Report in the Whitchurch Herald 8th March 1918 of a letter received by Mr. and Mrs. Vickers regarding the death of their son, George Edmund Vickers “Dear Mr Vickers, I was very grieved to hear that your boy had succumbed … 
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George Edmund Vickers, born in Station Road, Whitchurch in 1899. He was the fourth son of Edward and Ellen Vickers of 5 Station Road, Whitchurch. Regiment : 24th (Service) Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers (Denbighshire Yeomanry) Rank : Private Service Number …
Article in the Wellington Journal & Shrewsbury News 26th January 1918 regarding the whereabouts of John Maddocks “Any information respecting the whereabouts of Private John Maddocks (235082) Royal Warwickshire Regiment, who has been missing since December 3rd 1917, any news …
Report in the Liverpool Daily Post 17 January 1918 regarding the death of John Alfred Bailey “WELSH ROLL OF HONOUR. WELSH BORDER CASUALTIES. Private John Alfred Bailey, Maesbury, near Oswestry, who before the war was employed by the London and …
Born in Iscoyd, Flintshire in 1895, the eldest son of George and Ann Hockenhull of Mickley Farm, Market Drayton, Shropshire. The 1911 Census shows him as cowman on his father’s farm. Regiment : 1st/4th Battalion King’s Shropshire Light Infantry Rank …
John Alfred Bailey was born in Maesbury, Oswestry, Shropshire on 16th October 1892, the second son of Edmund and Mary Ellen Bailey of Yew Tree House, Maesbury, Oswestry, Shropshire. The 1911 Census shows John as a railway clerk, and the …
Report in the Wellington Journal & Shrewsbury News December 1917 regarding the death of George Alfred Chubb “Mrs Chubb, 4, Park Road, Whitchurch, has received warm expressions of sympathy in the death of her son, Sergeant George Alfred Chubb Age …
Clarence George Powell (known as George), born in Fauls, Shropshire in 1895, the son of George and Martha Powell of Newbury House, Lower Heath, Wem, Shropshire. Husband to Mary E Powell (nee Adams). The 1911 Census shows George as a …
Arthur Beech Steele, born in Whitchurch in 1886, the eldest son of George and Mary Steele of Egerton Road, Whitchurch. Husband of Mary (nee Lloyd) Steele, of 14 Priory Lane, Redditch, Stockport, father of Gladys May and George Beech. Arthur …
Arthur Bernard Joyce, born in Whitchurch in 1892, one of the twin sons of Arthur and Jessie Joyce of The Beeches, Chester Road, Whitchurch. Arthur worked in the family business (Turret Clock Makers) and was a member of the Territorial’s …
Born in Iscoyd, Flintshire, Wales in 1898, the fourth son of Edward and Elizabeth Cartwright of The Farm, Drury Lane, Tybroughton, Flintshire, Wales. Regiment : 24th (Pembroke and Glamorgan Yeomanry) Battalion Welsh Regiment Rank : Private Service Number : 60305 …
Frederick Leslie Barry-Roberts born in Bettisfield Vicarage, Bettisfield, Flintshire in 1896, the eldest son of the Rev. Francis and Mrs Katherine Barry-Roberts of the same address. Frederick was at school at Trent College, Long Eaton, Derbyshire. Regiment : 2nd Queen …
Edward James Webb (Known as James), born in Fauls, Shropshire in 1883, the grandson of Michael and the late Esther Webb of Fauls, Shropshire. Husband of Martha Webb (nee Crowther) of Hill Top Farm, Wem, Shropshire and father to Gladys …
Born in Malpas, Cheshire in 1894 (baptised 17th July 1898), the third son of Thomas and Fanny Jane Leek of Cuddington, Malpas, Cheshire. Regiment : 1st/7th Battalion Cheshire Regiment Rank : Private Service Number : 291498, formerly 4290 Killed in …
John Ernest Kelsall, born in Bettisfield, Flintshire in 1894, the fourth son of Thomas and the late Mary Ann Kelsall of Hyde Farm, Stourton, Stourbridge, Staffordshire. John’s mother died when he was 4; his father remarried Martha Penlington and had …
George Alfred Chubb, born in Talbot Street, Whitchurch in 1887, the fifth son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Eliza) Chubb of 4, Park Road, Whitchurch. in 1911, George was working as a Draper’s assistant. Regiment : 1/10th (Territorial) Battalion The King’s …
Born in Gauntons Bank, Norbury, Cheshire in 1892 the fourth son of Thomas and Annie Maddocks. Husband of Sarah (nee Roberts) Maddocks of Mount Farm Cottage, Chester Road, Whitchurch, father of Esme and Annie. John was working as a farm …
Sidney Oscar Hobbs, born in Crumpsall, Manchester in 1887, the second son of Walter and Jane Hobbs of 15 Bark Hill, Whitchurch. Sidney was working as a tailor’s presser before joining the Army. Regiment : 16th (Service) Battalion King’s Royal …
Tom (Thomas) Williams, born in Whitchurch in 1897, the second son of Henry and Mary Elizabeth Williams of 2 Havana Buildings, Scotland Street, Whitchurch. Regiment : 16th (Service) Battalion King’s Royal Rifle Corps (Church Lads Brigade) Rank : Rifleman Service …
Henry, known as Harry, born in Cuddington, Malpas, Cheshire on 23 August 1878, the third son of the late Thomas Pate and the late Mary Pate of Bickley Moss, Cheshire. Husband to Florence (known as Flossie) Pate (nee Beech) of …
Vincent Colin Hares (known as Colin) was born in Prees, Shropshire in 1896 (baptised 27th April 1896), the third son of Thomas James and Lucretia Hares of Holcroft, Edgeley Road, Whitchurch, Shropshire. Regiment : 6th Battalion King’s Shropshire Light Infantry …
John Thomas Rowlands, born in Stoke on Tern, Shropshire on 20 June 1896, the third son of Robert and Ann Rowlands of Thatche House, Fauls, Prees, Whitchurch Shropshire. The 1911 Census shows John as a cowman. Regiment : 6th Battalion …
Albert Edward Thomas was born in Newbury, Berkshire in 1887, the second son (see comments below) of Edwin and Mary Jane Thomas. Husband of Gladys Fanny (nee Whitehead) Thomas, of 14 Park Road, Whitchurch, and father of Peter and Edwin. …
Born in Bromley, Kent in 1884, the only son of Samuel and Marian Gertrude Worthington. Husband of Mary Darell (nee Vawdrey) Worthington, of Tushingham Hall, Tushingham, Cheshire, father of Margaret. Samuel was a barrister-at-law and a member of the Inner …
Reginald Arthur Trickett was born in Oldham, Lancashire in 1893, the only son of John and Ada Trickett of 7 St Mary’s Street, Whitchurch. Reginald worked as a tailor in Manchester before joining the Army in 1915. Regiment : 3rd …
Born in Bickley, Cheshire in 1886, the fifth son of William and Margaret Wilkinson of Wrexham Road, Burland, Nantwich, Cheshire. Regiment : 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding) Regiment Rank : Private Service Number : 200901 Killed in action; …
Herbert Arthur Dawson, born in Station Road, Whitchurch in 1897, the second son of Herbert and Agnes Dawson of 18 Station Road, Whitchurch. Herbert emigrated to Canada in 1912 aged 15, departing from Liverpool on 14th March 1912. He sailed …
Gilbert Lloyd Vawdrey was born in Tushingham, Cheshire on 26th September 1897, the only son of the late Rev. Llewelyn Brookes Vawdrey and Louisa Mary Vawdrey of Tushingham Hall, Cheshire. Gilbert attended Radley College, gaining a place at the Royal …
Born in Hodnet, Shropshire on 6 January 1898, the third son of the Richard and Sarah Ann Sands of 55 Church Hill, Ironbridge, Shropshire. There are two CWGC (Commonwealth War Graves Commission) records for 349508 Canadian Field Artillery – for …
Born in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire in 1895, the second son of John and Kate Davies. Husband of Ivy (nee Sherman) Davies of 16 Wrexham Road, Whitchurch. Albert was serving with the King’s Shropshire Light Infantry at Prees Heath when he married …
Born in Whitchurch in 1892, the third son of James and Emily Witkiss of 9 Waymills, Whitchurch. Husband of Elizabeth (nee Doan) Witkiss of Prestwick, Lancashire. Father of Albert James. Albert was a resident of Prestwick, Lancashire when he enlisted …
Report in the Dumfries and Galloway Standard 20 October 1917 regarding the death of Cyril Stanley Geoffrey Stevens “Intimation has been received that Lieutenant Geoffrey Stanley Stevens, Lancashire Fusiliers, son-in-law of the Rev. F. Wingate Pearse, headmaster of St Ninian’s …
John Herbert Williams, born in Kerry, Montgomeryshire in 1886, the third son of James and Mary. Husband of the late Mabel (nee Edwards) Williams, of Llangollen, Denbighshire (died 29 May 1915), and father of James Edward (born 4 March 1909), …
Born in Oldcastle, Malpas, Cheshire in 1883 (baptised 30th December 1883), the second son of William and Elizabeth Stevenson of Booth Cottages, Threapwood, Malpas, Cheshire. The 1911 Census shows Edward as a farm labourer. Edward’s younger brother Joseph also lost …
Born in Whitchurch, Shropshire in 1896, the eldest son of George and the late Emily Hall of 4 Churton’s Yard, Bark Hill, Whitchurch, Shropshire. The 1911 Census shows Percy as an errand boy. Regiment : 199th Company Machine Gun Corps …
Cyril Stanley Geoffrey Stevens, born in Ludlow, Shropshire in 1885, the fourth son of the late Ernest Frank and Mrs Louisa Harriett Stevens (nee Ash) of Idsall, Prestbury, Solihull. Geoffrey (as he was known) is recorded on the 1911 Census …
Born in Whitchurch in 1897, the third son of Richard and Mary Crewe of 9 Smallbrook Buildings, Whitchurch. Regiment : 22nd Company, Machine Gun Corps (Infantry), formerly Kings Shropshire Light Infantry No 25060 Rank : Private Service Number : 59856 …
Felix Alfred Walter, born in Lillingstone Dayrell, Buckinghamshire in 1884, the second son of William A and Elizabeth Walter of Holmbury St. Mary, Dorking, Surrey. Husband of Evelyn H Walter (nee Manning) – married in 1916 – of Cholmondley, Malpas, …
Born in Bettisfield, Flintshire in 1897, the eldest son of Phillip and Mary Ann Beckett of Bradenheath, Bettisfield, Flintshire. Regiment : 7th Battalion King’s Shropshire Light Infantry Rank : Private Service Number : 21205 Killed in action; France 26 September …
Born in Whitchurch in 1882, the second son of Patrick and Ellen Gaughan. Husband of Edith Emily (nee Ankers) Gaughan of 2 Yardington, Whitchurch, and father of Ruby Grace and Albert. Patrick was the brother of James Gaughan who was …
Born in Whixall, Shropshire on 22 May 1878, the second son of Thomas and the late Mary Woodward of Hollinwood, Whixall, Shropshire. Husband to Emily Hassall Woodward (nee Roberts) (married 1904) of Highfield, Wem, Shropshire and father to Alfred, William, …
John William Crump, born in Welshampton, Shropshire in 1885, the only son of Alfred and Annie Crump of Bradenheath, Bettisfield, Flintshire. The 1911 Census shows John as cowman’s boy, resident servant to Thomas Reece, farmer of The Old Farm, Bradenheath, …
Report in the Whitchurch Herald 22nd September 1917 of the death of Leonard Wilson “The sad news was received on Wednesday afternoon that Drummer Wilson had died in Wharncliffe War Hospital, Sheffield, after undergoing surgery to amputate a leg. He …
Born in Wyke, Much Wenlock, Shropshire in 1897, the second son of Edward and Louisa Oliver of Ash Wood Lane, Ash Parva, Whitchurch, Shropshire. Regiment : 10th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment (previously South Staffordshire Regiment, No 1478) Rank : Private Service …
Born in Liverpool, in 1882, the son of Arthur Wilson. Husband of Martha Jane (nee Owen) Wilson, of 15 Watergate Street, Whitchurch. Regiment : 1st Battalion Border Regiment, formerly 16th Btn. The King’s (Liverpool Regiment) No 25679 Rank : Private …
Thomas Bagley Stockton (also known as Thomas Bagley Jones), born in Whitchurch in 1888, the eldest son of Benjamin Stockton and Alice Jones of 14 Claypit Street, Whitchurch. Thomas was a general labourer before joining the Army. Regiment : 27th …
Born in Whitchurch in 1882, the second son of Patrick and Margaret Boyle. Husband of Ellen (nee Owen) Boyle of 41a Newtown Street, Whitchurch, father of George. John worked for the Local Foundry (W H Smith) erecting Dutch Barns. He …
Report in the Sheffield Independent 15 September 1917 of entertainment provided for wounded soldiers “An enjoyable entertainment was provided for the wounded soldiers at Wharncliffe (Sheffield) War Hospital by artistes from Lyceum Theatre, Empire and Hippodrome, yesterday. Songs, recitations, and …
“Dear Sir, The above named soldier died in hospital in France 16th September last. His mother Mrs Margaret Boyle of 29 Yardington, Whitchurch has been given a separation allowance of 7/4d per week since his enlistment in August 1914, but …
George Elliott Austin, born on the 17 November 1892 and baptised on 4 December 1892 in Whitchurch, Shropshire youngest son of William and Kate Austin. Educated at Royal Masonic School, Bushey 1901-1910 and played hockey for Hertfordshire. He worked for …
Born in Portmadoc, Carnarvon, Wales in 1882, the second son of Edward and Jane Severn of Combermere Abbey, Burleydam, Cheshire. Ernest was a gardener prior to enlisting. Regiment : 143rd Company Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) Rank : Private Service Number …
William Lee Brookes Richards, born in Chester, Cheshire on 20th September 1897, the second son of John Richard and Frances Jane Richards of ‘Moss Side’ 4 Brownlow Street, Whitchurch. William was educated at Whitchurch Grammar School, Bargates and Ellesmere College.
Report in the Whitchurch Herald 25th August 1917 of a letter received by Mr and Mrs Richards regarding their son, William Lee Brooks Richards “Dear Mrs Richards, I am very grieved to have to send you news of your son’s …
Born in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, in 1886, the third son of John and Martha Webster of 17 Liverpool Road, Whitchurch. He married the late Annie (nee Griffiths) Webster, of Ruabon, Denbighshire on 11th August 1910, father of Doris (born …
Born in Barton-upon-Irwell, Lancashire in 1884, the second son of the late John Angelo Wasse and Margaret Tomkin, and stepson of William Bellis of High Street, Malpas, Cheshire. Margaret married William in 1894. Leonard was a painter for the London …
Report in the Nantwich Guardian 17 August 1917 of the death of Joseph A Williamson “Information has been received that Sergeant Joseph A Williamson, South Lancashire Regiment, son of Mr. George Williamson, for many years proprietor of the Wilbraham’s Arms …
Born in Green End, Whitchurch in 1881, the sixth son of Thomas and Marie Clive of 6 Station Road, Whitchurch. The 1911 Census records William as being a domestic gardener. Regiment : 17th (Service) Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers (2nd North …
Born in Dorrington, Woore, Shropshire in 18898, the second son of Henry and Alice Swanwick of 5 College Road, Dorrington, Market Drayton, Shropshire. Joseph lived in Ash Magna, Shropshire prior to joining up. Regiment : 6th Battalion, King’s Shropshire Light …
Herbert William Ikin, born in Whixall, Shropshire on 11 April 1890, the eldest son of William and Elizabeth Ikin of Stanley House, Whixall, Whitchurch, Shropshire. The 1911 Census shows Herbert as a market gardener. Regiment : 6th Battalion King’s Shropshire …
Joseph Henry Cotton, born in Crewe, Cheshire on 18 May 1899, the fourth son of Thomas and Margaret Cotton of Waterloo, Whixall, Shropshire. Regiment : 7th Battalion Leinster Regiment; formerly 33206 King’s Shropshire Light Infantry Rank : Private Service Number …
Joseph Ankers Williamson, born in Cholmondley, Cheshire in 1892, the son of George Walker Williamson of 11 Park Road, Leek, Staffordshire and the late Mary Elizabeth Williamson. Joseph was baptised in Bickley Cheshire; the 1911 Census shows him as working …
Born in Wilkesley, Cheshire in 1881 (baptised 20 September 1881), the second son of George and Elizabeth Parker of Ivy House, Wilkesley, Cheshire. Regiment : 10th Battalion Cheshire Regiment Rank : Private Service Number : 26415 Killed in action; Belgium …
Douglas Arthur Oulton, born in Eaton, Cheshire in 1892, the third son of Thomas and Mary Oulton of Fields Farm, Lower Peover, Cheshire. Douglas was living in Tarporley Road, Whitchurch and was working as a clerk in the local Iron …
Born in Whitchurch in 1896, the fifth son of Charles and Margaret Blencowe of 30 Bargates, Whitchurch. Percy enlisted in 1915, aged 18. Regiment : “A” Battery, 2/1st Shropshire Royal Horse Artillery, 158th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery Rank : Driver …
Report in the Whitchurch Herald 30th June 1917 of a letter received by Mr & Mrs Pointon, relating to their son, George Henry Pointon “Hospital Sister writes; He was admitted to Hospital seriously ill on June 10th; an operation was …
Born in Whixall, Whitchurch, Shropshire in 1889, the eldest son of the late Mary and the late Thomas Huxley of Grange Cottage, Northwood, Wem, Shropshire. When he enlisted in September 1916, Thomas was living at Wharfdale Gardens Farm, Ilkley, Yorkshire …
Report in the Whitchurch Herald 30th June 1917 of a letter received by Mrs Chase regarding her husband, Edwin Chase “All the officers and men of his Battalion send you their deepest sympathy. They recognise that they had lost a …
Born in Bickley, Cheshire in 1890, the third son of Joseph and Sarah Ann Speed of the Snab Farm, Norbury, Whitchurch, Shropshire. Husband to Louisa Grace Speed (nee Sutherland) of 27 Wesley Street, Liverpool. Ernest and Louisa married in Liverpool …
George Henry Pointon was born on 8th April 1891 in Hadnall, Shropshire, the second son of George and Hannah Pointon of Higher Heath, Whitchurch. In the 1911 Census, his occupation is shown as general labourer and he was living at …
Born in Mile Bank, Whitchurch in 1881, the second son of William and Sarah Chase. Husband of Mary (nee Brown) Chase, of Hollins Lane, Tilstock and father of Margaret, Mary and Edwin. In the 1911 Census, Edwin’s occupation was farm …
Francis Edward Reece (known as Edward) born in Whitchurch, Shropshire in 1898, the second son of the late Mr John Francis and the late Mrs Elizabeth Reece of Wrexham Road, Whitchurch, Shropshire. It has proved difficult to trace Edward or …
Born in Lyneal, Shropshire in 1885, the third son of Maria and the late Joseph James Speakman of Northwood, Wem, Shropshire. Edwin died in the Albert Hall Military Hospital, Nottingham and was buried in the churchyard of St John the …
Born in Bark Hill, Whitchurch in 1880, the second son of William and Elizabeth Debanks of 5 Barkhill, Whitchurch. Husband of Ann (nee Brish) Debanks, of Guildford, Surrey. William was a Army reservist, mobilised in August 1914. He had previously …
Report in the Wellington Journal & Shrewsbury News regarding the death of Gerald William Rogers Commanding Officer writes; “He was an excellent boy and would have done well in the Army. He was killed by shrapnel whilst the battery was …
Born in High Street, Whitchurch in 1881, the second son of Arthur and Harriet Edwards of 38 Smallbrook Road, Whitchurch. The 1911 Census showed Willie to be a brick pipe and tile worker. Willie enlisted on the 21st January 1915, …
Born in Tilstock in 1891, the third son of Edward and Ann Judson of 1, Catteralls Lane, Whitchurch. Thomas worked as a Porter on Whitchurch Railway Station before joining the Army. Regiment : 6th (service) Battalion King’s Shropshire Light Infantry …
Report in the Whitchurch Herald 19th May 1917 regarding the death of Horace Bruckshaw “Horace Bruckshaw killed in action April 28th 1917. He joined soon after the war began in the Autumn of 1914, and has seen over two years …
John Henry Williams was born in Whitchurch in 1890, the second son of John and Alice Williams of Canal Cottages, Chemistry, Whitchurch. John was working as a baker, before enlisting in 1915. Regiment : 8th Company, Machine Gun Corps (Infantry), …
John Owen Jones born in Mostyn, Flintshire, Wales on 18 May 1897, the third son of Samuel and Jane Jones of 5 Glanymnla, Llanerchymon, Holywell, Flintshire, Wales. (John’s eldest brother of the same name had sadly died at the age …
Born in Endon, Staffordshire in 1898 (baptised 9 October 1898), the fifth son of Noah and Hannah Bloor of Northwood, Prees, Whitchurch, Shropshire. Regiment : 7th Battalion King’s Shropshire Light Infantry Rank : Private Service Number : 18899 Killed in …
Wright Graves Slawson, born in Bevans Yard, Yardington, Whitchurch in 1882, the fourth son of Thomas and Emma Slawson. Husband of Elizabeth Lily (nee Speed) Slawson of 16a, Yardington Whitchurch; father of Wright Speed, Elsie May, Beatrice, Ivy and George …
Born in Whitchurch in 1891, the second son (and youngest of seven children) of Harry and Susan Bruckshaw of 85, Talbot Street, Whitchurch. Husband of Phoebe (nee Holiday) Bruckshaw, of Hyde, Cheshire (His widow Phoebe later remarried her cousin and …
Born in New Woodhouse, Whitchurch, Shropshire in 1897, the second son of Thomas and Esther Elizabeth Jackson of Church Lane, Ash Magna, Whitchurch, Shropshire. The 1911 census shows him working as a domestic gardener (at the age of 14). Regiment …
William Albert Davies was born in Grindley Brook, Whitchurch, Shropshire in 1893 (baptised 10th May 1893), the second son of Edward and Emily Davies of Chester Road, Tushingham, Whitchurch, Shropshire. The 1911 Census shows William as a locomotive fireman. William’s …
Gerald William Rogers, born in Whitchurch in 1896, the second son of William Edwin and Harriet Rogers of 15, St John’s Street, Whitchurch. Gerald was a Farm Labourer before joining the Army. Regiment : Royal Horse Artillery Rank : Gunner …
Born in Crudgington, Wellington, Shropshire in 1888, the third son of Reuben and Sarah Ann Hickman of Prees Green, Whitchurch, Shropshire. The 1911 census shows Herbert as a footman to a Mr Wentworth at Villa Borghese, Torquay, Devon. Regiment : …
Born in St Marys Street, Whitchurch in 1895, the fifth son of George and Mary Ann Evans of 35, St Marys Street, Whitchurch. Frank worked as a Butcher before enlisting. Regiment : 2nd Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers, formerly Montgomeryshire Yeomanry …
Ralph Drake Newbrook, born in Whitchurch in 1889, the eldest son of Joseph and Edith Newbrook. Husband of Dorothy Eleanor (nee Knight) Newbrook of Paris, Ontario, Canada. Ralph left for Canada on 1st March 1912 from Liverpool on the Virginian …
Born in Bronington, Flintshire, Wales in 1879, the third son of the late William and the late Charlotte Williams of Malt View, Bronington, Flintshire, Wales. Charles was a pump maker and well sinker. Regiment : 20th Battalion Duke of Cambridge’s …
Born in Cuddington Heath, Malpas, Cheshire in 1888 or early 1889 (baptised 23rd January 1889), the third son of Joseph and Mary Davies of Cuddington Heath, Malpas, Cheshire. David’s trade on enlisting was a waggoner. David joined up with a …
Born in Ellesmere, Shropshire in 1894, the eldest son of James and Emily Hopley of Cuddington, Malpas, Cheshire. The 1911 Census shows John as general servant to Mrs Harriet Taylor, baker, and her family at Church Street, Malpas, Cheshire. John …
Report in the Whitchurch Herald 14th April 1917 regarding the death of William Gordon Welch “William Gordon Welch, Sapper, Royal Engineers, Signal Company, he enlisted in 1915, and was engaged for some months in the Salonika front. Being taken ill …
Born in Tushingham, Cheshire in 1890, the eldest son of John and Mary Elizabeth Green of Tushingham Lodge, Whitchurch, Shropshire. Husband of Ethel Rose Silverwood (formerly Green) of 4 Sykes Head, Oakworth, Yorkshire. Regiment : 10th Battalion Prince of Wales’s …
Born in Malpas, Cheshire in 1893 (baptised 23rd August 1893), the second son of John and Elizabeth Fleet of Church Street, Malpas, Cheshire. The 1911 Census shows Edgar as a postman in Ellesmere, Shropshire. Edgar’s younger brother, Wilfred, also lost …
Born in Prees Heath, Shropshire on 13 April 1890, the third son of Samuel Fowles and the late Sarah Fowles of New Street Lane, Market Drayton, Shropshire. The 1911 Census shows Frederick as an assistant grocer. Regiment : 7th Battalion …
William Gordon Welch, born in Frodsham, Cheshire in 1885, the second son of William and Margaret Welch of 12, West View, Chemistry, Whitchurch. Husband of Annie (nee Armstrong) Welch, of St Asaph, Denbighshire and father of Gordon Noel. The 1911 …
Born in Wem, Shropshire in 1892, the fourth son of Richard and Sarah Ann Williams of Ash House, Ash, Whitchurch, Shropshire. Harry was husband to Sarah A Williams and had one child. The 1911 census shows him as a waggoner …
Report in the Whitchurch Herald 31st March 1917 regarding the death of Arthur Roberts Letter of condolence sent by his Commanding Officer, Chaplain and Platoon Sgt; “Private Roberts proved himself a good soldier, who will be greatly missed by his …
George Henry Middleton born in Ightfield, Shropshire in 1885, the eldest son of George and Elizabeth Middleton of Calverhall, Whitchurch, Shropshire. The 1911 Census shows George working as a domestic chauffeur. Regiment : 596th Mechanical Transport Company, Army Service Corps …
Arthur was born in Wirswall, Whitchurch in 1878, the fifth son of Henry and Elizabeth Roberts. Husband of Sarah Ellen (nee Davies) Roberts, of 16 Wrexham Road, Whitchurch, and father of William Arthur, Jessie May and George. Arthur worked as …
Edgar Henry Clutton was born in Cuddington, Malpas, Cheshire in 1896, the second son of Henry Clutton and the late Lucy Clutton of School House, Chorlton, Malpas, Cheshire. Edgar was a cowman. Regiment : 16th Battalion Cheshire Regiment Rank : …
Edward Thomas Roberts was born in Whitchurch in 1878, the fourth son of George and Louisa Roberts of the Mill House, Sherrymill Hill. He worked as a Carter in the Corn Mill in Sherrymill Hill, before joining the Army. Edward …
Thomas Arthur Ford, born in Fauls, Prees, Shropshire in 1879, the second son of John and Mary Ford. Husband to Mrs C Ford (his second wife) of 231 Bree Street, Johannesburg, South Africa. Father to three children by his first …
John Joseph Faulkner born in Whixall, Shropshire in 1885, the second son of Joseph and Sarah Jane Faulkner of Jessimer Cottage, New Woodhouses, Whitchurch, Shropshire. The 1911 Census shows John working as a grocer’s assistant. Regiment : 1st Battalion North …
Report in the Whitchurch Herald 2nd February 1918 of a letter received by Mr and Mrs Steele regarding the death of their son, Arthur Beech Steele “While out on patrol duties early in the morning of the 22nd January I …
Frederick Joseph Hopley, born in Bunbury, Cheshire on 8 November 1890, the third son of Joseph and Annie Hopley of Croxton Green, Cholmondley, Cheshire. Husband to Doris Mable Hopley (nee Coates) of 906 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, Illinois, USA. Doris was …
Born in Bix, Oxfordshire on 22nd February 1886 (baptised 21st March 1886), the fifth son of The Honourable and Reverend Algernon Robert Parker and Mrs Emma Jane Anne Parker of Macefen Hall, Maesfen, Malpas, Cheshire. Leonard attended Marlborough College and …
Report in the North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality 5 January 1917 regarding the death of Alfred Spencer Mason Summers “Previously reported missing on the 15th September 1916, now reported killed whilst attacking hostile balloon, Captain Alfred Spencer …
Report in the Chester Chronicle 30 December 1916 of the military wedding of John Thomas Jones and Lydia Ann Houghton “On Thursday a quiet wedding was solemnised at the Primitive Methodist Church, Ellesmere Port, the contracting parties being Captain and …
Report in a Cheshire newspaper in December 1917 regarding the death of Harry Pate “BICKLEY KILLED IN ACTION – Deep regret was expressed in the neighbourhood when it became known that Pte. H. Pate, of Bickley, had been killed in …
Born in Worleston, Cheshire in 1893, the second son of Andrew and Hephzibah Clarke of Worleston, Cheshire. Regiment : 7th Battalion King’s Shropshire Light Infantry Rank : Private Service Number : 22034 Killed in action; Belgium 13 November 1916 Aged …
Born in Macefen, Malpas, Cheshire in 1897, the third son of Ambrose George and Sarah Shone of Back Lane, Nomansheath, Malpas, Cheshire. Phillip’s enlistment papers show him as a platelayer. Regiment : 1st/1st Field Company, Royal Engineers Rank : Sapper …
Henry Bardell Adamson, born in Foleshill, Warwickshire on 14 December 1881, the eldest son of the Rev James Bardell Adamson and the late Sarah Sibyl Adamson of 4 Claremont Buildings, Shrewsbury. The Rev Bardell was vicar of Burleydam, Cheshire between …
Report in the Chester Chronicle 30th September 1916 regarding the deaths of Eric Hanson Lee and his brother John Arthur Lee “Mr. Leonard Lee, who lost his wife only recently, has now sustained a fearfully heavy blow. Both sons have …
Born in Stapeley, Cheshire in 1890, the fourth son of the late Samuel Dutton and Elizabeth Dutton of Burleydam, Cheshire. The 1911 Census shows Frederick as a bank clerk. Regiment : 12th Battalion Duke of Cambridge’s Own (Middlesex) Regiment, formerly …
Edwin Thomas Powell, born in Whixall, Whitchurch, Shropshire on 1 December 1895 (baptised 27 December 1896), the eldest son of George and the late Annie Elizabeth Powell of Arrowery, Hanmer, Flintshire, Wales. Edwin enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force in …
Born in Lisnaskea, Fermanagh, Northern Ireland in 1887, the eldest son of Catherine Graydon of 28 Ash Parva, Whitchurch, Shropshire. The 1911 Census shows him working as a general farm labourer. William’s brother Joseph died of heart failure at Prees …
Alfred Spencer Mason Summers, born in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire on 6 April 1886, the only son of the late Rt Hon James Woolley Summers, M.P., J.P. and Mrs Edith Summers of Emral Hall, Worthenbury, Flintshire, Wales. Husband to Edith Mimi Summers …
Born in Whixall, Whitchurch, Shropshire on 11 January 1895 (baptised 3 March 1895), the eldest son of John and Margaret Eccleston of Church Lane, Whixall, Whitchurch, Shropshire. The 1911 Census shows James as a bricklayer. Regiment : 1st/15th battalion London …
Report in the Liverpool Echo 12 September 1916 regarding the death of Herbert Samuel Sadler “Private Samuel Sadler (30), Shropshire Light Infantry, whose parents reside at Welsh End, Whitchurch, was killed whilst on trench duty by a bomb explosion.” Liverpool …
William Joseph Tomlinson, born in Wollerton, Shropshire in 1890, first son of William and Elizabeth Tomlinson of Lawn Farm, Calverhall, Whitchurch, Shropshire. William worked on his father’s farm. Regiment : 1st/1st Squadron Shropshire Yeomanry, attached to 1st Battalion Cheshire Regiment …
Ernest Overton Walker, born in Bronington, Flintshire, Wales on 13 October 1895, the only son of Ernest and Ellen Walker of Brook Farm, Ossage Lane, Whixall, Whitchurch, Shropshire. The 1911 Census shows Ernest working on his father’s farm. Regiment : …
Born in Bettisfield, Flintshire in 1880, the second son of the late William and the late Emily Hallmark of New House Farm, Bettisfield, Flintshire. Husband to Maria Hallmark (nee Powell) of Rose Cottage, Hampton Bank, Welshampton, Shropshire and father to …
Herbert Samuel Sadler, known as Samuel, born in Whixall Whitchurch, Shropshire in 1887 (baptised 27 July 1887), the eldest son of John Sadler and the late Annie Sadler of Welsh End, Whixall, Shropshire. The 1911 Census shows Samuel as a …
Charles John Richardson, known as John, born in Malpas, Cheshire in 1893, the son of Charles Richardson, deceased. The 1901 census shows him living with his grandmother, Sarah Davies in High Street, Malpas, Cheshire. Husband to Beatrice Annie Richardson (nee …
Ernest George Harper (known as George) born in Bettisfield, Flintshire in 1896, the only son of Thomas and Annie Harper of Cadney, Bettisfield, Flintshire. George is shown as a farm labourer in the 1911 Census. Regiment : 1st/4th Battalion Royal …
We have been able to identify Charles Lightfoot (as commemorated on the Bronington Memorial) and Charles Jones (as recorded by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission) as the same person through the service number 22028 serving with the King’s Shropshire Light …
Born in Darlaston, near Fauls, Shropshire in 1896 (his birth was registered in the 3rd quarter 1896), the third son of William and Sarah Wallace of Darlaston, Prees, Whitchurch, Shropshire. (Note that the CWGC certificate incorrectly states his age) The …
Born in Swinton, Lancashire in 1889, the fifth son of the late William Hughes and Hannah Hughes of The Hollies, Stone House, Lower Heath, Wem, Shropshire. Regiment : 2nd/5th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers Rank : Private Service Number : 3647 Killed …
Born in Tilstock Park, Shropshire in 1893, the fifth son of Edward and Alice Jones of 16 Moss Cottage, Whixall, Shropshire. His occupation in 1911 was Captains mate on a canal boat. Regiment : 7th Battalion King’s Shropshire Light Infantry …
Born in Whixall, Shropshire on 24 August 1896, the son of Joseph Clorley of 4 Kiln Cottage, Whixall, Whitchurch, Shropshire. The 1911 Census shows Joseph as a cow boy. Regiment : 56th Brigade Ammunition Column, Royal Field Artillery Rank : …
Born in Coton, Whitchurch, Shropshire in 1893, the second son of Joseph and Anne Downes of Rack lane, Whixall, Shropshire. Regiment : 2nd Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers Rank : Corporal Service Number : 10340 Killed in action; France 18 July …
Born in Whixall, Shropshire in 1896, the eldest son of Francis and Lucy Starkey of The Nook, Bronington, Whitchurch, Shropshire (now in Flintshire, Wales). Regiment : 7th Battalion King’s Shropshire Light Infantry Rank : Private Service Number : 18444 Killed …
Leonard William Davies was born in Stanney, Cheshire in 1880, the eldest son of Richard and Ann Davies of Old Fold, Vale Road, Whitby, Cheshire. The 1911 Census shows Leonard as a farm labourer. Leonard’s maternal grandparents and his mother …
George William Brookes, born in Whixall, Shropshire in 1894, the eldest son of George and Sarah Ann Brookes of 5 Sandford, Prees, Whitchurch, Shropshire. (The memorial in the churchyard shows his name as Brooks) The 1911 Census shows George as …
Edward George Davies was born in Grindley Brook, near Whitchurch, Shropshire in 1891, the eldest son of Edward and Emily Davies of Chester Road, Tushingham, near Whitchurch, Shropshire. The 1911 Census shows Edward as a joiner. Edward’s younger brother, William …
Report in the Wellington Journal & Shrewsbury News June 1916 regarding the death of Ernest Edward Francis “Mr & Mrs Francis, 152 Wrexham Road, Whitchurch have received many expressions of sympathy in the death in action on the 25th April …
Report in the Whitchurch Herald recording the rehabilitation of Arthur Toplady Powell following the amputation of his right arm and his training to write left handed “ Lance Sargeant Arthur T Powell, son of Mrs Powell Talbot Street, who it …
Born in Lisnaskea, Fermanagh, Northern Ireland in 1889, the second son of Catherine Graydon of 28 Ash Parva, Whitchurch, Shropshire. The 1911 Census shows him working as a domestic gardener. Joseph died of heart failure at Prees Heath Military Hospital, …
Born in Cranage, Cheshire in 1894 (baptised 27 May 1894), the second son of Robert and Sarah Ann Brown of Old School Road, Bickley, Cheshire. Alfred died at the military hospital in Westgate on Sea in Essex. Regiment : 5th …
Born in Whixall, Shropshire on 28 January 1895, the second son of Thomas and Mary Clorley of 2 Woodside, Whixall, Whitchurch, Shropshire. The 1911 Census shows Alfred as a farm labourer working for Anne Tunna and Ann Jones at Noneley, …
Report in the Nantwich Guardian of the efforts being made by Lord Grosvenor’s mother to establish his whereabouts “Katherine Duchess of Westminster is untiring in her inquiries about her son, Lord Hugh Grosvenor and her son-in-law, the Earl of Erne, …
Report in the Nantwich Guardian 8th October 1915 regarding the death of Herbert Bebbington “Mr. Thomas Bebbington, of Nantwich, has been officially informed of the death of his son, Sergeant Herbert Bebbington, 5th Battalion King’s Shropshire Light Infantry, in France, …
Report in the Glamorgan Gazette 29 October 1915 regarding the death of Albert Jeffrey Cartwright “Private Albert Cartwright (1567), 2nd Battalion, Welsh Regiment, B.E.F., France, was one of the British heroes who died on the battlefield, fighting for his King …
Albert Jeffrey Cartwright (known as Bertie), born in Bronington, Flintshire, Wales on 29 October 1890, the first son of Esther Humphreys (his birth certificate indicates no father’s name). The 1891 and 1901 Censuses show Albert as the son of Elias …
William James Bagley, born in Ashley, Staffordshire in 1894, the eldest son of Joseph and Elizabeth Bagley of Napley Heath, Market Drayton, Shropshire. The 1911 Census shows William as a waggoner on a farm. Regiment : 5th Battalion King’s Shropshire …
Born in Fauls, Whitchurch, Shropshire in 1878, the third son of Robert and Ellen Heath. Husband to Ada Heath (nee Jervis) of 3 Aychley Cottages, Market Drayton, Shropshire and father to Agnes Jane and Edith Alexandra. The 1911 Census shows …
Born in Ash, Shropshire in 1893, son of Charles and Sarah Ann Ward of Ightfield Hall Cottages, Ightfield, Shropshire. The 1911 Census shows him working as a dairyman at Ightfield Hall, Whitchurch, Shropshire. Regiment : 5th Battalion King’s Shropshire Light …
Born in Bickley, Cheshire in 1888, the fourth son of Elizabeth and the late Peter Humphreys of Hetherstone Green, Bickley, Malpas, Cheshire. The 1911 Census shows Arthur as a game keeper. Regiment : 7th Battalion King’s Royal Rifle Corps Rank …
Joseph Henry Smith born in Wem, Shropshire in 1886, the second son of Thomas and Sarah Smith of Wood Cottage, Bettisfield, Flintshire, Wales. Joseph left home in his early teens; the 1901 Census shows him living in Wem, Shropshire as …
Born in Salford, Lancashire in 1889, the second son of the late William Dutton and Mary (known as Polly) Dutton of 1 Laburnum Cottages, Lower Heath, Prees, Shropshire. The 1911 Census shows Thomas as a clerk. Thomas’s brother Joseph also …
Report in the Chester Chronicle 5 June 1915 regarding the death of John Turner Clough Hazledine “Second Lieut. John Turner Clough Hazledine, 4th Royal Welsh Fusiliers, who was killed in action on May 9th, was the third son of the …
Known as William, born in Adderley, Market Drayton, Shropshire in 1884, the eldest son of George and Harriet Hulse of The Old Workhouse, Burleydam, Cheshire. The 1911 Census shows William as a bricklayer’s labourer. Regiment : 1st Battalion King’s Shropshire …
Report in the Gloucestershire Echo 20 May 1915 regarding the death of John Turner Clough Hazledine “Second Lieut. John Turner Clough Hazledine, 4th Royal Welsh Fusiliers, who was killed in action on May 9, was the third son of the …
Charles Ivor Rivers Bulkeley, born in Oak Cottage, New Woodhouse, Whitchurch, Shropshire in 1885, the second son of Col Charles Rivers Bulkeley and the late Constance Clementine Bulkeley of the same address. Charles’s elder brother, Captain Thomas Henry Rivers Bulkeley …
Born in Ash, Shropshire in 1885, the eldest son of George and Lucy harding of Sparrow Castle, Ash Parva, Whitchurch, Shropshire. The 1911 Census shows him employed as a farm waggoner. Note that Arthur and Charles Ivor Rivers Bulkeley (also …
John Turner Clough Hazledine, born in Llandudno, Wales in 1876, the third son of Sarah Grace Boevey Vaughan (formerly Hazledine) and the late John Rowland Lovell Hazledine of Burlton Hall, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. John’s brother the Rev. William Clough Hazledine was …
Born in Holywell, Flintshire, Wales in 1880, the only son of Elizabeth and the late Talbot Thomas Wilson of Bickley Moss, Whitchurch, Shropshire. Talbot Ernest had a sister, Effie Maud, born in 1882. Their mother, Elizabeth, died shortly after Effie’s …
Report in the Nantwich Guardian 9th April 1915 regarding the death of John Roden “Soldier killed in action – the village of Wrenbury mourns the death of a gallant soldier in the person of Private John Roden, King’s Own Royal …
Born in Nantwich, Cheshire. Regiment : 2nd Battalion King’s Own (Royal Lancaster) Regiment Rank : Private Service Number : 9721 Killed in action; France 20th February 1915 (age unknown)
Report in the Bury Free Press surmising that Lord Grosvenor had been taken prisoner “HOW LORD HUGH GROSVENOR WAS WOUNDED AND CAPTURED As there has been some difference in the accounts of how Lord Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Life Guards, was …
Report in the Nantwich Guardian 13 November 1914 of the memorial Service for the late Lieutenant Charlton “A memorial service was held at St. Wenefrede’s Church, Bickley, on Saturday afternoon to Lieutenant St. John Alan Charlton, who was killed in …
Report in the Nantwich Guardian 3 November 1914 of the death of St John Alan Charlton “LIEUT. ST. JOHN CHARLTON KILLED. Mr. St. John Charlton, agent to the Marquess of Cholmondley, received the following wire from the War Office on …
Report in the Staffordshire Advertiser 31 October 1914 regarding the death of Thomas Henry Rivers Bulkeley “News has been received that Capt. Thomas Henry Rivers Bulkeley, C.M.G., M.V.O., Scots Guards has been killed in action. Capt. Bulkeley was until recently …
Viscount Henry Willam Crichton, born in Lisnaskea, Fermanagh, Ireland on 30 September 1872, the son of John Henry Crichton, 4th Earl of Erne and Florence Mary Crichton, Viscountess of Crom Castle, Ireland. Husband of Mary Cavendish, Viscountess Crichton (married 1903) …
Report in the Nantwich Guardian 30 October 1914 regarding the death of Thomas Henry Rivers Bulkeley “Capt. Thomas Henry Rivers Bulkeley, C.M.G., M.V.O. of the Scots Guards, who has been killed in action, was until recently Equerry to the Duke …
Lord Hugh William Grosvenor born in London in 1884, the eighth son of the late Hugh Lupus Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster and the eldest son with his second wife Katherine, Duchess of Westminster. The family home was Eaton Hall, …
Report in The Scotsman 28 October 1914 regarding the death of Thomas Henry Rivers Bulkeley “SCOTS GUARDS OFFICER KILLED: Captain Thomas Henry Rivers Bulkeley, C.M.G., M.V.O., Scots Guards (killed), was a son of Lieutenant-Colonel Bulkeley, C.B. Educated at Eton, he …
Thomas Henry Rivers Bulkeley, born in Oak Cottage, New Woodhouse, Whitchurch, Shropshire on 23 June 1876, the eldest son of Col Charles Rivers Bulkeley and the late Constance Clementine Bulkeley of the same address. Husband of Annie Evelyn, Lady of …
St John Alan Charlton born on the Cholmondley Estate in 1889, the only son of St John and Elizabeth Bronwen Charlton of 9 Sloane Gardens, London. Educated at Eton, St John attended the Agricultural College of Cirencester and enlisted in …
Born in Bickley, Cheshire in December 1885, the fourth son of George and the late Ellen Coffin of the same address. George served as a domestic groom at the Colmondley Castle Stables, Cholmondley, Cheshire prior to enlisting in the army …
Report in the London Daily News 19 January 1905 – “DISTRESSING ICE ACCIDENTS – BOYS’ FATAL RESCUE ATTEMPTS”; a record of the part Walter Maddox played in the attempted rescue of five children in what became known as The Bettisfield …