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Greek Military Cross

The War Cross (Greek: Πολεμικός Σταυρός) is a military decoration of Greece, awarded for heroism in wartime to both Greeks and foreign allies. There have been three versions of the cross, the 1917 version covering World War I, the 1940 …

George Hopwood aka George Newbrooke

Born 1892 Son of Alfred & Sarah Ann Newbrooke of 5 Castle Hill, Whitchurch Civilian occupation – boatman Military Details Regiment : Royal Field Artillery Rank : Gunner Service Number : 67045 27/09/1911 Enlisted with 33rd Brigade Royal Field Artillery …

Herbert Barlow

The Great War History Hub Whitchurch, shropshire - War dead missing image

William Herbert Victor Barlow (known as Herbert) was born in Bronington, Flintshire in 1897, the third son of Annie Elizabeth and the late William Barlow of The Chequers, Redbrook, Whitchurch, Shropshire. Regiment : B Company, 10th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers …

Whixall Village Memorial

The memorial is near Whixall primary school, Mossleigh, Whixall. This is an ongoing project, information will be added to the website over the coming weeks and months. It is hoped that the people of Whitchurch, Shropshire and beyond will …

Miss Etty Beech

Photograph and biographical information kindly supplied by Susan Moss Ethel May Beech was born on 7th April 1899 and lived at 1, Waymills, Whitchurch. She worked one day a week from 1917 to 1919 at V.A.D. Hospital, Shropshire 26, …

War work in Whitchurch

Though there were no Munitions factories in Whitchurch or its surrounding area, many civilians made vital contributions to the war effort through their jobs. The 1918 “Directory of Manufacturers in Engineering and Allied Trades” lists two Whitchurch companies engaged in …

Tushingham Memorial

The memorial is outside St Chad’s Church, Tushingham. This is an ongoing project, information will be added to the website over the coming weeks and months. It is hoped that the people of Whitchurch, Shropshire and beyond will get …

Alfred Garrett

(Shown as ‘Garratt’ on Aston and Wrenbury memorials and CWGC, but ‘Garrett’ on the 1901 and 1911 Censuses and Medal Index Card.) Born in Market Drayton, Shropshire in 1894, the second son of William and Emma Garrett of 30 Buntingsdale …

Patrick Gavien

We have found limited information for this man. We believe he was Patrick Gavien (Gavin on the Malpas Memorial) and have been able to find some military medal records. We have also found a military record of his hospitalisation in …

Whixall women peat workers

Peat working was apparently a reserved occupation during WW1 so why were these women employed ? Who were they and where did they stay?

St Johns Church Memorial

The memorial is in St John’s Methodist Church, St John’s Street, Whitchurch. This is an ongoing project, information will be added to the website over the coming weeks and months. It is hoped that the people of Whitchurch, Shropshire …

St Alkmund’s Church Memorial

St Alkmund’s Church is at the top of Bargate, Whitchurch, next to the site of the original Whitchurch Grammar School. At the west end of the Church is a triptych form war memorial with a central panel of …

Birmingham Daily Post 6 September 1917

Report in the Birmingham Daily Post 6th September 1917 regarding the death of George Austin “Second Lieutenant George Elliott Austin, Royal Warwickshire Regiment, killed in action, was the youngest son of the late Mr. William Austin, Whitchurch, Salop, and 24 …

Extract from army record concerning his death

His Army Record States; “Sir, I beg to report that No. 20850 Pte. J. W. Frost 6th Bn. York & Lancashire Regiment was admitted on board this Hospital Ship on 16th September 1915, suffering from Dysentery. His condition on admission …

Despatch from Field Marshall Sir John French

“Lance Corporal John William Field, 1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders is recommended for Gallant and Distinguished Service in the field.” Despatch from Field Marshall Sir John French Commander-in-Chief of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) France 1914

Queen’s South Africa Medal

The Queen’s South Africa Medal is a British campaign medal which was awarded to British and Colonial military personnel, civilians employed in official capacity and war correspondents who served in the Second Boer War in South Africa. Altogether twenty-six clasps …

Military Medal

Until 1993, the Military Medal (MM) was a military decoration awarded to personnel of the British Army and other services, and formerly also to personnel of other Commonwealth countries, below commissioned rank, for bravery in battle on land. The medal …

Territorial Force War Medal

The Territorial Force War Medal was a campaign medal awarded to members of the British Territorial Force and Territorial Force Nursing Services who served overseas in World War I; it is the rarest of the five British Great War medals. …

Silver War Badge

The Silver War Badge was issued in the United Kingdom and the British Empire to service personnel who had been honourably discharged due to wounds or sickness from military service in World War I. The badge, sometimes known as the …

Campaign Medals 3

The 1914 Star (also known as ‘Pip’) was authorised under Special Army Order no. 350 in November 1917 and by an Admiralty Fleet Order in 1918, for award to officers and men of the British and Indian Expeditionary Forces who …

Campaign Medals 2

The British War Medal (also known as ‘Squeak’) was a silver or bronze medal awarded to officers and men of the British and Imperial Forces who either entered a theatre of war or entered service overseas between 5th August 1914 …

Red Cross Hospital Supply Depot

This article appeared in the Chester Chronicle on 1st July 1916 …

Women Workers

An article in the Chester Chronicle dated 18th July 1916 reported that Whitchurch women had stepped into the jobs left empty by men serving in the forces. Miss Crewe was delivering parcels while Miss Etches and Miss Huxley were working as …

Women Bank Clerks

FIRST FEMALE CLERKS AT LLOYDSWith the outbreak of the First World War, Lloyds Bank employed women as clerks for the first time. They replaced men who had joined the armed services. Nationally six women were taken on at the start of …

Whitchurch Herald 20th January 1917

Report in the Whitchurch Herald 20th January 1917 regarding the death of Ernest Wilson “Pte, Ernest Wilson a Whitchurch Boy K.L.R. (Pals) age 19, after a year’s active service and participating in severe action has died of wounds in No …

Whitchurch Herald 21st October 1916

Letter in the Whitchurch Herald 21st October 1916 received by Mrs Jones regarding the death of her husband, Joseph Jones. “Dear Madam, As the Chaplain attached to the 3rd Worcester Regiment, it is with deepest regret and sympathy that I …

Video

Your Voice Sings Not So Soft

Your Voice Sings Not So Soft
Young people use creative and digital media to retell first hand accounts from WW1 to a contemporary audience

As part of MediaActive’s response to the WW1 Commemorations Shropshire Remembers, a team of twelve young people, working with filmmaking mentors, produced this animation based on the history of Prees Heath Common.

For more information about MediaActive please visit: www.mediaactive.org
For more information about the Shropshire Remembers Eyewitness project please visit www.eyewitnessww1.co.uk

War Hospital Supply Depots

War Hospital Supply Depots were organised by individuals and staffed by civilian volunteers. Without them supplies of dressings and garments to many hospitals would have been non-existent. A number of supply depots were located in the Whitchurch area and included …

Army Records

An Army Report from the Medical Record of Charles Herbert Shaw concerning his illness. “Medical Report States; That the early winter was exceptionally cold and wet, the man was then a private, and took his regular turn on guard. Got …

Whitchurch Herald 23rd September 1916

Report in the Whitchurch Herald 23rd September 1916 concerning the death of Eric Hanson Lee. “Mr L Lee, High Street, Whitchurch on Tuesday night he received news that his second son John Arthur had been killed in action. On Thursday …

The History of the KSLI

An excerpt from The History of the KSLI in the Great War 1914-1918 by Major W de B Wood, regarding the death of John Arthur Lee. “On 16th September 1916 after being relieved by the 6th Duke of Cornwall’s Light …

Wilfred Fleet

Born in Malpas, Cheshire in 1894 (baptised 19th August 1894), the third son of John and Elizabeth Fleet of Church Street, Malpas, Cheshire. Husband of Mary Fleet (nee Roberts) (married in 1919). The 1911 Census shows Wilfred as an apprentice …

John Burns

Born in Malpas, Cheshire in 1894, the son of the late Thomas Edward Burns (shown on his marriage certificate, although we can find no record of him in the censuses). The 1901 Census shows him living with his grandparents Michael …

Thomas Roche

Born in Pradesh, India in 1874, the second son of William and Mary Louisa Roche of Mount View, Alkington Road, Whitchurch. Husband of Dorothy (nee Hatton) Roche, of Exeter, Devon and father of Thomas William. Thomas was a Farmer in …

George Boycott

Born in Malpas, Cheshire on 14th November 1898 (baptised 1st January 1899), the fourth son of William and Elizabeth Boycott of 180 Broomfield Road, Coventry; formerly of Old Hall Street, Malpas, Cheshire. George showed his occupation as general labourer when …

Whitchurch Herald 16th August 1919

Report in the Whitchurch Herald 16th August 1919 relating to Arthur Hughes “Official news has been received by Mr and Mrs Hughes that their son Arthur, of the King’s Royal Rifles, reported missing since March 21st 1918, now reported killed …

Frederic Wolley Dod

Frederic Hova Wolley Dod was born in Eton, Buckinghamshire in 1872 (baptised 25th March 1872), the fourth son of the Rev. Charles and Mrs Frances Lucy Wolley Dod of Edge, Malpas, Cheshire. Frederic emigrated to Canada in 1893, taking his …

Thomas Jones

Thomas Ivan Jones was born in Rensselaer, New York, United States of America on 6th October 1890, the son of Thomas and Minnie H Jones who were living in Shrewsbury in 1901. Husband to Keziah Jones (nee Ince) (married in …

Joseph Groom

Born in Norbury, Cheshire in 1896, the husband of Edith Mabel Groom (nee De Loura) (married in 1917) of 56 The Street, Brecon, Powys, Wales. Joseph went to France in November 1914 as part of the British Expeditionary Force, serving …

John Hassall

John Henry Hassall, born in Marbury, Cheshire in 1880, the second son of George and Harriett Hassall. Husband of Doris Ethel (nee Grist) Hassall of Birkenhead, Cheshire, and father of Kathleen Mary. John worked in a draper’s shop in Birkenhead, …

Alfred Ashley

Born in Malpas, Cheshire in 1891 (christened 30th December 1891), the son of Mrs Sarah Ashley. Husband of Alice Mullock, formerly Ashley (nee Edwards) (married 26th January 1915) of Bickerton, Malpas, Cheshire and father to Alice Helena (baptised 28 November …

Alfred Wragg

Born in Malpas, Cheshire in 1883, the second son of William Wragg and the late Sarah Wragg of Church Street, Malpas, Cheshire. Husband to Sarah Ann Wragg (nee Walker) (married 24th December 1906) of 4 Arthur Street, Crewe, Cheshire and …

Whitchurch Herald 15th February 1919

Report in the Whitchurch Herald 15th February 1919 relating to the death of Frank Challenor “Mr W Challenor, 28 Claypit Street has received the sad news of the death of his son Private Frank Challenor, 1/4th Kings Shropshire Light Infantry …

Whitchurch Herald 15th February 1919

Report in the Whitchurch Herald 15th February 1919 of a letter received by Mrs. Walford regarding the death of her son, Edward Walford “Dear Mrs Walford I deeply regret to tell you your son passed away this morning at 03.45 …

Whitchurch Herald 15th February 1919

Whitchurch Herald 8th February 1919

Report in the Whitchurch Herald 8th February 1919 regarding the death of James Henry Simon “Many readers will remember James Henry Simon, who worked at the Showrooms in Whitchurch before the War. He joined the Kings Shropshire Light Infantry in …

Whitchurch Herald 8th February 1919

Report in the Whitchurch Herald 8th February 1919 relating to the death of Geoffrey Frank Willett “Mrs Willet has received the sad news that her husband, Pte; Geoffrey Willet 19760, 7th Btn Kings Shropshire Light Infantry “B” Company, has died …

Edward Walford

Born in Whitchurch in 1890, the third son of George and Harriet Walford of 28 Watergate Street, Whitchurch. Edward worked as a coach builder before joining the Army. Regiment : 11th (Service) Battalion Cheshire Regiment, formerly Hereford Regiment No 239302 …

Staffordshire Advertiser 11th January 1919

Report in the Staffordshire Advertiser 11th January 1919 regarding the death of Matthew Kavanagh, titled ‘Stafford Soldiers Killed on Salvage Work’ “Mrs. Kavanagh of 49, Rowley Street, Stafford, has received intimation of the death of her husband Lance Corporal Matthew …

Whitchurch Herald 11th January 1919

Report in the Whitchurch Herald 11th January 1919 regarding the death of Alfred Evason “Mrs Evason of 19 Bark Hill, has received the sad news of the death of her husband, Pte, A Evason while a prisoner of war. Pte, …

Matthew Kavanagh

Born in Nantwich, Cheshire in 1885, the eldest son of Patrick and Emma Kavanagh. Husband of Mary (nee Green) Kavanagh, of 49 Rowley Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, and father of Edward, Henry Patrick and Pat. Matthew had been employed by Higgins …

Whitchurch Herald January 4th 1919

Report in the Whitchurch Herald 4th January 1919 of a letter received by Mrs. Kavanagh regarding the death of her son, Matthew Kavanagh “The deepest sympathy is felt with Mrs & Mrs Kavanagh of Wrexham Road, Whitchurch. in the sad …

Whitchurch Herald 14th December 1918

Report in the Whitchurch Herald 14th December 1918 relating to the death of Richard Sharps “Sharps; On December 3rd in the Military Hospital, Catterick, Yorkshire, Richard Sharps, Royal Garrison Artillery, the youngest son of Mr Richard Sharps, Dairy House, Park …

Kenneth Glover

Kenneth Houghton Glover was born in Barton-upon-Irwell, Lancashire in 1888 (baptised 2nd December 1888), the only son of James and Charlotte Elizabeth Glover of Lowton House, Lowton, Lancashire. Husband to Mary Belle Glover (nee Ireland) of Elf House, Staveley, Westmorland. …

Richard Sharps

Born in High Street, Whitchurch in 1898, he was the third son of Richard and Rachel Sharps of the Dairy House, Park Avenue, Whitchurch. Richard was working in the Family Business (Sharps Butchers High Street) before joining the Army in …

John Mellor

John Thomas Mellor, born in Tushingham, Cheshire in 1891, the eldest son of William and the late Annie Mellor of Scotland Street, Whitchurch, Shropshire. Regiment : 8th Battalion King’s Shropshire Light Infantry Rank : Private Service Number : 15493 Died; …

Joseph Austin

Joseph Edward Austin, born in Cockshutt, Shropshire in 1893, the only son of Edward and Caroline Austin of 8, Claypit Street, Whitchurch. Regiment : 1/4th (Territorial) Battalion, King’s Shropshire Light Infantry Rank : Private Service Number : 200659 Joseph was …

George Woodfield

Born in Worthenbury, Flintshire, Wales in 1888, the eldest son of the late John and Elizabeth Woodfield of Worthenbury, Flintshire, Wales. The 1911 Census shows George living with his brother John at Barton Mere, Malpas, Cheshire and employed as a …

Whitchurch Herald 23rd November 1918

Report in the Whitchurch Herald 23rd November 1918 of the death of Harry Jack Venables “Venables: On November 15th at the General East Suffolk Hospital, of Pneumonia, following Influenza, Harry Jack, the dearly loved eldest son of Sarah Jane Venables, …

Whitchurch Herald 23rd November 1918

Report in the Whitchurch Herald 23rd November 1918 regarding the death of Reginald Arthur Trickett “Guardsman Reginald Arthur Trickett, of the 3rd Grenadiers Guards, the only son of Mr & Mrs Trickett, Belton Road, Whitchurch, owing to uncertainty of his …

George Price

George William Price, born in Waymills, Whitchurch in 1887, the eldest son of Samuel and Frances Price. Husband of Amy (nee Reynolds) Price, of 3, Newtown Street, Whitchurch, father of John. George worked as a Groom before joining the Army.

Alfred Edwards

Alfred Pryce Edwards, born in Whixall, Shropshire in 1893, the third son of Evan and Sarah Edwards. Husband of Gertrude (nee Crewe) Edwards, of 14, Barkhill Whitchurch, father of Winifred, Alfred, Sidney Cecil, Walter Kitchener and Dorothy Evelyn. Alfred was …

John Taylor

John Richard Taylor was born in Malpas, Cheshire in 1898, the eldest son of the late William Henry Taylor and Mrs Martha Taylor of Rose Cottage, Higher Wych, Malpas, Cheshire. Regiment : 3rd Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers Rank : Private …

Clive Barber

Clive Richard Barber, born in Wombridge, Shropshire in 1897, the only son of Thomas and Winifred Barber of Dairy Cottage, Park Avenue, Whitchurch. Regiment : 225th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery Rank : Sergeant Service Number : 106199 Died of …

Whitchurch Herald 30th November 1918

Report in the Whitchurch Herald 30th November 1918 relating to the death of Clive Richard Barber “Mr & Mrs Barber, Park Avenue, Whitchurch, have received sad news that their son, Sergeant Clive Richard Barker has died of Influenza at the …

William Huxley

Born in Wem, Shropshire in 1890, the second son of William and Emma Huxley of the Toll Gate House, Wrexham Road, Whitchurch. William worked as a Farm Waggoner before joining the Army. Regiment : ‘B’ Battery, CLXX th Brigade, Royal …

William Brellisford

Born William John Cartwright in Birkenhead, Cheshire in 1882, eldest son of the late Job Cartwright and Arabella Cartwright (nee Brellisford) of Bickley Road, Malpas, Cheshire. William changed his name to Brellisford (his mother’s maiden name) sometime between 1901(when he …

Harry Venables

Harry Jack Venables, born in High Street, Whitchurch in 1894, the eldest son of Samuel and Sarah Jane Venables, of 34, Talbot Street, Whitchurch. Harry was married to Sarah Jane. He worked as a Cheese Factor’s Clerk before enlisting on …

Whitchurch Herald 14th November 1918

Memorial for Herbert Arthur Dawson in the Whitchurch Herald 14th November 1918 “In Memory; In sacred remembrance of Herbert Arthur (Bertie) second son and dearly beloved son, of Mr & Mrs Dawson of Station Road, Whitchurch He was killed whilst …

William Owen

William was born in Shrewsbury in 1878, the fourth son of John and Anne Owen. Husband of Annie Elizabeth Ellen (nee Jones) Owen, of 11, High Street, Whitchurch and Father of Geoffrey. William was the Manager of Wyles Shoe Shop, …

Colin Grindley

Colin John Grindley, born in Whitchurch in 1897, the second son of John and Frances Grindley of 4, Worthington Street, Whitchurch. Landed in France on the 7th May 1918, from Egypt. Regiment : 10th (Service) Battalion King’s Shropshire Light Infantry, …

Nantwich Guardian 8 November 1918

Report in the Nantwich Guardian 8 November 1918 regarding the death of Wilfrid Owen “Much sympathy is expressed with Mr. Harry Owen and family in the bereavement which they have sustained by the death from pneumonia of their son, Mr. …

Frederick Dodd

Frederick (known as Fred), born in Whixall, Shropshire on 18 March 1899 (baptised 11 June 1899), the fourth son of Joseph and Eliza Dodd of Welsh End, Whixall, Whitchurch, Shropshire. Regiment : 9th Battalion King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Rank …

William Henshall

Born in Yardington, Whitchurch in 1879, the eldest son of William and Harriet Henshall of 42, Yardington, Whitchurch. William worked as a General Labourer before joining the Army. William’s brother, Albert, died from his wounds in 1916. Regiment : South …

Joseph Duckers

Joseph was born in Whitewell in 1889, the eldest son of Joseph Duckers and stepson of Mary Elizabeth (nee Forrester) Duckers. The 1911 Census records Joseph as being a domestic gardener; however, he had changed occupation by the outbreak of …

Charles Summers

Charles John Summers was born in Northrepps, Norfolk on 22nd November 1884 (baptised 11th January 1885), the fourth son of John Henry and Sarah Summers of Northrepps, Norfolk. Husband to Rosa Beatrice Laccohee Summers (nee Baker) and father to Arthur …

Whitchurch Herald 2nd November 1918

Report in the Whitchurch Herald 2nd November 1918 relating to the death of The Rev Richard William Dugdale MC CF “Chaplain Reverend Richard William Dugdale, attached to the Norfolk Regiment has been awarded the Military Cross; “He tended the wounded …

Reginald Connor

Born in Normanton, Derbyshire in 1885, the second son of James and Ellen Connor of 9, St John’s Street, Whitchurch. Husband of Beatrice (nee George) Connor, of 2, St Johns’ Street, Whitchurch, father of Mary. Before enlisting Reginald worked as …

Alfred Foster

Born in Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire in 1887, the second son of John and Harriet Foster of Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire. The 1911 Census shows Alfred working on his father’s farm: The Homestead, Hollyhurst, Whitchurch, Shropshire. Regiment : 14th Battalion Army Cyclist …

Robert Holloway

Robert Edward Holloway, born in Higginsfield, Cheshire in 1892, the second son of Frances Charles and Isabella Holloway of 34, Green End, Whitchurch. Husband of Lily Alice (nee Naylor) Holloway of Aldershot, Hampshire Robert was a regular soldier serving in …

George Challenor

George Fallous Challenor, born in Whitchurch in 1899, the fourth son of William and Elizabeth Challenor of 28, Claypit Street, Whitchurch. George enlisted on the 16th September 1917 aged 18 and after initial training embarked for service in Russia in …

Ernest Gregory

Born in Wrenbury, Cheshire in 1890, the eldest son of David and Jane Gregory of 2 Smeaton Wood Cottages, Pinsley Green, Wrenbury, Cheshire. Ernest died of pneumonia at The Military Hospital, Herne Bay, leaving a widow, Mrs Gregory (nee Jones), …

Rev Richard Dugdale

The Rev Richard William Dugdale MC CF, born in Salisbury, Wiltshire in 1889, the second son of The Rev Sidney and his first wife Edith Dugdale of The Rectory, Whitchurch. Richard attended Rugby School; after leaving Rugby in 1908 he …

John Elsley

John Henry Elsley, born in Yardington, Whitchurch in 1894, the eldest son of John and Eunice Elsley of 30, Yardington, Whitchurch. John worked in an Ironmongers shop before he enlisted in December 1915 and was discharged on the 25th September …

Thomas Ankers

Born in Newtown, Whitchurch in 1895, the fifth son of John Thomas and Charlotte Ankers of 14b, Dodington, Whitchurch; Husband of Maggie (nee Mellor) Ankers, of Market Drayton, father of Margaret. Regiment : 1st Battalion North Staffordshire Regiment, formerly King’s …

Charles Ralphs

Charles Ralphs, known as Charlie, was born in Willington, Malpas, Cheshire in 1899, the fifth son of Charles and Ellen Ralphs of Tallarn Green, Flintshire, Wales. Husband to Clara E Ralphs (nee Dutton); married 1918. The 1911 Census shows Charlie …

Harold Lamb

Harold Lamb (known as Harry) was born in Bangor, Denbighshire, Wales on 9th January 1891 (baptised 12th February 1891), the fourth son of Edwin and Ellen Lamb of 22 Trevor Street, Wrexham, Wales. The 1911 Census shows Harry as a …

Lancashire Evening Post 22nd October 1918

Obituary for Thomas Clayton in the Lancashire Evening Post 22 October 1918 “Clayton. – Killed in action, in France, October 2nd, Lance-Corpl. THOMAS CLAYTON, aged 32 years. As dawn crept o’er the trenches, You fell ‘midst shot and shell; My …

Frederick Thomas

Born in Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales in 1891, the fifth son of Mary Clarke (previously Thomas) of Pentrecoed, Ellesmere, Shropshire. The 1911 census shows Frederick as a joiner. We have been unable to find the link to Whixall; it is possible …

Alec Kerry

(Baptised as Alec, but the military records record him as Alick.) Born in Stanton-Upon-Hine-Heath, Shrewsbury, Shropshire on 26 June 1890, the second son of Samuel and Harriet Kerry of 1 Church Cottage, Stanton, Shropshire. The 1911 Census shows him as …

James Crump

Born in Hayles Yard, Green End, Whitchurch in 1900, the eldest son of James and Louisa Crump of Castle Hill, Whitchurch. James’ father died in 1902, his mother married Richard Pace, and they lived at 3a, Castle Hill, Whitchurch. Regiment …

Joseph Hewitt

Born in Shocklach, Cheshire in 1896, the eldest son of David and Edith Hewitt of Bradley Brook, Malpas, Cheshire. Joseph had an older step-brother, William Fairbrother. The 1911 Census shows Joseph as a general farm lad working on Whalebone Farm, …

James Wood

James Henry Wood, born in Barbridge, Cheshire in 1886, the eldest son of James and Sarah Wood of The Lock House, Grindley Brook, Whitchurch. James was working as a Porter in a Canal Warehouse at Pontcysyllte Wharf, Trevor, Denbighshire. Regiment …

Walter Thomas

Born in Malpas, Cheshire in 1895, the third son of William George and Emma Thomas of No Man’s Heath, Malpas, Cheshire. Husband to Alice Edith Thomas (nee Edge) of Norbury Common, near Whitchurch, Shropshire; father to Albert Leslie and Frances …

James Crump

Born in Hampton, Malpas, Cheshire in 1897 (baptised 29th August 1897), the second son of Charles and Mary Crump of 1 Black Park Cottages, Whitchurch, Shropshire. Regiment : 1st Battalion King’s Shropshire Light Infantry Rank : Private Service Number : …

Thomas Bowler

Thomas Chester Bowler, born in Didsbury, Manchester in 1899, the eldest son of Samuel and Hannah Bowler of The Mount, Wirswall, Whitchurch. Thomas was a student at Manchester University studying Chemistry when he enlisted in 1918. He gained a commission …

Thomas Clayton

Born in Dodington, Whitchurch in 1887, the second son of Thomas and Anne Clayton of 3a, Wrexham, Road, Whitchurch. Regiment : 25th (Service) Battalion The King’s (Liverpool Regiment), formerly Royal Welsh Fusiliers No 5113 Rank : Lance Corporal Service Number …

John Nicholls

John Walter Nicholls was born in Lilleshall, Newport, Shropshire in 1892, the third son of Joseph and Elizabeth Nicholls of 4 Church Road, Lilleshall, Newport, Shropshire. Husband of Elsie Mary Nicholls (nee Carp) of Aston, Nantwich, Cheshire. John and Elsie …

Alfred Evason

Born in Toxteth, Liverpool in 1888, the second son of Charles and Jane Evason. In 1910 Alfred married Fanny (nee Stoker) Evason of Wellington and they resided at 19 Bark Hill, Whitchurch. Alfred was a butcher in business at 24 …

John Dodd

John Willie Dodd born in Barlow’s Yard, High Street, Whitchurch in 1900. He was the third son of John and Ann Dodd of 6 Barlow’s Yard, High Street, Whitchurch. John died of illness in the Camp Hospital at Kimmel Park, …

Samuel Ashley

Born in Whixall, Shropshire on 29 March 1894 (baptised 22 April 1894), the second son of Samuel and Elizabeth Ashley of 4 Moss Cottages, Whixall, Whitchurch, Shropshire. The 1911 Census shows Samuel as a farm labourer at Old Fenns Hall, …

Abel Powell

Born in Whixall, Shropshire in 1895, the second son of Thomas and Hannah Powell of Tilstock, Whitchurch, Shropshire. The 1911 Census shows Abel as a farm waggoner working on Tilstock Park Farm, Whitchurch, Shropshire. Regiment : 9th Battalion Loyal North …

Walter Sutton

Walter Dilworth Sutton was born in Wrenbury, Cheshire on 14 July 1895, the eldest son of Arthur and the late Elizabeth A Sutton of Rose Cottage, Wrenbury, Nantwich, Cheshire. Walter joined the London & North Western Railway on 30 November …

Harry Sparkes

Born in Whitchurch in 1900, the second son of Edwin and Harriett Sparkes of 6 Alkington Road, Whitchurch. Harry enlisted on his 18th Birthday in January 1918. Regiment : 10th (Service) Battalion Essex Regiment, formerly The King’s (Liverpool Regiment) No …

Frank Viggor

Born in Over, Cheshire in 1879, the second son of Joseph and Sarah Viggor. Frank lodged at 8 Richmond Terrace, Station Road, Whitchurch before moving close by to Laurel Mount in Station Road. He was an ironmonger with a shop …

Whitchurch Herald 21st September 1918

Report in the Whitchurch Herald 21st September 1918 relating to the death of John Jackson “Killed in Action on the 21st August 1918, in France, Corporal John Jackson 1st Battalion Cheshire Regiment, youngest son of Mr & Mrs Jackson, late …

Henry Jones

Born in Edstaston, Shropshire in 1887, the third son of Emily Jones and the late Thomas Jones of Lindford, Weston-under-Redcastle, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The 1911 Census shows Henry working on the family farm and living at Brook House, Brook Farm, Coton, …

James Furber

Walter James Furber (shown as James Furber on the Whixall memorials), born in Wem, Shropshire in 1896 (baptised 27 November 1896), the second son of Alice Furber and the late Abraham Furber. Regiment : 8th Battalion King’s Shropshire Light Infantry …

George Williamson

Born in Overton Common, Malpas, Cheshire in 1896 (baptised 2nd August 1896), the third son of Robert and Mary Williamson of High Street, Malpas, Cheshire. The 1911 Census shows George as a farm servant. Regiment : 8th Battalion King’s Shropshire …

Geoffrey Willett

Geoffrey Frank Willett, born in Ellesmere in 1894, the only son of Frank and Annie Willett. Husband of Martha Elizabeth (nee Stockton) Willett of 18 Wrexham Road, Whitchurch. Regiment : 7th (Service) Battalion King’s Shropshire Light Infantry Rank : Private …

Arthur Howell

Born in Newhall, Nantwich, Cheshire in 1896, the eldest son of George and Ellen Howell of Newhall, Aston, Nantwich, Cheshire. His occupation shown in the 1911 Census was pigboy at Mickley Hall, Broomhall, Cheshire. Regiment : XVII Corps Cyclist Battalion, …

Frederick Whitney

Born in Prees, Whitchurch, Shropshire in April 1890, the fourth son of the late Robert and the late Sarah Whitney of 1 Church Cottages, Prees, Whitchurch, Shropshire. The 1911 census shows Frederick as a plasterer’s server. Frederick’s older brother William …

Whitchurch Herald 31st August 1918

Report in the Whitchurch Herald 31st August 1918 of a letter received by Mr. and Mrs. Roberts regarding the death of their son, Alfred Darlington Roberts “I am exceedingly sorry to have to write to inform you of the death …

George Chesters

Born in Holt, Flintshire, Wales in 1882, the eldest son of George and Hannah Chesters of Hillside Farm, Bradley, Whitchurch, Shropshire. Regiment : 13th Battalion The King’s (Liverpool Regiment), formerly Lancashire Hussars (996) Rank : Private Service Number : 300535 …

Frank Challenor

Born in Whitchurch in 1896, the third son of William and Elizabeth Challenor of 28 Claypit Street, Whitchurch. Frank enlisted in August 1914, landing in France with the 5th battalion in May 1915. In February 1918 the battalion was disbanded …

Sydney Woodhall

Sydney Woodhall (known as Sidney) was born in Willington, Flintshire, Wales in 1892, the second son of Fanny Woodhall of Threapwood, Malpas, Cheshire and the late James Woodhall. The 1911 Census shows Sidney as a domestic gardener. Regiment : 2nd/5th …

Whitchurch Herald 24th August 1918

Report in the Whitchurch Herald 24th August 1918 of a letter received by Mr and Mrs Smith regarding the death of their son, James Glendenning Smith “Mr & Mrs Anthony Smith of Oddfellows Terrace, Whitchurch, have received news of the …

Richard Simpson

Born in Hampton, Cheshire in 1885, the only son of Richard and Emma Simpson of Church Street, Malpas, Cheshire. Richard had a twin sister, Martha Emma. Regiment : 282nd Brigade Royal Field Artillery Rank : Driver Service Number : 198270 …

Jack Mullock

Born in Malpas, Cheshire in 1893 (baptised 16th August 1893), the eldest son of Clara A Mullock of The Croft, Prees, Shropshire and the late John Mullock. Husband of Penelope Sheldon (formerly Mullock, nee Hough) of The Grange, Darlaston, Prees, …

Hugh Fearnall

Born in Worthenbury, Flintshire, Wales in 1890, the second son of Hugh and Elizabeth Annie Fearnall of Ivy House Farm, Tilstock, Whitchurch, Shropshire. The 1911 Census shows Hugh as a farm hand. Regiment : 10th Battalion King’s Shropshire Light Infantry, …

Harry Thomas

Born in Prees, Whitchurch, Shropshire in 1899 (baptised 25th January 1899), the second son of Harry and Harriet Thomas of Hare Cottage, Prees Wood, Prees, Whitchurch, Shropshire. Regiment : 3rd Battalion Grenadier Guards Rank : Private Service Number : 28943 Killed …

Edward Evans

Edward Frank Evans (known as Frank) was born in Tilstock, Whitchurch, Shropshire in 1894, the eldest son of Edward and Sarah Ann Evans of 1 Hollins Lane, Tilstock, Whitchurch, Shropshire. The 1911 Census shows Frank working at home on a …

John Jackson

Born in Marbury, Cheshire in 1889, the second son of Thomas and Jane Jackson. Husband of Martha (nee Gregory) Jackson of 29 St Mary’s Street, Whitchurch. John was a regular soldier serving with the 2nd Battalion Cheshire Regiment in Jubbulpore, …

James Smith

James Glendenning Smith was born in Leamington, Warwickshire in 1894, the only son of Anthony and Alice Smith of 10 Smallbrook Road, Whitchurch. Regiment : 1/4th (Territorial) Battalion King’s Shropshire Light Infantry Rank : Private Service Number : 200771 Died …

Alfred Roberts

Alfred Darlington Roberts, born in Whitchurch in 1886, the eldest son of Alfred and Mary Ann Roberts of 1 Highgate, Whitchurch. Alfred worked in the Bakery at Bronington, Flintshire before joining the Army. Alfred was the nephew of Edward Thomas …

Charles Hewitt

Charles Arthur Hewitt, born in Aston, Birmingham in 1897, the third son of Thomas and Emily Hewitt. By the time he enlisted his mother was a widow living at 14 Egerton Road, Whitchurch. Charles died of Pneumonia at Poixterron. His …

Samuel Harris

Born in Green End, Whitchurch in 1878, the eldest son of Samuel and Emma Harris of Park Road, Whitchurch. Husband of Alice Barbara (nee Fox) Harris, of 1 Park Road, Whitchurch and father of Thomas, Miriam, Jack and George William. …

Whitchurch Herald 14th July 1918

Report in the Whitchurch Herald 14th July 1918 relating to the death of John Sumner “Mrs Sumner, of 52 Naylor Street, Crewe, has received news that her son, Pte; John Sumner, Kings Shropshire Light Infantry has been presumed dead after …

John Wright

John Frederick Wright was born in Delamere, Cheshire in 1897, the second son of William H and Annie Wright of Sound Hall, Nantwich, Cheshire. Regiment : 1st/4th Battalion South Lancashire Regiment Rank : Private Service Number : 202426, formerly 4786 Died; France …

Arthur Butler

Born in Waverton, Cheshire in 1889, the eldest son of John James and Marie Butler of Whalebone Road, Willington, Malpas, Cheshire. Husband of Edith Williams (formerly Butler), nee Leadsom, of Tybroughton, Whitchurch, Shropshire. Regiment : 22nd Battalion Manchester Regiment, formerly …

Fred Hodkinson

Born in Burland, Cheshire in 1898, the nephew of Sarah Turner of Gradely Green, Burland, Cheshire. Fred is shown as Fd Hodgkinson on the Wrenbury memorial. Regiment : 6th Battalion King’s Shropshire Light Infantry Rank : Private Service Number : …

Archibald McIntyre

Archibald Maltman McIntyre was born in Liverpool, Lancashire on 19th September 1887 (baptised 6th November 1887), the second son of Archibald Malcolm and Charlotte Eliza McIntyre of Oat Hill, Malpas, Cheshire. Archibald senior was the engineer in charge of Malpas …

Arthur Davies

Born in Stoak, Cheshire in 1891, the third son of the late John Davies and the late Hannah Davies of Edge Grange, Malpas, Cheshire. Arthur worked on his father’s farm. He died from gas shell poisoning. Regiment : 99th Siege …

William Bayley

Born in Whixall, Whitchurch, Shropshire in 1880, the eldest son of the late Joseph and the late Jane Bayley of Whixall. William is shown as William Bailey on the Whixall Memorial. Husband to Sarah Jane Bayley (nee Heath) (married 5 …

James Simon

James Henry Simon was born in Wytheford, Shawbury in 1897, the eldest son of John and Elizabeth Simon. James was educated at Wem Grammar School. He enlisted in Whitchurch in 1914 and was a resident of Market Drayton. Regiment : …

William Purcell

William George Purcell was born in Marbury, Cheshire in 1885 (baptised 2nd August 1885), the third son of Thomas and the late Hannah Purcell of Hollin lane, Marbury, Cheshire. Regiment : 52nd Battalion Machine Gun Corps (Infantry), formerly Royal Welsh …

Whitchurch Herald 19th June 1918

Report in the Whitchurch Herald 19th June 1918 of a letter received by Mr and Mrs Heatley regarding the death of their son, Frank Heatley “Dear Mrs Heatley, You will probably be surprised to get a letter from me; I …

Charles Ruth

Charles William Ruth, born in Redenhall, Norfolk in 1877, the only son of Charles and Mary Ruth. Husband of Mary (nee Wilson) Ruth of 36 Belton Road, Whitchurch. Charles was a tobacco dealer when he enlisted on the 11th December …

Charles Whitfield

Born in Prees, Shropshire in 1895, the fifth son of Charles and Sarah Whitfield of 8 Sandford, Prees, Whitchurch, Shropshire. Husband to Mary Ann Whitfield (nee Cooper) of 4 Higher Road, Harmer Hill, Shropshire and father to Harry C and …

Gordon Egerton

Gordon Joseph Egerton was born in Tilstock Park, Shropshire in 1893, the eldest son of Joseph and Alice Egerton of The Poplars, Welshampton, Shropshire. Regiment : 1st/7th Battalion Manchester Regiment Rank : Private Service Number : 74445 Killed in action; …

William Tapley

Born in Wrenbury, Cheshire in 1896, the second son of Samuel and Eliza Tapley of Yew Tree House, Wrenbury Frith, Nantwich, Cheshire. His occupation is shown in the 1911 Census as grocer’s apprentice. Regiment : 16th Battalion attached to the …

George White

George Henry White, born in Malpas, Cheshire in 1895, the second son of Kate White of 10 Yardington, Whitchurch. In the 1911 Census George was working as a wheelwright labourer. Regiment : 1/4th (Territorial) Battalion King’s Shropshire Light Infantry Rank …

Whitchurch Herald 1st June 1918

Report in the Whitchurch Herald 1st June 1918 of a post card received by Mr. and Mrs. Walford from their son, Edward Walford “Mr & Mrs Walford received a post card from their son, Edward, who is a prisoner of …

George Glover

Born in Malpas, Cheshire in 1893 (baptised 24th September 1893), the eldest son of William and the late May (Mary Jane) Glover of Cuddington Heath, Malpas, Cheshire. Mary Jane died in 1913 and William moved to live at Foel, Llangadfan, …

Frank Heatley

Born in Whitchurch in 1884 he was the fourth son of John and Elizabeth Heatley of Tilstock Village, Whitchurch. Frank was working in Wigan as a colliery brakesman. He enlisted 4th August 1914 in Wigan and landed in France in …

John Williams

John Arthur Williams was born in Prees, Whitchurch, Shropshire in 1895, the fourth son of George and Frances Williams of Garfield Villa, Prees Green, Whitchurch, Shropshire. The 1911 Census shows John as a draper’s assistant. Regiment : 6th Battalion South …

John Williams

Born in Pickhill, Denbighshire, Wales in 1889, the second son of Charles and Selina Williams of The Fields, Bradley, Cheshire. Husband to Agnes Williams of Yew Tree Cottage, Halghton Lane, Hanmer, Flintshire, Wales. Regiment : 3rd Battalion Grenadier Guards Rank …

Alfred Eddies

Born in Whixall, Whitchurch, Shropshire on 7 November 1891 (baptised 20 December 1891), the eldest son of Samuel and the late Alice Eddies of Welsh End, Whixall, Whitchurch, Shropshire. Husband of Annie Eddies (nee Studley) (married in 1916) of Higher …

William Mort

Born in Threapwood, Malpas, Cheshire in 1887, the eldest son of James and Mary Mort of Greaves Lane East, Threapwood, Malpas, Cheshire. Husband to Edith Ellen Mort (nee Jones) (married on 4th February 1913) of Sunnyside, Chorlton Lane, Malpas, Cheshire. …

Frank Heatley

Born in Whitchurch in 1894, the second son of Edward and Jane Heatley of 40 Smallbrook Road, Whitchurch. Regiment : 13th Divisional Ammunition Column, Royal Field Artillery Rank : Gunner Service Number : 120352 Died of Illness; India 19th May …

Whitchurch Herald 17th May 1918

Report in the Whitchurch Herald 17th May 1918 relating to Arthur Hughes “Mr & Mrs Hughes, of 39 Claypit Street youngest son Rifleman Arthur Hughes of the Kings Royal Rifle Corps is still missing after a big battle on March …

Alfred Godsal

Alfred Edmund Godsal was born in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset on 2nd December 1884 (baptised 28th December 1884), the fourth son of Major Philip Thomas and Mrs Ellen Henrietta Godsal of Iscoyd Park, Whitchurch, Shropshire. Alfred attended HMS Britannia, the Royal …

John McMichael

Born in Malpas, Cheshire in 1887, the second son of the late John and Margaret McMichael of Ivy Cottage, Old Hall Street, Malpas, Cheshire. John declared his occupation as a carpenter on enlisting in 1915. Regiment : 119th Siege Battery …

James Benyon

Born in Whitchurch, Shropshire in 1884, the eldest son of Arthur and Elizabeth Benyon of High Street, Malpas, Cheshire. Husband of Elizabeth Benyon (nee White) (married 28 September 1914). The 1911 Census shows James as a tailor. Regiment : 23rd …

John Pearce

John Harry Pearce (known as Jack) was born in Welsh Frankton, Shropshire in 1899. He was the only child of Harry and Mary Pearce of Canal Side House, Blackoe, Whitchurch. When John enlisted in October 1917, he was 18 years …

Albert Powell

Albert Thomas Powell was born in Bronington, Flintshire in 1895, the second son of John Charles and Fanny Powell of Wrenbury Heath, Nantwich, Cheshire. Husband of Dorothy Powell of 36 Cowfields, Nantwich, Cheshire. Regiment : 11th Battalion Cheshire Regiment Rank …

Whitchurch Herald 27th April 1918

Report in the Whitchurch Herald 27th April 1918 regarding the death of Robert Hales Ridgway “Mr & Mrs Ridgway of Worthington Street have been informed that their son Robert Hales (Bert) Ridgway, Liverpool Scottish Regiment, has been killed in action …

Ernest Francis

Ernest Edward Francis was born in Chelmarsh, Shropshire in 1896. He was the eldest son of Edward and Henrietta Francis of 8 Chemistry, Whitchurch. Prior to joining the war Ernest was an apprentice bootmaker. Regiment : XIth Brigade, Royal Field …

Thomas Evanson

Born in Whitchurch in 1883, the second son of William and Louisa Evanson of 44 Smallbrook Road, Whitchurch. Regiment : 16th (Service) Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers, formerly King’s Shropshire Light Infantry (25247) Rank : Private Service Number : 56451 Killed …

David Griffiths

David John Griffiths, born in Welshpool, Montgomeryshire, Wales on 21 October 1897, the second son of the late William Griffiths and Margaret Griffiths of 2 Tracey Cottage, Stoke Park, Market Drayton, Shropshire. Regiment : 1st/4th Battalion London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers), …

Whitchurch Herald 20th April 1918

Report in the Whitchurch Herald 20th April 1918 regarding the death of John German Harrison “A Telegram was received by Mr & Mrs Harrison on Thursday informing them that Captain J G Harrison was dangerous ill, this was followed on …

Whitchurch Herald 20th April 1918

Report in the Whitchurch Herald 20th April 1918 of a letter received by Mr. and Mrs. Richards regarding the death of their son, John William Brookes Richards “After being away from the Battalion in Hospital for just two months, I …

Whitchurch Herald 20th April 1918

Report in the Whitchurch Herald 20th April 1918 relating to the death of John William Brookes Richards “On Friday 12th April, Mr & Mrs Richards of Moss Side, Brownlow Street received official notification from the War Office on the death …

Whitchurch Herald 20th April 1918

Memorial for Lt. Samuel Worthington in the Whitchurch Herald 20th April 1918 “In Memory; Lieutenant Samuel Worthington, Royal Horse Artillery of The Mount, Chester Road, Whitchurch, formally of 5 Camden House Road, Kensington, London A Barrister practising in the North …

John Barlow

Born in Broxton, Cheshire in 1900, the only son of Charles William and Rowena Barlow of New Chapel House, Nomansheath, Malpas, Cheshire. Regiment : 11th Battalion Cheshire Regimen,; formerly King’s Shropshire Light Infantry (17888) Rank : Private Service Number : …

Alfred Prodger

Alfred Ernest Prodger, born in Ravens Yard, Whitchurch in 1898. He was the eldest son of Joseph and Elizabeth Prodger of 45 Egerton Road, Whitchurch. Alfred served with the Territorials in the Far East, before returning to France on the …

Alfred Parker

Alfred John Parker was born in Nantwich, Cheshire in 1885, the eldest son of the late John and Eliza Parker of 60 Pillory Street, Nantwich, Cheshire. Husband of Eva Mary Parker of 1 The Barony, Nantwich, Cheshire and father of …

Ernest Huxley

Ernest John Huxley was born in Prees, Whitchurch, Shropshire in 1895 (baptised 21st November 1895), the second son of John Henry and Sarah Ann Huxley of 17 Whitchurch Road, Prees, Whitchurch, Shropshire. No marriage can be traced for Ernest.

Cecil Bedford

Born in Whitchurch in 1895, the only child of Arthur and Elizabeth Mary Bedford. Cecil’s father died in 1896; he lived with his grandparents Joseph and Elizabeth Jones of 190 Wrexham Road, Whitchurch. He worked as a tailor. Regiment : …

Birmingham Daily Post 16 April 1918

Report in the Birmingham Daily Post 16 April 1918 regarding the estate of Samuel Worthington “Lieutenant Samuel Worthington, J.P., of The Mount, Whitchurch, Salop, of 1/1Leicestershire Royal Horse Artillery, left £500 to the Metropolitan Hospital Sunday Fund, £500 to Dr. …

The Scotsman 16th April 1918

Report in The Scotsman 16 April 1918 regarding the estate of Samuel Worthington “Lieut. Samuel Worthington, R.H.A., of The Mount, Whitchurch, Salop, formerly of Kensington, a barrister practising on the North Wales and Chester Circuit, who was killed in Palestine …

Manchester Evening News 15th April 1918

Report in the Manchester Evening News 15 April 1918 regarding the estate of Samuel Worthington “Lieutenant Samuel Worthington, R.H.A., of The Mount, Whitchurch, a barrister, practising on the North Wales and Chester Circuit, who was killed in Palestine on November …

Thomas Day

Born in Claypit Street, Whitchurch in 1884, the third son of Enoch and Mary Day. Husband of Rosie (nee Edge) Day, of Stockton Heath, Cheshire and father of Thomas Eric. Thomas was a manager in a Boot/Shoe Shop before enlisting.

Henry Adams

Henry Stanley Adams was born in Hanmer, Flintshire, Wales on 15th March 1890, the sixth son of Samuel and Mary Catherine Adams of Halghton Mill, Hanmer, Flintshire, Wales. The 1911 Census shows Henry working on his father’s farm. Regiment : …

William Clorley

Born in Whixall, Whitchurch, Shropshire in 1879, the fourth son of Sarah Clorley and the late Benjamin Clorley of Abbey Green, Whixall, Whitchurch, Shropshire. William was a platelayer for the London and North Western Railway before he enlisted in February …

William Bradshaw

William Thomas Bradshaw was born in Whitchurch, Shropshire in 1899, the third son of William and Mary Jane Bradshaw of Heath Lane Farm, Whitchurch, Shropshire. William’s joining up papers record him as a farm assistant. Regiment : 18th Battalion Welsh …

Robert Ridgway

Robert Hales Ridgway, born in Whitchurch in 1896, the second son of Robert and Mary Ridgway of 16 Worthington Street, Whitchurch. Regiment : 1/10th (Territorial) Battalion The King’s (Liverpool Regiment) Liverpool Scottish Rank : Private Service Number : 356308 Killed …

John Harrison

John German Harrison, born in Whitchurch in 1891. He was the eldest son of John German and Emma Harrison of Cloverfields, Chester Road, Whitchurch. John was educated at Shrewsbury School and studied music in Berlin and America. He arrived back …

Percy Ikin

Percy Garner Ikin was born in Norbury, Cheshire in 1895 (baptised 6th October 1895), the only son of Alice Mary Cliff (nee Ikin) of Smithy Cottage, Marbury, Cheshire and grandson of William and Martha Ikin. Regiment : 2nd Battalion Prince …

George Parker

Born in Nantwich, Cheshire on 5th October 1884, the eldest son of George and Charlotte Parker of Tynron, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Husband of Violet Parker (nee Cairns) (married 10th June 1914) of Moss Side, Carronbridge, Thornhill, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Prior to enlisting, …

John Brown

Born in Wrenbury, Cheshire in 1899, the eldest son of Thomas and Tabitha Brown of Sheppenhall, Aston, Nantwich, Cheshire. Regiment : 11th Battalion Cheshire Regiment Rank : Private Service Number : 49923, formerly 3758 Killed in action; Belgium 10th April 1918 Aged …

Frank Pass

(Shown as ‘Frank Fredrick Pass’ on CWGC.) Frank Frederick Pass was born in Aston, Nantwich, Cheshire in 1892, the third son of Jeffrey James and the late Elizabeth Pass of Aston, Nantwich, Cheshire. His occupation is shown in the 1911 …

George Hand

George Edward Hand was born in Wybunbury, Cheshire in 1890, the second son of Elizabeth and the late Thomas Hand of Lightwood Green, Nantwich, Cheshire. His occupation is shown as factory hand (milk factory) in the 1911 Census. Regiment : …

Chester Chronicle 6 April 1918

Report in the Chester Chronicle 6th April 1918 regarding the death of John Thomas Jones “News was received from the War Office on Saturday that Captain John T. Jones had ‘died on March 28th, information to follow.’ The fact that …

James Edgerton

Born in Whixall, Whitchurch, Shropshire on 11 June 1890, the second son of Benjamin and Jane Edgerton of Platt Lane, Whixall, Whitchurch, Shropshire. Husband to Nellie L Edgerton (nee Buck) (married in 1913) and father of Winifred A. The 1911 …

William Stockton

Born in Whixall, Whitchurch, Shropshire on 20 January 1897, the third son of Thomas and Ann Stockton of Rose Farm, Whixall, Whitchurch, Shropshire. The 1911 Census shows William working on his father’s farm. Regiment : 1st Battalion King’s Shropshire Light …

William Birchall

Born in Pendleton, Lancashire in 1886, the eldest son of William and Jessie Birchall. Husband to Alice Birchall (nee Parker) of Bradley Green, Whitchurch, Shropshire and father to John Henry and Lucretia. The 1911 Census shows William as a farm …

John Taylor

John William Taylor, born in Whitchurch in 1897, the eldest son of Samuel and Martha Taylor of 1 Jones Yard, High Street, Whitchurch. John was living in Runcorn in August 1914; he enlisted in Wigan in 1916. Regiment : 2/5th …

Andrew Birch

(Shown as ‘T. Birch’ on the Tallarn Green memorial, but ‘Andrew Thomas Birch’ on CWGC.) Andrew Thomas Birch was born in Birkenhead, Cheshire in 1885, the son of Mary Birch and brother of Ernest, Sarah and Florence. The 1911 Census …

John Jones

John Thomas Jones, born in Whitchurch in 1883, the second son of William and Winifred Jones. Husband of Lydia Ann (nee Houghton) Jones of 20 Station Road, Whitchurch. John was on the staff of the General Manager of the Shropshire …

William Evans

William Albert Evans was born in Dudleston Heath, Ellesmere, Shropshire in 1894. He married Hannah Austin (sister of Joseph Edward Austin) in Whitchurch on the 13th August 1915 and they had two daughters, Silvia and Caroline. The 1911 Census records …

Walter Evanson

Born in Whitchurch, Shropshire in 1894 (baptised 1 August 1894), the son of Mrs Mary Ann Evanson (previously Clive) and step-son of Henry Evanson of White House, Wellington Lane, Worthenbury, Wrexham, Wales. The 1911 Census shows Walter as a farm …

John Sumner

Born in Whitchurch in 1882, the eldest son of John and Hannah Sumner of 52 Naylor Street, Crewe, Cheshire. Regiment : 1/4th Battalion King’s Shropshire Light Infantry (Territorial Force) Rank : Private Service Number : 34553 Killed in Action; France …

Walter Godsal

Walter Hugh Godsal was born in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset on 31st March 1883 (baptised 1st May 1883), the third son of Major Philip Thomas and Mrs Ellen Henrietta Godsal of Iscoyd Park, Whitchurch, Shropshire. After attending Eton College, he left …

John Richards

John William Brookes Richards (brother of William Lee Brookes Richards) was born in Chester, Cheshire in 1896. He was the eldest son of John and Frances Richards of ‘Moss Side’ 4 Brownlow Street, Whitchurch. Regiment : 2nd Battalion Suffolk Regiment, …

Samuel Whitfield

Samuel Richard Whitfield was born in Bronington, Flintshire, Wales in 1892 (baptised 4th September 1892), the eldest son of Richard and Ellen Whitfield of Brook Lane, Hanmer, Flintshire, Wales. The 1911 Census shows Samuel as a farm worker. Regiment : …

Stephen Gibbons

Born in Malpas, Cheshire in 1878, the third son of the late Stephen Gibbons and Catherine Gibbons of Malpas, Cheshire. The 1911 Census shows Stephen as a domestic groom living at The Beeches, Overton, Malpas, Cheshire. Regiment : 16th (The …

John Haycocks

John William Haycocks, born in Birkenhead, Cheshire in 1893. He was the second son of Thomas Henry and Mary Elizabeth Haycocks of 8 Smallbrook Buildings, Whitchurch. John was an apprentice baker before he enlisted in the Army on the 14th …

Samuel Marsh

Born in Oldham, Lancashire in 1880, the second son of the late John Marsh and Sarah Marsh. Husband to Jessie Marsh (nee McMichael) (married 26th November 1907) of Church Street, Malpas, Cheshire and father to Robert Henry. Samuel was a …

Arthur Hughes

Born in Rhosllanerchrugog, Denbighshire in 1898, the second son of Thomas and Jane Hughes of 39 Claypit Street, Whitchurch. Regiment : 7th (Service) Battalion King’s Royal Rifle Corps Rank : Rifleman Service Number : C/1623 Killed in Action; France 21st …

William Heath

Born in Whixall, Whitchurch, Shropshire in 1893, the third son of William and Jane Heath of 6 Hollinwood, Whixall, Whitchurch, Shropshire. The 1911 Census shows William as a labourer in a brickwork kiln. Regiment : 1st Battalion King’s Shropshire Light …

Reuben Breslin

Born in Hanmer, Flintshire, Wales on 3 December 1898, the second son of George and Margaret Ellen Breslin of Whitchurch Road, Hanmer, Flintshire, Wales. Reuben’s brother, Fred, also lost his life in the Great War. Regiment : 2nd Battalion South …

Harold Adams

Born in Whixall, Shropshire in 1886, the fifth son of William and Emma Adams of Heath Cottage, Steele Heath, Whitchurch, Shropshire. The 1911 Census shows Harold as a draper’s apprentice. Regiment : 16th Battalion King’s Royal Rifle Corps Rank : Lance …

Whitchurch Herald 8th March 1918

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 …

William Manford

William Powell Manford was born in Threapwood, Malpas, Cheshire on 3rd November 1894 (baptised 17th January 1895), the third son of Joseph and Mary Ann Manford of Sandy Lane, Threapwood, Malpas, Cheshire. The 1911 Census shows William as a cow …

George Vickers

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 …

Wellington Journal & Shrewsbury News 26th January 1918

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 …

John Bailey

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 …

Wellington Journal & Shrewsbury News December 1917

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 …

Arthur Steele

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 Joyce

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 …

Frank Leek

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 …

George Chubb

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 …

John Maddocks

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 Hobbs

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 Williams

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 …

Vincent Hares

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 …

Albert Thomas

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. …

Samuel Worthington

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 Trickett

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 …

Sidney Brookfield

Sidney James Brookfield was born in Willington, Flintshire, Wales in 1896, the only son of George and Mary Brookfield of Tallarn Green, Flintshire, Wales. The 1911 Census shows Ernest assisting on a smallholding. Regiment : 13th Battalion East Surrey Regiment …

Herbert Dawson

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 Vawdrey

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 …

Wilfred Hopwood

Born in Prees, Whitchurch, Shropshire in 1898, the third son of Margaret Hopwood of 3 Lacon Street, Prees, Whitchurch, Shropshire and the late Thomas Hopwood. Regiment : 205th Company Machine Gun Corps (Infantry), formerly Monmouthshire Regiment (229558) Rank : Private Service …

William Darlington

William Charles Darlington was born in Woolton, Lancashire in 1886, the eldest son of Abraham and Elizabeth Ann Darlington of Church Farm, Ightfield, Whitchurch, Shropshire. William became a farmer in his own right, farming Ash Acres Farm in the parish …

Albert Davies

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 …

Albert Witkiss

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 …

John Williams

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), …

Ernest Warner

Ernest Grant Warner was born in Ratlinghope Mill, Ratlinghope, Shropshire in 1884, the eldest son of the late Henry Warner and Frances Ann Warner of Mill Cottage, Horseman’s Green, Halghton, Hanmer, Flintshire, Wales. The 1901 Census shows Ernest as a …

Edward Stevenson

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 …

Philip Lee

Philip Warburton Lee was born in Iscoyd, Flintshire, Wales on 22nd February 1892, the eldest son of Joseph Henry Warburton Lee and Emmeline Vernon Warburton Lee of Broad Oak, Whitchurch, Shropshire. Philip attended Rugby School, followed by the Royal Military …

Thomas Mellor

Born in Malpas, Cheshire in 1896, the second son of John Thomas and Catherine Mellor of Wych Mills, Malpas, Cheshire. (The CWGC record shows his mother as the late Elizabeth Mellor, whereas the census records show her as Catherine Mellor.) …

Jim Crewe

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 …

Alfred Davies

Born in Threapwood, Malpas, Cheshire in 1888 (baptised 2nd January 1889), the eldest son of Henry and Annie Davies of Threapwood, Malpas, Cheshire. The 1911 Census shows Alfred as a farm labourer. Regiment : 1st Battalion Cheshire Regiment Rank : Private …

Harold Jones

Born in Iscoyd, Flintshire, Wales in 1891, the third son of Job and Ellen Jones of Higher Wych Farm, near Malpas, Cheshire. The 1911 census shows Harold as a cowman on a farm. Regiment : 2nd/5th Battalion Manchester Regiment Rank …

Patrick Gaughan

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 …

Thomas Woodward

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, …

Whitchurch Herald 22nd September 1917

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 …

George Groom

George Harold Groom was born in Hanmer, Flintshire in 1897, the eldest son of Levi and Elizabeth Groom of Horseman’s Green, near Whitchurch Shropshire. Regiment : 21st Battalion King’s Royal Rifle Corps Rank : Rifleman Service Number : R/33490 Died …

Leonard Wilson

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 Stockton

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 …

John Boyle

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 …

Sheffield Independent 15 September 1917

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 …

William Whitney

Willam Whitney was born in Prees, Whitchurch, Shropshire in 1888 (baptised 15th February 1888), the third son of the late Robert and the late Sarah Whitney of 1 Church Cottages, Prees, Whitchurch, Shropshire. William’s younger brother Frederick also lost his …

John Ratcliffe

Born in Burleydam, Cheshire in 1890, the eldest son of John and Charlotte Ratcliffe of Audlem, Cheshire. Husband of Elsie May Ratcliffe (nee Ellison) (married 18 May 1917) of Mucklestone Lodge, Oakley Park, Market Drayton, Shropshire and father to Doris …

Wilfred Venables

Wilfred James Venables was born at Kempley Farm, Ightfield, Whitchurch, Shropshire in 1897, the fourth son of the late James and the late Susannah Venables of the same address. Wilfred’s parents both died in 1910, and he and his three …

George Bate

George William Bate was born in Prees, Whitchurch, Shropshire in 1896, the third son of Thomas and Elizabeth Ann Bate of 8 Brades Lane, Prees, Shropshire. George’s brother, John Thomas, also lost his life in the Great War. Regiment : …

Letter attached to Army record of John Boyle September 1917

“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 Austin

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 …

William Richards

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.

Whitchurch Herald 25th August 1917

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 …

George Webster

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 …

William Barrett

Born in Threapwood, Malpas, Cheshire in 1896, the second son of James and Mary Jane Barrett of Rose Cottage, Greaves Lane, Threapwood, Malpas, Cheshire. Mary Jane died in 1901 and James married Eliza Ann Clarke in 1902. Regiment : 1st …

Charles Moody

Charles Angelo Moody, born in Welshampton, Shropshire in 1899, twin son of Rev Henry and Evelyn Lucy Moody of The Vicarage, Welshampton, Shropshire. Charles’ twin brother Henry Michael Moody, MC, was also a pilot in the Royal Flying Corp who …

Leonard Wasse

Born in Barton-upon-Irwell, Lancashire in 1884, the second son of the late John Angelo Wasse and Margaret Bellis, and stepson of William Bellis of High Street, Malpas, Cheshire. Margaret married William in 1894. Leonard was a painter for the London …

Abraham Darlington

Born in Bradley, Cheshire in 1894, the third son of Abraham and Elizabeth Ann Darlington of Church Farm, Ightfield, Whitchurch, Shropshire. The 1911 Census shows Abraham as working on his father’s farm. Abraham’s elder brother, William Charles Darlington, was also …

James Evans

Born in Whitchurch, Shropshire in 1889, the third son of Charles and Margaret Evans of 5 Diglake, Tilstock, Whitchurch, Shropshire. Regiment : 6th Battalion King’s Shropshire Light Infantry Rank : Private Service Number : 26013 Died of wounds; Belgium 17 August 1917 …

William Clive

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 …

Herbert Ikin

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 …

William Cartwright

Born in Wrenbury, Nantwich, Cheshire in 1893, the second son of William and Mary Cartwright of Newcastle Crossing, London Road, Nantwich, Cheshire. The 1911 census shows William as servant to Henry Tollemache at Dorfold Hall, Acton, Nantwich, Cheshire. Regiment : …

Walter Cliff

Walter Edward Cliff was born in Grindley Brook, Whitchurch, Shropshire in 1890 (baptised 5 September 1890), the son of Mary Cliff of Holywell House, Faddiley, Nantwich, Cheshire and the grandson of Sarah Cliff and the late Thomas Cliff of Swanna …

Joseph Cotton

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 …

William Cooper

William Thomas Cooper was born in Tunstall, Staffordshire in 1895. He was the second son of Arthur and Mary Jane Cooper of Wrenbury Heath, Nantwich, Cheshire. Regiment : 10th Battalion Cheshire Regiment Rank : Private Service Number : 10244 Killed in …

Frank Dale

Born in Stockingford, Warwickshire in 1890, the sixth son of Frederick and Martha Dale of Oxheys Farm, Tarporley, Cheshire. Frank’s brothers Albert and Walter also lost their lives in the Great War and are commemorated on the Wrenbury and Wrenbury …

Douglas Oulton

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 …

Walter Dale

Born in Winsford, Cheshire in 1882, the second son of Frederick and Martha Dale of Oxheys Farm, Tarporley, Cheshire. Husband of Lily Dale of ‘Roseneath’, Huxley, Cheshire; father of Norman. His occupation in the 1911 Census was provision dealer. Walter’s …

George Durant

George Hugo Durant was born in Carrick-on-Suir, Tipperary, Ireland on 1st November 1876, the eldest son of the late James Hugo Durant and the late Catherine Durant. Husband of Mary Durant (nee Guest) of Marley Green, Whitchurch, Shropshire. George and …

Percy Blencowe

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 …

Whitchurch Herald 30th June 1917 (George Henry Pointon)

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 …

Thomas Huxley

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 …

Whitchurch Herald 30th June 1917

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 …

Albert Palin

Born in Saighton, Cheshire on 2nd August 1895, the third son of Samuel and Elizabeth Palin of Frontier House, Threapwood, Malpas, Cheshire. The military records indicate his aunt Elizabeth Palin as his sole legatee, which suggests his parents had died. …

Percy Cameron

Born in Audlem, Cheshire in 1896, the son of John and Elizabeth Cameron of Wrenbury Frith, Nantwich, Cheshire. His occupation is shown in the 1911 Census as farm labourer. Regiment : 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards Rank : Private Service Number : …

George Pointon

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 …

Edwin Chase

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 …

Wilfred Wright

Born in Broomhall, Nantwich, Cheshire in 1891, the third son of William and Elizabeth Ann Wright of Oak Farm, Broomhall, Nantwich, Cheshire. His occupation shown in the 1911 Census is farm worker. Regiment : 2nd Battalion South Cheshire Regiment Rank …

William Debanks

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 …

Willie Edwards

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, …

Thomas Judson

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 …

Thomas Maddocks

Born in Norbury, Cheshire in 1894 and living in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, the fifth son of Thomas Maddocks and the late Annie Maddocks of Mount Free Cottage, Tarporley Road, Whitchurch, Shropshire. The 1911 Census shows Thomas as an agricultural labourer. Thomas’s …

John Williams

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 Jones

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 …

Wright Slawson

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 …

Alfred Hopley

Born in Norbury, Marbury, Cheshire in July 1896, the third son of William and Grace Ann Hopley of The Bank, Norbury, Cheshire. The 1911 Census shows Alfred working on his father’s farm. His sister, Fanny Hopley, is also commemorated on …

Horace Bruckshaw

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 …

William Davies

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 …

William Furber

William Henry Furber (known as Harry) was born in Ightfield, Whitchurch, Shropshire in 1897 (baptised 12th December 1897), the second son of William and Mary Annie Furber of 13 Burleydam Road, Ightfield, Whitchurch, Shropshire. The 1911 Census shows Harry as …

Gerald Rogers

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 …

Herbert Hickman

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 : …

Frank Evans

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 …

Andrew Arrowsmith

Born in Ightfield, Shropshire in 1890, the third son of Edwin (Edward) and Elizabeth Arrowsmith of 19 Ightfield Heath, Ightfield, Whitchurch, Shropshire. The 1911 Census shows Andrew living and working as a farm waggoner at Elms Farm, Ash Parva, Whitchurch, …

Ralph Newbrook

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 …

David Davies

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 …

John Hopley

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 …

Frank Green

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 …

Edgar Fleet

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 …