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Dog and Partridge War Memorial, Cobridge, Staffs
Dog and Partridge War Memorial, Hot Lane Cobridge
Some of the names on this memorial are the same as those on the Bennett's Tavern War Memorial, which has be relocated to Christ Church, Cobridge, Stoke on Trent
Compiled with additional information from Ancestry.Com and with permission of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
All effort have been made to establish that the correct has been found. For some, no information could be found that could have been used.
In memory and honour of the men from Hot Lane and Elder Road, who fell in the Great War 1914-1919
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
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
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
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
HARDING, Thomas, Private 16070, 18th Lancashire Fusiliers died of wounds 7th November 1916, He was born in Hanley and lived in Burslem, Stoke on Trent. He may have been the son of Thomas and Elizabeth who in 1901 the family were residing at 52, Price Street, Burslem and in 1911 same address with his widowed mother and siblings. Buried in Habarcq Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, France
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
ROBERTS, Philip, Private 201054, D. Company 1/6th North Staffordshire Regiment, formerly 4301, North Staffordshire Regiment died of wounds 6th October 1918.
He was the son of Robert and Sarah nee Plant.
Some notes from what is left of his army record.
He enlisted 5th April 1915 aged 27. Home address was 24. Hot Lane, Burslem.
His next of kin was his wife Emily nee Barlow whom he married in 1912 at St John the Baptist, Longton, Stoke on Trent and resided 54 Hot Lane, Burslem. His mother had remarried by 1901 to a Joseph Parker and he and his siblings were residing with their mother and stepfather at 25, Greeting Street, Burslem
On the 28th September 1918 he was shot in the head in the field in France and was taken to No11 Stationary Hospital, Rouen France
4th October 1918 he was reported that he was dangerously ill
6th October 1918 he died of wounds
He is buried in St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France,
HULSON, Samuel , Private 40741, 6th Lincolnshire Regiment died 16th August 1917 aged 31. he was the son of William and Sarah of 66 Hot Lane, Burslem and husband of Elizabeth of Rose vale, Chesterton, Stoke on Trent. he is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
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.
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
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
BAMFORD, S. It may be this soldier. Private 11895, Samuel Bamford 1st Sherwood Foresters died of wounds 16th March 1915. He was born in Newcastle under Lyme, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire He was the son of William Thomas Warren and Annie of Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire. Buried in Wimereux Communal Cemetery, Pad de Calais, France The Bennett's Tavern War Memorial which has been relocated to Christ Church, Cobridge has W Bamford)
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
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
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.
LEWIS, Thomas, Sapper 136454, 171st Tunnelling Coy, Royal Engineers, killed in action 17th October 1917 aged 26. Born in Burslem and lived in Cobridge both of Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. He was the husband of Hannah of 4, Hale's Square, Cobrodge, Stoke on Trent. Commemorated on the Loos Memorial, 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.
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, 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
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
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
HANCOCK, T. Unable to find the correct record listed with the CWGC any personal information would be very much appreciated
TURNER, William, Private 46131, , 9th Labourer Corp, Formerly Lincolnshire Regiment died 10th April 1917 aged 34. He was the son of William and Maria who 1901 were all living at 13 Hot Lane Burslem, Stoke on Trent. Buried St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France
TUDOR, Henry Thomas, Private 8661, 1st North Staffordshire Regiment, died 31st August 1916 aged 34. Son of Richard and Mary Tudor and husband of the late Laura nee Swingewood. Buried at Delville Wood Cemetery, Longueval, Somme, France
Some notes from parts of his surviving army record
He enlisted at Burslem on the 26th August 1914 aged 30yrs and 6 months His wife Laura of 3 Elder Road, Cobridge.
he was the son of Richard and Mary and in 1911 his mother who was widowed about 1891 was residing at 11, Elder Road, Cobridge
25th April 1915 he was declared a deserter
29th June 1915 he was in civil custody (police)
30th June 1915 he rejoined his unit for desertion
Await trial 3rd July 1915 to 12th July 1915
15th July 1915, tried by District Court Martial. Sentenced to 1 year in prison from when on
active service deserting His Majesty's Service.
8th December 1915 he was released and posted with the 1st North Staffordshire Regiment to France
1st May 1916 he was gassed but survived
31st August 1916 killed in action in the field.
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
LIGHTFOOT D. His correct name is Daniel Thomas born 1884. and he was the brother of above John William Lightfoot. No record can be found for him as being killed in action or dieing from wounds received. I have found a medal card for a Daniel T Lightfoot Private S/220580, Royal Army Service Corps. which may be him. Any help with this person would be very much appreciated
LIGHTFOOT, John William, (Memorial has J T) Private 38532, 4th North Staffordshire Regiment died in England 17th August 1918 aged 38, He was the son of James and Elizabeth, who in 1901 were all including Daniel Thomas, residing at 14, Elder Road and in 1911 his parents were at 10. Hot Lane both of Burslem, Stoke on Trent.
Some notes from what is left of his army record
He enlisted 4th December 1915 and was mobilized in 1917 and posted to France. He gave his age as 34yrs and 9 months occupation Potters Handler and his next of kin his wife, Hannah Gertrude, widow, formerly Copeland at Snyde parish church Stoke on Trent, Staffs on the 26th November 1909.
He had previously served 6yrs with the North Midland Brigade, Royal Field Artillery.
On the 1st August 1918 he was shot, and died in hospital 17th August 1918 from gun shot wound to his left thigh and pneumonia. he is buried in Burslem Cemetery as J W Lightfoot
FORD, Samuel, Private 23252, 3rd Worcestershire Regiment killed in action 28th April 1916 aged 21. He was the sone of Frederick and Martha of 21, Elm Street, Cobridge, Stoke on Trent. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France
CAVENOR, Frank Edward (Memorial has F) Gunner 75840, 27th Battery, 32nd Brigade, Royal Field Artillery killed in action 10th April 1917. Lived in Burslem and was the husband of Eliza Sherratt formerly Cavenor nee Donnally of 55, Mars Street, Smallthorne, Stoke on Trent. In 1911 he his wife and children were living at 3, Lower Street, Burslem, Stoke on Trent. He stated that he was born in Burslem, Commemorated on the Arras 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
FOSTER, R. Unable to find the correct record listed with the CWGC any personal information would be very much appreciated
VAUGHAN, William, Private 19069, 6th East Lancashire Regiment killed in action in Mesopotamia 9th April 1916. He was born and lived in Burslem, Stoke on Trent. and may have been the son of William and Mary Commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq
PLATT, Joseph, Private 6078, 7th North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action at Mesopotamia 25th January 1917. Born in Burslem, Stoke on Trent. Buried in Amara War cemetery, Iraq
DONALLY, William, Private 8671, 7th North Staffordshire Regiment. died in Gallipoli 31st October 1915. He was the son of Edward and Lucy Donally of 37, Moore Street, Burslem, Stoke on Trent. His was born in Burslem and lived in Cobridge, Buried in Portianos Military Cemetery, Greece.
Some of the names on this memorial are the same as those on the Bennett's Tavern War Memorial, which has be relocated to Christ Church, Cobridge, Stoke on Trent
Compiled with additional information from Ancestry.Com and with permission of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
All effort have been made to establish that the correct has been found. For some, no information could be found that could have been used.
In memory and honour of the men from Hot Lane and Elder Road, who fell in the Great War 1914-1919
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
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
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
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
HARDING, Thomas, Private 16070, 18th Lancashire Fusiliers died of wounds 7th November 1916, He was born in Hanley and lived in Burslem, Stoke on Trent. He may have been the son of Thomas and Elizabeth who in 1901 the family were residing at 52, Price Street, Burslem and in 1911 same address with his widowed mother and siblings. Buried in Habarcq Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, France
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
ROBERTS, Philip, Private 201054, D. Company 1/6th North Staffordshire Regiment, formerly 4301, North Staffordshire Regiment died of wounds 6th October 1918.
He was the son of Robert and Sarah nee Plant.
Some notes from what is left of his army record.
He enlisted 5th April 1915 aged 27. Home address was 24. Hot Lane, Burslem.
His next of kin was his wife Emily nee Barlow whom he married in 1912 at St John the Baptist, Longton, Stoke on Trent and resided 54 Hot Lane, Burslem. His mother had remarried by 1901 to a Joseph Parker and he and his siblings were residing with their mother and stepfather at 25, Greeting Street, Burslem
On the 28th September 1918 he was shot in the head in the field in France and was taken to No11 Stationary Hospital, Rouen France
4th October 1918 he was reported that he was dangerously ill
6th October 1918 he died of wounds
He is buried in St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France,
HULSON, Samuel , Private 40741, 6th Lincolnshire Regiment died 16th August 1917 aged 31. he was the son of William and Sarah of 66 Hot Lane, Burslem and husband of Elizabeth of Rose vale, Chesterton, Stoke on Trent. he is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
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.
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
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
BAMFORD, S. It may be this soldier. Private 11895, Samuel Bamford 1st Sherwood Foresters died of wounds 16th March 1915. He was born in Newcastle under Lyme, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire He was the son of William Thomas Warren and Annie of Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire. Buried in Wimereux Communal Cemetery, Pad de Calais, France The Bennett's Tavern War Memorial which has been relocated to Christ Church, Cobridge has W Bamford)
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
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
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.
LEWIS, Thomas, Sapper 136454, 171st Tunnelling Coy, Royal Engineers, killed in action 17th October 1917 aged 26. Born in Burslem and lived in Cobridge both of Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. He was the husband of Hannah of 4, Hale's Square, Cobrodge, Stoke on Trent. Commemorated on the Loos Memorial, 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.
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, 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
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
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
HANCOCK, T. Unable to find the correct record listed with the CWGC any personal information would be very much appreciated
TURNER, William, Private 46131, , 9th Labourer Corp, Formerly Lincolnshire Regiment died 10th April 1917 aged 34. He was the son of William and Maria who 1901 were all living at 13 Hot Lane Burslem, Stoke on Trent. Buried St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France
TUDOR, Henry Thomas, Private 8661, 1st North Staffordshire Regiment, died 31st August 1916 aged 34. Son of Richard and Mary Tudor and husband of the late Laura nee Swingewood. Buried at Delville Wood Cemetery, Longueval, Somme, France
Some notes from parts of his surviving army record
He enlisted at Burslem on the 26th August 1914 aged 30yrs and 6 months His wife Laura of 3 Elder Road, Cobridge.
he was the son of Richard and Mary and in 1911 his mother who was widowed about 1891 was residing at 11, Elder Road, Cobridge
25th April 1915 he was declared a deserter
29th June 1915 he was in civil custody (police)
30th June 1915 he rejoined his unit for desertion
Await trial 3rd July 1915 to 12th July 1915
15th July 1915, tried by District Court Martial. Sentenced to 1 year in prison from when on
active service deserting His Majesty's Service.
8th December 1915 he was released and posted with the 1st North Staffordshire Regiment to France
1st May 1916 he was gassed but survived
31st August 1916 killed in action in the field.
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
LIGHTFOOT D. His correct name is Daniel Thomas born 1884. and he was the brother of above John William Lightfoot. No record can be found for him as being killed in action or dieing from wounds received. I have found a medal card for a Daniel T Lightfoot Private S/220580, Royal Army Service Corps. which may be him. Any help with this person would be very much appreciated
LIGHTFOOT, John William, (Memorial has J T) Private 38532, 4th North Staffordshire Regiment died in England 17th August 1918 aged 38, He was the son of James and Elizabeth, who in 1901 were all including Daniel Thomas, residing at 14, Elder Road and in 1911 his parents were at 10. Hot Lane both of Burslem, Stoke on Trent.
Some notes from what is left of his army record
He enlisted 4th December 1915 and was mobilized in 1917 and posted to France. He gave his age as 34yrs and 9 months occupation Potters Handler and his next of kin his wife, Hannah Gertrude, widow, formerly Copeland at Snyde parish church Stoke on Trent, Staffs on the 26th November 1909.
He had previously served 6yrs with the North Midland Brigade, Royal Field Artillery.
On the 1st August 1918 he was shot, and died in hospital 17th August 1918 from gun shot wound to his left thigh and pneumonia. he is buried in Burslem Cemetery as J W Lightfoot
FORD, Samuel, Private 23252, 3rd Worcestershire Regiment killed in action 28th April 1916 aged 21. He was the sone of Frederick and Martha of 21, Elm Street, Cobridge, Stoke on Trent. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France
CAVENOR, Frank Edward (Memorial has F) Gunner 75840, 27th Battery, 32nd Brigade, Royal Field Artillery killed in action 10th April 1917. Lived in Burslem and was the husband of Eliza Sherratt formerly Cavenor nee Donnally of 55, Mars Street, Smallthorne, Stoke on Trent. In 1911 he his wife and children were living at 3, Lower Street, Burslem, Stoke on Trent. He stated that he was born in Burslem, Commemorated on the Arras 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
FOSTER, R. Unable to find the correct record listed with the CWGC any personal information would be very much appreciated
VAUGHAN, William, Private 19069, 6th East Lancashire Regiment killed in action in Mesopotamia 9th April 1916. He was born and lived in Burslem, Stoke on Trent. and may have been the son of William and Mary Commemorated on the Basra Memorial, Iraq
PLATT, Joseph, Private 6078, 7th North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action at Mesopotamia 25th January 1917. Born in Burslem, Stoke on Trent. Buried in Amara War cemetery, Iraq
DONALLY, William, Private 8671, 7th North Staffordshire Regiment. died in Gallipoli 31st October 1915. He was the son of Edward and Lucy Donally of 37, Moore Street, Burslem, Stoke on Trent. His was born in Burslem and lived in Cobridge, Buried in Portianos Military Cemetery, Greece.
