Personal Details

Born: 1863 in Whitchurch, Shropshire.

Family: He was the son of Adam Pover, a labourer, and his wife Jane. He married Lucy Pickin on 25 October 1893 at Garston Parish Church, Lancaster, Lancashire and together they had six children – Edward Thomas, George, Lucy, Agnes, William and James.

Residence: In 1871 he was living with his aunt and uncle in Chester Road, Whitchurch, Shropshire. From 1901 until at least 1939 he was living with his wife and children at 34 Lyon Street, Garston, Liverpool.

Employment: Labourer

Died: June 1952 in Prescot, Lancashire, aged 89.

Military Details

Regiment: Royal Defence Corps

Rank: Private

Service Number: 24667

Date of Enlistment: 10 May 1915

Date of Discharge: 16 November 1916

Reason for Discharge: No longer physically fit for war service