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'Gazette' First Service Date of Arrival 1911 Census/Death Grave/Memorial ID Surname Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship First Served in Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife Other Family Details Other Notes ROH/Memorial Plaque Reference/Book Photograph(s) Name(s) Number Overseas Circumstances Reference Details Children (1911 ages; all born in SS): May (7; SS - Sarah Whitehead (née [He was 37. His wife, June q. 1903), Alfred Thornton) of 14 Police Sarah, was born in Born in Bromley Henry (4; SS - September A Police Buildings, SS (in 1911). Sawdon, Yorkshire North Common, Kent. Birth M.M.B. (Waterloo Vale 14 Police Buildings, SS q. 1906), Ronald Waterloo Vale Roll of 7249 Whitehead Alfred Corporal Unknown Unknown Constable (in (Their marriage was Riding, and was 34. They registered in Bromley, Fri. 30 May 1919 ROH) (in 1911) Christopher (3; SS - Honour 1911) registered in had been married for 12 Kent, during the June December q. 1907), Basil Scarborough during the years and had had three quarter of 1873. (SS; December q. 1911) March quarter of 1899). children, all still living). and Thomas T. (SS; June q. 1914). Son of Thomas and Born and E. in SS. Employed by 7/Border Regt. (51 Elizabeth Whitelaw of 1 Wounded in the arms Dozinghem Military Tues. 6 November George Lance- 30 October 1917 Messrs. Jackson & [Died at a Casualty 2870 Whitelaw 27 Brigade, 17th 22191 No 1914-5 Star Hunter Street, SS. (His and legs by shellfire on Cemetery. IX.A.17. 1917 + Soldiers Died William Sergeant (DOW) Co., Clayton Arms, Clearing Station.] (Northern) Division) father was a Police 28 October 1917 - (Belgium). in the Great War Newcastle. Constable - 'Gazette). 'Gazette'.

Born and E. in SS - Hannah I. Whitfield (née He had three sons: Henry, December q. 1888. Fri. 4 December 1914 [His father, Daniel (A Robson). (They were Thomas H. (SS; One of six brothers + Sat. 16 January 1915 Cartman), was born in SS Son of Daniel and Ann married in St. Thomas' September q. 1911) and serving in the armed + Sat. 24 November and was 38 in 1901 (sic). 19 Lower Thames Selina Whitfield (née Church, SS, on 6 October Daniel (SS; September q. forces. Enlisted before Lower Thames Street 1917 + Fri. 7 J.T. Eltringham He died in SS - June q. 'B' Company, 25 Street, SS (in 1901), Charlton) of 16 Lower 1907. Their marriage 1913). Brother: Private 16 January 1915. Roll of Honour + St. December 1917 + Henry 11 January 1916 and Co.'s 1944, aged 83. His Cement House Cemetery Fri. 7 December 494 Whitfield Private 29 23 October 1917 (Tyneside Irish) / NF 25/695 France and 1 Potts Court, Thames Street, SS. (Their was registered in SS John Best Whitfield, Siblings (all born in SS; Hilda's Memorial Cross Wed. 2 October 1918 Miller (No 1914-5 Star) Shipbuilding Yard, mother, Ann Selina, was I.K.9. (Belgium). 1917 (103 Brigade) Lower Thames Street, marriage was registered in during the December 2/DLI, September q. 1976, 1901 ages): Grace + St. Thomas' Church + Mon. 23 October Willington Quay born in North Shields and SS Sunderland during the quarter of 1907). [He aged 79 (No. 4931). Selina E. (18), Joseph ROH 1922 + Soldiers Died was 37 in 1901. She died March quarter of 1882). left 'effects' of £7 18s 2d Acted as a Runner for M. (15), George in the Great War + in SS - March q. 1921, aged and a gratuity of £14 to Brigade Headquarters. William (9), James John Sheen + 'Irish 57.] his widow, Hannah.] Officer's letter. Scrafton (6) and Daniel Heroes' (1917) (1).

9 October 1916 21st Battery, 3rd Born in Jarrow. E. Delville Wood Cemetery, Soldiers Died in the 2531 Whitfield Arthur Corporal Unknown 57616 France () Brigade RFA Sunderland. Longueval. XXV.L.6. Great War

5/King's Own Yorkshire Son of Joseph and Emily Born and E. in SS. Thomas Light Infantry (187 Soldiers Died in the 3017 Whitfield Private 19 20 July 1918 58103 No 1914-5 Star France 4 North Lane, SS Whitfield of 4 North Lane, Unmarried. Formerly 54763 West Soissons Memorial. Charles Brigade, 62nd (2nd Great War SS Yorkshire Regt. West Riding) Division)

2/NF (84 Brigade, 28th 4169 Whitfield Frederick Private Unknown Unknown Thurs. 20 May 1915 Thurs. 20 May 1915 Division) 'C' Company, 25 Transferred to Sat. 16 January 1915 + (Tyneside Irish) / NF 11 January 1916 4704 Whitfield James Private Unknown Unknown 25/1340 France 59 Ellesmere Street, SS 12th/13th NF. Class Z John Sheen + 'Irish (103 Brigade, 34th (No 1914-5 Star) Reserve. Heroes' (1917) Division) Born in SS - December Children (all registered in [His father, Daniel (A q. 1896. 'Seriously SS): John B. (December q. Mary A. Whitfield (née Cartman), was born in SS wounded and in Son of Daniel and Ann 1916), Grace S.E. (June q. Hills). (They were and was 38 in 1901 (sic). hospital in England' - Selina Whitfield (née 1919), George W. 19 Lower Thames married in St. Thomas' He died in SS - June q. 'Gazette'. He had six 79 (Born: Charlton) of 16 Lower (December q. 1921), September q. 2/DLI (18 Brigade, 6th Street, SS (in 1901), Church, SS, on 26 1944, aged 83. His brothers serving with Lower Thames Street Wed. 1 September Wed. 1 September 4931 Whitfield John Best Private 7 October 1914-5 Star France Thames Street, SS. (Their Richard L.A. (December 1976 (SS) Division) and 16 Lower Thames February 1916. Their mother, Ann Selina, was the colours. Brother: Roll of Honour 1915 1915 1896) marriage was registered in q. 1924), James S. & Street, SS marriage was registered born in North Shields and Private Henry Miller Sunderland during the Robert A. (March 1927), in SS during the March was 37 in 1901. She died Whitfield, 'B' Company March quarter of 1882). Joseph R. (September q. quarter of 1916). in SS - March q. 1921, aged 25/NF, 23 October 1930) and David W. (June 57.] 1917, aged 29 (No. q. 1934). 494).

Brothers (1901 ages): Son of Richard (a Bus Louisa Whitfield (née Born in SS. Birth Daniel (7 in 1891; SS - Driver) and Margaret Ann Sutcliffe) of 3 registered in SS - June or Dec. q. 1884), 3 Studley Stairs, SS (in Whitfield (née Clark) of 31 Livingstone Street, SS. September q. 1882. A Cartman at a [His father, Richard (A Bus William Donaldson (15; SS 1891), 31 Morton Morton Street, SS (in (They were married in Children (1911 ages): Sawmill (in 1911) Driver), was born in SS and - March q. 1886), James Buried: 24 April Street, SS (in 1901), 1901). (They were married St. Hilda's Church, SS, on Richard (4; SS - Livingstone Street Roll 5079 Whitfield Richard 40 [A Tram was 37 in 1901. He died in (5) and Walter Alexander St. Stephen's Cemetery, SS Wed. 8 August 1917 1923 and 3 Livingstone in St. Mark's Church, SS, on 14 September 1904. September q. 1906), of Honour Conductor (in SS - December q. 1919, (1; SS - June q. 1899). Street, SS (in 1911 and 5 May 1895. Their Their marriage was Wilfrid (10 months; SS 1901)] aged 56.] Sisters (1901 ages): Alice April 1923) marriage was registered in registered in SS during - June q. 1910) and (3) and Jane Elizabeth (4 SS during the June quarter the September quarter Mae (SS; June q. months; SS - Dec. Q. of 1895). [Second wife?] of 1904). 1925). 1900).

Hannah M. Whiting (née Children (all births Watson) of 86 Ellison registered in SS): Robert Street, Jarrow. (They (June q. 1916; Died: Birth registered in SS - 86 Ellison Street, were married in SS' March q. 1919, aged 2), September q. 1890. Fri. 6 October 1916 6701 Whiting Robert Private Unknown Unknown DLI Jarrow (in October Registry Office on 26 Alice (December q. 1919), Wounded by 5 (Jarrow Express) 1916) June 1915. Their John (December q. 1920), October 1916 - Jarrow marriage was registered Robert W. (December q. Express. in SS during the June 1922) and Janet T. (March quarter of 1915). q. 1927).

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'Gazette' First Service Date of Arrival 1911 Census/Death Grave/Memorial ID Surname Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship First Served in Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife Other Family Details Other Notes ROH/Memorial Plaque Reference/Book Photograph(s) Name(s) Number Overseas Circumstances Reference Details [His adopted father, Adopted son (1911 Census) Born in Byker or Joseph Furnas (A A Clerk (in June of Joseph Furnas Whitmore Heaton, Newcastle Blacksmith), was born in Brothers: George C. (11 1915 - RND and Elizabeth Maughan (1911 Census). Sunderland (Dec. q. 1867) in 1901) and Albert (2 in Norman Unknown 58 and 60 South Service Record) Whitmore (née Clark) of 58 [Tattoo: Horse's head in Baptised in SS on 30 & died in SS - Dec. q. 1940, 1911; B: SS - December q. Barkas (Born: 2 Nelson Bn. and Anson TZ/5296 Frederick Street, SS (in [A Mess Room and 60 South Frederick horseshoe on right arm - January 1895. He Frederick Street Roll of 6930 Whitmore AB Unknown 1914-5 Star 73. His mother, Elizabeth 1908). His mother, (Barker - December Bn. RND (RNVR) 1901, 1911 and June Steward in the Street, SS (in 1911). (Their Mercantile Marine ID enlisted on 11 June Honour M. (A Second Hand Elizabeth Maughan, died GRO) 1895) 1915) Mercantile marriage was registered in Certificate.] 1915. Height: 5' 4". Dealer), was born in North in SS - March q. 1924, Marine in during the Brown hair. Blue eyes. Shields (c. 1868) & was 43. aged 56. February 1926] December quarter of A Wesleyan They had been married for 1888). Methodist. 22 years.]

Ada Annie Whittaker (née Kelly) of 14 Powell's Cottages, Carr's 17 December Son: Henry Whittaker Newcastle Upon Tyne (St. 'X' Company, 1/NF (9 14 Powell's Cottages, Son of John and Sarah Hill, Gateshead. (Their Soldiers Died in the 2714 Whittaker Henry Private 36 14 February 1917 3/8343 1915 (1914-5 France (Gateshead; September q. Born and E. in Jarrow. Andrew's and Jesmond) Brigade, 3rd Division) Carr's Hill, Gateshead Whittaker of Hartlepool marriage was registered Great War Star) 1916). Cemetery. W.'U'.383. in Gateshead during the December quarter of 1914).

Born in Jarrow. Birth registered in SS - Helles Memorial. Panel 1/Border Regt. (87 25 April 1915 Dardanelles Soldiers Died in the 2847 Whittaker Richard L/C 25 2 May 1915 9655 December q. 1889. E. 119 to 125 or 222 and 223. Brigade, 29th Division) (1914-5 Star) (Balkans 2B) Great War West Hartlepool, Co. (Turkey). Durham. R. London.

18 September SS 'John O. Scott' Mercantil Harton Cemetery. D.667, SS Marine Engineers' 3824 Whittingham George First Engineer Unknown Mon. 7 February 1921 1918 (Newcastle) e Marine (). Association ROH 1/East Yorkshire Regt. 5032 Whittington George Corporal Unknown DCM Unknown (64 Brigade, 21st 51390 South Shields. Tues. 3 June 1919 Division) Wounded in action in France and in hospital in England - 'Gazette'. 15/DLI (64 Brigade, 141 Palmerston Street, Marsden Lime He resided with his Fri. 22 October 4206 Whittle James Private Unknown Unknown 1914-5 Star France Unmarried. Fri. 22 October 1915 21st Division) SS Kilns mother - 'Gazette'. 1915 His birth was registered in SS - March q. 1888. Enlisted: 10 November 1914. His name appeared in the GROUP PHOTO - 'A' Company, 25 September 1916 Sat. 16 January 1915 + Page 236 in John (Tyneside Irish) / NF 11 January 1916 ['Gazette' - 'George R. Casualties' List. 20 4705 Whitton George R. Sergeant Unknown Unknown 25/692 France 7 Harper's Buildings, SS John Sheen + 'Irish Sheen (The (103 Brigade, 34th (No 1914-5 Star) Whitten'.] March 1918 - Heroes' (1917) Sergeants' Mess, Division) Discharged on medical 25/NF) grounds (Gunshot- Wounds). (John Sheen). 17 James Mather A Baker with Mr. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Whyte A P.O.W. in Germany 5938 Whyte Alexander Private Unknown Unknown Street, SS (in April Hugh Robson, of 17 James Mather Street, by 28 April 1918 - Mon. 29 April 1918 1918) Mile End Road, SS SS 'Gazette'. Son of Mary Jane and the 9/Border Regt. 7 September Smith's Dock, late Charles Wickstram of No SDGW entry. Class Harton Cemetery.K.9.37. 3238 Wickstram Charles L/C 24 11 July 1920 (Pioneers) (Divisional 15198 1915 (1914-5 France Smith's Dock Park ROH North Shields 278 John Williamson Street, Z: 25 April 1919. (South Shields). Pioneers, 22nd Division) Star) SS His birth was Jennie Wigg of 71 Mercantil registered in Mutford, Arthur Winchester Street, SS, Plymouth Naval Memorial. 611 Wigg Shipwright 45 25 January 1917 HMS Laurentic e Marine Suffolk, in the Fri. 2 February 1917 Catchpole late of 28 Cuthbert Panel 25 Reserve September quarter of Street, SS. 1871.

Born in Hebburn. His [He attended Hebburn birth was registered in Fri. 6 August 1915 2/West Yorkshire Regt. 9 September Annie Wigham of 17 Hebburn Colliery School 17 Blidburn Street, Colliery School, leaving in SS during the June Pozières Memorial. Panel (Jarrow Express) + 3115 Wigham Jonathan Corporal 40 Military Medal 24 April 1918 (23 Brigade, 8th 53159 1915 (1914-5 France Blidburn Street, ROH + Hebburn Colliery Hebburn Quay. 1890 - 'East Yorkshire quarter of 1878. E. 26 and 27 Soldiers Died in the Division) Star) Hebburn Quay. School ROH - 1915 Regt.'.] Jarrow. Formerly Great War 14533 Yorkshire Regt.

He took charge of the men when all the officers were down. 1st/7th DLI (Territorial) A Clerk at the [Presented with a gold Fri. 24 May 1918 Son of Mr. and Mrs. John They gained their (Divisional Pioneers, Permanent Relief Mrs. Wigham of 35 Elm watch from the Jarrow (Jarrow Express) + Fri. 5374 Wigham J. Sergeant Unknown Military Medal Unknown 35 Elm Street, Jarrow Wigham of 25 Oak Street, objectives and the 50th (Northumbrian) Fund Office, Street, Jarrow Heroes' Fund in January 31 January 1918 Hebburn Colliery British line, which had Division) Newcastle 1919.] (Jarrow Express) been broken, was restored - Jarrow Express.

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'Gazette' First Service Date of Arrival 1911 Census/Death Grave/Memorial ID Surname Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship First Served in Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife Other Family Details Other Notes ROH/Memorial Plaque Reference/Book Photograph(s) Name(s) Number Overseas Circumstances Reference Details Siblings (1901 ages; all Son of Henry and the late [When on route from born in Sunderland): Born in Sunderland - Mary Hannah Wight (née Valparaiso, Chile (via [His father, Henry (A Charles Mills (13; June q. June q. 1984. He was A Merchant Chisholm) of 10 Aubrey Dakar, Africa), to Master Mariner), was born 1888), Henry (11; awarded his First Whitburn Methodist Seaman (in 1911) 10 Aubrey Terrace, Terrace, Bishopwearmouth, Liverpool, SS 'Vine in Sunderland and was 40 December q. 1889), Mate certificate on 24 Church ROH + St. John SS 'Vine Branch' Mercantile - Aboard 'Olive 7305 Wight Mate 23 11 April 1917 J45409 Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland (in 1911). Branch' was torpedoed in 1901. His mother, Mary William Frederick P. (9; July 1915. He left Tower Hill Memorial Mary's Church ROH, Payne (Sunderland) Marine Branch' at Bootle Sunderland (in 1901) (Their marriage was by U-55 and sunk off the Hannah, died in March q. 1892) & Marie £429 5s 5d in his will Whitburn + Whitburn cum Linacre, registered in Sunderland south-west coast of Sunderland on 26 January Ann (5; March q. 1896). to his father, Henry - Village Green Memorial Lancashire during the June quarter of Ireland with the loss of 1901, aged 34.] [1891 - Henry Wight, 30, of Dolphin House, 1887). all 44 crew.] Master of SS 'Beckton', a Moor Lane, Whitburn. collier at Yarmouth.] [Siblings (1911 ages; all 1st/4th (Denbighshire Born and E. in born in Wrexham): Bn. - Territorial) Royal 33 Hightown Road (?). Wrexham, 6 November Elizabeth Louisa (31), Sister: Mrs. L[illian Alice] William 7 April 1915 Welch Fusiliers Wrexham, A Labourer (in Denbighshire, Wales. Boulogne Eastern Soldiers Died in the 2357 Wilde Private 24 6315 1914 (1914 France James Henry (22), George Watt of 40 Northbourne Jarrow Library ROH Stanley (DOW) (Divisional Pioneers, Denbighshire, Wales 1911) A Regular or a Cemetery. III.D.79. Great War 'Mons' Star') Albert (18), Lillian Alice Road, Jarrow. 47th (2nd London) (in 1911) Reservist. MRIC says (13) and Frances May Division) he DOW. (10).] Born in SS. E. Sunderland. R. SS. He had brothers and Formerly 7/3913 DLI. 1st/7th DLI (Pioneers) Son of George and the late Wed. 15 January 1919 24 October 1915 N.E.R. - Fireman sisters. Brothers-in-Law: Died in a hospital in Niederwehren Cemetery. N.E.R. Memorial (Roll of 1246 Wildgoose John Private Unknown 12 October 1918 (CWGC says 1st/4th 276105 France Elizabeth Wildgoose of 1 + Soldiers Died in the (1914-5 Star) at Tyne Dock G. Watson and T. Germany while a VI.L.3. (Germany). Honour), York. DLI) Bertram Street, SS Great War Patterson. POW. CWGC says he belonged to 1st/4th DLI.

1st/7th DLI (Territorial) [Took part in November Clive Dunn page 270 + John 5 November 1916 (Divisional Pioneers, 19 April 1915 Born in North Shields. Thiépval Memorial. Pier 1016 Wilkie Private Unknown 7/1865 France operations around Butte Soldiers Died in the George (Somme) 50th (Northumbrian) (1914-5 Star) E. SS. R. North Shields. and Face 14A and 15C de Warlencourt.] Great War Division)

He 'took ill while in barracks in Aldershot and subsequently died after a short illness' Boldon Colliery Miners' Sat. 24 & Tues. 27 having enlisted but 'a Social Club ROH + St. April 1915 + Mon. 17 His son (only child) was short time ago' - Nicholas' Roll of April 1916 + Tues. 17 James C. Royal Army Medical Boldon Cemetery. 347 Wilkin Private 27 13 April 1915 51306 Boldon Colliery. Boldon Colliery Maria Wilkin called Jim. [Born in 'Gazette'. (The Honour, Boldon Colliery April 1917 + Wed. 17 Tues. 27 April 1915 Alfred Corps 2."C".1476. Hebburn. E. SS.] 'Gazette' later says he + Boldon Colliery April 1918 + 12 June DOW on 17 April 1915 Workmen War 1919 + Soldiers Died in Aldershot). Buried Memorial in the Great War with full military honours. (In Memoriam). Son of Rachael and the late Horace Wilkin of 45 Julian Born in Aberdeen. The Fri. 25 May 1917 + Fri. Alfred Third Mercantil SS Marine Engineers' 935 Wilkin 23 21 May 1917 SS 'Jupiter' (Hull) Street, SS. [CWGC says son 'Gazette' says he was Tower Hill Memorial 24 January 1919 + Benjamin Engineer e Marine Association ROH of Horace and Mary 24. Mon. 7 February 1921 Wilkin). [His father, William White Only son of William White Wilkin (A Grease Sister: Eva Wilkin - Died Birth registered in SS - Wilkin and Hannah Manufacturer), died 19 14 January 1960, aged 60. March quarter of Anderson Wilkin of 57 21 (Born: 26 October 1917 1st/5th (Territorial) NF Unmarried. [His parents May 1938, aged 74. His Sister: Hilda Wilkin - Died 1895. He attended SS 22 November Vespasian Avenue, SS Tyne Cot Memorial. Panel SS High School ROH + SS William 2nd- 23 (Battle of (149 Brigade, 50th 57 Vespasian Avenue, were living at 46 mother, Hannah Anderson 28 December 1965, aged High School: Admitted 3862 Wilkin 1915 (1914-5 France (Confirmed by MRIC + his 19 to 23 and 162. High School Admissions' White Lieutenant January Passchendaele - (Northumbrian) SS Vespasian Avenue, SS, in Wilkin, died 27 March 75 (Family Headstone). 13 September 1904. Star) father was still living there (Belgium). Register 1895) Family Headstone) Division) September 1904.] 1933, aged 66 (Family There is a Family Formerly a Private in when he died in May 1938 - Headstone). She died at 5 Headstone in Harton the NF (16/816) and Harton Cemetery Burial Osborne Avenue, Cemetery (D.11448). then commissioned. Register). Newcastle.] St. Nicholas' Roll of The 'Gazette' gives his Bailleul Communal Honour, Boldon Colliery Gunner/Drive 1st/3rd (Northumbrian) service number as 22 Wilkinson G.E. Unknown 4 June 1916 2686 France Boldon Colliery. Boldon Colliery Cemetery Extension + Boldon Colliery Sat. 1 July 1916 r Brigade RFA 2688. No SDGW (Nord). II.B.140 Workmen War entry. Memorial Tues. 10 November Born: Felling, Co. 1914 + Mon. 14 B: Thomas (in Navy) & Durham. E. SS. DOW August 1916 + Sat. 2 Pte. Samuel Wilkinson, in hospital. [Enlisted in September 1916 Eldest son of the late 14/HLI, KIA 24 November 22 (Tyneside Scottish) / [He died from wounds 22/NF between (Local Casualties) + George 30 July 1916 Samuel and Mary 1917, aged 31 (No. 3109). Boulogne Eastern Wellington Street Roll Sat. 30 September 152 Wilkinson Private 37 (or 38) NF (102 Brigade, 34th 22/133 No 1914-5 Star France Wellington Street, SS sustained on 1 July 1916 - Thursday 5 & Saturday Sat. 30 September Wraith (DOW) Wilkinson of 30 Wellington S & B-in-L: Mary Ellen & Cemetery. VIII.A.159. of Honour, SS 1916 Division) 'Gazette'.] 7 November 1914 - 1916 + Mon. 30 July Street, SS Robert Dalton (in France). then living in 1917 + Tues. 28 Nephews: John, Willie & Wellington Street, SS.] November 1922 + Robert. (In Memoriam). Soldiers Died in the Great War Florence May Wilkinson Born and E. in SS. (née Winter) of 25 [Elder Brother: William - Sister: Sarah. S. & B-in-L: Letter of condolence Second son of Thomas and Catherine Street, SS. Tyne Electrical Engineers, Mon. 22 November Annie & Jack Roberts. to his widow. In Mon. 22 November 1st/7th DLI (Territorial) Margaret Wilkinson of 22 (They were married in R.E. Younger Brother: 1915 + Fri. 19 May Brothers: (in France) - November 1915 and 1915 (Family Group John (Divisional Pioneers, 27 June 1915 John Street, SS. (His St. Aidan's Church, SS, Henry (Harry) - 1st/7th DLI Spoilbank Cemetery. 1916 + Wed. 28 999 Wilkinson Private 21 28 March 1916 7/2681 France 25 Catherine Street, SS Whitburn Colliery William & Harry. Birth of March 1917 his father Whitburn Colliery ROH - Father and Both Thomas 50th (Northumbrian) (1914-5 Star) father's photograph was in on 7 December 1913. (No. 4185). Both their I.F.13. March 1917 + Fri. 28 his daughter, Thomasina, was stationed on Brothers) + Fri. 19 Division) the 'Gazette' on Monday Their marriage was photographs were in the March 1919 + Soldiers registered in SS during the Malta - serving in the May 1916 22 November 1915). registered in SS during 'Gazette' on Monday 22 Died in the Great War June quarter of 1914. NF (No. 4268). (In the December quarter November 1915.] Memoriam). of 1913).

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'Gazette' First Service Date of Arrival 1911 Census/Death Grave/Memorial ID Surname Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship First Served in Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife Other Family Details Other Notes ROH/Memorial Plaque Reference/Book Photograph(s) Name(s) Number Overseas Circumstances Reference Details Born and E. in SS. KIA on the first day of the Worked as a Battle of Motorman for the 10/York and Lancaster Son of Joseph and Hannah Passchendaele. Ypres (Menin Gate) South Shields' Mon. 3 September Corporation. 1298 Wilkinson Frederick Private 28 31 July 1917 Regt. (63 Brigade, 37th 32962 No 1914-5 Star France Wilkinson of 4 St. Jude's Enlisted on 3 February Memorial. Panel 36 and Corporation Tramways 1917 + Soldiers Died South Shields' Division) Terrace, SS 1917. The SS 55. (Belgium). Plaque in the Great War Corporation Corporation Tramways Tramways. Plaque gives his number as 82982. Fri. 9 February 1917 24 September 1 August 1916 13/Rifle Brigade (111 Born in Hebburn. E. Étaples Military Cemetery. (Jarrow Express) + 1918 Wilkinson James Rifleman Unknown S/13218 1915 (1914-5 France Hebburn. Hebburn Colliery (DOW) Brigade, 37th Division) Jarrow. R. Hebburn. IX.B.14. Soldiers Died in the Star) Great War Born: High Pittington, Co. Durham. E. St. Nicholas' Roll of 14 December Jarrow. R. Boldon Honour, Boldon Colliery 1/Rifle Brigade (11 Preseau Communal Soldiers Died in the 1946 Wilkinson George L/C Unknown 1 November 1918 S/12921 1915 (1914-5 France Boldon Colliery. Boldon Colliery Colliery. Probably the + Boldon Colliery Brigade, 4th Division) Cemetery Extension. B.14. Great War Star) best candidate for the Workmen War Wellington Street Memorial ROH, SS.

[Moved forward from Buire into assembly positions during night. Followed 9/KOYLI into Born and E. in SS. 12 June 1919 + Fri. 1 11 September attack. 'A' & 'B' Coys Gordon Dump Cemetery, Joseph 15/DLI (64 Brigade, Birth registered in SS - Boldon Colliery Miners' July 2016 + Tues. 5 1947 Wilkinson Private 23 1 July 1916 20094 1915 (1914-5 France Boldon Colliery. Boldon Colliery leading crossed 200 yards Ovillers-La Boisselle. Hardy 21st Division) June q. 1893. R. Social Club ROH July 2016 + Soldiers Star) of No Man's Land into IX.D.3. Boldon Colliery. Died in the Great War German 1st line. Crucifix Trench taken by 8.30 am. Attacks on Shelter Wood later.Casualties - 388]

Brother and Sister-in-Law: Born in SS. E. 13 December Achiet-le-Grand Communal Fri. 21 March 1919 + 21 March 1918 No. 1 Auxiliary H.T. Son of John Wilkinson of Matt and Susie + Sunderland. R. SS. 2558 Wilkinson John Driver 22 T/343326 1915 (1914-5 France 166 Stanhope Road, SS Cemetery Extension. Soldiers Died in the (DOW) Company A.S.C. 166 Stanhope Road, SS nephews. Brother of Lil Formerly 81385 RFA. Star) II.G.5. Great War and Harold. (In Memoriam).

Born in SS. E. North Shields. R. SS. DOW R. in A. He was Mon. 17 April 1916 + 4 April 1916 Brother: Jonty (in France). 9 September wounded on 28 March Wed. 4 April 1917 + (DOW) (CGWC) [6 8/East Yorkshire Regt. Son of Joseph and Sister and B-in-L: Jessie Hazebrouck Communal Percy Street ROH, SS + 3001 Wilkinson Andrew Private 27 16981 1915 (1914-5 France 102 Percy Street, SS 1916 - 'Gazette'. Thurs. 22 August 1918 Mon. 17 April 1916 April 1916 - (8 Brigade, 3rd Division) Margaret Wilkinson and John Wood (in Cemetery. III.G.8. St. Michael's ROH, SS Star) SDGW = 10981 but + Soldiers Died in the 'Gazette'] France). both MRIC and CWGC Great War say 16981. (In Memoriam). Born and E. in SS. Brother: Thomas (in Formerly 50633 RGA. Tues. 28 November Navy). Sister & B-in-L: MRIC = 11/HLI. 1922 (In Memoriam) + 14/Highland Light Son of the late Samuel and 24 November 5 October 1915 Mary Ellen & Robert Brother: Private Cambrai Memorial, Wellington Street Roll Soldiers Died in the 3109 Wilkinson Samuel Private 31 Infantry (120 Brigade, 21527 France Mary Wilkinson of 30 1917 (1914-5 Star) Dalton (in France). George Wraith Louverval. Panel 10 of Honour, SS Great War + 'A Corner 40th Division) Wellington Street, SS Nephews: John, Willie and Wilkinson, 22/NF, of England' (Booklet: Robert. DOW 30 July 1916, 940.465 - Library) aged 37 (No. 152). Ann Wilkinson (née Meakin) of 21 Weddle Terrace, Green Lane, The birth of his son, 21 Weddle Terrace, Tyne Dock. (Their Wenlock Road SS 'War Swallow' Mercantil Son of John and Phoebe Robert Wilkinson, was Born: West Pelton, Co. 3174 Wilkinson Thomas Fireman 38 16 July 1918 Green Lane, Tyne marriage was registered Tower Hill Memorial Methodist Church (London) e Marine Elizabeth Wilkinson registered in SS during the Durham. Dock. in Chester-le-Street, Co. Cross, SS March quarter of 1918. Durham, during the September quarter of 1905).

Third son of Private Brothers: Private John Thomas Wilkinson (serving Wilkinson, 1st/7th DLI, 28 1st/7th DLI (Territorial) Billeted at Gateshead with the NF - probably 1st March 1916, aged 21 (No. (Divisional Pioneers, in November 1915 - Mon. 22 November Mon. 22 November 4185 Wilkinson Henry Private Unknown Unknown 22 John Street, SS Garrison Bn. - and Unmarried. 999) and (Eldest) Sapper 50th (Northumbrian) 'Gazette'. Sister: 1915 1915 stationed on Malta) and William Wilkinson - Tyne Division) Sarah. Margaret Wilkinson of 22 Electrical Engineers - John Street, SS stationed at Portsmouth.

Sons: Sapper William Wilkinson, Tyne Electrical Son: Private H. Engineers R.E. (stationed Wilkinson, 1st/7th DLI 1st Garrison Bn. Mon. 22 November Margaret Wilkinson of at Portsmouth) (No. 4299) (billeted at Gateshead Mon. 22 November 4267 Wilkinson Thomas Private Unknown Unknown Northumberland 22 John Street, SS 1915 (Family 22 John Street, SS & Private John Thomas in November 1915) 1915 Fusiliers Group) Wilkinson, 1st/7th DLI, 28 (No. 4185). On active March 1916, aged 21 (No. service on Malta. 999).

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'Gazette' First Service Date of Arrival 1911 Census/Death Grave/Memorial ID Surname Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship First Served in Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife Other Family Details Other Notes ROH/Memorial Plaque Reference/Book Photograph(s) Name(s) Number Overseas Circumstances Reference Details Stationed at Eldest son of Private Portsmouth in Mon. 22 November Thomas Wilkinson (1st Brother: Private J.T. November 1915. 1915 (Family Group Tyne Electrical Mon. 22 November 4299 Wilkinson William Sapper Unknown Unknown 22 John Street, SS Garrison Bn. NF, stationed Wilkinson, 1st/7th DLI (in Brother: Private H. - Including his Engineers, R.E. 1915 on Malta in November France since June 1915). Wilkinson, 1st/7th DLI father and both his 1915) of 22 John Street, SS (billeted at Gateshead brothers) in November 1915).

Only Sister and Brother-in- John Royal Engineers (Late Married with young Law: Maggie and Dick. He Harton Cemetery. E.3967. 4374 Wilkinson Sapper 28 11 April 1922 42 Baring Street, SS Coal Miner In Memoriam. Wed. 11 April 1923 (Jackie) of) sons had brothers. Uncle and (South Shields). Aunt: Jack and Maggie.

[13.11.1916 - Wounded [Enlisted: 2 March 1915. (GSW, left shoulder & 20 August 1915 - Drafted right knee). 17.11.1916 - to Hawke Bn. 4.9.1915 - [8.12.1915 - Discharged Birth registered in SS - Admitted to 9th GH, Admitted to 16th SH, from Malta to Egmont for June q. 1897. Height: Unknown Rouen. 21.11.1916 - Boldon Colliery [A Son of Joseph and Mary Mudros (Debility). duty. 18.5.1916 - 5'6". Brown hair and (Born: 2 TZ/3924 Dardanelles 9 Church Street, Admitted GH, Boldon Colliery Miners' 4588 Wilkinson Josiah AB Unknown Hawke Bn. RND 1914-5 Star Miner (RND Wilkinson of 9 Church 14.9.1915 - Discharged to Embarked on HMT eyes. A Protestant. RND Service Record April (RNVR) (Balkans 2B) Boldon Colliery Nottingham. 30.12.1916 Club ROH Service Record)] Street, Boldon Colliery duty and returned to Bn. 'Franconia' at Mudros. War Gratuity - £23. 1897) - Transferred to (4.10.1915). 6.11.1915 - 23.5.1916 - Disembarked 25.8.1918 - Wounded Lancashire Military Admitted to hospital on at Marseilles.] (GSW, right hand). Hospital, Blackpool. 3 to Malta from HS 'Dover 13.1.1917 - Furlough. Castle' (Jaundice).] 15.3.1918 - Gassed.]

[Enlisted: 21 August 1915. 14 October 1915 - Drafted Unknown Height: 5'2½". Brown to Blandford Camp from (Born: 28 TZ/7060 A Labourer (RND Son of Christina Wilkinson hair and eyes. C. of E. 4589 Wilkinson John AB Unknown RND No 1914-5 Star 34 Peel Street, SS Crystal Palace Depot. 26 RND Service Record Septembe (RNVR) Service Record) of 34 Peel Street, SS He resided with his October 1916 - Discharged r 1884) mother. Invalided (from Portland Hospital).]

Wounded in the hip in March or April 1918 27 Spencer Street, Fri. 12 April 1918 5317 Wilkinson R.S. Private Unknown Unknown East Yorkshire Regt. and admitted to a Hebburn Colliery (Jarrow Express) hospital in Glasgow (Jarrow Express).

A P.O.W. in Germany Fri. 3 May 1918 17 Nansen Street, Mrs. Wilkinson of 17 5365 Wilkinson R.W. Sapper Unknown Unknown Royal Engineers (Jarrow Express) by 3 (Jarrow Express) + Jarrow Nansen Street, Jarrow May 1918. Sat. 4 May 1918 Posted as 'Missing' Northumberland before 1 May 1918 - Fusiliers (or Son of Mrs. E. Wilkinson of Wed. 1 May 1918 + 5948 Wilkinson J. Sergeant Unknown Unknown 28 Mount Terrace, SS Taylor's Foundry 'Gazette'. Wounded Northumberland 28 Mount Street, SS Sat. 4 May 1918 and a POW by 4 May Hussars) 1918 - 'Gazette'.

[The SS 'John Miles' was Birth registered in SS - A Marine sunk by a German September q. 1862. Engineer [He had submarine. It had been Just a few hours been in the Ellen (Nell) Wilkinson of chartered by the Brighton before his ship was 7 North Street, service of Messrs. Youngest son of the late 7 North Street, Robert Second Mercantil and Hove Gas Company to sunk he had been in Portslade Cemetery. S.A.5. Fri. 16 March 1917 6247 Wilkinson 54 22 February 1917 SS 'John Miles' Portslade-by-Sea, Stephen Clarke & John and Mrs. Wilkinson of Portslade-by-Sea, Slater Engineer e Marine carry coal to the Portslade Jarrow - Jarrow (Sussex). (Jarrow Express) Sussex Company, Grange Road West, Jarrow Sussex (in February Gas Works. He was Express. His wife was shipowners, for 1917). rescued still alive but died described in the 21 years - Jarrow before he could be got to Jarrow Express as a Express] hospital - Jarrow Express.] Portslade-by-Sea lady.

He enlisted in the 4th 4th (Northumbrian) 88 Marsden Street, SS (Northumbrian) 6338 Wilkinson J. Gunner Unknown Unknown Fri. 21 May 1915 Howitzer Brigade RFA (in May 1915) Howitzers on 20 May 1915 - 'Gazette'. 15 Co-Operative B. Wilkinson of 15 Co- Lijssenthoek Military 2nd- 15/DLI (64 Brigade, Born in Boldon 6852 Wilkinson J.G. 24 25 October 1917 Buildings, Boldon Operative Buildings, Cemetery. XXII.C.6. Lieutenant 21st Division) Colliery. Colliery Boldon Colliery (Belgium).

Jane Wilkinson (née Born in SS. Birth Siblings (1901 ages): Edith Gray - Born in SS and registered in SS - June H. (24; B: Penshaw), aged 27 in 1911) of 83 q. 1885. Sons (1911 [His father, John (A Francis W. (22; A 122 Hedley Street, SS Fort Street, SS (in 1911). ages): James Herbert General Labourer), was Housekeeper; B: (in 1891, 1901 and A House Joiner Son of John and Jane E. (They were married in (3; SS - June q. 1907) James born in Penshaw, Co. Penshaw), Mabel (20; A Morton Street Roll of Tues. 25 September 6958 Wilkinson Unknown Unknown October 1906), and 83 (in October 1906 Wilkinson of 122 Hedley Holy Trinity Church, High and John (3 months; Herbert Durham, and was 48. His Dressmaker; B: Penshaw), Honour 1917 Fort Street, SS (in and 1911) Street, SS (in 1901) Shields, on 24 October SS - March q. 1911). mother, Jane E., was born Martha S. (18; A 1911) 1906. Their marriage Father-in-Law: Robert in Sunderland and was 50.] Tailoress) and Alfred was registered in SS Gray - a deceased Leonard (10; B: SS - during the December glass moulder in September q. 1890). quarter of 1906). October 1906.

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Born in Jarrow. Birth [His father, Robert W. (A Siblings: Robert William registered in SS - [Siblings (all born in Shipyard Labourer in (Born: Darlington - Sept. December q. 1889. Son of Robert W. and Mary Jarrow and registered in 1901), was born in Alston, q. 1881; Died: Durham NE - Baptised in St. Bede's 22 Duke Street, Jarrow Ann Wilkinson (née SS): Christopher (June Cumberland (c. 1855), and March q. 1964, aged 82), R.C. Church, Jarrow, 56 (Born: (in 1891), 113 Ferry McGuire) of 113 Ferry q. 1893), Mary Ann A Regular Soldier died in Jarrow - SS; June q. Catherine Jane (Born: on 13 October 1889. 28 March q. 1945 Street, Jarrow (in Street, Jarrow (in 1901). (June q. 1895), Emily 7120 Wilkinson Thomas Private 3/DLI 7344 serving in the DLI 1928, aged 72. His Darlington - June q. 1883), Enlisted on 13 Septembe (Durham Western) 1901), and St. (Their marriage was (September q. 1897), (in 1911) mother, Mary Ann, was Hannah (B: Darlington - February 1907. r 1889) Andrew's, Jesmond, registered in Darlington Daniel (September q. born in Darlington (c. June q. 1885) and James Discharged to join the Newcastle (in 1911) during the March quarter 1899; Died: 1970) and 1861) and died in Jarrow - (B: Darlington - Sept. q. Regular Army on 6 of 1881). George (March q. SS; March q. 1926, aged 1887; D: March q. 1948, August 1907. Height: 1902).] 66.] 60). 5' 7". Brown hair. Grey eyes. A R.C.

The Second List of the [The 'Ashdene' was a Mercantile Marine Son of the late Josiah and Georgina Willett of 5 [The 'Ashdene' had a crew Tyne collier. In the ROH (August 1914 to Tues. 19 January 1915 Mercantil 3210 Willett Jack John Master 47 4 January 1915 'Ashdene' South Shields. Harriett Willett of Burnham- Seymour Road, Leyton, of nine. All hands were absence of bad weather it July 1915) says he Tower Hill Memorial + Mon. 3 September e Marine on-Crouch, Essex Essex lost.] was presumed that it had lived in or had a 1917 struck a mine.] definite association with South Shields.

Born in Peterhead. Mary Arthur (née The 8th List of SS 'Hanna Larsen' Mercantil 76 Byethorne Street, 3935 William Arthur AB 62 9 February 1917 Aitken) of 76 Byethorne Mercantile Marine Tower Hill Memorial Tues. 16 April 1918 (London) e Marine SS Street, SS Deaths lists his place of residence as SS.

E. Sunderland. R. High Shields. Resided with Mon. 17 May 1915 + 4 West Walpole Street, his parents in 1916. 1st/7th DLI (Territorial) Father and Stepmother: Holy Trinity Church Thurs. 14 September Thurs. 14 19 (Born: SS (42 West Walpole [He enlisted in the 1st/7th Sister and Brother-in-Law: The 'Gazette' calls him Ypres (Menin Gate) John (Divisional Pioneers, Leslie and Isa McLeod ROH, SS + West Holborn 1916 + Sat. 28 July September 1916 + 205 Williams Private 28 March 28 July 1916 3690 No 1914-5 Star France Street or 30 Military St. Hilda's Colliery Unmarried. DLI on 15 May 1915 - Mary and Ned. He had 'Thomas Williams' in Memorial. Panel 36 and Thomas 50th (Northumbrian) Williams of 54 Flinders ROH + St. Hilda's 1917 + Fri. 28 March 'Illustrated 1897) Road, SS, in May 1915 - 'Gazette'.] sisters and one brother. March 1919. (In 38. (Belgium). Division) Street, Kirkdale, Liverpool. Miners' Lodge ROH 1919 + Soldiers Died Chronicle' 1916 'Gazette') Memoriam - on what in the Great War would have been his 22nd birthday).

Son of Mary and the late 1/East Yorkshire Regt. N.E.R. - Porter at Thomas Williams of 4 Born and E. in Tincourt New British N.E.R. Memorial (Roll of Soldiers Died in the 1247 Williams Charles Private 24 13 January 1918 (64 Brigade, 21st 36979 No 1914-5 Star France Hebburn Redheugh Bridge Road, Gateshead. Cemetery. IV.E.21. Honour), York. Great War Division) Gateshead Mary Williams (née Smedley) of 22 Alverthorpe Street, SS. Alfred SS 'Aysgarth' Mercantil 22 Alverthorpe Street, Son of Sarah and the late Wed. 19 February 1508 Williams First Mate 48 14 June 1917 (Their marriage was Born in Jamaica. Tower Hill Memorial Ernest (Newcastle) e Marine SS Alfred Williams 1919 registered in Tynemouth during the December quarter of 1893).

Jane Williams (née Swalwell) of Hill Street, [His grandmother, Frances Born in Jarrow (SS; Jarrow (in 1918) + 120 Fri. 16 April 1915 17 Edith Street, Jarrow Jane Lawson, was born in June q. 1888). E. SS. Northumberland Street, Children: Evelyn S. (Jarrow Express) + Fri. (in 1911), Hill Street, A Clerk working Jarrow and was a 66-year He probably attended Jarrow Library ROH + Frank 24 March 1918 'B' Battery, 223rd Son of Handle and Mary Wallsend. (Their (Tynemouth; March q. Norfolk Cemetery, 7 February 1919 2358 Williams Gunner 30 771267 Jarrow (in March 1918) for the Wallsend old widow. Sister: Elvira the Higher Grade Higher Grade School Lawson (DOW) Brigade RFA Williams of Jarrow marriage was registered 1914) and Frank S. Bécordel-Bécourt. II.A.73. (Jarrow Express) + + 120 Northumberland Corporation Lawson - born in Jarrow School, Jarrow. Higher ROH, Jarrow in Weardale, Co. (Weardale; June q. 1915). Soldiers Died in the Street, Wallsend. and a 21-year old Tracer in Grade School ROH, Durham, during the Great War a Shipyard Engine Works.] Jarrow - 'Corporal'. December quarter of 1912).

Born: Holborn, Middlesex. E. A Motorman in Ernest Son of Hannah Maria and Sunderland. Died in the Tramways Harton Cemetery. G.3191. St. Aidan's Church ROH, Soldiers Died in the South Shields' 3239 Williams James Private 34 29 June 1918 3/NF 83677 MRIC ? the late John Williams of 14 The War Hospital, Department of SS (South Shields). SS Great War Library ROH Harris Eleanor Street, SS Sunderland - Burial Corporation Register + South Shields' Library ROH.

No SDGW entry. Died Walter 10 November Son of Walter Williams of Harton Cemetery. H.6549. 3240 Williams Private 22 5/Coldstream Guards 26384 MRIC ? 34 Wharton Street, SS in Harton Hospital, SS - Charles 1918 34 Wharton Street, SS (South Shields). Burial Register.

Birth registered in SS - Unknown June q. 1897. (Born: 24 Howe Bn. RND (Late Wounded in action at Fri. 24 September William April 1895 4th Platoon, 'B' TZ/1696 Dardanelles Fri. 24 September 4021 Williams AB Unknown 1914-5 Star 277 Alice Street, SS St. Hilda's Colliery Gallipoli on 19 August 1915 + Collingwood Edward T. - RND Company Collingwood (RNVR) (Balkans 2B) 1915 1915 - 'Gazette'. He Bn. Embarkation Roll Service Bn.) was aged 18 in Record) September 1915.

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'Gazette' First Service Date of Arrival 1911 Census/Death Grave/Memorial ID Surname Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship First Served in Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife Other Family Details Other Notes ROH/Memorial Plaque Reference/Book Photograph(s) Name(s) Number Overseas Circumstances Reference Details Enlisted: 18 November 1914. His name 'C' Company, 25 appeared in the Fri. 28 July 1916 28 (or 23) Lord Street, [Transferred to 24/NF and (Tyneside Irish) / NF 11 January 1916 October 1916 and Dunn Street School (Jarrow Express) + 4706 Williams J. L/C Unknown Unknown 25/1346 France Jarrow (in July 1916) 2/NF. 7 January 1919 - (103 Brigade, 34th (No 1914-5 Star) February 1918 ROH, Jarrow John Sheen + 'Irish [Jarrow. (John Sheen)] Discharged.] Division) Casualties' Lists. Later Heroes' (1917) promoted L/C. (John Sheen).

Posted 'Missing' by 24 April 1918 (Captured Whitburn Colliery and a P.O.W., aged 27) Only son of Mr. and Mrs. (Hewer) [He was 27 in April 1918 - - 'Gazette'. He 5124 Williams J. Sapper Unknown Unknown Royal Engineers South Shields. Williams of 11 Henry Wed. 24 April 1918 [Marsden Colliery - 'Gazette'.] enlisted on 14 April Nelson Street, SS 'Gazette'] 1915 and had been in France for over two years in April 1918.

Wounded and Cuthbert Street, admitted to a hospital Fri. 8 November 1918 5754 Williams J.G. Private Unknown Unknown DLI Hebburn (late of in Rouen by 8 (Jarrow Express) Shotton Colliery) November 1918 - Jarrow Express. 1st/7th DLI (Territorial) He enlisted in 1st/7th (Divisional Pioneers, 33 Market Place, SS 6226 Williams Thomas Private Unknown Unknown DLI on 13 May 1915 - Fri. 14 May 1915 50th (Northumbrian) (in May 1915) 'Gazette'. Division)

1st/7th DLI (Territorial) He enlisted in 1st/7th (Divisional Pioneers, 30 Edith Street, SS (in 6362 Williams John T. Private Unknown Unknown DLI on 19 May 1915 - Thurs. 20 May 1915 50th (Northumbrian) May 1915) 'Gazette'. Division)

Born: Dunston, Gateshead. E. SS. KIA Tues. 9 January & Fri. 26 September 8/East Yorkshire Regt. 9 September Son of Robert G. and Mary on the second day of 19 January 1917 + 309 South Taylor Loos Memorial. Panel 40 600 Williamson William Private 21 1915 (Battle of (62 Brigade, 21st 13319 1915 (1914-5 France Harton Colliery Jane Williamson of 309 Unmarried. the Battle of Loos. Wed. 26 September Fri. 19 January 1917 Street, SS and 41 Loos) Division) Star) South Taylor Street, SS The 'Gazette' says he 1917 + Soldiers Died was 'in his 22nd year'. in the Great War (In Memoriam).

Born: Harton Colliery. 1st/7th DLI (Territorial) E. SS. R. Tyne Dock. Wed. 21 March 1917 George 18 February 1917 (Divisional Pioneers, His mother lived at 4 D'Arcy Bray Military Cemetery. All Saints' Church ROH, Wed. 21 March 1017 Williamson Private Unknown 7/4186 No 1914-5 Star France 4 D'Arcy Street, SS Harton Colliery DOW R. in A. Letters + Soldiers Died in the Rae (DOW) 50th (Northumbrian) Street, SS II.A.18. West Harton 1917 from Platoon Captain Great War Division) and Chaplain. 1st/9th (Territorial) DLI (151 Brigade, 50th 1194 Williamson J.H. Private Unknown Military Medal Unknown South Shields. Fri. 14 February 1919 (Northumbrian) Division) Born and E. in Son of Elizabeth and the Fri. 27 August 1915 298th Brigade Hebburn. He Vlamertinghe New Military Magnus 15 September late Adolf Williamson of 44 St. Oswald's School (Jarrow Express) + 2521 Williamson Driver 24 Ammunition Column 755898 France attended St. Oswald's Cemetery. XII.H.23. Adolf 1917 St. Oswald's Road, Hebburn ROH, Hebburn Soldiers Died in the RFA School, Hebburn, (Belgium). Colliery Great War leaving in 1907. 'A' Company, 23 Tues. 12 June 1917 + Tues. 12 June 1917 (Tyneside Scottish) /NF Thiépval Memorial. Pier 3822 Williamson John Private Unknown 1 July 1916 23/993 No 1914-5 Star France 33 Brodrick Street, SS Married. Fri. 1 July 2016 + Tues. + Tues. 29 August (102 Brigade, 34th and Face 10B, 11B and 12B 5 July 2016 1916 Division) Wounded for the third 4 D'Arcy Street, Tyne Fri. 22 October 4166 Williamson F. Private Unknown Unknown 3/Coldstream Guards Harton Colliery time in France - Fri. 22 October 1915 Dock 1915 'Gazette'. 35 Birchington He was a P.O.W. in 5131 Williamson Robert C. Private Unknown Unknown Lancashire Fusiliers Avenue, SS (in April Married. Germany by 24 April Thurs. 25 April 1918 1918) 1918 - 'Gazette'.

Son of Bamford (A Margaret Muriel [He left SS High School to Pharmaceutical Chemist) Williamson (née board at Mill Hill School, Birth registered in SS - and Annie Williamson (née Harker). [Awarded the Brothers: Alan Bamford North London, which he June q. 1895. He 33 (Born: Military Cross + A Medical Robinson) of 4 Salisbury MC in October 1917 for (No. 5718), Cecil Bamford Kenneth Major 4 Salisbury Place (in left in 1913. He trained attended SS High SS High School 5717 Williamson 4 May Mentioned in 31 January 1929 Royal Garrison Artillery Practioner Place, SS. (Their marriage leading a group of men (No. 5719) and Ronald Mike Todd Bamford (Acting) 1901 and 1911) with the school's OTC and, School - Admitted: 13 Admissions' Register 1895) Despatches (Doctor) was registered in to save an ammunition Bamford (a Flight as a cadet, was January 1904; Left: 21 Tynemouth during the dump that had been set Lieutenant in the RAF). commissioned on 24 December 1909. September quarter of alight by enemy shells. November 1914.] 1890). He died in Penrith.]

Son of Bamford (A [He gained a BSc in Pharmaceutical Chemist) Mining Engineering. [His father's birth was Birth registered in SS - 4 Salisbury Place (in and Annie Williamson (née Brothers: Kenneth 54 (Born: A Mining Engineer Commissioned in the registered in SS - March q. December q. 1892. He 1901 and 1911) and Robinson) of 4 Salisbury Bamford (No. 5717), Cecil Alan 21 Mentioned in Royal Engineers (Tyne + A Medical R.E. in October 1914. In 1857 - and his death was attended SS High SS High School 5718 Williamson Captain 4 June 1947 'Morar', Park Lane, Place, SS. (Their marriage Bamford (No. 5719) and Mike Todd Bamford October Despatches Electrical Engineers) Practioner 1926 he went to registered in Tynemouth - School - Admitted: 16 Admissions' Register Prestbury, Cheltenham was registered in Ronald Bamford (a Flight 1892) (Doctor) Durham University to June q. 1928 (Died 11 May January 1902; Left: (in June 1947) Tynemouth during the Lieutenant in the RAF). study Medicine. He died 1928), aged 71.] December 1906. September quarter of in Cheltenham.] 1890).

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[He left SS High School Son of Bamford (A to board at Mill Hill Pharmaceutical Chemist) School, North London, [His father's birth was Birth registered in SS - and Annie Williamson (née which he left in 1914. Brothers: Kenneth registered in SS - March q. June q. 1898. He 44 (Born: 4 Salisbury Place (in Robinson) of 4 Salisbury After the war he trained Bamford (No. 5717), Alan Cecil 2nd- 13 September Royal Engineers (Tyne 1857 - and his death was attended SS High SS High School 5719 Williamson 21 March September 1906 and A Dental Surgeon Place, SS. (Their marriage to be a Dental Surgeon Bamford (No. 5718) and Mike Todd Bamford Lieutenant 1942 Electrical Engineers) registered in Tynemouth - School - Admitted: 14 Admissions' Register 1898) 1911) was registered in with his practice in Ronald Bamford (a Flight June q. 1928 (Died 11 May September 1906; Left: Tynemouth during the Cheltenham. He died in Lieutenant in the RAF). 1928), aged 71.] 4 April 1912. September quarter of a motor-cycle accident 1890). between Evesham and Chelmsford.]

CMG Born in London. Born Siblings (1871 ages): (Companion of Second son of Sir Hedworth ['Was in command of in St. George's St. George's Hanover [His father, Hedworth (A Beatrice Anne (6; B: The Most Captain in the Williamson (7th Baronet) HMS Vengeance and in Hanover Square, Square, Eaton Place, Landowner), was born in London) & Horatia Distinguished Royal Navy MP (Liberal Party - 1864 to charge of organisation Eaton Place, Whitburn Methodist Knightsbridge, London Florence, Italy, on 25 Dorothy (5; B: London; St. Order of St. (Promoted on 30 1874) and Elizabeth Jane of landing parties in the Knightsbridge, London Church ROH + St. (in 1871), Cheam March 1827, and died in George's Hanover Square - Adolphus 49 (Born: Michael and St. June 1908) Hay Williamson (née coastal operations. The - September q. 1869. Mary's Church ROH, 14 July 1918 School, Surrey (in Whitburn on 26 August March q. 1866). B: St. Mary's Churchyard, 7306 Williamson Huddlesto Captain 5 July George - 'LG': 15 HMS Vengeance [Promoted to the Liddell; 1831 to 1920) of shooting of HMS He left £18,116 18s Whitburn + Whitburn (Pneumonia) 1881), Aboard HMS 1900. He was educated at Hedworth Williamson, 9th Whitburn ne 1869) June 1917) and rank of Whitburn Hall. (Their Vengeance was 10d in his will to his Brotherhood ROH + Hussar (in 1901), and Eton College, Christ Baronet (23 May 1867 to MVO (Member Commander on marriage was registered in remarkably accurate sister, Horatia Dorothy Whitburn Village Green 85 High Street, Church, Oxford, and St. 27 October 1942). [He of the Royal 31 December Chester-le-Street during and contributed to the Meysey-Thompson Memorial Chatham, Kent (in John's College, retired from the Royal Victorian Order 1902] the March quarter of success of the (wife of Arthur 1911 - a hotel) Cambridge.] Navy on 25 February (Naval Attaché 1863). operations' - CMG.] Herbert Meysey- 1918.] to Rome) Thompson).

[To Needle Trench near [To Méricourt (30/9), Gueudecourt (11/10), Citadel Camp (7/10). Rainbow Trench (13/10). Moved forward via Trônes Took part in attack Mon. 20 August 1917 15 October 1916 2/DLI (18 Brigade, 6th His mother lived at 2 Wood to trenches near Born: West Stanley, Thiépval Memorial. Pier Mon. 20 August 895 Willis John Private Unknown 27516 No 1914-5 Star France (15/10) - returning to + Soldiers Died in the (Somme) Division) Pallister Street, SS Gueudecourt (8/10). Co. Durham. E. in SS. and Face 14A and 15C 1917 Needle Trench. Great War Withdrew to reserve Casualties - 142. bivouacs near Trônes Withdrew to camp near Wood (9/10).] Montauban (16/10).]

1st/5th (Territorial) Born and E. in SS. London Regt. (London Formerly 537151 Son of James Lenney Willis Dainville British Cemetery. Soldiers Died in the 2910 Willis Bertram Rifleman 18 13 June 1918 Rifle Brigade) (169 318404 No 1914-5 Star France South Shields. Unmarried. 15thBn. London Regt. St. Michael's ROH, SS and Charlotte Willis of SS I.F.7. Great War Brigade, 56th (London) SDGW = 'Bertram Division) Willis'.

Enlisted: 18 November [30 August 1917 - 1914. His name 22 (Tyneside Scottish) / Discharged on medical South Shields. (John appeared in the July 4900 Willis James Sergeant Unknown Unknown NF (102 Brigade, 34th 22/743 No 1914-5 Star France grounds (Gunshot- John Sheen Sheen) 1916 Casualties' List. Division) Wounds). Awarded the Transferred to Depot. Silver War Badge.] (John Sheen).

Children (all births Margaret Willis (née Born in SS - March q. [His mother, Isabella, was registered in SS): Wales). (They were 1893. Children (all born in North Shields and Ambrose A. (September married in St. Thomas' births registered in A Cartman for a was a 59-year old widow. q. 1912), James H. James Labour Corps 17 Waterloo Vale, SS Son of Isabella Willis of 17 Church, SS, on 2 June SS): Ronald Waterloo Vale Roll of 7251 Willis Private Unknown Unknown Gas Works (in She died in SS - June q. (September q. 1913), Lily Fri. 30 May 1919 Herbert (Waterloo Vale ROH) (in 1911) Waterloo Vale, SS (in 1911) 1912. Their marriage (December q. 1930), Honour 1911) 1925, aged 72. She had A.S. (September q. 1918). was registered in SS Wlizabeth A.W. had eleven children, six John W.W. (June q. during the June quarter (March q. 1934) and still living.] 1920) and Margaret H. of 1912). Jean (June q. 1937). (June q. 1923). Born and R. in SS. Enlisted in August Tues. 23 May 1916 + 28 December Son of William and 173rd Tunnelling Sister: Esther. Sister and B- 1914 in the West St. Patrick's Cemetery, All Saints' Church ROH, Fri. 11 May 1917 (In 82 Willoughby Thomas Sapper 37 11 May 1916 79655 1914 (1914-5 France 49 Brinkburn Street, SS Margaret Hannah Fri. 28 July 1916 Company R.E. in-L: Lizzie and Herbert. Yorkshire Regt. The Loos. III.H.33. West Harton Memoriam) + Soldiers Star) Willoughby 'Gazette' says he was Died in the Great War 38. [His father, Jabez, was Unmarried. [Father, Son of Jabez and Mary born at Tavistock, Jabez, born Tavistock - Brother of Staff Nurse Born: Byker, Palmer's Isabella Wills of 62 Devonshire, & was a 56- December q. 1854. To Mary Elizabeth Wills, Died Newcastle (Newcastle; Shipbuilders Wansbeck Road, Jarrow year old Waiter in a St. Paul's Roll of Honour bivouacs southern edge 30 March 1918, aged 33 June q. 1896). E. Fri. 23 April 1915 John 'D' Company, 14/NF 9 September 62 Wansbeck Road, (Jarrow Engine (Married: Tynemouth; Restaurant. His mother, + Palmer's Cenotaph + 14 July 1916 of Fricourt Wood (14/7). (No. 2360). Sister: Meggy Wallsend. Sister: Lily Thiépval Memorial. Pier (Jarrow Express) + 2359 Wills George Private 20 (Pioneers) (Divisional 8068 1915 (1914-5 France Jarrow (in 1911 and Works) - An March q. 1881). [His Mary Isabella, was born at Monkton Memorial + (Somme) Took part in operations (24 in 1911; B: (16 in April 1911; B: and Face 10B, 11B and 12B Soldiers Died in the (Jack) Pioneers, 21st Division) Star) July 1916) Apprentice father, Jabez, died on 18 Craster, Northumberland, Bede Burn School ROH, at Bazentin Ridge. To Cramlington) He had two Byker). He attended Great War Boilermaker (in October 1932, aged 78. His & was 56. They had been Jarrow camp between Méaulte sisters in the nursing Bede Burn School, 1911) mother, Mary, died on 23 married for 30 years and and Dernancourt profession. Jarrow. July 1935, aged 80.] had had five children, all (18/7).] still living.]

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Daughter of Jabez (A [She was trained at Harton She died at Armstrong Restaurant Waiter - Born at Unmarried. [She was a Union Hospital and College Hospital, Tavistock, Devon) and member of the Primitive afterwards nursed at Sister of Private John Newcastle. Sisters: Mary Isabella Wills (Born: Methodist Church, Cardiff, Ratcliffe, George Wills, 'D' Meggy (24 in 1911; B: St. Paul's Roll of Honour 62 Wansbeck Road, Craster, Northumberland) Monkton. She was Dewsbury, Windermere Company 14/NF, Died 14 Cramlington) and Lily + Royal Garrison Mary Territorial Force Fri. 5 April 1918 PHOTO (Vin 2360 Wills Staff Nurse 33 30 March 1918 Jarrow (in 1911 and A Nurse of 62 Wansbeck Road, buried with military and also at Armstrong July 1916, aged 20 (No. (16 in 1911; B: Byker). Jarrow Cemetery. 7.232. Church, Farnborough Elizabeth Nursing Service (Jarrow Express) Mullen) March 1918) Jarrow. [Her father, Jabez, honours. One of her College Hospital for two 2359). She had two She had served at Road, Aldershot, died on 18 October 1932, sisters was connected years. Her health failed sisters in the nursing Salonika for ten Hampshire aged 78. Her mother, Mary, with the Red Cross her whilst serving at profession. months and had only died on 23 July 1935, aged Association.] Salonika and she was sent returned from there a 80.] home.] short time before.

Brother: Richard Wills - Son of Richard and Mary Died 18 April 1905, aged Nicholson Knowles Wills of Born and E. in 34 19. He was a Joiner 24 Alderson Street, SS. (His [Brother: William Wills - Ashington, (Family residing at Ellesmere Wed. 28 February 9/NF (52 Brigade, 17th 10 July 1915 Dardanelles father, Richard, died 19 Died February 1928, aged Northumberland. Spoilbank Cemetery. 2751 Wills Robert Private Headston 29 February 1916 16407 Street, SS, and was 1917 + Soldiers Died (Northern) Division) (1914-5 Star) (Balkans 2B) June 1917, aged 61. His 33. Brother-in-Law: There is a Family I.B.28. (Belgium). e) (33 - described as being 'Of St. in the Great War mother, Mary, died 20 June William. Niece: Ada.] Headstone in Harton 'Gazette') Stephen's Parish' in the 1900, aged 39½ (Family Cemetery (B.1613). Harton Cemetery Burial Headstone)). Register.

Wounded at Gallipoli - receiving a bullet Son of Sergeant-Farrier He had sisters. through his neck, back Willis of the R.E. - a retired [Enlisted at the beginning 15 May 1920 Royal Marine Light 56 Canterbury Street, Remembered by Mr. and and shoulder - and in Mon. 5 July 1915 + 4171 Wills George N. Private 24 soldier then serving with of October 1914 - Mon. 5 July 1915 (DOW) Infantry SS Mrs. Brown + Will and hospital in Cairo, Tues. 15 May 1923 the army in France 'Gazette'.] Elsie. Egypt, in July 1915 ('Gazette'). ('Gazette'). (In Memoriam).

Twice wounded and a P.O.W. in Germany by 17 Cleveland Street, SS Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Wills 28 April 1918 - 5937 Wills R. Private Unknown Unknown DLI Whitburn Colliery Mon. 29 April 1918 (in April 1918) of 17 Cleveland Street, SS 'Gazette'. He had been in France for three years. Son of Jonathan and [His father, Jonathan (A 107 Commercial Road, Martha Wills (née Esther Wills (née Trobe). Rivetter), was born in SS Born in SS. Birth SS (in 1891), 65 Scrimger) of 65 Hedley Sister: Sarah Ann - born in A Seagoing (They were married in (December q. 1850) and registered in SS - June Hedley Street, SS (in Street, SS (in 1901). (They SS and aged 12 in 1891. Fireman (in St. Mary's Church, SS, on was 40 in 1891. He died in q. 1888. Children: Jonathan March q. 1966 1901), 6½ Morton were married in St. Mary's Father-in-Law: George Morton Street Roll of Tues. 25 September 6959 Wills 77 March 1916) 18 March 1916. Their SS - March q. 1930, aged Martha S. (SS; Davis (SS) Street, SS (in 1911), Church, SS, on 15 Trobe of 134 South Eldon Honour 1917 [Rivetter in a marriage was registered 79. His mother, Martha, December q. 1916) and 18 Station September 1884. Their Street, SS (A Shipyard in 1911] in SS during the March was born in SS (December and Jonathan G. (SS; Cottages, SS (in March marriage was registered in Timekeeper). quarter of 1916). q. 1860) and died in SS - December q. 1931). 1916) SS during the September June q. 1929, aged 67.] quarter of 1884).

B. in SS. E. in Sunderland. R. SS. Mon. 27 March 1916 Brother: Tom (in France) - Aunt & Uncle: H. & D. 1st/7th DLI (Territorial) + Fri. 7 April 1916 + 161 Campbell Street, wounded for the second Meach. (In Ypres (Menin Gate) Holy Trinity Church (Divisional Pioneers, 27 June 1915 Son of David and Isabella [Letter from Corporal A. Fri. 2 March 1917 + 336 Wilson David Private 20 2 March 1916 2922 France SS ('Gazette' - 7 April Boldon Colliery Unmarried. time. Brother: Billie. Memoriam). He Memorial. Panel 36 and ROH, SS + Holy Trinity Fri. 7 April 1916 50th (Northumbrian) (1914-5 Star) Wilson Carmichael.] Sat. 1 March 1919 + 1916) Sisters: Florrie & Gertie. attended Holy Trinity 38. (Belgium). Boys' School ROH, SS Division) Soldiers Died in the Sisters: Dolly & Ena. Boys' School, SS - Great War Admitted: 7 July 1902; Left: 10 March 1909.

Born in Jarrow. E. 2/King's Own Yorkshire Thomas Cramlington, Ten Tree Alley Cemetery, Soldiers Died in the 1087 Wilson Private Unknown 12 February 1917 Light Infantry (97 42207 No 1914-5 Star France Hedley Northumberland. Puisieux. A.19. Great War Brigade, 32nd Division) Formerly 19/1484 NF.

Born in SS. E. Hebburn. Had been in Northern Press France for 2½ years. Artillery Wood Cemetery. Sat. 17 November 'D' Battery, 160th and Engineering His mother lived at 89 About two months Sat. 17 November 1170 Wilson George Gunner 19 22 October 1917 771577 France 89 Roman Road, SS Special Memorial 12. 1917 + Soldiers Died Brigade RFA Works Roman Road, SS earlier had visited 1917 (Belgium). in the Great War (Apprentice). home on leave. Wounded at the end of 1916 - 'Gazette'.. Born in Sunderland. E. Wed. 5 and Tues. 11 SS. Chum: Driver W. Glebe Methodist 26 August 1917 'D' Battery, 250th Son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Bucquoy Road Cemetery, September 1917 + 1302 Wilson William H. Corporal Unknown 751320 France South Shields. Emmerson of 36 Church Memorial (DOW) Brigade RFA of 16 Osborne Avenue, SS Ficheux. I.L.9. Soldiers Died in the Mozart Street, SS Plaque, Westoe (?) Great War (home on leave). Born and E. in SS. Agnes Wilson (née [Entrained at Frévent for Formerly 4165 DLI. Houghton) of 8 Garden Méricourt (13/9) and from [Withdrew to Flea Wed. 8 November Lane, SS. (They were there marched to Trench and from there 1916 + Thurs. 2 16 September Messrs. Pyman Youngest son of George married in St. Jude's Dernancourt. To He had one child. to sunken section of August + Mon. 17 John 1916 (Battle of 15/DLI (64 Brigade, and Bells, North Thiépval Memorial. Pier Waterloo Vale Roll of Wed. 8 November 1335 Wilson Private Unknown 42496 No 1914-5 Star France 8 Garden Lane, SS and Mary Wilson of Park Church, SS, on 22 April Pommiers Redoubt (15/9), Brothers: George and Ted Ginchy Road. To September 1917 + Fri. William Flers-Courcelette, 21st Division) Shields and Face 14A and 15C Honour 1916 Street, SS 1908. Their marriage front line facing Gird Lines (in France). positions south of 30 May 1919 + Somme) ('Gazette'). was registered in SS west of Gueudecourt Flers (17/9) and later Soldiers Died in the during the June quarter (16/9). Unsuccessful Pommiers Redoubt. Great War of 1908). attack 9.15 am.] Casualties - 438.] (In Memoriam).

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'Gazette' First Service Date of Arrival 1911 Census/Death Grave/Memorial ID Surname Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship First Served in Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife Other Family Details Other Notes ROH/Memorial Plaque Reference/Book Photograph(s) Name(s) Number Overseas Circumstances Reference Details [Attack on Schwaben Redoubt (28/9) - moved [To Gordon Castle Born in SS. E. forward behind trenches (28/8), Sunderland. Formerly 7/Bedfordshire at 1 pm. - 28 September Martinsart Wood (4/9), 244 Northumbrian Mon. 30 October 1st/5th (Territorial) WD records confused 1916 (Somme- Eldest son of Jonathan and Forceville (5/9), Hédauville Division Cyclist Corps 1916 + Fri. 28 William West Yorkshire Regt. Hilda Wilson of fighting in front & second Thiépval Memorial. Pier Whitburn Village Green Sat. 4 November 1450 Wilson Private 24 Attack on 5892 France Marsden, SS. Elizabeth Wilson of the (18/9), Martinsart Wood (E. 2 years earlier), September 1917 + Watts (146 Brigade, 49th Gainsborough, Yorkshire line German trenches - and Face 2A, 2C and 2D Memorial 1916 Schwaben Marsden Inn (20/9), trenches between then drafted into the Soldiers Died in the (West Riding) Division) 'hand-to-hand scrapping' - Redoubt) Leipzig Salient and DLI and then the West Great War gains held and Thiépval in close support Yorks. (In consolidated. Withdrew (27/9).] Memoriam). to North Bluff, Authuille (29/9).]

[His father, Gibson, was born at Spittal, Siblings (1911 ages): Northumberland, and was Matthew (31; B: Born and E. in Jarrow. Thurs. 18 April 1918 + a 60-year old Stevedore Tweedmouth, DOW in a hospital in 29 December A Stevedore Son of Gibson and Ann Doullens Communal Fri. 19 April 1918 12 April 1918 5th/6th Heavy Trench Dardanelles 40 (or 70 ?) Nansen (Discharging Ships). His Northumberland; a France. Niece: Phyllis 1536 Wilson John Gunner 29 37939 1915 (1914-5 (Discharging Wilson of 40 (or 70 ?) Cemetery Extension. No. 1. St. Paul's Roll of Honour (Jarrow Express) + (DOW) Mortar Battery RGA (Balkans 2B) Street, Jarrow mother, Annie, was also Stevedore), Annie (21; B: Wilson - born in Star) Ships) (in 1911) Nansen Street, Jarrow VI.B.13. Soldiers Died in the born at Spittal and was 59. Jarrow), Frances (18; B: Jarrow and aged 8 in Great War They had been married for Jarrow) and Phyllis (16; B: April 1911. 39 years and had had 11 Jarrow). children, seven still living.]

[Attacked south of La Boisselle 7.30 am - moved forward with 21/NF - high Thurs. 19 October 22 (Tyneside Scottish) / casualties - just 150 men 1916 + Fri. 1 July 2016 13 Anderson Street, Born and E. in SS. No Thurs. 19 October 1647 Wilson John Private Unknown 1 July 1916 NF (102 Brigade, 34th 22/1672 France located in German line at No CWGC entry. + Tues. 5 July 2016 + Corstorphine Town, SS CWGC entry. 1916 Division) nightfall. Withdrew from Soldiers Died in the positions behind Tara Usna Great War line through Albert to Millencourt (4/7).]

Son of William Whittle Cite Bonjean Military John 12/NF (62 Brigade, 21st Wilson and Isabella Wilson Born in SS. No SDGW 1648 Wilson Private 24 28 January 1916 22252 Cemetery, Armentières. Henry Division) of 128 Argyle Street, entry. IX.E.30. Hebburn Nephew of Alice Smith of 7/Yorkshire Regt. (50 Mon. 13 May 1918 + 12 May 1917 Son of the late Alex and 12 Byron Street, SS. Born in SS. E. Hull. R. Duisans British Cemetery, 1665 Wilson William Private Unknown Brigade, 17th 39203 No 1914-5 Star France Soldiers Died in the (DOW) Margaret Ellen Wilson Uncle Harry and Aunt SS. Étrun. III.M.53. (Northern) Division) Great War Kate. [Attack on Redan Ridge - held up by fire from Ridge Fri. 20 April 1917 Manager of the Redoubt and The Mrs. Wilson of 9 Born: Pontefract, (Jarrow Express) + Fri. Henry 1/Rifle Brigade (11 13 July 1915 9 Monkton Terrace, Jarrow branch of Quadrilateral soon after Serre Road Cemetery No. 1775 Wilson L/C Unknown 1 July 1916 S/9170 France Monkton Terrace, Yorkshire. E. and R. 1 July 2016 + Tues. 5 (Harry) Brigade, 4th Division) (1914-5 Star) Jarrow the Meadow leaving trenches - entered 2. I.E.27. Jarrow Jarrow. July 2016 + Soldiers Dairy Company German line by 10 am. but Died in the Great War driven back after counter- attack. Casualties - 474.]

Mary Agnes Wilson (née Born: Leamside, Co. Miller) of 40 York Street, Messrs. Grieve Durham. E. Jarrow. Jarrow. (They were [His wife, Mary Agnes, was Sons (1911 ages; all born and Co., Transferred to 10th St. Paul's Roll of Honour Fri. 14 June 1918 married in St. Nicholas' born in Northumberland in Jarrow): James (6), Ironmongers, Labour Company then + East Boldon War (Jarrow Express) + Fri. Joseph Labour Bn. (Formerly 40 York Street, Jarrow Son of William and Mary Church, Hedworth, on and was 28. They had Richard (4) and John (1). Querrieu British Cemetery. 2361 Wilson Private 38 25 May 1918 46891 No 1914-5 Star France Jarrow (for 17 49th Labour Company Memorial, 28 June 1918 (Jarrow Bowes Lincolnshire Regt.) (in 1911 and 1918) Wilson of Boldon Colliery 22 October 1903. Their been married for seven There is a Family A.38. years) [Assistant (29282), Labour Corps. Congregational Church Express) + Soldiers marriage was registered years and had had three Headstone reference to Ironmonger - Family Headstone (?) Died in the Great War in SS during the children, all still living.] him in Boldon Cemetery. 1911] reference to in Boldon December quarter of Cemetery. 1903).

[The 'Guildhall' was sunk Third son of George Brown by U-62 with the loss of Brothers: John (in Russia), The 13th List of Mon. 2 July 1917 + George Assistant SS 'Guildhall' (West Mercantil Wilson and Susannah twelve lives. It was on a Gladstone, Stanley and Merchant Marine 2379 Wilson 15 25 June 1917 5 Albert Terrace, SS Unmarried. Tower Hill Memorial Sat. 15 March 1919 + Henry Steward Hartlepool) e Marine Wilson (née Etheridge) of 5 voyage from Valencia to Henry. Sisters: Cissie, Deaths lists his place Fri. 24 January 2014 Albert Terrace, SS Cardiff with a cargo of ore Eleanor and Lizzie. of residency as SS. and oranges.] [Attack on Zenith Trench (23/10) - 'B' & 'D' Companies moved Born and E. in SS. Fri. 1 December & forward to Spectrum Brother: Trimmer Thomas Memorial Service at Tues. 5 December Trench & captured Zenith 26 October 1916 2/West Yorkshire Regt. 28 December Son of Thomas and Mary Mary Millard (formerly Wilson, HMS Pekin, Died 3 Holy Trinity, High Holy Trinity Boys' 1916 + Mon. 3 March 49 Havelock Street, SS after 8.15 pm. (24/10). Thiépval Memorial. Pier 2387 Wilson James Private 26 (Somme - Attack (23 Brigade, 8th 3/7703 1914 (1914-5 France Isabella Wilson of 87 Taylor Wilson) of 60 Regent March 1918, aged 24 (No. Shields. Holy Trinity School ROH, SS + SS 1919 + Wed. 24 (in October 1916) Relieved & to Bernafay and Face 2A, 2C and 2D on Zenith Trench) Division) Star) Street, SS Street, SS 3425). Aunt Sarah and Boys' School - Library ROH December 2014 + Wood during night cousins Lottie and Florrie. Admitted: 1 July 1898; Soldiers Died in the (30/10). WD - fighting Left: 6 June 1904. Great War strength on 23/10 = 437. Casualties (by 30/10) - 220).] East Boldon War Son of Joseph and Sat. 21 July 1917 + 22 (Tyneside Scottish) / Memorial, Featherst Margaret Jane Wilson of 11 Born: East Boldon. E. Arras Memorial. Bay 2 and Mon. 21 November 2426 Wilson Private 37 5 June 1917 NF (102 Brigade, 34th 36131 No 1914-5 Star France East Boldon. Congregational Church one Ferndale Avenue, East Newcastle. 3 1921 + Soldiers Died Division) + St. Nicholas' Church Boldon in the Great War ROH, West Boldon

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'Gazette' First Service Date of Arrival 1911 Census/Death Grave/Memorial ID Surname Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship First Served in Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife Other Family Details Other Notes ROH/Memorial Plaque Reference/Book Photograph(s) Name(s) Number Overseas Circumstances Reference Details Attended SS 1st/6th (Territorial) Son of James William and Secondary School and 2nd- DLI (151 Brigade, 50th Frances Mary Payne of 2442 Wilson James 25 14 April 1917 France Cambridge University. Arra Memorial. Bay 8 Sat. 21 April 1917 Lieutenant (Northumbrian) Lebanon House, Harton Belonged to the Division) Road, Westoe, SS electrical division. P.B.T. Wilson of 'C' Battery, 290th Washford Lane, Born in SS. E. Duhallow A.D.S. Cemetery. Soldiers Died in the 2506 Wilson Sidney H. Sergeant 31 23 December 1917 765278 France Son of Mrs. Wilson of SS St. Michael's ROH, SS Brigade RFA Lindford, Bordon, Newcastle. II.E.2. (Belgium). Great War Hampshire. Only son of William and A native of SS. His George 30th Bn. Australian Brougham Street, 29 September Eleanor Wilson of His sister, Gertrude, also parents were 'late of Tyne Cot Cemetery. 2864 Wilson William Private 19 Infantry, Australian 4124 France Cowra, New South Unmarried. Mon. 7 October 1918 1917 Brougham Street, Cowra, resided with her parents. Aston Street, Westoe, LXI.B.11. (Belgium). (Willie) Imperial Force Wales. New South Wales. SS' ('Gazette'). Born: Usworth, Co. Durham. E.SS. Formerly in the St. Mark's Church Fri. 9 April 1915 + 10 March 1915 [On 8 March 1915 he had 2/Cameronians (23 25 January 1915 56 Commercial Road, Cameronians but Le Touret Memorial. Panel Commemorative Mon. 24 November 2955 Wilson James Corporal 26 (Battle of Neuve 7872 France written home to say he Fri. 9 April 1915 Brigade, 8th Division) (1914-5 Star) High Shields bought himself out. 15 and 16. Stained Glass Window, 1919 + Soldiers Died Chapelle) was all right - 'Gazette'.] Enlisted in his old SS in the Great War regiment on the outbreak. Youngest son of Joseph and Sister and Brother-in-Law: 25 March 1917 2/DLI (18 Brigade, 6th A Seagoing the late Mary Wilson of 1 Margaret and Oliver DOW R. in A. (In Mon. 16 April 1917 + 3148 Wilson George Private 21 France 1 Dairy Lane, SS Unmarried. No CGWC entry. Mon. 16 April 1917 (DOW) Division) Fireman Dairy Lane, SS (A Spiller of 119 Mile End Memoriam). Tues. 25 March 1919 Foyboatman) Road, SS. Born: Amble, Northumberland. E. Joseph 10/Hampshire Regt. 7 September Son of Ralph and the late Sunderland. R. SS. Helles Memorial. Panel Dardanelles Soldiers Died in the 3257 Wilson Henry Private 20 7 September 1915 (82 Brigade, 27th 16747 1915 (1914-5 69 Mortimer Road, SS Catherine Wilson of 69 Unmarried. Formerly 11899 10th 125-134 or 223-226, 228-9 St. Michael's ROH, SS (Balkans 2B) Great War Storey Division) Star) Mortimer Road, SS Hussars - which he and 328. (Turkey). enlisted in: August 1914. Holy Trinity Boys' Brother: Pt. James Wilson, School ROH says he 2/West Yorkshire Regt., served in the Royal Son of Thomas and Mary KIA 26 October 1916, Holy Trinity Church 1074/ST Naval Division. Holy Harton Cemetery. E.1911. Mon. 3 March 1919 3425 Wilson Thomas Trimmer 24 3 March 1918 HMS Pekin Isabella Wilson of 87 Taylor aged 26 (No. 2387). He ROH, SS + Holy Trinity (RNR) Trinity Boys' School - (South Shields). (In Memoriam) Street, SS had two sisters. Boys' School ROH, SS Admitted: 1 July 1901; 'Accidentally drowned at Left: 9 January 1907 Grimsby' - 'Gazette'. (?). He attended Holy Son of the late George Chatham Naval Memorial. Holy Trinity Church Thomas Leading K/4049 Trinity Boys' School, SS 3426 Wilson 28 30 June 1915 HMS Lightning South Shields. William and Elizabeth Memorial Reference: 11. ROH, SS + Holy Trinity Harold Stoker (RNR) - Admitted: 17 August Wilson of SS (Kent). Boys' School ROH, SS 1898; Left: 1 July 1899.

Barbara Wilson (formerly Knowles, née Davis) of 4 Harrison's Place, West Holborn, SS. Born in SS. SS (They were married in 'Northumbria' was a SS 'Northumbria' Mercantil 4 Harrison's Place, Son of the late Benjamin 3458 Wilson Benjamin Fireman 47 23 December 1915 St. Mary's Church, SS, on Tyne collier which had Tower Hill Memorial Wed. 12 January 1916 (London) e Marine West Holborn, SS and Elizabeth Wilson 5 July 1896. Their sailed from marriage was registered Burntisland. in SS during the September quarter of 1896).

5/South Wales Born in SS. E. Courcelles-au-Bois Borderers (Divisional 17 July 1915 Brynmawr, Soldiers Died in the 3489 Wilson Joseph Private Unknown 16 February 1917 18142 France Communal Cemetery Pioneers, 19th (1914-5 Star) Brecknockshire, Great War Extension. E.19, (Western) Division) Wales. His daughter, Emma Wilson, died on 2 April Leading 27 November 2675/T 50 Palmerston Street, Mary Wilson of 50 Harton Cemetery. M.5640. Holy Trinity Church Mon. 27 November 3802 Wilson Walter L. 32 HMS Pembroke II 1928, aged 15. He had In Memoriam. Stoker 1918 (RNR) SS Palmerston Street, SS (South Shields). ROH, SS 1922 four children: Walter, Emma, Doris and Mary. His birth was 2/Argyll and Sutherland A Wellesley Peronne Communal John Son of Mrs. Eliza Meek of 1 registered in SS during Holy Trinity Church Thurs. 22 March 3831 Wilson Private 17 28 February 1917 Highlanders (98 S/16781 No 1914-5 Star France 1 Forest Hill, SS Training Ship Boy Unmarried. Cemetery Extension. Thurs. 22 March 1917 Ridley Forrest Hill, SS the September ROH, SS 1917 Brigade, 33rd Division) ('Gazette') V.P.15. quarter of 1899.

13 Platoon, 'D' Jane Elizabeth Wilson of Thurs. 19 October 13 Anderson Street, He served in 13 Company, 22 (Tyneside Son of Henry and Isabella 18 Lower Feversham Thiépval Memorial. Pier Holy Trinity Church 1916 + Fri. 1 July 2016 Thurs. 19 October 3904 Wilson Robert Private 32 1 July 1916 22/1672 France Corstorphine Town, SS Platoon, 'D' Company - Scottish) / NF (102 Wilson Street, Middlesbrough and Face 10B, 11B and 12B ROH, SS + Tues. 5 July 2016 + 1916 (in October 1916) John Sheen. Brigade, 34th Division) (CWGC) John Sheen

[His father, Joseph, died Sister: Isabella Thompson on 12 July 1904, aged 55. (wife of Charles H. There is a Family Son of Joseph and Ann William 5th (East Anglian) His mother, Ann, died on 4 Thompson) - Died 29 May Headstone in St. Boulogne Eastern 3936 Wilson Major 40 20 June 1918 France (Annie) Wilson of 497 John Brigade, RFA November 1932, aged 80 - 1913, aged 38 (Family Peter's Churchyard, Cemetery. VII.A.50. Stanhope Road, SS 'In her 81st year' - Family Headstone in St. Peter's Harton. Headstone.] Churchyard, Harton).

4th (Northumbrian) Son of Mrs. Wilson of 41 4031 Wilson Frederick Bombardier Unknown Unknown 1914-5 Star France Sat. 19 June 1915 Sat. 19 June 1915 Howitzer Brigade RFA Hyde Street, SS

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'Gazette' First Service Date of Arrival 1911 Census/Death Grave/Memorial ID Surname Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship First Served in Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife Other Family Details Other Notes ROH/Memorial Plaque Reference/Book Photograph(s) Name(s) Number Overseas Circumstances Reference Details Awarded the MM for Tues. 12 June 1917 4th (Northumbrian) bravery in Tues. 12 June 1917 + 4036 Wilson W. Bombardier Unknown Unknown France Whitburn Colliery + South Shields' Howitzer Brigade RFA extinguishing a gunpit Brigadier O.F.G. Hogg Library ROH fire - 'Gazette'.

4th (Northumbrian) Son of Mrs. Wilson of 41 4319 Wilson S.H. Sergeant Unknown Unknown 1914-5 Star France Wounded - 'Gazette'. Sat. 19 June 1915 Sat. 19 June 1915 Howitzer Brigade RFA Hyde Street, SS

1st/9th DLI (Territorial) Son of Joseph and Gommecourt British East Boldon Memorial, 28 March 1918 Matthew (151 Brigade, 50th Margaret Jane Wilson of 11 Birth registered in SS - Cemetery No. 2, Congregational Church 4388 Wilson Private 34 ('Operation 295145 France Dodds (Northumbrian) Ferndale Avenue, East September q. 1883. Hébuterne. Special + St. Nicholas' Church Michael') Division) Boldon Memorial B.2. ROH, West Boldon

Dardanelles 346 John Williamson Wounded at Gallipoli - 4389 Wilson William AB Unknown Unknown RNVR 1914-5 Star Wed. 2 June 1915 Wed. 2 June 1915 (Balkans 2B) Street, SS 'Gazette'. Wounded in France on 1st/7th DLI (Territorial) 14 July 1915 - (Divisional Pioneers, 275813 19 April 1915 Sat. 24 July 1915 + 4434 Wilson T.H. Private Unknown Unknown France South Shields. 'Gazette'. Discharged Sat. 24 July 1915 50th (Northumbrian) (2171) (1914-5 Star) Clive Dunn page 271 (medically?) - Clive Division) Dunn.

Enlisted: 26 November 1914. His name appeared in the June 'C' Company, 25 ['Gazette' - 30 Franklin 1918 Casualties' List. Sat. 16 January 1915 + (Tyneside Irish) / NF 11 January 1916 4707 Wilson Edward Private Unknown Unknown 25/717 France 30 Franklin Street, SS Street. John Sheen - 35 Discharged on medical John Sheen + 'Irish (103 Brigade, 34th (No 1914-5 Star) Frankline Street.] grounds (King's Heroes' (1917) Division) Regulations, paragraph 392). (John Sheen).

His name appeared in the December 1916, 'A' Company, 26 March 1917 and June (Tyneside Irish) / NF 10 January 1916 John Sheen + 'Irish 4758 Wilson H. Private Unknown Unknown 26/1322 France 7 Anderson Street, SS 1918 Casualties' Lists. (103 Brigade, 34th (No 1914-5 Star) Heroes' (1917) Transferred to East Division) Yorkshire Regt. (John Sheen). His name appeared in 22 (Tyneside Scottish) / the November 1918 South Shields. (John 4901 Wilson J.G. L/C Unknown Unknown NF (102 Brigade, 34th 22/603 No 1914-5 Star France Casualties' List. A John Sheen Sheen) Division) Section Leader. (John Sheen). Enlisted: 30 January 22 (Tyneside Scottish) / 1915. Transferred to 129 Billen Street, SS 4902 Wilson Thomas Private Unknown Unknown NF (102 Brigade, 34th 22/1499 No 1914-5 Star 2nd Garrison BN. John Sheen (John Sheen) Division) Class Z Reserve. (John Sheen). Stepfather of Private Robert Ferguson, King's Own Yorkshire Light Tues. 21 September Tues. 21 September 4930 Wilson William AB Unknown Unknown Royal Navy 2 Laygate Hill, SS Infantry (No. 4928) and 1915 1915 Gunner Jacob Ferguson - in Ireland in September 1915 (No. 4929).

He was a member of [He won the DCM for Hebburn No. 2 branch Fri. 25 August 1916 carrying despatches [He crossed a shell-swept of the Boilermakers' (Jarrow Express) + Fri. backwards and forwards zone fifteen times during Society. Presented 1 September 1916 4954 Wilson Joseph Sapper Unknown DCM Unknown Royal Engineers Hebburn. A Boilermaker across a place that was a period of five days in with a Chesterfield (Jarrow Express) + Fri. swept by shell-fire and carrying dispatches to his sitting-room suite by 27 April 1917 (Jarrow infested with snipers - Major - Jarrow Express.] members of the Express) 'Jarrow Express'.] Hebburn Social Club.

He attended Holy 7th Divisonal Supply A Teacher at St. Trinity Boys' School - Jacob Meritorious Holy Trinity School Wed. 4 June 1919 + 5034 Wilson Staff-Sergeant Unknown Unknown Column, Royal Army South Shields. Hilda's School, SS Admitted: 9 (Jake) Service Medal Boys' ROH, SS (Served) Sat. 1 November 1919 Service Corps (in October 1919) November 1891; Left: 14 September 1904.

Florence A Wilson (née Ludlow). (They were Children: John and Unknown 20 Eleanor Terrace, SS married in SS' Registry Florence. Siblings: John (Born: c. Son of John and Dorothy A. Transport ('Engineer' - (in 1901), and 130 An Engine Fitter Office on 2 May 1901. S., Ernest, Henry C., Hedley Street Roll of Tues. 11 December 5098 Wilson Arthur Engineer 1881 - Unknown Wilson of 20 Eleanor Hedley Street ROH) Hedley Street, SS (in (Shipbuilder's) Their marriage was Dorothy A., Alfred, Jane E. Honour 1917 Sunderlan Terrace, SS (in 1901) 1911) registered in SS during and Frank. Grandmother: d) the June quarter of Ann Wilson. 1901). 2 Walenore Avenue off Violet Wilson of 2 13th Bn. Australian Born in Jarrow. Alice Street, Newtown A Carter (in Walenore Avenue off Villers-Bretonneux 5899 Wilson George Private 31 14 August 1916 Infantry, Australian 4334 Enlisted on 14 August ( - in August August 1915) Alice Street, Newtown, Memorial. Imperial Force 1915. 1915) Australia

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'Gazette' First Service Date of Arrival 1911 Census/Death Grave/Memorial ID Surname Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship First Served in Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife Other Family Details Other Notes ROH/Memorial Plaque Reference/Book Photograph(s) Name(s) Number Overseas Circumstances Reference Details Enlisted: 7 July 1906. Unknown 1st Platoon, 'C' TZ/690 or 3 Cockburn Street, SS, Re-enlisted: 27 Christoph (Born: 11 Dardanelles A Printer (RND Collingwood Bn. 6006 Wilson AB Unknown Company, Collingwood TZ/69 1914-5 Star and 23 Ellesmere Married. October 1914. Height: er October (Balkans - 2B) Service Record) Embarkation Roll Bn. and Anson Bn. RND (RNVR) Street, SS 5'6". Brown hair and 1890) eyes. C. of E.

He attended Holy Trinity Boys' School, SS Holy Trinity Boys' 6065 Wilson Stanley Sapper Unknown Unknown Royal Engineers South Shields. - Admitted: 29 June School ROH, SS 1903; Left: 15 July (Served) 1910 - Wounded. He attended Holy Trinity Boys' School, SS Holy Trinity Boys' - Admitted: 21 6174 Wilson James Private Unknown Unknown West Yorkshire Regt. South Shields. School ROH, SS November 1892; Left: (Served) 21 December 1897 - Wounded. Mary Wilson (née Children (all registered in Brians). (They were Birth registered in SS - SS): Richard (March q. 78 or 79 married in St. Hilda's December q. 1891. He 1920), Charles B. (June q. Holy Trinity Boys' (Born: 11 December q. 1970 Church, SS, on 24 June attended Holy Trinity 6175 Wilson John Hull Sapper Royal Engineers South Shields. 1922), Elizabeth School ROH, SS Novembe (SS) 1919. Their marriage Boys' School, SS - (December q. 1926), Brian (Served) r 1891) was registered in SS Admitted: 3 July 1899; (June q. 1935) and Alan during the June quarter Left: 31 March 1905. M. (March q. 1940). of 1919). 1st/7th DLI (Territorial) 171 H.S. Edwards He enlisted in 1st/7th (Divisional Pioneers, 6384 Wilson James Private Unknown Unknown Street, SS (in May DLI on 26 May 1915 - Thurs. 27 May 1915 50th (Northumbrian) 1915) 'Gazette'. Division)

1st/7th DLI (Territorial) 228 H.S. Edwards He had enlisted in the (Divisional Pioneers, 6619 Wilson John W. Private Unknown Unknown Street, SS (in June 1st/7th DLI by 27 June Mon. 28 June 1915 50th (Northumbrian) 1915) 1915 - 'Gazette'. Division) 16 Wood Street, A P.O.W. by 2 Fri. 3 November 1916 6721 Wilson J.T. Sapper Unknown Unknown Royal Engineers Hebburn Colliery (in November 1916 - (Jarrow Express) October 1916) Jarrow Express.

[His father, George Born in Govan, 139 Park Street, Edward (A Marine Lanarkshire (c. 1889 - Sister: Sarah Eleanor - Govan, Lanarkshire (in Son of George Edward and Engineer's Patternmaker), aged 2 in 1891). His A Rivetter in a born in Barrow in Furness 1891), 100 South Eldon Mary Wilson of 93 was born in Barrow in father remarried after Frederick Street Roll of 6931 Wilson Herbert Private Unknown Unknown Shipyard (in and aged 19 in 1911 when Street, SS (in 1901), Frederick Street, SS (in Furness (c. 1859) and was the death of his first Honour 1911) she was a Labeller in a and 93 Frederick 1911) 52. His mother, Emma, wife, Emma - Mary Biscuit Factory. Street, SS (in 1911) was born in Barrow (c. Scott - Tynemouth; 1864) and was 40 in 1901.] September q. 1908.

Born in SS - aged 24 in 1911 (SS; June q. Susannah Wilson (née 1887). Children (all Davis) of 13 Waterloo [He was 24. His wife, births registered in Vale, SS (in 1911). Children (1911 ages; both Susannah, was born in SS SS): Irene (March q. Northumberland (They were married in born in SS): Violet (3; SS - 13 Waterloo Vale, SS and was 23. They had 1913), Gladys M. Waterloo Vale Roll of 7250 Wilson Edward Corporal Unknown Unknown Fusiliers (Waterloo A Baker (in 1911) St. Stephen's Church, SS, December q. 1907) and Fri. 30 May 1919 (in 1911) been married for 3 years (June q. 1916), George Honour Vale ROH) on 30 June 1907. Their Lilian (8 months; SS - and had had two children, E.A. (December q. marriage was registered September q. 1910). both still living.] 1920) and Laws P. in SS during the June (September q. 1922; quarter of 1907). Died: SS - March q. 1940, aged 17).

'In hospital in France suffering from gas poisoning' - 'Gazette'. 4254 Wiltshire T.H. Private Unknown Unknown Unknown 1914-5 Star France Tues. 1 June 1915 Tues. 1 June 1915 A 'Thomas Wiltshire' was born in SS - June q. 1896.

Birth registered in SS - [He served at the March q. 1899. He Dardanelles and in enlisted in the NF in Northumberland 70 Catherine Street, SS Son of Mr. and Mrs. France. He was March 1915 when he Fri. 3 May 1918 + 5912 Wiltshire William Private Fusiliers/Leicestershire (in May 1918 and Wiltshire of 70 Catherine discharged in 1918. was 16 years and 3 Wed. 17 November Regt. November 1920) Street, SS Wounded and in a months old, making 1920 hospital in Scotland by 3 him one of the May 1918.] youngest soldiers to serve in SS.

Son of Robert and Mary [His father Robert Siblings: Jane (B: Dalston, Jane Windle of 50 Stothard [His mother, Mary Jane, 50 Stothard Street, A Machineman. (residing at 15 Grange Cumberland, in 1882), Born in Upperby, Street, Jarrow. (His father was born in Irthington, Fri. 18 June 1915 + Jarrow (in 1911), and (Cemetery Burial Road, Jarrow) was Mary (B: Durham, 1883 - Carlisle - where his John Palmer's Shipyard, was born in Dalston, Cumberland, in 1861, and Jarrow Cemetery. Palmer's Zeppelin Raid Vincent Mullen's 3578 Windle Civilian 27 15 June 1915 15 Grange Road, Register). buried on 14 November Milliner) & Robert (Bertie) birth was registered George Jarrow (Zeppelin Raid) Cumberland, and in 1911 she was buried on 1 June A."C".124. Plaque Jarrow War Roll Jarrow (Cemetery [Sewing Machine 1949, aged 89 (15 Windle (B. Jarrow, 1893; during the September was a 50-year old Slinger in 1909, aged 49 - Jarrow Website Burial Register - 1915) Fitter - 1911.] Grange Road, Jarrow) - Assistant Dairyman - quarter of 1887. a Metal Foundry, then R. at Cemetery. A.124.] 23.346.] 1911). 50 Stothard Street, Jarrow).

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'Gazette' First Service Date of Arrival 1911 Census/Death Grave/Memorial ID Surname Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship First Served in Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife Other Family Details Other Notes ROH/Memorial Plaque Reference/Book Photograph(s) Name(s) Number Overseas Circumstances Reference Details His birth was registered in SS during 24 Brother: John. Sisters: the June quarter of Mon. 14 February (CWGC) SS 'Wavelet' (West Mercantil Son of James and Catherine Florrie and Mary + Holy Trinity Church 3885 Windle James Fireman 13 February 1915 1890. He resided in Tower Hill Memorial 1921 + Tues. 13 or 25 Hartlepool) e Marine Windle of 3 Cone Street, SS Brother-in-Law: Powell. ROH, SS Holy Trinity Parish, February 1923 ('Gazette') Cousin: Mary Lizzie. High Shields. (In Memoriam).

Birth registered in SS - A Master Mariner [His father, Henry (A Elizabeth Constance Daughters: Constance Eva December q. 1872. (in 1901) Son of Henry and Margaret Floating Dock Owner), was Winlo (née Cleet - born (SS; June q. 1907) and Baptised on 25 [Indentured in the Jane Winlo (née Burrell) of born in Howdon, in SS and 37 in 1911) of Doris C. Winlo (SS; March December 1872. He Mercantile 16 Vespasian Street, SS (in Northumberland, and was 45 (Born: 16 Vespasian Street, SS 96 Mowbray Road, SS. q. 1913). Siblings (both left 'effects' valued at St. Michael's ROH, SS + Marine on 27 1901). (They were married 53 in 1901. He died in SS - Henry 27 Mercantil (in 1901), and 96 (They were married in born in SS; 1901 ages): £351 19s to his widow, St. Aidan's Church ROH, 965 Winlo Master 14 February 1918 'Ventmoor' April 1888 for four in St. Hilda's Church, SS, on March q. 1935, aged 87. Tower Hill Memorial Burrell Novembe e Marine Mowbray Road, SS (in St. Aidan's Church, SS, John (25; September q. Elizabeth Constance. SS + St. Hilda's years. He 3 August 1871. Their His mother, Margaret r 1872) 1911) on 19 June 1902. Their 1875; A Ship Broker's His brother Joseph Memorial Cross received his marriage was registered in Jane, was born in SS and marriage was registered Clerk), and Joseph (23; married Mary J. Master's SS during the September was 52 in 1901. She died in SS during the June June q. 1878; A Ship's Greenwood in St. Certificate on 23 quarter of 1871). in SS - September q. 1923, quarter of 1902). Blacksmith). Aidan's Church, SS, on March 1901.] aged 75.] 9 October 1902.

Name given as 'C. [P.O. Winn was in charge [DOW in 21st CCS - Wynne (MM)' on the of a bombing party on 30 wounded on 10.1.1918. NEWM Website. St. Mary's Parish Petty Officer Military Medal 11 January 1918 December 1916 and Enlisted: 13 February Served briefly with the 31 (Born Rocquigny-Équancourt Churchyard Memorial RND Database + Roy John (Acting) ('LG': 19 March (DOW) Nelson Bn. RND (63rd TZ/3841 Dardanelles 4 Milner Street, Annie Winn of 4 Milner 'showed splendid gallantry 1915. Draft for MEF Hawke Bn. At Gallipoli 3349 Winn 5 May 1914-5 Star St. Hilda's Colliery Road British Cemetery, Cross, Tyne Dock + St. Swales: 'Nelson at Charles [Leading 1918, page (Operations at (Royal Naval) Division) (RNVR) (Balkans 2B) Westoe, SS Street, Westoe, SS during the attack' on 1.8.1915. Joined Hawke & joined Nelson Bn. In 1886) Manancourt. IX.C.25. Hilda's Miners' Lodge War', page 200. Seaman] 3472) Welsh Ridge) Welsh Support Trench (Bn. Bn: 20.8.1915 to 3.9.1915. February 1917. ROH War Diary - Roy Swales, Diarrhoea . Invalided to Mortally wounded on pages 189 to 195.] UK same day. ] 10 January 1918 (Roy Swales). Royal Navy (Mine- 11 Queen Street, SS Thurs. 4 November 5671 Winnick (sic) William Trimmer Unknown Unknown Sweeping (RNR)) (in November 1915) 1915

30 ? (Div. 3A. 1st/7th DLI (Pioneers) He attended Westoe Ypres (Menin Gate) Clive Dunn page 271 + John 17/9/84 (151 Brigade, 50th 19 April 1915 Westoe Boys' 1000 Winter Private 26 May 1915 2640 France South Shields. Boys' Secondary Memorial. Panel 36 and Soldiers Died in the Charles on Medal (Northumbrian) (1914-5 Star) Secondary School ROH School. 38. (Belgium). Great War Roll Index Division) Card).

His birth was Thomas 19 (Burial Son of Robert and Jane registered in SS during Harton Cemetery. K.8656. Holy Trinity Church 3911 Winter William Private Register) 1 February 1920 3/DLI 82921 4 Laygate Hill, SS Hannah Winter of 4 Unmarried. the June quarter of (South Shields). ROH, SS Pollard or 20 Laygate Hill, SS 1900. Taken P.O.W. on 27 Son of Mr. and Mrs. 64 Station Road, May 1918 - Jarrow Fri. 9 August 1918 5447 Winthorp Thomas Private Unknown Unknown Yorkshire Regt. Winthorp of 64 Station Hebburn New Town Express. [Battle on (Jarrow Express) Road, Hebburn New Town the Aisne]. Enlisted: 12 May 1915. 27 (Tyneside Irish) / NF 12 May 1915 - Hebburn. (John 4827 Winthorpe John Private Unknown Unknown (103 Brigade, 34th 27/1427 No 1914-5 Star Deserted - aged 30, John Sheen Sheen) Division) height: 5'5" (John Sheen). Son of Mr. and Mrs. Reported 'Missing' 64 Station Road, Thomas Winthorpe of 64 since 27 May 1918 Fri. 5 July 1918 5415 Winthorpe Thomas Private Unknown Unknown Yorkshire Regt. Hebburn New Town Station Road, Hebburn New (Jarrow Express) (Jarrow Express) Town [Battle on the Aisne].

Birth registered in SS - December q. 1895. 64 Station Road, Son of Mr. and Mrs. Wounded and in a Fri. 27 October 1916 6716 Winthrop William Private Unknown Unknown Hebburn (in October Winthrop of 64 Station hospital in Stockport (Jarrow Express) 1916) Road, Hebburn by 26 October 1916 - Jarrow Express.

Born in Jarrow. E. Sunderland. SDGW = East Boldon War Mon. 21 November 1/Cameronians (19 Winvard. His birth Ploegsteert Memorial. 2951 Winyard Robert Private 29 14 April 1918 41072 No 1914-5 Star France East Boldon (?) Memorial, 1921 + Soldiers Died Brigade, 33rd Division) was registered in SS Panel 5. (Belgium). Congregational Church in the Great War during the September quarter of 1888. 23 November Ypres (Menin Gate) 1/NF (9 Brigade, 3rd Born in Hebburn. E. Soldiers Died in the 2684 Wiseman Robert Private Unknown 9 January 1915 3/8153 1914 (1914-5 France Memorial. Panel 8 and 12. Division) Newcastle. Great War Star) (Belgium). Son of Alfred Ernest and 1/Duke of Cornwall's Arthur 1 June 1917 Elizabeth Ann Withers of Born in SS. E. Ste. Marie Cemetery, Le Soldiers Died in the 3154 Withers Private 23 Light Infantry (95 34275 No 1914-5 Star France William (DOW) Anvil Point , Penzance, Cornwall. Havre. Div.62.I.D.7. Great War Brigade, 5th Division) near Swanage, Dorset.

13 Green's Terrace, SS Thurs. 4 November 5614 Withers Philip Cook Unknown Unknown Mine-Sweeping (in November 1915) 1915

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Born in Swansea, Mary Jane Witts (née [His father, Edwin Smith (A Wales. Birth Brothers (1911 ages): Eldest son of Edwin Smith Urwin). (They were Ship's Steward), was born registered in Swansea - Hugh Vaughan (7; Bristol - Witts and Martha Jane married in St. Mary's in Swansea (June q. 1870) December q. 1898. 13 Terrace Road, December q. 1903 ) & A Merchant Witts (née Sleeman) of 13 Church, SS, on 6 October & aged 30 in 1901. He died Father-in-Law: William Swansea (in 1901), William Frederick (4; SS - Edwin September q. Seaman (in June Terrace Road, Swansea (in 1923. Their marriage in SS - March q. 1941, aged Stephenson Urwin (A Frederick Street Roll of 6932 Witts Private 56 and 325 South March q. 1907). [He Henry 1955 (SS) 1921 and October 1901). (Their marriage was was registered in SS 70. His mother, Martha Trimmer) of 413 South Honour Frederick Street, SS (in sailed from Swansea to 1923) registered in Swansea during the December Jane, was born in Swansea Palmerston Street, SS. 1911 and June 1921) Sydney, Australia, aboard during the June quarter of quarter of 1923). [Son: (Sept. q. 1876) & was 34 in He sailed from Aden SS 'Mabriton', arriving on 1898). Norman H. (SS; 1911. She died in SS - to Hull aboard SS 29.10.1921.] September q. 1934.] March q. 1918, 42.] 'Mandalay', arriving on 24 June 1921.

B-in-L and S-in-L: Andrew and Lizzie Peacock + Lost at sea through Chatham Naval Memorial. James 1602D St. Aidan's Church ROH, 870 Witty Seaman Unknown 24 January 1918 HM Tug 'Desire' Married. Nephew Tom. Brother enemy action. (In Memorial Reference: 30. Fri. 24 January 1919 Lewis (RNR) SS and Sister-in-Law: Charles Memoriam). (Kent). and Lily Witty.

Brother and S-in-L: Jack DOW R. in A. in a Fri. 27 August 1915 + James 26 October 1914 and Mary Ellen Wood. He hospital. (In Lijssenthoek Military Wed. 9 August 1916 + 9 August 1915 2/DLI (18 Brigade, 6th Readhead's Eldest son of Ralph H. and 130 Wood Robert Private 31 3/8249 (1914 'Mons' France 51 Henry Street, SS Married. had brothers and sisters. Memoriam). B. SS. E. Cemetery. I.C.6. Readhead's Plaque. Thurs. 9 August 1917 Fri. 27 August 1915 (DOW) Division) Shipyard Ann Elizabeth Wood Bruce Star') Father- & Mother-in-Law: Barnard Castle, Co. (Belgium). + Soldiers Died in the Mr. and Mrs. Stephenson. Durham. R. SS. Great War

[Enlisted: 29 December DOW - 'Gazette'. RND 1914. Draft for MEF 28 Brother of Gunner Richard Database = KIA. He June 1915. Joined First H. Wood, 317 Brigade 13 November lived with his parents. Sat. 2 & Fri. 8 28 (Born: Nelson Bn. RND (189 Son of Joseph and Christina Platoon, Nelson Bn: RFA, DOW 17 May 1917, George 1916 (Battle of TZ/2617 Dardanelles 120 Chichester Road, St. V.B. Issued to his Thiépval Memorial. Pier December 1916 + Fri. Tues. 12 December 267 Wood AB 14 April Brigade, 63rd (Royal 1914-5 Star A Porter Wood of 120 Chichester Unmarried. 17.7.1915 to 8.1.1916. aged 26 (No. 1686 ) and St. Michael's ROH, SS Pratt the Ancre - Attack (RNVR) (Balkans 2B) SS father. (In and Face 1A 17 May 1918 + RND 1916 1888) Navy) Division) Road, SS Accidentally wounded - Private Herbert E. Wood, on Beaucourt) Memoriam). Nephew Database perforating right knee. 2/DLI, KIA 16 September of George & Susan Rejoined Nelson Bn: 1916, aged 24 (No. 1060). Pratt. 15.6.1916 to 13.11.1916.] Son of Thomas and J.S. Wed. 2 May 1917 + 'A' Battery, 28th E. and R. in Whitley Écoivres Military Cemetery, 1020 Wood Arthur Gunner 34 3 April 1917 83733 France Wood of 89 Baring Street, Soldiers Died in the Brigade RFA Bay. Mont-St. Eloi. VI.B.24. SS Great War [Assembled at The Triangle (15/9) and at 7.30 Brother of AB George pm. bombed down Tues. 10 October 16 September Pratt Wood, Nelson Bn., Straight Trench towards 1916 + Mon. 17 1916 (Battle of KIA 13 November 1916, Born and E. in SS. Son of Joseph and Christina The Quadrilateral. Held up September and Tues. Herbert Flers-Courcelette, 2/DLI (18 Brigade, 6th 120 Chichester Road, aged 28 (No. 267) and [Withdrew to Trônes Thiépval Memorial. Pier Tues. 10 October 1050 Wood Private 24 30748 No 1914-5 Star France Wood of 120 Chichester after advance of about 100 St. Michael's ROH SS 2 October 1917 + Fri. Edward Somme - Attack Division) SS Gunner Richard Henry Wood.] (In and Face 14A and 15C 1916 Road, SS yards. Renewed attack 17 May 1918 + on The Wood, 317 Brigade RFA, Memoriam). made during morning Soldiers Died in the Quadrilateral) DOW 17 May 1917, aged (16/9) - held up by Great War 26 (No. 1686). machine-gun fire. Relieved by 1/West Yorkshire Regt]

[Attacked towards Born in Southwick, Lesbœufs (15/9) - advance [Lt.-Col. John Campbell Sunderland. E. SS. of 1st Guards' Brigade DSO (3rd Bn.) rallied Served through the Military Medal + towards first objective survivors & then with a 26 Heron Street, SS South African War and Thurs. 8 March 1917 + Certificate of 15 September 3/Coldstream Guards Married. [His MM was soon met by strong MGF blast from his hunting 7 April 1915 (Heugh Street, SS, in South Shields' Gas joined up again. DOW Thiépval Memorial. Pier Sat. 15 September Thurs. 19 October 1326 Wood James Private Unknown Gallantry 1916 (DOW) (1st Guards' Brigade, 2445 France presented to his widow from Ginchy-Flers sunken horn took the men on. (1914-5 Star) March 1917 - Company R. in A. at Ginchy. and Face 7D and 8D 1917 + Soldiers Died 1916 (September (Somme) Guards' Division) in March 1917.] Road. Most officers Advance continued & 'Gazette') Won his Certificate for in the Great War 1915) casualties before they had German first line taken. Gallantry in gone forward more than Col. Campbell awarded September 1915 for 100 yards. Casualties - the VC.] events near Hulloch. 361.]

Son of Henry and the late Brother and S-in-L: Mon. 22 April 1918 + 7/Cameron Highlanders Born in Blyth, Whitburn Colliery ('Gazette' - 27 March 1919) William and Dolly Wood. Whitburn Colliery ROH Thurs. 27 March 1919 1550 Wood Nicholas Private 23 27 March 1918 (44 Brigade, 15th S/21128 No 1914-5 Star France 57 Garrick Street, SS Northumberland. E. Arras Memorial. Bay 9 (?) Margaret Wood of 57 He had brothers and one (?) + Soldiers Died in the (Scottish) Division) and R. in SS. Garrick Street, SS sister. Great War Brother of AB George Pratt Wood, DOW 13 Son of Joseph and Christina November 1916 (No. 267) Born in SS. E. Fri. 17 May 1918 + Richard 17 May 1917 'D' Battery, 317th Étaples Military Cemetery. 1686 Wood Gunner 26 751414 Wood of 120 Chichester and Private Herbert Hebburn. DOW R. In St. Michael's ROH, SS Soldiers Died in the Henry (DOW) Brigade RFA XVIII.O.7. Road, SS Edward Wood, KIA 16 A. (In Memoriam). Great War September 1916 (No. 1050). He died of Heart Failure (RND DB). 29 (Born: Enlisted: 14 January Youngest son of George Forceville Communal 11 Anson Bn. RND (63rd TZ/3467 Dardanelles 1915. Draft for MEF 29 Sat. 1 June 1918 + 1828 Wood George AB 14 May 1918 1914-5 Star A Labourer and Elizabeth Wood of 97 Cemetery and Extension. Novembe (Royal Naval) Division) (RNVR) (Balkans 2B) June 1915. Joined RND Database Palatine Street, SS 4.D.1. r 1888) Anson Bn. (Fourth Platoon): 18.7.1915 to 14/5/1918.

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'Gazette' First Service Date of Arrival 1911 Census/Death Grave/Memorial ID Surname Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship First Served in Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife Other Family Details Other Notes ROH/Memorial Plaque Reference/Book Photograph(s) Name(s) Number Overseas Circumstances Reference Details [His father, William (A Plater in a Shipyard), was Born in Hebburn Grandmother: Mary born in Deptford, Kent, Quay. Birth registered Robinson - born in 122 Ellison Street, and was 51. He died in in SS - December q. 'Y' Company, 8/West Son of William and the late Scotland and a 65-year Hebburn (in 1891), A Shipyard Hebburn - SS; June q. 1885. E. Wallsend. R. 8 August 1915 Riding Regt. (32 7 July 1915 Dardanelles Elizabeth Wood (née old widow in 1901. Hill 10 Cemetery. Special St. Cuthbert's Church Soldiers Died in the 1919 Wood Peter Private 29 11323 and 73 William Street, Caulker (in 1901 1916, aged 56. His Hebburn. C. of E. He (DOW - MRIC) Brigade, 11th (1914-5 Star) (Balkans 2B) Robinson) of 115 William Siblings (1901 ages; both Memorial 56. (Turkey). Roll of Honour, Hebburn Great War Hebburn (in 1901 and and 1911) mother, Elizabeth, was left 'effects' valued at (Northern) Division) Street, Hebburn born in Hebburn Quay): 1911) born in Scotland and was £4 4s 11d and a Robert (16) and Mary 28 in 1891. She died in gratuity of £3 to his (10). Hebburn - SS; September father, William. q. 1898, aged 36.]

Sister and Brother-in-Law: Cissie and George Lyons. Born and E. in SS. He Tues. 26 February 29 September Son of John and Mary Ann Jessie Wood (née Sisters: Alice and Emily. had two children. 1918 + Wed. 9 April 2507 Wood John Driver 28 Military Medal Royal Field Artillery 751219 South Shields. No CGWC entry. 1919 Wood Wilkinson) Brother: Richard. Father- 'Died while a P.O.W. in 1919 + Soldiers Died & Mother-in-Law: Mr. & Germany' - 'Gazette'. in the Great War Mrs. Wilkinson. E.M. Wood of 61 Born in SS. E. Brookwood Military Thomas 35th Company Royal Soldiers Died in the 2552 Wood Private 45 20 January 1918 79492 Son of Mrs. E.C. Wood Ennismore Road, Liverpool. A native of Cemetery. XIII.E.10. Everard Army Medical Corps Great War Liverpool SS. (Surrey). 11 September Richard Harton Cemetery. E.1588. 2769 Wood Private 23 4 December 1918 4/DLI 20091 1915 (1914-5 France No SDGW entry. Young (South Shields). Star) His father died on 22 September 1936, aged 71. The Family Headstone [In 1911 his parents had His mother died on 27 says he 'Died on leave 205th Company, Labour Eldest son of Charles Edwin been married for 23 years November 1934, aged 70. 14 November 1 Birchington Avenue, from active service on Charles 30 December 1918 Corps. [Formerly 8825 A House Painter Wood (Dock Labourer) and Margaret Wood of 1 and had had 3 children, 2 Brother: John William Harton Cemetery. D.2734. 3814 Wood Driver 28 223419 1915 (1914-5 France SS (26 Dean Road, SS. 28 December 1918'. Edwin (CGWC + MRIC) Royal Fusiliers - MRIC & (in 1911) Mary Murray Wood of 92 Birchington Avenue, SS still living. Both his Wood (Civilian (South Shields). Star) in 1911) Birth registered in SS. 82667 RFA - CWGC] Stanhope Road, SS parents were born in SS & Firewatcher) D. 27 April During March quarter were 46 in 1911.] 1944, aged 42 - killed by 1890. enemy action in Portsmouth. Son of William and Annie MRIC = 6th Bn. 7/Cameron Highlanders Queen Street United Tues. 21 September 9 July 1915 Wood of 44 Wolveleigh Mary A. Wood of 39 Cameron Highlanders. 3837 Wood David Private 23 28 March 1918 (44 Brigade, 15th S/13685 France 39 Alderson Street, SS Arras Memorial. Bay 9. Methodist Free Church, 1920 + Wed. 28 (1914-5 Star) Terrace, Gosforth, Alderson Street, SS KIA near Arras (Scottish) Division) SS March 1923 Newcastle ('Gazette').

Children (all registered in Elizabeth J. Wood (née SS): Catherine (June q. Blacklock). (They were 1913), Stephen married in St. Stephen's (September q. 1917), William 15 Stanhope Street, SS Church, SS, on 22 Isabella W. (September q. Wounded in action on Fri. 26 November Fri. 26 November 4103 Wood Gunner Unknown Royal Horse Artillery Laing (in November 1915) January 1911. Their 1920), Margaret (June q. 20 October 1915. 1915 1915 marriage was registered 1922), William L. in SS during the March (September q. 1925) & quarter of 1911). Ronald (December q. 1930).

Awarded the MM for gallantry at the Second Battle of Ypres. Presented with Fri. 1 March 1918 5291 Wood Sergeant Unknown Military Medal Unknown DLI Jarrow. a gold watch from the (Jarrow Express) Jarrow Heroes' Fund at the Empire Theatre, Jarrow. Wounded in March or Mrs. Wood of 37 April 1918 and 37 Beaumont Street, Fri. 12 April 1918 5310 Wood Sapper Unknown Unknown Royal Engineers Beaumont Street, admitted to a hospital Hebburn Colliery (Jarrow Express) Hebburn Colliery in France (Jarrow Express). Birth registered in SS - Son of Philip Sligh Wood December q. 1892. He 2 Wentworth Terrace, [He left SS Boys' High (An Iron Ore Merchant and attended SS Boys' 71 (Born: 1st/7th DLI (Territorial) SS (1901), 'Thorncliffe', School to go to Mill Hill Chemical Manufacturer; Brothers: John Ronald High School - Henry 14 (Divisional Pioneers, 19 April 1915 Grosvenor Road, SS (in School in July 1909. After SS High School Clive Dunn page 240 + 5545 Wood Captain 31 May 1964 (SS) France Died: 23 September 1934, (No. 5546) and Alan (No. Admitted: 16 January Havelock Septembe 50th (Northumbrian) (1914-5 Star) 1902 and 1911) and 9 school he joined the DLI Admissions' Register Mike Todd aged 80) and Sarah Wood 5547). 1902; Left: December r 1892) Division) Southfield Road (in and was commissioned as (Died: 20 November 1946, 1906. He served in May 1964) a 2nd-Lieutenant in 1910.] aged 84) 1st/7th DLI between 1910 and 1921.

Son of Philip Sligh Wood Birth registered in SS - 2 Wentworth Terrace, (An Iron Ore Merchant and September q. 1894. Unknown 1st/8th DLI (Territorial) SS (1901), 'Thorncliffe', [He also went to Mill Hill Chemical Manufacturer; Brothers: Henry Havelock He attended SS Boys' John (Born: 21 (151 Brigade, 50th Grosvenor Road, SS (in School. Commissioned in SS High School 5546 Wood Lieutenant Unknown Died: 23 September 1934, (No. 5545) and Alan (No. High School - Mike Todd Ronald June (Northumbrian) 1902) and Mill Hill the DLI in December Admissions' Register aged 80) and Sarah Wood 5547). Admitted: 13 January 1894) Division) School, London (in 1914.] (Died: 20 November 1946, 1904; Left: 26 June 1911) aged 84) 1909.

Son of Philip Sligh Wood 'Thorncliffe', (An Iron Ore Merchant and [He also went to Mill Hill He attended SS Boys' Unknown Grosvenor Road, SS (in Chemical Manufacturer; School. He later became Brothers: Henry Havelock High School - (Born: 2 SS High School 5547 Wood Alan Lieutenant Military Cross Unknown Royal Fleet Auxiliary 1906) and Mill Hill Died: 23 September 1934, ADC to the General of 27th (No. 5545) and John Admitted: 19 April Mike Todd December Admissions' Register School, London (in aged 80) and Sarah Wood Division. He served in Ronald (No. 5546). 1906; Left: December 1896) 1911) (Died: 20 November 1946, France and Salonika.] 1908. aged 84)

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'Gazette' First Service Date of Arrival 1911 Census/Death Grave/Memorial ID Surname Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship First Served in Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife Other Family Details Other Notes ROH/Memorial Plaque Reference/Book Photograph(s) Name(s) Number Overseas Circumstances Reference Details Sat. 2 January 1915 He was a civilian (1914 Christmas 110 Maxwell Street, SS A Merchant internee at Ruhleben Mercantil Greeting from Civilian 5562 Wood J. Seaman Unknown Unknown (in June and Seaman (in Camp, Germany, e Marine Internees) + Thurs. 17 September 1915) August 1914) during the war - by 16 June 1915 + Sat. 25 June 1915. September 1915

Son of Matthew and the Ada Fay (formerly [His father, Matthew, was late Mary Ann Wood (née Wood, née Jones) of 33 born in Jarrow and was a McNaulty) of Jarrow. (They Bridge Street West, Siblings (1911 ages; all 48 Haywood Street, 42-year old Steel Smelter. Born in Jarrow (SS; John Depot Army Cyclist 30 July 1915 A Labourer (in were married in SS' Middlesbrough. (Their born in Jarrow): Ethel Stockton on Tees (Durham Soldiers Died in the 5900 Wood Private 23 2 July 1918 213 France Middlesbrough (in He had been married for June q. 1895). E. Alfred Corps (1914-5 Star) 1911) Registry Office on 16 May marriage was registered (17), May (14), Agnes (11) Road) Cemetery. A3.P.17. Great War 1911) 16 years and had had Stockton. 1891. Their marriage was in Stockton, Co. and Matthew (9). seven children, five still registered in SS during the Durham, during the living.] June quarter of 1891). March quarter of 1916).

Gassed and burnt and 1st/8th (Terriorial) 120 Catherine Street, in a hospital in Stoke 5933 Wood W.B. Rifleman Unknown Unknown London Regt. (Post A Postman Married. Mon. 29 April 1918 SS (in April 1918) by 28 April 1918 - Office Rifles) 'Gazette'. 1st/7th DLI (Territorial) He enlisted in 1st/7th (Divisional Pioneers, 14 Lady's Walk, SS (in 6224 Wood John Private Unknown Unknown DLI on 13 May 1915 - Fri. 14 May 1915 50th (Northumbrian) May 1915) 'Gazette'. Division) He enlisted in 4th 4th (Northumbrian) 75 Stephenson Street, (Northumbrian) 6406 Wood Ernest Gunner Unknown Unknown Thurs. 27 May 1915 Howitzer Brigade RFA SS (in May 1915) Howitzers by 26 May 1915 - 'Gazette. Ypres (Menin Gate) Ernest 'Y' Company, 1/NF (9 3 May 1915 Eliza Elizabeth Woodall South Shields' Library South Shields' 3804 Woodall Private 31 16 June 1915 16844 France 319 Taylor Street, SS Memorial. Panel 8 and 12. William Brigade, 3rd Division) (1914-5 Star) of 319 Taylor Street, SS ROH Library ROH (Belgium). The 'Viknor' was an armed merchant cruiser which left Londonderry on 12 17685 January 1915 and Second son of Alexander St. Mary's Parish HMS Viknor (10th Mercantil 58 Robertson Street, disappeared 11 miles Plymouth Naval Memorial. 519 Woodcock David Greaser 48 13 January 1915 1914-5 Star Woodcock of 28 Alexander Churchyard Memorial Tues. 26 January 1915 Cruiser Squadron) e Marine SS west of Tory Island, Memorial Reference 9 Street, Deans, SS. Cross, Tyne Dock Reserve Donegal, Ireland, with the loss of all 295 crewmen - having probably struck a German mine. Born and E. in SS. Formerly 39031 DLI. Railway Dugouts Burial 72nd Company MCG His birth was Soldiers Died in the 2920 Woodcock Matthew Private 32 19 May 1917 67384 No 1914-5 Star France Ground. IV.C.22. (72 Brigade) registered in SS during Great War (Belgium). the March quarter of 1885. The 'Gazette' says he 1st/6th (Territorial) Son of Sophia Dixon and Wed. 26 March 1919 27 March 1918 went 'Missing' on 23 St. Mary's Parish DLI (151 Brigade, 50th the late Charles Woodcock Sisters: Gladys and Lily. Pozières Memorial. Panel + Wed. 23 March 3630 Woodcock James Private 38 ('Operation 276271 No 1914-5 Star France March 1918 and twice Churchyard Memorial (Northumbrian) of 23 Alderson Street, SS. Cousin: Alice. 68 to 72 1921 + Fri. 23 March Michael') says he was KIA on 23 Cross, Tyne Dock Division) He had a stepfather. 1923 March 1918. 'D' Company, 26 His name appeared in L/C ('Irish (Tyneside Irish) / NF 10 January 1916 John Sheen + 'Irish 4759 Woodcock J. Unknown Unknown 26/744 France 9 Thomas Street, SS the March 1916 Heroes') (103 Brigade, 34th (No 1914-5 Star) Heroes' (1917) Casualties' List. Division) Meritorious 5159 Woodcock J. Sergeant Unknown Unknown Royal Field Artillery 765001 South Shields. Sat. 5 January 1918 Service Medal 20 November Born in Hebburn. He 'D' Battery, 108th Cuthbert Lane, Son of Joseph and Hebburn Cemetery. A."C". 3466 Woodhall Joseph Driver 28 28 January 1919 34806 1915 (1914-5 France Coal Miner resided within St. Brigade RFA Hebburn Margaret Woodhall 346 Star) Cuthbert's parish.

[His grandfather, Edward Thomas Duffield, was born in Kelling, Norfolk, and was Son of Isabella Woodhouse a 62-year old (née Duffield) of Craft 28 April 1915 Gamekeeper. His Ypres (Menin Gate) 18 April 1915 Craft Cottage, Kelling, A Farm Labourer Cottage, Kelling, Holt, Soldiers Died in the 2362 Woodhouse William Driver 20 (Second Battle of 367th Battery RFA 79126 France Unmarried. grandmother, Elizabeth, Born and E. in Jarrow. Memorial. Panel 5 and 9. Jarrow Library ROH (1914-5 Star) Norfolk (in 1911) (in 1911) Norfolk, and the late Great War Ypres) was born in Sunderland (Belgium). William Woodhouse of and was 72. They had Jarrow [Vin Mullen]. been married for 41 years and had had six children, five still living.]

He had brothers and Born and E. in Tues. 5 November Edward Second son of the late sisters. Brother L/C Gloucester. Formerly St. Aidan's Church ROH, 1918 + Thurs. 2 Storey IX Corps Cyclist Bn. Matthew and Sarah Herbert Woodhouse, 218 South Midlands Vis-en-Artois Memorial. 3038 Woodhouse Sergeant 33 5 October 1918 13425 No 1914-5 Star France 118 Imeary Street, SS SS + St. Michael's ROH, December 1920 + Winspear Army Cyclist Corps. Woodhouse of 118 Imeary 2nd/5th Gloucestershire Divisional Cyclist Panel 10 SS Soldiers Died in the (Ted) Street, SS Regt., Died 2 December Company. (In Great War 1918, aged 24 (No. 3400). Memoriam).

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'Gazette' First Service Date of Arrival 1911 Census/Death Grave/Memorial ID Surname Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship First Served in Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife Other Family Details Other Notes ROH/Memorial Plaque Reference/Book Photograph(s) Name(s) Number Overseas Circumstances Reference Details Died at Grevillers near He had brothers and 2nd/5th (Territorial) Bapaume from Youngest son of the late sisters. Brother: Sergeant Thurs. 12 December Gloucestershire Regt. pneumonia. Memorial St. Aidan's Church ROH, 2 December 1918 Matthew and Sarah Edward Storey Winspear Grevillers British Cemetery. 1918 + Tues. 7 3400 Woodhouse Herbert L/C 24 (184 Brigade, 61st (2nd 15086 No 1914-5 Star France 118 Imeary Street, SS Service at St. SS + St. Michael's ROH, (DOW) Woodhouse of 118 Imeary Woodhouse, Army Cyclist XVIII.B.7. January 1919 + Thurs. South Midland) Michael's, Westoe, SS. SS Street, SS Corps, KIA 5 October 2 December 1920 Division) No SDGW entry. (In 1918, aged 33 (No. 3038). Memoriam). He was presented Fri. 29 November with a gold watch He worked for 1918 (Jarrow Express) from the Jarrow 19/DLI (Bantams) (106 Messrs. Foster, + Fri. 31 January 1919 5767 Woodhouse J. L/C Unknown Military Medal Unknown Jarrow. Heroes' Fund at the Brigade, 35th Division) Blackett and (Jarrow Express) + Fri. Kino Theatre, Jarrow, Wilson 23 May 1919 (Jarrow in May 1919 - Jarrow Express) Express. He enlisted in the 4th 4th (Northumbrian) 56 Stainton Street, SS (Northumbrian) 6272 Woodhouse James Gunner Unknown Unknown Mon. 17 May 1915 Howitzer Brigade RFA (in May 1915) Howitzers on 15 May 1915 - 'Gazette'. [His father, Francis Mary Dodds Born in SS. Birth Son of Francis Duffield Duffield (A Shipyard Siblings (1911 ages; all Woodhouse (née Clark). registered in SS - 60 (Born: Woodhouse and Elizabeth Rivetter), was born in SS born in SS): Robert Todd (They were married in March q. 1894. He 26 28 Wellington Street, Woodhouse (née Todd) of (SS; March q. 1864) and (24; March q. 1887; A St. Mary's Church, SS, on enlisted on 30 Francis January March q. 1955 Royal Navy (Sea TZ/ 2643 SS (in 1901), and 12 A Rivet-Heater (in 12 Wellington Place, SS (in died in SS - March q. 1912, Shipyard Rivetter); Wellington Street Roll 7164 Woodhouse Signalman 6 December 1919. Their December 1914. Duffield 1894 - RN (SS) Service) (RNVR) Wellington Place, SS 1911) 1911). (Their marriage was aged 47. His mother, Catherine (22; March q. of Honour, SS marriage was registered Height: 5' 5¼". Brown Service (in 1911) registered in Newcastle Elizabeth, was born in SS 1889) and John Young in SS during the eyes. C. of E. Son: Record) during during the March (c. 1865) and was 46. They (19; June q. 1891; Holder December quarter of Francis D. (SS; quarter of 1885). had been married for 26 Up in a Shipyard). 1919). December q. 1925). years.]

Eleanor Woodland (née Born: Low Fell, Hughes) of 28 Selbourne He had children. Only Gateshead. E. SS. Fri. 4 & Sat. 5 May 29 (30 - Street, SS (in 1911) and [His wife, Eleanor Coxon, Son: Matthew - Died 11 2/York and Lancaster 28 Selbourne Street, A House Painter Formerly 149763 RFA. South Shields' Y.M.C.A. 1917 + Tues. 17 April Henry Family 7 April 1917 42 Selbourne Street, SS. died on 11 February 1961, August 1950, aged 37. Barlin Communal Cemetery 1026 Woodland Private Regt. (16 Brigade, 6th 37973 No 1914-5 Star France SS (in 1911) and 42 (Gas Works) (in There is a Family Memorial Plaque (as 'H. 1917 + Mon. 7 April (Harry) Headston (DOW) (Their marriage was aged 75. She was born in Daughter: Eleanor (Ella) - Extension. I.G.64. Division) Selbourne St., SS 1911) Headstone in Harton Woodlands') 1919 + Soldiers Died e) registered in Gateshead Gateshead.] Died 1 January 1941, aged Cemetery - Section O. in the Great War during the September 24. (In Memoriam). quarter of 1910).

[From an early age he Nephew of Leonard 5 Cheltenham Terrace, 18 (Born: 1st/6th (Territorial) resided with his uncle, Walter Woods of 19 He attended SS High Harton (1901) and 27 SS High School ROH + SS Percy 12 West Yorkshire Regt. Leonard Walter (Clerk in Gordon Road, SS. His School - Admitted: 17 Hagle Dump Cemetery. 3861 Woods Private 18 June 1918 63746 No 1914-5 Star France Marine Approach, SS Unmarried. High School Admissions' Herbert October (146 Brigade, 49th the Elswick Works), and Uncle, Mr. L.W. Woods, is September 1912; Left: I.E.3. (Belgium). (in 1911 and Register 1899) (West Riding) Division) two aunts, Ducibelle Laura listed as his 'Next of Kin' 17 June 1918. September 1912) and Ruby Woods.] on his MRIC. He attended Westoe 2nd- Sat. 14 December 5543 Woods T.C. Unknown Military Cross Unknown South Shields. Boys' Secondary Lieutenant 1918 School. Birth registered in SS - children (all births June q. 1875. Annie Woods (née [His father, Joseph (A registered in SS): Annie Baptised in St. Bede's Lydon) of 8 South Street, General Labourer), was (June q. 1897), Mary (B & R.C. Church on 18 34 Monkton Road, Jarrow. (They were born in Ireland (c. 1843). D: Dec. q. 1898), Peter April 1875. B: William Jarrow (in 1891), A Fitter's Son of Joseph and Mary 45 (Born: 29 June 1920 married in SS' Registry His death may have been (Dec. q. 1902 - Sept. q. (SS; March q. 1867 - HMS Marlborough 2970/T Market Square, Jarrow Labourer in a Woods (née Murphy) of 34 St. Bede's R.C. School Fri. 30 April 1915 6737 Woods Peter Stoker 2 April (GRO - 'Peter 1914-5 Star Office on 24 June 1896. registered in SS - 1921, aged 18), Lily (7 in SS; September q. (Royal Naval Reserve) (RNR) (in 1901), and 8 South Shipyard (in Monkton Road, Jarrow (in ROH, Jarrow (Jarrow Express) 1875) Wood')) Their marriage was September q. 1916, aged 1911), Ellen (June q. 1906) 1929, aged 63), Joseph Street, Jarrow (in 1911) 1891) registered in SS during 72. His mother, Mary, was & Michael Martin (Sept. (SS; September q. 1911) the June quarter of born in Ireland (c. 1845) q. 1907 - Sept. q. 1968, 1873 - SS; December 1896). and was 46 in 1891.] aged 61 (Hounslow, q. 1942, aged 68) & London)). John (SS; December q. 1885). Mary Isabella Woodthorpe (née Lodge) of 11 George Street, SS. (They were Son of Allan Smalley married in Holy Trinity Born: Plaistow, Mercantil Woodthorpe and the late 2440 Woodthorpe Alfred Fireman 24 28 March 1917 SS 'Gafsa' (London) 11 George Street, SS Church, High Shields, on London. The 'Gazette' Tower Hill Memorial Sat. 21 April 1917 e Marine Phillis Foreman 12 August 1911. Their says he was 25. Woodthorpe marriage was registered in SS during the September quarter of 1911).

[His father, William, was born in Derbyshire and Siblings (1911 ages; all was a 35-year old Labourer born in Jarrow): Catherine Son of William and Mary in a Steel Works. His 23 Ellison Street, Selina (14), William (13), Born in Jarrow (SS; Jarrow Cemetery. 2363 Woodward Thomas AB 22 28 April 1921 HMS St. George J/81659 Woodward of 23 Ellison mother, Mary, was born in Jarrow (in 1911) Isabella (10), Robert (8), March q. 1899). II."C".732. Street, Jarrow Jarrow and was 34. They Henry (5) and Francis had been married for 15 Watson J. (4). years and had had nine children, seven still living.]

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'Gazette' First Service Date of Arrival 1911 Census/Death Grave/Memorial ID Surname Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship First Served in Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife Other Family Details Other Notes ROH/Memorial Plaque Reference/Book Photograph(s) Name(s) Number Overseas Circumstances Reference Details Amy Helen Woolerton Manager of the [Birth registered in He died in the Military (née Beel) of 37 Maypole Dairy Wellingborough, Hospital in Newstead Place, Halifax, Company's Northamptonshire - Middlesbrough. 'Well John King's Own Yorkshire 37 Newstead Place, and Jarrow. (Their Halifax (All Saints') Fri. 23 February 1917 4940 Woolerton Private 39 18 February 1917 33739 branch March q. 1878. Death known and respected William Light Infantry Halifax, and Jarrow marriage was registered Churchyard. Section 3.804. (Jarrow Express) establishment in registered in among business men in Halifax during the Ormonde Street, Middlesbrough - March q. in Jarrow' - 'Jarrow September quarter of Jarrow 1917.] Express'. 1904).

Born in Jarrow. E. [To Méaulte (3/7) - burying North Shields. R. parties to Fricourt (5/7) - 7 July 1916 Willington Quay, later took over front line. (Somme - Attack Northumberland. His 7/East Yorkshire Regt. 25 September Bombing attack on on Quadrangle birth was registered in Thiépval Memorial. Pier Soldiers Died in the 2971 Wooley James Private 18 (50 Brigade, 17th 3/5506 1914 (1914 France Quadrangle Alley and Alley and SS during the March and Face 2C Great War (Northern) Division) 'Mons' Star') Quadrangle Support failed Quadrangle quarter of 1898. A (7/7). Withdrew to Support) Regular or a Reservist. Railway Alley (8/7). MRIC = 1st Bn. East Casualties - 145.] Yorkshire Regt.

Sat. 2 January 1915 (1914 Christmas Greeting from Civilian He was a civilian 54 Trajan Avenue, SS [The 'Coralie Horlock' was Internees) + Wed. 3 internee at Ruhleben, SS 'Coralie Horlock' Mercantil (in June and detained at Hamburg on March 1915 + Thurs. 5512 Woolner F. Master Unknown Unknown A Master Mariner Germany, who had (Sunderland) e Marine September 1915 and the River Elbe on 4 August 10 June 1915 + Thurs. returned home to SS November 1918) 1914.] 17 June 1915 + Sat. 25 by 30 November 1918. September 1915 + Sat. 30 November 1918 Maria Wordingham (née Campbell) of 134 Eldon Street, SS. (They were Mon. 15 February married in St. Mark's Sister and Brother-in-Law: Born in Sunderland. 1915 + Tues. 13 SS 'Wavelet' (West Mercantil Son of Thomas and Mary Church, SS, on 20 Clara and Charles Hanson. The ship was bound February 1917 + Mon. 566 Wordingham Thomas Fireman 26 13 February 1915 134 Eldon Street, SS Tower Hill Memorial Hartlepool) e Marine Wordingham December 1909. Their Aunt and Uncle: Bridget for Leith and mined. 3 September 1917 + marriage was registered and Tom Queenan. (In Memoriam). Thurs. 13 February in SS during the 1919 December quarter of 1909).

Born in Barbados. The 20th List of Mercantile 21 September SS 'Staithes' Mercantil Marine Deaths gives 3761 Worrell A. AB/Cook 35 South Shields. Tower Hill Memorial Sat. 8 May 1920 1918 (Newcastle) e Marine his place of residency as SS and gives his name as 'A. Worrall'.

Son of Thomas and Louisa St. Mary's Parish Leading Harton Cemetery. P.7749. 3348 Wouldhave Frederick 36 21 June 1918 HMS Conquest 303106 Wouldhave of 312 South Churchyard Memorial Stoker (South Shields). Palmerston Street, SS Cross, Tyne Dock

Elizabeth A.M. Wouldhave (née Scott) Children (all registered in His death was of 26 West Walpole ['Of St. Francis' parish' in Messrs. Shorts, SS): George (June q. registered in SS during Street, SS. (They were June 1955 (Burial 69 (Born: Tyne Dock (in 1915), James (B. & D. the June quarter of Leading Distinguished Buried: 24 June Royal Navy (mine- 26 West Walpole married in SS' Registry Register). There would Harton Cemetery. 1.505. Wed. 4 October 4130 Wouldhave George 7 January ST1313 October 1916) + A December q. 1918), Mary 1955, aged 69. He Wed. 4 October 1916 Trimmer Service Medal 1955 sweeping) Street, SS Office on 21 November appear to have been only (South Shields). 1916 1886) Craneman (in J. (June q. 1920) and was serving on a mine- 1914. Their marriage one George Wouldhave June 1955) James E.V. (December q. sweeper in October was registered in SS living in SS at that time.] 1922). 1916 - 'Gazette'. during the December quarter of 1914).

Son of Thomas and Margaret Ann Wraith (née Born and E. in SS. [His father, Thomas (An Maid) of 14 Bath Street, SS. Brothers: Stanley - Died Aunt: Mrs. Jones of 9 Engineer), died 19 'B' Company, 12/DLI (They were married in St. 12 December 1912, aged John Street. There is a Fri. 27 October 1922 + George February 1929, aged 67. Tezze British Cemetery. St. Stephen's Roll of 1642 Wraith Private 20 27 October 1918 (68 Brigade, 23rd 40613 No 1914-5 Star France South Shields. Hilda's Church, SS, on 14 Unmarried. 4 years 3 months; Robert - Family Headstone in Soldiers Died in the Lowes His mother, Margaret Ann, 2.C.13. (Italy). Honour Division) November 1881. Their Died 26 February 1915, Westoe Cemetery - Great War died 21 April 1954, aged marriage was registered in aged 30. 4DA.796. (In 88.] SS during the December Memoriam). quarter of 1881).

Birth registered in SS - September q. 1881. 22 (Tyneside Scottish) / His name appeared in Richard South Shields. (John 4903 Wraith Private Unknown Unknown NF (102 Brigade, 34th 22/610 No 1914-5 Star France the August 1916 John Sheen Jackson Sheen) Division) Casualties' List. A Bomber. (John Sheen). 68 Brunswick Street, Thurs. 4 November Royal Navy (Mine- Brunswick St. & Wilson 5659 Wraith James Trimmer Unknown Unknown SS (in November 1915 + Tues. 22 April Sweeping (RNR)) St. Roll of Honour 1915) 1919

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'Gazette' First Service Date of Arrival 1911 Census/Death Grave/Memorial ID Surname Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship First Served in Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife Other Family Details Other Notes ROH/Memorial Plaque Reference/Book Photograph(s) Name(s) Number Overseas Circumstances Reference Details Born: Scarborough. E. 12/North Staffordshire Wholesale Co- Son of John and Mary Eden SS. Formerly 30644 Le Grand Beaumart British Fri. 20 September 12 September 126 Mile End Road, SS St. Stephen's Roll of 1641 Wray Ernest Private 20 Regt. (119 Brigade, 44560 No 1914-5 Star France Operative Stores, Wray of 126 Mile End Road, Unmarried. East Yorkshire Regt. Cemetery, Steenwerck. 1918 + Soldiers Died 1918 (DOW) (in September 1918) Honour 40th Division) Westo Branch SS and 471401 Labour I.B.12. (Belgium). in the Great War Corps.

Martha Wray (formerly/née Birth registered in SS - Murphy/Hunt). (They March q. 1896. He were married in SS' attended Holy Trinity Holy Trinity Boys' Buried: 26 March 125 Alice Street, SS (in A Labourer (in [He died in the Ingham Harton Cemetery. 6.4767. 5527 Wray Alexander Private 43 Gordon Highlanders Registry Office on 17 Boys' School, SS - School ROH, SS 1938 March 1938) March 1938) Infirmary.] (South Shields). April 1922. Their Admitted: 29 June (Served) marriage was registered 1903; Left: 8 April in SS during the June 1909. quarter of 1922). Birth registered in SS - March q. 1887. He Harry attended Holy Trinity Holy Trinity Boys' Lyan Boys' School, SS - 6066 Wray Private Unknown Unknown Gordon Highlanders South Shields. School ROH, SS [GRO] (or Admitted: 12 (Served) Lynn) November 1894; Left: 23 October 1899 - Wounded. Born and E. in SS. Formerly 9683 West St. Mary's Parish Son of Robert Wright of 46 Yorkshire Regt. Churchyard Memorial Fri. 1 December 1916 23 Division Cyclist 26 August 1915 40 Whitehead Street, Harton Colliery Bede Street, Tyne Dock, Residing with his Cross, Tyne Dock + + Tues. 7 September Fri. 1 December 256 Wright Robert Private 24 23 May 1916 Company, Army Cyclist 4081 France Arras Memorial. Bay 10 (1914-5 Star) Tyne Dock (Hewer) and the late Elizabeth Ellen father/parents at 40 Hudson Street Union 1920 + Soldiers Died 1916 Corps Wright Whitehead Street, SS, Methodist Church ROH, in the Great War at the time of his Tyne Dock death (May 1916).

Signals officer. Sent to the front five months St. Michael's ROH, SS + [He served in 2/DLI from He had brothers and earlier. The 'Gazette' Holy Trinity Church 15 January 1916 until the sisters. [Holy Trinity Boys' says he was a 2nd- Tues. 2 + Tues. 9 May A member of staff Son of Rueben Benjamin Ypres (Menin Gate) ROH, SS (?) + Holy Joseph 2/DLI (18 Brigade, 6th day he was KIA on 21 April School ROH, SS - Lieutenant and that he 1916 + Sat. 21 April 366 Wright Lieutenant 24 21 April 1916 No 1914-5 Star France (4 ?) Dacre Street, SS at Barnes School, and the late Sarah Wright Memorial. Panel 36 and Trinity Boys' School Thurs. 4 May 1916 Benjamin Division) 1916. He attended 'Benjamin Wright' - was KIA on 22 April 1917 + John Sheen SS of 4 Dacre Street, SS 38. (Belgium). ROH, SS (?) + Westoe Westoe Boys' Secondary Admitted: 3 July 1899; 1916. He had been a (Page 300) Boys' Secondary School School.] Left: 2 July 1902.] student at Durham ROH University. A mathematician.

Born and E. in SS. John Sheen + Sat. 16 Enlisted in SS on 2 January 1915 + Mon. 'D' Company, 26 December 1914 and One son: Jim. Had 19 November 1917 + James (Tyneside Irish) / NF 10 January 1916 Brigham and resided at that time at Cement House Cemetery. Mon. 19 November 664 Wright L/C 26 12 October 1917 26/722 France 16 Edward Street, SS Married. brothers and sisters. Tues. 15 October William (103 Brigade, 34th (No 1914-5 Star) Cowans 16 Edward Street, SS. I.K.3. (Belgium). 1917 Sister-in-Law: Lizzie. 1918 + Soldiers Died Division) The 'Gazette' says he in the Great War + was KIA on 13 October 'Irish Heroes' (1917) 1917. (In Memoriam).

[His father, Henry (A Seaman), was born in SS Siblings (1901 ages): St. Hilda's Memorial and was 57 in 1901. He Agnes (18; B: North Born and E. in SS. He Cross + Temperance Son of Henry and the late died in SS - December q. Shields; A Domestic Tyne Cot Memorial. Panel Tues. 14 December 2/Yorkshire Regt. (21 13 August 1915 74 Back Victoria Road, left 'effects 'valued at Hall ROH, SS + Glebe 920 Wright Henry L/C 21 7 May 1918 13832 France Mary Wright of 74 Back Unmarried. 1921, aged 78. His Servant), Ada (14; B: 52 to 54 and 162A. 1920 + Soldiers Died Brigade, 30th Division) (1914-5 Star) SS (in 1901) £11 15s 1d and a Methodist Church Victoria Road, SS (in 1901) mother, Mary, was born in North Shields; A Domestic (Belgium). in the Great War gratuity of £17 10s. Memorial Plaque, North Shields and was 47 Servant), Anabella (10; B: Westoe (?) in 1901. She died in SS - SS), and Ellen B. (7; B: SS). March q. 1920, aged 66.] Priscilla Wright (née Westall) of 13 Alma [His name appears as 'P. Sat. 30 June 1917 + Street, SS. (They were Wright, DLI' on the Mon. 1 October 1917 married in St. Hilda's Butchers' ROH. His Dale Street Roll of + Tues. 29 July 1919 + Sister- and Brother-in- Born in SS. E. La Chapelette British and 3 June 1917 19/DLI (Bantams) (106 Seventh son of the late Church, SS, on 18 relatives were presented Honour + South Shields Thurs. 15 April 1920 1457 Wright Septimus L/C 32 32369 No 1914-5 Star France 13 Alma Street, SS A Butcher (?) Law: Jenny and Will Newcastle. R. SS. Indian Cemetery, Péronne. (DOW) Brigade, 35th Division) John Wright (Pilot) September 1916. Their with a gold & District Butchers' (SS & District Wright. DOW R. in A. I.F.5. marriage was registered commemorative medal Association ROH (?) Butchers' Association) in SS during the from the SS & District + Soldiers Died in the September quarter of Butchers' Association.] Great War 1916). Harriet Wright (née Carter) of 62 Leighton Born in Hull. E. SS. A Baker working Street, Westoe, SS. Captain's and Harry 2/Yorkshire Regt. (32 for Messrs. (They were married in Chaplain's letters. His Philosophe British Fri. 28 June 1918 + 62 Leighton Street, Son of Henry and Ruth Ann 1639 Wright Humberst Private 31 18 June 1918 Brigade, 11th 204894 France Robson and SS' Registry Office on 12 birth was registered in Cemetery, Mazingarbe. St. Michael's ROH, SS Soldiers Died in the Westoe, SS Wright one (Northern) Division) Dixon, Ocean June 1909. Their Sculcoates, East III.E.1. Great War Road, SS marriage was registered Riding, during the June in SS during the June quarter of 1887. quarter of 1909).

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'Gazette' First Service Date of Arrival 1911 Census/Death Grave/Memorial ID Surname Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship First Served in Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife Other Family Details Other Notes ROH/Memorial Plaque Reference/Book Photograph(s) Name(s) Number Overseas Circumstances Reference Details Siblings (1911 ages): [His father, William William L. (24; B: Murton, Born: Fencehouses, Lawther, was born in Co. Durham - Easington - General Labourer Co. Durham. His birth Fri. 9 February 1917 48877 Son of William Lawther Consett, Co. Durham, and September q. 1886; Ypres (Menin Gate) 'D' Company, 2/DLI (18 4 January 1915 55 St. Paul's Road, in a Shipyard (in was registered at (Jarrow Express) + 2364 Wright Andrew Private 32 9 August 1915 [MRIC - France Wright of 55 and 57 St. was a 51-year old Plate Labourer in a Shipyard), Memorial. Panel 36 and St. Paul's Roll of Honour Brigade, 6th Division) (1914-5 Star) Jarrow (in 1911) 1911) [Hebburn Houghton-le-Spring Soldiers Died in the 8877] Paul's Road, Jarrow Layer in a Shipyard and a Adelaide (22; B: Murton) 38. (Belgium). Colliery (?)] during the December Great War Widower. He had had five and Joseph (20; B: Middle q. 1882. E. Jarrow. children, four still living.] Rainton, Co. Durham; Moulder in a Shipyard). Son of Annie Wright (née Bruton) and the late His father, George George Chapman Wright of Chapman Wright (A Joiner 57th Combined 25 York Street, Jarrow. St. Mark's Church John residing at 39 Monkton Basra War Cemetery. Soldiers Died in the 2365 Wright Private 24 20 July 1917 Stationary Hospital 83011 No 1914-5 Star France (Their marriage was Born and E. in Jarrow. Triptych, Jarrow + George Terrace, Jarrow). was IV.C.4. (Iraq). Great War R.A.M.C. registered in Prestwich, Jarrow Library ROH buried on 1 July 1909, Lancashire, during the aged 54. December quarter of 1882). Son of David and Catherine Ypres (Menin Gate) 2/NF (84 Brigade, 28th 16 January 1915 1 Tower Street, Born in Jarrow. E. Soldiers Died in the 2366 Wright Joseph Private 21 21 February 1915 3416 France Wright of 1 Tower Street, Unmarried. Memorial. Panel 8 and 12. Jarrow Library ROH Division) (1914-5 Star) Newcastle Newcastle. Great War Newcastle (Belgium). 8 May 1915 Ypres (Menin Gate) 2/NF (84 Brigade, 28th 6 March 1915 Born in Jarrow. E. Soldiers Died in the 2367 Wright Thomas Private Unknown (Second Battle of 16708 France Memorial. Panel 8 and 12. Jarrow Library ROH Division) (1914-5 Star) Newcastle. Great War Ypres) (Belgium). 110 John Williamson All Saints' Church ROH, Died in Norwood Street, SS (1901), 57 Youngest son of William West Harton + St. Fri. 23 February 1917 R.N. Depot (Crystal [Siblings: William, George, Daughter: Jenny. Sister & Hospital, Penge - on TZ/3587 Brabourne Street, SS and the late Mary Ellen Ada Wright of 13 Harton Cemetery. F.5405. Simon's Church, + Sat. 22 February 2742 Wright Stephen AB (Bugler) 19 22 February 1917 Palace) (63rd (Royal Mary, John, Martin and Brother-in-Law: Bessie 23 February 1917 - (RNVR) (1911) and 13 Rutland Wright of 45 Revesby Rutland Street, SS (South Shields). Simonside, SS (Chancel 1919 + Wed. 23 Naval) Division) David.] and Ralph + niece Ellen. 'Gazette'. (In Street, SS (in February Street, Tyne Dock Screen) + Phillipson February 1921 Memoriam). 1917) Street ROH, East Jarrow

Son of John Henry and Jane Born in SS. Died while Sister: Ellen L. (Nellie) Wright. (His father, John a P.O.W. - 'Gazette'. Tues. 2 April 1918 + 15 October 1917 Tebble - She died 19 John 48th Bn. Australian Henry, died 13 August Niece: Nellie. There is Harlebeke New British Tues. 15 October (DOW -Family August 1956, aged 81 2880 Wright Henry Private 46 Infantry, Australian 1760 1906, aged 67. His mother, a Family Headstone in Cemetery. XI.D.6. 1918 + Tues. 17 Tues. 2 April 1918 Headstone + (Family Headstone). Niece Dodds Imperial Force Jane, died 11 November Harton Cemetery - (Belgium). October 1922 (In 'Gazette') & Nephew: Lavinia & John 1908, aged 63 (Family Section K. (In Memoriam) Duffy. Headstone)). Memoriam). 22 March 1918 1/East Yorkshire Regt. Son of Thomas and Born and E. In SS. Fri. 14 March 1919 + Albert He had brothers and one Pozières Memorial. Panel 3002 Wright Private Unknown ('Operation (64 Brigade, 21st 205350 No 1914-5 Star France Margaret Wright of 178 Memorial Service at Soldiers Died in the Edward sister. 27 and 28 Michael') Division) Marshall Wallis Road, SS St. Jude's, SS. Great War 6/Royal Dublin Fusiliers Son of Thomas and Harriett Richard 7 August 1915 Dardanelles 122 Wellington Street, Born in SS. E. , Doiran Memorial. Soldiers Died in the 3023 Wright L/C 22 9 December 1915 (30 Brigade, 10th (Irish) 13433 Wright of 122 Wellington George (1914-5 Star) (Balkans 2B) Millom, Cumberland. Cumberland. (Greece). Great War Division) Street, Millom, Cumberland

Born: Scotswood, Fri. 8 November 1918 22 (Tyneside Scottish) / Newcastle. E. 4 October 1918 Sailly-Labourse Communal St. Mark's Church (Jarrow Express) + 3337 Wright Norman L/C Unknown NF (102 Brigade, 34th 87273 No 1914-5 Star France Son of Mr. R. Wright Newcastle. Formerly (DOW) Cemetery Extension. M.1. Triptych, Jarrow Soldiers Died in the Division) 38633 West Yorkshire Great War Regt.

Two boys were born in SS and registered as Son of Robert Gowland [His father, Robert G. (A Brother: Robert Gowland 'Leadley Rowan Wright and Sarah Wright [He had brothers and Seagoing Chief Engineer), (SS; March q. 1890). Wright' - December q. St. Hilda's Miners' (née Rowan) of Leith one sister-in-law. was born in SS and was 36 Brothers (1911 ages; all 1892 and December q. Lodge ROH + St. Hilda's 27th Bn. Australian A Boilermaker's Street, Albert Park, Port Cousins: Joseph and in 1901. His mother, born in SS): Peter (17; SS - Leadley 230 South Frederick 1895. The 'Gazette' Berks Cemetery Extension. Memorial Cross + Soldiers Died in the 3523 Wright Private 21 or 22 10 March 1918 Infantry, Australian 4788 France Apprentice (in Adelaide, Australia. (Their Mary Reynolds. Loving Sarah, was born in SS and March q. 1894; A Rowan Street, SS (in 1911) says he was 21. The II.B.47. (Belgium). Australian War Great War Imperial Force 1911) marriage was registered in Friend: Vicky. Nephew was 46. They had been Butcher's Apprentice), family emigrated to Memorial ROH Panel Newcastle during the of Mr. & Mrs. Peter married for 18 years and Albert (7; SS - March q. South Australia on 24 111 September quarter of Wright.] had had five children, four 1903 or December q. December 1913 - his 1885). still living.] 1903) and John (3). brother Peter aiming to be a farmer.

[Enlisted: 10 December 1914. Promoted L/S - 15 [21.10.1916 - To hospital. Unknown Height: 5'3". Dark hair. [6 to 15 July 1918 - On June 1917. Transferred to 25.10.1916 - Admitted to (Born: 8 Grey eyes. A leave. 6.8.1918 - Attended Hood Bn. - 8 June 1915. 25th GH, Hardelot February 2nd Platoon, 'D' Lilian May Wright of 121 Wesleyan Methodist. RND Service Record + Leading TZ/2308 Dardanelles 121 Whitehead Street, A Shunter (RND a four-day Gas Course at 6.10.1915 - Admitted to (Pyrexia UO). 9 to 4486 Wright John 1886 - Unknown Company, Collingwood 1914-5 Star Whitehall Street, Tyne War Gratuity - £20. Collingwood Bn. Seaman (RNVR) (Balkans 2B) Tyne Dock Service Record) Aldershot but found hospital on Malta via HS 18.1.1917 - On leave. RND Bn. and Hood Bn. RND. Dock 17.2.1919 - Embarked Embarkation Roll unlikely to be a good anti- 'Grantuly Castle' 13.1.1918 - East Leeds Service for UK for gas instructor.] (Jaundice). 26.12.1915 - War Hospital (Trench Record) demobilisation. Embarked for overseas at Foot, severe).] Alexandria.]

Wounded and in a 17 Bythorne Street, SS hospital in Lancashire 5210 Wright A.R. Private Unknown Unknown Married. Wed. 2 October 1918 (in October 1918) by 2 October 1918 - 'Gazette'.

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Sat. 8 August 1914 + Sat. 2 January 1915 He was a civilian 5 Victoria Place, SS (in (1914 Christmas A Merchant internee at Ruhleben, Mercantil August 1914, June and Greeting from Civilian 5246 Wright William Fireman Unknown Unknown SS 'San Elfrido' Seaman (in Germany, who had e Marine September 1915 and Internees) + Thurs. 17 August 1914) returned home to SS November 1918) June 1915 + Sat. 25 by 28 November 1918. September 1915 + Fri. 29 November 1918

[On 3 August 1914 the 'San Wilfrido', a tanker, was sailing from Hamburg [The 'San Wilfrido' was He was a civilian Sat. 8 August 1914 + 15 Claypath Lane, SS to Portland carrying ballast A Merchant the first British naval loss internee at Ruhleben, Thurs. 17 June 1915 + SS 'San Wilfrido' Mercantil (in August 1914, June but no cargo. While 5504 Wright Thomas Fireman Unknown Unknown Seaman (in of the war. All 44 Germany, who had Sat. 25 September (London) e Marine and September 1915 navigating the Elbe about August 1914) crewmen, most from the returned home to SS 1915 + Sat. 30 and November 1918) 8 miles north of Tyne, were interned.] by 30 November 1918. November 1918 Brunsbuttel she entered a minefield without a pilot and hit a mine.]

Sat. 2 January 1915 He was a civilian (1914 Christmas 82 Adelaide Street, SS A Merchant internee at Ruhleben Mercantil Greeting from Civilian 5563 Wright Jonathan Seaman Unknown Unknown (in June and Seaman (in Camp, Germany, e Marine Internees) + Thurs. 17 September 1915) August 1914) during the war - by 16 June 1915 + Sat. 25 June 1915. September 1915 12 Galt Street, Son of Mary Jane and the Sarah Wright of 12 Galt 27 November Euston Road Cemetery, 5870 Wright Stanley Private 26 8/East Yorkshire Regt. 14259 Thornley Colliery, Co. late James Henry Wright of Street, Thornley Colliery, 1916 Colincamps. I.G.19. Durham South Shields Co. Durham Brother: Gunner James Hall's Bros., Son of Mr. and Mrs. Wright A P.O.W. in Germany 60 Dock Street, Tyne Wright, 4th 5944 Wright M.L. Private Unknown Unknown Lincolnshire Regt. Sawmills, Tyne of 60 Dock Street, Tyne by 28 April 1918 - Mon. 29 April 1918 Dock (in April 1918) (Northumbrian) Howitzer Dock Dock 'Gazette'. Brigade RFA (No. 6216). Wounded but making Stanhope Road, Tyne satisfactory progress 5955 Wright J.J. Private Unknown Unknown DLI Fri. 3 May 1918 Dock by 3 May 1918 - 'Gazette'. He won his MM during operations near Military Medal + 'D' Battery (?) Brigade Mercantile Péronne in March 5966 Wright F. Sergeant Unknown Meritorious Unknown 31 Edith Street, SS Sat. 1 March 1919 RFA Marine 1918. He was severely Service Medal wounded, including a broken jaw - 'Gazette.

[He won his DCM for his [In January 1916 he went [He went through the He enlisted in the actions on 29 August to Mesopotamia where he Retreat from Mons, the Army in 1909 and 1918 - assisting a was M. in D. re. Battle of DCM + Twice M. 66 Palmerston Street, Advance to the Aisne and served in until 5976 Wright John Bombardier Unknown Unknown Royal Field Artillery wounded man Estabulet Station. He was Thurs. 3 April 1919 in D. SS the First Battle of Ypres. 1913. In August 1914 (circumstances then transferred to France He was invalided home he was called up as a explained + citation) - and again M. in D. in through sickness.] reservist. 'Gazette'.] March 1918.]

He enlisted in the 4th (Northumbrian) Howitzers on 13 May 4th (Northumbrian) Brother: Private M.L. Gunner/Privat 60 Dock Street, Tyne 1915 - 'Gazette' - and Fri. 14 May 1915 + 6216 Wright James H. Unknown Unknown Howitzer Brigade RFA/ Wright, Lincolnshire Regt e Dock (in May 1915) he enlisted in 1st/7th Thurs. 27 May 1915 1st/7th DLI (A P.O.W.) (No. 5944). DLI before 27 May 1915 - 'Gazette' (contradiction).

He enlisted in the 4th 4th (Northumbrian) 20 Somerset Street, SS (Northumbrian) 6416 Wright M. Gunner Unknown Unknown Thurs. 27 May 1915 Howitzer Brigade RFA (in May 1915) Howitzers by 26 May 1915 - 'Gazette'.

Reported 'Missing' 56 Howe Street, Son of Mrs. Wright of 56 since 31 July 1916 - A Fri. 8 September 1916 6676 Wright R. Private Unknown Unknown DLI Hebburn (in Howe Street, Hebburn P.O.W. in Germany - (Jarrow Express) September 1916) Jarrow Express.

Born in Bridlington Dorothy Thornton Children (1901 ages; all Quay, Yorkshire. Birth Well Lane, SS (in Wright (née Fairless). [His wife, Dorothy born in SS): Charlotte E. registered in August 1878), 244 (They were married in Thornton, was born in SS (21; A Draper's Shop Bridlington - NSP John Williamson A Master Mariner Son of Charles (A Pilot - St. Mary's Church, SS, on and was 54. They had Assistant), John G. (19; John Mercantil December q. 1851. Frederick Street Roll of 6933 Wright (Frederick 76 June q. 1928 (SS) Street, SS (in 1901), (in 1901 and deceased on 28 August 28 August 1878. Their been married for 33 years. An Apprentice Brass William e Marine Baptised in Bridlington Honour Street ROH) and 119 South 1911) 1878) and Charlotte Wright marriage was registered Father-in-Law: Thomas Moulder) and Herbert Quay on 7 December Frederick Street, SS (in in SS during the Fairless (A Labourer) of Thomas (7 - he was a 17- 1851. Mate's 1911) September quarter of Thornton Street, SS.] year old apprentice Certificate obtained 1878). boilermaker in 1911). on 14 February 1874.

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[His father, John (A Siblings (1901 ages; both [Home: 11 August 1913 Born in Jarrow. His 26 Caledonian Road, Son of John and Mary Shipyard Labourer) was born in Jarrow): Mary to 14 August 1914 - 1 Service Record has Jarrow (in 1901), 26 Wright (née O'Loughlin) of born in Ireland and was 26 Margaret (3; SS - year, 4 days. BEF: 15 survived. He enlisted Milton Street, Jarrow An Apprentice 26 Caledonian Road, Jarrow in 1901. His mother, December q. 1897) and 18th Hussars (Queen 10406 and August 1914 to 15 May in Jarrow on 11 August 15 August 1914 (in 1911), 5 William Rivetter at (in 1901). (They were Mary, was born in Michael Joseph O. (6 John Mary's Own) and 10th 531516 1915 - 274 days. Home: 1913. He was St. Bede's R.C. Church 7009 Wright Private Unknown Unknown (1914 'Mons' France Street, Liverpool (on 4 Palmer's married in SS' Registry Earlstown, Oldham, months; SS - December q. William Hussars (Formerly (Formerly 16 May 1915 to 20 discharged on 1 ROH, Jarrow Star') August 1920), and 23 Shipbuilders (in Office on 4 February 1896. Lancashire, and was a 33- 1900). Grandmother: 4/West Yorkshire Regt). 4/7778) January 1916 - 250 days. October 1920 - as he Pallerton Avenue, December 1912) Their marriage was year old widow in 1911. Elizabeth O'Loughlin - BEF: 21 January 1916 to was emigrating to the Pawtucket, Rhode registered in SS during the She died in SS - Dec. Q. born in Kilrush, Co. Clare, 15 September 1919 - 3 United States. Height: Island, USA March quarter of 1896). 1935, 58. They had had 4 Ireland, and a 63-year old years, 238 days.] 5' 6½". children, 3 still living.] widow in 1911.

Ann Wyatt (née Thirlwall) of 45 Wawn Born in Bristol. The Street, SS. (Their 20th List of Mercantile Charles 21 September SS 'Staithes' Mercantil Wed. 2 October 1918 2773 Wyatt Engineer 52 45 Wawn Street, SS marriage was registered Marine Deaths gives Tower Hill Memorial Victor 1918 (Newcastle) e Marine + Sat. 8 May 1920 in Gateshead during the his place of residency December quarter of as SS. 1907).

[He attended both Westoe Birth registered in SS - A Teacher at Boys' Secondary School One of the two sons of March q. 1891. Dean Thurs. 1 July 1915 + Deans' Road Boys' and SS High School Mrs. Wylie of 1 St. Road Boys' School 24 (Born: York and Lancaster Son of Edward Smith St. Mark's Church Mon. 24 November 10 May 1915 1914-5 Star (No School, SS. (He (Corporation Scholar): Michael's Avenue, SS Plaque, SS (Dedicated Ypres (Menin Gate) William 31 Regt. (3rd Bn. attached 1 St. Michael's Avenue, Stanley Wylie (a Marine Commemorative 1919 + Sat. 30 147 Wylie Lieutenant (Second Battle of Date Given on France had attended Admitted 16 September (MRIC), serving at the to teachers who fell) Memorial. Panel 36 and Thurs. 1 July 1915 Stanley December 1st Bn.) (83 Brigade, SS Engineer) of 8 Marlborough Stained Glass SS High October 1920 (Dean Ypres) MRIC) Armstrong 1903; Left December 1906 - front - 'Gazette'. on the NE War 55. (Belgium). 1890) 28th Division) Street, SS School ROH Road Boys' School College, To be a Pupil Teacher at [Armstrong College 1914- Memorials website Memorial Plaque) Newcastle). Westoe Road School. A 1918 Plaque, Newcastle] says he served in the member of Westoe RFC.] East Yorkshire Regt.

Thurs. 18 February Born : Inverness. E. 1915 + Sat. 22 January 7 November Son of Janet and Sergeant 2/Middlesex Regt. (23 91 Egerton Road, Tyne Warley, Essex. A Le Touret Memorial. Panel All Saints' Church ROH, 1916 + Thurs. 1 Thurs. 1 February 314 Wylie John L/C 26 22 January 1915 L/10324 1914 (1914 France Alec K. Wylie of 91 Egerton Brigade, 8th Division) Dock, SS Regular or a Reservist. 31 and 32 West Harton February 1917 + 1917 'Mons' Star') Road, Tyne Dock (In Memoriam). Soldiers Died in the Great War Elizabeth Walton Born and E. in SS. He (formerly Wylie, née Brother- & S-in-L: William had two sons: John Wade) of 46 William & Mary Wade + little and George. Father- Street, SS. (They were niece Mary. Sister & B-in- & Mother-in-Law: Mr. Sat. 7 and Mon. 9 Eldest son of Jane and the married in St. Thomas' Ration Farm Military L: Sarah & Harry Scott. & Mrs. Wade + St. Thomas' Church December 1918 + 2631 Wylie John Private 28 6 October 1918 24/Welsh Regt. 59195 No 1914-5 Star France South Shields. late Richard Wylie of 32 Church, SS, on 17 Cemetery, La Chapelle- Sister & B-in-L: Catherine Brothers-in-Law: ROH Soldiers Died in the William Street, SS December 1911. Their D'Armentières. VII.A.25. & Sigran Grinden. Sister- George and Frederick. Great War marriage was registered in-Law: Mrs. Clementia Memorial Service in in SS during the Edgerton. St. Thomas' Church, December quarter of SS. 1911).

Unmarried. [MC - In His mother, Margaret, command of a party of Birth registered in SS - died on 23 January 1933, 200 men carrying June q. 1896. He [There is a Family aged 64 - Family ammunition to the front attended SS High Son of Hubert (A Slater) Headstone in Harton Headstone. [In 22 (Born: 1st/9th (Territorial) He attended line. He succeeded in School: Admitted 16 28 March 1918 and Margaret Wylie of 16 Cemetery. This confirms September 1907 his SS High School ROH + SS William 19 Military Cross DLI (Divisional 16 Morpeth Avenue, Armstrong delivering his stores in September 1907. 3860 Wylie Lieutenant ('Operation 1206 No 1914-5 Star France Morpeth Avenue, SS his father's name as parents resided at 12 Arras Memorial. Bay 8 High School Admissions' Sat. 21 July 1917 Gladstone February and Bar Pioneers, 62nd (2nd SS College, spite of intense shell fire Formerly L/C (1206) in Michael') (confirmed by his MRIC + 'Hubert Wylie' and informs Osbourne Avenue, SS. He Register 1896) West Riding) Division) Newcastle and sustaining 2nd/1st the Family Headstone) us that he died on 28 was a Corporation Scholar numerous casualties. He Northumberland February 1929, aged 66.] who had previously set a fine example of Yeomanry and then attended Westoe Road good leadership during commissioned. Senior School.] 27½ hours.]

Unmarried. [22 to Son of Minto and the late 26.8.1916: Citadel - Born in SS. [Brothers (1911 ages, all Joseph Yare of 5 Wadham Work on Daniell Alley. Sweetheart: Evelyn E.Newcastle. A born in SS): Joseph William Terrace, Tyne Dock. (In 'W' Company worked on (Orr?). His brother, Stretcher-Bearer. Wed. 11 October SS Tramcars (27, Assistant Fitter - NER), South Shields' 1911 his mother was a 60- new C.T. A party of 'Y' Robert Yare (No. 4904), Letter from officer. 1916 + Fri. 24 August 19/NF (2nd Tyneside (Motorman) Cecil (26, Railway Fireman Guillemont Road Corporation Tramways 27 (21 in 25 August 1916 5 Wadham Terrace, year old widow, born in worked on two new enlisted in 22/NF The SS Corporation 1917 + Captain C.H. Wed. 11 October 1051 Yare Adlebert Private Pioneers) (Divisional 19/54 No 1914-5 Star France [Formerly a (Stoker) - NER), Thomas Cemetery, Guillemont. Plaque + All Saints' 1911) (Somme) Tyne Dock (in 1911) Kelso, Roxburghshire. She observation posts. C.T. between Thursday 5 and Tramways' Plaque Cooke Book (1920, 1916 Pioneers, 35th Division) Colliery Labourer - Herbert (24, Coal Miner - II.O.2. Church ROH, West had been married for 29 east of Lonely Trench. Saturday 7 November says he died on 24 121 + 230) + Soldiers Above Ground] Shifter: Below Ground) & Harton years and had had 5 Rest day for all 1914 - then living in August 1916. He lived Died in the Great War Arnold Stanley (19, Colliery children, all still living in companies. Relief of Wadham Terrace, SS. with his mother. (In Labourer - Above Ground). 1911). 35th Division by 5th Memoriam). Division.]

Son of Minto and the late [Brothers (1911 ages, all Enlisted: 13 November Joseph Yare of 5 Wadham born in SS): Joseph William 1914 (John Sheen). Terrace, Tyne Dock. (In (27, Assistant Fitter - NER), Between 5 and 7 1911 his mother was a 60- Brother: Private Adlebert 22 (Tyneside Scottish) / Cecil (26, Railway Fireman November 1914 - PMJR (John year old widow, born in Yare, 19/NF, KIA 25 4904 Yare Robert Unknown Unknown NF (102 Brigade, 34th 22/129 No 1914-5 Star 5 Wadham Terrace, SS (Stoker) - NER), Thomas 'Gazette'. Did not John Sheen Sheen) Kelso, Roxburghshire. She August 1916, aged 27 (No. Division) Herbert (24, Coal Miner - serve overseas. 18 had been married for 29 1051). Shifter: Below Ground) & January 1915 - years and had had 5 Arnold Stanley (19, Colliery Discharged (KR, children, all still living in Labourer - Above Ground). paragraph 392). 1911).

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'Gazette' First Service Date of Arrival 1911 Census/Death Grave/Memorial ID Surname Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship First Served in Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife Other Family Details Other Notes ROH/Memorial Plaque Reference/Book Photograph(s) Name(s) Number Overseas Circumstances Reference Details

Sarah Isabella Yarrow Brothers: Albert & Willie [In 1911 he had been (née Johnson) of 71 (in France; No. 4905). S-in- married for 12 years and Fri. 5 January and Frederick Street, SS . L: Lizzie & Susie. S. & B-in- Born and E. in SS. had had 5 children, 4 still Mon. 8 January 1917 126 Regent Street, SS (They were married in L: Wilhelmina & Willie Letter from Sergeant- A Painter in a living. His wife, Sarah, was + Thurs. 1 February Adam 40 (34 in 5 December 1916 141st Siege Battery 4 August 1915 (in December 1916). Son of John and the late St. Michael's Church, SS, Johnson (in France). S. & Major. His daughter, Suzanne Communal Thurs. 1 February 579 Yarrow Gunner 3282 Egypt (3) Shipyard (in then 35 - born in SS. 1917 + Thurs. 5 Scott 1911) (DOW) RGA (1914-5 Star) [290 H.S. Edwards Jane Yarrow on 12 September 1898. B-in-L; Jennie & Bob. S. & Jane Scott Yarrow, Cemetery Extension. G.1. 1917 1911) Children (1911 ages, all B. December 1918 + Street, SS. in 1911] Their marriage was B-in-L: Lilia & Bombadier died on 22 March in SS): Susannah (11), John Soldiers Died in the registered in SS during Trumpeter J.G. Johnson. 1918. (In Memoriam). (10), Walter (5) & James Great War the September quarter Sister & B-in-L: Mima & (1).] of 1898). Abraham Abrahamson

[Brother: Gunner Adam Eleanor Yarrow (née B: Albert. S-in-L: Lizzie & Enlisted: 17 November Scott Yarrow, 141st Siege Tate). (They were Susie. S & B-in-L: 1914. His name Battery RGA, 5 December married in St. Jude's Wilhelmina & Willie appeared in the 27 Marsden Road, SS 1916, aged 40 (No. 579).] William 22 (Tyneside Scottish) / A Labourer Church, SS, on 19 Johnson (in France). S & B- August 1916 Buried: 8 (in November 1947) + Son of John and the late {Birth registered in SS - Harton Cemetery. R.9899. 4905 Yarrow Henry T. L/C 63 NF (102 Brigade, 34th 22/332 No 1914-5 Star France (Harton Cemetery September 1908. Their in-L; Jennie & Bob. S & B- Casualties' List. 3 John Sheen November 1947 South Shields. (John Jane Yarrow September q. 1884. Death (South Shields). (Willie) Division) Burial Register) marriage was registered in-L: Lilia & Bombadier October 1917 - Sheen) registered in SS - in SS during the Trumpeter J.G. Johnson. Discharged on medical December q. 1947, aged September quarter of Sister & B-in-L: Mima & grounds (Gunshot- 63. He was awarded the 1908). Abraham Abrahamson Wounds). Silver War Badge.}

B. in SS. E. in Sunderland. Formerly 33095 DLI. (In Only son of Sarah (née [His birth was registered Memoriam). He left Fatherly) and the late [His father, William (A in SS during the June 'effects' valued at £2 William Yates of 22 36 (Born: [His father, William, died Grocer), was born in quarter of 1881. Baptised 0s 6d and a gratuity of Thurs. 31 May 1917 + Mathias Eastbourne Grove, SS (in St. Aidan's Church ROH, 25 1/NF (9 Brigade, 3rd 12 June 1912, aged 72. Boldon and was 70. His in St. Hilda's Church, SS, £3 to his mother, Arras Memorial. Bay 2 and Fri. 3 May 1918 + 934 Yates (Matthew Private 3 May 1917 36238 No 1914-5 Star France 1911). (They were married SS + St. Hilda's February Division) His mother, Sarah, died mother, Sarah, was born in on 10 April 1881. There is Sarah. St. Hilda's 3 Soldiers Died in the ) in SS' Registry Office on 22 Memorial Cross 1881) 7 July 1921, aged 75.] Houghton-le-Spring, Co. a Family Headstone in Memorial Cross and Great War June 1870. Their marriage Durham, and was 64.] Harton Cemetery - St. Aidan's Church was registered in SS during 'Mathias Yates'.] ROH, SS = the June quarter of 1870). 'Mathias/Matthias Yates'. MRIC = 'Matthew'. Wounded on 18 [Wounded and taken October 1917 and Fri. 2 November 1917 Son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P.O.W. on 25 April 1918. admitted to a hospital (Jarrow Express) + Fri. Yates of Princess Street, He was admitted to 4999 Yates George Private Unknown Unknown King's (Liverpool) Regt. Princess Street, Jarrow in Étaples - 'Jarrow 7 June 1918 (Jarrow Jarrow. (His father was a hospital and was being Express'. Posted as Express) + Fri. 5 July Coal Merchant). well treated (Jarrow 'Missing' on 29 April 1918 (Jarrow Express) Express).] 1918.

Children (all births registered in SS): Agnes ( Elizabeth H. Yates (née B & D: September q. Birth registered in Dunn). (They were 1911), Arthur (December Bishop Auckland - married in St. Michael's q. 1912), Ethel (June q. June q. 1885. He Thompso 4th (Northumbrian) 168 John Clay Street, Church, SS, on 24 6447 Yates Gunner 68 June q. 1953 (SS) 1915), Leonard D. enlisted in the 4th Thurs. 27 May 1915 n Howitzer Brigade RFA SS (in May 1915) February 1906. Their (September q. 1916), (Northumbrian) marriage was registered Frances A. (March q. Howitzers on 26 May in SS during the March 1920), Elizabeth 1915 - 'Gazette'. quarter of 1906). (September q. 1921) and Agnes (March q. 1925).

Esther Youll (née Born and E. in SS. Siblings (1891 ages): Waters) of 45 South Birth registered in SS - 53 Edith Street, SS (in Sarah Ann (21; Son of Walter Carr Youll Frederick Street, SS (in [His father, Walter Carr (A December q. 1880 1881), 43 South Dressmaker), Walter (19; and Dorothy Youll (née 1911). (They were Ship's Plater), was 65 in ('George Edward Wed. 12 May 1915 + George Frederick Street, SS (in Decorator's Apprentice), Snowball) of 45 South married in St. Michael's 1911. He died in SS - Youl'). Baptised in St. Tues. 19 September Edward 35 (Born: 20 (Tyneside Scottish) / 1891 and 1901), and A Painter (in John S. (18; Caulker's Frederick Street, SS (in Church, SS, on 31 March September q. 1921, aged Hilda's Church, SS, on Thiépval Memorial. Pier Frederick Street Roll of 1916 + Fri. 1 July 2016 Tues. 19 September 230 Youll (E. - ROH Private 7 October 1 July 1916 NF (102 Brigade, 34th 20/1558 No 1914-5 Star France 45 South Frederick 1901, March 1904 Apprentice) & William J. 1911). (Their marriage was 1904. Their marriage 77. His mother, Dorothy, 3 November 1880. He and Face 10B, 11B and 12B Honour + Tues. 5 July 2016 + 1916 + GRO - 1880) Division) Street, SS (in 1911 and and 1911) (16; Plater's Apprentice). registered in Newcastle was registered in SS was 60 in 1901. She died enlisted into the NF in Soldiers Died in the 'Youl') on Tuesday 11 May - Children: Dorothy during the December during the March in SS - September q. 1910, the Recruiting Office Great War when he enlisted - and Snowball (6; SS - March q. quarter of 1868). quarter of 1904). [Esther aged 70.] in Fowler Street, SS, in September 1916) 1905) & George Edward died in SS - Sept. q. on Tuesday 11 May (2; SS - March q. 1909). 1953, aged 72.] 1915 ('Gazette').

[To Crucifix Corner (26/9). Jane Eleanor Young (née S: Polly. Bros: John & Tom Attack (with 9/West Anderson) of 99 (in Fr) & Richard Young (7 Yorkshire Regt.) on Fri. 24 November Leighton Street, SS. Selbourne St., SS). S & B- 27 September Hessian Trench & Stuff 1916 + Tues. 22 April (They were married in in-L: Maggie & Billie. S: James 1916 (Somme - 6/Yorkshire Regt. (32 Redoubt - in afternoon 'B' 1919 + Mon. 8 14 July 1915 Dardanelles Son of the late Richard and St. Stephen's Church, SS, Maggie Secombe (nee Thiépval Memorial. Pier Brunswick St. & Wilson Fri. 24 November 248 Young William L/C 33 Attack on Hessian Brigade, 11th 11634 99 Leighton Street, SS A Painter & 'C' Companies took November 1920 + (1914-5 Star) (Balkans 2B) Mary Young on 25 March 1906. Young). S & B-in-L: Jane and Face 3A and 3D St. Roll of Honour. 1916 Fraser Trench and Stuff (Northern) Division) Hessian Trench - Wed. 8 November Their marriage was Ann & George Young (on Redoubt) remainder entered Stuff 1922 + Soldiers Died registered in SS during AS). Uncle Bob & Aunt Redoubt. Relieved during in the Great War the March quarter of Jane Ann Hogg, 237 John night (30/9). Casualties - 1906). Williamson St., SS. 396.]

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'Gazette' First Service Date of Arrival 1911 Census/Death Grave/Memorial ID Surname Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship First Served in Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife Other Family Details Other Notes ROH/Memorial Plaque Reference/Book Photograph(s) Name(s) Number Overseas Circumstances Reference Details Born in SS. Birth Brothers: Tom, Henry registered in SS - [His father, Henry, died 6 (Harry) and Alf. Sisters: March q. 1894. Lost at Thurs. 3 June 1915 + July 1923, aged 73. His Gertie and Maggie. sea through the Third son of Henry (A Tyne 'Protector' Plaque 1914 - Sat. 27 May 1916 + SS 'Spennymoor' Mercantil mother, Margaret, died 2 Brother: Henry - Died 2 sinking of SS 392 Young Hilton Deck Hand 21 28 May 1915 19 Trajan Street, SS Pilot) and Margaret Young Unmarried. Tower Hill Memorial 1918, St. Stephen's Mon. 28 May 1917 + (London) e Marine June 1946, aged 88. There November 1940, aged 52. 'Spennymoor' by a of 19 Trajan Street, SS Church, SS Mon. 28 May 1923 (In is a Family Headstone in Brothers: Albert Edward German submarine off Memoriam) Harton Cemetery.] and George - Died in Start Point near infancy. Dartmouth, Devonshire. Eldest son of the late Priscilla Young (née Thomas Young (Pilot) and McKenzie) of 2 Isabella Young (née Woodland's Terrace, SS. Lighthous He had six daughters. By Robson). (They were (They were married in St. Aidan's Church ROH, e and the time of his death he Pilot (First Pilot Cutter 'Protector' 2 Woodland's Terrace, A Pilot (First married in Holy Trinity St. Thomas' Church, SS, In 1901 living at 117 Tower Hill Memorial. SS (?) + 'Protector' 608 Young William 47 31 December 1916 Pilotage had four children under Sat. 13 January 1917 Class) (SS) SS (in December 1916) Class) Church, SS, on 25 on 31 July 1887. Their Baring Street, SS. Addenda Panel. Plaque 1914 - 1918, St. Authoritie sixteen. Brother of December 1863. Their marriage was registered Stephen's Church, SS s Matthew Young. marriage was registered in in SS during the SS during the December September quarter of quarter of 1863). 1887).

Jane (Jennie) Taylor Young (née Downie) of Born in SS. 1901 Lighthous 77 Baring Street, SS. Census - Henry Street, e and Eldest son of the late (They were married in 'Protector' Plaque 1914 - Pilot (First Pilot Cutter 'Protector' A Pilot (First He had six children under SS, with children Jane 626 Young Matthew 42 (or 44) 31 December 1916 Pilotage 77 Baring Street, SS Matthew (Pilot) and St. Mark's Church, SS, on Tower Hill Memorial 1918, St. Stephen's Class) (SS) Class) the age of sixteen. and Matthew. Authoritie Margaret Young 14 June 1896. Their Church, SS Brother of William s marriage was registered Young (No. 608). in SS during the June quarter of 1896).

Born in SS. His birth was registered in SS His mother, Dorothy during the December Fourth son of George Sarah Young (née Young, died on 17 August Sat. 11 + Thurs. 16 & SS 'Newlyn' Mercantil quarter of 1884. The St. Aidan's Church ROH, 955 Young Jacob Donkeyman 32 2 August 1917 21 Brodrick Street, SS Young (Pilot) and the late Brooks) of 21 Brodrick 1914. B-in-L. & S-in-L: Tower Hill Memorial Fri. 17 August 1917 + (Newcastle) e Marine 13th List of Merchant SS Dorothy Young Street, SS Dick and Lizzie. He had Sat. 15 March 1919 Marine Deaths lists his two little sons. place of residency as SS.

Sarah Hannah (Ann) Young (née Frier) of 103 Born in Mowbray Road, SS. Constantinople, (They were married in Turkey. The 'Gazette' Eldest son of Margaret and St. Michael's ROH, SS + Sat. 15 September Christoph Chief Mercantil St. Aidan's Church, SS, says he was 55. The 964 Young 54 24 August 1917 SS 'Springhill' (Cardiff) 103 Mowbray Road, SS the late Christopher James He had one son. Tower Hill Memorial St. Aidan's Church ROH, 1917 + Fri. 6 June er James Engineer e Marine on 10 January 1895. 15th List of Mercantile Young SS 1919 Their marriage was Marine Deaths gives registered in SS during his place of residency the March quarter of as SS. 1895).

Jane (Jennie) Anderson Thurs. 20 December He had three children. Young (née Stewart) of 1917 + Thurs. 6 Three Sons: Thomas F.L. His uncle, Thomas 296 South Palmerston September 1917 + Fri. (December q. 1911), Longford, died on 6 Acting Street, SS. (They were 8 November 1918 + Thomas 'D' Battery, 317th 37 Havelock Street, SS Son of the late Richard and Richard (September q. September 1899. Aunt: Tyne Cot Memorial. Panel Brunswick St. & Wilson Thurs. 20 December 1203 Young Bombardier 37 8 November 1917 751418 No 1914-5 Star France A Painter married on 4 April 1909. *CWGC* Mon. 8 November Longford Brigade RFA (in December 1917) Mary Young 1914) and Stanley (March Isabella Longford. 4 to 6 and 162. (Belgium). St. Roll of Honour. 1917 (Gunner) Their marriage was 1920 + Wed. 8 q. 1917) - all births Mother-in-Law: Mrs. registered in SS during November 1922 + registered in SS. Stewart. S-in-L: Mrs. the June quarter of Soldiers Died in the Copping. 1909). Great War Brother: Thomas William Young of 18 Margaret 1 November 1914 9 September Street, Washington Born: St. John's, Ypres (Menin Gate) Albert 4th Dragoon Guards Soldiers Died in the 1351 Young Private 25 (First Battle of 4176 1914 (1914 France Station, Co. Durham - Hebburn. E. Jarrow. A Memorial. Panel 3-5. Victor (Royal Irish) Great War Ypres) 'Mons' Star') applied for his late Regular or Reservist. (Belgium). brother's 1914 Star (MRIC). [To bivouacs east of Mametz (27/9), Smoke Trench & Fosse Way Thurs. 16 August 1917 Eldest Brother: Bob + (28/9), Pommiers Redoubt + Mon. 1 October 1 Harper Street, SS Son of Isabella and the late Sister-in-Law Jessie. 1 October 1916 20/DLI (123 Brigade, (1 October 1916), Mametz Born and E. in SS. (In Thiépval Memorial. Pier 1917 + Tues. 1 1388 Young Thomas Private 27 20/840 No 1914-5 Star France [Lived with his William Young (A Pilot) of 1 Brother: Jim (on active (Somme) 41st Division) Wood (3/10), Switch Memoriam). and Face 14A and 15C October 1918 + parents.] Harper Street, SS service). Had brothers Trench (7/10), front line Soldiers Died in the and sisters. north-west of Flers (8/10), Great War Mametz Wood (10/10), Dernancourt 13/10.]

Lost at sea through Tues. 16 April 1918 + Mary Jane Young of 150 He had one son - Henry. 56 enemy action. There Mon. 17 February Son of the late Richard and Mile End Road, SS. (His He had brothers and (Family Mercantil is a Family Headstone 1919 + Thurs. 16 1500 Young Henry Master 16 February 1917 SS 'Lady Ann' 150 Mile End Road, SS Master Mariner Ann Young of Flowergate, wife, Mary Jane, died on sisters. Sister: Mrs. Bovill. Tower Hill Memorial Headston e Marine in St. Peter's February & Tues. 21 , Yorkshire 28 December 1938, Sister: Annie Unsworth. e) or 57 Graveyard, Harton. February 1922 + Fri. aged 76). Niece: Jennie Gibson. (In Memoriam). 16 February 1923

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'Gazette' First Service Date of Arrival 1911 Census/Death Grave/Memorial ID Surname Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship First Served in Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife Other Family Details Other Notes ROH/Memorial Plaque Reference/Book Photograph(s) Name(s) Number Overseas Circumstances Reference Details Hannah Sophia Young (née Reid) of 41 Mile End Road, SS. (They Born in SS. The were married in SS' William Mercantil Son of John and Hannah 'Gazette' says he was Fri. 10 May 1918 + 1524 Young Steward 28 4 January 1917 SS 'Lonclara' (London) 41 Mile End Road, SS Registry Office on 5 Tower Hill Memorial Robertson e Marine Jane Young 'in his 29th year'. (In Sat. 4 January 1919 February 1916. Their Memoriam). marriage was registered in SS during the March quarter of 1916).

228 Maxwell Street, SS Sister and Brother-in-Law: Born: Westoe, SS. E. Wed. 13 October Mrs. Young of 228 Maxwell [Slightly wounded in action 10 September ('Gazette' - October Ethel and Jim Marshall. in SS. His birth was 1915 + Wed. 17 May Wed. 13 October Herbert 10/Yorkshire Regt. (62 Readhead's Street or 228 Marsden in France on 24 September Norfolk Cemetery, 1566 Young Private 22 24 April 1916 13856 1915 (1914-5 France 1915) or 228 Marsden Unmarried. Sister and Brother-in-Law: registered in SS during 1916 + Wed. 24 April 1915 + Wed. 17 Richard Brigade, 21st Division) Shipyard Street, SS. (He resided with 1915 and hospitalised - Bécordel-Bécourt. I.B.54. Star) Street, SS ('Gazette' - Maggie and R. Sandilands the March quarter of 1918 + Soldiers Died May 1916 his mother - 'Gazette'). 'Gazette'.] May 1916) of 301 Taylor Street, SS. 1894. (In Memoriam). in the Great War

Elsie Mary Young (née Hinde) of 53 Fairlop Road, Leytonstone, Brother of Edwin Young Fri. 3 May 1918 + 298th Siege Battery 53 Fairlop Road, Second son of John and the Essex. (Their marriage and nephew of Libbie Born in SS. E. London. Godewaersvelde British 1606 Young Robert Gunner 30 24 April 1918 158137 No 1914-5 Star France Soldiers Died in the RGA Leytonstone, Essex late Maria Young of London was registered in West Wright, 9 Seafield R. Leytonstone, Essex. Cemetery. I.R.11. Great War Ham during the Terrace, SS. September quarter of 1915). He resided with his Sister Born in Jarrow. E. Wed. 30 June 1915 + 1st/6th (Territorial) NF Son of Mrs. Lydia A. Young 2149 An employee of and Brother-in-Law: Mr. Newcastle. He Ypres (Menin Gate) Jarrow Library ROH + Fri. 5 May 1916 Arthur (149 Brigade, 50th 20 April 1915 and the late William Hall 2368 Young Private 24 10 June 1915 [MRIC - France 2 Park Villas, Wallsend the Newcastle Co- Unmarried. Alfred & Mrs. M.L. attended Croft Memorial. Panel 8 and 12. Croft Terrace School (Jarrow Express) + Stanley (Northumbrian) (1914-5 Star) Young of Hurworth Place, 6/2749] Operative Society Duncan of 2 Park Villas, Terrace School, (Belgium). ROH, Jarrow: 1916 Soldiers Died in the Division) Jarrow Wallsend. Jarrow. Great War Born in SS. E. Newcastle. R. SS. CWGC says he was KIA 20/DLI (123 Brigade, on 24 October 1918. Heestert Military South Shields' Library Soldiers Died in the South Shields' 2609 Young John G. L/C Unknown Military Medal 25 October 1918 32426 No 1914-5 Star France 23 Campbell Street, SS 41st Division) His Military Medal was Cemetery. P.2. (Belgium). ROH Great War Library ROH presented to his mother by the Mayor of SS.

Born and E. in SS. His 2/York and Lancaster Rocquigny-Équancourt James 21 November birth was registered in Soldiers Died in the 3068 Young L/C 19 Regt. (16 Brigade, 6th 34020 No 1914-5 Star France Road British Cemetery, Wilson 1917 (DOW) SS during the June Great War Division) Manancourt. I.E.24. quarter of 1898.

Born in SS. E. 1/Hampshire Regt. (11 Vis-en-Artois Memorial. Soldiers Died in the 3256 Young David Private Unknown 2 September 1918 3/4206 No 1914-5 Star France Canning Town, Essex. Stratford, Essex. R. Brigade, 4th Division) Panel 6. Great War Canning Town, Essex.

Son of David Young (an Born in Spain in 1898. Engineer) and Isabella Brothers: David Cook David Young was born in Dunn Cook Young of 52 R. 52 Croft Terrace, Aitken Young (born in Fri. 18 June 1915 + William 52 Croft Terrace, Dunfermline in 1858. Palmer's Shipyard, An Apprentice Croft Terrace, Jarrow. Jarrow. [1901 = 76 Spain in 1892 & a Jarrow Cemetery. Palmer's Zeppelin Raid Vincent Mullen's 3574 Young Erskine Civilian 16 15 June 1915 Jarrow. (Cemetery Unmarried. Isabella Young was born Jarrow (Zeppelin Raid) Engineer (David Young died on 5 July Brucefield Avenue, Student Teacher in 2."U".300. Plaque Jarrow War Roll Cook Burial Register). in 1853 at Carnock, 1929, aged 70. Isabella Dunfermline, Scotland.] 1911) & Harry Aitken Website Fifeshire. Young died on 22 Young (born in Spain November 1931, aged 72). in 1897). A Boiler Cleaner 10/West Yorkshire 23 September Lijssenthoek Military John 12 June 1917 Dardanelles 10 Victoria Place, SS at DOW R. in A. 3823 Young Private Unknown Regt. (50 Brigade, 17th 4/8275 1915 (1914-5 Cemetery. XV.H.16A. Sat. 30 June 1917 Sat. 30 June 1917 Alexander (DOW) (Balkans 2B) (in June 1917) Northumberland Chaplain's Letter. (Northern) Division) Star) (Belgium). Docks His birth was registered in 32 Only Brother & Sister-in- Tynemouth during the John ('Gazette') 179 Marshall Wallis Whitburn Colliery Son of Georgina and the Law: Nichol & Mary. December quarter of Mon. 13 December 13 December 1918 21/Manchester Regt. Harton Cemetery. E.1756. 3895 Young Robert Private or 31 57919 Road, SS (Burial + (Labourer - late John Young of 179 Sister & Brother-in-Law: 1887. 'Gazette' = 24th 1920 + Tues. 13 (DOW) (CWGC) (South Shields). (Bob) (Burial Register) Burial Register) Marshall Wallis Road, SS Rachael (Rachel) & Joe. S- Manchester Regt. December 1921 Register) in-L Mary and B-in-L Joe. 'Late of Whitburn Colliery' - 'Gazette'. (In Memoriam).

Birth registered in SS - Jane A. Young (née June quarter of 1895. Son: Dryden G. Young (SS; Winter) of 94 Stevenson Wounded in the face [Enlisted: 12 November June q. 1921). 71 (Born: Street, SS, and 40 Alma at Gallipoli (on 4 June 1914. Height: 5' 8". [24.10.1917 - 3.11.1917 - 14 April Street, SS. (They were 1915 -bayonet wound, 3rd Platoon, 'A' 94 Stevenson Street, Harton Colliery [A Brown hair and eyes. C. of Leave to UK with ration Tues. 29 June 1915 + Dryden 1895 - March q. 1967 TZ/1716 Dardanelles Son of Sarah Young of 94 married in SS' Registry left cheek) and in 3978 Young AB Company, Collingwood 1914-5 Star SS (in November 1914) Miner - RND E. War Gratuity: £24. allowance - then Collingwood Bn. Tues. 29 June 1915 Gordon RND (SS) (RNVR) (Balkans 2B) Stevenson Street, SS Office on 1 November hospital in Malta - Bn. and Hood Bn. RND and 40 Alma Street, SS Service Record] 11.7.1915 - Transferred to extended by 4 days. Embarkation Roll Service 1917. Their marriage 'Gazette. His wounds Hood Bn. 30/31.12.1916 - 11.10.1916 - Admitted to Record) was registered in SS were probably A P.O.W.] 20th GH, Dannes Camiers - during the December sustained at the Third scabies.] quarter of 1917). Battle of Krithia on 4 June 1915.

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'Gazette' First Service Date of Arrival 1911 Census/Death Grave/Memorial ID Surname Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship First Served in Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife Other Family Details Other Notes ROH/Memorial Plaque Reference/Book Photograph(s) Name(s) Number Overseas Circumstances Reference Details [6.7.1916 - Transferred to RND Base Depot, [25 April 1915 - Joined Étaples, from Malta. Benbow Bn. 12 June 1915 - [Enlisted: 25 April 1905 Unknown Wounded at Gallipoli Employed at the 7.6.1916 - Embarked at Transferred to Nelson Bn. (served four years). Re- (Born: 27 on 25 October 1915 River Tyne Malta. 12.6.1916 - 4 November 1915 - enlisted: 13 October December 'B' Company, Benbow (severe shrapnel TZ/399 Dardanelles Commissioners' Son of Jacob Young of 90 Disembarked at Admitted to hospital in 1914. Height: 5' 5½". Wed. 1 December Wed. 1 December 4001 Young Robert D. Petty Officer 1885 - Unknown Bn. and Nelson Bn. 1914-5 Star 90 Candlish Street, SS wounds - head, back (RNVR) (Balkans 2B) Staithes [A Joiner - Candlish Street, SS Marseilles. 17.6.1916 - Malta from HS 'Soudan'. Brown hair and eyes. A 1915 1915 RND RND and left leg) and RND Service Arrived at Étaples. 17.2.1916 - Admitted to Baptist. 3.3.18 to 17.3.18 - Service moved to a hospital Record] 29.9.1916 - To hospital. RN Hospital Bighi, Malta. Leave to UK with ration Record) on Malta - 'Gazette'. 9.10.1916 - Discharged 6.3.1916 - Discharged for allowance.] to Base Depot from 24th light duties.] GH.] Only Sister and Brother-in- Second Sat. 8 July 1922 + SS 4300 Young Nicholas Unknown 6 July 1915 HM Tug 'Handy'. Law: Mr. and Mrs. G.R. In Memoriam. SS Library ROH Engineer Library ROH Strong.

[Enlisted: 2 August 1915. Height: 5'6½". Brown [26.2.1917 - Invalided to 5.12.1915 - Drafted from hair. Blue eyes. C. of E. UK on HS 'Warilda'. Blandford to Howe Bn. [19.5.1916 - Disembarked, War Gratuity - £20. Unknown 28.2.1917 - Admitted to 17.12.1915 - Disembarked Marseilles. 19.2.1917 - 5.9.1918 - P.O.W. at Son of Mrs. E. Fawcett of (Born: 29 TZ/6539 Dardanelles 10 Stanley Terrace, A Miner (RND the Borough Hospital, at Alexandria. 26.12.1915 - Admitted to 18th GH, Geflg., Dulmen from Boldon Colliery Miners' 4552 Young Edwin AB Unknown Howe Bn. RND 1914-5 Star 10 Stanley Terrace, Tyne RND Service Record May (RNVR) (Balkans 2B) Tyne Dock Service Record) Birkenhead. 31.3.1917 Embarked for unit aboard Dannes Camiers Denain. 29.9.1918 - Club ROH Dock 1898) to 9.4.1917 - Furlough. HMT 'Lake Michigan'. (Dislocation, right POW at Geflg., 10 July 1918 - Taken 10.1.1916 - Joined Howe shoulder, accident).] Munster I. 11.12.1918 - P.O.W.] Bn. at Mudros. 15.5.1916 - Repatriated, arriving Embarked, Mudros.] at Hull.

Enlisted: 31 May 1915. 1 July 1916 - Wounded. 2 July 1916 20 (Tyneside Scottish) / [Transferred to Army - To 3rd CCS and 78 Dunston Street, 4839 Young William Private Unknown Unknown NF (102 Brigade, 34th 20/1611 No 1914-5 Star France Reserve Class P. (John Evacuated. 21 John Sheen Hebburn Division) Sheen).] February 1918 - Dicharged on medical grounds (Gunshot- Wounds). Wounded and in Son of Mr. and Mrs. Young Aberdeen Hospital by Fri. 23 August 1918 5451 Young J.G. Private Unknown Unknown Jarrow. of 76 Beech Street, Jarrow 23 August 1918 - (Jarrow Express) Jarrow Express.

Birth registered in SS - Messrs. Houlder June q. 1883. After David Chief On a British Transport - Mercantil 5584 Young Unknown DSC Unknown Brothers and Co. leaving SS he became Fri. 8 March 1918 Alexander Engineer 'Gazette' e Marine (Second Engineer) Junior Engineer on an Elder Dempster ship.

Royal Navy (Mine- 2 Harrison's Place, SS Thurs. 4 November 5677 Young William Trimmer Unknown Unknown Sweeping (RNR)) (in November 1915) 1915

Presented with a gold watch for bravery in the field from the Fri. 30 May 1919 5810 Young Edward Sergeant Unknown Unknown Royal Garrison Artillery Hebburn. Hebburn Heroes' Fund (Jarrow Express) in late May 1919 - Jarrow Express.

Wounded for the Son of Mrs. Young of 4 fourth time and a 5923 Young George H. Private Unknown Unknown West Yorkshire Regt. South Shields. Whitburn Colliery Whitburn Colliery ROH Fri. 26 April 1918 Nichols Buildings, SS P.O.W. in Germany in April 1918 - 'Gazette'. He attended Holy Trinity Boys' School, SS Holy Trinity Boys' 6131 Young Sidney B. AB Unknown Unknown HMS Boadicea South Shields. - Admitted: 1 July School ROH, SS 1901; Left: 6 (Served) December 1905. 1st/7th DLI (Territorial) 26 Back Bedford He enlisted in 1st/7th (Divisional Pioneers, 6382 Young Thomas Private Unknown Unknown Street, SS (in May DLI on 26 May 1915 - Thurs. 27 May 1915 50th (Northumbrian) 1915) 'Gazette'. Division)

1st/7th DLI (Territorial) He enlisted in the (Divisional Pioneers, 27 Henry Street, SS (in 1st/7th DLI on 10 or 6596 Young John M. Private Unknown Unknown Sat. 12 June 1915 50th (Northumbrian) June 1915) 11 June 1915 - Division) 'Gazette'.

72 Dee Street, Jarrow Wounded by 13 July Fri. 14 July 1916 6649 Young G.W. L/C Unknown Unknown Border Regt. (in July 1916) 1916 - Jarrow Express. (Jarrow Express) Seriously wounded by Fri. 6 October 1916 6694 Young R. Sergeant Unknown Unknown Canadian Contingent Jarrow. 5 October 1916 - (Jarrow Express) Jarrow Express.

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'Gazette' First Service Date of Arrival 1911 Census/Death Grave/Memorial ID Surname Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship First Served in Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife Other Family Details Other Notes ROH/Memorial Plaque Reference/Book Photograph(s) Name(s) Number Overseas Circumstances Reference Details

Born in SS. Birth registered in SS - June Jane Ann Young (née Children (1911 ages; all q. 1882. Siblings (1901 Shadwell Street, SS (in Muir) of 3 Wellington [His mother, Margaret, registered in SS): John ages; all born in SS): 1891), 11 Albion Place, SS (in 1911). was born in SS (c. 1849) Robert (5; September q. Son of John Alexander (A Robert (20; A 2593SA Street, SS (in 1901), 17 (They were married in and was 52 in 1901. She 1905), Walter Muir (3), A Rivetter in a 35-year old Shipwright in Rivetter's Holder Up), Buried: 17 May (Royal Military Road, SS (in St. Stephen's Church, SS, had remarried by then.] Harry (1; December q. Wellington Street Roll 7166 Young Ralph Skipper 39 Royal Navy No 1914-5 Star Shipyard (in 1881; Died: SS - September James (17; A Slater) St. Stephen's Cemetery, SS 1921 Naval February 1906), and 3 on 18 February 1906. {Brothers (1891 ages; all 1909), Jane (September of Honour, SS 1911) q. 1889, aged 43) and and Alexander (14). Reserve) Wellington Place, SS Their marriage was born in SS): John (19; A q. 1912), Ralph Margaret Young Half-Brother: Albert (in 1911 and May registered in SS during Labourer), Henry (16) and (September q. 1914) and Newcombe - 6 in 1921) the March quarter of William (1).} Alexander (September q. 1901. Father-in-Law: 1906). 1916). Robert Muir (A Labourer).

Eldest son of George and Siblings (1911 ages; all Elizabeth Laverick Young [His father, George (A Born in Whitburn. born in Whitburn): Robert (née Robinson) of Cliff Fisherman), was born in Birth registered in SS - Marshall (10; SS - Cottage, Bents, Whitburn Whitburn and was 37. His June q. 1899. The Whitburn Methodist Cliff Cottage, Bents, December q. 1900), Annie (in 1911). (They were mother, Elizabeth Laverick, 'Braeside' was Church ROH + St. Charles Mercantile Whitburn (in 1911), (8; SS - September q. 7307 Young OS 18 5 December 1917 SS 'Braeside' married in SS' Registry Unmarried. was also born in Whitburn torpedoed by UB-71 Tower Hill Memorial Mary's Church ROH, Grunwell Marine and The Green, 1902), Arthur (7; SS - Office on 20 August 1898. and 37. They had been on route to Jersey Whitburn + Whitburn Whitburn March q. 1904), Jane (5; Their marriage was married for 12 years and from Blyth with a Village Green Memorial September q. 1905) and registered in SS during the had had six children, all cargo of coal. All Winifred (4; SS - March q. September quarter of still living.] hands were lost. 1907). 1898).

Elder son of Robert and [His father, Robert (A Hannah Mary Young (née Limestone Quarryman), Thompson) of 4 Hedworth was born in Whitburn and Born in Whitburn. Terrace, Whitburn (in Whitburn Methodist was 39. His mother, Brother: John Robert Birth registered in SS - 25 November A Coal Miner 1911). (They were married Church ROH + St. 2nd Siege Company, 4 Hedworth Terrace, Hannah Mary, was born in Young - born in Whitburn March q. 1897. He left Whitburn Cemetery. 7308 Young Hammet Sapper 21 18 December 1917 397613 1915 (1914-5 France (Screener) (in in St. Mary's Church, Unmarried. Mary's Church ROH, Royal Engineers Whitburn (in 1911) Sunderland and was 37. and aged 7 in 1911 (SS; 'effects' valued at £1 B.1473. Star) 1911) Whitburn, on 26 December Whitburn + Whitburn They had been married for September q. 1903). 18s 9d to his father, 1894. Their marriage was Village Green Memorial 16 years and had had Robert. registered in SS during the three children, two still December quarter of living.] 1894).

Born: Boldon Colliery. Enlisted in Gateshead in Born as 'Thomas [A Stretcher-Bearer. On August 1914 under his Morrell'. Died: The nine separate occasions he stepfather's name. Hermitage, went out into No Man's 71 (Born: His father was killed in a pit Wounded in 1916 & Whickham, Co. Land in search of wounded Stained Glass Panel at 28 1st/9th (Territorial) accident at Boldon Colliery returned to England to Durham. Formerly Young (Born: Victoria Cross High Spen men, dressed their Gibson Court Medical Tues. 3 February 2015 January DLI (Divisional 20 April 1915 East Street, High Spen, and his mother then His wife, Rachel Young, covalesce. At Bucquoy, 1975 DLI. V.C. St. Patrick's Cemetery, Tues. 3 February 2369 'Thomas Thomas Private ['LG' 4 June 15 October 1966 203590 France Colliery, Co. wounds and, if they could Centre, Boldon Colliery + Soldiers Died in the 1895 - Pioneers, 62nd (2nd (1914-5 Star) Co. Durham. married a man named died in 1940, aged 45. near Arras, he saved the awarded for actions High Spen, Co. Durham. 2015 + Photo Morrell') 1918.] Durham (Hewer) be moved, carried them (unveiled 28 March Great War Boldon West Riding) Division) Young and moved to High lives of nine men from No during the period 25 back to the trenches - 2004) Colliery) Spen. Man's Land. He was to 31 March 1918 at always under constant presented with his V.C. By Bucquoy, France. His enemy fire. Saltwell Park King George V in June V.C. Is on display at presentation.] 1918. the DLI museum in Durham City.

Birth registered in SS - either March q. 1894 or December q. 1895. 4th (Northumbrian) 45 Frost Street, Tyne 6464 Younger George Gunner Unknown Unknown He enlisted in the 4th Thurs. 27 May 1915 Howitzer Brigade RFA Dock (in May 1915) (Northumbrian) Howitzers on 26 May 1915 - 'Gazette'.

Eldest son of Robert [His father, Robert Siblings (1911 ages; all Alexander & the late Alexander (An Assistant born in SS): Ernest Jones Elizabeth J. Younghusband Engineer), was born in (March q. 1894 - an (née Wilson) of 5 Born and E. in SS. His Newcastle and was a 48- Assistant in the Jewellery 2/Black Watch (21 5 Robertson Street, Robertson Street, SS (in birth was registered in Morton Street Roll of Tues. 25 September Robert year old widower who had Business (No. 6960)), Amara War Cemetery. 1140 Younghusband Private 18 5 July 1916 Brigade, 7th Indian S/12437 No 1914-5 Star Mile End Road, SS (in Whitburn Colliery 1911). (They were married Unmarried. SS during the Honour + Whitburn 1917 + Soldiers Died Alexander been married for 21 years Margaret Clark IX.J.9. (Iraq). Division) 1911) in St. Mark's Church, SS, on December quarter of Colliery ROH in the Great War and had had six children, (December q. 1895), 22 February 1891. Their 1897. all still living in 1911. He George D. (March q. 1902 marriage was registered in died in SS - June q. 1929, and Frederick R. (June q. SS during the March aged 67.] 1904). quarter of 1891). Born in SS. Birth Eldest son of Robert [His father, Robert registered in SS - Alexander & the late Margaret Alexander (Assistant March q. 1894. His Elizabeth J. Younghusband Younghusband (née Engineer working for SS' Siblings (1911 ages; all mother, Elizabeth J., (née Wilson) of 5 Brady). (They were Borough Council), was born in SS): Margaret died in SS - March q. 5 Robertson Street, A Postman Robertson Street, SS (in married in SS' Registry born in Newcastle and was Clark (15; SS - December Ernest December q. 1955 1911, aged 47. Morton Street Roll of Tues. 25 September 6960 Younghusband 62 Mile End Road, SS (in (appointed April 1911). (They were married Office on 15 December a 48-year old widower. He q. 1895), George W. (8; Jones (SS) Brother: Private Honour 1917 1911) 1933) in St. Mark's Church, SS, on 1920. Their marriage died in SS - June q. 1929, SS - March q. 1902) and Robert Alexander 22 February 1891. Their was registered in SS aged 67. He had been Frederick R. (6; SS - June Younghusband, marriage was registered in during the December married for 21 years and q. 1904). 2/Black Watch, 5 July SS during the March quarter of 1920). had had six children, all 1916, aged 18 (No. quarter of 1891). still living.] 1140).

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'Gazette' First Service Date of Arrival 1911 Census/Death Grave/Memorial ID Surname Rank Age Decorations Date of Death Battalion/Ship First Served in Address(es) Occupation Parents Wife Other Family Details Other Notes ROH/Memorial Plaque Reference/Book Photograph(s) Name(s) Number Overseas Circumstances Reference Details Minnie Youngs (née Johnson) of 94 Imeary Birth registered in SS - Street, SS. (They were Children (all registered in December q. 1887. [His wife Minnie's death married in St. Oswin's SS): Olive (June q. 1915), Severely wounded and Christoph 94 Imeary Street, SS Pratt's Bottling was registered in SS during Fri. 20 September 5207 Youngs Private Unknown Unknown Welsh Regt. Church, SS, on 13 April Patricia (March q. 1917) in a hospital in er W. (in September 1918) Stores, Westoe the December q. 1957, 1918 1914. Their marriage and Christopher (March q. Richmond by 20 aged 63.] was registered in SS 1920). September 1918 - during the June quarter 'Gazette'. of 1914). Children (all births Jane Ann Youngs (née Born in SS. Birth Son of George R. and Mary registered in SS): George Young) of 5 Victoria registered in SS - 5 Victoria Road, SS (in A. Youngs (née Carr). (They Richard (1911 Census) Road, SS. (They were March q. 1885. Royal Irish Regt. 20948 1911), 30 Wilson A Coal Miner (in were married in St. Mark's [His wife, Jane Ann, was (September q. 1910), married in St. Mark's Siblings: John, George Buried: 22 August (Formerly Yorkshire (formerly 22 July 1915 Street, SS (in 1918 - 1911) [A Retired Church, SS, on 19 born in SS (September q. Mary F. (March q. 1913), Harton Cemetery. Q.8265. Brunswick St. & Wilson 6762 Youngs Private 78 Church, SS, on 23 June Thomas, Lily, Joseph, Richard 1963 Regt. And Royal Irish 11062 and (1914-5 Star) Electoral Roll), and 70 Miner (in August September 1881. Their 1888) and died in SS - June William S. (March q. (South Shields). St. Roll of Honour. 1909. Their marriage Hannah and Albert. Rifles) 40651) Wharton Street, SS (in 1963)] marriage was registered in q. 1967, aged 78.] 1916), James W.F. was registered in SS 'Of St. Michael's August 1963) SS during the September (March q. 1920) and during the June quarter parish' - Burial quarter of 1881). Thomas L. (December q. of 1909). Register. 1922). Son of Ralph Gray Younson [Enlisted: 17 February Birth registered in SS - (A Shipyard Driller) and Mary E. Younson (née 1914. 22 August 1914 - Brothers: John Oliver - March q. 1896. Sarah Younson (Born in Rutherford). (Their Joined Benbow Bn. A Shipwright HMS Lucifer; Thomas Height: 5'8½". Brown Hebburn New Town Unknown Liverpool - aged 55 in 1911) marriage was registered 8.10.1914 - Interned in (RND Service Gray - R.E. (SS; June q. hair. Dark brown eyes. School ROH + St. Colin (Born: 8 4/195 1914 'Mons' 7 Barrow Street, of 7 Barrow Street, in Tynemouth during the Holland. 9 to 27.1.1917 - 4539 Younson AB Unknown Benbow Bn. RND France Record + 1911 1882); Ralph Gray - R.E. A Presbyterian. B: Eric Andrew's Presbyterian RND Service Record Septimus December (RNVR) Star' Hebburn (in 1911) Hebburn. (Ralph Gray March quarter of 1924). On leave from Holland. Census - (SS; December q. 1884) & Matthew Magnus (SS, Church Roll of Honour, 1895) Younson (Born in [Daughter: Joan O. 29.10.1918 to 28.11.1918 - Apprentice) George Jeremiah (SS; June q. 1891) & Hebburn Sunderland - death Younson (Tynemouth, On leave from Holland. December q. 1887). Robert Oliver (SS, registered in SS, aged 82 - September q. 1930).] January 1919 - December q. 1896). March q. 1936). Demobilised.]

Stepson (Third) of David [In 1911 his mother was 54 Sister: Mary (A Voluntary Born: Peterhead, Tues. 5 November Abernethy of 27 Slake (or 56) and was born in Aid Detachment (V.A.D.) Scotland. E. SS. The 1918 + Fri. 5 William Terrace, Tyne Dock. (In Peterhead, Scotland. on active service in 'Gazette' thrice says November 1920 + (U. - St. 32 or 33 11/King's Royal Rifle 1911 his stepfather was a Siblings (1911 ages): Salonika). B & S-in-L: St. Mary's Parish 2 January 1915 27 Slake Terrace, Tyne A Dock Labourer he was KIA on 5 Fins New British Cemetery, Tues. 13 December 3041 Yule Mary's Rifleman (26 in 7 November 1917 Corps (59 Brigade, 20th A/202720 France 58-year old Ship's Steward Unmarried. Robert (30, B. Andrew & Bessie (née Churchyard Memorial (1914-5 Star) Dock (in 1911) (in 1911) November 1917. (In Sorel-le-Grand. II.B.5. 1921 + Mon. 6 Memorial 1911) (Light) Division) born in Peterhead, Peterhead,Shipwright); Pearce - M. June q. 1917, Cross, Tyne Dock Memoriam). S & B-in- November 1922 + Cross) Scotland. He had been Andrew McP. (19, B.SS, SS) + Nieces: Maggie & L: Lottie & Jim (in Soldiers Died in the married for 4 years with no Apprentice Shipwright) & Bessie. He had a Salonika). Great War children). Mary (17, B.SS). stepfather. 87 (Born: 27 Wilhelmina Yutt (née Born in SS. Birth - as Septembe An Apprentice Son of August and Caroline Morley - born on 9 July 'August Anderson Siblings (1901 ages; both r 1894 - Wellington Street, SS Blacksmith (in Yutt of 36 Wellington 1895; Died: Sunderland; Holmes' (GRO) - registered in SS): Charles RND (in 1901), and 36 1911) Street, SS. [Family September q. 1982, registered in SS - [Enlisted: 21 December Eric Holmes (September Service Wellington Street, SS [Blacksmith's Headstone: Caroline Yutt aged 87). (They were December q. 1894. Yutt (Holmes - August TZ/2315 Dardanelles 1914. There is a Family q. 1890) and Caroline Harton Cemetery. Wellington Street Roll Sat. 29 May 1915 + 3958 AB Record) 3 November 1951 Hood Bn. RND 1914-5 Star (in December 1914 Striker at Messrs. (Mother) of 49 Fawcett married in St. Stephen's Wounded at Gallipoli Sat. 29 May 1915 GRO) Anderson (RNVR) (Balkans 2B) Headstone in Harton Augusta Yutt (December 1."C".46. (South Shields). of Honour, SS Tues. 10 August 1920 [Born: 28 and May 1915) + 49 Rennoldsons (in Street, SS (Buried: 30 June Church, SS, on 11 April on 2 May 1915. He Cemetery.] q. 1899). [Height: 5 feet 4 Septembe Fawcett Street, SS (in 1915) + A 1939 - St. Stephen's 1925. Their marriage died in the Ingham inches. Brown hair. Grey r 1894 - November 1951) Pensioner (in Cemetery, SS) - Died 27 was registered in SS Infirmary + 'of St. eyes. Religion: C. of E.] RN November 1951)] June 1939, aged 76.] during the June quarter Stephen's Parish' - Service of 1925). Burial Register. Record]

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