Locomotive Dept. L &.NW.R Warrington 1914-1918 Roll of Honour
The Great War Records were damaged during World War Two so incomplete. With just the bare minimum of information I have tried to identify these soldiers. My main source of reference was all categories of Ancestry.co.uk; others I have listed below each soldier. In some cases, where more than one soldier share very similar details, it has been difficult to identify the specific man associated with Bewsey, in these cases I have included each set of potential details. Where I am uncertain I have put question mark.
The information may help in tracing your family during a time of great conflict. I hope the information is correct and if you are reading it and have any information which will help I would like to hear from you. I would like to thank the staff of Warrington Library and Museum for their patience and help with my research and the men at Arpley Street who look after it allowed me to see it.
– Barbara Goerner, Bewsey Local History Group 2021
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Locomotive Dept. L &.NW.R Warrington 1914-1918 Roll of Honour
This memorial is now in the railway offices at Arpley Street:
THIS TABLET IS ERECTED TO THE GLORIOUS MEMORY OF THE FOLLOWING SIXTEEN HEROS WHO DIED FIGHTING IN THE CAUSE OF FREEDOM IN THE GREAT WAR
CQMS Richard Hewitt
Born in Warrington Baptized 20th March 1879 to John and Mary A Hewitt
1901 census 22 Kerfoot St
1911 census 21 Dickenson St, occupation Stocker L&NW Railway
Wife Nellie Elizabeth nee Bowker married 3rd Quarter 1910
Educated at Silver St School
Awarded the Meritorius Service Medal
Regiment Royal Engineers Company Quartermaster Sergeant No. WR/252586 & 105916 Railway Operating Div
Died of Influenza 24th November 1918 in France
Cemetery Busigny Communal Cemetery Extension Grave Ref. Vlll.B.3
References
Silver St. School Memorial
Warrington War Memorial
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 ROH
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
EX 30.4.1921
GU 17.12.1918 & [22.11.1919 BMD
Lancashire Parish Clerks Project
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Pte Samuel Irons
Born in Warrington 24th January 1893 to William and Annie Irons
1893 4 Edward St
1911 census 31 Ripley St, occupation Box Maker
Worked Dallam Sheds
Educated Heathside School
Attended St Barnabas Church
Regiment 1st Bn. Border Regiment No.1695
Died at sea 13thAugust 1915 on board HMS Royal Edward
Cemetery Helles Memorial Part Xll
References
Heathside School Memorial
St Barnabas Church Memorial
Warrington War Memorial
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
EX 30.4.1921 & 11.10.1024 & [16.8.1919 BMD
GU 8.9.1915 & 11.9.1915 & [12.8.1916 x2 & 4.8.1917 BMD
Lancashire Parish Clerks Project
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Pte Harold Hackett
Born in Warrington 1st Quarter 1893 to John and Bertha Hackett
1911 census 184 Gorsey Ln, occupation Engine Cleaner
1915 196 Gorsey Ln
Regiment 1st Bn. Border Regiment No. 16951
Died 13thAugust 1915 on board HMS Royal Edward
Cemetery Helles Memorial Part Xll
References
Warrington War Memorial
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 ROH
EX 30.4.1921
GU 8.9.1915 & 11.9.1915 & [18.9.1915 & 12.8.1916 BMD
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Pte John Barnett
Born in Warrington c1891 to John and Emma Barnett
1911 census 180 Longford St, occupation Labourer in Iron Works
Educated at Wycliffe School
Regiment 1st Bn. Borders Regiment Private No.16923
Died 13thAugust 1915 on board HMS Royal Edward
Cemetery Helles Memorial Part Xll
References
Warrington War Memorial
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 ROH
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
EX 30.4.1921
GU 8.9.1915 & 11.9.1915
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Pte Gilbert Roughley
Born in Warrington 8th October 1894 to George and Margaret Agnes Roughley
1911 census 10 White St, occupation Wire Weaver
1915 33 Golborne St Mothers address
Wife Edith nee Clayton married 1st Quarter 1915 in Warrington
Regiment 1/4th Bn. Prince of Wales South Lancashire No. 1548
Killed in Action 25th September 1915 France & Flanders
Cemetery Perth Cemetery (China Wall) Ref.Xl.A.2
References
St Pauls Church Memorial
Fulwood Barracks St Paul`s Church –All Saints Mission ROH
Heathside School Memorial
Heathside School Admission Register
Warrington War Memorial
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 ROH
EX 30.4.1921 & 9.12.1916
GU 6.11.1915 & 13.11.1915 & 20.11.1915 & 27.9.1919 & 11.10.1924 & 9.4.1921 & [22.9.1917 & 23.9.1916 BMD
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Pte William Ryan
Born in Warrington 2nd Quarter 1894 to Peter Joseph and Ellen Ryan
1911 census 29 Ripley St, occupation Fireman L&NW Railway
Educated St Ann`s Church School
Attended St Ann`s Church
Regiment 7th & 10th Border Regiment No.16970
Killed in Action 6th September 1916 France & Flanders
Cemetery Sanctuary Wood Cemetery Grave Ref IV.J.5
References
St Barnabas Church Memorial
Warrington War Memorial
EX 30.4.1921 & [22.3.1919 BMD
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Pte Thomas (George) Gibson
Born in Wales to Thomas December c1896 to Thomas George and Pricilla Gibson
1911 census 11 Kerfoot St, occupation Coal Worker
1916 occupation L&NW Railway, Tube Cleaner
Educated Wycliffe School
Regiment 13th Bn. Cheshire Regiment No.50983 & South Lancashire No. 40583
Killed in Action 10th August 1917 France & Flanders
Cemetery Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial Panel 19-22
References
EX 30.4.1921
GU 6.10.1917 (Photo) & [28.12.1918
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Pte David Logan
Born in Warrington 3rd Quarter 1897 to David Wood and Susannah Logan
1901 census 65 Birchall St
1911 census 58 Winifred St, occupation Errand Boy
Regiment 11th Bn. Manchester Regiment No. 41269 & 3rd Bn. South Lancashire No. 2862
Died of Wounds 11th January 1917 France & Flanders
Cemetery Aveluy Wood Cemetery (Lancashire Dump) Mesnil-Martinsat
References
Warrington War Memorial
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 ROH
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
EX 30.4.1921
GU 11.1.1917 & 17.1.1917 (Photo)
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Cpl Albert (Edward) Smith
Born in Warrington 1st Quarter 1878 to Frederick James and Margaret Smith
1901 census 6 Ellen St
1911 census 59 Hoyle St, occupation Engine Stoker
Wife Elizabeth nee Tierney married 23rd December 1905 in Warrington
Regiment Royal Engineers Railway Operating Div. No. WR/252676
Died 20th March 1919
Cemetery Warrington Cemetery Ref. Q.CE.739
References
Warrington War Memorial
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 ROH
Fulwood Barracks St Paul`s Church –All Saints Mission ROH
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
EX 14.8.1915 & 30.4.192 & 12.11.1921
Lancashire Parish Clerks Project
Gunner Ernest Bentley
Born in Horwich, Bolton ?Baptised 5th July 1893 to Josiah and Kate Bentley
Next of Kin Aunt Emily Critchley, 357 Wellfield St (Uncle William Critchley)
1911 9 Carlisle St Stockton Heath, Boarding, occupation Labourer to Furnace
Educated at Padgate Industrial School
Regiment `V` 15th Heavy Trench Mortar Bn. Royal Horse Artillery & Royal Field Artillery No. 13532
Died of Wounds 24th April 1917 France & Flanders
Cemetery La Tagette British Cemetery, Neuville St. Vaast Ref l.D.15
References
Warrington War Memorial
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
EX 27.4.1918 & 30.4.1921
GU 5.5.1917(Photo)
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Gunner Thomas (Edward) Backler
Born in Walsall 1st Quarter 1895 to William and Ann Maria Backler
1911 census 97 Pierpoint St, occupation Iron Labourer
Worked L&NW Railway Locomotive Cleaner
Regiment `C` Bn 34 Brigade Royal Field Artillery No.4528
Killed in Action 22nd April 1917 Western European Theatre
Cemetery Albuera XCemetery, Bailleul-Sire-Berthoult Ref. North C.7.
References
St Barnabas Church Memorial
A Tablet in Warrington Cemetery
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
EX 30.4.1921
GU 19.5.1917 (Photo) & [ 19.5.1917 & 20.4.1918 BMD
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Sapper Paul (Cadwell) Lear
Born in Warrington 14th October 1892 to Frank and Sarah Ellen Lear (Stepfather John Dalton Longshaw)
1892 15 Lilford St
1911 census 69 Catherine St, occupation Engine Cleaner
Regiment 157th Corps of Royal Engineers (Plaque states RFA) No 44093
Killed in action 9th September 1916 France & Flanders
Cemetery Thiepval Memorial Ref. Panel Pier & Face 8A & 8D
References
Heathside School Memorial
Fulwood Barracks St Pauls Church – All Saints Mission ROH
Warrington War Memorial
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 ROH
EX 23.9.1916 & 30.4.1921 & 12.11.1921
GU 23.9.1916 (Photo)
Lancashire Parish Clerks Project
Commonwealth War Grave Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Pte Joseph Bradbury
Born in Warrington Baptized 1st August 1894 to Alfred and Sarah Bradbury
1911 census 4 Norman St, occupation Labourer Wire Works
1916 40 Winifred St.
Worked for L&NW Railway Fireman
Wife Edith nee Hill married 2nd Quarter 1915
Regiment44th Company Machine Gun Corps No. 6132 & Border Regiment No.17801
Killed in Action 20th August 1916 Western European Theatre
Cemetery Thiepval Memorial Pier & Face 5c& 12c
References
Silver St. School Memorial
Warrington War Memorial
Forces War Records
EX 30.4.1921
GU 30.9.1916 (Photo)
Lancashire Parish Clerks Project
Commonwealth War Grave Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Rifleman Joseph Allen
Born in Warrington 4th Quarter to Joseph and Mary Allen
1911 6 Milner St, occupation Wire Weaver`s Helper
11 Dixon St,
Worked L&NW Railway Cleaner (Loco)
Educated at Wycliffe School
Attended Wycliffe Sunday School
Regiment 2nd Bn. Kings Royal Rifles No. R/13493
Died of Wounds 16th September 1916 France & Flanders
Cemetery Heilly Station Cemetery, Merricourt-L`abbe Ref. lV.D.66
References
Warrington War Memorial
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 ROH
EX 30.4.1921
Commonwealth War Grave Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Driver Charles Daniels
Born in Warrington 17th December 1896 to William and Sarah Ann Daniels
1911 census 24 Robson St, Wire Winder
1916 23 Cross St, Father`s Address
Worked L&NW Railway Cleaner (Loco)
Educated at St Ann`s School
Attended St Ann`s Church
Regiment 103 Brigade Royal Field Artillery No.13729
Died of Wounds 9th October 1916 France & Flanders
Cemetery St Sever Cemetery Rouen Ref. Part I B.16.54
References
Warrington War Memorial
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 ROH
EX 21.10.1916 (Photo) & 30.4.1921
Commonwealth War Grave Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Driver Harry Whitfield Butterworth
Born in Warrington 24th April 1893 to James Whitfield and Sarah Butterworth
1893 2 Goulden St
1911 census 51 Folly Ln, occupation Engine Cleaner
1918 14 Folly Ln. Pre enlistment occupation Worked Dallam Sheds
Educated Heathside School
Attended Buckley St Methodist Church
Regiment Royal Army Service Corps No. T1/817
Discharged 3ist May 1919 Paragraph 392 XVI Kings Regulations (Sick)
Died after discharge from Pneumonia 11thJuly 1918 Warrington
Cemetery Warrington Cemetery Ref. C.NC.439
References
Heathside School Memorial
Buckley St. Methodist Ch. ROH
EX 20.7.1918 (Photo) & 30.4.1921
GU 27.11.1915 & 17.7.1918 & 20.7.1918 & 27.10.1920 & 11.10.1924
Lancashire Parish Clerks Project
Commonwealth War Grave Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Roll of Honour L&NW Railwaymen 1914-1919
This book is in Warrington Library Ref. No. W08921
The Railway Men listed below are from the Warrington area
Cpl John T. Algie- Porter, Traffic Dept.
Born in Thornaby Stockton on Tees c1886 to Alexander and Harriet Julia Algie
1901 census 11 Edward St
1911 census 69 Plumpton St. Parents Address. John in the Military in India
1915 13 Barnard St, occupation Labourer
1939 Register 96 Liverpool Rd, occupation Railway Goods Guard
Wife Maude Winifred nee Shaw married 26th April 1913 in Warrington
Regiment 2nd, 3rd & 18th Bn`s Lancashire Fusiliers No.809
Awarded the Military Medal for action on 15th April 1917
References
GU 25.5.1918 & 27.5.1918
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Sgt Norman Henry Bacon-Cleaner Loco Dept. (AKA Norman Whitehouse)
Born in Warrington 15th April 1897 to Jonathan and Emily Bacon (Stepfather John William Whitehouse)
1897 47 Longshaw Place, New Dallam Lane
1911 census 63 Longshaw St
1939 Register 6 Delves Ave, occupation Locomotive Engine Driver LMS Railway
1961 275 Poplar Ave
Worked at Dallam Sheds
Wife Henrietta nee Burnett married 22nd January 1921
Educated at Heathside School
Pre enlistment occupation Worked for L&NW Railway
Regiment 10th Bn. Rifle Brigade Cpl No. 446 & Labour Corps No. 617282
Awarded the Military Medal
References
GU 18.3.1916 (Photo) & 24.6.1916 & 6.9.1916 & 23.9.1916 (Photo) & 28.5.1961 Obituary
Lancashire Parish Clerks Project
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Sgt Thomas Banks-Clerk
Born in Warrington Baptised 24th April 1892 in Thornton Le Fylde to David and Ann Banks
1911 census Albert Rd. Grappenhall, occupation Railway Clerk
Regiment 1/4th South Lancashire Regiment No`s 3080 & 201170
Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal
References
EX 12.5.1919
GU 14.6.1919 & 21.6.1919
Forces War Records
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Pte Frederick Chadwick-Loader
Born in Warrington 4th May 1892 to Joseph and Ellen Chadwick
1911 census 5 Dakins Yard, occupation, Iron Moulder
1918 58 Wellington St, Widows Address
Wife Lily nee Bates married 3rd Quarter 1913 in Warrington
Regiment 1/4th Bn. Prince of Wales South Lancashire No`s 2714 & 200906
Killed in Action 10th April 1918 France & Flanders
Cemetery Pas De Calais Panel 76
References
Warrington War Memorial
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 ROH
GU 31.10.1917 & 3.11.1917 (Photo) & 9.4.1921
Commonwealth War Grave Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Gunner Henry Daniels -Clerk
Born in Widnes 2nd Quarter 1893 to Richard and Mary Daniels
1911 census 55 Thelwall Ln, occupation Railway Clerk
Regiment `D` Bn 148th Brigade Royal Horse Artillery &Royal Field Artillery No. L/3445
Killed in Action 20th October 1916 Western European Theatre
Cemetery Thiepval Memorial Ref. Pier & Face 1A &8A
References
Warrington War Memorial
GU [19.10.1918 BMD
Commonwealth War Grave Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Pte Arthur Denmaid-Canal Labourer
Born in Warrington 18th July 1891 to Thomas and Kate Denmaid
1899 30 Margaret St
1911 census 56 Turner St, occupation Cotton Spinner
1915 Aikin St.
Wife May nee Nock married 4th Quarter 1913 in Warrington
Educated at Silver St School, admitted 30th October 1899
Regiment 2nd Bn. Rifle Brigade No. Z406
Killed in Action 12th March 1915 France & Flanders
Cemetery Pas De Calais Panel 44
References
Warrington War Memorial
Silver St School Admission Registers
Silver St School Memorial
GU 11.12.1915
Commonwealth War Grave Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Sgt Stanley Fitton-Labourer
Born in Warrington 10th December 1890 to William and Lois Fitton
1911census 77 Catherine St, occupation Store Keeper Railway Co.
Educated at Heathside School, admitted 1st February 1897
Regiment 10th & 12th Bn`s Kings Royal Rifles No. R/933
Died of Pneumonia 12th December 1918 France & Flanders
Cemetery Doullens Communial Cemetery, Extention II Ref. I.E.9
References
Heathside School Admission Register
Warrington War Memorial
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 ROH
EX 21.12.1918 (Poor Photo) & [13.12.1919 x3 BMD
GU [13.12.1919 x3 BMD
Commonwealth War Grave Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Cpl William Fleming -Clerk Goods Department
Born in Warrington c1898 to Louis Joseph and Mary Ann Fleming
1901 census 126 Bridge St
1911 29 St Mary St.
1939-1959 Westmeade, 62 Cherry Ln, Lymm, occupation Gold Beaters Clerk. ARP Warden
Worked L&NW Railway, Goods Department
Wife Bessie nee Wright married 3rd Quarter 1924 in Warrington
Regiment Grenadier Guards Corporal No.28198
Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal
Died 17th June 1959 whilst being conveyed from Menai Bridge Rd, Bangor to Carnarvon & Anglesey General Hospital Bangor
References
Wycliffe Church Roll of Honour Plaque
GU 21.8.1918 (Photo) & 12.10.1918 & 14.12.1918 (Photo)
London Gazette 5.12.1918
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Pte W. Forster -Signal Box Lad
Pte W H Griffiths- Porter (William Henry Griffiths?)
Born in Birmingham c1889, next of Kin Aunt Annie
1911 census 349 New Wellfield St, occupation Bedstead Packer
Regiment 4th Bn. Grenadier Guards Guardsman No. 30597
Died 20th July 1918 Germany
Cemetery Lille Southern Cemetery Ref. lll.B.1
References
Wycliffe Church R.O.H Tablet
EX 24.1.1920
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Cpl Daniel Hough -Guard -Traffic Dept.
Born in Latchford 1st Quarter 1886 to Aaron and Mary Jane Hough Step Father William J Mitchell
1901 census 6 Milton St. Widnes, occupation Railway Porter
1911census 17 Regent Rd. Widnes, occupation Goods Guard, Traffic Dept
Wife Amy ? nee Helsby married 2nd Quarter 1908 in Prescot
Regiment Royal Engineers No`s WR271391 & 269237
Awarded the Military Medal
References
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Pte Leonard James-Head Shunter
Born in Warrington 4th Quarter 1890 to Charles and Hannah James
1890 19 Pitt St
1911 census 4 Lilford St, occupation Dallam Sidings a Shunter
1915 7 Hoyle St.
Educated at Wycliffe School
Attended All Saints Mission, Hoyle Street
Regiment 1st Bn. Grenadier Guards Guardsman No. 18285
Died of wounds 16th June 1915
Cemetery Lillers Communal Cemetery Grave Ref. II.C.29
References
Fulwood Barracks St Pauls Church – All Saints Mission Roll Of Honour
Warrington War Memorial
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 ROH
EX 9.12.1916 &12.11.1921
GU 30.6.1915 & 3.7.1915 (Photo) & [17.6.1916 & 16.6.1917 BMD
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Pte Harry Kent –Goods Porter
Born in Warrington Baptized 1st April 1888 to Harry and Elizabeth Kent
1888 2 Edward St
1911 census 42 Hoyle St, occupation General Labourer Soap Manufacturer Crosfields
Worked for L&NW Railway
Regiment 10th Bn. Gordon Highlanders No. S/5087
Died of wounds 3rd November 1915 France & Flanders
Cemetery St Sever Cemetery. Rouen. Grave Ref. A.14.25
References
Heathside School Memorial
Wycliffe Church Roll of Honour Plaques 1 & 2
Fulwood Barracks St Pauls Church – All Saints Mission Roll Of Honour
Warrington War Memorial
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 ROH
EX 9.12.1916 &12 .11.1921 & [8.11.1919 & 30.9.1916 & 3.11.1917 & 2.11.1918 BMD
GU 2.10.1915 & 9.10.1915 (Photo) & 13.11.1915×2 & [28th October 1916 & 20.10.1917 & 3.11.1917 & 2.11.1918 BMD
Lancashire Parish Clerks Project
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Cpl & Bdr. Edward Derbyshire Kenwright- Fireman Loco Dept.
Born in Warrington 20th February 1895 to William and Elizabeth Kenwright (Step Mother Mary Cecilia)
1901 census 82 Catherine
1911 census 26 Monk St, occupation Pawn Brokers Assistant
1939 Register 64A Smith Drive, occupation Railway Engine Driver LMS Railway
Regiment Royal Field Artillery No.12073
Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal
References
London Gazette 28.3.1918
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Lance Corporal Robert Parr Knowles- Cloakroom
Born in Warrington July 1894 to William and Elizabeth Knowles
1911 census 14 Hewitt St, occupation, Railway Clerk (Cloakroom)
Regiment 19th Bn. Liverpool Regiment No. 17633
Killed in Action 30th July 1916 France & Flanders
Cemetery Thiepval Memorial Pier & Face 1D &8B & 8C
References
Warrington War Memorial
GU [21.4.1917 & 27.7.1918 & 2.8.1919 BMD
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
(L/ Cpl) Pte Charles Frederick Lawson- Number Taker
Born in Runcorn 4th Quarter 1888 to Thomas Joseph and Clara Elizabeth Lawson
Army record has place of birth Warrington
1901 16 Hall St
1911 16 Hall St, occupation Netting Galvaniser
1918 Mersey St, Wife`s address
Wife Mary A. nee Maloney married 1st Quarter 1913 in Warrington
Educated at St Mary`s School & the Parochial School
Regiment 13th Bn. East Lancashire Regiment No. 33102 & South Lancashire No.1879 &Royal Welsh Fusiliers No. 39266 & Labour Corps No.65293
Died of Wounds 23rd July 1918 France & Flanders
Cemetery La Kreule Military Cemetery, Hazebrouck Ref. 11.F.9
References
Messrs Rylands Bros & Co Ltd. War Memorial ?
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 ROH
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Forces War Records
GU 17.8.1918 (Photo)
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Trooper Leonard Lawton –Clerk
Born in Warrington 18th October 1897 to Samuel and Ruth Lawton
1911 census 157 Liverpool Rd
Worked Goods Office at Bank Quay Station
Educated at the Peoples College
Attended St Pauls Church
Regiment 2nd Household Cavalry No.2089 and Cavalry of the Line (incl. Yeomanry and Imperial Camel Corps)
Died of Wounds 3rd October 1917 France & Flanders
Cemetery Dozinghem British Cemetery Ref. VII.H.22
References
Fulwood Barracks St Pauls Church – All Saints Mission ROH
Warrington War Memorial
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 ROH
EX 13.10.1917 (Photo) & 12.11.1921
GU 13.10.17 & 17.10.1917 & 20.10.1917 & [5.10.1918 &1.10.1919×3 BMD
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
De Ruvigny`s Roll of Honour 1914-1924
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Sgt William Leach- Porter Goods Dept.
Born in Nicholson St. 2nd Quarter 1889 to John and Frances Leach
1891 census 51 Nicholson St
Worked as a Horse Driver
Regiment Royal Horse Artillery & Royal Field Artillery No.12090
Awarded the Military Medal
References
London Gazette 22.7.1919
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Forces War Records
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Bdr Frederick Massey -Labourer Electric Dept.
Born in Warrington? Baptised 10th November 1891 to Joseph Frederick and Margaret Massey
1911 census 25 Cumberland St, occupation Moulders Labourer –Iron
Awarded the Military Medal
Regiment D/86th Royal Horse Artillery & Royal Field Artillery No.12507
Killed in Action 3rd July 1916 France & Flanders
CemeteryBlighty Valley Cemetery Authuille Wood Ref. ll.D.9
References
Warrington War Memorial
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Forces War Records
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Sapper Charles Wright Nunnerley- Painter
Born in Warrington 2nd Quarter 1880 to William and Emily Nunnerley
1901 census 97 Lovely Ln
1904 30 Selby St, occupation Painter
1911 census 54 Selby St, occupation House Painter
Wife Ada nee Willett married 2nd Quarter 1904 in Warringtonr
Regiment 106 Field Com. Royal Engineers No.183232 & Durham Light Infantry No.76725
Killed in Action 18th October 1918 France
Cemetery Maurois Communal Cemetery Ref. 57
References
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 ROH
St Barnabas Church Memorial
Lancashire Parish Clerk Project
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Cpl. Benedict Oakes –Porter
Born in Warrington 2nd Quarter 1891 to James and Elizabeth Oakes
1891 census 55 Haydock St, occupation Galvaniser`s Labourer
Regiment 1st Bn. Shropshire Light Infantry No.13280
Killed in Action 10th October 1916 France & Flanders
Cemetery Thiepval Memorial Pier & Face 12A & 12D
References
Warrington War Memorial
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
L/Cpl Thomas William Peacock -Clerk Goods Dept.
Born in Glasgow c1896 to Thomas and Sarah Peacock
1911 census 717 Knutsford Rd, occupation Railway Clerk
Regiment 1/4th Bn. South Lancashire Regiment No.202073
Awarded the Military Medal
References
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Gunner/Diver Charles Preece –Underman
Born in Worthen Shropshire c 1893 to Robert and ?Ann or Martha Preece
1901 census Brockton Copse, Worthen, Shropshire (Mother Ann)
1917 Army Records (Mother Martha)
Wife Constance nee Rigby married 1st Quarter 1915 in Warrington
Regiment B Battery 84th Brigade Royal Horse Artillery & Royal Field Artillery No.24898
Killed in Action 26th October 1917 France & Flanders
Cemetery Vlamertinghe New Military Cemetery Ref.Xll.F.22
References
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Forces War Records
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Pte James P Rigby -Number Taker
Born in Malta c1893 to Joseph and Bridget Rigby
1911 6 Bond St, occupation Labourer in Rolling Mills, Iron Works
Pre enlistment occupation L&NW Railway
Educated at Sacred Heart School
Regiment Grenadier Guards No.18287 & 4th Bn. Grenadier Guards Machine Gun No. 290
Killed in Action 9.10.1917 France & Flanders
Cemetery Tyne Cot Memorial Panel 11
References
Warrington War Memorial
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
GU 27.10.1917 (Photo)
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Gunner Albert Stringer -Parcel Van Man
Born in Warrington 25th February 1892 to Daniel and Alice Stringer
11 Edgworth St
1911 census 3 Hoyle St, occupation L&NW Railway Station Porter
1918 29 Rhodes St
Wife Annie J nee Brereton married 3rd Quarter 1915 in Warrington
Regiment `D` Bn. 86th Brigade Royal Field Artillery No. 248178
Died of Wounds 24th October 1918 France & Flanders
Cemetery Vis-En-Artois Memorial Panel 3&4
References
Warrington War Memorial
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 ROH
GU 15.6.1918
Lancashire Parish Clerk Project
Forces War Records
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Cpl James Albert Vale- Storesman Loco Dept.
Born in Warrington 30th October 1886 to James and Martha Vale
1891 census 15 Percy St
1911 census 96 Cartwright St, occupation Insurance Agent Co-Op
1939 Register 96 Bostock St, occupation Foreman Ely Brl. Stores for Raw Material Produce used in Soap Making
Worked for L&NW Railway
Wife Amy nee Morris married 4th Quarter 1905 in Warrington
Mentioned in Dispatches
Regiment 1/4th Bn. South Lancashire No`s 2328 & 200639
References
London Gazette 31.12.1915
GU 5.1.1915 & 14.6.1919 & 21.7.1919
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records