Great Crosby & Blundellsands' fallen Service men
Great Crosby & Blundellsands’ War Memorial is located in Alexandra Park, on Coronation Road. Listed upon the memorial are the names of 261 heroic Service men, who gave their lives in the Great War.
Some of the men have additional information about their lives and where they were born or lived before the war.
Surname | First Name | Rank | Service No. | Regiment/Ship/ Squadron | Last known address | Died | Age at death | Burial Place | Biography | Medals |
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Abbott | Frederick John | Seaman | H.M.S "Laurentic" | 2 Seafield Avenue, Great Crosby | 25/01/1917 | 27 | Plymouth Naval Memorial, Devon, England | Frederick was killed when H.M.S. Laurentic was sunk after striking two mines north of Ireland, with the loss of 354 lives. She was carrying about 43 tons of gold ingots at the time of her loss. | ||
Aldridge | Thomas | Private | 18621 | 2nd Garrison Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 29 Brighton Road, Great Crosby | 14/03/1917 | 32 | Lembet Road Military Cemetery, Salonika, Greece | Thomas was the son of Henry and Elizabeth Aldridge; husband of Elizabeth Aldridge (nee Blackhurst). He died of pneumonia while on active service in Salonika. | |
Allman | Charles Redmond Roche | Donkeyman | S.S. "Trinidad" | 2 Eshe Road North, Blundellsands | 22/03/1918 | 25 | Tower Hill Naval Memorial, London, Engand | Charles Redmond Roche was born at Holywood, County Down, Ireland; the son of Charles and Elizabeth Allman (nee O'Flaherty). He was lost when S.S. Trinidad ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea, 12 nautical miles off the Codling Bank Lightship, by SM U-101 (Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 39 crew. | ||
Almond | George | Private | 15981 | The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 49 Chambers Street, Everton | 07/07/1916 | Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France | George was the son of Peter and Gertrude Almond. He was killed in action during the Battle of the Somme. | ||
Alty | Robert | Lance Corporal | 16562 | King's Liverpool Regiment | 12 Vale Road, Great Crosby | 11/05/1918 | 21 | St Peter and St paul Graveyard, Great Crosby, England | Robert was born at Great Crosby in 1896; the only child of Robert Alty and Alice (nee Fenna). He enlisted in the Liverpool Pals at Liverpool on the 1st September 1914; giving his age as 19 (although he was actually only 17). Robert was posted to the Western Front on the 7th November 1915. He was awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. [London Gazette 26th April 1917]. He was wounded in action on the 23rd April 1917, suffering a bullet wound and compound fracture of the right leg. He returned to the UKand was treated at Bath War hospital. He was discharged from the Army as permanently unfit on the 2nd November 1917 with a 100% pension. He died just a year later. | |
Appleby | Eric | Second Lieutenant | 42nd Battey, 2nd Brigade, Royal Field Artillery | Farnley, Moor Park, Great Crosby | 28/10/1916 | 23 | Grove Ton Cemetery, Meaulte, Somme, France | Eric was the son of Joseph and Alice Maud Appleby. He joined the Officer Training Corps at the age of 16, afterwards with the Royal Engineers (Territorial). He enlisted in 1914. He died of wounds received at the Battle of Morval and attack with The Battle of the Somme. | ||
Arnold | William Joseph | Private | 4290 | 7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 80 Brighton Road, Great Crosby | 08/03/1916 | 22 | Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France | William was born at Crosby in 1886, the son of James Arnold and Ellen (nee Cottier); husband of Elizabeth Arnold (nee Rimmer). They had one child. He was killed in action during the Battle of the Somme. | |
Baines | Francis Slater | Lance Corporal | 1869 | 6th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 8 Coronation Road, Great Crosby | 21/08/1916 | 24 | St Luke's Churchyard, Great Crosby, England | Francis was the son of Mrs Elizabeth Baines. He died of wounds received during the Battle of the Somme. | |
Ballard | Leo Patrick | Gunner | 25498 | A Battery, 93rd Brigade, Royal Field Artillery | 18 Victoria Road, Great Crosby | 16/10/1916 | 19 | A.I.F Burial Ground, Flers, France | Leo was the son of William and Elizabeth Ballard. He joined the forces on the outbreak of the war, and had been at the front for nearly two years, when he was killed in action. Before the war, Leo was employed in the powerhouse of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company at Formby. | |
Banister | Charles Wilfred | Second Lieutenant | 4th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers | Tunbridge Wells | 16/06/1915 | Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, France | Charles was the son of Howard Cottrell and Blanche Banister. He was educated at Merchant Taylors' School, Crosby and Jesus College, Cambridge. Charles attended the Royal Military College, Sandhurst; he was gazetted in the 5th Battalion Royal Fusiliers on 18th February 1915. He left for France a week before his death. | |||
Barnes | George | Rifleman | 2286 | 6th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | Burneside, St Anthonys Road, Blundellsands | 10/09/1915 | 21 | Suzanne Communal Cemetery, Somme, France | George was the son of James and Emma E Barnes. He attended Merchant Taylors School, Crosby. He went on an apprenticeship with a Liverpool engineering firm, finishing his time with the Northumberland Engine Works. He enlisted at the beginning of the war, and was drafted in February. He was wounded at Hill 60 in May, returning to the UK for treatment. On recovery, he re-joined his company in August, dying less than two months later. | |
Bartlett | George | Corporal | 3010 | 10th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 1 Sugnall Street, Liverpool | 16/06/1915 | 21 | Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, France | Arthur was born at Montreal, Canada in 1895: the son of Edmund Thomas Bartlett and Ethel Louisa. He was killed at Hooge; with the help of one of his men he bombed a German machine gun and killed some thirty enemy fighters. He was killed by a German bullet at the end of a day's fighting. His father was one of the rescued from the Lusitania when she was torpedoed. | |
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Blake | Charles Lewis | Private | 29699 | 19th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 78 Oxford Road, Waterloo | 31/07/1916 | 31 | Dive Copse British Cemetery, Sailly-le-Sec, Somme, France | Charles was born at Waterloo, the son of John Richard Blake; husband of Sarah Anne Blake. He died of wounds received during the Somme offensive, at one of the field dressing stations positioned near Corbie. | |
Blease | Harvey | Captain | 15th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment and Lancashire Fusiliers | St Anthony's Road, Blundellsands | 08/07/1915 | 32 | Helles Memorial, Turkey | Harvey was the eldest son of Walter and Mary Blease; husband of Helen Dorothy Stanley Blease. Prior to enlisting, he was a chartered accountant at 8 Fenwick Street, Liverpool. After enlisting, Harvey was posted to the Dardanelles, where he was killed in action. Before the war, Harvey was the captain of Sefton Cricket club. | ||
Blundell | Henry | Private | 235156 | 4th Battalion, Yorkshire Regiment | 30/04/1917 | St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France | Henry was the son of Margaret Blundell. He enlisted in the army in Seaforth, and was posted to France in 1916. His original service number was 5767. He died of wounds at one of the military hospitals based around Rouen. | |||
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Bousfield | Eustace | Private | 2314 | Queen's Own Worcestershire Hussar, Worcester Yeomany | 23/04/1916 | Jerusalem Memorial, Israel | Eustace was born at Bromborough; the eldest son of Henry Michael Bousfield and Annie (nee Tetley). He enlisted at the outbreak of war and was posted to Egypt with his regiment in May 1915. Eustace was reported missing, and afterwards as killed in action at Katia, Egypt. He had been recommended for a commission. | |||
Bradbury | John William | Sergeant | 44430 | King's Shropshire Light Infantry and South Lancashire Regiment | 4 York Road, Great Crosby | 07/06/1918 | 26 | Sandpits British Cemertry, Fouquereuil, France | John was posted to France in 1914; within 12 months he had contracted trench fever and was sent home for treatment. He went to France for the second time in June 1918. John was struck by a shell, and died shortly after. He was buried with full military honours. He left behind a widow and one child (13 months old). | |
Brew | Fred | Private | 32168 | 8th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment | 51 Brighton Road, Great Crosby | 04/10/1917 | Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France | Fred was born at Blackpool in 1896. He was the son of Peter Brew and Annie (nee Walker). He was killed in action during the bombardment prior to the Battle of Arras. | ||
Brew | George | Stoker 1st Class | SS/105528 | Royal Navy, H.M.S. "Doris" | 75 Brighton Road , Great Crosby | 15/12/1914 | 18 | Port Said War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt | George Brew was born at Blackpool in 1896; the son of Peter Brew and Annie (nee Walker). He died in action. The ship was patrolling the Syrian coast near Beersheba when she spotted suspicious activity; a Turkish defensive position in the course of construction. The ship opened fire and the emplacement was swiftly destroyed. | |
Briggs | Egbert | Sergeant | 1863 | 6th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 40 Cambridge Avenue, Great Crosby, Liverpool | 07/07/1916 | 27 | Peronne Road Cemetery, Maricourt, France | Egbert was the second son of Thomas and Hester Margaret Briggs. He enlisted in August 1914, and he was a local preacher on the Wesleyan circuit, and a loyal worker for the Wesleyan Mission, Crosby. | |
Briggs | Eric Mackie | Second Lieutenant | 6th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers | Sandymount, Blundellsands, Liverpool | 05/02/1917 | 19 | Point-du-Jour Military Cemetery, Athies, Pas de Calais, France | Eric was the son of James Ingham Briggs; gentleman of Sandymount, Merrilocks Road, Blundellsands. He died in the area of the Battle of Arras. His father received his effects, which were valued at £172 16s 1d (£10,000 at current values.) | ||
Bristow | Joseph Benjamin | Private | M2/147949 | 50th Company, Mechanical Transport, Royal Army Service Corps | 13 King's Road, Great Crosby | 13/12/1917 | 37 | Vlamertinghe New Military, West Vlaanderen, Belgium | Joseph was husband of Annie Bristow. Before the war, he was a chauffeur in the employ of Mrs. Cooper, "Riverslea," Blundellsands. Joseph enlisted in the Army Service Corp, Motor Transport. He was killed in action in France, his commander reported that death was instantaneous. | |
Brockbank | Charles Norman | Captain | 18th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 19 Adelaide Terrace, Waterloo, Liverpool | 07/01/1916 | 32 | Dantzig Alley British Cemetery, Mametz | Charles was the only son of Marion and (the late) Robert M. Henry Brockbank. He enlisted at the outbreak of war and trained with the ‘Pals’ at Knowsley, Hooton, Grantham and Salisbury Plain. He was drafted to France, and was killed in action on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. | ||
Brockman | Albert John | Second Lieutenant | 4th Battalion, King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment | Lynton, Asbourne Aveue, Blundellsands | 08/08/1916 | 30 | Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France | Albert John Brockman was the son of John William Brockman and Mary Brockman (nee Cooper). Prior to the war, he was employed by the Eastern Telegraph Company. He was killed in action at the Battle of the Somme. His effects were valued at £550 14s 8d (£51,000 at current values.) | ||
Brodbelt | Arthur Dell | Lieutenant | 264th Siege Batter, Royal Garrison Artillery | Millbank, Moor Park, Great Crosby | 18/04/1918 | Chocques Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France | Arthur as the son of Lucy and (the late) Thomas Bryde Brodbelt of Mill Bank, Moor Park, Great Crosby. He initaily served in Malta, before being drafted to France, where he was mortally wounded. His brother, Guy Brodbelt, also fell. | |||
Brodbelt | Guy | Lieutenant | 9th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | Millbank, Moor Park, Great Crosby | 14/04/1916 | 27 | Douchy-les-Ayette British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France | Guy was the son of Lucy Brodbelt and (the late) Thomas Bryde Brodbelt. He served at the front for 12 months, taking part in both the battles of Festubert and Loos, before being killed in action. His brother, Arthur Dell Brodbelt, also fell. | ||
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Burton | Geoffrey Bunnell | Lieutenant | 6th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | Ymuiden, Warren Road, Blundellsands | 08/03/1917 | 21 | Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium | Geoffrey was born at Crosby in 1896; the son of George Lewis Burton and Katharine Mary Burton. He was killed in action during the heavy fighting in Lijssenthoek, between April and August 1917. His father claimed his effects which were valued at £1,060 13s (£77,000 at current values.) His twin brother, Kenrick Burton, also fell. | ||
Burton | Kenrick Hammond | Lieutenant | 6th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | Ymuiden, Warren Road, Blundellsands | 16/06/1918 | 22 | Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium | Kenrick was born at Crosby in 1896. He was the son of George Lewis Burton and Katharine Mary Burton. Kenrick was initially reported as missing, then presumed dead on the battlefields of Ypres. His father claimed his effects, which were valued at £905 4s 10d (£43,000 at current values.) His twin brother, Geoffrey Burton, also fell. | ||
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Campbell | Richard Douglas | Sergeant | 355254 | 10th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 1 Victoria Avenue, Great Crosby | 08/09/1916 | 21 | Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France | Richard was born at Liverpool in 1895; the son of Richard and Jane Campbell. He was killed in action during the battle of the Somme. | |
Caton | Thomas Cyril | Fitter | 4072 | 6th Brigade, Australian Field Artillery | 30 Oxford Drive, Waterloo | 06/01/1917 | 21 | London Rifle Brigade Cemetery, Hainaut, Belgium | Thomas was the son of Edward and Fanny Jane Caton. He was killed on the battlefied of Ypres. | |
Chambers | Robert | Private | 59303 | 44th Company, Machine Gun Corps | 11 Lune Street, Great Crosby | 17/04/1917 | 37 | Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton, Hampshire | Robert Chambers was the husband of Susan Chambers. Robert was wounded at Easter and being transported back to England, when His Majesties Transport Ship Donegal, serving as a hospital ship, was torpedoed by a Uboat. She sank quickly, taking 29 wounded soldiers and 11 of her crew. He left a widow and seven children. | |
Charlton | Arthur | Private | 59562 | D Company, 10th Battalion, Cheshire Regiment | 57 Regent Road, Great Crosby | 02/07/1918 | 27 | Favreuil British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France | Arthur Charlton was the son of Richard Robinson Charlton and Emma Charlton. He was killed in action near Favreuil village. | |
Cheney (Inman) | George Edwin | Lance Corporal | 3/12256 | 12th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | Minets Lodge, Brownmoor Lane, Great Crosby | 09/03/1916 | 22 | Delville Wood Cemetery, Longueval, Somme, France | George Edwin Cheney was born at Great Crosby in 1894; the son of George Cheney and Sophia Ann (nee Inman). He served in the British Army as George Inman. George was initially reported as missing, then death presumed, during the Battle of the Somme. | |
Clinch | Alfred Thomas | Private | G/66856 | 23rd Battalion, Royal Fusiliers | 7 Brighton Vale, Blundellsands | 25/03/1918 | 32 | Delville Wood Cemetery, Longueval, Somme, France | Alfred Thomas Clinch was the son of Harry and Sarah Clinch of Cheshire; husband of Maggie Clinch. He was killed in action during the German advance in the spring of 1918. | |
Collinson | Arthur Amery | Captain | 9th Battalion, East Surrey Regiment | 4 College Road, Great Crosby, Liverpool | 25/09/1915 | 31 | Loos Memorial. Pas de Calais, France | Arthur was reported missing, then killed in action during the Battle of Loos. Prior to the war he was with Messrs. Waltons and Co. solicitors, London, and enlisted on the day war was declared, obtaining a commission in the East Surrey Regiment. His effects were valued at £10731s 5d (over £46,000 at current values.) | ||
Collister | Edward Noel | Shipwright | Royal Navy, H.M.S "Sarnia" | 6 St Luke's Road, Great Crosby | 09/12/1918 | 29 | Plymouth Naval Memorial, Devon, England | He was the husband of Agnes Collister. He was lost when the armed boarding steamer, HMS Sarnia, was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off Alexandria, Egypt by SM U-65 (Imperial German Navy) with the loss of 55 crew. | ||
Condron | Michael | Private (Acting Corporal) | 26619 | 17th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 20 Park Street, Bootle | 18/04/1918 | Post Office Rifles Cemetery, Festubert, France | Michael enlisted in the Liverpool Regiment on 20th May 1915 in Knowsley. During his training, and his early military career, Michael accrued numerous Regimental entries for being absent without leave; having a dirty rifle on the 7am parade. He was punished by being confined to barracks. He was wounded in November 1917, returning to duty once recovered. Michael was killed in action in the vicinity of the La Basse Canal. | ||
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Coulson | Francis Coulson Tregarthen | Captain | 546th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery | Moor Grove, Lelant, Cornwall | 09/08/1918 | 31 | Arneke British Cemetery, Nord, France | Francis was the son of William Craze and Susan Coulson Tregarthen (formerly Craze). He was adopted by his maternal cousin at the age of 15, and assumed the Coulson name. He died at the No 62 Casualty Clearing Station, of wounds received whilst on reconnaissance work the previous day. Francis had previously been awarded the Military Cross for consistent good work . | Military Cross | |
Cowell | Francis | Able Seaman | Mersey Z/314 | Drake Battalion, Royal Naval Division | 36 York Road, Great Crosby | 21/06/1915 | Lancashire Landing Cemetery, Cape Helles, Turkey | Francis was the son of James and Annie Cowell. He enlisted in the Naval Brigade at the outbreak of war, and was killed in the trench warfare at Gallipoli. | ||
Cowman | F.G | Second Lieutenant | 6th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 15 Coronation Drive, Great Crosby, Liverpool | 28/09/1918 | Noyelles-sur-L'Escaut, Nord, France | Frederick was the youngest son of Joseph Gregory Cowman and Margaret Watson (nee Sutton). He enlisted soon after the outbreak of war and was sent to France on 4th March 1916. He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal in 1916, for conspicuous courage and coolness in the capturing of a machine-gun post. He was killed in action. | Distinguished Conduct Medal | ||
Cowman | Robert Joseph | Corporal | 16087 | 17th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 1 Cavendish Drive, Blundellands | 07/12/1916 | 22 | Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France | Robert was born in August 1893; the eldest son of Joseph Cowman and Margaret Watson (nee Sutton). In 1911, aged seventeen, Robert was working as a chartered accountant's articled clerk. He enlisted in the Liverpool Pals on the 1st September 1914. He was 5ft 9 inches with grey eyes and sandy hair. He was posted overseas on the 7th November 1915 and went missing at the Somme between the 10th and 12th July 1916. His death was assumed. | |
Cummins | Peter | Master | S.S. "Sagamore" | Caulfield, College Road North, Great Crosby | 03/03/1917 | 48 | Tower Hill Memorial, London, England | Peter was the son of Captain Joseph Cummins and Mary Cummins; husband of Beatrice Cummins. SS Sagamore was the only British built whaleback freighter. She was torpedoed on 3rd March 1917, 150 miles off Fastnet and sank in thirty minutes. Only 3 lifeboats got away. They were not picked up till the 12th March, by the Blue Funnel ship Deucalion. 52 lives were lost. | ||
Daniels | Thomas Harold Rayner | Second Lieutenant | King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) | 21 Alexandra Road, Great Crosby | 04/09/1916 | 20 | Basra Memorial, Iraq | Thomas was born at Conway in 1896; the only son of Thomas Daniels and Florence Hilda (nee Rayner). He was killed in action in the operations in Mesopotamia. His cousin, Oliver Crossley Rayner also perished. The pair had both attended Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge. | ||
Davie | John George | Private | 17/41833 | 20th Battalion, Cheshire Regiment. Transferred to (35562) 834th Area Employment Company. Labour Corps, attd. 2nd Siege Park Royal Engineers | 77 Victoria Road, Great Crosby | 15/08/1918 | 36 | Bagneux British Cemetery, Gezaincourt, Somme, France | John was the son of Joseph William and Jane Davie. He died of appendicitis 'in the field'. | |
Davies | Harry | Private | 16792 | D Company, 7th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment | 50 York Road, Great Crosby | 07/05/1916 | 23 | Ovillers Military Cemetery, Somme, France | Harry Davies was born at Widnes in 1893; the son of Samuel and Jane Davies. Prior to enlisting, Harry was working as a scaler at a railway company electric power station. He was killed in action on 4 July, during the operation by the 19th (Western) Division to clear La Boisselle. | |
Davies | Samuel | Private | 37351 | 4th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 50 York Road, Great Crosby | 20/05/1917 | Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France | Samuel Davies was the son of Samuel Davies; husband of Margaret (nee Meadows). He was posted to the front after January 1916. Samuel was killed in action, in the aftermath of the battle of Arras. His brother, Harry, was also killed in action. | ||
Deady (Deedy) | William | Private | 14120 | 1st Battalion, Scots Guards | 44 St Luke's Road, Great Crosby | 30/07/1917 | 30 | Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium | William was the son of William and Anne Deedy; husband of Elizabeth Deedy. He was killed in action on the Battlefields of Ypres, in the build up to the Battle of Passchendaele. | |
Dean | Josiah Stanley | Captain | 7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | The Dunes, Blundellsands | 27/05/1915 | 26 | Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France | Josiah was the fifth son of Josiah and Elizabeth Emily Dean. He enlisted and saw action at Neuve Chapelle and was wounded at Festubert. Although already wounded at the beginning of the attack, he headed his men to the enemy's trenches, he was again severely wounded and unable to go any further. He died in hospital at Boulogne from wounds. | ||
Dearing | Harry | Private | 42012 | 11th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers | 34 Shaftesbury Road, Crosby | 04/10/1918 | 23 | Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium | Harry was born at Goxhill, Yorkshire in 1895 the son of Walter Simpson Dearing and Ruth (nee Towse). He was killed in action in the day-to-day trench warfare which characterised the fighting in the Ploegstreert sector of the Western Front. His effects were valued at £6010s 9d (£2,600 at current values.) | |
Delamere | John | Private | 269749 | 7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | Coronation Road, Great Crosby | 04/12/1917 | 28 | St Peter and Paul Graveyard, Great Crosby, England | CROSBY SOLDIER'S DISTRESSING SUICIDE. – “ an inquest on Friday, regarding the death of John Delamore, whose body had been taken out of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal on the previous day. The father of the deceased said he last saw him alive on 30th March, when he was very depressed, as he did not like the Army” A verdict of "Suicide whist of unsound mind" was returned”. Bootle Times 20th April 1917 | |
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Don | Peter Henderson | Lance Corporal | 15906 | 17th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 1 Ennismore Road, Great Crosby | 27/06/1916 | 22 | Cerisy-Gailly Military Cemetery, Somme, France | Peter was born at Kirkdale in 1894, the son of David and Margaret Don. Before the war, he worked as a bank clerk. Peter was killed in action during the Battle of the Somme. | |
Donnelly | Edward | Private | 7035 | 7th (South Irish Horse) Battalion, Royal Irish Regiment | 4 Springfeld Cottages, Victoria Road, Great Crosby | 22/10/1918 | 19 | Tournai Communal Cemetery, Allied Extension, Hainaut, Belgium | Edward was born at Allerton in 1899; the son of Thomas Donnelly and Ellen (nee Cody). He was killed in action whilst on service with the 7th Royal Irish Regiment. He was a member of St. Joseph's congregation, Blundellsands | |
Donnelly | Joseph | Private | 305228 | 5th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 11 The Green, Great Crosby | 08/08/1916 | 25 | Thiepval Memorial. Somme, France | Joseph was the son of the late James and Esther Donnelly. He was killed in action during the Battle of the Somme. His brother, James, was also killed. | |
Donnelly | James | Gunner | 13954 | C Battery, 77th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery | 11 The Green, Great Crosby | 06/07/1916 | 21 | Vermelles British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France | James was born at Great Crosby in 1895; the son of James Donnelly and Esther (nee Gilbertson). Prior to enlisting, he was a golf caddy. He died during the first few days of the Battle of the Somme. | |
Donovan | Richard John | Private | 10494 | 2nd Battalion, Honourable Artillery Company | 6 Park Terrace, Waterloo | 10/07/1917 | 34 | Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium | Richard was the husband of Evelyn Donovan. He enlisted with the Honourable Artillery Company, seeing action at Bullecourt. The company had been involved on an attack on Reute, when Richard was killed in action. | |
Draper | Richard | Private | 243297 | 1st/8th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers | 09/06/1917 | Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium | Richard Draper was the husband of Eva Draper (nee Gascoigne). They were married in the Spring of 1917. He was killed in action during The Third Battle of Ypres; Passchendaele. | |||
du Cros (du Cross) | Ernest Francis | Private | 54182 | King's Liverpool Regiment, Transferred to 76th Company Labour Corps | 48 Victoria Road, Great Crosby | 06/02/1919 | 41 | St Luke's Churchyard, Great Crosby | Ernest was the son of (the late) Edward and Frances Maria du Cros of Dublin; husband of Gwendoline Mabel du Cros. He died of shell shock. | |
Dumphy | Thomas John | Air Mechanic 3rd Class | 122797 | Royal Air Force | 27 Kilnyard Road, Great Crosby | 18/02/1919 | 21 | St Peter and Paul, Churchyard, Great Crosby, England | Thomas John Dunphy was the son of Mathew Dunphy and Margaret (nee Ward). | |
Duncan | Thomas Samuel | Chief Steward | S.S. "Lisbon" | 9 Kimberley Drive, Great Crosby | 30/05/1917 | 61 | Tower Hill Memorial, London, England | Thomas was the husband of Mary Reddie More Duncan. He was lost when S.S. Lisbon struck a mine and sank in the English Channel, 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) south of the Royal Sovereign Lightship with the loss of one crew member – Thomas Duncan. | ||
Edkins | Douglas Roland | Private | 34141 | King's Shropshire Light Infantry and Royal Welsh Fusiliers and King's Liverpool Regiment | 11 Cambridge Road, Crosby | 18/03/1918 | 24 | Jerusalem War Cemetery, Israel. | Douglas was born at 29 Rossett Avenue, Toxteth Park on the 18th January 1894; the son of Clement Edkins and Rosina Jane (nee Chinnery). Douglas served with three regimensa; the King's Liverpool Regiment, Royal Welsh Fusiliers and Shropshire Light Infantry. He was with this latter regiment when he died of wounds in Jerusalem. | |
Fairbairn | William Richie | Rifleman | 1330 | 6th Battalion King's Liverpool Regiment | Rowallan, Blundellsands, Liverpool | 05/05/1915 | 25 | Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium | William was the son of George Edward Fairbairn and Jessie Fulton (nee Ritchie). He and his brother, Arthur West Fairbairn, were both killed on the 15th May 1915 whilst serving with the 6th Battalion King's Liverpool Regiment, during the second Battle of Ypres. | |
Fairbairn | Arthur West | Rifleman | 1329 | 6th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | Rowallan, Blundellsands, Liverpool | 05/05/1915 | 19 | Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium | Arthur was the son of George Edward Fairbairn and Jessie Fulton (nee Ritchie). He and his brother, William Ritchie Fairbairn, were both killed on the 15th May 1915 whilst serving with the 6th Battalion King's Liverpool Regiment, during the second Battle of Ypres. | |
Fernie | Roy Mackinzie | Lieutenant | 6th Signal Company, Royal Engineers | St Anthony's Road, Crosby | 16/08/1915 | 25 | Ramparts Cemetery, Lille Gate, West Vlaanderen, Belgium | Roy was the son of David Fernie and Isabella (nee MacKenzie) of Raby Hall, Bromborough. He was killed in action close to the town of Ypres. Probate of his estate was obtained at London on the 7th January 1916 by his brothers, Henry and Robert Kerr Fernie, shipowners. His effects were valued at £251,010 1s (£22 million at current values.) | ||
Finnie | Bertram Knott | Captain | Lincolnshire Regiment, 8th Battalion | St Alban's Road, Bootle | 10/01/1915 | 25 | Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium | Bertram served initially in the Liverpool Scottish, and afterwards in the Lincolnshire Yeomanry. He took a commission in the 5th Lincolns, and received his captaincy not long afterwards. A letter, written by one of his brother officers, states that the captain was inspecting the repaired parapet of the trench, which had been damaged by the Germans, when Bertram was shot by a sniper. | Crosby Library C 940.3 BOO p.4 | |
Fitzgerald | Charles Wilfred | Rifleman | 4099 | 6th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiement | 12 Agnes Road, Blundellsands | 07/01/1916 | 19 | Beaumetz-les-Loges Communal Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France | Charles was the son of Joseph and Lily Fitzgerald. He was killed in action in the Arras area of the Western Front. | |
France | Edward Donoghue | Private | 12653 | B Company, 2nd Battalion, Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) | 14 Webster Street, Litherland | 05/03/1917 | 20 | Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, France | Edward was born at Seaforth in 1897; the son of James France and Catherine 'Kate' (nee McGrath). He died of wounds received in action, possibly in the Battle of Arras, at one of the Casualty clearing stations in Aubigny. | |
France | John | Corporal | 2192 | 7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 13 Hornby Street, Great Crosby | 16/05/1915 | 27 | Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France | John was born at Crosby in 1888; the son of John France and Esther (nee Meadows). He was killed in action on the second day of the Battle of Festubert. His brother, James, was also killed in action. | |
France | James | Private | 49422 | 7th Battalion King's Liverpool Regiment | 13 Hornby Street, Great Crosby | 24/09/1916 | 32 | Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt L'Abbe, Somme, France | James was born at Bankhall, Kirkdale in 1884. He was the son of John France and Esther (nee Meadows). James was married and had a daughter, Mary. It is likely that James was wounded at the Battle of the Somme, as the cemetery he is buried in was predominately used by Medical Units. His brother, John France, fell at Festubert. | |
Fry | Percival Norman | Private | 204443 | 5th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 36 Coronation Drive, Great Crosby | 05/10/1917 | 21 | Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium | Percival Norman Fry was born at Bristol; the son of Alfred George Fry and Ada Beatrice Mary (nee Thomas). He was killed on the Battlefields of Ypres. | |
Galbraith | Peter Joseph Hewitt | Engineer | S.S. "Meissonier" | 86 Alexandra Road, Great Crosby | 27/04/1916 | 45 | His place of burial is unknown | Peter was born at Stranraer Scotland on 23/12/1870; the son of Peter Galbraith and Mary (nee Hewitt); husband to Christine Fanny Hind, they had two children Mary (1905) and Peter Malcolm (1907). Peter was serving aboard the SS Meissonier when he died after falling down a bunker at Genoa Italy. | ||
Gillanders | Harvey Sisson | Company Sergeant Major | 85 | 10th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 7 Harlech Road, Blundellsands | 16/06/1915 | 35 | Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium | Harvey was born in Neston Cheshire, the son of George and Anna Gillanders. Prior to enlisting, he was working as a Merchant's Clerk. He was killed on the battlefields of Ypres. | Victory Medal British Medal Star Medal |
Gillespie | Francis David | Sergeant | 265025 | 9th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 38 St Luke's Road, Great Crosby | 05/12/1917 | 29 | Vlamertinghe Military Cemetery West-Vlaanderen Belgium | Francis (Frank) David Gillespie was born in 1881 in Great Crosby, the son of Robert and Catherine (nee Smith) Gilllespie. In 1891, he lived in Myers Road, Great Crosby, with his parents and two brothers. His father was a gardener who died in 1908. In 1911, Francis lived with his family at 38 St Luke's Road, Great Crosby, and worked as a jobbing gardener. He served with the Yorkshire Regiment and the Kings (Liverpool Regiment). His medal card shows that he was posted overseas on 06/10/1914. He was seriously wounded at Ypres on 23/10/1914 but recovered and was able to return to the front. He was killed in action on 12/05/1917 at Ypres. He had been connected with the Crosby Territorials since their formation. He was keenly interested in boxing and other sports. He is remembered on the family grave at St Luke's C of E churchyard Great Crosby. The inscription reads "Gone but not forgotten". He is commemorated on Southport Civic Memorial, Crosby and Blundellsands Civic Memorial and St Luke's C of E Church Crosby. | Victory Medal British Medal Star Medal |
Goodyear | James Henry | Rifleman | 1700 | 6th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | Willowbank, Blundellsands | 13/04/1915 | 35 | Poperinghe Old Military Cemetery Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium | James was the son of James and Elizabeth Goodyear. He held a commission in the 4th Volunteer Battalion, the King's Liverpool Regiment. When war broke out, he joined the ranks of the 6th Liverpool’s. In civilian life, he had served his apprenticeship with Messrs. Elder, Dempster and Co. and was in business with his uncle; Goodyear and Hick, Shipstore Merchants, Liver Street. He died from wounds received in action. | Victory Medal British Medal |
Grensted | Alfred | Private | G/19877 | 26th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers | The Vicarage, Melling | 15/09/1916 | 29 | Guards Cemetery, Lesboeufs, Somme, France | Alfred was the son of Reverend Canon Frederic and Gertrude E Grensted. He was a member of Waterloo Rugby club and twice played half back for Lancashire. After leaving school, he worked for the Bank of Liverpool. Alfred enlisted in October 1915 and was killed instantaneously by a piece of shrapnel which passed through both his body shields. | |
Grossart | Archibald Campbell | 2nd Lieutenant | 10th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment, attached to 1st/5th Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders | 36 College Road, Great Crosby | 23/07/1918 | 20 | St Imoges Churchyard, Marne | Archibald was born in 1898 in Waterloo Lancashire, the son of Alexander and Mary Grossart. He enlisted in October 1916 and received his commission the following year; training as a cadet at Kinmel Park where he was a member of the football team that won the battalion challenge shield. He was killed in action. His commanding officer wrote that "he played a most gallant part in a strenuous action and saved his men from a cruel hostile shelling". | Victory Medal British Medal |
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Grossart | Douglas Buchanan | Private | 3770 | 10th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 36 College Road, Great Crosby | 16/06/1915 | 19 | Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium | Douglas was the son of Alexander and Mary Stuart Grossart, he was born in Waterloo in 1894. He enlisted in 1914 and was killed at Ypres. His brothers, Archibald and Robert, also perished. | Victory Medal British Medal |
Grossart | Robert Threshie Reid | Private | 2200 | D Company, 1st/7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 36 College Road, Great Crosby | 16/05/1915 | 21 | Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais France | Robert was born 1895 in Winnington Cheshire, the son of Alexander and Mary Grossart. He enlisted in 1914 and was posted to France. He was killed during the Battle of Festubert where the 7th King’s made their 'famous' charge. His brothers, Archibald and Douglas, also perished. | Victory Medal British Medal |
Haigh | John Willie | Private | 41245 | 20th Battalion, Cheshire Regiment | 3 Crown Buildings, Great Crosby | 02/03/1917 | Gezaincourt Communal Cemetery, Somme, France | John died of bronchitis at one of the Casualty Clearing stations which were located near Gezaincourt, on the Somme. He left a widow Ruth. | ||
Hailwood | John | 2nd Lieutenant | 1/4 Battalion, The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Ingleholme, Abbotsford Road, Blundellsands | 16/10/1918 | 37 | Don Communal Cemetery Annoeullin Nord France | John was born in 1881 in Liverpool; the son of William and Elizabeth Hailwood. Before the war, he was a member of The Liverpool Stock Exchange. He was killed in action near La Bassee. | Victory Medal British Medal |
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Hale | John William | Lance Corporal | 241837 | 2nd/4th Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment | 46 Victoria Road, Great Crosby | 28/09/1918 | 25 | Grevillers British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France | John was born in Great Crosby in 1893, the son of William and Mary nee Blundell. In 1901, he worked as an upholsterer. John enlisted at Sheffield. He was posted to the front after January 1916. He died of wounds received in action. | Victory Medal British Medal |
Halewood | Edward | Corporal | 22710 | 20th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 24 Moorgate Street, Great Crosby | 28/01/1916 | 24 | Cerisy-Gailly Military Cemetery, Somme, France | Edward was born on 13th March 1893 at Aughton Lancashire, the son of William and Sarah Halewood. Prior to enlisting, he was working as a grocer’s assistant. He enlisted with the Liverpool 'Pals' on 10th November 1914. Edward was killed in action; his brother, William, also fell. | Victory Medal British Medal |
Halewood | Richard | Private | 14545 | 13th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 1 Islington, Great Crosby | 06/06/1917 | 31 | Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France | Richard was born in 1885 at Great Crosby, the son of Thomas and Ellen Halewood. He married Ellen, and they had son, Edward. Prior to enlisting, he was working as a general labourer. He was killed in near Arras. | |
Halewood | William | Able Seaman | 220699 | Royal Navy, "H.M.S Pembroke" | 24 Moorgate Street, Great Crosby | 27/10/1917 | 31 | St Luke's Churchyard Great Crosby, England | William Halewood was born on 04/10/1886 in Shropshire; the son of William and Sarah White Halewood (nee Davies). He was working as a chemist's boy when he enlisted on October 1904 for a period of 12 years. William died of enteric fever at the Royal Navy Hospital in Chatham Kent. He left a widow, Florence. | |
Harris | Philip | Rifleman | 1890 | 6th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 21 Silverdale Road, Oxton, Birkenhead | 30/09/1915 | 21 | Suzanne Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France | Philip was born in Liverpool in 1894, the son of Edward and Emily M Harris. Before the war, he was a clerk to a seed crusher. He joined his battalion the day after war was declared and after six months' training in the south of England went to the front in February. He was involved with the fighting at Hill 60. He was killed in action. | Victory Medal British Medal |
Hart | Neil Lancefield | 2nd Lieutenant | 218th Company, Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) | Ellangowan, St Anthony's Road, Blundellsands | 31/07/1917 | 29 | Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium | Neil was born in 1888 in Liverpool, the son of Henry and Ann Hart. He was a clerk to a forwarding agent. Reports of his death appeared in the Crosby Herald on 10/08/1917: "Lieutenant N L Hart is among the officers reported killed in action in the Anglo-French offensive. (Battle of Langemarck)" | Victory Medal British Medal |
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Harwood | Matthew | Lance Corporal | 21832 | 16th Battalion, Cheshire Regiment | 25 Kilnyard Road, Great Crosby | 29/04/1917 | 22 | Nesle Communal Cemetery, Somme, France | Matthew was born on 03/11/1894 in Bootle, the son of Matthew and Margaret (nee Pinnington) Harwood. Before enlisting, he worked as a golf caddy and then worked for Richard Costain and Son, Blundellsands. He joined up in February 1915. Matthew died of wounds. | Victory Medal British Medal |
Hasprey | Alfred Tanswell | Private | 2291 | 7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 17 Mount Street, Waterloo | 16/05/1915 | 19 | Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calis, France | Alfred was born in 1895 at Blundellsands, the son of William and Ellen Hasprey nee Tanswell. Before enlisting, Alfred was working as a butcher's boy. He was killed at the front, being shot by a German sniper during the Battle of Festubert. | Star Medal British Medal Victory Medal |
Haynes | Allan Stanley | Rifleman | 1731 | 6th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | Westcote, Agnes Road, Blundellsands | 05/05/1915 | 23 | Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, France | Allan was born in Bootle on 30th July 1891, the son of Alfred Allen and Harriet Ann Haynes. Before the war, he was a clerk in the investment department of an insurance company. He died of wounds. Probate was obtained on 06/08/1915 valued at £434 6s 7d (current value £43,000). | |
Higson | William Marsh | 2nd Lieutenant | 8th Battalion, King's Own, Royal Lancaster Regiment | Marshfield, Merrilocks Road, Blundellsands | 04/09/1917 | 36 | Duisans British Cemetery, Etrun, Pas de Calais, France | William was the son of John Hewitt and Annie Higson. Prior to enlisting, he was a clerk in the passport trade and then a cashier for a provision merchant. William was killed in action during the Battle of Arras. Probate obtained on 25/05/1917 valued at £5 997 3s 6d (current value £440,000). | Victory Medal Star Medal |
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Hobbs | James | Private | 21529 | 19th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 9 Harrington Road, Great Crosby | 30/07/1916 | 27 | Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France | James was born in 1891 in Crosby, the son of James and Christina (nee Luce) Hobbs. Prior to enlisting, he was a plumber's assistant. James enlisted in August 1914, he was killed in action during the Battle of the Somme. | Victory Medal British Medal |
Holford | Leonard Brocklesby | 2nd Lieutenant | 1st/10th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 25 Curzon Road, Prenton, Wirral | 20/02/1919 | 39 | Holy Cross Churchyard, Woodchurch, Birkenhead, Wirral | Leonard Brocklesby Holford was born at Liscard in 1880.; the son of Edwin Hamilton Holford and Mary Caroline (nee Brocklesby). He married Maud Darling (nee Watson) on the 26th November 1906, at the time he was employed as cotton salesman. Leonard died of wounds in the UK. Probate was valued at £11 417 18s 4d (current value £550,000). | Victory Medal British Medal Star Medal |
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Holme | Arthur | Private | 63282 | 16th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 15 Mance Road, Great Crosby | 10/08/1918 | 35 | Bois-des-Angles British Cemetery, Crevecoeur-sur- L'Escaut, France | Arthur was born in Seaforth in 1883, the son of John and Mary Ellen (nee Battersby). Prior to going to France, Arthur served at Gibraltar for 18 months. He then volunteered for France and had been there for only a few months when he was killed in action at the Battle of Cambrai, alongside 52 comrades from the 37th division. | Victory Medal British Medal |
Hood-Rowan | Aitken | Pioneer | 341158 | C Signal Company, Royal Engineers | Rowantree, Warren Road, Blundellsands | 03/01/1919 | 20 | St Michael's Churchyard, Flixton, Lancashire | Aitken was born in 1898, the son of William John and Eleanor Marshall Hood-Rowan. Aitken died of sickness. His brother, Maxwell, also fell. Probate obtained on 13/08/1919 was valued at £1312 6s 10d. | Victory Medal British Medal |
Hood-Rowan | Maxwell | 2nd Lieutenant | 1st/9th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | Rowan Tree, Warren Road, Blundellsands | 08/12/1916 | 22 | Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France | Maxwell was born in 1893 in Urmston Lancashire, the son of William John and Eleanor Marshall Hood-Rowan. On leaving Denstone College in Staffordshire, he joined the firm of Rowan and Glover as a cotton broker's apprentice. He enlisted three days after war was declared. Maxwell was posted to Belgium, taking part in the historic engagement at Hill 60. He was commissioned in the 9th Battalion of the King's. In 1916, he once more went overseas, dying at The Somme three moths later. His brother, Aitken, also fell. | ||
Hook | Arthur | Corporal | 58104 | 63 Battalion, Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) | 21 Moor Place, Great Crosby | 30/09/1918 | 22 | Vis-en-Artois Memorial, Pas de Calais, France | Arthur Hook was born at Litherland in 1896, the son of John and Clara (nee Ablett) Hook. Prior to enlisting, he was working as a building contractor's message boy. Arthur was killed in action during the advance to victory. He was the recipient of a Military Medal for Gallantry. | Military Medal |
Hughes | Eric Coulthard | Private | 356104 | 10th Battalion, attached 9th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 8 Fairhome Road, Great Crosby | 08/12/1916 | 18 | Guillemont Road Cemetery, Guillemont, Somme, France | Eric was born in 1897, the son of Edward Morgan and Lizzie (nee Coulthard). After leaving school, he was an apprentice at the Mersey Docks & Harbour Board in the audit office. He enlisted in April 1915, going to France in July 1916. He was last seen lying wounded in a shell hole; it is thought that he was taken to an Advanced Dressing Station, which was blown up by enemy fire. | |
Hughes | Thomas | Ordinary Seaman | Mercantile Marine, S.S. "Earl of Forfar" (Glasgow) | 34 Denmark Street, Waterloo | 11/08/1916 | 20 | Tower Hill Memorial, London | Thomas was born at Liverpool in 1896. He was killed as the result of an explosion at Archangel, Russia whilst serving aboard the S.S. Earl of Forfar. There were two explosions; the first was aboard ‘Dreisen’ which was packed with explosives. The second was in explosives/ammunition on the quay. The second explosion engulfed the Earl of Forfar. | hughes | |
Ivison | John | Private | 667 | 16th Australian Infantry Battalion, Australian Imperial Force | 27 Musker Street, Great Crosby | 27/04/1915 | 27 | Lone Pine Memorial Gallipoli, Turkey | John was born in 1889 in Bootle, the son of William Henry and Margaret Ivison (nee Marshall). He assisted in the opening of the Independent Methodist Church Crosby where he held the post of Sunday school secretary. He went out to Australia with his brother at the beginning of the war and joined the 4th Infantry Brigade. John was drafted to the Dardanelles and was killed in action at Gallipoli. | |
Jamieson | John Prior | Captain | 3rd, attached to 1st Battalion, King's Own, Royal Lancashire Regiment | Ellerslie, Hall Road, Blundellsands | 13/10/1917 | 27 | Dozinghem Military Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium | John was born in 1891 in Great Crosby, the son of Leonora Jamieson. In the 1911 Census, he is at Dettingen Barracks, Blackdown, Farnborough, Hampshire. He died of wounds at one of the casualty clearing stations positioned near Dozinghem. | ||
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Jardine | Joseph Francis | Private | 4001 | 1st/10th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | Elder Farm, Little Crosby | 03/12/1915 | 24 | Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium | Joseph was born in Crosby in 1891, the son of Robert and Margaret (nee Rainford) Jardine. His death was caused by the explosion of a shell which dropped on to the trench which he was in. He was buried the same night with several comrades near Lillebeck. | Victory Medal British Medal |
Johnson | Richard | Private | 1607 | 7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 133 Brighton Road, Great Crosby | 16/05/1915 | 21 | Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France | Richard was born on 03/05/1894 at Echuca Victoria Australia. He was the son of Williamson Johnson and Annie (nee Martlew). In the 1911 Census, Richard is living with his mother and two brothers and two sisters at 43 Brighton Road, Great Crosby, working as a messenger to a grocer. He was initially reported as missing in action, during the Battle of Festubert. He died alongside, another 96 men from Merseyside. | |
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Johnston | George | Private | 78124 | 77th Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps | 49 Brownmoor Lane, Great Crosby | 08/03/1917 | 22 | Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium | George was born at Preston in 1895, the son of William Whitfield Johnston and Ann Johnston. Before enlisting, he was working as an errand boy. He was killed in action on the Battlefields of Ypres. | Victory Medal British Medal |
Johnstone | Robert | Major | 7th Battalion, Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) | 14 Park View, Waterloo | 10/06/1917 | 36 | Dean or Western Cemetery, Edinburgh, Scotland | Robert was born at Hamilton, Scotland on 24//03/1881, the son of Robert and Lilllias R Johnstone, and husband of Phoebe Grace Eliza Johnstone. He was the Commandant of the Southern Army Bombing school when he died in Edinburgh. | ||
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Jones | William Ireland | Purser | Mercantie Marine, S.S. "Umgeni" (London) | 10 Brookfield Avenue, Great Crosby | 11/09/1917 | 45 | Tower Hill Memorial, London | William was born in Liverpool in 1872, the son of Robert and Eleanor Jones. He married Jessie Grieve Jones (nee Brown) in 1899. They had one son, Douglas, born in 1904. He was lost when SS Umgeni in convoy and bound for Lagos ran into bad weather, west of Ireland. The Umgeni was never seen again but bodies and wreckage from the ship were washed up along the west coast of Ireland. William was presumed drowned. | Military Medal | |
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Karran | John Vanwell | Private | 1957 | 21st Battalion, Australian Infantry, Australian Imperial Force | 43 Regent Road, Blundellsands | 28/08/1916 | 28 | Puchevilliers British Cemetery, Somme, France | John was born in Castletown, Isle of Man in 1888, the son of John and Isabella (nee Cubbon) Karran. He emmigrated to Sydney, Australia on 22/07/1911, arriving aboard the "Africa" (where he had been working as a steward). He enlisted in the Australian Army in Melbourne, on 10/06/1915. He died of wounds received on the Somme battlefields. | |
Kelsall | Alfred | Private | 15410 | 17th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment (Pals) | Glenhurst, Elton Avenue, Great Crosby | 01-02/07/1916 | 20 | Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France | Alfred was born at Cressington, Lancashire in 1896, the son of Alfred Richard and Bessie Kelsall. He was killed in action sometime between the 1st - 2nd July 1916, at the battle of the Somme. | Victory Medal British Medal |
Kenny | James | Master | Mercantile Marin, S.S. "Asturian" | The Homestead, Hightown | 20/08/1918 | 41 | Murmansk New British Cemetery | James was born in 1877 and was married to Sarah Joseph Kenny. He was indentured into the Navy as an apprentice at the age of 14 years. He became a Second Mate in 1896, First Mate in 1898 and achieved his Master's Certificate in 1900. James died of pneumonia aboard HMS Glory, the flagship of the British North Russia Squadron at Murmansk Russia. | MM | |
Kenworthy | Thomas | Private | 1925 | 17th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | Norwood, Fairholme Road, Great Crosby | 30/07/1916 | 20 | Peronne Road Cemetery, Maricourt, Somme, France | Thomas was born at Manchester in 1896; the only child of Edward James Kenworthy and Lucy (nee Parker). He enlisted in August 1914, and went out to France early in October. In 1915, he was attached to the machine gun section. He was killed in action on the battlefield of the Somme. | |
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King | William | Driver | L/13511 | 66th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery | 3 Myers Road East, Great Crosby | 11/05/1917 | 32 | Basra Memorial, Iraq | William was born in 1885 at Great Crosby; the youngest son of Thomas Garrett King and Anastasia (nee Ryan). In 1911 Census, William is listed as a stone mason. He was killed in action in Mesopotamia (Modern day Iraq). | |
Laslett | Henry Clinton | 2nd Lieutenant | D Battery, 149th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery | Wensley, Waterloo Park, Waterloo | 08/02/1916 | 23 | Corbie Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France | Henry was the son of Albert Edward and Catherine Elizabeth Laslett. He attended Liverpool University; then became an apprentice marine engineer. Henry arrived in France on 30/11/1915. He was awarded the Military Cross in the 1916 Birthday Honours List. Reports on this appeared in the Liverpool Echo on 24/06/1916. The honour was in recognition of the useful work he did in maintaining telephonic communication under heavy fire. He died of wounds. | Military Cross | |
Leadbetter | Harry | Private | 2781 | 7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 2 Brighton Vale, Waterloo, Liverpool | 16/05/1915 | 20 | Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France | Harry was born in 1895 in Great Crosby; the son of Henry and Elizabeth Leadbetter. His father was a house painter; with Harry working as a house painter's apprentice. He was killed in action during the Battle of Festubert. | Victory Medal British Medal Star Medal |
Leatherbarrow | Henry | Private | 5579 | 7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 28 Coronation Road, Great Crosby | 13/07/1916 | 30 | Wailly Orchard Cemetery Pas de Calais | Henry was born in Liverpool in 1886; the son of Thomas and Margaret Leatherbarrow. His first job was as a sawyer. He then went on to work at a glassworks. He was killed in action during the Battle of the Somme. His brother, Robert, also died. | Victory Medal British Medal |
Leatherbarrow | Robert | Private | 4937 | 1st Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 28 Coronation Road, Great Crosby | 08/12/1916 | 36 | Carnoy Military Cemetery, Somme, France | Robert was born in 1879 in Liverpool; the son of Thomas and Margaret Leatherbarrow. Prior to enlisting, he was a dock labourer. Robert was killed during the Battle of the Somme, just a month after his brother, Henry, fell. | |
Leighton | Arthur | 2nd Lieutenant | 1338 | 3rd Battalion, attached 7th Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment. | 3 Victoria Avenue, Great Crosby | 14/11/1916 | 26 | Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France | Arthur Leighton was born in 1891 in Litherland, the son of Thomas and Emma Leighton. Before the war, he was a bank clerk. Arthur was killed in action during the Battle of the Somme. Probate was valued at £983 4s 8d (current value £72,000). | Victory Medal British Medal Star Medal |
Lever | Francis Kirkpatrick | Midshipman | Royal Naval Reserve H.M.S "Onslaught" | Winton Lea, Elton Avenue, Blundellsands | 10/08/1918 | 21 | St Helen Churchyard, Sefton Village, Liverpool | Francis (Frank) was born at 54 Rufford Road, Fairfield on 07/07/1889, the son of Samuel Vernon and Amy Lever. He was accidentally drowned at Milford Haven. His body was eventually recovered, and buried three weeks later in the family grave. | ||
Lewis | Stephen Herron | Lance Bombardier | 117481 | A Battery, 161st Brigade, Royal Field Artillery | 26 Alma Vale, Great Crosby | 18/09/1918 | 28 | Trefcon British Cemetery, Caulaincourt, Aisne, France | Stephen was born in 1890, at East Langton Leicestershire, the son of Frank and Alice Lewis nee Page. Prior to enlisting, he was working as a gardener. He died of wounds received during the operation to recapture the villages Caulaincourt and Trefcon. | |
Light | George Joseph | 2nd Lieutenant | 142nd Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery | 114 Netherfield Road, Everton | 11/08/1917 | 29 | Orchard Dump Cemetery Arleux-en-Gohelle, Pas de Calais, France | George was born at Everton on 21/04/1888; the son of Casimir Light and Mary (nee McDonald). In the 1911 Census, he is an elementary school teacher. He married Mabel E Campbell in 1913. They had three sons. George was killed in action holding the front established during the Battle of Arras. | ||
Lightfoot | John George | Private | 1174 | 1/7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment. | 36 Brighton Road, Crosby | 16/05/1915 | 25 | Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France | John was born in 1894 in Bootle, the son of J George and Annie Lightfoot. Before the war, he was employed by the White Star Window Cleaning Co. of Bootle. He had served in the 7th King's for three years and rejoined on the outbreak of war. John was killed in action during the Battle of Festubert. | |
Liversidge | Harry Kinder | Rifleman | 1824 | C Company, 6th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 59 Rossett Road, Blundellsands | 09/10/1914 | 18 | Anfield Cemetery, Liverpool | Harry was born in Liverpool on 19/02/1896, the son of Herbert Campbell and Sarah Liversidge. Harry died at Quarry Signal Box Mersham Surrey. | |
Lovelady | Henry | Lance Corporal | 52803 | 17th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 5 York Road, Great Crosby | 10/12/1916 | 29 | Warlencourt British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France | Henry was born at Great Crosby in 1887, the son of William Lovelady and Sarah (nee Rimmer). He was killed in action in the fierce fighting around Warlencourt, the Butte de Warlencourt and Eaucourt-L'Abbaye. | Victory Medal British Medal Star Medal |
Lovett | Hugh McVey | Lieutenant | Royal Naval Reserve. H.M. Trawler "Sarah Alice" | 33 Coronation Road Great Crosby | 26/09/1916 | 27 | Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England | Hugh was born at Waterloo on 20/09/1889, the son of John Joseph Lovett and Sarah (nee McVey). Hugh served with Messrs. McVicar Marshall & Co.and the Ellerman Line. He gained his Master's Certificate on 18/07/1914. He was lost when torpedoed by U52 off Fair Island, there were no survivors. | ||
Lowe | William Norman | Sergeant | 267270 | 7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 3 Cambridge Drive, Great Crosby | 07/03/1918 | 30 | Pernes British Cemetery Pas de Calais France | William was born in 1888 in Great Crosby, the son of David and Lucy (nee Witcombe) Lowe. Prior to enlisting, he was golf club maker, working alongside his father and brother. He died of wounds received in France. | |
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Macdonald | Alexander | Second Lieutenant | 4th Battalion, King’s Liverpool Regiment | 7 College Avenue and 34 Oxford Drive, Great Crosby | 14/07/1916 | 21 | Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France | Alexander was born at Hutchesontown, Glasgow on the 5th July 1895, the only son of James MacDonald and Amelia (nee Chalmers). He enlisted at the outbreak of war. After training, he was drafted to France where, at St. Eloi and in the Somme Battle, he saw much active service. Alexander was instantly killed by a shell, near Bazentin. ‘He was buried next morning where he fell, the exact spot being not known.’ | ||
Macdonald | Charles Davie | Second Lieutenant | Royal Air Force | Inveresk, Ince Avenue, Great Crosby | 11/04/1918 | 18 | Arras, Flying Services Memorial, Pas de Calais, France | Charles Davie Macdonald was the son of Mr and Mrs Charles Macdonald of 'Inveresk', Ince Avenue, Great Crosby. He was reported missing 'on or since' 4th November over in France. | ||
Macfarlane | Duncan Keith | Trooper | Imperial Camel Corps | 16 Fairholme Road, Great Crosby | 25/01/1919 | 28 | Hadra War Memorial Cemetery, Alexandria, Egypt | Duncan was born at Bootle in 1891; the son of Duncan Gray MacFarlane and Barbara Jane (nee Lewis). He died in Egypt most probably at one of the General hospitals based in Alexandria, who buried their dead in the Hadra Cemetery. | ||
Malone | Thomas | Sergeant | 266112 | Company. 1st/9th Battalion, King’s Liverpool Regiment | 2 Bellions Cottages, Victoria Road, Great Crosby | 15/12/1917 | 23 | Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France | Thomas Malone was born at Great Crosby; the son of Edward and Margaret Malone. Thomas most probably died at one of the 11 hospitals based around Etaples. | |
Mare | Arthur Llewellyn | Major | 33rd Battery, Royal Field Artillery | 15 Courtenay Road, Waterloo | 27/05/1918 | Soissons Memorial, Aisne, France | Arthur was the son of Charles Dennis Mare and Mary Llewellyn. An enthusiastic motorist he enlisted as a despatch rider at the outbreak of the war and soon went to France. After several promotions, he transferred to the R.F.A. and obtained his Captaincy. Arthur was killed in action while commanding his battery at the time of the German Spring offensive. | |||
Martin | Frank (Francis) | Private | 237848 | 5th Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry | 23 Brighton Road, Crosby | 09/12/1917 | 19 | Kandahar Farm Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium | Francis was born at Great Crosby in 1898; the son of George Martin and Margaret (nee Orme) of 23 Brighton Road, Crosby. Francis enlisted in Walton and was formerly 3237 Liverpool Regiment. He died of wounds received in action on the battlefields of Ypres. His brothers, William Martin and Joseph Martin, also fell. | |
Martin | George | Private | 267157 | 13th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 48 Brighton Road, Great Crosby | 16/08/1916 | Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France | George was born at Great Crosby in 1899; the son of Harry Martin and Margaret Griffiths (nee Jones). He was killed in action at the battle of the Somme. | ||
Martin | John | Private | 2155 | 2nd Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment | 15 York Road, Great Crosby | 21/10/1916 | 21 | Grandcourt Road Cemetery, Grandcourt, Somme, France | John was born at Lancaster in 1895. He was the nephew of Mary Ellen Gerrard (nee Newton). Mary was granted John’s effects as his sole legate - she is described as a friend rather than as his aunt. She may not have been a blood relative. John was killed in action during the Battle of the Somme. | |
Martin | Joseph | Private | 267117 | 7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 23 Brighton Road, Crosby | 20/07/1917 | 24 | Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium | Joseph Martin was born in 1893 the son of George Martin and Margaret (nee Orme). Prior to enlisting, Joseph was a farm labourer. He married Sarah Lloyd on the 13th September 1914. They had two daughters. Joseph was killed during the Third Battle of Ypres; Passchendaele. His brothers, William and Francis, were also killed in action. | |
Martin | William | Driver | T2/SR/03583 | 209th Company, Royal Army Service Corps | 23 Brighton Road, Crosby | 20/06/1916 | 26 | St Peter and Pauls Churchyard, Great Crosby, England | William was born at Great Crosby in 1891; the son of George Martin and Margaret (nee Orme). He married Ethel Amy (nee Hughes) in 1911, they had 5 children. William died of wounds received in battle at Branshott Camp Hospital, Hampshire. His brothers, Francis and Joseph, also fell. | |
Martlew | (William) Henry | Private | 267766 | 7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 24/05/1917 | 36 | Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery, Armentieres, France | William was born at Crosby on the 5th December 1881; the son of Richard Martlew and Elizabeth A (nee Brooks). | ||
Massey-Lynch | Wilfred John | Second Lieutenant | Reserve Cavalry Regiment; Dragoon Guards, Prince of Wales Own | Forton Lodge, Blundellsands | 04/04/1918 | 25 | Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France | Wilfrid was born at Seaforth on the on 28th September 1893; the son of Thomas Massey-Lynch and Eliza Jane 'Lisle' (nee Fletcher). He married Gwendoline Harris in July 1914. They had one daughter. Soon after their marriage, they emigrated to Australia where Wilfrid set up a fruit farm. In 1916, Wilfrid decided to return to Liverpool and enlisted in the army on the 10th October 1916 at Liverpool. He was wounded with shell shock on the 10th January 1918 and later rejoined his regiment on the 29th January 1918. Wilfrid was killed at the Battle of the Avre, when he was shot through the head. He was buried by his squadron in a grave close to Villers Bretonneux. | ||
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Maudsley (Mawsley) | Herbert | Private | 22765 | 20th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | Claremont Terrace, Victoria Road, Great Crosby | 10/12/2016 | 21 | Warlencourt British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France | Herbert was the son of John Mawdsley and Sarah Ellen (nee Whittle). After leaving school, he joined the staff of Messrs. Parker and Co., fruit merchants, Rumford Square, Liverpool. Herbert enlisted in 1914 and underwent a good training at Knowsley. He was drafted to France in 1915. He was killed instantaneously by a shell. | |
Mawdsley | Cecil | Private | 5539 | 7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 15 Worthing Street, Blundellsands | 15/08/1916 | 19 | Abbeville Communal Cemetery, Somme, France | Cecil was the son of Ellinor, and (the late) James Mawdsley. He was killed in action on the Somme Battlefields. | |
Mawdsley | James | Shoeing Smith | 110223 | Duke of Lancashire's Own Yeomanry | Marina, Holden Road, Blundellsands | 30/01/20 | 28 | St Helen's Churchyard, Sefton Village, Liverpool | James Mawdsley was the son of Thomas and Sarah Ann Mawdsley. | |
Maycox | William Edward | 39009 | 2nd Battalion, South Wales Borderers | 139 Brighton Road, Great Crosby | 28/10/1916 | 20 | Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France | William was born at Great Crosby, the eldest son of Tom and Mary Jane Maycox. He was drafted to France on 31st May 1915, and was wounded on June 19th. After treatment in the UK, he returned to France on 28th September. He was wounded on the Somme on October 19th and taken to hospital in Etaples. His mother went over to see her son, who seemed to be improving. He succumbed to septic poisoning, from gunshot wounds a few days later. | ||
McBeath | Brian Elstob | Rifleman | 1673 | 6th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | Coronation Drive, Great Crosby | 08/07/1916 | 21 | Guillemont Road Cemetery, Guillemont, Somme, France | Brian was the son of Mr HC McBeath. He was killed in action during heavy fighting near the village of Guillemont Village. | |
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McCormack | Henry Leo | Private | 269356 | 7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 31 Holden Street, Blundellsands, Liverpool | 19/03/1917 | 24 | Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium | Henry was the son of (the late) Christopher and Annie McCormack; husband of Emily Kershaw (formerly McCormack). He died at the Number 17 Casualty Clearing Station of wounds received in action. His brother, John, also died. | |
McCormack | John Christopher | Private | 42625 | 17th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 8 Shaftesbury Road, Great Crosby, Liverpool | 05/03/1917 | 23 | Bucquoy Road Cemetery, Ficheux, Pas de Calais, France | John was the son of (the late) Christopher and Annie McCormack. He died from wounds received in action on 3rd May, potential received during the battle of Arras. John’s brother, Henry Leo McCormack, had been killed in action just two months before. | |
McCulloch | Kenneth | Lieutenant | West Lancashire Brigade, Royal Field Artillery | 10/12/1917 | Canada Farm Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium | Kenneth was born at Great Crosby in 1886; the son of Alexander and Sarah McCulloch and husband of Esther Marion (nee Radcliffe). Before enlisting, Kenneth was a cotton broker, working alongside his father and brothers. Kenneth died during the third battle of Ypres: Passchendaele. His effects were valued at £651 (£38,000 at current values.) | ||||
McDiarmid | David | Lieutenant | 164th Company, Machine Gun Corps | 33 Coronation Road, Great Crosby | 08/10/1916 | 23 | Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France | David was the son of John and Isabella McDiarmid. He was educated at Merchant Taylors' School and at Leeds University. He later became a teacher in St Paul's School, Newton-le-Willows. He was initially reported missing; having last been seen against the German wire entanglements. | ||
McKiever | Victor Comley | Lieutenant | 2nd Battalion, Manchester Regiment | 28/05/1915 | Chester Farm Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium | Victor was born at Llanwonno, Glamorgan, Wales in 1889; the son of James Halle McKiever and Julie Hannah (nee Comley). Prior to enlisting, Victor was employed as a teacher at Holmwood School, Freshfield. He died of wounds received in action on the Battlefields of Ypres. | ||||
McLaren | Kenneth | Gunner | 229885 | 256th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery | Kenore, College Road North, Blundellsands | 18/09/1918 | 28 | Sedan (St. Charles) Communal Cemetery, Ardennes, France | Kenneth was the son of Charles and Catherine McLaren. His brother, Royal McLaren, also fell. | |
McLaren | Royal | Second Lieutenant | 16th Battalion Cheshire Regiment | Mossgeil Avenue Ainsdale | 17/07/1917 | 35 | Dive Copse British Cemetery Sailly-Le-Sec, France | Royal joined the Cheshire Regiment in April 1915, and went over to the front in January 1916. He was wounded at Waterlot Farm, Delville Wood on the Somme. He died of his wounds. | ||
Mein | William Edwin Gordon | Private | 11420 | 1st Battalion, Honourable Artillery Company | Hassendene, Blundellsands | 02/12/1919 | 19 | Cologne Southern Cemetery, Nordrhein Westfalen, Germany | William was the son of Thomas Gordon Mein and Mary S Mein. He died of Pneumonia in Cologne. (The city was occupied under the terms of the Treaty of Versailles until January 1926.) | |
Mellor | Francis Rigby | Lieutenant | 10th Battalion, Attached 6th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment | 16/01/1917 | 26 | Amara War Cemetery, Iraq | Francis was the son of John and Mary Elizabeth Mellor (nee Kewley). He was wounded in action in Mesopotamia (modern day Iraq) and died at one of the the hospitals based around Amara. | |||
Miller | Albert Edward | Private | 34173 | 10th (Shropshire and Cheshire Yeomanry) Battalion, King's Shropshire light Infantry | 53 St Luke's Road, Great Crosby | 30/11/1917 | 22 | Jerusalem Memorial, Israel | Albert was born at Seaforth in 1895, the son of Edward Miller and Elizabeth (nee Armstrong). Before enlisting, Albert was working for the Post Office, alongside his father and his two brothers. He went missing in Egypt following a military engagement. His family appealed for information about his fate in local newspapers. | |
Miller | Allan Mackenzie | Private | 540419 | Canadian Machine Gun Corps | Torrisholme', St. Anthony's Road, Blundellsands | 29/08/1918 | 27 | Tigris Lane Cemetery, Wancourt, Pas de Calais, France | Allan was the son of Charles Carver Miller and Marian Miller. He was killed in action whilst engaged in digging a gun emplacement near Fontaine-lez-Croisilles. Allan was killed instantly by German shell fragments, which exploded nearby. His brother, Wilfred, also fell. | |
Miller | Wilfred Heard | Second Lieutenant | 7th Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment | Torrisholme', St Anthony's Road, Blundellsands | 07/04/1916 | 21 | Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France | Wilfred was the son of Charles Carver Miller and Marian. He was killed in action on the 4th day of the battle of the Somme. His brother, Allan MacKenzie, Miller also fell. | ||
Milner | Lawrence Frank | Lieutenant | 9th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | Bowscale, Linden Avenue, Blundellsands | 25/09/1915 | 22 | Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France | Lawrence was the son of Christopher Shepherd Milner and Agnes Milner. He was killed in action near Loos. | ||
Mitchell | John | Private | 87th Field Ambulance. Royal Army Medical Corps | 17 Hastings Road, Blundellsands | 05/03/1917 | 22 | Faubourg D'Amiens, Cemetery, Arras, France | John was the son of John and Margaret J Mitchell. He saw service in Egypt, Gallipoli, and France. John was killed in action during the Battle of Arras. His younger brother, Norman Leslie Mitchell, was also killed in action. | ||
Mitchell | Norman Leslie | Sergeant | 20th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 17 Hastings Road, Blundellsands | 30/06/1916 | 20 | Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France | Norman was the son of John and Margaret J Mitchell. Before the war, he worked for W.A. Mawdsley and Co., timber merchants, Bootle, with whom he served his apprenticeship. Norman was killed in action at the Battle of the Somme. His brother, John Mitchell, also fell. | ||
Moore | John | Private | 94956 | 7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 13 The Green, Great Crosby | 09/11/1918 | Queant Communal Cemetery, British Extension, Pas de Calais, France | John was born at Great Crosby in 1899, the son of Michael Moore and Isabella (nee Gerrard). He was killed in action in the aftermath of an operation, to capture a minor defence system known as the Drocourt-Queant Line, which took place on the 2nd September 1918. | ||
Morham | Malcolm | Second Lieutenant | Indian Army Reserve of Officers, Attached 120th Rajputana Infantry | Netherlea, Dirleton, East Lothian, Scotland | 03/07/1916 | 35 | Basra Memorial, Iraq | Malcolm was the son of the late Robert and of Anne Isabella Cunningham Morham. He died during the Mesopotamia campaign. Malcolm was mentioned in despatches. | ||
Morley | John | Private | 22784 | 20th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 21 Islington, Great Crosby | 30/07/1916 | Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France | James was the son of John Morley and Winifred Mary (nee Burns). He was killed in action during the Battle of the Somme. | ||
Morley | William | Private | 112740 | A Battery, 52nd Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. | 51 York Road, Great Crosby | 05/07/1917 | 19 | Wimereux Communal Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France | William was the son of Thomas and Elizabeth Morley. After enlisting, William was drafted to France. He was invalided home in April 1916, returning to his unit in September. He died in hospital from wounds received in action on May 1st. | |
Morrison | Vernon MacDonald | Second Lieutenant | 3rd Battalion, attached. 7th Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment | Vennachar,' Mersey Road, Blundellsands | 14/11/1916 | 19 | Grandcourt Road Cemetery, Grandcourt, Somme, France | Vernon was the only son of Matthew and Emily Morrison. Before going to France, he was stationed at Thornton Camp. Vernon was reported wounded and missing, after only being at the front for a month; he was leading his company, after his captain had been injured. | ||
Mountfield | Robert Noel | Captain | 8th Battalion, attached. 4th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | Edenvale, Eshe Road, Blundellsands | 05/11/1917 | 29 | Solferino Farm Cemetery,West Vlaanderen, Belgium | Robert Noel Mountfield was the son of Robert and Caroline Mountfield. He died of wounds received during the Third Battle of Ypres: Passchendaele. Probate of his estate was by his father. Robert's effects were valued at £1,057 15s 4d (£62,000 at current values.) | ||
Murdoch | Ronald Hamilton William | Second Lieutenant | 21st Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 36 York Avenue,Crosby. | 28/10/1916 | Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France | Ronald was born at Toxteth Park in 1895; the son of David and Helen Murdoch. He joined the 1st Battalion of the "Pals" immediately upon its formation, but was subsequently transferred to the Inns of Court O.T.C. He was gazetted in June, and went to France in September. He was killed in action during the Battle of the Somme. | |||
Naylor | Benjamin Birchall | Private | 168 | B Squadron, 1st King Edward's Horse | Grasmere, Blundellsands. | 19/06/1917 | 26 | Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France | Son of Benjamin Shepherd Naylor and late Caroline Naylor. He died of wounds received in action at one of the military hospitals near Canterbury. | |
Neame | Theodore William Sutton | Private | 15831 | 17th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 6 Mersey View, Blundellsands | 21/06/1916 | 19 | Cerisy-Gailly Military Cemetery, Somme, France | Theodore was killed in action at the Battle of the Somme. Probate of his estate was obtained by his widowed mother; effects were valued at £106 6s 8d (£9,200 at current values.) | |
Norman | Albert | Sergeant | 356864 | 10th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 92 Sweden Street, Waterloo | 22/03/1917 | Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium | Albert Norman was born at Waterloo in 1893; the son of Albert Edward Norman and Mary Agnes (nee Leadbetter). Before the war, he was working as a grocer's assistant. He was killed in action on the Battlefields of Ypres. | ||
Orme | John | Lance Corporal | 266966 | 1/7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | Parkside, Little Crosby | 28/04/1918 | 24 | Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France | John was the son of Joseph and Ellen Orme. Before the war he worked as an under-gardener, aged 16. He was killed in action in the defence of La Bassee Canal, by the 55th (West Lancs) Division during the German Spring Offensive. His father Joseph collected his effects which were valued at £10.2s. | |
Ormesher | Alfred | Private | 266439 | 1st 2nd Battalion, Monmouthshire Regiment | 26 St Luke's Road, Great Crosby | 03/11/1918 | 23 | Oxford Road Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium | Alfred was the son of the late Stephen and Margaret Ormesher. He enlisted in the Army in 1915, and was drafted to the Western Front. Alfred was killed in action on the battlefields of Ypres. | |
Oversby | Joseph | Private | 5590 | 13th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 1a Ivy Leigh, Tuebrook | 17/08/1916 | 25 | Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France | Joseph was the son of John and Elizabeth Oversby. He was killed in action during the Battle of the Somme. Probate of Joseph's estate was obtained at Liverpool on the 26th June 1917 by his sister, Rose Breaks. His effects were valued at £104 5s 4d (£7,6000 at current values.) | |
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Parkinson | Oswald Wright | Second Lieutenant | 3rd Battalion, attached. 6th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment | Eshe Road North, Blundellsands | 02/01/1917 | 22 | Basra War Memorial, Iraq | Oswald Wright Parkinson was born in 1895; the son of John George and Jean Ann Parkinson. Before the war, he was a private in the Liverpool Scottish, and went to France with the first contingent. He was invalided home at Christmas 1914. Once recovered, he received a commission and went to Gallipoli, and was there until the evacuation. Mesopotamia followed, where he was killed in action on the Tigris. | ||
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Partridge | Samuel Victor | Gunner | 690307 | 55th Trench Mortar Battery, Royal Field Artillery | Rossett Road, Blundellsands | 03/04/1917 | 19 | Vlamertinghe Military Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium | Samuel was born at 11 Cedar Street, Bootle on the 23rd April 1897; the son of Samuel Partridge and Grace (nee Johnson). He enlisted at Princes Park Barracks, Liverpool on the 10th November 1914. In March 1916, whilst stationed at Weybourne, he was allowed to transfer to the 4th West Lancashire (Howitzer Brigade) Royal Field Artillery at Blackpool as his eldest brother was already serving at the front with this unit. Samuel was posted to the front on the 3rd June 1916 and joined the 36th (Ulster) Division Base Depot. He was transferred to the Machine Gun Section and on the 18th February 1917, he was attached to the 55th (West Lancashire) Division Trench Mortar Battery. He died alongside six comrades, when a German shell fell on their dug-out. | |
Pearson | John | Private | 22211 | 20th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 30 Mersey View, Blundellsands | 07/01/1916 | Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France | John was born at Great Crosby on the 13th May 1888; the youngest son of Joseph Pearson and Ann (nee Hughes). Joseph was killed in action during the battle of the Somme. | ||
Plumer | John Christian | Corporal | 4457 | 6th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 2 Rosedale Avenue, Great Crosby | 08/10/1916 | 21 | Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France | John was born at West Derby in 1895; the son of Christian Plumer and Johanna Christiane Elise (nee Kruger) who were both born in Germany. Prior to enlisting, he was an apprentice to the timber trade. John was killed in action during the Battle of the Somme. | |
Poggi | Arthur Rupert | Corporal | 228407 | 1st Battalion, attached. 26th Battalion, London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers) | Audlem, 36 Eshe Road North, Blundellsands | 04/02/1918 | 20 | Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais France | Arthur was the son of George Artingstall and Lilian Mary Poggi. He was killed in action during the German spring offensive in 1918. | |
Porter | Stanley Fitzgerald | Second Lieutenant | Royal Flying Corp, General list | Sandheys', Blundellsands | 06/06/1917 | St Helen's churchyard, Sefton Village, Liverpool | Stanley was the son of Thomas Fitzherbert and Enrica Porter. He died in a flying accident. | |||
Powell | Philip George | Private | 761051 | London Regiment, Artists Rifles | 28 Constance Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham | 29/03/1918 | Mons ( Bergen) Communal Cemetery, Hainaut, Belgium | Philip was the son of Philip George and Eliza Powell. He died of wound received in action, whilst a prisoner of war. His brother, William Aloysius Powell, also fell. | ||
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Pugh | Edward Rhodes | Captain | 30th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers, attached. King's African Rifles | 10 Rossett Road, Great Crosby | 12/02/1918 | 29 | Zomba Town Cemetery, Malawi | Edward was born at South Yarra, Victoria, Australia in 1889; the son of Thomas Edward Pugh and Sarah Jessie (nee Rhodes). Edward was living at Zomba, Nyasaland (East Africa) when he died of Spanish Influenza at Zomba Hospital. | ||
Quilliam | Thomas Carson | Private | 230961 | 10th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment. Formerly (1700) Cheshire Yeomanry | 25 Neville Road, Waterloo | 02/02/1917 | 23 | Cairo War Memorial, Egypt | Thomas was the son of Thomas and (the late) Eliza Jane Quilliam. He was killed in action during the Middle East campaign | |
Radford | Amyas Leigh | Captain | 9th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | Crofton, Serpentine South, Blundellsands | 05/12/1915 | 40 | Helles Memorial, Turkey | Amyas was born at Waterloo in 1874; the son of Samuel Leigh Radford and Mary (nee Macleod). Prior to the war, he was working alongside his three brothers in the family's flour dealership. He was killed in action in the Dardanelles. Amyas' uncle, Walter, also fell. | ||
Radford | Walter Cyril Leigh | Private | G/16826 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 1 Cambridge Drive, Crosby | 22/11/1917 | 19 | Oxford Road Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium | Walter was born at Union Mills, Isle of Man on the 3rd March 1898; the eldest son of Samuel Collins Radford and Mabel Ann (nee Minns). He enlisted on 3th June 1916; served with the Expeditionary Force from 9 May 1917, and died at No. 4 Casualty Clearing Station, from wounds received in action at Passchendaele. His father's younger brother, Amyas, was killed in action. | |
Radford | William Henry | Private | 48827 | 12th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 25 Victoria Road, Great Crosby | 20/11/1917 | 23 | Cambrai Memorial, Louveral, Nord, France | William was born at Great Crosby in 1894; He was the son of William Radford and Ada Jane (nee Wilde). Before the war, William (aged sixteen) was a shop boy at a confectioners. He went missing in action on the 1st day of the Battle of Cambrai. His family appealed for information in the local media. | |
Riley | Herbert Angus | Second Lieutenant | 9th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | Carlton, Warren Road, Blundellsands | 28/06/1916 | 19 | Wailly Orchard Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France | Herbert was the son of Charles Herbert and Elizabeth Iona Riley. He was killed in action during the Battle of the Somme. | ||
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Roberts | Thomas | Private | 36506 | 13th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 11/05/1916 | 36 | Euston Road Cemetery, Colincamps, Somme, France | Thomas was born at Great Crosby in 1880; the son of William Roberts and Elizabeth (nee Brooks). He was killed in action during the Battle of the Somme. | ||
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Ryan | Michael | Private | 267350 | 7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 27/09/1917 | Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery Somme, France | Michael was the son of James Ryan. He was living at Great Crosby when he enlisted in the army at Bootle. Michael died of wounds at No 10 Casualty Clearing Station, Belgium. | |||
Sale | Herbert Francis | Private | DM2/130262 | Mechanical Transport, Royal Army Service Corps; attached. 126th Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery | 3 Carlton Terrace, Great Crosby | 12/04/1918 | 29 | Duisans British Cemetery, Etrun, Pas de Calais, France | Herbert was the son of Ralph Ryland Sale and Elizabeth Sale. He died of pneumonia at one of the Casualty Clearing stations positioned near Duisans. Probate of his estate was obtained by his brother, Charles Scott Sale, a solicitor's clerk. His effects were valued at £228.13s (£11,000 at current values.) | |
Savage | Norman Barnewell | Lance Corporal | 24336 | A Company. 1st/10th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 18 Brookfield Avenue, Great Crosby | 16/06/1915 | 20 | Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium | Norman was the son of George William and Mary Elizabeth Savage. He went missing on the battlefield of Ypres. His death was presumed. | |
Scarisbrick | William | Private | 40702 | 1st Battalion, Royal Dublin Fusiliers | 18/08/1918 | Borre British Cemetery, Nord. France | William was the son of John and Alice Scarisbrick. He was killed in action at the beginning of the advance to victory in 1918. | |||
Schultz | Fred | Private | M/324471 | 393rd Mechanical Transport Company, Army Service Corps, attached. VIII. Corps Heavy Artillery | 13 Kilnyard Road, Great Crosby | 26/03/1918 | 28 | Potijze Chateau Grounds Cemetery,West Vlaanderen, Belgium | Fred was the son of John F and Elizabeth A Schultz. He was killed in action during the German spring offensive of 1918. | |
Scott | Joseph Vincent | Private | 17948 | 19th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 15 Brookfield Avenue, Great Crosby | 30/07/1918 | Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France | Joseph was born at Portland, Oregon, America in 1892; the son of Peter Brennan Scott and Jane (nee Hughes). Prior to enlisting, he was in the family business - Messrs. Peter Scott and Sons, Coal Stevedores, Liverpool. Joseph was initially reported missing, then killed, during the Second Battle of the Somme. | ||
Shacklady | Henry | Private | S/10026 | 1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders; Royal Field Artillery | 25 Musker Street, Great Crosby | 21/06/1916 | Basra Memorial, Iraq | Henry was the son of James and Jane Shacklady. He was killed in action in Mesopotamia, modern day Iraq. | ||
Sheard | Geoffrey Senior | Second Lieutenant | 3rd Battalion, Cheshire Regiment | Waverley', Moor Lane, Great Crosby | 26/06/1917 | Duisans British Cemetery, Etrun, Pas de Calais, France | Geoffrey was born at Liverpool in 1896; he was the son of Theodore Senior Sheard and Mabel (nee Pemberton). He died of accidental injuries, near Arras. Geoffrey’s brother, Fraser Morton Sheard, also fell. | |||
Sheard | Fraser Morton | Captain | 18th Battalion, Lancashire Hussars. King’s Liverpool Regiment | 'Waverley', Moor Lane, Great Crosby | 04/02/1918 | Premont British Cemetery, Aisne, France | Fraser was born at 125 Canning Street, Liverpool on the 29th September 1894; the eldest son of Theodore Senior Sheard and Mabel (nee Pemberton). He died of wounds received in action, as a prisoner of war. Fraser’s brother, Geoffrey, also fell. | |||
Sheppard | Frank | Lance Corporal | 1st Battalion, Border Regiment | 7 Brighton Vale, Waterloo | 20/11/1920 | St Luke's Churchyard, Great Crosby | Frank was the son of Stephen and Margaret Shepherd of Dalton-in-Furness; husband of Annie Sheppard. | |||
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Smith | Allan Wenman | Lieutenant | 6th Battalion, King’s Liverpool Regiment and Royal Flying Corps | Fulford, College Road, Great Crosby | 18/03/1917 | St Helen's Churchyard, Sefton Village, Liverpool | Allan was the son of Frank Thomas and Jean Bell Smith (Nee Thomson). He enlisted at the outbreak of war, being drafted to France with his battalion in February 1915; where he distinguished at Hill 60, organising a search party for the wounded. For this he was recommended by his officers for distinction, and received the Russian Order of St. George. He received his commission in France, and in January 1916, he joined the Flying Corps. He was observation officer; returning to England to train as pilot. He obtained his wings in February 1917. Allan was flying at Tern Hill, Market Drayton, when a fatal accident occurred. | Russian Order of St. George | ||
Smith | Peter | Private | 266774 | 2/6th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 40 Vale Road, Great Crosby | 03/02/1917 | 40 | St Peter and Paul's Churchyard, Great Crosby | Peter was the son of Thomas and Alice Smith. He died in Southwold, the cause of death is listed as 'unknown' | |
Stockdale | Clifford | Private | 266447 | South Lancashire Regiment | Aireville, Blundellsands Road West, Blundellsands | 04/10/1918 | 19 | Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium | Clifford was the youngest son of (the late) Richard Stockdale and Sara Cole. He enlisted in December 1915, and went to France early in June,1916; was wounded during the fighting on the Somme in August 1916. After recovery, Clifford returned to France on April 5th, and was killed on April 10th. | |
Stockdale | William | Lieutenant | 6th Battalion, King’s Liverpool Regiment and Duke of Wellington’s, West Riding Regiment | Aireville, Blundellsands Road West, Blundellsands | 05/03/1917 | Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France | William was the eldest son of (the late) Richard Stockdale and Mrs. Cole. He was born 31st October 1894 and after school was articled to Messrs. Stead, Taylor and Stead, accountants. He enlisted at the outbreak of war and went out to France in February 1915. He was initially reported missing on 3rd May, then presumed killed. | |||
Stowell | Thomas Brown | Second Lieutenant | 3rd Battalion, attached. 8th Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment | Rutland House and Grangefield, Blundellsands Road East, Blundellsands | 19/09/1917 | 27 | Bethune Town Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France | Thomas was the fifth son of Joseph and Margaret Stowell. At the outbreak of war, he immediately applied for a commission, but was refused on account of short sight. He decided to enlist, joining as a private. Thomas saw action at Loos and was quickly granted a commission; leading his men in the Battle of Messines. For his conduct at the battle he was awarded the Military Cross. "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty”. He was shot through the head by a sniper, and died at the clearing station at Bethune a few hours later. | Military Cross | |
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Sturrock | Edward | Private | 63783 | 13th Battalion, Welsh Regiment | 103 Alexandra Road, Great Crosby | 30/08/1918 | 20 | Morval British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France | Edward was the son of James and Esther Sturrock. Prior to enlisting, he was in the service of Messrs. T. and G. Harrison, shipowners, Liverpool. He enlisted and was drafted to France in January 1917. Edward was killed in action during the advance to victory in 1918. His brother, William Sturrock, also fell. | |
Sturrock | K. William | Sergeant | 22850 | 20th Battalion, King’s Liverpool Regiment | 103 Alexandra Road, Great Crosby | 08/02/1917 | 21 | Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium | William was the son of James and Esther Sturrock. He enlisted in November, 1914, and was drafted to France. William was killed in action during The Battle of Passchendaele, also known as the Third Battle of Ypres. His brother, Edward Sturrock, also fell. | |
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Taylor | William Herbert Elliott | Private | 5583 | 1st/7th Battalion, King’s Liverpool Regiment | 41 Regent Road, Great Crosby | 08/12/1916 | 19 | Guillemont Road Cemetery, Guillemont, Somme, France | William was the son of Adam and Rose Ellen Taylor. He was killed in action during the heavy fighting around Guillemont Village. | |
Thirlwall | John | Private | 1668 | 7th Battalion, King’s Liverpool Regiment | 4 Cooks Road, Great Crosby | 16/05/1915 | Guards Cemetery, Windy Corner, Cuinchy, France. | John was born in 1893, the son of Thomas Henry Thirwall and Annie Maria (nee Richards). John was a pre-War territorial, having enlisted with the ‘Kings’ Bootle on the 7th March 1913. He was killed in action during the famous charge of the 7th king’s at Festubert. His younger brother, Thomas, died at sea. | ||
Thirlwall | Thomas Herbert | S.S. "Prah" and H.M.S. "Hildebrand" | 4 Cooks Road, Great Crosby | 14/09/1918 | 17 | At Sea | Thomas was born at Great Crosby in 1900. the son of Thomas Henry Thirwall and Annie Maria (nee Richards). He was a clerk aboard the Elder Dempster liner S.S. Prah. He died of Malaria complicated by Broncho-Pneumonia whilst aboard H.M.S. Hildebrand. He was buried at sea. He is not officially 'war dead' as he did not die as the result of enemy action. | |||
Thompson | George Eric | Second Lieutenant | "C" Company, 4th Battalion, King’s Liverpool Regiment | The Withens', Merrilocks Road, Blundellsands | 09/03/1916 | 20 | Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France | George was born at Roby near Huyton; the eldest son of George Henderson Thompson and his second wife Gertrude Fannie Thompson (nee Grahl). George enlisted as a Private in Kitchener's Army in August 1914, and was gazetted 2nd Lieutenant in December 1915. He went to the Western Front in July 1916. He in the Battle of the Somme and was killed following the capture of Guillemont, at Waterlot Farm. | ||
Thompson | Horace Brockbank | Second Lieutenant | 7th Battalion, Royal Berkshire Regiment | 29 Grove Park, Sefton Park | 24/04/1917 | Guillemont Road Cemetery, Guillemont, Somme, France | Horace was the son of the Reverend Jacob and Amy Beatrice Thompson of Ceylon (Sri Lanka). He was educated at the Liverpool College, afterwards graduating at Cambridge. He was awarded the Military Cross – he led his men in the face of heavy fire over a captured trench. Later, although wounded, he took out a patrol and obtained valuable information. He was killed in action. | Military Cross | ||
Thorley | James | Private | 41742 | 13th Battalion, King’s Liverpool Regiment | 1 Moor Place, Great Crosby | 05/03/1917 | 33 | Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France | James Thorley was born at Crewe, Cheshire in 1884. On the 19th November 1905, he married Jane Isabella (nee Alty), they had two daughters. James was killed in action during the Battle of Arras. | |
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Tonks | Thomas | Private | 13759 | 12th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 8 Mill Grove, Litherland | 31/07/1916 | 30 | Doullens Communal Cemetery, Extension No.1 | Thomas was the husband of Ada Isabella Tonks. He died of wounds received in during the Battle of the Somme. | |
Vaughan | Alfred Francis Campbell | Sub-Lieutenant | H.M.S. "Cordelia" | 4 Regent Road, Great Crosby | 03/01/1915 | 21 | St Helen's Churchyard, Sefton Village, Liverpool | Alfred was born in Chile on the 18th June 1896. On the 1911 Census Alfred, his mother Elizabeth and his siblings, are listed as living in Great Crosby. Alfred died from multiple injuries sustained when a paraffin heater exploded aboard H.M.S. Cordelia. | ||
Vaughan | John | Second Lieutenant | 20th Battalion The King’s Liverpool Regiment | Skethrock, St Anthony’s Road, Blundellsands | 30/07/1916 | 18 | Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France | John was the only son of the Reverend John and Mrs Mary. He was offered a post as training officer for N.C.O.'s, but he preferred to go to the front where his proficiency in French led to his appointment as a "liaison" officer. John was killed at the head of a charge over a German parapet, during the Battle of The Somme; killed instantaneously by machine-gun fire. | ||
Vaughan-Roberts | Richard William | Lieutenant | 19th Battalion, King’s Liverpool Regiment | Rhianva, Blundellsands | 30/07/1916 | 24 | Bernafay Wood British Cemetery, Somme, France | Richard was the son of Dr W and Mrs B Vaughan Roberts. He was killed in action during the fighting to take Montauban village on the Somme. | ||
Veevers | Edgar Samuel | Second Lieutenant | 1st /4th Battalion, King’s Own, Royal Lancaster Regiment | 14 St Michael’s Road, Aigburth | 07/10/1918 | 22 | Houchin British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France | Edgar was the youngest son of Samuel and Florence Mary Veevers. He enlisted in one of the Comrades' Battalions of the King's Liverpool Regiment; was wounded in France, and fought bravely Givenchy in during April 1917. He was killed in action in the fighting around Houchin. | ||
Vickerstaff | George Alexander | Apprentice | Mercantile Marine S.S. "Kenmore" (Liverpool) | 18 Woodville Avenue, Great Crosby | 26/08/1917 | 16 | Tower Hill Memorial, London, England | George was the son of Joseph George and Mary Vickerstaff. He was lost when S.S. Kenmore,on a voyage from Liverpool to Baltimore, was sunk by the German submarine U-53 (Hans Rose), 30 miles north from Inistrahull, Donegal. 5 persons were lost. | ||
Wallace | Sydney | Officer's Steward 2nd Class | L/8557 | Royal Navy, H.M. Torpedo Boat No 22 | 144 College Road, Great Crosby | 14/04/1917 | 24 | Plymouth Naval Memorial, Devon | Sydney was born at 19 Pitt Street, Liverpool on the 20th February 1893; the son of Victor Bruce Wallace and Margaret Susannah (nee Singleton). He accidentally drowned whilst serving aboard a torpedo boat in the English Channel. | |
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Weir | Cecil Gibson | Second Lieutenant | 4th Squadron, Royal Air Force | 3 Coronation Road, Great Crosby | 08/07/1918 | 20 | Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. | Cecil was born at Liverpool on the 19th November 1898; the son of Daniel Robert Weir and Hannah (nee Barron). He was killed in action over France. | ||
Wensley | Alan | Private | 16849 | 2nd / 6th Battalion, King’s Liverpool Regiment | 06/08/1918 | 22 | Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France | Alan was the son of William Walthew and Ellen Wensley. He enlisted in the Liverpool Pals Battalion in August 1914. His death was assumed, during the heavy fighting on the Somme to counter the German Spring Offensive of 1918. | ||
Wharton | Frederick John | Private | 307133 | 15th Battalion, Tank Corps | 30 Shaftesbury Road, Great Crosby | 08/09/1918 | Vis-en-Artois Memorial, Pas de Calais, France | Frederick was the son of James and Margaret Wharton. He died during the second day of the Battle of Amiens August 1918, the tanks of the 15th Battalion (still fit to fight) were sent further forward to attack the German positions around the village of Framerville. Frederick’s brother, James, also fell. | ||
Wharton | James William | Sergeant | 265738 | 7th Battalion, King’s Liverpool Regiment | 30 Shaftesbury Road, Great Crosby | 18/06/1917 | 24 | Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium | James was the youngest son of James and Margaret. Before the war, he was a keen footballer, having played for Southport Park Villa. He enlisted in September 1914 and was drafted to France. He died at the No 3 Canadian Casualty Clearing Station, from wounds received in action on June 17th. His brother, Frederick, also fell. | |
Wharton | Tom | Rifleman | 72514 | 2nd /6th Battalion, King’s Liverpool Regiment | 122 Brighton Road, Great Crosby | 21/06/1918 | 21 | Couin New British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France | Tom was born at Crosby in 1897; the son of John Wharton and Sarah (nee Ascroft). He was killed in action during the German Spring Offensive of 1918. | |
Whinyates (Whynyates) | Harold Bennett | Second Lieutenant | 2nd Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment | Ivydene, College Road, Great Crosby | 14/08/1917 | 22 | Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium | Harold was the son of Thomas and Clarissa Annie Whinyates. He died of wounds received in action during The Battle of Passchendaele; the Third Battle of Ypres. | ||
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Whitehead | Herbert John | Private | 88896 | 7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment | 20 Rossett Road, Great Crosby | 08/09/1918 | 20 | Houchin British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France | Herbert John Whitehead was the son of Joseph Simeon and Lizzie Whitehead. He was killed in action. | |
Whitson | Henry Thomas | Captain | 10th Battalion, King’s Liverpool Regiment | Southesk, Burbo Bank Road North | 09/05/1918 | 24 | Pernes British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France | Henry was the eldest son of Thomas and Edith Whitson. He enlisted on the first day of the war and two months after joining received his commission to second-lieutenant, further promotion followed. At time of his death, he was the senior officer of his battalion. He died at 22nd Casualty Clearing Station following an operation. | ||
Wilkinson | Thomas Hill | Lieutenant | 3rd Battalion, King’s Liverpool Regiment | 8 Belvidere Road, Great Crosby | 02/02/1921 | Thomas was the son of Arthur John and Sarah Wilkinson. He died in Crosby, leaving his effects (£685.185s. 4d) to his mother, Sarah. | ||||
Williams | John Rayner | Private | 230254 | 10th Battalion, (Shropshire and Cheshire Yeomanry) and King's Shropshire Light Infantry | 21 Alexandra Road, Great Crosby | 19/09/1918 | 23 | Vis-en-Artois, Pas de Calais, France | John was born at Trinidad, British West Indies; the only surviving child of the Reverend John Williams and Lucy Helen (nee Rayner). He was killed in action during the Hundred Days Offensive. | |
Wilson | Andrew Campbell | Chief Engineer | Mercantile Marine, S.S. "Ivernia" | 16 Harlech Road, Blundellsands | 01/01/1917 | Tower Hill Memorial, London, England | Andrew was born at Kirkdale in 1854, the son of George and Jane Wilson. He was married to Helen Kerr Wilson (nee McClurg), they had no children. He was lost from the Ivernia, carrying some 2,400 British troops from Marseille to Alexandria, when she was torpedoed by the German submarine UB-off Cape Matapan in Greece. The ship went down quickly with a loss of 36 crew members and 84 troops. | |||
Wilson | Frederick William | Rifleman | 201370 | 2nd / 5th Battalion, King’s Liverpool Regiment | 128 Brighton Road, Great Crosby | 16/01/1918 | 44 | St Luke's Churchyard, Great Crosby | Frederick was born at Winchester, Hampshire. In 1895, he married Emily Florence (nee Coffey) at Our Lady & St. Nicholas C.of E. Church, Liverpool. He died of sickness in a Military Hospital at Sellatyn, Oswestry. | |
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Winrow | Osmond | Driver | 6256 | 4th Battalion, King’s Liverpool Regiment and Royal Army Service Corps | 22 Coronation Road, Great Crosby | 18/08/1916 | 22 | Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Longueval, Somme, France | Osmond was born at Walton-le-Dale near Preston in 1894; the son of John Benedict Winrow and Margaret (nee Rimmer). He married Mary Kate (nee O'Brien) at SS Peter & Paul's R.C.Church, Crosby on the 26th August 1915. He had only been in France four weeks when he was killed in action. He left a wife and one child. | |
Winslow | Thomas Maitland De Blois | Lieutenant Commander | Royal Naval Reserve, H.M.S "Stephen Furness" | Belgravia, Wellington Road, New Brighton | 13/12/1917 | 45 | Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire, England | Thomas was born in Liverpool on the 21st December 1872; the son of Charles De Blois and Eleanor Winslow. He married Annabel Foster on the 21st September. He was lost when HMS Stephen Furness, was torpedoed by the German submarine UB-64 off the Isle of Man, sinking before lifeboats could be lowered, with the loss of one hundred lives. | ||
Winsor | Thomas Arthur | Private | S/41582 | 5th Battalion, Cameron Highlanders | 44 Vale Road, Great Crosby | 28/09/1918 | 18 | Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium | Thomas was the son of Mrs Mary Winsor. He was killed in action during The Fifth Battle of Ypres, also called the Advance of Flanders. | |
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Wray | Francis Alan | Second Lieutenant | 8th Battalion, King’s Liverpool Regiment | 3 Abbotsford Road, Blundellsands | 31/07/1917 | 27 | Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium | Francis was the son of Tom and Elizabeth Wray; husband of Ethel Mary Blower (formerly Wray). He was killed in action near St. Julian, Flanders. His brother, Thomas, also fell. Probate of his estate was obtained at Liverpool on the 8th March 1918 by his widow. His effects were valued at £4151s 10d (nearly £18,000 at current values.) | ||
Wray | Thomas Ernest | Second Lieutenant | 7th Squadron, Royal Flying Corps and General List | Seafield, Abbotsford Road, Blundellsands | 09/04/1917 | 19 | Mendinghem Military Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium | Thomas was the son of Tom and Elizabeth Wray. Thomas was killed in action over Flanders. His brother, Francis Alan Wray, also fell. | ||
Wyatt | Arnold Baker | Midshipman | Royal Naval Reserve, H.M.S. "Partridge" | 47 St Luke’s Road, Great Crosby | 12/12/1917 | 20 | Fredrikstad Military Cemetery, Norway | Arnold was born at Liscard in 1897; the son of Walter Henry Wyatt and Elizabeth Swinton (nee Ritchie). He was lost when a convoy including H.M.S. Partridge encountered a flotilla of German destroyers and was sunk by shell fire and torpedos, with the loss of 97 of the crew. Arnold’s body was recovered in the Svon Fjord, and he was buried in the cemetery of Bivindvik. |