BENNETT'S WAR MEMORIAL
COBRIDGE, STOKE ON TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE
Compiled with additional information by kind permission of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Some of the names on this memorial are the same as those on the War Memorial that is on the building at 5 Hot Lane, Burslem, Stoke on Trent that used to trade as the Dog and Partridge.
Compiled with additional information by kind permission of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission
All attempts to collate the correct information have been made, should you feel that the information is incorrect for any of the fallen, feel free to make contact with the correct information . There are some names that I have not been able to find any information that can be used, help is needed.
Bennett's War Memorial, North Road, Stoke on Trent
In memory of the men from North Road who died in action 1914-1918
ARTAUD, John William, Memorial has J) Lance Corporal 17286, 2nd Grenadier Guards who was killed in action 15th September 1916 aged 22. he was the son of Charles William, and Annie who in 1911 was residing with his sister, Emily at 124, Leek New Road, Cobridge. His occupation was a driver at a coal mine and was born in Smallthorne in 1894. He medal card shows the surname as Artland. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France
BOULTON, Percy , Private 10658, 2nd Irish Guards, died 27th November 1917 aged 18. He was the son of Joseph of 1, Leveson Street, Hanley, Staffordshire. He was native of Burslem, Staffs. Commemorated on the Cambrai Memorial, Louverval, France
BOULTON, Ellis, Sergeant 18591, 9th Cheshire Regiment, died 4th July 1916. Native of Burslem. He is buried in Gordon Dump Cemetery, Ovillers-La Boisselle, Somme, France
BOULTON, John, Gunner 108797, 188th Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. Native of Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, Enlisted at Bakewell, Derbyshire died at sea 5th May 1917. He is commemorated on the Doiran Memorial, Greece
BOULTON, John Thomas, Private 9695, 11th Manchester Regiment killed in action in Sulva Bay, Gallipoli, 7 October 1915 aged 33. Son of Joseph and Emily of 40, North Road, Burslem and husband of Betsy Elizabeth of 40 Hot Lane, Burslem. He is buried in Azmak Cemetery, Sulva, Turkey. Commemorated on wife's memorial in Burslem Cemetery, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. Some notes from what remains of his Army record. He joined up 3rd February 1904 aged 20 years and 4 months, as Private 9656, Manchester Regiment. His occupation was a miner and he gave his address as Burslem. At the time of enlistment he was serving as a reservist with the 1st Shropshire and Staffordshire Artillery. He had served in Africa from the 23rd December 1904 to 6th November 1906, other periods in England 1906 he was in Guernsey. On the 2nd February 1097 on the termination of his army period he was transferred to the Reserve Battalion
On the 2nd November 1902 he married Betsy, nee Poole at Snyde, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire.
He was called to the colours and on the 19th September 1914, posted to France until the 25th September 1914. On the 22nd September 1914 he was shot in the right shoulder And treated at 15, Field Ambulance, 25th September he was transferred to 3rd Western General Hospital, Cardiff, South Wales and on the 27th August 1915 was discharged from hospital fit for war service. The next day, 28th he was posted to the Mediterranean until his death on the 7th October 1915 at the Dardanelles. On Army Form B.103, Casualty Form Active Service it gives, killed in action at the Dardanelles 7/10/1915.
BROMLEY, Thomas, Private 16431, 7th North Staffordshire Regiment, died of wounds in Mesopotamia 22nd April 1916. Born at Stoke on Trent and resident of Cobridge, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. Buried at Basra War Cemetery, Iraq
BRAMMER, Joseph Arthur (memorial as 'A') Private 12117, 1st North Staffordshire Regiment died of wounds 11th June 1917 aged 27. He was the son of William of Leek Road, Burslem, Staffordshire and husband of of Florence of 57, Ash Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire. He was born and lived in Cobridge, Stoke on Trent, Staffs Buried at Railway Dugouts Burial ground, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
BAMFORD, W. I have been unable to find the correct record listed the CWGC. One army record found which may be the correct one, but it does not show a death and his army number is not listed with the CWGC This soldier was Private 1006874 then Sergeant 66866 William Bamford 28 Newport Lane, Burslem and by occupation was a Potters Sagger maker. he left the army 5th March 1919. If this information is incorrect and new information can be given, I will update the record.
BOULT, Alfred Edward, (memorial has A.E) Private 18544, 2nd Grenadier Guards, killed in action 21st October 1915 aged 21 He was the son of Alfred and Lucy of "Abbotsford", Doxey, Staffordshire He was born in Greenwich, Kent. There are on two ('A') Boult's listed with the CWGC for WW1
It may be this soldier. William Arthur Boult, Private 28579, 1/5th North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 2nd July 1917. Native of Stoke on Trent and in 1911 was residing with his parents William and Ruth and his siblings at 10, Lewis Street, Stoke on Trent and gave his occupation as Potters placer. He is buried in Loos British Cemetery, France
BROOKES, William, Private 16197, 7th North Staffordshire Regiment, killed in action at Mesopotamia 5th April 1916 aged 26. Husband of Minnie, (remarried to Mr Litherland), of 71, Church Street, Burslem, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire
BOURNE, T Unable to find the correct record listed with the CWGC any personal information would be very much appreciated
BAMBURY, J. Unable to find the correct record listed with the CWGC any personal information would be very much appreciated
His correct name is Jonathan Stevenson BAMBURY born in 1898 to single woman Elizabeth BAMBURY. In 1901 Jonathan was living with his mother at his grandmother, Ellen, widowed, (her mother) home at 40 North Road, Cobridge. 1911 shows his mother has married to Frederick Harrison and he is classed as step son. now aged 20. Another search was conducted with the CGWC under the name Harrison and still he does not appear. There is a record for Private 13212, Jonathan STEVENSON, 104th Coy, Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) formerly 18808, North Staffordshire Regiment, killed in action 22nd August 1916. He was born in and lived in Burslem and I believe this is one of the same person. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France
BRADDOCK, Harry, Stoker 1st Class K/13669, H.M.S. Cressy died 22nd September 1914 aged 21 He was the son of William and Annie who in 1911 were residing at 121 Leek New Road, Cobridge, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. It was noted on the 1911 census that Harry was struck out with a pencil, but still visible. He is commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire
BARKER, J. It may be James Barker, Private 9099, 7th North Staffordshire Regiment who died on the 19th December 1916 at Mesopotamia. He was born in Fenton, Stoke on Trent and is buried in Amara War Cemetery, Iraq.
BOARDMAN, Edward. Private 15153, 7th North Staffordshire Regiment died of wounds on the 18th April 1916 at Mesopotamia. He was born at Longport and resided at Cobridge both in Stoke on Trent. He is buried at Basra War Cemetery, Iraq
BLOOR, George, Stoker 1st Class, H.M.S. Invincible died at sea on the 31st May 1916 aged 24. He was the son of George and Ann Mary of 28, Sneyd Street, Cobridge, Stoke on Trent, Staffs. He is commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire
CLARKE, or CLARK R. Unable to find the correct record listed with the CWGC any personal information would be very much appreciated
COATES, William Wain (memorial has 'W') Private 10611, 1st North Staffordshire Regiment died of wounds 17th June 1916. Born at Burslem and resident in Cobridge, Stoke on Trent. He was the son of William Wain and Louisa nee Dallion who in 1901 were all living at 8, Milner Street, Shelton, Stoke on Trent, and husband of Elizabeth, nee Cawley who in 1907 was married at Christ Church, Cobridge. He is buried at Bailleul Communal Cemetery, Extension, Nord, France. In 1911 he was with his wife at at 333, Sneyd Styreet, Cobridge and working at a colliery as a labourer.
His army record (3 pages) show that he joined up at Lichfield, Staffordshire on the 21st August 1914 and posted to the New Battalion, North Staffordshire Regiment, Depot. He was living with his wife at 7, Abbey Street Cobridge aged 29yrs and 1 month. He saw service in the Balkans
COOPER, Harry, private G/2377, 2nd Royal Fusiliers killed in action 28th February 1917 Born at Stoke on Trent and resident at Hanley also of Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. Buried at Sailly-Saillisel British Cemetery, Somme, France
DAWSON, Richard, M.M. Lance Corporal 16071, 18th Lancashire Fusiliers killed in action 22nd October 1917 aged 21. He was the son of Mrs Bertha Plant of 10, Abbey Street, Cobridge, Stoke on Trent. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
DAVIES, George William, Private 40502, 8th North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action between 21 and 25th October 1916. He was the husband of Elizabeth of 11, Bond Street, Burslem, Staffordshire. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France
EVANS, Frederick John , Private 3848, 1/5th North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 13th October 1915 aged 23. Born and lived at Smallthorne, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. He was the son of
Arthur Evans, of Smallthorne, Stoke-on-Trent; husband of Bertha Cope (formerly Evans), of 16, Norton Street, Milton, Stoke-on-Trent.. he is buried at Cabret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, Pas de Calais, France
FINNEY, William Henry (memorial has 'H' it may be the following) William Henry, Private 11768, 7th North Staffordshire Regiment. killed in action 19th April 1916 at Mesopotamia. He was born in Hanley and resided in Burslem, Stoke on Trent
Commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq
The CWGC does list 'H' Finney but he came from and lived in Leicester
HOLDCROFT, A.W. Not record can be found listed with the CWGC
There was an Alfred William was born in 1891 at Burslem. he was the son of Alfred William and Sarah Jane nee Davis of 24-26 Piccadilly Street, Burslem (There is a Private 16809 John Holdcroft from 8 Moore Street, Cobridge buried in Burslem cemetery)
HEALD, F H. There was a Frederick Henry, born 1883 at Tunstall and he was the son of Samuel and Sarah Ann nee Mottram of Tunstall Stoke on Trent
There is a record for a Frederick James Heald, Lance Corporal 197 Royal Engineers died 21st October 1916. He was a resident of Cobridge and is buried in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France
HAMMERSLEY, John, Private 47148, 1/5 Yorkshire and Lancaster Regiment, formerly 302805, Royal Army Service Corps, killed in action 13th October 1918. Born in Burslem and resident of Cobridge, Stoke on Trent. he was the son of Mrs Charlotte Hammersley of 32, Abbey Street, North Road, Cobridge, Stoke on Trent. Buried in York Cemetery, Haspres, Nord France.
Some notes from what is left of his Army record. He joined the army on the 8th March 1917 and was mobilised on the 20th June 1917 Royal Army Service Corps (M.T.) Depot at Grove Park on the 8th March 1917 aged 18 years as private 302805. He gave his mother, Charlotte as his next of kin, his father was called John and they were living at 32 Abbey Street, North Road, Cobridge. His occupation was a Waggoner at a Pit. On the 21st January 1918 he transferred to the 4th Manchester Regiment at Grimsby and date not known (water damage) he transferred to the York and Lancs. He was in France on the 17th May 1918. He gave his mother, Charlotte, as his next of kin his father was called John and they were living at Abbey Street.
His brother William who was married and living at 195 Sneyd, Street, Hanley. Some notes from what is left of his Army Record. He joined the 7th Royal Berkshire Regiment 10th November 1916 as Private 54686, aged 26yrs and 11 months. He gave his mother, Charlotte as his next of kin, and his home addres as 76, Portland Street, Hanley. He was in fighting in France from the 15th March to 31st December 1918 and then in Solinca from the 1st January 1919 to 14th November 1919. He was Demobilised at Warwickshire on the 12th December 1919 to his home at 76, Portland Street, Hanley
HULME, H There are two listed with the CWGC both from Stoke on Trent region
Rifleman B/203515 Henry Hulme (SDGW have Harry) 1st Rifle Brigade, formerly C/8086, King's Royal Rifle Corps, died of wounds 10th May 1917 aged 24. He was born in Burslem And resided in Doncaster he was the son of Jeremiah and Louisa Hulme, of 45th Street, and Avenue C., Rockmoor, Lemon City, Florida, U.S.A. Native of Burslem, Staffs, England. He is buried in St. Nicolas British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France
Private 13692, Harry Hulme, 7th North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 26th January 1917 at Mesopotamia. He was born and lived in Tunstall, Stoke on Trent and he is buried in Amara War Cemetery, Iraq
HYDE J It may be the following soldier. Private John Hyde, 37097, 2nd Lancashire Fusiliers formerly 3/23329, North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 11th October 1916. He was the husband of Annie nee Hulme who he married in 1912 at Christ Church, Cobridge now remarried to Samuel Jones of 23 Hot Lane, Burslem, Stoke on Trent. The 1911 census shows a John Hyde with his parents, James and Ruth at 4, Sandbach Road, Cobridge, Stoke on Trent and he as a Colliery Hewer. He is buried at Bancourt British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France
HANCOCK, E. Unable to find the correct record listed with the CWGC any personal information would be very much appreciated
HANCOCK, T. Unable to find the correct record listed with the CWGC any personal information would be very much appreciated
HAMLETT, J. Unable to find the correct record listed with the CWGC any personal information would be very much appreciated
HIMIL, G. No such surname is recorded with the CWGC. Further research found that the surname was in fact HAMILL, but there was no G Hamil or Hamill listed with the CWGC . The SDGW on ancestry shows an Augustine Hamil from Cobridge listed. His birth surname is HAMILL, C 1899 Hanley.
Private 59264, Augustine HAMILL (CWGC have Hamil), 1st West Yorkshire Regiment died of wounds 29th April 1918 aged 20. He was the son of Joseph and Mary who in 1911 were residing at 184, High Street, Hanley, Stokeon Trent. The CWGC have him from information received
as foster son of Martha Bunon of 17, George Street, Leek new Road, Cobridge, Staffordshire. he is buried in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, Pas de Calais France
KERRIGAN, J. Unable to find the correct record listed with the CWGC any personal information would be very much appreciated
The 1911 census shows a John Kerrigan aged 15 living with his aunt Eliza at 75 Hot Lane, Burslem.
LOVATT, Thomas, Gunner 84843 C Battery 92nd Brigade, Royal Field Artillery died of wounds 2nd June 1917. He was born in Burslem, Staffordshire and was the son of Benjamin and Mary Ann of 65, North Road, Burslem, Staffs and brother of Frank who also fell. He is buried in Grevillers British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France
LOVATT, Frank, (It may be this soldier) Private 14168, 8th North Staffordshire Regiment died of wounds 26th August 1915. He was born in Cobridge Staffordshire and was the son of Benjamin and Mary Ann of 65, North Road, Burslem, Staffs and brother of Thomas who also fell. He is buried in Merville Communal Cemetery, Nord France
1911 Census shows another Frank Lovatt born in 1899 and living with his parents William and Olive of 215, Hot Lane, Burslem, Stoke on Trent ( William and Olive do not appear in any other census) help is needed to sort out this family
LOVATT, Frederick, Private L/16540, 4th Royal Fusiliers killed in action 7th March 1916 aged 24. He was the son of Mrs Sarah Jane Lovatt of 22, Reid Street, Dalehall, Burslem, Stoke on Trent. Commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.
LANCASTER, R. Unable to find the correct record listed with the CWGC any personal information would be very much appreciated
McCANN, Edward, Private 72105, 5th Devonshire Regiment, killed in action 14th September 1918 aged 17. He was the son of Edward and Emma of 17, Abbey Street, Cobridge, Stoke on Trent. Buried at Hermies Hill British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France
MOUNTFORD, G H. Unable to find the correct record listed with the CWGC any personal information would be very much appreciated
MILLWARD, Ernest, Private 38266, B Coy, 4th North Staffordshire Regiment, killed in action 12th September 1918. Born at Burslem and resided at Wolstanton, Stoke on Trent. He enlisted on the 1st December 1915 aged 28yrs and 10 months, occupation was given as Potters Turner. He was mobilized 2nd December 1917 and was sent to France where he recived a gunshot wound on the 27th March 1918 (no further information was found about this injury) On the 29th September 1912 he married Sarah Ellen nee Cope at Smallthorne Church, Stoke on Trent and they lived at 6. Peel Street, Longbridge Hayes, Stoke on Trent
Buried at Hagle Dump Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
MAHON, Owen, Private 9237, 9th Royal Fusiliers , killed in action 7th July 1916 aged 24.. Born and lived at Burslem, Stoke on Trent. he was the son of Owen and Hannah of 48 Hot Lane, Burslem.
Found a few pages of his army record showing him with the North Staffordshire Regiment. He enlisted 19th August 1914 in Stoke on Trent, and his occupation as a Pit Surfaceman. His mother Hannah was next of kin and she was living at 48, Hot Lane, Burslem. He was the brother of James who also fell. No record survives of him transferring to the Royal Fusiliers and when he was killed.
MAHON, James, Private 44455, 2nd Suffolk Regiment, formerly 48543, South Staffordshire Regiment, killed in action 27th September 1918. he was the son of Owen and Hannah formerly of 48, Hot Lane, Burslem and now of 9. Moss Street, Burslem, Stoke on Trent.
The 1911 census shows James and Owen as brothers at 48 Hot Lane. (They may not be of the same family, but no other James can be found in the Burslem area.
He is buried at Lowrie Cemetery, Havrincourt, Pas de Calais, France
MULDOON, John Thomas (Memorial has J.) (SDGW have Muldon) Private 52700, 1st East Yorkshire Regiment died 10th November 1918. Native of Burslem, Stoke on Trent.. He was the son of Thomas and Rose Hannah nee Burns who in 1901 were residing at 1, Adelaide Street, Burslem and in 1911 he was residing at 22, Albert Street, Burslem with his father and siblings at his grandmother home.
He is buried at Pozan Old Garrison Cemetery, Poland
NASH, A F. There are on two A F's listed with the CWGC for WW1, one is a Londoner and the other is from Bucknall, Stoke on Trent., this being Arthur Frederick Nash, Private 4112, 1/4th Northumberland Fusiliers killed in action 15th September 1916.He was the son of John and Frances, who in 1911 were residing at 51, Longton Road, Bucknall, Stoke on Trent. He is buried in Delville Wood Cemetery, Longueval, Somme, France
O'TOOLE, Frank, Gunner 805323, B Battery, 231st Brigade, Royal Field Artillery, died 5th February 1917 . he was the son of Mr T. O'Toole of 134, Leek New Road, Cobridge, Stoke on Trent. Buried at Bienvillers Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France
O'TOOLE, Alfred, Private 40806, 9th Royal Dublin Fusiliers , formerly 28264, North Staffordshire Regiment, Resided at Cobridge and is buried at Brandhoek New Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
OSBORNE, George William, Private 27810, King's Company, 1st Grenadier Guards died of wounds 28th September 1918 aged 28. He was the son of Thomas and Sarah Ann and husband of Sarah Anne of 17, Caulton Street, Burslem, Stoke on Trent. Native of Burslem. He is buried at Beaumetz Cross Roads Cemetery, Beaumetz-Les-Canbrai, Pas de Calais, France
OATES, Martin, Private 5001, 1/5th North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 1st July 1916. He was the son of Thomas and Bridget Ann nee Brady who in 1911 were residing at 50, Silver Street, Burslem, Stoke on Trent. His occupation was a Collier horse driver under ground. He resided in Cobridge, Stoke on Trent and is buried in Foncquevillers Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France
PRITCHARD, William Henry, Sapper 96939, 185th Tunnelling Coy, Royal Engineers died of wounds 4th February 1916. Born at Smallthorne and resided at Burslem. Buried at Becourt Military Cemetery, Becordel-Becourt, Somme, France
POINTON, James Arthur, Lance Sergeant 10903, 9th Royal Fusiliers killed in action 7th July 1916 aged 31 He was born in Longton, Stoke on Trent and lived in Cobridge He was the son of Arthur and Sarah Ann and husband of Ellen of 103, Leek New Road, Cobridge. His occupation was a Potters placer. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France and also his wifes memorial in Burslem Cemetery, Staffordshire
PANKHURST, Frank, Private 10080, 2nd East Lancashire Regiment, formerly 8408, North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 12th March 1915 aged 28 He was born in 1887 and lived in Burslem, Stoke on Trent and was the son of Alfred and Mary. In 1901 he was living with his widowed mother and siblings at 10 Back Eden Road, Burslem 1911 census shows him in the army with the 2nd East Lancashire Regiment in India. Commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France
ROWLEY, Ralph, Private 9295, 1st King's Liverpool Regiment died 27th October 1914. He was the son of Ellen. (widowed 1901) at 11, Wellington Street, Tunstall, Stoke on Trent. The 1911 census shows him with 2nd Kings Regiment (Liverpool) stationed in India
He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium
SMALLWOOD, Albert James, Driver 165068, Royal Field Artillery died 15th August 1917 aged 38. he was the son of Charles and Ann Smallwood, of Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent and husband of Ellen Smallwood, of 14, Dobson Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent. He is buried in Ste. Marie Cemetery, Le Havre, Seine-Maritime, France
SMITH, Thomas, (It may be this soldier) Private 9586, 2nd North Staffordshire Regiment died 12th August 1916. He was born in Fenton and resided at Oakhill Staffs, Buried in Rawalpindi War Cemetery, Pakistan.
If the above is incorrect I would appreciate an update.
STARKEY, Arthur Herbert, Acting Bombardier 86512, 213th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery died from bomb wounds to the head 8th November 1917 aged 37. in the field somewhere in France
He was the son of Thomas and Jane Starkey, of Longton, Stoke-on-Trent and husband of Ellen Starkey, formerly Bentley nee Degg , of 19, Lovatt Street, Cobridge, Stoke-on-Trent.
His army record shows that he enlisted 28th May 1915, occupation Coachman, and was residing with his wife at 19, Lovatt Street. A brief entry was found stating that his body was exhumed (location not given) and was reburied at Birr Cross
He is buried at Birr Cross Roads Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
SHUFFLEBOTHAM, George, Private 2306, 1/5th North Staffordshire Regiment, killed in action 13th October 1915. Born in Hanley, and resided at Cobridge both of Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire he was the husband of Lucy nee Webster (who he married at St Mathew's church, Etruria, Stoke on Trent, in 1912) of 23 Lindley Street, Cobridge, Stoke on Trent. Commemorated on the Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France
STEEL (Memorial has Steelel) Denis, Private 46774, 2nd Durham Light Infantry, formerly 101832, Notts and Derby Regt killed in action 18th September 1918 aged 18 in France. He was the son of John Frederick and Matilda of 5. Bath Terrace, Stoke on Trent. He joined up on the 16th March 1917, aged 17yrs and 3 months, gave his occupation as a Miner and signed himself as STEEL On the 4th February 1918 he signed a declaration issued by the Ministry of National Service, Town Hall, Burslem. "I. Denis Steel, am willing to join the colors unconditionally" signed Denis Steel
Buried at Trefcon British Cemetery, Caulaincourt, Aisne, France
STEVENSON, Isaiah, Private 7801, 7th North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action in Gallipoli 7th January 1916. Born in Burslem and lived in Cobridge, Stoke on Trent. He was the son of William Henry and Maria Mary nee Williams of 16, Abbey Street, Cobridge Commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey
SUTTON, James, Lance Corporal 11165, 13th Royal Fusiliers killed in action 11th April 1917. He was the son Thomas and Sarah Ann Sutton and husband of Winifred Sutton, of 36, Enoch Street, Burslem, Staffs. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France
STANDEVEN, John, Private 27102, 8th Welsh Regiment, formerly 10451, North Staffordshire Regiment, killed in action 8th August 1915 aged 24 at Gallipoli. He was the son of Elizabeth Ford (formerly Standeven), of 98, Hot Lane, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, and the late George Standeven.
Commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey
TUNNICLIFFE, John, Private 22535, 13th Hussars Killed in action 3rd November 1917 in Mesopotamia aged 23. He was the son of George and Alice of 27, Lindley Street, Burslem, Stoke on Trent. Commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq
TUNSTALL, Thomas, Private 11684, 8th Royal Fusiliers killed in action 9th November 1915. Born at Bradeley, Staffordshire and resident of Cobridge, Stoke on Trent. Commemorated on the Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France
WRIGHT, A. Unable to find the correct record listed with the CWGC any personal information would be very much appreciated
WALLEY, William John. (Memorial has WHALLEY W) Lance Corporal S/13030 , 3rd Rifle Brigade killed in action 1st September 1916. He was born in 1887 and lived in Burslem, Stoke on Trent. and was the son of William and Ann Jane nee Lowe of Burslem
Some notes from his army record. He joined up 11th June 1915 and gave his occupation as a collier. (Waggoner under ground) he lived at 97, Macclesfield Street, Burslem. His brother James of the same address was his next of kin and another brother Frederick Joseph also of the same address received his medals. 28th
Buried at Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Longueval, Somme France
WELLINGS, John, Private 16836, 7th North Staffordshire regiment died in Mesopotamia 27th July 1917 aged 34. He was born in Burslem and lived in Cobridge He was the son of Samuel and Hannah who in 1901 residing at 5, Lovatt Street, Cobridge with his siblings, one being Samuel who also fell. John was a Potters handler Buried in Basra War cemetery, Iraq
Some notes from his army record.
He enlisted 10th February 1915 aged 33yrs and he lived at with his wife Emma, nee Harratt (whom he married 26th November 1900 at St Pauls, Burslem) at 11 Elder Road, Cobridge. She had several addresses after the death of her husband, 37a Moor Street, Cobridge and 5, Derby Street, Cobridge. She remarried to Thomas Williamson of Leek Road, Cobridge.
The cause of death of John Wellings was the following which is an extract from a copy of a typed letter dated 28th July 1917 by M.E.Willards, Capt, R.A.M.C.
He died in Base Isolation Hospital Basra from the disease Myocarditis following Small Pox.
Patient had been in hospital with small pox since 4.5.17. he had not been vaccinated since childhood. he was very dangerously ill and the rash became confluent. When the acute stage of the disease was over, patient improved slowly but steadily. he was able to digest his food well and had begun to take a little exercise. he had shown signs of Myocarditis previously and been treated with digitalis. He improved steadily while the heat was not excessive, but when about a fortnight ago the heat suddenly became much greater it affected him considerably. He had to be confined to bed. his appetite failed, and he would take practically nothing except milk. On examination his pulse was seen to be rapid and irregular. There was some dilation of the right side of the heart Cyanosis and weak impulse. Unfortunately he could not be transferred for invaliding at that time as he was not quite free from infection. On the 20th July 1917, patient began to vomit, the vomiting became more and more persistent until practically no food was retained in his stomach. Digitalin was given hypodermically and stimulants administered at regular intervals, food was given in small quantities at frequent intervals. On 25.7.17 and 27.7.17 the patient was a good deal troubled with hiccough and the vomiting was worse. The shortness of breath too was now much more increased. On the afternoon of 27.7.17 he suddenly changed very definately for the worse - his pulse was imperceptible at the wrist. Cyanosis and shortness of breath were very prominent. Stimulants were at once administered but without effect and the patient died at 4.24 pm 27.7.17
Death due to heart failure following small pox brought on by climate and service
WELLINGS Samuel, Private 8455, 2nd Durham Light Infantry, formerly North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 21st September 1914. He was born in Burslem and lived in Cobridge.
In 1901 he was living with his parents, Samuel, Hannah and siblings, one being John who also fell, at 5 Lovatt Street, Cobridge. Samuel occupation was a Brick presser
Brief notes from his army record.
He enlisted 24th August 1903 aged 18yrs and 1 month. gave his occupation as a collier . His father was Samuel from 8 Sandbach Road, Cobridge and his wife Hannah nee Brocklehurst whom he married 25th January 1909 at St Bartholomew's church Norton in The Moors lived at 82, leek Road, Norton Green, Norton in the Moors. He was stationed in Cork 1906
He is buried in Vendresse british Cemetery, Aisne, France
WOOD, Henry, Gunner 805161,"A" Battery, 231st Brigade, Royal Field Artillery killed in action 11th August 1917. Born in Longton , Stoke on Trent Buried in Fosse No.10 Communal Cemetery Extension, Sains-En-Gohelle, Pas de Calais, France
WHITEHALL, Harry, Lance Corporal 29246, 1st East Lancashire Regiment, formerly 22948, North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 16th June 1917. He was born in Smallthorne and lived in Burslem, Stoke on Trent and the son of Thomas and Hannah Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France
WARDLE, Albert, (memorial has Wardles) Private 50539, 7th Lincolnshire Regiment killed in action 19th September 1918 aged 20. He was the son of John and Jane (Stepmother) of 91, Hot Lane, Burslem, Stoke on Trent. Commemorated on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial, Pas de Calais, France
YATES, Thomas, Private 8182, 7th North Staffordshire died of wounds 2nd May 1916 in Mesopotamia. Born in Tunstall and lived in Burslem, both of Stoke on Trent. Buried at Amara War Cemetery, Iraq
