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ROYAL NAVY
Able Seaman Mersey Z/634 William Bertram McINNERNY, H.M.S. Indefatigable, Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve died at sea 31st May 1916 when the ship was sunk on 31 May 1916 during the Battle of Jutland by German battlecruiser Von der Tan. Only two of the crew of 1,019 survived He was born on the 2nd September 1897 to Francis and Esther who at the time of his death were living at 16, Campbell Road, Stoke on Trent. In 1901 they were living at 50, Selwyn Street, Stoke on Trent. He is commemorated on the Plymouth Naval Memorial, Devon. (Memorial has B.W.)
Able Seaman R/5175 William Rupert PEAKE Nelson Battalion, Royal Naval Division killed in action on the 14th December 1917 aged 21. He was the son of Thomas and Mary Ellen of 361 Newcastle Street, Burslem. Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. In 1911 he was living with his parents and siblings at 15, Shirley Street, Burslem. he was employed as a Potters attendant and dish maker. He is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial, Somme, France
Able Seaman R/5071 Samuel WILSON, Anson Battalion Royal Naval Division killed in action on the 27th September 1918. He was born on the 18th September 1897 to Mrs A W Wilson of 7, Gregory Street, Longton, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. In 1911 he was living with his widowed mother, Alice and sister, Sarah h at No 3 Court, 1 Gregory Street, Longton. At the age of 13 he was employed as a railway labourer. He is at rest in Sucrerie British Cemetery, Graincourt-Les-Havrincourt, France
ROYAL HORSE ARTILLERY
Bombardier W L ORGAN No W L or W ORGAN serving with the stated regiment listed with the CWGC
ROYAL FIELD ARTILLERY
Sergeant 805233 Arthur BICKERTON D Battery 231st Brigade Royal Field Artillery killed in action 9th August 1917 aged 21. He was the son of Samuel and Hannah of 61, Honeywall, Penkhukll, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. In 1911 he was an apprentice joiner and his father worked for the railways as a wheelwright. He is at rest in Fosse No10 Communal Cemetery Extension, Sains-En-Gohelle, France
Gunner 185495 John DARLINGTON 38th Divisional Ammunition Column, Royal Field Artillery died 21st May 1918 aged 19. He was the son of Mrs Sarah Jane Darlington nee Peake of 16, Wilks Street, Tunstall, Staffordshire. His father was called Frederick William In 1911 his wife and children were living at 10, Goodfellow Street, Tunstall , his father was visiting his brother at 46 King's Street, Tunstall. He is at rest in Etaples Military Cemetery, France
Gunner 129122 Thomas NIXON D Battery 46th Brigade Royal Field Artillery killed in action 20th May 1917 aged 22. He was the son of Charles and Annie Louisa of Cheadle Road, Forsbrook, Staffordshire. formerly on in 1911, Draycott Lane, Forsbrook. He was employed as a railway porter. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France
Gunner 221867 Walter WICKS 51st Battery, 39th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery died 29th September 1918 aged 21. He was the son of John and Mary Ann of Station House, 6, Albert Road, Fenton Manor Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. he was working at the age of 14 as a commission agent clerk. at a pottery manufacturer. He is at rest in Brie British Cemetery, France
Driver J GITTENS (No J GITTENS serving with the stated unit listed with the CWGC)
Driver Cyril Scarlett JACKSON. Sapper 491962 46th Divisional Signal Company, Royal Engineers, formerly Driver 2590 and 805036 Royal Field Artillery . He died 8th November 1918. He was the son of Bertie and Ada Hartshill, Stoke on Trent
ROYAL GARRISON ARTILLERY
Gunner 127128 Walter Farmer ASTILL 66th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery died 30th November 1917. He was born in 1885 at Burton on Trent to Charles and Annie who in 1901 were living at 19, Havlock Street, Stoke on Trent. In 1911 he was visiting the Crown Hotel , Cats Hill, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, and he was employed as a locomotive fireman. He is at rest in White House Cemetery, St jean-Les-Ypres, Belgium
Gunner 64242 William BADDELEY 319 Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery died of wounds 25th April 1918. He was born at Bucknall, Stoke on Trent, and he is at rest in the Bandaghem Military Cemetery, Haringhe, Belgium
Gunner 143438 Thomas BERRY 151st Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery killed in action 28th March 1918. He was born in Stoke on Trent and he may have been the son of Richard and Fanny who in 1911 lived at 6, Pleasant Row, Stoke on Trent. he was a potters mould presser. He is at rest in Faubourg D'Amiens Cemetery, Arras, France
Gunner 313153 Harry Lyngatt MAGUIRE 1/2nd (London) Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery died of wounds 4th September 1918 aged 27. he was the son of John Thomas and Annie Elizabeth (in 1911) of 51 Vine Street, Stoke on Trent. He was working in the Goods Warehouse of the North Staffs Railway Co. He was born at Leek, Staffordshire and he is at rest in Mont Huon Military Cemetery, Le Treport, France
ROYAL ENGINEERS
Company Sergeant Major 492456 James Thomas BAKER, Signal Training Centre, Royal Engineers died 15th February 1919 aged 30. He was the son of Robert James and Evelyn Baker, of 57, Beresford Street, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent. He is at rest in Hanley Cermetery, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire
Lance Corporal WR/ 270642 James EARDLEY 263rd Railway Company ,Royal Engineers died 3rd November 1918. He was born in Burslem, Staffordshire and is at rest in St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France
Sapper 488142 Henry Thomas ASHCROFT 13th Reinforcement Coy, Royal Engineers died 6th July 1917. He was born in 1889 to Thomas and Alice. In 1911 his parents were living at 19, Wilson Street, Stoke on Trent and he was a steam train driver. Henry in 1911 was married to Linda nee Bratton who he married in 1909 in Stoke on Trent Registry Office he was employed as a joiner for the North Staffs Railway Company. He is at rest in St. Germain-Au-Mont-D'or Communal Cemetery, Rhone, France
Sapper 486100 Henry BIRD 132nd Army Troops Coy, Royal Engineers killed in action 21st March 1918 aged 23. He was the son of William Roderick Bird and Ann Elizabeth Bird, of 25, Guildford Street, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent. Native of Hanley, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Bucquoy Road Cemetery, Ficheux, France
Sapper 267704 Sidney Robert BLOOD 17th Divisional Signal Company, Royal Engineers died 30th October 1918 at Mesopotamia aged 22. He was born in Cheadle Staffordshire and was the son of Robert and Gertrude of Tean, Staffordshire. He is at rest in North Gate War cemetery, Baghdad, Iraq.
Sapper 303 Sydney BRERETON 1st North Midlands Field Company, Royal Engineers died of wounds 21st April 1916 aged 22. he was the son of Mary Ann Jones of 30, Stoke Road, Shelton, Stoke on Trent. and late John Brereton. He is at rest in Ecoivres Military Cemetery, Mont-St. Eloi, France
Sapper 259271 Douglas CHATFIELD 26th Brigade. (A.F.A.) Australian Field Artillery Signal Sub. Section, Royal Engineers , formery 195739, Royal Army Service Corps. Killed in action 6th September1918 aged 21. He was born in Talke, Staffordshire and was the son of John Thomas and Hannah Elizabeth, of Station House, Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent. Native of Talke, Stoke-on-Trent. In 1911 the family were living at 243 Congleton Road, Talke. His father was a railway signalman. He is at rest in Sun Quarry Cemetery, Cherisy, France
Sapper140859 John GEORGE 126th Field Company, Royal Engineers killed in action 22nd March 1918. He was the son of John and Sarah of Market Drayton, Shropshire. In 1911 he was now married to Alice and they were living with their children at 73, Cheshire Street, Market Drayton. he was a railway labourer.
Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up on the 13th November 1915 Gave his occupation as a permanent way layer (train track) and he was living at 73, Cheshire Street. he married Alice Williams on the 27th September 1900 at Market Drayton. He was given permission to join His Majesty's Forces from The Engineer of North Staffordshire Railway, Stoke Station to him at the relaying gang, Uttoxeter Station. On the 20th November 1916 he embarked for France and on the 22nd March 1918 he was killed in action in the field. His parents John and Sarah were living at 77, Cheshire Street. He is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France
Sapper 488460 John GOODWIN 455th Field Company, Royal Engineers killed in action 12th April 1918 aged 27. He was born at Fenton Staffordshire and was the son of George an Annie . He is commemorated on the Ploegstreet Memorial, Hainaut Belgium.
Sapper 95912 Bertram MARTIN 179th Tunnelling Company, Royal Engineers killed in action 26th August 1916. He was born at Uttoxeter, Staffordshire in 1891 and was the son of Thomas and Lizzie of Bradley Street, Uttoxeter. In 1911 his parents and siblings were now at 42, Derby Road, Uttoxeter. Bertram is was not at home but was visiting a friend at Hixon, Staffordshire. He was employed at a locomotive foreman. (The 1911 census have Marian) He is at rest in Albert Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France
Sapper WR/210632 William Herbert MILLARD Royal Engineers died13th February 1919 aged 26. He was the son of William and Louisa Millard, of 80, Trentham Road, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent. In 1911 he was living with his parents and siblings at Garden Village, Trentham Road, Penkhull and he was employed as a railway clerk. He is at rest in Hartshill Cemetery, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire
Sapper 492490 George SILLITOE 31st Air Line Section, Royal Engineers (From Grumphy, GWF "these people were responsible for the wires along which signals, telephones etc were transmitted IN THE AIR, ie not below ground". He died on the 14th October 1918 aged 23. He was the son of William and Sarah Ann of Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. he is at rest in Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille, France
Sapper 439 Harold WHITCUT 2/1st North Midlands Field Company, Royal Engineers killed in action 1st July 1916 aged 18. He was the son of James and Eleanor Jane of 63, Church Street, Fenton, Staffordshire. he was at the age of 13 employed as a railway clerk. He is at rest in Foncquevillers Military Cemetery, France
Sapper WR/176278 Charles WOOD Railway Operating Division, Royal Engineers, formerly 2463 Liverpool Regiment died 4th October 1918 aged 30. He was the son of Harry and Agnes of Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Bagneux British Cemetery, Gezaincourt, Somme, France
Pioneer WR/210654 Reginald BIRKS Royal Engineers died 14th February 1919 aged 20. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Peter Birks, Gate House, Oakamoor, near Alton, Staffordshire
Driver 36432 Charles B HULSE Training Service Sanitary Centre (Bedford) Royal Engineers died 22nd March 1919 aged 20. He was the son of Charles and Mary Louisa of Penkhull Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. he is at rest in Newcastle-under-Lyme Cemetery, Staffordshire
Driver 202551 Samuel JOYNSON 56th Divisional Signal Company, Royal Engineers died 8th August 1918. He is at rest in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, France
GRENADIER GURADS
Lance Corporal 12656 Thomas Philip CRITCHLOW 3rd Grenadier Guards died 8th October 1915 aged 29. He was the son of Martha Critchlow. He is commemorated on the Loos memorial, France
Private 11516 Charles Edward ARMS 1st Grenadier Guards died 29th October 1914 aged 35. He was the son of Elizabeth and the late Fredrick Arms and was the husband of Lily Maud Arms, of 107, Chestergate, Macclesfield, Cheshire. he is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres
Private 22923 Thomas BUXTON, 1st Grenadier Guards died 11th October 1917 aged 34. He was the brother of Eliza Buxton of Stramshall, near Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Dozinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium
Private 18959 Arthur HARVEY 3rd Grenadier Guards died 27th May 1915 aged 21. He was the son of Samuel and Lavinia of North Lodge, Crakemarsh, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Uttoxeter Cemetery.
Private 23417 Benjamin Richard MINCHIN 3rd Grenadier Guards died 15th September 1916 aged 22. he was the son of Henry and Ellen of 135, Belvedere Road, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Guards' Cemetery, Lesboeufs, France
Private 20169 Fred TALBOT 4th Grenadier Guards died 27th September 1915 aged 30. He was the son of John and Hannah of Hanley, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. He is commemorated on the Loos memorial, France
COLDSTREAM GUARDS
Private 4882 Charles Henry YATES 3rd Coldstream Guards died 27th April 1915 aged 33. He was the son of Robert and Annie Yates, of Stoke-on-Trent; husband of Rose Yates, of Englis St., Stoke-on-Trent. he is at rest in Guards Cemetery, Windy Corner, Cuinchy, France
WELCH GUARDS
Corporal 534 Tom BENTLEY 1st Welsh Guards died 2nd May 1916 aged 25. He was the son of Edward and Elizabeth Bentley, of 71, Stony Lane, Cauldon, near. Ashbourne, Derbyshire. He is at rest in Lijssenthoek Military cemetery, Belgium
ROYAL SCOTS
Private F RILEY The only F Riley serving with the Royal Scots listed with the CWGC is the following) Private 4180 Frederick William 3rd Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment) died 13th August 1915. Born in Mowsherra West Indies and is at rest Comley Bank Cemetery, Edinburgh, Scotland. ( Auth. I believe this is not the correct person) There is a possibility It could be a James, Private 17663 Royal Scots Fusiliers died 26th September 1915 aged 25. He was the son of James and Elizabeth of 89 Caroline Street, Longton. The last possibility this soldier died outside the stop date for inclusion into the data of the CWGC which is 31st August 1921.
THE BUFFS (EAST KENT REGIMENT)
Private 13956 Arthur Vincent SWETNAM 7th The Buffs, East Kent Regimentkilled in action 30th September 1917 aged 21. He was the son of Abraham and Annie of 27, Haywood Street, Shelton, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. he joined up aged 19yrs and 3 months and was employed as a railway vanman prior to enlistment. He is at rest in Nine Elms British Cemetery, Belgium
NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS
Sergeant (CWGC have L/Sgt) 13938 Charles William YORKE 12th Northumberland Fusiliers formerly Army Cyclist Corps killed in action 22nd June 1916 aged 37. he was the husband of Betsy nee Dale of 4, Betley Place, Crewe Road, Alsager, Stoke on Trent. In 1911 although married he was living alone at Railway Cottages, Station House, Biddulph. I note some one had crossed out Marriage and children which was 4 yrs and two children both living. He was married on the 12th June 1907 at Odd Rode, Cheshire. He was a railway signalman. He is at rest in Dartmoor Cemetery, Bocordel-Becourt, Somme, France
Private 36358 Ernest Harold DEGGE 8th Northumberland Fusiliers, formerly 32986, North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 16th August 1917 aged 24. He was the son of Thomas and Martha of 19, Balance Hill, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. In 1911 he was employed as an engine cleaner with the North Staffordshire Railway Company. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium
Private 66536 Aubrey Lemuel MOORE 1/4th Northumberland Regiment died 27th May 1918. Native of Blythe Bridge near Cheadle, Staffordshire. He was the son of Charles and Elizabeth Ann of 3, Stallington Crossing, Stallington Lane, Blythe Bridge, Staffordshire. His father was a railway signalman. He is commemorated on the Soissons Memorial, France
ROYAL WARWICKSHIRE REGIMENT
Company Sergeant Major (Memorial has Sergeant) 9243 Edwin MACHIN (Military Medal)15th Royal Warwickshire Regiment killed in action 26th October 1917 aged 26. He was the son of Edwin and Mary of 13, Station Street, Longton, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. he is commemorated on the Tyne Cot memorial, Belgium
Private 9144 Alfred Ernest SMITH, B Company 11th Royal Warwickshire Regiment died 16th July 1916 aged 23. He was the son of Thomas and Emily of 43, Lily Street, Wolstanton, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. He is at rest in Albert Communal Cemetery Extension, France
ROYAL FUSILIERS
Sergeant 2500 Percy ATTWOOD (D.C.M.) killed in action 7th July 1916. He was born in North Rode, Cheshire in 1893 to Charles and Louisa who in 1911 were living with their children at 10 and 12 Cliff Vale Place, Hanley, Stoke on Trent. He was employed age 18 as a railway lampman. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France
Lance Corporal G/2552 John Thomas BIRKS died of wounds 16th October 1916. Born at Stoke on Trent and is Commemorated on the Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L'Abbe, Somme, France
Lance Corporal 127 Frank CARRYER 9th Royal Fusiliers killed in action 18th September 1918 aged 22. He was the son of
Rupert and Mary Carryer, of 111, Newlands Street, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent. He is at rest in Epehy Wood Farm Cemetery, Epehy, Somme, France
Lance Corporal 1780 Albert FOX 12th Royal Fusiliers died of wounds 20th June 1917 aged 25. He was the son of Eli and Mary Jane, nee Knapper who in 1901 were living with their children at 30, Watergate Street, Tunstall. In 1911 he was living with his brother at the home of his married sister, Mary Pritchard at 4, Selwyn Street, Stoke on Trent Staffordshire. He was working as a shop assistant. He is at rest in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium
Private 21436 Rupert BIRCH, 9th Royal Fusiliers died of wounds 10th July 1916 aged 22. He was the son of Joseph and Ellen of Foxt, near Froghall, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. 1911 he was employed as a general labourer. He is at rest in Puchevillers British Cemetery, France
Private 69082 Thomas CARNEL 2nd Royal Fusiliers, formerly 117, Army Veterinary Corps died 6th September 1918 aged 27. He was the husband of Cicely of 12, Nicholls Street, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. He is at rest in St Omer Souvenir Cemetery, Longuenesse France
Private G/11439 George Henry CLOWES 4th Royal Fusiliers killed in action 27th March 1916. Born in Stoke on Trent in 1895 to Richard James and Caroline. In 1911 the family were living at 35, Lytton Street, Stoke on Trent. He was working as a railway servant. He is commemorated on the Menin Gat Memorial, Ypres, Belgium
Private 66604 William Moseley COPE 26th Royal Fusiliers, formerly 37527 South Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 20th September 1917 aged 26. He was the son of William and Jane of 41, New Street, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. In 1911 he was employed as a railway porter. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium
Private 8826 Colin DUNN 3rd Royal Fusiliers killed in action 29th September 1915. He was born in Leigh on the 23rd April 1893, christened on the 21st May 1893 and was the son of Thomas John and Sarah Ann nee Brown In 1911 he was working as a railway porter and was living with his mother and siblings at 1, Frith Street, Leek, Staffordshire. His father for the same year was working in Glamorgan as a railway signalman. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France
Private 9109 John ELLIS 3rd Royal Fusiliers died 10th May 1915. He was born in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire He may have been the son of William and Eliza nee Rushton who in 1911 were living as a family at 3, Kimberley Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire. He was at the age of 14 a fruiterers errand boy. He is commemorated on the Menin gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium
Private 3586 Frederick GILFORD 9th Royal Fusiliers killed in action 1st May 1917. He was born in Nantwich, Cheshire and enlisted in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. He may have been the son of Henry and Mary Ann who in 1911 were living at 7, William Street, Shelton, Stoke on Trent. He was working as a labourer his father was working as a carter for the railway. He is commemorated on the Arras memorial, France
Private G/14502 Albert Henry HEATH 2nd Royal Fusiliers killed in action 3rd July 1916. He was born at Newcastle, Staffordshire He may have been the son of George and Annie Jane of Newcastle Staffordshire. He is at rest in Ovillers Military cemetery, Somme, France
Private 74648 Percy NUTT 7th Royal Fusiliers, formerly 70879 106th Training Battalion killed in action 23rd March 1918 Born at Alsager, Cheshire in 1899 to Joseph and Elizabeth who in 1911 were all living at Audley Road, Alsager, Cheshire. and at the time of his death at 4, Frederick Avenue, Penkhull, Stoke on Trent. His father was a steam train driver in 1911. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France
KING'S LIVERPOOL REGIMENT
Lance Corporal 2464 Tom DUROSE 5th King's Liverpool Regiment died 21st May 1915 aged 19. He was the nephew of Miss M Durose of Ivy Cottage, Heath Road, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. and the son of Tom and Fanny. In 1911 he was living with his parents at the Daventry Union Workhouse London Road Davantry and was working at a telegraph messenger. His mother was the workhouse matron, and not inmates. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He joined up on the 31st August 1914 and was living at 39, Cheadle Road, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire with his aunt, Midge!!
His father was now living at 15th Church Street, Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey. He was in France from the 21st February 1915. On the 15th April 1915 he was admitted to No4 Field Ambulance with Impetigo and discharged fit for duty the same day. 16th May 1915 he was shot in the head at Richebourge, L'Avoue and admitted to No4 Field ambulance, transferred same day to No1 Casualty Clearing Station at Chocques and then transferred to No 19 Rawal Pindi Hospital, Wimereux wher he died of his wounds on the 21st May 1915. He is at rest in Wimereux Communal Cemetery, France
Private 235166 Herbert POINTON 13th King's Liverpool Regiment, formerly 203425 North Staffordshire Regiment killed in action 31st august 1918 aged 24. He was the son of John and Betsy of 65, Boon Hill, Bignall End, Staffordshire. In 1911 he was employed as a coachman (domestic servant) He is at rest in Noreuil Australian cemetery, France
LINCOLNSHIRE REGIMENT
Lance Corporal 16990 Ernest PRIME 2nd Lincolnshire Regiment, formerly 16075, North Staffordshire Regiment died of wounds 26th September 1915. He was born at Calton Staffordshire in 1886 to John and Fanny. His parents in 1911 were living at Cauldon Grange, Oakamoor, Staffordshire. Ernest was now married and was living with his wife Annie and their two children at Chilcote, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire. He was working on a farm as a cowman. He is at rest in Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord France.
Private 51922 Frederick George NEWMAN 10th Lincolnshire Regiment died of wounds 1st May 1918 aged 19. He was the son of James and Annie of 22, Darnley Street, Shelton, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. An army record was found for the time he joined up to the North Staffordshire Regiment on the 17th December 1915 aged 18 years and 4 months as private 18291. His date of birth was given as 10th April 1897 and occupation as a silk finisher. He was discharged from the army as being under military age under Para 392 (vi (a) K.R. 1912. No record has survived for his time with the Lincolnshire Regiment. He is at rest in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France
Private 43954 Hodson Thomas (T H) WALKER 8th Lincolnshire Regiment killed in action 9th September 1918. He was born at Clay Mills Staffordshire in 1895 to Thomas Hodson and Harriet nee Johnson who in 1901 were all living at 55, Cooper Street, Sandwell, West Bromwich. In 1911 he was staying at the home of Thomas Greenway and his sister Helen Greenway at 11, Jameson Street, Wolverhampton, he was a butcher. He is commemorated on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial, France
DEVONSHIRE REGIMENT
Private 3917 Percy YOXALL 1/6th Devonshire Regiment died at Mesopotamia on the 26th September 1916 aged 25. He was the son of William Thomas and Eliza Emma Yoxall, of 74, Seaford Street, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent. In 1911 he was an audit railway clerk. He is at rest in Amara war cemetery, Iraq.
WEST YORKSHIRE REGIMENT
Private 53037 Wilfred Joseph PRESBURY 2nd West Yorkshire Regiment died 27th March 1918. He was born at Longton, Staffordshire . Some notes from what remains of his army record. He was born on the 14th January 1899 to Robert Arthur and Margaret of 68, Spring Road, Longton, Staffordshire. He joined up on the 25th April 1917 aged 18 and was employed as a capstan youth (goods men) employed by North Staffordshire Railway, Longton, Staffordshire. he embarked Folkestone and disembarked at Boulogne the same day, 19th January 1918 and joined his regiment at Etaples on the 20th January. He was reported missing on the 27th March 1918. His conduct sheet was well used. He spent quite a lot of time C.B. Confined to Barracks for various offences. Dirty equipment, missing church and gas parades, and over staying his leave pass . He is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France
Private 60492 James SALT 15th West Yorkshire Regiment died of wounds 22nd April 1918 aged 19. he was the son of Elijah and Eleanor Salt, of 43, Weaver Villa, Oakamoor, Staffs. Native of Cauldon, Lowe, Staffordshire. Some notes from what remains of his army record. He enlisted on the 23rd April 1917 aged 17 years and 364 days. he gave his date of birth as 24th March 1899 and live at the above address. He was posted as Private 39135, North Staffordshire Regiment, then posted to the 5th Training Reserve as private 18033 and finally as private 60492 West York Regt. Whilst in training he was admitted to the Military Hospital, Cannock Chase, Rugeley, Staffordshire on the 4th August 1917 with Diphtheria which was treated with anti-diphtheria serum. He improved rapidly and was discharged to one month's sick from the 1st October 1917. On the 22nd April 1918 he was wounded in action and died the same day. He is at rest in Ebblinghem Military Cemetery, France
LEICESTERSHIRE REGIMENT
Private 11207 Percy SUTTON 8th Leicestershire Regiment died 1st October 1917 aged 24. He was the son of Arthur and Emily Sutton, of 62, Nelson Street, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent. Some notes from remains of his army record. He enlisted on the 27th August 1914 at Lichfield aged 21 into the Royal Engineers then transferred into 6th Service Leicestershire Regiment By occupation he was a railway platelayer, and lived at 4, Pitt Street, Fenton. He embarked on the 29th February 1916 and transferred to 120th Railway Company as Sapper Platelayer 152984, skilled. The 28th August 1916 he was awarded 1st Good Conduct Badge. The 11th September 1917 he was transferred to the 9th Leicestershire Regiment and retained Royal Engineers rate of pay. The 27th March 1918 he was transferred to the 8th Battalion. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot memorial, Belgium
Private 41624 Charles WILLATT D. Company 7th Leicestershire Regiment killed in action 27th May 1918 aged 18. He was the son of John Parr and Eliza of 10, Nettle Bank, Smallthorne, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. Some notes from what remains of his army record He joined up aged 19 years and 4 months on the 4th November 1915 and posted to the Royal Army Medical Corps Depot at Aldershot as Private 78520. He lived at Wilfred Place, Queens Road, Stoke on Trent and was employed as a railway clerk. He embarked Soton on the 24th June 1916 and disembarked at Havre the next day 25th. On the 9th August 1916 disembarked France for England and posted to the 20th London regiment. The 1st September 1916 he was transferred to Class W (T) T.F Army Reserve. On the 30th June 1917 he was recalled to the colours and transferred to the 2/4th Reserve Battalion Northamptonshire Regiment on the 6th July 1917. There is a date 9th November 1917 and stamped is O.C. 20th Batt London Regiment.
On the 11th January 1918 he was transferred from the 2/4th and posted to the 4th Northamptonshire Regiment and posted to Clipstone Camp . He embarked Dover on the 31st March 1918 and disembarked at Calais the same day. Sent to "L" Infantry Base Depot and posted to the 6th Northamptonshire Regiment. He was transferred to D Company 7th Leicestershire Regiment in the field on the 1st April 1918. He was killed in action 27th May 1918. His parents were now living at 10, Nettle Bank. I apologise if the above is a little disjointed I tried to make a good report out of water damaged records. The bottom line is he was in the RAMC, 20th London Regiment as Private 5765. Northamptonshire and Leicestershire regiments. He is commemorated on the Soissons memorial, France
LANCASHIRE FUSILIERS
Private 13 Frank GRETTON 2nd Lancashire Fusiliers He was in France on the 22nd August and died 26th August 1914 aged 18. He was born in Hanley, Staffordshire in 1887 and was the son of James and Ann . In 1901 his father was a widower and they were living at the home of Amy Sales, widow at 3, Talbot Street, Stoke on Trent. He is at rest in La Ferte-Sous-Jouarre Memorial, Sein-et-Marne, France
