Baptised in Whitchurch, Shropshire 22nd May 1895, Arthur Toplady Powell was the youngest of eight children and the only son of Harriet Emma Powell and the late William Arthur Powell of 24 Dodington, Whitchurch, Shropshire. The family later lived in … 
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 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 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 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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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, …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
Born in Llanfair-is-Gaer, Port Dinorwic, Caernarvonshire, Wales in 1897, the eldest son of Captain William and Mrs Margaret E Jones of 6 Velinheli Terrace, Port Dinorwic. Caernarvonshire, Wales. Owen was working at Lloyds Bank in Whitchurch, living in Shrewsbury when …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 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 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 …
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. …
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 : …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 : …
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.
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 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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 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 …
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 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.
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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), …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
William Boylin was born in Warrington in 1890, the son of William and Emily Boylin. Husband to Frances Emily (nee Williams) Boylin, of 14 Waymills, Whitchurch and father of Reginald, John, Elsie and William Ronald. William enlisted in Whitchurch in …
Cyril Cedric Roles was born in Whitchurch in 1892. He was the second son of Peter and Jane Roles of Castle Hill, Whitchurch. Cyril enrolled under the name of George Hunt, Hunt being his mother’s maiden name. There is very …
Ernest Wilson was born in Whitchurch in 1896. He was the fourth son of James and Elizabeth Wilson of Chester Road, Whitchurch. Ernest was a resident of Liverpool in 1914 when he enlisted. He landed in France on the 7th …
John Samuel Breese was born in Llanidloes, Montgomeryshire in 1886. John was the only son of Robert and Mary Breese of Llanidloes, Montgomeryshire. John was a resident in Braintree, Essex, but for some reason enlisted in Whitchurch in March 1915. …
William Thomas Murhall was born in Whitchurch in 1889, the second son of William and Amelia Murhall of Liverpool Road, Whitchurch. William was working as a Groom before joining the Army. His mother died when he was six years old …
Sidney Hubert Crewe was born in St Michaels, Shrewsbury in 1876. He was the only son of John and Ellen Crewe of 15, Yardington, Whitchurch. Sidney was the husband of Elizabeth (nee Adams) Crewe, of 17, Yardington and he was …
Albert Henshall was born in Yardington, Whitchurch in 1893. Albert was the fifth son of William and Harriet Henshall of 42 Yardington, Whitchurch. Albert’s brother, William, died from illness following service in the Great War in 1918. Regiment : 11th …
Charles Crump was born in Hampton Heath, Cheshire in 1895. He was the eldest son of Charles and Mary Crump of Bradley Green, Tarporley Road, Whitchurch. Charles was working as a Farm Labourer when he enlisted at Whitchurch in December …
Joseph Jones was born in Watergate Street, (Bulls Head Public House) Whitchurch in 1884, the fourth son of Joseph and Elizabeth Jones, of 22, Watergate Street, Whitchurch. He was the husband of Mary Emma (nee Clutton) Jones of Norbury, Cheshire. …
Charles Herbert Shaw was born in Cheetham, Manchester in 1866. He was the third son of William Euclid and Matilda Jane Shaw of 46, Wrexham Road, Whitchurch. Charles worked for Messrs Griffiths Bros., corn merchants, Chester. Charles enlisted on the …
Richard Stockley was born in Whitchurch in 1897. He was the third son of William and Sarah Stockley of Grooms Cottage, Edgeley Bank, Whitchurch. Regiment : 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards Rank : Lance Corporal Service Number : 24187 Killed in …
Eric Hanson Lee was born in Whitchurch in 1896. He was the eldest son of Leonard and Anne Lee of 27, High Street, Whitchurch. Eric was studying at St John’s College, Cambridge when he enlisted in 1914 aged 18. He …
John Arthur Lee was born in Whitchurch in 1897. He was the second son of Leonard and Anne Lee of 27, High Street, Whitchurch. John was studying at Ardingly College, Sussex when he enlisted in 1915 aged 18. He gained …
Alfred Charles Hendrick was born in Market Street, Ellesmere in 1893. He was the eldest son of Alfred and Harriet Hendrick of 58, High Street, Whitchurch. Alfred worked as a Railway Porter at Woodside, Birkenhead before enlisting in the Army …
George Herbert Williams was born in Sherrymill Hill, Whitchurch in 1891. He was the third son of John and Sarah Williams of 8, St John’s Street, Whitchurch. George was a resident of Colne, Lancashire when he enlisted in the Army.
William Gough (Goff in 1911 Census) was born in Farndon, Cheshire, in 1894, the second son of John and Alice Gough of ‘Northumbria’, Mile Bank, Whitchurch. The 1911 Census shows William as a farm worker and living in Wirswall. His …
Harold Purcell was born in Broughall, Whitchurch in 1894. He was the eldest son of Mrs Martha Arrowsmith of 11, Waymills, Whitchurch. Harold was raised by his Grandmother (Mrs Mary Purcell) and lived at 9, New Street, (Mill Street) Whitchurch.
Charles Jones was born in Malpas, Cheshire in 1896. He was the eldest son of Mrs Margaret Lightfoot of Fenns Wood, Whitchurch. Charles worked as a Gardener before joining the Army. Regiment : 7th (Service) Battalion King’s Shropshire Light Infantry …
William Parker was born in Whitchurch in 1895 and was the only son of William H and Sarah Ann Parker, of 32 Grindley Brook, Whitchurch. William worked as a Farm Labourer before joining the Army and the 1911 Census shows …
George Albert Hales was born in Whitchurch in 1893. He was the second son of Robert Lee and Elizabeth Ann Hales of 28, Belton Road, Whitchurch. Before enlisting George worked for 9 years as a booking clerk for the London …
George Percy Burrows was born in Whitchurch in 1888. He was the second son of George and Emily Burrows of 39, Talbot Street, Whitchurch. The 1911 Census shows George living in Lichfield and working as a butcher’s assistant. George emigrated …
John James Kelly was born in Toxeth, Liverpool in 1885 and was the eldest son of John and Elizabeth Kelly. He was husband of Elizabeth (nee Gearing) Kelly, of 11, Rosemary Lane, Whitchurch and father of Robert Ernest. John worked …
Richard John Edge Rycroft was born in Isycoed, Flintshire in 1881. Richard was the eldest son of Oswald and Elizabeth Rycroft. Richard was the husband of Cecilia Ann (nee Hewitt) Rycroft of Ossmere Cottages, Whitchurch; he was the father of …
George Caldecott Taylor was born in High Street, Whitchurch in 1890, the second son of William and Arena Taylor of 69, Talbot Street, Whitchurch. George was engaged in the Teaching Profession before enlisting in August 1914. He was promoted to …
James was born in Whitchurch in 1884, the third son of the late Patrick and the late Ellen Gaughan of 33, Newtown Street, Whitchurch. James worked as a House Painter before enlisting in 1915. James was the brother of Patrick …
John Grant Lewis was born in Green End, Whitchurch in 1894. He was the only son of John and Ellen Lewis of 75 Green End, Whitchurch. He was a saddler by trade. John was a member of the Church Lads …
Thomas Frederick Cliff was born in Whitchurch in 1896. He was the second son of Thomas and Martha Cliff of 3a, Claypit Street Terrace, Whitchurch. Thomas enlisted on the 21st September 1914, a member of the Church Lads Brigade. (The …
William Ernest Burrows was born in Whitchurch in 1892. He was the fourth son of George and Emma Burrows of 39, Talbot Street, Whitchurch. William enlisted in September 1914, he was a member of the Church Lads Brigade. William’s elder …
Frank Thomas Barron was born in Whitchurch in 1893. He was the only son of Thomas and Alice Barron of 9, St Mary’s Street, Whitchurch. The 1911 Census shows that at the age of 18 he was working as an …
Frederick George Harper was born at 24 Egerton Road, Whitchurch in 1890. He was the eldest son of George and Ann Harper of No 1, ‘Brae Side’, Edgeley Road, Whitchurch. Frederick worked as a Blacksmith in the Iron Foundry of …
Albert Francis was born in Edgeley Bank, Whitchurch in 1890. He was the second son of John and Sarah Francis of 3, Ash Magna, Whitchurch. Albert worked as a Joiner before enlisting in 1915. Regiment : 7th (Service) Battalion King’s …
Brian Harrison was born in Knockin Heath, Shropshire in 1892. Brian was the second son of Major John German and Mrs Emma Harrison of Cloverfields, Chester Road, Whitchurch. He was also the brother of John German Harrison who died in …
Robert Hall was born in Whitchurch in 1894. He was the eldest son of Mary Ann Hall of 8 St Mary’s Street, Whitchurch. Robert enlisted in Ellesmere Port on the 4th August 1914 and landed in France in July 1915.
George Frederick Jones was born on Catteralls Lane, Whitchurch in 1894. George was the fourth son of Samuel and Kate Jones of 2 Smithy Cottages, Broughall, Whitchurch. Regiment : 1/5th (Territorial) Battalion Cheshire Regiment (Earl of Chester’s Battalion) Rank : …
Born in Moreton Street, Prees in 1893. He was the only son of John and Elizabeth Fowles, of 89, Talbot Street, Whitchurch. William moved to Talbot Street, Whitchurch after the death of his father; he worked in the printing industry …
Born in Castle Hill, Whitchurch in 1879, the fourth son of Edward and Emma Hamer. Husband of Ann Marie (nee Lewis) Hamer, of 13, Sherrymill Hill, father of Nellie, Alice, Polly and Richard. Worked as a Labourer in the Iron …
George was born in Whitchurch in 1882, the eldest son of Thomas and Elizabeth Speakes. Husband of Sarah Ann (nee Fowles) Speakes of 2, Grooms Yard, Watergate Street, Whitchurch, father of George, Frank and Frederick. George worked as a Farm …
Stanley Victor, born in Whitchurch in 1892, the second son of Joseph and Edith Newbrook of 9, Havana Buildings, Whitchurch. Stanley was a regular soldier stationed in Portland, Dorset in August 1914. He landed in France on the 11th August …
Born in Chester Road, Whitchurch in 1881 the third son of John and Hannah Davies. Harry worked as a groom in Cheshire, before enlisting at Birkenhead, Cheshire in 1915. Regiment : 8th (Service) Battalion Cheshire Regiment Rank : Private Service …
James Henry Hockenhull was born in Tilstock, Whitchurch in 1890, the second son of James and Mary Hockenhull of 13, Catteralls Lane, Whitchurch. The 1911 Census reveals James residing at Moss Villa, Tilstock Road, Whitchurch and working as a groom/general …
John Thomas Jones was born in Pulford, Cheshire in 1892 the eldest son of George and Mary Jones of 8, Mill Cottages, Grindley Brook, Whitchurch. John worked with his father in the Mill, at Grindley Brook, before joining the Army.
Born in Whitchurch in 1892; the eldest son of John and Elizabeth Newbrook of 43 Yardington, Whitchurch. The 1911 Census details John’s occupation as being an assistant butcher and living at 43c Newtown Street, Whitchurch. John was working as an …
John was born in Whixall, Shropshire in 1895, the eldest son of John and Edith Phillips of No Man’s Heath, Malpas, Cheshire. John worked as a Groom before enlisting in August 1914, landing in France on the 22nd June 1915.
Born in Morda, Shropshire in 1894, the fourth son of William and Elizabeth Gosnell of 43 Newtown Street, Whitchurch. Husband of Mary Ellen (nee Chesters) Gosnell, of Nantwich, father to Mary and John William. From the 1911 Census, William worked …
Born in Aston, Birmingham in 1891, the eldest son of Thomas and Emily Hewitt. Mrs. Hewitt would lose her three sons in the Great War. Thomas was possibly in the Army/Territorial’s before August 1914; he landed in France on the …
Born in Aston, Birmingham in 1893, the second son of Thomas and Emily Hewitt. In 1911 he was living at 14 Egerton Road Whitchurch and was working as a tailor before enlisting in August 1914. He landed in France on …
Born in Audlem in 1887, the third son of Thomas and Ann Bebbington of Willaston, Cheshire. In 1911, Herbert was employed as a compositor. Herbert enlisted in Whitchurch in August 1914, promoted Corporal in January 1915, and Sergeant in April …
Born in Stinsford, Dorset in 1892, the eldest son of John and Mary Frost. Husband of May (nee Edge) Frost of Egerton Road, Whitchurch. John worked as a groom before enlisting in 1914. Regiment : 6th (Service) Battalion York & …
Horace Birch Davenport was born in Belton Road, Whitchurch in 1881, the third son of George and Mary Davenport of Wrexham Road, Whitchurch. Husband of Mabel (nee Jones) Davenport, of Newtown, Whitchurch, father of George Bernard. Regiment : 1st Battalion …
Percy William Freer was born in Adderley, Shropshire in 1892, the fourth son of John and Fanny Freer of 2 Terrick Cottages, Whitchurch. Percy worked his passage to Australia in 1913. In August 1914 he enlisted in the Australian Infantry …
Frederick Phillips Pearson was born in Liverpool in 1880, the fourth son of Edward and Maria Pearson of 48 Edgeley Road, Whitchurch. Frederick had served with the Cheshire Regiment in South Africa, and was awarded the Queens Medal with 3 …
Born in Broughall, Whitchurch in 1892, the second son of William and Mary Heycocks of Brook Cottage, Broughall, Whitchurch John worked as a Farm Waggoner before enlisting in August 1914, he landed in France on the 17th May 1915 Regiment …
Alfred Charles Grays Peirson, born in Highgate, London in 1883 the eldest son of Alfred and Mary Peirson. Husband of Elizabeth Ada (nee Gorman) Peirson of 16, Talbot Street, Whitchurch Alfred had moved to Whitchurch with his employer Captain H …
Arthur was born in Cheswardine, Shropshire in 1888, the eldest son of Mrs Mary Ann Mann of 25a, Newtown Street, Whitchurch Regiment : 2nd Battalion King’s Shropshire Light Infantry Rank : Private Service Number : 6528 Killed in Action Belgium …
Arthur was born in Wirswall, Whitchurch in 1886, the third son of Thomas and Mary Ann Nunnerley of Bradeley Green Farm, Wirswall. Arthur was working as a Bank Clerk in Hull, before enlisting in August 1914. Regiment : 1st/6th (Territorial) …
Thomas was born in Bargates, Whitchurch in April 1874, the second son of Patrick, a labourer in a local Iron Foundry, and Harriett Travers of Yardington, Whitchurch, Shropshire. He had two sisters, Elizabeth and Catherine, and two brothers, John and …
John was born in Newtown Street, Whitchurch in 1887, the eldest son of John Matthew a joiner, and Elizabeth Field of 31 Newtown Street, Whitchurch Shropshire. John had seven sisters, Adelaide, Sara, Jane, Ellen, Eve, Hilda and Jessie, and one …
Born in Dudley, Worcestershire in 1880, the only son of Patrick and Margaret Hagan At the time of his call up William was living in Pepper Street, Whitchurch, Shropshire Regiment : 1st Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers Rank : Private Service …
Born in Nantwich, Cheshire in 1876. Matthew was boarding in Newtown Street, Whitchurch, Shropshire and working as a slaughter man prior to enlisting in August 1914. Regiment : 3rd Battalion King’s Shropshire Light Infantry Rank : Private Service Number : …
Born in Tushingham, Cheshire in 1892, the second son of William and Ann Mellor. William was working as a farm waggoner in August 1914, and must have been an army reservist. Regiment : 1st Battalion King’s Shropshire Light Infantry Rank …
Jacob Griffiths was born in Whitchurch, Shropshire in 1886, the third son of Jacob and Sarah Ann Griffiths of Folly Lane, Yardington, Whitchurch, Shropshire. Husband of Amy Griffiths (née Hinds) of Gorton, Manchester and father of Amy. Regiment : 1st …