Pearson and Knowles
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.
– Barbara Goerner, Bewsey Local History Group 2021
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Pearson and Knowles
Pearson and Knowles Coal & Iron Co. Ltd. was on Bewsey Road they erected a Memorial Plaque to the men from their company who died during the Great War 1914-1918.
There are One hundred and eleven names.
This memorial is now in the possession of Warrington Museum. The inscription reads:-
THIS TABLET IS DEDICATED
TO THE MEMORY OF OUR MEN
WHO FELL FOR THEIR COUNTRY
IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918
LEAVING TO US WHO PASS
WHERE THEY PASSED AN
UNDYING EXAMPLE OF
FAITHFUL AND WILLING SERVICE
ONE THOUSAND AND
TWENTY EIGHT MEN
FROM THESE WORKS JOINED VARIOUS
BRANCHES OF HIS
MAJESTY`S FORCES
PEARSON & KNOWLES COAL &
IRON CO. LTD. WARRINGTON
Memorial Plaque
Joseph Abrams (?Abrahams)
Born in Warrington2nd Quarter 1875 to William and Elizabeth Abrahams
1881 census 13 Price Street
1891 census boarding 16-18 Winwick Road
Regiment2nd Bn. Prince of Wales Volunteers, South Lancashire Private No. 3637
Killed in Action 25th September 1915 France & Flanders
Cemetery Menin Gate Memorial Ypres
References
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Charles Algie
Born in Warrington 26th March 1897 to Charles and Sarah Ann Algie.
1911 Census 2 Lilford Street
1918 183 Winwick Street
Wife Ada
Educated at Heathside School. Admitted 5th October 1903
Regiment Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Able Seaman No. Z/1034 SS Hungate
Died of Pneumonia 26th March 1918
Cemetery St Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, Grande Quevilly, France. Grave Ref. S.11.F.B
References
Heathside School Memorial & Admissions Register
St Albans Roll of Honour
Fulwood Barracks St Paul`s Church –All Saints Mission Roll of Honour
Warrington War Memorial
Warrington Guardian Year Book ROH1920
EX 23.11.1918 (Photo) & 12.11.1921 & [29.3.1919 x2 & 18.10.1919 BMD
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
James Allen
John James Amery
Born in Warrington 14th March 1898 to John and Hannah Amery
1911 85 Longford St
Educated at Beamont School
Attended St Georges Mission
Regiment 6th Siege Bn. Royal Garrison Artillery Gunner No. 180925
Killed in Action 27th May 1918 France & Flanders
Cemetery Soissons Memorial
References
Warrington War Memorial
Warrington Guardian Year Book ROH 1920
EX 29.6.1918 [29.6.1918 x3, 15.3. 1919 BMD
GU 29.6.1918 (Photo)
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry .co.uk Army Records
Walter Amery?
Born in Warrington 2nd Quarter 1877 to James and Elizabeth Amery
1881 census 54 Oliver Street
1911 census 122 Longford Street
Wife Mary married 3rd Quarter 1898 in Warrington
Appears to have survived
? Died 1st Quarter 1948 in Warrington
Archibald Andrews ? Archibald Peter Andrews
Born 4th Quarter 1893 in Stourport Worcestershire to George Edward and Susan Andrews (Stepmother Selina)
1901 census 8 Summerfield Road, Upper Minton Worcestershire
1911 census 14 Dronfield Road, Kidderminster, Sheffield (Fathers address)
1911 census 16 Hazel Street, Warrington (Aunts address)
Enlisted in Warrington
Regiment 1st Bn. Scots Guards Private No.9173
Presumed Dead 25th January 1915 France & Flanders
Cemetery Le Touret Memorial Panel 3 & 4
References
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
John Armitage
Born Warrington 24th April 1879 to William and Sarah Ann Armitage
1881 census 37 Orford Lane
1911 Census 27 Cobden Street, occupation Steam Hammer Driver
Wife Mary Catherine nee McCormack married 11th January 1902 in Warrington
Educated at St Ann`s School
Baptised 27th December 1901 St Albans Church
Regiment4th Bn. South Lancashire Regiment Lance Corporal No. 2809
Cemetery Thiepval Memorial. Pier & Face 7A & 7B
Killed in Action 9th August 1916 in France
References
St Albans Baptisms & Marriages (Warrington Family History Society CD)
Warrington War Memorial
Warrington Guardian Year Book ROH 1920
EX 19.8.1916
GU 19.8.1916 (Photo) & 9.4.1921
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Forces War Records
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Thomas Armitage
Born 19 Oliver Street, Warrington 12th January 1877 to David and Amelia Armitage
1881 census 19 Oliver Street
1911 118 Knutsford Road
1916 85 Knutsford Rd (Fathers address, 35 Wilfred Street).
Married 2 children (1916)
Regiment 1/4th Bn. Prince of Wales Volunteers South Lancashire Private 3240
Killed in Action 25th September 1915 France & Flanders
Cemetery Ypres Menin Gate Memorial. Panel 37
References
Warrington War Memorial
Warrington Guardian Year Book ROH 1920
EX 8.7.1916
GU 8.7.1915 & 23.10.1915 & 8.7.1916 & 6.11.1916 & 9.4.1921
FamilySearch.org
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Charles Edward Austin
Born in Warrington 1st Quarter 1888 to Thomas and Sophia Austin.
1891-1911 Census 112 School Brow,
Married Eleanor Howard 2nd Quarter 1912 Warrington
1921 40 Watkin Street Wife`s address
Regiments (infantry) Border Regiment Private No. 20789 and Machine Gun Corps No.8925
Killed in Action 11th April 1917 France & Flanders
Cemetery Arras Memorial. Bay 10
References
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 ROH
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Charles Frederick Bailey
Born in Warrington Baptised 26th January 1896 to Joseph and Annie Bailey
1896 6 Forshaw Street
1911 Census 55 Sharp Street
1918 116 Battersby Lane
Educated Hamilton Street School
Brothers also serving Harold, South Lancashire Regiment, Joseph in Russia.,Clifford, Royal Air Force
Regiment 116th Siege Bn. Royal Garrison Artillery Gunner No. 180926
Died of Wounds 27th May 1918 France & Flanders
Cemetery Soissons Memorial
References
Warrington War Memorial
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 ROH
EX 31.5.1919 [24.5.1919 BMD
GU 6.7.1918 (Photo) 24.5.1919 (Photo) & [24.5.1919 BMD
Lancashire Parish Clerks Project
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Thomas Baines
??Born in Frodsham c1893 to William and Alice Baines
1901 2 Cliffview Cottage Frodsham
1911 2 Booth Street Frodsham Occupation General Labourer, Cable Works
Enlisted at Warrington 28th August 1914
Regiment 6th Bn. East Kent Regiment (The Buffs) Lance Corporal No.G/338
Killed in Action 7th October 1916 in France & Flanders
Cemetery Thiepval Memorial Ref. Pier & Face 5B
References
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
James Ezekel Barratt (Barrett)
Born in Wigan Baptized 5th October 1885 to Charles and Jane Barratt
1885 Pickup Street, Ince Wigan
1891 census 16 Owen Street (Barnett)
1901 94 Forster Street
1911 census 22 Dallam Lane, Assistant Mill Iron Worker
Wife Eleanor
Serving brothers Charles, Training. Robert Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Educated St Ann`s School
Regiment 1st Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers Private No.17215
Died 15th September 1915 France & Flanders
Cemetery Longuenesse St Omer Souvenir Cemetery. Grave Ref. 11.A.29
References
EX 18.11.1922
GU 16.10.1916
Lancashire Parish Clerks Project
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
James Henry Bennett
Born in Warrington Baptised 4th February 1894 to Albert and Mary Elizabeth Bennett
1911 census 127 Dallam Lane
1915 139 Dallam Lane
Educated at St Ann`s School
Regiment 1/4th Bn. Prince of Wales Volunteers South Lancashire Private No.2268
Died of Wounds 1st April 1915 in France & Flanders
Cemetery La Clyttee Military Cemetery, Grave Ref. I.E.3
References
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 ROH
EX 18.11.1922
GU 7 10.4.1915 & 14.4.1915 & 9.4.1921 & [10.4.1915 & 5.4.1919 BMD
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
John James Birch
Born in Warrington 3rd August 1884 to James and Harriet Birch
?1911 census Hotel Waiter 57 Howard St.
1918 7 Melville Street
Wife Alice nee Thompson married 2nd quarter 1904 in Warrington
Educated Silver Street School
Regiment 6th Bn. Kings (Shropshire Light Infantry) Lance Sergeant No. 12183
Died of Gastroenteritis in Warrington 17th September 1918
Cemetery Warrington Cemetery. Grave Ref K.CE.380
References
EX 21.9.1918
GU 28.9.1918
Silver Street School Memorial
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Joseph Blease
? Born in Lymm c1862 to James and Louisa Blease
1871 Booths Hill Lymm
1911 census37 Wakefield St, occupation Coal Carter, Coal Merchants
Wife Annie
Regiment 5th Bn. South Lancashire Private No. 3076
Died in an Accident at Basingstoke 10th July 1915
References
St Barnabas Church Memorial
Warrington War Memorial
GU [8.7. 1916 & 14.7.1917 BMD
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Partick Burns
Born in Warrington c1898 to Thomas and Annie Burns
1901-1911 census 4 Stanley St
Serving brothers, Thomas Rifle Brigade, Michael, Kings Royal Lancaster Regiment. Martin, Volunteer Training Corps. Brother in Law James Kelly, Royal Defence Corps.
Regiment 2nd Bn. South Wales Borderers Private No. 22685
Killed in Action 19th May 1917 France & Flanders
Cemetery Arras Memorial Panel Ref. Bay 6
References
EX 9.6.1917 & 8.9.1917 & 27.10.1917
GU 1.6.1918
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Arthur Burton
Born in Warrington 4th Quarter 1887 to William and ?Anne or Hannah Burton
1891 census 59 Catherine Street
1911 census 71 Watkin Street, , Turner in Hoop Mill, Iron Works
Wife Emma
Educated at Heathside School
Regiment 13th Bn. Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment) No.16156
Killed in Action 21st August 1916 France & Flanders
Cemetery Thiepval Memorial Pier & Face 6D & 7D
References
EX 26.8.1916
St Albans Roll of Honour
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
George Bushell
Born in Runcorn Baptized 14th October 1886 to Richard and Alice Bushell (Stepfather Isaac Bostock)
1901 census 91 Marbury Street, Runcorn
1911 census 25 Hoyle St
Sister Millie, brother Edward
Regiment 2nd Bn. South Wales Borderers Sergeant No. 24967
Died 2nd May 1917 France & Flanders
Cemetery Duisans British Cemetery France. Part 1 A-L. Grave Index No.FR 113
References
Lancashire Parish Clerks Project
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Michael Carey
Born in Warrington c1879 to Patrick and Catherine Carey
1911 census 66 Scott Street, occupation Brewers Labourer
1918 119 Dallam Lane.
1918 Parents Winwick Road
Wife Martha J. Whittaker 4th Quarter 1914 in Warrington
Regiments1/4 Bn. Cheshire Private No. 40870 and Lancashire Fusiliers No.18139
Killed in Action 29th July 1918 France & Flanders
Cemetery Raperie British Cemetery Villemontoire. Grave Ref. 11A.A.4
References
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 ROH
EX 14.9.1918
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Harry Cattell
Born in Newcastle under Lyme, Stafford c1876-79 Father R Cattell
1911 4 Knowles Yard off Oliver Street
1915 15 Lythgoes Lane
Wife Annie (possibly Spencer married 1st Quarter of 1907
Regiment1/4th Bn. Prince of Wales Volunteers South Lancashire Private 2412
Killed in Action 16th June 1915 France & Flanders
Cemetery Ypres Menin Gate Memorial Panel 37
References
Warrington War Memorial
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 ROH
EX 26.6.1915
GU 23.6.1915 & 7.7.1915 & 27.5.1916 (photo) & 9.4.1921
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Edwin Chilton
Born in Warrington 2nd Quarter 1892 to George and Janet Gilchrist Chilton
1911 census 35 Allen Street
Educated Wycliffe School
Attended St Pauls Church
Regiment Corps of Royal Engineers Sapper No. 47002 and 94th Company Royal Engineers
Killed in Action 11th November 1915 France & Flanders
Cemetery Brown`s Road Military Cemetery, Festubert. Grave Ref. 11.C.4
Effects £7.4s returned to his mother
References
St Paul`s Roll of Honour
Fulwood Barracks St Pauls Church- All Saints Mission Roll of Honour
Warrington War Memorial
- 12.11.1921 [10.11.1917, 16.11.1918 BMD
GU 22.11.1915 & 27.11.1915 [11.11.1916 & 10.11.1917 & 16.11.1918 & 8.11.1919 BMD
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Thomas Chrimes
Born in Warrington 1st November 1892 to Thomas and Margaret Chrimes
1892 Dallam Lane
1911 21 Allcard Street
1915 30 Philip Street
Wife Annie nee Broderick married 4th Quarter 1912
Regiment 11th Bn. East Lancashire Private No. 29410 and South Lancashire No. 1262
Killed in Action 31st December 1916 France & Flanders
Cemetery Sailly-Au-Bois Military Cemetery Ref. Grave Index No FR 342
References
Warrington War Memorial
St Albans Baptisms (Warrington Family History CD)
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 ROH
Warrington GU 23.6.1915 & 7.7.1915 & 20.1.1917 & 27.1.1917
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Andrew Clanc(e)y
Born in Warrington 4th Quarter 1883 to ?Catherine Clancey
1911 census Arpley Police Station General Labourer
1916 28 General Street
Wife Ellen nee Hewitt married 4th Quarter 1912
Regiment 10th Bn. Lancashire Fusiliers Private No. 4367
Killed in Action 7th July 1916 France & Flanders
Cemetery Thiepval Memorial Pier & Face 3C & 3D
References:-
GU 23.8.1916
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Joseph Clanc(e)y
Born in Warrington 1st Quarter 1878 to Catherine Clancey
1881 census 29 Bank Street
1911 census 94 Mersey Street
1917 7 Dial Street
Wife Catherine nee Higgins married 1st Quarter 1899 Warrington Lancashire
Regiment 7th Bn. Prince of Wales Volunteers South Lancashire Private No.12152
Killed in Action 31st July 1917 France & Flanders
Cemetery Ypres Menin Gate Memorial Panel 37
References
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
John Clinton
? Born in Ireland c1879
1901 census 19 Chorley Street (boarding) occupation General Labourer
Patrick Collins
Born in Warrington 1st Quarter 1887 to Stephen and Margaret Collins
1911 census 10 Union Street
Regiment-10th Bn. Lancashire Fusiliers Private No.4201
Killed in Action 8th August 1915 France & Flanders
Cemetery Ridge Wood Military Cemetery Grave Ref 11.H.3
References
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.com.uk Army Records
Stephen Collins
Born in Warrington 4th Quarter 1897 to Stephen and Margaret Collins
1911 census 10 Union Street
1916 10 Back Crossley Street Sister Catherine Fleming
Regiment 8th Bn. Loyal North Lancashire Private No. 13549
Killed in Action 21st May 1916 France & Flanders
Cemetery Ecoivres Military Cemetery Mont-St Eloi Grave Ref 11.A.21
References
Warrington War Memorial
Warrington Year Book 1920 ROH
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
James Connerley (? Connolly)
Born in ?Warrington c1866
1911 census 34 Huntley Street, Great Sankey
Wife Elizabeth
Thomas Conroy
Born in Warrington 1st Quarter 1881 to Thomas and Mary Conroy
1891 5 Arnolds Yard Haydock Street
1911 24 Amelia Street, occupation Insurance Agent
Regiment 2nd Bn. Prince of Wales Volunteers South Lancashire Private No.19394
Killed in Action 3rd July 1916 Aveluy Wood France
Memorial Thiepval Pier and Face 7a &7b
References
St Albans Memorial
Warrington War Memorial
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Edward Coyne
Born in Warrington 25th October 1891 to Daniel and Mary Coyne
1911 2 Side Kerfoot Street
1917 Kerfoot Street
Regiment 1st Bn. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Private No. 16955
Died of Wounds 26th April 1917 France & Flanders
Cemetery Duisans British Cemetery Etrun
References
St Albans Roll of Honour
Warrington War Memorial
Warrington Year Book 1920 ROH
EX 15.5.1915 & 5.5.1917
GU 26.4.1917
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ireland`s Memorial Records 1914-1918
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Edwin(?Edward) Coyne
Born in Ireland Brother to Daniel Coyne of Ballinastach Galway Ireland
Uncle to Edward Coyne above
1901 census 2 Side Kerfoot Street, occupation Gasworks Labourer
John Thomas Coyne
Born in Warrington 3rdQ 1894 to John Thomas and Mary Elizabeth Coyne
1911 159 Longford Street
Regiment 1/4th Bn. Prince of Wales Volunteers South Lancashire Private No. 1814
Killed in Action 16th June 1915 Hooge
Cemetery Ypres Menin Gate Memorial Panel 37
References
Wesleyan Methodist Church Records June Quarter 1915
Warrington War Memorial
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 Roll of Honour
EX 26.6.1915 [17.6.1916 & 16.6.1917 & 15.6.1918 & 14.6.1919 BMD
GU 23.6.1915 & 9.4.1921 & [17.6.1916 & 24.6.1919 BMD
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Thomas Craven
Born in Warrington 3rd Quarter 1885 to Henry and Mary Ann Craven (Stepfather George Worthington)
1911 292 Winwick Road.
1919 45 Warburton Street, Mother`s address
Brother William 44 Winifred Street
Regiment 6th Bn. Prince of Wales Volunteers South Lancashire Private No. 11752
Died of Wounds Mesopotamia 30th April 1917
Cemetery: Basra Memorial. Panel 23
References
EX 19.8.1916
GU 12.8.1916
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
James Crooks
Born in Warrington 3rd Quarter of 1880 to Isaac and Mary Crooks
1911 63 Watkin Street
Regiment 13th Bn. Kings Royal Rifle Corps Rifleman No. R/3543
Killed in Action 18th August 1915 France & Flanders
Cemetery Rifle House Cemetery Grave Ref. IV.F.13
References
Warrington War Memorial
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 ROH
EX 4.9.1915
GU 1.9.1915 (Photo) & 18.8.1917 & 17 .11.1917 [19.8.1916 & 18.8.1917 BMD
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
John William Crozier
Born in Warrington 21st August 1888 to Charles Thomas and Harriet Crozier
1911 65 Pierpoint Street
Wife Emma married 3rd Quarter 1907
Regiment 11th Bn. Royal Scots (Lothian) Corporal No.11818
Killed in Action 9th April 1917 France & Flanders
Cemetery Arras Memorial Ref. Bay 1 & 2
References
Warrington War Memorial
EX 5.5.1917 (Photo)
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
William Cunningham
Born in Warrington c1878? to William and Catherine Cunningham
?1881 Dolmans Lane
1911 38 James Street, occupation Wire Works Labourer
1918 8 James Street
Wife Elizabeth
Regiment19th Coy Machine Gun Corps Private No.140742 and South Lancashire No.11751
Killed in Action 18th April 1918 France & Flanders
Cemetery Tyne Cot Memorial Panel Ref. 154 to 159 & 163A
References
EX 3.8.1918 & 10.8.1918
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
John Dagnall
Born in Warrington 1st Quarter 1888 to William and Mary Dagnall (Stepmother Margaret)
1911 census 88 Lythgoes Ln, occupation Iron Worker
Regiment 1/4th Bn. South Lancashire Private No 2324
Killed in Action 21st April 1915 France & Flanders
Cemetery Dickenbusch New Military Cemetery Ref. D.30
References
St Ann`s School Memorial
Warrington War Memorial
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 Roll of Honour
EX 9.12.1921
GU 11.12.1915 & 9.4.1921
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
George Davitt (Devitt)
Born in Latchford 3rd Quarter 1895 to Michael and Mary Davitt
1911 36 Erwood Street
1917 8 Hopwood Street
Educated St Albans School
Regiment 1st Bn. attached to Trench Mortar Battalion, Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort`s Own) Rifleman No. Z/318
Killed in Action 20th November 1917 France & Flanders
Cemetery Monchy British Cemetery, Monchy-Le-Preux Grave Ref.11.A.16
References
EX 8.12.1917 (Photo)
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Harry Delooze? Henry Delooze
Born in Warrington 1st Quarter 1884 to John and Margaret Ann Delooze
1901 5 Haydock Street, occupation Iron Worker Puddler
1911 census 32 Chorley Street, occupation Iron Worker
Wife Ellen nee Bolton married 16th August 1903 in Warrington
Prior Regiment time expired 3rd February 1908 East Lancashire No. 1847
Regiment- 3rd Bn. South Lancashire Sergeant No. 10794 & East Lancashire Regiment from the 19th October 1917
Discharged 1st August 1919
References
Lancashire Parish Clerks Project
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
John Delooze
Born in Warrington 2nd Quarter 1886 to John and Margaret Ann Delooze
1901 5 Haydock Street, occupation Wire Worker
1911 census 60 School Brow, occupation General Labourer Iron Works
Wife Eliza nee Payton married 1st Quarter 1909 Warrington
Regiment 2nd Bn. Lancashire Fusiliers Private No.? 9653
Died 28th October 1914
References
? Heathside School Memorial
Warrington War Memorial
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 Roll of Honour
GU 21.11.1914
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Thomas Dickinson=Thomas David Dickenson
Born in Warrington 19th January 1893 to John David and Elizabeth Ann Dickenson
1893 3 Perrins Yard, off Foundry Street
1911 census 65 Foundry Street
1916 77 Haydock Street
Regiment 9th Bn. Rifle Brigade Private No. Z/2313
Cemetery Ypres Menin Gate Memorial Ref. Panel 46-48 &50
References
EX 14.10.1916 (Photo)
Lancashire Parish Clerks Project
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
James Gerald Dooley
Born in Ashton in Makerfield 2nd Quarter 1896 to William and Elizabeth Dooley
1911 census 184 Longford Street
Regiment 10th Bn. Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort`s Own) Rifleman No.S/453
Killed in Action 11th March 1916 France & Flanders
Cemetery Essex Farm Cemetery. Grave Ref. I.0.3
References
Warrington War Memorial
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 Roll of Honour
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
James Dorrian
Born in Glasgow c1899 to John and Catherine Dorrian
1911 census 79 Liverpool Road
Brother`s also serving John E. Royal Navy, Patrick Hugh Aircraftsman Royal Airforce
Regiment 7th Bn. Norfolk Private No.49018
Died of Wounds 23rd August 1918
Cemetery Warrington Cemetery Grave Ref.C.RC.147
References
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 Roll of Honour
EX 31.8.1918 (Photo) & [23.8.1919 BMD
GU 17.8.1918 & 24.8.1918 (Photo)
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
William Ernest Dutton
Born in Warrington Baptised 25th October1891 to William and Annie Dutton
1891 9 Rodney Street
1911 50 Pinners Brow occupation Iron Works Labourer
1915 4 Scott Street Widow`s Address
Wife Betsy
Regiment 4th Bn. Prince of Wales Volunteers South Lancashire Private No.1347
Killed in Action 8th October 1915 France & Flanders
Cemetery Dickebusch New Military Cemetery Grave Ref. G.16
References
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 ROH
GU 13.10.1915 & 18.10.1915 & 11.12.1915 & 9.4.1921
? Silver Street School Memorial
Lancashire Parish Clerks Project
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
William Thomas England
Born Warrington Baptized 25th December 1872 to Samuel Wilson and Nancy England
1881 census 33 Watkin Street
1911 census 40 Watkin Street
1915 295 Winwick Road Widow`s Address
Wife Mary nee Hudson married 9th December 1894 in Warrington
Educated at St Ann`s School
Regiment 9th Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers Private No.13641
Killed in Action 25th September 1915 France & Flanders
Cemetery Loos Memorial Ref. Panel 50 & 52
References
Lancashire Parish Clerks Project
St Ann`s Church Magazine January & February 1916
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 ROH (William F= error)
EX 23.10.1915 & 18.11.1918
GU 16.10.1916
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
John Edward Fay
Born in Widnes, Birth registered in Prescot 3rd Quarter 1895 to James and Ann Fay
1901 36 Bridge Street Widnes
1911 census 192 Wellfield Street Boiler Riviter
Regiment 15th Bn. Lancashire Fusiliers Private No.64884
Died Home (England) 12th November 1918
Cemetery Warrington Cemetery Grave Ref. X.RC.543
References
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
John Williie Forster
Born Warrington 25th October 1891 to Albert and Jane Forster
1901 4 Heath Lane
1911 census 13 Old Road Latchford
Educated at Heathside School
Attended St Pauls Church
Regiment 6th Bn. Border Regiment Private No.16784
Killed in Action 21st November 1917 France & Flanders
Cemetery Loos British Cemetery Grave Ref. XX.B.20
References
EX 8.12.1917 (Photo)
GU 8.12.1917 (Photo)
Lancashire Parish Clerks Project
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
William Francis
Born in Tunstall Staffordshire 26th February 1889 to William and Annie Francis
1911 33 Pierpoint Street
Wife Florence Hannah Taylor (widow) married 16th October 1910 in Warrington
Regiment 2nd Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers Private No.20580
Killed in Action 30th January 1917 France & Flanders
Cemetery Peronne Communal Cemetery Extension Grave Ref.III.J.34
References
St Paul`s Roll of Honour
Fulwood Barracks St Pauls Church- All Saints Mission Roll of Honour
Warrington War Memorial
Warrington Year Book 1920 ROH
EX 15.7.1916 & 17.2.1917 [2.2.1917 & 1.2.1919 BMD
Lancashire Parish Clerks Project
Familysearch.org
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Archibald Edward Freeman
Born in Risley/ Culcheth near Warrington 2nd Quarter 1889 to Thomas and Ellen Freeman
1891 census Game Keepers Lodge, New Moss Farm, Culcheth
1911 census 78 Gosport Street Railway Porter
1915 40 Selby Street
Victoria House, Highgate, Denbigh, Mothers address
Wife Alice May
Regiment 1/4th Bn. Prince of Wales Volunteers South Lancashire Lance Corporal No.2568
Killed in Action 25th September 1915 France & Flanders
Cemetery Yepes Menin Gate Memorial Panel Ref. 37
References
St Barnabas Church Memorial
GU 2.6.1915 & 6.11.1915 & 9.4.1921
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Thomas Richard Gerrard?
Born in Warrington Baptised 23rd October 1886 to John and Annie Gerrard (Stepfather William Bradshaw)
1886 Lloyd Street
1891 census 95 Bostock Street
1901 census 329 Winwick Road
1911 census 7 Steven Street, occupation Bar Weigher, Iron Worker
Educated at the Bluecoat School
Wife Edith
Regiment1/4th Bn. Prince of Wales Volunteers South Lancashire Private No.2443 &
Essex Private No.200715
Appears to have survived, discharged 23rd February 1918
References
GU 23.6.1915 & 26.6.1915 & 13.8.1916
Lancashire Parish Clerks Project
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Martin Gibbons
Born in Warrington 4th Quarter 1886 to Martin and Mary Ann Gibbons
1911 census 107 Mersey Street, occupation Shoeing Smith
1915 20 Bank Street. Occupation Worked Bewsey Forge
Regiment (TF) Shropshire Light Infantry Private No. 205833 & 4th Bn South Lancashire Private No`s 1491 & 200152
Appears to have survived. Discharged 9thJune 1919
References
Warrington Guardian 3rd July 1915
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
John Green
Born in Warrington c1896 to John W and Mary Green, Stepfather Robert Tickle
1911 census 8 Orford Lane Boiler Makers Apprentice
Attended St Ann`s Church
Stepbrother in the South Lancashire Regiment
Regiment 15th Bn. Cheshire Regiment Private No.260207
Killed in Action 23rd April 1918 France & Flanders
Cemetery Martinsart British Cemetery Grave Ref. I.D.7
References
Warrington War Memorial
EX 29.4.1918(Dark Photo) & 4.5.1918 [15.4.1919 BMD
GU 1.4.1918 & 4.5.1918 Photo
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Percy Hackett
Born in Warrington 11th August 1891 to Thomas and Emily Hackett
1911 census 15 Stamford Street, occupation Moulder
Educated at St Ann`s School
Attended St Ann`s Church
Regiment 15th Service Bn. (1st Glasgow) Highland Light Infantry Private No. 39135. Royal Army Service Corps No. 163063
Died of Wounds 13th September 1917 France & Flanders
Cemetery Zuydcoote Military Cemetery Grave Ref.I.B.16
References
St Ann`s Church Parish Magazine April 1916 & Choir Memorial
St Ann`s School Memorial
EX 22.9.1917 (Dark Photo) & 18.11.1922 [16.8.1918 x3 & 14.9.1918 x3 & 13.9.1919 x3 BMD
GU 22.9.1917 (Photo) [18.9.1919 BMD
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
George William Herbert
Born in Warrington Baptised 30th June 1887 to George Herbert and Maria Herbert
1887 63 Pierpoint Street
1911-1916 census 119 Lovely Lane, occupation Wheel Borer Iron Works
Educated at Wycliffe School
Attended St Pauls Church
Regiment 1/4th Bn. Prince of Wales Volunteers South Lancashire Corporal No.2320
Killed in Action 12th August 1916 France & Flanders
Cemetery Thiepval Memorial Pier & Face 7A & 7B
References
St Paul`s Roll of Honour
Fulwood Barracks St Pauls Church – All Saints Mission Roll of Honour
Warrington War Memorial
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 ROH
EX 19.9.1916, & 12.11.1921 [2.9.1916 & 11.8.1917 x2 & 16.9.1917 & 9.9.1919 x2 BMD
GU 19.8.1916 & 9.4.1921 &[2.9.1916 & 4.8.1917 & 11.8.1917 & 9.8.1919 BMD
St Barnabas Church Memorial
Lancashire Parish Clerks Project
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Oliver Higham
Born in Orford 4th Quarter 1891 to James and Emma Higham
1917 Sandy Lane
Regiment Royal Engineers Lance Corporal No.43505 & 76th Field Company Royal Engineers
Killed in Action 26th July 1917 France & Flanders
Cemetery Canada Farm Cemetery Grave Ref. I.G.14
References
Warrington War Memorial
EX 4.8.1917 (Dark Photo)
GU 1.8.1917 (Photo)& [27.7.1918 & 26.7.1919 BMD
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Orford War WW1 Memorial
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Samuel Hill
Born in Warrington c1884 to James and ? (Stepmother Margaret Hill)
1891 4 Flamingo Yard, Wigan
1917 36 Lygoes Lane Parents address`s and 71 Wakefield Street
Educated at St Ann`s School
Attended Wycliffe Church
Regiment 18th Bn. Kings (Liverpool) Private No.13645
Died of Wounds 1st August 1917
Cemetery Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery Grave Ref.XVI.J.14A
References
EX 11.8.1917 (Photo)
GU 18.8.1917 (Photo)
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Samuel James Holloway
Born in Warrington 1st Quarter 1894 to William and Hannah Holloway
1911 census 115 Longford Street, occupation Hookerup, Roller Assistant, Wire Works
1916 Catherine Street
Wife Hilda nee Cunliffe married 4th Quarter 1912 in Warrington
Regiment 1st Bn. Northamptonshire Private No.19204
Died of Wounds 9th March 1916
Cemetery Noeux –Les-Mines Communal Cemetery Grave Ref.I.G.30
References
Fulwood Barracks St Pauls Church- All Saints Mission Roll of Honour
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 Roll of Honour
EX 18.3.1916 (Photo) & 18.11.1922
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Reginald Humphries
Born in Warrington 4th Quarter 1894 to Isaac and Mary Ellen Humphries
1911 10 Rolleston Street, occupation Labourer, Iron Worker
1911- 1915 4 Jockey Street. 1915
1917 11 Longford Street, Parent`s address
Uncle William Burge
Regiment 1/4th Bn. Prince of Wales Volunteers South Lancashire Acting Corporal No.1287
Killed in Action 16th March 1915 France & Flanders
Cemetery Kemmel Chateau Military Cemetery Grave Ref.H.48
References
Warrington War Memorial
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 ROH
EX 18.3.1916 & 17.3.1917 & 16.3.1918 & 22.3.1919 BMD
GU 24.3.1915 & 27.3.1915(Photo) & 31.3.1915 & 9.4.1921 & [18.3.1916 & 10.3.1917 & 16.3.1918 &
22.3.1919 BMD
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Christopher Jarvis
Born in Warrington 1st Quarter 1894 to Lewis and Sarah Jarvis
1911 38 Forster Street, occupation General Labourer ? Bottling Store
Educated at Wycliffe School
Regiment Royal Horse Artillery and Royal Field Artillery Gunner No.56305
Killed in Action 30th July 1916 France & Flanders
Cemetery Flatiron Corps Cemetery Mametz Grave Ref. VIII.E.10
References
Warrington War Memorial
EX 12.8.1916
GU 6.3.1915 (Photo) & 30.7.1916
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Fred Johnson ? should be Frank Johnson his brother
Born in Warrington c1896 to Samuel and Catherine Johnson
1911 census 17 Stamford St, occupation Errand Boy ?Cunninghams Brewery
Worked for Pearson & Knowles
Educated at St Ann`s School
Regiment Royal Horse Artillery & Royal Field Artillery Gunner No. 13018
Killed in Action 6th April 1916 France & Flanders
Cemetery Loos Memorial Ref. Panel 3
References
Lancashire Parish Clerks Project
EX 15.4.1916 & 18.11.1922
GU 15.4.1916 [18.11.1917 BMD
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Edward Kelly
Born in Runcorn 4th Quarter 1898 to Edward and Elizabeth Kelly
1881 census 22 Green Street, Liverpool
1891 19 Laira Street
1911 15 Phillip Street, occupation General Labourer in Cardboard Box Works
1915 56 Watkin Street
Wife Margaret married 10th October 1907 Lancaster
Regiment 1/8th Bn. Manchester Regiment Private No.41266 and South Lancashire No.2881
Died of Wounds 19th September 1918 France & Flanders
Cemetery St Sever Cemetery Extension Rouen. Grave Ref.R.III.L.S
References
Warrington War Memorial
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 ROH
EX 5.10.1918
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Frank Kent
Born in Warrington 1st September 1894 to Zachariah and Elizabeth Kent
1911 census 63 Pierpoint Street
Regiment 2nd Bn. Rifle Brigade Rifleman Z/285
Died of Sickness from wounds
Cemetery Warrington
References
Silver Street School Memorial
Warrington War Memorial
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 Roll of Honour
Lancashire Parish Clerks Project
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
(John) Gilbert Kenwright
Born 17 Watson Street 1st March 1888 to (?John )and Sarah Kenwright (illegitimate)
1901 census 44 Catherine Street
1911 census 72 Catherine Street Mother`s address
1911 15 Forster Street occupation Wheel Shop Iron Works
Wife Beatrice nee Barlow married 29th September 1907
Regiment 1/4th Bn. Prince of Wales Volunteers South Lancashire Private No.1963
Died of Wounds 21st April 1915 France & Flanders
Cemetery Bailleul Communal Cemetery (Nord) Ref. No K5
References
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 ROH
Family Member- Mike Kenwright
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
GU 24.4.1915 & 1.5.1915 (Photo) &9.4.1921
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
(Clark) Samuel Kettle
Born in Colchester Essex 4th Quarter 1890 to Enoch and Lucy Kettle
1891& 1901 census 32 Burlington Road, Colchester
1911 census 128 Longford Street, occupation Labourer in Iron Works
Wife Christine
Regiment 1/4th Bn. Prince of Wales Volunteers South Lancashire Private No. 200874
Killed in action 13th April 1918 France & Flanders
References
Warrington War Memorial
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 ROH
EX 26.6.1915
GU 23.6.1915 & 26.6.1915 & 9.4.1921
John Lane
Thomas Lowe
Born in Warrington
Regiment Royal Army Service Corps Driver No. T4/252992
Killed in Action 9th April 1918 France & Flanders
Cemetery Memorial Poelgsteert Pane 11
References
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Thomas Lynch(True name Thomas Arthur Hubbard)
Born in Kingstown Ireland c1884 to (?Henry) and Catherine Hubbard
Home address 5 Synnott Terrace, Kingstown Terrace, Co. Dublin
1911 census boarding 3 Rowe Street with Dominick & Maria Burke
1915 Lodging 6 Mount Street
Regiment 4th Bn. Kings Liverpool Sergeant No.8195
Killed in action 27th April 1915 France & Flanders
Cemetery Memorial Menin Gate Panels 4 & 6
References
St Albans Church Memorial
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 ROH
GU 8.5.1915
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Albert Makinson
Born in Warrington 4th Quarter 1896 to John and Mary Ann Makinson
1911 5 Sixhouses, off Dallam Lane, occupation Jigger in Iron Works
1916 15 Portland Street
Regiment 15th Bn. Cheshire Private No.20039
Died of Wounds 13th August 1916 France & Flanders
Cemetery Dive Copse British Cemetery, Sailly-Le-Sec. Grave Ref. II.F.18
References
St Ann`s School Memorial
St Ann`s Parish Magazine November 1916
Silver Street School Memorial
Warrington War Memorial
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 ROH
EX 2.9.1916 & 18.11.1922
GU 26.8.1916 (Photo)
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
John Mather
Born in Warrington c1891 to James and Annie Mather
1911 census ?50 Pinners Brow, occupation Wire Labourer, Wire Works
Worked Dallam Forge
Regiments 1/4th Bn. South Lancashire Regiment Private No.201932 & Labour Corps No.296694
Died of Wounds 5th August 1917 France & Flanders
Cemetery Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery Ref. XVII.B.6A
References
Warrington War Memorial
EX 18.8.1917
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
James McCauley
Born in St Helens 1st Quarter 1881 to Peter and Rose Ann McCauley
1881 census Phyhian Street, Eccleston ,St Helens
1911 census (McAuley) Patient in the Workhouse, occupation General Labourer
Wife Annie (Nicholson widow) married 2nd January 1910 in Warrington
Regiment 2nd Bn. Prince of Wales Volunteers South Lancashire Private No. 12499
Killed in Action 12th April 1915 France & Flanders
Cemetery Bailleul Communal Cemetery Nord Grave Ref. J.68
References
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Denis (Dennis) McGrath
Born in Warrington 2nd Quarter 1898 to John and Elizabeth McGrath
1911 census 17 Kerfoot Street
Regiment 7th Bn. Kings Shropshire Light Infantry Private No. 43222
Died 18th November 1918
Cemetery Solesmes British Cemetery. Grave Ref. I.B.12
References
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
James McHugh
? Born in Warrington 2nd Quarter 1881 to Thomas and Mary McHugh
1901 46 Eustance Street, occupation Iron Worker
Regiment ? 2nd Bn. Sherwood Foresters
References
EX 15.5.1915
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Leonard Mehers
Born in Standish 4th Quarter 1892 to Joseph and Ellen Mehers
1911 census 61 Orford Avenue, occupation Office Clerk, Engineering and Iron Works
1917 Brookside Farm Burtonwood with Grandparents Mr and Mrs Haverty
Regiment 2nd Bn. Welsh Fusiliers Private No.56255
Died of Wounds 28th May 1917 France & Flanders
Cemetery Sunken Road Boisleux St Marc Grave Ref.I.D.8
References
Warrington War Memorial
EX 9.6.1917 (Poor Photo)
GU 9.6.1917(Photo)
Orford WW1 War Memorial
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Donald McPherson Melvin
Born in Widnes 4th Quarter 1892 to William and Alice Melvin
1911 census 48 Earl Street, occupation Wire Worker
1916 80 Longford Street
Regiment 4th Bn. Prince of Wales Volunteers South Lancashire Private No.4182
Died of Wounds 28th September 1916 France & Flanders
Cemetery St Sever Cemetery Extension. Rouen. Grave Ref. B.21.63
References
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 Roll of Honour
EX 14.10.1916
GU 13.9.1916 & 7.10.1916 & 9.4.1921
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Arthur Mills
? Born in Warrington 1st Quarter 1899 to John and Mary Louisa Mills
1911 census 168 Forster Street
James (Thomas )Mills?
Born in Warrington 4th Quarter 1893 to James and Mary Ann Mills
1911 census 24 Haydock Street, occupation Moulder in Iron Foundry
Stanley Monks
Born in Warrington Baptized 26th October 1893 to James and Harriet Monks
1911 census 138 Orford Lane
1915 108 Orford Lane
Educated Heathside School
Regiment 1st Bn. Border Private No.16888
Died at Sea 13th August 1915 On board the `Royal Edward`
Memorial Helles Memorial Panel 119-125 & 223
References
Heathside School Memorial
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 Roll of Honour
EX 20.1.1917
GU 8.9.1915 & 24.1.1917 & 11.10.1924 & [12.8.1916 & 11.8.1917 & 10.8.1918 & 9.8.1919 BMD
Lancashire Parish Clerks Project
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Thomas Nixon
? Born in Glossop Derbyshire c1887 to John Elias and Mary Nixon
1911 census Boarding 24 Haydock Street, occupation Puddler Iron Works
1918 4 Rodney Street, occupation Worked At Walkers Brewery
Wife Margaret E nee Leigh married 2nd Quarter 1912 in Warrington
Regiment Royal Horse Artillery & Royal Field Artillery Gunner No.86432
Killed in Action 31st May 1918 France & Flanders
References
Warrington War Memorial
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 ROH
Warrington Examiner 8th June 1918
GU 15.6.1918 (Photo)
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Albert Norcott
Born in Warrington 11th April 1894 to Peter and Elizabeth Norcott
1911 census 28 Alexander St
Regiment 5th Bn. Royal Field Artillery Gunner No. 12064
Died 11th November 1919
Cemetery Belgrade Grave Ref.IV.D.7
References
Warrington War Memorial
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
William (Thomas) O`Brien?
Born in Warrington 1st Quarter 1885
1901 Boarding, 7 Dolmans Lane, occupation House Painter
1911 census 27 Dolmans Lane, occupation Iron Worker
Wife Ada Gertrude nee Ward 2nd Quarter 1910 in Warrington
Regiment 7th Bn. Prince of Wales Volunteers South Lancashire Private No.10681
Died in 22nd May 1917 France & Flanders
Cemetery Pont-Du-Hem-Military Cemetery La Gorgue Grave Ref. IV.G.15
References
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Familysearch.org
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
John O`Neil(l)
? Born in Warrington c1881 to John and Ellen O`Neill
1891 census 1 Spencer`s Yard, Tilly Street
Regiment 4th Bn. Kings (Liverpool) Sergeant No.6865
Killed in Action 18th August 1916 France & Flanders
Cemetery Thiepval Memorial Pier & Face. ID 8B & 8C
References
Warrington War Memorial
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
(Peter)Valentine Plinston
Born in Warrington 14th February 1882 to David and Elizabeth Plinston
1911 33 Farrell Street, occupation Apprentice Fitter (Iron)
Siblings Edward Charles and Elizabeth Plinston
Regiment “D” Bn. 56th Brigade Royal Horse Artillery and Royal Field Artillery Acting Bombardier No. 91060
Died 5th July 1916 Mesopotamia
Cemetery Amara War Cemetery Grave Ref.IV.B.2
References
Warrington War Memorial
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
EX 8.7.1918 & 5.7.1919 BMD
GU 2.8.1916 & [ 7.7.1917 x2 & 20.7.1918 & 26.7.1919 BMD
Lancashire Parish Clerks Project
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
George Prestidge
Born in Bristol c1896 to Arthur and Elizabeth Prestidge
1911 census 27 Guardian Street, occupation General Labourer in Iron and Steel Works
1915 Edward Street
Regiment ?508 Co. Army Service Corps Private No.T4/252856. 1/8th & 20th Durham Light Infantry Private No.89016
References
EX 18.9.1915
GU 15.6.1918
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
John (Patrick) Raftery?
Born in Warrington 1st Quarter 1886 Parents John and Bridget Raftery
1901 5 Albert Street, occupation General Labourer
1911 census 107 Bewsey Road occupation Puddler in Iron Works
Or
John Rafferty aka Raftery?
Born in Castlereagh Roscommon Ireland c 1875 to Thomas Rafferty
Brother Augustave Rafferty living in Ancoats Manchester
1915 Father`s Address Brackloon, Cloonbard, Castlereagh, Roscommon, Ireland
Enlisted 22nd August 1914 in Warrington
Regiment 2nd Bn. South Lancashire Private No.10792
Died of Wounds 30th January 1915 France & Flanders
References
Forces War Records
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Frank Ratcliffe
Born in Warrington 7th August 1894 to Thomas and Hellen Ratcliffe
1894 4 Queen Street
1911 census 13 Tanners Lane
1915 81 Sharp Street
Educated At Heathside School Admission No. 572 on 8th August 1900
Regiment 1/4th Bn. Prince of Wales Volunteers South Lancashire Private No.2160
Killed in Action 9th June 1915 France & Flanders
Cemetery Ypres Menin Gate Memorial Panel 37
References
Heathside School Memorial & School Admission Register
Fulwood Barracks St Pauls Church- All Saints Mission Roll of Honour
EX 9.12.1916 & 12.11.1921
GU 24.7.1915 & 31.7.1915 & 11.12.1915 & 11.10.1924
Lancashire Parish Clerks Project
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
John (W) David Renshaw
Born in Warrington 1st Quarter 1895 to David and Charlotte Renshaw
1911 census 178 Longford Street, occupation Apprentice Grocers
1915 168 Longford St
Educated at St Ann School
Attended St Pauls Church
Regiment 1/4th Bn. Prince of Wales Volunteers South Lancashire Private No. 1619
Killed in Action 26th September 1915 France & Flanders
Cemetery Brandhoek Military Cemetery (buried 27th September 1915) Grave Ref. I.G.7
References
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 ROH
Fulwood Barracks St Pauls Church- All Saints Mission ROH
Warrington War Memorial
EX 13.11.1915 & 9.12.1916 [24.9.1916 & 22.9.1917 BMD
GU 9.10.1915 (Photo) 20.11.1915, 25.3.1916 & 9.4.1921 & [1.10.1916, 22.9.1917 & 27.9.1919 x 2 BMD
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Walter Riley
Born in Warrington 1st Quarter 1882 to Philip and Mary Ann Riley
1891 census 13 James St
1911 census 25 Ellesmere St, occupation Skilled Labourer, Wire Mill Bewsey
1915 16 Lilford St
1915 11 Catherine St
Wife Margaret nee Bent married 26th December 1910 in Warrington
Educated St Marys School
Attended St Marys Church
Regiment 1st Bn. Kings Royal Rifles Rifleman Lance / Corporal No Y/565
Died of Wounds 21st September 1915 France & Flanders
Cemetery Bethune Town Cemetery Grave Ref. IV.D.82
References
St Albans Roll of Honour
1917 Hoyle Street Plaque
St Albans Church Memorial
Warrington War Memorial
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 ROH
GU 9.10.1915
EX 17.1.1917
Lancashire Parish Clerks Project
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Gilbert Roberts
Samuel Rose
Born in Norwell Woodhouse Nottinghamshire c1885 to Thomas and Caroline Rose
1891 26 Kerfoot St
1911 21 West St (Warrington -wrong place of birth) occupation Furnace Man in Iron Works
Wife Alice nee Smith Married 1st Quarter 1912 in Warrington
Educated at St Ann`s School
Attended St Ann`s Church
Regiment 12th Bn. Kings Royal Rifles Corps Rifleman No. R/3312
Killed in Action 18th September 1916 France & Flanders
Cemetery Thiepval Memorial Ref. Pier &Face 13a & 13b
References
St Ann`s Parish Magazine November 1916
St Ann`s School Memorial
Warrington War Memorial
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 ROH
EX 14.10.1916 & 18.11.1922
GU 7.10.1916 (Photo) & 14.10.1916
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
John Thomas Ross
Born in Fleetwood (Fylde)3rd Quarter 1896 to James and Myra Ross
1911 census 281 Winwick Road Office Boy Engineering Works
1918 142 Winwick Road
Educated Padgate School and St Ann`s School
Attended St Ann`s Church
Regiment 1/4th Bn. Prince of Wales Volunteers South Lancashire Private No.2272 & 200602
Killed in Action 11th April 1918 France & Flanders
Cemetery Loos Memorial Ref. Panel 76
Reported to have given water to the wounded from the water bottles of the dead
References
Family
St Ann`s School Memorial
Warrington War Memorial
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 ROH
EX 18.11.1922
GU 11.5.1918 (Photo) & 27.7.1918 & 9.4.1921
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
James Royle
Born in Warrington 3rd Quarter 1898 to Joseph and Elizabeth Royal
1911 census 83 Catherine Street, occupation Stock Takers Assistant
1918 71 Catherine St
Educated at Wycliffe School
Attended St Pauls Mission
Brothers Joseph and Walter serving in the South Lancashire Regiment
Regiment 16th Bn. Cheshire Private No. 40353 and Training Reserve Battalion No`s 294371 & 18685
Killed in Action 22nd October 1917 France & Flanders
Cemetery Poelcappelle British Cemetery Grave Ref. VIII.E.5
References
St Pauls Church Memorial
Fulwood Barracks St Pauls Church- All Saints Mission Roll of Honour
EX 12.11.1921
GU 7.11.1917 (Photo) & [10.11.1917, 23.10.1918 & 26.10.1918 BMD
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Thomas Savage
Born in Warrington Baptised 14th February 1888 to Daniel and Ellen Savage
1901 Census 4 Orchard Street, occupation, Bricklayers Labourer
1911 Census 9 Kerfoot Street, occupation, Labourer in Iron Works, living with his sister Ann Barrett
Regiment `A` Battery 68th Brigade Royal Horse Artillery and Royal Field Artillery Driver No.86377
Died 17th October 1918 in Egypt
Cemetery Ramleh War Cemetery Grave Ref.Z.20
References
St Ann`s Memorial
EX 18.11.1922
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 ROH
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Thomas Silvester
Born in Risley c1884 to Thomas and Alice Sylvester
1891 census Noggin Fold Warrington Road
1911 census Heath Road, Penketh, occupation Labourer with Lancashire County Council
1917 81 Sussex Street, New Cleethorps, Lincolnshire Widow`s address.
Wife Sarah nee Moorcroft married 25th December 1909 in Great Sankey
Regiment 2/4th Bn. Prince of Wales Volunteers South Lancashire Private No.201480
Killed in Action 10th April 1917 France & Flanders
Cemetery Erquinghem-Lys-Churchyard Extension Grave Ref. II.A.1
References
GU 9.4.1921
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
James Sixsmith
Born in Warrington Baptised 14th August 1887 to James and Alice Sixsmith
1891 census 38 Birchall Street
1911 census 48 John Street
Educated At Heathside School
Attended St Ann`s Church
Regiment 1/4th Bn. Prince of Wales Volunteers South Lancashire Private No.2517
Killed in Action 8th April 1915 France & Flanders
Cemetery Dickebusch New Military Cemetery Grave Ref. C34
References
St Ann`s Parish Magazine January 1916
Warrington War Memorial
GU 14.4.1915 & 9.4.1921
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 ROH
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Soloman Smart
Born in Fenton Staffordshire c1888 To Abraham and Mary Ann Smart
1911 40 Longford Street, occupation Puddler Iron Works
1916 18 Gaskell Street
Wife Hannah nee Warburton, married 24th December 1911 in Warrington
Regiment 2nd Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers Lance Corporal No. 13645
Died of Wounds 5th November 1916 France & Flanders
Cemetery Grove Town Cemetery, Meaulte Grave Ref.II.F.6
References
Buckley St Church ROH
Warrington War Memorial
EX 18.11.1916 (Photo)
GU 27.10.1020
Lancashire Parish Clerks Project
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
William Smith
Born in Wigan 20th April 1890 to Frederick J and Margaret Smith
1890 Howard St, Scholes St, Wigan
1901 census 6 Ellen St
1911 census 52 Pierpoint St, occupation Labourer-Mill Iron Works
1915 18 Ellen St
Wife Annie 27 Clegge St
Educated at Wycliffe School
Regiment 1/4th Bn. Prince of Wales Volunteers South Lancashire Private No.1909
Died 16th August 1915 in an accident France & Flanders
Cemetery Ypres Reservoir Cemetery Grave Ref. X.A.10
References:-
GU 11.9.1915 [19.8.1916 & 18.8.1917 BMD
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Edwin(?Edward) Stokes
Born in Warrington 15th February 1891 to Herbert and Ellen Stokes
1911 37 Warburton Street
Wife Margaret Alice nee Dutton married 5th February 1915 in Warrington
Regiment 1/4th Bn. Prince of Wales Volunteers South Lancashire Private No.1988
Killed in Action 15th September 1916 France & Flanders
Cemetery Longueval Road Cemetery Grave Ref.E3
References
St Albans Baptism Register
St Albans Church Memorial
Warrington War Memorial
EX 7.10.1916 (Photo)
GU 30.9.1916
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Thomas Tingle
Born in Winwick 1st Quarter 1893 to John William and Elizabeth Tingle
1911 census 19 Turner Street, occupation Millman in Iron Works
1914 22 Melville Street
Wife Ellen nee McCoy married 4th Quarter 1912
Regiment 2nd Bn. Prince of Wales Volunteers South Lancashire Private No. 11844
Died of Wounds 31st January 1915 France & Flanders
Cemetery Locker Churchyard Grave Ref. II.D.21
References
St Ann`s Church School Memorial
EX 18.11.1922
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Richard Tranter
Born in Warrington 3rd Quarter 1894 to Richard and Elizabeth Tranter
1911 census 22 Warburton Street, occupation Iron Labourer
Regiment Royal Horse Artillery and Royal Field Artillery Sergeant No.42892
Died of Wounds 27th October 1918 Italy
Cemetery Giavera British Cemetery Grave Ref. Plot 6 Row E Grave 1
References
St Ann`s Parish Magazine September 1916
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
William Tudor
Born in Burslem Staffordshire or Nottingham (both named on census)c 1885 to George and Clara Tudor
1891-1901 census Lee Lane, Heanor Derbyshire, occupation Coal Miner
1911 21 Pierpoint Street working at Pearson and Knowles. Boarding with Mrs France
Regiment 11th Bn. Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort`s Own) Rifleman No.Z/286
Killed in Action 20th November 1917 France & Flanders
Cemetery Cambrai Memorial Louveral Panel 10 & 11
References
Warrington War Memorial
EX 15.12.1917
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Edward Warburton
Born in Warrington Baptized 16th February 1898 to James and Elizabeth Warburton
1894 64 Chorley Street
1911 census 35 Winifred Street
1917 40 Hardy Street
Brother Andrew serving with South Lancashire Regiment No. 27980, 4 other brothers also serving
Regiment Royal Navy Volunteers Able Seaman. No. Port Division R/5315
Killed or died as a direct result of enemy action 28th December 1918
Ship or Unit Hawke Battalion Royal Navy Division
Cemetery Sunken Road Cemetery, Villers-Plouich, 8 Miles south southwest of Cambrai France Grave RefA.23
References
Warrington War Memorial
Silver Street School Memorial
EX 26.1.1918 (Dark Photo)
Lancashire Parish Clerks Project
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Thomas Francis Warren
Born in Warrington 3rd Quarter 1883 to Mary Ann Warren
1891 18 Erwood Street
1911 census 7 Portland Street Mother`s address
2 brothers also serving
Regiment 11th Bn. Kings Royal Rifle Corps Rifleman No.7058
Killed in Action 17th September 1916 France & Flanders
Cemetery Index No.MR21 Thiepval Memorial Part XLVI
References
EX 6.10.1917
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
William Warren
Born in Warrington 4th Quarter 1884 to George and Ann Warren
1891 18 Erwood Street
1911 census 7 Portland Street Mother`s address
1911 census Visitor at 42 Albert Street, Bradford occupation Labourer in Iron Works
2 brothers also serving
Regiment 1st Bn. Kings (Liverpool) Private No.8518
Killed in Action 4th November 1914 France & Flanders
Cemetery Ypres Menin Gate Memorial Ref. Panel 4 & 6
References
EX 6.10.1917
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
William Watson
Henry Searle Whittaker
Born in Warrington 25th November 1897 to James Hall and Elizabeth Whittaker
1911 census 28 Winwick Street
1917 23 Cross Street
Regiment 11th Bn. South Wales Borderers Private No.22686
Died of Wounds 18th February 1917 France & Flanders
Cemetery Mendingham Military Cemetery Grave Ref.II.A.16
References
Silver Street School Memorial
Warrington War Memorial
EX 24.2.1917 (Photo) &3.3.1917
GU 24.2.1917(Photo) 17.11.1917 & [23.2.1918×2 & 22.2.1919 BMD
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Edmund Wrigley Wilkinson
Born in Warrington 17th September 1894 to Thomas Alfred and Mary Wilkinson
1911 census 55 Orford Avenue, occupation Fitter Engineering
Educated Beamont School and The Peoples College
Regiment Royal Navy Acting ERA 4th HMS Bittern
Official Number Port Division M/29066 (Dev)
Killed or Died in a collision at sea in foggy weather, accident or enemy action 4th April 1918
Body not recovered for burial
Memorial Plymouth Naval Memorial Panel Ref. 27
References
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 ROH
EX 13 4.1918 & [5.4.1919 x2 BMD
Warrington Guardian 13th April 1918 (Photo)
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
David Clifton Williamson
Born in Fallowfield Manchester c1879
1911 census 2 Chorley Street, occupation Locomotive Wheel Maker in Iron Workers
1917 140 Gorsey Lane
Wife Mary nee Millman married 2nd Quarter 1900 in Warrington
Medals Belgian Croix-De-Guerre (Belgium) & recommended for Military Medal
Regiment 2/4th Bn. Prince of Wales Volunteers South Lancashire Company Sergeant Major No.200839
Killed in Action 29th December 1917 France & Flanders
Cemetery Bleuet Farm Cemetery Grave Ref. II.B.55
References
Warrington War Memorial
Warrington Guardian Year Book 1920 ROH
EX 20.7.1918 & 5.10.1918 (Photo) 12.5.1919 Local Honours List
GU 12.1.1918, 17.7.1918 & 20.7.1918 & 5.10.1918 (Photo) & 2.11.1918 & 9.4.1921 & 14.8.2014 (Photo) & [28.12.1918 BMD
Family
London Gazette 12th July 1919
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
William E (?Frank) Woodhouse
Born in Warrington 27th December 1899 to Levi and Elizabeth Woodhouse
1911 census 37 Ashton Street
Pre Enlistment –Worked at Dallam Forge
Educated Heathside School
Attended St Pauls Church
Brothers serving 1) John James, Royal Field Artillery 2) Joseph Stanley Royal Scots Guards 3)Arthur Royal Field Artillery
Regiment 25th Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers Private No.57768 & South Wales Borderers No.64662
Died of Wounds 18th September 1918 France & Flanders
Cemetery Doingt Communal Cemetery Grave Ref. I.C.1
References
Heathside School Memorial
EX 5.10.1918 (Photo) & 18.10.1918
GU 11.10.1924
Lancashire Parish Clerks Project
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Ancestry.co.uk Army Records
Joseph Woods
Warrington War Memorial