South Ribble Roll of Honour - Abram to Birkenhead
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Sergeant Norman Allison. Killed in action 11 October 1917 aged 23
#680220, C Battery, 288 Brigade, Royal Field Artillery Commonwealth War Graves Information: Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 4 to 6 and 162. Additional Information: Son of Thomas and Alice Allison, of Farington, Lancs, late of Bamber Bridge. Notes: Norman was raised by Thomas Allison and his wife Alice nee Wrigley - he was their nephew. His actual surname is WRIGLEY and his mother was Alice's sister, Lucy. Both Alice and Lucy were domestic servants and it would seem Lucy was made pregnant by a an unknown man (whose name is not on the baptismal register) which necessitated Alice taking him on. Lucy was still in service in 1911. All military records found indicate that he served under the surname ALLISON. Born in PRESTON and lived in BAMBER BRIDGE. 
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Private Thomas Almond. Killed in action 18 November 1917
#201200, 1/4th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Commonwealth War Graves Information: Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Panel or Grave Reference: Pier and Face 11A. Notes: Born and lived in LEYLAND.
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Private Robert Alstead. Died 11 July 1918 aged 39
#20063, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Commonwealth War Graves Information: Bamber Bridge (St. Saviour) Churchyard Extension, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Panel or Grave Reference: 297. Additional Information: Son of Anthony and Elizabeth Alstead, of Bamber Bridge Inscription: "HE DID HIS DUTY" Notes: Born and lived in BAMBER BRIDGE |
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Private Thomas Alty. Killed in action 31 July 1917 aged 24
#202135, 1st Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Commonwealth War Graves Information: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 41 and 43. Additional Information: Son of Thomas and Jane Alty, of Liverpool Rd., Longton, Preston. Notes: Born and lived in LONGTON |
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Private Frederick Appleby. Died 12 May 1918 aged 29
#205093, 5th Reserve Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom.
Notes: Born in PRESTON and lived in FARINGTON.
#205093, 5th Reserve Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom.
Notes: Born in PRESTON and lived in FARINGTON.
| APPLEBY Frederick (WE Waring) |
Private James Ashton. Killed in action 19 April 1916
#11025, 6th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Basra Memorial, Iraq. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 27.
Notes: Born and lived in LEYLAND.
#11025, 6th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Basra Memorial, Iraq. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 27.
Notes: Born and lived in LEYLAND.
| ASHTON James (WE Waring) |
Private John Ashworth. Killed in action 15 June 1915 aged 18
#2622, 1/4th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 27 and 28.
Notes: Brother of William Ashworth below. Brother Thomas Ashworth also served 152910 Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, later transferred to Labour Corps. Born and lived in PENWORTHAM
#2622, 1/4th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 27 and 28.
Notes: Brother of William Ashworth below. Brother Thomas Ashworth also served 152910 Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, later transferred to Labour Corps. Born and lived in PENWORTHAM
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Gunner William Ashworth. Died of wounds 25 April 1918 aged 25
#696723, CCLXXV (275) Brigade, Royal Field Artillery Commonwealth War Graves Information: Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: IX.A.17. Additional Information: Son of Joseph and Dorothy Ashworth, of 10, Buller Avenue, Penwortham, Preston. Notes: Brother of John Ashworth above. Thomas was the elder brother (served 152910 Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, later transferred to Labour Corps.), William the middle brother and John the youngest. Both Thomas and William were born when the family lived in Preston, John was born once they had moved to Penwortham. 1911 census as well as CWGC locates the family in Buller Avenue in Penwortham. There was also a little brother James who was born in 1905. Born in PRESTON and lived in PENWORTHAM |
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Corporal Richard Aspinall. Killed in action 2 November 1916 aged 26
#27947, 4th (Extra Reserve) Battalion, King's (Liverpool Regiment)
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Panel or Grave Reference: Pier and Face 1D 8B and 8C.
Additional Information: Son of Richard and Ann Aspinall, of 57, Golden Hill Lane, Leyland, Lancs.
Notes: Also known as Dick Aspinall. in 1911 he was a labourer in an Ale Bottle Store and lived on High Street in Preston - this was on the site of the modern Ringway close to North Road. His name is shown as Dick on the census. Born in PRESTON and lived in LEYLAND immediately prior to joining up.
#27947, 4th (Extra Reserve) Battalion, King's (Liverpool Regiment)
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Panel or Grave Reference: Pier and Face 1D 8B and 8C.
Additional Information: Son of Richard and Ann Aspinall, of 57, Golden Hill Lane, Leyland, Lancs.
Notes: Also known as Dick Aspinall. in 1911 he was a labourer in an Ale Bottle Store and lived on High Street in Preston - this was on the site of the modern Ringway close to North Road. His name is shown as Dick on the census. Born in PRESTON and lived in LEYLAND immediately prior to joining up.
| ASPINALL Richard (WE Waring) |
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Private John Atherton. Died of wounds 15 September 1916 aged 24
#3408, 1st/4th Battalion, King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) Commonwealth War Graves Information: La Neuville British Cemetery, Corbie, Somme, France. Panel or Grave Reference: II.E.25. Additional Information: Son of George and Jane Atherton, of Preston. Inscription: "A GOOD SON AND LOVING BROTHER LOVED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM" Notes: Born and lived in HIGHER WALTON |
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Corporal Peter Henry Atkinson. Killed in action 25 December 1916 aged 27
#12651, 6th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Basra Memorial, Iraq. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 27.
Notes: Born and lived in HIGHER WALTON
#12651, 6th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Basra Memorial, Iraq. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 27.
Notes: Born and lived in HIGHER WALTON
Private Richard Austin. Killed in action 18 April 1916
11401, 6th (Service) Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Basra Memorial, Iraq. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 19.
Notes: Richard Austin was originally traced by Steve Barritt through Soldiers in the Great War database and was not on any pre-existing War Memorials in the South Ribble area. Born in BAMBER BRIDGE and lived in WITHNELL
11401, 6th (Service) Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Basra Memorial, Iraq. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 19.
Notes: Richard Austin was originally traced by Steve Barritt through Soldiers in the Great War database and was not on any pre-existing War Memorials in the South Ribble area. Born in BAMBER BRIDGE and lived in WITHNELL
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Private Harry Bailey. Died of wounds 9 August 1915 aged 34
#5892, 1st Battalion, Royal Munster Fusiliers Commonwealth War Graves Information: Helles Memorial, Turkey (inc. Gallipoli). Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 185 to 190. Additional Information: Husband of Lily Bailey, of 243, Union Rd., Oswaldtwistle, Lancs. Notes: Born in HIGHER WALTON lived in OSWALDTWISTLE. |
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Private Ernest Baldwin. Died of wounds 8 November 1914
#4594, 1st Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Halluin Communal Cemetery, Nord, France. Panel or Grave Reference: B.1.
Notes: Born in HIGHER WALTON and lived in STOCKPORT.
#4594, 1st Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Halluin Communal Cemetery, Nord, France. Panel or Grave Reference: B.1.
Notes: Born in HIGHER WALTON and lived in STOCKPORT.
Private James Baldwin. Died of wounds 10 March 1917 aged 20
#21835, 6th (Service) Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Amara War Cemetery, Iraq. Panel or Grave Reference: XII.A.11.
Additional Information: Son of Joseph and Jane Baldwin, of 6, Railway View, Mill Hill, Blackburn. Born at Higher Walton, Preston.
Notes: Born in HIGHER WALTON and lived in BLACKBURN.
#21835, 6th (Service) Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Amara War Cemetery, Iraq. Panel or Grave Reference: XII.A.11.
Additional Information: Son of Joseph and Jane Baldwin, of 6, Railway View, Mill Hill, Blackburn. Born at Higher Walton, Preston.
Notes: Born in HIGHER WALTON and lived in BLACKBURN.
Gunner Richard Frederick Baldwin. Died of wounds 31 January 1918 aged 27
#160824, 195th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Rocquigny-Equancourt Road British Cemetery, Manancourt, Somme, France. Panel or Grave Reference: IX.E.27.
Additional Information: Husband of Clara Baldwin, of 6, George St., Leyland, Preston.
Inscription: "NOT FORGOTTEN".
Notes: Listed on some memorials simply as Frederick / Fred. At the time of his death he had credits of £9 0s. 4d. and £0 18s. 11d. totalling £9 19s. 3d., authorised 25/04/1918 and paid to his widow Clara. A War Gratuity of £3 0s. 0d. was authorised 21/11/1919 and paid to the same. Records show that he was born in Leyland, although 1901 Census says born Cuerden. It is possible the family lived on the boundary between Leyland and Cuerden when he was born. Newspaper reports place his address in Leyland at the time of his death, but he also lived at 4 Sephton Street, Lostock Hall at the time of his marriage. This would also match newspaper reports that connect him to St. James and why he appears on the St.James and Lostock Hall civic memorials. Born and lived in LEYLAND.
#160824, 195th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Rocquigny-Equancourt Road British Cemetery, Manancourt, Somme, France. Panel or Grave Reference: IX.E.27.
Additional Information: Husband of Clara Baldwin, of 6, George St., Leyland, Preston.
Inscription: "NOT FORGOTTEN".
Notes: Listed on some memorials simply as Frederick / Fred. At the time of his death he had credits of £9 0s. 4d. and £0 18s. 11d. totalling £9 19s. 3d., authorised 25/04/1918 and paid to his widow Clara. A War Gratuity of £3 0s. 0d. was authorised 21/11/1919 and paid to the same. Records show that he was born in Leyland, although 1901 Census says born Cuerden. It is possible the family lived on the boundary between Leyland and Cuerden when he was born. Newspaper reports place his address in Leyland at the time of his death, but he also lived at 4 Sephton Street, Lostock Hall at the time of his marriage. This would also match newspaper reports that connect him to St. James and why he appears on the St.James and Lostock Hall civic memorials. Born and lived in LEYLAND.
| BALDWIN Richard (WE Waring) |
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Private Thomas Gregory Baldwin. Died of wounds 6 August 1917 aged 30
#24595, 11th (Service) Battalion (2nd Gwent), South Wales Borderers Commonwealth War Graves Information: Mendinghem Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: IV.A.28. Additional Information: Son of John and Elizabeth Baldwin; husband of Margaret Baldwin, of 12, Spring Gardens, Bradshaw St., Leyland, Preston. Inscription: "REMEMBER ME AT THE ALTAR OF GOD MAY HE REST IN PEACE" Notes: All records say he was born in Brindle. 1911 Census, CWGC and Newspaper reports confirm he lived at 12 Spring Gardens, Leyland. Married in 1908 at St. Ambrose, Leyland and had one son, James. Born in BRINDLE and lived in LEYLAND.
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Private George Ball. Died of wounds 9 August 1916 aged 19
#4813, 1/10th (Scottish) Battalion, King's (Liverpool Regiment) Commonwealth War Graves Information: La Neuville British Cemetery, Corbie, Somme, France. Panel or Grave Reference: I.F.14. Additional Information: Native of Leyland, Preston. Son of Phoebe Anna Ball. Notes: Born and lived in LEYLAND.
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Private Arthur Prescott Balshaw. Killed in action 10 August 1915 aged 19
#11219, 6th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Helles Memorial, Turkey (inc. Gallipoli). Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 152 to 154.
Notes: Brother of James Balshaw below. By 1911 Arthur's father Joseph had been widowed and he was living with him at 10 St.Patrick's Place in Walton-le-Dale. Baptismal register found showing Arthur was born and baptised in Walton-le-Dale. Born and lived in WALTON-LE-DALE.
#11219, 6th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Helles Memorial, Turkey (inc. Gallipoli). Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 152 to 154.
Notes: Brother of James Balshaw below. By 1911 Arthur's father Joseph had been widowed and he was living with him at 10 St.Patrick's Place in Walton-le-Dale. Baptismal register found showing Arthur was born and baptised in Walton-le-Dale. Born and lived in WALTON-LE-DALE.
Private James Balshaw. Died of wounds 11 April 1916
#7210, 6th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Basra Memorial, Iraq. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 27.
Notes: Brother of Arthur Prescott Balshaw above. James was married in January 1911 in Manchester. It seems likely that his bride was from the Manchester area and they came back to the South Ribble area to live. In the 1911 census he was an inpatient at the Preston Isolation Hospital - this also shows that he worked at Wood Milne Rubber works in Leyland. Resident in Walton-le-Dale at the time he joined up. Born in PRESTON and lived in WALTON-LE-DALE.
#7210, 6th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Basra Memorial, Iraq. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 27.
Notes: Brother of Arthur Prescott Balshaw above. James was married in January 1911 in Manchester. It seems likely that his bride was from the Manchester area and they came back to the South Ribble area to live. In the 1911 census he was an inpatient at the Preston Isolation Hospital - this also shows that he worked at Wood Milne Rubber works in Leyland. Resident in Walton-le-Dale at the time he joined up. Born in PRESTON and lived in WALTON-LE-DALE.
Private Joseph Balshaw. Killed in action 1 July 1916
#16889, 1st Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Panel or Grave Reference: Pier and Face 6C.
Notes: Born and lived in BAMBER BRIDGE.
#16889, 1st Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Panel or Grave Reference: Pier and Face 6C.
Notes: Born and lived in BAMBER BRIDGE.
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Lance Corporal Edward Bamber MM. Killed in action 23 March 1918 aged 20
#30002, 8th (Service) Battalion, King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) Commonwealth War Graves Information: Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: Bay 2. Additional Information: Son of William and Isabella Bamber, of 23, Brindle Road, Bamber Bridge, Preston. Notes: All documents agree Edward was born in Higher Walton. In 1911 the family were living at the Hospital Cottages near the Seed Lee area of Brindle Road. His sister Hester married John Fryers Birkett 21/09/1926 at Higher Walton. John served with the Loyal North Lancashire Regt. during the war (no service number as record burnt away). Born in HIGHER WALTON and lived in BAMBER BRIDGE. |
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Gunner Thomas Bamber. Killed in action 5 March 1917 aged 31
#696740, Reserve Medium Trench Mortar Battery, Royal Field Artillery Commonwealth War Graves Information: Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: XI.B.22. Additional Information: Son of John and Jane Bamber, of Lostock Fold Farm, Bamber Bridge, Preston. Notes: Thomas was born in Bamber Bridge and baptized at St.Saviour's. All documents place him in Bamber Bridge - the 1911 Census and newspaper report of his death place him in Lostock Fold Farm. This is about half way down Lostock Lane between Bamber Bridge and Lostock Hall near the entrance to the Lostock Hall, i.e. St.Catherine's Hospice. Born and lived in BAMBER BRIDGE. |
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Private Joseph Bamford. Killed in action 24 November 1916 aged 19
#5091, 2/5th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment Commonwealth War Graves Information: Brownedge (St. Mary) Roman Catholic Churchyard, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Panel or Grave Reference: North part. Notes: Census shows Joseph was born in Walton-le-Dale and he also lived on Stone Row, just off School Lane in Bamber Bridge. Born WALTON-LE-DALE and lived in BAMBER BRIDGE. |
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Private Richard Banister. Killed in action 31 July 1917
#202637, 1/4th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Commonwealth War Graves Information: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 41 and 43. Notes: Born and lived in LONGTON. |
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Private Robert Banks. Killed in action 15 November 1916 aged 30
#24634, 10th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Frankfurt Trench British Cemetery, Beaumont-Hamel, Somme, France. Panel or Grave Reference: D.37.
Additional Information: Son of Robert and Mary Banks of Leyland Preston; Husband of Esther Banks of 50 Canterbury St, Chorley, Lancs.
Inscription: "FONDLY REMEMBERED BY HIS LOVING WIDOW & SON"
Notes: Born in HESKETH BANK and lived in LEYLAND.
#24634, 10th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Frankfurt Trench British Cemetery, Beaumont-Hamel, Somme, France. Panel or Grave Reference: D.37.
Additional Information: Son of Robert and Mary Banks of Leyland Preston; Husband of Esther Banks of 50 Canterbury St, Chorley, Lancs.
Inscription: "FONDLY REMEMBERED BY HIS LOVING WIDOW & SON"
Notes: Born in HESKETH BANK and lived in LEYLAND.
Private Fred Bannister. Killed in action 1 July 1916
#12005, 19th (Service) Battalion (4th City), Manchester Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Panel or Grave Reference: Pier and Face 13A and 14C.
Notes: Probate record found (1917) as follows, " BANNISTER Fred of 42 Turpin Green Lane Leyland Lancashire private His Majesty's Forces died 1 July 1916 at the Somme France killed in action Probate Lancaster 25 October to Sarah Burford Bannister widow. Effects £152 19s." We initially had his surname spelled with double N, but SRBC put him down with single N. This is the correct spelling as the baptismal register shows single N. Gets to being spelled with double N later in his life. Born in FARINGTON and lived in LEYLAND.
#12005, 19th (Service) Battalion (4th City), Manchester Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Panel or Grave Reference: Pier and Face 13A and 14C.
Notes: Probate record found (1917) as follows, " BANNISTER Fred of 42 Turpin Green Lane Leyland Lancashire private His Majesty's Forces died 1 July 1916 at the Somme France killed in action Probate Lancaster 25 October to Sarah Burford Bannister widow. Effects £152 19s." We initially had his surname spelled with double N, but SRBC put him down with single N. This is the correct spelling as the baptismal register shows single N. Gets to being spelled with double N later in his life. Born in FARINGTON and lived in LEYLAND.
| BANNISTER Fred (WE Waring) |
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Private Harry Bannister. Died 11 October 1916
#102317, 67th Battalion (Western Scots), Canadian Infantry Commonwealth War Graves Information: Contay British Cemetery, Contay, Somme, France. Panel or Grave Reference: III.B.27. Notes: Harry moved to Canada in 1906. He enlisted in Victoria, British Columbia, which indicates he was living in that general area. Harry joined the 67th Battalion also known as the Western Scots. Born LEYLAND and lived in BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA.
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Private Edward Barker. Died 30 November 1918 aged 21
#19333, 12th (Service) Battalion, King's (Liverpool Regiment) Commonwealth War Graves Information: Berlin South-Western Cemetery, Brandenburg, Germany. Panel or Grave Reference: XX.D.9. Additional Information: Son of James and Elizabeth Barker, of 9, Beatrice Terrace, Leyland, Preston, Lancs. Inscription: "THOUGH FAR AWAY TO MEMORY EVER DEAR" Notes: One of twelve children, Edward was actually born and baptized in Euxton, not Leyland - however it is clear he lived in Leyland from 1901 onwards. Born EUXTON and lived in LEYLAND.
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Private Ernest Atkinson Barker. Killed in action 28 April 1917 aged 31
#25413, 10th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: Bay 7.
Additional Information: Husband of Ellen Almond (formerly Barker), of 78, Watkin Lane, Lostock Hall, Preston.
Notes: Ernest was born in Much Hoole according to his baptism record. Brother of 36097 William Barker below and brother in law of 2246 Alfred Gidlow through his wife Ellen Barker. Born in MUCH HOOLE and lived in LOSTOCK HALL.
#25413, 10th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: Bay 7.
Additional Information: Husband of Ellen Almond (formerly Barker), of 78, Watkin Lane, Lostock Hall, Preston.
Notes: Ernest was born in Much Hoole according to his baptism record. Brother of 36097 William Barker below and brother in law of 2246 Alfred Gidlow through his wife Ellen Barker. Born in MUCH HOOLE and lived in LOSTOCK HALL.
Private James Barker. Killed in action 21 October 1916
#24540, 9th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Regina Trench Cemetery, Grandcourt, Somme, France. Panel or Grave Reference: II.A.31.
Notes: Born and lived in MUCH HOOLE.
#24540, 9th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Regina Trench Cemetery, Grandcourt, Somme, France. Panel or Grave Reference: II.A.31.
Notes: Born and lived in MUCH HOOLE.
Private John Barker. Killed in action 14 May 1917
#40210, 20th Battalion, Manchester Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: Bay 7.
Notes: John was added after looking at Jim Rawcliffe's research and expanding on it. Born in Preston and by the time he enlisted he was living in Bamber Bridge. The Register of Soldier's Effects was essential in tracing him. Born in PRESTON and lived in BAMBER BRIDGE.
#40210, 20th Battalion, Manchester Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: Bay 7.
Notes: John was added after looking at Jim Rawcliffe's research and expanding on it. Born in Preston and by the time he enlisted he was living in Bamber Bridge. The Register of Soldier's Effects was essential in tracing him. Born in PRESTON and lived in BAMBER BRIDGE.
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Private William Barker. Killed in action 7 June 1917 aged 28
#36097, 8th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Commonwealth War Graves Information: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 41 and 43. Additional Information: Son of George and Matilda Barker; husband of Alice Ann Barker, of Primrose Cottage, Hoole, Preston. Notes: Brother of Ernest Atkinson Barker. Born and lived in MUCH HOOLE. |
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Private James Barnes. Died 3 May 1919 aged 21
#S/343199, Royal Army Service Corps
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Leyland (St. Andrews) Churchyard, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Panel or Grave Reference: 5.183.
Additional Information: Son of Robert and Elizabeth Ann Barnes, of "The Hollins," Gosforth Rd., Blackpool. Born at Leyland.
Notes: Also known as Jimmy Barnes. Probate found as follows, "BARNES James of Queen's Hotel Leyland Lancashire private A.S.C. died 3 May 1919 at the Military Hospital Preston Lancashire Administration London 7 May to Robert Barnes licensed victualler. Effects £369 14s. 6d." The 1911 Census shows that he was living in Leyland - it would also appear that his residence immediately before and after military service was also in Leyland. The S prefix to his service number in Army Service Corps denotes Supply. Often accompanied with a number, denoting recruitment into the appropriately numbered Kitchener (New) Army. Born in EUXTON and lived in LEYLAND.
#S/343199, Royal Army Service Corps
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Leyland (St. Andrews) Churchyard, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Panel or Grave Reference: 5.183.
Additional Information: Son of Robert and Elizabeth Ann Barnes, of "The Hollins," Gosforth Rd., Blackpool. Born at Leyland.
Notes: Also known as Jimmy Barnes. Probate found as follows, "BARNES James of Queen's Hotel Leyland Lancashire private A.S.C. died 3 May 1919 at the Military Hospital Preston Lancashire Administration London 7 May to Robert Barnes licensed victualler. Effects £369 14s. 6d." The 1911 Census shows that he was living in Leyland - it would also appear that his residence immediately before and after military service was also in Leyland. The S prefix to his service number in Army Service Corps denotes Supply. Often accompanied with a number, denoting recruitment into the appropriately numbered Kitchener (New) Army. Born in EUXTON and lived in LEYLAND.
| BARNES James (WE Waring) |
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Private James Albert Barnes. Killed in action 4 October 1915
#15095, 2nd Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers Commonwealth War Graves Information: Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 20 to 22. Notes: Appears on the St.John War Memorial in Baxenden. Born Baxenden and was living in Longton with his parents in 1911. Born in BAXENDEN and lived in LONGTON. |
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Private John Barnes. Died 10 June 1917 aged 25
#1871, 42nd Battalion, Australian Infantry, AIF Commonwealth War Graves Information: Bethleem Farm East Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: A.11. Additional Information: Son of Alfred and Mary Barnes. Native of Walton-le-Dale, England. Inscription: "THY WILL BE DONE" Notes: John's service record shows that he enlisted in Townsville, Queensland. Five newspaper reports from various Queensland papers show that he lived in a town called Tara in Queensland. His next of kin was his brother Alfred who also lived in Queensland. There is some correspondence on file about his medals. Born in WALTON-LE-DALE and lived in TARA, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA. |
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Private Thomas Barnes. Died 13 August 1915
#16857, 1st Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Helles Memorial, Turkey (inc. Gallipoli). Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 119 to 125 or 222 and 223.
Notes: Also known as Tom Barnes. Born in LEYLAND and lived in MOSS SIDE, MANCHESTER.
#16857, 1st Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Helles Memorial, Turkey (inc. Gallipoli). Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 119 to 125 or 222 and 223.
Notes: Also known as Tom Barnes. Born in LEYLAND and lived in MOSS SIDE, MANCHESTER.
| BARNES Thomas (WE Waring) |
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Private Thomas Barnes. Died of wounds 26 May 1917 aged 36
#25307, 10th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Commonwealth War Graves Information: Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: XXV.D.1A. Additional Information: Son of William and Isabella Barnes, of 8, Greenbank Terrace, Penwortham, Preston, Lancs. Native of Penwortham. Inscription: "ONE OF THE BEST" Notes: Born in PRESTON and lived in PENWORTHAM. |
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Private William Barnes. Killed in action 4 October 1917
#351772, 11th Battalion, Manchester Regiment Commonwealth War Graves Information: Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 120 to 124 and 162 to 162A and 163A. Notes: Born in BOLTON and lived in BAMBER BRIDGE. |
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Lance Corporal John Edward Barnish. Died of wounds 5 December 1915 aged 24
#13109, 7th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Commonwealth War Graves Information: St. Vaast Post Military Cemetery, Richebourg-L'Avoue, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: II.F.6. Additional Information: Son of Mr. A. and Mrs. M. A. Barnish of 117, Watkin Lane, Lostock Hall, Preston. Inscription: "WORTHY OF REMEMBRANCE". Notes: Born in WESHAM and lived in LOSTOCK HALL. |
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Gunner Robert Baron. Died 10 June 1915 aged 22
#2538, B Battery, CCLXXXVI (286) Brigade, Royal Field Artillery
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Higher Walton (All Saints) Churchyard, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Panel or Grave Reference: North-East part.
Additional Information: Son of Henry and Jane Baron, of School Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston.
Notes: Robert was a corn miller possibly at the mill of Ingham and Tipping who ran their business out of Withy Trees Mill in Bamber Bridge. He left his belongings to his sister Susannah. Born and lived at SCHOOL LANE, BAMBER BRIDGE.
#2538, B Battery, CCLXXXVI (286) Brigade, Royal Field Artillery
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Higher Walton (All Saints) Churchyard, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Panel or Grave Reference: North-East part.
Additional Information: Son of Henry and Jane Baron, of School Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston.
Notes: Robert was a corn miller possibly at the mill of Ingham and Tipping who ran their business out of Withy Trees Mill in Bamber Bridge. He left his belongings to his sister Susannah. Born and lived at SCHOOL LANE, BAMBER BRIDGE.
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Private James Barton. Killed in action 1 July 1917 aged 33
#29364, 11th (Service) Battalion (Accrington), East Lancashire Regiment Commonwealth War Graves Information: Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: Bay 6. Additional Information: Son of William and Rose Ann Barton, of 7, Mounsey Rd., Bamber Bridge, Lancs. Notes: Born and lived in BAMBER BRIDGE. |
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Private John Platt Bateson. Killed in action 26 October 1917
#266171, 4/5th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Commonwealth War Graves Information: Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 102 to 104. Notes: John lived for most of his life in Westhoughton - where his father was born. He was living just off Water Street, Leyland in 1891, but seems to have returned to Westhoughton area after 1894 when his mother, Alice, died. His father later remarried in 1897. Born in LEYLAND and lived in WESTHOUGHTON. |
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| BATESON John Platt (WE Waring) |
Private Charles Battersby. Killed in action 9 August 1915 aged 37
#11528, 6th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Helles Memorial, Turkey (inc. Gallipoli). Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 152 to 154.
Notes: The baptismal register shows he was born to Ann Battersby in Bamber Bridge, The 1911 census shows he was resident on Golden Hill Lane in Leyland. Born in BAMBER BRIDGE and lived in LEYLAND.
#11528, 6th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Helles Memorial, Turkey (inc. Gallipoli). Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 152 to 154.
Notes: The baptismal register shows he was born to Ann Battersby in Bamber Bridge, The 1911 census shows he was resident on Golden Hill Lane in Leyland. Born in BAMBER BRIDGE and lived in LEYLAND.
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Private Harry Beardsworth. Killed in action 1 July 1916
#7887, 7th Machine Gun Company, Machine Gun Corps Commonwealth War Graves Information: Lonsdale Cemetery, Authuille, Somme, France. Panel or Grave Reference: I.C.4. Notes: Brother of Robert Beardsworth below. Born and lived in LEYLAND.
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Private John Beardsworth. Died 21 February 1918 aged 35
#107459, 180th Company, Labour Corps
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Mont Huon Military Cemetery, Le Treport, Seine-Maritime, France. Panel or Grave Reference: V.F.8B.
Additional Information: Husband of Mary Beardsworth, of 3, Wimberley St., Blackburn. Served in the South African Campaign.
Inscription: "GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN".
Notes: John was born in Leyland and he was living at 37 Houghton Street In Blackburn in 1911. Born in LEYLAND and lived in BLACKBURN.
#107459, 180th Company, Labour Corps
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Mont Huon Military Cemetery, Le Treport, Seine-Maritime, France. Panel or Grave Reference: V.F.8B.
Additional Information: Husband of Mary Beardsworth, of 3, Wimberley St., Blackburn. Served in the South African Campaign.
Inscription: "GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN".
Notes: John was born in Leyland and he was living at 37 Houghton Street In Blackburn in 1911. Born in LEYLAND and lived in BLACKBURN.
| BEARDSWORTH John (WE Waring) |
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Private Robert Beardsworth. Killed in action 31 July 1917
#27638, 17th (Service) Battalion (1st City), King's (Liverpool Regiment) Commonwealth War Graves Information: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 4 and 6. Notes: Brother of Harry Beardsworth above. Born and lived in LEYLAND.
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Private John Ashcroft Beardwood. Died 21 February 1919 aged 28
#H/39574, 8th (King's Royal Irish) Hussars
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Cologne Southern Cemetery, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Panel or Grave Reference: II.F.11.
Additional Information: Son of James and Ellen Beardwood; husband of Olive Bowling (formerly Beardwood), of 2, Sumner St., Leyland, Preston.
Inscription: "NOT LOST BUT GONE BEFORE"
Notes: John was born in Leyland and he was married in Leyland in 1914. At the time he gave his address as 'The Baths' Swindon - a military hospital. It is likely he joined the army in 1910 as a reserve. In 1911 he was living in Leyland. H prefix to service number simply denotes Hussars. Born and lived in LEYLAND.
#H/39574, 8th (King's Royal Irish) Hussars
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Cologne Southern Cemetery, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Panel or Grave Reference: II.F.11.
Additional Information: Son of James and Ellen Beardwood; husband of Olive Bowling (formerly Beardwood), of 2, Sumner St., Leyland, Preston.
Inscription: "NOT LOST BUT GONE BEFORE"
Notes: John was born in Leyland and he was married in Leyland in 1914. At the time he gave his address as 'The Baths' Swindon - a military hospital. It is likely he joined the army in 1910 as a reserve. In 1911 he was living in Leyland. H prefix to service number simply denotes Hussars. Born and lived in LEYLAND.
| BEARDWOOD John Ashcroft (WE Waring) |
Private James Beaver. Died of wounds 10 April 1918 aged 28
#203146, 9th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Aire Communal Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: II.B.2.
Additional Information: Son of David and Margaret Beaver, of 12, Greenwood St., Bamber Bridge, Lancs.
Inscription: "WE THINK OF HIM DAILY AND WILL TO THE END".
Notes: Born and lived in BAMBER BRIDGE.
#203146, 9th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Aire Communal Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: II.B.2.
Additional Information: Son of David and Margaret Beaver, of 12, Greenwood St., Bamber Bridge, Lancs.
Inscription: "WE THINK OF HIM DAILY AND WILL TO THE END".
Notes: Born and lived in BAMBER BRIDGE.
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Lance Corporal Albert Beckett. Killed in action 26 October 1914
#10540, 2nd Battalion, Border Regiment Commonwealth War Graves Information: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 35. Notes: Nephew of Thomas Ewart Beckett below. Born in WALTON-LE-DALE and lived in PRESTON. |
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Guardsman Thomas Ewart Beckett. Died 27 September 1918 aged 19
#10710, 1st Battalion, Scots Guards Commonwealth War Graves Information: Vis-en-Artois Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 3. Notes: Uncle of Albert Beckett above. Born and lived in WALTON-LE-DALE. |
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Corporal Richard Henry Beesley. Died 31 July 1917 aged 20
#200189, 1/4th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Commonwealth War Graves Information: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 41 and 43. Additional Information: Son of John and Elizabeth Annie Beesley, of 3, Bridge Cottages, Farington, Preston. Notes: 1911 Census and baptismal records show Richard's birth in Preston (St.Mark's) and on the 1911 Census his residence is Bridge Cottages, Farington (as is service record). Born in PRESTON and lived in FARINGTON. |
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| BEESLEY Robert Henry (WE Waring) |
Private Benjamin Bell. Killed in action 25 August 1916
#32400, 17th (Service) Battalion (1st South East Lancashire), Lancashire Fusiliers
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Panel or Grave Reference: Pier and Face 3C and 3D.
Notes: Born in OSWALDTWISTLE and lived in SAMLESBURY.
#32400, 17th (Service) Battalion (1st South East Lancashire), Lancashire Fusiliers
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Panel or Grave Reference: Pier and Face 3C and 3D.
Notes: Born in OSWALDTWISTLE and lived in SAMLESBURY.
Private Richard Bell. Died 19 August 1919 aged 30
#93064, Depot, King's (Liverpool Regiment)
Notes: Richard Bell initially came to light via the new memorial garden in Farington. The text on the Farington Memorial Garden plaque reads as follows: "BELL, Richard Private 93084 served with the 12th King's (Liverpool) Regiment and died of his wounds at home - 3 Ashley Terrace Stanifield Lane - on 19.8.19, age 20. He was the eldest son of Joseph and Mary Bell and worked at Farington Cotton Mill". However more detailed research shows that almost all of the details on the new Farington Memorial are incorrect. It is unclear where these details came from. It seems clear that the details were not cross referenced or checked through. Full Service Record has been found. He was 30 when he died and service number was 93064 and he did not serve with the 12th King's. He lived at Laburnum Terrace (although he had lived at 3 Ashley Terrace a few years earlier) in Farington. Died 19th August 1919 at the Royal Infirmary, Preston: Richard Bell, aged 30, of 6 Laburnum Terrace, Farington; Army pensioner and Rubber Worker. Cause of death : 1) Perinephritic abscess 2) Toxaemia. Heart failure. No Post Mortem. Informant – Joseph Bell, brother, of 12 Victoria Street, Preston. Registered 20th Aug. 1919. He was buried 25 August 1919 at Leyland. Born and lived in FARINGTON.
#93064, Depot, King's (Liverpool Regiment)
Notes: Richard Bell initially came to light via the new memorial garden in Farington. The text on the Farington Memorial Garden plaque reads as follows: "BELL, Richard Private 93084 served with the 12th King's (Liverpool) Regiment and died of his wounds at home - 3 Ashley Terrace Stanifield Lane - on 19.8.19, age 20. He was the eldest son of Joseph and Mary Bell and worked at Farington Cotton Mill". However more detailed research shows that almost all of the details on the new Farington Memorial are incorrect. It is unclear where these details came from. It seems clear that the details were not cross referenced or checked through. Full Service Record has been found. He was 30 when he died and service number was 93064 and he did not serve with the 12th King's. He lived at Laburnum Terrace (although he had lived at 3 Ashley Terrace a few years earlier) in Farington. Died 19th August 1919 at the Royal Infirmary, Preston: Richard Bell, aged 30, of 6 Laburnum Terrace, Farington; Army pensioner and Rubber Worker. Cause of death : 1) Perinephritic abscess 2) Toxaemia. Heart failure. No Post Mortem. Informant – Joseph Bell, brother, of 12 Victoria Street, Preston. Registered 20th Aug. 1919. He was buried 25 August 1919 at Leyland. Born and lived in FARINGTON.
| BELL Richard (WE Waring) |
Private Harry Bennett. Killed in action 9 August 1915
#11096, 6th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Helles Memorial, Turkey (inc. Gallipoli). Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 152 to 154.
Notes: Born in BURNLEY and lived in LEYLAND.
#11096, 6th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Helles Memorial, Turkey (inc. Gallipoli). Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 152 to 154.
Notes: Born in BURNLEY and lived in LEYLAND.
| BENNETT Harry (WE Waring) |
Lance Corporal Henry Bennett. Died of wounds 27 April 1918
#33093, 1st Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Lapugnoy Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: VIII.E.26.
Notes: Brother Arthur Bennett served in the Royal Navy. Born and lived in LEYLAND.
#33093, 1st Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Lapugnoy Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: VIII.E.26.
Notes: Brother Arthur Bennett served in the Royal Navy. Born and lived in LEYLAND.
| BENNETT Henry (WE Waring) |
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Private John Bennett. Killed in action 23 October 1914 aged 33
#6185, 1st Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Commonwealth War Graves Information: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 41 and 43. Additional Information: Husband of Sarah Yates (formerly Bennett), of "West View", Croston Rd., Farington, Lancs. Notes: Born in LEYLAND and lived in FARINGTON. |
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| BENNETT John (WE Waring) |
Private John Bennett. Killed in action 23 April 1917
#34789, 2nd Battalion, The Royal Scots Fusiliers
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Bootham Cemetery, Heninel, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: D.38.
Notes: Born and lived in LEYLAND.
#34789, 2nd Battalion, The Royal Scots Fusiliers
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Bootham Cemetery, Heninel, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: D.38.
Notes: Born and lived in LEYLAND.
| BENNETT John (WE Waring) |
Sergeant Job Bentham. Died of wounds 21 March 1918 aged 25
#201456, 2/4th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Roye New British Cemetery, Somme, France - Marchelopot Brit. Cem. Mem. 22.
Additional Information: Son of Job and Mary Bentham, of Much Hoole, Preston; husband of Sarah Alice Bentham, of 36, Hall St., Blackburn.
Inscription: "WAITING".
Notes: Born in MUCH HOOLE and lived in BLACKBURN.
#201456, 2/4th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Roye New British Cemetery, Somme, France - Marchelopot Brit. Cem. Mem. 22.
Additional Information: Son of Job and Mary Bentham, of Much Hoole, Preston; husband of Sarah Alice Bentham, of 36, Hall St., Blackburn.
Inscription: "WAITING".
Notes: Born in MUCH HOOLE and lived in BLACKBURN.
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Private Walter Bentham. Died 18 December 1915 aged 36
#10873, 6th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Commonwealth War Graves Information: Preston (New Hall Lane) Cemetery, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Panel or Grave Reference: EE.CE.1038. Additional Information: Son of Enoch and Ellen Bentham; husband of Mary Chapple (formerly Bentham), of 33, Hammond St., Preston. Inscription: "REST IN PEACE". Notes: Born in BAMBER BRIDGE and lived in PRESTON. |
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Gunner James Thomas Berry. Died 16 February 1916 aged 22
#116518, 8th Reserve Battery, Royal Field Artillery Commonwealth War Graves Information: Leyland (St. Andrews) Churchyard, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Panel or Grave Reference: 4.182. Additional Information: Son of Henrietta Jane Berry, of 26, Water St., Leyland, and the late James Berry. Inscription: "AT REST". Notes: Brother Hugh Berry also served in the Scots Guards. Born and lived in LEYLAND. |
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| BERRY James Thomas (WE Waring) |
Second Lieutenant Oswald William Berry. Died 8 April 1917 aged 24
9th (Reserve) Battalion (53rd Training Reserve Battalion), King's Own Scottish Borderers
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Caberet-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: XXVII.F.21.
Additional Information: Son of Elias Sumner Berry and Margaret Ann Berry, of 2, Hesketh Rd., Southport.
Notes: Oswald William Berry was born in Leyland to the Berry mill owning family. He went to Canada before the war for a spell and he may have returned. However it is not clear where he was living. His brother Reginald Andrew John Berry served in the Royal Garrison Artillery. Another brother Lionel qualified as a pilot 10/08/1915 and was with Royal Flying Corps. Born in LEYLAND but residence not known.
9th (Reserve) Battalion (53rd Training Reserve Battalion), King's Own Scottish Borderers
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Caberet-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: XXVII.F.21.
Additional Information: Son of Elias Sumner Berry and Margaret Ann Berry, of 2, Hesketh Rd., Southport.
Notes: Oswald William Berry was born in Leyland to the Berry mill owning family. He went to Canada before the war for a spell and he may have returned. However it is not clear where he was living. His brother Reginald Andrew John Berry served in the Royal Garrison Artillery. Another brother Lionel qualified as a pilot 10/08/1915 and was with Royal Flying Corps. Born in LEYLAND but residence not known.
| BERRY Oswald William (WE Waring) |
Trooper William James Berry. Died of wounds 12 April 1917 aged 34
#1620, Household Battalion, Household Cavalry and Cavalry of the Line (Incl. Yeomanry and Imperial Camel Corps)
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: II.A.51.
Additional Information: Husband of Mary Berry, of 23, Turpin Green Lane, Leyland, Preston.
Inscription: "COME UNTO ME YE THAT ARE HEAVY LADEN AND I WILL GIVE YOU REST".
Notes: Born and lived in LEYLAND.
#1620, Household Battalion, Household Cavalry and Cavalry of the Line (Incl. Yeomanry and Imperial Camel Corps)
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: II.A.51.
Additional Information: Husband of Mary Berry, of 23, Turpin Green Lane, Leyland, Preston.
Inscription: "COME UNTO ME YE THAT ARE HEAVY LADEN AND I WILL GIVE YOU REST".
Notes: Born and lived in LEYLAND.
| BERRY William James (WE Waring) |
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Private Charles Bibby. Killed in action 24 March 1918
#25108, 1st Battalion, King's (Liverpool Regiment) Commonwealth War Graves Information: Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: Bay 3. Notes: Born in CHORLEY and lived in LEYLAND. |
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| BIBBY Charles (WE Waring) |
Sergeant (Acting) Robert Edward Bibby. Died 23 October 1918 aged 33
#243833, B Battery, CCLXI (261) Brigade, Royal Field Artillery
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Beirut War Cemetery, Lebanese Republic. Panel or Grave Reference: 5.
Additional Information: Son of Robert and Frances Bibby, of Walton-le-Dale, Lancs; husband of Elizabeth Bibby, of "Haserthwaite," Crosshill Rd., Blackburn.
Notes: Probate record found - as follows - "BIBBY Robert Edward of Haverthwaite Crosshill-road Blackburn gunner R.F.A. died 23 October 1918 at Beirut in Syria on active service Probate London 9 September to Elizabeth Bibby widow. Effects £7287 0s. 9d." 1891 Census and baptismal register shows birth in Walton-le-Dale. Born in WALTON-LE-DALE and lived in BLACKBURN.
#243833, B Battery, CCLXI (261) Brigade, Royal Field Artillery
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Beirut War Cemetery, Lebanese Republic. Panel or Grave Reference: 5.
Additional Information: Son of Robert and Frances Bibby, of Walton-le-Dale, Lancs; husband of Elizabeth Bibby, of "Haserthwaite," Crosshill Rd., Blackburn.
Notes: Probate record found - as follows - "BIBBY Robert Edward of Haverthwaite Crosshill-road Blackburn gunner R.F.A. died 23 October 1918 at Beirut in Syria on active service Probate London 9 September to Elizabeth Bibby widow. Effects £7287 0s. 9d." 1891 Census and baptismal register shows birth in Walton-le-Dale. Born in WALTON-LE-DALE and lived in BLACKBURN.
Private William Billington. Killed in action 15 February 1917
#2787, 6th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Basra Memorial, Iraq. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 27.
Notes: William's service record gives his residence as Walton-le-Dale. He was born in 1896 if the declaration on the attestation paper is to be believed. His father listed as William Parker on the register of soldier's effects. A letter asking for news on the service record is signed William Parker, with Parker crossed out and Billington written in below. Born and lived in WALTON-LE-DALE.
#2787, 6th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Basra Memorial, Iraq. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 27.
Notes: William's service record gives his residence as Walton-le-Dale. He was born in 1896 if the declaration on the attestation paper is to be believed. His father listed as William Parker on the register of soldier's effects. A letter asking for news on the service record is signed William Parker, with Parker crossed out and Billington written in below. Born and lived in WALTON-LE-DALE.
Private Richard Ernest Bilsborough. Died of wounds 30 September 1915 aged 25
#2153, Army Cyclist Corps
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Netley Military Cemetery, Hampshire, United Kingdom. Panel or Grave Reference: C.E.1733.
Additional Information: Husband of Ellen Ann Bilsborough, of 6, Mounsey Rd., Bamber Bridge, Preston.
Notes: Soldiers Died in the Great War gives Richard's residence as Bamber Bridge. All other applicable records show that he was born in Pilling to Jennett Bilsborough. Baptismal register does not show a father's name. Born in PILLING and lived in BAMBER BRIDGE.
#2153, Army Cyclist Corps
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Netley Military Cemetery, Hampshire, United Kingdom. Panel or Grave Reference: C.E.1733.
Additional Information: Husband of Ellen Ann Bilsborough, of 6, Mounsey Rd., Bamber Bridge, Preston.
Notes: Soldiers Died in the Great War gives Richard's residence as Bamber Bridge. All other applicable records show that he was born in Pilling to Jennett Bilsborough. Baptismal register does not show a father's name. Born in PILLING and lived in BAMBER BRIDGE.
Corporal William George Bird. Died of wounds 5 November 1918 aged 28
#4408, D Battery (Howitzer), LXXV (75) Brigade, Royal Field Artillery
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Awoingt British Cemetery, Nord, France. Panel or Grave Reference: III.E.5.
Additional Information: Son of Mrs. S. Bird, of 10, Princess St., Lostock Hall, Preston.
Notes: Soldiers Died in the Great War and Commonwealth War Graves Commission agree that William's rank was Corporal while St.Paul's memorial says Bombardier. William was born in Cambridgeshire and his brothers also served. He lived on Princess Street in Lostock Hall. Born in BOURNE, CAMBS and lived in LOSTOCK HALL.
#4408, D Battery (Howitzer), LXXV (75) Brigade, Royal Field Artillery
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Awoingt British Cemetery, Nord, France. Panel or Grave Reference: III.E.5.
Additional Information: Son of Mrs. S. Bird, of 10, Princess St., Lostock Hall, Preston.
Notes: Soldiers Died in the Great War and Commonwealth War Graves Commission agree that William's rank was Corporal while St.Paul's memorial says Bombardier. William was born in Cambridgeshire and his brothers also served. He lived on Princess Street in Lostock Hall. Born in BOURNE, CAMBS and lived in LOSTOCK HALL.
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Private John Birkenhead. Died of wounds 20 December 1917 aged 19
#381177, 2/5th Battalion, King's (Liverpool Regiment) Commonwealth War Graves Information: Dozinghem Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: XIV.H.1. Additional Information: Native of Walton-le-Dale, Preston. Son of John Thomas and Jean Irvin Birkenhead, of 34, Hornby Rd., Walton, Liverpool. Inscription: "HE DIED THAT WE MIGHT LIVE" Notes: Born in WALTON-LE-DALE and lived in WALTON, LIVERPOOL. |
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