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South Ribble Roll of Honour - Peet to Slater
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#J/41735(Dev) Boy 1st Class Joseph Thomas Porter

Gunner Richard Peet. Died 25/6/1917
166381, 208th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Trois Arbres Cemetery, Steenwerck, Nord, France. Panel or Grave Reference: I.R.21.  
Private Horace Pemberton MM. Died 26/10/1917 aged 20
32957, 22nd (Service) Battalion (7th City), 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. Additional Information: Son of Mrs. E. Pemberton, of 3, Malta St., Oldham.    
Private John Pemberton. Died 10/1/1918
45358, 76th Company, Labour Corps     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, Seine-Martime, France. Panel or Grave Reference: P.V.N.7B.  
Private Thomas Pemberton. Died 18/7/1916
17636, 9th (Service) Battalion, Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Panel or Grave Reference: Pier and Face 4D.     
Private Thomas Ballery Pendreigh. Died 16/9/1917
721648, 16th Battalion (Canadian Scottish), Canadian Infantry     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Fosse No. 10 Communal Cemetery Extension, Sains-En-Gohelle, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: III.A.9.    
Guardsman Harry Pickup. Died 9/10/1917 aged 25
12821, 2nd Battalion, Scots Guards     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 10. Additional Information: Son of Mrs. Elizabeth Cockcroft (formerly Pickup), of 4, Rock Cottage, Mount Pleasant, Whittle-le-Woods, Chorley, Lancs.   
Guardsman Thomas Pickup. Died 14/1/1917 aged 26
10502, 1st Battalion, Scots Guards     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Combles Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France. Panel or Grave Reference: II.E.9. Additional Information: Husband of Margaret Pickup, of 64, Leyland Lane, Leyland, Lancs.   
Private Sam Piper. Died 26/9/1916
7700, 3rd Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Bernafay Wood British Cemetery, Montauban, Somme, France. Panel or Grave Reference: Bernafay Wood North Cem. Mem.  
Private Harold Poole. Died 3/12/1917
200686, 1/4th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment    
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Rocquigny-Equancourt Road British Cemetery, Manancourt, Somme, France. Panel or Grave Reference: VI.E.22.     
Private Henry Edward Porter. Died 13/10/1917 aged 22
17570, 9th (Service) Battalion, Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 68 to 70 and 162 and 162A. Additional Information: Son of William and Eliza Porter, of 4, Victoria Terrace, Leyland, Preston.  ​
Private John Porter. Died 10/11/1918
205083, 2/5th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Irchonwelz Communal Cemetery, Hainaut, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: In the North West (near right hand) corner.  
Boy 1st Class Joseph Thomas Porter. Died 31/5/1916 aged 16
J/41735(Dev), HMS Malaya, Royal Navy     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Lyness Royal Naval Cemetery, Orkney, United Kingdom. Panel or Grave Reference: B.34.   
Private Thomas Potter. Died 21/7/1917
32027, 1/4th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Vlamertinghe New Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: I.H.5.   
Private William Clarkson Nunn Preston. Died 3/4/1918
325046, 2nd Battalion, The Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment)     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 26 and 27.    
Private Robert William Price. Died 30/3/1917 aged 42
15543, 10th (Service) Battalion (1st Rhondda), Welsh Regiment     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Bard Cottage Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: II.F.4. Additional Information: Son of Jacob Price; husband of Annie Price, of Chapel Lane, Longton, Preston.     
Private James Proctor. Died 15/5/1918
TR/5/13070, Number 5 Company, 86th Battalion, Training Reserve     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Nottingham General Cemetery, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom. Panel or Grave Reference: Screen Wall.03302. Additional Information: Son of Mary Jane Cottam, of Chorley; husband of Ada Procter, of 95, Heapey Rd., Chorley, Lancs.     
Driver Mark Proctor. Died 12/4/1919 aged 44
T3/030242, 32nd Div. Train, Royal Army Service Corps     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Cologne Southern Cemetery, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Panel or Grave Reference: XII.A.13. Additional Information: Son of James and Ann Procter, of Preston; husband of Margaret Alice Procter, of 1, Mill Lane, Walton-le-Dale, Preston.   
Guardsman John Edward Pye. Died 29/7/1917 aged 26
10505, 1st Battalion, Scots Guards     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 11. Additional Information: Son of John and Susannah Pye, of 4, Railway St., Moss Lane, Leyland, Preston.    
 Private William Pye. Died 10/7/1916
20877, 8th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Panel or Grave Reference: Pier and Face 11A.     ​
Private George Arthur Raby. Died 18/11/1917
25872, 1/4th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Panel or Grave Reference: Pier and Face 11A.     
Private Prince Garfield Railton. Died 17/4/1917
19091, 1st Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: Bay 5.    
Air Mechanic 3rd Class William Henry Rainford. Died 1/5/1917 aged 31
75218, Royal Flying Corps     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Brownedge (St. Mary) Roman Catholic Churchyard, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Panel or Grave Reference: North part. Additional Information: Husband of Mary Ellen Rainford, of 49, Station Rd., Bamber Bridge.    
Corporal Charles Ratcliffe. Died 26/10/1917 aged 24
202010, 2/4th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 102 to 104. Additional Information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Ratcliffe, of 100, Almond Terrace, Lostock Hall, Preston, Lancs.    
Private Richard Rawcliffe. Died 20/8/1917
59621, 70th Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Gwalia Cemetery, Hainaut, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: I.H.5.     
Captain Thomas Geoffrey Rawstorne. Died 31/7/1917
Lancashire Hussars 1st/1st, Household Cavalry and Cavalry of the Line (incl. Yeomanry and Imperial Camel Corps)     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Bard Cottage Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: I.M.9.   
Private John Reed. Died 18/10/1918 aged 37
65050, 15th (Service) Battalion, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: VI.A.17. Additional Information: Son of James and Elizabeth Reed, of Higher Walton, nr. Preston, Lancashire.     
Driver Robert Richardson. Died 9/2/1918 aged 30
T2/016304, Mechanical Transport, Royal Army Service Corps     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Jerusalem War Cemetery, Israel and Palestine (including Gaza). Panel or Grave Reference: P.115. Additional Information: Son of William Richardson, of Carlisle Cottage, Liverpool Rd., Penwortham, Preston.  
Private James Chadwick Richmond. Died 8/7/1916 aged 23
7350, 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 John George and Alice Richmond, of 252, Hoghton Lane, Preston, Lancs.   
Gunner John Richmond. Died 4/8/1917
687252, CCLXXVI (276) Brigade, Royal Field Artillery     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Gwalia Cemetery, Hainaut, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: I.G.33.     
Private Peter Riding. Died 26/8/1918
49226, 10th (Service) Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Warlencourt British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: VIII.K.47. Additional Information: Croix de Guerre (Belgium).    
Private William Riding. Died 27/3/1918 aged 42
16996, 11th (Service) Battalion (Accrington), East Lancashire Regiment     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: Bay 6.     
Second Lieutenant John Rigby. Died 21/3/1918 aged 31
6th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: Bay 6. Additional Information: Husband of Margaret Alice Charles (formerly Rigby), of St. Andrews Rd. South, Lytham St. Annes.     
Gunner Joseph Leo Rigby. Died 5/4/1921
171091, Royal Garrison Artillery     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Longton (St. Oswald) Roman Catholic Churchyard, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Panel or Grave Reference: A.East.70.    
Lance Corporal Robert Rigby. Died 26/4/1917 aged 23
202026, 2/4th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Rue-Petillon Military Cemetery, Fleurbaix, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: I.N.52. Additional Information: Son of Thomas and Mary A. Rigby, of "San Rafael," Saunders Lane, New Longton, Preston. Born at Fulwood.    
Lance Corporal John Riley MM. Died 22/3/1918 aged 23  
25630, 41st Battalion, Machine Gun Corps     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: Bay 10. Additional Information: Son of the late John and Marcella Riley.     
Private John Riley. Died 11/2/1920 aged 49
29010, Depot, Cheshire Regiment     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Brindle (St. Joseph's) Roman Catholic Cemetery, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Panel or Grave Reference: B.201. S.W. part. Additional Information: Son of Thomas and Elizabeth Riley; husband of the late Marcella Riley.   
Private Thomas Arthur Cliffe Riley. Died 12/6/1919 aged 34
37354, 8th (Service) Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Burnley Cemetery, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Panel or Grave Reference: Screen Wall. A.12599. Additional Information: Born at Leyland, Preston. Son of John Riley and Alice Riley; Husband of Sarah Lavender (Formerly Riley), of 7, Randall St., Burnley.     
Private James Roberts. Died 26/10/1917 aged 25
203806, 2/5th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 102 to 104.     
Private Thomas Roberts. Died 29/4/1918
23221, 17th (Service) Battalion (1st City), 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.     
Guardsman Charles Robinson. Died 11/9/1916
22435, 1st Battalion, Grenadier Guards     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Carnoy Military Cemetery, Somme, France. Panel or Grave Reference: E.36.     
Private Edgar Irving Robinson. Died 25/8/1918 aged 19
57204, 1/6th Battalion, Manchester Regiment     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Warlencourt British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: VI.H.26. Additional Information: Son of William and Caroline Robinson, of Elm Villas, Penwortham, Preston.     
Private Charles Leigh Rose. Died 2/11/1918
185014, Machine Gun Corps     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Leyland (St. Andrew) Churchyard, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Panel or Grave Reference: 1.314. Additional Information: Son of James Baron Rose and Agnes Rose, of Leyland.    
Able Seaman William Rose. Died 24/4/1916 aged 28
231948, H.M.S. "Medea", Royal Navy     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Plymouth Naval Memorial, Devon, United Kingdom. Panel or Grave Reference: 12. Additional Information: Son of Mrs. E. Rose, of 25, Fairfield St., Lostock Hall, Lancs     
Gunner Robert Rossall. Died 24/8/1918 aged 24
66565, 126th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Beacon Cemetery, Sailly-Laurette, Somme, France. Panel or Grave Reference: V.J.6. Additional Information: Son of Mr. P. C. and Emily Rossall, of Mellor Brook, Blackburn. Native of Samlesbury, Lancs.     
Driver William Albert Croston Rothwell. Died 24/8/1917 aged 23
687305, C Battery (Howitzer), CCLXXVI (276) Brigade, Royal Field Artillery     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Wieltje Farm Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: B.8. Additional Information: Son of John Richard and Margaret Annies Rothwell, of 4, Young St., Preston.     
Private Lambert Ryding. Died 31/7/1917
24608, 1st/4th Battalion, King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment)     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 12.   
Private Thomas Ryding. Died 17/6/1917 aged 22
49040, 72nd Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Dickebusch New Military Extension, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: III.B.41. Additional Information: Son of Christopher and Mary Ryding, of 1, School Lane, Walton-le-Dale, Preston.     

Gunner John Rylance. Died 19/10/1918 aged 27
696157, Y.50 (Medium) Trench Mortar Battery, Royal Field Artillery     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Niederzwehren Cemetery, Hessen, Germany. Panel or Grave Reference: VI.G.13. Additional Information: Son of Joseph and Sarah Jane Rylance, of Bamber Bridge; husband of Jane Ann Rylance, of 28, Dewhurst Row, Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancs.  
Guardsman Thomas Sanderson. Died 20/12/1916 aged 21
10126, 2nd Battalion, Scots Guards     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Guillemont Road Cemetery, Guillemont, Somme, France. Panel or Grave Reference: I.H.2. Additional Information: Son of Thomas and Rachael Mary Sanderson, of 64, Black Lane, Lostock Hall, Preston, Lancs. Native of Farington, Preston.     

Private Thomas Dawson Scarlett. Died 1/12/1917 aged 21
41851, 2nd Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Cambrai Memorial, Louverval, Nord, France. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 7. Additional Information: Son of Harry and Sarah Ann Scarlett, of Liverpool Rd., Hutton, Preston.   
Sergeant Francis Schultz MM. Died 13/4/1918 aged 21
680991, A Battery, CCLXXXVI (286) Brigade, Royal Field Artillery     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Longuenesse (St. Omer) Souvenir Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: V.A.31. Additional Information: Son of John Joseph and Sara Walburga Schultz, of 9, Carrington Terrace, Lostock Hall, Preston. Born at Brownedge, Walton-le-Dale, Preston.     
Private Joseph Scott. Died 3/7/1916 aged 33
20661, 1st Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: St. Sever Cemetery, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France. Panel or Grave Reference: A.22.17. Additional Information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Scott, of Clitheroe; husband of Agnes Scott, of 18, Mill St., School Lane, Preston.     
Private Cornelius Seed. Died 14/10/1918 aged 25
61698, 8th (Service) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: LXVII.J.35. Additional Information: Husband of A. Seed, of 98, Station Rd., Bamber Bridge, Lancs. Native of Bamber Bridge.    
Second Lieutenant William Ernest Seed. Died 12/12/1918 aged 31
Royal Air Force     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Ashton-On-Ribble (St. Andrew) Churchyard, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Panel or Grave Reference: East side of main path from Long Lane. Additional Information: Son of Thomas and Isabeila Ann Seed, of Preston.     
Private Robert Shackleton DCM. Died 25/10/1918
242016, 9th (Service) Battalion, Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Ingoygheim Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: C.28. Additional Information: Son of Mr. W. Shackleton, of 19, Brandiforth St., Walton-le-Dale, Preston.     
Private Clifford Sharples. Died 2/9/1916 aged 20
20972, 1st Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L'Abbe, Somme, France. Panel or Grave Reference: IV.B.30. Additional Information: Son of William and Alice Sharples, of 29, Victoria St., Walton-le-Dale Lancs.     
Bombardier Frederick Sharples. Died 14/8/1916 aged 20
1201, B Battery, CCLXVIII (H) (278) Brigade, Royal Field Artillery     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Quarry Cemetery, Montauban, Somme, France. Panel or Grave Reference: I.G.1.     
Trooper Jack Cooper Sharples. Died 3/5/1917
1614, Household Battalion, 10th Brigade, 4th Division, Household Cavalry and Cavalry of the Line (incl. Yeomanry and Imperial Camel Corps)     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: Bay 1.     
Private James Sharples. Died 25/9/1915 aged 19
18996, 1st Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 89 to 91. Additional Information: Son of Seth and Mary Sharples, of 13, Heaton St., Leyland, Preston.   
Private James Hardacre Sharples. Died 26/8/1916
23580, 8th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Panel or Grave Reference: Pier and Face 11A.    
Private Stephen Cranborn Sharples. Died 9/8/1915
17417, 6th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Helles Memorial, Turkey (inc. Gallipoli). Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 152 to 154.   
Private Henry Shaw. Died 5/6/1916 aged 36
12420, 2nd Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Tranchee De Mecknes Cemetery, Aix-Noulette, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: D.12. Additional Information: Husband of Elizabeth Helen Shaw, of 3, East View, Farington, Lostock Hall, Preston.     
Private Thomas William Sherlock. Died 14/6/1915 aged 23
546, 9th Battalion, Australian Infantry, AIF     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Haidar Pasha Cemetery, Turkey (inc. Gallipoli). Panel or Grave Reference: I.C.1.     
Staff Sergeant Joseph Sherrington. Died 28/4/1919 aged 34
36287, Royal Army Medical Corps     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Walton-le-Dale (St. Patrick) Roman Catholic Churchyard, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Panel or Grave Reference: A.93.     
Guardsman Fred Sholliker. Died 30/3/1916 aged 20
9992, 1st Battalion, Scots Guards     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Potijze Burial Ground Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: B.8. Additional Information: Son of Richard and Alice Ann Sholliker, of 23, Cowling Lane, Coronation Terrace, Leyland, Lancs.     
Private James Shorrock. Died 4/2/1919 aged 32
40001, Labour Corps     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Walton-le-Dale (Our Lady & St. Patrick) R.C. Churchyard, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Panel or Grave Reference: E.59. Additional Information: Husband of Elizabeth Shorrocks, of 29, Chorley Rd., Walton-le-Dale, Preston.     
Private Thomas Shorrock. Died 15/11/1916 aged 22
13909, 7th (Service) Battalion, King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment)     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Panel or Grave Reference: Pier and Face 5D and 12B. Additional Information: Son of James and Alice Shorrock, of Slate Farm, Hall Carr Lane, Longton, Preston.     
Chaplain 4th Class Thomas Jasper Shovel. Died 5/10/1918 aged 34
Royal Army Chaplains' Department     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Louverval Military Cemetery, Nord, France. Panel or Grave Reference: A.6. Additional Information: Son of Thomas and Ellen Shovel, of Upton Cross, Linkinhorne, Cornwall.     
Private John Shuttleworth. Died 20/2/1916 aged 30
18499, 7th (Service) Battalion, Border Regiment     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: IV.D.14A. Additional Information: Son of William and Mary Shuttleworth, of 1, Bridge St., Bamber Bridge, Preston.   
Private Alfred Simpson. Died 31/7/1917
242968, 1/5th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 41 and 43.  
Private John William Simpson. Died 14/6/1917 aged 33
45231, 11th (Service) Battalion, Cheshire Regiment     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: Panel 19 - 22. Additional Information: Father of Marie Simpson, of 1, Fleetwood St., Chapel Row, Leyland, Preston.    
Private John Singleton. Died 16/6/1916
1547, 1/4th Battalion, King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment)     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Barrow-In-Furness (Thorncliffe) Cemetery and Crematorium, Cumbria, United Kingdom. Panel or Grave Reference: VII.1728.  
Private Albert Edward Slater. Died 3/9/1916 
19350, 7th (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.     
Gunner Daniel Slater. Died 16/7/1917 aged 19
123740, 261st Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Dozinghem Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Panel or Grave Reference: I.G.2. Additional Information: Son of J. W. and G. Slater, of 3, Caton Terrace, Lostock Hall, Preston.     
Sapper Robert Slater. Died 28/5/1918 aged 28
58095, 98th Field Company, Royal Engineers     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Hermonville Military Cemetery, Marne, France. Panel or Grave Reference: II.F.6. Additional Information: Son of Henry and Elizabeth Slater, of Walton-le-dale, Preston.     
Private Thomas Slater. Died 10/7/1917
23622, 1st Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Nieuport Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.    
Private William Slater. Died 3/10/1918 aged 19
60795, 1/6th Battalion, Manchester Regiment     
Commonwealth War Graves Information: Thilloy Road Cemetery, Beaulencourt, Pas de Calais, France. Panel or Grave Reference: F.9. Additional Information: Son of William and Nanny Slater, of 14, Collins Rd., Bamber Bridge, Preston.   
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IWM War Memorials Register
​Tracing the Belgian Refugees
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