STEWART ROBERT 27 08/01/1918 Serjeant (Acting CSM WOII) Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘8899’ United Kingdom WADDINGTON (ST. HELEN) CHURCHYARD. Son of Jane & Robert Stewart (Deceased) of West View, Waddington, Nr Clitheroe. Employee of Howard and Bullough, Accrington. Enlisted Sept 1914, trained XVI Pln. France 08/11/1915. Wounded at duty Tronse Wood 09/07/1916. Cpl 05/07/1916. A/CSM April 1917. Severe wounds to neck, both legs and right knee. He laid where he fell for 40 hours before being picked up. Cherisy 23/04/1917. Evacuated home and initially treated at Clacton Hosp. Died of septic poisoning from wounds at Queen Mary Mil Hosp, Whalley, Lancs. Received military funeral. Grave
ARCHER THOMAS 26 19/01/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘8048’ United Kingdom STOCKPORT (WILLOW GROVE) CEMETERY. Husband of Phoebe (remarried) Morley of 3b Winfield Road, Gorton Road, Reddish, Stockport. Brother of 9415 Albert Archer. Employed by Dehn & Co. Enlisted 02/09/1914. France 08/11/1915. Wounded list July 1916. GSW right thigh. Evacuated home April 1917 with TB. Discharged due to wounds & TB 01/06/1917. Died from Meningitis and Syncope aggravated by service.
WILLIAMS GEORGE HENRY 37 06/02/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘42171’ France HAM BRITISH CEMETERY, MUILLE-VILLETTE. Worked for race horse trainer at Tenby. Husband of Mary Priscilla Williams of 7 Cloudesley Square, Islington. Later remarried Williams resident Tenby. Five children. Formerly T.4/159554, R.A.S.C. France after 1915. Died of wounds.
HOWE THOMAS 19/02/1918 35 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. (Formerly) United Kingdom ‘8188’ UNITED KINGDOM MANCHESTER SOUTHERN CEMETERY. Son of Elizabeth Dipnall of 9 Freeman Street, Hulme. Warehouseman, enlisted 02/09/1914. Trained XII Pln. Transfer to 25th Bn 09/11/1915. Discharged sick 10/12/1915. Died of diesase. Not commemorated by CWGC.
JUNIPER THOMAS CHARLES 21 23/02/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘43398’ France ROYE NEW BRITISH CEMETERY. One of three brothers that died in the Great War. Sons of James Juniper of 7 Salisbury Villas, Lower Road, Kenley. Shop assistant enlisted Guildford 19/01/1915, G/4252, 3rd Bn Royal West Surrey Regt. Overseas 1st Queen’s 29/09/1915. Wounded 16 June 1916. Attached 17th Bn & transferred 01/09/1916. Accidentally killed by railway truck at Rosieres. Grave.
DOWNING LANCE 21/03/1918 Private Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) 21st Bn. ‘81800’ Formerly 17th Bn 8120 France POZIERES MEMORIAL. Son of Thomas & Emma Lawson Downing of 39 High Street, Chorlton on Medlock. Clerk, enlisted 02/09/1914 aged 19. Trained V Coy. France 17th Bn 07/11/1915. GSW R Arm 11/01/1916. Evacuated home 21/01/1916. Home Fiurlough 10 days from 03/11/1916. Transfer to MGC 04/12/1916. Posted Grantham 31/03/1917. France May 1917 and posted 110 Coy MGC 13/07/1917. Rejoined 21 Bn MGC from leave 05/03/1918.
BROWN HERBERT ELLIOTT 27 21/03/1918 Serjeant Manchester Regiment 17th Bn United Kingdom ‘8060’ France CHAPELLE BRITISH CEMETERY, HOLNON Son of John Thomas and Mary Brooke Brown, of 55, Huxley Avenue, Cheetham, Manchester. 90th TMB.
WILLIAMS ALFRED 19 21/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘61169’ France SAVY BRITISH CEMETERY. Son of Thomas & Ellen Williams, of 36, Doddington St., Salford, Manchester. Overseas after 1915. 19th teansferred to 17th Bn. Missing KIA.
FALLOWS JOHN ADAM 30 21/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘42142’ France POZIERES MEMORIAL Son of John and Sarah Elizabeth Fallows, of 58, John St., Pendleton, Manchester. Brother William POW with MGC. Formerly T4/159633, R.A.S.C. France after 1915. Died of wounds. Memorial.
McGRATH DAVID 21 21/03/1918 Lance Corporal Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘376303’ France POZIERES MEMORIAL. Son of Sarah & Dennis McGrath (Deceased) of 130 Rochdale Road, Oldham. Previous overseas service with 1/10th (3525) & 19th Bns. Killed on Action.
MAYOH PETER 23 21/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment “C” Coy. 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘19787’ France HAM BRITISH CEMETERY, MUILLE-VILLETTE (Served as FRANK WILSON), Son of James and Elizabeth Mayoh, of Belmont, Bolton, Lancs. Also 79 Wilmott Street, Hulme. Trained with III Pln, 21st Bn. France after 1915 with 19th Bn Transferred to 17th Bn. Died of wounds.
CARTWRIGHT FRANK 27 Second Lieutenant Manchester Regiment 17th Bn (19th Bn as CWGC) United Kingdom France GRAND-SERAUCOURT BRITISH COMETERY Son of Mr. W. H. Cartwright, of 6, Kensington Gardens, Hale, Altrincham, Cheshire. Old Hulmenian & Clerk with Alliance Insurance Company. Manchester Clifford Cricket Club. Former Sgt 4602 in 20th Public Schools Bttn Royal Fusiliers. France 14/11/1915. Home Dec 1917. Commissioned Manchesters 31/7/1917. Trench Raid 1/11/1917. Transferred from 19th Bttn to 17th Bttn on 6/2/1918. Missing assumed KiA 22/3/1918.
BEACH HAROLD 23 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘32767’ France POZIERES MEMORIAL Son of Moses and Mary Jane Beach, of 241, Ince Green Lane, Lower Ince, Wigan, Lancs. Joiner’s clerk for Coop and Co Ltd in Coops Mill, Dorning Street. Trained 3rd Bn. France after 1915. Missing killed in action.
LEES JOSEPH 19 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘54751’ France POZIERES MEMORIAL Son of William and Mary Ellen Lees, of 196, London Rd., Oldham. Brother Noah also died in Great War with ASC. France after 1915. Missing VII Pln, killed in action.
HUTCHINSON ALFRED 19 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘54724’ France POZIERES MEMORIAL Son of Alfred Bernard and Mary Ann Hutchinson, of 279, Park Rd., Oldham. France after 1915. Killed in action.
HOPE CHARLES EDWARD 33 22/03/1918 Second Lieutenant Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom France POZIERES MEMORIAL. Son od Robert Blanina Hope (Deceased) and brother of Jane Frances Hope of 134 Ashley Lane, Moston. Served overseas as L/Cpl 29529 with 2nd Royal Scots prior to 17th Bttn. Adjoining numbers relate to 15th Royals Scots which was known as the Manchester Scottish. France after 1915, which was later that 15th Bttn. Photos show he was wounded at some stage. Commissioned Manchester Regiment 29/8/1917. Joined 17th Bttn from base 16/10/1917. KiA 22/3/1918.PHOTOS
HILLIER JAMES 19 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘59583’ France POZIERES MEMORIAL Son of Mrs. Ellen Hillier, of 27, James St., Broadfield Rd., Moss Side, Manchester. France after 1915. Missing assumed Killed in action.
HUNT DANIEL 23 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘377961’ France POZIERES MEMORIAL Brother of Caroline Adams of 18 Colin Street, Bromley by Bow and Mr. G. S. Hunt, of 42, Odessa Rd., Forest Gate, Essex. Overseas service with 2/10th & 19th Bns prior to 17th. Hosp with chilblains January 1918. Missing presumed dead.
LISTER JOHN 27 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘33097’ France POZIERES MEMORIAL. Son of Frank and Deborah Ann Lister of 214 Oldham Road, Longsight, Oldham. Miss Ellen Nuttall, 6 Orchard Hollow, Royton as Guardian of illeg. child. Ellen later married a Mr Morris. Trained with 4th Bn. Oversease after 1915. Missing assumed killed in action.
KELLY PHILIP 19 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘54982’ France POZIERES MEMORIAL Son of John and Dorothy Kelly, of 104, Holland St., Newton, Manchester. Formerly 255949, R.E. and 16th Bn. France after 1915. Killed in action.
HULME THOMAS 23 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘18907’ France POZIERES MEMORIAL. Son of Maggie Hulme of 99 Jackson Street, Gorton. Enlisted 21st Bn, trained VI Pln, France 10/11/1915. Transfer to 19th then 17th Bn. Missing presumed killed in action.
CALDWELL WALTER HENRY 29 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘12299’ France ST. SOUPLET BRITISH CEMETERY . Son of William Henry (Deceased) and Hannah Caldwell of 31 St Clement’s Street, Chorlton cum Hardy. Clerk enlisted 19th Bn 08/09/1914. Tonsillitis April 1915. France 08/11/1915. Transfer to 17th Bn 06/02/1918. Missing presumed killed in action.
ELLIS HAROLD JOHN HENRY 22 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘42132’ France POZIERES MEMORIAL Son of John Edmund and Elizabeth Ann Ellis, of Glebe Cottage, Thurlestone, Kingsbridge, Devon. Porter at Loddiswell Station. Enlisted 14868, Devonshire Regt 10/12/1914. Transfer to 5th Army Troop Train ASC 09/06/1915 and then 29th Training Reserve, Prees Heath 29/01/1917. France 16/05/1917 to IBD & transfer to 17th Bn 31/05/1917. Missing XIV Pln, presumed killed in action. GWR Roll of Honour, Exeter. Thurlestone War Memorial.
WARBURTON HARRY 27 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘52059’ France POZIERES MEMORIAL. Husband of Jane Warburton of 54 Minton Street, Oldham. France after 1915. Killed in action.
CULLEN EDWARD JOHN 0 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘24771’ France HAM BRITISH CEMETERY, MUILLE-VILLETTE Husband of Mary Magdalen Chaloner (formerly Cullen), of 38, Talbot St., Dublin. Enlisted at Dover. France after 1915 with 13th, 19th & 17th Bns. Died of wounds.
ROWLAND GEORGE HENRY 23 22/03/1918 Serjeant Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘17211’ France SAVY BRITISH CEMETERY Son of Stephen and Martha Rowland, of 128, Lodge Lane, Hyde, Cheshire. Iron Turner enlisted 20th Bn. Trained I Pln. France 09/11/1915.. Transfer to 17th Bn. Admitted 18th Gen Hosp 24/02/1917. Killed in action.
SELBY CHARLES HENRY 32 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘12696’ France SAVY BRITISH CEMETERY. Husband of Ethel Selby and father of at least six children of 30 Penn Street, Moston. Enlisted 19th Bn . Trained XVII Pln. France 08/11/1915. Transfer to 17th Bn. Missing III Pln, presumed dead.
STAFFORD HARRY 19 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘48817’ France SAVY BRITISH CEMETERY Son of Robert & Maria Stafford, of 24, Petts St., Hooley Hill, Manchester. Employed at Shepley Linoleum Works. France after 1915. Killed in action. Buried by Germans in Roupy Road German Cemetery, where graves were lost in subsequent bombardment. Special Memorial headstone at Savy.
YOUNG THOMAS 19 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘61177’ France SAVY BRITISH CEMETERY Son of Thomas and Annie Young, of 9. Albert St., Pendleton, Manchester. France after 1915. Previous overseas service with 19th Bn. Missing C Coy, presumed dead. Buried by Germans in Roupy Road German Cemetery, where graves were lost in subsequent bombardment. Special Memorial headstone at Savy.
WILLIAMSON FREDERICK 21 22/03/1918 Corporal Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘40988’ France SAVY BRITISH CEMETERY Son of William and Ada Williamson, of 32, Chestnut St., Leicester. Formerly 3075, Leicestershire Regt. France after 1915 as 19th Bn. Transfer to 17th Bn. Killed in action. Buried by Germans in Roupy Road German Cemetery, where graves were lost in subsequent bombardment. Special Memorial headstone at Savy.
NELSON ARTHUR WILLIAM 19 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘61183’ France POZIERES MEMORIAL Son of James and Isabel Nelson, of 4, Benson St., Ulverston, Lancs. Overseas with 19th Bn after 1915. Missing B Coy, presumed killed in action.
PEARCEY JAMES 40 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘3438’ France POZIERES MEMORIAL. Husband of Beatrice Pearcey of 20 Queen Street, Dukinfield. Two children. Overseas with 11th Bn on Gallipoli 14/07/1915. Transferred to 19th Bn & 17th Bn. Missing V Pln, presumed dead.
NESTOR JOSEPH 24 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘47330’ France POZIERES MEMORIAL Son of Henry Nestor; husband of Annie Elizabeth Nestor, of 65, Oldham Rd., Failsworth, Manchester. Son, Norman, born 11/02/1917. Overseas after 1915 with 17th Bn. Killed in action.
MUIR LEONARD ALFRED 42 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘12158’ France POZIERES MEMORIAL. Son of Alfred (Deceased) and Annie Muir. Engineer and Director of William Muir & Co, Brittania Works, Sherbourne Street, Stangeways. Enlisted 19th Bn & trained XII Pln. France 08/11/1915.Transfer to 17th Bn. Killed in action. Effects to Public Trustee. The family grave headstone in St Mary’s, Prestwich states Pte Muir was buried in the grounds of Vaux Chateau near St Quentin.
FLETCHER JOSEPH 32 22/03/1918 Lance Corporal Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘26396’ France SAVY BRITISH CEMETERY. Son of Edward & Jessie Fletcher. Husband of Marian Fletcher of 21 Wellington Street Ardwick. Three children. Trained 25th Bn. Overseas 16th Bn after 1915 and home to 3rd Bn. Returned to France with 19th Bn before transfer to 17th Bn. Missing B Coy, presumed dead.
MAUDE GIBSON 30 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘48523’ France SAVY BRITISH CEMETERY. Husband of Mary Ellen of Crown Inn, Walsh Street, Chadderton with one daughter. Overseas with 1/10th & 19th Bn prior to 17th Bn. Missing D Coy, presumed dead. Buried by Germans in Roupy Road German Cemetery, where graves were lost in subsequent bombardment. Special Memorial headstone at Savy.
NEEDLEY CHARLES 20 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘39884’ France SAVY BRITISH CEMETERY. Son of Mrs. Kate Needley of 8, Linton St., Harpurhey, Manchester. France after 1915. Killed in action. Brother, 5082 Frank Handley was also killed serving with the 7th Manchesters on 18/08/1916, attached to 1st Bn Loyals. Buried by Germans in Roupy Road German Cemetery, where graves were lost in subsequent bombardment. Special Memorial headstone at Savy.
ILLINGWORTH ALMA 36 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘48987’ France SAVY BRITISH CEMETERY Husband of Lilian Illingworth, of 18, Santiago St., Rusholme, Manchester. Two children. Trained 3rd Bn. France after 1915.Killed in action.
JONES JOHN EDWARD 20 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘54741’ France SAVY BRITISH CEMETERY Son of John and Elizabeth Jones, of Wedgecote, Wenlock Rd., Shrewsbury. France after 1915. Missing presumed dead. Buried by Germans in Roupy Road German Cemetery, where graves were lost in subsequent bombardment. Special Memorial headstone at Savy.
PRICE GEORGE 19 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘61133’ France POZIERES MEMORIAL Son of John and Esther Price, of 18, Meredith St., Crewe, Cheshire. Employee of local journal.France November 1917. Trained South Lancs. Transferred from 19th Bn. Missing VI Pln, presumed dead.
SMITH BERTRAM 19 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘61153’ France POZIERES MEMORIAL Son of Frank and Hannah Smith, of 6, Victoria Terrace, Penketh, Warrington, Lancs. Employed by Penketh Tanning Company. Enlisted Feb 1917. Army Orchestra with Training Reserve at Prees Heath. France Dec 1917. Transferred from 19th Bn, Missing V Pln, presumed dead.
REDFERN IDA HARRY 32 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘45264’ France POZIERES MEMORIAL Son of John and Rachel Redfern, of Oldham; husband of Mildred Redfern, of 24, Green Lane, Garden Suburbs, Oldham. Two children. France after 1915. Manager of plumbing shop. Enlisted 15/11/1916. Killed in action.
SNELSON GEORGE 29 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘12449’ France POZIERES MEMORIAL Son of William and Elizabeth Snelson, of 17, Station Rd., Lostock Gralam, Northwich. France 08/11/1915. Enlisted 19th Bn & trained XVI Pln. Missing D Coy, presumed dead.
SETTLE FRED 29 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘12451’ France POZIERES MEMORIAL. Step son of Arthur Gunn of 44 Derby Road, Withington. Mother, Ruth Elizabeth Gunn. Enlisted 19th Bn & trained XVI Pln. France 08/11/1915. Transfer to 17th Bn. Missing presumed dead. Manchester Ship Canal Memorial.
DOOLEY PATRICK FRANCIS 24 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘5387’ France SAVY BRITISH CEMETERY. Husband of Margaret Ann Dooley of 24 Casson Street, Salford. Son, Robert, born 07/11/1915. France with 12th Bn 16/07/1915. Transfer to 17th Bn. Killed in action.
HALLIWELL William Thomas 24 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘34228’ France SAVY BRITISH CEMETERY. Son of William & Beatrice Hallwell of 63 Stuaet Street, Bradford. Married 29/04/1916. Husband of Ethel Halliwell of 11 Reliance Street, Newton Heath. Trained 25th Bn. Overseas with 19th Bn and transferred to 17th Bn. Killed in action. Buried by Germans in Roupy Road German Cemetery, where graves were lost in subsequent bombardment. Special Memorial headstone at Savy. Also family headstone at Phillips Park.
HALES EDWARD 22 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘38721’ France SAVY BRITISH CEMETERY. Husband of Gertrude May Hales of The Street, Wickham, Skeith, Suffolk. Later Broad Road, Bacton. Trained 3rd Bn. Overseas with 23rd Bn after 1915. Transferred to 11th then 17th Bn. Missing III Pln, presumed Killed in action. Buried by Germans in Roupy Road German Cemetery, where graves were lost in subsequent bombardment. Special Memorial headstone at Savy. Brother, Charles died serving with 2nd Suffolks.
EASTWOOD ARTHUR 29 22/03/1918 Lance Corporal Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘5379’ France SAVY BRITISH CEMETERY. Son of Mrs Emily Robinson of 13 Perkins Street, Lower Broughton. Overseas 2nd Bn 11/12/1914. Admitted 14th Fd Amb with Diarrhoea, 21/12/1914. Transfer to 17th Bn. Signaller. Killed in action.
ELLIOTT GEORGE 21 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘40961’ France SAVY BRITISH CEMETERY Son of Mary Jane and Mr. George W. Elliott, of 70, Stuart St., Leicester. Born at Leicester. Formerly 4019, Leicestershire Regt. Overseas after 1915 with 19th Bn. Transferred to 17th Bn. Killed in action. Buried by Germans in Roupy Road German Cemetery, where graves were lost in subsequent bombardment. Special Memorial headstone at Savy. Brother, Sidney fell serving with Welsh Regiment.
McNEISH HARRY 27 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘29036’ France SAVY BRITISH CEMETERY Son of John & Elizabeth McNeish, of Hooley Hill, Audenshaw, Manchester. Brother of 49281 Frank McNeish with died serving with 18th Bn 31/07/1916. Employed has Hatters Fur Blower when attested 09/12/1915. Mobilised 07/06/1916. Trained 3rd Bn. France 23/05/1917. Posted 17th Bn 11/06/1917. Missing C Coy, presumed dead.
NORCROSS William Henry 19 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘61118’ France SAVY BRITISH CEMETERY. Son of Phoebe Norcross of 35 Roby Street, St Helens.Buried by Germans in Roupy Road German Cemetery, where graves were lost in subsequent bombardment. Special Memorial headstone at Savy.
LLEWELLYN HUGH OWEN 37 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘12391’ France SAVY BRITISH CEMETERY Son of Thomas and Annie Llewellyn, of 5 Oakley Street, Weaste; husband of Minnie Llewellyn, of 55, Ridgway Street, Moss Side, Manchester. Enlisted 19th Bn & trained XVI Pln. France 08/11/1915. Transfer to 17th Bn. Missing XV Pln D Coy, presumed Killed in action.
RHODES ALBERT 29 22/03/1918 Company Serjeant Major Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘8835’ France SAVY BRITISH CEMETERY. Son of Mary Gill and Alfred Rhodes of 105 Henderson Street, Levenshulme. Employed by Rylands & Sons. Enlisted 03/09/1914. Trained XII Pln. Unpd L/Cpl 09/01/1915. Cpl 06/11/1915. France 08/11/1915. Sgt 02/01/1916. Depot 02/06/1916. Furlough Aug 1916. 3rd Bn 30/09/1916. Returned to 17th Bn. A/CQMS 04/02/1917. a/CSM 08/03/1917. WOII & CSM 19/03/1917. Presumed dead and confirmed killed in action by returning POWs in 1919. Buried by Germans in Roupy Road German Cemetery, where graves were lost in subsequent bombardment. Special Memorial headstone at Savy.
RHODES THOMAS FREDERICK 26 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘49367’ France SAVY BRITISH CEMETERY Husband of Elizabeth Amanda Rhodes, of Brisbane, Australia. Missing XIV Pln D Co, presumed dead.
TAYLOR HARRY VIVIAN MC 24 22/03/1918 Captain Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom France SAVY BRITISH CEMETERY Son of Henry and Elizabeth Taylor, of “Netherly,” Rivington Road, Pendleton, Manchester. Missing presumed dead.
SIDDALL ARTHUR 26 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘26546’ France SAVY BRITISH CEMETERY Son of Mrs. Mary Siddall, of 64, Waterloo St., Lower Crumpsall, Manchester. Overseas after 1915. Previous service with 19th, 26th & 19th before transfer to 17th Bn. Missing C Coy, presumed dead. Buried by Germans in Roupy Road German Cemetery, where graves were lost in subsequent bombardment. Special Memorial headstone at Savy.
SKELLAND JOHN JAMES 35 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘59587’ France SAVY BRITISH CEMETERY Son of James Edward and Ellen Skelland of Thorntree Cottage, Aughton; husband of Jane Skelland, of 20, Moffat Rd., Aintree, Liverpool. Three children. Born at Liverpool. Father of Frederick Skelland with Guardian Susan Elizabeth Rothwell. France after 1915. Killed in action. Buried by Germans in Roupy Road German Cemetery, where graves were lost in subsequent bombardment. Special Memorial headstone at Savy.
SPRIGGS SIDNEY 22/03/1918 Lance Corporal Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘41015’ France SAVY BRITISH CEMETERY. Husband of Gertrude Ellen Spriggs of 53 Outrum Street, Leicester. One daughter. Formerly 1672, Leicestershire Regt. France after 1915 with 19th Bn and transferred to 17th Bn. Killed in action. Buried by Germans in Roupy Road German Cemetery, where graves were lost in subsequent bombardment. Special Memorial headstone at Savy.
WILSON WILLLIAM 27 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘35238’ France SAVY BRITISH CEMETERY. Son of Margaret Prior of 133 Great George Street, Wallgate, Wigan. France after 1915. Missing XIV Pln D Coy, presumed dead.
BRINDLEY HARRY 27 MM 22/03/1918 Company Serjeant Major Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘44694’ France SAVY BRITISH CEMETERY. Son of Joseph & Harriet Brindley. Brother of Ellen Brindley of 262 Uttoxeter Street, Longton, Staffs. Trained Pte 13954 with 6th Royal Fusiliers at Dover. Overseas 14/04/1915 I to 9th Bn before transfer to 19th where Military Medal was Gazetted as Sergeant 09/07/1917. Transferred to 17th Manchesters. Missing presumed dead.
PRESCOTT WILLIAM 24 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘49745’ France POZIERES MEMORIAL. Husband of Annie Mary Lomas (formerly Prescott), of 1, Cutler St., Westwood, Oldham, Lancs. Son, William, born 13/12/1916. France after 1915. Hosp sick 11 CCS Jan 1918. Killed in action.
SCHOFIELD HENRY 24 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘27251’ France POZIERES MEMORIAL. Son of George (Deceased) & Susannah Schofield of 405 Rochdale Road, Royton. Attested 11/12/1915. Mobilised 25th Bn 22/01/1916. France 22/07/1916 as 18th Bn. Posted from IBD to 19th Bn 30/07/1916. GSW Arm and face 22/06/1917. Rejoined Bn 29/08/1917. Posted sick again. Transferred to 17th Bn 06/02/1918. Missing XII Pln, C Coy, presumed dead..
TAYLOR WILLIAM 30 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘31214’ France POZIERES MEMORIAL. Husband of Clara Taylor (two children) of 13 East Rd, Longsight. (Later resident in France) Photographer attested 11/12/1915. Mobilised 26th Bn 29/02/1916. France 16/07/1916. Posted to 19th Bn from IBD 30/07/1916. Wounded 19/10/1916. Sick Jan 1918. Transfer to 17th Bn 06/02/1918. Missing XVI Pln D Coy, wounded right knee presumed dead.
POWELL TOM 23 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘43326’ France POZIERES MEMORIAL Son of Mrs. Mary Powell, of Christopher Square, Farringdon; later 23, Winifred St., Swindon, Wilts. Carpenter & Joiner attestedd 10/12/1915. Mobilised 9th R Berks 28/01/1916. Hosp Influenza Feb 1916. France 01/07/1916 with 5th Royal Berks 19994. Attached from IBD 11 July 1916 and transferred to 17th Bn 01/09/1916. Missing A Coy, presumed dead.
YOUD ROBERT 19 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘61179’ France POZIERES MEMORIAL Son of Catherine Youd, of 6, Carus St., Hoddlesden, Darwen, Lancs, and the late Robert Youd. France after 1915. Formerly 19th Bn. Killed in action.
ACKERLEY SIDNEY MM 22 22/03/1918 Lance Corporal Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘8046’ France POZIERES MEMORIAL Son of Alfred Vernon Ackerley and Clementina Ackerley, of 17, Regent Square, Salford, Manchester. Sydney had worked at Thomas Collier and Sons, prior to enlistment on 02/09/1914. Trained X Pln. France 08/11/1915. Killed in action. Commemorated Salford Lads Club, Weaste Cemetary and Regent Square Memorial. Records indicate Sydney received his MM “for placing a machine gun out of action while he was under heavy fire” during the action at Heninel on 23/4/17. Brother, Harold died serving with 10th Welsh Regiment.
BLACKBURN JOSEPH 0 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘45164’ France POZIERES MEMORIAL. Son of Francis Edith Ryan of 7 Temperance Place, Peel Street, Pendleton. France after 1915. Missing HQ Coy, presumed dead.
BARROW THOMAS 32 22/03/1918 Lance Corporal Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘8058’ France POZIERES MEMORIAL Son of Thomas and Catherine Barrow; husband of Teresa Barrow, of 4, Philips Park Rd., Bradford, Manchester. Five children. Employee of I J & G Cooper – Town Room. Enlisted 02/09/1914. Trained V Pln. France 08/11/1915. Missing HQ Coy, presumed dead.
ATTEWELL CHARLES 21 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘42197’ France POZIERES MEMORIAL. Born Bordwell, Barnsley. Grandson of Thomas & Miriam Attewell (Deceased) of 44 Bridge Street, Doncaster. Pony Driver, Embodied T4/250839, A.S.C 10/11/1914. Regular ASC 01/09/1916. 48th TRB 06/02/1917. France 16/05/1917 posted 17th Bn 31/05/1917. Joined Bn 02/06/1917. Killed in action.
WILLETT WILLIAM EDWARD 34 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘34483’ France POZIERES MEMORIAL. Son of Henry & Mary Ann Willett. Brother of Emily Willett of 5 Gladstone Street, West Gorton. France after 1915. Killed in action.
WELCH JAMES 43 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘51221’ France POZIERES MEMORIAL Husband of Margaret Harriett Tanner (formerly Welch), of 6, King’s Rd., Haywards Heath, Sussex. Five children. Formerly 5904, Royal West Surrey Regt. Overseas after 1915 posted to 19th Manchesters. Wounded list Sept 1917. Transferred to 17th Bn. Killed in action.
GILL ROBERT THOMAS 25 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘38479’ France POZIERES MEMORIAL. Husband of Fabby Gill of 40 Hawksley Road, Hollinwood. Two daughters. Trained 3rd Bn. Overseas after 1015 with 23ed Bn. Transferred to 17th Bn. Killed in action.
GOADBY CHARLES 0 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘12636’ France POZIERES MEMORIAL. Son of William (Deceased) & Dolly Goadby c/o School Street, Swanwick, Derbys. Enlisted 19th Bn, trained XV Pln. France after 1915. Transferred to 17th Bn. Missing presumed dead.
FLOOD SYDNEY 22 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘21393’ France POZIERES MEMORIAL. Son of Charles William & Hannah Flood of 21 Orchid Street, Harpurhey. Enlisted 22nd Bn, trained I Pln. France 12/11/1915. Wounded Right Arm B Coy. 01/07/1916. Transferred to 19th , then 17th Bn. Killed in action.
FOSTER PETER FRANCIS 30 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘33618’ France POZIERES MEMORIAL. Son of Patrick and Annie Foster. Brother of Elizabeth. Trained 26th Bn. Overseas after 1915. Missing VI Pln, presumed dead.
GUEST CHARLES 31 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘36605’ France POZIERES MEMORIAL Husband of Bertha Brierley Guest, of “Hazelwood”, Hazelwood Rd., Hale, Cheshire. Manager of CWS Grocery Dept, Rusholme. Footballer and cyclist. Trained 4th Bn. Overseas with 19th Bn after 1915. Leg injury 28/07/1917. Transferred to 17th Bn. Killed in action.
MARSDEN JAMES 19 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘54753’ France POZIERES MEMORIAL Son of the late Robert and Teresa Marsden, of 11. Briscoe St., Oldham. France after 1915. Missing II Pln, presumed dead.
McDONALD GEORGE BURNS 34 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘47198’ France POZIERES MEMORIAL Son of Jane McDonald; husband of Frances McDonald, of 41, Husband St., Rochdale Rd., Manchester. Son, Thomas. Employee of Makin’s. Overseas after 1915 with 19th Bn. Hosp 19th Bn Aug 1917, septic foot. Transferred to 17th Bn. Killed in action.
CLIFF HENRY THOMAS 32 22/03/1918 Serjeant Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘41074’ France POZIERES MEMORIAL. Son of Henry Thomas and Harriet Cliff. Unmarried husband of Emma Hill (later Holliday) of 34 Grange Lane, Leicester. Three children with previous wife. Trained 4149 3/5th Leicester’s. Overseas 17/10/1915 with 1/5th Leicester’s. Transfer to 19th Bn and then 17th Manchesters. Missing D Coy, presumed dead.
BRINDLE JAMES 35 22/03/1918 Lance Corporal Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘47413’ France POZIERES MEMORIAL Son of Henry and Mary Brindle, of Chorley, Lancs; husband of Margaret Ellen Brindle, of 45, Rosebery Avenue, Morecambe, Lancs. One son. Served on Gallipoli from 22/06/1915 with 1/5th Bn 2927. Transferred to 17th Bn. Missing B Coy, Lewis Gun Section, presumed dead.
BRADLEY ARCHIE BROTHERHOOD 19 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘401211’ France POZIERES MEMORIAL. Son of the late James Bradley and Agnes Marie White (formerly Bradley) of 61 Clarendon Street, Chorlton on Medlock. France after 1915 with 19th Bn Transferred to 17th Bn. . Missing B Coy, presumed dead.
McKENZIE JOHN DICKSON 26 22/03/1918 Lance Corporal Manchester Regiment “D” Coy. 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘44563’ France SAVY BRITISH CEMETERY Son of Peter and Marion McKenzie; husband of Ethel Pickston McKenzie of 18 Manor Road, Altrincham. Born at Kelso. Formerly : G/18790, Royal Fusiliers.France after 1915. Missing B Coy, presumed dead. Buried by Germans in Roupy Road German Cemetery, where graves were lost in subsequent bombardment. Special Memorial headstone at Savy. Altrincham & District Roll of Honour
TAYLOR FRANCIS JAMES 26 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment “D” Coy. 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘49416’ France SAVY BRITISH CEMETERY Son of Walter Hales Taylor and Elizabeth Taylor, of 18, Gleden St., Bradford Rd., Manchester. Trained 3rd Bn. France after 1915. Wound and Missing, XII Pln, D Coy, presumed dead. Buried by Germans in Roupy Road German Cemetery, where graves were lost in subsequent bombardment. Special Memorial headstone at Savy.
CLARK JAMES 26 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment “D” Coy. 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘12307’ France SAVY BRITISH CEMETERY Son of Charles William and Betsy Clark, of 34, Norton St. Old Trafford, Manchester. Enlisted 19th Bn. Trained XIII Pln. France 08/11/1915. Transferred to 17th Bn. Killed in action.
GRIBBIN SYDNEY GORDON 19 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment “C” Coy. 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘54714’ France POZIERES MEMORIAL Son of Gordon Emerson Gribbin and Elizabeth Ellen Gribbin, of 21, Eardisley Rd., Mossley Hill, Liverpool. Overseas after 1915. Missing C Coy, presumed dead.
DILLON JOHN RICHARD 19 22/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment “C” Coy. 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘401013’ France POZIERES MEMORIAL Son of Sgt Robert Ernest and Mrs. Ellen Dillon, of 16, Chatsworth St., Liverpool. Employed at watch factory. Trained 28th Bn. Overseas after 1915 with 19th Bn. Transferred to 17th Bn. Killed in action with V Pln.
SUMMERSBY ALFRED 39 22/04/1918 Serjeant Royal Welsh Fusiliers 7th Bn. Posted toLabour Corps (Formerly 17th Manchesters ‘9244’) United Kingdom ‘65832’ Belgium HARINGHE (BANDAGHEM) MILITARY CEMETERY Husband of Eva Summersby of Bradford, Manchester. Formerly 2nd E Lancs Regt. 25/11/1896- 21/12/1908. India 1898-1904. Police Constable PC.E80 Gorton. Enlisted 27/01/1915. Trained XVI Pln. Cpl 01/02/1915. L/Sgt 05/02/1915. Sgt 19/02/1915. 25th 30/8/1915. 69th TRB 1/9/1916. 7th RWF – 65832 14/01/1917, 66 Labour Coy LC – 39006 05/02/1917. France 9/2/1917. 66 LC 14/5/1917. GSW Chest Died 62 CCS.
VARAH GEORGE EDWARD 25 23/03/1918 Corporal Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘20336’ France SAVY BRITISH CEMETERY. Son of John Edward & Maria Varah of 66 Wilmslow Road, Withington. Nephew of Caroline Adams & sister of Toney Varah of 28 Park Road, Hale. Enlisted 22nd Bn. Trained V Pln. France 12/11/1915. Missing 22/03/1918, presumed dead. Buried by Germans in Roupy Road German Cemetery, where graves were lost in subsequent bombardment. Special Memorial headstone at Savy.
DISLEY PERCY 23 23/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘26578’ France MONT HUON MILITARY CEMETERY, LE TREPORT Son of John William and Hannah Disley, of 82, Park St., Greenheys, Manchester. Trained 26th Bn. France after 1915 with 19th Bn. Transferred to 17th Bn. Died of wounds.
BONES HERBERT JOHN 20 24/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘41602’ France ST. SOUPLET BRITISH CEMETERY Son of Herbert John and Rose Ellen Bones, of 28, Meadow Row, New Kent Rd., London. Clerk, enlisted 07/06/1916. 15800 9th Royal W Kents 15/06/1916. Posted 3rd RWK 01/09/1916. BEF 11/10/1916. Transferred to 17th Bn 22/10/1916. GSW to head. Captured HQ Coy. Died of wounds as POW.
JUDSON ALBERT 26 24/03/1918 Private Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) 25th Coy. ‘71327’ (Formerly ‘9187’ 17th Manchesters) United Kingdom France ARRAS MEMORIAL. Brother of George Vernon Judson, Minnie Hughes & Rhoda Bailey. Postman in Crewe in 1912. Resident Longsight in 1915. Enlisted 1915, trained IX Pln. France 08/11/1915. Transfer to MGC. Killed in action.
KEEFE RAYMOND CONRAD MURRAY MC (19th Bn) 23 27/03/1918 Captain (A/Lt Col) Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom France POZIERES MEMORIAL. Son of John and Augusta Keefe, of “Eastney”, Buckhurst Hill, Essex. Insurance clerk commissioned 19th Bn from 16th Middx Public Schools Bn. France 24/04/1916. MC for action at Trones Wood 08/07/1916. Wounded 20/10/1916. Transfer to 17th Bn 06/02/1918. Appointed CO 26/03/1918. Killed in action.
PEARSON ALLEN 23 CWGC 27/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘43214’ France SAVY BRITISH CEMETERY Son of Mrs. Sarah Ann Pearson, of Poplar Grove, Ashley Rd., Hale, Cheshire; husband of Margaret Harrison (formerly Pearson), of 47a, George St., Altrincham, Cheshire. One child. Coal porter, attested 10/12/1915. Mobilised 33160, 14th Bn Cheshire Regt 26/01/1916. France 30/06/1916. Attached 17th Manchesters 11/07/1916 and transferred 01/09/1916. Wounded 22/04/1917. Gastritis Jan 1918. Wounded & missing presumed dead. Buried by Germans in Roupy Road German Cemetery, where graves were lost in subsequent bombardment. Special Memorial headstone at Savy.
DRAKE HENRY 30 27/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment “A” Coy. 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘8511’ France NAMPS-AU-VAL BRITISH CEMETERY Son of George and Mary Jean Drake, of Manchester; husband of Florence Drake, of 98, Southwell St., Harpurhey, Manchester. Two sons. Warehouseman at Messrs Haslams, enlisted 03/09/1914. Trained IV Pln. Time expired service with 7th Bn. Promoted Sgt 19/09/1914. Hosp 5 days with Scabies 04/10/1915. France 08/11/1915. Reverted to Pte 02/12/1915. France 08/11/1915. Provost Marshall’s staff. Died of GSW to chest at 55th CCS.
SLATER JAMES HAROLD 27 27/03/1918 (Date correction from 22nd) Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘48515’ France Buried Folles Cemetery POZIERES MEMORIAL. Son of James Fredrick and Mary Slater of Oldham. Married at Queen Street Chapel, Oldham, 05/10/1916. Husband of Marion Slater of the Cenacle Hospital, Atherton Street, Wallesey. Assistant Master at Coldhurt Church School. Enlisted 10th Bn early 1916, Band Sergeant. France Jan 1917 with 19th Bn. Transfer to 17th Bn Jan 1918 and member of Bn Band. Killed in action. Brother John Frederick, 376707, died of wounds with 2nd Bn 08/12/1917 having trained with 10th Bn.
MAY WALTER 21 27/03/1918 Private Manchester Regiment “C” Coy. 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘352512’ France POZIERES MEMORIAL Son of Walter and Mary Jane (Polly) May, of 63, Osborne Rd., Shaw Heath, Stockport. France after 1915 with 19th Bn. Transferred to 17th Bn. Wounded and missing X Pln, presumed dead.
ASHWORTH EDWARD ROSE 28 28/03/1918 Second Lieutenant Machine Gun Corps [MGC] (Infantry) (Formerly 8369 17th. Manchesters) 5th Bn MGC. United Kingdom France ORCHARD DUMP CEMETERY, ARLEUX-EN-GOHELLE “TILL THE DAY BREAKS & THE SHADOWS FLEE AWAY” Son of Zillah Rose Ashworth, of 26, Pine Rd., Didsbury, Manchester, and the late Edward Ashworth. Clerk with Williams Deacon’s Bank, Chorlton-upon-Medlock branch. Enlisted 3rd September 1914. Trained IX Pln. Paid L/Cpl 23/10/19414 and reverted to Pte at own request 29/10/1914. France 08/11/1915. Wounded 11/01/1916 and GSW right buttock 19/06/1916. Depot 22/06/1916. Treated in Newbury District Hosp. Furlough for 10 days from 08/07/1916. 25th Bn 18/07/1916. D Coy 69th Training Reserve Number 24195. 3rd Bn 30/09/1916. Bisley MGC Officer Training Corps 25/10/1916. Commissioned MGC 24/02/1917 from 23rd OCB. Trained at Clipstone Camp. Killed in action with 56th Machine Gun Company east of Arras near Les Oiseaux. His remains were moved to Orchard Dump in 1921.
GOODWIN GEORGE HARRY 39 28/03/1918 Lance Corporal Lancashire Fusiliers 2nd Bn. ‘20341’ (Formerly ‘9227’ 17th Manchesters) United Kingdom France ARRAS MEMORIAL. Son of the late Robert and Elizabeth Goodwin. Brother of Robert Goodwin and Gertrude Mitchell. Tailors Assistant in 1911. Enlisted Jan 1915, trained VII/XVII Pln. Posting to 26th Bn ‘24285’ before transfer to Lancs Fusils. France after 1915 – probably after transfer. Missing IV Pln, assumed dead at Fampoux.
MORGAN HUBERT HOPPIN 21 30/03/1918 Lieutenant Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. United Kingdom France POZIERES MEMORIAL Son of Thomas & the late Sarah Jane Hopkn. Husband of Annie Marie Reees (previously Morgan). Daughter Dorothy Maude Morgan. He was educated at the Penarth Tutorial School and Bloggs School of Commerce, Cardiff, and like the rest of the family, he was a member of the local Baptist Church. Employed as a land agent when the First World War broke out, Morgan, aged 18, (claimed 19y 7m) enlisted as a trooper 3523 in the 1st Life Guards on 11/11/1914. Commissioned into the Manchester Regiment on 5th October 1915. That same year he took the opportunity of a period of leave to marry. T/Lt 1/9/1916. Joined Bttn 7/6/1917.Morgan served throughout the war in a variety of roles, including acting Adjt at then end of Aug 1917 and instructor at the 5th Musketry School in France. In spring 1918 he was ordered to the front to help repel the German offensive. He was killed by a German shell near Hamel on the morning of 30 March.
17th Battalion Manchester Regiment on the Somme 