, Norwood Grove, Beverley, Yorks. His brothers Frank and Thomas also fell. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

HUNSLEY Thomas Private 34180 2nd East Yorkshire Regiment died 16th November 1916 aged 30. He was the son of Robert and Louisa Hunsley, of 43, Norwood Grove, Beverley, Yorks. His brothers Frank and Robert also fell. He is commemorated on the Doiran Memorial, Greece

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

HUNTLEY W G ( Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC)

IBBERTSON John Thomas, 220027 12th East Yorkshire Regiment died of wounds 5th May 1917. He was the son of Joe and Mary Ann of 31, Holme Church Lane, Beverley. He is at rest in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, France

JACK William Ewart Private 463310 P Company 47th Canadian Infantry, formerly 62nd and 72nd Battalion. He died 6th January 1917 aged 32. He was born on the 18th January 1885 to Thomas James and Mary Larcum Jack, of Central Park, British Columbia, Canada. formerly in 1901 at 5, Bar Houses, Beverley. His occupation was an apprentice cabinet maker. He enlisted on the 21st August 1915 at Vernon, British Columbia. He was native of Beverley, Yorkshire, England. He is at rest in Villers Station Cemetery, Villers-Au-Bois

JACKSON G ( Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC)

JACKSON Charles Henry Private 240220, 5th Yorkshire Regiment died 30th March 1918 aged 21. He was the son of Mr B V Jackson of 27, Andrew Street, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France

JACKSON T ( Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC)

JAMESON George William Private 375937 1/5th Durham Light Infantry died 28th March 1918 aged 38. He was the son of George William Jameson, of Mill Lane, Beverley and husband of Sarah Elizabeth Jameson, of 169, Grovehill Road, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France

JENKINSON Edward 21840 7th East Yorkshire Regiment died 8th November 1916. He was born at Beverley and he is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France

JENNEY Ernest William Private 203423 1/4th York and Lancaster Regiment, formerly 3015 Yorkshire Regiment died 20th October 1918 He was norn on the 4th March 1897 to William and Annabella of 11 Waltham Terrace, Mill Lane, Beverley His army record shows that he joined up on the 2nd January 1915 and was living at 11 Waltham Terrace, Mill Lane, Beverly His parents were living at 37, Ladygate, Beverley. He embarked at Folkstone on the 7th July 1916 on ship "Golden Eagle" for Boulogne disembarking the same day. He joined his unit at Etaples on the 17th July 1916 He was gassed, not seriously at Etaples on the 25th July 1917 and was treated at various places. He was discharged from hospital fit for war service on the 20th August 1917. He was reported missing in action 14th April 1918, sometime later to be informed that he was a prisoner of war. He was a prisoner at Friedrichsfeld Prisoner of War Camp (Camp 125474 Barrack No E.K.IX 1077. near Wesel, Germany. He took ill and was taken to War Hospital 7, of Group III at Erquelinnes, Belgium on the 19th October 1918 and he died at 5-40pm on the 20th October from Pneumonia. He was buried in the hospital cemetery, Erquelinnes, Belgium now called Erquelinnes Communal Cemetery, Belgium

JESSOP William Bell Private 241226 1/5th Yorkshire Regiment died 5th October 1918. he was the son of John Henry Bell and Ann Eliza, nee Walker of 3, St Andrew Street, Beverley. He is at rest in Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille, France

JOHNSTONE T ( Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC)

JOHNSON Arthur Private 28274 9th Yorkshire Regiment died 25th February 1917 aged 28. He was the son of Robert and Mary Johnson, of Rose Cottage, Scorborough, nr. Beverley and husband of Janet Johnson, of 10, West Street, Thorne, near. Doncaster. He is at rest in Vlamertinghe Military Cemetery, Belgium

JOHNSON S (It may be this person) Stephen 5496 1st Lancashire Fusiliers killed in action at Gallipoli 21st August 1915 Born at Driffield and is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey

JONES Ernest Private 9779, 19th Company, Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) died 26th March 1918 aged 34. He was the son of Samuel and Mary Jane of 43, Keldgate, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France

JUDE Herbert Ajion Private 240561 6th Yorkshire Regiment died 15th October 1917 aged 38. He was the son of John and Mary of Chantry Lane, Beverley, Yorkshire and brother of George Arthur who also fell

JUDE George Arthur Private 2023, 5th Yorkshire Regiment died of wounds on the 4th October 1915 aged 22. He was born in Hull, lived at Heckmondewyke and enlisted at Beverley. He was the son of John William and Mary of 9, Waterloo Road Newport, Monmouthshire Wales. In 1911 he was living with his uncle and aunt Charles and Elizabeth Slingsby at 41, Lairgate, Beverley, Yorkshire His parents were living at Chantry Lane, Beverley for the same period. He was also the brother of Herbert Ajion who also fell. He is at rest in Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord France

KAY Herbert James Private 28978 1st Northumberland Fusiliers killed in action 20th October 1914. He was born at Beverley and is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial, France

KEMP Richard Private 38253 10th York and Lancaster regiment died 22nd March 1917 aged 39. He was the husband of Annie of 46 far Grove, Norwood, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in St Pol Communal Cemetery Extension France. He is at rest in Driffield Cemetery, Yorkshire

KEMP William Howard Private M2/117068 Royal Army Service Corps died 13th November 1915 aged 28. He was born in 1887 at Driffield, Yorkshire to Isaac and Ellen of Driffield, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Driffield Cemetery, Yorkshire

KENNEDY Daniel Private 9651 1st East Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 14th July 1916 aged 25. He was the son of George and Ann Kennedy of 2, Hoggard's Yard, Keldgate, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

KENNEDY Edward Lance Corporal 203496 1/4th (Hallamshire Territorial Force) York and Lancaster Regiment, formerly 2858 Yorkshire regiment killed in action 26th April 1918. He was the son of George and Ann Kennedy of 2, Hoggard's Yard, Keldgate, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium

KILPATRICK James William Lance Sergeant 8588 2nd East Yorkshire Regiment died 17th February 1915 aged 22. He was the son of Mary J of 23, Queensgate, Beverley, Yorkshire and the late Colour Sergeant J Kilpatrick. He is commemorated on the Menin gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium

KING P (Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC)

KIRBY Henry Herbert Alan Private 240271 6th Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 9th October 1917. He was born in Grimsby Lincolnshire and enlisted in Beverley, Yorkshire He was the son of Herbert William and Julia Ann who in 1911 was living with his parents and siblings at 4, Arlington Villas, Hallgate, Cottingham near Beverley, Yorkshire. He was employed aged 14 as a Bobbin Carrier in a cotton spinning room. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium

KIRK B (Only 4 listed with the CWGC and none have a connection with Beverley or surrounds. However there is this person who was born at Sculcoates, Yorkshire this may be him. Initial may be incorrect) Private 8716 Randal KIRK, Coldstream Guards died of wounds 27th September 1914 He was the son of Bruce and Cecilia of Sculcoates. In 1911 he was in the army and stationed at Victoria Barracks, Victoria Street, Windsor with the Coldstream Guards At the time of his death his parents were living at 110, Percy Road. Shepherd's Bush, London. He is at rest at Vendresse British Cemetery, France

KIRK Henry Private 50067 10th Lancashire Fusiliers killed in action 4th June 1918. He was born at Beverley in 1899 to William and Mary who were living at Riding Fields, Beverley in 1911. He is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France

KNIGHT Philip Henry Air Mechanic 2nd Class 146168 Royal Air Force died 1st March 1919 aged 27. He was the son of Frederick and Harriet of 25, Ladygate, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in St Martin's Cemetery, Beverley, Yorkshire

LAISTER William George Edgar, Private 240804 5th Yorkshire Regiment died 30th October 1918 aged 24. He was the son of W G and M Laister of 13, Grove Hill Road, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Niederzwehren Cemetery, Hessen, Germany

LAMBERT Kenneth Captain 1st King's own Yorkshire Light Infantry killed in action 9th May 1915 aged 28. He was the son of Frank Fitzroy and Emily Augusta of Langholm, Beverley, Yorkshire. In 1911 he was stationed in Hong Kong. He is at rest in Oosttaverne Wood Cemetery, Belgium.

LANCASTER David William (Memorial has D) Private 3016 5th Yorkshire Regiment died of wounds 7th September 1916. He was the son of John and Elizabeth of Harrison's Yard Beverley. In 1911 his father was a widower and was living at Red House, 97, Flemingate, Beverley, For the same year David was boarding at the home of Edward and Susan Hudson at 8, Pasture Terrace, Beverley and he was working as a tanners labourer. He was the husband of Mrs. Lancaster, of 26, Catholie St., Stockton-on-Tees. he is at rest in Contay British Cemetery, Contay, Somme, France

LAZENBY Fred Private 242296 1st Sherwood Foresters killed in action 26th March 1918 He was the son of Thomas Wilson and Annie Eliza of Beverley and in 1911 were living at Melton Brickyard and he was a farm forman. He was the husband of Gertrude of North Newbald, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France.

LEEK Herbert Arthur Sergeant 8778, 6th East Yorkshire Regiment died 21st August 1915 aged 35. He was the husband of Florence Ann nee Julian of 15, Norwood Grove, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey

LEIGHTON Charles Herbert Private 2025 Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 15th September 1916 He was the son of Frederick and Margaret of 8, Priory Road, Beverley. In 1911 he was an apprentice motor engineer. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

LEIGHTON Henry Private 4447 A Company 4th East Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 17th June 1916 aged 21. He was the son of John Henry and Margaret Ann Leighton, of 3, Wednesday Market, Beverley, Yorks. He is at rest in Lindhoek Chalet Military Cemetery, Belgium

LEIGHTON John William Private 44168 1/6th Durham Light Infantry, formerly 38358 Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 14th April 1918. He was the son of John Henry and Margaret Ann of 3, Wednesday Market, Beverley and brother of Henry who also fell. He is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium

LEIGHTON Johnson Driver CHT/1007 7th Divisional Train Royal Army Service Corps died 9th November 1914 aged 25. He was the son of George and Mary Agnes Leighton, of 5, Mariners Place, Beckside, Beverley, Yorks. He is at rest in Bailleul Communal Cemetery, Nord France (Please note some records have him as John Leighton. Birth name is Johnson Leighton)

LEIGHTON John H (1901 and 1911 Census) He was the son of George and Mary Agnes Leighton, of 5, Mariners Place, Beckside, Beverley, he was born in 1894 in Beverley. (No forces Fecord has been found for a J H Leighton with a connection to Beverley or surrounds listed with the CWGC and other sources)

LEWIS Albert Private 29120 1/5th East Yorkshire Regiment, transferred to as private 227160 737th Area Employment Coy. Labour Corps died 25th November 1918 aged 32. he was the son of Thomas and Catherine of 15, Cherry Tree Lane, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Douai British Cemetery, Cuincy, France.

LOCKYEAR Horace 2nd Lieutenant 6th Lincolnshire Regiment killed in action 20th May 1918 aged 21. He was the son of Frank and Ada of 14, York Road, Beverley. He is at rest in Philosophe british Cemetery, Mazingarbe, France

LOFT Stanley Sapper 59527 66th Field Company Royal Engineers died 17th August 1915 aged 19. He was the son of Samuel and Annie of 37, Grove Hill, Beverley, Yorkshire He is at rest on Hill 10 Cemetery, Turkey and Gallipoli

LONG Frederick Private 11485 8th East Yorkshire Regiment died 9th April 1917. He was native of Beverley and he is at rest in Tilloy British Cemetery, Tilloy-Les-Mofflaines, France

LONG George Albert Private 220167, 8th East Yorkshire Regiment died 30th September 1917 aged 34. He was the husband of Florrie of 3, Jubilee Cottages, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Dozinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium

McADAM H (CWGC have 5 records none with a Beverley or surrounds including Yorkshire)

McCARTHY Charles Desmond Sergeant 13/518 13th East Yorkshire regiment killed in action 13th November 1916 aged 22. He was born at Grimsby to Daniel Dennis and Emma nee Cobb of 19, Walker Gate, Beverley, Yorkshire. His army record shows that he joined up at Hull on the 9th November 1914 aged 19 years and 180 day. He gave his occupation as a shop manager. His wife at the time of his death was living at Woodbine New Walk, Beverley. He embarked Devonport on the 16th December 1915 and disembarked at Port Said, on the 29th December 1915. At some stage he and his regiment were sent to France where on the 13th November 1916 he was reported missing in action. His body was later recovered and laid to rest at Queen's Cemetery, Puisieux, France.

McCULLOUGH Terence Private 4687 3rd East Yorkshire Regiment died 16th May 1915 aged 39. He was the son of Patrick and Mary McCullough and husband of Mary E. McCullough, of 95, Walkergate, Beverley, Yorks. 21 years' service. Born at Dublin. He is commemorated on a screen wall in St Mary's Roman catholic Cemetery, Kensal Green, London

MANN Albert James Private 36570 16th West Yorkshire Regiment died 28th May 1917. He was the son of . He was born in 1890 at Sporle, Norfolk to James and Sarah E who in 1901 were living at Keldgate, Beverley with their family. He joined the army on the 17th February 1913 as Private C (HT) 21, Army Service Corps aged 23 and 9 months and was a farm servant. He was stationed at Driffield He married Sarah Clements on the 13th February 1909 at Beeford, Yorkshire He was discharged on the termination of his engagement on the 16th February 1914. There is no record of him re-enlisting for the Great War. He is at rest in Niederzwehren Cemetery, Hessen, Germany

MARSON Frank Tindell Lance Corporal 21115 8th East yorkshire Regiment died 15th July 1916 aged 21. He was the son of Frederick John and Sarah Ann of 50, Cherry Tree Lane, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

MARSON Vincent Harold Private 243463 4th Yorkshire Regiment died of wounds 25th April 1917 . He was born at Beverley in 1896 to Arthur and Eliza. In 1901 he was living with his siblings and parents at 86, West Gate, Beverley and is at rest in Bucquoy Road Cemetery, Ficheux, France

MARSON William Tindall Private 39226 5th King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry died 27th March 1918 aged 19. He was the son of Frederick John and Sarah Ann of 50, Cherry Tree Lane, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest at Gommecourt British Cemetery No2, Hebuterne, France

MATHERS George Eric Lieutenant 6th Machine Gun Corps died 8th October 1918 aged 23. he was the son of George Robert and Zillah of 11, Norwood, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Ramicourt British Cemetery, France

MATHINSON T A There is no Mathinson listed with the CWGC) It may be this the following as he named as Mattison on the RICHARD HODGSON & SONS LIMITED Memorial

MATTISON Thomas Arthur Private 106847 15 Sherwood Foresters died of wounds 23rd April 1918. He was born at Castleford 19th February 1899 to Thomas and Eliza . In 1911 they were all 17, Church Street, Castleford, Yorkshire. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He enlisted at Beverley, 22nd March 1917 aged 18 years and 1 month . Gave his home address as 9, Grosvenor Place, Keldgate . Beverley Yorkshire and worked as a tanner labourer. On the 22nd April 1918 he was reported wounded and missing in the field. He was found and he died of his wounds on the 23rd at a field hospital at Ginchy. He is at rest at Guard's Cemetery, Lesboeufs, Somme, France

MEEK, James William Private 2700 1/5th Yorkshire Regiment died 5th January 1916 aged 27. He was the son of Rose Hannah Meek, of 40, Yeoman Street, Redcar, Yorks, and the late David Meek. Native of Beverley. He is at rest in Maple Copse Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium

MELBOURNE Edward Private 1588 5th Yorkshire Regiment died of wounds 15th June 1915. Born at Beverley in 1894 and was the son of John William and Mary Theresa of (1911) 14, Well Place Beverley. He is at rest in Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord France

METCALFE Norman Private 8979 4th Reserve Battalion Yorkshire Regiment died 3rd February 1917 aged 37. He is at rest in St Mary's Church Cemetery, Beverley, Yorkshire

MIDDLETON Albert Edward private 30351 10th East Yorkshire Regiment died 28th September 1918 aged 19. He was the son of Mrs M Middleton of 25, Wood Lane, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium

MILLS Kenneth Le Gai. 2nd Lieutenant 10th Squadron Royal Flying Corps. Born in 1898 at Beverley to Arthur (Solicitor) and Emily of 22 York Road, Beverley and died of wounds 11th November 1917. He is at rest in Chicques military Cemetery, France

MILSON William James Denton (D.C.M.) Sergeant 7813 2nd Yorkshire regiment died of wounds 4th July 1916 aged 26. He was the son of William Carr and Ann Maria of 13, Street. John Road, Scarborough, Yorkshire. Native of Beverley, Yorkshire. he is at rest in Corbie Communal Cemetery Extension Somme, France

MOORE Joseph Herbert Speight Private 28195 No 2 company 4th Grenadier Guards died 13th April 1918 aged 20. He was the son of

Jane Ann Moore, of 43, Wood Lane, Beverley, Yorks, and the late Walter Moore. His occupation prior to enlistment was A Clerk in the Estate Dept. of the North Eastern Railway Company. He is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium

MORLEY, David, Second Lieutenant 4th East Yorkshire Regiment died 16th June 1917 aged 21. he was the son of David and Grace of Aragon House, North Bar Without, Beverley, Yorkshire. he is at rest in Bailleul Road East Cemetery, St Laurent-Blangy, France

MORLEY Joseph Henry Private 1380 B Company 4th East Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 3rd May 1917 aged 22. He was the son of Frederick Matthew and Annie of the Woodlands, Beverley, and husband of Ann of 37, The Woodlands, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France

MUNSON George Philip 2nd Lieutenant 2nd York and Lancaster Regiment died 7th August 1915 aged 30, He was the son of George and Sarah Munson, of The Uplands, Kersey, Suffolk and husband of Lilla Munson, of 46, Wood Lane, Beverley, Yorks. Formerly Staff Sergeant of the Army Gymnastic Staff. He is at rest in Sanctuary Wood Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium

NEAL George Edwin Sergeant 755 1/6th Durham Light Infantry killed in action 6th May 1915. He was a resident of Beverley .. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up on the 1st May 1908 for four years. 25th March 1912 he re-engaged for another period of four years. He was aged 28 years and 1 month, a blacksmith by trade and was the husband of Rebecca living with his children at 44 Railway Terrace, Wilbert Lane Beverley. he was the son of Thomas and Fanny of Beverley. He served in France from the 20th Aril 1915 to his death on the 6th May 1915. On the 1st May 1915 he received a gun shot wound to his legs in the field. It may have been from a shell. He was treated prior to being admitted to No11 General Hospital Boulogne, France where he died of his injuries at 5-30pm on the 6th May 1915. He was laid to rest in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France B2C Plot B Row C Grave 271

NEEDHAM Joseph Botteril Private 8224 8th East Yorkshire Regiment died of wounds 29th December 1916 He was born at Beverley and is at rest in Harfield Road, cemetery, St Albans, Hertfordshire

NELSON George William Private 240922 5th Yorkshire Regiment died 17th September 1916. He was born at Beverley and in 1911 he was working for William Wastling, farmer, at Beverley Parks, Beverley aged 17. He may have been the son of Charles William and Martha May who in 1911 were living at 26, Beckside, Beverley. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France

NEW G There is only one listed with the CWGC for the period of WW1 that the name starts with 'G' Ordinary Seaman SS/4838 George Henry New, H.M.S. Victory, Royal Navy died 15th November 1914 aged 20. He was the son of William and Elizabeth of Hyde Far, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire. He is at rest at Woodlands Cemetery, Gillingham, Kent. There are no other candidates, unless the surname is incorrect.

NEWSOME, Thomas, Bombardier 12824, 5th Ammunition Column, Royal Horse Artillery died 29th September 1918 aged 36. he was the husband of Lizzie of Waltham Terrace, mill Lane, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Trefcon British Cemetery, Caulaincourt, France

NEWTON Estill Rifleman C/12954 21st King's Royal Rifle Corps died 17th September 1916 aged 25. He was the son of Anthony and Elizabeth of Sution House, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France

NICHOLSON Daniel Private 3088 5th Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 3rd July 1915 aged 24. he was the son of Levi of Swinemoor Gate House, Beverley, He is at rest in R.E. Farm Cemetery, Belgium

NICHOLSON G (It may be this person) Private 42086 18th Manchester Regiment, formerly 165832 Royal Field Artillery, died of wounds 1st August 1917 aged 26. He was born at Bielby, lived at Bramham and enlisted at Pocklington all in Yorkshire he was the husband of Amy Nicholson, of Primrose Cottages, Church Lane, Bramham, Boston Spa, Yorks. He is at rest in Lijssenthoek Military cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium

NICHOLSON John Charles Private 10337 3rd Coldstream Guards killed in action 19th November 1914 aged 19. Born at Southcoates and enlisted at Beverley, Yorkshire. He was the son of John William and Edith of 15, Villa terrace, Alexandra Street, Hull. In 1911 he was a grocers clerk. His father also enlisted as Private 2039, East Yorkshire Regiment 5th August 1914 later transferred as Private 694540 Labour Corps . He was discharged from the army on the 5th November 1919 with deformed toes to his home at 15, Villa Terrace, Aleaxnder Street, Hull He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial,Ypres, Belgium

NUNN Charles Arthur, Able Seaman Z/6658, Tynside, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve on H.M.S. Defence killed a a direct result of enemy action at sea 31st May 1916 of, in 1911, 11, Carrisbrook Villas, Reynoldson Street, Sculcoates, Yorkshire living with his wife Mary Elizabeth nee Baron. In 1901 he was working on the farm of Mr T Ireland at Molescroft in the parish on Beverley Minster St John the Evangelist . He was born on the 11th March 1885 to John W and Mary E who in 1891 were living at Beverley, Yorkshire. At the time of his death his wife was living at 3, Lorne Terrace, Staley Street, Hull. He is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent

O'CONNELL Alfred Pallister Private 241894 2nd Border Regiment, formerly 4881 East Yorkshire Regiment, died 14th November 1918. He was the husband of Ethel, nee Butler of 36, beck Bank, Cottingham, Hull. He was the son of Jonathan and Alice of Brougham Row, Beverley In 1911 he was working for John Johnson, farmer at Routh, Beverley. He is at rest in Bordighera british Cemetery, Italy

OUTHWAITE Reginald (Military Cross) Quartermaster and Honorary Captain 46th Australian Infantry, Australian Imperial Force, died of wounds on the 15th May 1918 He is at rest in Vignacourt British Cemetery, Somme, France. He was the son of Hannah who in 1901 was a widow and was living with her children at 7, St Mary's Terrace, Beverley His late father George married Hannah Elizabeth nee Wreghitt in 1876 at Beverley. Reginald was born at Bandbury, Oxfordshire in 1889. Reginald left our shores on the 2nd July 1908 aged 19 and a clerk at Liverpool on passenger ship, Persic bound for Melbourne, Australia. His sister Lilian Mary left Liverpool on passenger ship, Afric bound for Melbourne on the 12th January 1911 aged 29 and a teacher. Some notes from his army record. He enlisted at Broadmeadows, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia on the 10th September 1914 as Private 108 14th Battalion Australian Imperial Force. Widower with no children. He gave his brother George Bennington of 94 Laburnum Avenue, Garden Village, Hull, Yorkshire as his next of kin. He came up through the ranks , Lance Corporal on the 6th February 1915, Corporal 30th April 1915 at the Dardanelles, Quartermaster Sergeant in the field 7th April 1916 and Quartermaster and Honorary Captain 7th April 1917 at Serapeum. He served in Gallipoli with the 14th Battalion, On the 2nd June 1916 he embarked Alexandria on ship Kensfauns Castle and disembarked at Marseilles on the 8th June 1916. He was awarded the Military Cross for his actions on the 5th April 1918 when he was wounded. "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the progress of the enemy attack he went forward and although wounded remained on duty in order to ensure that the supplies and hot food were delivered to the men" On the 16th May 1918 his fate ran out . He accidentally received a fatal head injury when he was thrown from a horse whilst returning to transport lines with cookers from Battalion Headquarters near Villers-Bretonneux, Somme. The horse trampled on him and he sustained very server injuries to his head. He was admitted to hospital 20th Casualty Clearing Station with a fractured skull the same day, and died shortly afterwards without regaining consciousness He was laid to rest at Vignacourt, Lens, burial officiated by Reverend P.J. Roberts of 61st Casualty Clearing Station. His sister Lilian of St Margarets, Devonport, Tasmania was the executor of his Will. His brother George Bennington also fought in the war and survived. He was Private 166881 459 Siege Battery Royal Field Artillery. aged 36 years and 7 months and was a bank agent. He joined up on the 2nd December 1915 to the Army Reserve, mobilised 1st June 1917 and sent to France on the 22nd October 1917, demobilised in April 1919. He was the husband of Charlotte Suie nee Belton

OXENDALE Herbert Private 12/456 12th East Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 13th November 1916. He was born at Beverley 1884 to Isaac and Emma of Beverley and was the husband of Mary Florence who in 1911 were living at 6, Pasture Terrace, Beverley with their daughter Annie. His army record show that he joined on the 19th September 1914 aged 32 occupation haycutter and was living with is wife 3, Spencer Street, Walkergate, Beverley. His father, Isaac was living at 6 Halem Place Beverley. He embarked Devonport for Port Said and disembarked on the 28th December 1915. On the 29th February 1916 he embarked for France. On Army Form W 5080 Names and addresses of all the relatives of the above named deceased. The section for name of mother it is stated "None". In fact she died at Beverley in 1935. It appears in 1911 his parents were living apart. His father was living with his daughter Florence aged 11 at 5, Morton Lane Beverley and his mother was living with her daughter, Olive aged 8 at Palmers Yard, Beverley.

He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

OXLEY John William 7103 Private B Company, 6th East Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 22nd September 1915 at the Dardanelles Born at Attercliffe and enlisted at Beverley Yorkshire He was the son William and Harriet of Attercliffe, Yorkshire. He was the husband Gertrude Amelia nee Turpin who he married in 1910 at 5, Well Lane, Beverley. After his death his widow remarried Ernest W Adams and were living at 34 Great Thornton Street, Hull, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey.

PADGET Leonard Private 3966 5th Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 18th September 1916 aged 20. He was the son of Tyler and Ada of Walker Gate, Beverley. In 1911 he was a drapers errand boy. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France ( Memorial has Padgett, birth surname is Padget)

PALMER Derek William Onslow of Beverley, Yorkshire, Lieutenant in His Majesty's Army died 4th June 1916 in France on active service. probate London 10th May to Edith Fiennes Hartley (his mother) wife of William Henry Hartley and William Hodgson the younger, glue manufacturer Effects of 33111 7s 10d

He was the son of Thomas William and Edith Fiennes nee Piercy (in 1891) were living at Brough House, Main Street, Beverley. He was educated at Aysgarth and Winchester. He is at rest in Bertrancourt Military Cemetery, Somme, France

PARNELL Herbert Private 203144 1/4th East Yorkshire Regiment died of wounds 1st October 1917 He was born at Beverley in 1898 to Herbert and Alice and in 1911 they were living at 27, Walkergate, Beverley and he is at rest in Guemappe british Cemetery, Wancourt, France (The CWGC has N Parnell)

PEARSON James Private 17969, 9th West Yorkshire Regiment died 9th August 1915 aged 20. He was the son of William and Mary Jane of 160, Norwood, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey

PEASE Mark Robinson Lieutenant D Company 1st East Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 20th October 1914 aged 22 at Premesque near Lille, France He was the son of Colonel Harold Robinson and Mrs. Violet Hester. Pease, of The Lodge, Muston, Filey, Yorkshire and formerly of 72, Lairgate, Beverley In 1911 he was at the Royal Military College, College For Training Officers For The Army, Camberley, Surrey. Gentleman Cadet. He is at rest in Houplines Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord France

PECK Frederick William Private M2/192474 Army Service Corps attached to "O" Siege Mark, IV Corps, Heavy Artillery died 9th September 1918 aged 38. He was the son of William and Annie Peck, of Beverley and husband of Susan Peck, of 7, Molescroft, Beverley, Yorks. He is at rest in Lebucquiere Communal Cemetery Extension, France

PERCIVAL W (Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC) In 1911 there was a family with a son called William Thomas born 1898 at Beverley. His mother Florence Gertrude was the wife of a soldier, husband not shown. They were at his grandparents William Cawon of 6, Well Gardens, Beverley. This William maycould be the one on this memorial although no record has been found with a connection to Beverley or surrounds.

PERT John Stirton Private 3254 5th Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 29th July 1916. Enlisted at Beverley. In 1911 he was living at his sister Alexandria Stewart and her husband Charles Hamlet, 16 Vicar Lane Beverley. He was born at Montrose, Forfarshire and he was working as a apprentice plater. His parents were John C and Mary who were living at 24 Brazil Street, Sculcoates, Hull in 1901. His parents were now living at 101 George Street, Whiteinch, Glasgow after id had died. He is commemorated on the Menin gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium

PHILIP G (Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC)

PICKERING MSG It appears to be the following soldier CRAIKE-PICKERING Maurice Stanley Craike (Military Cross) Lieutenant Machine Gun Corps died 14th April 1918 aged 32 at 2, Sussex Square, Brighton. he formely lived at The Hawthornes, Beverley He was the son of Seth and Mary Pickering of Beverley he was the husband of Jean Craike-Pickering of 29, Braidburn Crescent, Edinburgh. He is at rest in The Down Cemetery, Brighton, Sussex

PIERCY Ernest Herbert Lance Corporal 474350, 529th Field Company Royal Engineers died 1st February 1917 aged 25. He was the son of Alfred and Edith Piercy, of Beverley and husband of Nora E. Lundie (formerly Piercy), of 41, Westwood Road, Beverley, Yorks. He is at rest in Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, France

PILKINGTON G (Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC)

PLAXTON Clarence Eric Stoker 1st Class K/19984 Royal Navy on H.M.S. "Invincible" died 31st May 1916 aged 26. He was the son of John Francis and Alice of Thearne, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval memorial, Hampshire

PLIMPTON Robert Albert (Military Cross and Bar) of the Rectory Farm, Walkington near Beverley, Lieutenant formerly Sergeant 3693 Argylle and Sutherland Highlanders attached to 4 /5th Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)

killed in action in 27th January 1917 either in France of Belgium. He effects went to his brother Captain Alexander Ashley Plimpton, Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry he gained his commission on the 5th January 1915. He was the son of Alexander William and Margaret Eleanora Plimpton of Walkington, Beverley. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium

POUGHER Harry Private 13/643 C Coy 13th East Yorkshire regiment died 4th February 1917 aged 32. He was the husband of Mabel Jeanetta of 14 Well Gardens Well Lane, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in St Martin's cemetery, Beverley, Yorkshire

PRESS Albert Reginald 2nd Engineer Marcantile Marine on S S "Vasco" (Hull) died 16th November 1916 aged 30. He was the son of Arthur John and Sarah Jane and was the husband of Violet Humphrey Press (nee Dawson), of 5, Ladygate, Beverley, Yorks. Born at Hull. He is commemorated on the Tower Hill Memorial, London

PRESS G (PREST) George Private 2707 1/5th Yorkshire regiment died of wounds 30th July 1916. He was born at Beverley 1892 and was the brother of Thomas who also fell and he is at rest in Gezaincourt Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France (Birth surname is PREST)

PRESS T (PREST) Thomas Private 240562 5th Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 17th September 1916. He was born at Beverley in 1892 and was the brother of George. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France. (Birth surname is PREST)

PRESTON George Wellburn Private 390338 2nd/3rd (Northumberland) Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps attached to 1/5th Border Regiment died 21st september 1917 aged 24. He was the son of George Ruslin Preston and husband of Hilda Preston, of 24, Minster Moorgate, Beverley, Yorks. Native of Bridlington, Yorks. He is at rest in Bucquoy Road cemetery, Ficheux, France.

QUAID Charles Edward Private 9784 1st East Yorkshire Regiment died 20th September 1914 aged 20. Information supplied to the CWGC by his mother/parent that he was the son of Walton Edward David Quaid of 98, Keldgate, Beverley, Yorkshire. His birth names was Charles Edward Hill. The only parent mentioned on the 1891, 1901 and 1911 was his married mother Adelaide. She had five children. Her husband was not mentioned in any of the census Walton Quaid was only a lodger for the period on 1891 and 1901 he was not mentioned as being with her in 1911. He was born in Poona India and his parents were James and Ann of Victoria Barracks. His brother Charles also fell in the Great War. No marriage could be found for Walton to Mrs Hill. He is commemorated on the La Ferte-Souls-Jouarre Memorial France

QUAID James Private 1611 5th Yorkshire Regiment died 30th November 1915 aged 18. Information supplied to the CWGC by his mother/parent that he was the son of Walton Edward David Quaid of 98, Keldgate, Beverley, Yorkshire. His birth names was James Hill. The only parent mentioned on the 1891, 1901 and 1911 was his married mother Adelaide. She had five children. Her husband was not mentioned in any of the census. Walton Quaid was only a lodger for the period on 1891 and 1901 he was not mentioned as being with her in 1911. He is at rest in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium

QUAID, Charles Private 2361 1st West Yorkshire Regiment , formerly 6524 Dublin Fusiliers died of wounds on the 20th October 1916 aged 35. He was the son James and Ann of Victoria Barracks, 5th Brigade Depot, Beverley. Native of Beverley and he was the brother of Walton. he had fought in the South African Campaign. His father was a Sergeant at the Barracks. He is at rest in St. Sever Cemetery, Rouen, France

RANSON John Herbert Private 245894 18th Durham Light Infantry, formerly 2116 Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 27th June 1918. He enlisted at Beverley and was the son of Charles Henry and Sarah Jane of 3, priory Road, Beverley. In 1911 he was a Printers apprentice. He is at rest in Cinq Rues British Cemetery, Hazebrouck

REDHEAD Walter Private 2706 B Company 1/4th East Yorkshire Regiment he died of wounds on the 20th September 1916 aged 20. He was the son of John Robert and Elizabeth Redhead, of 7, Torquay Villas, Rosmead Street, Hull. Native of Bridlington, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Heilly Station cemetery, Mericourt-L'Abbe, Somme, France

RENDALL (CWGC has RENDELL) Harry Wilfred Sergeant 67413 B Battery, 94th Brigade Royal Field Artillery died of wounds 27th October 1917 aged 27. He was the son of Harry and was the husband of Edith May nee Hopper (whom he married as a soldier on the 21st January 1916 at St John the Baptist , Plumstead, Greenwich) of 2, Bethleham Place, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium

RENNIE Mark Norman Lieutenant Royal Naval Reserve on H.M.S. "Vala" died on the 21st August 1917 aged 29. He was the son of Thomas Edward and Elizabeth Ellen Rennie and husband of Dorothy Rennie, of 5, Highgate, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent

RHODES George Arthur Sapper 495230 George Arthur RHODES, 504th Field Company, Royal Engineers died 23rd May 1918. He was born in 1892 to John and Annie Elizabeth of Little Weighton. In 1911 his mother (a farmer) was a widow and she was living along with her children at Little Weighton, Hull. His mother died on the 25th September 1916 and was living at 10, St Mary's Terrace, Beverley

RIBY Edward Private 21019 6th King's own Yorkshire Light Infantry died 31st July 1915 aged 34. He was the son of George and Mary Jane Riby, of Minster, Moorgate, Beverley and husband of Sarah A. Hill (formerly Riby), of The Bakery, Albion Hill, Epworth, Doncaster. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium

RICHARDSON John William Lance Bombardier 756157 , Alpha Battery 251st Brigade, Royal Field Artillery died 26th September 1918. He was born at Beverley. He may have been the son of Habbeyshaw and Martha, nee Raspin of 1, Albert Place, Beckside, Beverley and is at rest in Glageon Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord France

ROBERTS Walter Private 2598 5th Yorkshire Regiment died 6th July 1915 aged 1915 aged 20. He was the son of Clara Thorley of 17, Cherry Tree terrace, Beverley. He is at rest in R.E.Farm Cemetery, Belgium

ROBINSON Arthur Private 43265 10th Durham Light Infantry, formerly 5748 East Yorkshire Regiment died 23rd August 1917. He may have been the son of Frederick and Anne Elizabeth of 3, Dyer Lane, Beverley He was born in Cottingham and enlisted in Beverley both in Yorkshire and he is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

ROBINSON G It may be this person whose birth was registered at Sculcoates , Yorkshire 1891. Driver 474349 George Herbert Percival Robinson 5429th Field Company, Royal Engineers killed in action 28th March 1918. His parents were Frederick and Harriot Louisa nee Sissons of The Cliff, Hessle, and then at 44, Albert Avenue, Anlaby Road, Hull Yorkshire. He is at rest in Bellacourt Military Cemetery, Riviere, France

ROBINSON John William Private 243374 4th Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 23rd April 1917 aged 22. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Robinson of 108, Liar Gate, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Wancourt British Cemetery, France

ROBINSON Joseph William Private 76325, Royal Army Medical Corps died 4th May 1917 aged 31. He was the son of William and Annie Eliza Robinson, of 24, St. Andrew's Street and Beverley and husband of Martha Ann Robinson, of 27, Queensgate Road, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Savona Memorial Italy

ROBSON Alexander private 34665 10th King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry died 25th September 1916 aged 26. He was the son of John William and Rose of 57, East Gate, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

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ROBSON James Wilfred Private 14/133 11th East Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 21st July 1916. He was born at Beverley and was the son of David and Martha nee Ineson. In 1911 his father was a widower and was living with children at 4, Wednesday Market, Beverley. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up at Hull on the 6th November 1915 aged 21 years and 8 months, a clerk by occupation and lived at 4, Wednesday Market, Beverley. His brother Harold Seymour of the same address was his next of kin. he embarked on the 2nd April 1916 to serve with the 11th Battalion and disembarked at Etaples the next morning, 3rd. He was killed in action on the 21st July 1916. His fiancée Miss Gertrude Hill of 26, Grove Hill Road, Beverley received his personal effects. His father, sister Margery, brothers Percival Stanley and Ernest Sydney all left Liverpool on the 13th August 1914 bound for New York on ship Baltic. They set up home at 4365 Cook Avenua, St Louis, Missouri America. His two brothers also served in the army Private 429454 Percival Stanley was at the Discharged Wing, No4 M.D. (Military Districts)

Kinmel Park Camp, Rhyl, North Wales and Sergeant Ernest Sydney 529354 was at the London Military Convalescent Hospital, London, Ontario, Canada.

He is at rest in Rue-Du-Bacquerot No1 Military Cemetery, Laventie, France

RODEN George Lance Corporal 241897 2/6th Sherwood Foresters killed in action 24th April 1917 aged 19. He was the son of Thomas Watson and Edith of 196 Norwood, Beverley. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France

ROSS Arthur Ellerker Lieutenant, Anson Battalion, Royal Navy formerly with the 5th Yorkshire regiment died 8th October 1918 aged 23. He was the eldest son of Harry Ellerker Ross and Eva Ross, of Whittington House, Highgate, Beverley, Yorks. He is at rest in Rumilly-En-Cambresis Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord France

RULE John Ernest Lance Corporal 27278, 11th East Lancashire Regiment died 4th August 1916 aged 28. He was the son of Mrs Emma Rule of 34, Minstermoorgate, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France

RUSTON Frederick Private 21161 1st East Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 24th September 1918. He was born at Beverley in 1894 to John and Louisa of 41, St Andrew Street, Beverley. In 1911 he was working in Glue factory as a labourer. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up on the 22nd January 1916 and posted into the Army Reserve aged 22 years. He was by occupation a tanners labourer and lived with his parents at the above address. His mother was his next of kin On the 22nd January he was posted to Etaples , France. in 1917 (unable to read the full date, water damaged) was was wounded in the arm, leg and face. he was treat at 64th Field Ambulance then 29th Casualty Clearing Station and then in a General Hospital. At some stage he was discharged fit for war service and was taken prisoner by the Germans. He ended up in Prisoner of War Camp, Lamsdorf where he died on the 24th September 1918. Lamsdorf was a notorious German Army prisoner of war camp, later renumbered Stalag-344, located near the small town of Lamsdorf He is at rest in Berlin South Western Cemetery, Brandenbury, Berlin, Germany.

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SAMPLE, F. ) No connection with Beverley or surround can be found with the

SAMPLE J. ) CWGC and Ancestry I wonder if the surname is correct!!

SANDERS George Henry Private 14/195 A Company 8th East Yorkshire Regiment died 14th July 1916 aged 19. He was the son of George and Julia of Minstermoorgate, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Longueval, Somme, France

SCAIFE Harold Private 32146 8th Northumberland Fusiliers killed in action 27th September 1918. He was the son of George and Alice nee Melbourn of Beverley. In 1911 he father was a widower and was living at 42, Keldgate, Beverley. Harold for the same year was living and working away from home as farm servant to John and Laura Hawksworth of Swine Hull, Skirlaugh near Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Chapel Corner Cemetery, Sauchy-Lestree, France

SELVIDGE Christopher Private 36277 2nd Yorkshire Regiment died 14th October 1916 aged 22. He was the son of Peter and Elizabeth of Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Dartmoor Cemetery, Becordel-Becourt, Somme, France

SENIOR Alfred Private 979 12th Australian Infantry, Australian Imperial Force died of wounds 11th June 1918 aged 25. He was the son of George and Elizabeth Ann of 21, Herberts Terrace, Westbourne Street, Hessle Road, Hull. . Some notes from his army record. He joined up on the 10th September 1914 in Australia. He gave his age as 22 years and 6 months . He was a railway porter and was an apprentice for 2 years at A Fussey, Beverley. He gave his mother, Lily as his next of kin and she was living at 2, Burton Terrace, Beverley and formerly 51, Norwood Grove, Beverley. On the 2nd November 1914 he embarked from Fremantle on H.M.A.T. A7 "Medic" for Alexandria. He and his regiment left Alexandria bound for England via Malta. He and his regiment embarked for France. On the 22nd April 1918 he received a gun shot wound to his abdomen and was treat at 3rd Australian Field Hospital, then admitted the same day to 15th Casualty Clearing Station He was transferred on the 12th May 1918 to the 13th U.S.A. General Hospital, Boulgne were he died of his wounds on the11th June 1916. He is at rest in Wimereux Communal Cemetery near Boulgone, France

SENIOR Wilford Private 8393 1st East Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 20th October 1914 aged 24. He was the son of Thomas Senior and husband of C. E. Hunt (formerly Senior), of 3, Trinity Grove, Grove Hill Road, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium.

SHARP Robert Pickard Sapper 474036 529th Field Company, Royal Engineers killed in action 18th June 1917. He was born at Molescroft, Beverley in 1879 to Robert and Sarah Ann. In 1901 he and some of his siblings were living with his widowed mother at 1, Priory Road, Beverley. he is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France

SHERSTON Charles Thomas, Sergeant 241695, Yorkshire Regiment attached to the King's African Rifles died on the 27th May 1919 at Wynberg, South Africa. His home address was The Hill, Beverley. Medal card has SKERSTON, Charles T Corporal 241695 Yorkshire Regiment died In 1901 and 1911 He worked for retired admiral Charles Francis Walker of The Hill, Beverley as a butler. He was the son of William and Caroline of The Grange, Church Lane Somerset. he was born at Brent Knoll, Somerset (Correct surnames is Sherston) He is at rest in Plumstead Cemetery, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

SHINGLES Thomas Gunner 107573 D Battery 52nd Brigade, Royal Field Artillery killed in action 14th July 1916. He was born at Beverley in 1898 to James and Jane who in 1911 were living at Flemingate, Beverley with Thomas and their other children. He is at rest in Carnoy Military Cemetery, Somme, France

SHORT William Private 28545 8th East Yorkshire Regiment, formerly 2328 East Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 26th September 1917 aged 22. He was the son of George and Margery Patterson Short, of 3, Cherry Tree Terrace, Grove Hill Road, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Bedford House Cemetery, Yorkshire

SHOWELL Reginald 1432 Royal Field Artillery Born Barrackpore, India On the 10th September 1906 he married Rhoda Williamson at St Clements church, Bradford. he was the son of George William who was a Bank Manager. In 1911 he was living with his wife and child at 6, Leonard's Avenue, Alexandra Road, Sculcoates, Yorkshire. On the 4th August 1914 at Ramsgate he joined the army aged 32 years and 7 months and was a self employed window cleaner. At the time of his married he was stationed at The Barracks, Bradford Moor. He is at rest in Basra War Cemetery, Iraq.

SIMPSON Bernard Private 22253 1st West Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 12th October 1916 Born at St Martin's Beverley 1893 to John and Elizabeth who in 1914 were living with Bernard and their other children at 8 Taylor Row, Beckside, Beverley. , France An army record has been found for him for the time when he joined up on the 28th August 1914 as Driver 95849 Royal Field Artillery. He was aged 22 years and 161 days and was a carter by occupation. He had his medica l at the Military Hospital, at Beverley on the 28th August 1914 and was discharged from the army on the 9th September 1914 not likely to become an efficient soldier. His army record comprised of 6 sheets most of which were damaged the remaining records may have been destroyed, hence no record for the period when he was serving with the West Yorks. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme

SISSONS Richard William Lance Corporal 203490 10th York and Lancaster Regiment formerly 2761 Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 30th September 1917. He was born in 1896 in Beverley to Samuel and Jane, nee Witty of 64, Enfield, Beverley. formerly of in 1911 64 Trinity Lane, Beverley. He was employed as an errand boy for a fish market. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up on the 9th November 1914 as Private 2671, 5th Reserve Battalion, Yorkshire Regiment, later transferred to the York and Lancaster Regiment on the 9th September 1916 and posted to the depot He was sent to France from Folkstone and disembarked at Boulogne on ship Golden Eagle the same day 7th July 1916. The 13th November 1916 he was shot in the buttocks, left shoulder and right ankle. He was treated in the field and on the 21st November 1916 was admitted 2nd Australian General Hospital at Boulgone and transferred to England on ship, Denis. he was admitted to the Bethnal Green Military Hospital, Cambridge Heath N.E. London on the 22nd November 1916 and discharged fit on the 13th January 1917 to sick leave at home. he the returned to France via Folkstone and Boulogne on the 28th March 1917 and was sent to the 34th Infantry Base Depot at Etaples where he was allotted and new army number and sent to the 10th Battalion. He was killed in action 30th September 1917 in France He is at rest in Hooge Crater Cemetery, Belgium

SKINNER Frank Private 14/225 2nd East Yorkshire regiment died 13th December 1916. He was born at Beverley in 1894 to Charles Arnott and Annie who in 1911 were living at Market Place, Beverley. and is at rest at Hadra War memorial Cemetery, Alexandria, Egypt

SKINNER Charles Ralph Private 32/443 1/7th Northumberland Fusiliers died 6th May 1919 aged 23. He was the son of John Robert and Ann of Beverley . In 1911 They were living at the Cemetery Lodge, Molescroft, Beverley. He was the husband of Greta of 9, St John Street, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Marcinelle New Communal Cemetery, Hainaut, Belgium

SMELT Tom Private 240294 4th Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 23rd April 1917. He was born in 1893 at Beverley to Samuel and Rachel of Walkergate, Beverley. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France

SMITH Albert Edward Private 182592, 347th Coy, Labour Corps formerly Private 24558, 3rd Yorkshire regiment died 7th November 1918 aged 34. He was the husband of Maud Smith of 38, St Andrew Street, Beverley, Yorkshire.

He is at rest in St Martin's cemetery, Beverley, Yorkshire

SMITH A.H It may be this soldier. Albert Henry Private 14/39 8th East Yorkshire Regiment died 14th July 1916 aged 25. He was the brother of Mrs A J Spence of 9, Claremont Terrace, Day Street, Hull, Yorkshire and son of Joseph Charles and Maria of 6, Melbourne Terrace, Bean Street, Hessle road, Hull He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France

SMITH Charles Henry Major 8th York and Lancaster regiment killed in action in the commune of Contalmaison, France 27th July 1916 aged 34. He was Mentioned in Despatches) He was the son Capt. J. T. T. Smith and husband of Florence Smith, of 5, York Road, Beverley, Yorks. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France

SMITH Fred Lance Corporal S/8197 1st Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, the Duke of Albany's) killed in action in the Persian Gulf 16th June 1916. He was born at Woodmancay, Yorkshire end enlisted at Beverley His parents were Tom and Elizabeth of 1, Rose Lane Beverle y He is at rest in Amara War Cemetery, Iraq

SMITH Frank William Private 2499 5th Yorkshire regiment attached to the 1/4th York and Lancaster Regiment died 22nd July 1916 aged 31. He was the son of John and Annie of 29, Lurk Lane, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Some, France. He is at rest in Amara War Cemetery, Iraq

SMITH H( There are three with a connection to Beverley)

Private 77371 Henry SMITH 15th Durham Light Infantry died 21st March 1918 aged 19. He was the son of Thomas and Fanny of Ivy Terrace, Walkington, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France.

Or, Private 10/1251 Harold SMITH, 10th East Yorkshire Regiment died of wounds 13th April 1918 aged 24. He was the son of William Smith of 20, Cherry Tree Lane, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Outtersteene Communal Cemetery Extension, Bailleul, Nord France.

Or, Private 44207 Harrison Hugill SMITH, Tynside Irish, 27th Northumberland Fusiliers died 9th April 1917 aged 28. He was the son of Marmaduke and Elizabeth of Woodmansey, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France

SMITH John Sapper 177981 78th Field Company Royal Engineers died of wounds 4th November 1918 Born at Beverley. It is hard to establish who his parents were. He is at rest in Forest Communal Cemetery, France

SMITH Philip Martin Private 1634 Nottingham Yeomanry, Sherwood Rangers killed in action 6th October 1916 aged 22. he was born Priory, Yorkshire and was the son of Edward James and Edith Mary of 58, High Street, Bridlington, Yorkshire, He is at rest in Struma Military Cemetery, Greece.

SMITH Tom Private 270327 1/9th Royal Scots, formerly 2611 Yorkshire Regiment and 201768, Scottish Fusiliers. He was killed in action 1st August 1918 aged 22. He was the son of Thomas and Elizabeth Smith of 145, Keldgate, Beverley, Yorkshire. In 1911 he was living with his parents at 1, Rose Lane, Beverley. He is at rest in Raperie British Cemetery, Villemontoire, France

SOUTHWICK Harry Private 235099 10th Yorkshire regiment killed in action 3rd April 1917. He was born at Beverley and was the son of George Fern and June Eliza of 16, Eastgate, Beverley and brother of Samuel who also fell. and he is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France

SOUTHWICK Samuel Private 65760 1/4th (Hallamshire) (T.F.) Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment, formerly 2662 Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 7th September 1916. He was born at Beverley in 1889 and was the son of George Fern and June Eliza of 16, Eastgate, Beverley and brother of Harry who also fell. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France

SOWEN Ernest Wiley Private 202508 72nd Canadian Infantry died 2nd September 1918 aged 24. He was born on the 20th November 1892 to George Wiley who died in 1892 and Emma.They were living with their children at Arram, Leconfield, In 1911 his mother Emma now widowed, was living at 32, Wood Lane, Beverley, Yorkshire and brother of Walter who also fell . In 1911 he was working as an Iron Mongers apprentice. On the 31st January 1913 he left Liverpool England bound for St John Halifax Canada on passenger ship Corsican. he occupation was an Ironmonger. He is at rest in Wancourt British Cemetery, France

SOWEN Walter 9086 Lance Corporal 2nd East Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 5th May 1915. George Wiley who died in 1892 and Emma. They were living with their children at Arram, Leconfield, In 1911 his mother Emma now widowed, was living at 32, Wood Lane, Beverley, Yorkshire He was the brother of Ernest who also fell. He is commemorated on the Menin gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium

SOWERBY James Herbert Private STK/835 10th Royal Fusiliers killed in action 15th July 1916 aged 30. He was the son of Henry and Emily of 20, St Giles Croft, Beverley. He is at rest in Pozieres British Cemetery, Ovillers-La Boisselle, Somme, France

SPIVEY Albert Private S/407339 Base Horse Transport and Supply Depot Army Service Corps died 5th June 1918. He was the son of John B of 18, Denton Street, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Ste. Marie Cemetery, Le Havre, France

SQUIRES Herbert Samuel Private 14167 Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) formerly 21260 East Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 18th February 1917. He was born in 1898 at Beverley to John and Ann of East Gate, Beverley. He was employed as an errand boy aged 13.

STAINTON W (Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC)

STEELE G (It may be this person) STEEL George Coulton Private 18554, 1st East Yorkshire Regiment formerly 25627 Hussard killed in action 31st January 1916 aged 30. He was the son of Joseph and Mary Ann of 84, Walker Street, Hessle Road, Hull, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery, Armentieres, France

STEPHENSON George (Military Medal) Sergeant 23846 3rd Grenadier Guards died of wounds 3rd September 1918 aged 28. He was the son of William and Jane Elizabeth Stephenson, of Routh, Beverley, Yorks and husband of A. L. Stephenson, of 49, Middle Street South, Driffield, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Bac-Du-Sud British Cemetery, Bailleulval, France

STEVENS A J (I can find no A J Stevens with a connection to Beverley, Yorkshire listed with the CWGC, however there is this soldier) Private M2/102681 Arthur George STEVENS, Motor Transport, Royal Army Service Corps attached to B Corps, Signal Company, Royal Engineers died 14th February 1919 aged 27. He was the son of W. Stevens, of Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset and husband of Diana Stevens, of 20, Norwood Grove, Beverley, Yorks. He is at rest in Cologne Southern Cemetery, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

STRAKER Richard Private 9943 3rd Coldstream Guards died 1st December 1917 He was born in 1894 at Beverley to Thomas and Eliza and in 1911 were all living at 21, Laundress Lane, Beverley. He was by occupation a driller . He is commemorated on the Cambrai Memorial, Louverval, Nord France

TAAFFE William John Colour Sergeant 5231 1st East Yorkshire Regiment died of wound on the 28th October 1914 aged 34 He was born in Kingstown, Dublin, Ireland In 1911 he was stationed with the 5th East Yorkshire Regiment Cleetham Moor, Cumberland in the civil parish of Walkington and Woodmansey with Beverley Parks aged 33. His wife, Rachel Kate from Charlton Kings Gloucestershire was in the married quarters at the same place. Prior, in 1910 he was stationed at Bordon, Hampshire where id daughter Eileen Mary aged 1 was born. His wife at the time of his death was living at 78, Keldgate, Beverley, Yorkshire He is at rest in Erquinghem-Lys Churchyard Extension, Nord France (Several military sites have his rank as CSM He died with the rank of C/Sergeant and his medal card also shows the same rank.

TATE James Ernest (Memorial has E J) Private23894 1/4th East Yorkshire Regiment died 27th March 1918. Some notes from what remains of his army record. he joined up on the 29th May 1916 occupation, carter aged 25 years and 10 months. He lived with his wife Beatrice, nee Rose who he married on the 29th April 1916 at Beverley Registry Office by a Lieutenant (Chaplin Corps) 15th Rec Area. He gave his home address as 57, Norwood Grove his parents George Robert and Ellen home. He had his medical on the 29th February 1916 at Victoria Barracks, Beverley. He embarked England, port not stated but most probably, Folkstone on the 17th November 1916 sent to 37th Infantry Base Depot arriving on the 19th November and then posted to the 10th Battalion in the field were he was taken on strength on the 2nd December 1916. and put into A Company. He was reported missing presumed killed in action. A letter from the War Office dated December 1919 to Officer in charge of No 1 Record Office York stated that they had received from the British Military Mission, Berlin that Private Tate was found dead,(by the Germans) shot in the chest on the battlefield at Villers Aux Erables and was buried there on the 6th April 1918.

(Auth, I wonder what happened to the burial site!!) He is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France

TATTERSALL Walter Private 3902 5th Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 15th September 1916. He enlisted at Beverley and was the son of Frederick and Annie Maria Smith nee Venables who in 1911 were living at Beckside, Beverley . Walter was labouring at the shipyard. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

TAYLOR John Nevison Private 235417 2/4th West Riding Regiment died 26th March 1918 aged 23. He was the son of John Nevison and Edith of Beckside, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Gommecourt British Cemetery No2 Hebuterne, France

TEESDALE S Private 20199, 2nd Coldstream Guards died 31st July 1917 aged 26. He was the son of James Teesdale, of Finchle Street, Cottingham and husband of Mrs. Teesdale, of 6, Carlton Villas, Grovehill Road, Beverley. Yorkshire. He is at rest in Bleuet Farm Cemetery, Belgium

THACKER Frank Private 4455 1/4th East Yorkshire Regiment died 7th February 1916 aged 18. He was the son of Joseph Henry and Sarah Jane of 23, St Mary's Terrace, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Maple Copse Cemetery, Belgium

THACKERAY Alf Private 3643 C Company 5th Yorkshire regiment killed in action 15th September 1916 aged 19. He was the son of Edward and Fanny of 68, St Andrews Street, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

THOMPSON F (Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC)

THOMPSON R (It may be this person) Private 31445 Robert Thompson Yorkshire Regiment 16th Labour Battalion transferred to as private13041 22nd Coy. Labour Corps died 9th September 1917 aged 22. He was the son of Frederick and Adelaide Amelia Thompson, of 113, Stepney Lane, Beverley Road, Hull, Yorkshire. He had a brother called Frederick born in 1886. He is at rest in Dozinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium

THORNTON John Edward Private 3555 5th Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 13th September 1916 . He Enlisted at Beverley and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

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

TIDMARSH A (Unable to find the correct record, of which there are only two, for this person listed with the CWGC)

TOLMIE George Lester, 2nd Lieutenant 6th Northampshire Regiment died 19th November 1918 aged 36. He was the son of John and Mary Tolmie and husband of Alice Tolmie, of 45, Mintfield Grove, Holme Church Lane, Beverley. Born at Spennymoor, Co. Durham. He is at rest in St Martin's cemetery, Beverley, Yorkshire

TONKINSON Reginald Private 10486, 11th Royal Fusiliers died of wounds 27th February 1917 He was born in Kidderminster and was the son of and was the son of Edward Leigh and Sarah Ann of in 1916 at Beverley Post Office His sister Elsie Jane Tonkinson of Lorne Terrace, Beverley applied for his medals on the 31st May 1920. He is at rest in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France

TONKINSON Stanley Private 10/1426 8th East Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 14th July 1916. He was born at Kidderminster, Worcestershire lived and enlisted at Beverley. and was the son of Edward Leigh and Sarah Ann and brother of Reginald who all lived at Beverley Post Office in 1916 . Som enotes from remains of his army record. He joined up at the age of 20 years on the 22nd June 1915 and by occupation was a Clerk. His father was his next of kin and he was the Postmaster of Beverley, Post Office. He was mobilised on the 28th August 1916 and embarked after training to France on the 15th April 1916 to serve with the 10th Battalion. The 15th May 1916 at Etaples he was posted to the 8th Battalion, and he made the ultimate sacrifice on the 25th July 1916.

His other bother Sidney (believe to Fred Sidney) was on active service with the Canadian Engineers, he survived the war. He is Commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France

TUNGATE Robert Lance Corporal 16062 B Company 4th Coldstream Guards died of wouunds 3rd August 1917 aged 26. He was the son Charles Tungate of 48 Marlborough Avenue, Hornsea, Yorkshire. His mother Eliza passed away about 1893 aged 32. He was the husband of Nancy Tungate, of Badsworth, Pontefract, Yorks. Native of Hornsea, Yorkshire. he is at rest in Canada Farm, Cemetery, Belgium

TURNER T (It may be this person) Thomas Henry, Private 16473, 2/1st East Yorkshire Yeomanry died at sea 10th October 1918 He was the son of John Henry and Annie who in 1911 were living at Whitley Bridge, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton, Hampshire

TWIDDLE John William Private 164754, 488th Coy, Labour Corps formerly Private 71524, 27th Durham Light Infantry died 4th January 1918 aged 41. He was the son of Mrs Charlotte Twiddle of 4, Waltham Terrace, Mill Lane, Beverley Yorkshire. He is at rest in St Martin's cemetery, Beverley, Yorkshire

TWISS Arthur Montague Captain Royal Engineers attached to the 3rd sappers and Miners killed in action d 17th November 1914. 1911 he was stationed at Ceylon with the Royal Engineers aged 30. He was born in 1881 at Beverley to Edmund Curtis Barrister at Law and a Stipendiary Magistrate and Fanny Maria nee Ringrose of Beverley .

London Gazette dated 1st may 1900 Royal Engineers. The undermentioned Gentlemen Cadets from the Royal Military Academy, to be Second Lieutenant Dated 2nd May 1900 Arthur Montague Twiss and many others. He is at rest in Basra War Cemetery, Iraq


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UNCLES Charles William 2nd Lieutenant 4th King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry died 9th October 1917 aged 36. He was the son of William and Sarah Hannah of 55, Wood Lane, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium

WALKER Alfred Watson Private 28740 Yorkshire Regiment died 6th November 1916 aged 36. He was the husband of Edith E Walker of 15, Sandress Lane, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in St Martin's cemetery, Beverley, Yorkshire. .

WALKER Edmund Royston Private 34465 9th York and Lancaster Regiment died 23rd September 1917 aged 22. He was the son of John William and Agnes of 68, Beaver Road, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Bedford House Cemetery, Belgium

WALKER Edgar Wilmer Captain 3rd attached to the 1st East Yorkshire Regiment died 29th October 1914 aged 39. He was the son Rear Admiral Charles Walker and Mrs. Walker, of The Hall, Beverley, Yorks and husband of Charlotte Rankine Maule Hewitt (formerly Walker), of Prospect House, Sallins, Co. Kildare. He is commemorated on a Special Memorial near VI.M. at Ration Farm Military Cemetery, La Chapelle-D'Armentieres, Nord France

WALTERS Herbert Private1938 1/5th Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 2nd March 1916. Born at Beverley in 1893 to Herbert and Martha E of 9, Queens Gate Road, Beverley. He is at rest in Maple Copse Cemetery, Belgium

WARD Frederick Private 206060 1/5th Yorkshire Regiment, formerly Private 2191 Yorkshire regiment killed in action 18th September 1918. Served in France from the 18th April 1915 He was the son Thomas and Louisa of 48, Keldgate Beverley. He is at rest in Trefcon British Cemetery, Caulaincourt, Aisne, France

WARDELL Harry Private 15890 2nd Coldstream Guards killed in action 9th September 1917. Born at Beverley in 1898 to James and Hannah Mary who in 1911 were all living at 45, Mill Lane, Beverley. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium

WATSON Fred Foxton Lance Sergeant 13381 1st Coldstream Guards died of wounds 21st September 1916 aged 30. He was the son of Frederick and Emma of 34, Grove Hill Road, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Corbie Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France

WATSON Herbert Henry Rifleman 7655 1/9th London Regiment (Queen Victoria's Rifles) formerly Private 5710 8th London Regiment killed in action 9th September 1916 aged 19. He was born at Beverley in 1897 to Joseph and Ada who in 1911 lived at 49, Hardwick Street, Hull, Yorkshire. He was at the age of 14 employed as a Telegraph messenger. In 1901 the family were living at Highgate, Beverley. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France

WATSON T B (It may be this person) Private 3/6580 Tom Watson 3rd East Yorkshire Regiment died in England 14th September 1915 He was born at Rosedale Abbey, Yorkshire and enlisted at Beverley. He was the son of Tom and Sarah Watson of Beverley and husband of Mary J. Watson, of 19, Avondale Terrace, Shirebrook, Mansfield. he is at rest in St Martin's Cemetery, Beverley

WATTS C James (Memorial has C J) Private 293 5th Yorkshire regiment killed in action 27th February 1916. He was born Beverley and enlisted at Beverley and is at rest in Maple Copse Cemetery, Belgium

WELBOURNE F (It may be this person) Sapper 296476 Frank WELBOURN Inland Water Transport, Royal Engineers died 28th December 1917 aged 31. He was the husband of Emily (remaried to Billany) of 12, Derby Street, Beverley Road, Hull, Yorkshire and son of James Matthew and Emma. In 1911 his father was a widow and he was living at 23, Walkergate, Beverley with two sons one being Harry He is at rest in Hull Northern Cemetery, Yorkshire

WELBOURNE Harry Lance Corporal 71353 50th Machine Gun Corps formerly 3533 Yorkshire Regiment died 20th august 1918. He enlisted at Beverley son of James Matthew and Emma. In 1911 his father was a widow and he was living at 23, Walkergate, Beverley. Harry in 1911 was married and living with his wife Florence Evelyn, nee Moor who he married at Beverley in 1906 and children at 28, Cherry Terrace Lane, Beverley. he was working as a cabinet maker. He is at rest in Glageon Communal Cemetery Extension, France

WELBURN George Henry Private 3645 5th Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 15th July 1916. He was the son of Smith and Mary Jane nee Dean of 84, Sparkmill Terrace, Flemigate, Beverley. His father enlisted on the 27th February 1915 aged 41 and gave his home address as 84, Sparkmill Terrace, Flemingate, Beverley. He was Private 3567 East Yorkshire Regiment and posted into the Army Reserve, later transferred to the 27th Durham Light Infantry, still in the reserve and employed by Messrs Cook,Walton and Gernwell of Beverley. On the 28th March 1919 he was demobilised. He never served overseas. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium

WELBURN Walter Private 76445, 17th Sherwood Foresters formerly 015880 Royal Army Ordnance Corps died of wounds 16th September 1917 aged 32. He was the son of Arthur and Mary E of Welburn, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Reninghelst New Military Cemetery, Belgium

WESTERBY J T 2nd Lieutenant 7th East Yorkshire Regiment died 5th June 1918. He was the son of Martin E and E J Westerby. he was born in Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Etaples Military Cemetery, France

WESTERMAN Harry 2nd Lieutenant 21st King's Royal Rifle Corps died 11th August 1918 aged 42. He was the son of Arthur William Westerman, of Beverley, Yorks. and husband of Mary Beatrice Westerman. He is at rest in La Clytte Military Cemetery, Belgium.

WESTWOOD George Sergeant 3/7049, 6th East Yorkshire Regiment died 9th August 1915 aged 43. he was the husband of Margaret Foley (formerly Westwood), of 1, Kitchen Lane, Keldgate, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey

WHITAKER Harry Private 2968 5th Yorkshire Regiment, transferred to as Private 207741, 847th Area Employment Coy. Labour Corps died 12th July 1918 aged 26. He was the son of William and Fannie Taylor of 233, Grovehill Road, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France

WHITAKER L (Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC)

WIDDAS John Edward Private 963 5th Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 15th September 1916. He was born at Beverley in 1888 to Charles and Christiana. In 1911 he mother was a widow, she was living with her family at the Dog and Duck Lane, Beverley. John was a House and Ship painter. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France

WIGFALL William Edward Clare, (Military Cross) Lieutenant 3rd attached to the 8th East Yorkshire Regiment died of wounds at Boulogne on the 29 August 1916 aged 20. He was the son of Reverend William Elliott and Clara of Renishaw, Beverley, Yorkshire. formerly of Molescroft, Beverley He is at rest in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France

WILDS J W A (No J.W.A.Wilds and varients listed with the CWGC, and no birth was found)

WILDS J.W It may be this person He was born at North Cave, Yorkshire and lived at Hotham, Yorkshire) WILDE, John William Private 18019 7th East Yorkshire Regiment died 7th February 1917 aged 26. He was the son of George and Ada of Hotham, Yorkshire. he is at rest in Guards Cemetery, Combles, Somme, France

WILKINSON Albert Gunner 43825, 31st Brigade Ammunition Column Royal Field Artillery died 11th May 1915 aged 20. He was the husband of Mrs Wilkinson of 11, Dog and Duck Lane, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium

WILLIAMSON Edwin Lance Corporal 1877 B Company 5th Yorkshire Regiment died 5th July 1915 aged 18. He was the son of Robert Henry and Agnes of Bishop Burton, Beverley. he is at rest in R.E. Farm Cemetery, Belgium

WILLIAMSON Thomas Edgar Driver 73993 A Battery 124th Brigade Royal Field Artillery killed in action 19th September 1918. He was the son of Tom and Sarah of 2, Minster Terrace, Minster Moorgate, Beverley. He is commemorated on the Vis-En-Artois memorial, France

WILLIAMSON Robert Sergeant 240334 C Company 5th Yorkshire Regiment died 28th March 1918 aged 26. He was the son of John and Annie of 39, St Andrew's Street, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France

WILLIAMSON W Private 28059 47th Coy. Labour Corps formerly Private 3646 5th Yorkshire Regiment died 6th December 1918 aged 21. He was the son of Mr J and Mrs M Williamson of 12, Trinity Grove, Grovehill, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in St Roch Communal Cemetery Valenciennes, Nord France

WILLISON Arthur , Stoker 1st Class K/17669, Royal Navy, H.M.S. "Bulwark" died at sea on the 26th November 1914 aged 21. He was the son of Stephen and Betsie of 59, Felmingate, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire

WILLISON George Corporal 20788 18th Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) formerly 8285, East Yorkshire Regiment died if wounds on the 12th October 1916 he was born at Hornsea and enlisted at Beverley both of Yorkshire He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France

WILSON A E (I have been unable to find any record listed with the CWGC with a connection to Beverley or surrounds for this person)

WILSON, Herbert Edwin, Private 43391 3rd West Yorkshire Regiment died 24th June 1918 aged 24. He was the son of W Wilson of 87, Keldgate, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in St Martin's cemetery, Beverley, Yorkshire

WILSON Percival Charles Private 14788 6th East Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 4th August 1917 He was the son of William and Ann Eleanor brother of Thomas Wilfred Wilson of 87, Keldgate, Beverley. He is at rest in Brandhoek New military Cemetery, No3, Belgium. In 1911 was working away form home he was a boarder at 17, Leverton Street, Kentish Town St Pancras and was employed as a clerk for the Gas Light Coke Company Edgware Road.

Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up aged 22yrs and 1 month at Beverley and gave his occupation as a clerk. His father William was his next of kin but he died later and his brother Thomas Wilfred was now his next of kin. He is medals went to his brother private 022454 George W Wilson, Army Ordnance Corps, but retained at his home in Beverley.. he was killed in action on the 4th August 1917

WILSON Thomas Private 27865 1st East Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 16th September 1916 He was native of Beverley and is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France

WINTER Victor Gunner 756055 C Battery 71st Brigade Royal Field Artillery died 17th September 1918 aged 19. He was the son of George ant Harriet if 40, Edgecumbe Street, Newland Avenue, Hull, Yorkshire He was a native Beverley, Yorkshire and he is at rest in Terlinctun British Cemetery, Wimille, France

WOFFINDEN James Thomas Private 17994 1st East Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 25th September 1916. He was born in Goole and enlisted in Beverley He was the son of George and Mary Elizabeth of St Marks Place, Butcher Row, Beverley and was the brother of Robert. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France

WOFFINDEN Robert Hornsey Private 21053 10th East Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 22nd September 1916. He was born in Goole and enlisted in Beverley He was the son of George and Mary Elizabeth of St Marks Place, Butcher Row, Beverley and was the brother of Robert. He is at rest in St Vaast Post Military Cemetery, Richebourg-L'Avoue, France. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up on the 10th December 1915 and posted to the army reserve. he was mobilised on the 20th January 1916 and posted to France on the 3rd June 1916 arriving the same day at Etaples. He gave his age as 19yrs and 8 months occupation a labourer and lived with his parents at Clark's Yard, Wilbert Lane, Beverley. Please note his birth name was Robert Hornsey Woffinden but he was known as Robert Harold. He joined the army as Robert Harold and later changed to Robert Hornsea and then back to Robert Harold

WOOD Herbert Sergeant 240329 5th Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 28th March 1918 aged 40. He was the husband of Sarah Ann of 57, Enfields, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France

WOOD John Edward, (D.C.M.) Sergeant 8286 1st East Yorkshire Regiment died 9th August 1915 aged 23. He was the son of Mrs E A Wood of 7, Grosvenor Place, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium

WOOD William Private 240637 5th Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 19th July 1917. He was native of Beverley an he is at rest in Heninel Communal Cemetery, Extension

WOODTHORPE John Edward Private 3/5980 1st East Yorkshire Regiment died 25th September 1916. He was the son of John Edward and Isabella of 8 St Andrew Street, Beverley, Yorkshire and brother of Tom who also fell. In 1911 he was a labourer. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France

WOODTHORPE Tom Davis Private 3264 5th Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 17th July 1916 He was the son of John Edward and Isabella of 8 St Andrew Street, Beverley, Yorkshire and brother of John who also fell and husband of Florrie nee Gansby who he married in 1910. In 1911 they were both residing at 5, Swaby Yard, Walker Gate, Beverley. At the the time of his death his wife was residing at 2, Clifford Cottages, Walker Gate, Beverley. He is at rest in La Laiterie Military Cemetery, Belgium

WOOLL George Lieutenant and Quartermaster 8th Northumberland Fusiliers of 1 Spring Bridge Road, Ealing, Middlesex killed in action at Gallipoli on the 19th August 1915. In 1911 he was in the army and stationed in India with the Northumberland Fusiliers. He was native of Beswick, Yorkshire and was the son of Robert and Jane . His mother was a widow in 1911 and she was living at 24, Anns Rouths Hospital, Beverley.

London Gazette date 2nd February 1915

The undermentioned to be temporary Quartermasters, with the honorary rank of Lieutenant, Dated 26th November, 1914. George Wooll. He is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey

WRIGHT Jonathan Private 10014 12th transferred to 17th Coy, Labour Corps formerly Private 29952 Lincolnshire Regiment The SDGW have his other regiment as 26915, East Yorkshire Regiment. He died on the 26th September 1917 aged 35. He was the son of Thomas and Harriet Wright, of Skegness, Lincolnshire and husband of Amy Ellice Wright, of 14, Waltham Terrace, Mill Lane, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Dozinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium

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ANDERSON Walter Private 242770 2/5th West Riding Regiment died 3rd May 1917 aged 19. He was the son of William and Mary Jane of 14, Minster Moor Gate, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France

JOHNSON Richard Private 10595 6th East Yorkshire Regiment killed in action at the Dardanelles, 9th August 1915 aged 21. He was the son of Richard and Arabell of 15, School Lane, Walkergate, Beverley. He is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey

LEE William Private 22121, 10th East Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 3rd May 1917 aged 20. He was the son of Mr J and Mrs R Lee of 62, Norwood Grove, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Orchard Dump cemetery, Arleux-En-Gohelle, France

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Names of service personnel that fell in the Great War and who have a connection with Beverley, Yorkshire They are NOT on the War Memorial.



CLARK, John Robert, Private 36280, 2nd Yorkshire regiment died 9th April 1917 aged 23. He was the son of Thomas and Jane of 68, Keldgate, Beverely, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Neuville -Vitasse Road Cemetery, France



HUNSLEY, Thomas, Stoker 1st Class K/24695, Royal Navy on H.M.S. "Black Prince" died 31st May 1916 aged 19. He was the son of Mark and Anna E. Hunsley, of Figham Gate, Beverley, Yorks. Native of Arram, Yorks. He is Commemorated on the Porstmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire



KIRBY Harry Driver, Waggoner GHT/362 2nd Auxiliary Park Train, Horse Transport, Royal Army Service Corps died 2nd December 1918 aged 23. He was the son of Simeon and Mary Ann of Berwick, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Montecchio Precalcino Communal Cemetery Extension, Italy



ANDERSON, Edwin Arthur, Private 82715, 15th Durham Light Infantry, formerly 12817, East Yorkshire Regiment, killed in action 10th September 1918 aged 18. He was the son of Edward and Mary Ann. Anderson, of 19, Tomlinson St., Newington, Hull. Born at Beverley, Yorkshire. he is at rest in Gouzeaucourt New British Cemetery, Nord, France



CROSS, Jack Private 46146 2nd Yorks and Lancaster Regiment, formerly 38487 West Riding Regiment killed in action 11th April 1918 aged 19. He was the son of Robert and Emily Cross of East End, Walkington, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in The Huts Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium



CURTIS, Albert Lance Corporal S/9321 8th Seaforth Highlanders died 22nd June 1916. He was the son of John and Mercy of Bishop Burton, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Vermelles British Cemetery, France



DOBBY, Frank Sergeant 20929, C Battery 58th Brigade Royal Field Artillery killed in action 25th April 1918. He was born and enlisted at Leeming, Yorkshire. He was the son of Francis William and Maria Jane of Leeming and husband of Mary Jane of Bishop Burton, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Hersin Communal Cemetery Extension, France



DURKIN, Robert James, Sergeant 235504, 1/6th Duke of Wellington's, formerly 2498 Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 27th April 1918 aged 37. He was the son of John and Ellen Shillingfleet Durkin, of 10, Potter Hill, Beverley His mother Ellen Shillingfleet, nee Harman died in 1895. He was the husband of husband of Elizabeth Durkin, of 1, Minster Moorgate, Beverley, Yorkshire. formerly of in 1911 12 St Andrew Street, Beverley. His father later remarried to Elizabeth and they were living in 1911 at 16, Walkergate Beverley. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium



ELLIOTT, Thomas Edward, Gunner 207, 11th Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery died 13th September 1917 aged 42. He was the son of Thomas and Mary Elliott and he was born at Beverley, Yorkshire. In 1881 they were living at 1, Clappison Square, Sculcoates, He is at rest in Hedon Road Cemetery, Hull



HALDENBY, Albert, Private 7317 2nd Coldstream Guards killed in action 28th September 1914 aged 25. He was born at Beverley in 1890 to Henry Robert Haldenby and Elizabeth of Trinity Grove Beverley. In 1911 his mother was a widow and she was living at 16, Lanark Street, Perth Street, Hull. He was the husband of Violet Harriett Giasso (formerly Haldenby), of 55, Murial Avenue, Toronto, Canada. In 1911 he was stationed with the 2nd Coldstream Guards at Ramillies Barracks, Wesleyan Soldier's Home, Churchill, Terrace, Centre Square, Fire Brigade and Post Office, Marlborough Lines, Aldershot


His brother Wilfred also joined up and was Private 120


East Yorkshire Regiment 4th (Hull) Battalion 16th December 1914 and was discharged on the 28th May 1915 due to deafness. He a perforated middle ear. He is at rest in Vailly British Cemetery, Aisne, France



HOUGHT, Joseph, Private 6035, 6th Australian Infantry died 17th November 1917 aged 31. He was the son of John and Harriet Hought, of Walkington, Beverley, Yorkshire. Born at Hutton, Cranswick, Yorkshire, England. He is at rest in Colchester Cemetery, Essex



KENT, Walter Gunner 75074 54th Battery 39th Brigade Royal Field Artillery killed in action 13th August 1916 Aged 22. He was the son of Harry and ann of 12, Railway Cottages, Norwood, Beverley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Quarry Cemetery, Montauban, Somme, France



KIRK, Leonard, Private 928447, 153rd Canadian Infantry died 8th January 1917. He was the son of Robert and Mary Elizabeth Kirk, of Crown Terrace, Lair Gate, Beverley, Yorkshire, England. He is at rest in Harriston Public Cemetery, Ontario, Canada



MEAD, Edward 2nd Lieutenant 6th Lancashire Fusiliers died of wounds at Rouen 22nd April 1918 aged 27. He was the elder son of Walter and Amy of "Caterham" Mountney Road, Eastborn. He was born at Beverley, Yorkshire. In 1901 he was living with his parents at 104 Sea Cliffe Road, Beverley. 1911 the family were at 119, Merefield Street, Richdale. He was then working as a Bank Clerk. He is at rest in St Sever Cemetery, Roune, Seine-Maritime, France . The following is an extraxct from the Index of Wills and Administrations on Ancestry, "MEAD, Edward of 5, Clifton Avenue, Fallowfield Manchester lieutenant 6th battalion Lancachire Fusiliers Territorial Force died 22nd April 1918 at No2 British Red Cross Hospital France. Probate Manchester 26th August to Reginald Mead, second lieutenant Royal Garrison Artillery. Effects (I have left private)



TAYLOR, Henry Wright Private 12/894 A Company East Yorkshire Regiment died 25th March 1919 aged 37. He was the son of William and Mary Taylor, of 14, Lime Terrace, Crowle Street, Hedon Road, Hull. Born Walkington, Beverley, Yorks. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up aged 19 years and 3 days on the 5th October 1914 to the army reserve. He gave his mother, Elizabeth as his next of kin and she was living at 14, Lime Terrace. On the 15th December 1915 he embarked Devonport for Port Said disembarking on the 25th December 1915. 8th March he disembarked for France. On the 13th November 1916 he was reported missing in action and the next day 14th was admitted to No4 Casualty Clearing Station with gun shot wounds to his left thigh. 23rd November he was admitted to 13th General Hospital, Boulogne and then transferred to Hull Royal Infirmary being admitted on the 2nd December 1918 to the 20th March 1919 and the same day transferred to St John V.A.D. Hospital, Hull where is died of his wounds on the 25th March 1919. He is at rest in Hedon Road, Cemetery, Hull, Yorkshire.



WATSON, Rushton Driver 95765 29th Divisional Ammunition Column, Royal Field Artillery died at sea 23rd October 1915, and he was born at Beverley. He is at rest in Kirechkoi-Hortakoi Military Cemetery, Greece



WATTSON, Albert William, Gunner 141168 D Battery 112th Brigade Royal Field Artillery killed in action 24th March 1918 aged 23. He was the son of William and Ann Elizabeth of Etton, Beverley, Yorkshire. In 1911 he was working as a plough boy on the farm of Thomas and Rhoda Harriet Whipp at Etton. He is at rest in Bancourt British Cemetery, France


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Holy Trinity Methodist Church War Memorial


Congleton Edge, Mossley, Cheshire



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


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"Erected to the memory of those who were lost in the Great War, by the parents of Lieutenant F OVER BATE M.C.G of Bristol University and Congleton Edge. Who fell Sept.25th 1917


Thus consecrating to the service of his country and his God. The gifts of character and intellect with which he was so richly endowed.


Still, call thou early, call thou late, to thy blest service dedicate". Buried in Belgium.



This tablet is placed here by the officials of Congleton Edge Wesleyan Sunday School, to the memory of their scholars who fell in the war 1914-1918


Jonathan B Chaddock, Moses Boon, William E Jones, Walter Mellor.


These boys have won the well fought day, and laid their armour down.


Duty well don - their victory won. they wear the conquerors crown.



Lieutenant, Frederick Over BATE, 9th Company Machine Gun Corps killed in action 25th September 1917 aged 28. He was the son of Joseph and Mary Jane M.B.E. of Congleton, Cheshire. In 1911 he was living with his parents at Congleton Edge and he was an Elementary School Teacher. At the time of his death he was living at 15, Whatley Road, Bristol. He is at rest in Brandhoek Military cemetery, No3, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium



Sergeant 5302 Jonathan Bertie CHADDOCK, Scots Guards, died of wounds 1st November 1914. He was born in 1886 at Congleton, Cheshire to Jonathan and Ann of High Terrace, Mossley, Cheshire. In 1911 he was living with his parents and siblings at Hightown Post Office, Congleton . His father was a butcher but two of his sisters were Post Office assistants. He is at rest in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France



Private 10120 Moses BOON, 1st Cheshire Regiment killed in action 16th November 1914. He was born at Mossley, Cheshire in 1894 to Joseph and Emily Gertrude of Congleton Edge. Some notes from what remains of his army records. He joined up aged 19 on the 12th June 1913. he was living at Congleton Edge and was a miner. He was injured twice in peace time. On the 13th August 1913 he cut his leg quite sever on barbwire whilst on a running drill (cross country run) he was discharged from hospital on the 1st September 1913 whilst stationed at Chester. The second time was when he was stationed in Londonderry, at Ebrington Barracks, Waterside, Londonderry He was scalded over the face and neck, sever. he was in hospital from the 19th July 1914 to 1st August 1914. No records survive for the World War.


He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium



Private 28097 William Edward JONES 18th Welsh Regiment killed in action 16th June 1916 aged 19. He was the son of William Edward and Lucy Beatrice nee Morgan of Congleton Edge. He is at rest in Maroc British Cemetery, Grenay, France



Private 59523 Walter MELLOR 11th Cheshire Regiment killed in action 20th April 1918 aged 26. He was the only son of Frederick and Annie of Pot bank House, Astley, Congleton, Cheshire He was a member of the Metropolitan Police Force having enlisted at Poplar, East London. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium


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Stoke on Trent Railway Station War Memorial


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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


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ROYAL NAVY


Able Seaman Mersey Z/634 William Bertram McINNERNY, H.M.S. Indefatigable, Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve died at sea 31st May 1916 when the ship was sunk on 31 May 1916 during the Battle of Jutland by German battlecruiser Von der Tan. Only two of the crew of 1,019 survived He was born on the 2nd September 1897 to Francis and Esther who at the time of his death were living at 16, Campbell Road, Stoke on Trent. In 1901 they were living at 50, Selwyn Street, Stoke on Trent. He is commemorated on the Plymouth Naval Memorial, Devon. (Memorial has B.W.)



Able Seaman R/5175 William Rupert PEAKE Nelson Battalion, Royal Naval Division killed in action on the 14th December 1917 aged 21. He was the son of Thomas and Mary Ellen of 361 Newcastle Street, Burslem. Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. In 1911 he was living with his parents and siblings at 15, Shirley Street, Burslem. he was employed as a Potters attendant and dish maker. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France



Able Seaman R/5071 Samuel WILSON, Anson Battalion Royal Naval Division killed in action on the 27th September 1918. He was born on the 18th September 1897 to Mrs A W Wilson of 7, Gregory Street, Longton, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. In 1911 he was living with his widowed mother, Alice and sister, Sarah h at No 3 Court, 1 Gregory Street, Longton. At the age of 13 he was employed as a railway labourer. He is at rest in Sucrerie British Cemetery, Graincourt-Les-Havrincourt, France



ROYAL HORSE ARTILLERY


Bombardier W L ORGAN No W L or W ORGAN serving with the stated regiment listed with the CWGC



ROYAL FIELD ARTILLERY


Sergeant 805233 Arthur BICKERTON D Battery 231st Brigade Royal Field Artillery killed in action 9th August 1917 aged 21. He was the son of Samuel and Hannah of 61, Honeywall, Penkhukll, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. In 1911 he was an apprentice joiner and his father worked for the railways as a wheelwright. He is at rest in Fosse No10 Communal Cemetery Extension, Sains-En-Gohelle, France



Gunner 185495 John DARLINGTON 38th Divisional Ammunition Column, Royal Field Artillery died 21st May 1918 aged 19. He was the son of Mrs Sarah Jane Darlington nee Peake of 16, Wilks Street, Tunstall, Staffordshire. His father was called Frederick William In 1911 his wife and children were living at 10, Goodfellow Street, Tunstall , his father was visiting his brother at 46 King's Street, Tunstall. He is at rest in Etaples Military Cemetery, France



Gunner 129122 Thomas NIXON D Battery 46th Brigade Royal Field Artillery killed in action 20th May 1917 aged 22. He was the son of Charles and Annie Louisa of Cheadle Road, Forsbrook, Staffordshire. formerly on in 1911, Draycott Lane, Forsbrook. He was employed as a railway porter. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France



Gunner 221867 Walter WICKS 51st Battery, 39th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery died 29th September 1918 aged 21. He was the son of John and Mary Ann of Station House, 6, Albert Road, Fenton Manor Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. he was working at the age of 14 as a commission agent clerk. at a pottery manufacturer. He is at rest in Brie British Cemetery, France



Driver J GITTENS (No J GITTENS serving with the stated unit listed with the CWGC)



Driver Cyril Scarlett JACKSON. Sapper 491962 46th Divisional Signal Company, Royal Engineers, formerly Driver 2590 and 805036 Royal Field Artillery . He died 8th November 1918. He was the son of Bertie and Ada Hartshill, Stoke on Trent



ROYAL GARRISON ARTILLERY


Gunner 127128 Walter Farmer ASTILL 66th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery died 30th November 1917. He was born in 1885 at Burton on Trent to Charles and Annie who in 1901 were living at 19, Havlock Street, Stoke on Trent. In 1911 he was visiting the Crown Hotel , Cats Hill, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, and he was employed as a locomotive fireman. He is at rest in White House Cemetery, St jean-Les-Ypres, Belgium



Gunner 64242 William BADDELEY 319 Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery died of wounds 25th April 1918. He was born at Bucknall, Stoke on Trent, and he is at rest in the Bandaghem Military Cemetery, Haringhe, Belgium



Gunner 143438 Thomas BERRY 151st Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery killed in action 28th March 1918. He was born in Stoke on Trent and he may have been the son of Richard and Fanny who in 1911 lived at 6, Pleasant Row, Stoke on Trent. he was a potters mould presser. He is at rest in Faubourg D'Amiens Cemetery, Arras, France



Gunner 313153 Harry Lyngatt MAGUIRE 1/2nd (London) Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery died of wounds 4th September 1918 aged 27. he was the son of John Thomas and Annie Elizabeth (in 1911) of 51 Vine Street, Stoke on Trent. He was working in the Goods Warehouse of the North Staffs Railway Co. He was born at Leek, Staffordshire and he is at rest in Mont Huon Military Cemetery, Le Treport, France



ROYAL ENGINEERS


Company Sergeant Major 492456 James Thomas BAKER, Signal Training Centre, Royal Engineers died 15th February 1919 aged 30. He was the son of Robert James and Evelyn Baker, of 57, Beresford Street, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent. He is at rest in Hanley Cermetery, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire



Lance Corporal WR/ 270642 James EARDLEY 263rd Railway Company ,Royal Engineers died 3rd November 1918. He was born in Burslem, Staffordshire and is at rest in St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France



Sapper 488142 Henry Thomas ASHCROFT 13th Reinforcement Coy, Royal Engineers died 6th July 1917. He was born in 1889 to Thomas and Alice. In 1911 his parents were living at 19, Wilson Street, Stoke on Trent and he was a steam train driver. Henry in 1911 was married to Linda nee Bratton who he married in 1909 in Stoke on Trent Registry Office he was employed as a joiner for the North Staffs Railway Company. He is at rest in St. Germain-Au-Mont-D'or Communal Cemetery, Rhone, France



Sapper 486100 Henry BIRD 132nd Army Troops Coy, Royal Engineers killed in action 21st March 1918 aged 23. He was the son of William Roderick Bird and Ann Elizabeth Bird, of 25, Guildford Street, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent. Native of Hanley, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Bucquoy Road Cemetery, Ficheux, France



Sapper 267704 Sidney Robert BLOOD 17th Divisional Signal Company, Royal Engineers died 30th October 1918 at Mesopotamia aged 22. He was born in Cheadle Staffordshire and was the son of Robert and Gertrude of Tean, Staffordshire. He is at rest in North Gate War cemetery, Baghdad, Iraq.



Sapper 303 Sydney BRERETON 1st North Midlands Field Company, Royal Engineers died of wounds 21st April 1916 aged 22. he was the son of Mary Ann Jones of 30, Stoke Road, Shelton, Stoke on Trent. and late John Brereton. He is at rest in Ecoivres Military Cemetery, Mont-St. Eloi, France



Sapper 259271 Douglas CHATFIELD 26th Brigade. (A.F.A.) Australian Field Artillery Signal Sub. Section, Royal Engineers , formery 195739, Royal Army Service Corps. Killed in action 6th September1918 aged 21. He was born in Talke, Staffordshire and was the son of John Thomas and Hannah Elizabeth, of Station House, Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent. Native of Talke, Stoke-on-Trent. In 1911 the family were living at 243 Congleton Road, Talke. His father was a railway signalman. He is at rest in Sun Quarry Cemetery, Cherisy, France



Sapper140859 John GEORGE 126th Field Company, Royal Engineers killed in action 22nd March 1918. He was the son of John and Sarah of Market Drayton, Shropshire. In 1911 he was now married to Alice and they were living with their children at 73, Cheshire Street, Market Drayton. he was a railway labourer.


Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up on the 13th November 1915 Gave his occupation as a permanent way layer (train track) and he was living at 73, Cheshire Street. he married Alice Williams on the 27th September 1900 at Market Drayton. He was given permission to join His Majesty's Forces from The Engineer of North Staffordshire Railway, Stoke Station to him at the relaying gang, Uttoxeter Station. On the 20th November 1916 he embarked for France and on the 22nd March 1918 he was killed in action in the field. His parents John and Sarah were living at 77, Cheshire Street. He is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France



Sapper 488460 John GOODWIN 455th Field Company, Royal Engineers killed in action 12th April 1918 aged 27. He was born at Fenton Staffordshire and was the son of George an Annie . He is commemorated on the Ploegstreet Memorial, Hainaut Belgium.



Sapper 95912 Bertram MARTIN 179th Tunnelling Company, Royal Engineers killed in action 26th August 1916. He was born at Uttoxeter, Staffordshire in 1891 and was the son of Thomas and Lizzie of Bradley Street, Uttoxeter. In 1911 his parents and siblings were now at 42, Derby Road, Uttoxeter. Bertram is was not at home but was visiting a friend at Hixon, Staffordshire. He was employed at a locomotive foreman. (The 1911 census have Marian) He is at rest in Albert Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France



Sapper WR/210632 William Herbert MILLARD Royal Engineers died13th February 1919 aged 26. He was the son of William and Louisa Millard, of 80, Trentham Road, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent. In 1911 he was living with his parents and siblings at Garden Village, Trentham Road, Penkhull and he was employed as a railway clerk. He is at rest in Hartshill Cemetery, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire



Sapper 492490 George SILLITOE 31st Air Line Section, Royal Engineers (From Grumphy, GWF "these people were responsible for the wires along which signals, telephones etc were transmitted IN THE AIR, ie not below ground"). He died on the 14th October 1918 aged 23. He was the son of William and Sarah Ann of Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. he is at rest in Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille, France



Sapper 439 Harold WHITCUT 2/1st North Midlands Field Company, Royal Engineers killed in action 1st July 1916 aged 18. He was the son of James and Eleanor Jane of 63, Church Street, Fenton, Staffordshire. he was at the age of 13 employed as a railway clerk. He is at rest in Foncquevillers Military Cemetery, France



Sapper WR/176278 Charles WOOD Railway Operating Division, Royal Engineers, formerly 2463 Liverpool Regiment died 4th October 1918 aged 30. He was the son of Harry and Agnes of Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Bagneux British Cemetery, Gezaincourt, Somme, France



Pioneer WR/210654 Reginald BIRKS Royal Engineers died 14th February 1919 aged 20. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Peter Birks, Gate House, Oakamoor, near Alton, Staffordshire



Driver 36432 Charles B HULSE Training Service Sanitary Centre (Bedford) Royal Engineers died 22nd March 1919 aged 20. He was the son of Charles and Mary Louisa of Penkhull Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. he is at rest in Newcastle-under-Lyme Cemetery, Staffordshire



Driver 202551 Samuel JOYNSON 56th Divisional Signal Company, Royal Engineers died 8th August 1918. He is at rest in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, France



GRENADIER GURADS


Lance Corporal 12656 Thomas Philip CRITCHLOW 3rd Grenadier Guards died 8th October 1915 aged 29. He was the son of Martha Critchlow. He is commemorated on the Loos memorial, France



Private 11516 Charles Edward ARMS 1st Grenadier Guards died 29th October 1914 aged 35. He was the son of Elizabeth and the late Fredrick Arms and was the husband of Lily Maud Arms, of 107, Chestergate, Macclesfield, Cheshire. he is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres



Private 22923 Thomas BUXTON, 1st Grenadier Guards died 11th October 1917 aged 34. He was the brother of Eliza Buxton of Stramshall, near Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Dozinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium



Private 18959 Arthur HARVEY 3rd Grenadier Guards died 27th May 1915 aged 21. He was the son of Samuel and Lavinia of North Lodge, Crakemarsh, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Uttoxeter Cemetery.



Private 23417 Benjamin Richard MINCHIN 3rd Grenadier Guards died 15th September 1916 aged 22. he was the son of Henry and Ellen of 135, Belvedere Road, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Guards' Cemetery, Lesboeufs, France



Private 20169 Fred TALBOT 4th Grenadier Guards died 27th September 1915 aged 30. He was the son of John and Hannah of Hanley, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. He is commemorated on the Loos memorial, France



COLDSTREAM GUARDS


Private 4882 Charles Henry YATES 3rd Coldstream Guards died 27th April 1915 aged 33. He was the son of Robert and Annie Yates, of Stoke-on-Trent; husband of Rose Yates, of Englis St., Stoke-on-Trent. he is at rest in Guards Cemetery, Windy Corner, Cuinchy, France



WELCH GUARDS


Corporal 534 Tom BENTLEY 1st Welsh Guards died 2nd May 1916 aged 25. He was the son of Edward and Elizabeth Bentley, of 71, Stony Lane, Cauldon, near. Ashbourne, Derbyshire. He is at rest in Lijssenthoek Military cemetery, Belgium



ROYAL SCOTS


Private F RILEY The only F Riley serving with the Royal Scots listed with the CWGC is the following) Private 4180 Frederick William 3rd Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment) died 13th August 1915. Born in Mowsherra West Indies and is at rest Comley Bank Cemetery, Edinburgh, Scotland. ( Auth. I believe this is not the correct person) There is a possibility It could be a James, Private 17663 Royal Scots Fusiliers died 26th September 1915 aged 25. He was the son of James and Elizabeth of 89 Caroline Street, Longton. The last possibility this soldier died outside the stop date for inclusion into the data of the CWGC which is 31st August 1921.



THE BUFFS (EAST KENT REGIMENT)


Private 13956 Arthur Vincent SWETNAM 7th The Buffs, East Kent Regimentkilled in action 30th September 1917 aged 21. He was the son of Abraham and Annie of 27, Haywood Street, Shelton, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. he joined up aged 19yrs and 3 months and was employed as a railway vanman prior to enlistment. He is at rest in Nine Elms British Cemetery, Belgium



NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS


Sergeant (CWGC have L/Sgt) 13938 Charles William YORKE 12th Northumberland Fusiliers formerly Army Cyclist Corps killed in action 22nd June 1916 aged 37. he was the husband of Betsy nee Dale of 4, Betley Place, Crewe Road, Alsager, Stoke on Trent. In 1911 although married he was living alone at Railway Cottages, Station House, Biddulph. I note some one had crossed out Marriage and children which was 4 yrs and two children both living. He was married on the 12th June 1907 at Odd Rode, Cheshire. He was a railway signalman. He is at rest in Dartmoor Cemetery, Bocordel-Becourt, Somme, France



Private 36358 Ernest Harold DEGGE 8th Northumberland Fusiliers, formerly 32986, North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 16th August 1917 aged 24. He was the son of Thomas and Martha of 19, Balance Hill, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. In 1911 he was employed as an engine cleaner with the North Staffordshire Railway Company. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium



Private 66536 Aubrey Lemuel MOORE 1/4th Northumberland Regiment died 27th May 1918. Native of Blythe Bridge near Cheadle, Staffordshire. He was the son of Charles and Elizabeth Ann of 3, Stallington Crossing, Stallington Lane, Blythe Bridge, Staffordshire. His father was a railway signalman. He is commemorated on the Soissons Memorial, France



ROYAL WARWICKSHIRE REGIMENT


Company Sergeant Major (Memorial has Sergeant) 9243 Edwin MACHIN (Military Medal)15th Royal Warwickshire Regiment killed in action 26th October 1917 aged 26. He was the son of Edwin and Mary of 13, Station Street, Longton, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. he is commemorated on the Tyne Cot memorial, Belgium



Private 9144 Alfred Ernest SMITH, B Company 11th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 16th July 1916 aged 23. He was the son of Thomas and Emily of 43, Lily Street, Wolstanton, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Albert Communal Cemetery Extension, France



ROYAL FUSILIERS


Sergeant 2500 Percy ATTWOOD (D.C.M.) killed in action 7th July 1916. He was born in North Rode, Cheshire in 1893 to Charles and Louisa who in 1911 were living with their children at 10 and 12 Cliff Vale Place, Hanley, Stoke on Trent. He was employed age 18 as a railway lampman. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France



Lance Corporal G/2552 John Thomas BIRKS died of wounds 16th October 1916. Born at Stoke on Trent and is Commemorated on the Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L'Abbe, Somme, France



Lance Corporal 127 Frank CARRYER 9th Royal Fusiliers killed in action 18th September 1918 aged 22. He was the son of


Rupert and Mary Carryer, of 111, Newlands Street, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent. He is at rest in Epehy Wood Farm Cemetery, Epehy, Somme, France



Lance Corporal 1780 Albert FOX 12th Royal Fusiliers died of wounds 20th June 1917 aged 25. He was the son of Eli and Mary Jane, nee Knapper who in 1901 were living with their children at 30, Watergate Street, Tunstall. In 1911 he was living with his brother at the home of his married sister, Mary Pritchard at 4, Selwyn Street, Stoke on Trent Staffordshire. He was working as a shop assistant. He is at rest in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium



Private 21436 Rupert BIRCH, 9th Royal Fusiliers died of wounds 10th July 1916 aged 22. He was the son of Joseph and Ellen of Foxt, near Froghall, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. 1911 he was employed as a general labourer. He is at rest in Puchevillers British Cemetery, France



Private 69082 Thomas CARNEL 2nd Royal Fusiliers, formerly 117, Army Veterinary Corps died 6th September 1918 aged 27. He was the husband of Cicely of 12, Nicholls Street, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. He is at rest in St Omer Souvenir Cemetery, Longuenesse France



Private G/11439 George Henry CLOWES 4th Royal Fusiliers killed in action 27th March 1916. Born in Stoke on Trent in 1895 to Richard James and Caroline. In 1911 the family were living at 35, Lytton Street, Stoke on Trent. He was working as a railway servant. He is commemorated on the Menin Gat Memorial, Ypres, Belgium



Private 66604 William Moseley COPE 26th Royal Fusiliers, formerly 37527 South Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 20th September 1917 aged 26. He was the son of William and Jane of 41, New Street, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. In 1911 he was employed as a railway porter. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium



Private 8826 Colin DUNN 3rd Royal Fusiliers killed in action 29th September 1915. He was born in Leigh on the 23rd April 1893, christened on the 21st May 1893 and was the son of Thomas John and Sarah Ann nee Brown In 1911 he was working as a railway porter and was living with his mother and siblings at 1, Frith Street, Leek, Staffordshire. His father for the same year was working in Glamorgan as a railway signalman. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France



Private 9109 John ELLIS 3rd Royal Fusiliers died 10th May 1915. He was born in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire He may have been the son of William and Eliza nee Rushton who in 1911 were living as a family at 3, Kimberley Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire. He was at the age of 14 a fruiterers errand boy. He is commemorated on the Menin gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium



Private 3586 Frederick GILFORD 9th Royal Fusiliers killed in action 1st May 1917. He was born in Nantwich, Cheshire and enlisted in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. He may have been the son of Henry and Mary Ann who in 1911 were living at 7, William Street, Shelton, Stoke on Trent. He was working as a labourer his father was working as a carter for the railway. He is commemorated on the Arras memorial, France



Private G/14502 Albert Henry HEATH 2nd Royal Fusiliers killed in action 3rd July 1916. He was born at Newcastle, Staffordshire He may have been the son of George and Annie Jane of Newcastle Staffordshire. He is at rest in Ovillers Military cemetery, Somme, France



Private 74648 Percy NUTT 7th Royal Fusiliers, formerly 70879 106th Training Battalion killed in action 23rd March 1918 Born at Alsager, Cheshire in 1899 to Joseph and Elizabeth who in 1911 were all living at Audley Road, Alsager, Cheshire. and at the time of his death at 4, Frederick Avenue, Penkhull, Stoke on Trent. His father was a steam train driver in 1911. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France



KING'S LIVERPOOL REGIMENT


Lance Corporal 2464 Tom DUROSE 5th King's Liverpool Regiment died 21st May 1915 aged 19. He was the nephew of Miss M Durose of Ivy Cottage, Heath Road, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. and the son of Tom and Fanny. In 1911 he was living with his parents at the Daventry Union Workhouse London Road Davantry and was working at a telegraph messenger. His mother was the workhouse matron, and not inmates. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up on the 31st August 1914 and was living at 39, Cheadle Road, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire with his aunt, Midge!!


His father was now living at 15th Church Street, Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey. He was in France from the 21st February 1915. On the 15th April 1915 he was admitted to No4 Field Ambulance with Impetigo and discharged fit for duty the same day. 16th May 1915 he was shot in the head at Richebourge, L'Avoue and admitted to No4 Field ambulance, transferred same day to No1 Casualty Clearing Station at Chocques and then transferred to No 19 Rawal Pindi Hospital, Wimereux wher he died of his wounds on the 21st May 1915. He is at rest in Wimereux Communal Cemetery, France



Private 235166 Herbert POINTON 13th King's Liverpool Regiment, formerly 203425 North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 31st august 1918 aged 24. He was the son of John and Betsy of 65, Boon Hill, Bignall End, Staffordshire. In 1911 he was employed as a coachman (domestic servant) He is at rest in Noreuil Australian cemetery, France



LINCOLNSHIRE REGIMENT


Lance Corporal 16990 Ernest PRIME 2nd Lincolnshire Regiment, formerly 16075, North Staffordshire Regiment died of wounds 26th September 1915. He was born at Calton Staffordshire in 1886 to John and Fanny. His parents in 1911 were living at Cauldon Grange, Oakamoor, Staffordshire. Ernest was now married and was living with his wife Annie and their two children at Chilcote, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire. He was working on a farm as a cowman. He is at rest in Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord France.



Private 51922 Frederick George NEWMAN 10th Lincolnshire Regiment died of wounds 1st May 1918 aged 19. He was the son of James and Annie of 22, Darnley Street, Shelton, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. An army record was found for the time he joined up to the North Staffordshire Regiment on the 17th December 1915 aged 18 years and 4 months as private 18291. His date of birth was given as 10th April 1897 and occupation as a silk finisher. He was discharged from the army as being under military age under Para 392 (vi (a) K.R. 1912. No record has survived for his time with the Lincolnshire Regiment. He is at rest in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France



Private 43954 Hodson Thomas (T H) WALKER 8th Lincolnshire Regiment killed in action 9th September 1918. He was born at Clay Mills Staffordshire in 1895 to Thomas Hodson and Harriet nee Johnson who in 1901 were all living at 55, Cooper Street, Sandwell, West Bromwich. In 1911 he was staying at the home of Thomas Greenway and his sister Helen Greenway at 11, Jameson Street, Wolverhampton, he was a butcher. He is commemorated on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial, France



DEVONSHIRE REGIMENT


Private 3917 Percy YOXALL 1/6th Devonshire Regiment died at Mesopotamia on the 26th September 1916 aged 25. He was the son of William Thomas and Eliza Emma Yoxall, of 74, Seaford Street, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent. In 1911 he was an audit railway clerk. He is at rest in Amara war cemetery, Iraq.



WEST YORKSHIRE REGIMENT


Private 53037 Wilfred Joseph PRESBURY 2nd West Yorkshire Regiment died 27th March 1918. He was born at Longton, Staffordshire . Some notes from what remains of his army record. He was born on the 14th January 1899 to Robert Arthur and Margaret of 68, Spring Road, Longton, Staffordshire. He joined up on the 25th April 1917 aged 18 and was employed as a capstan youth (goods men) employed by North Staffordshire Railway, Longton, Staffordshire. he embarked Folkestone and disembarked at Boulogne the same day, 19th January 1918 and joined his regiment at Etaples on the 20th January. He was reported missing on the 27th March 1918. His conduct sheet was well used. He spent quite a lot of time C.B. Confined to Barracks for various offences. Dirty equipment, missing church and gas parades, and over staying his leave pass . He is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France



Private 60492 James SALT 15th West Yorkshire Regiment died of wounds 22nd April 1918 aged 19. he was the son of Elijah and Eleanor Salt, of 43, Weaver Villa, Oakamoor, Staffs. Native of Cauldon, Lowe, Staffordshire. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He enlisted on the 23rd April 1917 aged 17 years and 364 days. he gave his date of birth as 24th March 1899 and live at the above address. He was posted as Private 39135, North Staffordshire Regiment, then posted to the 5th Training Reserve as private 18033 and finally as private 60492 West York Regt. Whilst in training he was admitted to the Military Hospital, Cannock Chase, Rugeley, Staffordshire on the 4th August 1917 with Diphtheria which was treated with anti-diphtheria serum. He improved rapidly and was discharged to one month's sick from the 1st October 1917. On the 22nd April 1918 he was wounded in action and died the same day. He is at rest in Ebblinghem Military Cemetery, France



LEICESTERSHIRE REGIMENT


Private 11207 Percy SUTTON 8th Leicestershire Regiment died 1st October 1917 aged 24. He was the son of Arthur and Emily Sutton, of 62, Nelson Street, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent. Some notes from remains of his army record. He enlisted on the 27th August 1914 at Lichfield aged 21 into the Royal Engineers then transferred into 6th Service Leicestershire Regiment By occupation he was a railway platelayer, and lived at 4, Pitt Street, Fenton. He embarked on the 29th February 1916 and transferred to 120th Railway Company as Sapper Platelayer 152984, skilled. The 28th August 1916 he was awarded 1st Good Conduct Badge. The 11th September 1917 he was transferred to the 9th Leicestershire Regiment and retained Royal Engineers rate of pay. The 27th March 1918 he was transferred to the 8th Battalion. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot memorial, Belgium



Private 41624 Charles WILLATT D. Company 7th Leicestershire Regiment killed in action 27th May 1918 aged 18. He was the son of John Parr and Eliza of 10, Nettle Bank, Smallthorne, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. Some notes from what remains of his army record He joined up aged 19 years and 4 months on the 4th November 1915 and posted to the Royal Army Medical Corps Depot at Aldershot as Private 78520. He lived at Wilfred Place, Queens Road, Stoke on Trent and was employed as a railway clerk. He embarked Soton on the 24th June 1916 and disembarked at Havre the next day 25th. On the 9th August 1916 disembarked France for England and posted to the 20th London regiment. The 1st September 1916 he was transferred to Class W (T) T.F Army Reserve. On the 30th June 1917 he was recalled to the colours and transferred to the 2/4th Reserve Battalion Northamptonshire Regiment on the 6th July 1917. There is a date 9th November 1917 and stamped is O.C. 20th Batt London Regiment.


On the 11th January 1918 he was transferred from the 2/4th and posted to the 4th Northamptonshire Regiment and posted to Clipstone Camp . He embarked Dover on the 31st March 1918 and disembarked at Calais the same day. Sent to "L" Infantry Base Depot and posted to the 6th Northamptonshire Regiment. He was transferred to D Company 7th Leicestershire Regiment in the field on the 1st April 1918. He was killed in action 27th May 1918. His parents were now living at 10, Nettle Bank. I apologise if the above is a little disjointed I tried to make a good report out of water damaged records. The bottom line is he was in the RAMC, 20th London Regiment as Private 5765. Northamptonshire and Leicestershire regiments. He is commemorated on the Soissons memorial, France



LANCASHIRE FUSILIERS


Private 13 Frank GRETTON 2nd Lancashire Fusiliers He was in France on the 22nd August and died 26th August 1914 aged 18. He was born in Hanley, Staffordshire in 1887 and was the son of James and Ann . In 1901 his father was a widower and they were living at the home of Amy Sales, widow at 3, Talbot Street, Stoke on Trent. He is at rest in La Ferte-Sous-Jouarre Memorial, Sein-et-Marne, France






















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CHESHIRE REGIMENT


Sergeant 14497 Joseph WEATHERBY 10th Cheshire Regiment killed in action 14th July 1916. He was born in 1895 and baptised on the 30th August 1896 at St Peter's church, Macclesfield, Cheshire. He was the son of Joseph and Elizabeth who were all living at 32, St George Street, Macclesfield. In 1911 he was an errand boy aged 14. He enlisted on the 15th September 1914 aged 19 and 182 days. He came up through the rank and was promoted to Sergeant on the 14th April 1915. He fought in France from the 26th September 1916 and was reported missing on the 14th July 1916. His occupation prior to enlistment was a lamp man. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France



Corporal (CWGC and SDGW have Sergeant) 8/11039 James Henry BAILEY 8th Cheshire Regiment died of wounds in Mesopotamia on the 13th April 1916 aged 30. Born at St Peter's Macclesfield and is at rest in Amara War Cemetery, Iraq



Lance Corporal 10857 Reginald Jack DEWSBERRY died 4th August 1916 aged 23. He was the son of Thomas and Sarah of Station House, Congleton, Cheshire. He is at rest in Doullens Communal Cemetery Extension No1, Somme, France



Private 244708 George ARMITT 9th Cheshire Regiment died 6th June 1918 aged 28. He was the son of


Mrs. Hannah Armitt, of Roe Park Lodge, Moreton; husband of Elizabeth J. Armitt, of The Bank, Scholar Green, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. He is commemorated on the soissons memorial, Aisne, France



Private 12899 Charles COPPENHALL 9th Cheshire Regiment died 28th July 1916 aged 22. He was the son of Philip and hannah of 1, St Anne's Road, Middlewich, Cheshire. He is at rest in Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L'Abbe, Somme, France



Private 3/18437 James MOTTRAM b Coy 8th Cheshire Regiment died 12th October 1918. He was born at Smallewood, Sandbach and was the son of Arthur and Elizabeth of Church Lawton Cheshire. He is at rest in Deolali Government Cemetery, India



Private 2116 John SMALLWOOD D Company, 1/7th Cheshire Regiment died of wounds 17th August 1915 aged 20. he was the son of James and Frances Jane of 45, Station Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire. In 1911 he was employed as a railway booking clerk. He is at rest in Green Hill Cemetery, Turkey and Gallipoli



ROYAL WELCH FUSILIERS


Private 24665 Samuel THOMAS, 2nd royal Welsh Fusiliers, died of wounds 20th August 1916. Born at Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire and was the son of Moses Henry and Annie of 7, Alma Street, fenton, Stoke on Trent. He is at rest in Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L'Abbe, Somme, France



BORDERERS


Private John 14965 LEES (Memorial has LEESE and the only J serving with the "Borderers".) 8th King's Own Scottish Borderers killed in action 25th September 1915 aged 24. He was the son of John and Tomasina Emond of 75, Buccleuch Street, Edinburgh. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France



THE CAMERONIANS


Lance Corporal 20767 Harry Thomas THOMPSON 10th Cameronians Scottish Rifles killed in action 25th May 1917 aged 38. He was the son of Joseph and Elizabeth of 32, Goole Street, Newcastle under Lyme Staffordshire. he is at rest in Vermelles British Cemetery, France



WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT


Private 41950 John Alexander BILLINGSLEY 3rd Worcestershire Regiment killed in action 22nd March 1918. Born at Hanley Staffordshire in 1899 and baptised on the 16th April 1899. His parents were James and Mary Ann and in 1911 the family were all residing at 29, Elgin Street, Hanley. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France



EAST LANCASHIRE REGIMENT


Private 29927 Thomas HEMMINGS 2/4th East Lancashire Regiment, formerly 36644 North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 10th October 1917. Born at Tittensor and is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium



Private29949 Frederick PERRINS 2/4th East Lancashire Regiment died 10th October 1918 Born at Hanford and was the son of James and Isabella, Staffordshire who in 1911 were all living at 51, New Street, Hanford. He is at rest in La Louviere Town Cemetery, Hainaut, Belgium



EAST SURREY REGIMENT


Private 26467 William BICKERTON 12th East Surrey Regiment died 23rd March 1918 aged 20. Born at Little Drayton, Salop and he was the son of Joseph and Annie E of 8, Simons Road, Market Drayton. he is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France



Private 42136 Wilfred John WOOD 8th East Surrey Regiment, formerly 101337 Sherwood Foresters died of wounds 10th November 1918 aged 19. He was the son of John Thomas and Rose Wood, of West View, Hanford, Stoke-on-Trent. he is at rest in Etretat Churchyard Extension, France



SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE REGIMENT


Corporal 9399 Robert FORD 1/5th South Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 26th June 1916 aged 27 He was the son of Robert Talbot and Mary Ford of Wharf House, Leek, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Gommecourt Wood New Cemetery, Foncquevillers, France



Lance Corporal 16608 William CADDICK South Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 25th September 1915 aged 18. He was the son of Mrs Mary Jane Caddick of 27, Wallbrook Street, Coseley, Bilston, Staffordshire. His father was called James and in 1911 the family were living at 7, Square Street, Coseley. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France



Private 203076 Arthur John SCRAGG 2/6th South Staffordshire Regiment died 11th August 1918 aged 21. Born at Burslem Staffordshire to John and Sarah nee Pimlott and in 1911 his parents were living at 343 Newcastle Street, Longport, Burslem, Staffordshire. In 1911 aged 13 he was at the Stanfield Isolation Hospital, Burslem as a messenger boy for the railway. He is at rest in Cologne Southern Cemetery, Nordrhein Westfalen, Germany



SHERWOOD FORESTERS


Private71857 George JAMES 11th Sherwood Foresters died 7th June 1917. Born at Blythe Bridge, Staffordshire and is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium



Private 108342 Sidney MILES 11th Sherwood Foresters formerly 62127 North Staffordshire Regiment died 9th November 1918 aged 22. He was the son of Edmund and Mary of 60 Albert Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme. He is at rest in Premont British Cemetery, France



Private 100094 Thomas VICKERS 1st Sherwood Foresters, formerly Pte 76760 Derbyshire Yeomanry, died 30th April 1918. He may have been a prisoner of war having been buried in Berlin. He was born in Tunstall, Staffordshire 1898 to Moses and Sarah nee Baskeyfield In 1911 the family were living at 55 Well Street, Tunstall, Staffordshire. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He enlisted on the 22nd September 1916 into the Derbyshire Yeomanry aged 17 years and 10 months. He lived at 57, Well Street, Tunstall and was a railway porter. He was mobilized on the 12th March 1917, transferred to the Sherwood Foresters on the 24th December 1917 and allotted a new number. He embarked Folkstone and disembarked at Boulogne all the same day 24th December 1917. He was reported missing on the 23rd March 1918. he died a prisoner of war 30th April 1918. He is at rest in Berlin South Western Cemetery, Berlin, Germany



Private 90270 Albert Ernest WARD 8th Sherwood Foresters died 3rd October 1918. Born in Cheadle Staffordshire 1898 to William and Jane nee Bromley. In 1901 his mother was a widow who was now living with her children at Lee Lane, Cheadle, Staffordshire. 1911 his mother has remarried to William Percival Alcock and are now living at 41, Chapel Street, Cheadle His army record has almost been destroyed by the bombing over London 1944. He enlisted at the age of 17 on the 16th September 1916 and was living at 11 Bank Street, Cheadle and he gave his father William Percy as his next of kin, but his mother was a widow in 1901. He was mobilized on the 14th July 1917, In France on the 17th December 1917 and on the 18th joined D Coy. He is commemorated on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial, France



LOYAL NORTH LANCASHIRE REGIMENT


Lance Sergeant 27541 Reginald Francis KNAPPER 1st Loyal North Lancashire Regiment formerly Private 12732, North Staffordshire Regiment, killed in action 8th September 1918. He was born at Hanford, Staffordshire in 1891 to Henry William and Emma who in 1911 were living at 6, Church Street, Hanford. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up on the 4th September 1914 at Lichfield and posted to the 8th North Staffords, New Battalion as private 12732. He was aged 23 and gave his occupation as a labourer. He was posted to France on the 18th July 1915 to the 18th January 1916 On the 10th January 1916 he was shot in the left knee and was treat at 57th Field Ambulance, then 2nd Casualty Clearing Station at Merriville on the 18th January and invalided to England the same day on Hospital Ship, Brighton from Calais. On the 5th September 1916 he was back in France where is was killed in action on the 8th September 1918. The 29th September 1916 he was posted from the North Staffords to the 7th Loyal North Lancs in the field He is at rest in Dury Crucifix Cemetery, France



Private 27519 John Thomas WHEELOCK 7th Loyal North Lancashire Regiment formerly 5820 North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 28th January 1918. He was born at Rocester, Staffordshire He was born in 1889 at Rocester , Staffordshire to Thomas and Elizabeth . In 1911 his father was a widower and was living with his children at 87, Mill Street, Rocester. Some notes from what remains of his army records. He enlisted on the 5th December 1915 and was posted army reserve with the North Staffords. He gave his occupation as a railway platelayer and his age was given as 26 years and 6 months. His father, Thomas was his next of kin. He was mobilized on the 10th February 1916 and posted to the North Staffords and then transferred on the 2nd September 1916 into the Loyal North Lancs. He embarked Folkstone and disembarked at Boulogne the same day, 3rd September 1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France



NORTHAMPTONSHIRE REGIMENT


Private 40473 Sydney HARRISON 6th Northamptonshire Regiment, formerly Private 32938, North Staffordshire Regiment died 22nd March 1918 aged 19. He was the son of William and Mary Elizabeth Harrison, of Woodford Cottage, Moisty Lane, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. he is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France



KING'S SHROPSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY


Private204407 Frederick Charles CHALLINOR 1st King's Shropshire Light Infantry killed in action 21st March 1918 aged 21. He was the son of Ralph and Martha Henshall of Sandy Lane, Alsager, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France



Private 10713 Robert FORD 5th King's Shropshire Light Infantry died of wounds 1st July 1915 aged 41. He was born in 1875 and was the brother of Charles of 2, Wesley Street, Fenton, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. His parents were Henry and Elizabeth who in 1881 were living at 17, Bakers Square, Fenton. In 1911 he was a boarder at the home of Joseph Brookes of 11, Water Street, Fenton. He was employed as a labourer in a pottery. He is at rest in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France



MIDDLESEX REGIMENT


Private L/16732 William Walter BLAKEMAN 12th Middlesex Regiment died 26th September 1916. He was born at Congleton Cheshire. In 1911 he was living with his parents James, Jessie and his siblings in Tan Yard Cheddleton Village, near Leek, Staffordshire. He was at the age of 15 a silk dyer labourer. He is at rest in Lonsdale cemetery, Authuille, Somme, France



KING'S ROYAL RIFLE CORPS


Private R/8402 Wilfred Lawrence HANCOCK 9th King's Royal Rifle Corps killed in action 25th May 1917 aged 23. He was the son of Arthur and Mary Elizabeth Hancock, of 7 Bower Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Stafffordshire. In 1911 he was an errand boy aged 16 for a boot manufacturer. He is at rest in Wancourt British Cemetery, France



Private R/11627 Ernest William HENDRICK, 9th King's Royal Rifle Corps killed in action 7th July 1916 aged 38. He was the son of Mrs. R. MacKenzie (formerly Hendrick), of 51, Princes St., Dunstable, Beds. Born at Barnsbury, London and enlisted at Stoke on Trent Staffordshire. In 1911 he was a boarder at the home of Louis Rothwell od 29 Corporation Street, Stoke on Trent and by occupation was and Electric Crane Driver for the North Staffordshire Railways. He is at rest in Faubourg D'Amiens Cemetery, Arras, France



Private 13207 James Francis NEWMAN 12 King's Royal Rifle Corps killed in action 26th February 1917. Some notes from what remains of his army records.He was born at Uttoxeter on the 15th January 1898 to James and Annie of 22, Darnley Street, Shelton, Stoke on Trent Staffordshire and by occupation was a silk flusher helper. On the 4th March 1916 he joined the King's Royal Rifles at Winchester and after his training embarked Southampton on the 29th January 1917 disembarked at Havre the next day. He was sent to the 1st Infantry Base Depot and posted to the 2nd Battalion the same day, 30th. On the 20th February from the 2nd he was posted to the 13 Battalion. On the 26th February 1917 he was killed in action. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France



NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE REGIMENT


Sergeant 2882 Philip Hawley BAGNALL 1/5th North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 30th September 1915. He was born in Stoke on Trent in 1885 to Richard and Catherine Jane , Staffordshire and is at rest in Railway Cutting Cemetery, Larch Wood, Belgium



Sergeant 202137 Samuel George BEARDMORE 1st North Staffordshire Regiment died 3rd August 1917 aged 26. He was the son of Samuel and Mary Beardmore, of Forsbrook, Blythe Bridge, Stoke-on-Trent. Enlisted in 1914. He is at rest in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France



Corporal (CWGC has Pte) 13524 John JERVIS C Coy, 1/6th North Staffordshire Regiment died 29th September 1918 aged 22. He was the son of John and Eliza of 49, Anchor Road, Longton, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. He is commemorated on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial, France



Corporal (CWGC has L/Cpl) 7941 Alfred James WILKINSON 1st North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 26th November 1916. He was born in 1886 and in 1911 was stationed with the North Staffordshire Regiment in India. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France



Lance Corporal 4017 Arthur CROMPTON 1/5th North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 13th October 1915. He was born in 1890 at Burslem to Arthur and Harriet and in 1911 he was living with his parents at Ivy House, Longport, Burslem, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire and employed as a railway clerk . Some notes from remains of his army record. He enlisted on the 26th January 1915 and was appointed the rank of Lance Corporal on the 12th July 1915. he embarked Southampton on the 18th August 1915 and disembarked at Rouen the next day. His parents at the time of his death were living at Wharf House, Longport, Stoke on Trent. He was reported missing, killed in action. His brother Sergeant 528021 Frank of Signal Company, Royal Engineers was in France. and survived the war. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France



Lance Corporal 17900 Robert Bruce KNIGHT 7th North Staffordshire Regiment attached to the 9th Worcestershire Regiment. Died at Mesopotamia on the 18th May 1916 He was born at Uttoxeter in 1897 to Robert Bruce and Elizabeth in 1911 lived at 31, Cheadle Road, Uttoxeter. He was employed aged 14 as a draper's errand boy. He is at rest in Basra War Cemetery, Iraq



Lance Corporal 2940 Edward Stanley Montague MASSEY 1/5th North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 13th October 1915 aged 22. He was born at Leek Staffordshire in 1890 and was the son of John Proudlove Massey and Annie May nee Baker of Lichfield Street, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire . In 1911 he was living at the home of Jane Baker at 71, Lichfield Street, Hanley, Staffordshire and was employed as a railway clerk. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France



Private 6182 William Henry ADAMS 1st North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 25th April 1916 aged 33. Burton on Trent He was the son of Sarah Ann Adams, of 15, Victoria Road, Burton-on-Trent, Staffs. Served in the South African Campaign. He is at rest in Dranoutre Military Cemetery, Belgium



Private 13772 Samuel BEARDSLEY 8th North Staffordshire Regiment died 20th September 1917. Born at Penkhull Staffordshire in 1888 to Samuel and Lucy of Penkhull Square, Stoke on Trent . Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up on the 8th September 1914 at Lichfield, Staffordshire aged 26 years and 48 days and was posted to A Reserve North Staffordshire Regiment Depot, Tidworth. Lived at 27, Harley Hill, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent and gave his occupation as a labourer. He married Gertrude Kelsall on the 3rd May 1914 at Holy Trinity Church, Hartshill and at this time they were living at 27 Stanley Road, Stoke on Trent. From the Deputy Assistant Adjutant General (D.A.A.G.) he was transferred to 278 Railway Company, Royal Engineers and was allotted a new number from D.A.A.G. as 153092 in the field on the 12th March 1916. He had previously signed the application for transfer to Royal Engineers as a platelayer His father had moved to 43, Mayo Street, Stoke on Trent. he was reported missing presumed dead as Sapper on the 20th September 1917 in France He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot memorial, Belgium



Private 1630 William Charles BELL 1/5th North Staffordshire Regiment died 20th June 1917. He was the son of Joseph and Rosina of 42 Old Stoke Road, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent. In 1911 his father was widowed and he was now living at 21, Thomas Street, Hartshill. William was working with his father for the North Staffordshire Railway Company, William was a machinist. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up aged 18 on the 3rd March 1911. He did his annual camp. 6th August 1911 to 20 August 1911, Camp at Abergavenny 4th August 1912 to 18th August 1912 Camp, Mon Street, !!


He embarked Southampton on the 2nd March 1915 and disembarked at Havre On the 3rd June 1915 he was admitted to No8 Casualty Clearing Station, Bailleul. The 8th June he was in No2 General Hospital at Harve and on the 16th June 1915 he was sent to England suffering from Haematuria (Tuberculosis Kidney) He was discharged from the army on the 4th August 1915 under Para (392) King's Regulations XVI. He died from his complaint on the 20th June 1917 and is at rest in Hartshill Cemetery, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire



Private 19137 Henry BOON 7th North Staffordshire Regiment died 25th January 1917. He was born at Penkhull Stoke on Trent and he is at rest in Amara War Cemetery, Iraq Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up on the 8th November 1915 aged 24 years and posted into the army reserve. His mother Frances was his next of kin and she lived with her husband Arthur at 5, Park Street, Stoke on Trent . He embarked Devonport on the 7th June 1916 and disembarked at Basra on the 4th July 1916. His brother Ernest also served in the army and fought in Salonica .



Private 15971 Ernest BRIDGWOOD 7th North Staffordshire Regiment died 12th September 1915 aged 20. He was the son of John and Hannah Elizabeth Bridgewood, of Waterhouses , Staffordshire. There are only a few pieces of his army record left. He joined up on the 17th December 1914 at Stoke on Trent aged 19years and 6 months and was employed as a railway clerk. He embarked for the Mediterranean on the 15th August 1915 and he died of Dysentery on the 12th September 1915. He is commemorated on the Helles memorial, Turkey and Gallipoli



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. A Reservist. He is commemorated on the Pozieres memorial, Somme, France.



Private 11764 James ELLIS 8th North Staffordshire Regiment died 30th March 1918. He was born at Wolstanton, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire and is at rest in Etaples Military Cemetery, France



Private 203205 Francis Thomas FORRESTER 8th North Staffordshire Regiment died 18th April 1918 aged 20. He was the son of Thomas and Lilly Ann Forrester, 57, Richmond Street, Penkhull, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up under the Railway Reserve Group system on the 28th May 1916 aged 18 years and 4 months. he was working as a clerk at Etruria station, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. He embarked and disembarked for France on the 28th March 1918 and he was killed in action in France on the 18th April 1918. His father was his next of kin. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium



Private 14927 Arthur FRANKLIN, D Company 7th North Staffordshire Regiment died 2nd February 1917 aged 20. He was the son of Robert and Sarah of 3 Station Cottages Rolleston-on-Dove, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He enlisted on the 19th October 1914 and on the 23rd October 1914 he was at the North Staffs Depot. He was aged 19 years and 1 month and was a railway lamp man formerly railway porter. He embarked for Gallipoli on the 14th November 1915 He was wounded three times. 23rd September 1915 shot in the leg. 13th January 1916 shrapnel wound to his left side . 26th January 1917 he was shot in the back and was admitted to 15 Canadian General Hospital dangerously ill. He died oh his wounds on the 2nd of his wounds on the 2nd Febryary 1917 at the same hospital. He is at rest in Amara War Cemetery, Iraq



Private 12140 Benjamin GOLDSTRAW 9th North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 13th August 1916 aged 38. Born at Whiston, Staffordshire and was the son of Benjamin and Annie of Whiston. He is at rest in Flatiron Copse Cemetery, Mametz, Somme, France



Private J GOODWIN North Staffordshire Regiment (There are several 'J' listed with the CWGC) Searches on Ancestry did not show any connection with the railways, but all are local to Stoke Station.



Private 3644 James HAZLEHURST D Company 1/5th North Staffordshire Regiment died of wounds 14th July 1915 aged 26. He was the son of George and Annie. Born at Hilderstone near Stone, Staffordshire. Some notes from what remains of his army records. He joined up on the 10th October 1914. He gave his address as 40, Mollart Street, Hanley and was working for the railways. He gave his father, George who was living at South View, Hilderstone, near Stone, Staffordshire as his next of kin. he had his medical on the same day he enlisted at Shelton Drill Hall and found fit. He embarked Southampton on the 2nd March 1915 disembarked at Havre the next day 3rd. 1st June her received a minor shell wound to his face which was treated at 3rd North Midlands Field Ambulance and he returned to light duties on the 3rd June 1916 On the 11th July 1915 he was shot in the shoulder. He was treat again at 3rd North Midlands Field Ambulance then transferred to No 5 Casualty Clearing Station, Hazelbrough on the 12th and he died of his wounds on the 14th still at No 5 Casualty Clearing Station. He is at rest in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium



Private W HILL North Staffordshire Regiment


There is only one 'W' listed with the CWGC .He is a Lieutenant Walter Edward HILL, 3rd attached to the 1st North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 23rd September 1914 aged 22 He was born at Dorchester and lived at 68 Kingsgate Street, Winchester



Private W H HOLLINS North Staffordshire Regiment (There are 2, both William and living at Newcastle- under- Lyme


(1) Private 17604 William HOLLINS 7th North Staffordshire Regiment died 9th May 1916 aged 29 He was the son of William and Hannah of 10, Elliott Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. He joined up on the 25 May 1915 aged 28 years and 6 months living at the above address and by occupation was a Potters Colour Mixer. His father, William was his next of kin. On the 7th December 1915 he was a black day for him He was tried Court Martial in the field for the offence of sleeping at his post when acting as a sentry at Gallipoli on the 3rd December 1915. He was found guilty and sentenced to death by being shot. His sentenced was commuted to 5 years penal servitude and suspended. Signed General O .C. Munro dated 17th December 1915. He is commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq.


Or Private 21092 William HOLLINS 1st North Staffordshire Regiment, formerly 62993, Royal Army Medical Corps, killed in action 14th July 1916. He was the son of William George (signalman) and Jane Eliza of 10, Freehold Street, London Road, formerly of 55, Victoria Street both in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. Prior to enlistment he was a goods porter for the railway and he lived at the above address and joined up at the age 23 years and 10 months. He was in France on the 18th June 1916. He is at rest in La Plus Douve Annex Ration Farm, Hainaut, Belgium.



Private 5151 David HUGHES 1st North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 5th December 1914 He was born in Flint, Flintshire and enlisted at Longton, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire and was the husband of Rosa Nellie Edwards formerly Hughes of Golden Square, New Romney, Kent. He is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium



Private 17968 Albert Edward JONES 7 North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 7th July 1916. Born in Hanley Staffordshire in 1889 to William and Mary Jane nee Stedman.( His father in 1911 gave an occupation as carriage man North Staffs Railway). Some notes from remains of his army records. He joined up on the 14th November 1915 into the 7th Battalion. He was aged 26 years and 6 months employed as an engineman winder. He was living with his wife Annie Elizabeth nee Munn who he married in 1915 at St Luke's Church, Wellington, Stoke on Trent at 88, Wellington Road, Hanley. His mother Mary Jane was living at 92, Bucknall Old Road, Hanley, Staffordshire He was mobilized on the 14th November 1915 and sent to the Mediterranean where he was killed in action . He left a widow and two children, Annie born 7th September 1913 and Hilda born 24th March 1915. He is commemorated on the Helles memorial, Turkey and Gallipoli


OR Private 17095 Albert Edward JONES 8th North Staffordshire Regiment died 19th November 1916. Born in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire in 1895 to Albert and Emily nee Beardmore. Some notes from what remains of his army records. He joined up on the 7th September 1914 aged 19 lived with his parents at 38, South Street, Mount Pleasant, Fenton and was employed as a engine cleaner. (most likely a loco) He was posted to the 10th Battalion on the 31st October 1914. He was in France with the 8th Battalion from the 3rd August 1915 and was killed in action on the 19th November 1916. His effects were sent to his father who was living at 25, Cambridge Street, Fenton. He is at rest in Regina Trench Cemetery, Grandcourt, Somme, France (Auth, It could be either soldier who is commemorated on the memorial)



Private11878 Ernest MASON 8th North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 19th November 1916 aged 21. He was the son of George Henry. and Martha Harriett Mason, of 20, King's Terrace, Basford, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs. Native of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffs. Also served at Gallipoli. He is at rest in Connaught Cemetery, Thiepval, Somme, France



Private 241294 Tom MERREY (Memorial has MERRY) 1/6th North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 1st July 1916 on the Somme. He was born at Tutbury Staffordshire in 1899 to Tom and Amy who in 1911 were living at 55, Monk Street, Tutbury, Staffordshire. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France (Note, his birth surname is MERREY)



Private 3251 Christopher MITFORD 1/5th North Staffordshire Regiment, killed in action 13th October 1915 aged 22. he was the son of Christopher and Rosa of Yew Cottage, lawton Road, Alsager, Stoke on Trent. he is commemorated on the Loos memorial, France



Private 11930 Charlie PLANT 8th North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 4th august 1916 aged 26. He was born at Stoke-on-Trent and was the son of Charles and Ann Jane nee Trickett of Longcroft Villa, Westham, Weymouth. He is at rest in De Cusine ravine british Cemetery, Basseux, France



Private 4256 Michael Henry SALT 1/6th North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action ed 1st July 1916 aged 23. He was the son of Michael and Mary Ann of The Station House, Stretton, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire. Some notes from what remains of his army records. He joined up on the15th October 1915 and lived at Railway Crossing House, Stretton with his parents. His father was the Station Master and they formerly lived at 66, Beech Lane Stretton. He embarked Southampton on the 1st April 1916 and disembarked at Havre on the 2nd and joined his unit in the field on the 10th April. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France



Private7797 Edmund SELWOOD 1st North Staffordshire Regiment died of wounds 14th April 1915 He was born at Swinnerton, Staffordshire in 1886 to William James and Maud Isabel of Swinnerton. In 1911 he was stationed in India with the North Staffords. he is at rest in Erquinghem-Lys Churchyard Extension, France



Private 202979 Frederick Henry SHIPLEY 2/5th North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 27th September 1917 aged 19. He was born at Cobridge, Stoke on Trent, and was the son of Enoch and Alice Shipley, of Morehouse Farm, Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent. Native of Hanley. In 1911 he was living with his parents and siblings at 29, selwyn Street, Hanley and aged 13 he was at the Railway bookstall as a newsboy. Some notes from what remains of his army record. he joined up on the 29th November 1916 at Lichfield aged 18 years 1 month and posted to the army reserve as private 7437. He was employed at a Railway parcel porter and was living with his parents at 30, March Street, Hanley. On the 27th November 1916 he was mobilized to the 5th battalion and sent to the depot on the 31st January 1917 he was transferred to the 2/5th battalion. He embarked Folkestone and disembarked at Boulogne the same day 25th February 1917. He was in hospital, no reason given on the 13th March 1917 and returned to his unit in the field on the 23rd March 1917. 27th September 1917 he was wounded , "now reported killed in action" the same day. He is at rest in Bridge House Cemetery, Belgium



Private 2960 Simeon SIMS 1/5th North Staffordshire Regiment died of wounds 16th July 1915 aged 34. He was the son of Simeon and Rachel Sims, of Horton, near. Leek and husband of Annie Sims, of 42, Shoobridge Street, Leek, Staffordshire. he is at rest in Etaples Military cemetery, France




Private 2522 Bertram Philip TAFT 1/6th North Staffordshire Regiment died 13th October 1915 aged 17 He was the son of John Thomas and Annie of the New Inn, Bramshall, near Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up aged 18 and was living at 91, Smithfield Road, Uttoxeter and was employed by the North Staffordshire Railway as a clerk. He embarked from Southampton on the 4th March 1915 and disembarked at Havre the next day 5th. He was killed in action on the 13th October 1915. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France



Lance Corporal (Memorial has Private) 12892 Colin THORLEY North Staffordshire Regiment died of wounds 31st March 1918 aged 30. He was the son of James of 28, Nursery Street, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Etaples Military Cemetery, France



Private 3425 James Samuel TUNSTALL 1/5th North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 13th October 1915 aged 18. He was born in 1895 to William John and Elizabeth Tunstall, of 129, Oxford Road, Basford Park, Stoke-on-Trent. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up on the 21st September 1914 aged 17 years and 33 days and posted to the 5th battalion. His occupation prior to enlistment was a baker. He embarked at Southampton on the 4th March 1915 and disembarked at Havre the next day 5th. He was reported missing presumed killed in action on the 13th October 1915 in France and he was taken off the strength of the battalion on the 21st June 1916. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France



Private 7600 William WEATHERALL 1st North Staffordshire Regiment died of wounds 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



DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY


Private 77040 William Edgar WOOD 1/7th Durham Light Infantry died 28th March 1918 aged 23. He was the son of William and Sarah Jane Wood, of Roy Villa, Acton, Newcastle-under-Lyme and husband of Florence Mary Wood, of 12, Florence Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He enlisted on the 30th November 1915 into the army reserve as Sapper 179533, Royal Engineers. he was aged 33 and gave his occupation as a painter, employed by North Staffs Railway Company. He gave his wife Florence May nee Sherratt who he married at Butterton Church, Newcastle under Lyme in April 1012. and they lived at 12, Florence Street, Newcastle, Staffs. They had two children. Kenneth Ray born2nd March 1913 and Eric Stanley born 11th August 1916 both at Newcastle under Lyme. He was Mobilized on the 12th June 1916 and sent to the Depot of the Royal Engineers. He was transferred to the Durham Light Infantry on the 13th August 1917. He embarked Folkestone on the 17th September 1917 and posted to the 11th Battalion . On the 21st September 1917 he was reposted to the 7th Battalion. On the 28th October 1917 he was gassed by mustard gas and treated at 4th Casualty Clearing Station, the on the 30th October 1917 he was at the 12th General Hospital, Rouen. 11th November 1917 he was at the 2nd Convalescence Depot Rouen. He was discharged to 35th Infantry Base Depot arriving on the 4th January 1918 for dispersal to his unit. He rejoined his unit in the field on the 23rd January 1918. 28th March 1918 he was killed in action. He is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France.



ROYAL IRISH FUSILIERS


Private 8806 Frederick KAY 1st Royal Irish Fusiliers died 7th Nay 1917. He was born in Longton, Staffordshire and is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France



RIFLE BRIGADE


Lance Corporal 50083 Frederick POINTON 2/10th Rifle Brigade, formerly 117920 R.F.C. killed in action 12th October 1918 aged 19. He was born in Stoke on Trent and was the son of Arthur and Edith of 33, The Square, St. Anne's-on-Sea, Lancashire. formerly of in 1911, 49, West Brampton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire. He is commemorated on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial, France



MACHINE GUN CORPS


Corporal 21845 Richard CHEETHAM Machine Gun Corps, formerly 2695, North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 29th April 1918 aged 24. He was the son of Ms. Elizabeth Kerswell Cheetham, of 94, Boughey Road, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent. formerly in 1911 of 123 Thornton Road, Hanley and he was employed as a railway clerk. His mother appears to be unmarried in the 1911. She died in 1941 at the North Staffordshire Royal Infirmary a spinster. He is at rest in St Marys Churchyard, Astbury, Cheshire



Gunner (Pte) 44740 Albert Edward GRIFFITHS 124th Machine Gun Corps died 8th October 1916. Born in Hanley, Staffordshire in 1892 to William and Mary nee Davies won in 1911 were all living at 1, Dover Street, Birches head, Hanley, Staffordshire. Some notes from what remains of his army records. he enlisted on the 13th December 1915 to the Army Reserve and the mobilized to the Depot on the 19th May 1916 as gunner. He was aged 23 years and 9 months lived with his parents at 1. Dover Street, and was a railway porter. In 1916 he married Nellie nee Peacock at Stoke on Trent Registry Office. and was living prior and after his death at 75, Grove Street, Leek, Staffordshire. She remarried to a Mr Finn and she then lived at 49, Hodge Bower, Iron Bridge, Salop. He embarked Folkstone on the 13th September 1916 and disembarked at Boulogne the next day. Joined the same day at Camiers 1, Base Depot and on the 22nd September 1916 joined his unit in the field. 8th October 1916 he was killed in action. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France



Private 81972 Philip HOUSON 51st Machine Gun Corps died 22nd July 1918. Born at St Helens Lancashire to Wallace and Martha May who in 1920 were residing at 62 Keary Street, Stoke on Trent. Some notes from remains of his army records. He joined up at Scarborough on the 5th September 1915 and posted to the army reserve. He was aged 20 years and 246 day working as a Steam Hammer Driver for the Railway works. He was living with his wife Cicely nee Parkes later to become Mrs Bond, who he married at Stoke on Trent Registry Office on the 10th November 1914 and lived at 62, Fletcher Road, Stoke on Trent. When he joined up he was Private28456, 13th Reserve Cavalry Regiment B Squadron, then 27th March 1915 Private 7605, D Company, 16th Service Battalion, Manchester Regiment, Belton Park, Grantham. Then on the 5th December 1916 as private 81972, 140 Coy, Machine Gun Corps later transferred to 51st Company. He embarked Folkstone for France on the 13th February 1917 disembarked at Boulogne the same day On the 14th February he was a Infantry Base Depot at Camiers from where he was sent to join the 140 Machine Gun Corps in the field on the 27th February 1917 and was admitted to 4th London Field Ambulance suffering with Pyrexia and on the 27th June 1917 he was admitted to the New Zealand Stationary Hospital , France


15th July 1917 he was wounded (not stated what sort) and was admitted to 11th General Hospital, Dannes and then to England on the 23rd July 1917 on hospital ship (location and ship not stated)


He was discharged from hospital given sick leave and then posted on the18th March 1918 back to his unit in the field in France on the 27th March 1918 and was killed in action. He was the father of three children, Cicely May born 10th November 1914, Wallace born 7th July 1916 and Phyllis who was born and died of congenital syphilis contracted from her mother on the 31st January 1919 at Stoke on Trent aged 2 months. He is at rest in Le Neuville-Aux-Larris Military Cemetery, Marne, France



ROYAL ARMY SERVICE CORPS


Private M/302798 Arthur WILDE Mechanical Transport (Grove Park) Royal Army Service Corps, died 14th April 1917 aged 26. Born at Whitmore in 1891 to Henry and Sarah of Madeley, Staffordshire. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up on the 22nd November 1915 and posted to the army reserve, aged 24 years and 7 months. He was living at Sparrow Terrace, Porthill, Stoke on Trent and was a railway carter by occupation. His mother, Sarah who lived at Onnley Lane, Madeley was his next of kin. He was mobilised on the and sent the M.T. Army Service Corps Depot at Grove Park. On the 21st March 1917 On the 9th April 1917. "He was admitted to the Royal Herbert Hospital, Woolwich suffering from Lobar Pneumonia the whole of right side. His condition rapidly became worse and he died of cardiac failure on the 14th April 1917. His disease was contracted since enlistment, not due to military service.


He is at rest in All saints Churchyard, Madeley, Staffordshire



ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS


Private 119649 William BEECH Royal Army Medical Corps died 27th May 1920 aged 22. He is at rest in Christ Church Churchyard, Alsager, Cheshire



LEICESTERSHIRE YEOMANARY


Trooper 256459 Archibald BOURNE 2/1st Leicestershire Yeomanry died 27th August 1917 aged 19. He was the son of Frederick and Avis. In 1911 he was living with his parents at 17, Temple Street, Basford, Stoke on Trent. He is at rest in Hartshill Cemetery, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire




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MOSSLEY WAR MEMORIAL


Holy Trinity Churchyard, Cheshire



1914


Sergeant 5302 Jonathan Bertie CHADDOCK 2nd Scots Guards died of wounds 1st November 1914. He was the son of Jonathan and Ann who in 1911 were living at High Town Post Office, Congleton. Jonathan in 1911was at the Guards Depot, Catherham, Surrey. He is at rest in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France



Private D/2239 Walter CAUDWELL 3rd Dragoon Guards killed in action 6th November 1914. He was born in 1885 at Stanton Derbyshire to Charles and Annie. In 1901 the family were living at High Town, Congleton. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium



1915


Private 10120 Moses BOON 1st Cheshire Regiment killed in action 16th November 1914. He was born in 1894 in Whitemoor Village to Joseph and Emily Gertrude. In 1911 the family were living at Congleton Edge, near Mossley, Congleton. He was working in the cola mines as a hookerup. Some notes from what remains of his army records. He joined up aged 19 on the 12th June 1913. he was living at Congleton Edge and was a miner. He was injured twice in peace time. On the 13th August 1913 he cut his leg quite sever on barbwire whilst on a running drill (cross country run) he was discharged from hospital on the 1st September 1913 whilst stationed at Chester. The second time was when he was stationed in Londonderry, at Ebrington Barracks, Waterside, Londonderry He was scalded over the face and neck, sever. he was in hospital from the 19th July 1914 to 1st August 1914. No records survive for the World War. He is also commemorated on Holy Trinity Church War Memorial, Congleton Edge and the


Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium



1916


Private 9389 Robert Arthur BURGESS 8th Royal Fusiliers killed in action 13th April 1916 at Vermelles aged 19 He was the son of Frederick and Harriet of Mossley, Congleton. He enlisted in November 1914. He is commemorated on his parent memorial (kerb stone) in the Holy Trinity Churchyard, Mossley near Congleton, Cheshire and he is at rest in the Vermelles British Cemetery, France



Private 28097 William Edward JONES 18th Welsh Regiment killed in action 16th June 1916 aged 19. He was the son of William E dwardand Lucy Beatrice of Congleton Edge near Mossley, Congleton, Cheshire. He is at rest in Maroc British Cemetery, Grenay, France



2nd Lieutenant James Norman SMITH 15th Liverpool Regiment attached to the 9th Cheshire Regiment died 31st July 1916 aged 20. He was the son of Moses and Jane Smith, of Saredon, Mossley, Congleton, Cheshire. Engineering Student (Honours), Manchester University. He is at rest in Becourt Military Cemetery, bercordel-Becourt, Somme, France



2nd Lieutenant Norman Pickslay CLARK 7th attached to the 2nd Royal Munster Fusiliers died 24th August 1916. He was the son of William and Louisa M Clark of 14, Regent Square, Doncaster. he is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France



Captain Charles Graham CARSON (M.C.) C Company 13th Essex Regiment died 19th November 1916 aged 22. He was the son of William L and Harriet of Congleton, Cheshire. He is at rest in St Sever Cemetery, Rouen, France



1917


Private 13911 Ernest BIRKINSHAW 22nd Machine Gun Corps, Infantry, formerly 4.5555 Cheshire Regiment killed in action 3rd October 1917 aged 25. He was the son of William Richard (died 1897)and Alice nee Bailey of Boundary Lane, Mossley, Congleton, Cheshire. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium



1918


Gunner 105229 Reginald BARLOW 17th Battery, 41st Brigade Royal Field Artillery killed in action 1st April 1918. He was born at Congleton Cheshire to William and Amy. In 1911 the family were living at 6, Station Cottages, Congleton. He is at rest in Varennes Military Cemetery, Somme, France



Private 31598 John Wilshaw HIGGINBOTTOM 1st East Lancashire Regiment killed in action 9th August 1918 aged 18. He was the son of Henry Noble and Margaret Fanny , High Town, Congleton, Cheshire. He is at rest in Thiennes British Cemetery, France



Rifleman 107640 Thomas Beech BARTON 5th Liverpool Regiment died 20th June 1918 aged 18. He was the son of Thomas beech and Kate Elizabeth of Burton Lodge, Gresford. he is at rest in All Saints Churchyard, Gresford, Denbighshire



Private 230986 James WINKLE (Military Medal) 10th King's Shropshire Light Infantry, formerly 1848 Cheshire Yeomanry killed in action 2nd September 1918 aged 24. He was the son of


Thomas and Rachel Winkle, of Congleton, Cheshire and husband of Martha Winkle, of "Avondale," Holyhead Rd., Chirk, Wrexham, Denbighshire. He is at rest in Sailly-Saillisel British Cemetery, Somme, France



Private O/1510 Harold BRAMMER Royal Army Ordnance Corps died 3rd October 1918 aged 20. He was the son of George and Emma Brammer, of 143, Canal Road, Congleton. Also served in East Africa. He is at rest Holy Trinity Churchyard, Mossley, near Congleton, Cheshire



Captain Arnold Leslie JOHNSON 5th North Staffordshire Regiment died 14th October 1918 aged 27. He was the son of Robert Lewis and Sarah of Henshall Hall, Congleton, Cheshire and brother of George who also fell



Gunner 165101 George William JOHNSON 274th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery died 1st November 1918 aged 29. He was the son of Robert Lewis and Sarah of Henshall Hall, Congleton, Cheshire. He is at rest in St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France, and brother of Arnold who also fell. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium



Captain Lindsay Hubert CARSON 10th Essex Regiment died of wounds 31st October 1918 aged 26. He was the son of William Lindsay Carson and Harriet Carson, of Congleton, Cheshire and husband of Olive Mabel Carson, of "Down View," Dyke Road, Avenue, Brighton. he is at rest in Maurois Communal Cemetery, Nord France



Gunner 92942 George Charles GREEN 8th Fire Command, Royal Garrison Artillery died 20th October 1918 aged 29. He was the son of George and Fredericka Green, of 14, High Street, Congleton and husband of Helena Green, of Dean's Gate Farm, Astbury, Congleton. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up on the30th November 1915 aged 26 years and 5 months, was a butcher by occupation and lived with his wife Helena nee Buckley who he married on the 15th September 1913 at Astbury Church and child at Cloud View, High Town near Congleton At the time of his marriage he was living at Moss Farm, Astbury. He was mobilised on the 30th May 1916 and posted to 2 Depot, R.G.A. He died on Pneumonia at Milton Sidia, 5th Southern General Hospital, Portsmouth. Most of his records are missing which will explain that no movement record was found . He is at rest in St Peter's Churchyard, Congleton, Cheshire



Private 200463 Frederick RIDGWAY, C Company 2/6th North Staffordshire Regiment died 21st March 1918 aged 23. he was the son of Harry Broughton Ridgway and Lucy Bella Ridgway, of I, Henleaze Gardens, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol. Born at Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. He is commemorated on the Noreuil German Cemetery. Memorial. 1. at Queant Road, Cemetery, Buissy, France



1939-1945



Nurse 515367 Phyllis BAXTER (Phee) Voluntary Aid Detachment, British red Cross Society died in the service of her country 8th May 1943 aged 28 She was the daughter of Tom Harry and Alice nee Howarth She is at rest in Holy Trinity Churchyard, Mossley, near Congleton, Cheshire



Aircraftman 1st Class Arthur Reginald DAVIES Royal Air Force (VR) died 19th January 1943 aged 32. He was the son of Cecil and Edith Davies and husband of Kathleen Morna Davies, of Congleton, Cheshire. He is at rest in Yokohama War Cemetery, Japan.



Assistant Cook, D/MX 81321 James Leslie FINNEY Royal Navy on H.M.S. Galatea died at sea 15th December 1941 aged 19. He is commemorated on the Plymouth Naval Memorial, Devon



Sergeant 7883403 Roland HILL 1st Gloucestershire Hussars, Royal Armoured Corps died 18th March 1945 aged 36. He was the son of Joseph and Ada of Crewe. In 1911 he was living with his parent at 26, Westminster Street, Crewe. He was born in 1901 at Heywood, Lancashire.and was the was the husband of Gladys M of Mossley, near Congleton, Cheshire. Some notes from has father's army record. His father joined the army as private 18680, Cheshire Regiment on the 27th November 1914 and was discharged Medically unfit for military service on the 30th November 1914. He was aged 26 years and 6 months employed as a clerk. Ee was married on the 11th December 1905 at Heywood Congregational Church to Ada Twelves, spinster, both were living at 116 West Street, Crewe. They had issue five children on e being Roland who was born on the 24th October 1909 at 23, Chadwick Lane, Heywood, Lancashire


His birth name was Roland. He is at rest in Crewe Cemetery, Cheshire



H HULME (The Congleton War Memorial has George H Hulme)


It may be the following. Gunner 4459000 George Harry HULME, 3/2 Maritime Regiment, Royal Artillery died 1st March 1942 aged 23. He was a gunner on Steam Merchant Carperby which was sunk by U-Boat U-558 off the Southeast of Halifax, Nova Scotia He was born in 1919 at Congleton To William and Sarah Ellen nee Whitehurst. He is commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire



Warrant Officer Pilot 1238969 Donald William JOLLIFFE 16 Squadron Royal Air Force (VR) who was killed on operations over Nijmegen 1st October 1944 aged 22 He was the son of Walter and Ruby nee Howarth of Kinmel bay, Denbighshire. He is commemorated on a separate memorial on the grave of his Aunt Alice and Uncle Tom Harry Baxter. He is at rest in Geel War Cemetery, Antwerp, Belgium



Fusilier 3454562 Thomas LILLEY Royal Fusiliers. The City of London Regiment died 2nd July 1944 aged 27. He was the son of Thomas and Hannah of Congleton and was the husband of Jessie also of Congleton. He is at rest in Holy Trinity Church, Mossley near Congleton, Cheshire



Gunner 1699815 William Arthur LANCASTER, 49 Garrison Regiment, Royal Artillery died 26th December 1944 aged 34. He was the son Percy and Alice who in 1911 were living with their children at 118, Canal Road, Congleton, Cheshire . and husband of Edith Lancaster nee Sellers, of Biddulph, Staffordshire. His wife in 1944 was living at 115, Ferrers Road, Tinsley, Sheffield. This address was also given as his residence by his wife. He is at rest in Schoonselhof Cemetery, Antwerp, Belgium



Private 2056481 John Henry NADIN, 2nd Sherwood Foresters died 4th August 1940 aged 20. he was the son of Arthur and Sarah Ellen of Holmewood. Derbyshire. He is at rest in All Saints churchyard, Heath, Derbyshire



Private 5348659 Jack PATTEN, 10th Royal Berkshire Regiment died 29th February 1944. He was the son of John Joseph and Mary Jane of Mossley, near Congleton, Cheshire. He is at rest in Beach head War cemetery, Anzio, Italy



Driver T/14345122 Wilfred SPARE, Royal Army Service Corps. Died 7th October 1944 aged 34 He was the son of Arthur and Minnie who in 1911 were living with their children at 2, Railway Cottages, Junction Road, Leek, Staffordshire. His father died in 1934 at Congleton. He is at rest in Ancona War cemetery, Italy



Lance Sergeant 4129767 Leonard VAN ROY, 93rd Anti-Tank Regiment, Royal Artillery. (6th The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders) died 23rd April 1943 aged 23. He was the son of Joseph Louis Richard and May, nee Brown of Congleton, Cheshire. He is at rest in Medlez-El-Bab War Cemetery, Tunisia



Private 3390239 Frank WILLIAMSON, 6th Lincolnshire Regiment died 18th September 1943 aged 27. He was the son of John and Mary Williamson, of Congleton, Cheshire and husband of Blanche Williamson, of Congleton. He is at rest in Salerno War Cemetery, Italy



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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



KNUTSFORD WAR MEMORIAL, CHESHIRE



Marble Tablet which was originally on the memorial is now attached to the Memorial Building inside a glass covered frame,


This hospital was founded in the memory of the gallant Men from Knutsford and surrounding district who gave their lives for King and Country in the Great War 1914-1918. Their name are recorded on the tablet in this hall.


In memory of all ranks who died on active service in the Second World War 1939 - 1945



On the war memorial the following


War Memorial, Knutsford, Cheshire


Knutsford and District


Pro Patria 1914-1918



Names from the Wooden Panel in the hall now reception on the left wall.



KNUTSFORD



AINSCOE William, Private 15610, 12th Cheshire Regiment. He was the son of Martha Perrin, formerly Ainscoe of 9, Minshull Street, Knutsford, Cheshire and the late Samuel. He is at rest in Karasouli Military Cemetery, Greece.



ALCOCK Wilfred Cecil, Cadet 74783, Royal Flying Corps died 24th November 1917. he was the son of Frederick of Caxton House, King Street, Knutsford, Cheshire. He is at rest in Oak Grove Cemetery, New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States of America



ALLEN William Frederick of Oak Legh, Mobberley Road, Knutsford, Cheshire 2nd Lieutenant 3rd East Lancashire Regiment died the 9th October 1917 in Belgium aged 24. He was the son of Frederica Fanny Crofton, formerly Allen of The Red House, Thelwall, Warrington. He was born in Bermuda and his father was called William. His parents were married at Medway, Kent in 1891. He is at rest in Tyne Cot Cemetery, Belgium



ATKINSON Albert, Pioneer 37837, 21st Signal Coy, Royal Engineers died 28th May 1918. He was born in Knutsford and is at rest in Hermonville Military Cemetery, Marne, France



BAINBRIGGE (Memorial has BAINBRIDGE) William Edward , Private 6012 1st Dragoon Guards killed in action 13th May 1915 aged 40. He was born at Marston, Northwich Cheshire, lived in Knutsford, and enlisted at Richmond, Yorkshire. He was the son of William Frederick and Louisa of Wharton, Cheshire. In 1911 his mother now widowd was living at 65, Swallow Lane, Winsford, Cheshire. William for the same year is now married. He was married Miss Martha Ann Dunning on the 10th April 1901 and were living with their four children at 20, Stanley Road, Knutsford. He was working as a Chauffeur possibly Lord of the Manner or such like. On the 19th May 1914 his wife died, leaving him with four children. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up on the 26th August 1914 aged 39 years and 7 months occupation Motor Mechanic and living at 18, Stanley Road, Knutsford as Private 6012 William Henry Bainbrigge of the Dragoon Guards. He had previously served with the Royal Marine Light Infantry. There is a date of 6th September 1899. Not sure if enlistment or when he bought himself out of the service. His next of kin was his brother in law. Jams Atherton of School Road, Wharton, Winsford, Cheshire. He was posted to France on the 19th December 1914 and posted to the front on the 25th April 1915. The 13th May 1915 he was reported missing, believed killed near Ypres.. The guardian of his children was his sister in law Mrs Margaret Read of 79, Great Street, West Gorton, Manchester. His children, Doris born 16th March 1903 at Northwood, Elsie, born 7th June 1905, Jack, born 5th July 1907 and Kathleen, born 10th November 1909 all born at Knutsford and all living at 79, Great Street.. All his army records and signatures are William Henry Bainbrigge, but he was married using his birth names of William Edward Bainbrigge. The family surname was Bainbrigge



BAIRD Harry Seymour, Sergeant 230535, 10th King's Shropshire Light Infantry died 22nd July 1917. Born at Saint Cross, Knutsford, Cheshire and is at rest in Port Said War Memorial, Cemetery, Egypt



BARONIAN Haron, Private 33006, 8th Cheshire Regiment died 11th April 1917 aged 21. He was the son of Zarch and Shushan Baronian, of Brae Cottage, Legh Road, Knutsford, Cheshire. Cadet of Manchester University Officer Training Corps. He is commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq



BARRY Nathaniel James Merriman, Captain, General List attached to the East African Transport Corps died 21st October 1917 aged 34. He was the son of Sir Jacob and Lady Barry husband of Marian Boyd Barry, of The Lodge, Overbury, Tewkesbury, England. A Farmer of "Rustenberg", Naivasha, British East Africa. Born in Cape Province, South Africa. He is at rest in Dar Es Salaam War Cemetery, Tanzania.



BEBBINGTON George Arthur, Lance Corporal 21446, 19th Liverpool Regiment died 30th July 1916 aged 31. He was the son of G W and Alice S of 26, Bexton Road, Knutsford, He is at rest in Guillemont Road Cemetery, Guillemont, Somme, France



BERRY Arthur John, Military Medal. (Memorials has Arthur) 8874, A Coy, 1/6th Manchester Regiment died 22nd April 1918 aged 23. He was the son of Mrs J Berry of 8, Green Street, Knutsford. He is at rest in Couin New British Cemetery, Pas de Calais,, France



BIRKENHEAD George James, Private 1783, 1st Lancashire Fusiliers killed in action at Gallipoli on the 2nd May 1915 aged 25. He was the son of Peter Kinsey and Mary Ann Birkenhead of Knutsford. He is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey and Gallipoli.



BOSTOCK Matthew Ollier, Private 1551 5th Cheshire Regiment died 17th June 1915 aged 19. He was the son of William and Elizabeth of 1, Bakehouse Yard, Knutsford. He is at rest in Dickebusch New Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium



BOWERS Samuel 230674 10th King's Shropshire Light Infantry, Shropshire and Cheshire Yeomanry, died 30th November 1917. He was born at Knutsford and is at rest in Jerusalem War Cemetery, Israel and Palestine including Gaza



BOWLEY (CWGC has BOWLY) Edmond Mansel, Lieutenant Royal Navy on H.M.S. Narbrough died at sea 12th January 1918 aged 30. He was the son of Commander J E Bowly, Royal Navy and husband of Elizabeth Manners Bowly of 119, Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London. He is commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire



BRANDRETH George Henry, Private 57098, 1/5th Manchester Regiment died 30th August 1919 aged 20. He enlisted 18th December 1916 and was discharged on the 22nd April 1918 (Medal Card Index) He was the son of George and Ellen of Church Hill, Knutsford. He is at rest in Knutsford Cemetery, Cheshire



BRACEGIRDLE James Private 230548 10th,King's Shropshire Light Infantry Shropshire and Cheshire Yeomanry, died 10th March 1918 aged 26. He was the son of George and Sarah Ann of 10, Swinton Square, Knutsford and brother of William who also fell He is at rest in Jerusalem War Cemetery, Israel and Palestine including Gazza



BRACEGIRDLE William Private 24336 1st King's Shropshire Light Infantry He was the son of George and Sarah Ann of 10, Swinton Square, Knutsford and brother of James who also fell. He was the husband of Lucy of 44, Norburys View, Knutsford. He is at rest in Etaples Military Cemetery, France



BRITCLIFFE Thomas Private 8398 1st Liverpool Regiment died 13th November 1914 aged 29. Born at Droylsden, Manchester and was the son of Mable Davis, formerly Britcliffe and the late Robert of 7, Green Street, Knutsford. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium



BROOKES (CWGC have BROOKS) John, Private 60534, 2/7th Manchester Regiment died 21st March 1918 aged 30. He was the son of George and Rebecca of 4, Hayton Street, Knutsford. He is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France



BROWN Harry (Unable to find the correct record listed with the CWGC for this person)



BURNS John (Unable to find the correct record listed with the CWGC for this person)



CASH Albert, Private 1628, A Coy, 1/5th Cheshire Regiment died 1st July 1916 aged 20. He was the son of T W and Annie of White Bear Yard, Knutsford. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France



CASH Donald, Bombardier L/9670, B Battery, 149th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery died 13th June 1917 aged 22. He was the son of Samuel and Jessie Grace of Park Cottage, King Street, Knutsford. He is at rest in Hop Store Cemetery, Belgium



CASH George, Private 44858, 4th South Wales Borderers died 24th September 1918 aged 21. He was the son of Robert and Annie of 11, Moordale Road, Knutsford. He is at rest in North Gate War Cemetery, Baghdad, Iraq



CAULFIELD Daniel, Private 11675, 2nd Cheshire Regiment died 3rd October 1915 aged 44. He was the husband of Sarah Jane Caulfield, of 10, County Terrace, Knutsford. He was awarded the Territorial Efficiency Medal. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France



CHAPMAN Joseph, Private 63670, 13th Welsh Regiment died 8th October 1918. he was the son of Mrs E Chapman of 26, Silkmill Street, Knutsford. He is at rest in Templeux-Le-Guerard British Cemetery, Somme, France



CLARKE (CWGC have CLARK) Harry, Private 37815, 8th Leicestershire Regiment died 1st October 1917 aged 32. He was the son of John Clark, of Pool Lane, Statham, Lymm, Cheshire and husband of Margaret Curry Holland (formerly Clark), of 92, Mobberley Road, Knutsford, Cheshire. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium



CLARKE Robert, Private S/18841 2nd Seaforth Highlanders, transferred to (7258) 13th Coy. Labour Corps died 18th June 1917 aged 26. He was the son of Mary J Clarke of 4, Swinton Square, Knutsford. He is at rest in Poperinghe New Military Cemetery, Belgium



CLARKE Leonard, Lieutenant 4th attached to the 7th King's Shropshire Light Infantry, died 4th October 1917 aged 29. He was the son of Thomas and Isabella , of Albert Street, Heathside, Knutsford. He is at rest in Dozinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium



CLAYTON William Taberer, Rifleman S/11643, 1st Rifle Brigade died 6th July 1915 aged 20. He was the son of Thomas and Nellie of yew Tree Cottage, Rostherne, Knutsford. He is at rest in Talana Farm Cemetery, Belgium



COLLIER James Private 182734, 74th Signal Coy Royal Engineers died of wounds 2nd November 1918 aged 34. Born at Swinton Lancashire and enlisted at Knutsford. He was the husband of Sarah Ann of 41, Mount Street, Swinton, Manchester. In 1911 he was living at the home of Herbert John and Mary Ann Peers at 17, Morrdale Road, Knutsford. he was employed as a Sorting clerk and telegraphist at a post office. He is at rest in Fretin Communal Cemetery, France



CONNOR Edwin (Not listed with the CWGC)



CRAGG Donald, Corporal 16413, 10th The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment died 13th August 1917 aged 24. He was the son of George Frederick and Esther of Wilford Cottage, Hayton Street, Knutsford. He is commemorated on the Menin gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium



CRAGG Harry, Lance Corporal 16418, 8th East Lancashire Regiment died 15th July 1916 aged 27. He was the husband of Lucy Bennett, formerly Cragg of 6, Hayton Street, Knutsford. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France



CURBISHLEY Edward, Lance Corporal 31510, 2/4th South Lancashire Regiment (Prince of Wales Volunteers) killed in action 28th August 1918 He was the son of Joseph and Amelia of 6, Malt Street, Knutsford. He was working at a labourer. He is commemorated on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial, France



CURBISHLEY Oliver, Private18649, 10th Cheshire Regiment, died 13th April 1917. He was the son of Mrs Emma Curbishley of 17, Stanley Road, Knutsford. He is at rest in Tancrez Farm Cemetery, Belgium



DANIEL Charles Henry, 11145, 1st Cheshire Regiment died 6th May 1915. He was the son of Emma Daniel of St Cross, Cross Town, Cheshire. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium



DARLINGTON Frederick (The are only seven 'F' listed with the CWGC and only one Frederick.) Sapper 91953, Frederick Darlington, 254th Tunnelling Company Royal Engineers, formerly 15906, North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 24th April 1918. He was born at lived at Kidsgrove, and enlisted at Tunstall all of Staffordshire. He is at rest in Adelaide Cemetery, Villers-Bretonneux, Somme, France.



DARLINGTON Fred, Sergeant, Pilot 3296 Royal Flying Corps died 23rd February 1918 aged 21. He was the son of Robert and Mary of 110, King Street, Knutsford. He is at rest in Knutsford Cemetery, Cheshire



DARLINGTON Tom, M.C., M.M., Lieutenant 11th Royal West Surrey Regiment died 1st October 1918 aged 27. He was the son of Edwin and Hannah Elizabeth of 38, Tolland Lane, Hale, near Altringham, Cheshire. In 1911 he was living with his parents at 2, Sparrow Lane, Knutsford. He was employed as a Law clerk He is at rest in Hooge Crater Cemetery, Belgium



DAVIES Hugh Mercer, D.C.M. 2nd Lieutenant, 430th Coy, Royal Engineers died 12th October 1918 aged 35. He was the husband of Laura Davies, of 65, Brook Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire. Enlisted Aug., 1914. Also served in Egypt and at Gallipoli. He is at rest in Maurois Communal Cemetery, France



DAWSON Arthur Lancelot, Gunner 172735, 45th Battery, 5th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery died 28th March 1918 aged 24. He was the son of John and Sarah E of Chelford, Knutsford. He is commemorated on the Loos memorial, France



DOWNIE Robert Theodore Manners, Lieutenant 3/5th Highland Light Infantry died 24th January 1916 aged 25. He was the son of Robert Manners Downie and Elizabeth Henderson Allen Downie, of Cornbrook, Knutsford and brother of Reginald who also fell. He is at rest in Knutsford Cemetery, Cheshire



DOWNIE Reginald Alexander Forbes, Lieutenant 1st attached to the 5th Cameron Highlanders died 24th March 1918 aged 19. He was the son of Robert Manners Downie and Elizabeth Henderson Allen Downie, of Cornbrook, Knutsford and brother of Robert who also fell. He is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France



EDMUND Harry (Unable to find the correct record listed with the CWGC for this person)



FOSTER James, Private 142, 10th Cheshire Regiment died 3rd May 1916 aged 20. He was the son of George and Elizabeth of 41, Cross Town, Knutsford. He is at rest in Ecouivres Military Cemetery, Mont-St.Eloi, France



FOWLES John George, Pioneer 226636, 333rd Road Construction Company, Royal Engineers died of wounds 30th November 1917 aged 25. He was the son John George and Ada Fowles, of Booth Mill, Knutsford and husband of Nellie Fowles, of 14, King Street, Knutsford. He is at rest in Lebucquiere Communal Cemetery Extension, France



GARFT George Walter, Private 8588, 17th Manchester Regiment died 26th November 1918 aged 25. He was the son Mrs Jessie Almond, formerly Garft of 13, Chelford Road, Knutsford and the late Harry. He is at rest in Sale Cemetery, Cheshire



GARNER Herbert 47249 12th West Yorkshire Regiment died 5th June 1917. Born at Knutsford and is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France



GARNER John 28294, 2nd East Lancashire Regiment died 15th March 1917. He was born at Knutsford and is at rest in Fins New British Cemetery, Sorel-Le-Grand, Somme, France



GILLETT Thomas, Private 39941, 7th South Lancashire Regiment died of wounds 6th October 1917. He was born at Lostock Gralam Cheshire and lived at Knutsford. He was the brother of Miss L Gillett of 17, Queen Street, Knutsford and the son of Peter and Hannah who in 1911 were living at 4, Hall Lane, Wincham, Northwich, Cheshire. He is at rest in Voormezeele Enclosure No1 and No 2, Belgium



GIRARD (Memorial has GERARD) Geoffrey Marcus Erskin, 2nd Lieutenant, Prince of Wales's Leincester Regiment, Royal Canadians, killed 16th November 1917. He was born in Knutsford in1900 to Isabel Mary nee Ethdridge who in 1901 was living at 14, Chaucer Road, Bedford. He is at rest in Croisilles Railway Cemetery, France


London Gazette dated 8th May 1917. Leincester Regiment.


The undermentioned cadets to be temp. 2nd Lts. (attd.): —


Geoffrey Marcus Erskine Girard. 20th Apr. 1917.plus one other



GOUGH Ernest James, Private 49181 16th Devonshire Regiment (Royal Devon and Royal North Devon Yeomanry) attached to the 1/1st Buckinghamshire Regiment died 27th June 1919 aged 19. He was the son of Richard and Edith of 6, Moorside, Knutsford. Born at Altrincham, Cheshire. He is commemorated on the Archangel Memorial, Russian Federation



GRIFFITHS James Gunner 706914 B Battery 70th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery died 21st April 1917. He was born at Knutsford and is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France



GIDMAN Arthur Evan, Private 29123, A Company, 1/4th The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment killed in action 9th April 1918 aged 19. He was the son of Arthur and Gertrude of 28, Bexton Road, Knutsford. He is at rest in Vieille-Chapelle New Military Cemetery, Lacouture, France



GIDMAN Joseph Private 31382, 18th Manchester Regiment, died 30th July 1916 aged 23 He was born at Knutsford and was the son of Hugh and Elizabeth Hannah of 13, Lime Street, Levenshulme, Manchester. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France



HAMMAN George, Private 3995, 1/5th Cheshire Regiment, killed in action 21st September 1916 aged 40. He was born at St Cross, Knutsford, Cheshire and was the son of John and Amelia Hamman, of Aston, Budworth, Northwich, Cheshire and husband of Ann Hamman, of 52, Mobberley Road, Knutsford, Cheshire. He is at rest in Delville Wood Cemetery, Longueval, Somme, France



HAMMAN William (No William Hamman listed with the CWGC) (I believe it should be HAMMOND) Private 11982 William HAMMOND, 2nd Cheshire Regiment died 7th May 1915 aged 30. He was the husband of Sarah Howes, formerly Hammond of 4, Stanley Road, Knutsford. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium



HAMMAN Joseph(No Joseph Hamman listed with the CWGC)



HAMMOND John James, Private 9011 1st Cheshire Regiment, died 14th April 1917. he was born at Knutsford and is at rest in La Chaudiere Cemetery, Vimy, France



HAYWARD Walter George, Private 3624 9th Lancashire Fusiliers, he was killed in action at Gallipoli on the 21st August 1915 He was born at Knutsford and is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey and Gallipoli



HEALEY Percy, Driver 43146, XVI Corps, Headquarters, Royal Field Artillery died 17th October 1918 aged 27. He was the son of Walter and Agnes of Parr's Bank House, Knutsford. He is at rest in Struma Military Cemetery, Greece



HOWARD Sydney (CWGC have Sidney) Lance Corporal 251767, 12th Manchester Regiment died of wounds 26th October 1917 aged 23. He was the son of Albert Edward and Catherine of White Bear Hotel, Knutsford. He is at rest in Dozinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium



HOWARTH Samuel Starkey 16993, 11th Cheshire Regiment died 26th October 1918 aged 40. He was the son of Samuel and Mary of 9, King Street, Knutsford. He was employed as butcher in the family business He is at rest in Knutsford Cemetery, Cheshire



HULSTON Arthur, Sapper 51025, Lines of Communication Signal Coy. Royal Engineers died 28th September 1918 aged 27. He was the son of William and Annie of 21, Wood Street, Crewe, Cheshire. He is at rest in Staglieno Cemetery, Genoa, Italy. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up at Northwick, Cheshire of the 3rd September 1914 aged 24 years and 7 months ansd was posted into the Royal Engineers. He had formerly served with the 2nd Cheshire Royal Engineers, Railway Battalion, Crewe, Cheshire. He was posted to the Depot of the Royal Engineers on the 3rd September 1914. On leave from the Depot on the 26th October 1914. On the 7th November he was transferred to the Signal Company, Royal Engineers, 24th October 1915 he was transferred to Fenny Stratford Signals Depot. In France form the 4th June 1916



ILLIDGE Harry Lance Corporal 16098, 8th Cheshire Regiment died of wounds in Mespotamia 20th February 1917.Born in Wolverhampton to Edith Maria, and grandson to Alexander and Rebecca enlisted in Knutsford and is commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq



JACKSON William Henry, Rifleman A/203665, 18th King's Royal Rifle Corps died 3rd October 1918. He was born in Salford, Lancashire and enlisted in Knutsford. He is at rest in Cologne Southern Cemetery, Nordrhein West Falen, Germany



JERVIS (Memorial has JARVIS) Joseph, Corporal 113258, 1st Special Battalion, Royal Engineers died 2nd November 1916 aged 20. He was the son of Henry and Hannah of 13, Canute Place, Knutsford. He is at rest in Hebuterne Military Cemetery, France



JOHNSON William, (M.M.) Sergeant 40510, 20th Manchester Regiment, formerly 1826 Cheshire Yeomanry killed in action in Italy 9th August 1918 aged 23. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Johnson of 8, Market Place, Knutsford. he is commemorated on the Giavera Memorial, Italy



JONES C W (It may be the following person) Private 49394, Clarence Wilfrid JONES 19th, Lancashire Fusiliers, formerly 19166 Manchester Regiment killed in action 13th October 1918.He was the son of Allen and Louisa who in 1911 were all living at 89, Manchester Road, Lostock, and of 4, Hall Lane, Lostock, Northwich, Cheshire. He is at rest in York Cemetery, Haspres, Nord France



KEENS Frederick James (Fred) Private 25236, 1st Cheshire Regiment died 4th June 1915 aged 19. He was the son of John Frederic and Margaret Alice of 7, Freeholders Terrace, Stanley Road, Knutsford. He is at rest in Dickebusch New Military Cemetery, Belgium



KENNERLEY George, Lance Corporal, 34972, B Coy, 8th Cheshire Regiment died 6th April 1918 aged 23. He was the son of John and Alice of 37, Tatton Street, Knutsford. He is commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq



KNOWLES Francis (Frank) Rifleman 4920, 16th London Regiment, Queen's Westminster Rifles killed in action 19th September 1916 aged 21. He was the son of Richard and Elizabeth of Shaw Heath, Knutsford. He is at rest in Combles Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France



LEA James, Sapper 24708, Royal Engineers died 7th February 1919. He is at rest in Knutsford Cemetery, Cheshire



LEA Tom Private78854 4th Cheshire Regiment, died 17th October 1918. He was born in Knutsford and is at rest in Knutsford Cemetery, Cheshire



LEACH (memorial has LEECH) Patrick, Private 11678, 1st Cheshire regiment killed in action 9th April 1916. Born at Hulme, Manchester and enlisted at Knutsford. He is at rest in Faubourg D'Amiens Cemetery, Arras, France



LEIGH William, Lance Corporal 1490, 1/6th Manchester Regiment killed in action at Gallipoli 4th June 1915 aged 24. He was the nephew and adopted son of George Leigh, J.P. (Barrister-at-Law) and Mrs. George Leigh, J.P., of "Underwood," Knutsford, Cheshire. He is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey and Gallipoli



LEONARD (memorial has LEONNARD) John, Private 240952, 17th Royal Welsh Fusiliers killed in action 31st July 1917 aged 35. He was born in Knutsford and enlisted at Flint and was the husband of Mabel of 28, King Street, Knutsford. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium



LIGHT Harry, Private 29583, 3rd South Wales Borderers died in England 20th February 1917. He was born at Blackheath, Kent, lived at Knutsford and enlisted at Brecon, South Wales. He is at rest in Knutsford Cemetery, Cheshire



LOWE Edward. He may have been the son of Joseph and Kate who in 1911 were living at 11, Old Market Place, Knutsford (Unable to find the correct record listed with the CWGC for this person)



LOWE Joseph, 19157 1st South Wales Borderers died 2nd July 1916. Born at Knutsford and possible the son of Joseph and Margaret of Knutsford, and is at rest in Barlin Communal Cemetery Extension, France



LUCAS George, Private 33127, 3rd Cheshire Regiment died 9th June 1916 aged 20. He was the son of George and Elizabeth of Cranford Gardens, King Street, Knutsford. he is at rest in Knutsford Cemetery, Cheshire



MERRIMAN Gordon Holland, Captain, 95th Royal Field Artillery died 12th May 1915 aged 30 He was the son of Frank and Mariquita Merriman, of Knutsford, Cheshire. Born at Hollingford House, Knutsford. Went to France in 1914 with "J" Battery. as Lieutenant. Royal Horse Artillery, reverting to R.F.A. on promotion. Educated at Winchester College and Woolwich. Distinguished at both places as an athlete. He is at rest in China Wall, Perth Cemetery, Belgium



MACDONALD (memorial has Keith) Ronald Francis Keith, Private 767182 1/28th Artists Rifles, London Regiment died 25th December 1917 aged 25 He was the son of A Le Clare and Kathleen Clayton Macdonald of Hartshill, Mooragh, Ramsey, Isle of Man, and husband of Mary Revenscroft, formerly Macdonald of 86, Burford Lane, Lymm, Warrington. He is at rest in Knutsford Cemetery, Cheshire. Some noted from what remains of his army record. He originally joined up 1914/1915 in Ireland and due to a gunshot wound to his stomach in 1915. He left the army in Dublin, rejoined the army in O.T.C.on the 23rd October 1917 aged 25 years and 6 months and he lived at 67, Gower Street, London W.C.1 He married Mary Wildgoose on the 27th September 1917 at Knutsford. and he was living at "Hartwood", Garden Road, Knutsford. On the 10th December 1917 he was admitted to the 3rd, London General Hospital, Wandsworth suffering from the gunshot wound to his abdomen which he received in 1915 at Gallipoli. On the 25th December 1917 he died of his wound at 2.55am. He had a gangrenous bowel due to adhesion and heart failure. He was originally from Naas, Country Kildare, Ireland and he was employed as a clerk



McGOWAN Francis Patrick, Rifleman Z/1230, 4th Rifle Brigade died of wounds 8th May 1915. He was born and bred at Knutsford in 1887 to John and Jean who in 1911 were living at 21, Queen Street, Knutsford. He was employed as a joiner. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium


Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up at Manchester on the 2nd September 1914 aged 26 years and 7 months, and posted to the army reserve. He was called to the colours on the 5th March 1915 and sent to Depot. He was then posted to the 1st Battalion. He embarked for France on the 5th of January 1915, posted the 4th Battalion on the 1st April 1915. He was in France from the 5th January 1915 to 30th March, then ?? possible on leave. He was back in France on the 1st April 1915 and he died of wounds on the 8th May 1915. His notes showed that he was killed in action, then changed to died of wounds. His brother, James, in 1919 was in the War Hospital at Selby, Yorkshire



MILNER Fred, Private 66163, Labour Companies, Liverpool Regiment, died in England on the 23rd February 1917 aged 47. He was born at Budsey, Yorkshire and lived at Knutsford and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Milner and husband of Mary Ellen Milner, of 11, Middle Walk, Knutsford. He is at rest in Knutsford Cemetery, Cheshire



MOORE William Sidney, Gunner 245331, B, Battery, 169th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery killed in action 19th July 1918 aged 36. He was the son of William Clarke Moore and Nancy Moore, of Manor Cottage, Mobberley Road, Knutsford. he is at rest in Crucifix Corner Cemetery, Villers-Bretonneux, Somme, France



MOSTON Edward, Private 33896, 16th Royal Warwickshire Regiment, formerly M2/018473 Mechanical Transport, Royal Army Service Corps, killed in action 29th June 1918 aged 24. He was the son of Thomas and Annie of Cross Town, Knutsford. He is at rest in Tannay British Cemetery, Thiennes, France



MURPHY Peter Driver 36828, B Battery 50th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery, died 1st October 1917 aged 22. He was the son of John and Sarah of 5, Egerton Terrace, Manchester Road, Knutsford. He is at rest in Ypres reservoir Cemetery, Belgium



NORBURY James Higginson, Lance Corporal 5372, Royal Fusiliers killed in action 20th July 1916. He was born and bred at Knutsford in 1888 to John and Sarah who in 1911 were living at Queen Street, Knutsford, and was employed as a bank clerk. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France



OAKES William Ernest, Private 38536, 21st Northumberland Fusiliers Tynside Scottish died 9th April 1917 aged 29. He was the son of William and Eunice of 15, Cranford Avenua, Knutsford. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France



OGDEN Eric William, private 48736, 6th Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers died 8th November 1918 aged 20. He was the son of William and Emily of 76, Kings Street, Knutsford. He is at rest in Dourlers Communal Cemetery Extension, France



OLLIER William, Private 33490, 8th Cheshire Regiment died 20th October 1917. He was the son of Mrs E Ollier of 8, Gannon Square, Knutsford. He is at rest in North Gate War Cemetery, Baghdad, Iraq



PADMORE Fred, Private 16079, 6th Royal Lancaster Regiment died 27th October 1917 aged 24. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Padmore, of Long Clawson, Melton, Melton Mowbray. Born at Long Clawson, Leicestershire. He is at rest in North Gate War Cemetery, Baghdad, Iraq



PARMENTER Fed W, Private 79107, 2nd Durham Light Infantry, formerly 6664, East Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 18th September 1918. He was born at Knutsford in 1882 and lived at Tong, Bradford. He was the son of William and Elizabeth of Knutsford. In 1911 Fred was married, and his wife was called Sarah Agnes and they lived with their son, William at 34, Tong Village, Yorkshire. He was working as a gardener. He is at rest in Vis-En-Artois Memorial, France



PEERS George Private 25418, Royal Army Medical Corps died in England on the 29th June 1915. He was born in Knutsford in 1880 to John and Mary Ann who in 1911 were living at 6, Church View Knutsford. He was the brother of Samuel Last who also fell. His widowed mother also lived at 39, Tatton Street, Knutsford


He had enlisted in Londonderry Ireland (now Northern Ireland) He is at rest in Londonderry City Cemetery, Northern Ireland



There are two "Samuel's" listed and both lived at Knutsford.



PEERS Samuel Last, Private 64000, 195th Coy, Machine Gun Corps, Infantry, formerly 45863, Cheshire Regiment. He was born in Knutsford in 1893 to John and Mary Ann. In 1911 he was living with them at 6, Church View Knutsford. He was the brother of George who also fell. His widowed mother also lived at 39, Tatton Street, Knutsford. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium




PEERS Samuel, Private 140119 59th Machine Gun Corps, Infantry, formerly 5921, Notts and Derby Regt died on the 25th September 1918. He was born in 1878 to Samuel and Louisa of Knutsford. In 1901 he was now married to Elizabeth and living at 59, Jackson Street, Derby, Derbyshire and in 1911 was at no No's 39. and working as a house painter. He is at rest in Schoonselfhof Cemetery, Antwerpen, Belgium



PENN Mayson, Private 744, B, Company, 19th Australian Infantry, Australian Imperial Force killed in action at Gallipoli, 25th August 1915 aged 23. He was the son of Mayson and Christina Agnew Penn, of Stanley Road, Knutsford. On the 13th September 1912 he and his brother William Mossop left London on passenger ship 'Otway' bound for Sydney Australia, He was a clerk aged 21 his brother a teacher aged 22. He is commemorated on the Lone Pine Memorial, Turkey and Gallipoli. Some notes from his army record. He joined up on the 13th May 1915 aged 24 years and 8 month. He was posted into the 7th Reinforcements 4th Battalion at Liverpool, New South Wales. He had previously served 3 years in the Rifle Corps, Secondary School He gave his place of birth as Gosforth,England and his address in England as Stanley Road, Knutsford and was working as a clerk. He attended the Knutsford Egerton School and Knutsford Grammar School,. He was living with his brother who was his next of kin at Kulmusa, Tattanalong New South Wales as an Orchardist, fruit farming. On the 16th August 1915 he joined his unit at Gallipoli and was killed in action at the Dardanelles on the 25th August 1915. He was laid to rest along with others at Isolated Graves, Anzac (location) Foot of W, slope of Damakqilik Bair near Damakqilik Kuyu and 2 as five eights miles S.E. of Lala Baba, Gallipoli. His remains are to be re-interred in the nearest military cemetery.



PENNINGTON William Thompson Private 66575 Cheshire Regiment died 23rd October 1918 aged 33. He was born at Mobberley, and was the son of Peter and Elizabeth Hannah of 3, Hall Bank, Mobberley, Cheshire. He is at rest in Bethencourt Communal Cemetery, France



PARROTT Samuel Edward Private 5408, 5th Gordon Highlanders killed in action 13th November 1916 aged 19. He was the son of Tom and Clara Theresa Parrot of 5, County Terrace, Stanley Road, Knutsford. He is at rest in Mailly Wood Cemetery, Mailly-Maillet, Somme, France



PICKERING Charles Leigh, Lieutenant 6th Cheshire Regiment attached to the 30th Squadron Royal Flying Corps, died 15th April 1917. He was the son of Robert Leigh Pickering of Bramley, Knutsford. He is at rest in North Gate War Cemetery, Baghdad, Iraq



PIERSON Guy Keynon, Private SPTS/4228.9th Royal Fusiliers killed in action 7th July 1916 aged 38. He was the son of Charles and Betsy Pierson, nee Keynon of Newholme, Rodmarton, Cirencester, Gloucestershire and husband of Edith Alice Pierson, of Brig-Y-dou, Abergele, Denbighshire. He was born in Knutsford and lived at Ingleside Mobberley both of Cheshire. He is commemoarted on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France



PRICE John, 10987, Manchester Regiment died of wounds in France 24th April 1917 aged 23. He was the son of Robert and Lucy of Knutsford. He is commemorated on his parents memorial in Knutsford Cemetery, Cheshire. He is at rest in Abbeville Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France



RAYNER Thomas, Lance Corporal, 307388 11th Lancashire Fusiliers died 11th August 1917 aged 24. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rayner, of 7, Market Square, King Street, Knutsford, Cheshire and husband of Lillian Rayner, of 6, Grosvenor Road , Altrincham, Cheshire. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium



RICHARDSON Charles, Private 12273, 1st Cheshire Regiment died 16th January 1916 aged 35. He was the son William (died 1911) and Caroline Peers formerly Richardson of Tatton Street, Knutsford and was the husband of Alice Richardson Lansloot of Dyk Straat, 45, Malines, Belgium. He is commemorated on his parents memorial in Knutsford Cemetery, Cheshire and is at rest in Citadel New Military Cemetery, Fricourt, Somme, France



RICHARDSON Peter Edward, Lance Corporal 4448, Coy, 8th Northumberland Fusiliers died 7th August 1915 aged 25. He was the son of Peter Edward and Annie of 9, Gannon Square, Knutsford and brother of William who also fell. In 1911 he was a gardener. He is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey and Gallipoli



RICHARDSON William, Corporal 15567, 8th Northumberland Fusiliers died 26th September 1916. He was the son of Peter Edward and Annie of 9, Gannon Square, Knutsford and brother of Peter who also fell. In 1911 he was a Grocers errand boy. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France



RIGBY Douglas Marshall, Lieutenant, 6th Cheshire Regiment died 4th September 1918. He lived at The Gorse, Knutsford with his parents, Marshall Rigby, Solicitor and Grace Adeline. He was born at Altrincham, Cheshire He is at rest in Wulverghem-Lindenhoek Road Military Cemetery, Belgium



ROBERTS Arthur Parry, Private 6697, 3rd Company, Machine Gun Corps, killed in action 15th April 1917 aged 20. He was the son of Cornelius and Margaret of Knutsford. He is at rest in Barlin Communal Cemetery Extension, France.



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



ROYLE Henry, Private 23909, 8th King's Shropshire Light Infantry died 25th April 1917 aged 23. He was the son of Henry and Martha of 4, Canute Place, Knutsford. He is at rest in Doiran Military Cemetery, Greece



RUSHTON Jack, Private 18621, 2nd Cheshire Regiment died 8th May 1915 aged 18. He was the son of John and Elizabeth of 16, King Street, Knutsford. He is commemorated on the Menin gate memorial, Belgium



SIDEBOTTOM Robert Yardley, 2nd Lancashire Fusiliers killed in action 26th August 1914 aged 33. He was the son of Ralph Yardley and Sarah. of Firwood, Leycester Road, Knutsford. In 1911 he was stationed in India with the 1st Battalion He is at rest in La Ferte-Sous-Jouarre Memorial, France



SIMON Harry (It may be this person) Major, Heinrich Helmuth SIMON, C Battery, 210th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery died of wounds 8th September 1917 aged 36. He was the son of Henry and Emily Simon, of Didsbury, Manchester and husband of Edith May. Simon, of Sharston House, Knutsford, Cheshire formerly of Manor Park, Knutsford. He is at rest in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium




SINCLAIR Duncan, Private 45527, South Lancashire Regiment died 20th May 1920 aged 21. He was the son of Mrs E A Sinclair of 22, Bexton, Road, Knutsford. He is at rest in Knutsford Cemetery, Cheshire



SLADE Fred, Rifleman 5872 D Company, 1/9th London Regiment, Queen Victoria's Rifles died 9th September 1916. He was born in Knutsford to William and Emma Slade of 89, Longley Road, Harrow Middlesex and brother of George who also fell on the same day. He is at rest in Serre Road Cemetery No 2, Somme, France (Brother died same day)



SLADE George William, Rifleman 5808, D Company, 1/9th London Regiment, Queen Victoria's Rifles died 9th September 1916 aged 31 He was born in Knutsford to William and Emma Slade of 89, Longley Road, Harrow Middlesex and brother of Fred who also fell on the same day.. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France (Brother died the same day)



SMITH Edward Pearce, Private 19503, 13th Liverpool Regiment killed in action 14th July 1916. He was born at Portland Dorset and lived at Knutsford. He was the son of Edward Pearce and Sarah of 4, Queen's Street, Knutsford. In 1911 he was living with his parents at 3, Stanley Road, Knutsford was employed as a grocers assistant. He joined up on the 7th September 1914 and posted to the Army Reserve. He was called to the colours on the 18th September 1914 and posted to the Depot on the 2nd October 1914. He was in France from the 26th September 1915 and was killed in action on the 14th July 1916 He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France



SMITH Fred (Unable to find the correct record listed with the CWGC for this person)



SPILSBURY James, Private 35282, 10th Cheshire Regiment killed in action 17th February 1917 aged 26. He was the son of Henry and Annie of The Halfway House, Mobberley, Cheshire. He is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium



SUMNER Arthur. (Unable to find the correct record listed with the CWGC for this person)



TAYLOR Alfred, Private 63980 20th Royal Fusiliers died 14th October 1917 aged 26. He was the son of Alfred and Elizabeth Martha Taylor, of Stanley Road, Knutsford, Cheshire and husband of Georgina M. Taylor, of 15, Eccles New Road, Salford, Manchester. he is at rest in Nine Elms British Cemetery, Belgium



BROOKE-TAYLOR Arthur Cuthbert Memorial has Taylor, Brooke) Lieutenant, 6th Manchester Regiment killed on the Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkey on the 4th June 1915. He was born in 1888 at Bakewell, Derbyshire to Colonel Herbert and Mary Taitt Brooke-Taylor of The close, Bakewell. 1911 he was at the home of his aunt, Mary Taylor of Heathcote, St Johns Road, Knutsford. He was employed as a heating and ventilating engineer. He is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey and Gallipoli


Arthur Cuthbert BROOKE-TAYLOR, born on the 15th March, 1888, was killed in action in Flanders on the 4th June, 1915. He was trained under Messrs. Saunders and Taylor, Engineers, Manchester, by whom he was subsequently employed, until the outbreak of war, on the design and erection of heating installations for public buildings. He was elected an Associate Member on the 1st December, 1914



THOMAS Sidney, Corporal 1771 5th Cheshire Regiment died 29th April 1915 aged 23. He was the son of Mrs Lydia Thomas of 34, Mobberley Road, Knutsford. He is at rest in Spoilbank Cemetery, Belgium



THORNBER George, Private 803, 1/5th Cheshire Regiment died 18th October 1915 aged 25. He was the son of Mrs Ellen Smith of 3, Trinity Terrace, Roft Street,


Oswestry, Salop. Native of Knutsford. He is at rest in Suzanne Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France



TONGE (Memorial has TONGUE) William Russell, 2nd Lieutenant of 3 platoon, A Company, 17th Manchester Regiment killed in action at Maricourt, France on the 13th January 1916 aged 21. In France in 1915. He was the son of Henry Dacre and Alme (Medal card, address) West Lodge Park, Hadley Wood, Middlesex. At the time of his death his parents were living at Alwarden Hill, Knutsford. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France



VERNON Percy, Sapper 59693, 70th Field Coy, Royal Engineers died of wounds 20th October 1915 aged 20. He was the son of John and Mary of 116, King Street, Knutsford. and brother of Harry who also fell. He is commemorated on his parents memorial in Knutsford Cemetery and is at rest in Lillers Communal Cemetery, France. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up aged 19 years on the 28th December 1914 at Knutsford. Occupation, skilled cabinet maker (carpenter) and lived at 116, King Street. He was posted to the Depot at Brompton Barracks, Chatham He was in France on the 31st May 1915, wounded in action on the 18th October 1915 an

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Knutsford war memorial, continued

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ACTON Charles He may have been the son who was born in 1900, of Charles and Elizabeth who in 1911 were living at Barlow House, Mobberley, Cheshire. (I have been unable to locate the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC)

ALDCROFT Herbert, Private 27612, 1st Cheshire Regiment died of wounds 2nd August 1916. He was the son of William and Ann. In 1911 his parents were living at Moss Farm, Moss Lane, Mobberley. Herbert was married and living with his wife, Louisa Jane at He is at rest in St. Sever Cemetery, Rouen

BAILEY Daniel, Private 34815 Oxfordshire And Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, formerly 76625, Cheshire regiment died 1st October 1918. He was the son of Sarah Ann of Pepper Street, Mobberley, and brother of Vernon who died the same day . He is at rest in Anneux British Cemetery, France (Brother died the same day)

BAILEY Vernon 34817 Oxfordshire And Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, formerly 76670 Cheshire Regiment died 1st October 1918 He was the son of Sarah Ann of Pepper Street, Mobberlry and brother of Daniel who died the same day. He is at rest in Anneux British Cemetery, France (Brother died the same day)

BARBER James Robinson L/24042, D, Battery 165th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery died 9th February 1918 He was the son of Richard R and Sarah A of Mobberley. He is at rest in Roclincourt Military Cemetery, France

BARROW Joseph, Lance Corporal 19321, 16th Manchester Regiment died 23rd April 1917 aged 23. He was the son of Thomas and Ada of Blakeley Cottage, Mobberley. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France

BAYLEY Lionel, Private 9510, 17th Manchester Regiment died of wounds 4th July 1916 aged 23. He was born at Mobberley and was the son of Frederick William and Elizabeth nee Simcock of Station Cottage, Mobberley. His father worked for the railway. Lionel was employed as a clerk, . He is at rest in Daours Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France Some notes for what remains of his army Record. He joined up on the 3rd September 1914 and posted as Private 15890 to the 10th Cheshire Regiment aged 21 years and 1 month, occupation, clerk. On the 8th January 1915 he embarked Folkestone for France. On the 8th March 1915 he was transferred to the 17, Manchester Regiment and allotted a new number, 17/9510. Between the 1st and 2nd July 1916 he was wounded in action at Montauban. He was found and admitted to 45 Casualty Clearing Station on the 3rd July with a gunshot wound to his right leg, He died from his injury the next day, 4th at 45, C.C.S

BRACEGIRDLE Gilbert John, Sergeant 43696, 199th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery died 6th February 1917 aged 23. He was the son of John and Blanche of Barnshaw Cottage, Mobberley. He is at rest in Guillemont Road Cemetery, Guillemont, Somme, France. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up on the 28th August 1914 at Altrincham. aged 20 years, living at 135 Ashley Road, Hale, Cheshire and was employed as a nurseryman. On the 4th November 1915 he was posted to 14th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery at Gallipoli from No 2 Depot, Gosport He was admitted to hospital at Gallipoli suffering from diarrhoea on the 11th November 1915, the same day he was admitted into Main Dressing Station, 1/3rd East Lancs Field Ambulance, Gallipoli. He was transferred to Malta on Hospital Ship, Dunvegan on the 13th November 1915. On the 19th November he was admitted into St Andrew's Hospital, Malta. The 3rd December 1915 he was invalided to England on Hospital Ship, Regina d'Italia. After some time he was discharged fit for war service and on the 15th November 1916 he embarked Southampton and disembarked at Harve the next day 16th. He was then posted to 199th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. On the 6th February he was accidentally wounded in France and he was treated at 89 Field Ambulance, but died of his injury the same day. Unfortunately the Court of Enquiry Report into his injury did not survive the bombing over London in WW2

BRERETON Raymond, Private 18186, B Coy, 12th Northumberland Fusiliers died 26th June 1916 aged 21. He was the son of Joshua and Ruth of Paddock Hill, Mobberley, Cheshire. He is at rest in Mericourt-L'Abbe Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France

BROWN Leonard Private14816, 63rd Company, Machine Gun Corps, Infantry died 1st July 1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

BROWN William 12703, 9th Cheshire Regiment, died 4th July 1916 aged 36. he was born at Mobberley and was the son of Joseph and Elizabeth of Moss Lane, Hale, Cheshire. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

BURGESS John Arthur, Private 27609, 3rd Cheshire Regiment, died at sea on the 4th May 1917 while on board S S Transylvania. The ship was torpedoed and sunk on the 4th May by U-Boat 63 while carrying Allied troops to Egypt 412 lost their lives.. He was born in Mobberley and was the son of John and Elizabeth of 11, New Street, Wilmslow, Manchester. In 1911 he was living with his parents at Paddock Hill, Mobberley. He is commemorated on the Savona Memorial, Italy

BURGESS Harry R (There are only three listed with the CWGC and it may be the following). Private 38834 Harry Roger Moody (Military Medal) 4th Liverpool Regiment killed in action 16th April 1918. He was born at Congleton Cheshire and is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium

CLARE Arthur (It may be this soldier) Private 316093 A Coy, 1/5th Cheshire Regiment, killed in action 28th September 1918. He was the son of Albert and Ada who in 1911 were living at Rush Green, Lymm, Cheshire. He was born at Lymm and is at rest in Queant Road Cemetery, Buissy, France (Please note, no record was found with a connection to Mobberly or surrounds)

CONSTERDINE Joseph, Private 21831 4th Grenadier Guards killed in action 16th September 1916. He was born at Manchester, to John Henry, and Sarah Ann nee Wakes. In 1911 his mother has remarried to William Gebbons and is now living at Paddock Hill, Mobberley. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France

COOPER William Private 15670, 10th Cheshire Regiment died 27th September 1914. He was born at Mobberley in 1894, to Mary Cooper (single) and in 1911he was living with his mother and grandmother, Esther, at Newton Hall Lane, Mobberley. He is at rest in St Mary Churchyard, Codford St Mary, Wiltshire

DANIEL Samuel Private 268051, 1/6th Cheshire Regiment died 21st March 1918 aged 37. He was born at Mobberley to James and Sarah. In 1911 the family were living at Dubbed Hedge, Mobberley and Samuel was working on a farm as a waggoner. He is at rest in Heath Cemetery, Harbonnieres, Somme, France

DANIEL Thomas Private 29135 1/5th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 4th October 1917. He was born at Mobberley He may have been the son of William and Lydia of Over, Cheshire. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium

EDEN William Private 35732, 14th Cheshire Regiment died 5th May 1916 at Whitchurch, Shropshire aged 29. He was born at Mobberley, and lived the Bulls Head Inn, Mobberley with his mother, Nancy in 1911 who was the publican, he was a joiner. he later became the Inn Keeper, his father was called George. He is at rest in Whitchurch Cemetery, Shropshire. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He enlisted on the 10th December 1915 aged 28 years and 11 months, occupation, publican of the Bulls Head, Mobberley. He was called to the colours on the 29th January 1916 and posted to the Depot. His cousin George Edward Willett of Town Lane, Mobberley was his next of kin. On the 8th March 1916 he was admitted into Prees Heath Military Hospital, Shropshire and on the 5th May 1916 at 12-35pm he died of Tubercle of the Lung (TB) (Death Cert has Acute Pthisis and Cardiac Failure) Auth, I have save a copy, which will be posted with the memorial.

GOTT William Private 46323, 8th Royal Welsh Fusiliers died 16th February 1917. He was born at Mobberley and he is commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up on the 6th June 1916 aged 28 years and 9 months. He was by occupation a teamsman on a farm (working with horses) and lived at Bollin House, Mobberley On the 9th July 1915 he married Elsie Harrison at St Peter's Church (unable to make out what area in Cheshire) he was then living at 1,Bakerhouse Yard, Knutsford. He embarked Davenport on the 11th October 1916 and disembarked at Basra on the 17th November 1916. He left a widow and on child. William, born 23 October 1915, Elsie Rene born 19th December 1916 but died on the 1st January 1917 at 1, St John Street, Altrincham, Cheshire

GREAR Brothers. Only one is commemorated on this memorial, William. Mr and Mrs Grear had 5 sons who all fought for the cause. Two were killed in action and one died soon after returning from France. see below

GREAR William. (M.M.) Lance Corporal 2181, 45th Australian Infantry died of wounds on the 14th October 1917 aged 27. He was the son of John and Alice of Mobberley. In 1911 his mother was a widow and she was living at 41, Moss Road, Urmston, Lancashire He left Mobberley England via London on the 23rd June 1911 with his brother, James bound for Sydney, Australia on passenger ship Omrah. His widowed mother, Alice and 6 siblings later joined him and his brother from Mobberley, Cheshire. They were living at "Brighton Villa" Station Road, then Wimberton Grange, and Mittagong Road all in Bowral, New South Wales. Some notes from his army record. The information about addresses in New South Wales was taken for his army record. he joined up 23rd July 1916 into 4th Rifles, 45th Battalion, L Coy, 45th Depot, Bathurst, N.S.W. he gave his occupation as a farmer. His mother, Alice, who was now living in N.S.W as his next of kin On the 28th August 1916 he embarked Sydney bound for Plymouth, England, where he disembarked on the 13th October 1916. and sent to No 3 Com Depot, Woolwich to 12th Training Battalion. On the 8th January 1917 he embarked Folkestone on Princess Henrietta and disembarked the same day ay Etaples and was taken on strength of the 45th Battalion in the field on the 18th January 1917. He was wounded many times and survived (See records) On the 13th October 1917 he was accidentally shot in the right thigh, left leg and arm. He was admitted to No 3 Australian Field Ambulance and transferred the same day to No 3 Canadian Casualty Clearing Station, Belgium where he died of his wounds the next day, 14th He was awarded the Military Medal in the field on the 17th March 1917. His mother at this time was living at Mittagong Road, Bowral. She had five sons at the front, one killed at Gallipoli, three in France and on in the British Nay who fought in the battle of Jutland. She has requested that when she receives her son's Military Medal she would like to have it handed to her in public in Sydney as it may stimulate recruiting. She has given all her sons (5) and her only two sons-in-law for the cause. He is at rest in Lifssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium.

Military Medal Citation (Immediate reward recommended by Lieutenant Colonel S C E Herring, D.S.O.

Action for which recommended. "For gallant conduct during an attack upon German Strong Point and trench at Gueudecourt on the morning of 21/2/17. The assault was delivered under a barrage of Stokes Guns. The position was protected by a strong wire and before the Stokes had finished firing Pte.Grear dashed forward with Sgt Clare and laid blankets across the wire to facilitate the progress of the storming party. He then returned for more blankets which he placed in position. Subsequently he rendered valuable assistance in the operations along the trench".

The other son who was killed in action, but not commemorated on this memorial

Gunner 637 James GREAR of 1st Australian Infantry died 10th May 1915.He is at rest in beach Cemetery, Anzac, Turkey,

Some notes from his army record

He enlisted on the 14th September 1914 aged 22 years, occupation Farmer and was living with his mother, Alice at Wimberton Grange, Bowral. He was killed in action at the landing at the Dardanelles, Gallipoli on the 10th May 1915 with b Company, 1st Infantry Brigade, Australian Imperial Force. He had originally been reported as wounded in action at Gallipoli on the 25th February 1915 and died of his wounds the same day1st Casualty Clearing Station, Anzac . His record was corrected and he was killed in action between the 1st and 4th May 1915 (no reason given for the mix up of dates) He was laid to rest at Hillside Cemetery, Anzac officiated by Chaplin Green. Unfortunately his grave could not be identified for a memorial to be placed by the Imperial War Graves Commission now the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. His mother was living at Mittagong Road, Bowral, New South Wales. His brother Charles Wilfred Grear of 254, Willarong Road, Caringbah, South was now looking after his affairs.

The other brothers survived the war, but one died after returning from France and that was Harry.

Some notes from his army record

He was married to A.P Grear and were living at The Boulevard, Stratfield, New South Wales. He joined up on the 19th January 1916 at Marrick Ville, New South Wales as Gunner 18466, 25th Battalion, Field Artillery Brigade, 3rd Divison, 1st Australian Imperial Force. He was by occupation a commercial traveller and was born in Mobberley, Cheshire he embarked for France on the 11th May 1916. He was wounded several times but was discharged from hospital fit for duty. In France he went sick with laryngitis and on the 18th November 1917 he was admitted into Kitchener Military Hospital, Brighton, England with severe laryngitis He was now serving with the 7th Field Artillery Brigade He rejoined his unit in France from hospital on the 7th March 1918 He left France with his unit via Harve on the 2nd April 1919 and disembarked at Southampton on the 3rd April 1919 He embarked England on 28th June 1919 on ship Borda and disembarked at Sydney Australia on the 14th August 1919, and was discharged from the A.I.F., he died some time later. The cause of death was not recorded in his army record

The remaining two brothers

Some notes from his army record

Driver 18465 Charles Wilfred Grear joined the same unit as Harry, 25th Battalion, Field Artillery Brigade, 3rd Divison, 1st Australian Imperial Force and joined the same day. He left France with his unit via Harve on the 2nd April 1919 and disembarked at Southampton on the 3rd April 1919 He embarked England on 28th June 1919 on ship Borda and disembarked at Sydney Australia on the 14th August 1919, and was discharged from the A.I.F.

The last brother, John, was serving in the British Navy as Stoker SS106648 who in 1911 was on Torpedo Boat No115 Sheerness, Kent. he was born 26th February 1886

HATTON Henry Private 27613, 13th Cheshire Regiment died 19th July 1916 aged 28. He was the son of Henry and Hannah. He was born at Mobberley. He is at rest in SS, Wilfred and Mary churchyard, Mobberley, Cheshire.

Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up on the 17th August 1915, Gave his home address as Moss Lane, Mobberley was a farm labourer and was aged 27 years and 10 months. His father, Henry was his next of kin and he lived at Moss Lane. He embarked for France on the 4th and disembarking on the 5th March 1916 with the 1st Cheshire Regiment. He was admitted to No12 General Hospital with scabies, discharged on the 7th April 1916 to 5th Infantry Base depot and was posted to the 9th Entrenching Battalion on the 23rd April 1916. On the 16th May 1916 he was posted to the 13th Cheshire Regiment. On the 7th July 1916 he was wounded in the field. he received a gunshot wound to left leg, smashing his femur. He was admitted to No 38 Casualty Clearing Station On the 9th he was admitted to 13th General Hospital, Boulogne. He was invalided to England on Hospital Ship Cambria on the 18th July 1916. He was admitted the same day to East Suffolk and Ipswich Hospital, Ipswich. He died on the 19th July at 9-45pm from Amputation left thigh and Secondary Haemorrhage .

HOULDEN Thomas, Private 245035, 1/5th The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment died 20th August 1918 aged 20. He was born on the 22nd March 1898 to son of Joseph and Elizabeth of 4, Hall Bank, Mobberley, Cheshire. He is commemorated on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial, France. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up on the 24th October 1916, aged 18 years and 1 month. and posted to the Army reserve. He was mobilised on the 24th October 1916 and posted to France on the 20th June 1917. He was killed in action on the 20th August 1918

JOHNSON Arthur, Private 22594 4th Grenadier Guards killed in action 25th September 1916. He was the son of Samuel and Priscilla who in 1911 were living at Town Lane, Mobberley. His brother Harry who also fell was living at the address. Arthur was a cowman. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France

JOHNSON Harry, Gunner L/24372, 31st Divisional Ammunition Column Royal Field Artillery died of wounds on the 27th June 1916. He was born at Mobberley to Samuel and Priscilla who in 1911 were living at Town Lane, Mobberley. His brother Arthur who also fell was living at the address. Harry was a Groom and Gardener.He enlisted at Manchester and is at rest in Bertrancourt Military Cemetery, Somme, France. Some notes from what remains of his army record. On the 17th May 1915 he joined up at St-Annes-on-Sea into 171 Brigade, Palestine County, Royal Field Artillery as gunner. By occupation he was a locomotive fireman (steam train) He embarked on the 10th February 1916 at Devonport and disembarked at Alexandria on the 23rd February 1916. He embarked Alexandria on the 27th March 1916 and disembarked at Marseilles on the 3rd April 1916. On the 27th June 1916 he died of wounds at 94th Field Ambulance, Rouen

JONES Horace William Private 16041, 10th Cheshire Regiment died 24th April 1918 aged 22. Born at Barrow and enlisted at Knutsford both in Cheshire. He was the son of Robert and Sarah Ellen of Spring Bank, Mobberley. He was employed as a gardener aged 15. He is at rest on Cologne Southern Cemetery, Germany

KINGSLEY Donald Currie (Memorial has Donald. Private 6/3374, 1st Canterbury Regiment New Zealand Expeditionary Force died 8th June 1917 aged 24. He was born in 1893 at Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Lancashire to Charles and Hester Dorothea, nee Watson, and husband of Ethel R of George Street, Blenheim. In 1911 was living the family were living at Oakdene, Mobberley. He was a book keeper aged 18 working for his father was a manufacturer of pottery goods. On the 22nd November 1913 he left England via Liverpool on passenger ship, 'Ayshire' bound for Wellington, N.Z. He lived at Motueka New Zealand and embarked from Wellington N.Z of ship Tofua on the 13th November 1915 destination Suez, Egypt. and He is commemorated on the Messines Ridge N.Z. Memorial, Belgium

KIRK Leopold Frederick, private 14705, C Coy, 10th Cheshire Regiment died 7th June 1917 aged 23. He was the son of Frederick William and Emma of Burnham Cottage, Pavement Lane, Mobberley, Knutsford. He is at rest in St. Quentin Cabaret Military Cemetery, Belgium. Some notes from what remains of his army record. he was born in the parish of St John, Hale and he lived at 13, Ashfield Road, Altrincham and was a sheet metal worker. He joined up aged 20 years and 200 days (A term which was used when I joined up in 1967) on the 4th September 1914 at Altrincham His mother was called Emma nd his wife was called Edith Mary nee Hope who he married on the 4th June 1908 at Christ Church, Staleybridge. He was in France on the 26th September 1916. On the 11th July 1916 he received a minor gunshot wound to his left ear which was treated in the field. He was discharged fit for service and he rejoined his unit on the 14th August 1916 at Rouen. On the 7th June 1917 he was killed in action. He left a widow and three children, Thomas, born 12th September 1910, Dorris born 10th October 1913 and Samuel born 16th June 1916.

MURPHY William Private 32603, 15th Cheshire Regiment died 25th May 1918. Born at Mobberley in 1893 and was the son of John and Sarah who in 1911 were living at 8, Market Place, Knutsford. He is at rest in Varennes Military Cemetery, Somme, France

NORBURY Robert Gunner 92043, 11th Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery died 29th September 1917. He was born at Mobberley, Cheshire to John and Betsy of Dairy Farm, Mobberley and brother of Samuel who also fell. is at rest in Ypres Reservoir Cemetery, Belgium. Some notes from what remains of his army record. he joined up aged 26 on the 11th december 1915 and posted to the Army Reserves . He was working on his parents farm as a cowman. He was mobilised on the 29th May 1915 and posted to the depot of the R.G.A.. On the 10th June 1916 he was posted to 184th Heavy Battery. He was in France from the 20th September 1916 and died of wounds at No7 Field Ambulance in France on the 29th September 1917

NORBURY Samuel Lance Corporal 205109, 6th King's Shropshire Light Infantry, formerly 4185, Cheshire Regiment. He was killed in action 14th July 1918. He was born at Mobberley to John and Betsy of Dairy Farm, Mobberley and brother of Robert who also fell. Prior to enlistment he was employed ans assistant in the jewellery business. He is at rest in Sucrerie Cemetery, Ablain-St. Nazaire, France

ROGERS Thomas (Unable to find the correct record listed with the CWGC for this person)

SAUNDERS Fred, private 239127, Herefordshire Regiment attached to the 1st, King's Shropshire Light Infantry died 22nd March 1918 aged 21. He was the son of Charles and Elizabeth of Moss Lane, Mobberley. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France

WARD William, Private 33428, C Coy, 8th Cheshire Regiment died 2nd January 1918 aged 25. He was the son of William of Town Lane, Mobberley, Cheshire. he is at rest in North Gate War Cemetery, Baghdad, Iraq

WEBB Colin Lance Corporal 9033, 8th Cheshire Regiment died of disease at Mesopotamia, 27th May 1916. He was born in Mobberley and is at rest in Amara War Cemetery, Iraq. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined the army at Chester on the 13th June 1908 aged 18 years and 5 months, and was posted into as Private 9033, Cheshire Regiment. He gave his parents as George and Elizabeth and sister, Francis all living at Broadoak Lane, Parkside, Mobberley. He was stationed in India from the 1st February 1910 to 18th November 1914. Then UK, In France from the 16th January 1915 to 13th May 1915, back in UK, Then the Mediterranean from the 5th November 1915 to 27th May 1916. On the 10th May 1915 he was shot, slight wound near to one of his eyes. and was treated in the field at Canadian Stationary Hospital. On the 27th May 1916 he died of disease. On a army form which his sister, now Mrs Francis Harrop gave her mother as Mary Agnes, last know address was 16, Terrick Road, Alexandra Road, Woodgreen, London. Contact was made with his mother now called Mary Agnes Ward of "Wellesby" 26, Brownlow Road, New Southgate, London. She received his all his effects. George and Elizabeth Webb were grandparents His father was also called George

PICKMERE

HARRISON Thomas Henry, Private 27826, B Coy, 18th Welsh Regiment, killed in action 24th November 1917 aged 38. He was born at Openshaw Lancashire, lived at Pickmere and enlisted at Northwich, Cheshire. He was born in 1880 to Thomas and Elizabeth who in 1881 were living at 59, Libbey Street, Openshaw. On the 14th December 1901 at St Thomas Church Ardwick, Manchester he married Elizabeth Ramsey 23 year old spinster, he was 21 and a carter. In 1911 they were living at Royal Cottage, Pickmere. He was working as a Salt packer. His wife also lived at "Mount Pleasant" Earls Lane, Pickmere. He is commemorated on the Cambrai Memorial, Louverval, France

KETTLE Albert Private 24209, 10th Cheshire Regiment killed in action 17th February 1917 aged 26. Born at Northwich and enlisted at Knutsford both in Cheshire. he was the son of Charles henry and Alice of 52, Station Road, Lostock Gralam, Northwich. He is at rest in Berks Cemetery Extension, Hainaut, Belgium

MERE

BARNES John, Private 15669, 1st Cheshire Regiment died 5th October 1917 aged 19. He was the son of W and Mary Hannah of Mere, Cheshire. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium

BRADLEY James (Unable to find the correct record listed with the CWGC for this person)

BRADLEY Stephen (Unable to find the correct record listed with the CWGC for this person)

BURGESS Sidney, Private 23905, 8th King's Shropshire Light Infantry or Gunner 230409, 51st Battery, 39th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery of Mere. He was the son of James and M.A. of High Legh, near Knutsford. He is at rest in Karasouli Military Cemetery, Greece

DALTON Harold C (No H C Dalton listed with the CWGC)

DRINKWATER Peter, Driver T4/039028, 23rd Reserve Park, Army Service Corps died at sea on the 6th February 1918. he was born at Rostherne Chester and lived at Knutsfor and was the son of James and Anne Drinkwater an husband of Lizzie Drinkwater, of New York Cottage, Hoo Green, Knutsford. He is at rest in Hale Cemetery, Cheshire

FORD Benjamin, Private 15059, 8th Royal Scots Fusiliers died 19th September 1918 aged 25. He was the son of Joseph and Ann Eliza of Hulse Heath Farm, Mere, High Legh, Knutsford. He is at rest in Doiran Military Cemetery, Greece

FINN James (Unable to find the correct record listed with the CWGC for this person)

LLOYD Mervyn of Mere Cheshire and of Fir Grove, Farnham, Captain in the 3rd attached to the 1st Northumberland Fusiliers died the 15th March 1915 at No 7 Stationary Hospital, Boulogne, France from wounds received in action. His effects went to Richard Money Lloyd and Noel Tudor Lloyd (Source Index of Wills and Administrations) He was the son of Richard Borradaile and Catherine Jean Campbell nee Money of Fir Grove, Farnham. The CWGC have him at rest in Farnham Civil Cemetery, Surrey, (GOOGLE)

PIERPOINT Harold William Private 251047 1/6th Manchester Regiment killed in action 5th September 1917 aged 23. He was the son of rnold Hugh and Alice Pierpoint, of South Lodge, Bostock, Middlewich, Cheshire. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium

TATTON

BAILEY John, Private 23915, C Company, 7th King's Shropshire Light Infantry killed in action 25th April 1917 aged 25. He was born at Mobberley and lived at Tatton Park and was the son of John and Charlotte of Old Hall, Tatton Park, Tatton. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France

SKELHORN James Private 29365, 5th South Wales Borderers killed in action 22nd November 1917 aged 29. Born at Dunham and lived at Knutsford both in Cheshire. He was the son of Mark and Mary of Durham. In 1911 he was now married and was living at Town Lane, Mobberley, Cheshire with his wife Elizabeth and child Edith aged 1.He was working as a labourer. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

TOFT AND BEXTON

CURBISHLEY Albert Private 15609, 9th Cheshire Regiment killed in action 5th November 1916. He was born at Toft, and is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial,

Somme, France. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined aged 19yrs and 2 months on the 3rd September 1914. Prior to enlistment he was a postman and living at Toft Road with his parents Joseph and Alice. His father was originally his next of kin but later it was changed to his mother, Alice, now living at Moor Head, Bexton, Knutsford, Cheshire. On or near to the 19th September 1915 his father applied to the regiment to have his son discharged or put into the Home Service for some reason or other. On the 4th October 1915 Major C Parr allowed him to serve as he is over 17 years of age. On the 25th November 1915 he was wounded in the left shoulder and was treated at 76, Field Ambulance and on the 28th November 1915 was sent to England on Hospital Ship, SS Cambria from Wimereux. He was admitted into Thorncliffe War Hospital, Sheffield on the 29th November and was discharged fit for war service on the 30th December 1915. On the 5th November 1916 he was killed in action

JACKSON Thomas Lance Corporal 33287 8th Border Regiment died 3rd August 1917 aged 24. He was the son George William and Mary of Lower Peover, Cheshire. He is at rest in Brandhoek New Military Cemetery, Belgium. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up on the 24th November 1916 aged 23 years and 8 months, lived at Laundry Road, Toft with his parents George William and Mary. He was working as in insurance clerk. He was mobilised on the 29th February 1916 and was posted to France on the 20th December 1916. On the 3rd August 1917 he died of wounds

NORBURY Reginald, Private 56395, 14th Royal Welsh Fusiliers, formerly 34586, Cheshire Regiment killed in actiond 8th January 1918 aged 21. He was the son of Edward of Toft Smithy, Knutsford. He is at rest in Ration Farm Military Cemetery, La Chapelle-D'Armentieres, France

HIGH LEGH

HULME George Wilkinson Private 277258 2/7th Manchester Regiment killed in action 2nd August 1917 aged 22. He was native of High Legh and son of Walter, grocer and Agnes of High Legh. He is commemorated on the Nieuport Memorial, Belgium

MELROSE Robert, Private 77253, 3rd Cheshire Regiment died 30th September 1918 aged 19. He was the son of Job and Minnie of High Legh, Knutsford, Cheshire. He is at rest in St Mary's Churchyard, Rostherne, Cheshire

SIMPSON John Charles, Private 48330. 15th Royal Warwickshire Regiment , formerly RX/4/235093, Royal Army Service Corps killed in action 27th September 1918 aged 28. He was born at High Legh and lived at Bollington, Cheshire. He was the son of Mrs. Isabella Simpson, of Ditchfield Lane, High Legh, Knutsford and husband of Jessie Stone (formerly Simpson), of Woodside Cottage, Higher Lane, Lymm, Warrington. He is commemorated on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial, France

SOUTHERN John Hubert, Private 43210, 17th Manchester Regiment killed in action at Ypres 31st July 1917 aged 20. He was the son of William and Harriet of High Legh. His mother then lived at West Hall, High Legh. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.

Some notes from what remains of his army record. He enlisted on the 12th December 1915 and posted into the army reserve as private 33126, 14th Cheshire Regiment. He was aged 19 years and 1 months worked as a motor driver (Chauffeur) and lived with his mother at Hall Lodge, High Legh. He was mobilised on the 26th January 1916 and after his training he was posted to France with the Cheshire regiment on the 30th June 1916 and joined his regiment at Etaples on the 1st July 1916. On the 11th July 1916 he was transferred to the 1/7th Manchester Regiment and was allotted a new number, 43210. The 16th October 1916 he was wounded on duty and was treated in a field hospital The nature of his injury was not recorded. He was promoted to Lance Corporal in the field on the 18th February 1917 and on the 31st July 1917 he was killed in action at Ypres

TUNSTALL William Henry, Rifleman 553666 London Regiment, Queen's Westminster Rifles, died of wounds 8th April 1917 aged 36. He was the son of Henry and Mary of High Legh, Cheshire and brother Francis who also fell. He was the husband of Dorothy of 15, Greenfield Road, Colwyn Bay, Wales. He is at rest in Warlincourt Halte British Cemetery, Saulty, France

TUNSTALL Francis Allaby, Private 875341, 27th Canadian Infantry, Manitoba Regiment died 3rd May 1917 aged 36. He was bon on the 11th December 1888 to Henry and Mary of High Legh and was the brother of William who also fell. he is commemorated on th Vimy Memorial, France

TABLEY SUPERIOR

FAGAN James, Private 16307, 18th Lancashire Fusiliers killed in action 22nd October 1917. He was born in 1888 at Hale Barnes Cheshire and enlisted at Knutsford In 1901 he lived with his parents were Thomas William and Martha at New York Cottages, Mere, Cheshire. In 1911 he was now married and was living with his wife Edith Mary at Over Tabley in the parish of Tabley Superior. He was working as a farm teamsman (working with horses) He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium

PRESTON James Mills, Private 22782, 15th reserve Battalion, Hampshire Regiment killed in action 5th August 1917. He was born in Stockport Lancashire and lived at Knutsford. he was the son of Joseph and Mary who in 1911 were living at Over Tabley, Knutsford

RILEY Charles (Unable to find the correct record listed with the CWGC for this person)

VICKERS Charles Edward, Private 15307, 8th South Lancashire Regiment, formerly 15612, Cheshire Regiment, died 15th March 1915. He was born at Tilston and enlisted at Knutsfor He was the son of George and Ellen of Sharston Cottages, Northenden, Manchester. He is at rest in St Paul's churchyard, Over Tabley, Cheshire. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up at Knutsford on the 2nd September 1914 aged 20 years and 10 months. He died on the 15th March 1915 after an operation at Crag Heath Hospital, Portsmouth.

WHITE James Henry, Guardsman 13704 Scots Guards killed in action 5th April 1916 aged 35.. Born at Lymm and enlisted at Knutsford both in Cheshire. He was the son of John Campbell and Ann of Lymm. (His mother was a native of High Legh) In 1911 he was living at Bar Street, Hampshire and working as a General drapery shop assistant.. He is at rest in Potijze Chateau Wood Cemetery, Belgium This is the second time this soldier has been commemorated on this memorial. If this is the incorrect information for this soldier and new information is at hand, and can be verified, it will be corrected..

WHITTAKER Ernest, Private 30090 10th King's Shropshire Light Infantry Shropshire and Cheshire Yeomanry died 12th October 1918 aged 19. He was the son of Joseph of Pownel Green Cottages, Over Tabley, Knutsford, Cheshire. He is at rest in Aubers Ridge British Cemetery, Aubers, France

TABLEY INFERIOR

LEICESTER Sidney (Sydney) Private 13835, 12th Manchester Regiment killed in action 7th July 1917 at the battle of the Somme. He was born in 189 at Tabley 1to William and Ann who in 1911 were all living at Green Lane, Tabley, He was employed as a horsman on a farm. He is g commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

WHITTAKER George Private 1680, 1/6th Manchester Regiment, killed in action 5th June 1915 aged 26. Born at Great Budworth, Knutsford and was the son of John and Mary of Park Side, Nether Tabley, Cheshire. He is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey including Gallipoli

MARTHALL AND OLLERTON

BASKERVILLE George Edward, private 290862, 1/7th Cheshire Regiment died 23rd July 1918 aged 30. He was the son of John and Mary Ann of Holly Cottage, Mathall, Knutsford. and brother of John who also fell. He is at rest in Raperie British Cemetery, Villemontoire, France

BASKERVILLE John Fred, Lance Corporal 242530, 2/6th Lancashire Fusiliers died 24th August 1917 aged 26. He was the son of John and Mary Ann of Holly Cottage, Mathall, Knutsford and brother of George who also fell. He is at rest in Ramscappelle Road Military Cemetery, Belgium

BEBBINGTON Harold, Gunner 85350, Royal Garrison Artillery died in England on the 31st January 1919. he was born in 1896 and was the son of Thomas and Agnes in 1911 he was working as a milk lad on the farm of John G Sherwin of vale farm, Tabley, Cheshire He is at rest in All Saints churchyard, Marthall, Cheshire

BOWERS Albert, Private 467494, 5th Canadian Infantry died 28th April 1917 aged 20. He was born on the 20th May 1895 to Joseph and Mary Alice of Marthall, Cheshire and by occupation was a teamster. He enlisted on the 12th September 1915 at Edmonton, Alberta. He is commemorated on the Vimy Memorial, France

BOWERS Samuel Private 230674 10th King's Shropshire Light Infantry, formerly 910 Shropshire and Cheshire Yeomanry, killed in action at Palestine on the 30th November 1917. He was born at Knutsford and was the son of Peter and Jane of 1, Leake's Terrace Knutsford. He is at rest in Jerusalem War Cemetery, Israel.

DANIELS Charles Henry, Private 2464, D Coy, 7th Cheshire Regiment died in Cairo, Egypt 29th October 1915 aged 30. He was the son of Charles and Mary of Marthall, Cheshire. He is at rest in Cairo War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt

GRESWELL Eric Walter , Lieutenant 8th Cheshire Regiment attached to 111th Squadron, Royal Air Force died 9th June 1918 aged 22. He was the son of the Reverend Walter and Katherine Georgiana Greswell, of Milton Abbas Vicarage, Blandford, Dorset. Native of Marthall, Cheshire, and brother of Harold who also fell. 1901 the family was at All Saints Vicarage, Marthall. He is at rest in Ramleh War Cemetery, Israel

GRESWELL Harold George, Captain 154th Field Company, Royal Engineers died at Vimy Ridge, 18th August 1916. He was the son of the Reverend Walter and Katherine Georgiana Greswell, of Milton Abbas Vicarage, Blandford, Dorset. Native of Marthall, Cheshire, and brother of Eric who also fell. In 1901 the family was at All Saints Vicarage, Marthall. 1911 he was in the army and stationed at the Royal Engineers Barracks, Brompton, Chatham, Kent. He is at rest in Lapugnoy Military Cemetery, France.

JACKSON A (Unable to find the correct record listed with the CWGC for this person)

JOHNSON Fred Private 33199, 14th Cheshire Regiment died 11th May 1916. Native of Ollerton and is at rest in All Saints Churchyard, Marthall, Cheshire

MOSTON Leonard, Private 6670 Xv Corps Cyclist Battalion, Army Cyclist Corps, formerly 15905, Cheshire Regiment, died in Malta on the 29th September 1918. He was born at Wimperley Cheshire, in 1888 to John and Mary who in 1901 were all living at Congleton, Cheshire. In 1911 he was working as a cowman on the farm of Arthur Wainwright at Over Peover, Cheshire. He is at rest in Pieta Military Cemetery, Malta.

Some notes from what remains of his army record. he joined up on 4th September 1914 at Knutsford aged 26 years and 3 months. He was a farm labourer and was living at Moston Manor House, Alderley Edge, Cheshire. He was posted into the 12th Cheshire Regiment as private 15904. On the 27th March 1915 he was transferred to the 22nd Divisional Cyclist Company. About the 1st June 1918 while in Salonica he scratched his left knee on some wire. The scratch was small and he did not report sick. Over a perion the knee becam swollen and painful. On the 25th May 1918 he went sick and he was admitted 86th Field Hospital , Salonica suffering from Prepatellar Bursitis (housemaids knee) On the 1st June he was transferred to 21st Stationary Hospital suffering with septicaemia of the left knee. and then forwarded to 60th General Hospital, Salonica. On the 31st August 1918 he was transferred to Malta on Hospital Ship, Goorkha On the 4th September 1918 he was admitted into the Military Hospital, Tigne dangerously ill. On the 29th September he died of staphylococcal septicaemia

WILKINSON William, Sergeant 15482, 2nd South Lancashire Regiment, formerly 14106, Cheshire regiment killed in action 12th April 1918. He was born at Stockport Cheshire, lived and enlisted at Knutsford. He is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium

WILSON Walter Newton Sapper 67173, 147th Army Troops Company, Royal Engineers died of wounds 23rd September 1917 aged 35. He was the son of Samuel and Emma of Marthall, Cheshire. He is at rest in Mendinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium

OVER PEOVER

EDWARDS Fred Edge, Private 21575, 10th Cheshire Regiment died of wounds 17th July 1916. He was born at Marbury Cheshire and enlisted at Knutsford, Cheshire. He was the son of John and Jane of Long Lane, Peover, Cheshire. He is at rest in Puchevillers British Cemetery, France

GROVES Ernest, Rifleman R/7559, 1st King's Royal Rifle Corps killed in action on the 29th September 1915 He was born in 1891 and was the son of Samuel and Sarah of Over, Peover. In 1911 he was a cowman working for Edward Davenport at Pinfold Farm, Marthall, Cheshire He is commemorated on the Loos memorial, France

GROVES George, Private 39296, 8th Royal Welsh Fusiliers died of pneumonia at 20th Casualty Clearing Station, Mesopotamia He was admitted to hospital on the16th of December 1917, dangerously ill. On the 22nd December 1917 he died. He was born in 1882 to Isaac and Lydia of Cinder Lane, Over Peover. He enlisted on the 29th November 1915 aged 33, mobilised on the 21st March 1916. Did his basic training at Kinmel Park Camp, Rhyl in 1916 and died 22nd December 1917. He is at rest in North gate War Cemetery, Baghdad, Iraq

HALE Alfred, Private 247940 Labour Corps, formerly Pte 25184 Cheshire Regiment died in England on the 7th December 1918. He is at rest in St Lawrence Churchyard, Over Peover, Cheshire, He was born in 1882 at Over, Peover to John and Sarah. In 1911 he was now married to Mary and he was living with his widowed mother at Over Peover and working as a farm labourer.

LOVER Charles, Lieutenant, North Staffordshire Regiment attached to York and Lancaster Regiment died in England and is at rest in St Lawrence Churchyard, Over Peover, Cheshire

STREET William, Private 5048, 13th Manchester Regiment died 25th April 1917 aged 28. He was the son of John and Agnes of the Mainwaring Arms, Over Peover, Cheshire. He is at rest in Karasouli Military Cemetery, Greece

TAYLOR Wilfred, Private 26832, 2nd Company, 3rd Grenadier Guards died 8th September 1917 aged 19. He was the only son of James and Mary Emily of Over Peover, Cheshire. He is at rest in Dozinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium

LOWER PEOVER ALLOSTOCK

BARBER Thomas Edward, Private 12/3908 Thomas Edward BARBER killed in action 17th September 1916 aged 28. He lived with his brother William Henry Barber, who was his next of kin at Ongarue, New Zealand. Prior to enlistment he was a bushman. He embarked from Wellington, New Zealand on the 1st April 1916 bound for Suez, Egypt with the a Company, 11th Reinforcement Auckland Infantry Battalion. He was the son of William and Emma of Goostry, (which is in the parish of Lower Peover) Cheshire His brother William Henry also served with the New Zealand Infantry. He is commemorated on the New Zealand Memorial, Caterpillar Valley, Somme, France

CORK Christopher Private 21356 4th Grenadier Guards, died 12th March 1915. he is commemorated on a screen wall in Streatham Park Cemetery, Surrey He was the son of Thomas and Mary of Allostock, Cheshire

DUTTON William Henry, Driver W/4453, A Battery 122nd Brigade, Royal Field Artillery died 21st August 1917 aged 27. He was the son of Mr F Dutton of Allstock, Knutsford. He is at rest in Canada Farm Cemetery, Belgium

HARROP Alfred, Private 17478, 9th Cheshire Regiment. died in England on the 12th March 1917 aged 19.. He was born at Allostock to Alfred and Mary of Lower Peover. He is at rest in Northwich Cemetery, both in Cheshire

HARROP Frederick James, (memorial has James) Private 36585, 6th South Staffordshire Regiment died at Mesopotamia 25th May 1917 aged 19. He was the son of Samuel and Bessie of Allstock, Cheshire. He is at rest in Basra War Cemetery, Iraq

HULSE Herbert Private 65328, 1st Northumberland Fusiliers, formerly 39425, East Lancs Regt, killed in action 23rd August 1918. He was born Allostock Cheshire in 1899 to William and Sarah who in 1911 were at Allostock. He is commemorated on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial, France

NETHER PEOVER

EYRES John, Private 18345, 10th Cheshire Regiment killed in action 21st May 1916 aged 17. He was the son of William and Lucy of Crown Lane, Lower Peover, Cheshire. He is at rest in Ecoivres Military Cemetery, Mont-St.Eloi, France

TICKLE George, Private 61275, 18th Welsh Regiment killed in action 13th April 1918 He was born and lived at Lower Peover He was the son of Henry and Margaret of Fox Cover, Lower Peover. He is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium. Some notes from remains of his army record. He joined up on the 17th December 1916 aged 18, Date of birth, 19th December 1898, lived with his parents at Fox Cover and was employed as a farm horseman. He was mobilised to the depot , embarked after training from Southampton 7th December 1917, disembarked at Havre the next day, 18th, and was reported missing presumed killed in action with the 18th battalion on the 13th April 1918

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PEOVER INFERIOR



BELL Philip Oswald, Driver, Signaller 988, 149th Brigade Royal Field Artillery, County Palatine killed in action 10th May 1916 aged 19. He was the son of William and Alma of Lower Peover, Knutsford, Cheshire. He is at rest in Suzanne Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France



CORK Thomas Private 40764 1st Royal Dublin Fusiliers, formerly 32433 Training Reserve, killed in action 13th May 1918. He was born at Plumley, and lived in Lower Peover both in Cheshire and was the son of Thomas and Hannah. In 1911 he was working as a railway platelayer He is at rest in Cinq Rues British Cemetery, Hazebrouck, France



HULSE John, Private 142980, 25th Machine Gun Corps, Infantry, formerly 243692 Cheshire Regiment, killed in action 12th April 1918 aged 19. He was the son of John and Lydia of Free Green, Over Peover, Cheshire. He is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium



PEARCE William. It may be this person. PIERCE, William Arthur, Acting Lance Corporal 6066, 2nd Border Regiment killed in action 16th May 1915. He was born at Welshpool, Denbighshire and lived at Lower Peaover, Knutsford and he is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial, France



PLUMBLEY


BELL John Thomas Lance Corporal 15488 10th Cheshire Regiment killed in action 24th March 1918. He was born in 1895 Lach Dennis, Knutsford, Cheshire to George and Elizabeth of the "Firs" Plumbley.and and is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.


Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up at Northwich on the 7th September 1914. He embarked on the 25th September 1915 at Southampton for France. On the 8th July 1916 he reported sick and was treated at 67 Field Ambulance and the same day to 59, Field Ambulance. On the 10th July transferred to 30, Casualty Clearing Station and from there on the 13th July he was sent to England for treatment on Hospital Ship, Western Australia suffering from Myalgia On the 14th July he was admitted to the 2nd Western General Hospital, Vernon Park, Manchester. His home address was given as Over. After he was discharged for war service he returned to France from Southampton on the 8th February 1917 and disembarked at Rouen the next day, 9th. He was posted to the 11th Cheshire Regiment the same day on then posted to the 10th battalion on the 24th February 1917. He was promoted to Lance Corporal on the 1st January 1918 and was killed in action on the 24th March 1918



BESWICK Albert, Lance Corporal 15089, 8th Border Regiment killed in action on the 21st October 1916 aged 21. He was born at Lower Peover, lived at Bromley Moor, Cheshire and enlisted at Kendal. He was the son of Albert and Ann who lived at Plumbley Moor. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France



BURGESS Charles, Captain, Royal Field Artillery killed in action at Tilloy, Cambrai on the 11th October 1918 aged 29. He was born in 1889 at Plumbley and was the son of Charles and Sarah of Westholme, Lower Peover, Knutsford, Cheshire. He also lived at 14, Bridge Street, Manchester He is at rest in Anneux British Cemetery, France



GREGORY George, Private 31581, 2nd South Lancashire Regiment died 21st October 1916 aged 26. He was the son of George and Elizabeth Gregory of Back Lane, Plumbley, Cheshire. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up on the 28th October 1914 in the Cheshire Yeomanry and posted to the army reserve. He embarked Southampton on the 20th September 1916 and disembarked on the 21 at Rouen. He was then transferred to 6, Infantry Base Depot, Rouen, the same day, 21st again on the 21st he was put on a compulsorily transfer to 4th Reserve Training Force, South Lancs and on the 29th posted to the 2nd South Lancs, and on the 1st October 1916 joined the 2nd battalion in the field. On the 21st October 1916 he was killed in action at Grandecourt, France



KENT Harry Private 31520, South Lancashire Regiment, formerly 1363, Cheshire Yeomanry died of wounds 21st October 1916. He lived at Plumbley and was the son of Henry William and Sarah Ann of Plumbley. He is at rest in Warloy-Baillon Communal Cemetery, Extension, Somme, France



LOMAS William Harrison, Private 31592, South Lancashire Regiment, formerly 1210, Cheshire Yeomanry, He died at No2 Canadian Casualty Clearing Station, Poperinghe, France of the 27th August 1917. he was born at Manchester and lived at Knutsford and his personal effects went to Percy Lomas, a calico painter



BROTHERS who died the same day


Slade,


Bailey




Fallen, but not listed on the War Memorial. They have a connection with Knutsford.



Private 12548 Charles ABBOTT, 19th Manchester Regiment died 24th July 1916. He was born at Mobberley and lived at Northwich both in Cheshire. he was the son of Henry and Hannah



Private 2008, George BAINBRIDGE, 1/5th Manchester Regiment, killed in action 4th June 1915 at Gallipoli. He was born at Knutsford and enlisted at Wigan, Lancashire



Private G/50388 George Baskerville 12th Middlesex regiment, formerly 5570 Royal Fusiliers killed in action on the 18th October 1917. Born at Knutsford and enlisted at Newton Heath, Lancashire He was the son of Henry and Margery of Rose Cottage, Mere and the husband of Hannah of 23, Crosby Road, Newton Heath, Manchester. In 1911 he was a boarder at the home of Mrs Eliza Bardsley at 271, Droylsden Road, Newton Heath and working as a gardener. he is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium



Private 8439 Harry BIRCHALL 17th Manchester Regiment Killed in action 10th July 1916. Born at Miles Platting Manchester and lived at Ollerton, Knutsford



Lance Corporal 13769 John Edward CORBY 11th Royal Welsh Fusiliers killed in action at Salonica 15th November 1917. Born at Empingham, Rutland, Lived at Knutsford, Enlisted at Wrexham



Lance Corporal 11916 Harry HAMMOND, 5th Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry died of wounds in England on the 3rd October 1915. he was born and bred at Knutsford and was the son of Joseph and Martha of 28, Silk Mill Street, Knutsford



Private 18971 John HURDSFIELD, Royal Defence Corps, formerly 20044, Cheshire Regiment died at home 13th January 1918



Sergeant 1181 James MUSCROFT, 1/8th Manchester Regiment killed in action at Gallipoli 4th June 1915. He was born at St John's Manchester and lived at Knutsford



Lance Corporal 440135 Herbert Victor PICKSTON, 20th Training Force Depot, Royal Engineers died in Bermondsey Military Hospital, Bermondsey, Surrey 3rd October 1918. He was born and bred in Knutsford and lived at Willow Cottage, Rostherne near Knutsford with his parents James and Maria



Private 49642 George SHAW, 13th Cheshire regiment killed in action 21st October 1916. He was born at Over and lived at Knutsford both of Cheshire



John Henry BROWN, Private 146739, 46 Machine Gun Corps Infantry, died 18th October 1918 aged 19. He was the son of John Thomas and Sarah Ellen of 3, King Street, Knutsford. He is at rest in St Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, Seine-Maritime France



Sergeant 69561 Albert SUMNER, 6th Royal West Surrey Regiment died 27th August 1918 in France He lived at Rose Cottage, Ollerton near Knutsford with his wife, Annie and was the son of Fanny Sumner of Garden Road, Knutsford. He is at rest in Dantzig Alley British Cemetery, Mametz, Somme, France



Private 66575 William Thompson PENNINGTON, 1st Cheshire Regiment died 23rd October 1918 aged 33. He was the son of Peter and Elizabeth Hannah of 3, Hall Bank, Mobberley. He is at rest in Bethencourt Communal Cemetery, France


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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

St Oswald Church War Memorial, Lower Peover, Cheshire

located on the south face of the tower.

The sculptor of this memorial was John Cassidy R.B.S., a Manchester Sculptor. 1921

To the glory of God and in honoured memory of the men from the parish of

Lower Peover who gave their lives in the Great War.

This memorial is erected by the parishioners 1912

1914 - 1918

PEARCE William. It may be this person. PIERCE, William Arthur, Acting Lance Corporal 6066, 2nd Border Regiment killed in action 16th May 1915. He was born at Welshpool, Denbighshire and lived at Lower Peaover, Knutsford The memorial has his date of death as the 12th June 1915. He is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial, France

CORK Christopher Private 21356 4th Grenadier Guards, died 12th March 1915. He was the son of Thomas and Mary of Allostock, Cheshire. He is commemorated on a screen wall in Streatham Park Cemetery, Surrey. He is also commemorated on the memorial at St Oswalds Church, Lower Peover, Cheshire they have the date of death as 15th March 1915

BELL Philip Oswald, Driver, Signaller 988, 149th Brigade Royal Field Artillery, County Palatine killed in action 10th May 1916 aged 19. He was the son of William and Alma of Lower Peover, Knutsford, Cheshire. He is at rest in Suzanne Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France

EYRES John, Private 18345, 10th Cheshire Regiment killed in action 21st May 1916 aged 17. He was the son of William and Lucy of Crown Lane, Lower Peover, Cheshire. He is at rest in Ecoivres Military Cemetery, Mont-St.Eloi, France

GREGORY George, Private 31581, 2nd South Lancashire Regiment died 21st October 1916 aged 26. He was the son of George and Elizabeth Gregory of Back Lane, Plumbley, Cheshire. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up on the 28th October 1914 in the Cheshire Yeomanry and posted to the army reserve. He embarked Southampton on the 20th September 1916 and disembarked on the 21 at Rouen. He was then transferred to 6, Infantry Base Depot, Rouen, the same day, 21st again on the 21st he was put on a compulsorily transfer to 4th Reserve Training Force, South Lancs and on the 29th posted to the 2nd South Lancs, and on the 1st October 1916 joined the 2nd battalion in the field. On the 21st October 1916 he was killed in action at Grandecourt, France

BESWICK Albert, Lance Corporal 15089, 8th Border Regiment killed in action on the 21st October 1916 aged 21. He was born at Lower Peover, lived at Bromley Moor, Cheshire and enlisted at Kendal. He was the son of Albert and Ann who lived at Plumbley Moor. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France

KENT Harry Private 31520, South Lancashire Regiment, formerly 1363, Cheshire Yeomanry died of wounds 21st October 1916. He lived at Plumbley and was the son of Henry William and Sarah Ann of Plumbley. He is at rest in Warloy-Baillon Communal Cemetery, Extension, Somme, France

HARROP Alfred, Private 17478, 9th Cheshire Regiment. died in England on the 12th March 1917 aged 19.. He was born at Allostock to Alfred and Mary of Lower Peover. The memorial has his date of death as the 20th March 1917. He is at rest in Northwich Cemetery, Cheshire

BARBER Thomas E died 25th May 1917. No 'T' or 'T.E'. Barber died on this date.

It may be this person. Private 12/3908 Thomas Edward BARBER killed in action 17th September 1916 aged 28. He lived with his brother William Henry Barber, who was his next of kin at Ongarue, New Zealand. Prior to enlistment he was a bushman. He embarked from Wellington, New Zealand on the 1st April 1916 bound for Suez, Egypt with the a Company, 11th Reinforcement Auckland Infantry Battalion. He was the son of William and Emma of Goostry, (which is in the parish of Lower Peover) Cheshire His brother William Henry also served with the New Zealand Infantry. He is commemorated on the New Zealand Memorial, Caterpillar Valley, Somme, France

HARROP Frederick James, (memorial has James) Private 36585, 6th South Staffordshire Regiment died at Mesopotamia 25th May 1917 aged 19. He was the son of Samuel and Bessie of Allstock, Cheshire. He is at rest in Basra War Cemetery, Iraq

DUTTON William Henry, Driver W/4453, A Battery 122nd Brigade, Royal Field Artillery died 21st August 1917 aged 27. He was the son of Mr F Dutton of Allstock, Knutsford. He is at rest in Canada Farm Cemetery, Belgium

LOMAS William Harrison, Private 31592, South Lancashire Regiment, formerly 1210, Cheshire Yeomanry, He died at No2 Canadian Casualty Clearing Station, Poperinghe, France of the 27th August 1917. he was born at Manchester and lived at Knutsford and his personal effects went to Percy Lomas, a calico painter

BELL John Thomas Lance Corporal 15488 10th Cheshire Regiment killed in action 24th March 1918. He was born in 1895 Lach Dennis, Knutsford, Cheshire to George and Elizabeth of the "Firs" Plumbley.and and is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.

Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up at Northwich on the 7th September 1914. He embarked on the 25th September 1915 at Southampton for France. On the 8th July 1916 he reported sick and was treated at 67 Field Ambulance and the same day to 59, Field Ambulance. On the 10th July transferred to 30, Casualty Clearing Station and from there on the 13th July he was sent to England for treatment on Hospital Ship, Western Australia suffering from Myalgia On the 14th July he was admitted to the 2nd Western General Hospital, Vernon Park, Manchester. His home address was given as Over. After he was discharged for war service he returned to France from Southampton on the 8th February 1917 and disembarked at Rouen the next day, 9th. He was posted to the 11th Cheshire Regiment the same day on then posted to the 10th battalion on the 24th February 1917. He was promoted to Lance Corporal on the 1st January 1918 and was killed in action on the 24th March 1918

HULSE John, Private 142980, 25th Machine Gun Corps, Infantry, formerly 243692 Cheshire Regiment, killed in action 12th April 1918 aged 19. He was the son of John and Lydia of Free Green, Over Peover, Cheshire. He is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium

TICKLE George, Private 61275, 18th Welsh Regiment killed in action 13th April 1918 He was born and lived at Lower Peover He was the son of Henry and Margaret of Fox Cover, Lower Peover. He is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium. Some notes from remains of his army record. He joined up on the 17th December 1916 aged 18, Date of birth, 19th December 1898, lived with his parents at Fox Cover and was employed as a farm horseman. He was mobilised to the depot , embarked after training from Southampton 7th December 1917, disembarked at Havre the next day, 18th, and was reported missing presumed killed in action with the 18th battalion on the 13th April 1918

CORK Thomas Private 40764 1st Royal Dublin Fusiliers, formerly 32433 Training Reserve, killed in action 13th May 1918. He was born at Plumley, and lived in Lower Peover both in Cheshire and was the son of Thomas and Hannah. In 1911 he was working as a railway platelayer He is at rest in Cinq Rues British Cemetery, Hazebrouck, Franc

HULSE Herbert Private 65328, 1st Northumberland Fusiliers, formerly 39425, East Lancs Regt, killed in action 23rd August 1918. He was born Allostock Cheshire in 1899 to William and Sarah who in 1911 were at Allostock. The memorial has his date of death as 21st August 1918 He is commemorated on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial, France

BURGESS Charles, Captain, Royal Field Artillery killed in action at Tilloy, Cambrai on the 11th October 1918 aged 29. He was born in 1889 at Plumbley and was the son of Charles and Sarah of Westholme, Lower Peover, Knutsford, Cheshire. He also lived at 14, Bridge Street, Manchester The memorial has his date of death as the 1st October 1918. He is at rest in Anneux British Cemetery, France

JACKSON, Sidney, missing (It may be this person)

JACKSON Sydney, Private 75894, 14th Royal Welsh Fusiliers, formerly 25441, Cheshire Regiment died 4th July 1918. He was born at Lower Peover, Cheshire and enlisted at Knutsford, Cheshire He is at rest in St.Roch Communal Cemetery, Valenciennes, France

World War Two

1939 - 1945 Joseph BUCKLEY February 7th 1943 The CWGC have no person named and with the same date of death listed. However there is this person listed

BUCKLEY, Joseph, Gunner 981599, 76 (Shropshire Yeomanry) Medium Regiment, Royal Artillery died 9th July 1944. He was the son of Richard and Annie of Lower Peover, Cheshire. He is at rest in Foiano Della Chiana War Cemetery, Italy

Soldier from the village who fell, but is not mentioned on the War Memorial

Lance Corporal 33287, Thomas JACKSON, 8th Border Regiment died 3rd August 1917 aged 24. He was the son of W G and Mary of Lower Peover, Cheshire. He is at rest in Brandhoek New Military Cemetery, Belgium

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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







Eastwood War Memorial, Nottinghamshire



Erected in proud and grateful memory of the Men of Eastwood who fell in the Great War 1914 - 1918 and


World War 1939 - 1945


The men were very good unto us and we were not hurt. They were a wall unto us both by night and by day. 1 Samuel, Chapter 25. Verses 15 and 16.



This memorial was originally at Eastwood Chapel Cemetery dedicated in 1921 and was moved to this location in 1978



ALLCOCK George Walter, Private M2/148735, 596th Mechanical Transport Army Service Corps died 3/7/1917 aged 26. He is at rest in the Basra War Cemetery, Iraq



ALLTON Walter Roland, Private 116941, 10th Sherwood foresters died 18/9/1918. he is at rest in Gouzeaucourt New British Cemetery, France.



ANTHONY Henry. (Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC)



ABBOTT Harry, Private 36188, 11th Sherwood Foresters died 18/9/1917. He is at rest in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium.



BIRCUMSHAW Alfred , Private 28312, 10th East Yorkshire Regiment died 27th February 1920 aged 30. He was the son of Alfred and Emma of 55, Breach, Eastwood and husband of Margaret Elizabeth Leigh (formerly Bircumshaw) nee Wilmott, of 7, Greenhills, Eastwood. Born at Eastwood. in 1911 He was living with his wife and child at 8, Nether Green, He is at rest in Eastwood Cemetery, Nottinghamshire


Some notes from his army record -


He enlisted 17th September 1909 as Private 780, 1st Sherwood Foresters, aged 19 years and 7 months. Lived at Eastwood, Nottinghamshire and was a miner by occupation. His father, Alfred was his next of kin and he lived at 55 The Breach, Eastwood. There is no record that shows he served overseas. He completed his annual training from the 31st July 1910 to 19th September 1913. On the 20th October 1913 he re-engaged for a period of one year. On the 5th August 1914 he was posted to the 1st/8th and on the 22nd February 1915 was transferred to 1st/8th Sherwood Foresters. On 30th September 1915 he was discharged from the army on the termination of his engagement.


On the 10th November 1915 at Ilkeston he re-enlisted. On 1st April 1916 he transferred from the Sherwood Foresters to the Yorkshire Regiment. He embarked for France on 4th November 1916 and disembarked the next day. In France he was posted to the 37th Infantry Base Depot and was transferred to the 7th East Yorkshire Regiment on the 17th November 1916, with his new army number 28312. He was admitted into 53rd Field Ambulance suffering from Myalgia (muscle pain) on 20th January 1917 from there to 34th Casualty Clearing Station on the 23rd, on the 24th he was now in 12th General Hospital, Rouen. He was sent to England on 9th February 1917 suffering from Debility on Hospital Ship, Formosa. On 10th February he was admitted into Stoke on Trent War Hospital, Staffordshire. There he was diagnosed as having Trench Fever and was discharged on 16th March 1917. He was also a patient at Sandon Hall, Red Cross Hospital, Military Convalescent Hospital, Eccleshall, Staffordshire from 23rd February 1917 to 15th March 1917. He was then posted to the 3rd Battalion depot on 25th April 1917. From 15th March 1917 to 25th April 1917 it is possible that he had sick leave. ( Service personnel still get that privilege)


He was posted to his unit in France, embarking on 27th July 1918 and disembarking the next day. The same day he was posted to the 37th Infantry Base Depot in France and he was posted to 12th East Yorkshire Regiment. While he was in France he attended and was admitted on various dates for treatment from the 1st September 1917 to 7th May 1918. On one occasion he was admitted to 51st General Hospital. On 12th January 1918 he was suffering from Balanitis, on 19th February 1918 he was admitted into 4th Stationary Hospital suffering again from V.D.S.


On 9th March 1918 he was posted to 10th Battalion in the field. 28th June 1918 he was wounded in action and received a gun shot wound to the back (spine) and was admitted to 35th General Hospital, Calais. 24th July 1918 he was transferred to England and was admitted to 2nd Western General Hospital, Manchester. He was medically discharged on 22nd February 1919 as no longer physically fit for war service, under Para 392(XVI) King's Regulations. In his record there is a sheet showing the hospitals he was admitted to in England and the causes for his admissions.



BUTLER William L (There is only one William L listed with the CWGC for the period 1914-1921) He is, Private William Lewis, from Barrow-in-Furness. Private 3187, 13th Kensington Battalion, London Regiment died 19/4/1915 aged 22. He is at rest in Rue-David Military Cemetery, Fleurbaix, France.



BROWN Joseph Maurice, Lance Corporal 1427, 1/1st Derbyshire Yeomanry died 22/8/1915 aged 23. He is at rest in LaLa Baba Cemetery, Turkey.



BROWN Abel, Rifleman R/8732, 7th King's Royal Rifle Corps died 18/5/1916. He is at rest in Marqoeuil Nritish Cemetery, France.



BUXTON Harry, Private 17974, 1st Leicestershire Regiment died 19/10/1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.



BRICKNELL Thomas (Memorial has Tom) Gunner 6741, 135th Oxfordshire Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. Died 16th October 1918 aged 29. He is at rest in Honnechy British Cemetery, Nord France.



BLAGG Alfred Ernest (memorial has Ernest A) Private 25555, 17th Sherwood Foresters died 31/7/1917. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.



BIRKIN Arthur, Gunner 177074, 327 Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery died 19/7/1918 aged 38. He is laid to rest in Vignacourt British Cemetery, Somme, France.



BALL Abraham, Private 17273, 2nd Leicestershire Regiment died between 6th and 7th/1/1916 aged 34. He is commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq.



BOWER Fred, Private 14517, A Coy, 10th Sherwood Foresters, killed in action at Provence, France on the 9th November 1917 aged 27. "He sleeps with the unreturnable brave". He was the son of John and Elizabeth of Eastwood. He is commemorated on a family memorial in Eastwood Cemetery, Nottinghamshire and is laid to rest in Dozinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium.



CHAMBERS Thomas Gregory, Private 7356 A Company Northumberland Fusiliers died 8/5/1915 aged 31. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.



CARTLEDGE William (Willie.) (Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC)



CARLIN William, Private 47390, 25th (Tynside Irish) Northumberland Fusiliers, formerly private 33416, (same regiment)killed in action at Arras 3rd June 1917 aged 34, He was the son of John and Lydia. He is commemorated on his parents' memorial in Eastwood Cemetery, Nottinghamshire and is laid to rest at (Arras, as dedicated on the family memorial) Bailleul Road East Cemetery, St. Laurent-Blangy, France.



CHRISTIAN Joseph, Rifleman R/4445, 13th King's Royal Rifle Corps died 3/8/1916 aged 24. He is at rest in Daours Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France.



CLARKE Bernard, Private G/21400, 3rd Royal Fusiliers died 1st June 1918 aged 24. He was the son of Mrs Ann Clarke of the Council Offices, Church Street, Eastwood. In 1911 he was living with his parents Charles and Ann at Queen Street, Eastwood, Nottinghamshire . He was working as a shop assistant in a boot shop. He is at rest in Eastwood Cemetery, Nottinghamshire.



CLEMENTS Leonard Percy (Memorial has Percy) Private 281207, Dorset Yeomanry died 13th October 1918 aged 32. Commemorated on the Chatby Memorial, Egypt.



COCKBURN Robert Bowes, Captain, Army Veterinary Corps attached to the 130th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery died 27/9/1918 aged 28. He is at rest in Bralo British Cemetery, Greece.



COAKLEY Richard William, Driver 46882, a Battery, 88th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery died 4th January 1919 aged 22. He was born on the 23rd October 1896 to William and Louisa nee Wade of 6 Chapel Street, New Eastwood Nottinghamshire. He is at rest in Eastwood Cemetery, Nottinghamshire.


Some notes from what remains of his army record -


He enlisted on the 23rd October 1915 at Ilkeston, Derbyshire aged 21 years. He lived at 6 Chapel Street, New Eastwood, Nottinghamshire and worked as a wire roper machinist for H Hudson and Langley Mill, Derbyshire wire rope maker. He embarked for France from Southampton on the 4th June 1916, disembarking the next day at Havre. On the 4th December 1915 he was admitted to 73rd Field Ambulance with Tuberculosis and on 12th November 1916 he was discharged to duty. On 14th March 1918 he was admitted to 2/3rd South Midland Field Ambulance with Pleurisy and was transferred the same day to 73rd General Hospital. 24th May 1918 he was invalided on Hospital Ship Guilford Castle to England suffering from Tuberculosis of Lung. On the 25th May he was admitted into Grove Military Hospital, Tooting Grove, London which dealt with


infectious diseases. He was on a medical board at the hospital on the 19th June 1918 and he was medically discharged on the 10th July 1918 as being physically unfit for war service. His complaint originated in March 1918 in France.



COOPER Charles William, Private 13500, 11th Leicestershire Regiment died 15/7/1916 aged 22. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France.



COOPER William Henry, Rifleman R/8731, 3rd King's Royal Rifle Corps died 9/5/1915. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium



COWELL Horace, Sapper 112884, 175th Tunnelling Coy, Royal Engineers died 16/7/1916. He is rest in Succrerie Military Cemetery, Colincamps, Somme, France



DONCASTER John Lance Corporal 306809, 2/8th Sherwood Foresters died 7/4/1917. He is at rest in Vadencourt British Cemetery, Maissemy, France



DOVE Albert Edwin, Rifleman (Private) S/6841, Rifle Brigade died 19/10/1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France



ROWELL Charles John (It may be this soldier) Corporal S/10272 Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) died 18/4/1918. He is at rest in Guards Cemetery, Windy Corner, Cuinchy, France



PEARSON Arthur, Sergeant 265919 1/7th Sherwood Foresters died 1/7/1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France



PEARSON Edwin, Private 26463, 2nd Sherwood Foresters died 11/10/1918. He is at rest in Brancourt-Le-Grand-Military Cemetery, France



ROWLAND Wallace R. Rifleman S/3520, 12th Rifle Brigade died 24/6/1916 aged 22. His birth name was Wallace. He is at rest in Vlamertinghe Military Cemetery, Belgium



GREGORY Frank, Private 8729, 2nd York and Lancaster Regiment died 25/9/1916. He is Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France



EYRE Herbert Isa, Private 4061 1/5th Sherwood Foresters died 27/3/1916. he is at rest in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, France.



FLETCHER Ernest, Private 7090, 1/5th Northumberland Fusiliers (Territorials) died 3/10/1916 He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.



FOTHERBY Eric Brandon, Gunner 80630, C Battery, 91st Brigade, Royal Field Artillery died 19/4/1915 aged 18. He is at rest in La Brique Military Cemetery No.2. Belgium.



FORD James. (Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC)



FOWKES William (M.M.) Corporal 25375, 16th Sherwood Foresters died 25/7/1917. He is at rest in Le Belle Alliance Cemetery, Belgium



GASCOYNE Albert Henry. He was the son of Edward and Sarah Ann of Eastwood. In 1911 his mother was a widow, she was living at 99 Nottingham Road, Eastwood with her son George Ernest and his wife. (Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC)



GILBOURNE Walter, Private 4230, 1/5th Sherwood foresters died 16/7/1916 aged 22. He is at rest in St James the Great Churchyard, Brinsley, Nottinghamshire.



GILLOTT Oswald Cronek , Second Lieutenant, 68th Field Company, Royal Engineers, killed in action at Messines 17/6/1917 aged 27. He is at rest in Messines Ridge British Cemetery, Belgium.



GOFF Horace Private 47948, 74th Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps killed in France 19th August 1916 aged 21. He was the son of Andrew and Elizabeth. In 1911 he was living with his parents at Grosvenor Road, Eastwood and he was working as a cola miner ganger. He is commemorated on his father's memorial in Eastwood Cemetery, Nottinghamshire. He is at rest in Bronfay Farm Military Cemetery, Bray-Sur-Somme, France.



GREGORY Arthur . (Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC)


HITCHCOCK John . (Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC)


HODGKINSON Harry. (Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC)



HOOKS Fred, Private 630033, 2/20th London Regiment died 25/4/1917 aged 21. He is commemorated on the Doiran Memorial, Greece.



HYMAN Charles, Private 42874, 6th Dorsetshire regiment died 10/10/1918 aged 19. He is at rest in Montay-Neuvilly Road Cemetery, Montay, France.



JEPSON Edgar, Private 25506, 10th Sherwood Foresters died 7/8/1916. He is at rest in Delville Wood Cemetery, Longueval, Somme, France



JOHNSON David Henry , Private 67188, 12th Machine Gun Corps died 16/6/1918 aged 30. He is at rest in Bouzincourt Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France.



JORDAN Arthur, Private 23135, 13th Royal Fusiliers died 6/8/1916 aged 20. he is at rest in Warloy-Baillon Communal Cemetery, Somme, France.



KNIGHTON Arthur. (Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC)



LINWOOD William Haydn, Corporal 242300, A Company 1/5th Northumberland Fusiliers died 27/10/1917 aged 22. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.



MADDEN Thomas, Private 6713, 1st Irish Guards died 2t/9/1918 aged 31. He is at rest in Sanders Keep Military Cemetery, Graincourt-Les-Havrincourt, France.



MOULT Wilfred, Private 17977, 1st Leicestershire Regiment died 15/5/1916. Lived at New Eastwood and is at rest in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium



MULLINS John. (Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC)



NEWSTEAD George, Bombardier 54100, 63rd Battery, Royal Field Artillery. He died on the 29th August 1916 aged 27 whilst a prisoner of war in Turkey. He was the son of John and Charlotte Elizabeth of 68, Lenton Boulvard, Nottingham City. He is commemorated on a family memorial in Eastwood Cemetery, Nottinghamshire and he is laid to rest in North Gate War Cemetery, Baghdad, Iraq.



NEWTON William. (Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC)



NOON Henry Dodson, Sergeant 586, 16th Australian Infantry died 31st August 1916 aged 22. He was born on the 6th September 1895 to George Henry and Mary Catherine Noon, of "Springfields", Eastwood, Nottinghamshire. Some notes from his army record, extracted from the National Archives of Australia. He enlisted on the 25th September 1914 aged 21. He gave his occupation as a butcher, no Australian address was given only the address at Eastwood. He was posted to E Company 16th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force. He came up through the ranks , on the 31st July 1916 he was promoted to sergeant. On the 2nd May 1915 he was wounded in action at the Dardanelles, minor shot to his nose. After treatment in 17th General Hospital, Gallipoli he was discharged fit for duty on the 28th May 1915. On the 31st August 1916 he was reported missing in action later changed to killed in action. His body was recovered and laid to rest at near Mouquet Farm, France. His burial location was reported by Reverend L Dickson, S.C.F., 25th Division, Graves Registration. He is commemorated on the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, Somme, France.



NIX William Henry, Sapper 502208, 8th Field Coy, Canadian Engineers died 19/9/1916 aged 33. He was born on the 28th February 1884 at Eastwood and lived with his wife, Dorothy, at Suite 17, Kitchener, McMillan Avenue, Winnipeg, Canada. He is at rest in Wimereux Communal Cemetery, France.



PARKER Alfred, Sergeant 2032, 44th Australian Infantry died 4/7/1918 aged 33. He was the son of Robert and Jane Parker and was the husband of S. H. Milton (formerly Parker), of 78, South St., Hyde Park, Doncaster, Yorks, England. Born at Eastwood, Notts. Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery, Somme, France



PARKER Arthur, Private 100953, 15th Durham Light Infantry died 24/10/1918. He is commemorated on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial, France



PEACEY Frederick Michael Newton ( Fred) Born in Gloucestershire and lived in Eastwood, Nottinghamshire. Gunner 188678, 155th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery died 29/4/1918. He is at rest in Klein-Vierstraat British Cemetery, Belgium.



RADBAND George Gilbert. Born in Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire and lived in Eastwood, Nottinghamshire. Private 18971, 1st Leicestershire Regiment died 22/3/1918. He is at rest in Grevillers British Cemetery, France.



RILEY Francis (Frank) Haywood, Gunner 80453, C, Battery 62nd Brigade Royal Field Artillery died 2/5/1917 aged 22. He was the son of Henry and Harriet Rowe of 87 Princes Street, Eastwood. In 1911 he was living with his parent at number 87 and he was working as a coal miner cutter. His army records show that he enlisted at the aged of 19 years and 199 days at Woolwich as Gunner 80453. He embarked Southampton on the 1st June 1915 and disembarked at Harve the next day. April 1917 he was shot in the back and was treated in No 18, General Hospital, Camiers, seriously ill. He died of his wounds in the hospital on the 2nd May 1917. He is at rest in Etaples Military Cemetery, France.



ROGERS James Allsop, Sergeant 280063, South Nottinghamshire Hussars died at sea 27/5/1918. he is commemorated on the Chatby Memorial, Egypt



ROLLING Bernard, Private 17281, C Company, 10th Sherwood foresters died 14/2/1916 aged 25. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.



SAXTON Harold Henry, Rifleman 1641, 1/6th London Regiment (Queen's Westminster Rifles) died 10/12.1914 aged 19. He is at rest in Ration Farm Military Cemetery, La Chapelle-D'Armentiers, France




SAXTON John William, Sapper 213235, 249th Field Coy, Royal Engineers died 22/10/1917 aged 35. He is at rest in Duhallow A.D.S. (Advance Dressing Station) Cemetery, Belgium.



SAXTON Walter, Private 4115, 1/5th Sherwood Foresters died 1/7/1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France



SHAW William Leslie (it may be this person) Lance Corporal 17460, 10th Northumberland Fusiliers died 2/6/1917. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate memorial, Ypres, Belgium.



SLEATH Thomas Sydney, Corporal R/3828 13th King's Royal Rifle Corps died 28/5/1916 aged 22. He is at rest in Berles-Au-Bois Churchyard Extension, France



SMITH John, Private 41411, 1st Royal Berkshire regiment, formerly 020491, Royal Army Ordnance Corps died 23/5/1918. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France



SMITHERINGALE Joseph Henry, Rifleman R/448, A Company 12th King's Royal Rifle Corps died 26/11/1918 aged 29. He is at rest in Solesmes British Cemetery, France.



STARBUCK Ealzer Oliver (he is dedicated as Oliver E), Lance Corporal 17976, 2nd Leicestershire Regiment killed in action at Mesopotamia 13/1/1916. He is commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq



START Thomas William, Private 29157, 1st East Lancashire Regiment died 4/10/1917 aged 27. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium



STIRLAND William, Lance Corporal 40866, D Coy, 16th Manchester Regiment died 7/8/1917 aged 23. He is at rest in Mendinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium.



TOWNROW Herbert Ernest, Private 20113, 12th Northumberland Fusiliers died 30/9/1915 aged 21. He is at rest in Noeux-Les-Mines Communal Cemetery, France



WEBSTER Job Arnold, Private 20252 King's Own Scottish Borderers, formerly Private 39592, Lincolnshire Regiment killed in action in France 11th April 1918 aged 36. He was the son of Levi and Fanny. In 1911 he was living with his widowed mother and siblings at 52 The Breach Eastwood, Nottinghamshire. He was working as a Journeyman Boot maker. He is commemorated on a family memorial in Eastwood Cemetery, Nottinghamshire and also on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium.



WESSON Frederick (Fred), Lance Corporal 3066, 1/7th Sherwood Foresters died 1/7/1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France



WESSON Joseph Reginald (memorial has Reginald) In 1901 he was living with his parents, Joseph and Phyllis at Church Street, Eastwood, and in 1911 the family were trading as the Draycott Hotel, Draycott, Derbyshire. (The SDGW have Joseph, Private 32655, 5th Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, formerly 4618 Sherwood Foresters died 15/9/1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France



WHATMORE Arthur, Private 49733, 7th Leicestershire regiment died 11/9/1918 aged 25. He is at rest in Gouzeaucourt New British Cemetery, France.



WILKINSON William Henry, Rifleman 47723, Royal Irish Rifles posted to the London Irish Rifles, died 31/8/1918 aged 21. He is at rest in Peronne Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France.



WILSON John Hudson, Air Mechanic 2nd Class 210437, 8th Squadron, Royal Air Force formerly F10437 No8, Royal Naval Air Service died 4th March 1919 aged 22 years and 6 months, at Clipstone Military Hospital. He was born on the 14th September 1896 to Thomas and Lucy of Hollingworth, Eastwood, formerly Hollingham Home, Eastwood. His father was head teacher. He is at rest in Eastwood Cemetery, Nottinghamshire.



WILLIAMSON William Ewart, Corporal 16888, 1/5th Sherwood Foresters died 17/10/1918. He is at rest in Busigny Communal Cemetery Extension, France



WOOD Gilbert Henry, Private 29804, 7th Bedfordshire Regiment fell in action 15th March 1917 aged 33. He was the son of John and Priscilla of the Moon and Stars Inn, Eastwood. In 1911 he was living with his wife, Adelaide Bertha, nee Bothamley at Roxton, Bedfordshire and was employed as a school teacher. He is commemorated on a family memorial in Eastwood Cemetery, Nottinghamshire and also on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.



WOODWARD Oscar Charlie . He was the son of William Seth and Dianah of (1911) 16, Queen's Street, Langley Mill, Nottingham. Corporal 22206, 9th King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry died 26/8/1918 aged 28. He is at rest in Bagneux British Cemetery, Gezaincourt, Somme, France



WYLD Cyril Garnet, 2nd Lieutenant, 9th Yorkshire Regiment, formerly Corporal 14996, Sherwood Foresters killed in action near Contalmaison, France on the 5th July 1916 aged 30. He was the son of Henry and Fanny Maria nee Garnett and was the husband of Emily Louisa nee Green of "Tirril" 30, Wilford Grove, Skegness, formerly 13 Algitha Road, Skegness Lincolnshire. He gained his commission on the 5th March 1916 and was Mentioned in Despatches. He is commemorated on his parents' memorial in Eastwood Cemetery, Nottinghamshire and also on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.



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CAPWELL William, Private 4868232, 2/5th Leicestershire Regiment died 13/10/1943. Minturno War Cemetery, Italy.



COATES Kenneth Wilson, Sergeant, Pilot, 745552, 218 Squadron, Royal Air Force (VR) died 18/5/1941. he was the son of George and Mary Alice and husband of Jean of Beeston. He is at rest in St Mary's Churchyard and Cemetery, Greasley, Nottinghamshire



DRURY Charles, Sergeant Observer 1191572, 101 Squadron Royal Air Force (VR) died 20/9/1942 aged 30. Novion-Porcien Communal Cemetery, Ardennes France.



ELLIS Leslie, Leading Aircraftman 1528846, Royal Air Force died 18/4/1945, He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial.



GREEN Stanley, Aircraftman 1st Class 1537292 Royal Air Force (VR) died 2nd April 1942 aged 21. He was the son of Albert Ernest and Louisa of Eastwood, Nottinghamshire. He is at rest in Eastwood Cemetery, Nottinghamshire.



HAMILTON Thomas (It may be this person. It is the only one listed with the CWGC with a Nottingham connection) Trooper 7942943, A" Squadron. 4th County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters), Royal Armoured Corps died 23/4/1943 aged 35. He is at rest in Massicault War Cemetery, Tunisia.



HART Bernard, Sapper 4746694 16, Fortress Company, Royal Engineers. Born and lived in Nottinghamshire. Died between 3rd and 4th/5/1941. He is laid to rest in Pieta Military Cemetery, Malta



HEMINGWAY Harry, Sergeant Navigator 1492963, 467 (R.A.A.F.) Squadron, Royal Air Force died 19/9/1944 At rest in Bergen-Op-Zoom War Cemetery, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.



HEMSTOCK Cyril, Private 4982057, 2nd Sherwood Foresters died 8/2/1944 aged 29. He is at rest in the Anzio War Cemetery, Italy.



JONES Jack. (Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC)



MULLIN William Terrence, Able Seaman D/JX237991, On H.M.S. President III, Royal Navy died 29/6/1941 aged 25. Plymouth Naval memorial, Devon



NAYLOR Arthur. (Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC)



NORMAN Robert Cecil. (Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC)



PULFORD Albert Edward, Private 5886868, 2nd Northamptonshire Regiment died 30/1/1944. He is at rest in Minturno War Cemetery, Italy.



RAYNOR Gordon, Private 4978133, 1/5th Sherwood Foresters died 29/5/1945 aged 26. He is at rest in Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, Thailand.



STANLEY Ronald, Private 2159260, Royal Army Medical Corps died 5/1/1944 aged 21. He is at rest in Cassino War Cemetery, Italy.



WILLIAMSON Walter (It may be this person, Born and lived in Nottinghamshire) Private 1502729, 5th Northamptonshire Regiment died 31/10/1944. He is at rest in Faenza War Cemetery, Italy



WILSON Frederick George, Lance Bombardier 978243 150th (South Nottingham Hussars) Field Regiment, Royal Artillery died 5th September 1940 aged 25. He was the son of George W and Sarah A of Eastwood. He is at rest in Eastwood Cemetery, Nottinghamshire.



POLLARD Derek Alfred, Sergeant PLY/X108725, Royal Marines died 30/3/1945 aged 21. He is commemorated on the Plymouth Naval Memorial, Devon.



WADSLEY William, Gunner 1603326, 3rd Heavy Anti Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery. Born in Derbyshire and lived in Nottinghamshire and died in Malaya 27/7/1943. He is at rest in Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, Thailand.


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EASTWOOD WAR MEMORIAL, NOTTS



These fallen were missed off the original memorial and they were officially recognised on the 15th August 2010.




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



THE FALLEN (1914)


"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them"



(WW2 Fallen)



BATES Arthur Gunner 1828978, 52nd Light Anti Aircraft Regiment died 19th September 1943 aged 27. He is at rest in Salerno War Cemetery, Italy.



BERRY Kenneth, Private 14660182, 2/6th South Staffordshire Regiment died 8/7/1944 aged 19. He is at rest in Cambes-En-Plaine War cemetery, France.



BIRKIN Arthur Edmund, Trooper 7951434, 51st (The Leeds Rifles) Royal Tank Regiment, Royal Armoured Corps died 14/9/1944 aged 23. He is at rest in Gradara War Cemetery, Italy



BROWN John L



CLEMENTS Percy Leonard, Guardsman 2719092, 2nd Irish Guards died 25th November 1943 aged 24. He was son of Albert and Alice Clements. In 1959 his parents were living at 124 Chewton Street, New Eastwood, Nottinghamshire. He is at rest in Eastwood Cemetery, Nottinghamshire.



DUNN William Peter, Aircraftman 2nd Class 2361702 Royal Air Force (VR) died 23rd October 1947. He was the son of Harry and Annie Elizabeth. He is at rest with his parents in Eastwood Cemetery, Nottinghamshire.



GREEN Albert George, Lance Corporal 4980507, 2/6th West Surrey Regiment died 1/11/1943 aged 26. He is at rest in Naples War Cemetery, Italy



HILL Thomas, Private D/24886 Pioneer Corps died 7th October 1945 aged 45. He was the son of George and Phoebe of Eastwood. He is at rest in Eastwood Cemetery, Nottinghamshire.



HOGG Arthur (It may be this person, Born and lived in Nottinghamshire) Private 5776723, 5th Royal Norfolk Regiment died 20/1/1942 aged 22. He is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial, Singapore.



SCARBOROUGH Leonard, Private 4985327 Pioneer Corps died 30th May 1941 aged 27. He is at rest in Eastwood Cemetery, Nottinghamshire.



STIMPSON Dennis Geoffrey, Private 14390912, 6th Green Howards died 10/8/1944 aged 19. He is at rest in St Charles De Percy War Cemetery, France.



WHARTON John Thomas, Gunner 996396 Royal Artillery, died 10th September 1940 aged 29. He was the son of Jack and Annie and was the husband of Nellie May of Kimberley near Eastwood, Nottinghamshire. He is at rest in Eastwood Cemetery, next to his parents, Nottinghamshire.


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EASTWOOD WAR MEMORIAL, NOTTS

These fallen were missed off the original memorial and they were officially recognised on the 15th August 2010.

"When you go home, tell them about as and say, for your tomorrow we gave or today" Kohima Epitaph

(WW1 Fallen)

ANTHONY John Thomas, Private 23213, 6th Lancaster Regiment died 7/7/1916. He is at rest in Amara War Cemetery, Iraq.

ATTENBOROUGH John William, Private 20458, 1st King's own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Born at Eastwood Notts and died 3/10/1918. He is at rest in Templeux-Le-Guerard British Cemetery, Somme, France (Please note there is another John William Attenborough , Sherwood Foresters, born in Nottingham and died 21/3/1918).

BARKER Charles Edwin, Private 11732, Sherwood Foresters died 25/2/1915 aged 22. He is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial, France.

BARRATT Claude, Private 12421, 14th Northumberland Fusiliers died 5/10/1917. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

BERRY Samuel, Private 16519, 3rd Coldstream Guards died 1/12/1917. He is commemorated on the Cambrai Memorial, Louverval, France.

BILBEY William, Private 16469, 8th East Yorkshire Regiment died 26/9/1915 aged 26. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France.

BOWER William, Private 11313, 7th Leicestershire Regiment. Born at Eastwood and died 14/7/1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

BROUGH William Abraham, Private 31360, 2nd South Lancashire Regiment died 28/8/1918. He is at rest in St.Martin Calvaire British Cemetery, St. Martin-Sur-Cojeul, France.

CARLIN Scott, Private 42866 (SDGW have 42886), 1st Lincolnshire Regiment died 30/10/1918. He is at rest in Erquelinnes Communal Cemetery, Belgium.

DAVIS Herbert, Acting Corporal 43037, 1st Bedfordshire Regiment, formerly Private 893 Huntingdonshire Cyclist Battalion , died 4/9/1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

DAVIS Solomon, Private 20598, 12th Sherwood Foresters died 1/9/1916 aged 33. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

EVANS David, Private (Rifleman) 25594, 16th Sherwood Foresters died of wounds 30/10/1916. He is at rest in Etaples Military Cemetery, France.

EYRE Frank, Private 266049, 1/7th Sherwood Foresters died 1/7/1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

FRETWELL Percy, Lance Corporal 18999, 10th Sherwood Foresters died 7/7/1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

GALL Ernest Scholefield, Sergeant A/693, B Company, 7th King's Royal Rifle Corps died 30/7/1915 aged 27. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.

GIBSON Abel, Private 19850, Alpha Company, 8th King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry died 20/9/1916. aged 22. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

GREEN David Hercules, Private 275152, C Squadron, Sherwood Rangers, Nottinghamshire Yeomanry died in Egypt 28/11/1917 aged 21. He is commemorated on the Jerusalem Memorial, Isreal and Palestine Including Gaza.

HART William Johnson, (memorial has William) Private 80971, 1/8th Durham Light Infantry Born at Eastwood, Notts and died 10/4/1918. He is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium.

HOGG Joseph, Private S4/090932, Army Service Corps died 24th November 1918. He is at rest in Eastwood Cemetery, Nottinghamshire.

HUNT Frank, Private 16176, 10th Lincolnshire Regiment killed in action 28/4/1917. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.

KIRK Walter, Private 69384, Foxtrot Battalion, Tank Corps died 19/10/1917. He is at rest in Bucquoy Road Cemetery, Ficheux, France.

LEDGER Albert, Private 24708, 15th Sherwood Foresters died of wounds 4/6/1918 aged 22. he is at rest in Mont Huon Military Cemetery, Le Treport, France.

LINDSEY Charles Alfred, Private 5045 (SDGW have 5945) 16th The Queens Lancers died 21/2/1915 aged 20. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.

MANN George Percy, Private 39334, 9th Kings' Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, formerly Private 86676 Sherwood Foresters died 26/4/1918. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

MARSON John Thomas, Private 241202, 5/6th Cameronians Scottish Rifles, formerly 40794 Sherwood Foresters died 8/5/1918 aged 33. He is at rest in Voormezeele Enclosure No.3, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.

MARTIN Henry, Private 266866, 11th Cheshire Regiment died 25/10/1918. He is at rest in Belgrade Cemetery, Namur, Belgium.

MARTIN Joseph, Private 17298, 8th Leicestershire Regiment died 15/6/1916 aged 19. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France.

NEVILLE Charles, Captain, c Company, 1st Sherwood Foresters died of wounds on the 13th July 1916 aged 24. He was the son of James and Sarah Ellen Neville, of Abbeville Cottage, Lynncroft, Eastwood. Native of Eastwood, Nottingham. Obtained A. and B. Certificates while in O.T.C., Reading University. Placed in Special Reserve of Officers. Sent to France, December, 1914. In 1911 at the age of 19 he was a school teacher. He is commemorated on his parents' memorial in Eastwood Cemetery, Nottingham and he is at rest in Abbeville Communal Cemetery, Somme, France.

PHILLIPS-TAYLOR Albert, Private 10099, 2nd Sherwood Foresters . Born at Eastwood and lived at Mansfield, Woodhouse, Notts and was killed in action 20th October 1914 aged 26. He is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium. ( He served in the army as Albert Phillips).

PRICE Archie, private 37838, 15th Service Battalion, 1st Glasgow, Highland Light Infantry, formerly Private 39598, Lincolnshire Regiment died 15/7/1917 aged 30. he is commemorated on the Nieuport Memorial, Belgium.

RADFORD George Henry, Rifleman (Pte) R/12900, 1st King's Royal Rifle Corps died of wounds 27/7/1916 aged 23. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France.

REEVE Ernest, Private 35574, 1st Sherwood Foresters died 14/4/1917. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France.

ROBINSON Harry, Private 2050, D. Company, 5th Yorkshire Regiment died 29/4/1917 aged 24. He is at rest in Vlamertinghe New Military Cemetery, Belgium.

ROWLEY Frederick, Private 32166, 2/6th Sherwood Foresters died 21/3/1918 aged 23. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.

SAXTON Harold, Private 7682, 2nd Lancashire Regiment died 19/12/1915. He is at rest in Denton Cemetery, Lancashire.

SHIPSTONE Leonard Boden, Fitter 1723, 402nd Battery, Royal Field Artillery died 18/5/1917 aged 21. He is at rest in Etaples Military Cemetery, France

SHIPSTONE Percy, Private 50870, 10th Cheshire Regiment died 23/6/1917 aged 28. He is at rest in Etaples Military Cemetery, France

SISSON Aaron, Private 2914 1/7th (Robin Hood Battalion) Sherwood Foresters, killed in action at Hooge on the 30th July 1915 aged 33. He was the son of Aaron and Mary of Eastwood, Nottinghamshire. In 1916 his mother was living at Nottingham Road, Gill Brook, Nottinghamshire. He enlisted on the 30th September 1914 and was living at 139, Longford Road, Derby. On the 27th February 1915 he embarked, destination not given, possibly France. He is commemorated on his parents' memorial at Eastwood Cemetery, Nottinghamshire and he is at rest in Sanctuary Wood Cemetery, Belgium.

SISSON Walter Gether, Private 16343, 9th King's own Yorkshire Light Infantry died 1/7/1916. He is at rest in Gordon Dump Cemetery, Ovillers-La Boisselle, Somme, France

SMITH George Samuel, Driver 49624 died at Mesopotamia on the 30/11/1915. He is commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq

STIRLAND Wilfred, Private 242317, 22nd Tyneside Scottish, Northumberland Fusiliers died 17/10/1917 aged 22. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

WALKER John Henry, Private 17593, 10th King's own Yorkshire Light Infantry died 1/7/1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France.

WARD Alfred, Private 202490, 1/5th Sherwood Foresters died 1/7/1917 aged 20. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.

WELLS Charles Henry, Corporal R4/063805, 33rd Remounts, Army Service Corps died 21/10/1918 aged 40. He is at rest in Cremona Town Cemetery, Italy.

WHEATCROFT Hosea, Private 28805, 17th Sherwood Foresters died 10/10/1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

WHITTAMORE Hardwick (The CWGC only have one WHITTAMORE listed. (both wars) and that is Joseph from Bedfordshire) It may be this person Private Hardwick WHITTIMORE Deal/1669 (S) Royal Marines, Divisional Train Royal Naval Division . He was born on the 18th July 1885 to George and Sarah of LynnCroft, Eastwood, Nottinghamshire killed in action as a direct result of enemy action on the 2nd January 1916. He is at rest in Lancashire Landing Cemetery, Turkey, including Gallipoli.

Service History (Ancestry.co.uk)

Enlisted in "Kitchener's New Army" in early September 1914 & transferred to RNVR as K.W/429 Ordinary Seaman 8/9/14, transferred to RM Divisional Train 11/12/14 ; 1/2/15 7 days in Cells for "Riotous Conduct" at Blandford ; Divisional Train MEF 1/3/15 ; 22/5/15 7 days Field Punishment No.1 awarded by Officer Commanding Divisional Train at Alexandria. No date given for arrival at Cape Helles, but believed to have been part of the draft which left Alexandria 17/8/15 ; 27/9/15 Fined 14 days pay, Drunk on active Service, Cape Helles, awarded by Officer Commanding Divisional Train KIA 2/1/16 reported by Officer Commanding Supplies.

(His birth surname was WHITTAMORE)

WILCOCKSON George, Private 3895, 8th Sherwood Foresters died 15/4/1916 aged 18. He is at rest in Ecoivres Military Cemetery, Mont-St. Eloi, France.

WILLIS George Bolton, Lance Corporal 331441, 1/8th (Territorial Force) Hampshire Regiment died in Palestine 19/4/1917 aged 26. He is commemorated on the Jerusalem Memorial, Israel, Palastine and Gaza

WOOLLEY George Thomas, Lance Corporal 14257, 2nd Lincolnshire Regiment died 10/3/1915 aged 20. He is at rest in Cabret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, France.

WRIGHT William, Private 49689, 9th Essex Regiment , formerly Private 116671, Sherwood Foresters, died 23/9/1918. He is at rest in Unicorn Cemetery, Vendhuile, France.

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Greengates War Memorial, Yorkshire


It is situated in the Garden of Remembrance



BARRACLOUGH Francis (Memorial has Frank) Private 4337, 1st Border Regiment died 11/9/1915. Lived at 38 Regent Street, Greengates, at rest in North Front Cemetery, Gibraltar.



BAXTER Charles Alfred, Private 235901, 9th West Yorkshire Regiment, formerly Pte 2559 Yorkshire Hussars. Born at Apperley Bridge, Yorkshire and died 10/10/1917. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.



BAXTER William (Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC)



BLOMFIELD William, Private 201010, 1/4th Seaforth Highlanders died 25/3/1918 aged 24. He is at rest in Doullens Communal Cemetery Extension No.1, Somme, France.



BUCKLE Ernest, Private 14518, 8th King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry died 1/8/1916 aged 20. He is at rest in St. Sever Cemetery, Rouen, France.



CLAYTON Percy, Private 26176, 12th West Yorkshire Regiment, Born at Bramley, Yorkshire Died 18/10/1916 aged 23. He is at rest in Puchevillers British Cemetery, Somme, France.



CLEAVER Joseph Henry, Gunner 38934, 70th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery died 23/3/1918. He is at rest in Faubourg D'Amiens Cemetery, Arras, France.



COCKSHOTT Edmund, Private 26189, 5th King's Shropshire Light Infantry died 1/5/1917. He is at rest in Bucquoy Road Cemetery, Ficheux, France.



COLLINS David, Private 38049, 15/17th West Yorkshire Regiment. Born at Eccleshill Yorks He died on the 12/4/1918 aged 20, and he is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium.



CORDINGLEY Percy, Blacksmith's Mate M/13562, Royal Navy of H.M.S. Cumberland. He was born on the 7th July 1892 at Bradford and died 27/9/1918. He is at rest in Holy Trinity Churchyard, Idle, (near Greengates), Yorkshire.



DOOLEY Ernest, Private 325911, 13th Lothian Regiment Royal Scots, formerly Private 1609, 16th West Yorkshire Regiment, died 22/8/1917. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.



DOWNS Gilbert Hemsworth, Private 30755, 2nd Yorkshire Regiment died 9/5/1918 aged 20. He is at rest in Esquelbecq Military Cemetery, France.



EARNSHAW Albert, Private, Signaller, 67051, 10th Sherwood Foresters died 22/2/1917 aged 21. He is at rest in Boulogne Easter Cemetery, France.



ESPLEY Samuel, Bombardier (M.M.) 21431, b Battery, 78th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery died 5/10/1917. He is at rest in Cement House Cemetery, Belgium.



EXLEY Albert Edward, Private 59962, 1/4th Territorial Northumberland Fusiliers. Born at Queensbury enlisted at Bradford both in Yorkshire, died 22/3/1918. He is at rest in Roisel Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France.



FAICHNEY Harry William, Private 34004, 2nd York and Lancaster Regiment died 1/12/1917 aged 25. He is commemorated on the Cambrai Memorial, Louverval, France.



FARNISH John Darnley, Private 202963, 1/4th King's own Yorkshire Light Infantry died 25/7/1917 aged 37. He is at rest in Mont Huon Military Cemetery, Le Treport, France.



FARNISH Leonard, Private 241648, 1/6th West Yorkshire Regiment died 3/9/1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.



FAWCETT Edward Bertram, Captain, 92nd Punjabis died 21/4/1916 aged 32. He is commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq. He was mentioned in Despatches.



FLETCHER Horace, Lance Corporal 13826 Born at Idle died 20/6/1918 aged 23. He is at rest in Karasouli Military Cemetery, Greece.



GALLOWAY Richard, Private 50965, B Company, 11th East Yorkshire Regiment died 13/8/1918 aged 29. He is at rest in Me Grand Hasard Military Cemetery, Morbecque, France .



GIBSON Norman, Private 15/1311, D Coy, 15th West Yorkshire Regiment died 22/4/1918, aged 21. He is at rest in Le Grand Hasard Military Cemetery, Morbecque, France.



GOODAIRE Horace, Sergeant 21/2, 1st West Yorkshire Regiment died 14/7/1918. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot memorial, Belgium,



GOODALL Fred, Private 418547, 11th West Yorkshire Regiment died 9/7/1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.



GOODALL Percy, Private 35445, 2nd West Riding Regiment, formerly 58875, Northumberland Fusiliers Born at Liversedge, lived at Heckmondwike and enlisted at Bradford, all in Yorkshire. He died 25/10/1918 aged 19. He is at rest in Verchain British Cemetery, Vershain-Maugre, France.



HALL George Fewster, Private 242835, 1/5th York and Lancaster Regiment died 26/7/1917 aged 33. He is at rest in Coxyde Military Cemetery, Belgium.



HARRISON (alias surname) Fred, Lance Corporal 6492, 1st Loyal North Lancashire Regiment died 30/4/1915 aged 37. He is at rest in Tinglev Churchyard, Denmark. True family name "HOLDSWORTH"



HARRISON Walter (It may be this person) Private 38599, 8th Service Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment died 17/6/1918 aged 35. He is at rest in Montecchio Precalcino Communal Cemetery Extension, Italy



HARRISON William A Private 61206, 18th Yorkshire Regiment died 25/11/1918. He is commemorated on a Special memorial St Paul's churchyard, Shipley, Yorkshire.



HOLLAND Gordon Stanley, Acting Sergeant 16144, 10th King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry died 16/9/91916 aged 21. He is at rest in Dartmoor Cemetery, Becordel-Becourt, Somme, France.



HINDLE Percival Urban, Corporal 267936, 6th Black Watch, died 23/4/1917. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.



INGLE Percy, Gunner 95867, B Battery, 46th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery died 25/9/1915. He is at rest in White House Cemetery, St. Jean-Les-Ypres, Belgium.



JACQUES Harry, Private 240986, 5th Yorkshire Regiment died 27/3/1917 He is at rest in Heath Cemetery, Harbonniers, Somme, France (CWGC have JAQUES)



JOYCE John, Private 41984, 12th Manchester Regiment died 25/4/1917 aged 24. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.



KIPLING Herbert, Private 62466, 5th King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry died 27/8/1918. He is commemorated on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial, France.



KNOWLES Jonathan Edward, Captain 4th Middlesex Regiment died 23/8/1914 aged 32. He was the son of Edward Sugden Knowles and Frances Mary Knowles, of Rawdon, Leeds; husband of Viva Brabazon Knowles, of Whitehill Chase, Bordon, Hants. Served in the South African War. One of the first British officer battle casualties of the war (originally buried in Maisieres Communal Cemetery) He is now at rest in Cement House Cemetery, Belgium.



LEACH David, Gunner 790202, Royal Field Artillery, Base Details, France, died 4/9/1918. He is at rest in the Upper Chapel Congregation Cemetery, Idle, Yorkshire.



LEE Wilfred (It may be this person) Private 16/493, West Yorkshire Regiment Born at Rawdon Yorkshire and died 2/10/1918. He is at rest in Le Quesnoy Communal Cemetery Extension, France.



LINDLEY Harold, Private 28141, 4th Grenadier Guards died 13/4/1918 aged 19. He is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium.



LLOYD Cecil (It may be this person) Corporal 17860, Cecil Berry LLOYD, B Company, 10th West Riding Regiment. He died in War Hospital, Bradford at 21.10 hours on the 18th April 1919 of Pyemia (Blood poisoning, septicemia) from a bayonet wound received in action. He was buried with full military honours at 3 pm on Wednesday 24th April 1919 at Undercliffe Cemetery, Bradford. He was the son of Arthur Berry and Mary Jane of 257, Otley Road, Bradford.



LODGE Hiram, Private 117972, 306th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery killed in action in France 13th November 1917. Prior to enlistment he was the publican of the Dog and Gun, Apperley Bridge and was the husband of Annie nee Hutchinson same address. He is at rest in Bard Cottage Cemetery, Belgium.



LONG Arthur Hopwood, Private 50885, 10th Cheshire Regiment died 7/6/1917 aged 22. He is at rest in Wulverghem-Lindenhoek Road Military Cemetery, Belgium.



MANN John Nelson, Private 241571, 2/5th West Riding Regiment died 20/11/1917. He is commemorated on the Cambrai memorial, Louverval, France .



MASTERS Arthur (Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC)



METCALFE Harry, (It may be this person) Private 204303, 1/7th West Riding Regiment died 8/10/1917. He is at rest in Poelcapelle British Cemetery, Belgium.



MILNER John Barker, Private 242852, 2/4th West Riding Regiment died 15/10/1918 aged 42. He is at rest in Bois-Guillaume Communal Cemetery Extension, France.



NELSON Edward, Private G/29741, 7th Royal West Surrey Regiment, formerly 317696 Royal Army Service Corps. Born at Apperley Bridge, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Dive Copse British Cemetery, Sailly-Le-Sec, Somme, France.



NELSON Herbert Harold, Private 32872, 10th Yorkshire Regiment died 4/10/1917. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.



PATRICK Horatio, Private 19816, 10th West Yorkshire Regiment, died 5/7/1916 aged 26. He is at rest in St. Sever Cemetery, Rouen, France.



PEACOCK Walter Ernest, Gunner 21489, Royal Field Artillery. Native of Idle, Yorkshire and died of wounds 27/8/1915 aged 19. He is at rest in Ypres reservoir Cemetery, Belgium.



PRIESTLEY Laurence (Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC)



PROSSER James Henry, Lance Corporal 306674, 2/7th West Riding Regiment died 13/4/1918 aged 29. He is at rest in Bienvillers Military Cemetery, France.



WILSON Herbert Alexander (Memorial has Herbert), Private 42616, 8th Royal Fusiliers died 9/4/1917 aged 41. Born at Greengates and lived at Shipley. He is at rest in Gourock Trench Cemetery, Tilloy-Les-Mofflaines, France.



RHODES Albert, Private 174381, 16th Canadian Machine Gun Corps died 31/10/1017 aged 36. he is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.



RHODES Charles, Private 1447 1st West Yorkshire Regiment, transferred to as Private 477309, 938th Area Employment Coy, Labour Corps, died 31/5/1918 aged 34. He is at rest in Etaples Military Cemetery, France.



RHODES William Arthur (Only one William A listed with the CWGC for WW1) Private 3574 William Arthur, 10th Lancashire Fusiliers, died 10/2/1917 aged 21. He was the son of Fred and Sarah of 16, George Street, Abbey Hey, Gorton, Manchester. He is at rest in Serre Road Cemetery, No 2, Somme, France.




ROBINSON Ernest, Private 14837, C Company, 2nd West Riding Regiment died 28/5/1918 aged 38. He is at rest in Gonnehem British Cemetery, France.



ROBINSON Walter (Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC)



ROO James Walter, Corporal 12129, 10th Yorkshire Regiment died 25/10/1917. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.



ROO Richard, Private 203432, 10th Lincolnshire Regiment, formerly 4171 West Riding Regiment died 22/7/1918 aged 32. He is at rest in Cologne Southern Cemetery, Germany.



SEAGE William Samuel, Private 19815, 10th West Yorkshire Regiment. Born at Buckfastleigh, Devon enlisted at Bradford and died 1/7/1916 . He is at rest in Fricourt New Military Cemetery, Somm, France.



SHACKLETON Arnold, Private 3/10824, 8th West Riding Regiment died 28/8/1917. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.



SHUTTLEWORTH Gershom, Gunner 42169, 39th Trench Mortar Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery, died 15/8/1915 aged 23. He was the son of Benjamin and Lucy Ann of 275, Davisville Avenue, Toronto, Canada. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.



SMITH Clifford (It may be this person) Private 29440, 8th Border Regiment died 27/1/1919 aged 19. He was the son of William and Ann of 4, Crowther Avenue, Calverley, Leeds. He is at rest in Idle Upper Congregation Chapel Cemetery, Yorkshire



SMITH Percy Valentine. Corporal 14517, 9th King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry died 2/9/1915 aged 19. He was the son of James and Sarah Mary who in 1911 was living as Percy Valentine with his parents at 51, Bank, Eccleshill Road, Bradford, Yorkshire. He was at that time employed as a solicitors office clerk. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France



SPENCE Walter Ernest (Memorial has Walter) Private 40515, 10th King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry died 6/10/1918 aged 27. He is at rest in Epehy Wood Farm Cemetery Epehy , Somme, France



SKEVINGTON Arthur Victor, 2nd Lieutenant 13th attached to the 10th King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry died 25/9/1916 aged 19. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.



STANSFIELD Allen Firth (Memorial has Allan) Private 15/1842, 15th West Yorkshire Regiment died 1/7/1916 aged 22. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France.



STEELE Arthur,Private122251, 8th Machine Gun Corps died 2/3/1918. He is at rest in Oxford Road Cemetery, Belgium.



STEVENS Albert, Private 39364, 2/4th King's own Yorkshire Light Infantry died 18/4/1918 aged 40. He is at rest in Bienvillers Military Cemetery, France. (He was the husband of Mary and father of Harry who also fell).



STEVENS Harry, Private 220665, 1st Royal Berkshire Regiment, formerly 176308 Hertfordshire Yeomanry, Born at Yeadon and Lived at Apperley Bridge, both Yorkshire and died 24/10/1918 He was the son Mary and Private Albert who also fell).



SYKES Alfred, Private 7654, 1st East Yorkshire Regiment died 18/10/1914 aged 30. He is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium.



SYKES Norman, Private 242528, 1/5th West Riding Regiment. Born at Bradford and lived at Greengates, Yorkshire. He died 7/8/1917. He is at rest in Ramscappelle Road Military Cemetery, Belgium.



WALTON Ward, Gunner 796083 B, Battery, 186th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery died 17/9/1917. He is at rest in Voormezeele Enclosure Number 1 and Number 2, Belgium.



WARD Fred, Private 235046, 10th West Yorkshire Regiment died 25/5/1917 aged 27. He is at rest in Duisans British Cemetery, Etrun, France.



WATERWORTH George, Private 11510, 7th York and Lancaster Regiment died 25/3/1918 aged 36. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France



WATERWORTH Whitham Laycock , Private 20458, 12th Northumberland Fusiliers died 13/4/1917. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.



WATERWORTH Percy, Private 36485, 9th Northumberland Fusiliers (Northumberland Hussars) died 1/11/1918 aged 29. He is at rest in Villers-Pol Communal Cemetery Extension, France.



WHITEHEAD John Walton, Captain , B Battery, 246th West Riding Brigade, Royal Field Artillery died 1/12/1917 aged 28. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium



WHITEHEAD Jasper MacIntyre (Memorial has Jasper) Private 92287, 3rd London Regiment, Royal Fusiliers died 19/9/1918 aged 19. He is at rest in Epehy Wood Farm Cemetery, Epehy, Somme, France.


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BAXTER Ralph Hall, Signalman 14409052, 2nd Air Formation, Signals, Royal Corps of Signals, died 3/11/1945. He was the son of Jacob and Lucy of Idle, Yorkshire and was the husband of Muriel Beatrice. He is at rest in Maynamati War Cemetery, Bangladesh.

CROWTHER Fred (There are three Fred's that lived in Yorkshire listed with the CWGC) The following Fred lived at Bradford. Corporal 790943, 1st King's Dragoon Guards, Royal

Armoured Corps. Born in Yorkshire and lived at Bradford and died on the 29/9/1943 in Italy. He was the husband of Rose E of Marshfield, Bradford. He is at rest in Naples War Cemetery, Italy.

EVANS George Stanley (Memorial has George) Private 7393894, 211 Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps died 14/7/1944 aged 38. He was the son of John Thomas Evans and Harriet Evans and he was the husband of Annie Evans, of Apperley Bridge, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Bayeux War Cemetery, France.

FIRTH William, Private 14623788, 6th Lincolnshire Regiment died between 8th and 9th/2/1944 aged 36. He was the husband of M Firth of Greengates. He is commemorated on the Cassino Memorial, Italy.

GARNETT Geoffrey Whitley, Flight Lieutenant 90302, 608 Squadron, Royal Air Force (VR) died 27/10/1939. He was the son of George and Edith of Eccleshill, Yorkshire. He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial, Surrey.

GREENHOUGH Herbert, Gunner 1493762, 85th Anti Tank Regiment, Royal Artillery, died 26/3/1943 aged 23. He is at rest in Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, Thailand.

HARKER Jack, Private 4698151, Royal Army Service Corps died 15/12/1943 aged 20. He was the son of John and Mary of Bradford, Yorkshire. he is at rest in Scholemoor Cemetery, Bradford, Yorkshire.

KEEN Adam, Sergeant Pilot, 1343910, Royal Air Force (VR) died 3/11/1942 aged 21. He was the son of Grace Keen of Dumfries. He is at rest in St Michael's Cemetery, Dumfries.

KENNARD William Dawson Whitfield, Driver T/75814, Royal Army Service Corps, died 17/12/1940 aged 20. He was the son of

Bernard George Kennard, and of Dorothy Kennard, of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial, Egypt.

LISTER William There are two listed with the CWGC

(1st) Private 3657365, 13th King's Liverpool Regiment died 15/4/1943 aged 23. He is commemorated on the Rangoon Memorial, Burma.

(2nd) Galley Boy, Merchant Navy on S.S.Stockport (Grimsby) died at sea 25/2/1943 aged 18. He is commemorated on the Tower Hill Memorial, London.

LUMBY Clifford Craven, Flying Officer, Navigator, Royal Air Force (VR) died 3/2/1944 aged 29. He was the son of Harry Huggan Lumby and Florence Lumby, of Bradford and was the husband of Mary Illingworth Lumby, of Greengates. He is at rest in Eccleshill Congregational Chapelyard, Yorkshire.

MOSLEY Harry Stanley, private 4614414, 2nd West Riding Regiment died 3/5/1941 aged 19. He was the son of Frank and Rose Mary. He is at rest in Delhi War Cemetery, India.

NORRIS Eric, Private 4694131, 2/4th King's own Yorkshire Light Infantry died 4/9/1944 aged 28. He was the son of E;fred and Emily of Apperley Bridge, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Coriano Ridge War Cemetery, Italy.

PERROW Cecil (The CWGC, ARH 1939-1945 have Cyril) His birth names was Cyril F, mother's maiden name, Williamson) Private 4689228, Cyril Perrow, 2nd King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Born in Bradford and died 29/3/1942. He is at rest in Taukkyan War Cemetery, Burma. (There is only one C Perrow for the period of WW2 listed with the CWGC)

REYNOLDS Frank, Sergeant Navigator 1497496, Royal Air Force (VR) died 7/9/1943 aged 23. He was the son of Louis and Anne Maria of Eccleshill, Bradford, Yorkshire. He is at rest in St. Wilfred's Churchyard, Calverley, Yorkshire.

ROGERS Basil Thomas, Flight Sergeant, Air Gunner 591469, 34th Squadron, Royal Air Force attached to South African Air Force, died 23/11/1944 aged 22. He was the son of Harry Wentworth and Alice Ellen of Bradford, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Budapest War Cemetery, Hungary.

SHUTT Dennis, Private 14218485, 7th Parachute Regiment, Army Air Corps, died 3/3/1944 aged 19. He is at rest in Ranville War Cemetery, France

SMITH John R (It may be this person) John Ramsden Smith, Sergeant Navigator 1459381, Royal Air Force died 19/2/1943. He was the son of Reuben and Sarah Ellen of Guiseley, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Guiseley Cemetery.

SPENCER Geoffrey Gordon Joseph, Warrant Officer II, (Company Sergeant Major) 14690150, Intelligence Corps died 1/6/1946 aged 20. He was the son of Walter Hepworth and Gertrude Alice of Eccleshill, Bradford, Yorkshire. and brother of Ralph who also fell. He is at rest in Kranji War Cemetery, Singapore.

SPENCER Ralph, Sergeant 1215505, Royal Air Force died 23/2/1943 aged 22. He was the son of Walter Hepworth and Gertrude Alice of Burley-in-Wharfedale, Yorkshire and brother of Geoffrey Gordon who also fell. He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial, Surrey.

RHODES Harry (This name has been added at a later date . the name has been carved into the stone and is not part of the cast) Private 4625440, 1st West Riding Regiment died 1/2/1944 aged 32. He was the son of William Henry and Amy Rhodes, of Idle, Bradford, Yorkshire and was the husband of Mable Ethel Rhodes, of Eccleshill, Bradford. he is at rest in Anzio War Cemetery, Italy.

STAPLES Harry, Sergeant 3320036, Queen's own Cameron Highlanders died 28/10/1944 in India aged 26. Born in Bradford and was the son of Herbert and Eveline Maud and was the husband of Ethel of Southwick, Sussex. He is at rest in Imphal War Cemetery, India.

STEVENSON George, Corporal 1871714, Royal Engineers died 7/11/1940 aged 26. He was the son of Hedley George and Edith of Greengates, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Cairo War Memorial, Cemetery, Egypt.

WATMOUGH William, Trooper 10600287, C Squadron, 44th Regiment, Reconnaissance Corps, Royal Armoured Corps, (7th West Kent Regiment) died 2/1/1945 aged 30. He was the son of Fred and Anne Maria and was the husband of Ella of Bradford, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Forli War Cemetery, Italy.

WILKINSON Robert (Unable to find the correct record for this person listed with the CWGC)

WILSON Victor, Ordinary Seaman C/JX250138, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Scorpion, died 13/2/1942 aged 21. He is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent.

WOOD Jim , (CWGC have James) Lance Corporal 1144420, Corps of Military Police, and died 27/11/1944 aged 40 He was born in 1904 at Greengates to Arthur and Alice who in 1911 were living as a family at 86, Farm Villas, Carrbottom Road, Greengates. He was also the husband of Agnes of Lancaster. (His birth name was Jim) He is at rest in Schoonselhof Cemetery, Antwerp, Belgium.

WORTHINGTON Harry (CWGC have Hendry) Sergeant 3135624, 11th Royal Scots Fusiliers died 6/6/1944 aged 31. He was the son of Christopher and Margaret, and was the husband of Margaret of Greengates, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Undercliffe Cemetery, Bradford, Yorkshire (Birth name is Harry Worthington)

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LONGFORD ST CHAD'S WAR MEMORIAL DERBYSHIRE



To the glory of God and in memory of the Men of this parish


who fell in the Great War 1914-18





AUSTIN Algernon. (Algie Reginald), Private 1800, 1/1st Service Derbyshire Yeomanry, died 20th August 1916 age 27. Son of Philip Austin, of Hollington, Brailsford, Derby. Buried at Struma Military Cemetery,Greece



COPE George, Gunner 85844 S Battery, 99th Brigade Royal Field Artillery died at Salonika 31st May 1918. Native of Brailsford near Longford and is buried at Taranto Town Cemetery Extension, Italy



JACKSON Frederick. Unable to locate the correct record listed with the CWGC



JACKSON Thomas. Unable to locate the correct record listed with the CWGC



JACKSON William Edward (memorial has William) Private 240681, 2/6th Sherwood Foresters Notts & Derby Regiment killed in action 21st March 1918 age 21. Son of Mrs Louisa Jackson of Blackwater Cottage, Longford, Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France



MORLEY Frank William, Gunner 23080, 107, Howitzer Battery, 7th Brigade, Australian Field Artillery, killed 19th October 1917 age 28. Son of James & Hannah, of Hollington near Longford, Derbyshire



MURRAY Ernest, Private 2127, 44th Australina Infantry died 13th October 1917 age 23. Son of John & Mira of Hollington near Longford and brother of John who also fell. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium



MURRAY Jack (John) Private 5875, 17th Australian Infantry died 15th April 1917 age 28 Son of John & Mira of Hollington near Longford and brother of Ernest who also fell. Commemorated on the \villers-Bretonneux Memorial, Somme, France



REDSHAW William, Rifleman 70631, D Coy, 16th Sherwood Foresters Notts & Derby Regiment died 23rd November 1917 age 22. Son of Charles & Mary of Rodsley near Longford. Buried at Wimereux Communal Cemetery, France



STONE Ernest, Corporal 75224, 35th Division, Signal Coy, Royal Engineers died 5th April 1918 aged 27. Son of Thomas of Longford and is buried at Querrieu British Cemetery, Somme, France



WRIGHT Edward, Private 20832, X Coy, 6th King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry died 15th September 1916 aged 25. Son of William & Emma of Hollington near Longford. Buried at Delville Wood Cemetery, Longueval Somme, France



WRIGHT George, Driver 152486, Royal Field Artillery died 26th July 1917 age 21. Son of William & Emma of Hollington near Longford. Commemorated on the Amara War Cemetery, Irag




Their name liveth for evermore




1939 - 1945



SHAW Arthur, Private 14984732, 10th Green Howards (Yorkshire Regiment) attached to the 12th Parachute Regiment died 3rd April 1945 aged 19. Son of Harry & Edna May of Rodsley near Longford. Buried at Ruchswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany





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ROCESTER WAR MEMORIAL (ROLL OF HONOUR) STAFFORDSHIRE


The Lych’ Gate to St Michaels Churchyard in the memorial



To the glory of God


This gate was erected in proud and loving memory of those who gave their lives for us in the Great War



1914-1918


AULT John Edward Gnr 119471, A Bty, 150th Bde Royal Field Artillery died 8 Oct 1918 age 22. Son of Thomas and Elizabeth of Station Road, Rocester. Buried at St Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen France.



BALL William James Private 95454, H.M.H.T. “Panama” Royal Army Medical Corps died 7 Sept 1918. Buried at Ste Marie Cemetery, Le Harve, France.



BASNETT George Eli Private 11161, 10th North Staffs Regt, died 1 Dec 1914 age 19. Son of Samuel and Elizabeth of Marston Montgomery, Derby which is near to Rocester. Buried at Weston Mill Cemetery, Plymouth.



BENNETT Thomas A Private 235033, 5th North Staffs Regt, died 14 March 1917 age 21. Son of Mr H H and Mrs M J Bennett of II South Parade, Rocester. Buried at Shrine Cemetery, Bucquoy, France.



BENTLEY Thomas Private 56094, 15th Royal Welsh Fusiliers died 14 May 1917 age 32. Son of John and Hannah of Cubley, Derby husband of Harriet of 30 Ashbourne Road, Rocester. Buried at Essex Farm Cemetery, Belgium.



BOTHAM John Henry Private 19490, 1st Suffolk Regt died 19 Dec 1916 age 22. Son of Annie of 61 Church Lane Rocester and the late John. Buried at Pieta Military Cemetery, Malta.



BRINDLEY George William Private 1887, 1st Grenadier Guards died 18 Oct 1915 age 26. Son of Alfred of 4 West View, Rocester, husband of Florence of 73, Chartist Road, Saltley, Birmingham. Commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France.



CLARKE Albert Private 32055 North Staffs Regt, transf to as Private 281235, 520th Home Servive Employment Co, Labour Corps died 25 Nov 1917 age 29. Son of James and Elizabeth of 19 West View, Rocester. Buried at St Michael Churchyard, Rocester.



COPE Colin Private 19473, C Sqdn, 5th Dragoon Guards, Prince of Wales Own, died 5 August 1916 age 20.Son of mr F.J. Cope of Studwood, near Rocester. Buried at Fricourt British Cemetery, France.



GILBERT Richard Arthur Private 31469, 14th York and Lancashire Regt died 20 Dec 1917 age 32. Son of Oma and Mary Ann of Marchington Staffs and husband of Elizabeth Kate of Combridge, Uttoxeter near Rocester. Buried at Roclincourt Military Cemetery, France.



HARPER George Private 6283 North Staffordshire Regiment, Depot, died 5th April 1917 aged 36. He was the son of George and Mary of High Street, Rocester and was the husband of Elizabeth nee Leese who he married on the 13th May 1911. Buried at St Michael's churchyard, Rocester, Staffordshire


Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up at Lichfield on the 14th August 1900 aged 18 years and 7 months and was working prior to enlistment as a labourer. At the time of his enlistment he was serving with the 3rd Cheshire Regiment (Militia) He did his annual training and fought in the Boer War. He was discharged from the army on the termination of his first period of engagement on the 13th August 1912, he rejoined the next day. He served in France from the 12th December 1914 to 5th March 1915. and was discharged for the army, "no longer physically fit for war service" Para 392 (XVI) King's Regulations to his family at Cannock Road, Penkridge, Staffordshire. He was suffering from Tuberculosis of the Lungs which may have been the cause of his death. He left a widow and two children. Mary Elizabeth born 28th July 1915 and George born 18th March 1915



HARRISON Arthur Edward Private 14427, 8th East Yorkshire Regt died 5 March 1916 age 39. Son of William John and Sarah Ann of 18 Churnet Row, Rocester. Commemorated on the Menin Gate memorial, Ypres, Belgium.



HENSHAW John Private 16828, 7th North Staffs Regt died 5 April 1916. Commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq.



HENSHAW William Charles L/Cpl 10140, 1st North Staffs Regt died 11 Feb 1917. Commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France.



KEMP John Wilfred Private 27039, 1st Royal Berkshire Regt died 29 April 1917 age 33. Son of Alva and Annie of 67 Dove Lane, Rocester. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.



RICHARDSON John Private 29932, 2/4th East Lancashire Regt died 9 Oct 1917 age 22. Son of Andrew and Mary of 71 Dove Lane, Rocester. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, France.



SWANWICK Frederick Private 1901, 8th Royal Fusiliers, died 8 July 1916. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.



WHEELOCK John Thomas Private 27519, 7th The Loyal North Lancashire Regt died 27 Jan 1918. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.



WOOD Graham Private 241686 2/6th North Staffs Regt died 10 April 1917 age 24. Son of Maria Wood of 80 High Street, Rocester. Buried at Jeancourt Communal Cemetery Extension, France The CWGC have is death date as the 11th.



1939-1945


BELL George Sergeant 4918646, 6th Green Howards Yorkshire Regt died 19 July 1943. Son of James and Ethel of Rocester. Buried at Catania War cemetery, Sicily, Italy.



BENEY Ronald John Gunnerr 1605137, 3rd Heavy Anti Aircraft. Regt, Royal Artillery died between 14 and 14th February 1942 age 30. Son of John and Mary, husband of Florence of Rocester. Commemorated on the Singapore Memorial, Singapore.



CARPENTER Francis Bertram Gunner 957763, Royal Artillery attached to the 61st Medium Regt, The Denbighshire Yeomanry died 30 May 1940 age 21. Son of Francis William and Evelyn of Rocester. Commemorated on the Dunkirk Memorial, France.



CHADWICK William Harry Private 5055201, 6th North Staffs Regt died 9 July 1944 age 32. Son of Thomas William and Rosanna of Chadwick. Buried at Cambes-En-Plaine War Cemetery, France.



HASSHILL Lionel Frederick Lance Corporal 4920294, 2/6th South Staffs Regt died 8th July 1944 age 24. Son of George Frederick and Elsie Harriet of Uttoxeter near Rocester. Buried at Cambes-En-Plaine War Cemetery, France.

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St Jude's Church War Memorial, Ballynafeigh, Belfast, Northern Ireland



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 also from Ancestry.co.uk




1914 - 1918


To the glory of God and in grateful memory of the Men from the parish who fell in the Great War



Robert Henry BLAIR Royal Irish Rifles (No record for this person found) It may be this soldier - Henry Robert BLAIR, Rifleman 68, 14th Royal Irish Rifles, killed in action in France 7th June 1917. Born at Clonaslee Queen's County He is at rest in Spanbroekmolen British Cemetery, Belgium.


Additional information


In 1911 he was living with his widowed mother Margaret Jane and his siblings at 51, Kimberley Street, Ormeau Road. He was a wood carver by occupation and was born in Queens County. His mother was born in County Cavan.


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It may be this soldier - Robert BLAIR, Rifleman 596, 11/13th Royal Irish Rifles died of wounds 10th December 1917. He was born and lived at Killeshandra, County Cavan and enlisted in Belfast. He was the son of Thomas and Eliza of Clodrurrn , Killeshandra, County Cavan. He is at rest in Rocquigny-Equancourt Road British Cemetery, Manancourt, Somme, France.



William Charles BROWN, Private 40929, 108th Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps died 30th June 1917 aged 20. He was the son of Mary Ann Anderson and late Edwin Charles Brown. He is at rest in Belfast City Cemetery.



Thomas Henry CARREN Sergeant 57806, 36th Signal Company, Royal Engineers died 6th July 1917. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.


Additional information -


He was born 12th September 1891 in Liverpool and was baptised on the 18th November 1891 at St Saviours, Liverpool. His parents were Thomas William Threfall and Annie Machere, nee Smith. Both parents were native of the Isle of Man and in the 1901 census the family were living at 2, Douglas Street in the City of Peel, Isle of Man. 1911 the complete family had moved to 89 Deramore Avenue, Belfast. His age at this time was given as 19 and he was an apprentice heating engineer. His brothers were called John Eric born 1895 at Liverpool and Percy Threfall born 1900 at Peel City. His father died at 89 Deramore Avenue on the 2nd December 1940.


Some notes from what remains of his army record -


He enlisted at Belfast on the 22nd September 1914 as part of the U.V.F. Force . He was posted as sapper into the Signal Coy, Royal Engineers aged 22. Prior to enlistment he was a Clerk and he gave his place of birth at Bootle, Liverpool, England. His parents were living at 89 Deramore Avenue and his father was his next of kin. On the 22nd September 1914 he was in France until the 6th July 1917 when he was killed in action. On the 30th October 1919 Army Form W5080 (Statement of Names and relatives of the above name deceased) had to be witnessed and it was signed by J S Taylor, Minister of St Jude's.



Cecil Reginald CRYMBLE Lieutenant, 3rd attached to the 1st Royal Irish Fusiliers died 20th November 1914 aged 29. He was born on the 6th April 1885 in Belgium to George Gordon Crymble and Agnes Templeton Crymble, of Gordon House, Annandale. B.A., D.Sc., Queen's University, Belfast. He lived at care of Mrs G Neill, Gordon House Annadale Avenue, formerly of 7, Upper Crescent both Belfast and died at Houplines, Armentieres, France. He is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial.



Robert DEVLIN, Private 2794, 5th Royal Irish Regiment, formerly Private 11168, Royal Irish Rifles. He was killed in action 16th August 1915. Native of Belfast. He is Commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey including Gallipoli.


Additional information -


He was born on the 27th February 1895 in Belfast, to David and Martha Devlin, who in 1901, were living at 25, Raby Street, Ormeau Road. In 1911 he was living with his parents and siblings at 28, Walmer Street, Ormeau Road, Belfast and he was an apprentice joiner.


Some notes from what remains of his army record - He joined up 27th August 1914 and was posted as Private 11168, Royal Irish Rifles. On the 15th January 1915 he was transferred and posted into, as Private 2794, Royal Irish Regiment. On the 15th March 1915 he was appointed (unpaid) Lance Corporal and on the 22nd June 1915, at his own request, reverted to Private. He served with the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force from the 8th July 1915 until his death 16th August 1915. Place of death not known.



Thomas FAULKNER, Private 1885 1st Irish Guards died 18th May 1915, aged 33. He was the son of Alexander and Annie Faulkner, of Ahoghill, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, husband of Sarah Faulkner, 10, Somerset Street, Belfast. He is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial, France.



David Whaley FOY Lance Corporal 17621, 14th Royal Irish Rifles died 1st July 1916. He was the son of David and Agnes Whalley and was the husband of Ellen Rodgers, nee Macauley of 6, Pakenham Street, Belfast.


In 1911 he was living with his father, stepmother Jessie L V, nee Flannigan and his siblings at 17, Candahar Street, Ormeau Road.


He is at rest in Mill Road Cemetery, Thiepval, Somme, France.


His army record was almost destroyed by the blitz over London in WW2. Following are some notes that I have been able to read. He enlisted 15th September 1914 at Belfast aged 28 years and 6 months and he was a salesman prior to enlistment. He embarked Southampton 4th October 1915 and arrived at Le Harve the next day. He was promoted to Lance Corporal on the 5th December 1915. On the 1st July 1917 he was wounded in the field, which was amended to missing in action on the same day. His next of kin was his wife Ellen nee McAuley whom he married on the 14th September 1914 in Antrim.



Hugh GORMAN Private 11924, 7th Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers died 27th April 1916 aged 21. He was the son of William and Elizabeth of 119, Walmer Street, Ballnafeigh, Belfast. In 1911 he was living at the address stated and was working in a confectionary works as a labourer. He is at rest in Philosophe British Cemetery, Mazingarbe, France.



Adam Stanley HAMPTON, Junior Fourth Engineer Officer, Mercantile Marine on vessel S.S. Mesaba (Liverpool). He died at sea on the 1st September 1918 aged 26. He was the son of Adam and Annie nee Porter of 68, Ailsbury Road, Belfast, he was a native of Belfast. In 1901 he was living with his parents at 25 Skegoneil Avenue and in 1911 the family were living at 47 Ormeau Road Belfast. He was working at the docks as a engine fitter. The ship SS Mesaba was built in 1898 by Harland and Wolff and on the 1st September 1918 the ship was torpedoed by U-Boat 118 21 miles from Tusker Roas, East coast of Ireland. The ship was on route from Liverpool to Philadelphia. 20 person lost their lives. He is commemorated on the Tower Hill Memorial, London.



Francis HAZLETT, Rifleman 17/1427 Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 16th October 1916 aged 18. He was born in the parish of St Annes Belfast and was the son of Francis and Jane of 71, Kimberley Street, Ormeau Road, Belfast. He was in France on the 19th November 1915. He is at rest in Pond Farm Cemetery, Belgium.



George Alexander HOLLOWAY Private, CH/416(S)Royal Marine Light Infantry, Chatham Battalion, died of wounds at the Dardanelles at 11 Casualty Clearing Station on the 19th August 1915 aged 20. He died of gunshot wounds to his chest. He was previously wounded in the shoulder about April 1915. He was born on the 30th September 1894 at Howth, Dublin to George and Ada R of 35, Jameson Street, Belfast. In 1901 he was living with his parents and siblings at 5, Corballis, Julianstown, Meath. He is at rest in Lancashire Landing Cemetery, Turkey including Gallipoli.



Henry George HOWE, Sergeant 8828, 2nd Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers died of wounds 1st April 1917 aged 27. He was the husband of Mrs H Howe of Marlborough Terrace, Londonderry. He was born in Rawal Pindi, India to Henry and Jane of 42, Kimberley Street, Ormeau Road, Belfast. He is at rest in Foreste Communal Cemetery, France.



Harry C JERVIS (Military Medal) Lance Corporal 231117, A Coy 10th Canadian Infantry died 16th August 1918 aged 27. He was born on the 7th May 1891 and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Jervis, of Belfast, Ireland and was the husband of Mrs. Annie. Jervis, of 302, Irving Road, Victoria, British Columbia. On enlistment he was living with his wife at 10966, 122 Street, Edmonton, Alberta and he was working as a telephone inspector. He is at rest in Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery, Somme, France.



William Holden JOHNSTON, 2nd Lieutenant, 13th King's Liverpool Regiment, formerly, Private with the Royal Fusiliers, he gained his commission into the Liverpool Regiment on the 29th March 1915. He embarked for France on the 17th February 1916. He was killed in action 30th July 1916 aged 31. He was the son of John G. and Esther Johnston, of Brooklands, Annadale, Belfast formerly 12, Annadale Avenue. He was the husband of Dorothy Holden Johnston, of Hoylake, Birkenhead. He lived, at one stage at 16, Donegall Square South, Belfast. He is at rest in Guillemont Road Cemetery, Guillemont, Somme, France.



J MURDOCH Royal Irish Rifles (There are no J MURDOCHs listed with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission serving with the R.I.R.


He may be one of the following MURDOCKs found -


Rifleman 19706, James Gabriel MURDOCK, H.Q. Company, 2nd Royal Irish Rifles died 1st October 1918 aged 24. He was the son of William James of Belfast. He is at rest in Dadizeele New British Cemetery, Belgium.



Rifleman 18351 James Stanley MURDOCK, 14th Royal Irish Rifles, killed in action in France 1st September 1916. He was born in the Shankill area of Belfast and is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.



Rifleman 879, John MURDOCK, 15th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 1st July 1916. He was born at Ballymacarrett, Co Down. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.



George Edward McCREIGHT, Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) 41202, 10th Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, formerly 7846 (Memorial has RDF)Royal Dublin Fusiliers, died of wounds 11th August 1917. He was born in Portsmouth, Hampshire. He was the son of George and Eliza McCreight, of Belfast and was the husband of Margaret nee Slingo who he married in 1910 and lived at 15, Harrow Green, Leystonstone, London. In 1911 he was living with his wife at 44, Bellbrooke Place, Harehills, Leeds and he was a police constable. In 1901 he was living with his parents and siblings at 70, Balfour Avenue. In 1911 his parents were at 50, Jameson Street, Ormeau Road, Belfast with his two sisters. He is at rest in Etaples Military Cemetery, France.



James McGOWAN, Able Seaman, Clyde Royal Z/1596 Royal Navy (VR) Divisional Employment Coy, Royal Naval Division. Born on the 26th August 1895 and died 30th August 1918. In 1911 he was living with his mother, Elizabeth, at 3, Comber Street, Knockbreda, Belfast. He is at rest in Queens Cemetery, Bucquoy, France.



Hugh PATTERSON, Private 4314 1/5th Seaforth Highlanders killed in action 27th July 1916 aged 20. He was the son of George and Sarah of 85, Walmer Street, Belfast. He is at rest in Dartmoor Cemetery, Becordel-Becourt, Somme, France



William Alexander Duncan PATTERSON, Sergeant 6669 1st Royal Irish Rifles died 21st March 1918 aged 27. He was the son of Robert and Phoebe Patterson, of 19, South Parade, Belfast and husband of Mary Josephine Patterson, of 5, Sion Hill Avenue, Harold's Cross, Dublin. He is commemorated on the Poziers Memorial, Somme, France.



Samuel Herbert SEYMOUR Private 19466, 17th Machine Gun Corps, (Infantry), formerly 13582 Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 9th August 1917 aged 24. He was the son of John Hill and Jane Seymour of 3, Blackwood Street, Belfast, Ireland. In 1901 the family were living at 453 Ormeau Road, Belfast. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.



Robert Selkirk WHELAN M.C. M.M. Company Sergeant Major (CSM) 16093, Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 29th August 1917 aged 25. He was the son of John Edwards and Elizabeth of 64 Ravenhill Road, Belfast, Ireland. In 1911 he was an apprentice plumber. He is at rest in Metz-En-Couture Communal Cemetery British Extension, France


Extract from the London Gazette dated 14th September 1917 -


Military Cross


10/16093 CSM Robert Selkirk Whelan Royal Irish Rifles.


For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in capturing twelve of the enemy with the assistance of a comrade whilst they were reconnoitring our position. He also showed great courage and fearlessness in the face of machine gun fire bringing and abandoned enemy machine gun into action and enfilading the enemy with it, thereby facilitating our capture of a strong point. After this he took forward a patrol and captured and enemy field gun, together with its escort, thirty in number. He set a splendid example of pluck and initiative.



James Edwin WOODS, Lieutenant , 9th Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers died 6th December 1917 aged 21. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Frederick Wilson and Maria of 6, St John's Park, Knockbreda, Belfast. In 1901 he was living with his parents and siblings at 9, Haypark Avenue, Belfast and in 1911 he was living with his parents and siblings at 63, Ravenhill Road, Belfast. He is also commemorated on the war memorial in Knockbreda parish church, Belfast and on the Cambrai Memorial, Louverval, France



Edward I WYLIE, Sapper 64006, 121st Field Coy, Royal Engineers killed in action 5th July 1916. Born on the Shankill, Belfast He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France

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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



Comber War Memorial


This memorial is at the Garden of Remembrance , The Square, Comber, which has been designated a sacred space.



This monument has been erected ad dedicated to the memory of the undernoted gallant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Men belonging to Comber and district who gave their loves for King and Country in the Great War 1914 - 1918



Lieutenant Colonel Lawrence Arthur HIND, Military Cross, 1/7th Sherwood Foresters killed in action 1st July 1916 aged 38. He was the son Jesse and Eliza Hind, of Edwalton, Nottingham, and was the husband of Eliza Montgomery Andrews, of Ardara, Comber, Co. Down. Ireland. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.



Captain, George James BRUCE, D.S.O., M.C. and Bar. Mentioned in Despatches, Serving as Brigade Major of the 109th Infantry Brigade, 36th Ulster Division, formerly 13th, Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 2nd October 1918 aged 37. He was the son of Samuel and Julia Bruce, of Norton Hall, Campden, Gloucestershire and was the husband of Hilda Bruce, of Corriewood, Castlewellan, Co. Down., Ireland. He is at rest in Dadizeele New British Cemetery, Belgium.



Captain, Alfred Squire TAYLOR, Royal Army Medical Corps attached to 10/11th Highland Light Infantry killed in action 31st July 1917 aged 29. He is at rest in Ypres Town Cemetery Extension, Belgium.



Lieutenant, Samuel McKee GEDDIS, 1st Leicestershire Regiment died 19th September 1918 aged 25. He is at rest in Trefcon British Cemetery, France.



Second Lieutenant Edmund De WIND, Victory Cross, 15th Royal Irish Rifles, formerly Private 79152, 31st Canadian Infantry, killed in action 21st March 1918 aged 34.


He was the son of Arthur Hughes De Wind, C.E., and Margaret Jane De Wind, of "Kinvara", Comber, Co. Down. Ireland


Citation


An extract from "The London Gazette," dated 13th May, 1919, records the following:- "For most conspicuous bravery and self-sacrifice on the 21st March, 1918, at the Race Course Redoubt, near Grugies. For seven hours he held this most important post, and though twice wounded and practically single-handed, he maintained his position until another section could be got to his help. On two occasions, with two N.C.O.'s only, he got out on top under heavy machine gun and rifle fire, and cleared the enemy out of the trench, killing many. He continued to repel attack after attack until he was mortally wounded and collapsed. His valour, self-sacrifice and example were of the highest order."


He is commemorated on the Poziers Memorial, Somme, France, and also on the Saskatchewan Virtual War Memorial



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmund_De_Wind



Second Lieutenant James Wilson (Jim) McBURNEY, 14th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 16th August 1917 aged 19. he was the son Thomas and Anna of Moatville, Comber, County Down. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.



Second Lieutenant Thomas McROBERTS, 20th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 13th August 1917 aged 28. He was the son of Thomas and Jane of Castle Street, Comber, County Down. He is at rest in Tyne Cot Cemetery, Belgium.



Lance Sergeant (Memorial has Sgt) 17314 William John BROWN, B Company, 13th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 26th June 1916 aged 20. He was the son of Robert and Margaret Jane of Millview Cottage, Comber, County Down. He is at rest in Authuile Military Cemetery, Somme France



Sergeant 17341 Henry (Harry) BURGESS, 11th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 1st July 1916 aged 29. He was the son of Samuel and Sarah Jane of 17, brownlow Street, Comber, County Down. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.



Sergeant James PROCTOR who fell at Passchendaele in 1917. He was the son of John and Barbara of "Dalvourne" Comber and was the husband of Mary Jane Niblock. He was Sergeant 18594, 13th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 16th August 1917 aged 34. He is commemorated on a family memorial in Comber Cemetery, County Down, Northern Ireland and he is at rest in Tyne Cot Cemetery, Belgium.



Sergeant, PLY/14226 John QUINN, 2nd Royal Marine Light Infantry, Royal Naval Division, killed in action 28th April 1917 aged 28. He was the son of David and Jane of The Cattoges, Comber, County Down. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France



Sergeant 17175Albert Edward YOUNG, 10th Highland Light Infantry killed in action 25th September 1915. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France. The CWGC have his names as Alfred.



Corporal 14500 James Munn DUGAN, 21st Entrenching Battalion, formerly 10th Royal Irish Rifles , died of wounds 27th April 1918. He was a native of Comber. (SDGW have his rank as Rifleman) He is at rest in Brandhoek New Military Cemetery Number 3. Belgium.



Corporal 10940 Francis (Frank) GEDDIS, 10th King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment, killed in action 13th November 1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France



Lane Corporal (Memorial has Corporal)18434 Robert H MARSHALL, 13th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 14th February 1917 aged 22. He was born in 1895 to Adam and Isabella who in 1911 were all living at 28, Brownlow Street, Comber, County down He is at rest in St. Quentin Cabaret Military Cemetery, Belgium.



Corporal 18606 William James PATTERSON, B Company, 13th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 1st July 1916. He was the husband of Mary of 278A, Newtownards Road, Belfast. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.



Lance Corporal 17293 George Taylor BOYD, 13th Royal Irish Rifles died 1st July 1916 aged 21. He was the son of Hugh and Marion of High Street, Comber, County Down, Ireland. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.



Lance Corporal 17459 Thomas COEY, 13th Royal Irish Rifles, killed in action 16th August 1917. He was the son of David and Elizabeth of Comber, and brother of David who also fell. He is at rest in Harlebeke New British Cemetery, Belgium.



Lance Corporal 25882(CWGC have Corporal) Harry EARNEY, 7/8th Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers died 8th December 1917 aged 20. He was the son of Walter J and Rose of Saintfield, County Down. He was born at Redemon, Crossgar, County Down. He is at rest in Villers-Faucon Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France.



Lance Corporal 17832 John A HARE, B Company, 13th Royal Irish Rifles, killed in action 16th August 1917 aged 20. He was the son of James and Margaret Anna of Killinchy Street, Comber, County Down. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.


Some notes from what remains of his army record. He enlisted as John Hare on the 17th September 1914 and was posted to Clandeboye Camp aged 19 years. He was born in 1895 at Magherascouse, County Down and his occupation prior to enlistment was a labourer. His father, James was his next of kin and he was living at Killinchy Street, Comber. He embarked at Folkstone on the 4th October 1915 for France. He was wounded in action on the 1st July 1916. He received a shrapnel wound to his penis and was treated at 3rd Stationary Hospital, Rouen and was sent back to England for treatment on Hospital Ship, Asturias. He was discharged from hospital fit for war service and he embarked for France from Southampton on the 23rd December 1916 disembarking the next day at Harve. On the 20th January 1917 he joined his battalion from 35, Base Depot , Harve. He was once again wounded, gunshot wound to his cheek. He was treated at 110 Field Ambulance then at 2, Casualty Clearing Station. He was later discharged fit for duty to join the 13th Battalion. On the 16th August 1917 he was reported missing.



Lance Corporal 593781 William James QUAIL, 404th Agricultural Coy. Labour Corps, formerly late (189) Royal Irish Rifles died 22nd February 1919 aged 29. He was the son of


Martha Jane Quail (now Mrs. S. McCormick), of Ballyricken House, Cowley, and the late William James Quail. In 1911 the family were living at 7, St Andrew's Square, North Antrim. He is at rest in St Mary's churchyard, Dunsford, County Down.



Lance Corporal 19845 Jack Milliken SPENCE, 13th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 1st July 1916 aged 20. He was the son of William H and Annie of Brownlow Street, Comber, County Down. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.



Stoker 1st Class SS/109881 Hector HILES Royal Navy, on H.M.S. Goliath died at sea on the 13th May 1915. He was born on the 1st July 1880 to Thomas and Mariah Carson Hiles , and he was the husband of Catherine of 93, Derwent Street, Newtownards Road, Belfast. In 1911 he was serving with the Royal Navy and was stationed in the Mediterranean. He is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent.



Gunner 696399 Harvey Thomas SIMPSON "Y" 57th Trench Mortar Battery, Royal Field Artillery, killed in action 12th June 1917 aged 25. He was the son of William and Mary of 37 Rrailway Street, Comber. The 1911 census have him as Thomas. He is at rest in Rue-Petillon Military Cemetery, Fleurbaix, France. (He served as Thomas HARVEY)



Sapper 30118 Nathaniel FERGUSON, Postal Section, Royal Engineers died 1st January 1915 aged 36. He was the son


of John and Jane Ferguson, of Comber, Co. Down and he was the husband of Lillie McCaw Ferguson, of Letaville, Kilrea, Co. Derry. He is at rest in Ste. Marie Cemetery, Le Harve, France.



Rifleman 17142 John ALLEN, 13/12th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 22nd November 1917. He is at rest in Bailleul Road East Cemetery, France.



Rifleman 17162 James AULD 13th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 1st July 1916. He was the son of Andrew Auld, of Comber, Co. Down and was the husband of Marget Auld, of Gaigautlet, Newtownards, Co. Down. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France



Rifleman 18/624 William BEERS, 11th Royal Irish Rifles attached to 108th Trench Mortar Battery, 36th Ulster Division killed in action 22nd March 1917 aged 28. (The SDGW have his death as 23rd December 1917) He was the son of Robert of Belfast Road, Comber, County Down. He is ate rest in Kemmel Chateau Military Cemetery, Belgium.



Rifleman 18879 Robert John BLACK, 13th Royal Irish Rifles, killed in action 8th December 1917. He was the son of Mrs Mary Black of Laurencetown House, Laurencetown, County Down. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.



Private Archibald Edward CAMPBELL, Royal Fusiliers killed in action 18th September 1917 aged 19 In 1911 he was living with his widowed mother and siblings at 62, Railway Street, Comber. He was aged 12 and was working as a mill boy in a spinning mill. There appears to be no record listed with the CWGC



Rifleman James CASEY An Army Short Service record has been found for a James Casey which may be his record. He enlisted on the 1st November 1915 aged 30 and was given army number 18/865, B Company, Royal Irish Rifles. He was posted to Clandeboye Camp. He gave his occupation as a farm labourer and he was living at Ballmaleddy, Comber. His father William of the same address was his next of kin. While still in training he was discharged from the army under para 392 (XVI) King's Regulations on the 5th June 1916. He was considered medically unfit for further military service. It had been suggested because he was a strong built man he could be used for making roads and trenches but that was put to one side. It appears that he was suffering from defective eyesight He was in Belfast Military Hospital on the 5th April 1916 suffering from (unable to read what the complaint was)



Rifleman 19429 John CATHCART, 13th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 1st July 1916. he was born at Portaferry County Down and lived in Comber He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France.



Rifleman 10327 David COEY, 1st Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 4th October 1918 aged 19. He was the son of David and Elizabeth of Mill Street, Comber, and brother of Thomas who also fell. He is at rest in Dadizeele New British Cemetery, Belgium.



Rifleman 17462 William COLEMAN, 13th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 16th August 1917. He is at rest in Tyne Cot Cemetery, Belgium.



Rifleman 910 Robert James DEMPSTER, 8th Royal Irish Rifles, killed in action 7th June 1917. He was the son of James of Carnesure, Comber. He is commemorated on the Menin gate memorial, Ypres, Belgium.



Rifleman 17568 Andrew John DEMPSTER, 13th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 1st July 1916 aged 25. He was the son of Hugh and Elizabeth of 47, Moneyrea, County Down. He is at rest in Suzanne Military Cemetery No 3, Somme, France.



Rifleman 6741 Alexander DINES 1st Royal Irish Rifles attached to the 25th Light Trench Mortar Battery, killed in action 30th August 1916. He was native of Killyleagh and anlisted at Ballykinlar Camp, both of County Down. He is at rest in Vermelle British Cemetery, France.



Rifleman 18958 John DONALDSON, B Company, 13th Royal Irish Rifles, killed in action 1st July 1916 aged 26. He was the son of John and Mary of 4, Ballyloughan, Comber and brother of James and Samuel who both fell the same day and battle. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France



Rifleman 18960 James DONALDSON, B Company, 13th Royal Irish Rifles, killed in action 1st July 1916 aged 23. He was the son of John and Mary of 4, Ballyloughan, Comber and brother of John and Samuel who both fell the same day and battle. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France.



Rifleman 18959 Samuel DONALDSON B Company, 13th Royal Irish Rifles, killed in action 1st July 1916 aged 21. He was the son of John and Mary of 4, Ballyloughan, Comber and brother of Jamesn and Samuel who both fell the same day and battle. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France.



Private 151617 James Edgar Palsley DRAKE, 43rd Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment) killed in action 21st September 1916 aged 23. He was born on the 2nd May 1893 to Samuel B and Sarah nee Palsley of 17 Mill Street, Comber, County Down. He is at rest in Courcelette British Cemetery, Somme, France.



Rifleman 17637 Thomas James FISHER 13th Royal Irish Rifles died 29th September 1917 aged 20. He was the son of Robert J of High Street, Comber. He is at rest in Comber Cemetery, County Down, Northern Ireland.


Some notes from what remains of his army record.


He enlisted on the 17th September 1914 aged 19 years and 2 months. He gave his occupation as a labourer and lived at Comber. He embarked for France on the 3rd October 1915 until 28th September 1916. He was posted to England for some reason then on the 17th March 1917 he embarked once again for France. On the 6th June 1917 he was transferred form a hospital in Boulogne, France to Grove Military Hospital, Tooting, London suffering from Tuberculosis of the Lung. He passed away at 11-50 am on the 9th October 1917 at Grove Military Hospital.



Rifleman 810 James FISHER, 11th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 1st July 1916 aged 35. He was the son of Moore and Elizabeth of Ballymaleddy, Comber and he was the husband of Elizabeth J. Fisher, of Moneyrea, Comber, Co. Down. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France.



Private 27524 James GABBEY, 9th Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers killed in action 20th October 1918 aged 27. He was the son of James of 61, railway Street, Comber. He is at rest in Harlebeke new British Cemetery, Belgium.



Rifleman 115 David John GAMBLE, 12th Royal Irish Rifles died 8th July 1916 aged 17. He was the son of Robert and Sarah Jane of Brownlow Street, Comber formerly of in 1911, 8, Ballyminetragh, Bangor, County Down. He is at rest in Caudry Old Communal Cemetery, France.



Rifleman G/695 Alexander GLOVER, 16th Royal Irish Rifles, transferred. to as (513447) 889th Area Employment Coy. Labour Corps. he died 9th February 1919 aged 24, from pneumonia at his home in Comber. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He enlisted on the 12th January 1915, embarked for France from Southampton on the 2nd October 1915. He was slightly wounded on the 4th July 1916. he received a gun shot wound to his right hand. He was treat at 110st Field Ambulance then at 11th Casualty Clearing Station at Harve. He rejoined his battalion on the 30th July 1916.He was the son of Alexander of Castle Street, Comber, County Down He is at rest in Comber Cemetery, County Down, Northern Ireland.



Rifleman James HARRIS (Served as Rifleman 13153 James McILWRATH) 8th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 2nd July 1916 aged 21. He was the son of Robert Harris of Railway Street, Comber, County Down. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.



Private Robert J IRELAND (Not listed with the CWGC)



Rifleman 266 Hugh KELLY, 13th Royal Irish Rifles died of wounds 16th August 1917 aged 28. He was native of Comber and enlisted at Belfast and was the husband of Sarah of Bridge Street, Comber, County Down. He is at rest in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium.



Private 23767 Andrew LOWRY, 8th Royal Scots Fusiliers killed in action 19th September 1918 at the Balkans. He was native of Tullynikill, County Down and he enlisted in Glasgow, He was the son of Robert and Elizabeth of Tullynakill, County Down and was the husband of Annabella of 139, Hill House Street, Springburn, Glasgow. He is at rest in Doiran Military Cemetery, Greece.


Some notes from what remains of his army record. He enlisted on the 11th December 1915 aged 28 years and 11 months. He was living at 139 Hillhouse Street, Springburn, Glasgow with his wife Annabella nee Reid who he married on the 2nd January 1913 at Glasgow and his children. Robert, born 11th June 1913, Winnifred born 26th September 1914, Lauretta born 22nd December 1915 and Elizabeth who was born 25th April 1917 all in Glasgow. He was mobilised on the 18th May 1916 and he embarked for Salonica from Devonport 1st September 1916 and disembarked at salonica on the 11th October 1916. On the 25th November 1917 he contracted Malaria and then on the 27th February 1918 he contracted conjunctivitis (known as Pink Eye). He was killed in action on the 19th September 1918, his body found and recovered. He was buried in the Colonial Hill Military Cemetery No2 Greece which is now called Doiran Military Cemetery.



Rifleman 19684 John MAGILL, 13th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 1st July 1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.



Private 700864 Robert MARSHALL, 43rd Canadian Infantry


(Manitoba Regiment) died 8th August 1918 aged 26. He was born on the 6th October 1891 to Robert and Anna of Ballystockart, Comber, County Down. He enlisted on the 18th January 1916 at that time he was living at 567 Simcoe Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba. He is at rest in Crouy British Cemetery, Cruoy-Sur-Somme, France.


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Rifleman 6321 James MORRISON, 16th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 29th June 1916 aged 18. He was the son of George and Eliza Jane of 5 Lisbane, Comber, County Down. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France



Rifleman 18521 Alexander MULLAN, 13th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 1st July 1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.



Rifleman 2907 John Henry McBRATNEY, 14th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 6th May 1916 aged 24. He was the son of Samuel and Anna B of The Toy, Killyleagh, County Down. He is at rest in Authuile Military Cemetery, Somme, France



Rifleman 1378 John McCULLOCH, 8th Royal Irish Rifles, died 2nd July 1916 aged 18. He was the son of James and Mary Leathem McCulloch of Granshaw, Comber, County Down. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.



Rifleman 16743 John McCUTCHEON, 13th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 1st July 1916. He was native of Dundonald, Belfast. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.



Rifleman 18302 John McILVEEN, 13th Royal Irish Rifles, killed in action 1st July 1916. He was the son of Joseph and Ellen Jane . he was living with his parents , who in 1901 were living at 20, Hille Head, Comber and in 1911 were living at 14, Railway Street, Comber. His brother William also fell. He was working in a mill in 1911. He is at rest in Cerisy-Gailly Military Cemetery, France.



Rifleman 18303 William Hewitt McILVEEN, 11/13th Royal Irish Rifles, transferred to 22nd Entrenching Battalion. He was killed in action 29th March 1918 aged 22. He was the son of Joseph and Ellen Jane . he was living with his parents , who in 1901 were living at 20, Hille Head, Comber and in 1911 were living at 14, Railway Street, Comber. His brother John also fell. He is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France.



Rifleman 950 Alexander McILWRATH, 12th Royal Irish Rifles died of wounds 13th August 1917. (The CWGC have McIlwraith). He is at rest in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium.



Rifleman 827 Albert Edward NELSON, 12th Royal Irish Rifles, killed in action 22nd November 1917. He was the brother of Martha Nelson of 14 Carnesure, Comber, County Down. He is commemorated on the Cambrai Memorial, France.



Private 421 Robert Douglas NIBLOCK, 8th Australian Infantry died between 25th April and the 3rd May 1918 aged 32. He was the son of James and Agnes Niblock of Belfast and he was the husband of Louisa E. D. Niblock, of 275, Hyde Street., Yarraville, Victoria, Australia. He is at rest in Chatby Military and War Memorial Cemetery, Alexandria, Egypt.


Some notes from his army record.


he joined up on the 22nd August 1914 at Broadmeadows, Victoria, Australia. He trade was a bricklayer and he was aged 31 years and 5 months. His gave his place of Birth as Comber, and his brother, John, also of Comber as his next of kin although he was married. His wife was called Louisa Elizabeth Dickson Niblock of Murray Street, Colac, Victoria, Australia. Their son was called Ronald Stanley James. He was wounded and died of his wounds, on the Gallipoli Peninsular date unknown. His body was recovered and was laid to rest in Chatby Military Cemetery.



Private 16322 Ellis OLIVER, 6th Royal Irish Fusiliers killed in action at the Dardanelles on the 10th September 1915 aged 21. He was born at Ballyclare, County Antrim to Andrew Johnston and Mary of Castle Street, Comber, County Down. He is commemorated on his parents memorial in Comber Cemetery, County Down, Northern Ireland and also on the Helles Memorial, Turkey.



Rifleman 157 Robert James ORR, 11th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 16th August 1917 aged 23. He was the son of John Orr. In 1911 he was living with his uncle Robert and his aunt Mary of 40, Mill Street, Comber. He was working at a mill. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.



Rifleman 18622 James PATTON, 2nd Royal Irish Rifles attached to the 1/1st Northumberland Field ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps, killed in action 29th March 1918. He was born at Ballymacarret and enlisted at Newtownards both of county Down, Ireland. He is commemorated on the Pozieres memorial, France.



Rifleman 17765 John PRICE, 108th Machine Gun Corps (Infantry), formerly 18638 Royal Irish Rifles, killed in action 10th June 1916 aged 22. he was the son of William James and Sara of Ashview, Lisbarnett, County Down. He was born at Ardmillan County Down and enlisted at Comber. He is at rest in Hamel Military Cemetery, Beaumont-Hamel, Somme, France.



Private 7854 Henry Douglas RITCHIE, 4th South African Infantry died 9th April 1917 aged 33. He was the son of John Whitla and Josephine of 6, High Street, Comber County Down. He is at rest in Highland Cemetery, Roclincourt, France.



Rifleman 17004 George SLOAN, 13th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 1st July 1916 aged 30. He was the son of John and Elizabeth of Brae Side, Comber, County Down. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France.



Rifleman 18802 David SMYTH, 13th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 1st July 1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.



Rifleman 18786 John SMYTH, 13th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 6th August 1917. He was the son of David and Elizabeth of 49, Beersbridge Road, Belfast. Native of Comber. He is at rest in Potijze Chateau grounds Cemetery, Belgium.



Rifleman 18803 David John SMYTH, 13th Royal Irish Rifles, killed in action 1st July 1916. He is commemorated on the Theipval memorial, Somme, France.



Rifleman 19869 Thomas STRICKLAND, 13th Royal Irish Rifles died of wounds 16th February 1917 aged 19. He was the brother of Sarah Sarah Burgess of Carnesure, Comber, County Down and the son of Thomas and Jane who in 1901 were living as a family at 7, Bridge Street, Comber and in 1911 his mother now widowed and living at 15, Brownlow Street, Comber. He is at rest in Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord France.



Rifleman 18/908 John SWINDLE, 12th Royal Irish Rifles.killed in action 29th May 1917 aged 24. He was the son of George and Elizabeth of 26 Railway Street, Comber, County Down. In 1911 he was working as a railway porter. He is at rest in Pond Farm Cemetery, Belgium.



Private L/6847 William TOMPSETT, 2nd Royal Sussex Regiment killed in action 30th October 1914 aged 30. He was the son of George and Mary Tompsett, of 11, Marshall's Row, Brighton and was the husband of Mary McCutcheon Tompsett, of Glen Road, Comber, County Down. He is at rest in Tyne Cot Cemetery, Belgium.



Rifleman 18824 William John THOMPSON, B Company, 13th Royal Irish Rifles died of wounds 30th May 1916 aged 22. He was the son of John and Martha of High Street, Comber County Down. He is at rest in Forceville Communal Cemetery and Extension Somme, France.



Private 19469 John WALKER, 107th Machine Gun Corps, (Infantry) formerly 12451, Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 1st July 1916. He was native of Ballyrogan, County Down and was the son of John and Mary Ann Walker, of Greengraves, Newtownards and was the husband of Ellen Walker, of Ballyoran, Dundonald, County Down. He is at rest in Serre Road Cemetery No2, Somme, France.



Rifleman 19284 James WALSH, 13th Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 1st July 1916 aged 22. He was born at Dundonald County Down and he was the son of John and Sarah of Ballyaitikilligan, Comber, County Down. He is at rest in Serre Road Cemetery No2, Somme, France.



Driver George CASEY (CWGC have Private) T4/092961, 251st Company, Army Service Corps, died 2nd May 1916. He was born at Ballygowan and lived at Comber both of County Down. He is at rest in Beauval Communal Cemetery, Somme, France.



Rifleman 12425 Alexander SKILLEN, 1st Royal Irish Rifles killed in action 21st March 1918. He was the son of William James and Margaret and in 1901 was living with his parents and siblings at 33 Parker Street, Pottinger, County Down. He was working as an iron dresser. He husband of Rachel and in 1911 he was living with his wife and children at 13, High Street, Comber. He was working as a labourer in an engine works. He is at rest in Grand-Seraucourt British Cemetery, France.


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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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FOUR OAKS WAR MEMORIAL

ALL SAINTS CHURCH

FOUR OAKS RD SUTTON COLDFIELD

STAFFORDSHIRE, WEST MIDLANDS

Epitaph

In Memoriam

Glorious their fortune, splendid their fate, their Tomb and altar.

For mourning they have remembrance for lamentation, praise. 1914 - 1919

John Barnabas HUTTON. Lieutenant, 5th South Staffordshire Regiment. Died 13th October 1915. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France

Frank Alexander ROPPINGILLE, Lieutenant East Yorkshire Regiment attached to the 2nd West Riding Regiment. Died 11th November 1914. He was the son of Frank S Rippingille of Winchester House, Victoria Square, Birmingham. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.

Lawrence Jack PREEDY. 2nd Lieutenant Royal , 4th attached to the 1st Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Died 31st March 1918. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France

Eric Arthur WALKER. 2nd Lieutenant, 9th attached to the 6th King's Shropshire Light Infantry. Died 29th December 1915 aged 20. He was the son of

Thomas and Theresa Walker, of 12, Church Rd., Edgbaston, Birmingham. He is at rest in Rue-Petillon Military Cemetery, Fleubraix, France.

John Morris WILLIAMS. Sergeant 31978 8th Machine Gun Corps (Infantry). Died 27th May 1918 aged 24. He was the son of Richard and Laura Williams, of Roughley, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. He is commemorated on the Soissons Memorial, France

Arthur JOHNSON. (Military Medal). Private 203036, 1st Royal Warwickshire Regiment, formerly Trooper 3434 Warwickshire Yeomanry, killed in action 4th October 1917. Native of Sutton Coldfield, Staffordshire.

William Alfred James BICKLEY. Driver 88181, L Battery, 15th Brigade, Royal Horse Artillery. Died 4th September 1918. He was the brother of Mr E Bickley of 2, West View, Lichfield Road, Four Oaks, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Pont-D'Achelles Military Cemetery, Nieppe, France.

Norman CROZIER, Private Northumberland Fusiliers . There is only one Norman Crozier listed with the CWGC.

Private S/365306, Norman CROZIER, Reserve Supply Personnel Depot (Bath), Army Service Corps. He lived at 55, Burnage Hall Road, Levenshulme, near Chester. He was last seen alive on the 15th January 1918 and he was found drowned on the 16th January 1918 in Southampton Docks, Southampton. He effects of £1320. went to Flora Criozier nee Crisp, his widow. He was born in 1885 to William Armstrong Crozier and Emily Bell Crozier of Sutton Coldfield. He is at rest in Sutton Coldfield Cemetery

Austin Vernon COLEMAN. Private 90806, 60th General Hospital, Royal Army Medical Corps died of Dysentery 17th October 1917 aged 20 at the hospital in which he was serving.

He was born at Edgebaston, Warwickshire and was the son of Frank Cobden and Gertrude Coleman, of 69, Station Road, Wylde Green, Birmingham. He is at rest in Kirechkoi-Hortakoi Military Cemetery, Greece.

Some notes from what remains of his army record.

He enlisted on the 26th May 1915 aged 19 years and 1 month, was a salesman, and he was living at Edgbaston with his parents. He embarked from Southampton with the 60th General Hospital on the 9th June 1917 and disembarked the next day at Le Havre. On the 21st June 1917 with 60th General Hospital he embarked Marseilles and on the 28th June 1917 disembarked at Salonika. He was admitted as a patient at 60 General Hospital on the 18th August 1917 suffering from dysentery and he died on the 17th October 1917 in the same hospital. His father who was his next of kin was living at 56, St Agnes Road, Mosely, Birmingham on the 14th February 1918 and on the 10th November 1919 was now living at 69, Station Road, Wylde Green, Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire.

Edwin John NICHOLLS. Private 17207, 2nd Coldstream Guards. Killed in action 30th November 1917 aged 25. He was the son of Charles and Sarah. He is commemorated on the Cambrai Memorial, Louverval, France.

Alfred John TOY. Private 5188, 1/ 6th Royal Warwickshire Regiment killed in action 18th August 1916. He was native of Four Oaks, Birmingham and was the son of Alfred and Elizabeth of Sunnyside, Walsall Road, Four Oaks and later Blackberry Lane, Four Oaks. In 1911 he was by occupation a journeyman , cabinet maker. (A journeyman is an individual who has completed an apprenticeship and is fully educated in a trade or craft, but not yet a master) He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

Charles John WASHBOURNE. Private 64387 13th Royal Fusiliers, formerly 16930, 20th Royal Fusiliers. Killed in action 16th November 1916 aged 33. He was the son of Albert and Ann of "Hindecliffe" Four Oaks. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France

Leysters Llewellyn GREENER. (Military Cross). Captain, 6th Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Died 5th December 1917. He is commemorated on the Cambrai Memorial, Louverval, France.

Russell Sandon TURNER. Captain, 5th Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Died 4th October 1917. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

Oliver Vaughton ARNOLD. 2nd Lieutenant, Worcestershire Regiment. Died 11th August 1916 aged 28. he was the son of Charles Frederick Arnold, of Wentworth Cottage, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield and he was the husband of Sybil Arnold, of 11, Winchester Rd., Swiss Cottage, London. he is at rest in Sutton Coldfield Cemetery, Staffordshire

George Russell Courteney MARTIN. Lieutenant 6th Royal Warwickshire Regiment. He died 1st July 1916. He was born on the 7th July 1891 and baptised on the 30th August 1906 at Christ Church, Folkestone, Kent. His parents were George and Marion Clementina nee McLean. He is at rest in Miraumont Communal Cemetery, Somme, France

Sidney Arnold TURNER-TAYLOR. 2nd Lieutenant 12th Worcestershire Regiment, attached to the 218th Machine gun Corps. Died 17th April 1917 aged 25. He was the elder son of Sidney Middleton Taylor and Mary Elizabeth Taylor, of Four Oaks, Warwickshire. Educated at Lickey Hills Schools and Uppingham. A director of Messrs. Heaton and Taylor, Ltd., of Birmingham. He joined the Royal Warwickshire Regt. at the outbreak of war and was gazetted to the Worcestershire Regt. in Jan., 1915. Previously wounded in the Autumn of that year at the Hohenzollern Redoubt. He is at rest in St Sever Cemetery, Rouen, France

Walter DANKS. Sergeant R/692, 10th King's Royal Rifle Corps. Died 3rd September 1916 aged 31. He was the son of Frederick and Ann of 11, Four Oaks Common Road, Sutton Coldfield. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

Percy Harold HUMPHRIES. Lance Corporal (CWGC have Rifleman) 15th Royal Irish Rifles., formerly 7790 Royal Warwichshire Regiment. Died 4th August 1918. He was born at Edgbaston, Birmingham and was the son of Harry and Ellen Humphries. In 1911 he was living with his parent at Churchover Rugby, Churchover Brownsover and was working as a gardener. He is at rest in Bertenacre Military Cemetery, Fletre, France.

William C GOODWIN. Gunner 109975 Royal Garrison Artillery. Died 31st December 1918. He is at rest in St James The Great Churchyard, Hill, Warwickshire.

George STREATHER. Sapper 179307, 78th Field Company, Royal Engineers. Died of wounds 28th March 1918. He was born at Thrapston Northamptonshire and he is at rest in Doullens Communal Cemetery Extension No1 Somme, France.

Primrose Logan LARNACH. Private 202922, 2/6th Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Killed in action 5th December 1917. He was the son of John Logan and Mary Ann of Ivy Cottage, Belwell Lane, Four Oaks. He is commemorated on the Cambrai Memorial, Louverval, France

George LUCAS. Private 10523, 1/6th Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Died 27th August 1917. He was born in 1888 to William Henry and Rose of Clarence Road, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

George Thomas BENNETT. Private 22477, 10th Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Died 25th February 1917 aged 33. He was the husband of Ada Jane nee Barber of 1, Oak Cottages, Warstock near Birmingham. He is at rest in Puchevillers British Cemetery, Somme, France.

Nathaniel Fuhrmann CLARKE. Lieutenant, Royal Flying Corps. Died 1st June 1917 aged 32. He was the son of Edward Clarke and was the husband of Anita B. Clarke, of 08, Oakwood Court, Kensington, London. He is at rest in Sutton Coldfield Cemetery, Staffordshire.

Roland BUSHELL. 2nd Lieutenant, A Battery, 232nd Army Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Died 26th September 1917. He was the husband of M nee Ellis l of 58, Hagley Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham

Herbert Joseph REEVE. 2nd Lieutenant 1st Herefordshire Regiment. Died 24th September 1915 aged 20. He was the son of William James and M. A. E. Reeve, of "Grasmere," Clarence Road, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. Born at King's Norton, Birmingham. He is at rest in Pieta Military Cemetery, Malta

William Worthington SANBY. 2nd Lieutenant 20th Northumberland Fusiliers . Died 1st July 1916 aged 21. He was the son of Arthur Hill Sanby and Ellen Sanby, of The Gables, Stratford-on-Avon. His brother Harold Ernest also fell. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. (Wills and Admin, on Ancestry.co.uk)

He lived at Wellfield, Hartopp Road, Sutton Coldfield died in France. His effects of £67 9s 9d to Arthur Hill Sandby, commission agent.

Sydney Joseph WINKLEY. 2nd Lieutenant, 1/ 6th Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Died 1st July 1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

Harold Ernest SANDBY. Sergeant,B/1626 9th Rifle BrigadeHe was the son of Arthur Hill Sanby and Ellen Sanby, of The Gables, Stratford-on-Avon. His brother William Worthington also fell. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium. (Wills and Admin, on Ancestry.co.uk) He lived at Brundretts Road, Chorlton-cum-Hardy near Manchester, died 9th March 1915 in Flanders killed in action. He effects of £736 11s 10d to Thomas Wilson.

William LAKIN. Gunner 91995, 230 Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. Killled in action 24th August 1917. He was born at Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield. He married Emily Lucas on the 26th November 1903 at Little Aston Church, Shenstone. They lived with their 5 children at Clarence Road, Sutton Coldfield. He enlisted aged 33 on the 13th June 1916. Served in France from the 11th July 1917 and was killed in action on the 24th August 1917. He is at rest in China Wall, Perth Cemetery, Belgium.

John CASHMORE. Private 4766 9th Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Died 10th August 1915 aged 21. He was the son of William Charles and Emma of, 9, Four Oaks Common Road, Four Oaks Common, Warwickshire. He is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey (including Gallipoli).

William GILBERT. Private 28009, 10th Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Died of wounds 28th March 1918 aged 22. He was the son of Mr and Mrs John Gilbert of, 2, Station Road, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield. He is at rest in Denain Communal Cemetery, France.

George SIMPSON. Private (Rifleman) 52469 West Yorkshire Regiment. Died 26th May 1918 aged 36. He was the son of William and Mary Ann Simpson, of Coleshill, Warwickshire and he was the husband of Beatrice Simpson, of 5, Hill Village Road, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. he is at rest in Bagneux british Cemetery, Gezaincourt, Somme, France.

Robert William WALDRON. Private 16314, 15th Entrenching Battalion formerly 11th Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Died of wounds 22nd March 1918 aged 23. He was the son of William and F. Waldron, of Clarence Road, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. He is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France.

Arthur Coke HODSON. Private S/11565, 11th Rifle Brigade. Died 13th February 1916 aged 38. He was the son of Charles James and Mary Southwick Hodson, of Berwyn House, Walsall Road, Four Oaks, Birmingham. Native of Birmingham. he is at rest in Etaples Military Cemetery, France.

The following are not commemorated on the memorial, but they do have a connection with Four Oaks, Birmingham

Charles TURNER. Private 2870, 2nd Garrison Battalion, Odford and Bucks Light Infantry died 4th April 1917 aged 27. He was the son of John and Elizabeth Turner, of the Almshouses, Mere Green, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham and was the husband of Clara Turner (nee Watkins). He is at rest in Noeux-Les-Mines Communal Cemetery, France.

Sydney MANNALL. Private 895497, 5th Canadian Infantry. Died 29th September 1917 aged 24. He was born on the 28th March 1892 to Samuel and Catherine Mannall, of Chestnut Cottage, Mere Green Road, Four Oaks, Birmingham. He is at rest in Noeux-Les-Mines Communal Cemetery Extension, France.

William John CAMPBELL. 2nd Lieutenant, Royal garrison Artillery. Died 25th May 1915 aged 36. He was the son of

William and Elizabeth Campbell, of Hedge End, Southampton and was the husband of Amy Gertrude Campbell, of "Cobo," Lichfield Road, Four Oaks, Birmingham. he is at rest in Kranji War Cemetery, Singapore.

Thomas Richard CUSSONS. Private 1211936, 1st Auckland Regiment, N.Z.E F. Died of wounds on the 22nd September 1916 aged 31. He was the son of John Thomas and Annie of 14, Jordan Road, Four Oaks, Birmingham. His address in New Zealand at the time of his enlistment was the Post Office, Hautapu, New Zealand. He embarked on the 17th April 1915 with the 4th Reinforcement from Wellington, New Zealand bound for Suez, Egypt. Disembarking on the 25th May 1915. He was native of Beverley, and is at rest in St Sever Cemetery, Rouen, France

Owen OLIVER. Private 20306. 1st Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Died of wounds on the 27th December 1916 aged 41. He was the son of Thomas and Mary Agnes Oliver, of Birmingham and was the husband of Helen Oliver, of Hill Village Rd., Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. He is at rest in St Severs Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France.

Edward Baguley MARWICK. Corporal 28798, 2nd Signal Coy, Royal Engineers. Died 9th November 1918 aged 22. He was the son of Edward and Elizabeth Annie Markwick, of "Broadfields," Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. Native of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. He is at rest in Awoingt British Cemetery, France

Myles John Chislett LITTLE. Sergeant 7443, C Company, North Staffordshire Regiment. Died 5th September 1916 aged 33. he was the son of Simpson Little, of Northallerton, Yorks and he was the husband of Louisa May Little, of Four Oaks Common, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. He is at rest in Delville Wood cemetery, Longueval, Somme, France.

Philip Edward LINDNER. Lieutenant, 66th Wing, Royal Air Force. Died 21st July 1918 aged 30. He was the son of

Son of Frederick William and Lucy Jane Lindner; husband of Stephanie Gertrude Bigwood (formerly Lindner), of "The Wallands," Lichfield Rd., Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. He was awarded the Bronze Medal for Military Valour (Italy) . He is at rest in Lambet Road Military Cemetery, Salonika, Greece.

Reginald Bertram Clive CHOPPING. Private 163, 15th Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Died 28th August 1916 aged 23. He was the son of Walter Clive Chopping and Alice Maud Reynold Chopping, of "Fairlight", Lichfield Road, Four Oaks, Birmingham. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

Philip Aubrey HILL. Captain, 2nd South Wales Borderers. Died 23rd April 1917 aged 43. He was the son of Dr. P. E. Hill, of Latham House, Crickhowell, Brecknockshire and he was the husband of Ethel G. Hill, of Crossway Cottage, Four Oaks, Warwickshire. He is Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.

William Leslie ONIONS. Private 816, a Company, 14th Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Killed in action 23rd July 1916 aged 22. He was the son of William John and Evelyn Alice Onions, of "Hillside", Lichfield Rd., Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

Charles WEBB. Rifleman S/11321, 7th Rifle Brigade, formerly 62656, Royal Field Artillery. Died 28th October 1918 aged 22. He was the son of Alfred and Hannah Webb, of Drakeford Cottage, Tower Road Hill, Four Oaks, Birmingham. He is at rest in Berlin South Western Cemetery, Berlin.

George SIMPSON. Rifleman 52469, West Yorkshire Regiment, formerly 3567, Warwickshire Yeomanry. Died 26th May 1918 aged 36. He was the son of William and Mary Ann Simpson, of Coleshill, Warwickshire and he was the husband of Beatrice Simpson, of 5, Hill Village Road, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. He is at rest in Bagneux British Cemetery, Gezaincourt Somme, France.

George Nelson CHAMBERLAIN. Corporal M2/10021, 629th Coy attached to 27th Motor Ambulance Convoy, Army Service Corps. Died 28th August 1917 aged 28. He was the husband of Elizabeth A of Half Way House, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire. He is at rest in Rocquigny-Equancourt Road, British Cemetery, Manacourt, Somme, France.

Joseph William ORAM. Rifleman 6157, 1/8th West Yorkshire Regiment. Died 18th February 1917 aged 28. He was the son Mr. and Mrs. John Oram, of The Homestead, Shenstone, Lichfield and was the husband of Annie Oram, of "Hill Side", Lichfield Rd., Four Oaks, Birmingham. He is at rest in Humbercamps Communal Cemetery Extension, France.

Arthur William Thomas UTTON. Air Mechanic 3rd Class, Photographic Section, Royal Air Force. Died 25th January 1919 aged 39. He was the husband of

Florence May Utton, of Gothic Cottage, Mere Green Rd., Four Oaks, Warwickshire. He is at rest in Bromsgrove Cemetery, Worcestershire.

Albert William CLARKE. Private 52283, 2nd Worcestershire Regiment. Died 4th July 1918 aged 19. He was the son of Albert John and Sarah Alice Clarke, of "The Beeches," Lichfield Road, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. Born Allesley, Coventry. He is at rest in Nine Elms British Cemetery, Belgium.

Herbert William GREEN. 2nd Lieutenant, 5th (Cinque Ports) Battalion (Territorial) Royal Sussex Regiment killed in action on the 16th August 1917 aged 34. He was the son of Mrs. Green (now Stanton), of The Cottage, Sherifoot Lane, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield. and the late William Green. He is at rest in Vlamertinghe New Military Cemetery, Belgium.

Samuel John BINNELL. Private 47971, 7th Northamptonshire Regiment. Died 28th March 1918 aged 36. He was the son of Thomas T. and the late Agnes Binnell; husband of Ellen Binnell, of 2, Grange Avenue, Tower Road, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield. Birmingham.

He is at rest in Caix british Cemetery, Somme, France.

Bert Harold HUMPHRIS (HUMPHRIES). Rifleman 52310

1st Royal Irish Rifles, Royal warwickshire Regiment. Killed in action 15th October 1918 aged 26. He was the son of George Frederick and Emma Humphris, of 7, Common Road, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham.

He is at rest in Dadizeele New British Cemetery, Belgium.

Frederick STREATHER. Private 43501, 9th, North Irish Horse, Royal Irish Fusiliers, formerly 41272, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Killed in action 11th October 1918 aged 19. He was the son of Charles Herbert and Elizabeth Streather, of Heathfield Cottage, Walsall Rd., Four Oaks Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. He is at rest in Dadizeele New British Cemetery, Belgium.

Some notes from what remains of his army record.

He joined up on the 10th October 1917 and was post to 52nd Training Reserve Battalion (Royal Warwickshire Regiment as Private 15518 aged 18 years. He gave his occupation as a bricklayer, and his father Charles Herbert as his next of kin and his home with his parents and siblings at Mauntley, Mere Green Road, Four Oakes . He embarked for France on the 1st April 1918 disembarking the next day. While in France he was transferred several times. 1st May 1918 he was sent to 16th Royal Irish Rifles as private 25632 and joined them in the field at Rouen, France. On the 6th July 1918 to the 9th Royal Irish Fusiliers as Private 43501 and joined D Company in the field. He was killed in action on the 11th October 1918 and buried (location not given) He body was later exhumed and re-interred into the above named cemetery.

Horace GREATREX. Private 78754, 1st Royal Fusiliers, formerly 1832, 23rd Middlesex Regiment. Died 11th October 1918 aged 22. He was the son of Samuel and Annie Greatrex, of Hill Village Road, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. He is at rest in St. Aubert British Cemetery, France.

Walter Thomas DEEMAN. Private 291219, 16th (Royal Devon and Royal North Devon Yeomanry)Devonshire Regiment. Died 2nd September 1918 aged 21. He was the son of Thomas and Annie Deeman, of The Cottage, Sherifoot Lane, Hill, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. He is commemorated on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial, France.

Owen William HILL. Rifleman 12516, 12th King's Royal Rifle Corps. Died 25th Janaury 1917 aged 19. He was the son of William and Elizabeth Hill, of Hill Wood, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. He is at rest in Sailly-Saillisel British Cemetery, Somme, France

Frederick Henry COBB. Corporal 91642 1/6th Durham Light Infantry. Died 1st November 1918 at Prisoner of War Camp Hospital at Quedlingburg Germany. He was born at King's Lyn, Norfolk and lived at Belwell House Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield.. His effects of £210.10s 0d went to Eviline Alice Cobb, widow. He is at rest in Niederzwehren Cemetery, Hessen, Germany.

Harold Graham MAYO. Lance Corporal 6292, 61st Company, Machine Gun Corps, Infantry, formerly S/9962 Rifle Brigade. Killed in action 30th November 1917. He was native of Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield and was the son of Elizabeth Mayo, of 13, Church Lane, Mere Green, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, and the late Herbert Mayo.

He is commemorated on the Cambrai Memorial, Louverval, France.

Thomas SMITH. Private 5935, 1/8th Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Killed in action 27th July 1916. He was born at Ross, Herefordshire and lived at Four Oak, Birmingham. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

William Henry TOMBS. Private 41210, 1st Worcestershire Regiment. Killed in action 31st July 1917. He was born in Walsall and lived at Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield. He is at rest in Zantvoorde British Cemetery, Belgium.

Albert Edward WAKEFIELD. Private 41382, 1/7th Worcestershire Regiment. Killed in action 17th August 1917. he was born at Boldmere, Warwickshire and lived at Four Oaks, also Warwickshire. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

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ALDRIDGE CROFT WAR MEMORIAL


THE GREEN, ALDRIDGE WS9 8NH


To the Glory of God and in memory of the


ALDRIDGE MEN


who gave their lives for


HONOUR and FREEDOM in the


GREAT WAR


"Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life"



William BOWLES. Private 1960, 1st Gloucestershire Regiment died 30th January 1915. He is at rest in Guards Cemetery, Windy Corner, Cuinchy, France.



William PLANT. Private 9089, 2nd South Staffordshire Regiment died 10th March 1915. He is at rest in Guards Cemetery, Windy Corner, Cuinchy, France.



Sidney Harold DANKS, died 26th April 1915


The only military record found for a person with the same name is for Private 027087, Royal Army Ordnance Corps who died 20th February 1952. His army record shows that he enlisted on the 11th December 1915 aged 31 years and 9 months. He lived with his wife Florence at 27, Thornhill Road, Sparkhill, Birmingham. He was mobilised on the 12th February 1917 and posted to Chiseldon Camp the same day. He embarked Folkstone on the 3rd May 1917 and disembarked at Boulogne the same day. On the 3rd October 1918 he was posted to Arquata Scrivia, Italy from Boulogne. He arrived in Italy on the 17th October 1918. On the 10th May 1919 he was transferred to Class Z (Demob) to his home at 27, Thornhill Road.


This person may be the correct one. The BMD and Harold Sidney H Danks born 1890 and his birth registered at Walsall, His army record details have his name as Sydney Danks. Born 28th February 1890 and died on the 24th April 1915 which nearly corresponds the with above death date. He was Private 27327, 15th Canadian Infantry . He was the son of Samson and Eliza who in 1901 were living at Lichfield Road, Walsall. In 1911 his parents were living at Station Road, Aldridge


He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.



Joseph Peter BIRCH. Private 17343, No 3 Company, 2nd Grenadier Guards died 19th May 1915 aged 25. he was the son of Mr and Mrs Birch of Station Road, Aldridge, Walsall, Staffordshire. He is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial, France.



William BROOKHOUSE. Private 9536, 1/5th South Staffordshire Regiment died 13th October 1915. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France.



Samuel Henry ROUND. Private 9593, 1/5th South Staffordshire Regiment died 13th October 1915 aged 22. He was the son of Mrs Harriet Round of Anchor Buildings, Walsall Wood Road, Aldridge, Staffordshire. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France.



Sidney Alfred HILL Private 9734, 1/5th South Staffordshire Regiment died 1st November 1915 aged 16. He was the son of Charles John and Mary of Station Road, Aldridge, Walsall, Staffordshire. He is at rest in St Sever Cemetery, Rouen, France.



Thomas BOWLES. Private 23899, 9th Royal Welsh Fusiliers died 7th February 1916. He is at rest in Merville Communal Cemetery, France.



Joseph Henry HOLT. Sergeant 6801, 1st North Staffordshire Regiment died 16th March 1916. he is at rest in Menin Road South Military Cemetery, Belgium.



Arthur William BATES. 2nd Lieutenant, 1st Norfolk Regiment died 30th March 1916 aged 35. He was the son of Henry and Annie of Aldridge, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Faubourg D'Amiens Cemetery, Arras, France.



Ellis DAVIES. Private 264, 1/5th South Staffordshire Regiment died 22nd June 1916. He is at rest in Foncquevillers Military Cemetery, France.



Joseph SELVEY. Private 9735, A Company, 1/5th South Staffordshire Regiment died 12th July 1916 aged 24. He was the son of E Selvey of Stubbers Green, Rushall near Walsall , Staffordshire. He is at rest in Le Treport Military Cemetery, France.



Wesley GILL. Private 10655, 1st South Staffordshire Regiment died 15th July 1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.



Edward DARBY. Lance Corporal 25559, 14th Gloucestershire Regiment died 19th July 1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.



William Charlton MARTIN. Private 1720, 14th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 23rd July 1916 aged 24. He was the son of John and Annie M of Woolpack Cottages, Walsall Wood Road, Aldridge, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Longueval, Somme, France.



John LOVE. Private 20430, 2nd South Staffordshire Regiment died 29th July 1916 aged 21. He was the son of James and Louisa of Aldridge, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Serre Road Cemetery No2, Somme, France.



Walter BURTON. Private 8422, 10th Royal Warwickshire regiment died 30th July 1916 aged 18. He was the son of Mrs Clara Hazelwood of 123, College Road, Saltley, Birmingham. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.



James Pryce ROBINSON. Farrier Se/4822, 17th Veterinary Hospital, Army Veterinary Corps, died 9th August 1916 aged 46. He was the son John and Mary of Aldridge and was the husband of Elizabeth Annie of 15, Montpelier Street, Brighton. he served in the Tirah Campaign 1897-8. He is commemorated on the Chatby Memorial, Egypt.



Frederick John HAWTHORN. Lance Corporal 9541, 1/5th South Staffordshire Regiment died 11th August 1916 aged 22. He was born in 1895 to Moses and Selina. In 1911 he was living with his parents and siblings at Wharfe Row, Aldridge, Staffordshire and he was working as brickyard labourer. He is at rest in Warlincourt Halte British Cemetery, Saulty, France



Cornelius John HARTSHORN. Private 35318, 59th Company, Machine Gune Corps (Infantry) died 26th August 1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.



Fred BROOKES. Corporal 1036, Derbyshire Yeomanry died 28th September 1915 aged 35. He was the husband of Annie Millicent of 3, Slade Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire. He is at rest in Green Hill Cemetery, Turkey.



Albert MELLOR, Acting Bombardier 20934, "Q" Battery, 5th Brigade, Royal Horse Artillery died 19th July 1916. He was the husband of L G Mellor of Prehorin Villas, Station Road, Aldridge, Walsall, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Laventie Military Cemetery, La Gorgue, France



George SMITH. Driver T/36247, No 4 Company, 4th Divisional Train, Royal Army Service Corps died 1st December 1918 (Memorial has death date as 3rd December 1918). He is at rest in St Roch Communal Cemetery, Valenciennes, France



Albert Edward CLARKE. Rifleman S/13759, 3rd Rifle Brigade killed in action 18th August 1916. He was born in Birmingham and lived at King's Norton, Warwickshire. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France


Some notes from what remains of his army record.


He enlisted on the 28th August 1915 at Winchester aged 18. He lived at his parents address, 212 Franklin Road, King's Norton, Worcestershire with his wife Florence Elizabeth nee Edwards who he married on the 8th November 1914 at St Paul's ?? (Marriage registered at Walsall) His parents were called John Rone and Betsy nee Village of the same address.


He was posted to the B.E.F. France on the 13th April 1916 for the 3rd Battalion, posted to the Front on the 24th May 1916 and was killed in action on the 18th August 1916.



Wilfred EVANS. Private 25496, 2nd Grenadier Guards died 25th September 1916 aged 23. He was the son of Samuel and Elizabeth of Coppy Hall Villas, Leighswood Road, Aldridge, Staffordshire. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.



William LOTE. Private 40129, 2nd King's Own Scottish Borderers died 6th October 1916 aged 29. He was the son of William and Eliza of Stubber Green, Rushall, Staffordshire. He is at rest in St Sever Cemetery, Rouen, France.



James Robert DAVIES. Private 31370, 7th South Lancashire Regiment died 18th November 1916 aged 34. He was the son of James and Jessie Eliza of Whetstone Lane, Aldridge and he was the husband of Mary Jane of 7, New Road, Aldridge. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.



Albert BURTON. Private 9076, 4th Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps died 29th December 1916 aged 26. He was the son of Israel and Elizabeth of station Road, Aldridge and was the husband of Rachel E Burton of 105, Church Road, Altofts, Normanton, Yorkshire. He is at rest in Guillemont Road Cemetery, Guillemont, Somme, France.



Samuel Henry DAVIES. Sergeant (Musketry Instructor) 200742, (9557) 2/5th South Staffordshire Regiment died 11th March 1917 aged 22. He was the son of James and jessie Eliza of Birch House, Paddock Lane, Aldridge, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Assevillers New British Cemetery, Somme, France.



Ernest Arthur THOMPSON. Private 23671, 8th Lincolnshire Regiment killed in action 28th April 1917. He was the son of Arthur and Mary Catherine of New Road, Aldridge. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He enlisted aged 22 years on the 15th November 1915. and was a Clerk by occupation. He gave his address as New Road, Aldridge and his father, Arthur as his next of kin. He was posted to the army reserve the same day. On the 10th April 1916 he was mobilised and posted at Private 2414 with the South Staffordshire Regiment. He was later transferred to the Lincolnshire Regiment on the 22nd May 1916. On the 13th September he embarked Folkestone for France and the next day he disembarked at Calais. He joind his unity in the field on the 19th September 1916 and was killed in action on the 28th April 1917. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.



Robert JONES. Private 17331, 2nd South Staffordshire Regiment died 28th April 1917. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.



Daniel ROUND. Private (SDGW have Lance Corporal) 200973, 1/5th South Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 4th May 1917. He is at rest in Loos British Cemetery, France.



Sidney HEATH. Died 11th July 1917 (The CWGC do not a HEATH listed for a death on the 11th July 1917).



Frank BEVINGTON. Corporal 17287, 7th South Staffordshire Regiment died 25th July 1917. He is at rest in Le Belle Alliance Cemetery, Belgium.



Clement John Thomas HATHAWAY. Acting Bombardier 49434, 214th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery died 31st July 1917. He was the son of John and Emma Louise of High Street, Aldridge. In 1911 he was employed a grocers porter aged 15. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium. (His commemoration is in doubt, see extracts from his army record, 'His Burial' This sheet has been saved and uploaded to accompany this entry )


Some notes from what remains of his army record.


He joined up on the 4th November 1914 aged 19 years at Fort Rowner, Gosport, Hampshire . Occupation given as a baker and he lived with his parents at Lynn, Staffordshire. On the 11th December 1914 he was posted to Plymouth. On the 5th October 1915 he embarked from Southampton and arrived in Boulogne the following morning. At some stage while in France or Belgium he made an application for compassionate grounds. The War Office refused his application on the 8th February 1916. He was admitted to No.8 Casualty Clearing Station on the 3rd of August 1916 with shell shock and was later transferred on the 5th August to 35th General Hospital, Calais. He was discharged fit for duty and on the 15th August rejoined his from Boulgone at Le Havre. 15th February 1917 he was once again admitted to hospital suffering from concussion, few days later he returned to his unit. He was Mentioned in Despatches. London Gazette No30077, dated 18th May 1917. He was killed in action, then reported as died form wounds on or shortly after the 31st July 1917. He was buried at Vlamertinghe New Military Cemetery. Two and half miles, west of Ypres. The burial was reported by the Reverend R A Thomas, attached to 5 Corps Siege Park, Royal Garrison Artillery. His mother was now living at Laburnum Cottage, Bar Common, near Walsall.


For some reason his name was put forward for inclusion on the Menin Gate Memorial and not for the cemetery.



William Henry BROWN. Gunner 67363, 109th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery died 6th August 1917 aged 21. He was the son of Allen and Caroline of Pool Terrace, Aldridge, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Assevillers New British Cemetery, Somme, France.



John Emmanuel HADEN. Private 241846, 1/6th South Staffordshire Regiment died 13th August 1917 aged 28. He was the son of William and Mary Ann of Forge Lane, Aldridge, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Philosophe British Cemetery, Mazingarbe, France.



David Henry THOMPSON. Private G/52370, 13th Middlesex Regiment died 14th August 1917. He is at rest in Voormezeele Enclosure No. 1 and No. 2, West Vallanderen, Belgium.



Matthew OVERTON. Private 773051, 1st Canadian Infantry died 17th August 1917 aged 39. He was the son of Arthur J of Marchmead, Aldridge, Staffordshire. He is commemorated on the Vimy Memorial, France.



Bernard Victor WALKER. Private 925430, 28th Canadian Infantry died 22nd August 1917 aged 27. He was the son of Alice G Walker of Portland Road, Aldridge, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Bruay Communal Cemetery Extension, France.



Sydney SMITH. Private 9580, 1st South Staffordshire Regiment died 7th September 1917 aged 23. He was the son of George and Maria of Mill Green, Aldridge and was the husband of Elizabeth Hardwick formerly Smith of 8, Milbourne Terrace, Seaton Delaval, Newcastle on Tyne. He is at rest in Lodge Hill Cemetery, Birmingham, Warwickshire.



George Samuel MARTIN. Corporal, 1st Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 5th October 1917. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.



Howard HATHAWAY. Gunner 40269, 22nd Siege Battery, Royal garrison Artillery died 23rd October 1917 aged 22. He was the son of William and Nesscessa of Station Road, Aldridge, Staffordshire anf the brother of Bertie who also fell. He is at rest in The Huts, Cemetery, Belgium.



Bertie HATHAWAY. Able Seaman, Bristol Z/3417, Anson Battalion, Royal Naval Division, Royal Navy (VR) died 26th October 1917 aged 27. He was the son of William and Nesscessa of station Road, Aldridge and brother of Howard who also fell. He was the husband of Elsie of Myrtle Cottages, Albuts Road, Brownhills, Walsall, Staffordshire. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.



William SWAN. Private 40129, 4th Worcestershire Regiment died of wounds 21st December 1917. He was born at Aldridge and was the husband of Florence Lily of Caldmore, Walsall, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Etaples Military Cemetery, France.



Percy George BEASLEY. Able Seaman R/3855, Howe Battalion, Royal Navy Division, Royal Navy died from disease on the 13th January 1918. He was born on the 19th August 1889 in the parish of St Mary, Aldridge to William and Emma. His parents was now living at Birchfield Cottage, Aldridge. He was the husband of Clara Maria of Station Road, Northfield, Birmingham. He was employed as a railway clerk in 1911. He is at rest in Fifteen Ravine British Cemetery, Villers-Plouich, France.



Ernest William HUSSEY. Private 46486, 13th York and Lancaster Regiment. Died 12th March 1918 (The CWGC have the 12th April 1918) He is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium


Some notes from what remains of his first army record. The army record that refers to the above regiment did not survive the fire during the blitz on London in WW2 This record however is interesting. He joined up on the 15th May 1915 and was posted into as Gunner 2207, 2/3rd North Midland Brigade, Royal Field Artillery His home was 'Tynwye', Aldridge On the 28th May 1915 transferred to the Ammunition Column. On the 13th October 1915 again transferred from the ammunition column to the 8th Divisional Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Letter dated stamped 28th December 1915 from his father in which he stated that his son was only 16 years old and not 19 years and 119 days. (A copy of this letter has been saved and will be uploaded to accompany this entry) On the 7th February 1916 he was discharged for the army under Para 392 (6) King's Regulations.



Geoffrey Ernest STEPHENS. (Military Medal) Private 201827, 2nd Tank Corps killed in action 22nd March 1918. He was born at Aldridge and enlisted at Bisley, Surrey and was the son of Frank Weaver and Fannie of Whitestone Lane, Aldridge. He is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France



Walter Edward TRUEMAN. Private 40059, 10th Worcestershire Regiment died 24th March 1918 aged 23. He was the son of Mary Jane Trueman of Rookery Lane, Aldridge, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France.



Cyril Bernard JUKES. Gunner 111570, D Battery, 88th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery died 11th April 1918 aged 20. He was the son of Elijah and Emily Jane of Coppy Hall Villas, Aldridge, Staffordshire. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.



Harry EDWARDS. Private 66032, 2nd Royal Fusiliers, formerly TR/6/5411, 12th Training Battalion died 13th June 1918. He is at rest in Cinq Rues British Cemetery, Hazebrouck, France



Richard PAGE. died 31st July 1918. (CWGC have his death 1st August 1918) Private 25860, 2nd South Staffordshire Regiment died 1st August 1918. He was the son of William and Elizabeth of Paddock Lane, Aldridge, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Bienvillers Military Cemetery, France



Samuel James PARKES. 2nd Lieutenant, 205th Squadron, Royal Air Force died 13th August 1918 aged 21. He was the son of Mrs Ruth Parkes of Walsall Road, Aldridge, Staffordshire. He is commemorated on the Arras Flying Service Memorial, France.



Percy George William COX. Private 42198, 7th Norfolk Regiment died 5th September 1918. he is commemorated on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial, France



Alfred Ernest HUMPHRIES. Private 39455, 2/4th King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, formerly Private 6/7029, 12th Training reserve Battalion died 13th September 1918. He is at rest in Ruyalcourt Military Cemetery, France



Albert John TOWNSEND. Private 6150, 10th Australian Infantry, died 18th September 1918 aged 21. He was the son of Alexander and Marion of Renmark, South Australia. he was born at Aldridge, Satffordshire. He is commemorated on the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, Somme, France



Thomas Richard MANFORD. Private 42054, 1st West Yorkshire Regiment killed in action 17th September 1918 aged 20. He was the son of Richard and Mary Amelia of Hardwick Cottages, Hardwick Road, Streetly, Birmingham. He is at rest in Chapelle British Cemetery, Holnon, France



John BRUMBILL. Private 203213, 1/7th Duke of Wellingtons West Riding Regiment died 11th October 1918. He is at rest in Wellington Cemetery, Rieux-En-Cambresis, France



Walter DAYMAN. Private 203763, 4th Lincolnshire Regiment died 2nd November 1918 aged 37. He was the son of Henry and Eliza of Mill Green, Aldridge, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Cologne Southern Cemetery, Germany.



James Ernest FROST. Private 54854, 9th Manchester Regiment died 11th November 1918 aged 26. He was the son of Eli and Clara Leah of Mill Lane, Mill Green, Aldridge, Staffordshire. His at rest near the middle of Sivry Communal Cemetery, Belgium.




The following service men fell in the Great War, but they are not commemorated on the war memorial. All have a connection with Aldridge.



Arthur William BATES. 2nd Lieutenant, 1st Norfolk Regiment killed in action 30th March 1916 aged 35. He was the son of Henry and Annie of Aldridge, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Faubourg D'Amiens Cemetery, Arras, France



Frank STREET. Private 9809, 7th South Staffordshire Regiment died 6th September 1916 aged 19. He was the son of Harriet Elizabeth Berry, formerly Street, of Station Road, Aldridge. He is at rest in Ovillers Military Cemetery, Somme, France.



Sidney WILKINSON. Sergeant 29568 Yorkshire Hussars, formerly 29877 Sherwood Foresters, killed in action 11th July 1917. He was born in Aldridge, Staffordshire . he is at rest in Fins New British Cemetery, Sorel-Le-Grand, Somme, France.



John HARVEY. Private 19206, 7th North Staffordshire Regiment died 25th January 1917 aged 32. He was the son of Mrs Elizabeth Harvey of 84, Newcastle Road, Stone, Staffordshire and he was the husband of Annie Elizabeth Nee Doby of Aldridge, Staffordshire. He is commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq.



Harold Victor HENDEN. Private 43293, 8th Lincolnshire Regiment died 20th April 1917 aged 18. He was the son of Joseph George and Amelia of Northwood Cottage, Aldridge Colliery, Staffordshire He was born at Coal Pool. He is at rest in Chili Trench Cemetery, Gavrelle France.



William Henry JILLINGS. Private 43787, 4th Lincolnshire Regiment died 15th April 1918 aged 19. He was the son of Harry and Alice of Bourne Vale, Aldridge, Staffordshire. he is commemorated on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium.



George ROGERS. Lance Corporal 16764, 2nd South Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 14th June 1918. He was the son of Mrs A Rogers of The Beeches, Aldridge, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Bienvillers Military Cemetery, France.



Howard Edward LONG. Shipwright 2nd Class M/31587, H.M.S. Achilles, Royal Navy died of a disease on the 21st October 1918 aged 33. He was the son of William Edward and Charlotte Eliza of the Isle of Wight and he was the husband of Dorothy Emily Gwendoline Long of the of the Post Office, Aldridge, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Northwood Cemetery, Cowes, Isle of Wight.



George William BENNETT. Private 457232, 505th Agricultural Company, Labour Corps, formerly Private 47612 Yorkshire Regiment died 23rd November 1918 aged 36. He was the son of William and Elizabeth and was the husband of Lucy Alice of High Street, Aldridge. He was a native of Warwickshire. He is at rest in St Mary's Churchyard Extension, Aldridge, Staffordshire.



John Thomas PRICE. Private 61088, Royal Army Medical Corps died 5th December 1918 aged 28. He was the husband of Eliza of Paddock Lane, Aldridge, Staffordshire. He is at rest in St Mary's Churchyard Extension, Aldridge, Staffordshire.



Joseph PHILLIPSON. Private 16926, South Staffordshire Regiment Depot, died 11th November 1919 aged32. He was the son of Francis of Aldridge, Walsall and was the husband of Maud Penn formerly Phillipson of 3, Lichfield Road, Walsall Wood, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Walsall Wood Cemetery, Staffordshire.


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Thanks for you post Alf.Rifleman S/13759 Albert Edward Clarke was killed 18-8-1916 and is on the Thiepval Memorial. He was the husband of Florence Elizabeth Clarke nee Edwards of Barr Road. He had been in France for five months at the time of his death.

Sidney Wilkinson and Sidney Heath are one and the same person. His mother's maiden name was Heath.

Kind regards Sue

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