Press Reports (C) British Libraries Board Crown All rights reserved
If visitors to the site have any data to add, please leave a comment. Thanks to the Manchesters Forum for all their help.
AMOS PERCY ALFRED P A 35 01/07/1916 Serjeant 17th Bn. ‘8047’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of Mr. C. W. and Mrs. A. E. Amos, of 148, Bramford Rd., Ipswich. Employed by Co-operative Wholsale Society and lecturer in Corn Milling at Rochdale Technical College. Enlisted 02/09/1914. III Platoon Lance Sergeant at Heaton Park. Commemorated Ipswich Trafford & CWS War Memorials.
ATKINSON ROWLAND R 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘10337’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Rowland had been admitted to 22nd Fd Ambuland on 12th March 1916 with a chest condition. He was diagnosed with pneumonia and transferred to 96th Fd Ambulance. Rowland returned to the Battalion and was killed in action on 1st July 1916. Prior to hostilities Rowland had been a cardboard box cutter, resident Chorlton on Medlock. He had been rejected from 7th Bttn on medical grounds before enlisting in 18th Bttn on 4th September and transferring to 17th Bttn on 16th October 1914.
BARNFIELD TOM 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘8076’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Employed by Associated Newspapers. LIved at 159 Whit Lane, Salford aged 19. St Thomas Pendleton Memorial. Enlisted 02/09/1914. Trained IV Platoon, A Company. France 08/11/1915. St Thomas War Memorial, Salford. MRF –
BARRETT ALFRED 33 01/07/1916 Lance Corporal 17th Bn. ‘8391’ QUARRY CEMETERY, MONTAUBAN. Son of Alfred & Annie Barrett. Husband of Ada Barrett, later Wildman, of 39 Grosvenor Road, Whalley Range. Marriage 21/08/1915. Origninally buried SW of village. Included on Wounded List. Born Liverpool. Stewart, Thompson Ltd. Trained IV Pln. France 08/11/1915, Wounded and missing presumed dead.
BENNETT ALBERT EDWARD 18 01/07/1916 Lance Corporal “A” Coy. 17th Bn. ‘8393’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of William Henry and Annie Bennett, of 272, Weaste Lane, Salford, Manchester. Betesh & Co Solicitors as Insurance Agent. An A Bennett from the Manchesters is included in this memorial:- St Philip with St Stephen – Salford War Memorials. Albert is also commemorated on the family grave at Weaste Cemetry.
BENNETT ARTHUR EDWARD 21 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘8392’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Born in Denver, Colorado, his British parents were William Henry & Rose Blanche Bennett of 2 Mount Pleasant Square, Salford. Trained III Pln. France 08/11/1915. As part of the 17th Battalion Machine Gun Section, Arthur had been Appointed Lance Corporal. Pte 8362 Walter Ashton (killed at Trones Wood) reported Arthur was mortally wounded by German shrapnel while firing his machine gun on retreating Germans at Montauban. He had been a shippers clerk with G S Mitchell & Co. It is possible Arthur Bell’s recollection is mistaken in relation to the survival of the cheeky American who had called out at the pretty mother as they were marching through Manchester “I wish I was that goldurned dawg.” . No other American born men have been identified in the Platoon. Two other brothers were serving by 1916. Private Henry Samuel Bennett 19715 had trained with XV Platoon of 21st Battalion. He had been wounded and was being treated in Hospital in Cranleigh, Surrey when Arthur’s loss was reported. Henry was later transferred to the Labour Corps and discharged in 1919. See III Platoon
BERRISFORD CHARLES WILLIAM 23 01/07/1916 Corporal 17th Bn. ‘8417’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL. Son of Hariet Berrisford of 158 Chester Road, Hulme. Employee of Hall & Pickles. Enlisted 03/09/1914. Trained V Platoon. France 08/11/1915. KIlled in action. Trafford
BICKERTON THOMAS HILDITCH 25 01/07/1916 Lance Corporal 17th Bn. ‘8438’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of Thomas Howard Bickerton, and Selina Mary Bickerton, of 49, Edilom Rd., Higher Crumpsall, Manchester. Attended Manchester Grammer 1905-1907. He was employed as a clerk at Parrs Bank, Manchester. Enlisted 03/9/1914. Trained IX Pln. Unpaid 18/11/1914 & Paid L/Cpl 7/1/1915. Battalion Machine Gunner. Reported missing and assumed dead 27/7/1917. His Brother Pte 2198 Norman Bickerton died of wounds at Gallipoli on 4th June 1915,whilst serving with the 6th Manchesters.
BLOUNT HAROLD 24 01/07/1916 Lance Corporal 17th Bn. ‘8080’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL. Son of Agnes & the late Thomas John Blount of 99 Bank Street, Clayton. Employed by Horrockses, Crewdson & Co. Enlisted 02/09/1914. Trained XV Pln. France 08/11/1915. Killed in action.
BLUNDELL GEORGE 21 01/07/1916 Private “D” Coy. 17th Bn. ‘9005’ DANTZIG ALLEY BRITISH CEMETERY, MAMETZ Son of George and Mary Blundell, of Mametz Villa, 21, Lindsay Avenue, Slade Lane, Levenshulme, Manchester. Clerk at Calico Printers Association. Enlisted 04/09/1914. Trained and served with XV Pln. France 08/11/1915. Posted missing, assumed killed in action, before he was originally buried near Brick Point by 2nd Wilts and identified by his Pay Book. Private 9011 Norman Miles reported George had been shot in the stomach as he mounted the parapet for the final charge on Montauban.
BOARDMAN JAMES HAROLD (konwn as Harold) 31 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘9022’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of James and Elizabeth Boardman. Resident 77 Queens St, Newton Heath. Employed by Calico Printers Association, enlisted Sept 1914. Trained XV & France 08/11/1915. Killed in action.
BRAZNELL JAMES 01/07/1916 Lance Serjeant 17th Bn. ‘9245’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL A member of the Manchester Police Force. He leaves a Wife, Ada and a young Son, James Edwin at 66 Gorton Lane, West Gorton. Trained XIX Pln. Hosp Laringitis 15/3/1915. 25th 20/8/1915. L/Sgt 7/2/1916. France 11/02/1916. 30IBD 13/2/1915. 2nd Entrench Bttn 25/2/1916. Joined 17th Bttn in Field 29/5/1916.
BRIERLEY HARRY H 26 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘9389’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of Joseph and Martha Brierley, of 2, Little Lane, Blackley, Manchester; husband of Emma Stringer (formerly Brierley), of 32, Nelson Drive, Cadishead, Manchester. Emma Brierley was resident 90 Worsley St, Patricroft when Harry reported missing. Major Macdonald wrote to her, to say that she should not hold out any hope, he saw Pte Brierley hit by a HE shell, death being instantaneous. He leaves a young daughter. Occupation, electrical engineer aged 26. A bomber, in B. Company.
BRUCKSHAW GEORGE 40 01/07/1916 Serjeant “D” Coy. 17th Bn. ‘9006’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of Mary and the late Charles Bruckshaw. Husband of Eliza Jane Tyler (formerly Bruckshaw), of 56, Norway St., Gorse Hill, Stretford, Manchester. Two Children, Charles & Doris. Worked as a packer at Bayley & Craven Limited of Calico Printers Association, enlisted 04/09/1914. Trained XIII Pln. Cpl 19/9/1914, L/Sgt 7/1/1915, Sgt 5/2/1915. France 08/11/1915. Killed in action.
BULL JOHN 29 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘9052’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Addenda Panel (2006) Husband of Jane Bull of 48 Stockholm Road, Edgeley, Stockport. 3 children. Employed by Stockport Council. Enlisted Sept 1914, trained X Pln. France 08/11/1915. Missing presumed dead. Stockport War Memorial.
BURNS HENRY H 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘9464’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL 61 Lloyd St, Hulme. Reported missing 1st/2nd July aged 20.Mother Mrs Annie Norburn asking for details. Worked as a labourer
BUTTERWORTH WILLIAM SYLVESTER 24 01/07/1916 Serjeant 17th Bn. ‘8418’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of Mrs. Annie Jane Butterworth, of 86, Bradshaw Chapel, Bradshaw, Bolton. Clerk at Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Co. Bolton. Enlisted 03/09/1914 with colleagues 8481 T P Calvert & 8738 H McLinden. Trained V Pln. France 08/11/1915. Killed in action.
BYRNE FRANK 23 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘9115’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of Patrick & Cartherine Byrne, 15 Windsor Street, Rhyl. Employed by Manchester Railway Company. Enlisted Dec 1914, trained VI Pln. France 08/11/1915. Missing B Coy, presumed dead. Brother, Hugh, was killed with Welsh Regt.
CAWLEY HARRY 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. 8110′ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Husband of Ada and son of Elizabeth. Employed Hollins Mill. Enlisted 02/09/1194. Trained XIV Pln. France 08/11/1915. Missing assumed dead.
CHAMBERS JOHN J 18 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘26297’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of Mrs. Sophia Chambers, of 377, Rochdale Rd., Manchester. Resident Red Bank, Cheetham.
CLARK JOSEPH 21 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘8472’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL III Platoon Born in Newark, Notts and the son of Frederick and Agnes Janetta Clark of 115 Chapel Street, Salford. Warehouseman enlisted 03/09/1914. Trained III Pln. France 08/11/1915. Killed in action.
CLARKE EDWIN 21 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘8101’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of Joseph Hingley Clarke and Ruth Clarke, of Smithills Hall, Bolton, Lancs. Possibly employed by Sparrow, Hardwick & Co. Enlisted 02/09/1914. Trained XI Pln. France 08/11/1915. Missing presumed dead.
CLESHAM THOMAS HENRY 34 01/07/1916 Second Lieutenant 17th Bn. THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of the Rev. T. Clesham, M.A., Incumbent of Aasleagh, Co. Mayo, and Isabella Clesham, of Caherduff, Cong, Claremorris, Co. Mayo. Also served in Natal Light Horse. See Officer Casualties
DUNN WILLIAM 24 01/07/1916 Private “B” Coy. 17th Bn. ‘8121’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of the late William and Elizabeth Dunn of 64 Hannah Street, Collyhurst. One of four brothers who served, three of whom fell. Harry with 8th Cheshires in 1916 and John with 2nd Borders in 1918. Enlisted 02/09/1914. Trained V Pln. France 08/11/1915. Missing presumed dead 1-2/07/1916.
EATON CHARLES WILLIAM 23 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘8541’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL. Son of George & Elizabeth Ann Eaton of The Leasowes, Grove Lane, Hale. Employed as warehouseman at J & N Phillips, enlisted 03/09/1914. Trained XIV Pln and arrived France 08/11/1915. Killed in action.
EDWARDS EMRYS 23 01/07/1916 Private “C” Coy. 17th Bn. ‘9033’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of Anne Edwards, of 7, Delamere Avenue, Pendleton, Manchester. and the late Richard Edwards. Attended Warehousman & Clerks Orphans School. Employed by James Dilworth & Co. Enlisted Sept 1914 and trained with IX Pln. His report in the School Magazine (Nov 1915 and Nov 1916) Describes life in camp in Nov 1914 Mag, p38 – includes ‘By the way, the beds are not so soft as we were used to at the good old School: a straw palisse on a wooden floor is hardly a luxury; but no complaints are made.’France 08/11/1915. Signals Section. Medal Roll indicates attachment to RFC yet this must have ceased by July 1916. Killed in action by a sniper. See III Platoon
ELLIOTT CHARLES 25 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘9166’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of Sarah Elliott. Husband of Ethel Elliott of 20 Henry Street, Cheetham Hill. Son Clement. Labourer of 348 Gt Cheetham St East, Hr Broughton Manchester. Salford Corp in 1911. Enlisted 11/01/1915. France 08/11/1915. Trained as Bomber Reported wounded & killed in action. Brothers Fred & Thomas also died in Great War.
ELLIS ROBERT Edward 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘8134’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL. Son of Robert and Elizabeth Ellis. Husband of Ada Ellis of 71 Church Street, Pendleton. One daugter. Employed by Tootal Broadhurst, Lee & Co. Enlisted 02/09/1914. Trained X Pln. France 08/11/1915. KIlled in action.
FALLA ERNEST 01/07/1916 Lance Corporal 17th Bn. ‘8554’ DANTZIG ALLEY BRITISH CEMETERY, MAMETZ A bank clerk in Lancs & Yorks Bank shot through the temple when the Battalion had liberated Montauban on 1/7/1916. Buried in Montauban and concentrated to Dantzig Alley, Mametz. Enlisted 3/9/1914, aged 21y 2m. Trained IX Pln. Unpaid L/Cpl 7/1/1915 and reverted to Pte on own choice 2 days later. L/Cpl again on 3/11/1915, 5 days before arriving in France and appointed as paid on 2/12/1915. Son of James and Hannah. Brother Arthur, Primrose Bank, Dean Avenue, Newton Heath. Ernest was 6′ 2 1/2″ tall, much taller than all his peers.
FAWKES EDWARD GLADSTONE 22 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn.9036′ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of the late A. J. and Elizabeth Emma Fawkes, of 47, Wellington Grove, Stockport, Cheshire. Employed by S & J Watts Ltd, enlisted Sept 1914. Trained XIV Pln. Attached 90th TMB. Killed in action. His brother, Ernest Wilfred, served with the Royal Fusils and died in 1918. Both sons are commemorated at Cheadle Cemetery.
FELSTEAD Charles Robert C R 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘27321’ DANTZIG ALLEY BRITISH CEMETERY, MAMETZ Salesman aged 23y 5m. Attested Derby Scheme 10/12/1915 to Reserve. Enlisted 25th TR Bttn Manchester 9/2/1916. France 21/5/1916 Posted to 17th Bttn. KiA 1/7/1916, Resident 17 Neptune Street, Long Street, Ancoats. Fa Charles Robert. No Mo. Bros Sidney OHMS, Albert & Harold OHMS. 3 Sisters. Also mentioned on National Roll.
FLOWER ERNEST 21 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘8999’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of Edgar Flower, of 16, Leonard St., Leek; and Martha Elizabeth Flower, of 1, Abbots Lane Leek, Staffs. Enlisted Sept 1914, trained XI Pln. France 08/11/1915. Died of wounds.
FORD REGINALD JAMES R J 28 01/07/1916 Captain 17th Bn. DANTZIG ALLEY BRITISH CEMETERY, MAMETZ Son of James and Lois Kate Ford, of “Radcliffe,” 36, Warwick St., Oxford. See Officer Casualties
FRENCH RICHARD R 24 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘27334’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of Mrs. Sarah Ann French, of 11, Emily St., Ardwick, Manchester.
GRIFFITHS WILLIAM PRICE W P 21 01/07/1916 Private “B” Coy. 17th Bn. ‘9466’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of William James and Grace Griffiths, of Moss Bank, Alderley Edge, Cheshire.
HALLWORTH Arthur A 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘26464’ DANTZIG ALLEY BRITISH CEMETERY, MAMETZ Born 1888. Joiner. Born Marsden Yorks. Resident Hazel Grove in 1911. Son of William & Fanny Hallworth.
HANSELL ABRAHAM A 21 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘9444’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of Mark Hansell, of 27, Brunswick St., Cheetham, Manchester.
HARDING FREDERICK SYDNEY 24 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘8643’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of Frederick James and Florence Harding, of “Sunny Mead,” Wigan Rd., Euxton, Chorley, Lancs. Attended Bury Grammar School. Bank Clerk at Parr’s Bank, Manchester, enlisted Sept 1914, trained XVI Pln. France 08/11/1915. Wounded and missing preumed dead.
HARDMAN GEORGE 28 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn ‘9273’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of Son of Richard (Deceased) & Martha Hardman, of 31, Oxford St., Bury; husband of Florrie Hardman, of 34, Cecil St., Bury, Lancs. One child. Formerly employed at Wrigley’s paper mill, Heap Bridge. Attended Bank Street Unitarian Church. Previous Service Lancs Fusils. Enlisted 09/02/1915. France 08/11/1915. Killed in action.
HARE SIDNEY BIRKS S B 01/07/1916 Corporal 17th Bn. ‘8170’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL See III Platoon Casualties
HARRISON ALBERT EDWARD A E 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘11195’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL 18th 28/3/1915. 25th 30/8/1915. 17th in France. Warehouseman Born 1886. Widow Ellen Harrison Deceased 3/2/1918. Daughter Lilian. Son Charles O’Brien -adopted. 36 Moulton St, Vine Street, Hulme. Brother Alfred. Sister in Law had custody. Mary Farrell
HAYES HARRY 33 01/07/1916 Private “B” Coy. 17th Bn. ‘8606’ PERONNE ROAD CEMETERY, MARICOURT Partington St, Worsley. Son of Henry and Alice Hayes, of 24, Melling St., North Rd., Longsight, Manchester; husband of Emma Hayes of 26 Partington Street, Worsley. 6 children. Warehouseman at Dean’s Mill. Enlisted 03/09/1914 as former member of Militia. France 08/11/1915. Killed in action and buried in Maricourt village before concentration to Peronne Road.
HEYWOOD JAMES J 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘27242’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Reported as died of wounds on 1st / 2nd July. He now has no known resting place and his grave must have been lost, possibly from the Railway Valley area, or in Montauban. A Signaller from the Royal Engineers found a letter from James’ fiancee on his body and returned it to her.
HIGGINS CHARLES 21 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘8178’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of James and Emma Higgins, of 7, Cleaves Rd., Eccles, Manchester. CWS Drapers Dept. Enlisted 02/09/1914. Trained XVII Pln [and C Coy]. Promoted to Cpl on 3 occasions and relinquished rank to ensure he went France with the Battalion 08/11/1915. Missing XII Pln, presumed dead.
HILTON WALTER 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘8654’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of George Henry and Emily Hilton, of 76, Sloan St., Moss Side, Manchester, Brother of Harry Austin (Formerly 17th Bttn 8179) killed with ACC 1917. Walter was a Grey Cloth Manufacturers clerk in 1911. He enlisted in Sept 1914 and trained in XVII Pln with brother, Harry. France 08/11/1915. Wounded and missing presumed dead.
HOBSON WILLIAM W 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘26433’ DANTZIG ALLEY BRITISH CEMETERY, MAMETZ
HOBSON JOHN THOMAS M M 01/07/1916 Serjeant 17th Bn. ‘9250’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Police Constable resident Crescent Rd Cheetham. See MM Awards
HOLMES JOHN T 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn.’8656′ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL 19 Cobden St, Bradford Rd. Widow Rose Ann remarried James Packer in 1917. Daughter Mary, born 5/10/1912. Son of Thomas Holmes. Employed by Richard Johnson, Clapham & Morris Ltd & enlisted Sept 1914. Trained XV Pln and disembarked France 08/11/1915. Killed in action.
HOLT JAMES 28 01/07/1916 Lance Corporal 17th Bn. ‘8637’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL College Rd, Whalley Range. Younger brother 20795 Benjamin Holt was killed on the same day serving with 22nd Battalion. Brother John Pownall Holt was had been KIA 11/1/1916. John was a Bank Clerk at the Salford Docks branch of Parr’s Bank. He had been wounded in January 1916 and returned to duty.
HOOLEY ALFRED DRAKE 27 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘8180’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of John and Hannah Hooley, of 39, Berlin Rd., Edgeley, Stockport. Emplyee of Barlow & Jones. Enlisted 02/09/1914. Trained X Pn & Bugle Band. France 08/11/1915. Possibly buried in Dantzig Alley as Unkown. Wounded and missing.
HOUSEMAN WILLIAM 23 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘8182’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of Sarah Ann Houseman. Husband of Louisa Houseman (Swithenbank bigamous marriage), of 70, Madison St., Abbey Hey, Gorton, Manchester. Employed as warehouseman by Joseph Wilson Ltd. Enlisted 02/9/1914. Trained XI Pln. France 08/11/1915. Killed in action.
HOWARD JOSEPH 23 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘8657’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Husband of Annie Howard of 9 Mellor Street, Moston. 1 Daughter. Trained XIV Pln. France 08/11/1915. KIlled in action.
HOWARTH HERBERT 21 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘8658’ PERONNE ROAD CEMETERY, MARICOURT Son of Robert and Mary Ann Howarth, of 100, Walmersley Rd., Bury, Lancs. Worked for Parr’s Bank, Bury. Enlisted Sept 1914 and trained XVI Pln. Harry was originally buried in the French line of attack in the area of Faviere and Faviere Support trench, forming the German front line. Herbert was last seen in Montauban near a crushed dugout on 2nd July[12]. One may speculate he had been directed, or helped eastwards, where he may have been killed on the battlefield and buried close by. There is no other explanation why Herbert was buried in the French area. The other men buried in the plot are August 1916 losses from other Divisions. The group were relocated to Peronne Road in October 1918. Brother Ernest was also killed on 1st July.
HUNTBACH CHARLES 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘9193’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of Norman and Ester Huntbach. Husband of Lily Huntbach of 251 Moston Ln, Blackley. Tailor, enlisted Jan 1915, trained X Pln. France 08/11/1915. Machine Gun Section. Killed in action.
HURST CHARLES 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘8158’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL. Widow Polly, nee Bradshaw. Married Q1 1915. Resident Failsworth & 106 Frederick Rd, Pendleton. Daughter Iris, born 2/12/1915. Enlisted 02/09/1914. Trained IV Pln. France 08/11/1915. Killed in action with IV Pln.
JACKSON FRANK ANDREW 25 01/07/1916 Lance Corporal 17th Bn. ‘8679’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of Ralph Lintin Jackson and Sarah Ann Jackson, of Holly Bank, Davenport Road, Hazel Grove, Cheshire. Employee of James S Blair & Sons Ltd, Corset Factory, enlisted Sept 1914. Trained XII Pln and disembarked France 08/11/1915. Killed in action.
JACKSON MARK 01/07/1916 Serjeant 17th Bn. ‘8197’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL See III Platoon William Delaney Ltd.
JOHNSON ARTHUR 21 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘8198’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL. Son of John William & Margaret Johnson of 15 Rosamond St, Hulme. Employed by William Delaney Ltd with Mark Jackson. The two men treained together in XIV Pln. France 08/11/1915. Killed in action.
JOHNSTONE ALEXANDER 37 01/07/1916 Corporal 17th Bn. ‘8685’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of Benjamin and Margaret Johnstone, of 87, Bristol St., Hulme; Two children. Husband of Esther Alice Johnstone, of 21. Chatsworth St., Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester. Employed by S & J Watts Ltd & enlisted Sept 1914. Trained XIII Pln. France 08/11/1915. Killed in action. His last words were “I am dying boys, good-bye and good luck.”
JONES LEWIS EDWARD L E 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘9375’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL 25 30/9/1915. France 23/12/1915. 2nd Entrench 7/1/1916 17 20/2/1916. 17th. Posted as wounded then dead. Buried by Chaplain 1st SA Bgd. Grave lost and commemorated Thiepval. Butcher enlisted 17/2/1915. 24 Victoria St, Middleton. Wife Sarah. Daughters Marian & Eunice. Father Edward.
KENWORTHY STANLEY S 32 01/07/1916 Captain 17th Bn. DANTZIG ALLEY BRITISH CEMETERY, MAMETZ Son of John Dalziel Kenworthy, of Seacroft, St. Bees, Cumberland; husband of Dinah T. Kenworthy.
KENYON LEVI 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘9515’ PERONNE ROAD CEMETERY, MARICOURT Collier Enlisted Manchester 27/3/1915, aged 28y 3 m. Clean Conduct Sheet. Embarked Folkestone 20/5/1916. 30 IBD Etaples 21/5/1916. Posted 17th Bttn 5/6/1916. Killed in Action Montauban 1-2/7/1916. Buried in Maricourt and later concentrated to Peronne Road. Effects to James & Una Esther Machin of 5 Stavelely Street, Harpurhey. This family home. Fa William. No Mo. 4 Sisters. CofE
KIMBER BERNARD B 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘9333’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL 31 Princess Rd, Levenshulme, aged 21. A farmer’s assistant. Father, John.
LANGSHAW WILLIAM 23 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘8715’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of Sarah Jane Langshaw of 3 North St, Hulme. Clerk at Rylands & Sons Ltd enlisted Sept 1914. Trained XI Pln. France 08/11/1915. Killed in action.
LINDSAY GEORGE DOUGLAS 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘9041’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of Geroge James & Jane Lindsay of 14 Parkfield Street, Rusholme. Bookkeeper for cabinet makers, enlisted Sept 1914. Trained XVI Pln. France 08/11/1915. Missing presumed dead. Brother, Bernard, was killed on 24/07/1916, serving with the Royal Fusiliers.
MARSDEN STANLEY 20 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘8727’ DANTZIG ALLEY BRITISH CEMETERY, MAMETZ Son of Charles Henry and Esther Marsden, of Manchester. Employed by David Smith, Garrett & Co, enlisted Sept 1914. Trained II Pln. France 08/11/1915. Originally buried near Brick Point. Died of wounds possibly at the Aid Post at the head of Talus Bois.
MARSDEN THOMAS RICHARD 45 01/07/1916 Serjeant 17th Bn. ‘9047’ (Not 7047 CWGC) THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Widow Nancy. 171 Manchester Road, Haslingden. Three Children. Previously 57 Bolton Street, Ramsbottom. Former Member of Ramsbottom Volunteer Corps. Machine printer at Turnbull & Stockdale, Stubbins. Attended St Andrew’s Church. Trained XVI and XX Plns. France 08/11/1915. Killed in action.
MENDES NORMAN ERNEST N E 20 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘8240’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Grafton St, Chorlton on Medlock. Son of Lucy Ellen Mendes, of “Ivydene”, 34, Barnford Rd., Didsbury, Manchester, and the late Joseph Edward Mendes. Employee of J & N Philips Ltd. Trained XVI Pln. France 08/11/1915. Killed in action.
MILLS WILLOUGHBY 23 01/07/1916 Private “C” Coy. 17th Bn. ‘8747’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL 113 Rylancee St, Ardwick. Son of Willoughby and Emily Harriet Mills, later of 4, Norway St., Portslade, Sussex. Employed by James S Blair & Son, enlisted Sept 1914. Trained VI Pln. France 08/11/1915. Killed in action with C Coy.
MITTON Charles 32 01/07/1916 Lance Corporal “D” Coy. 17th Bn. ‘8763’ A.I.F. BURIAL GROUND, FLERS Husband of Jane Elizabeth Mitton, of 46, Leaf St., Hulme, Manchester. 5 Children. Worked Lloyds Ltd packing warehouse, enlisted Sept 1914. Trained XIV Pln. France 08/11/1915. Killed in action. Charles was buried in Chimney Trench and identified by his ring marked M.C. This was south east of Montauban, close to Nord Alley and facing Bernafay Wood. His remains were relocated to A.I.F. Flers in 1925. 2nd Lieutenant Callan Macardle (D Company) described the scene as the men tried to find cover from the German bombardment in their newly held defences. “We instructed our men to dig holes for themselves under the parapet of Nord Alley, which was about 8 feet wide, but first they had to make fire steps. The trench became littered with dead and wounded.”
MOORES HERBERT VICTOR 19 01/07/1916 Private “B” Coy. 17th Bn. ‘8359’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of William Herbert and Mary Jane Moores, of the Langworthy Hotel, Seedley, Salford, Manchester. Enlisted 02/09/1914. France 08/11/1915. Trained VIII with brother, Donald. Killed in action – records indicate 02/07/1916.
NORTON LEONARD STEWART 01/07/1916 Lance Corporal 17th Bn. ‘8770’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Husband of Evelyn Norton of 15 Buller Rd, Longsight. Married 09/04/1914. Son of William Bridges and Mrs S Marie Norton of 34 Brook Road, Fallowfield. Attended Halifax New School. Shipping clerk at J W Crewdson. Enlisted 3 Sept 1914. Trained VI Pln. France 08/11/1915. Reported as killed in the German bombardment 2am on 03/07/1916. This date was accepted on some pension records.
OWENS RICHARD R 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘9314’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Alfred St, Tyldesley
PEAT JOSEPH J 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘26269’ BRAY MILITARY CEMETERY From Miles Platting, he was killed in action and buried alongside a group of four unknown soldiers in Montauban, where two sets of shoulder titles were identified for 2nd City Battalion – the 17th Manchesters.
PENDLEBURY THOMAS T 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘9358’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Resident Astley, Lancs. France 25/12/1915. Wife Sarah resident 122 Higher Green Lane, Astley. 10 children. Coal Hewer aged 46. Son Thomas died at home serving with 3rd Prince of Wales’s Volunteers (South Lancashire) Regiment 28/12/1915. Had served in 6th Bttn MEF. Home with dysentry. Also a Collier. Another son Harry died of wounds with 4th KLR 19/4/1918.
PICKTHALL JAMES HENRY AKA HARRY 28 01/07/1916 Private “C” Coy. 17th Bn. ‘8804’ DANTZIG ALLEY BRITISH CEMETERY, MAMETZ Son of Charles and Mrs. M. Pickthall, of “Mazagon,” 2, Lake Rd., Kendal, Westmorland. Employed by Chorlton Brothers Ltd / Hepworths Tailors, enlisted Sept 1914. Trained X Pln. France 08/11/1915. Killed in action. Originally buried near Brick Point, indicating Harry was killed during the advance from Maricourt.
QUINN JOHN GEORGE 01/07/1916 Corporal 17th Bn. ‘8815’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Cromwell Rd, Heaton Park. Former Employee of CPA. Trained XIV Pln. France 08/11/1915. Killed in action by a shell attached to Trench Mortar Battery.
RAIN RALPH 22 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘8816’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL. Son of Rose Boylan (previously Rain) of 31 Dickens Street, Queens Road, Manchester. Employed by William Gould Ltd, trained I Pln. France 08/11/1915. Killed in action. Ralph’s brother James served in 16th Bn, transferred to 8th Loyals and died of wounds on 22/03/1918.
RAMSDEN NORMAN WOOD 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘9521’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL The Crescent, Prestwich.
REMMOS ALBERT ALFRED OSCAR 26 01/07/1916 Lance Corporal 17th Bn.’8273′ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of the late Gustave and Pauline Remmos of 57 Hampden Rd, Ardwick. Trained I Pln. France 08/11/1915. KIlled in action. His brother Gustave also died serving with the RAMC. Their parents had both been born in Germany.
ROBERTS MAURICE 33 01/07/1916 Lance Corporal 17th Bn. ‘9218’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of Maurice and Elizabeth Roberts, of 26, Gray St., Ancoats, Manchester; husband of Mary Ellen Roberts of 113 Waterloo Street, Crumpsall, later 180 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester. Employee of Crumpsall Workhouse as plumber, enlisted 22 Jan 1915. Former 3rd Lancs Royal Engineers. Trained VII & XVII Pln, France 08/11/1915. Unpaid L/Cpl 08/03/1916. Pioneer. Killed in action.
RODGER GEORGE WILLIAM G W 20 01/07/1916 Private “D” Coy. 17th Bn. ‘9511’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of Robert Rodger, of 11, Union St., Hulme, Manchester, and the late Elizabeth Emily Rodger.
ROTHWELL ALBERT 21 01/07/1916 Drummer 17th Bn. ‘9078’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL John St, Bradford. Son of Peter and Lillian Rothwell, of 59, Gibson St., Hyde Rd., Ardwick, Manchester. Solicitors clerk in 1911. Enlisted Sept 1914, trained I Pln and Bugle Band. France 08/11/1915. killed in action. His brother William was killed at Guillemont on 23 July 1916, serving with 19th Bttn. Solicitors clerk in 1911
ROTHWELL JOSEPH WALLACE J W 21 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘27335’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of James Albert and Mary Rothwell, of 6, John St., Bradford, Manchester.
SCHOFIELD REUBEN R 22 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘9519’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Thomas St, Salford. Son of Mrs. Schofield, of 36, Brewery St., Salford, Manchester.
SCOTT WALTER FREDERICK W F 20 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘8856’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of Arthur and Julia Scott, of 70, Derby St., Moss Side, Manchester. Arthur received his sons effects. Walter had been employed at Stott & Sons architects. It’s possible it is Walter who is commemorated at St Clement’s church Memorial, Chorlton cum Hardy
SCOTT WILLIAM HENRY W H 17 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘9417’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Born Q1 1899. 43 Meadow St, Moss Side. Shop Assistant. Son of Joseph & Fanny Scott. Sister Nellie. Enlisted 19/2/1915. 25th 30/8/1915. France 2/1916. 30 IBD 13/2/1916. 2nd Ent Bttn 25/2/1916. 17th 27/5/1916. D Coy. Wounded Missing assumed KIA
SHARPLES TOM 26 01/07/1916 Lance Corporal 17th Bn. ‘9048’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of William Alexander and Mary Ann Sharples, of 48, Woodlands Rd., Cheetham Hill, Manchester. Town Clerks Department, Manchester Corporation. Enlisted 11/09/1914.Trained I Pln. Unpaid L/Cpl 09/01/1915. Paid 01/06/1915. France 08/11/1915. Charged with neglect of duty as ration corporal in Jan & June 1916. Killed in the charge on Montauban.
SHAW CHARLES 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘8895’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of Mary Ann, Shaw of Cobden Edge Cottage, Mellor, Stockport. Born Harpurhey. Possibly Father William, with family at 42 Redruth St Rusholme in 1911 & Charles born 1894/5, maker up of velvet. Enlisted Sept 1914, trained XIV Pln. France 08/11/1915. Killed in action.
SIDWELL FREDERICK HENRY 27 01/07/1916 Serjeant 17th Bn. ‘9253’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Husband of Emily Sidwell, of 103, Hall St., Moston, Manchester. Policeman PC C198. Enlisted 28 Jan 1915. Trained XX Pln. Cpl by April 1915. 25th Bn 30/08/1915. L/Sgt 06/10/1915. Sgt 15/11/1915. France 25/12/1915 posted to 30th IBD. Posted 2nd Entrenching Bn 07/01/1916. Joined 17th Bn in the field 20/02/1916. Missing D Coy, wounded and later recirded as killed in action.
SMITH GEORGE WILLIAM 23 01/07/1916 Lance Corporal “A” Coy. 17th Bn.’8866′ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of Charles and Emma Smith, of 31, Alexandra St., Lower Broughton, Salford, Manchester. Employed by Morreau, Spiegleberg & Co, enlisted Sept 1914, trained IV Pln. France 08/11/1915. Killed in action with A Coy.
SMITH JOHN GORDON 23 01/07/1916 Private “A” Coy. 17th Bn. ‘8867’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of Charles and Mary Ellen Smith, of 379, Bolton Rd., Pendlebury, Manchester. Father Sgt Charles Smith,2nd VB Manchester Regiment. Clerk at Sackville & Swallows Ltd, enlisted 3 Sept 1914. Trained IV Pln. France 08/11/1915. Died of wounds.
SPROAT GERALD MAITLAND G M 22 01/07/1916 Lieutenant 11th Bn. attd. 17th Bn. THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of Thomas and Mary Caroline Sproat, of 1, Rock Park, Rock Ferry, Cheshire. See Officer Casualties
STABLEFORD DONALD SCOTSON 19 01/07/1916 Serjeant 17th Bn. ‘8282’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Ayres Rd, Rd, Old Trafford. Son of Robert and Sarah Stableford, of 114, Humphrey St., Old Trafford. Employee of James Barnes Ltd. Enlisted Sept 1914 & trained I Pln. France 08/11/1915. Orderly Sgt to Adjutant, Major Macdonald. Killed in action by GSW to the head during the advance.
STARKIE RICHARD R 24 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘26441’ SERRE ROAD CEMETERY No.2 Originally buried at Glatz Redoubt. Identified by his Boots 25MR 26441 5-16. Concetrated in 1928. Husband of Mrs. Pugh (formerly Starkie), of 30, Osborne St., Oldham Rd., Manchester.
STOCKS RALPH R 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘26303’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of Stephen & Margaret Jane Stocks of Salford. Separated from Widow, Carmen who lived in Peru.
TABBRON EDWIN ALBERT 21 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘8904’ LA NEUVILLE BRITISH CEMETERY, CORBIE. Son of William and Elizabeth Tabron of 42 Crondall Street, Moss Side. Employed by Grandage & Co, enlisted Sept 1914. Trained IV Pln. France 08/11/1915. Killed in action / Died of wounds.
THOMAS GEORGE HUMPHREY GORDON G H G 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘8309’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL IX Pln. 62 Barton St, Moss Side. Brother of Lionel. Son of William Henry & Margaret Ellen Thomas. Barlow & Jones.
THOMSON JAMES 28 01/07/1916 Lance Corporal 17th Bn. ‘8901’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of William and Rosehannah Thomson; husband of Mary J. Thomson, of 32, Bradshaw, Moss Side, Manchester. See III Platoon Casualties.
TOOLE WILLIAM W 19 01/07/1916 Private “C” Coy. 17th Bn. ‘8312’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of Henry and Margaret Toole, of 32, New Mount St., Sharp St., Rochdale Rd., Manchester. Hargeaves St, Cheetham. Won the heavyweight boxing championships at Heaton Park
TRUEMAN CYRIL 25 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘8306’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of Edwin and Alice Trueman, of 4, Ethel Avenue, Hill Lane, Blackley, Manchester. Employee of Robert Barbour & Brother Ltd. Enlisted Sept 1914. Trained VI Pln. France 08/11/1915. Killed in action with machine gun section. Blackley War Memorial.
TURNER JAMES 35 01/07/1916 Serjeant 17th Bn. ‘8903’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Turner, of 36, Devon St., Beswick; husband of Elizabeth Sheard (formerly Turner), of 15, Allen St., Lower Broughton, Manchester. See III Platoon Casualties
TURNER LEONARD 28 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘8919’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL. Son of William Turner of Avondale, 88 Woolmoor Lane, Stockport. Employed by J & N Philips Ltd, enlisted Sept 1914. Trained XVI Pln. France 08/11/1915. Killed in action.
TWEDDLE CHARLES C 25 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘8313’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of John Clarke Tweddle and Mary Hannah Tweddle, of Manchester.
VAUDREY NORMAN N 33 01/07/1916 Captain 17th Bn. DANTZIG ALLEY BRITISH CEMETERY, MAMETZ Son of Sir William and Lady Vaudrey, of 33, Mount Avenue, Ealing, London. Born at Eccles, Lancs. See Officer Casualties
VIGGERS RICHARD WILLIAM R W 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘26435’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
WADE PERCY Jackson P 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘8317’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Deputy Town Clerk, Middleton Council. Manchester Grammar & University. Courtesy MGS – “He was the eldest son of the Headmaster of Beever Street School, Oldham, J.P. for the borough of Middleton. He won his scholarship at the Grammar School at the age of 10. On leaving he was articled to the Town Clerk of Middleton, and Rugby Union team, and played cricket for Middleton. He joined the Manchester ” Pals ” in September, 1914. On several occasions he was offered a commission, but declined them all. ” I want to do my duty,” he said, ” not to get into the limelight.” He fell at Montauban on July 6th [1st] with his face to the foe. While he was in the
trenches the Town Clerk of Middleton died, and there was a strong feeling that Mr. Wade should have been appointed. He was an ideal public servant—cool, considerate, and conciliatory. He was hearty in work and in play; his fairness of mind, strength of character, and unfailing courtesy won him many friends and the respect of all.”
WALDRON FREDERICK HARRY 20 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘8949’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of Mr A B and Mrs. Clara Eleanor Waldron, of 81, Rippingham Rd., Withington, Manchester. Employed by Baxendale & Co, enlisted Sept 1914. Trained VIII Pln and Bugle Band. Died of wounds and buried by the Scots Guards. The grave was subsequently lost. Two brothers served in the City Battalions.
WALLWORK GILBERT 19 01/07/1916 Corporal 17th Bn. ‘8968’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Co-op Wholesale Society, Balloon Street, Drapery Dept. Birth Place: St. Judes, Manchester Residence: Clayton, Manchester Death Place: France and Flanders Enlistment Place: Manchester. Born Q1 1897. CWS Errand Boy in 1911. Father, John was Hoist attendant for CWS. Mother Elizabeth, 873 Ashton New Road, Clayton. Enlisted Sept 1914, trained XII Pln and Bugle Band. France 08/11/1915. Killed in action.
WALTON WILLIAM ERNEST 23 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘8958’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of the late Joseph and Jeanette Walton, of 57, Bluestone Rd., Moston, Manchester. Manchester Evening Chronicle, Compositor, enlisted Sept 1914. Trained VI. Bandsman. France 08/11/1915. Killed while dressing a comrade’s wounds. St Peter’s Blackley Memorial.
WHATMOUGH TOM 24 01/07/1916 Serjeant 17th Bn. ‘8928’ DANTZIG ALLEY BRITISH CEMETERY, MAMETZ Son of William and Mary Whatmough; husband of May Whatmough, of Beech House, Woolley Lane, Hollingworth, Cheshire. Firth’s Pl, Hollingworth. Shop assistant at gents outfitters in 1911. Enlisted Sept 1914, trained I Pln. France 08/11/1915. Killed in action. Originally buried near Brick Point. Hollingworth War memorial.
WEILDING JAMES HENRY 30 01/07/1916 Private Manchester Regiment 17th Bn. ‘9503’ France CERISY-GAILLY MILITARY CEMETERY. Husband of Emily Weiliding of 18 Peel Lane, Astley. Three children. Collier in 1911. Enlisted March 1915. France 08/11/1915. Killed in action. Originally buried at Maricourt Military Cemetery, Caudron Farm. Tyldesley War Memorial.
WHELAN WILLIAM 22 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘8974’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of Emily Whelan of 22 Hall St, Greenheys. Employed by Tootal Broadhurst, Lee & Co, enlisted Sept 1914. Trained X Pln. France 08/11/1916.
WHITEHEAD GEORGE 24 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘8327’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of George and Ann Jane Whitehead, of 10, Bishop St., Waterloo Rd., Hightown, Manchester. Member of Crumpsall Cricket Club. Worked at Hall, Higham and co, Dale St, Manchester. Lived at Bishop St, Cheetham Hill. Enlisted Sept 1914. Trained VIII Pln. France 08/11/1915.
WHITWORTH JOSEPH J 20 01/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘31309’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Whitworth, of 37, Cyrus St., Ancoats, Manchester.
WILKINSON FREDERICK ARTHUR 26 01/07/1916 Serjeant “C” Coy. 17th Bn.’8336′ DANTZIG ALLEY BRITISH CEMETERY, MAMETZ Son of Thomas H. and Sarah J. Wilkinson, of “Waltham,” Wilmslow, Cheshire. Attended Ellesmere College and joined OTC. Employed by John Dugdale Ltd prior to enlisting in Sept 1914. Trained IX Pln. France 08/11/1915. Sergeant Wilkinson had commanded C Coy’s Lewis Gun position in the sunken lane leading south to the Quarry (now cemetery), overlooking Triangle Point. The entire crew were killed by German shelling. Originally buried in the west side of the village.
WOOD STANLEY (‘Tich’) CYRIL 22 01/07/1916 Private “D” Coy. 17th Bn. ‘8992’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of the late Joseph and Mary Jane Wood of 4 Trafford Place, Old Trafford. Enlisted Sept 1914, trained XV Pln. France 08/11/1915. Missing later accepted as killed in action. Brother Samuel was killed in 1917 with Lancs Fusils.
WOOLFORD ROBERT 20 01/07/1916 Private “D” Coy. 17th Bn. ‘8352’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Woolford, of 47, Birch St., Hulme, Manchester. Lived Arthur St, Hulme. Enlisted Sept 1914. Trained with XIV Pln and Bugle Band. France 08/11/1915. Killed in action by German shelling of a trench.
WOOLRICH GEORGE THOMAS G T 20 01/07/1916 Private “D” Coy. 17th Bn. ‘26434’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of Thomas and Emily Susan Woolrich, of Hankelow, Nantwich, Cheshire. Rejected from ASC. Shoeingsmith.
WORRALL ARTHUR 25 01/07/1916 Corporal 17th Bn. ‘8993’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of John and Alice Worrall, of 16, Falkland Rd., Southport. Previously resident Oakwood, Hamilton Road, Whitefield. In business with his father as a yarn merchant. Trained VI Pln. France 08/118/1915. Missing presumed dead.
JAMES John Frederick Arthur 24 02/07/1916 Lance Corporal 17th Bn. ‘8195’ QUARRY CEMETERY, MONTAUBAN Son of Jonathan and Sarah James, of 46, Sandon Rd., Hillside, Southport. Clerk at E D Sasson & Co Bankers aged 22y 3m when he enlisted 02/09/1914.Trained XII Pln. Appointed unpaid L/Cpl 3/11/1915 before embarking for France 8/11/1915. 26/03/1916 Admitted 55 Field Ambulance with impetigo. Returned to duty 30/3/1916. Clean Conduct sheet. Qualified as Listener Grenadier. Wounded 1-2/7/1916. Killed in Action 2/7/1916 and buried in La Place, Montauban by 11th Royal Scots on 7/7/1916. Relocated to Quarry Cemetery in 1919. Father Jonathan James received Effects at 21 Duffield Road, Pendleton. Sister, Elsie Adeline. Later Mill Road, Southport. Born Salford. Baptist.
RILEY EDWARD HENRY 25 02/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘8838’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of Herbert & Lousie Riley of 320 Ashton Old Road, Ardwick. Husband of Amelia Riley, of 23, Brook Rd., Hyde Rd., Gorton, Manchester. Married 26/08/1915. Clerk at Stavart, Zigomala & Co, enlisted 03/09/1914. Trained XI Pln. Unpaid L/Cpl 09/01/1915. Reverted to Pte 31/05/1915. France 08/11/1915. Machine Gunner. Killed in action.
ROBINSON RICHARD 22 02/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘9186’ THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of James and Olive Robinson, of 10, Dixon St., Ancoats, Manchester. Enlisted Jan 1915, trained XIV Pln. France 08/11/1915. Wounded & Missing presumed dead.
TAYLOR PETER 29 02/07/1916 Private “C” Coy. XII Pln 17th Bn. ‘8908’ DAOURS COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION Son of John Daniel and Hannah Taylor, of Pendleton, Manchester; husband of Margaret Taylor, of 44, Hugh Oldham Drive, The Cliff, Broughton, Manchester. Employed by CWS Balloon Street. Enlisted Sept 1914, trained XII Pln. France 08/11/1915. Left Effects to Widow, Margaret. Yarn Merchants Clerk in 1911. Lived in 54 Henry Street, Withington in 1916. Initially reported missing 11/9/1916, then noted as making his way to dressing station.
Commemorated St John’s Higher Broughton http://salfordwarmemorials.proboards.com/attachment/download/2621
DAVIS ALFRED WILLIAM 03/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘8125’ DAOURS COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION Son of A. R. and Mary Jane Davis, of 5, The Park, Eccles, Manchester. Employed by Tootal Broadhurst, Lee & Co. Enlisted 02/09/1914. Trained IX Pln. France 08/11/1915. Died of wounds.
KNOWLSON Harold 18 03/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘8207’ PERONNE ROAD CEMETERY, MARICOURT Son of Mrs. Knowlson, of 235. Ashton New Rd., Beswick, Manchester. Simpson & Godlee Ltd. VIII Pln. France 08/11/1915. Died of wounds.
REYNOLDS JOHN 26 03/07/1916 Serjeant 17th Bn. ‘9243’ LA NEUVILLE BRITISH CEMETERY, CORBIE . Husband of Catherine Reynolds, of 22, Emmett St., Horwich, nr. Bolton. Policeman enlisted Jan 1915. Trained IV Pln. France 1916. Died of wounds.
BEDFORD FRANK GORDON 25 03/07/1916 Private Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) 90th Coy. (Formerly 17th Manchesters) United Kingdom ‘22264’ France THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of William and Sophia H. Bedford, of 2, Polefield Villas, Prestwich, Manchester. Employee of Lancashire & Yorkshire Bank Head Office. Enlisted 03/09/1914 ‘8435’. Trained IX Pln. France 08/11/1915. Transferred to MGC. Killed in action. The roll for 1-3 July casualties has many dates as 03/07/1916. Date of death more likely preceeding this. Effects states 1/3 July.
BAYLEY L 04/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘9510’ DAOURS COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION
CROSSLEY WILLIAM PHILIP 22 04/07/1916 Lance Corporal 17th Bn. ‘8489’ CORBIE COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION Son of Thomas Victor and Gertrude Winifred Crossley, of 341, Barlow Road, Levenshulme, Manchester. Clerk at Thomas Houldsworth & Co Ltd. St Mark’s Sunday School & Church Lads Brigade. Enlisted 03/09/1914 and trained with X Pln. L/Cpl 19/09/1914 & Pd 23/10/1914. France 08/11/1915. Trained as Bomber. Scalded left hand 22/01/1916 & treated 5th GH. Rejoined Bn 31/03/1916. Died of GSW (1-2/07/1916) to shoulder in No 5 CCS.
HIGGINS JOHN 31 05/07/1916 Private “D” Coy. 17th Bn. ‘8651’ BOULOGNE EASTERN CEMETERY Son of Peter and Catharine Higgins, of 5 Dunn St, Salford, Manchester. Warehouseman enlisted 03/09/1914 and trained XIII, arriving France 08/11/1915. Sanitary Setion. Accidental discharge by ‘8371’ Frank Almond (killed 30/07/1916) when cleaning rifle 3/7/1916, wounded left thigh. Died 13 Gen Hosp.
PRESTON WILLIAM MOON 38 05/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘8811’ WIMEREUX COMMUNAL CEMETERY Son of the late W. M. Preston and Mrs. Preston, of Southampton. Connections with Dundee. Enlisted Sept 1914. France 25/12/1915. Died of Wounds.
SIMPSON HARRY H 39 06/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘26378’ ST. SEVER CEMETERY, ROUEN Died of wounds. Husband of Louisa Simpson, of 76, Harrowby St., Rochdale Rd., Collyhurst, Manchester. Eight Children.
KEMP MATHEW 22 07/07/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘9257’ ABBEVILLE COMMUNAL CEMETERY Son of Elizabeth Ann Remarried as Ogden) and the late James Kemp, of 161, Oldham Rd., New Cross, Manchester. Stoker, enlisted 29 Jan 1915, trained XVII Pln. France 08/11/1915. Died of GSW to head and fractured skull at No 2 Stationary Hosp, Abbeville.
SANDERSON ERNEST 18 08/07/1916 Private Manchester Regiment 18th Bn. (Formerly 17th Bn.) United Kingdom ‘9217’ France THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Son of the late Samuel and Rose Ann Sanderson. Pension to sister, Elizabeth. Enlisted 19/01/1915, aged 17. Trained XVII Pln. Attached to Armtrong Whitworh & Co Ltd, Newcastle 03/06/1915. Transfer Civil Employment Eckstien Heap & Co 07/10/1915. 25th Bttn 9/11/1915. Rejoined 25th 10/1/1916. Posted 18th Bn with BEF 24/3/1916. Wounded & Missing IV Pln, presumed dead 08/07/1916. Ernest’s brother William was killed on 30/07/1916 with the Rifle Brigade.
KELLY SYDNEY HARTLEY 29 09/07/1916 Private Manchester Regiment 18th Bn. United Kingdom ‘8687’ France ST. SEVER CEMETERY, ROUEN Son of William Hartley Kelly and Sarah Ann Kelly, of 64 Rochdale Road, Blackley, Manchester. Brother of 16th Bn’s L/Cpl ‘6266’ Cecil Hartley, killed in action 03/02/1916. Clerk, enlisted 03/09/1914. Posted 25th 9/8/1915, France, 30IBD 25/3/1916. Joined 18th 21/4/1916. GSW L Wrist & Fractured Thigh 1/7/1916. Treated 96 FA. Died of wounds, Hosp Rouen.
WOUNDED LIST
APPLEYARD JAMES 38 22/09/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘9239’ MANCHESTER SOUTHERN CEMETERY Son of James and Hannah Appleyard, of Hathersage, Derbyshire; husband of Mary Alice Appleyard, of 38, Mellor St., Prestwich, Manchester. A member of the Manchester City Police Force PC D218 from 28/6/1904. Wounded 01/07/1916. Died of wounds. Obituary
BELL ALLAN ARTHUR- Minor bullet wound to head. Returned to duty and wounded again 12/10/1916, then invalided home.
CULSHAW WILLIAM 0 24/08/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘8467’ KNIGHTSBRIDGE CEMETERY, MESNIL-MARTINSART Son of Agnes Ellen Culshaw of 35 Smart Street, Longsight. Employed at at Arthur McDougall Ltd flour mill. Wounded Montauban 01/07/1916. Killed in action attached to 8th Loyal North Lancaster Regiment.
DEAN GEORGE LACHLAN 19 12/09/1916 Private 17th Bn. ‘9327’ BIRCH-IN-RUSHOLME (ST. JAMES) CHURCHYARD Son of Tom and Annie Dean, of 21, Ashfield Rd., Rusholme, Manchester. Employed by Barlow & Jones Ltd. Wounded 01/07/1916. Died of wounds Fulham Military Hospital Obituary
WILLIAMS FRANK 25 04/09/1916 Private “A” Coy. 17th Bn. ‘8320’ HEILLY STATION CEMETERY, MERICOURT-L’ABBE Husband of Christine Sarah Gertrude Williams, of 23, Wilton St., Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester. Employed by Edward Simpson & Co. Assumed wounded 1st or 9th July. Attached to 21st Bn. Died of wounds.
Sources
CWGC
Service Files
SDGW
https://www.themanchesters.org/Casualties%20of%20the%201st%20July.htm
SWARM
1 July Anniversary Obituaries – Manchesters.org
17th Battalion Manchester Regiment on the Somme 