Southport’s Fallen

Southport’s fallen Service men and women

Southport’s War Memorial is located in the London Square Memorial Garden, on Lord Street. Listed upon the memorial are the names of 1247 Service men and 3 women, who gave their lives in The Great War.

Some of the men and women have additional information about their lives and where they were born or lived before the war.

Southport’s Fallen A-D

Surname	First Name	Rank	Service No.	Regiment/Ship/ Squadron	Last Known Address	Died	Age at death	Burial Place	Biography	Medals
Abraham	Henry	Private	36031	13th Battalion King's Liverpool Regiment		09/04/1917		Tilloy British Cemetery, Tilloy-Les-Mofflaines, Pas de Calais, France	Henry joined up at the beginning of 1916, and was killed in action some 14 months later. His sister received a letter from the soldier who found and buried her brother. He got her address from Henry's pocket book.
Abram	Lawrence	Private	26566	3rd Battalion, Grenadier Guards		10/10/1917		Solferino Farm Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Lawrence died of his wounds on 10th October 1917, in Flanders. He left a widow, Alice.
Abram	Richard	Driver	43530	Royal Field Artillery	144 Milton Street, Southport	18/07/1916	20	Flatiron Copse Cemetery, Mametz	Richard was killed in action, a year and a day after he enlisted. Although he is listed as a driver, he was a signaller. It is presumed he was engaged in this work when he was killed.
Abram	Richard Percy	Corporal	410669	38th Battalion Canadian Infantry	165 Kendal Avenue, Toronto, Canada	09/04/1917	38	Canadian Cemetery No. 2, Neuville St Vaast, France	Richard was the son of Thomas and Ruth Abram and husband of Isabella Abram.
Ackers	Peter	Private	2174	1st/7th Battalion King's Liverpool Regiment		16/05/1915	23	Le Touret Memorial, France	Peter was the son of Mrs. Ann Ackers.
Ackroyd M.A., M.D.	Harold	Captain		Royal Army Medical Corps; 6th Battalion. Royal Berkshire Regiment	46 Kneesworth Street, Royston, Hertfordshire	11/08/1917	40	Birr Cross Roads Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Harold was the son of of Edward Ackroyd and husband of Mabel. Harold was born in Southport and became a research doctor in Cambridge before enlisting. An extract from "The London Gazette," dated 4th Sept., 1917 describes the action which led to him being awarded the Victoria Cross.	Victoria Cross, Military Cross
Adams	Lawrence Kingston	Lieutenant		7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		16/05/1915	28	Guards Cemetery, Windy Corner, Cuinchy	Lawrence was the son on of William Adams, of "Bringewood," Waterloo Hill, Stratford-on-Avon; and the husband of the late Celia Adams.
Adamson	Arthur Robert	Private	79806	Canadian Infantry		28/11/1915	24	Kemmel Chateau Military Cemetery	Arthur was born in Southport, he was the brother J. W. Adamson and sister of Miss J. Adamson. He was a resident of Manchester.
Adshead	Stanley	Stoker 1st Class	K/25693	Royal Navy HMS "Queen Mary"	3 Cemetery Road, Southport	31/05/1916	23	Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, England	Stanley was the son of Susan Adshead. He was killed in action during the Battle of Jutland. .
Ainscough	Thomas	Lance Corporal	721707	43rd Battalion Canadian Infantry	287 Redwood Avenue, Winnipeg, Canada	29/03/1918	31	Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension	Thomas was reported to have been dangerously wounded on 28th March, only remaining conscious long enough to send word to his mother. He died at a casualty clearing station.
Aldred	Fred	Private	22574	King's Liverpool Regiment and Machine Gun Corps		26/09/1916		Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Fred enlisted in Southport and was sent to France. He was killed in action in the Somme battlefields. Sadly his brother John also perished in the war.
Aldred	John	Gunner	161112	Battery A, 291st Brigade, Royal Field Artillery	25 Hall Street, Southport	22/05/1917	34	H.A.C Cemetery, Ecoust-St, Mein Pas de Calais, France	John was killed in action by enemy fire. One of his comrades wrote to his mother - I do hope that you find some consolation in the fact that didn't suffer, and that the end was very peaceful. He was buried by the battery with honour and his comrades fashioned a cross for his grave. His brother Fred was also killed in action.
Alexander	Benjamin	Private	4902	11 Casualty Clearing Station, Royal Army Medical Corps	Drumragh, Tyrone	17/07/1915		Lancashire Landing Cemetery, Turkey	Benjamin is listed as killed in action in Gallipoli.
Allmark	John	Apprentice		Merchant Service. SS "Sagamore" (Liverpool)	70 Kensington Road, Southport	03/03/1917	16	Tower Hill Memorial, London	John was killed in action when SS sagamore was sunk by a enemy sunmarine of the Irish coast.
Alty	Albert	Lance Corporal	11722	South Lancashire Regiment	88 Duke Street, Southport	21/10/1916	29	Grandcourt Road Cemetery, Grandcourt	Albert was the son of William and Selina Alty; and the husband of Jean Frances Alty. Albert was reported as wounded and missing, then killed in action, in the trenches.
Alty	Peter	Private	52341	13th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		09/04/1917		Tilloy British Cemetery, Tilloy-Les-Mofflaines. Pas de Calais, France	Peter is listed as killed in action.
Anderson	Jonas William	Major		Coldstream Guards and 3rd Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corp	Rawlinson Road, Southport	26/03/1918	43	Bac-Du-Sud British cemetery, Bailleul, France	Jonas was formerly attached to the Coldstream Guards, where he was awarded the Military Cross; the honour was conferred upon him by The King at Buckingham Palace. He was awarded the distinction for ‘saving lives under fire’. He was also mentioned in despatches. Jonas had served in France since the beginning of the war.	Military Cross
Andrews	D	Private		Welsh Regiment
Andrews	George	Private	7187	2nd Battalion, Scots Guards	14 Athole Grove, Southport	11/12/1916	29	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	The Southport Visiter reported George's death 30th Dec 1916; New has been received that Private George Andrew of the Scots Guards, the only surviving son of Mrs Sumner, was killed in action on December 11th.
Andrews	John Edward	Private	285360	15th Battalion, Welsh Regiment	37 Everton Road, Southport	07/09/1917	36	Dozinghem Military Cemetery	John was the son of George and Ruth Andrews, late of Manchester and the husband of Daisy McClure Andrews. John was killed in action on the battlefield surrounding Ypres. Before the war he was the scorer for Birkdale Cricket Club.
Arkwright	John	Sapper	78435	17th Division. Signal Company. Royal Engineers	404 Ormskirk Road, Pemberton, Wigan	19/05/1917	32	Athies Communal Cemetery Extension	John was the son of Elizabeth and the late William Arkwright, of Ormskirk. Husband of Susannah Arkwright. He was killed in acton.
Armitage	William Harold	Lieutenant		9th Battalion, Yorkshire Regiment	Knowsley Road, Southport	22/05/1916	24	Tranchee de Mecknes Cemetery, Aix-Noulette, France	William was killed in action. He was awarded the military cross in 1916 - On New Year's Eve 1915 he successfully led a wire cutting expedition. Read more about Harold	Military Cross
Ascroft (Murphy)	Thomas	Private	1110	8th Battalion Canadian Infantry	12 Post Office Avenue, Southport	25/04/1915	41	Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium	Thomas was reported as missing in action. He is one of the almost 55,000 service men, who have no known grave remembered on the Menin Gate Memorial. He left a widow, Mary.
Ashall	James	Private	47282	1st Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	Kew Road, Birkdale	14/03/1917	32	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	James was killed in action, he had been at the front for 6 months. He enlisted for service in Seaforth.
Ashby	Bernard Harry	Lance Corporal	12811	19th Battalion,Manchester Regiment	New Jerusalem Church, Southport.	23/07/1916		Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Bernard was reported missing in action on 23rd July, and was later reported killed. Mr Ashby was informed that his son had not be traced as a prisoner of war; under the circumstances he was now presumed dead.
Ashcroft	Arthur	Private	2281	1st/9th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		18/09/1916	18	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Arthur was the step-brother of Joseph Rimmer, of 240, Jubilee Cottages, Clock Face, St. Helens, Lancs.
Ashcroft	George	Lieutenant		5th Battalion, The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment	Gore House, Maghull	31/07/1917	21	Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium	George completed his training in November 1916, and was killed less than a year later at the Battle of Pilckem Ridge, which was part of the Battle of Passchendaele.
Ashcroft	Harry	Sapper	81975	201st Field Company. (County Palatine) Royal Engineers	94 Warren Road, Southport	20/12/1915	34	Bois-Guillaume Communal Cemetery	Harry went to the front in November 1915, and went straight to the trenches. About 10 days later he contracted a 'chill'. On Thursday he was sent to hospital in Rouen, suffering from pneumonia. He died on Monday morning, leaving a widow and one child.
Ashington	Henry Sherard Osborn	Listed as Temporary Lieutenant/Acting Captain		East Yorkshire Regiment	West Hill House, Harrow	31/01/1917		Combles Communal Cemetery Extension, France	Henry's death was announced in The Times, the obituary recalled his athletic prowess, including that fact that he was included in the English Olympic team at Stockholm in 1912. Captain Ashington had previously been wounded in the leg by a German bomb splinter in 1916.
Ashman	S H	Private
Ashton	Robert	Stoker 1st Class	K16724	Royal navy HMS "Amphion"		06/08/1914	21	Plymouth Naval Memorial, Devon, England	Robert was killed when HMS Amphion struck a mine off the Suffolk coast. The mine exploded her forebridge, killing all those inside. Whilst lowering the boats to abandon ship there was another explosion, which destroyed the ship. Robert died alongside 1 officer, 150 men and 18 German prisoners.
Ashcroft	Frederick Giles	Second Lieutenant		Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)	29 King Street, Southport	16/08/1917	29	Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderer, Belgium	Frederick was killed in action on 16th August 1917. He joined up in 1914 as a private with the King's Liverpool Regiment, rising through the ranks. He obtained his commission in February 1917, and went to France in May that year.
Ashworth	Richard Foley	Gunner	L/24474	"D" Battery. 14th Brigade. Royal Field Artillery	49 Lawson Street, Southport	14/04/1917	27	Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, France	Richard was a Southport policeman, prior to the war. In May 1915 he was serving in Egypt, and was drafted to France in March 1916. Richard was poisoned by a gas shell, and died at a nearby casualty clearing station.
Aspinall	William	Corporal	13/310	13th Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment	35 Poplar Street, Blowick, Southport	13/11/1916		Euston Road Cemetery, Colincamps, Somme, France	William was killed in action in France, the sad news was conveyed in a letter from his commanding officer to his parents. Earlier in his army career, he received a Distinguished Conduct Medal for 'Bravery in the Field' after successfully carry out a bombing raid and bringing back several wounded comrades.	DCM
Atherton	Alfred	Private	37997	12th Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wale's Own)	14 Wesley Street, Southport	10/05/1917	24	Arras Memorial, France?	Alfred joined up in January 1916, and was sent to France. He was killed in action, his commanding officer wrote that 'He died gallantly doing his duty for King and Country'.
Atkinson	James Barret	Lance Sergeant	39922	15th Battalion, Cheshire Regiment	81 Poulton Road, Southport	24/10/1917	19	Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderer, Belgium	James (Jim) had been in France for two years when he was killed in action. He was shot and died instantaneously, five yard from the German line he was attacking.
Atkinson	William Ernest	Second Lieutenant		7th Battalion, Tank Corps		12/04/1918	25	Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium?	William was killed in action in Belgium. He enlisted in December 1915, and rapidly rose through the ranks. He was promoted to Sergeant in August 1916, and gained his commission in July 1917. By profession William was a teacher
Aughton	John	Private	16007	6th Battalion, Royal Irish Regiment	48 Lytham Road, Southport	16/08/1917	20	Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderer, Belgium	John was killed when a shell exploded next to him as he was entering a trench, he died instantaneously. John enlisted to the King's Liverpool Regiment in February, later transferring to the Royal Irish, he was sent to France in June 1917.
Aughton	Edmund Wadsworth	Stoker 1st Class	K/13240	Royal Navy, HMS "Invincible"	54 Eastbourne Road, Birkdale	31/05/1916	21	Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Portsmouth	Edmund was killed at the Battle of Jutland on 21st May 1916 whilst serving aboard HMS Invincible.
Austin	William Robert	Private	65584	10th Labour Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	2 Sidney Street, Newport, South Wales	23/02/1917	38	St Woolos Cemetery, Newport , Monmouthshire, UK	William died of pneumonia at the Military Hospital, Oswestry. He left a widow, Emily.
Bailey	Ernest	Second Lieutenant (Temporary)		21st Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	Beechfield, Hornby Road, Blackpool	28/10/1916		Guards Cemetery, Lesboeufs, France	Ernest was reported as missing, later changed to killed in action. He was the third son of Mr & Mrs Bailey.
Bailey	Thomas	Private	5183	1/7th Battalion King's Liverpool Regiment	2 Furness Avenue, Southport	09/08/1916	18	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Tom was a gardener at the outbreak of war, and enlisted in Southport. He lived in Formby and died in France, on the Somme battlefield just days before his 19th birthday. He was the son of Margaret Bailey, a widow.
Baines	John	Private	49436	4th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	28 Back Virginia Street, Southport	02/05/1917	38	Mont Huon, Le Triport Military Cemetery, Seine Maritime, France	John died of his wounds in France. He was well-known in the Southport area as he had a news stand at Chapel Street Station.
Ball	Cyril Burgess	Corporal	605977	Royal Fusiliers	29 Maple Street, Southport	25/10/1918	22	Conches-En-Ouche Communal Cemetery, France.	Cyril was a corporation employee at the time of enlistment and was a member of Mornington Road Sunday School. 10 days prior to his death Cyril had written that he had just recovered from Flu, it is not known if he relapsed as the circumstances of his death are unknown.
Ball	George W.	Private	52487	13th Battalion King's Liverpool Regiment	25 Hawthorne Grove, Southport	18/10/1916		Euston Road Cemetery, Colincamps, Somme, France	George had been serving in the Local Territorials for about five years prior to the war, he was employed in a local Boot Shop. He was killed in action. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Ball	Henry Frederick	Private	202492	11th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		23/03/1918		Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France	Henry was killed in action in the Flavy de Martel area of France. He was a member of St Simon and St Jude’s Church.
Ball	James Eccles	Quartermaster Sergeant	18742	12th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	72 Princes Street, Southport	10/09/1915	22	St Sever Cemetery, Rouen	James died from gunshot wounds to both legs. He was the son of David Henry Ball and Mary Alice Ball. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Ball	John Edward	Wireless Operator		Royal Navy	198 Portland Street, Southport	29/03/1919	20	His place of burial is unknown	John served as a Wireless Operator with the Royal Navy but no records of his service have survived. He died of Malaria at home on the 29th March 1919. Probate of his estate was obtained at London on the 5th June 1918 by Gilbert Henry Rimmer, painter and decorator. His effects were valued at £3530 7s 9d (£210, 000 at current values.) The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Ball	John Henry	Private	1077	1st/7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	35 Southbank Road, Southport	23/09/1916	26	Delville Wood Cemetery, Longueval	John was killed by an enemy shell at the front line. Before enlisting he was a porter for Boots Cash Chemists. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Ball	Samuel	Private	42202	12th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment		14/06/1918		Tournai Communal Cemetery, Allied Extension, Hainaut, Belgium	Born in Marshside, Samuel's battalion were at Cassell in Northern France. He is commemorated on the Emmanuel Church War Memorial.
Ball	William	Private	21906	8th Battalion, King's Own, Royal Lancaster Regiment	23 Bury Road, Southport	23/03/1918	27	Bucquoy Road Cemetery, Ficheux	William was killed in action. Before enlisting he was employed at the Formby Power Station. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Nathan Ball. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Ball	William	Private	358948	10th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	77 Shaftesbury Avenue, Birkdale, Southport	04/05/1917	39	Erquinghem-Lys Churchyard Extension, France	William was the husband of Catherine Ball, he was killed in action. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Ball	William	Sergeant	97474	154th Field Company Field Engineers	Southport	17/05/1918		St Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen	William was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal, for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He took a small party of infantry, ammunition and bombs up to the front line while under heavy fire. He led his party forward in a counter attack and held the ground gained. He did fine work. He was killed in action	Military Medal and Distinguished Conduct Medal
Bamforth	Thomas James	Private	202497	5th Battalion King’s Liverpool Regiment	Lived in Southport	01/05/1917	41	Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery Armentieres, Nord, France	Born in Slaithwaite, Yorkshire, Thomas was killed in action in France.
Bamforth	W	Private
Band	Lawrence	Lieutenant		17th Battalion King’s Liverpool Regiment		28/04/1917	31	Cherisy Road East Cemetery, Heninel, France	From Liverpool, Lawrence was a trained surveyor and helped create the camp at Formby and established the firm of Band, Smith and Company of Lord Street, Liverpool. He joined his regiment in France and one month later was killed in action.
Bardswell	Hamilton Ainsworth	Lieutenant		1/10th Battalion King’s Liverpool Regiment	37 Alexander Road, Southport	30/11/1917	34	Cambrian Memorial, France	Hamilton was reported wounded and missing after fighting at Epehy near Cambrai. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Barkby	Hartley	Second Lieutenant		Royal Field Artillery		01/08/1916	19	Buried Peronne Road Cemetery, Mericourt, France	Hartley was killed in action. He was born in Nelson but educated in Southport. Was to have entered Trinity College, Cambridge.
Barker	Harold	Private	21975	20th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment and Reserve Cavalry	3 Virginia Street, Southport	12/10/1916	26	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Harold was reported as killed in action. He joined the forces at the beginning of the war. Prior to that he was in France. He was 26 and a joiner before enlisting. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Barlow	Geoffrey Petrie	Second Lieutenant		6th Battalion Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment)	Weld Road, Birkdale	02/09/1917	22	Philosophe British Cemetery, Mazingarbe	Geoffrey was killed in action. He was the only son of Mr and Mrs J J Barlow. He was employed by the Royal Insurance Co., Liverpool before enlisting.	Military Cross
Barlow	PB			Grenadier Guards
Barlow	Peter	Private	7564	5th Battalion King's Liverpool Regiment		09/01/1917		Duke Street Cemetery, Southport	Born in Birkdale, Southport, Peter died at home following repatriation.
Barnett	Ralph Thurlby	Second Lieutenant		2 Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers	52 Talbot Street, Southport	12/10/1916	22	Thiepval Cemetery, Somme, France	Ralph was killed in action at Transloy Ridge. Mr William and Mrs Edna Barnett received a telegram from the war officer, intimating that their son was killed in action on 12th October. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Barraclough	Joseph	Private	359117	10th Battalion King's Liverpool Regiment		24/09/1917	19	Wimereux Communal Cemetery	The son of John and Blanche Ann Barrowclough, Joseph died of his wounds.
Barron	Norman	Sapper	44930	88th Field Company Royal Engineers	39 Station Road, Ainsdale, Southport	13/09/1915	20	Helles Memorial, Gallipoli	The son of Mrs. Ellen Barron and the late Thomas Barron, Norman died of exhaustion on a hospital ship following an acute attack of dysentery, on the way to the front. He was buried at sea.
Barton	Albert	Private	2574	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	6 Wrights Terrace, Birkdale	15/11/1915	27	Annezin Communal Cemetery, France	The son of Hugh and Mary Barton, Albert died from a bullet wound to the head. The same bullet also killed Peter Williams, who was a good friend of Albert. They had joined up together at the outbreak of war. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Barton	George	Corporal	18701	4th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	Southport	23/11/1917	25	Tyne Cot Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Son of the late John Henry and Mary Ellen Barton, George was employed at Whiteside's Garage, Roe Lane before enlistment. He received a bullet wound to the head and was killed instantly.
Barton	Henry	Private	265952	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	65 Compton Road, Birkdale, Southport	09/07/1918	19	Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, France	Henry was killed in action. He was born, lived and enlisted in Southport Henry was the son of Mr. James Barton. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Barton	John	Lance Corporal	A/120	King's Royal Rifle Corps	28 Hart Street, Southport	30/07/1915	20	Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	John was killed in action at Hooge. Before enlisting he was employed by Southport Corporation Highways Department. John was killed in an attempt to re-taking trenches from the enemy under heavy fire. He was hit by shrapnel and died instantly. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Bass	Wiliam	Private	307831	King's Liverpool Regiment	140 Portland Street, Southport	28/091916	28	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	William was reported missing, presumed killed in action. He was the son of Thomas and Elisabeth Bass, William and was employed at Thorp's Cambridge Arcade. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Bastow	David	Sapper	177876	129th Field Company, Royal Engineers	Virginia Street, Southport	11/06/1917	37	Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium	David died of wounds received in action. He was married with children and prior to enlisting had spent three years in Australia.
Bates	Samuel Harold	Sergeant	617	15th Battalion, Royal Warwicks	Edgbaston, Birmingham	28/08/1916	26	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Samuel was killed in action. He was son of John Bates of 22 Station Road, Ainsdale. Born and bred in Edgbaston he was engaged at Lord's as a professional cricketer prior to enlisting.
Bates	W	Private
Batty	Edwin Garnett	Gunner	137656	Royal Field Artillery	6 Derwent Avenue, West Didsbury	17/05/1917	39	Nine Elms Military Cemetery, Thelus, Pas de Calais, France	Edwin was killed in action at Vimy. According to the Southport Visiter 9/6/1917, Edwin was the grandson of Alderman Batty of Manchester and a businessman of some repute in both Manchester and Liverpool.
Baxendale	W	Corporal
Baxendale	William	Corporal		7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	71 Bedford Road, Birkdale	25/09/1916	35	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	According to the Southport Visiter 12/10/1916, William came over from Canada, where he was the manager of a restaurant, to enlist in the British Army. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Baxter	Robert	Private	103168	Machine Gun Corps	New Lane Banks Southport	02/12/1917	26	The Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Robert was killed in action on the battlefield of Ypres. He was well known in the Banks area and news of his death was received with great sadness
Beardwood	Harold Bennett	Lance Corporal	53950	1st Battalion, Royal Welch Fusiliers		06/05/1917	29	Achiet-Le-Grand Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas-de-Calais, France	Harold died of wounds to the leg. His younger brother Lance Corporal Edward Beardwood also perished in the fighting, according to the Southport Visiter 15/5/1917.
Beaumont	Percy	Sergeant	22490	20th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers	62 Portman Road, Wavertree, Liverpool.	01/10/1916	38	Faubourg D'Amiens Cemetery, Arras, Pas de Calais, France	Percy was killed in action in France. He left behind a widow, Henrietta.
Beckett	Fred Preston	Company Sergeant Major		17th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		19/10/1916	34	Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Extension, France	According to the Southport Visiter 26/10/1916, Fred enlisted in the 'Pals' shortly after was broke out and had been at the front for a year before he died. He had been captain of Southport & Birkdale Cricket Club for several seasons.
Bell	Francis Howard	Lance Corporal	464686	47th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force		13/01/1917	21	Villiers Station Cemetery, Villiers-au-Bois, France	According to the Southport Visiter 1/2/1917, Francis was educated at Merchant Taylors School in Crosby and went out to Vancouver to join the Canadian contingent. He transferred twice to be drafted abroad more quickly. Francis was killed in action.
Bell	Henry	Lieutenant		1st Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force	34 Hope Street, Southport	28/09/1918	26	Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille, France	According to the Southport Visiter 19/10/1918, Henry emigrated with his family to Canada when he was 18 years old. Just prior to his death, Henry was on leave in Southport and presumably staying with his aunt, who reported his death in the local paper. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Bell	R	Private		7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment
Bell	Sydney James	Lieutenant		7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	2 Bickerton Road, Birkdale	13/10/1916	22	Southport Duke Street Cemetery, Southport, England	According to several articles in the Southport Visiter between 14/12/1915 and 14/10/1916 - Sydney joined the Inns of Court Officers Training Corps following a distinguished academic career studying law which saw him awarded the Scott scholarship. Then worth £57, it would be worth over ?6,000 in 2018. Sydney was wounded in the head and back by a shell and was sent home to a hospital in Manchester, where he died. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Bembridge	Alfred	Private	404018	3rd Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force	10 Tithebarn Road, Southport	12/06/1916	25	The Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium	Alfred was the only son of Alfred Bembridge Sr. He was killed in action on the battlefields of Ypres. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Bennett	John George	Private	39458	13th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	51a Eastbank Street, Southport	31/08/1918		The Vis-En-Artois Memorial, France	In a letter to his mother, his superior officer wrote of John that he was carrying a wounded man to safety when a shell burst nearby killing him and another stretcher bearer instantly. Before the war he was a news vendor in Nevill Street. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Bennett	Joseph	Private	58381	16th Battalion, Royal Welch Fusiliers	81 Banastre Road, Southport	18/09/1918	19	The Vis-En-Artois Memorial, France	Joseph was killed in action he was the eldest son of Private Sidney Bennett, who was serving in France. Before enlisting Joseph worked for Smedley Hydro. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Bennion	Thomas	Company Sergeant Major	19390	12th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		07/10/1916		Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Thomas was killed in action on the Battlefields of the Somme.
Bentham	Robert	Private	139510	3rd Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force		12/06/1916		The Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.	Robert was killed in action on the Battlefield of Ypres, he is one of the 55,000 servicemen remembered of the Menin Gate Memorial, who have no known grave.
Bentley	William Ronald	Rifleman	242684	1st and 6th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		31/07/1917		The Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium	William was killed in action on the Battlefield of Ypres. He is one of the 55,000 servicemen remembered of the Menin Gate Memorial, who have no known grave.
Beresford	Harry	Lance Corporal	18118	12th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	39 Warren Road, High Park	03/09/1916	20	Thiepval Memorial, France	According to the Southport Visiter 16/9/1916, Harry was a conductor on Southport's Tramcars and had lived with his aunt prior to enlisting.
Berry	John (Jack)	Private	266928	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	59 Edward Street, Farnworth, Lancashire	03/05/1918	21	Houchin British Cemetery, Pas De Calais, France	John was killed in action near Houchin, France.
Berry	Oswald William	Lieutenant		Royal Flying Corps and 9th King's Own Scottish Borderers	2 Hesketh Road, Southport	08/04/1917	24	Cabouret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, France	Oswald and his observer left the airfield for an afternoon offensive patrol when he flew into an enemy formation near Eterpigny, Arras. they were shot down by German ace Fritz Otto Bernert. Oswald was killed instantly, his observer didn't recovered from his injuries. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Betham	George Herbert	Private	265241	6th Battalion King's Liverpool Re,giment	Altcar New Road	20/07/1917	29	Estaires Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, France	George died of his wounds. He had joined the KLR in the early days of the war and had seen a good deal of fighting. George was a gardener before enlisting.
Bibby	Alfred	Private	106363	Machine Gun Corps		24/03/1918		Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France	Alfred died in action during the heavy fighting in the spring of 1918.
Bibby	Charles Leslie	Private	15784	17th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		17/08/1916		Abbeville Communal Cemetery, France	Charles died of wounds received in action.
Bimson	John	Private	5848	8th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		17/12/1916	25	Vlamertinghe Military Cemetery, Ieper, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	John was killed in action on the Battlefield of Ypres.
Bird	P. T.	Sergeant	WR/50093	Inland Water Transport, Royal Engineers	48 Tulketh Street Southport	27/09/1919	29	Kirkdale Cemetery, Liverpool, England	Sargeant Bird was part of the Inland Water Transport which was established to deal with transportation along the canals and waterways in France and Belgium. He must have been injured and sent back to England for treatment. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Blackburn	Frank	Lieutenant		East Lancashire Regiment	10 Walmer Road Birkdale	24/10/1917	22	Tyne Cot, Memorial, West Vlaanderen,Belgium	Frank was the nephew of Counsellor John Smith J. P. of Milnrow, Southport. He enlisted in 1914 and went to France in 1915. In 1916 he was invalided to hospital near Bristol. Once recovered he gained his commission and returned to France with the 15th Machine Gun Corp. He was killed in action. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Blackburn	Norman Henry Gershorn	Lieutenant		Royal Berkshire Regiment		23/10/1918		Highland Cemetery, Le Cateau, France	London Gazette 01/01/1919: [Military Cross awarded to Henry Blackburn] for conspicuous gallantry and distinguished leadership on 24th August 1918, in the attack on the crater at La Boiselle. He bombed one enemy machine gun team, and put a second team out of action with his revolver. His platoon encountered and dealt with twelve machine guns and took 150 prisoners.	Military Cross
Blackhurst	Henry	Private	265740	12th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	27 St Johns Road, Birkdale, Southport	20/11/1917	23	Cambrai Memorial, France	Henry enlisted when war broke out, he was twice wounded returning to the front line once recovered. He was killed in action. Before the war Henry was a clerk with Messrs. Burgons Limited. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Blackwell	Arthur	Gunner	202609	9th Battalion, Tank Corps		23/07/1918		The Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France	Arthur was killed while driving a tank operating with French infantry. Arthur's officer wrote that the tank was hit by several enemy shells and was either killed outright or subsequently burned to death by fire from the petrol tank. Arthur was survived by his wife and two children.
Blacow	Harry	Private	15436	10th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment		13/08/1916		Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt L'Abbe, France	Harry died from from wounds received on the Battlefields of the Somme, most probably at the 36th Casualty Clearing Station, which buried its dead at Heilly Station Cemetery.
Blanchard	Charles W	Corporal	360609	9th Battalion, Royal Scots	84 Duke Street, Southport	23/07/1916	23	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Charles was wounded at Ypres in May 1915 but survived. He was reported missing in July 1916 and subsequently reported as Killed in Action. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Blandy	Claude Reginald Boue	Lieutenant		South Lancashire Regiment	4 Delamere Road, Ainsdale	19/04/1916	28	Birkdale Cemetery, Southport	The Southport Visiter 20/4/1916 reported that Claude had died of heart failure following an attack of pneumonia. He was home on leave from France at the time of his death.
Boue-Blandy	Stella Rose	Sister	Sister	Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service	4 Delamere Road, Ainsdale	13/01/1919	32	Birkdale Cemetery,Southport	At the outbreak of war Stella joined the Queen Alexandra's Nursing Service, serving in France, Egypt and Palestine. She was discharged from duty whilst based in Palestine in December 1918 and succumbed to pneumonia in January 1919.
Blease	Frederick	Private	28611	1st Battalion East Surrey Regiment		10/10/1917		Tyne Cot, Memorial, West Vlannderen, Belgium	Frederick was killed in action on the battlefield of Ypres.
Blundell	John	Sergeant	CMT/3463	Royal Army Service Corps	9 Poplar Street, Blowick, Southport	08/04/1918	30	Doullens Communal Cemetery Extension No. 1, Somme, France	John was wounded and died in France. He left behind his wife, Lily. John's brother Private Robert Blundell M. M. was severely wounded and died in May 1917. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Blundell	J R	Private		King's Liverpool Regiment
Blundell	Richard	Pioneer	204570	Royal Engineers (Pigeon Service)	149 Heysham Road, Southport	01/11/1918	27	Etaples Military Cemetery.	Richard died ten days before Armistice Day, he had been working for the carrier pigeon service. Pigeons were used to transport messages back to their home coop behind the lines. Richard died at the No. 56 General Hospital, which was located in Etaples. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Blundell	Robert	Private	12433	13th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	Square House Lane, Banks	03/05/1917	26	The Arras Memorial, France	Robert was awarded the Military Medal for gallant duty under heavy shell fire.	Military Medal
Blundell	Thomas	Private	266141	9th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	8 Chase Heyes, Southport	18/09/1916	21	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Thomas went to the front three months before he died. He was listed as missing initially but following an enquiry from Miss Isherwood, a 'young lady friend' of Thomas's, a letter was received stating that a shell had burst in Thomas's vicinity and his body had not been recovered. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Bolton	A B	Shoeing Smith		Royal Field Artillery
Bolton	Edward	Sub Lieutenant		Hood Battalion, Royal Naval Voluntary Reserve	94 Hampton Road, Southport	03/11/1917	25	Tyne Cot Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Edward fought at Gallipoli, Calonne and Passchendaele, where he was killed by a piece of shrapnel. He served two years and six months and was fighting for the entirety. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Bolton	John	Private	4745	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	119 Hart Street, Southport	07/09/1916	21	Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt L'Abbe, Somme, France.	John was a well known local footballer who was part of the Blowick team when they won the Shield. He was killed by a gunshot wound to the back. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Bolton	R	Private		King's Liverpool Regiment
Bond	Albert	Gunner	159994	58th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery	220 Rufford Road, Crossens	03/06/1917	19	Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, France	Albert died of wounds in the field. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Bond	John	Private	408021	13th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force	96 Shakespeare Street, Southport	16/05/1916	32	Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Poperinge, Belgium	John played at St. Johns (Birkdale) football team and worked for Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company before emigrating to Canada. He worked as an electrician before enlisting. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Bond	Ralph Riddell	Private	265838	1st and 7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	55 King Street, Southport	31/07/1917	46	Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.	Southport Visiter: Remembered in the Roll of Honour "Dearly beloved husband of Rose Bond./Somewhere in France in a soldiers grave/Lies my dear husband amongst the brave/My great sorrow none can tell/To part with him I loved so well. Sadly missed by his loving wife and little son and daughter, Harry and Queenie, 55 King Street. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
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Bond	Thomas	Private	17325	1st Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment	22 Sandon Road, Birkdale	10/04/1917	27	Duisans British Cemetery, France	Thomas had been a steward on the Cunard liners for six years prior to enlisting. He died of a shell wound in the abdomen. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Bond	William	Private	266815	9th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers	22 Sandon Road, Birkdale	20/09/1917	24	Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlannderen, Belgium	William is one of the almost 55,000 service commemorated on the Tyne Cot memorial, whose bodies were never recovered. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Bonner	Singleton	Major		1st Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment	The Lodge, Whittington, Lichfield	01/05/1917	37	Etaples Military Cemetery, France	According to the Southport Visiter 10/5/1917, Singleton was wounded on 23rd April 1917 and died just over a week later. He had fought in the South African war and was decorated for his service. Singleton married Sisely Park in November 1904 and was three times mentioned in dispatches during World War One. He received the Distinguished Service Order 'For particularly good and gallant services rendered at Festubert from 16th to 18th May 1915, when he showed a fine example in coolness, bravery and power of command.'	Distinguished Service Order
Booth	William Thomas	Lance Corporal	307837	19th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	10 Norfolk Road, Birkdale, Southport	30/03/1918	32	Savy British Cemetery, Ainse France	William was the son of Richard James and Ann Stott Booth, of Darwen; and the husband of Ellen Louise Booth. He was killed while on active duty. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Bowles	John	Sergeant	265662	1st/9th Battalion, Kings Liverpool Regiment	Chatham Road, Birkdale	22/09/1917	23	Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	John received the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He was drafted to France in 1915, and was then reported to have been wounded in the elbow. He was killed in action in 1917. Before the war he worked for a mineral water manufacturer.	Military Medal
Boyes	Edgar	Private	74285	19th Labour Company and King's Liverpool Regiment		30/10/1917		Solferino Farm Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium	Edgar was born in Adelaide, Australia, and enlisted in Liverpool. He died in action on the battlefields of Ypres.
Bradbury	Dennis John Freeland	Lieutenant		King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment	Abbey Lodge, 105 Beche Road, Cambridge	15/11/1916	19	Mailly Wood Cemetery, France	Dennis was the son of Patrick Joseph O'Leary Bradbury, M.A. (Director of Education) and Ellen Mary Bradbury, of Jamaica, British West Indies. Born at Antigua, British West Indies. He died of injuries at a base hospital in France.
Bradbury	James Ernest	Private	210074	20th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force	30 Pine Grove, Southport	25/05/1918	23	Wally Orchard Cemetery, France	James was employed by J. Ripley Jewellers, Chapel Street and went out to Canada in 1913, aged 18 years. He enlisted in Welland, Ontario in 1915. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Brade	Hugh	Private	201556	11th Battalion, Manchester Regiment	Banks Road, Crossens, Southport	29/09/1917	33	Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlannderen, Belgium	Hugh joined the King's Liverpool Regiment on the outbreak of war but was discharged. He offered his services again in October 1915, serving in Egypt and France.
Brade	Robert	Private	2792	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	34 Clifford Road, Birkdale	15/05/1915		Arras Road Cemetery,Roclincourt, Pas de Calais, France	Robert was initially reported as being missing in action, on the 9th April. The records show that he was killed in action at the Battle of Festubert. He was the son of the late Thomas and Ann Brade.
Bradley	George Henry	Corporal	240721	6th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	11 Claremont Road, Birkdale, Southport	02/02/1917	20	Southport Duke Street Cemetery, Southport	On 19/9/1916, the Southport Visiter reported that George had been wounded in the head and was in hospital in Plymouth. He died at home four months later. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Bradshaw	Arthur	Sapper	1131	1st East Lancashire Field Company, Royal Engineers	31 Lethbridge Road, Southport	11/06/1915	22	Commemorated on The Helles Memorial, Gallipoli, Turkey	Arthur died of wounds received in the Dardanelles. Prior to enlisting, he worked for an engineering firm in Manchester. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Bradshaw	Austin	Lance Corporal	2572	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	35 Chatham Road, Birkdale	25/09/1916		Dartmoor Cemetery, Becordel-Becourt, Somme, France	Austin died of his wounds at the front after being reported missing.
Bradshaw	Charles Herbert	Sergeant	240532	6th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	Marsh Cottage, Three Tuns Lane, Formby, Liverpool	21/03/1918	20	Chocques Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France	Charles enlisted at the outbreak of war and was mentioned in dispatches.
Bramwell	Percy	Sergeant	33916	Royal Field Artillery		04/10/1914	26	Vendresse British Cemetery, France	Percy had been in the Royal Field Artillery for over ten years. He was the son of Mr. Sydney Bramwell, Assistant Overseer for the Poor for Southport.
Brennan	John Hankinson	Private	8129	Royal Army Medical Corps	10 Palmerston Road, Southport	18/09/1916	24	Port Said War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt;	John died suddenly after a severe attack of appendicitis while serving in Egypt. At the time of his death, John's father was serving with the King's Liverpool Regiment. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Brereton	Ralph	Apprentice		Merchant Service SS "Cheviot Range"	4 Kew Road, Birkdale	21/02/1918	18	Tower Hill (Mercantile Marine) Memorial, London	Ralph drowned after a German submarine attacked the S. S. Cheviot Range. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Bretherton	Thomas	Private	19326	12th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		03/09/1916	24	Thiepval Memorial, Somme France	Thomas was killed in action on the Battlefields of The Somme.
Brewer	James Wood	Private	10/950	9th Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment (New Zealanders)	14 Derby Road, Southport	08/08/1915		Chunuk Bair Memorial, Anzac, Gallipoli	James enlisted in New Zealand shortly after war broke out and trained with his battalion in Egypt. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Brewerton	Augustine	Lieutenant		12th Battalion, Middlesex Regiment		26/09/1916		Thiepval Memorial, France	Augustine left a position in Rio de Janeiro to enlist when war broke out. He had been on the Commercial staff of the Southport Visiter before going abroad.
Bridge	R	Private		East Yorkshire Regiment
Briggs	Joseph	Private	26939	1st Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment		15/11/1917		Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Joseph was killed in action on the Battlefield of Ypres.
Brimelow	William	Private	1179	22nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Brigade, Australian Imperial Force	14 Virginia Street, Southport	04/10/1917	28	Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium	On 26th October 1917, The Southport Visiter reported 'The death of William Brimelow '...that '...In February 1916...a bullet broke two ribs, affected his lungs and lodged in the fleshy part of his spine... In February 1917, on recovery, and still carrying a bullet in his spine, he went again to France...'. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Britton	Fred	Private	356020	10th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	16 Arbour Street, Southport	12/08/1916	27	Thiepval Memorial, Somme France	Before joining the King's Liverpool Regiment, Fred served with the 6th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment for four years. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Broad	Arthur B	Private	21026	2nd Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers		23/07/1916		Thiepval Memorial, Somme France	Arthur was killed in action on the battlefields of the Somme.
Brock	Eric George	Captain		7th Battalion, (Territorial) King's Liverpool Regiment	21 Harbord Road, Waterloo, Liverpool	31/07/1917	24	Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium	Eric was awarded the Military Cross in 1916 for distinguished service during the Battle of the Somme. The London Gazette reported on 20/10/1916 that the honour was given 'For conspicuous gallantry during operations. When patrolling he found a company without senior officers, and at once took command, organised the defences, and though cut off for two days, finally managed to join up on both flanks.'	Military Cross
Brockbank (Brockman)	Albert John	Lieutenant		4th Battalion, (Territorial) King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment		08/08/1916		Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Albert was killed on the battlefields of the Somme.
Brocklebank	Thomas Geoffrey	Captain		Royal Horse and Field Artillery (Territorial force)	Grizedale Hall, Hawkshead, Lancashire	05/08/1916	33	Dive Copse British Cemetery, Sailly-Le-Sec, France	Thomas's occupation prior to the war was Barrister at Law. He was killed in action.
Brook	John Harold	Sapper	461149	526th Field Company, Royal Engineers	115 Duke Street, Southport	02/10/1917	24	Dozinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium	John had been in France for 12 months when he was wounded in battle and he died the following day. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Brookfield	Charles	Lance Corporal	PO/123 (S)	Portsmouth Battalion, Royal Naval Division, Royal Marine Light Infantry		12/07/1915		Helles Memorial, Gallipoli , Turkey	Charles is also commemorated in Hampton Road United Reformed Church, on a wooden panel from an organ dedicated to men who made the supreme sacrifice. He was killed in action in Gallipoli.
Brookfield	John Albert	Corporal	L/16646	Royal Field Artillery	12 St James Street, Southport	09/10/1918	22	Queant Communal Cemetery British Extension, France	John was a well known swimmer and was a member of Southport Swimming Club. He was the holder of the cup in 1910. He worked as a fitter at the Vulcan Motor Works, Crossens and enlisted as soon as war broke out. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Brooks	Henry	Lance Corporal	2187	1st/7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	144a Upper Aughton Road, Birkdale, Southport	16/05/1915	33	Le Touret Memorial, France	Henry had a wife called Florence and enlisted in Bootle. He was killed during the battle of Festubert. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Broomhead	Robert	Private	43486	17th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	64 Tulketh Street, Southport	11/04/1917	38	St Sever Cemetery, Rouen, France	Robert was from Appley Bridge near Wigan and was employed by Mrs. Graham, a hairdresser on Corporation Street. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Brown	Gilfred Elliott	Lieutenant		11th Battalion, Border Regiment		18/11/1916		Ten Tree Alley Cemetery, Puisieux, France	Gilfred's older brother Stanley was killed at Gallipoli in June 1915. Gilfred was also at Gallipoli and was wounded during the fighting. He went out to France about two months before he died.
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Brown	Thomas	Private	2744	Scots Guards	163 Hampton Road, Southport	11/11/1914		Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium	Thomas had been in the army for seventeen years and received two medals during the South African War. He was a reservist and was called up at the outbreak of war in 1914. He was listed as missing in November 1914 and there are no details as to the circumstances of his death. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Buck	James	Private	48343	19th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	112 Linaker Street, Southport	11/04/1917	20	Warlencourt Halte British Cemetery, Saulty, France	James was the son of Herbert and Ellen Buck. He is listed as killed in action. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Buck	Percy	Corporal	277523	2nd/7th Battalion, Manchester Regiment	181 Kew Road, Birkdale, Southport	21/03/1918	20	Pozieres Memorial, France	Percy was the son of William and Mary Buck. He was listed as killed in action. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Buckley	Richard	Staff Sergeant	S/370290	Forage Company (Leeds), Royal Army Service Corps	156 Hart Street, Southport	07/12/1918	30	Southport Duke Street Cemetery	Richard would have been involved in the supply chain for the front line. He was killed in action in France. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Bulkley	Edmund Burke Mabbot	Captain		King's Liverpool Regiment	72 Victoria Road South, Southsea	13/11/1916	31	Buried in Peshawar; Commemorated on the Delhi Memorial, India	The Southport Visiter reported on 21/11/1916 that Edmund had died of dysentery in India. He had joined the King's Liverpool Regiment in August 1906.
Burford	Clarence Reginald	Sergeant	43540	13th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers	15 Bath Street, Southport	10/05/1918	30	Bouzincourt Communal Cemetery Extension, France	Clarence had only recently married Winifred when he was reported as killed in action. He had been in the furnishing trade prior to the outbreak of war. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Burnett	Harry Seddon	Gunner	118190	Royal Field Artillery	10 Bold Street, Southport	29/04/1918	21	Brandhoek New Military Cemetery No. 3, Belgium	Harry was killed instantaneously after a shell splinter pierced his head. Described by his captain as a 'very cheerful, and a most efficient gunner' and that his death 'is regretted by all ranks'. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Burnett	Robert	Captain		King's Liverpool Regiment	31 Marlborough Road, Tuebrook, Liverpool	09/11/1916	48	Anfield Cemetery, Liverpool	Robert was the husband of Beatrice Burnett.
Burns	Christopher	Sapper	5815	1st Siege Company, Royal Engineers		25/09/1915	29	Rue-Du-Bacquerot No. 1 Military Cemetery, Laventie, Pas-de-Calais, France	A news vendor in Southport, Christopher had been at the front for nearly eleven months when he was killed in action.
Burns	John	Company Sergeant Major	18942	13th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	8b Chatham Road, Birkdale	16/08/1916		Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	When he died, John left behind a wife and six children. A comrade wrote to his wife saying 'He (John) will be sorely missed by all the old men of the battalion, what are left of us.'
Burrows	William	Private	18199	1st Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		10/03/1915		Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France	William is listed as killed in action.
Bury	Harold	Private	16594	Scots Guards	254 Stanley Park, Anfield	23/08/1918	26	Bucquoy Road Cemetery, France	Harold was the son of a Southport postman and was expected home on leave when news of his death was received.
Bury	Harry	Private	2690	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	121 Cambridge Road, Southport	11/08/1916	22	Flatiron Copse Cemetery, France	Harry's cousin Private William McKie (Mac) was killed by the same shell which caused Harry's death while they were on 'special duty - company runners; rather trying work.' The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Butterfield	Alfred Fallows	Lance Sergeant	356348	1st/10th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	77 Dinorwic Road, Birkdale	30/11/1917	25	Cambrai Memorial, France	Alfred was awarded the Military Medal on 29/07/1917 when he was at Passchendaele (3rd Battle of Ypres). He died as prisoner of war in Germany but the cause of his death is unknown. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.	Military Medal
Butterworth	Harold Wild	Private	2467	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	437 Lord Street, Southport	04/07/1915	29	Cambrin Military Cemetery, France	Harold was killed by a shell and his comrade, Private William Morris, wrote to Harold's sister saying 'I helped to bury him last night behind Brigade Headquarters along with his chums and it nearly broke my heart. I managed to get some flowers to put on his grave.' Harold had had a letter published in the Southport Visiter on 27/5/1915 in which he states: Southport has been hit heavily in the engagement, (Battle of Festubert) and the town should know through the local papers how gallantly her sons fought under murderous conditions and, what is more, came through victoriously. Before the Germans are pushed back thousands of lives must inevitably be sacrificed, but then if successful the price will be ungrudgingly paid.
Butterworth	John	Sergeant	204364	2nd/5th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers		20/11/1917		Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	John was killed in action on the Somme Battlefields.
Butterworth	Reginald	Private	2404	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	3 Wesley Street, Southport	20/05/1915		Chocques Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France	Reginald was wounded in the head on May 16th 1915 and died four days later in No. 1 Casualty Clearing Station, Chocques. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Cadwell	Albert	Private	5279	9th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	106 High Park Road, Southport	19/09/1916	38	Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt L'Abbe, Somme, France	Albert was called up six months prior to his death and had been at the front just eleven weeks. He had been a tailor for 24 years and had lived with his sister Mrs. Halsall before being in the army. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Cadwell	Harold	Lance Corporal	33194	2nd Battalion, Manchester Regiment	Ivy Cottage, Roe Lane, Southport	29/08/1918	29	St. Cuthbert Churchyard, Southport	Harold was a professional golfer and club-maker who was wounded by a gunshot to the eyes. He was repatriated and his parents visited him before he passed away. Read more about Harold
Cadwell	James Charles	Private	42710	17th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	79 Old Park Lane, Southport	09/04/1917	19	Henin Crucifix Cemetery, France	Before enlisting, James was employed by Fairhurst's drapers, Eastbank Street. He was killed during a charge with his battalion. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Cadwell	John Joseph	Private	29492	18th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	School Road, Southport	18/10/1916	22	Warlencourt British Cemetery, France;	John was reported missing on 18th October 1916. He had been in the army about 18 months. He worked in the Southport area as a gardener.
Cadwell	Thomas	Private	49423	4th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	46 Lytham Road, Marshside, Southport	03/02/1917	31	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Thomas died seven months after joining the army. Husband to Mary, he was a well known local footballer and had been secretary of the Marshside Football Club for a number of years. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Cain	Thomas	Private	303649	12th Battalion, Manchester Regiment	57 Liverpool Road, Birkdale	02/09/1918	21	A. I. F. Burial Ground, Grass Lane, Flers, France	Thomas joined the army in January 1917 and served in the Manchester Regiment in France for 7 months. Prior to enlisting, he was employed by Mr. G. S. Packer, an architect on Eastbank Street. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Caines	A A	Private		King's Liverpool Regiment
Caines	William Henry	Private	10769	1st Battalion, Duke of Cormwall's Light infantry		23/07/1916		Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	William was killed in action on the Somme battlefields.
Calton (Colton)	Frederick John	Petty Officer	1	Royal Navy, HMS "Opal"	75 Portland Street, Southport	12/01/1918	19	Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire	Frederick was 19 when he joined the Royal Navy. He was a wireless telegraphist on board the H.M.S Opal. He drowned, along with 77 other crew members, when the vessel was lost in a storm on the coast of Scotland. Before joining the Navy, he was an apprentice for Messrs. Fairbridge and Hatch, builders. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Campbell	John James	Driver	82882	Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)		03/06/1917		Buried in Roclincourt Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France	John enlisted in October 1916. He had been in France just six weeks when he died of his wounds, in a dressing station. He left behind a wife and child.
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Carr	Charles	Private	15417	8th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire		26/08/1916		Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Charles was one of the 72,000 men who died in the battlefields of the Somme and have no known grave.
Carr	Charles William	Private	242855	12th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	18 Oak Street, Southport	21/12/1917	25	Cologne Southern Cemetery, Germany	Charles was reported as missing in the Southport Visiter on 19/1/1918. He was buried behind the enemy lines, so must have been a prisoner of war when he died. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Carr	John	Private	265714	1st/7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	31 Brade Street, Crossens, Southport	15/06/1917	20	Vlamertinghe New Military Cemetery, Belgium	John was the son of Charles and Jane Carr. He enlisted in the RFA in 1915 and proceeded to France. He was taken prisoner on 27th May, and died some three months later. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Carr	W E	Steward		Merchant Service
Cartman	James Victor	Lieutenant		5th Battalion (Territorial), King's Liverpool Regiment	18 Saunders Street, Southport	19/06/1918	26	Sandpits British Cemetery, Labeuvriere, France	James was the only son of Charles Edward and Ada Victoria ( nee Cartman). He was killed in action during the German offensive in 1918. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Cartmel	Claude Stanley	Lance Corporal	326	2nd Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment		14/01/1915		Menin Gate Memorial,Ypre, Belgium.	Claude left behind a wife and child when he was killed in action in Belgium.
Cartwright	James	Private	32938	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		17/10/1915	25	Loos Memorial, France	James was hit by a shell according to Private J. Rimmer who wrote: 'Another pal of ours has gone under. He got hit with a piece of shell, poor fellow.' Isabella and James' father were in doubt as to the truth of James' death as they has both received correspondence from him on the date he was reported to have died stating that he was quite well.
Caswell	Ernest	Private	1098	8th Battalion, Winnipeg Rifles, Canadian Expeditionary Force	62 Princes Street, Southport	25/04/1915	21	Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium	Ernest was reported missing in action during the Second Battle of Ypres. The Canadian Record Office later wrote to Ernest and Susie Caswell to inform them that their son was presumed dead. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Cave	Henry Fawcett	Private	2272	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	447 Lord Street, Southport	16/05/1915	21	Chocques Military Cemetery, France	Henry's father Mr. Fawcett Cave received a letter in which fellow soldier Private Harold Butterworth detailed the circumstances of his death: '...poor Harry lost his life in the great attack the British made on the German lines last Saturday midnight...Harry acting as one of the bomb throwers along with our Major, went in advance of the men, and both acted with great courage and bravery before they fell mortally wounded.'
Chadderton	George	Private	38054	2nd, Battalion, Manchester Regiment	12 Brade Street, Crossens, Southport	04/10/1918	33	Tincourt New British Cemetery, France	George was the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Chadderton, of Oldham; husband of Alice Chadderton. He died of wounds received in action. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Chadwick	Hugh	Driver	L/7388	3rd Battery, 45th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery	27 Brade Street, Crossens, Southport	04/04/1918	23	Pozieres Memorial, France	Hugh was the son of Mrs Jane Gregson. He was killed in action during a period of crisis in March and April 1918 when the Allied Fifth Army was driven back by overwhelming numbers across the former Somme battlefields. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Challener (Challenner)	William E	Private	31210	1st Battalion, Devonshire Regiment	84 Poulton Road, Southport	30/10/1917	25	Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Southport Visiter 2/11/1918: 'In loving memory of my dear brother Willie, /killed in action, October 30th 1917. R. I. P. /Torn from my heart, /How I miss him God alone knows. /Ever remembered by his sister and brother George.' The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Challiner (Challener)	Arthur Cecil	Lieutenant		9th Battalion, (Territorial) King's Liverpool Regiment		25/09/1916		Bulls Road Cemetery, Flers, France	Arthur was killed in action on the Somme battlefields.
Challiner	William Henry	Lieutenant		1st/9th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		13/08/1916	21	Dive Copse British Cemetery, Sailly-Le-Sec, France	William was studying architecture at the University of Liverpool when war was declared. He received his commission in May 1915 and was in France by October that year.
Chamberlain	Peter Augustine	Engineer		Merchant Service, SS "Adenwen"		25/03/1917	24	Tower Hill (Mercantile Marine) Memorial, London	Peter was aboard the S. S. Adenwen when it was torpedoed by a German submarine off the coast of Ireland. He was one of ten men who drowned as result of the attack, the ship's captain was among the survivors.
Champness	Walter	Lance Corporal	358800	10th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	9 Promenade, Southport	10/04/1918	30	Loos Memorial, France	Walter had a wife called Elizabeth and three children at the time of his death. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Chapman	Stanley	Private	265698	12th Battalion King's Liverpool Reg,iment	40 Halsall Road, Birkdale	30/11/1917	21	The Cambrai Memorial, France	Stanley was initially listed as missing. He enlisted in September 1914 and had been wounded in September 1916 and invalided home before returning to the front. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Charters	Henry Rimmer	Gunner	118809	Royal Horse Artillery	Wynstay, 3 Foster Road, Formby	19/09/1916	20	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Killed in action, exact details unconfirmed. Henry was born in 1896 and his parents were William and Jane Charters. In 1911 he was living with his parents in Chapel Lane Formby and was a butcher.
Charters	James	Private	5313	24th Battalion, Australian Infantry, Australian Imperial Form	Seaview Crescent, Black Rod, Melbourne, Australia	04/09/1918	38	Warloy-Baillon Communal Extension, Somme, France	James completed his training in Australia, and was sent to France. He was fatally injured while serving in the trenches of Northern France. He died at the Casualty Clearing Station in Warloy Baillon on April 9th 1918.
Chavner	John Joseph	Able Seaman	134662	Royal Navy Fleet Reserve, H.M.S. "Vivid"		18/07/1918	48	Duke Street Cemetery,Southport	John was the son of John and Phoebe Chavner, of Lundy Island. He was killed while serving at at HMS Vivid. HMS Vivid was the Royal Naval Reserve training unit in Plymouth.
Chevalier	Victor Louis	Lance Corporal	13047	7th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment	162 Duke Street, Southport	23/07/1916		Thiepval Memorial, France	Victor enlisted on the 7th September 1914 at Preston, his occupation was noted as 'draughtsman' and he was single and confirmed that he had no previous military experience. After the war Ann Chevalier took receipt of her sons' 1915 Star, British War and Victory Medals and would also have received his Memorial Plaque and Scroll in recognition of his sacrifice. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Chinnery	Reginald Charles	Lieutenant		7th Battalion, (Territorial) King's Liverpool Regiment	93 Lord Street, Southport	31/07/1917	26	Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium	Reginald was wounded in June 1917 and after he recovered he was sent home on leave for ten days. When he returned to the front he was killed almost immediately.
Christophers	George Christopher	Private	SPTS/796	23rd Battalion, City of London Regiment, Royal Fusiliers	Whoof House, Elbow Lane, Formby	27/07/1916	38	Thiepval Memorial, France	George was wounded in combat twice before his death in July 1916. He was reported as being a 'traveller' before enlisting in the army; the modern day equivalent would be a travelling salesman.
Claff	Raymond	Private	42347	1st Battalion, Somerset Light Infantry	45 Alexandra Road, Southport	14/06/1918	21	Pernes British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France	Raymond had only been in France for eight weeks when he was fatally shot in the abdomen. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Clark	Alfred	Driver	MS/1102	Royal Army Service Corps	77 Milton Street, Southport	13/01/1918	37	Cairo War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt	Alfred left behind a wife and four children when he died in Egypt of 'inflammation of the brain'. Alfred was better known as 'Topping'. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Clark	Frank	Private	12892	6th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	143a Hart Street, Southport	30/09/1918	24	Unknown	Frank's stepfather was informed of Frank's death only a week after he had received news that his son Private Charles Davies had been killed. Frank had been in France for three and a half years before his death and was a gardener before enlisting. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Clark	J H	Saddler		Royal Field Artillery		13/01/1916		Southport Duke Street Cemetery
Clark	William	Corporal	23333	72nd Training Squadron, Royal Air Force	2 Kew Road, Birkdale, Southport	03/04/1919	32	Southport Duke Street Cemetery; Commemorated on Hampton Road United Reformed Church wooden panel dedicated to men who made the supreme sacrifice.	The Southport Visiter reported on 12th April 1919 that William had served for two years before being taken ill whilst on leave. He was admitted to the military hospital and had a serious operation. The effects of the operation were such that he never fully recovered and his funeral fell on what would have been his 32nd birthday. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Clarke	Patrick	Private	23099	3rd Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers	18 Chatham Road, Birkdale	01/02/1916		Epsom Cemetery, Surrey, England	Patrick's brother Thomas died six months after Patrick. Their father also served in the forces during the war.
Clarke	Thomas	Private	11848	1st Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	18 Chatham Road, Birkdale	08/08/1916	21	Thiepval Memorial, France	Thomas's brother Patrick died six months before Thomas. Their father also served in the forces during the war.
Clarkson	Richard	Private	266921	King's Liverpool Regiment	High Park Road, Southport	18/02/1919	31	Southport St. Cuthbert Churchyard	Richard had signed on for further service when he died in Queens Road Hospital in February 1919 from influenza. The Southport Visiter reports that on one occasion Richard had given his blood to a comrade to save their life.
Clarkson	Wilfred	Private	74588	7th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers	22 Stanley Street, Southport	06/04/1918	19	Pozieres Memorial, France	Wilfred died during the German spring offensive in 1918. He was the only son of John and Emma Clarkson. Before the war he had worked for Messrs. Hatton Brothers, Imperial Garage, Southport. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Clements	William Henry	Private	31324	1st/5th Battalion, Norfolk Regiment	4 Elm Road, Birkdale	02/11/1917	36	Gaza War Cemetery, Israel	William was promoted to sergeant in the Royal Army Service Corps but later volunteered for the infantry; he wanted to be near the front line. He left behind his wife Fanny and five children. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Clough	Edgar	Lieutenant		97th Field Company, Royal Engineers	22 Talbot Street, Southport	14/10/1918	28	Tourgeville Military Cemetery, France	Edgar died of pneumonia brought on by influenza. He saw action in Egypt, Gallipoli and Palestine. Before the war he was assistant to the Borough Engineer of Wigan. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Clough	Robert Johnson	Private	2587	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	27 Richmond Road, Birkdale	26/05/1915	27	Ince-In-Makerfield Cemetery, Lancashire	Robert died after receiving a gunshot wound to his left forearm. He was an insurance agent before the war and was also associated with the Y.M.C.A. at Southport. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Coar	Edward Roland	Lieutenant		2nd Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment	61 Cedar Street, Southport	08/01/1918	22	Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium	Edward was among the first to join up in September 1914 and joined the King's Liverpool Regiment. He was appointed Lance Corporal and instructor of the Lewis Gun in 1916. Later he was recommended for commission with the East Lancashire Regiment and was appointed Lewis Gun Officer and inspector of transports. He was shot in the arm and leg and died of his wounds. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Coates	Harold	Captain		8th Battalion, The Lincolnshire Regiment		25/09/1915		The Loos Memorial, France	Harold is one of the 20,000 officers and men, who have no known grave, commemorated on the Loos Memorial.
Cobham	Edwin	Private	4465	6th Battalion, Australian Infantry, Australian Expeditionary Force		18/08/1916		Puchevillers Cemetery, Somme, France	Edwin died of wounds received on the Somme battlefields.
Coddington	Charles Ernest	Lieutenant		10th Battalion (Territorial), King's Liverpool Regiment (Liverpool Scottish)		04/12/1917		Warlencourt Halte British Cemetery, Saulty, France	Charles was killed in action while acting as an observer for George Henry Whyte (49th Squadron RFC). The men are buried alongside each other in Warlencourt Cemetery. He was the son of Charles & Ethel Adelaide Coddington.
Colclough	William	Private	49446	2nd Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers	195 Upper Aughton Road, Southport	28/04/1918	26	New Irish Farm Cemetery, Ieper, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	William was killed in action by a shell. While serving with the King's Liverpool Regiment he had been wounded and gassed. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Cole	Frederick	Private	1319	5th Battalion, Dragoon Guards (Princess Charlotte of Wales's)	30 Bury Road, Birkdale, Southport	24/11/1917	31	Cambrai Memorial, France	Frederick's senior officer Major Pankhurst sent the following to Frederick's wife, Margaret: 'I am sorry to have to tell you the news that your husband, Pte. F. Cole, has been missing for some time now, and I have failed to find any trace of him since the last day we were in action...I enclose a ring which was taken off a body, and which I have an idea was the property of your husband.' Margaret recognised it as the gold signet ring, engraved with his initials, that she gave to Frederick when he was last on leave a few months before his death. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Collier	Sidney	Lieutenant		6th Battalion, Manchester Regiment, Attached to the Royal Flying Corps 5 Squadron		28/03/1918	26	La Chaudiere Military Cemetery, Vimy, France	Sidney received the Military Cross and was twice mentioned in dispatches. He was killed while flying near Vimy.	Military Cross
Collinge	Wharton Rye	Lieutenant		6th Rifle Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		07/08/1917		Merville Communal Cemetery, France	On the 15/8/1917, the Southport Guardian reported that Wharton had died of his injuries after being wounded and gassed at the front. He had been a soldier for two years.
Collins	S	Private		Royal Army Medical Corps
Collinson	Jeffreys Lewis William L.	Lieutenant		2nd Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment		15/07/1916		Ovillers Military Cemetery, France	Jeffreys worked in the chambers of Mr. John Rutherford(Solicitors) at Liverpool. Afterwards, he practised at the Chancery Bar and was a past master of the West Lancashire Lodge (1403) of the Freemasons.
Colman	W	Private
Comley	Leuigi	Petty Officer	Mersey/413	"Nelson" Battalion Royal Naval Division, Royal Naval Voluntary Reserve	6 Marine Drive, Southport	18/07/1915	27	Plymouth Memorial, Devon	Leuigi died as a result of wounds received at Gallipoli. He was in the Royal Naval Voluntary Reserve for twelve years. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Cook	Albert Edward	Corporal	T4/252776	Royal Army Service Corps	62 Heysham Road, Southport	23/08/1918	22	Neiderzwehren Cemetery, Germany	Albert was serving with one of the battalions from the Manchester Regiment when he was wounded. He died exactly a month later. Albert was a member of the original column of the West Lancashire Royal Army Service Corps when war commenced. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Cookson	Arthur	Private	52857	17th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		23/10/1916		Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Arthur was employed at the Chapel Street Branch of Messrs. T. Seymour Meade before enlisting and was well known locally, according to the Southport Visiter 18/11/1916.
Cookson	W	Private		Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Cooper	Harry	Private	12793	11th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	22 Cross Street, Southport	28/11/1917	24	Potijze Chateau Grounds Cemetery, Belgium	Harry is commemorated on a bronze plaque from the Congregational Church, Chapel Street, Southport, now in West End United Church, Lord Street West, Southport. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Cooper	William Arnold	Signaller	131187	"D" Battery, 306th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery	50 Dinorwic Road, Birkdale, Southport	11/08/1917	20	Wieltje Farm Cemetery, Belgium	William was a clerk at the Lancashire and Yorkshire bank in Manchester before the outbreak of war. His lieutenant wrote to William's parents on his death saying William 'will be very much missed in the battery...I knew only too well his value.' The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Copley	Cyril	Driver	M/271473	Royal Army Service Corps	37 Crowland Street, Southport	19/04/1918	28	Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France	Cyril was an engineer and motorman with Victoria Hygienic Laundry before he was a soldier. He had a wife and one child. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Corish	Thomas Power	Lieutenant		King's Liverpool Regiment	2 Prescot Drive, Liverpool	16/09/1916	33	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Thomas was killed in action on the Somme battlefields.
Cory	Horace	Signaller		Loyal North Lancashire Regiment	23 Chestnut Street, Southport	24/03/1918	21	Arras Memorial, France	Horace was killed during the German spring offensive of 1918. He was the son of H. A. and Edith Cory. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Costa	Dominic	Private	266029	1st/7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	16 Grove Street, Birkdale	14/04/1918	27	Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France	Second Lieutenant H. V. B. Thorpe wrote of Dominic: 'Never have I met a more brave, honest and willing man. His one idea was to help his pals and please his officers.' Dominic was awarded the Military Medal a few months before his death. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.	Military Medal
Cox	Claude Edward Lane	Private	288884	78th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force	12a Queens Road, Southport	30/10/1917	24	Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium	One of Claude's officers wrote that he was to be 'recommended for a decoration: He was slightly wounded in the morning, but refused to leave the front line, he knew I was running short of men. Unfortunately he was killed two days later'. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Cox	Peter	Private	14202	13th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	43 Grove Street, Southport	14/05/1916	28	La Laiterie Military Cemetery, Belgium	Peter was a gardener before enlisting. He was shot through the head and the hand seven months after arriving in France and died before his wounds could be treated. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Cranfield	Gilbert	Lance Corporal	M2/033339	Motor Transport, 1st Cavalry Division, Supply Column, Royal Army Service Corps	16 Cumberland Road, Southport	25/11/1918	26	Southport Duke Street Cemetery	The Southport Visiter reported on 26/11/1918 that after nearly four years in France, Gilbert came home on leave with a cold which steadily worsened. He was admitted to the Military Hospital where he later died. Gilbert had apparently arrived in France less than a week after enlisting in January 1915, where he had remained for the duration of the war.
Cranshaw	C A	Corporal		Middlesex Regiment
Cranshaw	William Henry	Private	19332	12th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	82 Talbot Street, Southport	07/03/1916	19	Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium	William was hit by a sniper's bullet and died in hospital a day later. Before enlisting, he was an apprentice plumber with Messrs. Ault & Sons, Talbot Street. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Cregeen	Charles	Lance Corporal	5955	17th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	Cemetery Road, Birkdale	28/09/1916	27	Kirk Christ (Holy Trinity) Churchyard, Isle of Man	Charles was the former captain of the Birkdale Shop Assistants Football and Cricket Clubs. Charles was killed by a sniper bullet which caught his chest and arm as he himself was throwing a bomb.
Critchley	John	Lieutenant		11th Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment		11/07/1916	21	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	John had been a private in the 6th Battalion of South Staffordshire Regiment before being recalled home in July 1916 to take up a commission in the 11th Battalion of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment. He had only been at the front for eight months when he was killed. John was a schoolmaster at the Wolverhampton Orphanage School.
Crompton	John Barlow	Private	17326	20th Battalion, Manchester Regiment		01/07/1916	26	Dantzig Alley British Cemetery, Mametz, Somme, France	John worked at Phillipa's Warehouse, Manchester before enlisting in Bolton. He was the son of Mr A. J. Crompton who rebuilt the Scarisbrick Hotel in Southport.
Crossley	Harry	Private	24606	2nd Battalion, South Wales Borderers	3 Railway Walk, Birkdale	13/08/1915	21	Helles Memorial, Gallipoli	Harry was onboard the troopship 'Royal Edward' when it was hit by a torpedo from a German submarine. The Royal Edward was transporting troops to Gallipoli when it was attacked. There were fewer than 500 survivors from over 1500 hundred troops and crew. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Crossley	Henry Fielden	Lance Corporal	25771	10th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers	Kew Gardens, Southport	10/02/1917	19	Sailly-Saillisel British Cemetery, Somme, France;	Henry was in charge of a Lewis gun team when he and all of his team were killed by the same shell. His lieutenant assured Henry's mother in a letter that his death was quick and he would have felt no pain.
Culshaw	Edward Boardman	Sergeant	265710	7th Battalion King's Liverpool Re,giment	79 Linaker Street, Southport	05/05/1917	24	Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery, France	The Southport Visiter reported on 19/5/1917 that Edward's parents had received several letters from officers of the King's Liverpool Regiment to express condolences. One of the letters report that Edward had been killed in a front line trench when a shell fell between him and another man, killing both instantly.
Culshaw	Joseph	Private	53168	13th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	Scarisbrick, Near Ormskirk	30/09/1917	20	Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium	Joseph died of wounds, most probably at one of the Casualty Clearing stations loacted in Lijssenthoek. The village was situated between the Allied military bases in the rear and the Ypres battlefields.
Culshaw	Joseph	Private	265707	13th Battalion, Formerly 7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	218 Sussex Road, Southport	17/08/1916	24	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Joseph was an only child, he worked at the Vulcan Motor Works, Churchtown. He had been at the front line for about a 4 weeks, when he was reported missing.
Culshaw	William	Sapper	170529	497th Field Company, Royal Engineers	14 Delhi Street, Wigan	28/09/1918	32	Ypres Town Cemetery Extension, Belgium	William was the son of William and Sarah Culshaw. He was killed in action on the battlefields of Ypres.
Cummins	Horace	Private	268576	1st/6th Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment	51 Hartwood Road, Southport	27/08/1917	23	Tyne Cot Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Horace suffered a shrapnel wound to his leg in 1916 and was wounded for a second time on 19th August 1917. He was killed in action 8 days later. Before the war Horace worked at the Vulcan Motor Works as an electrician. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Dagger	Thomas Henry	Private	47298	4th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	38 St Lukes Road, Southport	06/03/1917	40	Etaples Military Cemetery	Thomas was a painter before enlisting and was a member of St. Paul's choir. He left behind his wife and ten year old son. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Dalton	John Richard	Private	307692	1st Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	2 Mount Terrace, Southport	25/06/1917	28	Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France	John was killed in action. He was the youngest son of Mr and Mrs Dalton, and was employed as a temporary postman prior to the war. He left a wife and one child. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Dalton	Norman James	Private	47186	19th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	20 Pine Grove, Southport	30/03/1918	20	Savy British Cemetery, France	Southport Visiter 04/05/1918. Mrs Dalton has received official intimation that her son is posted as missing. Pte Dalton was 21 and prior to enlisting was employed at the Post Office, he was a member of the St Luke's choir. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Danziger	Charles William Jack	Second Lieutenant		9th Battalion, Manchester Regiment	Manchester	15/05/1917	20	Achiet-Le-Grand Communal Cemetery Extension, France	Prior to the war Charles was at Manchester Grammar School. He enlisted at the outbreak of war. Charles is listed at 'Died of wounds'
Davies	Arthur	Private	53753	2/6th Battalion, Manchester Regiment	Southport	03/04/1918		Premont British Cemetery, Aisne, France	Arthur is listed as 'Died of Wounds'
Davies	Charles	Private	204118	1st Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	143a Hart Street, Southport	30/11/1917	19	Cambrai Memorial Louveral	Charles was employed by Ashton's Blacksmiths on Manchester Road, Southport before joining the army. Southport Visiter 19/1/1918. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Davies	Gilbert	Private	300177	2nd/7th Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment	46 Kew Road, Birkdale	05/11/1917	19	Duisans British Cemetery Etrun	Gilbert died of his wounds in a dressing station in France. The regimental chaplain wrote to his parents 'Gilbert was hit by a shell and seriously wounded in the foot and stomach....Your lad was simply marvellously brave. he asked me to write to you and tell you he was wounded and would be alright...' The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Davies	Harry Llanover	Lieutenant		F Battery, Royal Horse Artillery	Woodmancote Place, Henfield, Sussex	25/10/1914	29	Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium	Harry was 'Mentioned in Despatches' for his conduct in the field. He died of wounds received in action on the Ypres battlefields.
Davies	James Harold	Private	332354	12th Battalion, Kings Liverpool Regiment	4 High Park Road, Southport	27/03/1918	21	St Sever Cemetery extension, Rouen, France	James was the son of Samuel and Alice Davies. He died of wounds at one of the military hospitals based around Rouen. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Davies	Norman Hayden	Private	32752	Royal Welsh Fusiliers, (Royal Warwickshire Regiment)	36 Fir Street, Southport	04/10/1917		Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Norman was first reported missing, then confirmed killed in action on 4th October 1917. He was the youngest son of Mrs and Mrs Davies. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Davis	Francis Edward	2nd Lieutenant		9th Battalion, attached 1st/5th Battalion, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry		09/10/1917	34	Tyne Cot Memorial,West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Francis was the son of Francis & Mary Davis of Stanley, of Whalley Lancs. He was killed in action on the battlefields of Ypres
Dean	Edwin	Private	44648	South Wales Borderers	67 Zetland St Southport	16/03/1918	28	Southport Duke Street Cemetery	Edwin was drafted to France in January 1917 and was wounded there. A serious illness followed. He was discharged from service, due to illness, on 20th February 1918, and died 24 days later. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Dean	Ennis	Private	267998	6th Battalion, Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)	49 Upper Aughton Road Southport	31/07/1917	23	Dozinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium	Ennis was the third son of Mr & Mrs Albert Dean. He enlisted in 1915, initially with the Scottish Horse. He died of wounds received in action. Before the war he worked at the Cafe Royal. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Dean	K J	Private	35991	1st Battalion, Loyal North Lancs Regiment	16 Lethbridge Road, Southport	14/11/1917	19	Dozinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium	Private Dean died of wounds received in action. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Dean	Richard	Rifleman	R/16382	7th Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps	Gores Lane, Freshfield	18/08/1916	18	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Richard was killed in action on the Somme battlefields
Dean	Thomas	Lance Corporal	4554	1st/10th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	103 Hart Street, Southport	12/10/1916	30	Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, belgium	Thomas died of his wounds in a Canadian Casualty Clearing Station, he was badly wounded in both legs. The regimental chaplain wrote to Thomas' widow - 'He had just returned from helping a wounded man when he was hit. Even in your grief you will be very proud of him' He left behind two children. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Delbanco	James Robert	Private	22362	20th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	6 Rutland Road, Southport	31/07/1916	20	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	James enlisted in 1914 and went on to serve on the Western Front, he was killed in action on 30th July at Guillemont. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Denison	James	Private	42914	1st Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	Albert Terrace, Upper Aughton Road, Southport	16/02/1917	33	Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Extension	James died of his wounds on 16th February 1917. Before the war he worked as a cab driver.
Devitt	William	Private	24987	D Company, 7th Battalion, Queen's Royal West Surrey Regiment	34 Balfour Road, Southport	27/04/1918	20	Crouy British Cemetery, Amiens, France	William's parents received news that their son was killed in action on 27th April 1918. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Dewhurst	Joseph Mullineaux	Lieutenant		1st/4th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment	Wyborne Gate Birkdale	07/11/1917	24	Zuydcoote Military Cemetery, France	Joseph was the son of Joseph Mullineaux Dewhurst and Frances Dewhurst. He died of wounds at either 34thor 36th Casualty Clearing Stations, which were posted at Zuydcoote in 1917
Dickenson	C,	Corporal		King's Liverpool Regiment
Dickinson	Percy	Private	16527	8th Battalion, Duke of Wellington's West Riding Regiment		16/12/1915	40	Hill 10 Cemetery, Suvla, Turkey	Percy died of heart failure, while serving in Gallipoli. Prior to the war was a scholar and teacher at St Andrew's school in Southport
Dickinson	Robert	Private	24062	13th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	71 Matlock Road, Birkdale	14/07/1916	20	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Robert was killed in action, on the battlefield of the Somme. Prior to the war he worked for the Vulcan Motor & Engineering Company, Crossens. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Dixon	James Galloway	Second Lieutenant		17th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	16 Park Avenue, Southport	12/10/1916	31	Thiepval Memorial., Somme, France	James enlisted in 1914 and went to the front line in January 1916. He was killed in action near Flers, on the Somme. James was part of an attack on German trenches but he didn't return with the rest of his men. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Dobbins	W A	Company Quartermaster Serjeant	203112	552nd Home Service Company. Labour Corps transf.erred from (76771 Serjt.) 23rd Works Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	West Street, Southport	16/11/1918	935	Duke St Cemetery, Southport, England	C.Q.M.S Dobbins died at the Grange hospital and was buried in Southport. He was one of the recruits known as 'Findlay Pals', who drove to Seaforth in motor cars to enlist on 5th September 1914.
Dobell	George Lisle	Lieutenant		53rd Squadron Royal Air Force	13 Coudray Road, Southport	11/08/1918	25	Meteren Military Cemetery	George was killed in action in France. He was the youngest son of Mr & Mrs Dobell. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Dolman	Albert Victor	Private	8181	2nd Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers	71 Gladstone Street, Ibstock, Leicester	25/09/1915	27	Cambrin Churchyard Extension, France	Albert was killed in action during the British advance at the start of the Battle of Loos. Prior to mobilation he worked in the pits. He had been at the front for 14 months.
Dolman	Norman Fredrick	Rifleman	2375	5th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	Rock Ferry, Wirral	04/03/1915		Guards Cemetery Windy Corner, Cuinchy, France	Norman had been at the front for only two weeks, when he was killed in action.
Donnelly	John Verney	Captain		C Company, 9th Battalion, Manchester Regiment	4 Bolton Road, Birkdale	09/10/1917	22	Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	John was mentioned in despatches. prior to his death. He was killed in action during first Battle of Passchendaele. He has previously fought at Gallipoli.
Dorman	Arthur Francis	Private	441788	28th Battalion,Canadian Infantry (Saskatchewan Regiment)	27 Walnut Street, Southport	26/09/1916	28	Warloy-Baillon Communal Cemetery Extension, France	Arthur was severely wounded in action on 25th September and died the following day in a military hospital. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Dossor	Norman William	Corporal	240702	6th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	60 Norwood Avenue, Southport	12/07/1917	20	Hop Store Cemetery, Belgium	Norman was the son of Albert and Emma Dossor. Norman was killed in the build up to the Third Battle of Ypres ( Paschendaele). The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Draper	William	Private	202622	1st Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	High Park Street, Churchtown	03/05/1917		Arras Memorial, France	William's wife received news that her husband has been posted as missing in action, following an engagement on May 3rd. He went missing and was subsequently listed as 'killed in action' during The Battle of Arras.
Drummond	Alan John	Corporal	99302	5th Battery, Royal Field Artillery.		07/02/1916		Bully-Grenay Communal Cemetery, British Extension, Pas de Calais, France	Alan enlisted with the Royal Horse Artillery in October 1915, and then volunteered to swap to the Royal Field Artillery so he could serve on the Front line sooner. Alan was killed in action, between 9 -10 o'clock in a front line trench during heavy shelling.	https://photos.app.goo.gl/bdPgycvDyZ7HkPKG2
Drury	Harold Strickland	Lieutenant		3rd Battalion, attached 8th Battalion, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry	89 Promenade, Southport	01/07/1916	19	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Harold obtained his commission on his 18th birthday, shortly after the beginning of the war. He is listed as 'Killed in action'. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Drury	John C	Sapper	59	4th Field Company, Canadian Engineers	83 Keith Street, Hamilton, Canada	21/09/1916	42	Warloy-Baillon Communal Cemetery Extension, France	John died of wounds received at the 2/1st South Midland Casualty Clearing Station/ Special Hospital, Warloy.
Duckworth	William	Private	358127	10th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		17/09/1918	31	Rake Lane Cemetery., Wallasey, Wirral	William died of Pneumonia and septic poisoning, which he contracted while on military service in France. He had twice been wounded and had seen over two years hard service. He left behind a widow and three children
Duckworth	Walter Clarence	2nd Lieutenant		Welsh Regiment, attached 1st Battalion King's Shropshire Light Infantry	Conyers Avenue, Birkdale	08/10/1918		Ramicourt British Cemetery, France	Walter's widow received new that her husband had been killed in action. He had been attached to the Shropshire Light Infantry when he died. Prior to the war Walter had attended Cambridge University gaining a B. A.	NB: Name on memorial is W Duckworth and rank in MROH is shown as Private in King's Liverpool Regiment. Husband of Marjorie Duckworth - CWGC
Duncan	Henry John	Major		5th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	Dacre Hill, Rock Ferry, Wirral	08/08/1916	30	Peronne Road Cemetery Maricourt, France	The Southport Visiter reported Henry's death on 17th August 1916. Henry was awarded a Military Cross for his services at the front line.	Military Cross
Dunham	John William	Private	21348	3rd Battalion, Coldstream Guards	32 Eastbourne Road, Birkdale	24/03/1918		Arras Memorial, France	John is listed as 'killed in action' on the Arras frontline. He left behind a widow Nance
Dunleavey	James	Private	16454	2nd Battalion Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)		28/07/1917		Perth Cemetery (China Wall) Belgium	James was missing in action, on the battlefields of Ypres, this was later changed to presumed dead
Dunn	Joseph Albert	Private	1488	3rd Regiment, South African Infantry	Cardigan Road, Birkdale	17/07/1916	22	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Joseph was killed in action Delville Wood. His mother was living in Birkdale at the time. His family was described as 'A Patriotic Birkdale Family' in an article in the Southport Visiter on 5/9/1916 as Joseph, his father and his brothers were all serving in the forces.
Dutton	Horace	Private	60549	1st Battalion, Cheshire Regiment	14 Larch Street, Southport	23/10/1917	19	Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Horace was killed in action. He was just 19 and the youngest son of Mrs Dutton. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Dyson	Harry	Rifleman	418005	2nd/9th Battalion, The London Regiment (Queen Victoria's Rifles)	11 Bold Street, Southport	01/11/1917	24	Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Harry joined the Army Service Corp at the outbreak of and went to France in June 1917, he was the eldest son of Mr 7 Mrs Dyson. He died of wounds received in action. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.

Southport’s Fallen E-J

Surname	First Name	Rank	Service No.	Regiment/Ship/ Squadron	Last Known Address	Died	Age at death	Burial Place	Biography	Medals
Eagar	Rowland Tallis	Second Lieutenant		9th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers, City of London Regiment	333 Lord Street, Southport	08/08/1918	24	Dive Copse British Cemetery, Sailly-le-Sec, France	Rowland was slightly wounded a few months before his death, but returned to the front line. For two years he worked for the General Intelligence Department and was mentioned in despatches. For his services he was granted a commission in the regular army, joining the Royal Fusiliers. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Eagle	Paul (Bert)	Signaller	357131	1st/10th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	14 Hart Street, Southport	09/04/1918	27	Loos Memorial, France	Bert joined the 10th KLR in 1915 and was went overseas with the 19th draft, from Oswestry. He was killed in action, leaving a widow and one child. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Eastham	Wilfred Vernon	Lance Corporal	242113	2nd/5th Battalion South, Lancashire Regiment	41 Manchester Road, Southport	06/07/1917	33	Erquinghem-Lys Churchyard Extension, France	Mr & Mrs Eastham were informed that their son was killed on Friday evening, during a very heavy bombardment of enemy fire. The battalion buried him alongside several other men in a churchyard near the frontline. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Eastwood	George Bradwell	Lance Corporal	94248	19th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	17 Hampton Road, Southport	20/05/1918	36	Etaples Military Cemetery, France	George was born in Helsby, Cheshire. He lived and enlisted for service in Southport. He is listed as died of wounds, during active service in France. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Eastwood	Ronald	Lieutenant		427th East Lancashire Field Company, Royal Engineers	52 Westbourne Road Birkdale	05/12/1917	28	Gorre British and Indian Cemetery, Beury, France	Ronald was drafted out to Gallipoli, and was then invalided out to Egypt where he remained for 12 months. During this time he was mentioned in despatches for his heroic work. He was then transferred to France, where he was killed in action
Eaton	Joseph	Private	35433	1st/5th Battalion, The Yorkshire Regiment		11/04/1918		Croix-du-Bac British Cemetery Steenwerck, Nord, France	Joseph is listed as born and living in Southport. He enlisted in Ashton-Under-Lyne. He was reportde as missing in action this was changed to 'Death Presumed'
Eaton	John	Private	DM2 207654	Royal Army Service Corps	26 Southbank Road, Southport	03/05/1917	20	St Nicholas British Cemetery France.	John was acting as a driver to a commanding officer when he was killed outright. He was buried by the men of his battalion, with the rites performed by an English minister. John enlisted in September 1916, and went out to France on New Year's Day 1917. He had three other brothers serving in the army. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Eaton	John Allerton	Rifleman	608445	1st/18th Battalion, London Regiment (London Irish Rifles)	228 Portland Street Southport	23/02/1918	19	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	John was initially reported missing on 13th February 1918. His comrade stated that he had gone to fetch water for tea from a local village and never returned. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Eaton-Jones	Stafford Thomas	Second Lieutenant		22nd Battalion attached 4th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		28/10/1916	20	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Stafford went to the front in early 1916 and was reported missing on 28th October that year. He was being transported on a stretcher to the rear lines for treatment when the party carrying him was struck by a shell, all of them were killed and no trace remained.
Eccles	John Charles	Private	56743	1st Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	14 Hope Street, Southport	22/09/1917	23	Gorre British and Indian Cemetery, France	John Charles is listed as killed in action, while on active service in France. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Eccles	Robert	Private	28793	6th Battalion South Lancashire Regiment	Pinfold Lane, Ainsdale	22/11/1916	30	Kirkee 1914-1918 Memorial, India	Robert died of sickness contracted in Mesopotamia. Southport Visiter 02/12/1916 "Private Eccles was the youngest son of Mr & Mrs John Eccles of Pinfold Lane Ainsdale. He died at 30 years of age and is remembered at the Bombay Memorial. He was employed by the firm of Jones and Attwood of Stourbridge previous to joining the colours."	-
Ecroyd	William Basil	Private	357552	10th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	Studley Court, Park Crescent, Southport	29/06/1917		Erquinghem-Lys Churchyard Extension, France	William enlisted in Nelson Lancashire on 20th March 1916, he was sent overseas on 10th February 1917. William is listed as killed in action, on active service in France.
Edgar	William Henry	2nd Class Waiter		Merchant Service, SS "Lusitania"	27 Virginia Street, Southport	07/05/1915	21	Tower Hill Memorial, London	William drowned as a result of an attack by an enemy submarine, off the coast of Ireland. Over 1,000 people lost their lives. NB - name on memorial is shown as HW Edgar. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Edwards	Albert George	Rifleman	5457	1st Battalion, Rifle Brigade ( The Prince Consort's Own)	60 Virginia Street, Southport	01/07/1916		Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Albert was reported missing on 1st July 1916, and was later believed killed in action. He had been at the front for almost two years. His brother Charles also served in the military. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Ellis	Albert Edward	Private	39588	11th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers		20/04/1918		Mont Noir Military Cemetery St Jans-Cappel, Nord France	Albert is listed as born and living in Southport, he enlisted for service at Seaforth and was sent to France. He is listed as killed in action.
Ellis	John	Private		King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry					John was killed by a gunshot wounds to his abdomen, he died at a casualty clearing station in France. In August 1915 he was wounded and came to Southport to convalesce.
Ellis	John	Private	204516	16th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers		04/11/1918		Englefontaine British Cemetery, Nord, France	John was born in Accrington Lancashire, and enlisted in Southport. He was killed in action in France.
Ellis	William Douglas Coney	Private	CH/18901	Deal Battalion, Royal Naval Division, Royal Marine Light Infantry	St Oswald, Princes Street, Southport	25/06/1915		Helles Memorial, Gallipoli, Turkey	William was eighteen when he enlisted for military service soon after the outbreak of the war. In May 1915 he went out with the British Expeditionary Force, and in June was reported wounded. Later he was reported missing, and then killed in action.
Evans	Darwin	Private	10098	7th Battalion, King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment)		11/06/1917	29	Menin Gate Memorial. Ypres, Belgium	Darwin served twice in France and once in the Dardanelles. He returned to France and was killed two months later. His commanding officer wrote to his widow, explaining that he was killed instantaneously.
Evans	George	Private	5104	1st/7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	118 Newton Street, Southport	30/09/1916	18	Heilly Station Cemetery Mericourt-L'Abbe, France	George was reported as killed in action. The chaplain of the casualty clearing station wrote to his parents: 'We laid him to rest in a little wayside cemetery, alongside many comrades who have laid down their lives in this cruel war.' The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Evans	Harry	Private	2526	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	1 Anne Square, Orphan Street, Liverpool	25/06/1917	20	Bucquoy Road Cemetery, Ficheux, Pas de Calais, France	harry was the son of Son of Emma Jones, he was killed in action in France.
Fairbrother	A G	Private		Royal Field Artillery
Fairclough	John Austin	Private	67363	15th Battalion, Cheshire Regiment	14 Birch Street, Southport	23/04/1918	18	Martinsart British Cemetery, France	John was killed in action at Frezenbury, near Ypres. His brother John Leo Fairclough was also lost in combat. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Fairclough	John Leo	Petty Officer - Motor Mechanic	F/2046	HMS "President II" Armoured Car Division Royal Naval Air Service	14 Birch Street, Southport	10/10/1915	41	Chatby Military and War Memorial Cemetery, Alexandria, Egypt	John died of dysentery in hospital in Alexandria, leaving a widow and four children. His brother John Austin Fairclough was also lost. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Faithwaite	Thomas Winder	Private	303197	Manchester Regiment	20 Bibby Road, Southport	14/01/1922	43		Thomas was the only son of Mr J. R. Faithwaite. Southport Visiter reported; Thomas was officially reported as wounded on October 22nd and had been missing ever since that date. Later he was reported as being a prisoner of war in Germany. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Falconer	David Stewart	Wireless Operator		Merchant Service, SS "Martin II"	Falconer's Cafe, Coronation Walk, Southport	14/04/1917	16		David was reported as drowned at sea, after the vessel he was serving on was struck by a mine. He was just 16 years of age and had previously made a voyage to Australia alongside wounded soldiers. His only brother John Falconer was also lost on 6/11/1917
Falconer	John	Lance Corporal	266179	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	Falconers Cafe, Coronation Walk Southport	06/11/1917	20	St Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France	John died from gas poisoning received in action, 'somewhere in France' He brother was also killed in action
Faragher	Joseph Albert	Corporal	5697	Australian Infantry Force		02/08/1917		Menin Gate, Ypres, Belgium
Farrar	George Victor	Private	3217	1st/7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		11/08/1916	23	Carnoy Military Cemetery, Somme, France	George died of wounds suffered on The Somme battlefields
Fawkes	Joseph Henry Rothwell	Sapper	480651	56th Company. Royal Engineers	3 Birch Street, Southport	13/06/1917	36	Happy Valley British Cemetery, Fampoux, France	Joseph was killed in action, in France He had been serving on the front line for 12 months. He left behind a widow Mrs G Fawkes. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Fearnhead	John Hayes	Second Lieutenant		1st/7th Battalion, Kings Liverpool Regiment	32 Scarisbrick New Road, Southport	13/08/1916	21	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	John was initially reported as wounded, and then killed in action. He received two wounds, the one which pierced his left lung proved fatal. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Fenna	William	Private	266924	1st/7th Battalion, Kings Liverpool Regiment	108 Upper Aughton Road, Birkdale	25/09/1916	20	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	William was initially reported as missing after an engagement with the the enemy on The Somme battlefields. It was later reported that he had been killed in action. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Fitz-Gibbon	John Augustus	Major		Royal Garrison Artillery		25/01/1916		St Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kensall Green, London	Major Fitzgibbon died in great Yarmouth. Prior to the war he had been a governor at the Birkdale Farm School. He was then a recruiting officer in Seaforth before moving to Great Yarmouth.
Fleming	Thomas Worral	Private	144441	8th Battalion, Duke of Wellington's Regiments		12/08/1915	45	Helles Memorial, Gallipoli, Turkey	Thomas is listed as killed in action in the Dardanelles. He was the son of (the late) Francis and Jane Fleming
Fletcher	Charles William	Private	357998	1st/10th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	27 Linaker Street, Southport	01/08/1917	18	Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium	Charles enlisted with the KLR in May 1916, and proceeded overseas in February 1917. He was badly injured during an advance on 31st July, and succumbed to his injuries on 1st August. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Fletcher	Joseph Saul	Cadet		Mercentile Marine, SS "Chupra"	19 Station Road, Ainsdale	22/09/1914	17	St Mary's Cemetery, Madras, Chennai	Joseph was killed on the 22nd September 1914 when the S.S. Chupra was hit by a shell when the German battleship S.M.S. Emden attacked the city of Madras, India. Joseph was the first from Ainsdale to die in combat, he was just 17. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Fletcher	Maurice	Captain		C Company, 9th Battalion, Royal Munster Fusiliers	Regent Road, Birkdale	09/09/1916	31	Millencourt Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France	Maurice was awarded a posthumous Military Cross for conspicuous gallantry during operations. He directed a working party close to the enemy's line under heavy shell and rifle fire.	Military Cross
Flook	Reginald	Private	10966	2nd Battalion, Connaught Rangers	2 Linaker Street, Southport	11/11/1914	20	Menin Gate Memorial,Ypres, Belgium	Reginald was the nephew and adopted son of Mrs Chaplain, Linaker Street, Southport. He attended Portland Street Congregational Church and was a keen swimmer. Although killed in action in November 1914 his family weren't officially informed of his death until February 1915. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Fogg	Neville Brooks	Lance Sergeant	15959	17th Battalion, Kings Liverpool Regiment	1 The esplanade, Rock Ferry, Wirral	01/05/1916	33	Cerisy-Gailly Military Cemetery, Somme, France	Neville was reported killed in action in France.
Forbes	Arthur	Second Lieutenant		11th Field Company, Royal Engineers	16 Chestnut Street, Southport	27/09/1917	29	The Huts Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium	Arthur saw action in the Dardanelles, Salonica and France. He was killed by a splinter from a shell on the second day of the Battle of Polygon Woods, part of Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele). The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Forgam	Richard Henry	Lance Corporal	32890	9th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers	39 Shakespeare Street, Southport	26/09/1916	20	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Richard enlisted in the forces in March 1916, and went on active service in August hat year. He is listed as killed in action on The Somme battlefields. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Forrest	W	Second Lieutenant
Forshaw	John	Private	6308	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		19/08/1916	19	La Neuville British Cemetery, Corbie, France	John was the son of William & Mary Forshaw. He was wounded in the neck on August 18th and passed away the following day at 8.45
Forshaw	William	Private	64591	9th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers		14/06/1918		Soissons Memorial, Aisne, France	William is listed as 'Killed in Action'
Foster	Harold	Gunner	38750	112th Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery	105a Shellfield Road, Marshside, Southport	22/03/1916	22	Bethune Town Cemetery, France	Harold died at the 33rd Casualty Clearing Station, B.E.F. France. He was a Brick Setter by trade. His brother Thomas Foster also fell. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Foster	Thomas	Private	52297	2nd Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment	105a Shellfield Road, Marshside, Southport	22/08/1918	19	Ligny-St Flochel British Cemetery, France	Thomas joined the army 12 months before his death. He underwent training in Ireland, before going to France at Easter 1918. Died of wounds. His brother Harold Foster also fell. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Foster	T	Gunner		King's Liverpool Regiment
Foster	T	Private		Northants Regiment
Fox	George Raymond	Signaller	65179	18th Battalion, Welsh Regiment		09/04/1918	19	Haverskerque British Cemetery. Nord, France	George was the son of the late John William and Laura Annie Fox. He was killed in action during the German spring offensive of 1918
Fox	Joseph	Private	315324	25th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers	95 Heysham Road, Southport	30/11/1917		Jerusalem Memorial. Israel	Joseph was killed on action on the Palestinian Front, he was 20 years old. Prior to enlistment he worked for the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Francis	William George	Lieutenant (Pilot)		66 Squadron, Royal Air Force.		10/03/1918		San Giuseppe Communal Cemetery, Conegliano, Italy	William was initially posted as missing in action, later change to killed in action over Italy.
Franks	Cecil Frank	Gunner (Signaller)	132194	337th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery	1 Castle Walk, Southport	20/02/1919	27	Duke St Cemetery, Southport	Cecil was the son of Mrs Emily Franks. He died at Prees Heath Military Hospital, near Whitchurch Shropshire. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Fraser	Oswald Campbell C	Lieutenant		9th Battalion, Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)	Glenthorne, Grange Road, Southport	09/04/1917	34	Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, France	Oswald was living in Brazil prior to the war, but return to England to enlist. He went to France in October 1916, and was injured in the knee. He recovered and returned to the front line. He was killed in action 6 months later.
Fraser	T	Captain & Adjutant		King's Liverpool Regiment
Freeborn	John Gordon	Rifleman	303458	1/5th London Regiment, (London Rifle Brigade)	1 West Heath Avenue, Golders Green, London	03/05/1917	26	Arras Memorial, France	John was the husband of Mabel J Freeborn and the son of the late Stanley and Eliza Freeborn of Southport.He was killed in action during the Battle of Arras
Fyles	Adam B	Private	3849	8th Battalion, Royal Irish Regiment	2 Brighton Road, Birkdale	06/09/1918	19	Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium	Adam was reported missing in action on 6th September 1918. He was the son of William and Rose H Fyles. Formerly of the Civil Service Customs and Excise Dept (Liverpool). The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Gallighan	John	Private	42687	Machine Gun Corps, Infantry		02/02/1917	29	Louaz Military Cemetery, Duisans, Pas de Calais, France	John was born in Formby, the son of John Galligan and Annie Galligan (nee Duncan).he was killed in action near Arras
Gamble	Fred	Private	34035	9th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment	4 Lesley Road, Southport	18/01/1917	38	Berks Cemetery Extension, Belgium	Fred was the son of John and Ann Gamble, of Kirkstall, Leeds; husband of Lucy Gamble. He was killed in action. Before the war he was a dairyman. He left a widow and five children, the eldest of whom was 12. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Gannon	Matthew	Private	4232	1/7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	Stamford Road, Birkdale	27/09/1916		Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt L'Abbe, Somme France.	Matthew died from wounds received on the Somme battlefields. Before the war he was a well known footballer, assisting at Marshside and Crossens.
Gardner	John R	Private	61970	16th Battalion, Cheshire Regiment		22/10/1917		Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	John was the third son of Mr & Mrs J Gardner. Before the war he worked for the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway. He is one of the 35,000 men listed on the Tyne Cot memorial, with no known grave.
Garnett	Archie W	Private	73790	12th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters, Nottingham & Derbyshire Regiment	13 Virginia Street, Southport	27/03/1918	27	Pozieres Memorial, France	Archie was the son of Jane Garnett, and the late Walter James Garnett; also the husband of Mary K. Garnett. He was killed during the German spring offensive of 1918. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Garrett	Alfred	Private	10783	2nd Battalion, Camerons, Scottish Rifles	19 Mosley Street, Southport	26/06/1916	23	Aveluy Communal Cemetery, Extension	Alfred was posted to France in October 1914, and went through Neuve Chapelle, Festubert and Hooge. He was killed in action on the battlefields of The Somme. His brother Samuel John Garrett also fell. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Garrett	Samuel John	Private	21880	1st Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment	19 Mosley Street, Southport	06/03/1918	30	Arras Memorial, France	Samuel was the eldest son of Samuel and Alice Garrett. He was killed in action during the German spring offensive in 1918. His brother Alfred Garrett also fell. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Gartside-Tipping	Henry Thomas	Lieutenant Commander		Royal Navy, H.M. Armed Yacht "Sanda"	1915	25/09/1915	67	Nieuwpoort Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Henry Gartside-Tipping was believed to be the oldest actively engaged officer in the British Navy, aged over 70 in August 1914. He had charge of the Admiralty work in the English Channel/Straits of Dover. He was operating off the Belgian coast when he lost his life after the armed yacht Sanda was sunk by gunfire with the loss of 4 officers including the captain, and 5 ratings, the survivors were rescued by drifter Fearless.
Gartside-Tipping	Mary Jane ?Stuart	Mrs	Civilian	Women's Emergency Canteens, British Red Cross	Quarr Wood', Binstead, Isle of White	04/03/1917		Vauxbuin French National Cemetery, Aisne, France.	In January 1917 Mary joined the Women's Emergency Canteens (Compiegne),?for service on the Western?Front? in France. Mary was accidentally?shot by a deranged French soldier on 4th March 1917. The French military authorities did everything possible to express their sympathy.? The French medal the?Croix de Guerre, which had been withheld from women since November 1916, was awarded to her and she was buried with full military funeral honours in Vauxbuin French National Cemetery, Aisne, France.	Croissant de Guerre / Croix de Guerre
Gaskell	John	Private	270260	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	15 Matlock Road, Southport	01/08/1917	24	Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium	John was the son of John and (the late) Ellen Gaskell, he had two brothers serving in France. John had been in serving on the front line, without leave, for 18 months. He was killed in action. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Gaynon	Edward	Sergeant	39634	16th Battalion, Manchester Regiment	56 Princes Street, Southport	23/04/1917	42	Arras Memorial, France	Edward was killed in action during the Battle of Arras. He left a widow and four children. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Gee	William	Lance Corporal	28988	8th Battalion, King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment	Brighton Road, Birkdale	27/09/1918		Flesquieres Hill British Cemetery, Nord, France	William was killed while leading in section during an attack; he was wounded but would not go down the line for treatment. As they reached their objective a shell landed next to William, killing him instantly.
Geldert	Handford Joseph	Private	709975	26th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force	97 Sefton Street, Southport	25/09/1918	30	Sun Quarry Cemetery, Cherisy, France	According to his attestation papers Handford was 5 ft, 9" with grey eyes and brown hair. He was killed during the Canadian offensive to retake Cherisy village from the Germans. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
German	William George	Private	68177	154th Company, Machine Gun Corps, (Infantry)	30 Moss Road, Southport	20/09/1917	20	Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	William enlisted in September 1916, and was drafted to France in January 1917. He was killed, by shell fire, while trying to counter an attack. He had been in France for 8 months. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Gibbons	Richard Collins	Lance Corporal	14749	12th Battalion, King's Liverpool		04/09/1916		Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Before the war Richard was employed by Mr james Pilkington od Watson House, Halsall and a teamsman. He was one of the almost 73,000 men remembered on the Thiepval Memorial
Gildert	Hugh	Gunner	137313	V 21st Trench Mortar Battery, Royal Field Artillery	20 Banks Road, Southport	04/10/1917	20	Hooge Crater Cemetery, Belgium	Hugh was the youngest son of Mrs Gildert and the late John Gildert. He was killed in action during the heavy fighting around Hooge. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Gill	Francis Edwin	Captain		Royal Engineers	15 Park Road, Southport	28/02/1915		Birkdale Cemetery, Southport	Francis was in the reserve list, at the outbreak of war he was sent to Brompton Barracks, Chatham to await his posting. He was taken dangerously ill on 16th February with spinal meningitis and removed to Pitt Military Hospital, where he stayed until his death
Gill	Richard Frederick	Private	42725	13th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	179 Upper Aughton Road, Birkdale	25/09/1917	39	Dozinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium	Before the war Richard was employed by Ogilvie and Gibbons, as a window cleaner, he was killed by a shell. He left a widow, Alice, and five children. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Gillespie (Gilispie)	Francis David	Sergeant	265025	9th Battalion. King's Liverpool Regiment	38 St Luke's Road, Great Crosby	12/05/1917	29	Vlamertinghe Military Cemetery West-Vlaanderen Belgium, Cemetery Reference VII.A.29. "A duty nobly done Mother".	Francis (Frank) was born in 1881 in Great Crosby, the son of Robert and Catherine (nee Smith) Gilllespie. He served with the Yorkshire Regiment and the Kings Liverpool Regiment. He was posted overseas on 06/10/1914 and was seriously wounded at Ypres on 23/10/1914. He recovered and was able to return to the front. He was killed in action on 12/05/1917 at Ypres. He was keenly interested in boxing and other sports. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.	Victory Medal British Medal Star Medal
Gillibrand	J A	Private
Gittins	Harry Neville	Captain	-	170th (Lancashire. and Cheshire) Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery	18 Welbeck Road, Birkdale	20/03/1917	25	Gezaincourt Communal Cemetery Extension France.	Harry was the son of Frederick and Sarah E Gittins, and a native of Birkdale. He died from pneumonia while on active service in France. He was a talented amateur actor, belonging to the Formby Strollers. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Gleave	John Howard Newbury	Private		4th Pioneer Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force		01/09/1916	22	Reninghelst New Military Cemetery, Belgium	John had been living in Canada for about three years, prior to the outbreak of war and was working at the Vancouver branch of the Bank of Montreal. He was the son of Thomas and Margaret Gleave, of Douglas Vicarage, Parbold. John was killed in action
Gleave	Thomas Reginald	Lieutenant		1st/5th Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment	Eccleston Park, Prescot	11/10/1916		Vlamertinghe Military Cemetery, Belgium	Thomas was the son of John and Margaret Jane Gleave. He was killed in action on the battlefields of Ypres, his cousin John was also killed in action
Goatman	Thomas W	Quartermaster Sergeant	11693	1st Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (Nottingham and Derbyshire Regiment)		19/06/1915	21	Neuve Chapelle British Cemetery, pas de Calais, France	Thomas was killed in action, during the the night of the 17th/18th June, while he was 'doing his duty'. He had been previously wounded in 1914, when shot in the hand.
Goff	Charles Edward	Lieutenant Colonel		1st Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		08/08/1916	26	Thiepval Memorial France, Pier and Face 1 D 8 B and 8 C	Charles was the son of Crosbie and Mrs Goff from Clonard Killiney Co. Dublin. He was awarded the Military Cross, and was mentioned in dispatches three times. Charles was killed in action at Guillemont, one of the most senior ranking officers to die.	Military Cross
Goldsworth	Duncan William	Lieutenant		3rd Battalion (Attached 2nd Battalion) South Lancashire Regiment	36 Marlborough Road, Southport	25/09/1915	21	Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium,	David was the son of David and Catherine Goldsworth. He was killed in action during the Battle of Loos, in Northern France. In June he had been slightly wounded, but had remained at his post. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Gow	Daniel	Private	265897	1/7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		20/09/1917		Dochy Farm New British Cemetery, Zonnebeke, Belgium	Daniel was killed in action during the Battle of Polygon Woods
Grant	Alexander	Driver	T4/262093	534th Horse Transport Company (Norwich) Royal Army Service Corp	36 Railway Terrace, Southport	17/09/1917	19	Duke Street Cemetery, Southport	Alexander died at the War Hospital in Norwich, he had been admitted the previous day following a kick to the head from a horse, which had left him unconscious. Before the war he had worked as a motor mechanic
Grayson	L			British Ambulance Committee
Greaves	Thomas Erlam	Corporal	265482	1/7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	51 Old Mill Lane, Freshfield, Formby	09/04/1918	20	Loos Memorial, Loos-en-Gohelle, France	Thomas was killed in action when an intense gas attacked was launched from the German lines, north of Le Fiantin, in the Festubert Section.
Green	Elias	Private	47440	23rd Battalion, (Tyneside Scottish) Northumberland Fusiliers	55 Cemetery Road, Southport	26/02/1917	27	Faubourg D'Amiens Cemetery, Arras, France	Elias was killed in action, when he was caught in a shell explosion, which killed him instantaneously. He was the son of Joseph and Mary Green and the husband of A M Green. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Green	Frederick George	Lieutenant		1/4th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment	3 Hope Street, Southport	03/10/1918	33	Proville British Cemetery, France	Frederick was killed in action by a German sniper, killing him instantly. He had previously been awarded the Military Cross for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, during three days fighting. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.	Military Cross
Green	Harold Sanderson	Private	25416	12th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	10 Pine Grove, Southport	23/09/1916	23	St. Sever Cemetery, Rouen, France	Harold died of wounds at the General Hospital in Rouen, he had been shot in the head. Before the war he had worked as an upholsterer. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Green	James	Private	23387	13th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	51 Stamford Road, Birkdale	14/07/1916		Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	James was killed in action on the battlefields of the Somme, he left a widow and three children. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Green	Thomas	Driver	243944	40th Division S. A. Section, North Staffordshire Regiment, Royal Field Artillery	17 Hargreaves Street, Southport	27/08/1918	34	Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery, France	Thomas was the son of Jabez and Ellen Green, and the husband of Sarah. He died of wounds at the No. 1 Australian Casualty Clearing Station. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Greenhalgh	Henry Hassall	Private	3139	7th (9th) Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	11 Regent Road, Birkdale	25/09/1916	25	Serre Road Cemetery No.1, France.	Henry was the son of Christopher and Elizabeth Greenhalgh. He emigrated to Canada in 1911, returning to the UK at the start of the war. He enlisted in Bootle and was posted out to France. He had only been at the front for ten weeks, when he was killed in action. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Greenwood	Albert Thorpe	Bombardier	L/24759	C Battery, 149th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery	74 Lytham Road, Southport	28/06/1916	24	Bronfay Farm Military Cemetery, Bray-Sur-Somme, Somme, France	A lithographer by trade, Albert served his apprenticeship with the ' Visiter'. He died 'in the field' of wounds received. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Greenwood	Samuel	Corporal	26224	15th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers	24 Molyneux Road, Waterloo	30/09/1918	37	Joncourt East British Cemetery, Ainse, France	Military Medal recipient Samuel was the son of James and Emma Greenwood, of Todmorden and the husband of Bertha Greenwood, Samuel was killed during the fighting to capture the German fortification called the Beaurevoir-Fonsomme Line. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.	Military Medal
Greenwood	Victor John	Major		D Battery, Royal Field Artillery	72 Grange Road, Southport	18/04/1918	31	Fouquieres Churchyard Extension, France	Before the war Victor was the private secretary to the Bishop of Guiana. He volunteered at the beginning of the war and had been on the front line in France for about 12 months, seeing much heavy fighting. He was killed in action.
Gregory	Henry Victor	Lieutenant		3rd Battalion ( attached 12th Battalion) King's Liverpool Regiment.	Northfield, Aughton, Nr Ormskirk	15/03/1917	21	Carnoy Military Cemetery, France	Henry was wounded in the trenches in May 1916, after treatment he returned to France again in 1917. He was killed in action
Gregory	William	Corporal	6689	2nd Battalion, Manchester Regiment	22 Cottage View, Landport, Portsmouth	30/10/1914	30	Kingston Cemetery,Portsmouth, Hampshire	William was seriously wounded at the front, and was sent to The Royal Victoria Military Hospital at Netley. (Set on the shores of Southampton Water in Hampshire), where he died.
Gregson	Edward Maurice	Captain		4th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment	12 Hesketh Road, Southport	28/06/1916	26	Arras Memorial, France	Edward was a surveyor and mining engineer by profession, articled to his father in Preston. His battalion took part in the battle of Festubert. Shortly before his death Edward wrote to say that he was going on a reconnoitring raid. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Gregson	Herbert	Lieutenant		Machine Gun Corps	71 Scarisbrick New Road, Southport	30/11/1917	21	Cambrai Memorial, France	Herbert was an apprentice dentist before the war. He served two periods in France, being sent home to recover from injury after the first period. In 1917, during a heavy attack Herbert's position was surrounded by Germans, his gun was damaged but he still rushed along the enemy trench with his revolver in hand. He was not seen again. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Gregson	Joseph	Lance Corporal	52869	17th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	11 Warwick Street, Southport	26/08/1918	23	Bucquoy Communal Cemetery Extension, Ficheux, France	Joseph was the son of John and Elizabeth Gregson. He was injured on the 26th August and taken to a field hospital where he passed away two days later. Joseph's brother Thomas was also killed in action. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Gregson	Reginald Thomas	Private	6306	13th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	36 Hereford Road, Southport	24/08/1916	22	Abbeville Communal Cemetery, France	Reginald died at Abbieville No.2 Stationary Hospital, as the result of wounds received in action at Guillemont.
Gregson	Thomas	Corporal	593791	4th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		20/11/1917		Dochy Farm New British Cemetery, Zonnebeke, Belgium	Thomas died on the battlefields of Ypres
Gregson	Thomas R	Lance Corporal	24044	King's Own Yorkshire Regiment	11 Warwick Street, Southport	25/09/1916	35	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Thomas was the eldest son of John and Elizabeth Gregson. He was killed in action on the Somme battlefields, his brother Joseph was also killed. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Grennan	Gerald Lismore	2nd Lieutenant		20th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	21 Chester Road, Southport	12/10/1916	19	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Gerald was the son of Edward Henry and Mary Grennan. He enlisted in the 19th Battalion of KLR, 3rd Liverpool Pals and went overseas to France in April 1916, less than two months later he was shot by a sniper, near Flers. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Grensted	A	Private	G/19877	26th Battalion Royal Fusiliers	Egerton Hall, Victoria Park, Manchester,	15/09/1916	29	Guards' Cemetery Lesboeuf, Somme, France.	Private Grensted was the son of Gertrude Grensted, and the late Rev. Canon Grensted. He was killed in action on the Somme
Griffin	Archibald	Bombardier	92332	287th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery	51 Guildford Road, Birkdale	05/11/1917	38	Belgian Battery Corner Cemetery, Belgium	Before the war Archibald was a steward at the Birkdale Conservative Club, and a nurseryman by trade. He was killed in action. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Griffiths	Janet Lois	Sister		Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Military Nursing Service	101 Manchester Road, Southport	30/10/1915	38	Chatby Military and War Memorial Cemetery, Alexandria, Egypt.	Janet was the daughter of Southport's Alderman Griffiths, and volunteered for active service at the outbreak of war serving with the Queen Alexandra's Nursing service. Read more about Janet	Humane Society Medal
Griffiths	W	Private
Grime	John Henry	Private	16632	2nd Battalion, Royal Irish Regiment	45 St Luke's Road, Southport	07/10/1918	21	Duke Street Cemetery, Southport	John was wounded by machine gun fire on 27th September, and brought to England for treatment. He was admitted to Leicester Hospital on 3rd October, and died 4 days later. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Grimshaw	Geoffrey Harrison	Lieutenant		8th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment	Leyland Road, Southport	10/07/1916	25	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Geoffrey enlisted with the 7th King's in 1911 and transferred to the Officers Training Corp at Durham University. He was killed while commanding his platoon against a strong German counter attack. He was buried where he fell.
Grooms	Edward Alexander	Private	13788	1st Battalion, Grenadier Guards	71 Shakespeare Street, Southport	10/03/1915	26	Le Touret Memorial, France	Edward was a constable in the Liverpool Police Force, he enlisted at the beginning of the war. He was killed in action at Givenchy. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Grove	James Percival	Captain		9th Battalion, Manchester Regiment	35 Wennington Grove, Southport	31/07/1917		Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium	Before the war James was a Customs and Excise Officer, he served in six different regiments while on active service. He was killed in action on the battlefields of Ypres. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Guest	Thomas Cyril	Private	82181	20th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry	73 Matlock Road, Birkdale	12/09/1918	19	Grootebeek British Cemetery, Belgium	Thomas was the son of David and Florence Guest. He was killed alongside two comrades when a German shell exploded amongst them, they were laid to rest alongside each other. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Gunning	Herbert Hayes	Private	5217	1/10th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	34 Maple Street, Southport	03/09/1916	20	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Herbert is one of the almost 73,000 men remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, who have no known grave. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Gunson	Robert (Roy)	Gunner	66135	120th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery	71 Tithebarn Road, Southport	04/04/1917	28	Maroeuil British Cemetery, France.	Robert was the son of Robert and Mary Carolyn Gunson. he was killed by shell fire when leaving an observation post. Robert had joined the army in 1915, and was drafted to France in July 1916
Gwynne	George Sherrat	Private	M2/194742	19th Division Supply Company, Royal Army Service Corp	16 Virginia Street, Southport	01/12/1918	29	St Cuthbert's Churchyard, Southport	George died at the Queen's Road Military hospital, he had been taken ill, with pneumonia, while on a fortnight's leave home. He left a widow and two children. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Hackett	Nicholas	Sapper	5155	11th Field Company, Royal Engineers		20/05/1917		Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France	Nicholas was a pupil at Birkdale Farm School. He is listed as 'killed in action' on 20th May 1917.	https://photos.app.goo.gl/rxsiATL8iwkv1OPO2
Hacking	Charles Leopold	Gunner	L/17296	"B" Battery, 149th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery	19 Pendle View, Foulridge, Colne	23/04/1917	30	Henin Communal Cemetery Extension, France	Charles was born in Birkdale, and enlisted in Southport. He was killed in action. Charles left a widow, Mary A Hacking.
Hadwen	Charles Blackeo	Lance Corporal	53776	1st Battery, Royal Welch Fusiliers	106 Bedford Road, Birkdale	09/10/1917	28	Tyne Cot Memorial Belgium, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Charles was the son of James and the late Ann Hadwen. He was killed in action on the battlefield of Ypres. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Hale	John	Gunner	40299	1st Battalion, Canadian Field Artillery	1177 Dufferin Street, Toronto, Ontario	13/05/1915	22	Duke Street Cemetery, Southport	John died at Denmark Hill hospital, from injuries received during fighting at Ypres, where the Canadians temporarily lost control of several guns. He was shot through the back and shoulder and one of his arms was smashed.
Halewood	John	Private	3135	1/9th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		12/08/1916	25	Guillemont Road Cemetery, Somme, France	John was killed in the heavy fighting around Guillemont, at the beginning of of the Somme campaign.
Hall	J	Sergeant
Hall	Wilfred	Lance Corporal	266905	18th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		31/07/1917	18	Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium	Wilfred was reported as missing presumed killed on the battlefields of Ypres.
Halliday	Job	Private	58631	13th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	20 Bridge Street, Southport	04/10/1917	23	Duke Street Cemetery, Southport	Job died at Endell Street Hospital, London as a result of injuries received on 13th April. He was shot in the arm, after eight operations the arm had to be amputated. His mother was able to visit him in the hospital while he was being treated. He was a tailor by trade. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Halsall	David	Corporal	2411	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		25/09/1916	24	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	David enlisted in Southport and during his relatively short military career he took part in numerous battles; Neuve-Chapelle, Festubert, Loos and Givenchy. He died on the Somme battlefields.
Halsall	Donald Court	Lieutenant		1/2nd Battalion, (Attached 3/5th) Lancashire Fusiliers	55 Liverpool Road, Birkdale	09/10/1917	19	Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Before the war, Donald was employed at the head office of the Royal Insurance Company in Liverpool, having been educated at Tower School Birkdale and Bromsgrove Public School. He was killed in action on the battlefields of Ypres. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Halsall	Isaac	Private	5522	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	5 King Street, Southport	25/09/1916	26	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Isaac was one of four brothers serving in the forces. Before the war he had worked as a cabinet maker and joiner, with his father. He was killed in action, on the Somme battlefields. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Halsall	James	Private	241877	1/4th Battalion, Cheshire Regiment	90 Old Park Lane, Southport	26/03/1917	33	Jerusalem Memorial, Israel	Before the war, James worked for WHSmith in Neville street. He was reported missing and wounded on 23rd March, no more word was forthcoming until August 1918, when he was officially listed as killed in action. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Halsall	James Frederick	Private	41957	C Company, 13th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	15 Nolan Street, Southport	27/09/1918	36	Grand Ravine British Cemetery, Havrincourt, France	James was the son of Robert and Mary Halsall, of Southport; and husband to Margaret Halsall. He was killed in the aftermath of the battle to retake Havrincourt, by the 62nd Division. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Halsall	Paul	Private	12595	13th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	28 Chatham Road, Birkdale	14/07/1916	20	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Paul was drafted out to France in September 1915, and was wounded once, returning to the front line after treatment. Paul was killed in action during the Battle of Bazentin Ridge.
Halsall	Peter	Private	55049	19th Battalion, Royal Welch Fusiliers	Manchester Road, Southport	24/11/1917	37	Cambrai Memorial, Louverval, Nord, France	Peter had served two periods in France, having returned to the UK injured. He was killed in action during the Battle of Cambrai.
Halsall	Robert	Private	39335	7th Westmoreland and Cumberland Battalion, Border Regiment	1 Mount Terrace, Mount Street, Southport	18/09/1918	32	Vis-en-Artois, France	Robert was the son of Richard and Mary Halsall; husband of Dorothy Ethel Watkinson (formerly Halsall), He was reported as missing, then killed in action.
Halsall	Robert	Sargeant	266259	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	11 Grove Street, Southport	13/05/1918	25	Couin New British Cemetery, France	Robert was the son of Mrs. Annie Halsall. He died of wounds received in action. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Halsall	Thomas	Lance Corporal	49354	4th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		20/05/1917	20	Heninel-Croisilles Road Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France	Thomas was killed in the advance eastwards from Heninel, which started on 12 April 1917. He was one of three brothers, one of which had been killed 11 months previously
Halton	Thomas Lee	Private	14746	12th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	1 Larch Street, Southport	15/03/1917	19	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Before the war, Thomas worked in Sisson's on Chapel Street. He was wounded in September 1915, when one of his fingers was blown off. Thomas was killed in action on the Somme battlefields. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Halton	William	Gunner	L/3537	A Battery, 56th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery	11 Vernon Road, Southport	19/09/1918	29	Duke Street Cemetery, Southport	William initially went out to Mesopotamia, then onto India. He contracted Malaria and was sent to Grange Hospital, Southport for treatment. William died at the hospital. Before the war he had worked on the Southport Tramways. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Hamlett	Frederick Sydney	Private	A/201122	10th Battalion, King's Royal Rifles Corps.	156 Portland Street, Southport	26/01/1918		Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Frederick was first reported as missing in action, this was later officially changed to 'Killed in action'. Before the war Frederick was working as a milliner and draper. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.	Military Medal
Hammond	Herbert Chadwick	Private	1382	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		20/06/1915	21	Cuinchy Communal Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France	Herbert was the son of Margaret and the late Herbert Hunten Hammond. He was a regular attendee at St Peter's Church in Birkdale. He was killed in action.
Hamms (Hems)	William	Gunner	123768	282nd Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery		28/09/1917		Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, France	Before the war, William was a well-known drawing room entertainer and a frequent visitor to the West End Institute for Soldiers. He received the Military Medal for conspicuous gallantry, just a few weeks before his death. He died of wounds received in action.
Hampshire	Joseph	Private	63440	14th Battalion, Royal Welch Fusiliers	103 Bispham Road, Southport	04/08/1917		Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium	Joseph had worked for Sunnyside Hydro for 20 years before enlisting for service. He was reported as missing and was believed to have been killed in action. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Harding	C L S	Private
Harding	Norman Ernest Jasper	Major		Royal Army Service Corps		10/08/1916		Kirkee Memorial, India	Norman died from Cholera at Colaba Military Hospital, Bombay (Mumbai), India. He was in command at No. 22 Stationary Hospital, Bombay. He gained his commission 15 years earlier and had served through the Boer war.
Harris	William Donald	Private	52806	17th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	341 Lord Street, Southport	12/10/1916	21	Warlencourt British Cemetery, France	William is thought to have been injured in an advance on enemy lines. Before he could be taken for treatment, it is thought he was caught in a shell explosion. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Harrison	Frank Cyril	Second Lieutenant		1st/5th Battalion, The King's Liverpool Regiment	11 Station Road, Ainsdale	05/04/1918	22	Lapugnoy Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France	Frank joined up in 1914 and was wounded in 1916, returning to the front line following treatment. He was fatally wounded by a bursting shell, and died shortly afterwards at a casualty clearing station.
Harrison	William	Private	10513	3rd Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	14 Broome Road, Birkdale	04/11/1918	23	Duke Street Cemetery, Southport	William was the son of Mr & Mrs James Harrison. He died of Meningitis, which developed after he was wounded in action. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Harrison	W G	Lieutenant
Hartigan	James	Private	267736	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		08/05/1917	36	Trois Arbres Cemetery, Steenwerck, France	James was the son of the late William and Anne Hartigan, of Southport. He was killed in action.
Harvey	Alec Wright	Captain		8th Scottish Rifles Camerons, King's Royal Rifles Corps.		27/03/1918	29	Honnechy British Cemetery, Nord, France	Alec died of wound, while a prisoner of war.
Harvey	Douglas Preston	Lieutenant		Machine Gun Corps		20/11/1917		Cambrai Memorial, France	Douglas was awarded the Military Cross for Gallant Conduct during an attack on an important position at Hargicourt. Although wounded, he continued to commanded his guns . He was killed in action at Cambrai.	Military Cross
Harwood	Frank	Lance Corporal	12983	13th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	61 Cemetery Road, Southport	17/08/1916	30	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Frank was the son of Mr & Mrs John Harwood. He was one of three brothers serving on the Front lines. Frank was killed in action on the Somme battlefields.
Harwood	John	Lance Corporal	202361	2/4th Battalion, Gloucester Regiment	61 Cemetery Road, Southport	28/08/1918	22	New Irish Farm Cemetery, Belgium	John was one of three brothers serving on the front line; Frank and John were killed, only William survived. John was killed by shrapnel.
Hatch	Charles	Sergeant	22397	20th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	20 St Paul's Street, Southport	02/08/1917	31	Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium	Charles was killed in action; he was hit in the head by a piece of shrapnel and was killed instantly. Before the war Charles worked as a clerk for Fairbridge and Hatch, Builders and Contractors, Birkdale. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Hatch	John Reginald	2nd Class Wireman	M/11811	Royal Navy, HMS "Queen Mary"	30 Lord Street, Southport	31/05/1916	22	Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Portsmouth	John died at the battle of Jutland. He was one of the 1250 men lost when Queen Mary was struck by a salvo from two German battle cruisers. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Hatch	Norman Claude	Lieutenant		2nd Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment	Heathfield, Weld Road, Birkdale	21/10/1916	31	Pozieres British Cemetery, Ovillers-la-Boisselle, France	Norman had just returned to France after receiving his commission, when he was killed while taking part in a bombing party. Before the war he was a solicitor for Lancashire County Council.
Hatton	William	Private	266894	19th Battalion, King's LIverpool Regiment	147 Wennington Road, Southport	08/01/1918	19	Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery Poperinge, Belgium	William was the son of Thomas and Alice Hatton. He died of wounds received in action. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Hawksey	Joseph	Private	290723	1/5th Battalion, (Territorial Force) Loyal North Lancashire Regiment	72 Stamford Road, Birkdale	02/08/1917		Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium	Joseph had only been at the front line for two months when he was killed in action. He was the husband of Edith Hawksey, and before the war was employed as a furniture remover. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Haworth	Randolph Singleton	Lance Corporal	15870	17th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	22 Riding Street, Southport	12/10/1916	30	Warlencourt British Cemetery, France	Randolph was the son of Moses and Margaret Haworth, and was born in Blackburn. He was killed in action during the very heaving fighting in the Butte de Warlencourt and Eaucourt-L'Abbaye area. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Hayes	Walter Ashton	Private	430521	29th Division Signal Company, Royal Engineers. (Formerly 2515 King's Liverpool Regiment)	Chapel Street, Southport	01/12/1917		Marcoing Communal Cemetery, Nord, France	Walter was the son of Walter and Ellen Hayes. He was killed by a high explosive shell, whilst trying to defend the Sunken Road, on the Somme. Walter was an electrical engineer by trade.
Heald	J	Private
Heap	James Harold	Private	118898	8th Battalion, Machine Gun Corps, Infantry		25/03/1918		Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France	James was the son of the late James and Ann Philothia Heap. He was killed in action on the Somme battlefield.
Heaton	John Edward	First Class Stoker	K/24693	Royal Navy, HMS" Queen Mary"	Threlfalls Lane, Cambridge Road, Southport	31/05/1916		Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Portsmouth	John was killed during the Battle of Jutland. He was one of the 1250 men lost, when the Queen Mary was hit by a German salvo and sank.
Hedley	Joseph Walton	Captain		2/5th Battalion, (Territorial) Lancashire Fusiliers	32 Hawkshead Street, Southport	13/09/1916		Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L'Abbe, France	Joseph was the son of the late Rev. Matthew Hedley. A fortnight before his death Joseph was badly wounded and taken to one of the field hospitals. Despite undergoing an operation, he succumbed to his injuries. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Hele-Shaw	Henry Rathbone	(Temporary) Lieutenant		70th Squadron, Royal Flying Corps and the General List	92 Coleherne Court, Kensington, London	19/07/1916	20	Jeancourt Communal Cemetery Extension, France. Grave Ref. II.A.17	Henry was a member of the General Service Corps, founded in 1914 for specialists. He was killed in action whilst piloting a Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter A386 of No 70 Sqn RFC, with second Lieutenant Robert Claude Oakes (formerly Royal Field Artillery) as observer. German Pilot Kurt Wintgens claimed a victory over Strutter '9653' near Arras; it was the 9th of his eventual 19 victories.
Helm	Alphonso	Private	39635	15th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers (formerly 12000 Liverpool Regiment)	129 Wennington Road, Southport	20/04/1917	40	Nesle Communal Cemetery, Somme, France	Before the war, Alphonso had a window cleaning business, and was a member of the National Reserve. He served at the Old Volunteer Club and was connected with the National Reserve shooting club. He died of wounds received in action on the Somme. He left a widow, Mary. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Helsby	Charles Harry	Private	15022	1/6th Battalion, Cheshire Regiment, (formerly 22778 Shropshire Regiment)	16 Argyle Road, Hesketh Park, Southport	24/11/1916	28	St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Seine-Maritime, France	Charles was the son of John and Pauline Helsby. He died from gunshot wounds received either on the 12th or 13th November. His brother Cyril was killed three months earlier. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Helsby	Cyril Norman	Corporal	6164	13th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	16 Argyle Road, Hesketh Park, Southport	16/08/1916	25	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Cyril was the son of John and Pauline Helsby. Before the war he was a cotton goods manufacturer. He was killed in action on the battlefields of the Somme. His brother Charles also perished. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Henderson	Harold	Corporal	265999	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	23 Larch Street, Southport	24/01/1918	20	Estaires Communal Cemetery Extension, France	Before the war, Harold worked as a tailor, with Edmund Jackson in Manchester Road. He was nicknamed 'Tiny' as he was one of the tallest members of his unit. He died of wounds received in action. His brother Robin also fell. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Henderson	James Sheil	Private	52410	13th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	25 Saunders Street, Southport	09/04/1917	20	Tilloy British Cemetery, France	James was the son of Robert and Harriet Henderson. He was shot through the head and died instantly. His captain spoke very highly of him and had put his name forward for a commission. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Henderson	Robin (Robert)	Private	2675	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	23 Larch Street, Southport	28/07/1915	20	Duke Street Cemetery, Southport	Robin drowned whilst bathing with his battalion in the sea at Ramsgate. A comrade, Percy Fletcher, went to try and save him but he also drowned. Robin was buried with military honours, in Southport. His brother Harold also perished. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Hendy	Edward George	Private	PS/7823	2nd Battalion, Royal Fusiliers, City of London Regiment	32 Avondale Road, Southport	01/07/1916	26	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Edward was killed in action on the battlefields of the Somme. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Henry		Gunner
Henshilwood	Alexander Russell	2nd Lieutenant		9th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	99 Worcester Road, Bootle	09/27/1916	31	Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt L'Abbe, France	Alex joined the Inns of Court Officer Training Corps at Berkhamsted. In January 1916 he received his commission, and later went through some specialised training courses at Aldershot. A capable officer, Alex was was severely wounded in heavy fighting on the front line, finally succumbing to his injuries. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Hepworth	Frederick Joseph	Lieutenant		Royal Munster Fusiliers	26 Chestnut Street, Southport	20/05/1917	29	Windmill British Cemetery, Monchy-le-Preux, France	Frederick was the son of Alice Peachey (formerly Hepworth), and the late Walter Hepworth. He was killed in action near Arras. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Hershell (Herschell)	Ernest	Captain		6th Rifle Battalion (Territorial), King's Liverpool Regiment	31 Norfolk Road, Maidenhead	26/09/1916		Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt L'Abbe, France	Ernest died of wounds received in action. He left a widow, Mrs B. M. Hershell.
Hesketh	J	Private
Hesketh	John	Private	12715	5th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force	Sandon Road, Southport	26/04/1915	35	Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium	John was the son of the late Henry and Margaret Hesketh. He was killed in action on the battlefields of Ypres.
Hey	Arthur Noel	Private	302698	2/8th Battalion, Manchester Regiment	Norwood Crescent, Southport	02/04/1917	19	Vermelles British Cemetery, France	Arthur enlisted with the Liverpool Scottish in March 1916. He transferred to the Manchesters and proceeded to France in March 1917. Before the war he was an assistant operator at the Palladium and the Neville Street Picture House.
Heyes	Leonard	Corporal	265626	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	6 Bakers Lane, Southport	09/04/1918		Loos Memorial, France.	In 1916, Leonard gallantly rescued a comrade, whom he carried for 2000 yards under heavy shelling. He was wounded at Festubert and killed during the German spring offensive of 1918. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Heyes	William	Sergeant	2422	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	24 Windsor Road, Southport	25/09/1916	26	Longueval Road Cemetery, Somme, France	William enlisted in September 1916, and proceeded to France in March 1915. He took part in heavy fight at Festubert, Loos and at the Somme, where he was killed by shellfire. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Heywood	Geoffrey Price	Private	265690	1/7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		20/09/1917	19	Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Geoffrey enlisted, aged 16, in 1914. He was wounded and went to a dressing station for treatment, as he was leaving he was struck by a shell and killed instantly.
Hicklin	Harold	Lance Corporal	266513	1st/7th Battalion, King's, Liverpool Regiment	63 Cemetery Road, Southport	25/05/1918	20	Houchin British Cemetery, France.	Harold was the son of Charles Hicklin. He enlisted in Bootle, when he was just 17 years old. Harold was killed while leading a 'carrying party', at about 9:30pm. His two brothers were also serving in the forces.
Higgin-Botham	Charles Egerton	Lieutenant		9th Battalion (Territorial), Durham Light Infantry		05/11/1916		Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Charles was killed in action on the Somme battlefields.
Highton	Charles Luke	Gunner	676178	59th Division Ammunition Column, Royal Field Artillery	Brooklyn, Kew Gardens	26/05/1917		Templex-le-Guerard Cemetery, Somme, France	Charles was the son of Mr & Mrs C Hoghton. He had been in France for just nine weeks, when he was killed in action on the Somme battlefields.
Highton	Percy	Private	22101	10th Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Formerly 1724 Manchester Regiment	54 Hereford Road, Southport	20/09/1917		Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Percy was a Territorial before the war, and was mobilised immediately. He trained in Southport with the first contingent of Manchesters, before transferring to the Warwicks. He was killed in action. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Hill	Sidney (Sydney) Moir-Byres	(Second) Lieutenant		3rd Battalion, Gordon Highlanders, (attached to the 1st Battalion, Cameron Highlanders)		25/09/1915	30	Loos Memorial, France.	Sydney was the son of Jessie Caroline and the late John Hill, of Barrowmead, Buxton, Derbyshire. He was killed in action at the Battle of Loos on the Western Front.
Hindley Smith	Evelyn Hay	Captain & Adjutant		5th Battalion, Manchester Regiment	The Bungalow, Westbourne Road, Birkdale, Lancs.	16/05/1918	23	Ryde Borough Cemetery, Isle of Wight	Evelyn was the son of William and Catherine Elfrida Hindley Smith. He died at The Peir Hotel, Ryde. He had been discharged from the army in 1917 on ill health grounds.
Hoban	John	Private	18737	12th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		01/15/1917		Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	John was killed in action when the 12th Battalion were in the line at Bois de Harincourt. Harincourt Village Chateau was the German HQ.
Hocknell	Thomas	Private	2241	1/6th Battalion, Manchester Regiment	21 Gosford Road, Southport	04/06/1915	25	Helles Memorial, Gallipoli, Turkey	Thomas was a member of a storming party, which took and occupied a Turkish trench. The trench had been mined by the enemy and the entire party was killed. The bodies were not recovered.
Hodge	John	Private	S/19917	8th Battalion, Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)	81 Newton Street, Southport	03/05/1917	21	Arras Memorial, France	John was the son of William and Mary J. Hodge. John was reported missing, presumed killed during the battle of Arras. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Hodkinson	William	Lieutenant		6th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment and Royal Air Force	22 Knowsley Road, Southport	10/09/1918	21	Preseau Communal Cemetery, Nord, France	William was flying as an observer, when his plane was shot down, and reported missing on 9th October 1918. He had previously served with the 6th Kings Liverpool Regiment. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Hodson	Edgar	Corporal	205717	23rd Battalion, Rifle Brigade	137 Shakespeare Street, Southport	01/06/1918	43	Karachi War Memorial, Pakistan	Edgar died of enteric fever (Typhoid) in India, where he had been serving for over two years. He had joined the National Reserve at the outbreak of war. Edgar was the husband of Sarah Hodson. Their son George was killed in France the following day. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Hodson	George Albert	Private	238041	1/4th Battalion (Territorial Force) Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Formerly 197562 Army Service Corps	137 Shakespeare Street, Southport	02/06/1918	22	Houchin British Cemetery, France	George had been twice wounded and was coming home to gain his commission when he was killed in action in the German advance on Houchin. His father Edgar died in hospital in India the previous day. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Hodson	Harold Edgar	Sergeant	TF 29055	B Company, 2/10th Battalion, Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge's Own)	92 Cemetery Road, Southport	19/04/1917	27	Gaza War Cemetery, Israel	Harold's regiment was attached to the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force. He was at the Suvla bay landing in 1915 and served on the Gallipoli Peninsula until the evacuation. After this he saw action in Egypt and then Gaza. He was killed in action in Palestine. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Hodson	William Herbert	Sapper	284536	96th Light Railway, Operating Company, Royal Engineers	Liverpool Road, Birkdale	30/12/1917	23	Chatby Memorial, Egypt	William was aboard the military transporter Aragon, travelling to Palestine, via Egypt. The ship was at anchor off Alexandria when it was torpedoed by a German U-Boat, over 600 people drowned.
Holden	Leonard Neil	Lieutenant		11th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers		09/07/1916		Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Leonard was first reported as wounded and missing, then killed in action. He married Doris Marjorie Bracewell in June 1915, they had no children.
Holden	William	Sergeant	48850	87th Company, Royal Engineers	65 Leamington Road, Ainsdale	05/08/1917		Feuchy British Cemetery, Pas de Calais	William joined the Royal Engineers in 1914 and was awarded a Military Medal for gallantry during the Somme Campaign. He was mentioned in Despatches for bravery displayed in the fighting at Loos and had also been recommended for the Distinguished Conduct Medal. He was killed in action on 8th May 1917. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.	Military Medal
Holden	William	Private	1666	1/7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		26/09/1916		Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	William was killed in action on The Somme battlefields.
Holland	Arthur	Lance Corporal	241712	2/5th Battalion, King's Own Lancaster Regiment		28/09/1918		Hermies Hill British Cemetery, Pas de Calais	Arthur was the recipient of a Military Medal, usually given for bravery or gallantry in the field. Arthur died when Hermies, (France) was retaken in September 1918.	Military Medal
Holland	Alfred Percy	Leading Stoker	308018	Royal Navy, HMS "Tipperary"		01/06/1916		Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Portsmouth	Alfred was killed during the Battle of Jutland. The bridge of the Tipperary was struck, killing the captain, she was unable to move. She sank almost at once, with the loss of eleven officers and 74 ratings.
Holmes	Arthur	Gunner	98031	26th Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery	41 Dinorwic Road, Birkdale	15/08/1918	34	Glageon Communal Cemetery, Nord, France	Arthur was the son of Arthur and Elizabeth Holmes and the husband of Ethel. He was killed in action. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Holmes	Harry	Private	1708	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	67 Bath Street, Southport	04/01/1917	21	Vlamertinghe Military Cemetery, Belgium	Harry was a member of the Lewis Gun section. He had seen action at Festubert, Neuve Chapelle, Loos and the Somme. He was on sentry duty when he was shot through the head. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Holmes	John Wilson	Lance Corporal	66790	32nd Battalion, Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment)	Grange House, Grange over Sands	22/09/1917	37	Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	John was killed in action on the battlefields of Ypres. He was the son of Robert and Esther Holmes and the husband of Ethel.
Holmes	Victor	Able Seaman	Z/96 AB	Royal Naval Division, Nelson Battery	Part Street, Southport	02/01/1016	18	Duke Street, Southport	Victor died at the Royal Naval Hospital, Gosport from para-typhoid contracted in Gallipoli. He spent 6 months on the peninsula, in total. Before the war Victor worked as a grocer's assistant.
Holt	William Parkinson	Captain (Pilot)		Royal Army Service Corps, attached 29th Squadron. Royal Flying Corps		24/06/1917		Beaumont Communal Cemetery, France	William was killed in action when flying a Nieuport 23 B1607. He left Le Hameau aerodrome on an offensive patrol at 17.55. He was shot down by Uffz Josef Heiligers of Jasta 30.
Hooton	Howard	Cadet (Pilot)	53260	78 Training Squadron (Canada) Royal Flying Corps	30 Clairmont Apartments, Montreal	27/03/1918	29	Greenwood Memorial Park, Fort Worth, Texas, USA	Howard emigrated to Canada where he married Lillian Leticia (nee Cartwright) at Montreal on the 17th November 1914. He and his wife had two daughters. Howard enlisted as an Aviator Cadet with the Royal Flying Corps (Canada) at Toronto on the 4th December 1917. He was killed whilst with the 78th Training Squadron flying a Curtiss JN-4.
Hooton	Robert	Private	29713	7th Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry (formerly 4/76683 T.R Battalion)		11/09/1918		Bac-du-Sud British Cemetery, Baillulval, Pas de Calais, France	Robert died of wounds at the 46th Casualty Clearing Station, which was located in Bailleulval during September 1918.
Hornby	William	Lieutenant		No. 1 Company. 17th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		12/10/1916	29	Warlencourt British Cemetery, France	William was the son of Archdeacon Phipps and Agnes Hornby, of St. Michael's-on-Wyre, Garstang. He was killed in action during the heavy fighting in the Butte de Warlencourt and Eaucourt-L'Abbaye area. His brother Geoffrey Phipps Hornby also fell.
Horsfall	John Brown	Second Lieutenant		Machine Gun Corps	12 Elston Road, Formby	25/07/1917	26	Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	John's headstone reads 'killed in Ypres'.
Horton	Albert Frederick	Sergeant	2823A	44th Battalion, Australian Infantry, Australian Imperial Force	Murgon, Kingargon Line, Wondai, Queensland, Australia	14/12/1917	26	Brookwood Military Cemetery, Surrey	Albert died of the results of a shrapnel injury, at London General Hospital, Camberwell. He was the grandson of William Horton, a well known Lord Street Resident.
Hosker	James	Lance Corporal	265696	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	66c Botanic Road, Churchtown	20/09/1917	26	Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	James enlisted in September 1914, and spent about 18 months in France and Flanders. He came through the Battle of the Somme, and was killed in action at Ypres. Before the war he was a painter. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Hosker	W	Gunner
Houghton	Albert	Gunner	L/3517	D Battery, 151st Brigade, Royal Field Artillery	8 Thornton Road, Southport	05/02/1916	18	Suzanne Communal Cemetery Extention, Somme, France	Albert was the son of Wilfred and Elizabeth Houghton. He was killed in action. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Houghton	John	Private	242157	5th Battalion, Border Regiment		23/04/1017		Arras Memorial, France	John was killed in action during the Battle of Arras.
Howard	Frederick	Rifleman	202725	5th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	Greenfield Lane, Marshside Road, Southport	09/04/1918		Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France	Frederick was the third son of the late Inspector Howard (Meadows). He was killed by shellfire, during a preliminary bombardment, prior to an attack by the enemy.
Howard	George	Private	1891	13th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	122 Upper Aughton Road, Birkdale	17/08/1916	21	La Neuville British Cemetery, France	George was a territorial and was called up at the beginning of the war. Both of his legs were shattered by shrapnel, he never regained consciousness and died at the 21st Casualty Clearing station.
Howard	Henry	Private	269183	19th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	29 Inkerman Street, Blackburn	03/12/1917		Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Henry was the son of Hugh Howard, and husband of Isabelle Howard. He was killed in action of the battlefields of Ypres.
Howard	Henry	Lance Corporal	13264	11th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	76 Tulketh Street, Southport	21/03/1918		Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France	Henry enlisted in August 1914, and proceeded to France in 1915. He was killed in action on the battlefields of the Somme. Before the war he worked for Mr Benn Hunt, Bispham Road. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Howard	James	Private	265632	1/7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	103 Clifton Road, Southport	01/08/1917		Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium	James enlisted in September 1914, and proceeded to France in March 1915. He was twice wounded, the second time he was hospitalized at Endell Street Hospital, London. He was killed in an advance when a shell burst close by, he died instantly. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Howard	John	Private	41967	1st Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	52 Botanic Road, Churchtown	14/03/1917	34	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	John was the son of John and Margaret Howard and was a poulterer at Southport Market. He was killed in action on the Battlefields of the Somme. He left a widow and two children. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Howard	John	Rifleman	203066	5th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	25 Guildford Road, Birkdale	31/07/1917	31	Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium	John was the son of William Howard, and husband of Elizabeth Ellen. Before the war he worked as a butcher. He was killed in action on the battlefields of Ypres. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Howard	John	Private	202075	15th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers		02/12/1917		Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	John was the brother of Albert Howard, from Sandon Road, Southport. He was reported wounded and missing. John is one of the almost 35,000 Service men remembered on the Tyne Cot memorial.
Howard	Josiah	Private	202298	8th Battalion, King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment	43 Ash Street, Southport	11/03/1916	28	Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium	Josiah was killed by a German sniper in the front line trenches, he was killed outright. Josiah was the son of Josiah and Margaret Howard, and the husband of Ellen. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Howard	Matthew	Private	443407	2nd Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force	109 Warren Road, Southport	10/09/1916	35	Vimy Memorial, France	Matthew had emigrated to Canada in 1911 but returned when war broke out. He enlisted in August 1915, and went on active service in June 1916. He was reported as missing, then believed to have been killed in action. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Howard	Norman	Lance Corporal	332783	1/7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	88 Linaker Street, Southport	20/09/1917	21	Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Norman was the son of Mr & Mrs G Howard. He joined the army in 1914, going to France the following July. He was wounded in 1916, and spent time at hospital in Southampton. Once recovered in January 1917 he returned to the front line. Shortly before his death Norman was awarded the Military Medal for Gallantry. He was killed in action on the battlefields of Ypres. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.	Military Medal
Howard	Percy	Private	265837	1/7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	12 Bury Road, Southport	25/09/1916		Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Before the war, Percy was employed at Fennell's. He was reported missing on the battlefields of the Somme. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Howard	Peter	Corporal	35546	3rd Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		10/10/1918	26	Grangegorman Military Cemetery, County Dublin, Ireland	Peter was the son of John Howard, a coal dealer in High Park. He died when the Royal Mail steam packet R.M.S. Leinster was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea. Over 500 lives were lost, including many crewmen, military personnel on home leave, postal workers and civilian passengers.
Howard	Reginald	Corporal	204631	5th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	2 Bakers Lane, Marshside	20/09/1917	26	Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Before the war Reginald worked as a booking clerk at Chapel Street Station. Reginald was killed in a trench, taken from the enemy the previous day. His death was instantaneous. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Howard	Thomas	Rifleman	41592	2/6th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		18/12/1917		Artillery Wood Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Thomas died on the battlefields of Ypres.
Howard	William	Trooper	17376	4th (Royal Irish) Dragoon Guards	47 Guildford Road, Birkdale	01/12/1918	19	Terlincthun British Cemetery, France	William died at one of the hospital bases in Terlincthun just a few days before his 20th birthday. Pneumonia had developed following on from influenza. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Howard	William	Private	36702	1/4th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment	Linaker Street, Southport	20/05/1918		Houchin British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France	William was the eldest son of Mr & Mrs W Howard. He enlisted in January 1917, and was sent to France the following July. William was killed during the German Spring offensive of 1918, his captain reported that 'He was killed instantly and suffered no pain'.
Howarth	Frank Booth	Private	30172	Lancashire Fusiliers		06/09/1917		Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Frank was reported wounded and missing during the Battle of Passchendaele also known as the Third Battle of Ypres.
Howarth	Wallace	Lieutenant		Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)		16/08/1917		Bedford House Cemetery, Enclosure No.4, Zillebeke, Belgium	Wallace was the son of John Henry and Anne Howarth, of Halifax, Yorks, and Johannesburg, South Africa. He was killed in action during the Battle of Passchendaele also known as the Third Battle of Ypres.
Howe	George Henry	Second Lieutenant		151st Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery	Windsor Road, Southport	28/03/1918		Fallbourg-D'Amiens Cemetery, Arras, France	George was the son of Mrs. Jessie Howe, of "Woodleigh," The Polygon, Eccles, Lancs. He was killed in action on the front line, near Arras.
Howie	William A	Lance Corporal	32002	17th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (Nottingham and Derbyshire Regiment)	Seabank Road, Southport	02/08/1916	27	Bethune Town Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France	Before the war, William was a well known tenor vocalist, appearing at the Opera House, Covent Garden in the 1914 season. He was on a night raid, in German trenches with his entire company, when he was seriously wounded, he died soon afterwards.
Hoyle	Harold	Private	265705	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	121 Poulton Road, Southport	20/02/1917	19	Vlamertinghe Military Cemetery, Belgium	Harold was the son of Robert and Jane Hoyle. Before enlisting, he worked at Muirhead and Wilcock's, Chapel Street. Harold enlisted in 1914, proceeding to France in July 1915. He was wounded in October 1915, and was at home on leave during Christmas 1916. He returned to the front and was killed two months later. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Hudson	Charles Herbert	(Second) Lieutenant		2nd/5th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		16/05/1915	26	Guards Cemetery, Windy Corner, Cuinchy, France	Charles was the son of Henry and Emma Hudson, of 12 Almeida Street, Islington, London. He was killed in action in France.
Hughes	John	Private	PLY/12090	Royal Navy, Royal Marine Light Infantry, HMS "Suva"	St John's Road, Birkdale	30/06/1916	30	Plymouth Naval Memorial. Plymouth, Devon	John died from heat stroke. HMS Suva was docked in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He went to the ships doctor complaining of a headache and fever, he looked to be recovering, but suddenly became delirious. He died the following morning.
Hulm	John	Private	72866	15th Battalion, Welsh Regiment	8 Cemetery Road, Southport	18/09/1918	19	Vis-en-Artois Memorial, France	John was the son of George and Florence Hulm. He enlisted in July 1917, aged eighteen and a half, and was drafted to France in April 1918. He was reported as wounded and missing. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Hume	Walter William Kenneth	Corporal	240034	6th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	11 South View, Waterloo	02/08/1917		Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium	Walter was the younger son of the late James and Mrs Hume, previously employed by London and Lancashire Fire Insurance Company. He joined the Kings Regiment in 1906. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Humphrey	Charles Lincoln	Private	21947	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment (Formerly 4/34287 T.R. Battalion)	131 Bedford Road, Southport	28/03/1918	19	Arras Memorial, France	Charles was the son of Mrs. Elizabeth Smith (formerly Humphrey). He was killed in action during the German spring offensive. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Hunt	William	Lance Bombardier	191388	N' Anti-Aircraft Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery	104 Chester Road, Southport	10/09/1918		Neuville-Bourjonval British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France	Before the war, William was employed by Mr J Boyd, Hoghton Street. He was killed in action on the evening of the 10th September, and buried in the village churchyard by his comrades. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Hurst	Richard	Private	12247	13th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		08/10/1916		Vis-en-Artois Memorial, France	Richard is one of the over 9,000 men, remembered on the Vis-en Artois memorial, who fell between 8 August 1918 to 11 November, in the Advance to Victory in Picardy and Artois.
Huyton	Edward	Private	53823	1st Battalion, Royal Welch Fusiliers, formerly 36643 King's Liverpool Regiment.	Bescar Lane, Scarisbrick	15/03/1917	37	Etaples Military Cemetery, France	Edward was the son of Catherine and (the late) Edward Huyton. Edward died of wounds received in action.
Hyde	Reginald	Corporal	2427	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	6 Sunny Road, Southport	20/08/1916	22	La Neuville British Cemetery, France	Reginald was a native of Derby. Before the war he worked at the Vulcan Motor Works. He enlisted at the outbreak of war and was with the first draft from Southport to France. He died of wounds recieved in action. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Ibbotson	Edwin	Lieutenant		10th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment		11/04/1917	20	Arras Memorial, France	Edwin was awarded the Military Cross for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led a raiding party against the enemy and inflicted many casualties. He also assisted in the rescue of several men under heavy fire.	Military Medal
Ibbotson	Robert	Lieutenant		5th Battalion, Essex Regiment. Attached 13th		28/04/1917	27	Arras Memorial, France	Robert was the son of Henry and Josephine Ibbotson, and the brother of Edwin. Both brothers were killed during the Battle of Arras.
Ibison	Karl George	2nd Lieutenant		213th Squadron, Royal Air Force	79 Eastbourne Road, Birkdale	04/10/1918	19	St. Baafs-Vijve Churchyard, Belgium.	Karl was the eldest son of James George and Louise Ibison. He was reported missing after failing to return from a scouting mission over enemy lines. Before the war he worked for L&Y railway. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Iles	Albert Edwin	Colour Sergeant	PO/9412	Portsmouth Battalion, Royal Naval Division, Royal Marine Light Infantry	86 Old Park Lane, Southport	06/05/1915	35	Helles Memorial, Turkey (Panel 2 to 7)	Before the war, Albert had been in charge of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines recruiting office in Old Park Lane. He had been connected with the Navy for 19 years and was just two years off claiming his pension. Albert was killed at Gallipoli. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Ingham	James	Private	132408	73rd Battalion (R.H) Canadian Expeditionary Force	41 Staynor Avenue, Westmount P.Q. Canada	01/03/1917	18	Villers Station Cemetery, Villers-au-Bois, France	James was the eldest son of Sergeant J T and Mrs Ingham, Montreal, Canada. They were natives of Southport. James was killed in action.
Inskeep	Cecil James	Sergeant	10752	13th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	17a Post Office Avenue, Southport	23/09/1917	21	Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.	Cecil was the youngest son of John and Mary Ellen Inskeep. He enlisted in August 1914, and went out to France in 1915. He died of the battlefields of Ypres. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Irlam	George Arthur	Lieutenant		Attached 2/8th Battalion, Manchester Regiment		21/06/1917		Sailly-Labourse Communal Cemetery Extension, France	George is listed as killed in action.
Isherwood	William	Gunner	105082	186th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery	8 Blair Grove, Southport	02/06/1918	27	Bac du Sud, British Cemetery, Bailleuval France	Before the war, William was a ticket collector and porter at St Luke's station. He died from wounds and the effects of a poison gas attack. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Jackman	John	Gunner	212352	13th Mountain Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery	72 Tulketh Street, Southport	19/09/1918	29	Ramleh War Cemetery, Israel	Before the war John was employed by the Borough Treasurer's Office. He enlisted in 1914 and saw service in Salonika and Palestine. He was killed in action. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Jackson	Benjamin	Gunner	131835	190th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery	93 Clifton Road, Southport	24/10/1917	29	The Huts Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Benjamin was killed at about 11am. He was in a dugout, close to the battery, which was being shelled by German artillery. The dugout took a direct hit, killing Benjamin and one other, a third comrade was wounded. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Jackson	Edmund	Rifleman	20850	1st Battalion, (Royal Irish Rifles) Royal Irish Regiment	7 Manchester Road, Southport	21/03/1918	33	Bouchoir New British Cemetery, France	Edmund was the son of James Jackson, of Dromore, Co. Down; husband of Mabel Mary Blundell (formerly Jackson). He died of wounds received in action. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Jackson	Ernest	Lance Corporal	266002	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	64 Windsor Road, Southport	11/07/1918	25	Pernes British Cemetery, France	Ernest was admitted to a casualty clearing station with wounds to his leg and back. He passed away soon after admission. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Jackson	Godfrey	Lieutenant		1/4th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment	24 Leyland Road, Southport	15/09/1917	22	Brandhoek New Military Cemetery No. 3, Vlamertinghe, Belgium	Godfrey was the only son of Mr & Mrs George Jackson. Before the war he was articled with the Town Clerks of Bootle and Southport. He died from his wounds. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Jackson	Henry	Private	267326	1/7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	73 St Luke's Road, Southport	31/07/1917		Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium	Henry was wounded on the battlefield of Ypres, and died the same night. His captain stated that Henry was 'An excellent soldier'. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Jackson	John	Gunner		Royal Garrison Artillery
Jackson	James Job	Private	427803	42 Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force		09/04/1917		Bois-Carre British Cemetery, Thelus, France	James was killed in action during the advance on Vimy Ridge.
Jackson	James Ralph	Private	265842	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	6 Duke Street, Southport	20/09/1917	21	Mendinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium	James was wounded in the head, and died at the 64th Casualty Clearing Station, based at Mendinghem. He joined up in October 1914 and went to France in August 1915. He was wounded in September 1916, and was sent home to recover. He returned to his unit on Christmas Day 1916. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Jackson	Peter	Private	66206	5th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers	Manchester Road, Southport	04/05/1917		Savona Memorial, Italy	Peter drowned alongside 400 passengers, when the SS Transylvania was struck by two torpedoes off Cape Valdo. She was being escorted by two Japanese Destroyers at the time.
Jackson	Theophilus Rudolph	Captain		Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry	35 Leyland Road, Southport	25/03/1918		Roye New British Cemetery, France	Theophilus was awarded the Military Cross, in the New Year's Honours list, for services during the Somme Advance. He was mortally wounded during the fighting around Roye. He was the son of Frederick James and Mary Anne Jackson. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.	Military Cross
Jackson	Thomas	Private	33426	1st Battalion, Herefordshire Regiment		23/07/1918		Raperie British Cemetery, Ainse, France	Thomas is listed as killed in action.
Jackson	William	Private	260337	28th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment		03/12/1917	26	Cambrai Memorial, France	William is listed as killed in action
Jackson	William	Sergeant	12364	4th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	Devonshire Road, High Park, Southport	09/09/1918	22	Gouzeaucourt New British Cemetery, Nord, France	William received the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He was wounded twice and had been hospitalized due to fever. He was caught in machine gun fire, on the edge of the German Trench, and was killed instantly.	Military Medal
Jackson	William	Drummer	48533	4th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	34 Leamington Road, Ainsdale	17/04/1918	21	Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	William joined up at 17 and spent just over two years on the front line, before his death during the Battle of Lys. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Jefferson	R J	Lieutenant
Jeffries (Jefferies)	James	Private	24032	1st Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers	Edinburgh	01/07/1916		Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	James was killed in action on the Somme battlefields.
Jenkins	William Henry	Mechanician	308004	Royal Navy, HMS "Warrior"	72 Leamington Rd Ainsdale	06/03/1916	34	Dalmeny and Queensferry Cemetery, West Lothian, Scotland	William was born in Liverpool on 20th March 1883 and died on 3rd June 1916 as a result of wounds sustained at the Battle of Jutland whilst serving aboard HMS Warrior. Read more about William
Johnson	Arthur	Private	14744	11th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	13 Kensington Road, Southport	23/12/1917	33	La Brique Military Cemetery No 2, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Arthur was the son of Mr & Mrs Henry Jones. He was killed in action on the battlefields of Ypres. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Johnson	Harold	Private	267486	Labour Corps, Formerly 359298 King's Liverpool Regiment	1a Shellfield Road, Marshside	04/11/1918	28	St Cuthbert's Churchyard, Southport	Harold is listed as 'Died Home'. He actually passed away at Keithley Military Hospital, Yorkshire. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Johnson	Harry	Private	10063	1st Battalion, Scots Guards	10 Old Park Lane, Southport	25/01/1915		Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais	Harry was killed in action in a section of the front line that stretched from Estaires in the north to Grenay in the south. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Johnson	Harry Rimmer	Lance Corporal	G/8824	6th Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent) Regiment	113 Heysham Road, Southport	03/05/1917	30	Arras Memorial, France	Harry was killed during the Battle of Arras. He was the son of Thomas and Mary Johnson. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Johnson	James	Private	L10985	A Battery, 148th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery	32 Denmark Road, Southport	01/07/1917	21	Railway Dugouts Burial Ground, Belgium	James was awarded the Military Medal for 'Bravery in the field'. He enlisted in 1915, aged 18. Before the war he worked in the Borough's Treasurer's Officer. James died in hospital, from wounds received the previous evening. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.	Military Medal
Johnson	John	Private	265908	1/7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	High Park Road, Southport	25/09/1916		Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Before the war John worked as a painter. He enlisted at the beginning of the war and was drafted to France in February 1916. John was killed in action on the battlefields of the Somme.
Johnson	(Ernest) Norman	Private	88078	1/6th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers	1 Grosvenor Place, Southport	26/10/1918	23	Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial, Cemetery, Egypt	Norman was the son of Ernest Walter and Grace Johnson. He died of influenza, at the 19th General Hospital, Alexandra. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Johnson	R	Private		Canadians
Johnson	Richard	Private		5th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	12 Brearly St Handsworth, Birmingham	16/08/1916	20	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Before the war Richard had worked as a plumber. He enlisted in May 1915, and spent about 2 months on the front line. He was killed in action.
Johnson	Robert	Gunner	98214	202nd Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery	83 Railway Street, Southport	25/03/1917	35	Warlincourt Halte British Cemetery, France	Robert died from bronchitis and peritonitis contracted while on active service in France. Before the war he was a postman. He left a widow and five children. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Johnson	Thomas	Private	50351	B Company, 12th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	248 Liverpool Road, Birkdale	20/11/1917	22	Cambrai Memorial	Thomas was killed in action during the Battle of Cambrai; his brother R L Johnson was wounded. Before the war he worked for Mr W Sawyer (Nurseryman), Walmer Road. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Johnson	Thomas Henry	Private	26743	12th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	29 Bright Street, Southport	07/10/1915		Rue-du-Bacquerot (13th London) Graveyard, Laventie, France	Thomas was killed in action. He was the son of Mr S Johnson. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Johnson	Thomas	Gunner	159614	C Battery, 50th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery	Poulton Road	25/04/1918		Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	John was killed on the battlefields of Ypres.
Johnson	William	Private
Johnson	William Godfrey Easlam	Captain		1/5th Battalion (Territorial) Manchester Regiment		13/10/1917		Zuydcoote Military Cemetery, France	William died of wounds received in action.
Johnson	William Henry	Lieutenant		4th Battalion (Territorial), Loyal Lancashire Regiment	26 Beacham Road, Southport	28/06/1917	19	Duke Street Cemetery, Southport	William was seriously wounded in the neck, shoulder, hip, left leg and thigh. He died in hospital in Dover. Before the war he was a well known member of Marlborough Hockey club. He was also a prominent football player. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Jolly (Jolley)	Sidney	Private	241558	King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry		16/08/1917	19	Duke Street Cemetery, Southport	Sidney died in Whalley, of wounds received three months previously.
Jones	David	Sergeant	21091	2/5th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	15 Chestnut Road, Southport	17/08/1915	47	Duke Street Cemetery, Southport	David was the husband of Sarah Ann Jones. He was fighting in Gallipoli, when he was wounded. He died at hospital in the UK. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Jones (Johns)	Evan	Private	4019	Loyal North Lancashire Regiment		25/08/1915	40	Vermelles British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France	Evan suffered shrapnel wounds to his leg, and died from blood loss approx. 30 minutes later. He had previously served during the Boer War.
Jones	Frederick	Private	2181	24th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force	68 Argyle Street, Moonee Ponds, Victoria, Australia	22/08/1916	28	Villers-Bretonneux Memorial France	Frederick was born in Southport and emigrated to Australia in about 1910. He worked as a painter a decorator in Melbourne. He died of wounds received on the Somme Battlefields.
Jones	H	Private		Machine Gun Corps
Jones	Herbert	Private	332367	9th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	27 Stamford Road, Southport	09/07/1915	21	Estaires Communal Cemetery and Extension	Herbert was the son of John and Rose H. Jones. He died of wounds received in action. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Jones	Hubert Leslie	Private	10666	18th Battalion, Manchester Regiment	Fleetwood Road, Thornton-le-Sands	30/07/1916	28	Delville Wood Cemetery, Longueval, Somme, France	Hubert was killed in action on the battlefields of the Somme.
Jones	John Lawrence	Gunner	106383	255th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery	35 Shakespeare Street, Southport	12/10/1918	36	Busigny Communal Cemetery Extension, France	Lawrence was the son of Elizabeth Jones: husband of Monica. He was hit in the chest by shrapnel and died a few hours later, without ever regaining consciousness. Lawrence and Monica had one son, Glyn.
Jones	Richard Henry	Rifleman	307709	8th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		17/02/1919	43	Duke Street Cemetery, Southport	Richard was the son of John and Ann Jones. He died of pneumonia.
Jones	T L	Lance Corporal
Jones	W	Private
Jones	William Arthur	Private	357966	10th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	GlynAfon Brynsiencyn, Angelsea	08/05/1917	31	Balgay Cemetery, Dundee Western Necropolis, Angus	Willam died, in Scotland, of wounds received in Ypres. He was the son of Capt. William Jorwerth Jones and Mary Grace Jones.
Jones	William John	Private	59841	33rd Battalion, Machine Gun Corps (Formerly 42887, King's Liverpool Regiment)	10 Hampton Road, Southport	13/11/1918		Cologne Southern Cemetery, German	William enlisted with the Pals regiment, before transferring to the Machine Gun Corps. He was taken prisoner in March 1918 and was moved between several camps. His last letter was from the POW camp at Friedrichsfield on 27th October. Before the war he was the manager of the Maypole Dairy. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Judson	George Robert	Private	257748	2/7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	12 School Street, Southport	20/07/1917	39	Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery, Armentieres, Nord, France	George was struck by shrapnel, from a nearby shell explosion, whilst marching toward the trenches with his unit. He was killed instantly, alongside two other men. Before the war he worked for Iddon Bros as a plumber.

Southport’s Fallen K-P

Surname	First Name	Rank	Service No.	Regiment/Ship/ Squadron	Last Known Address	Died	Age at death	Burial Place	Biography	Medals
Kay	Eric	Private	23184	16th Battalion, Cheshire Regiment	97 Mottram Road, Stalybridge	28/07/1916	20	Corbie Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France	Eric died of wounds; he would have been treated at either No 5 or 21 Casualty Clearing Stations, which were based at La Neuville.
Kay	R E	Lance Corporal
Kayser	Godfrey Theodore Emanuel	Steward		Merchant Service, SS "Transylvania"	12 Upper Frederick Street, Liverpool	04/05/1917	32	Tower Hill Memorial, London	Godfrey was drowned when SS Transylvania was was struck by a torpedo, off Cape Valdo. One of her escort ships came along side to take off the troops, the other tried engaging the submarine. 20 minutes later the submarine fired a 2nd torpedo sinking Transylvania. Over 400 lives were lost.
Keating	Robert Pears	Captain		1/8th (Irish) Battalion, (Territorial) King's Liverpool Regiment		18/07/1917		Vlamertinghe New Military Cemetery	Robert was sent to the front line in in 1915 and was wounded at Festubert (June 1915). In 1917 he returned to the front, in command of a battalion. He was killed in action. Robert was a keen marksman, he gain at distinction at a musketry course at Bisley.
Keen	Henry Alfred	Boy First Class	J/37092	Royal Navy, HMS "Invincible"	5 Beaconsfield Road, Southport	31/05/1916	17	Plymouth Memorial, Plymouth, Devon	Henry was killed in action at The Battle of Jutland. Invincible was the flagship of Rear Admiral Horace Hood. 21 ships, and over 9000 lives were lost on both sides, during the battle. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Keenan	James	Corporal	18144	12th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	7 Byron Street, Workington, Cumberland	18/01/1917	23	Dozinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium	James was the son of John and Jane Keenan. He died of wounds received on the battlefields of Ypres.
Kellett	Peter	Corporal	307936	8th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	88 Stamford Road, Southport	31/07/1917	28	Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium	Before the war Peter was a gardener, working for Mr Hoyle, Westcliffe Road. He was killed in action on the battlefield of Ypres. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Kelley	E	Private
Kelly	James Sheil	Lieutenant		2/8th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers	19 Church Road, Birkdale	29/03/1918	20	St. Sever Cemetery, Rouen, France	James died of wounds received in action. He was the son of Joseph W. and Clara Kelly and before the war was employed by Messrs. Reynold and Gibson. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Kember	Walter	Lieutenant		7th Battalion (Territorial) Lancashire Fusiliers. Attached Royal Flying Corp	5 Dover Road, Birkdale	01/09/1917	26	Harlebeke New British Cemetery, Belgium	Walter was acting as an observer on a artillery observation patrol over Polygon Wood. They were shot down at 7.50am by Baron Manfred von Richthofen. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Kenyon	John de Winton	Lieutenant		4th Battalion (Attached 1st Battalion) King's Liverpool Regiment	14 Farnborough Road, Birkdale	16/05/1915		Le Touret Memorial, France	John was killed when reinforcing the leading regiments in a captured German Trenches. He was trying to locate German snipers when he was hit. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Kershaw	James William	Corporal	S/14275	12th Battalion, Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own)	50 Hart Street, Southport	07/10/1916	24	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	James was killed in action on the Somme battlefields. He was a former member of the Old Southport Company, Royal Naval Voluntary Reserve. James's brother Thomas was also killed in action. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Kershaw	Thomas Edmund	Gunner	54024	24th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery	50 Hart Street, Southport	05/01/1917	27	Longueval Road Cemetery, France	Thomas enlisted in November 1915 and was sent to France the following August. He had been on home leave just before Christmas, reporting back on 22nd December. He was killed in action, just over a fortnight later. In October 1916, Thomas' brother also fell. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Kewley	Robert Albert	Lance Corporal	446798	438th Field Company, Royal Engineers	12 Kew Road, Southport	10/04/1917	40	Duisans British Cemetery, Etrun, France	Robert was the husband of Norah Kewley. He died of wounds received during the Battle of Arras. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Kilby	Alfred Hugh	Corporal	46157	19th Battalion (Tyneside Pioneers) Northumberland Fusiliers		01/05/1917	35	Duisans British Cemetery, Etrun, France	Alfred enlisted in March 1916 and was drafted to the front in December 1916. He was fatally wounded in an advance during the Battle of Arras.
Kingston	Harold	Private	21413	19th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	24 Cemetery Road, Southport	11/07/1916	23	Bernafay Wood British Cemetery, Montauban, France	Harold was the son of James and Annie M. Kingston. He was killed in action on the battlefields of the Somme. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Kinnish	John J	Private	35944	1/10th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	26 Warren Road, Southport	30/11/1917		Cambrai Memorial, France	"Mrs Kinnish has received official word that her husband is missing and presumed to be a prisoner" - Southport Visiter 18/12/1917. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Kirkham	Albert	Private	52805	17th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	54 St. Andrew's Avenue, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston	15/11/1916		Warlincourt Halte British Cemetery, Saulty, France	Albert was the son of Peter and Mary Kirkham. He died of wounds received in action.
Knapton	John Thomas	Private	2594	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	Yard Cottage, Corporation Yard, Southport	25/09/1916	29	A.I.F. Burial Ground, Flers, France	John (Tom) was hit in the side by a bullet during an attack on German Trenches. He asked his comrades to send his 'dancing clogs' home to his mother should he be killed. Before the war he worked for the GPO postal dept.
Knowles	Robert Davidson	Corporal	2455	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	1 Beatty Road, Southport	16/05/1915	27	Guards Cemetery, Windy Corner, Cuinchy, France	Robert was killed in action during the battle of Festubert. Before the war he was a schoolmaster at Holy Trinity school. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Koller	Joseph Oswald	Private	52354	13th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers	210 Portland Street, Southport	24/08/1918	35	Daours Communal Cemetery Extension	Joseph was the secretary of the junior department of the YMCA, and worked for Boothroyds before the war. Previously wounded times before, Joseph died at the 53rd Casualty Clearing Station which was located at Vecquemont. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Lacey	John Noble	Private	267335	12th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	3 Irton Road, Southport	02/04/1918			John was reported missing in action on 21st March. He was badly wounded and had to return to England for treatment. He went to back the front line on 3rd March, going missing presumed dead 18 days later. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Lancaster	Percy	Second Lieutenant		122nd Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)	15 Lingdale Road, West Kirby.	15/09/1916		Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Percy was killed in action during The Battle of Flers–Courcelette.
Langhorne	Ernest	Lance Corporal	265627	1/7th Battalion, (Machine Gun Section) King's Liverpool Regiment	85 Kensington Road, Southport	09/08/1916		Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Ernest was killed in action at the Battle of Guillemont. Ernest was the youngest of three brothers; Percy died of wounds two years after Ernest. Joseph survived the war. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Langhorne	Percy	Private	37002	7th Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment	85 Kensington Road, Southport	05/08/1918	34	Bagneux British Cemetery, Gezaincourt, Somme, France	Percy was seriously wounded in both legs, he was taken to a casualty clearing station but two days later he passed away. His elder brother Ernest was killed in 1916. A third brother, Joseph, survived the war. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Law	Alfred Edward	Private	128587	D Battery, 64th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery	32 Avondale Road, Southport	05/09/1918	28	St Cuthbert's Churchyard, Southport	Alfred was badly wounded on 21st March 2018, he returned to England for treatment but didn't survive. He returned from South Africa to enlist at the beginning of the war. He left a widow, Irene Florence. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Lawrence	Frederick Wilson	Captain		3/5th Battalion (Reserve General List)	33 Crosby Road, Southport	09/12/1915		Duke Street Cemetery, Southport	Frederick is listed as 'Died Home' in Birkdale of a malignant growth. His brothers George, Harold and Herbert were also killed in action. He left a widow Beatrice.
Lawrence	George Randolph	Sapper	26689	61st Field Company, Royal Engineers		01/08/1915		Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium	George is the son of the late Isaac Wilson and Elizabeth Lawrence. He is one of the 55,000 names listed on the Menin gate Memorial, who have no known grave.
Lawrence	Harold	Lance Corporal	277536	2/7th Battalion, Manchester Regiment	125 Wennington Road, Southport	21/03/1918	19	Pozieres Memorial, France	Harold was wounded in the Battle of the Somme; he received hospital treatment in France before returning to the front line. He was selected to display his military skills for the Kings, during a visit to the troops in France. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Lawrence	Herbert Orlando	Private	227719	29th Battalion, Canadian Infantry (British Columbia Regiment)		23/02/1917	37	Lapugnoy Military Cemetery, France	Herbert was the son of Isaac Wilson and Elizabeth Lawrence. He died of disease at one of the casualty clearing stations located in Lapugnoy and Lozinghem.
Lawrence	Harold Raymond	Lieutenant		12th Battalion, (Attached Trench Mortar Battery) North Staffordshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's)		28/10/1918	30	Duke Street Cemetery, Southport	Harold was the son of Isaac and Elizabeth Lawrence. He died of wounds received in action. He would have been transported back to England for treatment.
Lawrenson	Edward	Sapper	78478	No 1 Wireless Observation Group, Royal Engineers	43 Tithebarn Road, Southport	08/11/1918	26	Douai Communal Cemetery Extension,	Edward died, just three days before Armistice, at No. 42 Casualty Clearing Station, which was located in Douai. He was the son of Martin Luther and Mary Elizabeth Lawrenson. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Laycock	William Edward	Private	39234	6th Battalion, South Wales Borders.	41 Caledonia Road, Keighley. Yorkshire	01/10/1916	25	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Before the war William had worked at the Southport Visiter, he was one of the first local journalists to enlist via Lord Derby's scheme. He had been married for just over two years at the time of his death, on the Somme Battlefields
Leadbetter	John Henry	Private	49572	17th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	Knottingley, York	30/04/1918	28	Esquelbecq Military Cemetery, France	John Henry posthumously received the Military Medal for gallantry and services to his country from 27th April - 1st May 1st 1918. He died at a Casualty Clearing Station of wounds received the day before. He left a widow, Maude, who he had been married to for less than two years.	Military Medal
Lee	John William	Private	266758	1st Battalion, Royal Welch Fusiliers, (formerly 15/36657 Liverpool Regiment)		05/05/1917	41	Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France	John enlisted in 1917. He had been at the front line approx. 10 weeks when he was killed in action. He was buried by his comrades in a French cemetery.
Lee	William Edward	Sergeant	858	1/7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	26 Thornton Road, Southport	16/05/1915	40	Le Touret Memorial, France	William went missing during the 'famous' charge of the 7th KLR at Festubert. Before the war he was a painter. He left a widow and four small children. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Leedale	Francis	Private	265744	19th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	121 Heysham Road, High Park, Southport	30/03/1918	29	Pozieres Memorial, France	Francis enrolled with the Liverpool Pals in 1914, he was drafted out to France in July 1916. Twice wounded, he spent Christmas 1917 in hospital with Dysentery. He was posted as missing in March 1918. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Leeke	Douglas Cecil	Private	64043	C Company, 9th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment	118 Sefton Street, Southport	07/06/1917	33	Wulverghem-Lindenhoek Road, Military Cemetery, Belgium	Before he enlisted in 1916, Douglas had worked for Messrs. Iddon Bros. London Street. He had a keen interest in the work of St John's Ambulance, which served him well in France, where he acted as a stretcher bearer. He was killed by shrapnel and laid to rest in a nearby shell hole. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Leese	John Scutt	Private	2913	1/6th Battalion, Manchester Regiment		07/08/1915		Helles Memorial, Turkey	John was killed in action in Gallipoli.
Leevers	Charles	Private	1358	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	9 Nelson Street, Southport	18/04/1915	19	Guard Cemetery, Windy Corner, Cuinchy, France	A printer by trade, Charles was engaged to Hetty Evans. He had been in the trenches for 28 days, when he was killed by shrapnel. On the day he died he had written to his employer stating that he was keeping well and with luck would see out the war. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Leevers	Frederick	Private	25941	19th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	Union Street, Southport	18/10/1917	20	Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Frederick enlisted in 1915, he was gassed during the Battle of Loos, and twice wounded near Guillemont. He was killed, at night, by shellfire whilst engaged in a working party.
Leigh	Charles Edward	Private	2402	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	Bradley Street, Southport	04/07/1915		Cambrin Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France	Charles is listed as 'Killed in action'. Before the war he worked as a poster at St Luke's Station. He left a widow and one child, born after he went to France.
Leigh	Harry	Private	17637	13th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	20 Leyland Road, Southport	19/11/1914	27	St. Hilaire Cemetery Extension, France	Harry enlisted with the Pals regiment, later transferring to the 13th Battalion. He spent some time in hospital suffering from shrapnel wounds, returning to his unit once recovered. He died at the No. 3 Canadian Casualty Clearing Station, which was located at Gezaincourt. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Leigh	James Wallace	Private	11728	1st Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	45 Railway Street, Southport	19/11/1914	27	Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France	James was stationed in Aldershot prior to embarking for France. He was wounded at Ypres and died at the 11th General Hospital in Boulogne. Before the war he worked a a driver. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Leish	George	Lance Corporal	16580	6th (Service) Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment	37 Derby Road, Southport	11/08/1915	26	Helles Memorial, Turkey	George enlisted in September 1914 and was posted to Gallipoli the following summer. He was reported injured and missing in the Dardanelles. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Leonard	Thomas	Private	317747	2nd Battalion, Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra, Princess of Wales Own)		15/06/1915		Le Touret Memorial, France	Thomas was reported as missing, presumed dead during the Battle of Givenchy.
Levason	Desmond Gee Granville	Captain		1st Battalion, Hereford Regiment	1 Fisher Drive, Southport	27/03/1917	25	Gaza War Cemetery, Israel	Desmond was the husband of Ida Levason, and son of Peyton and Elizabeth Granville. He died of wounds received fighting on the Judean border of Palestine. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Levi	Harry	Lieutenant		9th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment)	16 Scarisbrick New Road, Southport	30/11/1917	27	Cambrai Memorial, France	Levi was killed in action during the battle of Cambrai. Before the war he was a well known Manchester Solicitor and a member of the Southport Hebrew Congregation Synagogue. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Lewis	Charles	Stoker	SS/108260	Royal Naval Voluntary Reserve, Royal Navy Division. "Howe Battalion"	105 Kew Road, Birkdale	04/06/1915	23	Helles Memorial, Turkey	Charles remains were discovered near a stream called Covan Road, he had almost reached his intended target of the Turkish firing line. The firing have been very intense and many stokers from A company lost their lives. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
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Leyland	James	Gunner	2830399	222nd Brigade, Royal Field Artillery	13 Kent Road, Southport	07/11/1918		Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery. Iraq	James had been in the army for eleven years, and has seen service in India before war broke out. He died of his wounds in hospital in Mesopotamia, en route to England for Christmas. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Leyland	Thomas	Corporal	9167	1st Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers	94 Bispham Road, Southport	15/03/1915	30	Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium	Thomas was killed in the fierce fighting at the Battle of Neuve Chapelle. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Lill	Frederick Walter	Private	37425	12th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	43 Old Park Lane, High Park, Southport	24/03/1918	22	Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France	Frederick was killed in action during the German spring offensive of 1918. He has been in the army for just over two years. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Linaker	William Ball	Private	208364	Labour Corps	67 Chatham Road, Birkdale	02/04/1918	41	Duke Street Cemetery, Southport	William died of illness at a military hospital in England. He left a widow, Mary Elizabeth, and four children.
Ling	Fergus Graham	Captain		King Edward Horse (The King's Oversea Dominions Regiment)	62 Liverpool Road, Birkdale	16/12/1918	35	Wetheral Cemetery Cumberland	Fergus died in England after Armistice. Probate of his estate was obtained at Liverpool on the 19th June 1919 by William Norman Ling, corn merchant. He was described as a corn merchant as well as an army officer. His effects were valued at £25,815 6d (£1.2 million at current values.) The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Little	James Robert	Lance Corporal	19597	11th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment	53 Upper Aughton Road, Birkdale	12/04/1918	20	Outtersteene Communal Cemetery Extension, Bailleil, Nord, France	Born in Formby, James enlisted in Southport and was sent to France. He was killed in action during the Battle of Lys, in the area of the village of Doulieu. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Little	Thomas	Private	446611	B Company, 1st Battalion, South Wales Borderers	Goldrill House, Patterdale	10/11/1917	21	Passchendaele New British Cemetery, Zonnebeke, Belgium	Thomas was the eldest son of Mr T Little, Shore Road, Ainsdale. He was killed in action. Before enlisting, he was an Engineering Student at Liverpool University.
Littler	Charles	Private	67561	6th Reserve Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers	112 Bedford Road, Birkdale	09/11/1918	17	Duke Street Cemetery, Southport	Charles died of pneumonia at the Voluntary Aid Detachment Hospital, in Bridlington. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Littler	John	Private	285104	2nd Battalion, Monmouthshire Regiment		31/07/1917		Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium	John was killed in action on the battlefields of Ypres.
Livesey	James	Private	265795	4th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	53 Stamford Road, Birkdale	16/04/1918	22	Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium	James was the son of James & Ellen Livesey. He was listed as 'assumed dead'. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Livingstone	Jacob	Private	251846	1/6th Battalion, Manchester Regiment	13 Saunders Street, Southport	09/12/1917	25	Bethune Town Cemetery, France	Jacob was initially drafted out to Egypt where he served for about 15 months, prior to going out to France, where he died of wounds received. Before the war he was a prominent member of the Southport Liberal Club and the Olympic Rugby Team. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Lloyd	Henry	Lance Corporal	265677	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	6 Brighton Road, Birkdale	19/08/1917	19	Duke Street Cemetery, Southport	Henry enlisted in the army in 1914 and as soon as he turned 19 he went to the Front. He was wounded in Festubert and was invalided home. Read more about Henry
Lloyd	Hugh Gregson	Private	48902	12th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	65 Sidney Road, Southport	17/09/1917	26	Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Before enlisting Hugh was a gardener and a member of the United Reformed Church, Churchtown. He was killed in action by enemy shelling. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Lloyd	James	Private	381126	D Company 13th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	Mercer's Cottage, Altcar, Formby	31/08/1918	19	Honorable Artillery Company Cemetery, Ecoust-St-Mein, France	James enlisted in Southport and was sent to France. He died during the 2nd Battle of the Somme, near Bullecourt.
Lloyd	Peter	Sapper	146051	152nd Field Company, Royal Engineers		15/11/1916		Thiepval Memorial, Somme France	Peter was killed in action on the battlefields of the Somme.
Lloyd	Richard Glyn	Lieutenant		19th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		13/09/1916	23	Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France	Richard was amongst the original draft which went to France in 1915. He served during the Battle of the Somme, receiving a Military Cross for Conspicuous Gallantry in action. On the night of 12th September, Richard was part of a raiding party, which was discovered and engaged. He and three others were killed.	Military Cross
Lloyd	Samuel	Private	13821	A Company, 12th (Service) Battalion, Hampshire Regiment	7 Market Street, Southport	18/09/1918	23	Doiran Memorial, Greece	Samuel was presumed dead, listed as killed in action in the Balkans. He was the son of Jane and (the late) Samuel Lloyd. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Longton	Christopher	Private	2895	9th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	North Moor lane, Halsall, Ormskirk	12/08/1916	21	Thiepval Memorial, Somme France	Christopher was killed in action on the Somme battlefields.
Lovell	George Reginald	Trooper	2282	2nd Household Battalion, Lifeguards	Flint Mountain, Flint, North Wales	26/05/1917	31	Etaples Military Hospital, Pas de Calais. France	George was initially received gunshot wounds to the chest. He lay in no-mans land for two days, receiving a further shot in the right shoulder from a sniper. He was taken to the general hospital in Camiers, despite two operations he died of his wounds. He left a widow and two children.
Loveridge	Ernest	3rd Air Mechanic	307231	Recruits Training Centre Wing, Royal Air Force	10 Union Street, Southport	31/10/1918	28	Holy Trinity Churchyard, Southport	Ernest died of Influenza at Blandford Camp, South Dorset. He had only been in the service for 3 weeks. Before the war he worked for his father as a plumber. His brother Fred was killed in action at Festubert. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Loveridge	Frederick	Sergeant	2408	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	10 Union Street, Southport	17/05/1915	27	Bethune Town Cemetery, France	Fred died at Bethune Hospital from wounds received during the 'famous' charge of the 7th KLR at Richebourg St. Vaast (Part of the Battle of Festubert). His brother Ernest died from influenza. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Lovett	Hugh McVey	Lieutenant		R.N.R. H.M. Trawler "Sarah Alice"	33 Coronation Road, Great Crosby	26/09/1916	27	Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon	Hugh served his time with Messrs. McVicar Marshall & Co. on board their sailing ship Dunfermline, his first experience in steam being as third officer in the Ellerman Line and latterly in the Branch Line. He was second officer of the SS Elm Branch when he left to obtain his extra master's certificate and was given a commission in the Royal Naval Reserve. He was killed in action with a submarine off Fair Island. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Lowe	Frederick Charles	Private	21551	19th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		30/01/1916		Thiepval Memorial, Somme France	Frederick was killed in action on the Somme battlefields.
Lowe	James	Corporal	267451	13th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	55 Virginia Street, Southport	08/06/1918	22	Chocques Military Cemetery, France	James was part of a covering party, for wire cutters; they were spotted by the enemy and came under machine gun fire. Two were killed and four were wounded, including James who had been shot through the head. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Lowe	John Stanley	Lance Corporal		14th Battalion (The Royal Irish Rifles) Royal Irish Regiment	Station Hotel, Harrogate	06/05/1916	19	Authuile Military Cemetery, Somme, France	John was killed in action on the Somme battlefields.
Lowe	Thomas Edward	Acting Bombardier	RMA9252	Royal Marine Artillery, SS "Pacific Transport"	3 Cedar Street, Southport	30/09/1918	36	Cardiff City Cemetery, Wales	Thomas had served with the Royal Marine Artillery for 18 years. In 1918 an influenza epidemic hit the Pacific Transport, cots were set up in the brig and in the open corridors. Thomas died at hospital in Cardiff. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Lowe	William Henry	Private	10727	4th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	55 Virginia Street, Southport	27/04/1915	23	The Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium	William was one of four brother who all served. James was killed in action, George was wounded and Fred was taken prisoner (both survived). Before the war William was an apprentice with Haworth and Son, East Bank Street. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Lumb	Charles Frederick	Private	47317	19th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	40 Shaws Road, Birkdale	15/04/1917	37	Etaples Military Hospital, Pas de Calais. France	Charles was the son of George and Emma Lumb; and husband of M. A. Lumb. He is listed as 'died of Wounds'. He would most probably have been treated at one of the many hospitals situated around Boulogne. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Lund	Thomas	Sergeant	S4/144871	72nd Labour Company, Royal Army Service Corps	39 Poulton Road, Southport	30/10/1918	25	Madras 1914 -18 War memorial, Chennai (Katapahar New Cemetery, Jalapahar)	Thomas was the son of Robert and Harriet Lundmore. He is one of the 1000 servicemen and women who died in India during the First World War, commemorated on the Madras memorial. He died in Darjeeling. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Lunt	Albert	Boy Signaller	J/41667	Royal Navy, HMS "Invincible"	151 Heysham Road, Southport	31/05/1916	17	Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon	Albert was killed in action at the Battle of Jutland. He had been through a course of training on HMS Powerful and then Shotley Barracks, from there he joined Invincible. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Lunt	James	Private	37351	1/7th Battalion, Essex Regiment	9 Bury Road, Birkdale	30/09/1917		Gaza War Cemetery, Israel	James was killed in action in Syria. He left a widow and one child. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
MacFarlin ( McFarlane)	Peter	Private	307952	1/7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	22 Broome Road, Birkdale	24/02/1918	20	Gorre British Cemetery, France	Peter was killed in action during the German Spring offensive in 1918. His brother William also perished. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
MacFarlin (McFarlane)	William	Private	62456	36th Battalion (Territorial) Northumberland Fusiliers	22 Broome Road, Birkdale	03/08/1918	19	Bellacourt Military Cemetery, Rivi?re, Pas de Calais, France	William was killed in action in the Arras region. His older brother Peter was also killed in action. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Machlin (Macklin)	Peter	Private	3032966	19th Battalion, Canadian Infantry, 1st Central Ontario Regiment		10/10/1918		Bucquoy Road, Cemetery, Ficheux, France	Peter died of wounds at the 33rd Casualty Clearing Station near Arras. He had severe shrapnel wounds to the left hand and arm.
Madden	Thomas Hylton	Lieutenant		King's Liverpool Regiment		10/03/1915		Vieille-Chapelle New Military Cemetery, Lacouture, France	Thomas was killed in action Givenchy. He was leading his platoon in a charge on the German trenches at Neuve Chapelle. He had only been back at the trenches for four days, after being on leave in Southport.
Madden	John	Private (Wheeler)	L/17927	Royal Field Artillery	143 Kew Road, Birkdale	15/04/1917		Roclincourt Valley Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France	John was killed in action during the Battle of Arras. Tragically his wife received a postcard from her husband, dated 14th April, stating that he was 'quite well'. Before the war he was a joiner, with Messers. J & A Gibb of Everton Road.
Makin	Albert	Lance Corporal	26371	1st Battalion, Royal Dublin Fusiliers	104 Shakespeare Street, Southport	10/04/1918		Pozieres Memorial, France	Albert was wounded on the 11th April, when a large piece of shrapnel embedded itself into his pocket wallet, saving his life. He died of wounds, whilst a prisoner of war. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Makin	Arthur	Corporal	52348	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	77 Dinorwic Road, Birkdale	30/09/1918	28	Anneux British Cemetery, Nord, France	Arthur was killed in action near Cambrai, France. He left a widow, Selina Beatrice Makin. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Makinson	Frederick Valentine	Lieutenant		3rd Battalion (Attached 4th Battalion) King's Liverpool Regiment	49 Claremont Road, Southport	14/04/1918	20	Ploegsteert Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Frederick enlisted aged just 16, in 1914. He was first wounded in July 1916, he returned to England to recover and went back to his unit. In 1918 he was killed instantly by a shell explosion, he was buried where he fell. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Makinson	Harry	Lance Corporal	265794	1/7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	71 Stamford Road, Southport	31/07/1017	21	Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium	Harry enlisted in 1914, and served two years in France. He was hit by a piece of shell (Shrapnel) which killed him instantly. His brother William also fell. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Mallinson	Charles Heathcote	Captain		11th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment	Hawkshead Street, Southport	26/06/1918	25	Niederzwehren Cemetery, Cassel, Germany	Charles was wounded by a shell on May 1917; he was able to remain on duty. Later he was injured (again) and taken prisoner in December 1917. He died at Ingolstadt POW camp in Bavaria 6 months later.
Manley	John Hunter	Captain		Indian Army Reserve of Officers (Attached 59th Rifles)	Moorland House, Heswall, Cheshire.	09/01/1917	26	Amara War Cemetery, Iraq	John was killed in action in Mesopotamia, modern day Iraq. He spent his holidays in Southport, with his aunt and uncle who lived in Churchtown.
Marlow	George	Lieutenant		6th Battalion (Territorial) Lancashire Fusilier		26/08/1916		St. John Churchyard, Lostock Gralam, Cheshire	John died at Branshott Hospital, Hampshire, of injuries received during Bomb Throwing practice.
Marriott	John Alfred	Private	9223	3rd Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force	2 Winter Gardens Terrace, Southport	15/03/1915	23	Sailly Sur La Lys Canadian Cemetery	On his attestation papers John is listed as being 5ft 7", with light brown hair and blue eyes. He died of wounds received in the trenches near Neuve Chapelle.
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Marsden	Frederick	Private	466050	7th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force		11/10/1916	39	Vimy Memorial, France	Frederick was killed by a shell during an enemy bombardment of the trenches, which had just been captured by the Canadian Forces. He had emigrated from Southport to Canada 13 years years before his death. Frederick left a wife and four children.
Marsden	Philip Sidney	Lieutenant		9th Battalion, Manchester Regiment	Oaken Road, Rochdale	30/05/1917	23	Neuville Bourjonval British Cemetery, France	Philip was killed in action near Cambrai.
Marsden	Thomas	Lance Corporal	41821	17th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	Smithy Lane, Scarisbrick	04/08/1917		Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium	Thomas was killed in action on the battlefields of Ypres. Before the war he was employed by the L and Y Railway. He left a widow and one child.
Marsden	Thomas Arthur	Private	40941 formerly T4/141825 Royal Army Service Corp	1st Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment	16 Bold Street, Southport	03/10/1917		Tyne Cot, Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Thomas was killed in action on the battlefields of Ypres. He left behind a widow. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Marshall	Charles	Private	57250	8th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment)	Chatham Road, Birkdale	08/07/1916		Warloy Baillon Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme France	Charles enlisted in 1915 and was drafted to France. He was killed in action on the battlefields of the Somme. Before the war he was employed by the Building Supplier Company, Eastbourne Road.
Marshall	James	Private	204391	1/5th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	263 Liverpool Road, Birkdale	16/10/1918		Rue-David, Military Cemetery, Fleurbaix, Pas de Calais, France	James enlisted in November 1916 and was drafted to France in May 1917. He was seriously gassed in October 1917, and returned to his unit once recovered. He has been back at the front for approx. 1 month when he was sent as a runner with an important message for the advanced positions; he was killed by a shell explosion. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Marshall	James	Lance Corporal	8388	3rd Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps	97 Heysham Road, Southport	10/05/1915	26	Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium	James had taken part in the heavy fighting around Neuve Chapelle, when he was killed in action. Before the war he was employed by the Cheshire Lines Railway Company. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Marshall	Morris Horton	Private	97468	1/5th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (Nottingham and Derbyshire Regiment)	8 Duke Street, Southport	26/06/1918	19	Pernes British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France	Morris enlisted in 1917, aged 18. He died of wounds at a casualty clearing station, near Lens. Before the war he has served his time as an apprentice at Messrs. Whitesides. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Marshall	William	Private	36040	20th Battalion, The King's Liverpool Regiment	14 Segars Lane Ainsdale	08/01/1917	29	Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium	William was killed in action during the Battle of Pilkem Ridge. His battalion were pinned down in a shallow trench under heavy shelling. He died alongside one officer and 41 other ranks. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Martin	Luke	Private	265827	18th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	Newton Street	29/04/1918		Tyne Cot, Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Luke enlisted in October 1914 and was drafted to France the following July. He had been twice wounded, returning to the front lines after both incidents. He was killed in action on the battlefields of Ypres.
Martin	Sidney Grant	Second Lieutenant		13th/17th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery		18/04/1917	22	Tilloy British Cemetery, Tilloy les Mofflaines, France	Sidney was killed in action near Tilloy-Les-Mofflaines.
Masters	David William	Private	29046	2nd/5th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment	3 Bedford Road, Birkdale	10/03/1918	31	Anzac Cemetery, France	Before the war David worked for Stewarts, Gardeners of Belmont Street. David was killed at approx 6pm, whilst enjoying a meal. An enemy shell fell amongst him and his comrades, injuring several of them. David was killed instantly. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Matear	Norman Hirst Lawrence	Captain		2nd Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment		25/09/1915	26	Loss Memorial, Pas de Calais, France	Norman was the son of Huon Arthur and Imeon Hirst Matear. He is one of 20,000 officers and men who have no known grave, listed on the Loos Memorial.
Mather	Alfred Lusington	Lieutenant		3rd Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment		07/01/1917		Vlamertinghe Military Cemetery	Alfred was the son of Edward Lushington and Rose Eleanor Mather, of Over Tabley, Cheshire. He was killed in action on Sunday 7th January 1917.
Mathwin	Douglas Gatecliff	Lieutenant		1/9th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		09/05/1915	29	Le Touret Memorial, France	Before the war Douglas was a chartered accountant in Liverpool, and acted as the treasurer for the Birkdale and Southport Cricket Club. He was killed in action near Richebourg, Aubers Ridge.
Matteson	Leonard	Major		Royal Army Service Corps		11/04/1916		All Souls Cemetery, Kensal Green, Kensington and Hammersmith, London.	Leonard took part in the retreat at Mons and the Battle of Marne before being transferred to Gallipoli. Read more about Leonard
Mawdsley (Mawdsley)	George	Private	51970	13th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		11/04/1918		Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France	George is one of the 20,000 officers and men remembered on the Loos Memorial, who have no known grave.
Mawdsley	George William	Private	7188	B Company, 1st Battalion, Scots Guards	120 Poulton Road, Southport	07/10/1914	24	Vendresse Churchyard, Aisne, France	George was injured and died of his wounds in hospital a few hours later. His officer stated that he did not suffer as he was unconscious the whole time. He left a widow, Harriet. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Mawdsley	John	Able Seaman	Mersey/14/169 AB	Royal Navy, HMS "Viknor", Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve	78 St Luke's Road, Southport	13/01/1915		Plymouth Memorial, Plymouth, England	John was killed when HMS Viknor was lost in heavy seas off Tory Island in the Irish Sea. 22 officers and 273 rating were drowned. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Mawdsley	Peter	Sergeant	265508	1/7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	28 Watchyard Lane, Formby	27/07/1917	24	Vlamertinghe New Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium	Peter fought in several battles during his service, including the Battles of Festubert, Loos, Ypres and Aubers Ridge. Peter was killed in action after being caught in shellfire. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Maxwell	John	Private	52871	17th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	76 Eastbank Street, Southport	12/10/1915	28	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	John was the eldest son of Mr & Mrs Maxwell and prior to the war worked as a Tailor. He had been on active service for 3 months when he was shot through the heart on the Somme battlefields. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
May	Adrian Robson	Second Lieutenant		5th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	Eversley, Riverbank Road., Heswall, Cheshire	08/09/1916	19	Dartmoor Cemetery, Becordel - Becourt, France	Adrian was killed in action, on the Somme battlefields
Maybrick	Thomas Leonard	Lance Corporal	23628	17th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	Lancaster Road, Birkdale	30/07/1916	30	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Tomas was the only son of Mr & Mrs Thomas Maybrick. At the outbreak of war he returned from Chile, where he was working. He was killed by a sniper, on the battlefields of the Somme.
Mayor	Thomas	Sergeant	19881	14th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	Stanley Hotel, Newgate, Upholland	16/09/1916		Doiran Memorial, Greece	Thomas was one of the British Salonika, fighting in Macedonia. The Force suffered some 2,800 deaths in action between October 1915 to the end of November 1918.
McAllester		Rifleman
McCabe	Fred	Rifleman	72533	6th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	42 Tulketh Street, Southport	30/09/1918	36	Anneux British Cemetery, Nord, France	Fred was killed in action in the area around Anneux, which was captured from the Germans on 27th September 1918. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
McCaffrey	Edward	Private	3096	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	9 St Lukes Grove, Southport	16/05/1915		Le Touret Memorial, France	Edward was killed in the 'Famous' charge of the 7th at Richebourg St. Vaast, during the Battle of Festubert. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
McCandlish	William Ewart	Lieutenant		20th London Battalion Regiment, (Blackheath and Woolwich)		24/03/1918	26	Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France	William was born in 1892 in Manchester. He is one of the almost 35,000 men listed on the Arras Memorial, who have no known grave.
McConnan	George	Captain		10th Battalion (Liverpool Scottish) (Territorial), King's Liverpool Regiment		09/08/1916	22	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	George was born in1884 in Liverpool, the son of Ellis Walter McConnan. He was killed in action on the Battlefield of the Somme.
McConnan	James	Lieutenant		Att. 11th Battalion, Manchester Regiment	15 Grosvenor Road, Birkdale	20/09/1916	35	Bapaume Post Military Cemetery, Albert, France	James was the youngest son of Mrs McConnan and the late Charles McConnan. After enlisting he served in Gallipoli, Egypt and the desert, before ending up in France, where he was killed. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
McDiarmid	David	Lieutenant		East Lancashire Regiment		10/09/1916		Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	David was killed in action on the battlefields of the Somme.
McDonnell	Alexander	Gunner	166671	214th Siege Battery (V Corps heavy Artillery) Royal Garrison Artillery	5 Park Road, St. Anne's on Sea	05/09/1917	37	Vlamertinghe New Military Cemetery, Belgium	Alexander was killed whilst serving with his battery in the battlefields around Ypres.
McDougall	Gustave	Private	S/121183	1st Battalion, Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)	98 Upper Aughton Road, Southport	17/11/1917	21	Passchendaele New British Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Gustave was killed by shellfire. He was patrolling along a road, with No. 3 platoon when a shell burst amongst them. Gustave and another soldier were killed instantly, three more were wounded. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
McGill	Roy Alva	Corporal	6097	24th Battalion, Australian Infantry, Australian Imperial Force	Gulargambone, New South Wales, Australia	19/09/1916		Calvaire Cemetery, Mont Brehain, Ainse, France	Roy was killed in action on Saturday 5th October 1916.
MacIntosh	David	Gunner	188542	296th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery		24/12/1917	18	Rocquigny Equancourt Road British Cemetery, Manacourt, France	David enlisted in 1916, aged just 17. At the end of 1917 his family received a letter from a matron of the hospital stating that he had been wounded in both legs and has passed away peacefully at 4pm, on December 24th. Prior to the war he had lived with his mother and sister.
McKenzie	Daniel	Private	5994	2nd Battalion, Royal Irish Regiment	4 Bedford Road, Birkdale	27/10/1914		Le Touret Memorial, France	Daniel was killed in action during heavy fight around Neuve Chapelle. He was a reservist who was called up at the beginning of the war. He left a wife and four children. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
McKie	David	Private	36567	2/6th Battalion, Royal Warwicks	5 Rossett Avenue, Sefton Park, Liverpool	11/11/1918	19	St Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France	David died at one of the general hospitals in Rouen, of wounds received in action .
McKie	William	Private	2709	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	116 Eastbourne Road, Southport	11/08/1916	20	La Neuville British Cemetery, Corbie, France	William was killed in action on the Somme battlefield. William and his cousin Harry Bury died side by side, as they were killed by the same shell explosion. Before the war he was a clerk with Messrs. Rylance & Sons, Liverpool. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
McLaren (MacLaren)	Ernest Cecil	Captain		15th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers	27 Grosvenor Road, Southport	01/07/1916		Connaught Cemetery, Thiepval, Somme, France	Ernest was awarded the Military Cross for 'Conspicuous coolness and good work when leading a raid on enemy trenches'. He was last seen leading his men across three lines of German trenches, later he was found to have been killed in action. Before the war Ernest was a well known cricketer, having captained Manchester Cricket Club. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.	Military Cross
McLaren	Royal	Lieutenant		Cheshire Regiment	"Ilsenburg," Ainsdale, Southport.	24/07/1916	35	Dive Copse British Cemetery, Somme, France	Royal obtained a commission with the Cheshire Regiment in April 1915, and was drafted to the front in January 1916. He was wounded and would have been treated at the XIV Corps Main Dressing Station situated on the Bray-Corbie Road, he died of his injuries.
McLellan	Harold Noble	Lieutenant		Manchester Regiment	67 The Promenade, Southport	09/07/1916	20	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Harold enlisted on his 18th birthday and gained a commission with the Manchester Regiment in April 1915. He was killed in action at Ovillers-La-Boiselle. Before the war he was apprenticed to Mather & Platt Ltd., Manchester. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
McLellan	Hector	Sergeant	228343	London Regiment, 26th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers		25/10/1918	26	Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Hector was born 1892. He was killed in action on the battlefields of Ypres.
McLoughlin	Thomas	Private	30145	8th Battalion, King's Own Lancaster Regiment	80 Chatham Road, Birkdale	09/04/1917		Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France	Thomas has enlisted approx. 18 months prior to his death in action. Before the war he was employed by Messrs. Buck & Hodson, Shakespeare Street.
McMaster	Wallace Andrew	Corporal	7623	1st Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry	92 Tulketh Street, Southport	20/04/1917	30	Bethune Town Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France	Wallace travelled out to France with the original Expeditionary force. He was twice gassed at the Battle of Loos. Later Wallace was wounded on the 18th April and died two days later. 12 days before his death, he was awarded the Military Medal. His sister collected the Medal at Fulwood Barracks. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.	Military Medal
McNicoll	Charles Fleetwood	Private	52884	19th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	28 Park Street, Southport	16/04/1918		St Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France	Charles was the youngest son of William and Anna McNicholl. He died of wounds received in action.
McQuiggan	James	Private	21067	18th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		24/11/1918		St Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France	James died of wounds received at The Battle of St Quentin Canal which began on 29 September 1918. He died after the armistice was signed.
Meadows (Meadow)	Harold James	Gunner	105073	Royal Field Artillery, 71st Brigade, HQ	Moss Side, Formby	05/10/1916	22	Adanac Military Cemetery, Miraumont, Somme, France	Harold is listed as 'killed in action'.
Medrington	Stanhope Marcus Hamilton	Private	415244	14th Battalion, London Regiment (London Scottish)	44 Grosvenor Road, Southport	21/08/1918	37	Locre No. 10 Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Stanhope was killed in action on the battlefields around Ypres. He was the son of Arthur and Marion Medrington, and husband of Grace. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Meldon	Thomas Henry	Able Seaman	Mersey/4/40 A.B.	Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, HMS "Viknor"	18 Warwick Street, Southport	13/01/1915	23	Plymouth Memorial, Plymouth, England	Thomas was killed when HMS Viknor was lost in heavy seas off Tory Island in the Irish Sea. 22 officers and 273 rating were drowned. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Melling	John Thomas	Private	235594	13th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	3 Cross Bank,Todmorden, Lancashire	14/07/1918		Pernes British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France	John had been serving in France for about seven months, and had just returned from leave, when he was killed. He left a widow and two children. His brother William was also killed.
Melling	William	Private	5133	10th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	5 Rose Place, Rochdale	09/08/1916	22	Bernafay Wood British Cemetery, Somme, France	William enlisted in 1915 at Southport and he was posted to France. He was killed by a shell on the Somme battlefields. He left a widow and one child.
Mellor	Francis Rigby	Lieutenant		10th (Attached 6th) Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment	Rutland House, Blundellsands	15/01/1917	26	Amara War Cemetery, Iraq	Francis died of wounds received whilst on active service in Mesopotamia (Modern day Iraq). He was one of three brothers.
Mellor	Walton	Captain		Royal Irish Regiment	"Avonwood", Avonmore Avenue, Guildford.	23/08/1914	36	St. Symphorien Military Cemetery, Hainaut, Belgium	Walton was the husband of Kathleen Geraldine Helen Mellor. He was killed in action during the Battle of Mons, the first battle of World War One.
Mercier	Francis Melloe	Corporal	235190	2nd Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment	10 Shelley Grove, Southport	31/07/1917	19	Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium	Francis was the youngest son of Mr Maunsell Mercier. He enlisted initially in the 8th Irish Regiment, having a their badge tattooed on his arm. He was killed in action on the battlefields of Ypres. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Meredith	Hugh Gordon	Second Officer		Merchant Service, SS "Richard de Larrinaga"	9 Scarisbrick Street, Southport	08/10/1917	21	Tower Hill Memorial, London	Hugh drowned after the SS Richard de Larrinaga was torpedoed by a German Submarine 15 miles off Ballycottin Island. The captain and 34 men were killed. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Miller	Hugh	Private	3978	1/7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	94 Bedford Road, Birkdale	25/09/1916	27	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Hugh enlisted in 1914 and had been in active service for approx. two years. He was wounded and had just returned to the trenches, after treatment, when he was killed in action. He left a wife and two children. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Milligan	Francis William	Private	42218	9th Battalion, (Royal Irish Fusiliers), Royal Irish Regiment		30/09/1918		Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Francis was killed in action in the battlefields of Ypres. He is one of the almost 35,000 servicemen remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, who have no known grave.
Milner	A G	Driver
Milner	James Morris	Private	266338	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	407 Liverpool Road, Birkdale	09/04/1918	21	Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France	James was drafted to France in August 1915, and was invalided home at Christmas 1915. He went out to France for a second time in March 1916. He was killed in action at Givenchy. Before the war he was an apprentice dentist in Rochdale.
Milnes	C	Captain
Mister	Arthur	Private	85597	4th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	24 Maple Street, Southport	27/04/1918	36	Lille Southern Cemetery, Nord, France	Arthur was a member of the Lewis Gun Section, KLR. He was initially posted missing on 18th April, this was changed to died of wounds on 28th April. Before the war he worked for Messrs. Fortune & Chant Printers. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Mister	William Wallace	Gunner	5704	12th Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery		26/07/1916		Peronne Road, Cemetery, Maricourt, France	William had been living in Canada for four years, prior to returning to England in December 1914 to re-enlist. (He initially enlisted with RGA in 1895). He was killed by shellfire and later buried by a chaplain near the gun battery.
Mitchell	James	Regimental Sergeant Major	3092	6th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment		09/08/1915	46	Helles Memorial, Turkey	James was killed in action in Gallipoli. He left a widow, Ada Mitchell.
Mitchell	Percy	Sergeant	G/19120	7th Battalion, Buff (East Kent) Regiment	67 Hall Street, Southport	30/09/1917		Nine Elms British Cemetery, Poperinge, Belgium	Percy was killed during a bombing raid, by enemy aircraft, behind the British lines in France. Before the war Percy was a opera singer, his professional name was Percival Latimer, he toured the country with the Moody Manners Opera Company. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Moir	John Andrew Alexander	Lieutenant		Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders		16/06/1915	18	Ration Farm Military Cemetery, La Chapelle-D'armentieres, France	John was shot through the head, while observing the effects of rifle grenades on a party of Germans, near Armentieres. His mother had died 10 years before, she was one of the victims of the Hall Road Station railway accident.
Molyneux	J W	Private
Monk	Richard	Lance Corporal	480652	Royal Welsh Fusiliers, Attached 81st Brigade, Royal Garrison Artillery	16 Birch Street, Southport	18/09/1918	39	Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille, France	Richard died from the effects of a gas attack. He had been on active service for 18 months. He left a widow, Mary. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.	Croix De Guerre
Monks	Herbert Leslie	Private	302685	8th Reserve Battalion, Manchester Regiment	57 West Street, Southport	06/07/1917	18	Duke Street Cemetery, Southport, England	Herbert drowned while on bathing parade with members of his battalion, near Scarborough. During the parade he was missed, his body was found the following day. He was a good swimmer, it is thought he was overcome by a sand wave. Before enlisting he had worked as an orderly at Woodlands and The Grange hospitals. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Moody	Henry	Sergeant	29282	Postal Section, Royal Engineers	95 Devon Street, Bury, Lancashire	10/02/1916	34	Pieta Military Cemetery, Malta	Henry died from bronchitis in Malta. He enlisted in October 1914 and was drafted to France two months later. He responded to a call for volunteers for Salonica, and in November 1915 took charge of the headquarters Post Office. Before the war he worked in the office of the North Western District G.P.O Surveyor.
Moon	Frank	Private	63513	2/5th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers	90 Sefton Street, Southport	04/11/1918	19	Ors British Cemetery, Nord, France	Frank enlisted, aged 18, in 1917. In July 1918 he was drafted to France. He was killed in action in the push to clear the Germans from Ors. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Moorcroft	Henry	Private	39243	6th Battalion, South Wales Borderers	1 Scott Street, High Park, Southport	06/07/1917	25	Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Henry was the eldest son of Mr & Mrs Henry Moorcroft. He enlisted in January 1915, and was drafted to Belgium. He died from wounds to his head. He was one of three brothers serving overseas. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Moorcroft	William	Private	37013	11th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	38 Stamford Road, Birkdale.	05/01/1918	21	Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	William died of wounds received in action. He would have been treated at one of the numerous casualty clearing stations based around Lijssenthoek. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Moore	Frederick William	Private	41175	1st Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment	36 Vaughan Road, Birkdale	17/10/1918	19	Busigny Communal Cemetery Extension	Frederick was the son of William and Bessie Moore. He was killed in action, in the aftermath of the Battle of Cambrai. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Moran	James	Private	21097	2/5th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	130 Brighton Road, Great Crosby	29/01/1916	49	Holy Trinity Churchyard, Kirk Patrick, Isle of Man	James had served in South Africa and Burma. At the start of World War One he was in the National Reserve. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Morley	Eric	Private	19146	13th Battalion, Cheshire Regiment	Stamford Road, Birkdale	22/01/1917		Berks Cemetery Extension, Ploegsteert, Comines Warneton, Belgium	Eric enlisted soon after the outbreak of war. He was drafted to active service in January 1915. He was wounded in July 1916 and returned to the front line, once recovered. He was killed during a German bombardment.
Morrell	Henry	Sergeant	M2/119391	611th Mechanical Transport Company, attached 46th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery		26/06/1918		Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, France	Wilmslow and Alderley Advertiser of 12/07/1918 'Official news has been received that Sergeant Henry Morrell MM of the Army Service Corps, Mechanical Transport Company has died of sickness". He had been at the front for nearly 3 years and was awarded the Military Medal for bravery. Henry was a chauffeur living in lodgings in Alma Road, Southport. He was married to Fanny Louise Parker, they had 2 daughters Louisa (1912) and Nellie (1914).	Military Medal
Morris	Hubert Marmaduke	Lieutenant		1/2 att. 15th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers	2 Albany Road, Southport	13/08/1918	26	Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille, France	Hubert died at the 14th General Hospital from serious wounds. He was drafted to France in 1915 and saw lots of action, being wounded several times. Hubert died from serious shrapnel wounds; to his abdomen, left knee and thigh. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Morrison	R V	Lieutenant
Morter	Percy Holland	Captain		Gordon Highlanders
Mortimer	P	Lance Corporal
Moss	Charles	Captain		1/7th Battalion, Cheshire Regiment		06/11/1917		Beersheba War Cemetery, Palestine	Charles was awarded a Military Cross for conspicuous and devotion to duty. He led his company under fire over a distance of 5000 yards inflicting many casualties, with a disregard to danger. He was killed in action in Palestine.	Military Cross
Mottram	Osbourne Arthur	Captain		1/7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	Lancaster Road, Birkdale	08/08/1916	24	Peronne Road Cemetery, Maricourt, France	Osbourne was killed in action in the Battle of Guillemont.
Mould	George Austin	Able Seaman		Royal Navy, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, SS "Elboy"	18 London Street, Southport	19/07/1917	22	Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, England	George went through a signalling training course at Crystal Palace prior to entering service with the Navy. He was killed when SS Elboy was torpedoed by a German submarine off Malta. The captain and 55 crew were lost. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Mullard	William	Lance Sergeant	28229	11th Battalion, Border Regiment	3 Threlfalls Lane, Southport	02/12/1917	25	Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	William died leading his men in an attack on a German position. He had last been in Southport in October 1917, following the death of his father. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Mulligan	John	Private	5792	Depot, Southport Lancashire Regiment		26/06/1917		Duke Street Cemetery, Southport, England	John died of consumption, just a few months after being discharged from the army as a time expired soldier. He had been through the battles of Mons and Ypres. John had spent two winters in the trenches and been gassed.
Mullins	P	Private
Murphy	Frederick William	Sergeant	7449	1st Battalion, North Staffordshire Regiment		18/08/1916		Peronne Road Cemetery, Maricourt, France	Frederick was killed in action on the battlefields of the Somme.
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Nash-Turner	John Frederick	Sergeant	11351	11th Battalion (Service) Hampshire Regiment	13 Part Street, Southport	23/03/1918	24	Ste. Emilie Valley Cemetery, Villers Faucon, France	John was awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous bravery at the Battle of Somme, where he stepped in to lead comrades after their officer was killed. John was killed while trying to hold a position which was surrounded by the enemy, he had just taken a German prisoner when he was shot in the head. He died instantly. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.	Military Medal
Nevitt	James	Corporal	33599	10th Battalion, Cheshire Regiment, formerly 8893 Liverpool Regiment	10 Almond Place, Kirkiston, Linlithgow	10/11/1916		Etretat Churchyard, Seine Maritime, France	James died of wounds at the No. 1 General hospital in Etretat, France. He left behind a widow, Georgina.
Newble	Alan Henry	Corporal	9183	13th Battalion, East Surrey Regiment		24/04/1917		Gouzeaucourt New British Cemetery, Nord, France	Alan was killed in action near Cambrai.
Newsham	Herbert	Gunner	23/856	New Zealand, Royal Field Artillery	66 Park Road, Southport	20/08/1918		Bagneux British Cemetery, Somme, France	Herbert died as the result of shrapnel wounds, received while he was trying to keep communications going between batteries. He had also served in Egypt.
Nicholl	James Edward	Private	357914	1/10th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiments	38 Seabank Road, Southport	31/07/1917	20	Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium	James left for France with the 28th draft leaving Oswestry in December 1916. He was killed in action on the battlefield of Ypres. Before the war he was on the Town Clerk's staff. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Nixson	Carr	Private	267690	King's Liverpool Regiment	102 Portland Street, Southport	16/10/1917	24	Duke Street Cemetery, Southport, England	Carr died at home from the effects of gas poisoning, which he had received in France. He was invalided to Hereford, then Berrington hospitals. He was discharged from the army on 28th July 1917 and died three months later. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Nixon	Reginald Norman	Private	2577	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	126 Bedford Road, Birkdale	16/07/1916	20	Wailly Orchard Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France	Reginald enlisted in September 1914, and was drafted to France the following March. He was invalided home after being wounded and contracting fever, but returned to action in February 1916. He was killed in action 5 months later. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Noble	Joseph	Sergeant	105299	A Battery, 177th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery	4 Halsall Road, Birkdale	11/05/1916	36	Fosse 7 Military Cemetery, Quality Street, Mazingarbe, Pas de Calais, France	Joseph was killed in action, near Lens. He was found dead by the side of his gun. He had also served in the Boer War. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Nolan	William	Lance Corporal	34824	17th Battalion, Manchester Regiment		12/10/1916		Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	William was killed on the battlefields of the Somme.
Norris	Bertie	Lieutenant		2nd Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers	5 Cedar Street, Southport	03/05/1917	23	Arras Memorial, France	Bertie was initially reported missing in action, later killed in action. Before the war he was a draughtsman at the pagefield works of Messrs. Walker Bros, Wigan. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Norris	Walter	Lieutenant		1/8th (Ardwick) Battalion (Territorials) Manchester Regiment	74 Leyland Road, Southport	07/08/1915	27	Helles Memorial, Turkey	Walter was the son of Walter and Elizabeth Norris. He was killed in action in Gallipoli.
Nuttall	Allan Campbell	Private	324864	8th Battalion, King's Own (Royal) Lancaster Regiment	5 Byrom Street, Southport	08/10/1918	28	Forenville Military Cemetery, Nord, France	Allan was killed in action, alongside 48 comrades, during the second Battle of Cambrai. He left behind a widow, Alice. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
O’Brien	Timothy John Aloysius	Lieutenant		27th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery	41 Hans Mansions, London	07/08/1916		Quarry Cemetery, Montauban, France	Timothy was the son of Sir Timothy Carew O'Baen and Lady O'Brien. During his service he was mentioned in despatches. He was killed in action during heavy fighting around Montauban village.
O’Connor	Patrick	Private	19349	1st Battalion, King's LIverpool Regiment		11/03/1917	22	Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France	Patrick enlisted at the outbreak of war and went to the front in October 1915. He was wounded in July 1916, and returned to his unit in December. He was wounded in the head and died in hospital in March 1917.
O’Connor	William	Private	52342	13th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	12 Windsor Road, Southport	03/05/1917	38	Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France	William was killed in action during the Battle of Arras. Before the war he worked as a painter at the L and Y Railway Company. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
O’Donoghue	Humphrey Patrick	Second Lieutenant		1st Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	69 Everton Road, Southport	10/08/1915	20	Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France	Humphrey was killed in action during the Battle of Neuve Chapelle, whilst leading a charge on enemy trenches. He was mentioned in despatches for his gallantry in the field. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
O’Kell	W	Private	266869	2/6th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers	28 Sussex Road, Southport	20/06/1917	20	Duke Street Cemetery, Southport, England	Private O'Kell died at Suffolk General hospital, after an operation for appendicitis and peritonitis. After initially being rejected for military service, due to a heart condition, he enlisted under Lord Derby's scheme and was serving with the coastal defence. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Ormerod	Vincent	Gunner	RMA 14785	4th Royal Military Battalion, Royal Military Marine	10 Nolan Street, Southport	23/04/1918	20	St James' Cemetery, Dover, Kent	Vincent was killed in action during 'The Zeebrugge Raid.' The raid, which took place on the night of 23 April 1918, was a British attempt to neutralize the Belgian port, then in use by the German Navy as a base for their U-boats. Before the war Vincent was a scout master. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Ormesher	Edward	Private	12169	11th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	12a Grove Street, Southport	27/08/1916	28	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Edward had been serving in France when he was reported as missing in action on the Somme battlefields. He left a wife and two children. His brother Thomas was also killed in action. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Ormesher	Thomas Major	Private	46881	13th Battalion, Royal Welch Fusiliers		30/05/1918		St. Sever Cemetery, Seine-Maritime, France	Thomas was first wounded in 1915, returning to active service once recovered. In 1918 his leg had to be removed after a severe injury. He was thought to be recovering and plans were in place for him to return to England, His death occurred at No. 5 General hospital.
Orrell	Samuel Herbert	Private	106220	61st Company, Machine Gun Corps	99 Kings Street, Southport	30/11/1917	31	Cambrai Memorial, Louveral, France	Samuel enlisted in December 1916 and was drafted to France in August 1917. He was killed in action during the Battle of Cambrai; the method of assault was new, with a large number of tanks used.
Oswald	David	Lance Corporal	4172	10th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	Halsall, Lancashire	09/08/1916	23	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	David was drafted to France in March 1915, he took the role of a 'bomb thrower'. He prided himself on being awarded a First Class Bomber's badge. David was badly wounded and making his way to an ambulance car when a shell exploded. He was killed.
Owen	Iorwerth Roland	Lieutenant		13th Squadron, Royal Flying Corps	Arley House, Seaforth	07/05/1917	20	St.Catherine British cemetery, Arras, France	Major Powell, Iowerth's commanding officer wrote to his parents, stating, "He left the aerodrome about 11 a.m., and was out on photography Reconnoitres with our best gunner when they were attacked by five hostile machines. His observer was shot dead, and your son was shot in the head and chest. He seems to have remained conscious long enough to land his machine without an accident, when he landed just inside our lines about two o'clock. He died very soon after in the field ambulance, without suffering any pain or recovering consciousness."	Photo on MROH
Parker	Edward	Able Seaman	J/36614	Royal Navy, HMS "Blake"	117 Old Park Lane, High Park. Southport	29/11/1918	21	St. Cuthbert's Churchyard, Southport	Edward was the son of Thomas and Maria Ellen Parker. He died of pneumonia, aged 21.
Parker	Peter	Private	267147	1/7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	6 Railway Terrace, Southport	25/09/1916		Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Peter was initially reported wounded and missing on 25th September, this was later officially changed to 'Killed in Action.' The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Parkinson	Edward	Private	36236	2nd Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers		23/04/1918		Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France	Edward is one of over 20,000 men remembered on the Loos Memorial, who fell in the area from the River Lys to Grenay, from the first day of the Battle of Loos to the end of the war.
Parkinson	John Thomas	Private	52830	12th Battalion, Durham light Infantry, attached 68th Company. Attached Machine Gun Company. (Infantry)	Tithebarn Road, Southport	15/06/1917		Railway Dugouts Burial Ground, Zillebeke, Ypres, Belgium	John joined the Cycle Regiment as a despatch rider, before transferring to Durham Light Infantry. He was attached to the Machine Gun Company when he was killed in action.
Parkinson	Richard	Private	39335	Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)	30 Hart Street, Southport	27/10/1918		St. Sever Cemetery Extension. Rouen, Seine- Maritime, France	Richard enlisted in April 1915, going to France in January 1918. He was in hospital for four months prior to his death, from disease. Before the war, he was an enthusiastic supporter of the local football club. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Parks	William Thomas	Private	11808	1st Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		16/05/1915		Le Touret Memorial, France	William was killed in action during the Battle of Festubert.
Parr	George	Lance Corporal	R/9565	8th Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps	90 Marshside Road, Southport	13/09/1916	30	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	George was killed in action on the Somme Battlefields. He was married to Rachel Parr. His younger brother also died at war. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Parry	John Ernest	Private	352753	2/9th Battalion, Manchester Regiment	48 Riley Street, Blackburn	10/09/1917	29	Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	John died on the battlefields of Ypres. He left a widow and two children, one was born after he was drafted abroad.
Parry	Robert Stephenson	Lieutenant		20th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers	9 Talbot Street, Southport	23/10/1917	33	Artillery Wood Cemetery, Boesinghe, Belgium	Robert was seriously wounded while carrying out a daring raid on the German defences. He died the following day. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Patterson	George Gordon	Second Lieutenant		7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		25/09/1916		Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	George was killed while taking part in an attack on enemy trench. They gained possession of Goat and Gird trenches, Sunken Road and Factory Corner. On the Somme battlefields
Patterson	John William	Private	266566	13th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	50 Virginia Street, Southport	15/09/1916		Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	John was reported wounded and missing in October 1916; he had been at the front for two months. Before the war he was employed by a local tailor. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Payne	John Alleyne	Private	417	15th Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment	2 Hart Street, Southport	27/07/1916	22	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	John was killed on the battlefields of the Somme; he had been in France since November 1915. Before the war he was a clerk with the Wolseley Motor Company. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Peacock	John	Private	52830	17th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		24/04/1916		Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France	John has been on active duty, in France, for about 12 months when he was killed in action. He left a widow and one child.
Peak	Norman	Lieutenant		14th Battalion, Manchester Regiment	25 Shore Road, Ainsdale	07/01/1916	24	Dantzig Alley British Cemetery, Mametz, France	Norman had been on active duty for about six weeks before he was killed in an attack on Mametz. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Pearce	W	Private
Pearson	Albert Edward	Private	2406	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	28 Railway Terrace, Southport			Chocques Military Military Cemetery, France	Albert survived the charge on the German Trenches at Richebourg St. Vaast, during the 'famous action' at Festubert, only to die at No.1 Casualty Clearing Station 3 months later. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Pearson	J L	Sergeant	34960	Loyal North Lancashire Regiment	72 All Saints Street, Hastings, Sussex	04/10/1918	27	Croix du Bac British Cemetery, Steenwerck, France
Pearson	Thomas Arthur	Private	266956	1/7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	41 Hargreaves Street, Southport	31/08/1916		Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Thomas was reported wounded and missing on the Somme battlefields, this was later changed to 'killed in action'. He joined the army in August 1915. He left a wife and one child. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Peet	William	Private	49544	11th Battalion, Cheshire Regiment		04/10/1918		Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium	William was killed in action on the battlefield of Ypres.
Perkins	James Richard	Gunner	97755	D Battery, 77th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery	61 Hawkshead Street, Southport	10/12/1917	21	Dozinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium	James enlisted in 1914 and, after training, proceeded to France in 1916. He died at the 61st Casualty Clearing Station which was stationed in Lozinghem. His left arm had been blow off and he had other injuries to his body. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Perkins	Joseph A	Sapper
Perrin	F	Private
Petty	Raymond	Private	22213	2nd Battalion, Coldstream Guards	146 Cambridge Road, Southport	23/02/1919	20	All Souls R.C. Burial Ground, Barrowford, Lancashire	Raymond died of pneumonia, after his immune system had been compromised through his war service. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Phillips	Arthur	Private	5992	8th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		11/09/1916	28	Vlamertinghe Military Cemetery, Belgium	Arthur was killed in action, during a heavy German bombardment. He was at his post manning his Lewis Gun, when the trench was struck by a shell killing him instantly.
Phillips	Walter	Private	19832	1st Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	19 Everton Road, Birkdale	13/06/1917	22	Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, France	Walter died, from wounds received in action, at the 30th Casualty Clearing Station which was stationed at Aubigny from December 1915 - November 1917. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Phillipson	Percy Richard	Private	21824	10th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment	12 Wesley Street, Southport	14/08/1916	29	Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt L'Abbe, Somme, France	Percy died, of wounds received in action, at the No. 38 Casualty Clearing Station which was stationed at Heilly from May 1916 to June 1917. He enlisted in 1915, travelling to France in early 1916. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Pidduck	Norman Andrew	Lieutenant		102nd Machine Gun Corp		07/01/1916		Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Norman was killed in action on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. He had been in France about 6 week prior to his death.
Pierce	Walter Harold	Corporal	12242	11th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	12 Chapel Street, Southport	21/07/1917	25	Arras Memorial, Pas De Calais, France	Walter joined the King's at the outbreak of war and had been in France and Flanders for 22 months when he was killed in action. He was killed by a heavy trench mortar at about 3.45pm on 21st July. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Pilkington	Thomas	Private	16050	6th Battalion, Royal Irish Regiment	12 Athole Grove, Southport	08/08/1917	19	Brandhoek New Military Cemetery, Vlamertinghe, Belgium	Thomas was drafted to Belgium on the 6th June, and had only been in the trenches for one week when he received a gunshot wound to the chest. He died two days later. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Pine	J A	Private
Pirie	John	Private	26539	1st Battalion, Grenadier Guards	12 Athole Grove, Southport	24/08/1918	35	Croisilles British Cemetery, France	John had been wounded on three occasions prior to him being killed in action in heavy fighting around Croisilles. He was shot through the head. Before the war he was an engineer attendant at Birkdale Laundry. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Pirrie (Perry)	Ernest	Private	265768	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	1 Lyons Road, Southport	04/09/1918		Brown's Road Military Cemetery, Festubert, Pas de Calais	Ernest was killed in action on the first day of the Battle of Lys. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Place	Frederick	Driver	275351	15th Aux. Horse Transport Company, Royal Army Service Corps		25/04/1919	41	Terlincthun British Cemetery, France	Frederick died of disease at the No 7 Stationary Hospital.
Platt	Frank	Private	2877	1/7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	40 Portland Street, Southport	08/09/1916	19	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Frank was living with his aunt prior to enlisting. He was killed in action on the Somme battlefields. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Platt	Richard	Rifleman	1742	6 Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	65 Cambridge Road, Southport	25/09/1915	24	Suzanne Communal Cemetery Extension, France	Richard enlisted at the outbreak of war and was drafted to France in February 1915. He was a bomb thrower, and had been injured twice before he was killed in action. He was engaged in a patrol when they were attacked by an enemy party. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Platt	Robinson T	Private	12534	4th Company, 6th Service Battalion, King's Own Royal Lancashire Regiment	4 Oxford Road, Blackpool	08/10/1915	23	Helles Memorial, Turkey	Robinson was killed in action in Gallipoli. The week before, his uncle had received a letter stating that Robinson had been 'Busy fighting the Turks' - Previously he had almost been killed by a shell which landed close by but didn't explode, and by a bullet which glanced off his boot.
Plummer	John Humphrey	Lieutenant		2nd Battalion, Gordon Highlanders	Oak Cottage, Lord Street, Southport	08/10/1918	30	Montecchio Prealcino,Communal Cemetery, Italy	John returned from Canada to enlist at the beginning of the war. He was seriously wounded in 1915. He died on active service in Italy.
Pollard	Thomas Whittaker	Lieutenant		10th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers	79 Albert Road, Southport	16/05/1917	27	Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France	Thomas was the eldest son of Sir George Pollard, Mayor of Southport 1898. He was drafted to France in June 1915, and returned to England in 1916 suffering from typhoid fever. He returned to his unit in March 1917 and was killed by a shell explosion just a month later. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Pollastrini	Michael Lorenzo	Midshipman		HMS "Strongbow", Royal Navy	12 Aden Terrace, Clissold Park, London	17/10/1917	20	Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent	Michael was killed when the Strongbow was sunk by two German minelaying cruisers - Brummer and Bremse. Strongbow was escorting a Scandinavian convoy, half the crew were lost.
Poole	James	Signaller	250745	2/6th Battalion, Manchester Regiment	Sandy Mount, Eccles near Manchester	10/09/1917	22	Nine Elms British Cemetery, Poperinge West Vlaanderen, Belgium	James died of his wounds on the battlefield of Ypres.
Pope	James	Rifleman	41958	5th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	25 Warwick Street, Southport	29/09/1918	35	Fouquieres Churchyard Extension, Pas de Calais, France	James was the son of John and Ann Pope, and husband of Hannah. He was killed in action in the Bethune area of France. His brother Joseph also perished. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Pope	Joseph	Gunner	244852	C Battery, 87th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery	16 Poplar Street, Southport	15/04/1918	33	Mendinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium	Joseph diesd of wounds at one of the casualty clearing stations in Proven. His brother James was killed in action five months later. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Porritt	Edward Ratcliffe	Second Lieutenant		17th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	Christleton Grange, near Chester	30/07/1916		Serre Road Cemetery No. 2, Beaumont Hamel and Hubuterne, France	Prior to the war Edward worked at Liverpool Cotton Exchange. He enlisted at the outbreak and was drafted to France in November 1915, spending the winter in the trenches. He was slightly injured on the first day of the Battle of the Somme, returning to his unit only to be killed in action 29 days later.
Porritt	William Murray	Lieutenant		3rd Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment, attached Loyal North Lancashire	14 Albert Road, Birkdale	25/091915	21	Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France	William received his commission to the King's in October 1914, travelling to France on his 21st birthday in 1915. He was reported missing between 25-30th October, this was later changed to 'killed in action.' The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Porter	Edgar Wardle	Second Lieutenant		D Company, 7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		22/08/1916	25	La Neuville British Cemetery, Corbie, France	Edgar had been at the front for about 10 weeks when he wrote to inform his parents that he had been wounded in the arm and back. He told them not to worry, that the injuries weren't serious. It therefore came as a great shock to them when they were informed that he had died.
Potts	Geoffrey Fildes	Lieutenant		17th Battalion, Manchester Regiment	"Sannox," Poulton-le-Fylde, Preston.	23/04/1916	23	Wancourt British Cemetery, France	Geoffrey was killed in heavy fighting in the vicinity of Wancourt.
Powell	W	Gunner
Prescott	Alec Frank Evelyn	Second Lieutenant		124th Machine Gun Corps		10/08/1916		Thiepval Memorial, France	Alec was killed in action on the Somme battlefields.
Prescott	Charles Stanley	Private	25893	4th Reserve Regiment Dragoons, Corps of Dragoons	139 Hart Street, Southport	09/02/1917	20	St. Cuthbert's Churchyard, Halsall, Lancashire	Charles died in hospital in England. He would have been wounded or suffering from illness to return to England for treatment. His brother James Joseph also died and is buried in the same churchyard. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Prescott	Hamlet	Lance Corporal	18751	13th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		28/03/1918		Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France	Hamlet is one of the nearly 35,000 soldiers commemorated on the Arras Memorial, who have no known grave.
Prescott	Joseph James	Private		Labour Corps, King's Liverpool Regiment	Simpson, Roch, Haverford West, Pembrokeshire	12/11/1918		St. Cuthbert's Churchyard, Halsall, Lancashire.	James died in Carmarthen, Wales. He would have been wounded or suffering from illness to return to England for treatment. His brother Charles also died and is buried in the same churchyard.
Preston	Emmanuel	Driver	M2/175976	63rd Mechanical Transport Company, Royal Army Service Corps	139 Hart Street, Southport	17/10/1918		St.Pol British Cemetery,	Emmanuel had been a butcher in Southport market prior to the war. He had been at the front line for approx two years when he died of pneumonia. In March he had been caught in a mustard gas attack, which would have damaged his lungs. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Price	J	Rifleman
Priestman	James Edward	Corporal	10934	9th Battalion, C Company, King's Liverpool Regiment		28/08/1918	23	Bailleul Road East Cemetery, Laurent - Blangy, Pas de Calais, France	James is listed as 'killed in action' in France.
Probert	Robert	Lance Corporal	18142	12th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	29 Hawthorne Grove, Southport	09/05/1916	21	La Neuville British Cemetery, Corbie, France	Robert enlisted in September 1914 and was on active service in France for about 14 months. He died at the 21st Casualty Clearing station in Corbie, from wounds received in battle. Before the war he was a conductor on Southport Corporation trams. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Pryor	George Frederick	Private	36342	6th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment

Southport’s Fallen Q-S

Surname	First Name	Rank	Service No.	Regiment/Ship/ Squadron	Last Known Address	Died	Age at death	Burial Place	Biography	Medals
Quiggin	Henry Edward	Gunner	124286	244th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery		14/09/1917	36	New Irish farm Cemetery, Ypres, Belgium	Henry was manning his gun battery when he was killed by a shell explosion. He had been living in Blackpool prior to enlisting.
Quinn	G S G	Private
Quinn	James	Leading Stoker	293970 (RFR/CH/B/8259)	R.N. H.M.S. "Cressy"	191 Kew Road, Southport	22/09/1914		Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent, England	James died when the H.M.S. Aboukir, H.M.S. Hogue and H.M.S. Cressy were sunk in the North Sea by U Boat 9; they were in an area called Broad fourteens. The U-Boat Commander Otto Weddigen received the Iron Cross and was hailed as a hero for sinking three ships together. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Quinn	Peter
Radcliffe	Harold	Rifleman	Z/2224	3rd Battalion, Rifle Brigade	Manchester	13/06/1917		Menin Gate, Ypres, Belgium	Harold was killed in action on the battlefields of Ypres.
Rainford	Harold	Gunner	2992283	Royal Garrison Artillery, Formerly 323, 133rd (Co Palatine) Heavy Battery.	62 High Park Road, Southport	01/11/1917		Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium	Harold died of wounds received in action at Number 17 Casualty Clearing Station, which was based at Remy Siding. The stations served the Ypres Salient Battlefields. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Rainford	Richard	Corporal	410863	38th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force	Upper Aughton Street, Southport	09/04/1917		Villiers Station Cemetery, Villers-au-Bois, France	Richard, who was 5 ft 7 inches tall with brown hair and eyes, was awarded a posthumous Military Medal for removing his wounded officer to a place of safety while under heavy fire. On the 9th April he was reported missing, later presumed died. He left a wife and three small children.	Military Medal
Ramsbottom	John	Corporal	35165	20th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	97 Tulketh Street, Southport	30/07/1916	27	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	John enlisted at Southport in February 1916. He was on the front line when he was first reported missing, this was later officially change to 'killed in action.' The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Randle	Gilbert Drysdale	Driver	81360	29th Division Ammunition Column, Royal Field Artillery	6 Hill Street, Southport	23/10/1915	24	Mikra Memorial, Greece	On 19th October 1915 at 7pm, Gilbert was on the Marquette which sailed from Alexandria bound for Salonika. Marquette was hit by a torpedo from new heavyweight German submarine No.35 and sunk within ten minutes. There were 741 people on board.
Ratcliffe	John Morris	Private	5054	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	153 Hart Street, Southport	24/11/1916	19	St Luke's Church Memorial, Southport	John is the son of William and Sarah Jane Ratcliffe. He is listed as 'Died of Wounds.' The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Rawlins	Joseph	Private	38454	2/4th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	1 Kearsley Street, Wigan	22/03/1918	39	Pozieres Memorial, France	Joseph is listed as 'Killed in Action.' He is one of the over 14,000 casualties, remembered on the Pozieres memorial, who lost their lives on the Somme battlefields.
Read(e)	John (Jack)	Rifleman	A/202735	16th Battalion, King's Royal Rifles		21/03/1918		Nine Elms British cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Jack was injured during the German offensive in Flanders, during spring 1918. He was treated at Casualty Clearing Station number 44, but sadly died of his wounds.
Reaney	Michael	Private	17119	1st Battalion, Grenadier Guards		17/10/1915		Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France	Michael is one of the 20,000 men who have no known grave, who fell in the area from the River Lys to Grenay, from the first day of the Battle of Loos to the end of the war.
Reay	William Roland	Lieutenant		25th Machine Gun Corps		27/05/1918		Jonchery-Sur-Vesle British Cemetery, France	William enlisted in Jauary 1916, and served on the front line until his death. He was wounded at Passchendaele in November 1917, and was invalided home to recover. He returned to his unit in April 1918, but was killed in action near Ainse less than 8 weeks later.
Reddihough	Wilfred Thomas	Lieutenant		16th Canadian Infantry, Canadian Scottish	'Silverdale' Kew Gardens, Southport	04/03/1918	28	Bully-Grenay Communal Cemetery, British Extension	Wilfred enlisted in 1914, and embarked at Southampton on 26th April for France. He fought in the front line, suffering influenza in July 1916. In May 1917 he returned to the UK to seek a commision, returning to the front in November 1917. He was killed in action three months later.
Reece	Harold	Private	42261	9th Battalion, Royal Irish Fusiliers		04/09/1918		Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium	Harold died of wounds in Belgium.
Rees	Leofric	Lieutenant		4th Battalion, Attached 1st Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment	9 Melling Road, Southport	04/10/1917		Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Leofric enlisted in August 1915 and went to France in September 1916. He was wounded in December. He re-joined his battalion in July 1917, on the Isle of Wight, returning to France in July 1917. He died while leading his men in a charge. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Regan	Patrick	Private	13560	14th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	80 Stamford Road, Birkdale	21/05/1917	26	Salonika (Lembet) Military Cemetery, Greece	Patrick died at the 28th General Hospital in Salonika. He left a wife and one child. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Reid	John Lavens	Second Lieutenant		10th Battalion (Liverpool Scottish) Territorial, King's Liverpool Regiment		12/09/1916	24	Corbie Communal Cemetery Extension	John married Mary Florence Balmer, on 4th July 1913 and sailed for Canada (alone) aboard the 'Montcalm' on?7th September 1913.?He returned to enlist when war broke out. John died of wounds received on The Somme battlefields. His only son Kenneth Marshall Reid, was just two years old.
Rennard	Edward ?Marmaduke	Captain		4th Battalion (Territorial) Loyal North Lancashire Regiment	Vicarage, Heapey, Chorley	08/08/1916	21	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Edward was killed in action on the Somme battlefields. He is one of the 72,335 Men remembered on the Thiepval Memorial.
Reynolds	Alfred Slater	Second Lieutenant		Royal Field Artillery	Bank House, Southport	25/07/1917	22	Vlamertinghe New Military Cemetery, Belgium	Alfred was was manning a gun position situated between the Ypres Canal and the village of Brielen, which was hit by a shell. He was killed instantaneously.
Reynolds	Martin	Rifleman	A/131	7th Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corp	Fernley Road, Birkdale	12/01/1916	28	Poperinghe New Military Cemetery, Belgium	Martin was mortally wounded whilst at a listening post, he died of wounds before he could be taken from the trenches. His cap badge and personal belongings were sent home to his sister.
Rice-Jones	Alfred Theodore	Captain		12th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	30 Hesketh Road, Southport	23/03/1918		Noyon New British Cemetery, France	Alfred was the second son of the late Counsellor John Rice-Jones. He enlisted with the Liverpool Pals at the outbreak of war. He was wounded at the Somme and on the Ancre during a night raid. He died of wounds received in action.
Richards	Charles Walter	Second Lieutenant		8th (Irish) Battalion (Territorial) King's Liverpool Regiment		27/09/1916	21	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Charles was granted a?commission in the 8th Liverpool Regiment?in June 1916. After seven months' training?with the Artists Rifles in Oswestry, he was sent to France. Four weeks later he was killed in action.??
Richards	Richard Alfred	Private	51600	17th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	14 Norwood Avenue, Southport	12/10/1916	22	Warlencourt British Cemetery, France	Richard was killed in action in the fierce fighting in the Butte de Warlencourt and Eaucourt-L'Abbaye area in 1916. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Richardson	Ernest John	Lieutenant		35th Squadron, Royal Air Force (Observer)	44 Portland Street, Southport	27/10/1918	19	Premont British Cemetery, France	Before the war Ernest worked in the composing room of the Southport Visiter. He died from wounds received while flying a sortie. He was home on leave just one month before his death.
Richardson	Harold	Private	15781	8th Battalion, Border Regiment	53 Cross Ormrod Street, Bolton	31/08/1916	27	Puchevillers British Cemetery, Somme France	Harold died of wounds received on the Somme battlefields. Before the war he worked for the L&Y Railway Co, moving to the Furness Railway company in Barrow, from where he enlisted.
Richardson	J V	Private	18657	Royal Army Ordnance Corps		08/06/1918		Duke Street Cemetery, Southport	Private Richardson is listed as 'Died Home.'
Rickerby	Arthur	Private	266012	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	65 Hampton Road, Southport	02/09/1918	24	Queant Road Cemetery, France	Arthur was killed in a successful attack at Hundecourt, near Cambrai. He had spent almost two years in France and was the second son of Mr & Mrs Rickerby to die in action. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Rickerby	Benjamin	Rifleman	25/1111	New Zealand Rifle Brigade	Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand	15/09/1916		Caterpillar Valley (New Zealand) Memorial, Somme, France	Benjamin is one of 1,200 officers and men of the New Zealand Division who died in the Battle of the Somme in 1916. Prior to the war he was a keen footballer. Before emigrating he played for Southport Central.
Riding	J	Private		Labour Corps
Ridings	Clifton	Private	19321	12th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	8 New Lane, Crossens	24/08/1916	23	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Clifton was killed in action, during shelling, on The Somme battlefields. He enlisted in September 1914, and was drafted to France in July 1915. Before the war he worked for The Vulcan?Motor Works.
Ridyard	Walter	Lance Corporal	12363	11th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	38 Vaughan Road, Birkdale	21/08/1917	23	Bedford House Cemetery, Zillebeke, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Walter was killed on the morning of 21st August, by shellfire. His death was instantaneous, so he did not suffer. He was buried at 6pm that evening by his comrades. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Rigby	James	Private
Rigby	Daniel	Private	26764	4th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	186 Canning Road, Southport	19/05/1918	29	Esquelbecq Military Cemetery, France	James was killed in action during the early stages of the German offensive in Flanders in spring 1918. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Rigby	Edward	Private	267139	17th Battalion, Royal Welch Fusiliers	112 Norwood Road, Southport	31/07/1917	23	Menin Gate, Ypres, Belgium	Edward was killed in action on the Battlefields of Flanders. He enlisted in May 1916. Before the war he was employed by Arthur Lloyd as a carter. He left a wife and two children. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Rigby	Edward S	Private	52811	17th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	3 Hereford Road, Southport	06/03/1917	20	Agny New Military Cemetery, France	Edward is listed as killed in action. Before the war he worked for Greenwood's Estate agents, in Bold Street. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Rigby	George	Private	27439	13th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	12 Myrtle Grove, Southport	05/08/1916	23	Duke Street Cemetery, Southport	George died at Coombes Lodge Hospital, Brentwood, Essex, from shrapnel wounds received in France. After he was reported as dangerously ill, his mother immediately travelled to see him. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Rigby	George Hilton	Private	39482	12th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	7c King's Street, Southport	28/09/1917	29	Dozinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium	George joined the army in June 1916 and was drafted to France. Just over a year later he was shot in the chest, dying a few hours later. Before the war he was the stage manager at the Pier Pavilion.
Rigby	Harold	Private	18733	12th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	97 Clifton Road, Southport	03/09/1916	20	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Harold enlisted at the beginning of the war, and went out to France in July 1915. He was killed by shell fire, in Guillemont. Before the war he had been employed at The Vulcan Motor Works. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Rigby	James	Private	38811	2nd Battalion, Alexandra Princess of Wales' Own (Yorkshire) Regiment	18 Devonshire Road, High Park, Southport	02/04/1917	19	Henin Crucifix Cemetery, France	James enlisted in September 1916 and was sent to France in January 1917. James was killed in action near Arras. Before the war he worked for John Rimmer as a poulterer in Southport Market. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Rigby	James Edward	First Class Boy	J/37868	Royal Navy HMS "Hampshire"		05/06/1916		Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, England	James was killed when The Hampshire?hit a mine, off the Orkneys. The ship sank in just under 15 minutes. ?
Rigby	John Thomas	Private	14812	17th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	106a Norwood Avenue, Southport	23/03/1918		Pozieres Memorial, France	John served for 14 months in Salonica (Greece) where he contracted malarial fever. He was invalided home, but returned to active service in France, where he was killed in action. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Rigby	Richard	Private	242566	2/5th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment	31 St Luke's Road, Southport	31/03/1918		Pozieres Memorial, France	Richard was killed in action during the German spring offensive in March and April 1918. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Rigby	Tom	Private	33819	12th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers	18 Devonshire Road, Southport	09/08/1917		Doiran Memorial, Greece	Tom was reported as missing in action, later changed to killed in action in Salonika, Greece. Tom's three brothers were also serving. Only one of the four brother's survived the war. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Rigby	Thomas Sutton	Able Seaman		Howe Division, Royal Naval Division, Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve	74 Old Park Lane, Southport	13/09/1917	27	Orchard Dump Cemetery, France	Thomas was killed by a trench mortar round; death was instantaneous. Before the war he was in business with his father, as a stone mason, in Windsor Road. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Rigby	William	Sergeant		1/8th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers, Formerly 34852 Liverpool Regiment	18 Devonshire Road, Southport	27/10/1918		Duke Street Cemetery, Southport	William died at a military hospital from wounds received. He was buried with full military honours. Before the war he was a well known local footballer, playing for Southport Central. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Rimmer		Private
Rimmer	Albert	Private	491831	472nd Agricultural Company, Labour Corps	10 Chatham Road, Birkdale	12/12/1918	19	Duke Street Cemetery, Southport	Albert was the son of Albert and Emily Rimmer. He initially enlisted to the 76th Training Reserve (Reg Number TR/54085) before being transferred to the Agricultural Company.
Rimmer	Alfred Baldwin	Lieutenant		1st Battalion, Canadian Infantry, Western Ontario Regiment	Aylmer, East Quebec	09/07/1916	26	Hooge Crater Cemetery, Zillebeke, Belgium	A native of Southport, Alfred returned from Canada and enlisted at the beginning of the war. He was invalided home in January 1916, suffering from Shell Shock. Once recovered he return to the front line. He was killed in action in France.
Rimmer	Charles	Trooper	3255	1st Battalion, Lifeguards	596a Liverpool Road, Birkdale	26/01/1916	20	Vermelles British Cemetery, France	Charles joined up in September 1914, going out to France the following May. He was killed when buried in a trench, alongside three comrades, by a shell explosion. Before the war he was a policeman.
Rimmer	Frederick	Private	30998	2nd Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment		23/03/1918		Pargny British Cemetery, Somme, France	Frederick was killed in action on the Somme battlefields
Rimmer	Gilbert	Private	204233	5th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	83 Cambridge Road, Southport	20/09/1917	31	Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Before the war Gilbert was an Assistant Master at Holy Trinity School. He was killed by shellfire 'whilst engaged in sniping.' He left a wife and one daughter. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Rimmer	Gilbert Milne	Private	3/4887	2nd Battalion, Hampshire Regiment		04/06/1915		Helles Memorial, Turkey	Gilbert was killed in action in Gallipoli.
Rimmer	Henry	Private	307889	1st Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers	214 Rufford Road, Crossens	16/04/1917		Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France	Henry was killed during the Battle of Arras. His Battalion advanced on the Cambrai Road on 13th, then on toward the village on 15th, coming under constant heavy shelling. Henry was killed the following day. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Rimmer	Henry Massam	Private	409652	Canadian Expeditionary Force		03/06/1916	37	Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium	Henry was reported as missing in action on 3rd June 1916, this was later officially changed to 'Killed in Action.' He had spent two years in Canada before the war, prior to that he worked at his parents greengrocers business in Leicester Street.
Rimmer	James	Private	482574	Labour Corps	42 Land Lane, Crossens	17/04/1918	30	St John's Churchyard, Crossens	James enlisted with the Royal Army Service corp, (T4/263329) and the 12th King's regiment, before transferring to the Labour Corp. He left a widow, Edith May. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Rimmer	James	Private	3157	13th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	105 Cemetery Road, Southport	16/08/1916	18	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	James enlisted when he was just 16, and was killed in action on the Somme Battlefields aged just 18. Before the war he worked at The Vulcan Motor Works. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Rimmer	James	Gunner	98015	212th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery	120 Old Park Lane, Southport	13/05/1917		Bully Grenay Communal Cemetery, British Extension, France	James was killed by hostile shell fire and was buried behind the lines near Lens, France. Before the war he worked as a grocer, at H Kilner, Sussex Road. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Rimmer	James William	Private	20537	Loyal North Lancashire Regiment	45 High Park Road, Southport	07/06/1916		Hadra War Cemetery, Alexandria, Egypt	James died of disease at the 21st General Hospital in Alexandria. Before the war he was a stonemason. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Rimmer	John	Private	267375	18th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	18 Hulme Street, Southport	20/10/1918	20	Duke Street Cemetery, Southport	John was the son of George and Mary Rimmer. John enlisted soon after the outbreak of war. He saw active service in Italy, Salonika and France. He died from wounds received in action at the Brighton Military Hospital. He was buried with full military honours. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Rimmer	John	Driver	T/387033	3rd Company, 74th Division Train.		02/09/1918		Suzanne Military Cemetery No. 3, Somme France	John died of wounds received on the Somme battlefield. He was treated at the 9th Australian Field Ambulance Station.
Rimmer	John	Driver	105021	D Battery, 77th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery	55 Rigby's Brow, Marshside Road, Southport	10/09/1916	19	Bronfay Farm Military Cemetery, France	John enlisted in August 1915 and was drafted to France in February 1916. He was wounded in the head, and died six hours later. He didn't regain consciousness. Before the war he worked as a clerk at the Gas Works, Crowlands.
Rimmer	John Henry	Private	133766	55th Battalion, Machine Gun Corps	Newton Street, High Park, Southport	06/05/1918	19	Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France	John enlisted when he was just 17 years old, he was released from the army at his parent's request, only to re-enlist at 18. He had only been on the front line for two weeks, when he was caught in a shell explosion and killed instantly.
Rimmer	John Henry	Corporal	L/24475	B Battery, 211th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery	Liverpool Road, Birkdale	04/11/1918		Capelle Beaudignies Road, Cemetery, Nord, France	John died of wounds received on the front line in France. Before the war he was a member of the Southport Police Force.
Rimmer	John Jeffrey	Private	26068	2nd Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers	101 Warren Road, Southport	03/05/1917	31	Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais	John Jeffrey is one of almost 35,000 men remembered on the Arras Memorial, most of those commemorated were killed in the Battle of Arras, fought between 9 April and 16 May 1917. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Rimmer	John William	Private	88128	17th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	21 Manchester Road, Southport	19/09/1918	33	Cologne Southern Cemetery, Germany	John was captured by German forces during a gas attack in June 1918, and died three months later while still a prisoner of war. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Rimmer	John William	Private	3513645 (88885)	2nd Battalion, Manchester Regiment		24/07/1920		Basra Memorial. Iraq	John was killed during the Arab Revolt in Iraq. On the 24th July 1920, a force which included three companies of the Manchester Regiment were caught off-guard whilst setting up camp. The immediate British casualty count was 20 men killed, 60 men wounded and 318 missing. Only 79 British and 81 Indian missing soldiers were later released by the Arabs. The Manchester Regiment lost 3 officers and 131 men; it is believed that around 100 prisoners from the Manchester Regiment were taken to Najaf and killed there.
Rimmer	Levi	Private (Formerly - Horse Transporter)	60125 (T4/186487)	13th Battalion, Royal Welch Fusiliers. (Formerly RASC)	65 Warren Road, High Park, Southport	22/04/1918	34	Pozieres Memorial, France	Before the war Levi worked at a bakehouse in Southport. In 1916 he enlisted in the Royal Artillery Service Corp, working as a horse transporter. A week before his death he transferred to the Royal Welch. Levi was killed in action at Amiens, during the German spring offensive. He left a widow Maria Gertrude and 5 Children. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Rimmer	Nutts	Private	351647, (88890)	2nd Battalion, Manchester Regiment	1 Lloyds Siding, Birkdale	24/07/1920	20	Basra Memorial, Iraq	On the 2nd May 1915, Nutts attempted to enlist in the King's Liverpool Regiment at Southport. He claimed he was 19 years and 180 days old and was working as a plumber. Read more about Nutts
Rimmer	Peter	Private	2904	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	25 Wright Street, Southport	16/05/1915		Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France	Peter was killed in action during a charge at Richebourg St. Vaast. part of the Battle of Festubert. His brother was also wounded during the fighting. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Rimmer	Peter Henry	Private	29075	11th Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment	33 Derby Road, Southport	18/05/1918	20	Caestre Military Cemetery, France	Peter died of wounds received in action. Before the war he was employed by Messrs. T.E. Wood, Lord Street. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Rimmer	Richard	Private	47325	4th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	99 Kew Road, Southport	13/02/1917	36	Abbeville Communal Cemetery Extension, France	Richard was killed on the Somme Battlefields, he left behind a widow Mrs L A Rimmer. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Rimmer	Richard Ball	Private	265080	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	18 Albert Road, Southport	29/07/1917	26	Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium	Richard was wounded by shrapnel at Festubert, receiving facial injuries. Once recovered he returned to the front line, where he was killed in action. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Rimmer	Richard Robert	Private	25651	15th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers	Old Post Office, Altcar, Lancashire	12/07/1917	25	Coxyde Military Cemetery, Koksijde, Belgium	Richard enlisted in 1916 and had been on the front line for two months when he was first injured, in April 1917. After treatment and recovery he returned to the frontline, only to be killed in action 3 months later.
Rimmer	Stanislaus Francis	Private	93252	5th Battalion, South Wales Borderers, formerly 38571 King's Liverpool Regiment	Kirkland House, Gores Lane, Formby	01/02/1918	20	St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France	Stanislaus enlisted in May 1916 and returned to France for the last time in November 1917. He was severely wounded in the leg and it was two days before he was found. He was taken to Hospital Rouge, were his leg was amputated on January 29th 1918. Mrs Rimmer was able to travel to see her son before he died.
Rimmer	Thomas	Lance Corporal	32801	10th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment		04/03/1918		Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Poperinge, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Thomas was killed on the battlefields of Ypres.
Rimmer	Thomas	Driver	120459	106th Battery, Royal Field Artillery	105 Cemetery Road, Southport	08/05/1916	38	Mericourt L'Abbe Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France	Before the war Thomas worked for Southport Corporation's Highways Department. He was killed in action on the Somme Battlefields. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Rimmer	Thomas	Private	265749	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		29/04/1918		Cabaret Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, Pas de Calais, France	Thomas died of wounds received in action.
Rimmer	Thomas	Private	12805	4th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment	147 Bispham Road, Southport	31/05/1915		Helles Memorial, Turkey	Thomas was killed in action, in Gallipoli. A week before his death he was recommended for the Distinguished Conduct Medal, but after his death his parents only received the recommendation card.
Rimmer	T M	Sergeant		Northumberland Fusiliers
Rimmer	Walter	Private	48833	12th Battalion King's Liverpool Regiment		16/08/1917		Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Walter was killed in action on the Battlefields of Ypres.
Rimmer	Walter Stanley	Bombardier	L/3373	D Battery, 17th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery		23/03/1918	26	Longuenesse St. Omer Souvenir Cemetery, France	Walter is listed as 'Died in the field, of sickness.'
Rimmer	William	Private	35548	13th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	111 Bispham Road, Southport	30/10/1918	28	Mons (Bergen) Cemetery, Hainaut, Belgium	William died from wounds received in action; he was a prisoner of war at the time of his death. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Rimmer	William	Private	269763	13th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	75 Shaftesbury Avenue, Southport	11/04/1918	20	Brown's Road Military Cemetery, Festubert, Pas de Calais	William enlisted towards the end of 1916, and was drafted to France in early 1917. He was killed in action just over 12 months later. Before the war he worked at Farm House, Birkdale in the employ of Mr Blundell. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Rimmer	William Edwin	Private	TF266723	2nd Battalion, Middlesex Regiment	High Park, Southport	29/08/1918	22	La Targette British Cemetery, France	William is listed as 'Killed in Action', he had been serving in the army for two and a half years. Before the war he worked for L and Y Railway Co.
Rimmer	William Richard	Rifleman	R/14795	1st Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps	68 Kew Road, Birkdale	27/07/1916	29	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	William was 'presumed killed' on the battlefields of the Somme, he had been on the front line for nine months. Before the war he worked for L and Y Railway Co.
Ripley	William Douglas	Lance Corporal	65304	1st Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers	57 Oak Street, Southport	27/07/1918	20	Sandpits British Cemetery, France	William was killed by enemy fire, while on duty in the trenches. He enlisted in 1916 and then undertook musketry training at Bisley, before being drafted to France. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Roberts	Francis Richard	Private	14748	12th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	40 Hall Street, Southport	15/03/1917	28	Carnoy Military Cemetery, Somme, France	Francis was killed in action by a mine explosion. He had been on the front line for two years, without a days leave, when he died. Before the war he was a brick setter. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Roberts	James	Private	48487	19th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	42 Vaughan Road, Birkdale	09/04/1917	22	Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France	James survived the sinking of the 'Empress of Ireland' in 1914, later joining the King's Liverpool Regiment. He was killed in action, his body was never found. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Roberts	John	Private	24137	13th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	78 Stamford Road, Birkdale	14/07/1916		Thiepval Memorial. Somme, France	John was killed in action on the Somme battlefields. He left a wife and three children. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Roberts	John	Private	9757	1st Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment	72 Stamford Road, Southport	01/11/1914	17	Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium	John is one of the 54,000 soldiers remembered on the Menin Gate, who have no known grave. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Roberts	V	Lieutenant
Robinson	James	Private	2949	1/7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		25/09/1916	18	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	James enlisted in October 1914, and was drafted to France the following March. He was killed in action on the Somme battlefields. Before the war he worked for Fennell's (Birkdale Branch).
Robinson	Nathan	Staff Sergeant	71951	20th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery		12/04/1918		Noeux Les Mines Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, France	Nathan enlisted in 1916 and had seen considerable front line service before his death in 1918. Before the war he worked at The Vulcan Motors Works, as a fitter.
Robinson	William	Sergeant	265765	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	133 Bedford Road, Birkdale	31/07/1917	20	Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium	William was killed on the first day of the third Ypres attack on Pommern Redoubt, alongside 52 other men. He had previously been injured by shrapnel, on his back and face in 1915, returning to his unit two days later.
Rockliffe	Alexander	Private	11621	18th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		20/08/1916		Loos Memorial, France	Alexander's parents officially received the news that their son has been killed in action, in August 1916. Before the war he was a van driver for Mr Craig, London Street.
Rockliffe	Richard	Private	27440	18th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment, Attached Machine Gun Corps	14 Matlock Road, Southport	01/08/1917		Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Poperinge, Belgium	Richard had been serving in France for two years when he was seriously wounded. He was treated at the No. Two Casualty Clearing Station at Bailleul, but he sadly died. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Roper	Douglas Wingfield	Second Lieutenant		279th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery	33 Lulworth Road, Birkdale	11/11/1917	19	Vlamertinghe New Military Cemetery, Belgium	Douglas had only been on the front line for two days when he was killed in action. He left Haileybury College to enlist in the forces. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Rosenberg	Louis	Private	18928	3rd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment	94 Duke Street, Southport	09/12/1915	27	Prowse Point Military Cemetery, Belgium	Louis has just entered the enemy trench and was throwing bombs when he was shot dead by a sniper. Before the war he was a member of the Southport Police Force. He left a widow and one child. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Ross	Donald	Ordinary Signaller	Mersey/Z/1277	Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. MFA "Eleanor"	64 Cambridge Road, Southport	12/02/1918	21	Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, England	Donald studied signally at Crystal Palace London before being transferred to his ship. The steamship Eleanor was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine nine miles off St Catherine's point. Donald was drowned at sea. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Rowland	Charles	Mechanic	M2/021098	1st Motor Ambulance Convoy, Mechanical Transport, Royal Army Service Corps	12 Seabank Road, Southport	05/11/1918	29	Huby St. Leu British Cemetery, France	Charles died of pneumonia at hospital in France. He joined the ATC and had spent most of his time in France. He was the eldest son of George Rowland and left a widow and one child.
Rowley	Gerald	Captain		6th Battalion (Territorial) Cheshire Regiment		15/10/1918	24	La Kreule Military Cemetery, Hazebrouck, France	Gerald was wounded in France. After a month in hospital in Rouen, he returned to his regiment. Read more about Gerald	Military Cross and two bars
Royle	Alan Lister	Private	10280	8th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment)	57 Albert Road, Southport	03/08/1916	41	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Alan was killed in action on the Somme battlefields. He was the eldest son of the late Thomas Royle.
Royston	Charles Stewart	Sergeant	L/612	A Battery, 64th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery		23/11/1917	33	Dochy Farm New British Cemetery, Zonnebeck, Belgium	Charles had just been offered a commission, when he was killed by an shell explosion. He was killed instantaneously. Before the war he was a director of JR Cave Chemist, Neville Street.
Rushworth	Arthur Cyril	Gunner	190797	C Battery, 77th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery	Delamere Road, Southport	04/04/1918		Pozieres Memorial, Somme , France	Arthur was killed by shell fire. His body was discovered by two soldiers who were returning from the front line. They buried Arthur and wrote to his widow, to inform her of his death.
Ryding	Tom	Private	128401	34th Battalion, Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)	Marsh Farm, Banks	23/03/1918		Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France	Tom was killed during the spring offensive in 1918, his section were facing a mass of Germans when a heavy shell burst in the middle of them, all but two were killed.
Rymer	Robert	Private	2589	1/7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		16/05/1915		Le Touret Memorial, France	Robert was killed in action during the Battle of Festubert.
Saint	Charles	Private	13750	12th Battalion, King's LIverpool Regiment	Buerton Kennels, Alford, Chester	09/10/1916	28	Grove Town Cemetery, Meaulte, Somme, France	Charles died of his wound at one of the Casualty Clearing stations, set up in an area known to soldiers as Grave Town, near the city of Amiens. Before the war he was a farmer.
Salisbury	Arthur Balfour	Private	52416	13th Battalion, King's Liverpool	74 Heysham Road, Southport	30/03/1917	26	Duisans British Cemetery	Arthur was serious injured on 30th March, and died of his injuries later that day at a 8th Casualty Clearing Station, near Etrun. Before the war he was a confectionery maker. Four of his brother were also serving. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Salisbury	James Hugh	Gunner	138078	C Battery, 92nd Brigade, Royal Field Artillery		17/09/1917		Dozinghem Military Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	James died of his wounds at one of the casualty clearing stations set up in Dozingham. He left behind a widow, Mary.
Sallabanks	Charles	Private	303904	A Company, 1/7th Battalion, Manchester Regiment	4 Claremont Road, Birkdale	27/03/1918	22	The Arras Memorial, France	Charles was reported as missing, presumed dead on 27th March 1918, during the German spring offensive in 1918. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Salt	Walter John	Lance Corporal	20539	13th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	6 Cable Street, Southport	20/07/1918	23	Sandpits British Cemetery, Fouquereuil, France	Walter is listed as 'Killed in Action', he was one if the first to join up to Kitchener's Army in 1914. He was twice injured, once by shrapnel in the right arm. He?also suffered from food poisoning, probably contracted through bad water. Before the war he played the piano at The Neville Street Picture House.
Sanders	Frederick Egerton	Lieutenant		19th Battalion transferred to 18th (Lancashire Hussars) Battalion The King's (Liverpool Regiment)	39 College Road, Great Crosby	10/10/1918	21	Highland Cemetery, Le Cateau, France	Frederick was killed in action on the Monty Road, Near Le Cateau. On 16th September he was awarded the Military Cross for?conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a heavy enemy attack. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.	Military Cross
Sanders	Wiliam	Lance Corporal	12014	1st Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		24/08/1918	24	Bagneux British Cemetery, France	William was badly wounded in the stomach. He was taken to a casualty clearing station and then on to hospital, where he died soon after he arrived. He left a widow Alice.
Sanderson	James	Private	37251	20th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	93 Eastbourne Road, Birkdale	23/10/1916	28	Thistle Dump Cemetery, High Wood, Longueval, France	James enlisted in 1916, in Southport and was drafted to France. He was struck by a shell, whilst leaving his trench and died at the field hospital near Amiens soon after.?His younger brother?Charles was also killed in action. His elder brother John served with the anti-aircraft section in France. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Sandiford	Clifford	Private	14793	12th Battalion, Kings Liverpool Regiment	6 West End Terrace, West Street, Southport	24/06/1916	29	Duke Street Cemetery, Southport	Clifford had been in France for 9 months when he was serious wounded and taken to hospital in Aberdeen. He was admitted to Woodlands VAD hospital on 8th May, whilst on sick furlough, in Southport. His death certificate states the cause of death as Bronchitis. He was also suffering trench feet, shrapnel wounds and the effects of a gas attack. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Saul	William B	Corporal	12503	5th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers	102 Princes Road, Liverpool	10/03/1918	33	Jerusalem War Cemetery, Israel	Prior to the war William was a member of the Mounted Infantry, based at Southport. He was the first national reservist to volunteer for national service at the beginning of the war. He was killed in action during the Palestine campaign.
Savage	Allen	Lance Corporal	19074	3rd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment	81 Sidney Road, Southport	16/06/1915	25	Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium	Before the war Allen was a member of the Southport Police Force. He was reported missing in action after an engagement at Hooge, near Ypres, he was later presumed dead. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Sawyer	Albert Edward	Private	29091	21st Battalion, Manchester Regiment		30/05/1917		Duke Street Cemetery, Southport	Albert is listed as 'Died of wounds - Home.'
Sawyer	Charles Quinton	Second Lieutenant, (temporary Captain)		8th Battalion, attached. Trench Mortar Battery. East Yorkshire Regiment	The Wrekin, Birkdale	14/07/1916		Quarry Cemetery, Montauban, France	At the outbreak of war Charles returned from?Western Canada and obtained a commision in the East Yorkshire Regiment.?He was killed in action while leading? a mortar battery, attacking enemy lines. His death was instantaneous.
Sawyer	Henry	Private	266049	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	168 Kew Road, Birkdale	18/06/1918	36	Etaples Military Cemetery, France	Henry was severely wounded and gassed on 13th June. He died at the general hospital a few days later. Henry had been in the army for about two years. He had been wounded twice before; once during a bombardment in Ramsgate and once while on active service in France. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Sawyer	James William	Private	25462	12th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	329 Liverpool Road, Birkdale	17/08/1917	21	Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	James was reported missing in action on 15th August, later presumed Killed in action. At the time of his death his two brother were also on active service. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Sawyer	Walter	First Class Stoker	SS/104467	Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve HMS "Vivid II"	174 Edge Lane, Oldham	29/10/1918	32	Greenacres Cemetery, Oldham	Walter is reported as dying of illness, at Vivid II, accounting base, Devonport.
Scargill	Clifford	Sergeant	265905	7th Battalion, King's LIverpool Regiment	48 Bath Street, Southport	27/09/1918	22	Queant Communal Cemetery, British Extension, France	Clifford was awarded the Military Medal for Conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, just a few weeks for his death. He was killed in action in an area between Cambrai and Arras. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.	Military Medal
Scarland	John (Joseph) Henry	Lance Corporal	2738	7th Battalion King's Liverpool Regiment		24/09/1916	21	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	On the day that John was reported killed in action, the 1/7th King's were preparing to launch a major attack at Sunken Road, on the Somme Battlefields.
Schofield	Albert Allen	Lance Sergeant	1374	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	Beaconsfield Road, High Park, Southport	22/02/1915	20	Woburn Avenue Cemetery, France	Albert was killed in action in the Bethune area of France.
Scott	William Alfred	Private	1881	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	74 Manchester Road, Southport	19/05/1915	18	Le Touret Memorial, France	William was killed in the battle of Festubert. He was struck in the chest by a shell, and died a few minutes later. Before the war he was a grocer's assistant. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Scrivener	John Sydney	Second Lieutenant		8th Battalion (Territorial) Lancashire Fusiliers		02/12/1917	20	Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	John was killed in action at Passchendaele. Before the war he was a bank clerk.
Seal	Herbert Leonard	Corporal	264848	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	4 Hartwood Road, Southport	26/06/1917	24	Estaires Communal Cemetery, France	Herbert died of wounds received when a shell exploded just behind his post injuring him in the neck and leg. He was taken to a nearby casualty clearing station, but died later that evening. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Seale	William Henry	Private	66906	16th Battalion, Royal Welch Fusiliers	4 Hart Street, Southport	27/08/1918	19	Fienvillers British Cemetery, France	William died of wounds received at No. 38th Casualty Clearing Station, which was located in the village of Fienvillers, on the Somme. Before the war he was a butcher in Sussex Road. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Seaman (Listed as Scaman on CWGC)	Percy	Private	14862	6th Battalion (Carabineers) Dragoon Guards		14/08/1918	19	Abbieville Communal Cemetery, France	Percy was killed in action during the Second battle of the Somme, which raged from‎ August 21 – September 2, 1918.
Seddon	James	Private	23309	4th Battalion, Kings Liverpool Regiment	57 Albert Road, Southport	01/07/1915		La Gorgue Communal Cemetery, France	James died of his wound at the Field Ambulance station at La Gorgue, near Lille.
Seddon	James	Private	56733	4th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	Devonshire Road, Southport	19/08/1917	21	Coxyde Military Cemetery, Belgium	James was killed in action, he had been at the front line for seven months. Before the war he worked for L&Y Railway Company as a stoker.
Seddon	Joseph	Private	37061	1st Battalion, Manchester Regiment	131a Linaker Street, Southport	05/10/1916	33	Basra Memorial, Iraq	Southport Visiter 17/10/1916 - Cpl. Joseph Seddon of the British Expeditionary Force, contracted disease while in India, died whilst being invalided home and was buried at sea. He left a widow and two children. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Seddon	Thomas Baker	Rifleman	204156	5th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	127 High Park Road, Southport	29/03/1918	37	Lillers Communal Cemetery, France	Thomas was wounded in the neck and chest, he didn't regain consciousness. He was in the in one of the many Casualty Clearing Stations centred around Lillers. His five other brothers were also serving in the military. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Seddon	William H	Driver	M2/226053	Royal Army Service Corp 819 Mechanical Transport Company		03/11/1918	25	Skopje British Cemetery, Macedonia
Sedgwick	Richard	Fitter	L/17784	B Battery, 170th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery	10 Pitt Street, High Park, Southport.	14/04/1917	23	Mont Huon Military Cemetery, Le Treport, Seine-Maritime, France	Richard died from wounds and shell shock, at the 16th General Hospital in France. His wife and mother were informed of his serious condition and were able to travel to France to see him before his death. Before the war he was a fireman with L&Y Railway company.
Sephton	William	Private	13004	10th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers	71 Hart Street, Southport	05/09/1915	28	Ridge Wood Military Cemetery, Belgium	William was killed in action in the Vieastraat area of Flanders. Before the war he worked in the Locomotive department of the L&Y Railway. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Shaw	Joseph	Private	4742	1/7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	121 Clifton Road, Southport	06/09/1916	20	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Joseph was killed by sniper fire, while he was working on the top of a trench. His comrade wrote 'he suffered no pain.' He had been at the front for about 8 months. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Shaw	Percy G	Private	2714	1/7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	Windsor Road, Southport	25/09/1916	23	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Percy was killed in action. He enlisted in September 1914 and went to France in December 1915. Prior to the war he worked in a greengrocers.
Shaw	Robert	Captain		7th Battalion The King's Liverpool Regiment	4 Buckingham Ave, Sefton Park	20/09/1917	25	Dochy Farm New British Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Robert obtained his commission in December 1914, and went to France in spring 1915. Robert was killed during the battle of the Menin Road Ridge, during a German counter attack.	https://photos.app.goo.gl/4v6nNE6GlvtZBJtw2
Shaw	Stephen	Private	42242	4th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	121 Clifton Road, Blowick, Southport	24/04/1917	19	Bucquoy Road, Cemetery, France	Stephen was killed in action near the village of Ficheux, France. Before the war he worked in H Ainscough, Butchers, Bispham Road. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Shaw	William Cobley	Lieutenant		2nd Battalion, Wiltshire Regiment (Duke of Edinburgh's)	The Promenade, Southport	06/09/1917	32	Kemmel Chateau Military Cemetery, Belgium	William was killed in action when leading his men in an attack. Before the war he worked as a designer in both London and Paris.
Shawcroft	George Henry	Ordinary Telegraphist	Mersey/Z/4023 Telegrapher	Royal Naval Volunteer, H.M Drifter "Cosmos"	26 Maple Street, Southport	15/02/1918	18	Plymouth Naval Memorial, England	George was killed when seven German destroyers attacked shipping in the straits of Dover. She was stationed near No.15 buoy, the first shell struck the wheelhouse killing two and severely wounding two more. She caught fire and sunk with only three survivors and eleven dead. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
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Sheenan	Timothy	Chief Stoker	154467 (RFR/DEV/A/3445)	Royal navy H.M.S "Majestic"	Birkdale Farm School	27/05/1915	43	Plymouth Naval Memorial, England	Timothy was killed in action when the Majestic was sunk of the Dardanelles. The?ship was anchored off W beach. At 6.45 an enemy submarine was spotted, the ship opened fire but was hit by two torpedoes. Majestic capsized and sank in seven minutes, with the loss of 40 men.
Shepherd	H	Private	2110	King's Liverpool Regiment		16/02/1915		Duke Street, Southport
Sherwin	Edgar Jackson	Gunner	700786	B Battery, 331st Brigade, Royal Field Artillery	The Hollies, Richmond Road, Bowdon	08/08/1917	39	Coxyde Military Hospital, Koksijde, Belgium	Edgar was killed in action on 8th August.
Shields	William	Private	2747	South Lancashire Regiment	33 Grove Street, Southport	17/07/1916	42	Puchevillers British Cemetery, France	William was wounded on 15th July, in one of the first battles on The Somme. He would most probably have been taken to either the 3rd and 44th Casualty Clearing Stations for treatment. He died of his injuries two days later. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Shilling	Albert	Private	33573	8th Battalion, Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)	144 Cemetery Road, Southport	02/11/1917	27	Gaza War Cemetery, Israel	Albert was initially reported missing in action during the Third Battle of Gaza, this was later changed to killed in action. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Simpson	Victor James	Second Lieutenant		5th Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry	Swandown, Albert Road, Birkdale	24/08/1916		Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Victor was killed while leading his men on a attack against Beer Trench in the Delville Wood area on The Somme.
Sinclair	William	Sapper	97477	154th Field Company, Royal Engineers	58 Heysham Road, High Park, Southport	01/07/1916		Bienvillers Military Cemetery, France	William was killed in action on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. In civilian life he was a joiner and played football for Norwood Crescent, and Southport Central
Singleton	Joseph	Private	380884	11th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	85 Railway Street, Southport	23/03/1918	41	Grand-Seraucourt British Cemetery, Aisne, France	The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Singleton	William Henry	Private	267127	25th Battalion, Royal Welch Fusiliers	The Willow's, Roe Lane, Churchtown	04/10/1918	21	Abbeville Communal Extension, Somme, France	William was wounded in the right arm at Cambrai, in December 1917. On recovery in August 1918 he returned to France. He was admitted to the No.1 General South African Hospital with a gunshot wound to the head on 23rd September and died there 11 days later.
Slack	William Jeremy	Lieutenant Colonel		British Honduras Defence Force	St. Pierre Port, Guernsey	26/01/1915	43	Fort George Memorial, Belize	Lieutenant Colonel Slack was shot dead by a local barber in Honduras.
Slater	Arthur	Lance Corporal	M2/268058	766th Mechanical Transport Company, Royal Army Service Corp	96 Sidney Road, High Park, Southport	19/08/1918		Mikra British Cemetery, Kalamaria, Greece	Arthur is listed as 'died' on the Commonwealth War Graves Commision site. He left behind a widow, Lily. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Slater	William Percy	Private	425326	2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles	Montreal, Canada	25/11/1916	30	Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, France	William was wounded on 23rd November, and died two days later. He would have been treated in one of the casualty clearing stations in Aubigny. He was a Canadian businessman, who volunteered his services at the outbreak of war. His parents lived in Bibby Road, Southport.
Slinger	Samuel	Private	41790	5th Infantry Labour Company, The King's Liverpool Regiment, Transferred to (41790) 7th Company Labour Corp.	Becconsall Farm, Hesketh Bank, Preston	11/09/1917	22	Bard Cottage Cemetery, Boezinge, leper, Belgium	Samuel was killed when a shell exploded close to where he was marching alongside his comrades, a number of whom were injured. Prior to the war he had worked on the family farm.
Smethurst	John	Second Lieutenant		12th Battalion King's Liverpool Regiment		16/09/1916		Guards Cemetery, Lesboeufs, France
Smith	Alexander Leslie	Sapper	44927	88th Field Company, Royal Engineers	Belmont Street, Southport	30/10/1915	27	Cairo War Memorial, Egypt	Alexander died from enteric fever (typhoid) at the military hospital in Cairo; he had been sent for treatment from Gallipoli. Before the war he was a motor engineer.
Smith	Arthur	Private	265603	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	9 Poole Street, Crossens	03/04/1917		St John's Churchyard, Crossens, Southport	Arthur was wounded by shrapnel, which tore an inch wide?wound through his leg on the 1st March. He was?sent to England for?treatment but contacted pneumonia on the way. He seemed to rally but died in hospital in Woolwich.
Smith	Brian Haigh	Private	2387	1/7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		16/05/1915	19	Le Touret Memorial, France	Brian was shot through the head during the Battle of Festubert, and died instantaneously.
Smith	Bernard Ridley Winthrope	Lieutenant		1st Battalion, Scots Guards	Wingfield Park, Ambergate, Derby	15/11/1914	31	South Wingfield Park, Burial Ground, Derby	Bernard arrived in France on 10th October and immediately went to the front line. He was shot in the head in a trench near Ypres on 8th November and died at Christol Hospital Boulogne. His body was returned to England for burial. ?
Smith	Harry	Private	8033	19th Battalion, Machine Gun Corps. Formerly 31920 King's Liverpool Regiment		26/03/1918		Arras Memorial, France	Harry is one of the 35,000 men listed upon the Arras memorial. He was killed during the spring offensive in 1918.
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Smith	Joshua Harold	Lieutenant		6th Battalion (Territorial) Lancashire Fusiliers	23 Park Road, Southport	12/08/1915	24	Redoubt Cemetery, Helles , Turkey	At the outbreak of war Joshua gained a commision with the Lancashire Fusiliers. He was sent to Egypt in September 1914. He was killed in action in the Gallipoli, Dardanelles. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Smith	(Harry) Norman	Lieutenant		20th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers	Waterloo	23/11/1917		Duhallow A.D.S Cemetery, Ypres, Belgium	Norman was killed during the Battle of Passchendaele. Prior to the war he worked at Arthur Johnson auctioneer, in Southport.
Smith	Thomas	Private	4946	1/4th Battalion, King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment	17 Montague Street, Blackburn	18/08/1916	18	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Thomas is one of the 72,000 men commemorate on the Thiepval Memorial, who died on The Somme battlefields.
Smith	Wyndham Alexander	Second Lieutenant		Gloucester Yeomanry	3 Waterloo Road, Birkdale	23/04/1916	29	Jerusalem Memorial, Israel	Wyndham was killed in action in Palestine. Before the war he was a partner in the firm of Baker & Smith Solicitors, Tewkesbury, He married his wife Maud in 1912, the couple had no children. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Snape	Edmund Jasper	Private	4114	11th Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales Own)	61 La Salla Road, Verdun, Montreal	20/09/1917	27	Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Edmund was killed in action during the Third Battle of Ypres, also known as the battle of Passchendaele.
Snape	Harry	Private	345766	16th Battalion, Royal Welch Fusiliers	220 Sussex Road, Southport	04/11/1918	35	Englefontaine British Cemetery, France	Harry was killed in action just 1 week before armistice, in one of the final battles of the war. He left behind a widow, Annie. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Snelson	Frank	Private	4578	13th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	Cardigan Road, Birkdale	16/08/1916	22	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Frank was killed in action during the Battle of the Somme. He left a widow and one child.
Sonneborn	Frederick	Private	3225	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	17 Carnarvon Road, Birkdale	16/09/1916	19	Mericourt L'Abbe, Somme, France	Frederick had been in the army for two years, and at the front line for seven months when he was killed in action. Before the war he worked for the Allan Line Steamship Company.
Sourbut	Harry Henry	Rifleman	R/13501	2nd Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corp	24 Kensington Road, Southport	18/09/1918	23	Berthaucourt Communal Cemetery, Pontro, France	Harry was reported 'Killed in Action,' most probably in The Battles of the Hindenburg Line which raged from 12th September - 12th October 1918. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Southern	Edward Baxter	Private	5650	20th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment)	3 Grosvenor Road, Birkdale	21/07/1916	24	Mericourt L'Abbe, Somme, France	Edwards had been serving in France since November 1915, when he died of wounds. Prior to the war he was educated at Charterhouse and Oriel College, Oxford. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Spear	Norman Victor	(Temp) Second Lieutenant, Pilot		Royal Flying Corps, 50 Training Squadron and London Scottish.	25 Woodstock Road, Golders Green, London	29/08/1917	29	All Saint's Churchyard, Norfolk	Norman was badly wounded at Loos in September 1916. Upon returning to active duty he was gazetted 2nd Lieutenant Royal Flying Corp on 25th September 1916. Attached, as an instructor to the 50th Training Squadron, he was killed in an flying accident in Norfolk. He received the Military Medal for bravery and devotion to duty in October 1916.	Military Medal
Spencer	Edward	Private	24064	8th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment)	57 Railway Street, Southport	24/04/1917	24	Arras Memorial, France	News was received in May 1917 that Edward had been killed in action, he had been in the army for about 18 months. He was a painter by trade. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Spencer	George	Private	41806	17th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		04/08/1917	21	Zantvoorde British Cemetery	George was killed in action during the Third Battle of Ypres, the?Battle of Passchendaele. He left a widow, Rebecca and one son George.
Spencer	T	Private		King's Liverpool Regiment
Spencer	William Henry	Private	29122	123rd Company, Machine Gun Corps, Infantry	46 Hereford Road, Southport	19/01/1917	26	Dickebusch New Military Cemetery, Belgium	Henry is listed as killed in action, in Belgium. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Sperrin	William Alfred	Private	7552	3rd (Reserve) Battalion. York and Lancaster Regiment	3 Palmers Street, Moss Side, Manchester	15/02/1915	28	Duke Street Cemetery, Southport	William caught a chill while in the trenches during a bombardment by German War ships against Hartlepool. After some time in hospital he was sent home on a furlough, he relapsed and was taken to Southport Infirmary where he died.
Spink	Hubert Octavius	Reverend		Royal Army Chaplains Department, attached 55th (West Lancashire) Division	Dulwich	09/08/1916	38	Dive Copse British Cemetery, Sailly-le-Sec, France	Hubert was killed on the front line at Delville Wood?while ministering to the wounded and supervising the retrieval and burial of the dead,. He had previously been wounded several times.
Sproat	William	Private	266454	1/7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	196 Virginia Street, Southport	20/09/1917	21	Dochy Farm, New British Cemetery, Zonnebeck, Belgium	William joined the forces in April 1916, and had been on continuous service for about 10 months when he was killed in action. Before the war he was employed by Southport Highways department. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Stafford	Henry Victor	Private	3270	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	3 Conyers Avenue, Birkdale	15/03/1916	25	Le Fermont Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais	Henry was killed by a German sniper, whilst in the trenches with his regiment. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Standring	William Shuttleworth	Second Lieutenant		12th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment	159 Portland Street, Southport	30/07/1916	21	Guillemont Road Cemetery, France	William arrived at the frontline on 14th July 1916 and was killed in?action a fortnight later. He was slightly wounded about 8am and was treated at at the local field ambulance. He didn't return to his unit, a search was made and was eventually he was found dead. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Stansfield	Robert Henry	Private	241779	1/6th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers	24 Laurel Grove, Southport	06/09/1917	26	Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Robert is one of the 35,000 listed on the Tyne Cot Memorial, nearly all of whom died between August 1917 and November 1918. During the Third battle of Ypres,?The Battle of Passchendaele. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Steele	William Lovatt	Private	29570	13th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	104 Hart Street, Southport	15/07/1916	25	Daours Communal Cemetery Extension, France	William died of wounds on the Somme battlefields. For nine years before the war he was employed by Messrs. Outrams Ltd. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Stephenson	Arthur Theodore	Lieutenant		7th Battalion (Territorial), King's Liverpool Regiment	67 Leyland Road Southport	28/06/1916	31	Gommecourt Wood New Cemetery, Foncquevillers, France	While leading a raid into enemy territory, he realised the raid was hopeless and sent his men back to safety while he threw bombs at the enemy. He was shot and fell. He saved all but two of his of his men. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Stephenson	Earl	Private	357209	1/10th Battalion (Liverpool Scottish) King's Liverpool Regiment		17/08/1916		Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Earl arrived in France on 14th July 1916, with the 18th draft out of? Oswestry. He was reported wounded and missing?4 weeks later on 17th August.
Stephenson	Selwyn Seymour	Lieutenant		1st West Lancashire Brigade, Royal Field Artillery	Park Grange, Southport	13/03/1915	24	Duke Street Cemetery, Southport	Selwyn died at Ross-On-Sea. He had been suffering from heart trouble since October 1913.
Stevens	Joseph	Ordinary Seaman	SS/9772	Royal navy H.M.S "Vivid"		23/10/1918	18	Western Mill Cemetery, Plymouth	Joseph died on 23th October 1918. He was stationed at HMS Vivid, which was the Navy Barracks at Plymouth.
Stevens	Walter	Private		Royal Warwickshire Regiment		01/07/1916	19
Stirrup	James Hope	Private	300193	2/7th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment, formerly 56617 Liverpool Regiment		05/12/1917		Cambrai Memorial, Louverval, Nord, France	James was killed in action during the Battle of Cambrai. He is one of the 7,000+ names listed on the memorial.
Stocker	Samuel Thomas	Private	201916	4th Battalion, Central Ontario Regiment, Canadian Expeditionary Force	143 Bedford Road, Birkdale, Southport	09/10/1916	26	Contay British Cemetery, Somme, France	Samuel's attestation papers show that he was 5ft 10 inches, with blue eyes and dark hair. He died of a gunshot wound to the back, at Casualty Clearing station number 49. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Stockton	Charles Albert	Sergeant	265731	1/7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	94 Sefton Street, Southport	31/07/1917	21	Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium	Charles was killed during a charge against the enemy. His cousin Jim, who was in the same regiment, reported his death to the family. He stated that Bert has died instantaneously and suffered no pain. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Stoddart	Leonard	Private	3231	1/7th Battalion, Manchester Regiment	16 Part Street, Southport	07/08/1915	20	The Helles Memorial, Gallipoli	Len (Leonard) was killed when the 7th charged a Turkish trench. As they rush toward the trench they were mown down by machine gun fire, his death was instantaneous. Before the war Len was a keen footballer, playing for Leyland. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Stones	Francis Dawbarn	Captain		6th Battalion (Territorial) Sherwood Foresters		28/09/1917		Mendinghem Military Cemetery, Proven, Belgium	Francis was awarded a Military Cross for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He died from injuries received during a gas attack. He left a widow, Margaret Julia.	Military Cross
Strange	Herbert W	Private	11233	1st Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	Hart Street, Southport	29/07/1916	22	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	On 26th August Southport Visiter reported that Herbert had been missing in action since 29th July.
Sturrock	William	Sergeant	22850	20th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		02/08/1917		Menin Gate, Ypres, Belgium	William was killed in action, in Belgium.
Sucksmith	Eric	Private	G-5411	1st Battalion, Queen's Royal West Surrey Regiment	46 The Promenade, Southport	06/05/1916	19	Cambrin Churchyard Extension, Pas de Calais, France	Eric was killed in action at Cambrai. His great pal Joe Clegg wrote to the family that Eric had died 'the Death of a Hero.' Before the war he?was one of ?the Corporation Tramway staff. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Sullivan	John	Sergeant	6601	6th Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment		09/04/1916		Basra Memorial, Iraq	John was reported as missing in action, death presumed on 9th April 1916, in Mesopotamia.
Sumner	Albert	Private	49653	12th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	8 Poplar Street, Southport	22/11/1917	23	Etaples Military Cemetery, France	Albert died of wound, most probably at the nearby Boulogne General Hospital. Before the war he was a butchers errand boy. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Sumner	Eric	Driver	T4/252886	Royal Army Service Corps, Attached 13th Cavalry Brigade, Field Ambulance	88 Clifton Road, Southport	06/10/1918	23	Damascus Commonwealth War Cemetery, Syria	Eric spent two and a half years serving in France before being transferred to the Middle East, going through the Battle of the Somme with the 55th Division. He died of dysentery in Palestine. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Sumner	Frederick Harold	Private	176606	286th Company, Machine Gun Corps	6 Alexandra Road, Southport	27/10/1918	29	Karachi 1914-1918 War Memorial, Pakistan	Frederick died of influenza, while serving with the 4th (Indian) Division.
Sumner	James	Private	29713	1st Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment, formerly T4/114797 Royal Army Service Corps	67 Matlock Road, Birkdale	21/08/1918	36	Knightsbridge Cemetery, Mesnil-Martinsart, Somme, France	James has been serving in France since 6th July 1915, when he was killed in action on the battlefield of The Somme. He left a widow, Elizabeth Annie. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Sumner	John	Acting Bombardier	112824	216th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery		15/08/1917	33	Calais Southern Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France.	John died of his wounds on 15th August 1917 at the No 9 British Red cross Field Hospital Near Calais.
Sumner	Robert	Private	5792	King's Liverpool Regiment	171 Kew Road, Southport		22		Robert's attestation papers have survived; they show that he was 22 yrs and 4 months old, 5ft 4 inches and had a chest measurement of 35 inches. His next of kin was his mother, Elizabeth. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Sutcliffe	James Edward	Flight Sergeant	34633	Royal Air Force	22 Walnut Street, Southport	15/02/1919		Duke Street Cemetery, Southport	James had served in the Air Force for almost three years, returning home to Southport in January 1919. His health was poor and a doctor was called; he died of acute influenza on Saturday 15th February. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Sutton	Cyril	Private	3533	1/7th Battalion King's Liverpool Regiment	Peet's Lane, Churchtown	05/09/1916	22	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Cyril was killed by a shell while taking part in a bombing expedition. Before the war he was a joiner.
Sutton	Edward	Gunner	L/45814	40th Division Ammunition Column, Royal Field Artillery	10 Diggle Cottage, Bamford, Rochdale	31/01/1919	23	Terlincthun British Cemetery, France	Shortly before his death at the 7th General Hospital in Boulogne, Edward was awarded the Military Medal. He died of bronchial pneumonia. He left a widow, Elsie.	Military Medal
Sutton	Herbert Leslie	Second Lieutenant		50th Training Squadron, Royal Air Force	94 Sidney Road, Churchtown	22/04/1918	19	St Cuthbert's Churchyard, Churchtown, Southport	Herbert was seriously wounded in a flying accident at Grantham, he was taken to Belton Park Hospital but died soon afterwards. He body was returned to his family for burial. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Sutton	Richard Stuart	Corporal	2043	A Company, 7th Battalion King's Liverpool Regiment	20 Leamington Road, Ainsdale	23/05/1915	23	Lillers Communal Cemetery, Pas de Calais	Richard joined the King's regiment in August 1914, and was sent to France after completing basic training. He was wounded in the shoulder by a Maxim Machine gun bullet, he was taken to a casualty clearing station but died of his wounds. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.	https://drive.google.com/open?id=16aQHR91BqH-t0g0kA8lucQPqQUDqWPb5
Sutton	Thomas	Deck Hand	15618/DA/RNR Deck Hand	Royal Navy 'Reserve, His Majesty's Paddle Minesweeper Monarchy	118 Shellfield Road, Marshside, Southport	23/11/1918	27	St Cuthbert's Churchyard, Churchtown, Southport	Thomas is listed as 'Died of disease. He left a widow, Jennie. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Sutton	Thomas	Private	12002	1st Battalion, The King's Liverpool Regiment		17/11/1915		Bethune Town Cemetery, Pas de Calais	Thomas was a reservist so was one of the first to be called up at the beginning of the war. He took part in several battles including Nueve Chappelle, La Bassee and Givenchy were he was wounded in the foot. After returning to the front line he contracted a chill, he went to hospital but never recovered.
Sutton	Thomas Brookfield	Driver	108881	2nd Division Ammunition Column, Royal Field Artillery	73 Mill Lane, Churchtown	06/11/1917	26	St. Julien Dressing Station Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Thomas was hit by a shell and died instantaneously, suffering no pain. Before the war he was a confectioner and played an active roll in St Cuthbert's church life. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Swettenham	Robert	Lance Corporal	17487	15th Battalion, Royal Scots	11 Church Road, Birkdale	08/08/1916	22	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Robert joined the forces in September 1914, and went to France in January 1916. He was attached to the Highland Light Infantry when he met his death of the Somme Battlefields.
Swift	Herbert Lancashire	Private	1289064	226th Battalion. Canadians		13/03/1916	40	Virden Cemetery, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada	Herbert died of pneumonia at Manitoba, Canada on 13th March 1916.
Sydall	Leonard	Trooper	1143	Household Battalion, Household Cavalry. Formerly 2380 Royal Horse Guards,	37 Walnut Street, Southport	12/04/1917	22	Arras Memorial, France	Leonard died of wounds and is one of the 35,000 soldiers commemorated on the Arras Memorial. Most of whom killed in the Battle of Arras, fought between 9 April and 16 May 1917. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Sykes	Jabez	Lieutenant		1/4th Battalion (Territorial) East Lancashire Regiment	3St. Aldwyn's Road, Withington.	25/06/1915	22	Lancashire Landing Cemetery, Helles, Gallipoli	Jabez died of wounds received in action at Gallipoli.
Sykes	Leslie Hindle	(Second) Lieutenant		6th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment	21 Scarisbrick New Road, Southport	03/10/1918	23	Bellicourt British Cemetery, France	Leslie was killed leading his men in action, at Joncourt, near Amiens, France. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.

Southport’s Fallen T-Z

Surname	First Name	Rank	Service No.	Regiment/Ship/ Squadron	Last Known Address	Died	Age at death	Burial Place	Biography	Medals
Tabron	Peter	Private	34688	8th Battalion East Lancashire Regiment	50 Hereford Road, Southport	24/04/1917	26	Arras Memorial, France & war memorial at St. Simon and St. Jude's Church, Southport	Peter was a bricklayer from Southport. He enlisted in Preston and was killed in action France. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Taylor	C	Private		King's Liverpool Regiment
Taylor	Frank	Lance Corporal	14813	Machine Gun Section, 12th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	19 Zetland Street, Southport	25/09/1915	23	Rue-Petillon Military Cemetery, Fleurbaix, France; Commemorated on a brass plaque from St. Andrew's Church, now in Christ Church, Southport	Frank was a dentist's mechanic in Doncaster before the war broke out. He was killed in Action at Loos. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Taylor	Frederick	Corporal	21111	Royal Field Artillery	16 Pitt Street, Southport	21/08/1917	35	Duke Street Cemetery, Southport	Frederick was hospitalised in Frodsham and died later from his wounds. He had been through practically all the severe fighting and was recommended for the Military Medal for gallantry. (Southport's Splendid Hearts) The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.	Military Medal
Taylor	G	Private
Taylor	H	Private
Taylor	Herbert	Lieutenant		15th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers	45 Limefield Street, Accrington	01/04/1917	28	Savy British Cemetery, France	Herbert was killed in action. Before the war he was a teacher at Elementary School.
Taylor	John Edward	Private	267312	7th Battalion King's Liverpool Regiment	51 Claremont Road, Birkdale	09/04/1918	24	Post Office Rifles Cemetery, France; Commemorated on a bronze plaque at the Wesley Methodist Church, Southbank Road, Southport	John was killed in action whilst serving with the 55th Division, during the German Spring offensive of 1918. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Taylor	Nellie	Driver		British Red Cross Society- Voluntary Aid Detachment	1 Westbourne Road, Birkdale	27/06/1918	30	Mont Huon Military Cemetery, Le Treport, France	Nellie died while on active service with the 10th Field Ambulance, The inscription: on her memorial reads "A BLAMELESS LIFE CHEERFULLY GIVEN TO DUTY AT HER COUNTRY'S CALL." The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Taylor	Oscar	Private	93048	2nd (Garrison) Battalion King's Liverpool Regiment	152 Shakespeare Street, Southport	02/10/1918	33	Mikra British Cemetery, Salonica, Greece	Oscar joined the forces in August 1917. He died of bronchial pneumonia in hospital in Salonica. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Taylor	Vernon	Lieutenant		7th Battalion Royal Muster Fusiliers attd. 149th Company Machine Gun Corps	Avondale Road, Southport	15/09/1916	34	Delville Wood Cemetery, Longueval	Vernon was killed in action. Before the war he was employed at the Southport Branch of the Manchester and Liverpool District Bank and was connected to the Pickwick and North Meols tennis clubs.
Taylor	William Archie	Private	2446	7th Battalion King's Liverpool Regiment	112 King Street, Southport	05/04/1915	22	Bethune Town Cemetery, France; Commemorated on a brass plaque at Christ Church & also on Christ Church War Memorial	William died of wounds in France. Before joining up, Private Taylor was the secretary of the Southport Tariff Reform League. He was actively involved with the Junior Unionists Association at the inception of the movement. He had a keen interest in politics and frequently addressed the Women's Unionist League. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Tetlow	Cyril Lawson	Lieutenant		10th Squadron, Royal Flying Corps	University School, Cambridge Road, Southport	22/08/1916	24	Le Touret Military Cemetery, Richebourg-L'Avenue, France	Cyril, an observer, was killed in flight with 2nd Lieutenant Hugh Cecil Marnham, pilot, Sussex Yeomanry, attached to the Royal Flying Corps. Read more about Cyril
Thistleton	Albert Richard	Corporal	48112	19th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers	31 Pine Grove, Southport	26/02/1919	24	Douai British Cemetery, France; Commemorated on St. Luke's Church Memorial, Southport	Albert died from pneumonia, following influenza, at the 42nd Casualty Clearing Station, France. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Thomas	Frederick Henry	Private	17340	1st Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment	147 Wennington Road, Southport	17/05/1916	26	St Patrick's Cemetery, Loos, Pas de Calais, France	Frederick was killed in action, near Loos. He was a former scholar at All Saints School, Southport. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Thomas	William Henry	Second Class Stoker	SS/113561	Royal Navy, HMS "Amphion"	94 Tulketh Street, Southport	06/08/1914	20	Portsmouth Memorial, Devon, England; Christ Church War Memorial, Southport; Holy Trinity Church War Memorial, Southport	William was killed, when HMS Amphion was caught up in a mine explosion in the North Sea. Before the war he worked at Chapel Street Station. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Thompson	Charles Arthur	Lance Corporal	20688	4th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	23a Upper Aughton Road, Birkdale, Southport	14/07/1916	22	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France; St. Peter's Church Memorial, Birkdale, Southport	Charles was killed in action on the Somme. Before the war he was a member of the YMCA and employed by Mrs MJ Parkhouse, London Street. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Thompson	George	Private	52340	13th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	10 Station Road, Ainsdale	16/08/1916	20	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	George was killed in action on the Somme. Before the war he was employed at Messrs. Muirhead and Wilcox's, Chapel Street. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Thompson	George Eric	Lieutenant		"C" Company 4th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	The Barn, Formby Lancashire	03/09/1916	20	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	George was killed in action on The Somme. He was educated at Dunchurch Hall, Rugby, and at Harrow where he played cricket against Eton and football against Winchester. He was employed at Messrs. Milligan and Mackintosh, cotton merchants, Liverpool. He played at the Northern Cricket Club and the West Lancashire Golf Club.
Thompson	Jack	Lance Corporal	40988	27th Tyneside Irish Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers	4 Railway Walk, Birkdale	28/04/1917	26	Agny Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France	Jack enlisted with the Leeds Pals Battalion of the West Yorks Regiment and saw active service in both Egypt and France. He was wounded on July 1916, and return to the front once recovered. He was killed in action. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Thompson	John Thomas	Private	2546	1st/7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		16/05/1915		Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France	John was killed in action during the Battle of Festubert.
Thomson	Edmund Peel	Major		2nd Battalion, Royal Munster Fusiliers	Saunders Street, Southport	21/12/1914	40	Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France; Holy Trinity Church Memorial, Southport; Hesketh Golf Club War Memorial, Southport	Edmund was killed in action on the Western Front. He joined the army in 1893 and served in the South African War in 1902, for which he was mentioned in dispatches.
Thomson	James Godfrey	Gunner	L/17593	Royal Field Artillery	132 Duke Street, Southport	13/10/1917		Duke Street Cemetery, Southport	James is listed as dying 'at home.' The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Thorburn	Edward Francis	Lieutenant		6th Battalion, Manchester Regiment		10/06/1915	21	Helles Memorial, Gallipoli	Edward was killed in action in the Dardanelles Peninsula. He was the third and last surviving son of Mr W. Thorburn, Professor of Surgery at Manchester University. Edward trained at Southport, attached to the East Lancashire Divisional Signalling Company. He left Southport for Egypt in command of a party of Southport men. He later re-joined his battalion and proceeded to the Dardanelles.
Thorne	Alonzo	Private	108665	33rd Battalion, Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)	161 Sefton Street, Southport	24/06/1918	20	Hagle Dump Cemetery, West- Vlaanderen, Belgium	Alonzo died of shrapnel wounds to his neck and back. His Second Lieutenant C. L. Rogers described Private Thorne as a 'quiet and reliable lad' and that his section was 'poorer now since he has fallen fighting for his country.' The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Thorniley	Percy Arthur Henry	Captain		21st Battalion, Manchester Regiment		11/01/1917	20	Beaumont-Hamel British Cemetery, Somme, France	Percy was awarded the Military Cross, in the New Years' Honours list in 1917. He was killed in action on the Somme battlefields. He was educated at Malvern College and joined the army in December 1914.	Military Cross
Thorp	Frederick	Private	21634	No. 4 Company, 19th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	87 Southbank Road, Southport	30/07/1916	31	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France; Southbank Road Methodist Church War Memorial, Southport	Frederick was killed in action at the Somme. He was injured after advancing on the second line of German trenches after his battalion had taken the first line. He was ahead of his own gun team and almost fell on top of the German parapet. He was never seen again and nothing more is known. His body was never found. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Threlfall	James	Private	187724	8th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force	72 Hall Street, Southport	28/04/1917	39	Vimy Memorial, Pas de Calais, France	James resided in Winnipeg, Canada for 14 years working as a decorator. He joined the army in 1915 and went to France in August 1916. He is one of the 11,000 men of the Canadian Expeditionary Force killed during the Battle of Vimy Ridge. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Threlfall	James	Private	52013	Labour Corps	Clock House, Halsall, Ormskirk	12/01/1918	18	St Cuthbert's Churchyard, Southport; Commemorated on Holy Trinity and St. Cuthbert's Church War Memorials	James was born in Halsall, Lancashire. He is listed as 'Died at home'.
Threlfall	John	Rifleman	202670	1st/5th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	114 Shellfield Road, Marshside, Southport	25/09/1916	25	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France; Emmanuel Church War Memorial, Southport	John was killed in action. Initially reported as missing and his wife posted several notices asking for any information concerning her husband's whereabouts. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Tinsley	Thomas	Corporal	20775	11th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	7 Bedford Road, Birkdale	21/03/1918		Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France; St. Peter's War Memorial, Birkdale and The Roll of Honour and on a wood panel at Hampton Road United Reformed Church, formerly Hampton Road Congregational Mission	Thomas was killed in action. He saw three years of continuous service. Before joining the army he was employed at the L. and Y. Railway. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Tipping	William	Second Lieutenant		1st/8th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		08/08/1916		Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	William was killed in action on the Somme battlefields.
Todd	Edward	Lance Corporal	267741	2nd/7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	65 Tithebarn Road, Southport	26/06/1917	20	Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery, France; Commemorated on St. Luke's Church War Memorial	Edward was killed in action. Before the war, he was educated at Christ Church Higher Grade School and was employed by Messrs. Hindle and Son Auctioneers. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Todd	John	Gunner	106182	200th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery	Pitts House Farm, Moss Lane, Southport	24/08/1918		St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France	John died from wounds received. His family received a telegram with news that he had been injured and gassed. They were later notified of his death. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Todd	John	Lieutenant		9th Training Squadron, Royal Air Force	14 Manor Road, Churchtown, Southport	29/07/1918	19	St Cuthbert's Churchyard, Southport; Commemorated on St. Cuthbert's Church War Memorial	John was stationed in Norfolk where he was killed in an unfortunate flying accident. Before joining the R.A.F. Lieutenant Todd had completed a three year apprenticeship at the London City and Midland Bank. He was their representative at the Hesketh branch of the bank. His death was all the more tragic as he was expected home on leave on the weekend that his parents posted news of his death in the Southport Visiter. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Todd	Percy	Private	266251	2nd/7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	6 Scott Street, High Park, Southport	30/09/1918	19	Louverval Military Cemetery, France; Commemorated on a stained glass window at Russell Road Methodist Church, Southport	Percy died from wounds received. Private Todd had served in the army for two years and was described by the Army Chaplain as a 'very brave and good soldier, right to the finish, and made the sacrifice patiently.' The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Todd	Robert	Private	265914	1st/7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	7 Vaughan Road, Southport	25/09/1916	18	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Robert was killed in action at the Somme. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Todd	Thomas	Private	78126	Royal Army Medical Corps	15 Lyndhurst Road, Birkdale	13/02/1917	26	Southport Birkdale Cemetery	Only son of Ellen and the late James Todd. Thomas is listed at died at home. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Tomlinson	James Ashworth	Lieutenant		13th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers	62 Cemetery Road, Southport	22/11/1915	24	Azmak Cemetery, Suvla, Gallipoli; Commemorated on Emmanuel Parish Church War Memorial, Southport	James joined the Manchester Pals shortly after the outbreak of war and had 6 months training after which he received his commission. In August 1914 he was drafted to the Dardanelles, where he later died of wound received in action. He was employed as a clerk in the Lancashire and Yorkshire Bank, Shudehill Branch. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Tomlinson	John William Abraham	Private	332334	9th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	66 Lytham Road, Southport	20/09/1917	27	Tyne Cot Cemetery, Belgium; Commemorated on Marshside Methodist Church War Memorial	John was killed in action. Private Tomlinson was sent to France a year before his death and joined the army in March 1916. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Tomlinson	Richard	Private	19588	Coldstream Guards	19 Vaughan Road, Birkdale	29/11/1918	38	St Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France; Commemorated on St. Peter's Church War Memorial, Birkdale, Southport	Richard's occupation listed as Animal Man in Zoo on 1911 Census. His wife Helen went out to France to see him hospital in Rouen and stayed with him until his death. He was wounded in battle and lay on the battlefield for a fortnight before being found and taken to hospital.
Townson	Frank	Corporal	2045	12th Company. Australian Machine Gun Corps	126 Upper Aughton Road, Birkdale	15/11/1916	29	St Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France	Frank died of his wounds. He emigrated to Australia around 1911 with his wife and worked in the timber mills in Perth, Western Australia. He joined the army shortly after the outbreak of war and was survived by his wife and two children. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Turnbull	Edward Ogilvie	Signaller/Driver	219883	"A" Battery, 110th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery		06/04/1918	25	Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais	Edward is listed as killed in action.
Turnell	Reginald Leaf	Lieutenant		Attached to the 20th Battalion, Middlesex Regiment	126 Upper Aughton Road, Birkdale	23/11/1917	25	Cambrai Memorial, Louverval, France & on a brass plaque from St. Andrew's Church, now in Christ Church, Lord Street, Southport	Richard was killed while leading his platoon into attack. Lieutenant Turnell joined the army at the outbreak of war. He underwent training with the Royal Flying Corps and received his commission in July 1916. He flew expeditions until October 1916 after which an accident prevented him remaining with the Corps. He was then transferred to the Middlesex regiment. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Turner	Arthur Sidney	Rifleman	B/201320	16th Battalion, Rifle brigade	46 Chestnut Street, Southport	16/05/1920	37	Duke Street Cemetery, Southport, England	Born in Scarisbrick, Arthur was the son of John and Jane Turner and husband of Gertrude Evelyn Turner. A chauffeur and gardener employed by Mr Wignall of Oxford Road, Birkdale, he attested with the Army Service Corps at Southport in December 1915 and served with the Rifle Brigade in Belgium and France September 1917 to March 1918. Arthur died at home from disease contracted after discharge.
Turner	Clifford	Private	15729	17th Battalion, King's (Liverpool Regiment)	3 Welbeck Road, Birkdale	24/03/1918	32	Pozieres Memorial, France	Clifford was born in Great Crosby, son of Edith Annie Turner. Private Turner was listed as aged 25 and a clerk in the Sack Bag Trade on the 1911 census. He is listed as killed in action.
Turner	Herbert Henry	Petty Officer	M/4281	Royal Navy, HMS "Vivid" & HMS "Lion",	106 Hall Street, Southport	15/12/1916	26	Southport Duke Street Cemetery; Commeorated on St. Luke's Church and Holy Trinity Church War Memorials	Herbert died at the Mount Stuart Hospital, Rothesay, Isle of Bute. He had been in the Navy seven years. He was a Plumber's Mate on HMS Lion since its commission. He took part in the Heligoland Battle, the engagement of the Dogger Bank, when the Blucher was sunk, and the Jutland action. HMS Lion was reported damaged after engagement in the North Sea. He sent word that he was safe and well and would write again. He was buried with full military honours. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Turner	Richard Chase	Lieutenant Commander		Royal Navy, HMS "Pegasus"	Bankfield House Gardens, Bankfield Lane Southport (Uncle's address)	20/09/1914	30	Dar Es Salaam War Cemetery, Tanzania	Richard was killed during the action between the Pegasus and the German Cruiser Konigsberg in Zanzibar Harbour, Indian Ocean. HMS Pegasus was on the Cape Station at the outbreak of war. Pegasus was undergoing repairs and the men slept at their guns. At 5.25am the German cruiser was spotted but the Pegasus' armed tug could not warn them. Pegasus sank quickly and two officers were lost, twenty-nine killed and fifty-five men were wounded.
Tweedale	Maurice	Captain		7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	8 Weld Road, Birkdale	16/05/1915	26	Guards Cemetery, Windy Corner, Cuinchy, France	Killed in action. Captain Tweedale was educated at Uppingham school and was a stockbroker in Liverpool. Before the war broke out, he had risen to the rank of captain in the 7th King's Regiment and volunteered for foreign service. He obtained leave a month before his death to marry his fiancee in London. He returned to the front a few days later. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Twigge	Frederick Russell	Gunner	159325	Royal Field Artillery		28/08/1916	32	Southport Duke Street Cemetery	Frederick was born on 1884 in the Southport /Ormskirk area
Twist	Robert Henry	Private	267315	1st/7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	1 Cable Street, Southport	20/09/1917	28	Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium & on a panel from an organ at Hampton Road United Reformed Church (formerly Hampton Road Congregational Mission)	Killed in action in France. Robert was in France for fifteen months prior to his death. Before joining the army and was employed by Mr S. B. Craven, Lord Street. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Tyldesley	Harold	Corporal	51264	Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, Attached to the 7th Machine Gun Brigade	3 Ivy Street, Southport	07/06/1917	24	La Chaudiere Military Cemetery, Vimy, France; Commemorated on Holy Trinity Church War Memorial, Southport	Killed in action, Harold was in the first Canadian division to go to France in February 1915. He fought in St. Eloi, Ypres, Hooge and other heavy engagements. His death was the only occasion he was injured throughout his service. According to his friend Hugh Bailey's report, Cpl Tyldesley was killed while loading a pack horse not far from the line. He was killed instantly by an explosive shell and did not suffer. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Unwin	John Lees	Driver	624864	Honourable Artillery Company, 2nd B. Battery, 126th Army Brigade H.A.C.	Park Crescent, Southport	31/05/1918	21	Fosse No. 10 Communal Cemetery Extension, Sains-en-Gohelle	John died of his wounds at Field hospital 73, near Lens, France.
Usher	Herbert	Private	51726	21st Battalion, Manchester Regiment.	5 Morecambe Bank, Grange-Over-Sands	24/10/1917	31	Tyne Cot Memorials, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Herbert was killed in action in the Zonnebeck area of the Somme battlefields.
Van Cruisen	Wilfred	Lieutenant		1st Battalion, Royal Fusiliers (City of London)	Oxton, Chester	01/11/1916	19	Flaybrick Hill Cemetery, Birkenhead	Wilfred (Van as he was known) was wounded in action on 16th August, he died from those wounds on 1st November at Fazakerley Hospital. Read more about Wilfred	Military Cross
Vaughan	John	Second Lieutenant		20th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	Skethrock, St Anthony's Road, Blundellsands	30/07/1916	18	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	John was killed in action on the battlefields of the Somme.
Vernon	Herbert Douglas	Lieutenant		Grenadier Guards, attached Guards Machine Gun Regiment	Eastham House, Eastham, Cheshire	15/09/1916	23	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Herbert was the son of Sir Herbert and Lady Vernon. He was drafted to France in July 1915, and saw continual front line action. He was killed in The Guards charge between Ginchy and Les Boeufs, during the Battle of the Somme.
Vickers	Matheas	Corporal	31450	11th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment	Birkdale, Southport	21/05/1918	27	Caestre Military Cemetery, France	Matheas was killed in action on the Somme battlefields.
Vipond	James William	Lance Corporal	1416	1/5th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		08/08/1916		Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	James was awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous gallantry. He was killed in action near Matlz Horn Farm, when the British army were trying to capture Guillemont Village. On the 8th August the 5th battalion reported; 65 men killed, 173 wounded and 64 missing.	Military Medal
Wade	Austin	Sergeant	7470	1st Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment (listed under South Lancashire Regiment on the Southport Memorial)	Shakespeare Street, Southport	19/05/1915		Le Touret Memorial, Pas De Calais, France	Austin has been in the army for many years and was only a few months away from retirement when war broke out. He was killed in action during the Battle of Festubert.
Wadsworth	Percy James	Private	M2/184322	No 1. Cavalry Supply Column, Royal Army Service Corps	31 Devonshire Road, High Park, Southport	01/02/1919	31	St Cuthbert's Churchyard, Southport	Percy was the son of James and Mary Wadsworth, of Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire. He died of pneumonia at a military hospital in Southport. He left behind a widow, Gertrude Isabella Wadsworth. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Waggett	George	First Class Shipwright	343008	Royal Navy. HMS "Bulwark",	150 Jervis Road, Twyford Avenue, Portsmouth	26/11/1914		Woodlands Cemetery, Gillingham.	George was serving on the H.M.S. Bulwark when, at 7.50 am on the 26th November 1914, it was completely destroyed by an internal explosion whilst anchored off Sheerness, Kent. Over 700 lives were lost in this disaster. His body was recovered from the sea. He left behind a wife, Ethel Maud Waggett.
Wainwright	Cyril	Private	5434	10th Battalion, Kings Liverpool Regiment	62 Southbank Road, Southport	09/09/1916	19	Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Longuaval, France	Cyril died on the Somme battlefield, he was killed when he was asleep, dying instantaneously. Before the war he worked for Messer's Davies & Wilkinson, Mechanical Dentists, Hoghton Street. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Walker	Frederick	Private	35924	1/5th Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment		20/03/1918	20	Polygon Wood Cemetery, Zonnebeke, Belgium	Frederick was killed in action on the Battlefields near Ypres. He was an orphan who, before the war, worked at Churchtown Corn Mills. His brother lived in Culcheth, Warrington.
Walker	Basil Scarisbrick	Lieutenant (Second Lieutenant)		5th Battalion, (Earl of Chester's Territorial) Cheshire Regiment	Wybourne Gate, Westcliffe Road, Southport	09/05/1915	26	Divisional Cemetery, Diekebusch Road, Vlamertinghe	Basil was killed in action in Flanders, while on active service. Prior to the war he was articled to a firm of Chartered Accountants.
Walker	Leonard	Private	2966	9th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		25/09/1916		St Mary's A.D.S Cemetery, Haisnes, Pas De Calais, France	Leonard joined up at the outbreak of war and was sent to France. He was killed in action near the town of Lens. Before the war he was an apprentice at Watts and Co. Boot Makers.
Walker	Thomas Cartmel	Lieutenant (Second Lieutenant)		1/5th Battalion (Territorial), Manchester Regiment	Wybourne Gate, Westcliffe Road, Southport	05/06/1915	20	Redoubt Cemetery, Helles, Gallipoli	Thomas was killed in action, whilst serving in Gallipoli in the Dardanelles. Just 27 days earlier, his brother Basil was killed near Ypres. Thomas had been educated at Mostyn House, Parkgate and had passed the entrance exam to King's College Cambridge.
Wall	Sydney Frith	Private	18880	12th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	622 Liverpool Road, Ainsdale	28/07/1918	24	Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium	Sydney died from concussion as a result of a shell explosion. His brother Wilfrid Ewart Wall also fell. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Wall	Wilfred Ewart	Private	46503	23rd Battalion, Manchester Regiment	622 Liverpool Road, Ainsdale	22/10/1917	21	Tyne Cot Memorials, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Wilfred was killed in action during the Third Battle of Ypres, known as Passchendaele. He was buried where he fell. His brother Sydney Frith Wall was also killed in action. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Walmsley	Walter	Private	4604	1/9th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	54 Poulton Road, Southport	08/09/1916		Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Walter was killed by shell fire at the front. His brother Henry was also serving on the front line. The two had met in the trenches days before. Henry was coming out of the trenches, as Walter was entering. He left behind a wife and six children. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Walsh	B	Pioneer		Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Warburton	Arthur	Private	25206	13th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	7 Moss Road, Halsall, Lancashire	14/07/1916	38	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Arthur enlisted in Southport and was sent to France. He was killed during the Battle of the Somme. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Warburton	Jack	Private	2497	1/7th Battalion. King's Liverpool Regiment		30/06/1916	19	Avesnes-Le-Comte Communal Cemetery Extension, France	Jack joined up at the beginning of the war and was sent over to France soon after. He was killed in the 'Big Push,' the beginning of the Battle of the Somme. Before the war Jack had worked in the Belfast Linen Company on Lord Street.
Warburton	Ralph	Private	235487	9th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Formerly 4037, Duke of Lancashire's Own Yeomanry	25 Scarisbrick Avenue, Southport	10/04/1918	20	Croix-du-Bac British Cemetery, Steenwereck, France.	In 1917 Ralph was wounded and gassed. After treatment at the base hospital he was sent to Warrington for further treatment. He returned to the front line in 1918, only to be reported as missing in action three weeks later. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Ward	George Alan	Gunner	230402	B Battery, 251st Brigade, Royal Field Artillery	Denmark Street, Southport	30/12/1917	25	Ypres Reservoir Cemetery, Belgium	George was reported killed in action less than two weeks after he was sent to the front line.
Ward	Maurice Arthur	Captain		11th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers		10/04/1918		Haverskerque British Cemetery, Nord, France	Maurice was awarded the Military Cross for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in 1917. He was mortally wounded in 1918.	Military Cross
Wareing	John Brookfield	Private	266931	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	38 Devonshire Road, Southport	20/09/1917	36	Tyne Cot Memorial, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	John was killed in action during an offensive called The Battle of Menin Road Bridge, part of the 3rd Battle of Ypres. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Wareing	John Henry	Gunner	118247	281st Brigade, Royal Field Artillery	133 Heysham Road, Southport	28/03/1918	35	Anzin-St Aubin British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France	John was killed in action dying instantaneously, while servicing his gun. Before the war he had played football for Chorley and Burnley. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Wareing	John Sutton	Private	2854	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	34 Shellfield Road, Southport	26/06/1915		Cambrin Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France	John was killed in action. He and 20 comrades had just come out of the trenches for a few days rest when a shell dropped amongst them and exploded, mortally wounding him. Prior to the war he had worked as a poultry dealer in Southport Market. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Wareing	Stephen	Private	39229	4th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	Chapel Lane, Banks	08/11/1917	28	Trois Arbres Cemetery, Steenwerck, Nord, France	Stephen was wounded in action and sent to The No. 2 Australian Casualty Clearing Station based in Steenwerck, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Wareing	Thomas	Private	75284	1/6th Battalion (Territorial), Northumberland Fusiliers	201 Rufford Road, Crossens	27/07/1918	18	Niederzwehren Cemetery, Germany	After just 5 weeks service Thomas was reported as wounded and a prisoner in German hands. He died at Rastatt, Barden Prison Camp in Germany on 27th August, having arrived there on 2nd June. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Watkinson	George	Private	19069	7th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment	59 Lytham Road, Marshside	24/08/1916	23		George was found dead in his billet, behind the front line trenches. He was wounded on Easter Sunday and had re-joined his unit. He was the secretary of the Marshside Football Club. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Watkinson	William	Private	42810	2/7th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers	Westward Cottages, Cambridge Road, Southport	21/03/1918	28	Pozieres Memorial, France	William was reported missing in action on 21st March 1918, he had been in France for three months.
Watson	Harold Gordon	Private	41703	12th Battalion, Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra Princess of Wales' Own)	13 The Promenade, Southport	23/11/1917		Cambrai Memorial, Louverval, Nord, France	Harold was drafted to France in December 1916 and had been there about 14 months when he was reported missing in action. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Watson	John Hamilton	Private	358051	1/10th Battalion. King's Liverpool Regiment	203 Lord Street, Southport	20/07/1917	20	Vlamertingghe New Military Cemetery, Belgium	John was killed on the night of 20th July, when a shell exploded amongst a group of men going up the line. It killed eight men including John Watson. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Watson	Robert	Lieutenant Commander		Royal Navy	4 Queens Road, Southport	21/09/1914	46		Robert served as part of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, he suffer from various bouts of ill health and was treated at the general hospital in Alexandra. He was demobilised on the 14th February 1919 suffering with Dyspepsia. He died from Chronic Nephritis ( Kidney Disease) at Southport on the 11th September 1919. The whereabouts of his grave is unknown. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Watt	Robert Stapleton	Lieutenant ( Temp 2nd Lieutenant		B Company, 13th Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment		20/11/1916	20	Etaples Military Cemetery, France	Robert was treated at No. 2 General hospital at Etaples. He sadly died of wounds, which were received whilst in action at Beauford Hamell, on the Somme.
Watts	Norman Luther	Lieutenant (Temp Major)		9th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	Sinhala, Aughton	25/09/1916	29	Dantzig Military Cemetery, Mametz, France	Norman died leading an attack at Guedecourt He was struck by a bullet shortly after leaving the trenches, and fell dead instantly.
Wayland	Richard Bunster	Lieutenant		11th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment		22/09/1916	21	Brown's Road Military Cemetery, Festubert, France	Richard was the son of Louis and Anita Wayland, he was born at Concepcion, Chile, South America. Richard is listed as dying from his wounds in France.
Weaver	John James	Dr (Captain)		Royal Army Medical Corp	4 Queens Road, Southport	20/04/1917	56	Duke Street Cemetery, Southport	John was the Medical Officer for the Southport District, and had been in the army since 1915. He was stationed at The Curragh. He died instantaneously after being thrown from a horse. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Webster	Edward	Corporal		21st Battalion, Manchester Regiment	90 Sussex Road, Southport	27/11/1918		St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France	Edward died of wounds received at Rouen, France. He left behind a wife, Daisy and a son. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Webster	George Alexander Malcolm	Lieutenant		South Lancashire Regiment and Royal Flying Corp	Beach Mount, Waterloo	28/02/1918	20	Brie British Cemetery, France	George enlisted at the beginning of the war, joining the South Lancashire Regiment. Twice wounded he transferred to the Royal Flying Corp, obtaining his double wings shortly before his death.
Weedon	(Marks) Charles Edward	Rifleman	593143	18th Battalion, London Irish Regiment	95 Sussex Road, Southport	22/08/1917		Poperinge Military Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Charles was the youngest son of Mr & Mrs Weedon. He was reported as dying from wounds at Casualty Clearing Station 64. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Welch	William	Private	267450	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	Bridge Cottage, Peets Lane, Southport	27/09/1918	23	Moevres Communal Cemetery Extension, France	William was killed in action near La Bassee Road, in the Festubert area alongside five comrades.	Military Medal
Wells	Henry Frank	Private	S/889	Buffs (East Kent) Regiment	76 St Luke's Road, Southport	28/09/1915	37	Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France	Frank was killed in action in France. Prior to the war he was educated at Holy Trinity School and as a child, was a member of the St Luke's Choir. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Westhead	John	Staff Sergeant	TS/9054	39th Division, Royal Army Service Corps	Briars Lane, Layton, Ormskirk	21/10/1916		Bouzincourt Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France
Whaite	Reginald	Private	41289	Labour Corp, formerly 62996 King's Liverpool Regiment		31/08/1918		Mesnil Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France	Reginald was killed in action.
Wharton	Harry	Private	5220	7th Battalion. King's Liverpool Regiment	31 Ash Lane, Southport	26/09/1916		Heilly Station Cemetery, Maricourt, L'Abbe, France	Harry was killed during action to take Goat Trench and the Gird Lines during the Somme Campaign. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Wharton	William	Private		12th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	25 Willow Grove, Freshfield, Formby	03/10/1916	36	Grove Town Cemetery, Meaulte, Somme, France	William died of his wounds on 3rd October 1916. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Whinnett	Edward	Gunner	L/15948	Royal Field Artillery	119 Duke Street, Southport	23/11/1917	24	Dozinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium	Edward died of wounds received on 23rd November 1917. Before the war he was the manager of J. Nelson and Sons on Eastbourne Road. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Whipp	George Henry	Private	63883	2/6th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	Alsager, Crewe	20/10/1917	19	Poelcapelle British Cemetery, Belgium	George was killed in action during the Battle of Poelcappelle which was fought in Flanders on 9 October 1917, during the Third Battle of Ypres.
White	Bernard	Lance Corporal		11th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	12 Cumberland Road, Southport	08/08/1916	21	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Bernard was killed on the night of 8th August, he was shot through the head and died instantaneously. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
White	Frederick Henry	Lance Corporal	2399	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment.	3 Vernin Road, Southport	16/05/1915		Guards Cemetery, Windy Corner, France	Frederick was wounded during the Battle of Festubert, and died a few hours later at the Casualty Clearing Station at Windy Corner. Before the war he worked as a chauffeur and was a member of the Holy Trinity Bible Class. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
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White	John Vernon	Captain		20th Battalion, Manchester Regiment.	44 Park Road, Southport	01/07/1916	24	Dantzig Alley British Cemetery, Mametz, France	John was killed during the Battle of the Somme and was buried alongside 24 other non-commissioned officers from the Manchester Regiment who perished on the same day. Before the war he was a keen rugby and cricket player. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
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Whitehead	Charles Edward Bowman	Lamps & Able Seaman		Mercantile Marine, SS "Manchester Miller"	7 South Street, Hulme, Manchester	06/06/1917	44	Tower Hill, Mercantile Marine Memorial, London.	The steamship Manchester Miller was torpedoed from German U-Boat, sinking soon after. Eight men were killed including Charles.
Whitehead	George	Private	51609	17th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	Bromborough, Wirral	20/10/1916	20	St. Sever Cemetery, Rouen, France	George was seriously wounded by a shell explosion on 12th October, when a shell shattered his right leg. The leg was amputated on the 18th. George died of heart failure on the 20th.
Whitehouse	J H	Company Sergeant Major	70163	26th Battalion, New Brunswick Regiment	8 Ashton Road, Birkdale	14/04/1917	38	Wimereux Communal Cemetery, France	John was reported as dangerously ill with shell wounds in the right shoulder and legs. He was treated at the No. 2 Australian General hospital in Boulogne, but died of his wounds. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Whiteside	John	Private	33041	9th Battalion, King's Liverpool	Shaws Road, Birkdale	25/09/1916		Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	John was reported missing in action on 10th September. This was changed to presumed dead on 25th September 1916.
Whittaker	Arnold Douglas	Private	250927	1/6th Battalion, Manchester Regiment	Willow Croft, Broad Lane, Hale	25/03/1918	23	Arras Memorial, France	Arnold is reported as 'killed in Action' in France.
Whittingham	William	Lance Sergeant	10294	6th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment	166 Hart Street, Southport	15/02/1917	21	Amara War Cemetery, Iraq	William had been in the army for 5 years when he was killed during an attack on Dahra Bend, on the River Tigris. He was wounded in France and after recovering was sent to the Dardanelles. After a period in hospital in Malta to recover from an attack of Dysentery he went to Egypt to train troops. His final posting was in Mesopotamia. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Wignall	Harry	Private	M2/177114	Royal Army Service Corps	113 Sefton Street, Southport	03/09/1918	26	Faubourg D'Amiens, Arras, France	Harry was killed by a shell explosion on 3rd September. He enlisted in May 1916 and was drafted to France on 30th April. Before the war he was employed at Whiteside's Garage, Roe Lane, Churchtown. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Wignall	William	Private	3198	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	23 High Park Road, Churchtown	15/10/1915	21	Loos Memorial, France	William went out into enemy territory with a bombing party and was shot in the head by a German sniper. He was killed instantly. He enlisted on the 20th November 1914, and was formerly a florist. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Wild	Herbert	Corporal	CH 1329(s)	1st Royal Marine Light Infantry Battalion		17/02/1917		Queen's Cemetery, Bucquoy, France
Wilkinson	Harold	Private	17503	19th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	14 Dalton Road, Liscard, Wirral	30/07/1916	20	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Harold was killed in a attack of the German held village of Guillemont. The Battalion attacked in dense fog, and under a heavy bombardment, they dug in at the eastern corner of the village, but were pushed back to their original lines.
Wilkinson	John Henry ( Known as Henry)	Private	36741	1/8th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	156 Sefton Street, Southport	10/09/1916	29	Delville Wood, The Somme, France.	Henry enlisted in March 1916 and was assigned to the 15th Battalion of the King’s, upon his arrival in France he attached to the 1st/8th Battalion. In September 1916, he saw action in the ‘Battle of ‘Guillemont’ from 3rd to 6th September and the ‘Battle of Ginchy’ on 9th September. Henry was killed in action in the aftermath of the ‘Battle of Ginchy’ having been in France just three weeks at the time of his death.
Willcock	Cecil Blackwood	Private	50325	32nd Battalion, Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment)	81 Liverpool Road, Birkdale	27/04/1918		Ypres Town Cemetery Extension, Menin Gate, Belgium	Cecil had been on active service for just over two years when he was killed in action. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
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Willcox (Wicox)	Frederick Henry	Private	2490	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		16/06/1916		Guards Cemetery, Windy Corner, Cuinchy, Pas de Calais	Private Willcox was killed in action.
Williams	A	Driver
Williams	Ernest	Private	352322	2nd/2nd (East Lancashire) Field Ambulance Royal Army Medical Corps	6 Green Walk, Ainsdale	10/10/1917	36	Potijze Chateau Grounds Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium	Ernest was killed in action on 10th October 1917, at Ypres. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.	https://photos.app.goo.gl/Llxyh2DQe6LetLWu2
Williams	John Edwards	Private	4968	1/10th Battalion (Liverpool Scottish) King's Liverpool Regiment	24 Ashley Road, Southport	09/08/1916	24	Serre Road Cemetery No. 2, France	John joined the 1st /10th on 5th July 1915, and was sent to France with the draft leaving Blackpool on 8th December. He was killed while taking part in an attack on the German trenches. Before the war John was a bookseller. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Williams	John Rhonwy	Captain		10th Battalion (Liverpool Scottish) King's Liverpool Regiment		13/08/1916		St.Souplet British Cemetery, France	A former Lord Mayor of Liverpool, John enlisted shortly after the war began. He was slightly wounded early in an attack on the German front line. He refused to go back to safety and was last seen leading an attack on the enemy trenches. He was fatally wounded.
Williams	Peter	Private	2823	1/7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	16 Meadows Avenue, Southport	15/11/1915		The Loos Memorial, France	Peter was killed in action on 15th November. The same bullet that killed Peter's instantaneously, also mortally wounded his great friend Albert Barton. They had enlisted together at the beginning of the war. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Williams	Percy Gerald H	Clerk		Royal Navy, HMS "Russell"	Dunvegan, Dover Road, Birkdale	27/04/1916	19	The Chatham Memorial, England	Percy was killed when H.M.S Russell hit a mine just of the coast of Malta. He was killed alongside 120 officers and men. The mines had been laid by German U-Boat U73.
Williams	William Griffiths	Driver	1906	Royal Field Artillery (Territorial Force)	20 Fir Street, Southport	31/11/1915	23	Duke Street Cemetery, Southport	William was killed in a tragic accident in Luton Bedfordshire. He was knocked to the ground and trampled by horses returning from parade. The horses were spooked by a motor lorry and charge a group of soldiers knocking two to the ground and killing William. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Williamson	William	Gunner	266774	1/7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	Old Park Lane, Southport	01/08/1917	19	Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium	William had only been at the front for 12 months, when he was killed in action. Before the war he was a butcher
Willmore	James Henry	Private		1/7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment				Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais	James was killed in action on the first day of the Battle of Lys.
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Wilson	Fred	(temp) Second Lieutenant		9th Battalion Suffolk Regiment,	Blair Grove, Southport	15/09/1916		London Cemetery Extension, high Wood, Longuaval, France. He is also remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	A tailor before the war, Fred joined the army as a private in Lord Derby's 'Comrades' Battalion. He was killed on the Somme battlefield when a piece of shrapnel entered his side, he died soon afterwards.
Wilson	Charles	Private	S/11731	2nd Battalion, Black Watch		22/04/1916		Amara War Cemetery, Iraq
Wilson	John	Trooper	357	Royal Canadian Dragoons	47 Mill Road, Ainsdale	23/04/1918	28	Tourgeville Military , Calvados, France	John joined the Royal Dragoons and saw action at Cambrai. He died from wounds he suffered at Vimy Ridge, whilst trying to save a friend. He was awarded the Military Medals for his bravery. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.	Military Medal
Wilson	Leo	Lance Corporal	76812	1/10th Battalion, Manchester Regiment	31 Alma Road, Birkdale	22/08/1918	29	Sucrerie Military Cemetery, France	Leo was killed in action during heavy fighting on the Western Front. He joined the army in April 1916 and was in charge of a Lewis Gun Section. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Winder	Thomas Faithwaite							St Paul's Churchyard, Caton, Lancashire
Womack	R J	Gunner		Royal Field Artillery
Wood	Eric Arthur Walton	(Temp) Second Lieutenant		Duke of Wellington's (West Riding) Regiment	Woodroyde, Halifax	25/02/1916	20	Spoilbank Cemetery, Zillebeke, Belgium	Eric was killed in action on the Ypres battlefield.
Wood	Joseph	Private	21066	13t Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment		14/07/1916		Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Joseph was killed in action on the Somme battlefield.
Wood	J	Private		King's Liverpool Regiment	33 Bedford Road, Birkdale				Mrs Woods received the following news "Pte. J. Woods of the King's Liverpool Regiment has died of wounds received in action." Woods had been at the front for 8 months. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
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Wood	Philip Lovel	Lieutenant Second		43rd Squadron, Royal Flying Corps	8 Scarisbrick Street, Southport	04/04/1917	22	Arras Memorial, Arras, France	Philip was last seen flying in a Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter No A1109, over Lens at 10.55am. He is officially listed as missing, killed in action. His father was a Southport Alderman.
Wood	Peter Norris	(Temp) Second Lieutenant		10th Battalion, King's Own (Royal) Lancaster Regiment		19/01/1917	36	Amara War Cemetery, Iraq	Peter died of his wounds at one of the many medical units and dressing stations along the Tigris.
Woods	Alfred Hodge	Private	12004	1st Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	Linaker Street, Southport	19/05/1915		Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France	Alfred (Alf) was killed during the Battle of Festubert. He was taking shelter from the rain and shrapnel in a dug-out which was hit by a high explosive shell completely burying him and 3 comrades.
Woodward	Charles Denis	Lance Corporal	2535	7th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	11 Airlie Road, Hoylake, Wirral	20/06/1915		Cinchy Communal Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France	Charles was killed alongside 2 other comrades when his battalion came under rifle grenade fire on the Ypres Salient.
Woolcock (O.R.S.)	Thomas William	Leading Signaller	J/11335	Royal Navy. HM Destroyer "Ribble"	85 Sefton Street, Southport	30/10/1918	23	Mikra British Cemetery, Kalamaria, Greece	Thomas was awarded the Order of the Rising Son, from the Japanese Naval Authorities for his part in the rescue of sailors from a Japanese Warship, which had been torpedoed. He contacted influenza, which turned to pneumonia. He died upon HM Destroyer Ribble and was laid to rest in Greece. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.	Order of the Rising Sun
Worstencroft	Harold Broughton	Private	12791	4th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	174 Lord Street, Southport	23/03/1915	19	Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France	Harold was shot in the head, by a German sniper, while trying to bring in a wounded comrade. He was taken to Boulogne Hospital, where he died of his injuries.
Wray	Thomas Ernest	Second Lieutenant		15 Wing, Royal Flying Corp (R.E. 8's)	Seafield, Abbotsford Road, Blundellsands	04/09/1917		Mendinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium	Piloting a R.E.8 number B. 3411, Thomas took off at 6.20 am on 4th September. He was brought down by enemy aircraft inside the British lines. He and his observer were both killed.
Wright	Alfred	Private	20541	C Company, 10th Battalion, Canadian Infantry	51 Bedford Road, Birkdale, Southport	15/05/1915	18	Ghent City Cemetery, Belgium	Alfred died of his wounds while a prisoner of war, in Ghent, Belgium. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Wright	Edward	Private	242884	1/5th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment	Liverpool Road, Formby	18/10/1917	20	Coxyde Military cemetery, Koksijde, West Vlannderen, Belgium	The Southport Visiter featured the following; Information has been received that Edward Wright was killed by a shell on 17th October. He joined the army last January and had spent about three months at the front.
Wright	Edward Dearden	Lieutenant		1/4th Battalion (Territorial) East Lancashire Regiment	60 Curzon Road, Southport	21/03/1918	19	Pozieres Memorial, France	It was reported that Edward had been shot through the temple. The enemy has been advancing very quickly and Lieut Wright had to be left where he lay. He was not quite dead when they left him. Prior to the war he was studying for an Arts degree. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Wright	Harold	Gunner	292230	405th Siege Battery, (208 Heavy Brigade), Royal Garrison Artillery	13 Palmerston Road, Southport	30/10/1917	27	Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium	Following the outbreak of war Harold joined the Royal Garrison Artillery and fought with the 405th Siege Battery during the Third Battle of Ypres. It was during the battle’s final stages that he was killed during the fighting for Passchendaele village itself. It is , presumed that he was killed by enemy artillery fire. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Wright	Harry	Signaller	112277	D Battery, 59th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery	108 Chester Road, Southport	25/08/1917	20	Bard Vottage Cemetery, Belgium	Harry was on duty in a telephone dug-out, when a shell burst on the roof. He was pulled out alive, but died shortly later in a dressing station. Gunner Wright was just about to be promoted to bombardier. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Wright	Hugh	Private	27131	1st Battalion, Cheshire Regiment	3 Glebe Place, London Street, Southport	21/08/1918	21	Gommecourt Wood New Cemetery, France	Hugh was killed in action in The Saint Marie Cappel area of France. He was the youngest son of Mr and Mrs Wright, who's three other son were also fighting in France at this time. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Wright	Harry Orlando (H H on the Southport memorial)	Private	796204	29th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force	43 Newton Street, Southport	26/08/1918	29	Achicourt Road Cemetery, Ashicourt, France	Harry was killed in action in France, having been wounded twice before. He was well-known in Southport as a popular member of the Southport Harriers. He had emigrated to Canada 12 months before the outbreak of war. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Wright	John	Private	18627	12th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	144 Hart Street, Southport	23/08/1916	22	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	John enlisted in 1914. He was killed in action, by hostile shelling. Before the war, John worked in the Railway sheds at Chapel Street station. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Wright	John Crosby	Lieutenant		Royal Garrison Artillery (Territorial Force)	Briars Hey, Formby	10/04/1917		Arras Memorial, Arras, France	John was killed in action by a stray bullet, at Vimy Ridge, where he was supporting the Canadian Battalion.
Wright	John Doran	Signaller	848	3rd Australian Battalion, Imperial Camel Corp (Listed as Egyptian Camel Corp on the Southport Monument)	27 Sefton Street, Southport	06/11/1917	22	Beersheba War Cemetery, Israel	John was killed in the advance into Palestine on 6th November. He was previously injured in Gallipoli and after time in a London hospital was ordered to Egypt. He took part in constant fight on both the Eastern and Western fronts. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
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Wright	Thomas	Private	87143	1/10th Battalion, Kings Liverpool Regiment	187 Kew Road, Birkdale	13/04/1918	37	Guards Cemetery, Windy Corner, Cuinchy, France	Thomas joined the army in September 1917, proceeding to France in September. He was killed in action.
Wright	Thomas Sutton	Private	266016	13th Battalion, Kings Liverpool Regiment	29 Moss Lane, Southport	17/08/1916	20	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Thomas was reported as 'wounded and missing', with no information about his whereabouts.' He had been in the army for 18th months, and at the front for 7 weeks before he went missing. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Wright	WIlliam	Gunner	61473	Royal Garrison Artillery	8 Mill Lane, Churchtown	18/08/1917	31	Bully-Grenay Communal Cemetery, British Extension, France	William was killed during a counter attack by the enemy. A shell fell into the gun pit severely wounding Gunner Wright. His commanding officer reported that he was rendered unconscious and died almost immediately. He left a wife and two children. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Wright	William	Private	285372	15th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, Formerly 315745 Monmouth. Regiment	51 Bedford Road, Birkdale, Southport	27/10/1918	20	Forest Communal Cemetery, Nord, France	William was killed in action, near Cambrai. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Wright	William	Gunner	155986	153rd Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery	16 Laurel Grove, Southport	06/11/1917	33	Outtersteene Communal Cemetery Extension, Bailleul, Nord, France	William died at the No 1 Australian Casualty Clearing Hospital, at 2.40am. He had been badly injured in the chest 24 hours earlier. He was treated by Sister Margaret Anderson, who wrote to his wife. Before the war he was an active member of the Zion Independent Methodist Church. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Wright	William	Private	42762	17th Battalion, Kings Liverpool Regiment	106 Norwood Road, Southport.	31/07/1917	32	Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium	William was killed in a attack on the German trench, in July 1917. Prior to the war he was a porter, for 13 years, at Cheshire Lines, Lord Street Station. He left a wife and four children. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Wrigley	Herbert	Lance Corporal	44640	2nd Battalion, South Wales Borderers, Formerly 1384 Royal Engineers	144 Liverpool Road, Birkdale	24/11/1917	36	Cambrai Memorial, Nord, France	Herbert was killed in action during the Battle of Cambrai. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Wrigley	Leonard Gordon	Lieutenant		9th Battalion (Territorial), Manchester Regiment	16 Chambres Road, Southport	09/10/1917	31	Tyne Cot Cemetery, Passchendaele, Belgium	Leonard was killed in action on the Passchendaele Ridge on 9th October 1917. Before he war Leonard was a partner in LG & OC Wrigley, Insurance Brokers and a keen tennis player. He was the secretary of the Pickwick Lawn Tennis Club. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Wyse	Reginald C	Private	63894	3rd Battalion, Central Ontario Regiment		17/06/1915	26	Vimy Memorial, France	Reginald was killed in action, when during a heroic charged he was shot by an explosive German bullet.
Yates	Samuel Robert	Private		Lancashire Fusiliers	44 Banastre Road, Southport	07/08/1916			It is reported that Samuel was initially wounded in the shoulder. After staying behind to have the wound dressed, he ran back to his battalion, only to be shot in the head. He died instantaneously. He left behind a wife and one child. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Young	George Chalmers	Private	341791	King's Liverpool Regiment, attached 3rd West Lancashire Field Ambulance R.A.M.C.	Morvan Grove, Southport	01/04/1919	40	Ashton-Under-Lyne and Dukinfield Joint Cemetery	George had been in the army since 1914, and was one of three brothers who had died since the beginning of the war. George served in France. He was wounded and spent time in hospital in Boulogne, later being sent to Scotland. After returning to active service he was attached to the RAMC stationed in Blackpool.
Young	Harry	Private	45282	7th Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles	1 Grove Street, Southport	16/08/1917	29	Bedford House Cemetery, Belgium	Joseph enlisted on 9th November 1916, and was sent to Oswestry for training. He was drafted to France in April 1917. Joseph's widow, Margaret, first received word that her husband was missing at the beginning of September. This was soon followed by official word that he had been killed in action. The Last Post memorial letter was sent to his address.
Young	Joseph	Private	36026	18th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment	Peets Lane, Southport	12/10/1916	30	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	Joseph was killed in action, on the Somme battlefields. Before the war he had worked as a stamper and sorter for Southport General Post Office.
Young	William Thomas	Lieutenant		Royal Garrison Artillery (Territorial Force)	The Mornington, Southport	12/07/1917	36	Brandenhoek Military Cemetery, Vlamertinghe, Belgium	William was killed in action. He left a wife and daughter.
Zacharias	Francis Herbert	Second Lieutenant		1st Battalion, South Wales Borderers	14 Vctoria Road, Waterloo	25/09/1916	30	Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France	An extract from Liverpool's Scroll of Fame reads " the circumstances of his death were typical of the man, and of the cool and resourceful courage, high minded sense of daring and personal unselfishness that were his guiding qualities. It was in the course of the Somme offensive that the tragic incident happended. He went out on his own initiative, in charge of a working party in support of the the 1st Black Watch, and on reaching that regiment bombing party he found them in difficulties. One part of the trench was held by the British and the other by Germans, who were preventing our men from erecting a barricade. Zacharias immediately rallied the bombers, and with a sergeant and two or three men went out and drove the enemy off, holding them while the barricade was completed. He then ordered his men to retire, and while they got over the barricade he and the sergeant remained out to cover their withdrawal. He gave his life for his men, being shot through the head before he could withdraw himself".
Zacharius-Jessel	Victor Albert Villiers	Lieutenant		7th Battalion (Territorial) Attached 15th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry		06/04/1917		Arras Memorial, France	Victor is listed as 'killed in action.'