South Ribble Roll of Honour - Clayton to Eaves
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Sapper Albert Edward Clayton. Killed in action 25 January 1918 aged 20
#252683, Signallers Section, Royal Engineers Commonwealth War Graves Information: Fins New British Cemetery, Sorel-Le Grand, Somme, France. Panel or Grave Reference: III.G.19. Additional Information: Son of Edward and Margaret Clayton, of 42, Bence Rd., Frenchwood, Preston. Born at Lostock Hall, near Preston. Notes: Born in LOSTOCK HALL and lived in NEW LONGTON. |
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Ordinary Seaman Robert Clifton. Died 16 September 1918 aged 18
#J/83010, H.M.S. Glatton, Royal Navy Commonwealth War Graves Information: Gillingham (Woodlands) Cemetery, Kent, United Kingdom. Panel or Grave Reference: Naval.15.804-6. Additional Information: Son of Thomas and Alice Clifton, of 86, Station Rd., Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancs. Notes: "J" on Robert's service number denotes long service seaman / communications (signed on for 12 years or more). His brother Richard Clifton served #5086 East Lancashire Regiment. Robert was born in BAMBER BRIDGE and was living in SCHOOL LANE prior to joining up. His mother's address is given as School Lane in the Navy death register. HMS Glatton was at Dover on 16 September 1918 when one of her magazines mid-ships exploded and ignited the cordite there spreading flame throughout the ship. The forward magazines were flooded but the rear magazines could not be flooded as flames blocked access to the controls. As there was an ammunition ship nearby, and to avoid the destruction of Dover, a decision was made to torpedo Glatton and to sink her. After an attempt by HMS Cossack failed, HMS Myngs was able to sink her at 8.15pm. 60 men were killed outright and 124 were injured of whom 19 later died of their burns. |
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Private Harry Clitheroe. Died 20 May 1916
#14538, 6th (Service) Battalion, King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment)
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Basra Memorial, Iraq. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 7.
Notes: Born in BAMBER BRIDGE and lived in ACCRINGTON.
#14538, 6th (Service) Battalion, King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment)
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Basra Memorial, Iraq. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 7.
Notes: Born in BAMBER BRIDGE and lived in ACCRINGTON.
Private John Clitheroe. Died 2/5/1916 aged 52
#24001, 3/5th Battalion (Reserves), King's (Liverpool Regiment)
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Whittle-Le-Woods (St. John) Churchyard, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Panel or Grave Reference: South of Church. Additional Information: Son of Richard and Elizabeth Clitheroe; husband of Martha Ann Clitheroe, of 9 School St., Farington, Preston. Born at Clayton-le-Woods. Served 16 years with the colours.
Notes: John previously served in the later part of the 19th Century as #2516 Pte John Clitheroe. He died in the military hospital at Shrewsbury. Father of Stanley Clitheroe below. His son Albert Edward Clitheroe also served, as did his nephew Frank Clitheroe. John was born at CLAYTON-LE-WOODS and lived in FARINGTON prior to re-enlisting.
#24001, 3/5th Battalion (Reserves), King's (Liverpool Regiment)
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Whittle-Le-Woods (St. John) Churchyard, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Panel or Grave Reference: South of Church. Additional Information: Son of Richard and Elizabeth Clitheroe; husband of Martha Ann Clitheroe, of 9 School St., Farington, Preston. Born at Clayton-le-Woods. Served 16 years with the colours.
Notes: John previously served in the later part of the 19th Century as #2516 Pte John Clitheroe. He died in the military hospital at Shrewsbury. Father of Stanley Clitheroe below. His son Albert Edward Clitheroe also served, as did his nephew Frank Clitheroe. John was born at CLAYTON-LE-WOODS and lived in FARINGTON prior to re-enlisting.
Guardsman Stanley Clitheroe. Died 14/6/1915 aged 19
#11650, 2nd Battalion, Scots Guards
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 3 and 4. Additional Information: Son of Martha Ann Clitheroe, of 9, School St., Farington, Preston, and the late John Clitheroe.
Notes: Stanley was the son of John Clitheroe above. His brother Albert Edward Clitheroe and his cousin Frank Clitheroe also served. Born at CLAYTON-LE-WOODS and lived in FARINGTON prior to joining up.
#11650, 2nd Battalion, Scots Guards
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 3 and 4. Additional Information: Son of Martha Ann Clitheroe, of 9, School St., Farington, Preston, and the late John Clitheroe.
Notes: Stanley was the son of John Clitheroe above. His brother Albert Edward Clitheroe and his cousin Frank Clitheroe also served. Born at CLAYTON-LE-WOODS and lived in FARINGTON prior to joining up.
Private John Coar. Died of wounds 18 May 1917 aged 27
#32299, 8th (Service) Battalion, King’s Shropshire Light Infantry
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Salonika (Lembet Road) Military Cemetery, Greece. Panel or Grave Reference: 1037. Additional Information: Son of Richard and Elizabeth Coar, of Lilac Cottage, Mellor Brook, Blackburn, Lancs.
Notes: John was born in BILLINGTON and lived in MELLOR BROOK. Most of Mellor Brook is in Ribble Valley Borough. He lived at Lilac Cottage and this house is one of a row of old stone cottages on the opposite side of Smithy Lane that belong in South Ribble Borough. His brother William Coar served in the Royal Garrison Artillery.
#32299, 8th (Service) Battalion, King’s Shropshire Light Infantry
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Salonika (Lembet Road) Military Cemetery, Greece. Panel or Grave Reference: 1037. Additional Information: Son of Richard and Elizabeth Coar, of Lilac Cottage, Mellor Brook, Blackburn, Lancs.
Notes: John was born in BILLINGTON and lived in MELLOR BROOK. Most of Mellor Brook is in Ribble Valley Borough. He lived at Lilac Cottage and this house is one of a row of old stone cottages on the opposite side of Smithy Lane that belong in South Ribble Borough. His brother William Coar served in the Royal Garrison Artillery.
Private Richard Coates. Killed in action 2 May 1916 aged 22
#13428, 8th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Ecoivres Military Cemetery, Mont-St. Eloi, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: I.H.15. Additional Information: Son of the late William and Ruth Coates, of 10, Cromwell Terrace, Walton-le-Dale, nr. Preston.
Notes: Born and lived in WALTON-LE-DALE.
#13428, 8th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Ecoivres Military Cemetery, Mont-St. Eloi, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: I.H.15. Additional Information: Son of the late William and Ruth Coates, of 10, Cromwell Terrace, Walton-le-Dale, nr. Preston.
Notes: Born and lived in WALTON-LE-DALE.
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Private George Collinge. Killed in action 23 March 1918 aged 26
#8623, 11th (Service) Battalion (Pioneers), King's (Liverpool Regiment) Commonwealth War Graves Information: Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 21 to 23. Additional Information: Son of Luke and Annie Collinge, of Brook Cottage, Bow Lane, Leyland, Lancs. Notes: Brother of William Collinge below. Born and lived in LEYLAND. |
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Guardsman William Collinge. Killed in action 25 January 1915 aged 21
#9986, 1st Battalion, Scots Guards Commonwealth War Graves Information: Canadian Cemetery No.2, Neuville-St. Vaast, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: 12.F.3. Additional Information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Collinge; brother of Mrs. E. McIlwain, of Brook Cottage, 19, Bow Lane, Leyland, Lancashire. Notes: Brother of George Collinge above. Born and lived in LEYLAND. |
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Private John Considine. Killed in action 8 May 1915 aged 19
#2337, 2nd Battalion, King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) Commonwealth War Graves Information: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 12. Additional Information: Son of Lawrence and Mary Jane Considine, of 13, Chapel Yard, Walton-le-Dale, Preston. Notes: Born and lived in WALTON-LE-DALE. |
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Private John Cook. Killed in action 10 December 1916
#7284, 2/5th Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment Commonwealth War Graves Information: Aveluy Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France. Panel or Grave Reference: K.23. Notes: Step-brother of Robert and William Finch. One of the most complicated family groupings to unravel. John Cook is the son of Thomas Cook and Jane Cook (previously Singleton, nee Moore). This was Jane's second marriage. John was their 4th child and third son. Jane would then go on to marry William Finch and two of their sons, Robert and William, would also die in the war. At some time or another, many of the combined families lived together. In 1911 John Cook was living at 4 Hawkhurst Road with William and Robert Finch. William and Jane Finch lost three sons between them. Born and lived PENWORTHAM. |
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Private Walter Cook. Killed in action 22 October 1916 aged 20
#40361, 16th (Service) Battalion (Cardiff City), Welsh Regiment Commonwealth War Graves Information: Essex Farm Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: III.J.15. Additional Information: Son of William and Mary Cook, of 52, Turpin Green Lane, Leyland, Preston. Notes: Walter's surname on the Leyland St Andrews Plaque is spelled Cooke. Born and lived in LEYLAND. |
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Private Charles Nuttall Cooke. Killed in action 24 August 1915
#17638, 2nd Battalion, Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Rue-Petillon Military Cemetery, Fleurbaix, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: II.M.20.
Notes: Born in ROCHDALE and lived in LEYLAND.
#17638, 2nd Battalion, Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Rue-Petillon Military Cemetery, Fleurbaix, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: II.M.20.
Notes: Born in ROCHDALE and lived in LEYLAND.
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Private Frederick William Cooke. Died of wounds 2 April 1918 aged 28
#114865, 3rd Battalion, Machine Gun Corps Formerly #38171 Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Commonwealth War Graves Information: St. Hilaire Cemetery Extension, Frevent, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: B.1. Additional Information: Son of Henry Denton Cooke and the late Amelia Cooke, of Hutton; husband of Edith Cooke, of 46, Beverley St., Preston, Lancs. Notes: CWGC gives Frederick's date of death as 31 March 1918 - however two other important documents show that his date of death was 2 April 1918 and this is the date we have chosen here. The Register of Soldier's Effects says that Frederick died in Number 6 Stationary Hospital 2 April 1918. The hospital was stationed at Frevent from June 1916 to August 1918. The register shows credits of £13 6s. 4d., authorised 12 August 1918 and paid to his widow Edith, also a War Gratuity of £3 0s. od., authorised 24 November 1919 and paid to same. Soldiers Died in the Great War also shows the same date. This record also shows Frederick was born in Longton but he was in fact born in LEATHERHEAD and the family moved to the Hutton / Longton area sometime later. The address on CWGC for his spouse shows Preston (but this was after the war) and he was married in Ashton. His last known address is in LONGTON. Frederick was the brother of Thomas Cooke below and the brother in law of William Keen. Curiously, the Longton Roll of Honour has made no mention of Frederick and they do not include him although his brother is. |
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Gunner Henry Cooke. Killed in action 8 May 1915 aged 35
#11190, 62nd Battery, III (3) Brigade, Royal Field Artillery Commonwealth War Graves Information: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 5 and 9. Additional Information: Son of James and Elizabeth Cooke. Notes: In 1911, Henry was living at 21 Chorley Road, Walton-le-Dale with his father James (57), a cart driver who had been widowed since the last census. Henry was 31 and a weaver also living at home were his siblings Elizabeth (25) a weaver and Mary (22) also a weaver. Also known as Harry Cooke. Born and lived in WALTON-LE-DALE. |
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Private Thomas Cooke. Killed in action 20 September 1917
#46401, 1/8th (Irish) Battalion, King's (Liverpool Regiment) Commonwealth War Graves Information: Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 31 to 34 and 162 and 162A and 163A. Notes: Thomas was born in HUTTON and was living in NEW LONGTON at the time he signed on. Brother of Frederick William Cooke, brother in law of William Keen |
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Private John Cookson. Killed in action 9 July 1916 aged 25
#28563, 11th (Service) Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers Commonwealth War Graves Information: Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Panel or Grave Reference: Pier and Face 3C and 3D. Additional Information: Son of William and Ann Cookson, of Hawkhurst Rd., Penwortham, Preston, Lancs. Notes: Born in Preston and lived in PENWORTHAM. |
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Private Harry Cooper. Died 28 November 1917 aged 24
#12793, 11th Battalion, King's (Liverpool Regiment)
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Potijze Chateau Grounds Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: I.D.9. Additional Information: Son of Albert and Mary Cooper of 22, Cross St., Southport.
Notes: Born in BAMBER BRIDGE and lived in SOUTHPORT.
#12793, 11th Battalion, King's (Liverpool Regiment)
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Potijze Chateau Grounds Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: I.D.9. Additional Information: Son of Albert and Mary Cooper of 22, Cross St., Southport.
Notes: Born in BAMBER BRIDGE and lived in SOUTHPORT.
Gunner James Cosgrove. Killed in action 15 November 1916
#42409, 5th Battery, 45th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Guards Cemetery, Lesboeufs, Somme, France. Panel or Grave Reference: XII.T.8.
Notes: Born in Preston and lived in PENWORTHAM.
#42409, 5th Battery, 45th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Guards Cemetery, Lesboeufs, Somme, France. Panel or Grave Reference: XII.T.8.
Notes: Born in Preston and lived in PENWORTHAM.
Private Richard Cottam. Killed in action 15 February 1917 aged 21
#21204, 6th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Basra Memorial, Iraq. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 27. Additional Information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Cottam, of 13, Starkie St., Leyland, Lancs.
Notes: Born and lived in LEYLAND.
#21204, 6th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Basra Memorial, Iraq. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 27. Additional Information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Cottam, of 13, Starkie St., Leyland, Lancs.
Notes: Born and lived in LEYLAND.
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Private James Coulton. Died of wounds 8 September 1918 aged 21
#35970, 1/6th Battalion (Rifles), King's (Liverpool Regiment) Commonwealth War Graves Information: Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: LXVI.G.24. Additional Information: Son of John and Margret Coulton, of 16 and 17, Gill Lane, Longton, Preston, Lancs. Notes: Born in HESKETH BANK and lived in LONGTON. |
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Private John Coupe. Killed in action 6 September 1916
#15576, 2nd Battalion, Border Regiment Commonwealth War Graves Information: Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Panel or Grave Reference: Pier and Face 6A and 7C. Notes: Brother of #6 Thomas Coupe below. Born in BAMBER BRIDGE and lived in OSWALDTWISTLE. |
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Private Joseph Coupe. Killed in action 19 April 1917 aged 34
#28392, 7th (Service) Battalion, Border Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Feuchy Chapel British Cemetery, Wancourt, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: III.B.15. Additional Information: Husband of Mrs. M. Coupe, of 12, Albert Terrace, Higher Walton, Preston, Lancs.
Notes: Born and lived in HIGHER WALTON.
#28392, 7th (Service) Battalion, Border Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Feuchy Chapel British Cemetery, Wancourt, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: III.B.15. Additional Information: Husband of Mrs. M. Coupe, of 12, Albert Terrace, Higher Walton, Preston, Lancs.
Notes: Born and lived in HIGHER WALTON.
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Private Thomas Coupe. Killed in action 11 September 1915 aged 24
#6, 1/4th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Commonwealth War Graves Information: Aveluy Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France. Panel or Grave Reference: B.2. Notes: Brother of #15576 John Coupe above. Born and lived in BAMBER BRIDGE. |
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Private Arthur Cowley. Died of wounds 16 May 1915 aged 23
#10046, 2nd Battalion, Border Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 19 and 20. Additional Information: Son of Richard and Ellen Cowley, of 78, Station Rd., Bamber Bridge, Preston.
Notes: Born and lived in BAMBER BRIDGE.
#10046, 2nd Battalion, Border Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 19 and 20. Additional Information: Son of Richard and Ellen Cowley, of 78, Station Rd., Bamber Bridge, Preston.
Notes: Born and lived in BAMBER BRIDGE.
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Private John Cowley. Died of wounds 15 November 1917
#36915, 7th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Commonwealth War Graves Information: Vlamertinghe New Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: IX.B.21. Additional Information: Husband of Emma Cowley, of 9, Watering Pool Lane, Lostock Hall, Preston. Notes: Born in WIGAN and lived in LOSTOCK HALL. |
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Corporal Edwin Crook. Killed in action 17 October 1918 aged 31
#32349, 1st Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Busigny Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, France. Panel or Grave Reference: IV.D.16. Additional Information: Son of Richard and Mary Crook, of 36, Union St., Leyland, Preston, Lancs.
Notes: Christening register shows that Edwin was born in LEYLAND and census returns show that he lived there all his life. Brother Frank Crook also served #236280 Cheshire Regiment.
#32349, 1st Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Busigny Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, France. Panel or Grave Reference: IV.D.16. Additional Information: Son of Richard and Mary Crook, of 36, Union St., Leyland, Preston, Lancs.
Notes: Christening register shows that Edwin was born in LEYLAND and census returns show that he lived there all his life. Brother Frank Crook also served #236280 Cheshire Regiment.
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Private James Gregson Crook. Died 3 November 1917
#117077, 18th Company, Royal Army Medical Corps Commonwealth War Graves Information: Brookwood Military Cemetery, Surrey, United Kingdom. Panel or Grave Reference: XIII.F.16A. Notes: Born and lived in LEYLAND. |
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Gunner Joseph Crook. Died 1 August 1917 aged 27
#2911, CCLXXXVI (286) Brigade, Royal Field Artillery Commonwealth War Graves Information: Walton-Le-Dale (St. Patrick) Roman Catholic Churchyard, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Panel or Grave Reference: D.2. Notes: Brother of Lawrence Crook below. Born and lived in HIGHER WALTON. |
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Corporal Lawrence Crook. Died of wounds 10 November 1915 aged 21
#3437, 6th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Pieta Military Cemetery, Malta, Malta. Panel or Grave Reference: D.V.3.
Notes: Lawrence was the brother of Joseph Crook. His name is spelled 'Laurence' on the Higher Walton All Saints Cross and Roll of Honour, the St.Patrick memorial at Walton-le-Dale and on the 1911 Census. Spelled 'Lawrence' on CWGC and all other records including his attestation. Born and lived in HIGHER WALTON.
#3437, 6th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Pieta Military Cemetery, Malta, Malta. Panel or Grave Reference: D.V.3.
Notes: Lawrence was the brother of Joseph Crook. His name is spelled 'Laurence' on the Higher Walton All Saints Cross and Roll of Honour, the St.Patrick memorial at Walton-le-Dale and on the 1911 Census. Spelled 'Lawrence' on CWGC and all other records including his attestation. Born and lived in HIGHER WALTON.
Private Peter Crook. Died of wounds 30 November 1917 aged 26
#201014, 1/4th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France. Panel or Grave Reference: P.V.E.6B.
Notes: Peter lived on same street as Joseph and Lawrence Crook and shares their surname - it is possible he could be a cousin of theirs. Born and lived in HIGHER WALTON.
#201014, 1/4th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France. Panel or Grave Reference: P.V.E.6B.
Notes: Peter lived on same street as Joseph and Lawrence Crook and shares their surname - it is possible he could be a cousin of theirs. Born and lived in HIGHER WALTON.
Private William Crook. Died of wounds 21 May 1917 aged 30
#27632, 1st Battalion, King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment)
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Duisans British Cemetery, Etrun, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: III.N.24.
Notes: I mistakenly thought William was the brother of Joseph and Laurence Crook. I have traced the correct Crook family (originating in Brindle via Coup Green) using the Register of Soldier's Effects and working from there. Born in WALTON-LE-DALE and lived in HIGHER WALTON.
#27632, 1st Battalion, King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment)
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Duisans British Cemetery, Etrun, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: III.N.24.
Notes: I mistakenly thought William was the brother of Joseph and Laurence Crook. I have traced the correct Crook family (originating in Brindle via Coup Green) using the Register of Soldier's Effects and working from there. Born in WALTON-LE-DALE and lived in HIGHER WALTON.
Driver Robert Croskell. Died 11 November 1918 aged 19
#680792, C Battery, CCLXXXVI (286) Brigade, Royal Field Artillery
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Don Communal Cemetery, Annoeullin, Nord, France. Panel or Grave Reference: I.B.37. Additional Information: Son of G. W. Croskell and Jane Croskell, of 17, Church Rd., Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancs.
Notes: The christening record reveals he was born in PRESTON and he was resident in BAMBER BRIDGE in 1911.
#680792, C Battery, CCLXXXVI (286) Brigade, Royal Field Artillery
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Don Communal Cemetery, Annoeullin, Nord, France. Panel or Grave Reference: I.B.37. Additional Information: Son of G. W. Croskell and Jane Croskell, of 17, Church Rd., Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancs.
Notes: The christening record reveals he was born in PRESTON and he was resident in BAMBER BRIDGE in 1911.
Sergeant Edward Cross. Killed in action 16 June 1915
#735, 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: Born and lived in LEYLAND.
#735, 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: Born and lived in LEYLAND.
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Lance Corporal William Ernest Crossley. Killed in action 15 February 1917
#23730, 6th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Commonwealth War Graves Information: Amara War Cemetery, Iraq. Panel or Grave Reference: XXIX.A.1/28. Notes: Born and lived in WALTON-LE-DALE. |
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Private James Edward Cuncannon. Died of wounds 20 November 1917
#260086, 1st Battalion, Border Regiment, formerly #8543, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Rocquigny-Equancourt Road British Cemetery, Manancourt, Somme, France. Panel or Grave Reference: II.F.5.
Notes: Born in EUXTON and lived in LEYLAND.
#260086, 1st Battalion, Border Regiment, formerly #8543, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Rocquigny-Equancourt Road British Cemetery, Manancourt, Somme, France. Panel or Grave Reference: II.F.5.
Notes: Born in EUXTON and lived in LEYLAND.
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Private Robert Cunliffe. Killed in action 9 May 1915
#2467, 1/5th Battalion, King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) Commonwealth War Graves Information: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 12. Additional Information: Son of Thomas and Alice Cunliffe, of 43, Green St., Lancaster. Notes: Born in BAMBER BRIDGE and lived in LANCASTER. |
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Sergeant William Joseph Daley MM & Bar. Killed in action 21 October 1918 aged 23
#303461, 1/7th Battalion, Manchester Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Romieres Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, France. Panel or Grave Reference: IV.C.5. Additional Information: Eldest son of Thomas and Matilda Daley, of Sowerbutts Green, Pamlesbury, Preston.
Notes: The CWGC record gives his place of residence of PALMESBURY in error. Born in HOGHTON and lived in SAMLESBURY.
#303461, 1/7th Battalion, Manchester Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Romieres Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, France. Panel or Grave Reference: IV.C.5. Additional Information: Eldest son of Thomas and Matilda Daley, of Sowerbutts Green, Pamlesbury, Preston.
Notes: The CWGC record gives his place of residence of PALMESBURY in error. Born in HOGHTON and lived in SAMLESBURY.
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Private Edward Darlington. Died 21 November 1916
#17128, 7th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Commonwealth War Graves Information: Aveluy Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France. Panel or Grave Reference: M. 49. Notes: Edward's Brother Joseph Darlington served with the Canadian forces and died at Vimy Ridge. Joseph lived in Preston before going abroad. Although I visited the cemetery in which he is buried in 2018, I have no photographs of his headstone. Born in PRESTON and lived in PENWORTHAM. |
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Private Thomas Davies. Killed in action 31 July 1917 aged 39
#202513, 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: Husband of Alice Davies, of 54, Avenham Lane, Preston. Notes: Born in HIGHER WALTON, Thomas spent most of his life in PRESTON where his job was building coffins for an undertaker. Some civil records show his name as 'DAVIS', but his military records are under 'DAVIES'. |
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Corporal Frederick Dawber. Died 30 March 1920 aged 32
#63412, Depot, formerly 16th (Service) Battalion (2nd Salford), Lancashire Fusiliers Commonwealth War Graves Information: Leyland (St. Andrews) Churchyard, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Panel or Grave Reference: 4.1. Additional Information: Son of Thomas and Barbara Dawber; husband of Margaret Dawber, of 15, Gillibrand St., Chorley. Born at Leyland. Notes: Frederick is the brother of William Dawber (below). His other brother Walter also served as #43827 King's (Liverpool) Regt. His brother-in-law was Herbert Hornby through his sister Lillian. He was born and lived in LEYLAND. |
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Lance Corporal Harry Wilson Dawber. Killed in action 3 May 1917 aged 20
#17572, 9th (Service) Battalion, Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: Bay 6. Additional Information: Son of John and Alice Dawber, of 41, Balcarres Rd., Leyland, Preston, Lancs.
Notes: Harry was born in LEYLAND (christening record / SDGW / Census) and lived there (Census). He is mentioned in the Scouts Roll of Honour as Private H. Dauber. 3 May 1917. Scottish Rifles. Late Patrol Leader 1st Leyland Troop. Killed in action, May 3rd. HQ Gazette September 1917, pg 187.
#17572, 9th (Service) Battalion, Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: Bay 6. Additional Information: Son of John and Alice Dawber, of 41, Balcarres Rd., Leyland, Preston, Lancs.
Notes: Harry was born in LEYLAND (christening record / SDGW / Census) and lived there (Census). He is mentioned in the Scouts Roll of Honour as Private H. Dauber. 3 May 1917. Scottish Rifles. Late Patrol Leader 1st Leyland Troop. Killed in action, May 3rd. HQ Gazette September 1917, pg 187.
Driver William Dawber. Died 15 August 1916 aged 23
#116809, 65th Small Arms Ammunition Column, Royal Field Artillery
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Salonika (Lembet Road) Military Cemetery, Greece. Panel or Grave Reference: 313. Additional Information: Son of Thomas and Barbara Ince Dawber, of 11, Turpin Green Lane, Leyland, Preston.
Notes: William was the brother of Frederick Dawber (above). His other brother Walter also served as #43827 King's (Liverpool) Regt. His brother-in-law was Herbert Hornby through his sister Lillian. He was born and lived in LEYLAND.
#116809, 65th Small Arms Ammunition Column, Royal Field Artillery
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Salonika (Lembet Road) Military Cemetery, Greece. Panel or Grave Reference: 313. Additional Information: Son of Thomas and Barbara Ince Dawber, of 11, Turpin Green Lane, Leyland, Preston.
Notes: William was the brother of Frederick Dawber (above). His other brother Walter also served as #43827 King's (Liverpool) Regt. His brother-in-law was Herbert Hornby through his sister Lillian. He was born and lived in LEYLAND.
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Private Henry Dawson. Died 7 January 1918 aged 27
#23195, 10th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Commonwealth War Graves Information: Spoilbank Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: II.C.8. Additional Information: Son of B. A. and Alice Dawson, of Whitestake, Preston. Notes: Born at BANKS near SOUTHPORT and lived at WHITESTAKE. |
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Private Walter Thomas Dawson. Killed in action 13 August 1915 aged 17
#3270, 1/4th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Helles Memorial, Turkey (inc. Gallipoli). Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 113 to 117. Additional Information: Son of Thomas and Emily Dawson, of 5, Cattle St., Great Harwood, Lancs.
Notes: Born in LOSTOCK HALL and moved to GREAT HARWOOD shortly after birth.
#3270, 1/4th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Helles Memorial, Turkey (inc. Gallipoli). Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 113 to 117. Additional Information: Son of Thomas and Emily Dawson, of 5, Cattle St., Great Harwood, Lancs.
Notes: Born in LOSTOCK HALL and moved to GREAT HARWOOD shortly after birth.
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Private William Delaney. Killed in action 20 June 1917 aged 19
#14311, 9th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Commonwealth War Graves Information: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: Addenda Panel 59. Notes: Born and lived in BAMBER BRIDGE. |
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Private Henry Dewhurst MM. Died of wounds 23 April 1918
#19228, 9th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Commonwealth War Graves Information: Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: IX.A.12. Notes: Henry was born in ADLINGTON. He lived with his parents in Adlington up until at least 1908. He married Isabella Blundell 15 February 1908 at St. Ambrose in Leyland. In 1911 he and Isabella and their two children, Gladys and Arthur, were living in Whittle-le-Woods where Henry worked on the Leeds-Liverpool canal as a boatman. The two children were born in Whittle which means he was there from 1908 onwards and probably before. The couples' third child Alice was registered at Chorley in 1914 and their fourth child Henrietta was born after his death in Leyland in the final quarter of 1918. Newspaper reports place him in LEYLAND by the time he died. |
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Gunner Robert Dewhurst. Died 11 February 1915 aged 28
#13315, 2nd Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery Commonwealth War Graves Information: Merville Communal Cemetery, Nord, France. Panel or Grave Reference: I.H.5. Additional Information: Son of James and Elizabeth Dewhurst, of 3, Duke St., Bamber Bridge, Lancs. Notes: Robert originally joined up in 1901 when he was underage and he was found out and discharged a few days later. Born and lived in BAMBER BRIDGE. |
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Private Richard Ditchfield. Died of wounds 10 March 1917 aged 32
24724, 6th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Commonwealth War Graves Information: Basra Memorial, Iraq. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 27. Notes: Richard lived at 61 Brownedge Lane in 1911 and was the brother in law of John Kelly. Born in BAMBER BRIDGE and lived in LEYLAND and enlisted there. After talking with Jim Rawcliffe, I am satisfied that the Thomas Ditchfield on the Bamber Bridge St.Mary's memorial etc. |
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Private Ellis Dixon. Killed in action 13 December 1916
#22612, 1st 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 BAMBER BRIDGE.
#22612, 1st 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 BAMBER BRIDGE.
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Private Robert Dixon. Died 21 May 1917 aged 26
#201772, 1/4th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Commonwealth War Graves Information: Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: XII.B.14A. Additional Information: Son of James and Alice Dixon, of 106, Taberner Terrace, Houghton Lane, Higher Walton, Preston. Notes: Born in CHURCH and lived in HIGHER WALTON. |
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Gunner Henry Dobson. Killed in action 7 June 1917
#676693, A Battery (Lancashire), CCLXXV (275) Brigade, Royal Field Artillery Commonwealth War Graves Information: Vlamertinghe New Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: I.A.32. Notes: Born and lived in PENWORTHAM. |
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Corporal Stanley Dodd. Died 7 December 1919 aged 27
#439960, Royal Engineers Commonwealth War Graves Information: Longton (St. Andrew) Churchyard, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Panel or Grave Reference: 61. Additional Information: Son of Maud Sarah Dodd, of "The Willows," Leyland Rd., Preston, and the late Austin Dodd. Born at Blackpool. Notes: Stanley was born in Blackpool (Census etc) and lived in Longton - he was in Blackpool in 1911 according to the census, but newspaper reports and Penwortham Parish Magazine shows that he went back to Longton after being discharged and lived there before his death. His burial plot is in Longton St. Andrew's churchyard. His brothers John and Austin also served. Born in BLACKPOOL and lived in LONGTON. |
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Private James Doolan. Killed in action 3 July 1917 aged 28
#24648, 10th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Commonwealth War Graves Information: Pond Farm Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: M.4. Additional Information: Son of Michael and Margaret Doolan, of Bamber Bridge, Preston; husband of Jane Doolan, of 1, Tarmer's Row, Lostock Hall, Preston, Lancs. Notes: James was born in School Lane and lived in Bamber Bridge. His brothers Thomas Peter, Michael, Peter, Robert and George also served. His other brother William did not serve as he was an 'invalid' (wording on census) and died in 1919. Since the renovations of the panels on Brownedge St. Mary memorial in 2013 James's name appears twice in error. |
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Private John Vincent Doran. Killed in action 27 May 1918
#260062, 8th Battalion, Border Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Soissons Memorial, Aisne, France. Panel or Grave Reference: No panel reference.
Notes: Brother of Joseph Doran (below). Born and lived in HIGHER WALTON.
#260062, 8th Battalion, Border Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Soissons Memorial, Aisne, France. Panel or Grave Reference: No panel reference.
Notes: Brother of Joseph Doran (below). Born and lived in HIGHER WALTON.
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Gunner Joseph Doran. Died of wounds 22 August 1917 aged 26
#681128, C Battery, CCXLI (241) Brigade, Royal Field Artillery Commonwealth War Graves Information: Dozinghem Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: IV.G.21. Notes: Joseph was the brother of John Vincent Doran (above). He was born in HIGHER WALTON and was working and boarding in ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE in 1911. He could have returned to the area before the war. |
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Driver Joseph Dowbakin. Died 8 March 1919 aged 25
#447105, 901st Area Employment Company, Labour Corps Commonwealth War Graves Information: Brownedge (St. Mary) Roman Catholic Churchyard, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Panel or Grave Reference: East End. Additional Information: Son of Thomas and Alice Dowbakin, of 15, Collins Rd., Bamber Bridge. Notes: The 1911 Census shows Joseph's name as 'Fellows'. This is the correct record as it confirms names of the parents Thomas and Alice. They had been married 16 years and Joseph was 17. Fellows was Alice's maiden name and Joseph's name was changed to Dowbakin some time later. Further research shows that his parents were married the same year of Joseph's birth. Born and lived in BAMBER BRIDGE. |
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Private George Dugdale. Killed in action 22 March 1918 aged 26
#19845, 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: Son of George and Mary Ann Dugdale, of 28, Milner St., Preston. Notes: Born in HIGHER WALTON and lived in PRESTON. |
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Second Lieutenant Samuel Dunwoody. Killed in action 5 October 1918
17th (Reserve) Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Dadizeele New British Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: IV.E.5.
Notes: Born in BAMBER BRIDGE and lived at PENWORTHAM.
17th (Reserve) Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Dadizeele New British Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: IV.E.5.
Notes: Born in BAMBER BRIDGE and lived at PENWORTHAM.
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Private Fred Durham. Killed in action 9 October 1917
#24306, 10th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Commonwealth War Graves Information: Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 102 to 104. Notes: Fred was the brother of William Durham (below). Born and lived in LOSTOCK HALL. |
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Private William Durham. Died of wounds 12 April 1917
#22663, 10th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Commonwealth War Graves Information: Fauberg D'Amiens Cemetery, Arras, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: VII.G.1. Notes: William was the brother of Fred Durham (above). Born and lived in LOSTOCK HALL. |
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Private Thomas Eastham. Killed in action 15 July 1916 aged 20
#3068, 1st Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Commonwealth War Graves Information: Pozieres British Cemetery, Ovillers-La Boisselle, Somme, France. Panel or Grave Reference: III.O.47. Additional Information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Eastham, of 47, Station Rd., Bamber Bridge, Preston. Notes: Thomas was born at HIGHER WALTON and was living at Bridge Street there in 1911. It is possible he could have moved to BAMBER BRIDGE before attesting as his next of kin address is given as Collins Road in Bamber Bridge |
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Private Ernest Ivor Eaton. Killed in action 12 November 1917 aged 24
#3047, 11th Battalion, Australian Infantry, AIF
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Mendinghem Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: II.G.5.
Notes: Ernest was born in FARINGTON and his father was manager of the Naptha works on the Moss. He later went to AUSTRALIA in 1907 to work as a farmer with his aunt.
#3047, 11th Battalion, Australian Infantry, AIF
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Mendinghem Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: II.G.5.
Notes: Ernest was born in FARINGTON and his father was manager of the Naptha works on the Moss. He later went to AUSTRALIA in 1907 to work as a farmer with his aunt.
Private John James Eaves. Died 13 March 1917 aged 27
#22995, 6th (Service) Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Basra Memorial, Iraq. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 19. Additional Information: Son of the late Alexander and Elizabeth Ellen Eaves, of Brook Cottage, Samlesbury, Preston, Lancs.
Notes: John was born at SAMLESBURY and was living at Simpson's Farm, Firwood Lane, ROACH BRIDGE in 1911.
#22995, 6th (Service) Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Basra Memorial, Iraq. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 19. Additional Information: Son of the late Alexander and Elizabeth Ellen Eaves, of Brook Cottage, Samlesbury, Preston, Lancs.
Notes: John was born at SAMLESBURY and was living at Simpson's Farm, Firwood Lane, ROACH BRIDGE in 1911.
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Private Leonard Eaves. Killed in action 29 June 1917
#357474, 2/10th (Scottish) Battalion, King's (Liverpool Regiment) Commonwealth War Graves Information: Ploegsteert Memorial, Hainaut, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 3. Notes: Leonard was born in SALE and lived at Newgate Lane, Whitestake in 1901, and then Garfield Terrace in Lostock Hall in 1911. Spent most of his life in LOSTOCK HALL. |
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Guardsman William Eaves. Killed in action 12 March 1915 aged 20
#10190, 2nd Battalion, Scots Guards Commonwealth War Graves Information: Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 3 and 4. Additional Information: Son of William and Eleanor Eaves, of 22, Wellington View, Hough Lane, Leyland, Preston. Notes: Born in PENWORTHAM and lived in LEYLAND. |
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