18 October 1916 to 22 April1917
MULLIGAN JAMES 18/10/1916 Private 17th Bn. France ’17/43246′ ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY Husband of Ellen A Mulligan, 39 Shatesbury Ave, Cheriton, Kent. Son, William. Sister, Kate Mulligan, 27 Hunter St, Byron St, Livepool. Died of Wounds. Formerly 1633, 3rd South Lancs Regt from 10/10/1913- India.Reservist. BEF 2nd S Lancs 07/10/1914. Home 20/9/1915. BEF 24/6/1916. Att 17th Bttn 11/7/1916 & Transfer 1/9/1916.
HIRST HARRY 26 21/10/1916 Lance Corporal The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment 9th Bn. (Formerly 17th Manchesters) United Kingdom ‘29983’ France THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of Elizabeth Ann Hirst, of 5, Far Lane, Gorton, Manchester, and the late Oliver Hirst. Employed by Calico Printers Association and enlisted Sept 1914. Trained XV and arrived France 08/11/1915. Attached and later Transferred to Loyals. Killed in action.
NEEDHAM THOMAS 22 21/10/1916 Private 17th Bn. Germany ‘8771’ NIEDERZWEHREN CEMETERY, KASSEL Son of Ellen Bell (formerly Needham), of 17, Liverpool Rd., Deansgate, Manchester, and the late William Needham. Previously employed at John Heywood Limited. Member of Bugle Band trained with VIII Platoon. France 08/11/1915. POW captured Trones Wood 4[9]/7/1916. Wounded right thigh. B Company. Died of wounds as POW at Ohrdruf Hospital.
MORRISSEY JOHN 20 02/11/1916 Private “B” Coy. 17th Bn. Germany ‘8734’ NIEDERZWEHREN CEMETERY, KASSEL Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Morrissey, of 3, Bank Place, Salford, Manchester. Wounded and captured as POW at Trones Wood 09/07/1916. Died of Wounds Obituary
STOTT GEORGE WILLIE 20 25/11/1916 Private 17th Bn. France ‘36934’ WARLINCOURT HALTE BRITISH CEMETERY, SAULTY Son of Willie and Susan Ann Stott, of 11, Derker St., Oldham. Enlisted Ashton. Trained 4th Bttn. Died of septic pneumonia.
CALLOWAY HENRY ROBERT 36 14/12/1916 Lance Corporal Manchester Regiment 18th Bn. (Formerly 17th Bn) United Kingdom ‘9222’ France WARLINCOURT HALTE BRITISH CEMETERY, SAULTY. Son of Mrs Calloway of 11 Foundry Street, Radcliffe. Husband of Isabelle Boage Calloway of 19 Albert Street, Heaton Park. One surviving son. Remarried as Wharton. Previous Service. Warehousema enlisted 22/01/1915. Trained XVII & VII Plns. France 08/11/1915. Transfer to 18th 2/8/1916. L/Cpl 4/11/1916. Died of wounds.
COOKSON HARRY 21 30/12/1916 Private 17th Bn. France ‘43160’ BELLACOURT MILITARY CEMETERY, RIVIERE Son of Thomas and Martha Alice Cookson, of 36, Clegg St., Brierfield, Lancs. A weaver. Killed in action. Attested 26/2/1916 East Lancs 26317 at Nelson. Mobilised Preston 23/3/1916. France 4/7/1916.Att 17th Manch 11/7/1916. Transferred 17th Manch 1/9/1916
MULDOON JOHN 30/12/1916 Private 17th Bn. France ‘43247’ BELLACOURT MILITARY CEMETERY, RIVIERE Effects to unmarried wife, Beatice Collins, 13 Mopsey Sq, Wakefiled St, Mormanton. Miner. Son of Honor & Patrick Muldoon, Ballyhankin. Killed in action. Formerly 19173 6th S Lancs at Gallipoli. Frost bite Malta 8/12/1915. Home 20/9/1915.BEF posted 7th S Lancs 24/6/1916. Att 17th Bttn 11/7/1916 & transfer 1/9/1916.
KING CHARLES 23 11/01/1917 Private Manchester Regiment 11th Bn. United Kingdom ‘8696’ France THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Brother of Mrs M Finn of 78 Bowker St, Queen’s Road, Miles Platting, Manchester. Enlisted Sept 1914, trained VIII Pln. France 08/11/1915. Transfer to 11th Bn. Killed in action.
ALFRED WALTER MADDERS 36 Death 24-01-17 Private 17th Bn. France ‘34677’ BEAUVAL COMMUNAL CEMETERY Born 26/9/1880 Manchester. Baptised Ardwick, St Thomas, Lancashire, England. Enlistment Place: Manchester Type of Casualty: Died. No Star. Only 17th Bttn. Parent Walter & Eliza Ann Madders. Warehouse Porter Resident 4 Tiverton St Ardwick in 1911.
WALLACE HAMPSON 30-01-17 Private 17th Bn. France ‘9395’ ST. POL COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION Stretcher bearer and member of the Bugle Band. Died from Meningitis – “inflammation to the membrane brain” at 12th Stationary Hospital. Resident 17, Seddon Street Longsight.
JAMES LAVILLE 37 30-01-17 Private 17th Bn. France ‘34852’ WARLINCOURT HALTE BRITISH CEMETERY, SAULTY Son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Laville, of 7, Bebbington St., Clayton, Manchester.
BARLOW EDWARD 21 11/02/1917 Private Manchester Regiment 11th Bn. (Formerly 17th Bn) United Kingdom ‘8390’ France ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY Son of Edward and Clara Barlow, of 18, Lime Bank St., Ardwick, Manchester. Enlisted Sept 1914. Trained II Pln. France 08/11/1915. Transfer to 11th Bn. Died of wounds at 1st Canadian Gen Hosp, Etaples.
JOHN KNIGHT 25 10-03-17 Private 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘8688’ MANCHESTER (PHILIPS PARK) CEMETERY Son of Samson and Caroline Knight, of 13 Taylor Street, Harpurhey. Warehouseman at Ivy Tannery Co, Blackley. John enlisted in 4th City Bn on 07/09/1914, he was posted to 2nd City Bn & trained II Pln. France 08/11/1915. On 13/02/1915 John was accidentally shot in the abdomen by Pte L/Cpl 8690 Clarence Edward Kelsall – who died of wounds on 10/07/1916. He was treated for a lesion to the small intestine in 5th CCS & 2nd Gen Hosp, Rouen, before evacuation Home, via HS St St Denis, on 01/03/1916. John Knight was discharged from 3rd Bn with a Silver War Badge on 19/10/1916 and died from disease ( and associated with his wounds) in Manchester Infirmary on 10th March 1917. He is buried with his parents in Phillips Park. CWGC accepted this commemoration in 2011, credit to John Hartley & IFCP.
GEORGE EDWARD COOKE 38 25-03-17 Private 17th Bn. France ‘43289’ DOUCHY-LES-AYETTE BRITISH CEMETERY Born and resident Lewes. Enlisted Reading. Killed in Action. Son of Edward and Sarah Cooke, of 3, St. Nicholas Lane, Lewes, Sussex. Address 171, Caversham Rd Reading. Killed at Neuville Vitasse. Formerly 21323 Royal Berkshire Regiment
EDMUND McCORMACK 25-03-17 Lance Corporal 17th Bn. France ‘43360’ DOUCHY-LES-AYETTE BRITISH CEMETERY Birth Place: Chelsea, Middlesex Residence: Chelsea Enlistment Place: Hounslow, Middlesex Type of Casualty: Killed in action Comments: Formerly L/5/10377, Royal Fusiliers. Miltiia 4679 17/5/1903. Tiler Roman Catholic. Enlisted 20/6/1903 aged 18 3yrs Service + 9 Reserve. Formerly 5th Royal Fusiliers. 2nd Bttn 6/10/1903, 1st Bttn 29/1/19015. Officers Servant, Parkhurst. GC Badge and Reserve 27/6/1905. Mobilised Hounslow 5/8/1914. BEF 7/9/1914 – 30/11/1914. Accidental Fracture to right thumb in trap door to cellar 19/11/1914. Home 1/12/14. Posted 5th Bttn 11/1/1915. Fitted Right Femoral Truss at Dover 11/4/1916. 32nd Bttn BEF 28/6/1916 – 41 IBD Etaples. Attached & joined 12/7/1916 then Transferred 17th (19th?) Manchesters 1/9/1916. Lance Corporal 29/11/1916. Killed Neuville Vitesses 25/3/1917. Son of James & Elizabeth MCormack. Wife Lucy Janet McCormack 17 Gilbray Square, Chelsea. Married 29/5/1909. 5 Children, including Joseph Henry Arthur McCormack 23/11/1916.
HENRY SAMUEL MILLYARD 26-03-17 Lance Corporal 17th Bn. France ‘34494’ AVESNES-LE-COMTE COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION Birth Place: Lymm, Cheshire Q3 1891. Residence: Fallowfield, Manchester Enlistment Place: Ashton-under-lyne, Lancs Type of Casualty: Died of wounds. Mother Charlotte £3 10- WG. No Star only 17th Bttn
JAMES HOWARD 30 27-03-17 Private 17th Bn. France ‘20790’ DOUCHY-LES-AYETTE BRITISH CEMETERY Son of Thomas and Ruth Howard, of Manchester. 5 Dunscombe Street, Broughton
PUGH REGINALD WILLIAM 23 29/03/1917 Private Manchester Regiment 21st Bn. (Formerly 17th Bn) United Kingdom ‘8813’ France MORY STREET MILITARY CEMETERY, ST. LEGER Son of the late Ada Pugh and Arthur Pugh, of 35, Hathney St., Liverpool. Enlisted Sept 1914, trained XIV Pln. France 08/11/1915. Transferred to 21st Bn. Killed in action.
ALBERT WHITTLE 02-04-17 Private 17th Bn. France ‘46911’ DOUCHY-LES-AYETTE BRITISH CEMETERY Birth Place: Manchester Death Date: 2 Apr 1917 Type of Casualty: Killed in action. A Signaller. Parents William & Mary Elizabeth Whittle £5 10- WG. No Star Only 17th. Errand boy 2 Pink Street Ardwick Manchester in 1911
ARNOLD WOOD 22 02-04-17 Private 17th Bn. France ‘33092’ ARRAS MEMORIAL Son of James and Mary E. Wood, of 14, Queen St., Royton, Oldham. Killed in Action. Trained with 4th Bttn.
SOUTHWORTH FRED 22 02/04/1917 Private Manchester Regiment 2nd Bn. (Formerly 17th Bn) United Kingdom ‘8885’ France SAVY BRITISH CEMETERY Son of David and Minnie Southworth, of 3, Dolphin St., Ardwick, Manchester. Enlisted Sept 1914, trained XI Pln. France 08/11/1915. Transferred to 2nd Bn. Killed in action in the succesful attack on Manchester Hill.
HERBERT VICTOR HOBBS 38 07-04-17 Second Lieutenant 17th Bn. France BUCQUOY ROAD CEMETERY, FICHEUX Son of Edward and Sarah Hobbs; husband of Alice Hobbs, of 12, Harrison Avenue, Levenshulme, Manchester.
FREDRICK HOWARD 35 07-04-17 Private “A” Coy. 17th Bn. France ‘43300’ BUCQUOY ROAD CEMETERY, FICHEUX Son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Howard, of Nine Mile Ride, Easthampstead Park, Wokingham, Berks. See Royal Berkshire Regiment
VICTOR E RALLISON 07-04-17 Second Lieutenant 17th Bn. France LONDON CEMETERY, NEUVILLE-VITASSE Formerly Sergeant 7662 in 1st Battalion East Lancs Regiment. Entered France as Private 22/8/1914. Commissioned Manchester Regiment 24/10/1916. Soldier on Furlough 7 6/12 yrs Service 78 St Mary Street Risca Monmouthshire, Wales in 1911. Medals received by Mrs J Stagg, West Hill, Portishead, Nr Bristol. Born Enniskillen Q2 1887. Parents Emily & Edward who was Army Pensioner. Brother Bernard killed 23/6/1916 with RFA.
FREDRICK SIMS 34 07-04-17 Private 17th Bn. France ‘43333’ BUCQUOY ROAD CEMETERY, FICHEUX Attached from 5th R Berks 11/07/1916. Transfer 01/09/1916. Son of Thomas and Elizabeth Sims, of Westcolt, Wantage. Royal Berkshire Regiment
WILLIAM CHARLESWORTH 32 08-04-17 Private 17th Bn. France ‘43224’ Dies of Wounds. WIMEREUX COMMUNAL CEMETERY Son of John and Mary Jane Charlesworth; husband of Beatrice Mary Charlesworth, of Major Cross Street, Widnes, Lancs. Born at Bilston, Staffs. Pte Charlesworth and his Lewis gun team were on outpost duty in front of the lines at Mercatel on the 4th April. At 4.45am, they returned to the front line. Pte Charlesworth, who was carrying, 2 Lewis gun ammo canisters, jumped into the trench, and impaled his thigh on a bayonet fixed to a rifle that was leaning against the trench. He was sent to 32nd Stationary hospital at Wimereux. He has since died of an abdominal haemorrhage. He leaves a widow, Beatrice Mary and 3 children. William, John and Thomas, Arthur. An iron worker. (Courtesy MRF). Formerly 19690 S Lancs Regiment.
ALBERT VICTOR COOPER 32 08-04-17 Private 17th Bn. France ‘43290’ ARRAS MEMORIAL Son of Charles and Mary Ann Cooper, of The Vineries, Sunninghill, Berks. Killed in Action serving with XVI Pn, D Coy at Neuville Vitasse. Royal Berkshire Regiment. Derby Scheme man attested 10/12/1915, mobilised 9th R Berks on 25/03/1916. Posted to BEF with 5th R Berks on 30/06/1916 but attached to 17th Bttn on 11/07/1916. Transferred 01/09/1916.
LEONARD HARRIS 10-04-17 Private 17th Bn. France ‘41644’ WARLINCOURT HALTE BRITISH CEMETERY, SAULTY Birth Place: Broomfield, Essex Enlistment Place: Clacton-on-sea, Essex Comments: Formerly G/16274, 3rd & 7th Royal West Kent Regt. No Star. Died of Wounds 20th CCS. Widow Ellen Jane (nee Wiseman) £3 WG Married Q4 1902. Jobbing Gardener aged 33 resident Severn Road, Gt Clacton, Essex in 1911.
RICHARD VICKERS 11-04-17 Private 17th Bn. France ‘43434’ ARRAS MEMORIAL Born & Resident Normanton, Derbys. Enlisted 4649 Witley Camp, Hornchurch in 26th Bttn Middlesex Regiment 10/1/1916, aged 24 yrs 151 days. Methodist. Posted 25th Bttn Middx 24/1/1916, BEF 18th Bttn Middx 30/6/1916. France 1/7/1916. Transfer 17th Manchesters 1/9/1916. Killed in Action. Probate address Glebe Farm, Allenton, Derbys, where he was farm labourer in 1911. Estate to Brothers Frank + Samuel & Sisters Elise + Mary. £5 WG. Parents Richard & Eliza (Deceased).
SINGLETON JOHN 0 15/04/1917 Private Manchester Regiment 1st Bn. United Kingdom ‘9204’ Egypt CHATBY MEMORIAL. Nephew of Alice Tomkinson of 33 Ashover Street, Ardwick. Employed by Tootal Broadhurst, Lee & Co, enlisted Jan 1915. Trained XVII Pln. France 08/11/1915. GSW L Foot, Flers. Admitted 149 Fd Amb 13/10/1916. Transfer to 2nd Gen Hosp. Evacuated home on HS ‘Gloucester Castle’. Transfer to 3rd Bn and 1st Bn for overseas service. Drowned when Cameronia was sunk off Egypt, en route to Mespotamia.
ROBERT RAMSEY 29 18-04-17 Private 17th Bn. United Kingdom ‘43365’ ROMFORD CEMETERY Son of Elizabeth Ramsey, of Romford; husband of the late Daisy E. Ramsey. Formerly 4647, Middlesex Regt.
GEORGE WILLIAM STEWART 24 20-04-17 Private 17th Bn. France ‘43366’ ARRAS MEMORIAL Born Leith. Resident 5 Riverside Mansions, Twickenham.Son of George & Jane Stewart, of 1, Telford Avenue. Streatham Hill, London. Cinema Manager. Enlisted Hounslow G/25600 RF. Mob 1/3/1916 5th RF. BEF 32nd RF. Att 11/7/1916 & transfer 17th Manch 1/9/1916. Wounded 29/10/1916. Rejoined Bttn 7/4/1917. Killed in action.
FRED AKERS 21 21-04-17 Private 17th Bn. France ‘43125’ WARLINCOURT HALTE BRITISH CEMETERY, SAULTY Died of wounds in CCS. Son of Robert Akers, of Preston; husband of Annie Akers, of 9, Turner St., St. Paul’s Rd., Preston, Lancs. Formerly 16409 in 7th Loyal North Lancashire Regiment.
RICHARD LOMAX 25 21-04-17 Private 17th Bn. France ‘8708’ HENINEL COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION Husband of Alice Lomax (Nee Deveson) of 36 Hopwood Street, Warrington. Married 5/4/1915. Daughter, Hilda, born 09/04/1916. £12 WG. Glass Cutter 98 Hall St Moston Manchester in 1911. Parents Richard & Mary. Employed by Baxendales. Enlisted 03/09/1914 and Trained 8 Pln B Coy. France 8/11/1915. Killed in action while rescuing a wounded comrade.
WILLIAM COPPERWHAITE 40 22-04-17 Private 17th Bn. France ‘43288’ HENINEL COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION Birth Place: Henley, Oxon Enlistment Place: Reading 28/3/1916, Berks. Mobilised 1/4/1916. Type of Casualty: Killed in action Comments: Formerly 21320, Royal Berks Regt. France posted 5th RBR 1/7/1916. Attached 17th Btn 11/7/1916 and transferred 1/9/1916. C Coy. Born Q2 1878. Biscuit factory labourer resident 34 Maissack Rd, Reading in 1911. Mother Annie. £3 10- Royal Berkshire Regiment
TOM ALFRED SIMMONDS 34 22-04-17 Private 17th Bn. France ‘43329’ HENINEL COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION Killed im action. Son of John and Mary Simmonds, of Grove Lane, Winkfield Row, Bracknell, Berks. Royal Berkshire Regiment
HERBERT SPENCER 31 22-04-17 Private 17th Bn. France ‘43177’ BUCQUOY ROAD CEMETERY, FICHEUX Died of wounds 96 Fd Amb. Son of Enos and Ann Spencer, of 4, Thornfield Terrace, Winewall, Colne, Lancs. Enlisted Colne 11/12/1915. Mob 12th E Lancs 20/3/1915 26157. IBD 4/7/1916. Transfer 17th Bttn 1/9/1916.
ARTHUR WILLIAMS 22-04-17 Private 17th Bn. France ‘43373’ HENINEL COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION Birth Place: Tottenham, Middlesex Enlistment Place: Ealing, Middlesex Type of Casualty: Killed in action Comments: Formerly 10783, 5th Bttn Royal Fusils Dover / East Kent Regt. Enlisted 25/10/1915. Machine mender. Absented himself 20/2/1916. 9 Days CB. Returned to Bttn 23/2/1916. 16/6/1916 vol;unteered for overseas service 5th RF. Parents Frances William and Emily 27 Chandos Ave, Ealing W5. £6 WG. 3 Brothers + 1 Sister. No Star. Only 17th Bttn.
17th Battalion Manchester Regiment on the Somme 